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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-03-09

The Greenville and Columbia Rail
road swindle passed the House by the
large vote of II to23. This isastound-
iing-or rather, it ought to be, so long as
we retain anything Of our old faith in
the average purity and nobleness Of
human nature,
The bill now goes to the Senate; and
our Columbia correspondent says there
is q prospect of its passage by that
body
That is to say, to speak plainly, and
that is the exact way we propose to
speak, it is declared probable that the
: Legislature of our State will wrongful
ly take two millions of dollars from the
treasury Of the people and give to this
railroad company.
1t is wise for governments to some-
times give aid to works Of great public
utility, this aid being given under the
most stringent rules; so that there may
be no guess aUork about the people being
benefited but as for this proposition
to give the States guarantee to the
Greenville and Columbia Railroad Com
pany, it is, under all the circumstances,
no better than so much stealingl 1t is
simply thieving on large scale. It is
robbery Of all the people to benefit a
few railroad corporators. And how is
it accomplished ? That sounds the depths
of this iinfamy for this bill is advanced
by the direct buying of legislators So
many dollars per vote That is the
whole secret-or rather, it is no secret
at all, for this buying and selling Of the
souls of men is as open as the monday
heavens.-Charlest Republican.
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Horrible Affair.
From the ciuyinaati (Ohio) Tines.

{,
On Saturday morning last carpenters
set to work in the third story of Beck
ett's paper mill, in Hamilton, Ohio, lor
the purpose Of making repairs and i'm
provemcnts in the third story Of the
building. In the course Of their re-
pairs it became necessary to take up
portion Of the floor.
After this had been done, it seems the
carpenters went to some other portion
Of the building for the purpose OF pre-
pairing material to complete the I'M
provements. 1t appears that this apear-
ture was directly over the huge hopper
on the second floor used for grinding
rags. The carpenters had, it seems,
failed to erect any harricade around this
hole.
During the afternoon, party of
young ladies employed in the establish
ment were passing through the third
story, when one Of their number, Miss
Martha Breckenheart, who was in the
lead, suddenly disappeared through the
hole.
No sooner did her companions dis
cover this than the horrible thought
flashed upon them that she had fallen
into the huge jaws of the rag-hopper
below. Indeed, they had not much
room for doubt for tile next instant the
shrieks Of the unfortunate girl rang
through the building, curdling the blood
of all who heard.
The screams were heard throughout
the building, but none but the persons
who had witnessed the fall knew whence
they came. Several of the girls, know
ing that the only salvation of the girl
was in the stopping of the machinery,
ran down to the first story and had
it storped-but too late, as the sequel
proves. e
AS soon as the ponderous machinery
could be brought to stand-still, the
whole force Of the establishment rushed
to the hopper to see what had become
of their friend and companion. The
hopper was found to be nearly empty,
put tle shreds of bloodstained rags
gave painful evidence of the tragedy
that lad just been enacted: - !, ,
A hurried examination of the re-
ceivirg trough below showed the re-
mains Of the girl crushed into shape
less mass, and ground into pulpy mince
meat. .e5a
TIL, horrible news spread throughout
the village, and within few hours the
mother Of the girl was upon the ground g'rnlt
beseehing information Of the; fate I Of +
her laughter from. the terrified spec
tator a.. 3i, s,fasl, ).
Msrtha was but seventeen years Of
age, md is described as q very beau
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tiful. Industrious, and afectionate young
lady. .e.e-
Ku Klux Raid.

On Monday morning last, about
o'clock, aeparty ofodisguised men, sup
! posed to number fifty or sixty, came
into Yorkville and proceeded to the
| building'known as Roses Hotel. In
| this building is the Office Of E. NJ Rose
the County Treasurer, and a liquor es.
tablishment belonging tod. L. Russell
& Co. One Of the rooms is also used
as the Office of the County Commits,
sioners. A front door was broken open
by means Of a piece of timber used as
a battering ram. '1.,
On entering the room, the party who
had effected an entrance, Immediately
stated that the object Of their visit was
to obtain possession Of E. M. Rose, the
County Treasurer, and proceeded forth
with to search the house for him, fore
ing the doors of the building, when
they found one locked or fastened. The
furniture in the rooms occupied by the
County Treasurer and the County Com
missioners was demolished, and the pa
pers and records of the respective Of
fees scattered and strewn over the
floors. The liquors in the bar-room Of
Russell & Co., were also poured out
and destroyed. A hole was made in
the outer covering of the safe, but no
entrance into it was effected by this
means. sg ,ss.,ss, s.'s.etl
During Monday, the whereabouts of
the County Treasurer was not general.
ly known but on Tuesday, he made
his appearance ron'the street. In an in
terview with him, he informed us that
when he heard noise in the street, he
made preparation to leave the premises,
and that it was with the greatest diff
Guilty he escaped from the crowd. The
building sustained no further injury
than the forcing of the doors and de-
struction of the Office furniture as above
recited-the only object apparently Of
the raiders being to get possession of
the Treasurer. There are stories in
circulation Of other aots said to have
been pammitted by the Ku Klux at this
building, but they lack confirmation, for
which reason we withhold them.
The raiders next visited the dwelling
of Thomas Wright, colored, one Of the
County Commissioners, probably for the
purpose Of capturing him. but he and
his family had taken the precaution to
absent themselves, and fortunately no
violence, further than slight injury to
few articles of clothing and the breaking
of lamp, occurred at this house.
The party were mounted, though while
engaged in town their horses were in
skirt of woods in the vicinity. We sup
pose they remained about an hour, and
when they left, took the Howell's Ferry
Road in che direction of Broad River.
-Yorkyilie Enquirer Cd inst.
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Speak Gently.

Speak Gently-it is better far
To rule by love, than fear;
Speak gently-let no hard words mar
The good we might do here.
Speak gently Lovo doth whisper low
The vows that true hearts bind
And gently Friendships accents flow
Affections voice is kind.
Speak gently to the little child!
Its love be sure to gain; -
Teach it in accents eoft and milo;
e 1t may long remain.
Speak gently to the young, for they
Will have enough to hear
Pass through this life as best they may
Tis full Of anxious care.
Speak gently to the aged one,
Grieye not the care worn heart;
The sands of life are nearly run,
Let such in peace depart
Speak gently, kindly, to the poor;
Let no harsh tone be heard;
They have enough they must endure,
Without an unkind word -si=.-
Speak gently to the erring-know
They may have toiled in vain;
Perchance unkindness madc them So
Oh, win them back again 49,
Speak gently He who give this life . j.
To bind mans Stubborn will, .1sdi.s
When elements were in full strife,
Said to them: Peace be STILL"
Speak gently !-'tis little thing
Dropped in the hearts deep well
The good, the JOY, which it may bring
Eternity shall tell"
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EVIDENCES OF. COOP MORAL CHAR

EVIDENCES OF GOOD M0RAL CHAR-
AcrER.-During a. brief term of court
held by Judge Hall, ut Martinshurg,
Va, several applications were made for
naturalization papers. Among the ap-
plicants was a native of "Faderland. =
He took with himda German friend to
prove his'residence in the country. Of
this witness the judge asked. "Do you
know the applicant,s Mr.. -" ~
"Yesh, 1 welllsnows him. s7e4 ., ga
SIS his moral character good ans. >
80, yesh,f yesh, shudge,a ahe'sall right
he votes NIT us h's-a' ''1!iaeg sss.'e .i'T
The Judge could scare.repress a smile
at the answer to his question: sl.st y.it
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New aud Valuable Seeds Given Away.

We have received from N. P. BOYER q Co, OF
'Parkesburg, Chester Co., Pa, samples Of Import
ed Norway Oats, Alsike Glover and Chester coun-.
ty Mammoth Corn; they generously offer to send
sample packages free to NIL Farmers who 'e"a
stamps to pay postage. Messrs. N. P. BOYER q
Co., are the Largest Importers of Thoroughbred
Stock and Choice Seeds in the United States,
and as thore is SO much bogus Norway Oats and
other Seeds being sold, they wish to give every
Farmer in the country chance 10 test their
Genuine Seeds, free of charge. We hope oil our r.
farmer friends will avail themselves of this gen.
erous offer. ps.1gi i'i I'll
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faults had nice sense of honor, brave
spirit, and the manners of the soldier of
the old dsehool.s Peace to. the ashes of
/" PrineesJohn, who never turned his
face from afoe, or his back on friend.
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Stolen.

NR0M my Stable, on the night of the 21st
y Feb, my SADDLE HORSE, of medium
size, dark bay, heavy black name and tail, small
whiS spot on nose left hind foot white, and about
seven years old. Hoihas Sigh scarson pasternB
caused from, On. application of boiling ter as
remedy for scratches. Had on at the time he
was stolen, new shoes, without any grooves in
them, " hioh made a peculiar track. = - "a
. will give q liberal reward for tho recovery Of
the horse, ]. G. LANIER.'
Iongmirss, Mar.1 : ct 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-03-09

GREAT 'lE'!l BARGAINS ms ARE OFFERED
IN SHIRTS AND SHIRT FRONTS,
QUILTS, TABL1NG DAMASKs, TOW
ELS, LINENS, TICKINGS, SUSPEND
ERS, HOSIERY, &c.
H. L. A. BALK. Augusta, Ga.
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WINCHESTER GRAHAM,
Cotton Factor
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,

AUGUSTA GA.
OFFICE at the Warehouse of Messrs. WHE-
LESS & CO., No. Ia, Rcynold Street. Will
devote his strict personal attention to the STO.
RAGE and SALE OF COTTON and OTHER
PRODUCE On CommissicI oIy.
LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Consign-
monts.
Consignments solicited.
Also, gent for the sale of the ATLANTIC
PHOSPHATE, Fertilizer manufactured at
Charleston, S. C., under the direction and super
intcndence of DR.. ST. Julien Rayeaal, and re-
commended rs first-closs alticle.
Call or send fag pamphlet containing tho analy-
sis Of sao phosphate, price and terms.
REFERENCES.-J. T. Boutwell,, Esq, II. II.
Hickman, President Savings Bank.
Augusta, Feb I'm
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s&r MY STOCK IN. BROWN AND
BLEACHED SHEErINGS, SHIRTIN Gs;.
PLAID AND STRIPED oHoMEsPUNs.
AND WooLENS, is VERY FULL, AND
OFFERED AT FACTORY PRICES.
H. L. A. BALK, Augusta, Ga.
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just Received,

"A FRESH and GENUINE Stock
SULPH. MORPHINE,
GUM OPIUM, r ~ ets
LANDRUM, 4ln ..d
PAREGORIC,
All at tho lowest prices, by
G. L. PENN, Drussis.
Mar If 10
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!" The Lurgert Southern Company.
We call attention to Tho advertisement OF. tip
Piedmont darlington & Life Insurance Company
in another column 1t offers to its patrons. s.!as as
many advantages, and as great security, as Other
Companies can, and in addition invests its surplus
in this State, and among its policy holders Thus
making it in every essential II Home Company
and better inasmuch as it offers ycu the security
OF its good management, tested by its prosperity
and its large Assets and accuniula.ions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-03-09

GENERAL MAGRUDER.-The Mobile
Register thus touchingly mentions the
death of this eminent Confederate: The
telegraph has already informed us OF
the death of General John B. Magruder,
at Galveston, Texas. He was a dashlng
and gallant artillery officer during the
Mexican war, brilliant man of fashion,
and general officer in the late war who
did some valuable service to the South.
Socially he was exceedingly urbane and
courteous, and with all Of his conylvlal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-03-09

MS> When au Arab women intends marrying
again after The death of her husband, she goes
the night before the ceremony to pay visit to his
gruve. There she kncels and prsyS him not to be
ollendcd-not to be jealous. AS, however, she
feels hc will be offended or jealous, the widow
brings donkey laden with two goats skins filled
with water. The prayer ended she proceeds to
pour water upon the grave, to keep the husband
cool under tho irritating circumstances about to
take pluce, and, having well saturated him, she
,Io, joDar,c
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a.s- An old man dicd in Boston recently, and
when on his death bed hia friends asked him if
he didn't feel ,ls though he was going to Heaven.
He snid he was troubled with doubts, as be had
always been an Abolitonist, and had invriab!y
voted the Radical ticket. Poor old man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-02
From New York.

New York. Dec. "A Scranton special
states that the late low price of coal realized at
auction in New York city caused considerable
excitement. and il lower prices are obtained at
the December sale there will undoubtedly be
strike in january amorg the MIXERS. -,
The same special states that the Audenrcld
shaft near Wiikeskrre, sunk nearly two feet
yesterday. causing some excitement but no
serious danger is unprecedented.
The Times states that the club house OF tue
Ancricus club has been attached in the inter
est OF parties in Connecticut who are believed
to be friends Of Tweed. The sum for which
the premises are seized is only $1,000. The
writ is returnabc on the second Tuesday IN
December. and the impression in the town Of
Greenwich where the premises are situated, Is
that the proceedings thus taken will prevent
the property being levied upon by the commit
tee Of seventy.
The RUSSIAN feet leaves in few days for
New Orleans, where the Prince vii! join 1t at
the end of hi, tour Of the States, and proceed
10 China.
in an interview yesterday the Catholic priest
at Hunters point stated that he was opposed to
the reading OF the Bible in the public SC hooIs,
but desired to have it prohibited by legal mca-
Surcs. He admitted having counseled his
congregation last Sabbath il use ali lawful
means to prevent the Bible being read, bur a.!
not (nlI,ci violence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-02
The Markets..

LONDON. Dec. 2--l:30 4. m.-ConSos closed
at 93l for money and 92i for account. Bonds OF
lSG2 g2S: 1873, DID, 92s: 1867, ~. lo-4O's. 9oi.
FRANKFORT Dec. 2.-l'onds opened at o.!
for the issue Of lSti22.
PARIS, Dec. 2.-Rentcs opcrrd at DC francs
81 ccntlnCS.
New YORK. Dec 2-StockS better than at
the opening. Gold dull at IO to lus Money
firm al Ga7. Na6's 81: new e.. Flour quiet
and firm. Wheat Il shade tirucr. Corn steady.
BALTIMORE Dec. wa. skies. old, - bid,
~ asked: do. 1866. ~ bid do. 1867, Gj bid;
do. coupon. old Is bid; do new, GS bid. ". Va.
SKIES III bid. Is! asked Cotton firmcr; low
middug<. lS!ul>!. Flour more active and I'm.
changed; Western Family 7!a$S!!. " heat
quiet and steady Corn quiet but firm: white
Southern G5a7o; yellow Southern 6>a12. Oats
nuiet and steady
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-02
Local ESTeyiiieS.

The schooner Mary e. Cobb, loaded with
coal had her jibboom carried away this morn
ing while coming through the Long Bridge.
Buckley and Whites Mnstre!s will give
another one of their entertainments at Liberty
Hall tonight.
The basket factory of Mr. Joseph Schlevogt,
No. IS north Royal street. is turning ont some
very handsome work
Rev. G. H. Rylnd. pastor of the Baptist
Church in this city, is in attendance upon the
Sunday School Convention, now in session IN
Richmond.
AT meeting of the Relief Hook and Lad
der Company held last night, an invitation to
visit the fair of the Company to commence at
Sarepta Hall. next Monday night, was extend
ed to all the other fire companies in the city.
Though the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was
frozen over at Cumberland yesterday morning
it is not supposed that canal navigation will be
permanently suspended for the winter, until the
10Th inst.
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&HiEsirs. OF HESCIS.

SAN Francisco. Dec 2.-'ihe Mexican au-
thorities having annuilctl the lease Of the Lower
California company Of Maglalena and declared
that port closed. some mouths since troops
from Lit paz were sent to Mag,lalena to drive
out Drake, Dcilay and half dozen others
connected with the company. The American
schooner Greenwood loading at Onchcl!a and
the American sioop Allen both Of New York:
which were sent from Magnaleua to In Paz.
were taken possession Of on the ground. They
had no y>a,,cr<. They came from Il place not !.
port Of entry. The Dci\ay party have arrived
at San Diego.
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SDusi, Carolina Affairs.

CHARLESTON. S. G., Dec. In the State
House Of Representatives at Columbia to-day,
G. G. Bowen presented his credentials as a
member from Charleston. Objection was
made that he had been convicted of an intam-
Gus offence lic was finally admitted by Il vote
of IS to -.
In the United States Court the grand and re-
tit iuricS were completed and indictments found
against several parties as ku k!uX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-02
sy T.. ID Harrison, AuctiOncer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF yALUA-
" BILE REAL ESTATE IN ALENAN-
DRIA. EA-By virtue of decree of the Cor
poration Court for the city of Alexa!ndrr;a, Va,
rendered at the October term, 1871 of said court
in the suit of Wesley Avery and wife Us. Henry
l.. Simpson ct ais, the undersigned, commits
>ioncr appointed by the said decree, will expose
to sale, by public auction, in front of the prem
Uses. on SATURDAY, the I'd day of December,
1871, at II M all that LOT OF GROUND, ca
with TWO FRAME TEN EMENTS there lei
on situated ut the southeast intersection of King
and Columbus streets, in the said city of Alexan-
ria in front on King street ~ feet and III depth
l00 fcet-the same being part of the real estate
of which Reid Cross died seized.
Terms: Onc-tcnth Of the purchase money in
cash on the day of sale, and the residue in three
equal payments at six, twelve and eighteen
months FROM the day Of sale; the deferred pay
mcnts to bear interest from the day of sale, and
to be secured by the notes of the purchaser or
purchasers, with approved security, and the re-
tcntion Of Tie title to the property until they
are paid. Stamps and convcyuncing ut the en-
pensc of the purchasers.
ALBERT STUART,
nov 1-cnts Comm'r of Sale.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
Etfass:TnS NEWS.

MADRID. Dec. ut is runorcd that Great
Britain aud the United States threaten imnle-
diate intervention in the case of Cuba. The
Cabinet held protracted session Yesterday
The King was in consultation with the Minis
ters up to late hour.
LONDON, Dec 1.-The official bulletin dated
Sandringlam . a. H. today saysthc Prince Of
Wales had II quiet night. The fever is severe
hut the risc is urngresslng satisfactorily.
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ashore.

SAVANNAH. c., Dec 1.-The ship Win
field Scott, Of Boston, having been ashore on
St. Helena reef now lies on Horse Shoe tilts
with seven foot OF water in her hold. She
will be pumped out and placed in the dry dock.
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NV +. a. EScrky. .AuciiOnc,

A VALUABLE FARM IN FAIRFAX
~ COUNTY AND 4 VALUABLE ssss25sa
HOUSE AND LOT IN ALENANDRlALS taa.
CITY. VA, FOR SA LE.-By virtue Of deed
Of trust executed by Aaron Bruin and Pauline
Bruin. his wife. dated February lst, 1863, and OF
record in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Fairfax and in the Clerks office of the Coun-
ty Court Of Alexandria county, the undcrSlgn-
ed, rs trustee in said deed named, will expose to
sale. ut public auction, at Manassas Station, on
the o., A. & VI. r. T., on THURSDAY, the
twcntv-frst day of December next. 1871, ut II
o'clock m. if the weather should be suitable on
that day-if not the next suitable day thereafter.
two certain TRACTS OF LAND by said de-
cree conveyed and both situated in said county
of Fairfax State Of Nirg ina, and adjoining the
lands Of Joseph Holden and others, and lying
on the stream known as Bulls Run; the one con-
taning about two hundred and twenty-five
acres and the other containing about eighty-nlnc
acres, the two parcels forming Il tract OF land OF
about three hundred and fifteen acres.
The said tract of land is Of excellent natural
soil in good state Of improvement. with new
commodiouS and comfortable DWELLING
HOUSE, and al necessary OuthouscS, and are
within three miles of Manassas station.
And on FRIDAY, the I'D day Of December
next 1871, ut T. o'clock m, on the premises, n
the city Of Alexandria, Il certain LOT or PlEC
OF LAND, situated in the city of Alexandria
on St Asaph and Wilkes streets, with TWO
HOUSES located thereon.
The terms of sale required by the deed, to be
cash for the amount secured by said deed but
an arrangement will probably be made with the
creditors by which Il credit of six and twelve
months will be given Oh the amount due under
said deed, and longer credit for the residue OF
the purchase money.
nov i7-rots DRURY WOOD, Trustee.
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On Narrimge.-Harpy Relief for Young
Men from the effects Of Errors and Abuses i'll
early life. Manhoud restored. Nervous debility
cured. impeachment. to Marriage removed. New
method Of treatment. New. and remarkable
remedies. Books and Circulars sent free in
sealed envelopes Address HOWARD ASSO-
CITATION, No. : South Ninth St, Philadel-
phia. sep 2-d&tw3m