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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-28

ENocu ARDEN IN KENrUcKY-A most
strange and thrilling romance in real life
has Just eliminated III this County, and
we hasten to lay its details before our
readers 1t appears that a short time pre-
vious to the breaking out of the rebellion,
young married man named Eldridge
Miller, with his wife and two very small
children emigrated from Galloway Coun-
ty to Arkansas. When the war came on,
lie enlisted i'll the Confederate army and
soon after was taken prisoner in action and
sent to Chicago prison. After remain
ing confined there for some time, he was
released, on condition that he should enlist
to 90 West and fight the Indians. He had
not been in the West long before he was
taken captive by the red skins. After a
long and weary captivity Of years, he at
length made his escape and returned to
Arkansas. Meanwhile, his wife, suppos-
ing him to be dead, had left there and
Joined her relatives in Henry County,
Tennessee; and here, after searching for
her in vain in Arkansas, the long-lost hus-
band came some two weeks ago in quest
of her and his children. He found her
living at Grassland, in this County, but
no longer be longing to him.. A man named
Wm. Schradcr,a a widower with nine chill
dren, and formerly a Galloway countian had
become cnamored of her in. Arkansas. and
following her to Tennessee, had finally
prevailed upon her to marry and remove
with him to this County. Finding hel
again married, he did not seek to induce
her to return to him, but merely laid claim
to his children. These were refused him
and he instituted suit to recover them
The case was to have had hearing OF
| Monday last, but on the Sunday prevl'
Gus. at the-woman's instance, there was c
private interview between her and hel
| first husband, which resulted in their elop
ing together, leaving Schrader in the lurch
and going, it is supposed, back to Arkan
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Plant Provision.

The following from the New York Fl
nancial Chronicle tells the truth very
pointedly:
We are informed by our correspondents
in every portion of the cotton-growine
States that preparations for the next crop
arc being made OH a very enlarged scale
and we fear unless this disposition to ex,
pand receives some check the South will
find that the coming years work has re.
suited in their growing poorer instead o.
richer. OF course, it is not desirable, and
in fact it would be very short sighted
policy to keep the supply of American
cotton short; but at the same time, is il
nos worth while for the planter, who is
giving up everything to cotton, to consld-
9 or what sacrifices he is willing to accept
for the purpose Of furnishing the world
more than it can consume First. 1t il
we'll to remember that provisions have
been cheaper this year than they are like
" to be another twelve months. Prices
for porl, and corn have ruled extremely
low. This has.been very favorable for the
South, and has enabled the planter to raise
the present crop at a much smaller cost
than any crop since the war. Highest
prices to bo paid fer supplies is a point
worth considering. Second. From every
side we learn that there is to be a lavish
use of fcrtilizers-ludiciousl used on a
limited planting would most likely result
in gain; but from the evidence received
we fear that on this point the experience
Of 1870 is to be repeated, resulting in
further increase in the expense account
Third Then again, with very large crop
the cost of the labor to work it will be IN
creased. Contracts are at present, we un-
derstand, being made with the freedmen
at about last years rates; but when thu
busy season comes and extra help is callec
in. there will be increased competition, ant
consequently increased wages to be paid
Here. then, are three causes operating tt
enhance the cost of the present crop t.
the planter. Fourth On the other hand
suppose five million crop is received
what can we reasonably expect the price
will be? Planters, we know, are, many
of them deceived by the high quotation
now ruling, and believe that this year is is
in that respect, to repeat itself. The truth
however, is that consumption cannot il
one year be. very largely increased; tn
spindles must be made before they can b
run. With good season, then, for grow
ing, and with a supply from America con
siderably in excess Of any possible con
sumption, aid with other countries, toe
growing all they can, as we have ever,
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To the Citizens of EdgefeId
and Aiken Counties.

HE Subscriber would respectfully
inform the general public that he will
make to order Cylinder and Frail Wheat
THRASHERS, FAN MILLS, COTTON
PLANTERS, PLOWSTOCK and other
Agricultural Implements and Machinery
Common FURNITURE of all kinds,
and other articles for domestic use.
Newell POSTS and BANNISTERS for
Stairs, Piazzas, &C., turned.
FIGURING and Grist Mill HOOPS and
HOPPERS, &C., ready for use:
Elevator PULLIES with Shafts at,
tached,-BOXES, &C., complete. Solid
wood PULLIES, any size or diameter,
with eyes, Iron plated. Also, PULLIES
built with wood Arms and Rims, on Cast
Iron Spiders. Hard wood BOXES, any
size for Shafting, with or without metal
lining. BOLTS ready for use.
COTTON GINS put in thorough good
order, il brought to the Shop. Gin Saws
Sharpened at Gin House, if preferred, al
lowest rates.
General Repairs done OH any Agricui-
tural Implements and Machinery.
All work done promptly and at reason
BILE prices.
Orders solicited, and correspondence
invited.
Shop five miles below Pine House, on
Edgefield and Aiken Road. Post office
address: Pine House, S. G.
n. Bon hand and for sale Cylinder
Thrashers, Fan Mills, Cotton Planters,
Plow Stocks, Spinning Wheels, Looms,
Bed Steads, Tables, DC.
Feb Ii 3m
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Death Of DIR. Isaac Branch.

We regret to learn from our Abbcvillt
exchanges that DR.. Isaac Branch died AT
his home Ill that town OH the Dist inst
DR.. Branch was a large hearted, enter
prising gentleman, devoted to his Dis
trict and State, enjoyed the entire
confidence and unbounded esteem of all
who knew him.
The Press d Banner, noticing his death
says:
Doctor Branch was nativeof Vermont
but for more than fifty years, he had
lived amongst us, and was identified
with our people. Jealous in every good
word and work, he was longa proml
nent member of the Presbyterian Church
long Treasurer of the Abbeville Bible
Society-and active in all religious meet.
ings. A restless activity of body and
mind was his most distinguishing char.
actcristic, and whatever he undertook he
I performed with every energy OF his ma
ture. For many years, the agent here
of prominent Insurance companies, ant
especially the superintendent of agencies
in the State for the Piedmont d. Arlington
Life Insurance Company, his busines:
capacity and energy were daily called
| into exercise. A more active or Success
full agent, we suppose could not be found
And now after a busy, and well spen
life, he has been called to. his reward
chenrcd by those consultations, and sus
tanned by that trust, which are to tht
Christian, as an anchor "both sure ant
steadlast.'
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his constitutional ?" "Not in that STYLE
was the reply; "Im only teaching this
man how to ecenomize his muscles and
work to advantage" The answer seemed
to illustrate the genius of the place.
Hooked down the deep cut at the ma
chine. II was not much larger than a
small cabin-a sort of young house OH
wheels, but those wheels with the mo-,
tive power in the heart of the engine
could give it speed Of six or eight miles
an hour. "A Agigantic arm protruded from
the front, at the end of which was great
iron hand with sharp claws, and these
were made to ascend and descend at the
will of one man. The operator occupied
platform near the engine, and with but
simple contrivance-a stirrup for his
foot and lever for his hands-he moved
tons.
remember that great rock was bulg-
ing from the hard knottcd face of the
bank, which it seemed as if nothing but
blast Of powder could stir; and it wass
curious to observe how deity those large
iron fingers. cleaned out, first, the dirt
from the sides; then gently scraped the
top and finally, taking firm grip, shook
the rock with giants strength. until
nature at last gave way to the art Of man,
and the immense boulder weighing te:.
or twelve tons was lifted from its bed
with as little power apparently as boy
would lift marble, swung around
and deposited in the dump-car by its
side. At each operation of the shovel on
the pure earth, ton and a half is swept
forever from its bed.
A train of forty or fifty cars wait on
tll> machine, and it was curious to OBJ
servo the almost human intelligenccwith
which the horses, trained to their work,
dashed up OH run, each with an empty
car to give it impetus, and of their own
accord went back, turned and presented
the traces to be hooked on to the next.
: Let the last word be Of woman! Moth
ers and teachers will be glad TO learn
that book has Just been published by
E. ]. Hale & Co., which Elisa groove
in the nursery and school-room never
before occupied. Children ask ten thou
sand questions, and the new work is in
tended to answer some of them. 1t
aptly called, "Wisdom Teeth for Little
People" arranged by Mrs. F. G. dc Fcn-
tanc. Sixty cents remittcd to the pub
fishers will secure il, or it may be had at
thc bookstores, +.
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s,utc Sunday School Convention.

State Sunday School Convention.
The next State Sunday School Convch
ton will be held in Charleston, S. G., on
"Wednesday; the 18TH May, and the su-
pcrintendcntS, teachers and friends OF
Sunday Schools in the safe of South
Carolina are most cordially invited and
urged to appoint delegates to the APP
preaching convention upon the following
ratio of representation: Every Sunday
school of so scholars, or less, delegate; ;
30 to 100 scholars, , delegates; and fer
every additional 80 scholars, additional!
delegate. Arrangements will be made
witt, railroad companies to bring and re.
turn delegates for one fare. Endcayors
will be made to secure homes for all
delegates who purpose attcndinge'the
convention, provided Il notice OF such
intention he given bcinre the first OF
May.
The nalncs OF delegates should be sent
rs carly as possible. Tl:c committee de-
sire that this notice Ire extended, us they
may not be able to procure ;nc address
of every school in the State, and ii is
their wish that every school he repre-
scnted ut the approaching convention.
Delegates should go prepared with the
name of school, name Of superintendent,
postoilicc, number of officers and teach
ers, number of scholars, average atten-
dance of school, and number of volumes
in library.
Address, at Charleston, any of The fol-
lowing committee OH corrcspondcncc'
c. y. Averill, r. Caldwell, Jr., Presby-
terian Church; A. C.. Palfrey, Baptist
Church; r. G. Chisolm, Lutheran Church;
Samuel A. Nelson, Methodist Church.
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EdgGfield Male. Academy,

T'HE Trustees give notice to the pub
Il lie that DR.. r. T. MINIS has con-
sented to take charge Of tho Edgefeld
Malo Academy from and after the first
Monday in March next. He is well
known throughout Edgeiield to be thor
.oughly competent to conduct a first
class School, and we bespeak for him the
support Of the community and tho pub,
lie. NJ. l.. BONHAM,
r. G. NJ. DUNOVANT,
". w. CARWILE,'
w. w. ADAMS,
a. J. NORRIS,
Trustees.
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judge T. J. Mackcy visited this place

Judge T. J. Mackey visited this place
on last Saturday. for the purpose of max
ing arrangements for u permanent resi-
dcnce. He secured the house in East
Chester that belongs to Mrs. S. Z. AL
bright, and expects to move his family
here by the first Of April. He was called
upon during his stay By. nearly all the
members of: the bar, and impressed them
favorably as to his determination to do his
whole duty as an upright and indepen-
dent Judge. He is bold and out-spolSen
on the outrageous violations Of law that
have been enacted by the Federal au9hori-
ties under the pretended sanction of the
Enforcement Act. 1t is his avowcd pur-
pose to impress upon the Grand Juries in
his Circuit the duty of finding true bills
against all the Federal officers who have
arrested citizens without warrants. This
is an issue we would be glad to see made
Chester Reporter.
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reason to believe they will, it cannot be a
very difficult problem to determine what
the average price will be. And with a
very poor price for cotton and all the wheat
and corn and provisions to buy, in what
condition is another winter likely to leave
the planter? Is there not enough in these
suggestions to lead the planter to see the
folly of giving up all his land to cotton :?
Would it not be wiser to raise all the lood
you want, and after that raise all the cot
ton you can economically.
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IN accordance with the above announce
L ment of the Trustees, I propose to
take charge Of the Edgetield Male Acad-
emy for.the present year.
can only promise to do my best in
giving the pupils, committed to my care,
thorough instruction in all the branches
usually taughtin first g lass Schools; and
with the cooperation of parents theme,
I hope to give satisfaction to my patrons
by the advancement of their children in
learning.
The year will be divided into two Ses-
sions of Twenty (20) Weeks each. The
first Session will commence on the first
Monday in March land end on the last Of
July. The second Session will be an
nounced in due time.
TERMS Primary and higher
English branches, per session, $1,000
The Same with Languages, 5000
Payable half in advance at the begin
ming, and half in the middle of the ses-
sion. r. T. MINIS.
Feb 81 If
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Smile Whenever You Can.

When things don't go 10 suit you,
And the world seems upside dow
Don't waste your time in fretting,
But drive away that frown;
Since life is oft perplexing,
1t iS.the wisest plan.
To bear all trials bravely,
And smile whene'er you can.
Why should you dread tomorrow
And thus spoil your to- day?
For when you borrow trouble,
Yon always have to pay.
1t is a good old maxim
Which often should be preached
Don't cross the bridge before you
Until the bridge is reached.
You might be spared much signing,
.If.you would keep in mind
The thought that good and evil
Are always here combined;
There must be something wanting,
And though you roll in wealth,
You may miss from your casket
That precious jewel health.
Though you are strong and sturdy,
Not full may be your purse:
And earth has many trials
Which l consider worse
But whether joy or sorrow
Fill your mortal span,
Twill make your pathway brighter
To smile whene'er you can.
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Mrs. southworth's New Novel.

"THE LOST HEIR OF LIN1fTHaow is
tho name of new book BY Mrs. Emma
D. e. n. Southworth, just published by
T. B. Peterson q Brothers, Philadelphia.
1t will command eryIMge sale, as it
is one of Mrs. Southworths most power
fully written efforts, exciting and sensa.-
tional, and is fully equal, Gnot superior
to "Tried for Her Life, - Cruel as the
Grave" "The Maiden Widow" "The
Family DOOM" "The Changed Brides"
"The Brides Fate" "FqT Play" and
"How He Won Her, whishhavc proved
to be eight of the most Popular novels
ever published, and which are having
unprecedented sales, foralrs. South
worth, as novelist, stands at the head
of all female writer's. Mn. southworth
possesses an exhaustless fund of origi-
nality, and commands Popularity by al
ways aiming to improve ineyery new ef-
fortupon her lastproducticns This work,
like all her writings, is f1H of startling
situations. 1t is one of the best of her
novels, and will prove one of the most
popular. The characters are drawn with
skill and boldness, and All are life-like
and natural. There are some charming
descriptive sketches in the book, which
are as fresh as the scenerysthey portray.
It's full of strange and startling Incl
dents, sustained interest, Stirring adven-
ture, touching pathos, anaglowing dia-
logue, all allprovocatiyeof quiekenedpulsos
sometimes laughter, but oftenest of tears
to the rapt reader, whose Interest never
for moment flags. '"ThaIost Heir of
Linlithgow" equals the best of the nov
els of Mrs. southworth, and will prove
very successful. 1t is issued in large
duodccimo volume, and sold at the low
price of $1.75 in cloth, or$1.5O in paper
cover; or copies will be sent by mail, to
any place, postpaid, by the publishers,
on receipt of the price of the work in
letter to them. 81
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c s;noo the CHICAGO fire tho Herring

nss Since the Chicago fire tho Herring
Safe has become to the merchant tho twin
sister of the telegraph and the railroad
He cannot do without it. The tests to
which it has been subjected by flame and
thief, and the manner in which it has
come forth unscathed, prove that the
Herring Safe has reached a degree OF
perfection which makes it absolutely
essential to the welfare of every mau
who has property to preserve. When a
man is tried, the question is, "What can
YOU do o?-what have you done?" On
the answer depends his grand success in
life. So it is with an invention. The
firm at No. 251 Broadway, N, Y, Messrs
Herring, Farrell & Sherman, are said tc
be overilowing with the increased de-
mand
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STOCK r A-T-FS

Bal in nfayoroft the GG 90 $50 90
The orsty advantageous cane tic Brooklyn in endorsing the SIR
render Vo1cs upon Policies L0A8 md Cents for en consecutive
yoa7s with unqualified praise from the most celebrated American
Actuaries also from the Press, East, North and South
The Eizur Wright who admitted 10 be The greatest Insurance
Actuary congratuatns The Brooklyn
upon this and distinctive feature other things
particularly pleased by departure in the right direction from the
ordinary n1aol conpainq the S9yndH Ita Gone OF the great
the popularity OF Life Insurance has been the ds
pontmen and dissatisfaction of retiring Policy holders at the nu4
of the Surrender roc pad M this would have been prevented
by asAac statement tie Fiy e7anee Of the sun to 5c o"A
will be seer, The Brooklyn makes dollars and
cents, that there can be mistake
Read What Southern Papers Say Of This Feature
Tile Ssutiue1 (Raqh, North Caoma) Jan. q 16G9"Ths great
feature of surepder tacs Improvement that sgnazes the
in Life Insurance.
su (co5us Gco4ye'There better Company the land
with corporations Of similar character will
all of the Superior sqety in liking RISKS clh Tile BOokn Ly
LpaA (S LOUIS NO. JAN T. 1SG9"A Policy in Tile Byookn
life thus worth lnuch 4eao This Is the only Life Com
a in the country that carried tbs crc feature o endorsing
the cash surrender dollars and cents into its business P
icy holders being o ase the cannot fail become very
popular.
1t be that oig in the above advescmen but
make simple the Superior advantages Of The B1ookIa
appears from disu1tTestcd p1ties
The Hon. NJ been associated with the General
Agency of The Brooklyn for this State
B0EiIAlg, BACON 4 BUTLER,
General Agents and Managers.
Office the Citizens Savings Bank Columbia, s c.,
nd at Edgefeld S. c. March 20tf
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NOTICE,!

T HAVE this day associated with me
Il in the Grocery and Commission bust
ness, Messrs. RICHARD DSUMMERALL
and P. NJ. MULHERIN.
The business will be carried on under
the firm namo of M. O'DOWD & co.
ask for the new firm continuance OF
the liberal patronage heretofore extended
to me.
All persons indebted to me are earnest
lv REQUESTED to pay the same to- Capt.
Wm. Spires, or to III. O'Dowd & Co. Par
ties indebtec. have no right to expect
longer indulgence.
Augusta, Ga, Mar. ], 1872 I'm IL
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sas. Schrader does not seem to take his
loss very greatly to heart s bqt says his hi
wife was perfectly right ingoing off with
her first husband if she lofed. him best
Murray (Ky.) Gazette.
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INSURE YOUR LIFE
Brooklyn Life Insurance Go,
Of New York.
Cash Capital and Assets, Over s2,OCo,OOo.
Of New York.

l. Because acknowledged to be perfectly s0rea by all Insurance
Commissioners.
g. Because it is the cheapest
and Cents for ten consecutive years -
According the statement of the rates the different e Insurance
ves in its advertisement entitled Facts are st f M Y 1 Rai ah
the BROOKLYN Cheaper than those OF any named Company
For instance according to that statement:
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AUGUSTA EsOTEh,
AUGUSTA, GA.

-NCN WIFI, N'1N'
4 HIS popular and well-known Hotel
is now. fiilly open for the reception OF
visitors, having recently been thorough
X renovated. newly painted, ard put in
The most complete order. We arc deter
mined 10 make ours iirst-class Hotel
not to be surpassed Nortir or South.
We respectfully solicit the patronage
or ctr Edgcticld friends and the public
generally.
MURPHY & MAY, Projectors,
Feb II II 8
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as- A lodge of Good Templars has
been organized at Abbeyille G. H.-and
"tangle.leg' fluid is going at reduced
figures.
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Seed Potatoes.

TUsT received 20 Bbls. choice SEED
81 POTATOES, for early and late plant
ing.
ducing from 300 to 400bushels to the acre.
They boil mealy, and are very fine
quality. u. u. Perm:
,Jan o. II
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is now admitted to be far superior to
j. AL others as Family Machine. The
SIMPLICITY, EASE and CERTAIN
TY with which it operates, as well as the
uniform excellence of its work, through
out the entire range of sewing, i'll
Stitching, Hemming, FEELING, Tucking,
Cording, Braiding, Quilting, Gather
ing and Sewing on, Ovcrscaming,
Embroidering on the Edge.
And its Beautiful Button-H Hole and Eye
let Hole Work,
Place it unqucstionably iar in advance oi
any other similar invention. II is also
admirably adapted to NJ MANUFACTC
RING PURPOSES on Woolen, Cotton
and Linen Fabrics.
For dress and shirt making and tailor
ing, it has no equal.
Ii is also the CHEAPEST, intrinsical
ly, us well as the BEST, since it is really
TWO MACHINES combined in one, (bv
Il simple and beautiful mechanical ar
rangelncnt never before accomplished hy
human ingenuity,) making either the
Lock Stitch or Button-Holc Stitch, as
occasion may require.
GaS' This is the only new f,mily ma
chine that embodics any Substantial inl-
provemcnt upon the many old machines
in the market.
o. F. CIIEATHAM,
Agent for Edgefield County.
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Land Surveying.

T WILL attend any jobs Of Surveying
l. within 10 or II miles, that can do
from 2o'clock on Friday till Saturday
evening. II. T. MINIS.
Feb 81 If 8
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P. P. T o A LIE,
Manufacturer and DeaIer,
F. A. Brahe & Co.,
206 Broad ST.,


w oULD respectfully yannounceto their
Friends and the Public Of Edgefield Dis
trict, that they have just received, direct
from Europe, and now offer, large and
magnificent Stock of GOODS, consisting
of
Fine Gold and Silver WATCHES, of
the hest makers.
Ladies' and Gents Solid C Gold CHAINS,
of the latest styles.
DIAMONDSo of firstwatcr, in Sets, Pins
and Rings. &
Superb SETS for Ladies and Misses.
Stone, Cameo, Seal and Plain Gold
RINGS.
Sterling SILVER WARE of the latest
designs.
American and French CLOCKS,
A large lot Of Imported FANCY
GOODS, &c.
asGy- WATCHES and JEWELRY will
he repaired with the usual care.
Oct. Is 6m 43