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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
Shocking Occurrences and High Ex.
citement in Grapiteviile.

Shocking occurrences and great excite
ment have marked the past week in
Graniteville. A citizen of Graniteville,
Mr.. James Brewer, had in his employ a
negro girl as nurse for his child aged
three years. On Wednesday last the girl
falling into rage with the child, picked
up gun and deliberately shot it in the
head, killing gitinstantly. Thishappened
about ten o'clock in the forenoon. The
girl Immediately ran off, and managed
to keep herself concealed until about
three o'clock in the afternoon, when she
was found in certain house, and taken
charge of by Mr.. Geo. Sharpton, a Con
stable, who took her to the r. R. Depot,
and placed her under guard, preparatory
to bringing her to the Jail in this place.
After nightE:ll, Mr.. Snarpton concluded
to take her to his own house and keep
her until next morning in order to get a
commitment. Whilst on his way to his
home, a distance of mile and a half, the
prisoner in charge, with heavy guard
of negroes, the prisoner was shotthrough
the head, by some one unknown, and in
stantly killed. Great excitement ensued
in the neighborhood, butnothing further
of startling nature happened until Fri
day night.
On this night, about eight or nine
O'Clock, amid the darkness and pelting
rain, Mr.. Albert Turner, of Graniteville,
was shot through the right leg above the
knee, and now lies at the point of death
and suffering great agony. Should he
recover, it must be with the loss of his
leg. When shot, he was leaving the
house of Capt. John Sentell, where Mr..
Brewer and his family board. Who shot
him is still, so far as we can learn, pro-
found mystery. And so of the shooting
of the negro girl. The general suspicion
in Graniteville is that Brewer is the man
forwhom the shot which Turnerreceived,
was intended. Mr.. Turner is quite
young man, recently married, and Of un-
usually quiet and pious character. He
has no enemies, and the sympathies OF
the people arc warmly aroused for him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
south Carolina Land and Immigra-


By reference to en- advertisement in
another column, it will be seen that a
series of concerts commencing on the
Sth of next January, will take place in
in Charleston, atwhich gifts to the amount
of s5O0,0OO are to be distributed to the
holders of tickets. The names of the
gentlemen at the head of the enterprise
are guarantees of everything being done
nerfectly fair and above board. Tickets
aan be obtained from Mr.. NJ. Lebeschultz,
SMa,. s. s. Tompkins or Messrs. Markert
,SCrs,,y, Buy your tickets now whilst
You have az opportunity. You may re-
gret your ,deilsy, if you fail to secure
tickets soon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09

With The Following Attachments:
The Corder,-The Tucker,-IHe Rut7er,-
The Quilter,-Ine Adiusta6le Binder
The Trimmer,-and The Embroiderer.
ITO say nothing of the bearing off oi
il all first premiums at Fairs and Ex-
hibitions in past years, the Singer Ma
chine has already this fall, only a few
days back, been awarded the highest
prize at the Atlanta Fair. And sold du-
ring the year 1870, 1883 Machines,
being A. .625 over and above that of any
other Company, according to the sworn
reports published.
The undersigned. Agents for the sale
of the Singer Sewing Machine, have 10
Gated in Edgefield for the present, and
herewith invite the public to call at their
Office, next door to Mr.. j. III. Cheatham's s
store, where they will be glad to exhibit
their Machines, and instruct persons in
the operation and management of the
same.
They beg leave to refer to the following
citizens of Edgefeld. who have already
bought Machines of them, viz: L. F.
Youmans. ESQ.,, Captain Lewis Jones,
+ Johnson Bland, ESQ.,, Drury Vaughn,
ESQ.,, Jas. L. Dow, Esq, Arthur A. Glow
er, ESQ.,, and Mrs. Chase.
MALLARD & BAKER, Agents.
Oct. 25 Inn a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
telegram to the c3l.rye1, date

n = telegram toithe ,cSleq., t5!s dated
Rrancbville. Nov. 5, says: /" 4 innia inegifaq
ao,',n helong ginp J., Mr.. J. e. Free, about
one mile from Bart1 ,erg, was burned
Friday, and 200 pounds s2ed cotton and
two colored children, who @ele icchee
mn in it, were destroyed. IL Was the re-
sult of an accident caused by ehillta4reefse 81
playing in the yard.
10y The Pickens .sentiaa says there is
no truth in the statement of the colun'-
hi. Union that can armed band" ,lpls
n,n,;. It's ap pearmce il. OF passed through,
the village OF New Pickens
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
For the Advertiser.

hta meeting held at Edgefeld G. H.
on the LIST of Nov., by the Survivors AS
sociation of Edgefeld, the following gen.
tlemen were appointed delegates to at
tend the Meeting of the State Survivors
Association to be held in Columbia, on
Thursday, 9th Now, 1871, viz: L. F.
Youmans, s. B Griffin, H. w. Addison,
f. L. Smith, Jno. E. Bacon, NJ. w. Gary,
]. H. Cheatham, L. w. Youngblood,
MI BONHAM, President.
J.H CHEATHAM, Sec'ry. & Treas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09

@ "No papers from Augusta by this
mornings mail" And this is the cry
too frequently. We are heartily tired OF
this culpable negligence in these mail
irregularities, and hope speedy steps will
be taken to nave our unnecessary mail
failures promptly abated. Where does
the blame rest?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09

ns- Capt. T. W. Carwile's notice OF
selling 11f his Furniture at auction should
attract the attention of all in want OF
anything in he Furniture line. This
Furniture is handsome and desirable,
and almost as good as new. A chance
for bargains.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
INSURE AGAINST FIRE!
Capital and Assets, s4s4,95s,55
-ncorporated, 1859!

4 he Georgia Home Insurance Com
pahy eSisttl44t; ,,,s to insureproperts against
iosssby fire at reasaaa bic rates. o,,a MN,
Many Of saroIs Pr9neB9t tBt 2d hTd11 pr%-
ings and other property In this Company.
'na " Georgia Home" is q good and re-
,iahie corinally-pays all losses prompt
dn and is worthy of the confidence and
Ishliia I,,llriHps.o of thepeople of Edgefield.
G,an on the EGlersigned ana secure a
p, hey on your L.9.lefi1Fg ana FURNITURE,
and ;Icrchandizc. 1pa feriptsihi99GnT: M De
legs az D. Il. DURIsoE, Agent:
o.tox Sm A
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
THE ADVERTISER.
Terms, $500 per Annum.
Burning of Dr. Ready's House.

We are shocked this morning to hear
that the large, handsome and well-known
mansion of the late DR.. j. c. Ready, II
miles from us, on the Columbia road,
was burned to the ground last Monday
night. It has been for some time past
the home and property of our friend,
Wm. ]. READY, Esq. We can give no
particulars. We know only the bare fact
of the burning. We are unfeignedly
grieved to have to orecord fact so mel
ancholy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
Group Dro.pll,s,,,.. ll,,,,.

A SPEEDY and an ,effectual Remedy
II for that alarming and often fatal dis
ease, and the best Remedy for Whooping
Cough and Asthma. For sale by :
g. L. PENN, Druggist
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
Buy Xoul Tickets!

We have the Agency for me sale of
TICKETS in the Grand Land and Inimi-
grafton nschemeof Messrs. BUTLER, CHAD
wIcN, GARY d Co. ~
Cali early and secure the lucky Ticket!
The Drawing will positively be held in
Charleston, on the sth January next.
eEEi- MARKER d CLISBY. <
Oet n n A..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
Notice to Tax Payers,

THE Books will be open foFthe Col
Il lection Of Taxes for the year 1871 ON
the 2lth day Of November, 1871, aud will
remain open until the 18th day Of Janua
ry 1879, after which time the penalty OF
20 per cent will be added.
State Tax, seven Mills County, three
Mills, on all taxable property. Iss,
will be at Graniteville from the Goth
of November until the 1st of DeceMh her,
after that time at Edgefield o, H,
JOHN WO0LA3, G.. E.Cs
Oct 25 t.i lRt .-lI .I4lO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09

If you want to select GOOD SUIT
from splendid Stock Of Cloths, Cassi-
meres, Sattinets, Kentucky or North
Carolina Jeans, call at the Store of P. q
NJ. Gallaher and you will be suited.
=. q nj. GALLAHE Err,
100 Broad Street
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-09
Are Given n Away
Daily

to any part of the city. To specify the
different styles and qualities Of Goods,
and the we'll known manufacturers OF the
celebrated "makes" Of fine Goods, would
outreach an advertising medium, and
may it be sufficient to say that all lovers
of fine and neat-ftting Garments will find
their choice
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

The English synonyms, like the
heather Chinee, are peculiar, as is
shown by the following array of synony-
= -... ,..o-ir.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
PuBLIC LIBRARY 0F KENTUCKY

The concert and distribution will take place
under the immediate supervision OF the Irus-
tees mentioned in the act of Incorporation.
The trustees will be assisted BY we. known
consented to be present at the concert and 70
superintend the drawing and distribution OF
gifts The holders of tickets to which gifts
are awarded viii be paid on presentation OF
them or their fraction. at the office in Louis
vile, the second day after drawing and every
business day for six months thereafter. and
may be sent direct or tn ough any bank or
express company for. collection. All orders
accompanied by drafts. Paetotfice money or.
ders, or greenbaeks.wll be promptly attended
TO and tickets returned by mail. registered Or
expressed, ms desired: Tickets are like green,
backs-sood only to the. holder; Buyers will
note that there are only One Hundred Thou
sand Tickets, instead Of Two Hundred Thou
sand. as in the. San Francisco dltt Concert
and that there is S5O.oo0 more distributed.
/ sold that and made the awards in four
months, and paid S4se;vyV I 70 nckeI noiusIs
over sI2. 900 to the Secretary due tickets mot
presented. 1t will be particularly noticed
that it is a matter Of impossibility for any one
to know what numbers draw gifts. as It Is not
known what the gift Of any number drawn
from the first wheel win be, until the sealed
box, with amount of the gift plainly printed,
is taken from the other wheel and opened IN
full view Of the audience. therefore the larger
or in the middle Of the drawing. The S10O,W0
iii in The San Fran cisco Gift Concert. under
tue management of @. r.. PETERS. was the
2C0th number drawn. and was awarded and
paid to a gentleman in New Orleans. Seven
hundred and twenty-one gifts is all that can
be drawn in one day The numbers and gifts
are drawn by blind children from TO IA years
of age. The drawing will be extensively pub
lished, and parties ordering tickets will have
printed lists sent them. Parties forming
Clubs and desiring information will please
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE r. r.
Takes effect Sunday. May rs. BID = /
Arrives. Leaves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

In st. Louis man caught truant
canary, which died whilst in his posses
sion. The owner Of the bird has now
sued him for damages for not taking
proper care Of it.
A householder, in filling up his census
schedule, under the heading Where
born" described one of his children as
born in the parlor, and the other up
stairs.
While some young men we're in swim
ming in the Wabash some mischievous
girls stole their clothes. They we're de-
tected, however, and an exciting chase
took place, but the girls got away
The Prince Imperial of Austria has
just made tour in Bohemia, where his
youth did not protect him from official
harangues As he was returning from
one Of these oratorieal receptions, and
passing along shady and sequestered
alley with his preceptor only, the latter
asked him, Well, Monseigneur, do
you like this promenade" Yes, GER
tainly,' replied the Prince, trees, at
any rate, do not make speeches"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
On Saturday, september 10, 1871,

between the hours Of ten O'Clock am. and
two o'clock p m, at the southwes. corner Of
Main and Madison streets, in the city Of Mem
phis, sell mt public sale, to the highest bidder.
for cash, the following described lot or parcel
Of ground situate in the city of Memphis, viz !;
Lot No. Off. N. Hsrbin's subdivision Of
lots Nos. and 3 of country lot No. sos, as sub
divided among the heirs Of John 0verton,
deceased; said lot No. s has front on the
northeast side of Alabama street of thirty.
three feet, with q width Of twenty-seYen feet
in the rear, and the eastern or dividing line
between lots and 6. being seyenty-two and
one quarter feet in length, and the western or
dividing line between lots and 4. being
seventy-six feet in length. according to plan
of said Hardin to +. Mcmahon in his deed Of
record for lot No. of said subdivision; said
lot No, s being the SAME conveyed TO- said
Duffy by said J. N. Hardin by deed dated
December ID, 1866, to which reference is made.
Said trust deed was executed to secure the
payment Of certain promissory note therein
set forth, for $3.50 and interest. which remains
unpaid The equity of redemption Is waived
and the. title believed to be good, but will
sell and convey simply as trustee.
1876 HOWELL e. JACKSON, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

Az 1852. II. d.
In the Second Chancery Court OF
TIs Shelby County.
prrrr1oN roR INooRPoRATIoN.

WHEREAS JOHN JOHNSON, N; :.
w Wicks. W. b. Greenlaw,, M. ~. gocn,,
ran. w. nj. harrington, Amos Woodruh anu
Il. K. Risk, have fled q petition IN TINS court
praying for letters Of incorporation unuer cnc
name Of the r Memphis Foundry ana oar
Work., - with the powers and priyiiegees, a.
lowed by law, with a capital stock OF s1Ogs'vv,
10 be divided into two thousand shares OF onc
hundred dollars each. for the purpose OF con
ductine and carrying on, in shelby county,
an iron and brass foundry, and also for tne
manufacture Of railroad cars and all otner
Kinds OF railroad work. equipments, macni
merry. lbridpe e. work, house-work, agricuitural
implements, and any and every other ar.ic ~
10 be manufactured Of wood and IRON. 81 Oh
wood and iron in combination Win any o'her
IL is therefor ordered that publication pc
made for thirty days, notifying all persons
desiring to make their appearance herein Pc
fore said court on or before the hrst moh a.
10 October and show cause, II any tney ~ ~ .
or know of, why letters. Of incorporation
should not issue 10 the petitioners herein IN
pursuance Of nn act of the General, Assembly
Of. tho State OF Tennessee. passed January
26, 1871, and approved January 80. 1911, OF tne
same Will be heard ex parte.
= This August "a, 1871. ....
srTT N. u. L. STEWART. 9. and Master.
BY @. BELcHER. ID. @, and M.
Rudolph. Hammond * Jordon, SOLICITORS
IOT flulHlluns ~ -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

A Wisconsin lover wrote hissweetheart:
There is not a globule Of blood in my
heart that does not bear your photo
graph r1
Philip Embury was the founder Of
Methodism in America, and the eighteen
thousand Methodist clergymen are asked
TO give one dollar each toward erecting
a monument to bis memory.
At excavations lately made in Rome
to complete the edifee for the Chamber
Of Deputies, a colossal torso in white
marble was found, representing Hercu-
les with lion s skin over his shoulder.
The Empress Carlotta. widow Of Max
imilian, is sinking rapidly, and her death
is momentarily expected. Il is post
lively asserted that unless a miracle
should occur, she cannot live through
the coming autumn, as she is nov sub
iect 10 periods Of prostration lasting
often forty-eight hours at a time. She is
but 81 years Of age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
On Monday, September IS. 1871,

within legal hours, at the southeast corner OF
Court Square, in the city of Memphis, Ten
nessee, sell for cash to the highest bidder.
the following described property, to-wit;
Lying and being on the south line of Polar
street. fronting sixty one feet on Poplar street
feet to an alley, and beginning at the north
east corner Of lot sold by Jno. M. Lea and
wife to j. NJ. Brooks. and at point sixty-fye
feet FIVE inches west Of the intersection Of the
streets thence west sixty-one feet
thence b south one degree east one
hundred and fifty eight feet to an alley
thence east with said alley sixty-one feet
thence north one degree west one hundred and
ffty-eight feet to beginning. Title believed
to Be good. but will sell and convey only al
trustee. Equity Of redemption barred.
1876 D. II. POSITION, Trustee,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
Trustees Sale.

ONwEDNEsDAY. THE 2OrH DAY OF SEP,
" TENDER, 1871, in pursuance of a deed OF
trust made to me by Andrew j. Donelson, te
secure the notes therein specified, and
Amounting to ,99l II. besides interest,
which said deed Is duly recorded in the Pro.
bate Clerks Office Of Boliyar county. State q
aSpages Ss7, sSS, S3e and $40, will
sell for cash. upon the premises. south hall
Of Section Z, township Is. of range 6, on
Stokes bayou, sections "A and 25, and all
that part OF. section ~ lying east Of the Hush
IN Bolivar county, State Of Mississippi; Sc
head OF mules, 100 head Of cattle. 200 head .oi
hogs, all the wagons, carts. blacksmith tools.
farming implements. household and kitchen
visions, and the growing crops of cotton, corn
and fodder upon the said premises. | convey
only as trustee. Sale subject 70 widows dover.
1i2-17 I Il. III. MARTIN, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
MOndAl, september II, 1s71,

within legal hours, proceed 10 sell at the
southeast corner Of Court Square, in the city
Of Memphis, in Shelby county, Tennessee, at
public auction. 70 the highest and best bid
viz The one undived half Of what is known
a. Ammen's Island, about four or Eve miles
above the city Of Memphis. Shelby county.
Tennessee. Immediately opposite Mound City,
the upper island Of the cluster known as
" P4ddy's Hen and Chickens" in the Mlssis-
sippi river with all aud singular the heredita-
mcnts and appurtenances thareanto belong
inc. The equity Of redemption IL expressly
The title j believed 70 be good. but l sell and
iie.s John p, ADAMS, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
On Thursday, September IA, 1871,

Proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash,
between 10 O. clock m and o'clock pm, at
the foot Of the stairs leading to the Chancery
Court-rooms in the city of Memphis. county
aforesaid. the following described lots or par
cells of land, situate, lying and being in the
city aforesaid, and bounded as follows. to- wit :
Beginning at the northwest corner of block
and southeast intersection Of Fifth and Kerr
streets; thence eastwardly with the south line
Of Kerr street one hundred and forty-eight
feet and six inches to an alley; thence south
wardly with the west line Of said alley one
hundred and forty-eight feet and six inches
to an alley; thence westwardly with the north
line of the alley last named one hundred and
forty eight feet and six inches TO Fifth street
thence northwardly with the east line of Fifth
street one hundred and forty-eight feet and
six inches to the beginning. sof9
/ belieye the title TO said property to be
good. but will sell and convey only as trustee.
l4O-12 A. M. FERGUSON, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
BOOTS. snoEs AND HAYS.

1s7I 1874
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
I4,ae4 TIcLela nlspoasq Of a Juiy.

To insure ticket holders, tho public are as
sured that If only IS 600 tickets are sold. only
d, 900 numbers g0 in the large wheel, the III
gifts awarded, but diminished pro rata. In
case SO 900 tickets only are sold. only 10
g, 900 go in the large wheel, and the ~ gifts
diminished one-half; and IN case only 5000
tickets are sold the entire IN gifts will be paid
in full-it being intended that 20 qnsqld ticket
shall participate. The manager has already
paid into the Citizen, Bank $50, 900 toward
defraying the expenses. and does not depend
on sales Of tickets 70 pay his expenses Of
printing. advertising, etc. The public are in
vited to the utmost scrutiny IS 70 the felia-
bility Of the entire affair. Persons desirous
Of acting as agents for the sale Of our tickets
in any city in the United States or Canadas.
address CHAs. n, PETERS.
~ Manager, Louisville. Ky. f
Office 10 Main street, johnson Block.
r. 7. DuRRFrT. President; w. n. HALpE-
NAN. Vice President; n. w. CLUsKY, Seere-
tary. CIrsKEs, BAEE. IIeasarpE. llt6-l4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
mo. 1886, R. d.
In the Second ChaDcerya Court of
Shelby county, Tenn. aiiq.

Alexander t. Stewart ct al = e. .,,-
VS.. .t-lANi u
Davis Cockrell, = Auhl. Il .t-...fI arr
Pollard and = Renick etal.
TT APPEARING FROM BILL DULY
i sworn 10 in this cause that the defendants.
--Auhl, = Pollard and = Renick firm of Auhl,
Pollard X Renick, are non-residents Of the
State of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered
by the Clerk and Master. that they
make their appearance herein, at the court
house Of the Second Chancery Court of
Shelby county. in tho cityof Memphis, Tenn.
on or before the first Monday in October,
1871, and plead, answer or .demur to cross
bill of. the jackson Insurance Company,
filed herein, or the same. will be, taken for
confessed as to them and set for hearing ex-
parte, and that a copy Of this order be pub
lished once a week, for four successive weeks,
in the Memphis Public Ledger; This August
10. 1871. M. D. l.. STEWART,
~ 'fI Clerk and Master.
By G. BELoHER, Deputy Clerk and Master.
A copy-Attest: a,.a!
Randolph. Hammond & Jordon, Solicitors
fer compliments. aelli ll42-148- 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
The order for the Execution of
'-7TlTff Iesua christ. 4raN

Among the manuscripts which were
probably burned in the recent conhagra-
ton Of the Archiepiscopal Palace at
Bourges, in France, the most remarkable
was, without doubt, the order for the ex-
ecution of Jesus Christ, which was the
personal property Of the family De la
Tour d Auvergne, The order runs thus
"Jesus of Nazareth, Of the Jewish tribe
of Juda, convicted Of imposture and re-
bellion against the divine authority Of
Tiberius Augustus, Emperor of the Ro-
mans, having for this sacrilege been con
demned to die on the cross by sentence
of the Judge, Pontius PLATE, on the pros
ecution OF our lord, Herod, Lieutenant
of the Emperor in Judea, shall be taken
tomorrow morning, the 23d day of the
ides Of March, to the usual place of pun
ishment, under an escort Of a company
of the Pretorian guard, The so-called
King of the Jews shall be taken out by
the Strunean gate. All the public officers
and the subjects of the Emperor are dil
rected to lend their aid to the execution
of this sentence. vs. Nn Fl II
TSiened1 CAPEL,
Jerusalem, 22d day of the ides Of
March, year Of Rome TS3
What is that which is so brittle that II