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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28
The Good Example of Lieut.. Gov.
RanSier.


RanSier.
The late letter Of the colored official,
Ransier. declaring against martial law in
South Carolina, and showing how ulme-
cessary and how mischievous it would
be, is extensively commented upon in
the Northern radical papers, and seems
to have produced a good effect there.
And it is to be hoped the colored people
of the South are at last beginning to dis
cover that they have heretofore been
courted and duped by carpet-baggers and
other corrupt knaves, not from any in
tercst in their elevation or prosperity,
but solely from motives OF personal gain
or political ambition. We begin to think
that perceptible reaction is manifest i'll
their sentiments, and Il decided drift to-
wards better and closer relations with
their former masters. AS the scales
gradually fall from their eyes, the decep-
ton of which they have so long been the
victims is partially realized. This dis
coverv provokes resentment, which, we
earnestly trust, will soon end i'll the rup
ture OF tn 1.e PARTISAN bonds that have
held them, since the close of the war, iii
q worse condition Of slavery than existed
before the emancipation.
Such a change cannot fail to operate
advan;ageously upon the material inter.
ests of the South, especially wherever
the thrifty laborer seeks TO acQuirea stake
II the community. One OF the ehealthiest
signs OF creaction, is the concern mani
;csted by the small property-holders, i'll
the f:auds and exorbitant taxation of the
State governments. At a recent meeting
Of taxpayers in Jacksonville, Florida, to
protest against these abuses, Samue!
Spearing, respectable colored Republi-
can, made most sensible speech, which
covers the whole ground, and has at
tracted no little attention, coming, As il
does, from plain, unlettcred man. Every
word of it is marked by i practical wis
dom which could not have been better
expressed by the most eloquent lips. lie
said:
am sorry that the gentlemen have
..ailed on me, because am no speaker,
md would rather sit here and lister 10
he oC;r a;cd gcntlomcn speak Oh these
Interesting questions.
Icamc here this e enirg TO do my III
lie towards reduction oi taxes, for ]! be-
lieve il my duty TO do so. But some
MD it was Going 20 he 4 Democratic
neetinm. and had better stay away. !
nm a regular. strict Republican. These
arc my sentiments, and | Judge the
pcnrbIicans ana Conservatives by their
york. more than by what thew saw: aad
: cari,R Re~e with tho determination to
,a,. PARTY under nv ecet and law politics
lSidn. because can see :low it is best for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28

MONTGOMERY, September 26.-Harde-
mans mill. twenty miles north of Mont
gomery, exploded. Eight persons were
employed in the mill, fveo whom were
killed, and another will die. One was
hurled one hundred yards and torn in
fragments. and another blown fifty yards
mp hill and terribly mangled. The mill
is a total wreck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28
A Juose Arrested Under the Enforce
ment Act.

JACKSON, Miss, September s.-Judgc
Tarbell was to-day brought before the
United States Commissioner under tho
Enforcement Act. Waving cxamina-
ton, hewas admitted to bail in the sum of
one thousand dollars for his appearance
at the United States Court in January
next. The offensc consisted in telling
certain Republican officials that unless
they supported Capt: Lake, one of the
Republican candidates for Sheriff at the
ensuing election, he would urge their
removal from Office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 26.-Three
of the Sheriff's party were killed in an
attempt to capture five prisoners who re-
Gently escaped. The Sheriff's party lost
seven horses-two killed and five cap
turcd. Only three of the convicts were
seen to leave the field. Two are sup
posed to have been killed, buttheir bodies
,rnrc not found
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28

UR BUYER is now NORTHERN MARKETS buy engaged
sending Stock Of
Fall and Winter Dry Goods :!

WHICH, EXTENT GENERAL CHEAPNEss intend shall
anything had the pleasure showing
And addition take that have great
pn fitting Sales Rooms by adding another Building forty feet
Deep cellar throwing all Thus
for the display stock and adding greatly the convenience
Rooms have been added the first foor
Ladies distance find retirement refresh themselves and arrange
without the necessity of having go to Hotel
been felt and have doubl be appreciated
establishment comfort and
for our whilst making their purchases also for the successful
large RETAIL TRADE has been well studied and carried out
second floors will be used for retail where will
NOVELTIES the and which we will not speak as our
reputation keeping STOCK OF DRY GOODS suited the wants
too well known but cordially invite all to
them this and Judge for
advantage stock select from Also the great advantage
plenty light whole be seen the oe advantage
and at prices LOW the LOWEST.
third fourth Building will be used for wholesale
purposes BUYERS stock Goods welsud the
wants trade prices Low the LOWEST We hope
purchasing this market will Stock examination as
we know will be to their interest to do 80 8
v. RICHARDS & BROS,
AT FREDERICKSBURG STORE, "a - . -
CORNER BY THE PLANTERS HOTEL
Augusta, Ga5 Sept II - Ast .52fHssl 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28

aa- Three colored men were hanged
in st. James Parish, La, for murder,
and the Sheriff, executioner, jailer, and
guards all possessed the "divine come
illness of a black skin" If negro in
Louisiana does not enjoy the right OF
trial by his peers, he at least, in this
case, enjoyed the right of being hung by
them
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28
THE ADVERTISER.
Edgcfeld, S. c., Sept, IS, ls7l.
a Word Every Now and rher!


we know the people of Edgefeld will
kindly allow us a word every now and
then, in behalf of the l,lcertiser. We
are continually receiving words Of en-
couragemcnt, not only from our friends
at home. but from many at n distance
who have always appreciated our paper.
We warmly appreciate al such in turn.
and ask our friends to continue to enli-
ven us with their approval of our efforts
to issue good paper; to continue TO give
us the patronage we deserve. thereby
enabling us in the future rs in the past.
TO rise above all difficulties that may
come in our way The long life and USE
fulness Of the -idrertiser have been the
result of the liberal patronage Of the
people, and the energy, perseverance and
close attention to its management on the
part of its publisher. This being the
case, we shall double our energy and en-
deavor to make the paper more worthy
of the patronage of the people than ever
before. We are daily adding new sub
scribers TO our already large list. and
our advertising patronage is not exceed
ed by that Of any country paper in South
Carolina. But newspapers arc li'le
sponges; and if our friends-such as aro
not already subscribers-will come IN -
see us while they are hero ON Salc-dav
next. they will find that we have room
yet for many names.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28

florida Sail a Part of rerra i''Fr'a
The terrihletalc, ROW going the rounds
Of the papers, that the whole OF oranl;o
County. Florida. has sunk, and that Is
site is now a lake, turns Quito be ha9T.
Something to this eject was certainly
r. ,biishcd in the Palatka Herald. ai-
y evertheless, Ike thinG turns out e. 2.
olI nonsense.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28
I" Excess of Censure."

We are more than gratified to find in
the last Cl,istian Neigh6or the following
candid admission:
"RENDER TO ALL THEIR DuEs'-NoTH-
ISG LESS, NOTHING MoRE.--On q review
of the several articles which VIC have
written concerning the lottery scheme OF
AIe;srs. Butler. Chadwick, Gary " Co..
We acknowledge to an excess Of cenSw'e
or The gentlemen famed. This impres
sion and acknowledgment appears the
more just and satisfactory in our judS-
meat because some friends nave respect
fully asked us if we had not been, in our
"too personal" We volun-
tarily make this statement from sense
of justice to the parties named, and from
no request, solicitation, dictation, or any
thing of tile sort, directly or indirectly,
from any person. 1t is what we honestly
believe is due 10 the persons named.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28

Only Twcntv-Gvc Dollars Tc9d f!
In another column stands Proclsma
ton from Coy. Scott. Offering Two Hun
dred and Fifty Dollars for the apprehen-
sion, &C.. of ten men, who. on the 14th
Of August. assaulted one Henderson
Smith. colored citizen of the Mt Will
IN, section, and burned his house and
furniture.
This Henderson Smith isa remark"
f!v respectable colored man. and stands
remarkably we'll among the white peo
pie o. Nj. Willing. We do not krNr
fiat h voted the Reform ticket Nr any
thing of that kind, but he is an honest.
industrious man who has had the GOOD
sense not to make himself 4 violent par
tisan OF any kind. He believes and say
that this outrage was comrnitted agains
him by men of his own color. They- hea
nin almost to death. and burned MP eve
rything he had in the world. And Gov.
Scott offers the pitiiul sum q $3.50 iot
their arrest and delivery, with PROOF
convict. Had Henderson Smith been Il
violent Radical partisan, and his assail-
ants white Democrats, Five Hundred OF
One Thousand Dollars would have been
offered for the arrest of the latter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28

ra Mr.. Il I. Gary has been app3int-
ed state Auditor, I'D iaterim, to take ef-
foot 0ctober LIT pyoXilno, IN place Of
lfaiar E. L. Doane, resigned. Major
Deare lett for the West Thursday morn
ing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28
COMMERCIAL.

AUGUSTA, Septembcc 26.
GOLD-Buying at l12 and selling atll3:
COTTON--To-day's market opened
with 4 moderate demand at yesterdays 8
quotations and under the influence of
adverse accounts has ruled very quiet
most of the day, closing with Liverpool
middling at 173c. Sales, 436 bales; re-
coipts, AS.
changed; c. Sides, OF; c. r. Sides, 81;
Shoulders, 7@S; Hams, 15@lS; Dry
Salt Shoulders, Z; Dry Salt G. II. Sides,
81; d. s. Clear Sides, 8.
CORN-Primew white is selling at 95 cts.
by the car load from depot; retail, 81.
WHEAT-Wequote choice white, 81 IS;
FLoUR~City Mills, 81 5O@lO; at ro-
tail, 81 t. barrel higher. Country, 81 so
90, according to quality.
CORN MEAL-Sl at wholesale; 81 10
at retail.
%,.OATS-55@G5.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28
Railroad Meeting.

We hereby invite the citizens of Edge
field County to meet together at Edge
field c. H., S. c., on Monday Oct. End,
1871, to take into consideration the build
ing of Railroad from Augusta, Ca, via
Edgefield G. H., to Laurens G. H., and
any point beyond which may be deemed
advisable; and the propriety of calling a
Railroad Convention of all persons inter-
estcd in the enterprise, to be assembled
in Columbia, S. c., on Friday, 10th Nov,
1871. and of appointing Delegates thereto.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28
Public Sale.

Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public sale, on Tues
w day, Oct. 3lst, 1871, at II o'clock,
a. NJ, at the place occupied by o. 6.
Lynch, one mile from Miles MILL on the
C. G.. 81 A. Railroad, in Edgctield Coun-
ty, the above named Place, containing
1873 Acres of good Pine Land, under
pair. Over 1000 choice Fruit Trees in
full bearing,-eXcellen well and springs
of good water. Terms, one half cash /;
balance in twelve months.
Also, will be sold at the same time and
place, the CROP, STOCK and TOOLS on
said Place, consisting in part of Corn,
Fodder, Hay, one Bay Mare, Hogs, &c.
Terms Cash.
Sept 81 st 40
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EDoEr1r1D COUNTY. S. c.

Sept. 25th. 1871.
We. Sile Robinson. and sons John Rob
inson and Spencer Robins n. do hereby
certify that we are informed that certain
nersons have reported that we are the
aersons referred to in q communication
hcaded Heights above Hamburg, S c.,
Sept II. 1871" and published in the
Daily Union. over the Signature of " An
old Rnrtblican." upon whom Ku kluX
outra~e was said to have been commit
tod: thar we live near Red Oak Grove.
md that no outrage has bcan committed
uron us OF any nature whatever; that no
section Of the State can be more free from
Eu KluX outrages, as we have not heard
of single act of any organized band OF
lawless persons.
his
SILE 4 ROBINSON,
mark
his
JOHN x ROBINSON,
mark
his
SPENCER x ROBINSON,
mark
Witness,
WYATT l.. HOLMES,
WIN. PARKMAN.
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For the Advertiser.

~ The Columbia Union will please
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-09-28

Witness,
WYATT l.. HOLMES,
WIN. PARKMAN.
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Hepeman's Elixir CALASAYA BARKS,
FEMALE REGULATOR,
DR.. Simmons LIVER MEDICINE,
Ayers HAIR VIGOR,
:" CHERRY PICTORIAL,
SARSAPARILLA,
q" AGUE CURE,
CATHARTIC PILLS,
Aliens LUNG BALSUM,
Cooks WINE OF TAR for Coughs, Colds,
A full Stock of all kind of BITTERS,
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Fatal ErnIosion.

Titusville, September l6, 1871
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-27

For Horses trottlng nearest $3.50 in three average he
Entrance fee, " per cent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-27
THIS PROPERTY HAS NO SUPERIOR

in this city or elsewhere, in advantages for MANUFAc-
TURING PURPOSES, on a large or small scale.
The whole will be put up in lots to suit purchasers
Plans of the land be at any time prior to the
day of sale, at my Office No. 80 Thomas St
Also, Immediately after the sale of the Real Estate,
will be seld, by authority of said lessor, all the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-27

By authority of the lessor wM. A. WHEELER, shall
offer for sale by Auction, on FRIDAY September 18th
at 10 O'Clock NJ that portion Of his Real Estate Whch
is bounded on north by Thomas street. east by the
Worcester and Nashua Railroad south by Central ST.
and west by Union st comprising in one body
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-27

VNWELFTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-01

Old as he is, the venerable Major, of
Cottage HILL" has not lost his affection
for newspapers and politics. A capital
anecdote is told illustrative Of his weak
ness in this line. During very excit-
ing time, year or so ago, he happened
to be in Nashville. and early in the
morning got on the street car, leading
to the Depot of the n. q d. r. Il. Pull
ing out morning paper, he soon be-
came intensely absorbed in its contents
The street car runs down one mile and q
half on Cherry street to the Depot, and
soon crosses to College street, ard re-
turns to the Public Square. When it
reached the Depot, everybody but the
Major got OF, but he kept on reading,
entirely unconscious of anything save
the Header" in the Onion & american,
on the third party question. The street
car turned the corner, and returned 70
Broad stee;. Looking out for the FIRST
time, the Major saw the sign of GREEN
FIELDS, furniture store. why" said
he, soliloquizing, South Nashville
must be growing indeed, ifsuch an old
and substantial house as GRxENrIELD's
has removed to the Columbia Depot"
Presently, he saw other familiar signs,
and his wonder grew alarming, until he
saw the Bank, and then the public
square. Where are WEI" he asked o;
the driver. "on the public square, at
Nashville" answered that functionary.
lost! lost. and in one hundred yards
Of where ! was born!" escaped the lips
OF the bewildered Major. 1t was very
Important that he should be at Columbia
that morning, but he had to wait for
the evening train; and all owing to that
newspaper.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-01
Death Of lanes Iones.

Mr.. James JONES, oft this county, died
on last Friday night, and was buried at
Zion on Sunday; the funeral services
being conducted by Rev. A. w. SMITH,
and Rev. g. w. MITCHELL. Mr.. JONES
was about seventy-two years old
when he died, but his strength was un-
abated, and he still possessed that ro-
bust health, apparently, and untiring
energy, which characterized his entire
life, and enabled him to rise from pow
erty to affiuence, by honest, steadfast
labor. Though possessed Of an indus
trious disposition that almost amounted
to religious fervor, the gains which
necessarily accumulated under his en-
ergy and thrift, were put to a proper use.
After obeying St. Paul in providing for
his own household, he helped his neigh
bors and felIow-men. He built sun
.tantial brick church and school house
IN his neighborhood, and thus enabled
the people to hear the gospel preached
every Sabbath, without costing the N
anything, and having their children
taught by one of the best male teachers
in the land. Many other deeds OF char
ity and good will he performed, which
his divine Master took account of. He
was Baptist in belief, but there being
no church of that persuasion within
his reach, he joined the Methodist
church.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-01
Gone to the EInrrens.

We have been chronicling the deeds
Of deer hunters in the Barrens during the
past month, until cur town spOrtsineD
becln1e ashamed OF their achievements
IN the bird bunting line, and determin-
ed 10 try their hand at larger game.
Tho early riser might have seen on
last Monday morning, group Of hun
tiers, attired "a Nimrod, standing in
front of r. II. JANIsoN's, TIE place OF
rendezvous. and two or three riding 10
and fro across the public square. Pres
emily, "MARLrS, the fiddler, droYe up
BOB JAsIIsoE : SEs8SI., into which was
lumbled a vast quantity Vi accoutre-
ne1ts and creature comforts Away
goas the party, like the course Of en-
dire. - westward" JOSH, SEAvY. and
Ron on horseback, and the others in the
wagon. The parry Is composed of the
..''rufn~ ear'Inmen: +. Is. JAMESON
G BAILEY, STEVE HEENooS
ID. 4. 4. LIPsCOMB. II. p. SEAvT.
or HERNDoN, Nm. MORGAN; and
I... r. ont "a cuun nv. Bob Paterson,
;u.A BOwES, aHS Henry MAYEs
-..ry will go to the neighoorhoOd OF
\ piers, Lewis county, and as the buck
r. suunug at this season. we look fer
gond reprrts STEVE says they have
MY TWO green hands along. They
mus e me ack with fifteen deer, or
else acl1now !, dye themselves beaten by
Ihe country parties.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-01

Having TO change my place OF business or
the nrst Of January, will offer for the next
thirty days, al greatly reduced prices, my
entire stock Of dry good. &c. 1 invite spe-
clal attention 10 the following goods: 4
splendid line Of Black silks, Black Alpaeas,
from 40cts to Sis per yard; Poleris, De-
laine7, Nerlnos, &c a. very low figures
Black and colOred silks. Velvet for trim
ming; Ladies' CloaEs, some very handsome
and made Of the best Beaver Cloth; Water
sroofcloaking cloths, Roman Striped and
Plain shawlS. white goods of every discrip-
ton, splendid stock of Ribbons, Black and
Colored Kid Gloves, Black and Fancy Cas-
simeres. and Wooden Goods for Gentlemen's
and Boys wear; Boots, Shoes, Hats and
Ready Made Clothing; Trunks, Baskets,
Umbrellas, &c.
Come aud see the stock, II you don't buy.
Dec. l-tf ". L. ELAN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-01

not merely division of the schools that
form them. II that should be all the re-
suit, there would be no advancement
made. On the borders of congregations
mission schools might be formed, 10 be
taught at such times rs would not inter-
tere with the meetings of the principal
school. In this way many might De
reached who otherwise would be neg
lected. The formation of mission
schools outside the limits OF the con-
gregation, In those localities In towns or
country places, where only few chill
dren and adults can be gathered teceth-
err, was most earnestly recommended.
In this way the number OF Sabbath
Schools can be continuously multiplied,
and their beneficial influence extended
gradually from one vicinity to another.
Many mission schools formed III desti-
tute localities will, under proper care
and cultivation, eventually grow into
churches. They will constitute nuclei
around which congregations may DC
gathered, and at which churches may IN
time be organized.
Many other points of great practical
importance received the earnest atten-
ton of the Convention, which we cannot
now notice without prolonging this let
ter into undue length and there were
many other subjects Of equal importance
on the programme which the Conven-
ton could not reach for the want Of
time. The deliberations were harmo-
NOUS and profitable, and we hope that
work has been commenced that may
result in much good. Due notice OF the
next annual meeting will be given, and
at it we hope to see a full representation
from all the Sabbath Schools in Maury
and the adjacent counties.
j. NJ. P. OTIS. Chairman,
J. II. RUSSELL,
A. w. SMITH,
A. S. HORSLEY,
Committee
Columbia, Tenn, Nov. 18th, ISL.
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he Hfrd}d.
Our Water works.

MEssRs. EDITORS: l see at recent
meeting OF tho old Board an order made
for tho purchase OF water pipe TO extend
the line out High Street to the Depot !
also another order to extend the line
from High to to Garden Street, at Il cost
Of fro.l seven hundred to one thousand
dollars. Now don't You think they are
working at the wrong end of the row ?
There is now more pipe laid down than
ca \ be kept full of water. Had not that
amount, 0! more, be spent on the works,
making some improvements so as 10 do
away with that walking fence" sub
shutting a revolving shaft on an air
line, from power 10 pumps, with i'm
proved double acting pumps, and with
"a Reservoir holding twenty or thirty
days supply of wafer? After that is
done, then run pipe wherever it Is requir-
cd. There are at this time two steam
manufactures in town, using water
from hydrants, consuming about all tue
water the walking fence can force up
SO il another steam arrangement want
Cd TO operate here, they would have 10
transport their own water, unless there
is something done to Increase the sup
ply.
rs to the quantity in case OF tire, ii Is
never thought OF until a IRE breaks out
when il is too late. 1t is like locking the
door after the horse is zone. 1t is to bf
1oped the Board will rescind the pipe
order, and put the money on the par
most needed. TAX PAYER'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-01
Recorder and Policemen

The new Boari-0r rather the old
Board newly elected-met at the Re
corder's Office, on last Saturday night,
and held an election for Recorder and
policemen. JAMES l.. GUEST was re-
elected Recorder, and j. b. ;. .DowELL,
w. c. AYDEIOrT, and JOHN LArTA,
were reelected policemen. These gem
t!emen have evidently made faithful
and efficient officers, else they would
not have been re- elected. 1t is a little
remarkable that the old Board Of Mayor
and Aldermen, the Recorder and police.
have all been reelected. Such a COM
pliment and testimony of merit, certain
ly should stimulate them to serve
the people even more faithfully. If it is
possible, than they have heretofore
done.