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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
ruE cRIrIcs IN ApoRATIoNLAuor.

THE CRITICS IN ADoRATIoN!- !-Aucus7
Dom, the fashionable Tailor of Augusta, has
just returned from Paris, and his Stock of En-
glsl, French and German Goods is now the OBJ
ject of alteration by the critics and connusseors.
We have inspected his Goods aud his Styles with
our own eyes, AMI we say cmphatica!ly to the
young gentlemen df Edgefcli that AUGUST DoRR
is the man to whom they should 60 to have their
clothes made. Verify they will come out Of his
bands looking far more elegant and stylish than
they ever looked before. We call their attention
to his card in another column.
His tasteful aad attractive shop is only one or
two doors below JAS. A. GRAY Co.'s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
Bloody Work in Jackson County,
EIOrida


The tallahassee Sentinel furnishes the fol-
lowing accouttsef a bloody affair that occur
red ut Mariana, Florida:
Ga Tuesday, the 26th ultimo, the eolored
people had picnic solne Two miles from
Marianna Tie most prevalent report is
that tie row commenced among the colored
women, most of whom were armed. They
fred away, seeming not to know at whom or
for what they were firing. The whole party
became panic stricken, and all who had arms
fired away. seemingly without motive. ALI
other report is that while the colored people
were quietly enjoying themselves, they wele
fred on By some party co@ccaled in the
woods, and they then Became frightened and
free, as stated. The result of the shooting
was that Wyatt Scurlock, colored, who had
a child il his arms, was shot dead, the ball
passing through the head of the child and en-.
terinE the breast of Scurlocll, killing botl in
stantly. Several other colored people were
wounded. 1t is reported that tho colored
people swore then that three of the best citl-
zeuS in Mariana should be killed in retalia-
ton.
On Wednesday evening as Columbus Sulli-
van, preacher, who lives some seven or
eight miles west Of Mariana, and colored
mau, were returning from the gin house, they
were fired on. Sullivan was wounded in the
shoulder, and has since died. The colored
man was wounded in he forehead; will re-
cover. On Friday evening" while the board
ers were sitting on the -stoop of Mrs. Alta
,-ay's, after supper, they were fired on BY
parties supposed to be Calvin Rodgers, col
ored, and two others, unknown. Miss Mag
yie Mcclellan, eldest daughter of Col. Nc
Clc,lan, was instantly killed, three balls or
.buckshes, piercing the region of the, heart
Col. Mcclellan is badly wounded. Mr.. Coker
and several others were on the stoop at the
time. Coker says he recognized the voice of
Rodgers giving the command Fire" Sew
eral colored men have been arrested on sus-
picion. Ono man Swears that Rodgers want
ed him to join the party who did the shooting
on Friday evening. On Saturday morning,
Oscar Nichols, who was plotting party OF
white men in pursuit of Rodgers, was shot
dad by some person concealed in the woods.
AID Mr.. John Myrick, Jr., was wounded
at the same time.
In all there have been five persons killed
and several wounded in and near Mariana
during the past week.
Great excitement exists. The citizens Of
all classes and colors are under arms and IN
pursuit of the murderers. The coored peo-
pie are very indignant at the cowardly as
sassination of Miss Mcclellan, and are doing
all in their power to arrest the guilty parties.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
AUGUsEA ADVERTISEMENTS

THEMAN WHO DOES AND THE MAN
WHO DOESN'T AT the head of a prominent
advertising column in this issue, our readers will
perceive u well executed picture Of two gentle
men. The contrast between these two gentlemen
is iss;ar,lng. The is trim, tidy, elegant, pre-
posscssiaSs- phe other is wtetehed. shabby,
ungaiuiy such. Tho trim fellow twhO'a the
ladies would hdore) is the one who buys his cloth
in at the famous JouH Kr:sr's in Augusta
The slouch (whom the dogs would scarcely bark
at) is the one who dces'nt. Clever design that,
OF KENNY! 1t illustrates his establishment to u
very T. We need say no more. Go to KENNY ii
YOU would have the ladies adore you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

THEFLOw OF RIBBONS AND TIE FEAST
OF BONNETS At Mcslamcs PEAsE Row.
LEY's. next door below JAS. A. GRAY & Co.'S
Read what these tasteful aud experienced ladies
SAY for themselves in another column. Beautiful
hop. Exquisite show cases a very paradise
of Bonucts, Hats, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons
aud Laces The Bonncts and Hats Of Mesdames
PEAsE & RowLEY have distinctive air-an air
of distinctive elegance. You can tell one at the
dis;aacc of a whole blOclao True as Gospel! Bear
this in mind, fair ladies Of Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
Well weighed and Never Found Want
The Closing Days Of Court.

Nothin. of interest marked the closing days OF
our Fall Term save the trial of Lydia Buclihal-
to- for the rEurder Of Mrs. Elkins. Messr; Ad.
Olson and Bacon appointed as her counsel.
The jury acquitted her. And thus is the Elkins
case of the docket. worthy lady has been at
trociously murdered and the perpetraior, whoev-
er he or she may be, goes unwhipt of justice.
In days of better law it Fad notsbeen 50
AMI then Julgo Platt was seized, as usual.
with :: violcnt pain in tho head, or stomach or
back, or somewhere. (head. however, most proba-
Bly, AMI retired; with his blushing honors thick
upor him. And after his late absurd, rndignf-
cd and pucrile sputsr here, he certainly deserves
n lasting remembrance at the hands Of Edgefeld.
We cannot afford to have his noble features per-
pctuated in immortal coors or prisoned in death
less marble, for the admiration and emulation oi
generations yet unborn. bu; We should redeem
lis name at least from entire oblivion.
Bxass is classic material for the purpose: it is
enduring and it is a?Propriate Let then. an
ample tablet be constructed of this brilliant metal.
ani on its shining surface let :. zephn"i"h Pitt
Contemplate Even Among Carpet-laggers" be
engraved.
We can afford in this instance to be even
b,azen in our admiration and generosity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

DO YOU REMEMBER THEIR NAMEs?-
Tic names of p. & NJ. GALLAHER? No doubt
you do, for although they have been out of gear
for some years past, still they arc old and popu-
lar business maa of Augusta. We are very glad
to see ;hoi. names again in our advertising col
umns, and we hope their old friends will seek for
their card and give it due attention Tho Mossrs.
GALLAnER are still in the land Of the living, and
ready to accommodate the public in the Dry
Goods line upon as fair terms as any house in
Augusta. Their stock is new oJ arq not to be
surpassed in Georgia or South Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

RECONSTRUCTION oF TIE OUTER MAN.
To he er'ernotIy gentleman is 4 thing OF the
greatest importance. To bcwel dressed is in
deed no trGing matter. Since the breaking up
Of lc war, vc.y few Southern men have been
able to dress WE'LL Most of Us have long been
sadly in nsei Of reconstruction as regards The
outer man. But times are growing better, and
we can once more afford to dress like Southern
gentlemen. Go therefore to ANDREW GRAYs,
almost opposite the Masonic Hail, Augusta, and
buy yourself quiet and elegant outfit Moth
ing can exceed the beauty and elegant makc Of
ANDREW GRAY's new Fail Stock. Mind you. his
name is GRAY, synonym for taste, enterprise,
and onor. He sends n card, for which
We beg special attention. We hope many igc-
field gentlemen will, this fall, effect their rccop
structon at ANDREW GRAI's.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

WE HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM
THERE.-From TURKEYS in Augusta. And
there We saw the treasures Of the locus Of al!
nations. Really, We mean exactly what We say
Sach gorgeous stuC<, in such gorgeous cClcrS and
patterns, and in such infinite variety, VIC have
seldom or ever seen before. But TrRLEY has not
rich and costly goods alone. Ercrythiny at TuE-
LEYs. When YOU enter TURKEYS, you may be
sure yau will go no further. TURKEYS is.very
near the corner immediately above ;he Globe
Hotel. Consult his new card.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
THE ADVERTISER.
EDGEvIELD, S. c., oCT 20, 1869.
Death of Mrs. r. Nj. Butler.

This lady-KArE GooDE-whom SO many Of
US knew intimately from her cradle, is no more.
At The early agc Of twenty-five she has been
called 30 another world To her many friends
here. the telegraph brings the sad things that
she departed this lie, at her homo, near Mimden,
La, on the 11th inst. She was lovely in person
and in character. In this, their old home, are
flowing many tears of silent sympathy for her
sadly stricken parents, husband and children. o,
Well Weighed and Never Found Want
ing.
les, "weighed in the balance" fOT 10 these
many years, and never yet found wanting.
WHO? Orr upi7ersaiiy esteemed townsman Mr..
D. C. BRYAN Hs has just returnod from Charles
to, with Very Fine Stock of New. Elegant and
Fashionable Goods. And nat only elegan; aud
fas ii,naelo goods, but nso Plain Stout au'i U. c.
ful Goods.
Who knows, or ought to know, bet er than Mr.
BRYAN. how TO choose and purchase good stock
He sends us large advertisement, but it is toe
late for ;hi- week He will be found at his old
stand and II we,come hi Troops o. friends wi
~ II h,n.s, - rLro-v smile
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
Family Supplies.
State Of South Caroline
EDGEFIELD COUNTY,
IN PROBATE COURT.

DYD. L. TURNER, Esquire, Judge Probate
- Court of Edgefcld County.
Whereas, Isaac Collier hath applied to mo
for Letters of Administration on the Estate Of
John Lander late Of the County decd.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, Mt
Court of Probate for the said County, to be
holden Mt Edgefcld C. H., on the 9th day of
October, inst, 1869, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. to show
cause ifany, why the said Administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and the Soal of the Court,
this 18th day Oct, Ammo Domni 1869, and in
ho ninety. fourth year Of American Indepen-
D.L. TURNER, J.P.C &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
Charleston Oysters.

An enterrrising Charlestonian has undertakes
to place these delicious bivalves within reach os
the benghted people of the Interior and the first
class houses to which he refers, are guarantee
that he is all right See advertisement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

Gas- Sponge, Nail Brushes, Razor Strops
Hair and Shaving Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nip
PIC Shields, Rubber Teats, Nursing Bottles, for
sale by ANDREW ]. PELLETIER, Druggist,
No. l5Sl Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
In Bankruptcy.

In Re
Wilson Abney, Bankrupt,
Ex Parie
A. P. West, Assignee.
FINDER IN Order of the Hon. Geo. S. Bryan,
a. Julgc of tho U. S. District Court for South
Carolina, in this case, the Lien Creditors OF the
late WILSON ABNEY, Bankrupt, nre hereby no.
tifcd 10 prove their Liens before o. r. jaeger
Register, ut Ncwbcrry c. H.. s. e., on or before
the 25th day of November next
A.p. WEST, Assignee.
Oct. 90 At AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

81 Orange Flower Cologne, splendid article,
and Ess Jamaica Ginger, of superior quality,
prepared by ANDREW J. PELLETIER, Drug
gist and Apothecary, No. 1851 Broad Street, Au'
rusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20


49, A SLAYER, having $50 negroes on board,
was lately captured on the Arabian coast by a
British cruiser.
rss> a .nan in kentucky thought ho would
scare bis wife by throwing !cw p,ving- g-sioncs
through the window. She Immediately got even
with him by shooting him through the jHsular
artillery, and no has been let down in box
sy Four hundred students have been entered
,t the University Of Virginia, and there nre many
n-esent who have not been entered. Il s calcu-
lated that the number will be increased to five
hundred. Generally speaking, the students are,
we learn, older than those heretofore at the I'll
rsrsitv since the close Of the war--a fac, If it
br fact for which it would be difficult to assign
n good canse.
mr. At Columbus, Ca, they arc making cot
tan blankets, apparently very wa:m and comfort
able. with a good body and ma? on each sid''
baDds,:e.Iy bordcred in colors They are much
chc,pcr than woollcn blankets, aad less porous.
;sss- Tie fIagcrstovn, Md, coroner summoned
n Jury and tool; them two miles one night las:
week. to hold an inquest on Two men found dead
OF the roadside. After an examination by the
mcdiea! experts ,ummoned to be in attendance
i, was discovered that the coroner had been sold.
The men we're only dead drunk,
1r,- 1t is reported. says the ch'rotto On. C.)
8alletio. ,ba: Generals Wade Hampton and D.
II. Hill are neg ,tiating fer the purchase Of the
Charlotte Military Institute to reopen it as n
6,, class S uhera institution.
n1~ ro5y Lybraud, eOlored, convicted at the
,o., term of the Court of General Sessions for
Lexington County, Was executed on Friday, the
9th. Wo learn that be made no confession.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

sns- The first Frost of the season was visible
OH the 18th. We have had several since. Vcsc-
tation don't seem much effected as yet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

BUTroNED, OR LACED, OR WITH ELIAS
TICS We speak Of Ladies Caters. Which
style do you like best? The most fashionable
walking shoes, you know, for short dresses, are
buttoncd up. But let it be this style or that,
JAS. HrxEY, Of Augusta, can accommodate you,
His store is midwayiBroad Street, nearly opposite
Masonic Hall! Read his new advertisement and
see what unusual inducements he offers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

@a- Our Charleston letter has been received,
but the pressure of advertisements compels US
to defer it until our next issue.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
bc Elections in Pennsylvania and

asa-'The State Aricultural Fair, let it be re
membe.ed, will be held in Columbia on the 1oth,
lIth and 18th November. We hope Edgeiield will
be well rcpr; scn,ed and that many of our farmers
nnd planters will bring bone Prizes with them.
ONLY enc fare will be charged on Railroad
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

@s- lady near Memphis few days since
gave birth to five boys.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
FOR SALE.

vgvwo LARGE FIRE sTovEs.-If not sold
q. before Sale day next, they will then be sold
to highest bidder Mt Court House door.
Apply at this Office. 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
New Secretary of War.

A Washington telegram Of tho 18th, says ;
q General WIN. NJ. Belknap, of Iowa, has been
telcgraphcd by the President to assume the See
re,aryship of War On his arrival General Sher-
man will retire.
"It is ruuored that General Sherman accep-
tel the scc7etaryship with reluctance and 'niy
to accommodate the President. General Belknap
is but years Old, graiut' Of Princeton
College, New Jersey. and Il lawyer hy profession
He served in the Union army fro"' the beginning
to the end Of tho late civil war, in the capacity
of an s.de-ac-carp to General Sherman
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

Land Buyers, Take Netice!
600 ACRES OF FINE LANDS, for sale for
100 $500 CASH.
Titles sound.
ns- For further in n'ormation enquire at this
Office.
Sept %, 1858. st ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
I,awless. Malignant, Unscrupulous:

At the last State election in Georgia, A. &.
Rufin, the Radical Sheriff of Richmond County,
was shot and killed. And as lately as Friday
last, our peaceful and gentlemanly fellow-citizcn
OF Hamburg, Mr.. ROBERT KERSAGHAS, was ar
rested, placed in irons, and taken TO Columbus
on charge of being the murderer. The arresi
vas effected "a. the instance o. the notorious Hub
bard, who made al affidavit to the effect that
upon information received, he had reason to be-
lievc that Mr.. KERNAcHAS committed the mur-
der. We have no doubt that the accusation is
totally sroundless, and that the whole thing is
? manifestation of long -nursed Radical ma!isnity.
Thc Elections in Pennsylvania and
Ohio.
These elections, which have been looked for
ward to with go much interest, took place on the
I2h inst, resulting, in both States. in the success
Of the Republican candidate for Governor.
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
TOILET AND FANCY ARTICLES FOR THE LADIES


COLLECTION CHOICE TOILET and FANC
Lad
socs the Ladies Call and look through his handsome assortment embracing
TOILET SETS-beautul beautiful beautiful
TOILET BOXES-very handsome,
aud CAMPuOR ICE,
~ ROSE CASHMERE,
CARNATION ROUGE,
POWDERS andP PASTE, all kinds,
BELL COLOGNE-warrauted
GENUINE EXTRACTS
NIGHT nLaQMlNG CEREUS
BURNETTS FL0haaEI
Genuine BEARS OIL.
=. HANDKERCHIEF EXTRACTS, all
Imported HAIR OIL, the first quality,
HAIR OMADES, kinds
RICE FLOUR
FANCY TOILET SOAPS, all favors, &c, &c, de-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20

We can afford in this instance to be even
h,azen in our admiration and generosity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-10-20
FOR COOKING PURPOSES.

EXTRACTS LEMON ROSE ALMOND VANILLA STRAWBERRY, PINE
D--al largest
BEST WINES AND RRANDES for Culinary Department.
ARTICLES good Housewife all Of which
arraute to
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-31
BY TELEGRAPH.
EUROPE.

THE FHUNDERER AND NAPoLEoN's HRAtTH.
LONDON, August 30.-The Times says there
Is much anxiety in French society about Napo.
teon's health. The excitement on the Bourse
is intense. Tho Times has no wish to lay
great stress upon tho EmperoI's sickness, but
hardly believes that tho rumors now current
are the result Of q stock exchange stratagem.
AN OFFICIAL BILL OF HEALTH.
PARIS, August 3O.-It Ia officially announced
that the condition Of the Emperor proves more
and moro satisfactory. ~,
AN ATTEMPT TO blow Up THE UNITED srArus
STEAMER SABINE.
PAnIs, August 8O.Arwenty-two of tho crew
attempted to explode tho American steamer
Sabine. cabin boy extineuishod the burning
'7se leading to the magazine. Sevou Of the
iors have been hanged at tho yard-arn,; the
frest are in irons.
Nothing is known at,the Navy Department,
Washington, of this terrible affair.-ED1ron
HEws.l
THS sPANIsH QuANDARY
MADRID. August SO.-Topete tskes the tenn
porary ministership of the colonies. Escalunto
made important deathbed disclosures respsc,
ing abnees in the Cuban army and nevy.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-31
HAsHINaToN NEWS.

WASHINGTON, August s0.-Southern Radical
representatives and senators are stopped in
their elamors for removal by rider TO appro-
pr1atioh bill Of 1863, torbidding assessment for
political purposes, and removal from Office for
political opinions under penalty of removal
from office OF, persons making eractions or or
dering removals. Several persons, removed in
violation OF this law, have been restored.
Grant aud Fish will bo here to-day.
Supervisor, ,Stanwood, OF Alabama, wants to
send several OF his inspectors eo the peniten-
tiRry. . e.r.,a !elat
Chinese Minister Browne denies the report
cd rejection of treaty. saying that final action
on all treaties is deferred until Burlingame's .
return. +.
Lady Thorne, won the race to.1ay in three
heats. Time, 2:2o3, 2:2o4 2:2oa-thc tastes
on record.
Cabinet tomorrow, with Boutwell,, Hoar and
Ro5eson absent.
The revenue to-day is nearly q million.
Secretary Raulins is at work to-day.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-31
AFFAIRS IN DARLINGTON.
The CroPs-A Memorial Tree-Shootfne
u Burglnr-The Weather.
IFnoM OUR TRAVELLING connzrornrsr,

lFnoA OUR TRAVELLING CoRRRsrorpRsrl
DARLINGTON, q. c., August 27.-Tho cotton
crop i'll Darlington County Is fair, but the corn
ID much injured for want OF rain. Corn will
have to be bought next season to some OK.
tont. ThcIo are very fe1 farmers coming into
town, as they are now girding up thoir loins
ior the picking and stealing season. Cotton
is opening rapidly, and tho t,iIiftless negroes
nave already commenced to sacrifice their
small crops by selling it in tho seed. AS soon
Is they gather days pickngs, they obtain
from seven to ten cents per pou ad for it,.
II has become SO much matter Of habit for
Que people TO call themselves poor, that thew
cannot glvo up this plea for the worlds sylnpa-
thy; but iacts will toll, and as many yery MANY
OF them hayo gone 10 tho springs. or to tho
the probability Of good deal moro from this
crop.
There are some evidences Of lifo in this little
town. such as Che building of jail, tewnhall
anu market house. Tho courthouse ia to be
rebuilt on tho walls of tho ground story. whicn
is still standing almost intact. In from. of the
ruins OF the old house is q sycamore tree,
upon which negro Sirl was hung during tho
war for incendiary language. This has caupof
this treo to bo moro than once stripped or it's
leaves By the Yankee soldery, who sent tn. M
North as menlentoe5.
Some OF the merchants are adding To tho
capacity OF their stores. One OF these, the VII
lage baker, Schmidt, is putting an addition in
front OF his store. he Occupies the second
story as q dwelling, aud last night, being un-
aoie to sleep from sickness, he heard some ono
endeavorlng to effect all entrance into his
store. He raised ono OF the flooring boards
mat n had q, not yet been nailed down.. and shot
nc @ could sec lndstinctly their number. soI
and color, and says there was one negro man
and either two white women or ono whito and
one negro woman. Schmidt had only ONO bar
re! OF his pistol loaded, but he used thus with
effect. shooting down tho man, who recovered
from the seock, and, with the women, made
good his escape. good deal OF blood was
found on the floor. but no clue to identity tho
The weather is still hot, with slight shower
last night. Some Of the mills have had to stop
work for want Of water. The ex-commissioner
in equity is just preparing to turn over his
pap papers. etc; 70 the clerk Of the court. who has
some hitch in the Radical machinery learn
that the tobacco WAGNER, who had his wagon,
team and goods confscated in KinRstree, some
ten days since has returned from his home in
North Carolina with his license that he had
carel lessly left behind him. He may now re-
cover his effects. SEMIoH