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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

The New Orleans Times publishes the
following copy Of the letter written by
ECapt Joseph Fry, to his wife onthe day
Ebefore he -wass murdered ;by the Cuban
butchers at st. Jago de Cuba The letter
was obtained from Gen.. Rafael Quesada
by Times reporter, who states that the
"pages OF the original bore the impress OF
the tears shed by the heroic writer. 1t
was the last communication ever made to
the world blythe true American, and the
blended expressions Of affection, of rell-
gions hope, of dignifed resignation with
which,it teens, Will cause it's words to be
remembered so long as virtue and courage
are honored among men. II may be well
to state that the letter necessarily omlts
all reflections on the Spanish Government,
but, before his death, Fry gayesatteranee
very forcibly to his opinions on that sub
ject his silence only coming with his
death :"
On BOARD SPANISH MAN-oF-WAR La
TORNADO, ST.. JAao DE CUBA,
November 6, 1873. J
Dear Dear, Dita-When left you l
had no idea that we should never meet
againsin this world; but it seems strange
to me that 1 should tonight, and on An
nie's birthday, be calmly seated, on a
beautiful moonlight night. in most beau
tiful bay in Cuba, to take my last leave
of you, my own dear, sweet wife, and
with thought of your bitter anguish my
only regret at leaving,
have been tried to-day, and the presi-
aAntnf the court-martial asked the favor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
The Louisville our journal says

The people Of Southarolina are anx-
ious for the Governm to establish q
navy ward at Port Rd, ini that State,
which is said to be adubly adapted to
such q purpose. Of tlscheme the Co.
lumbia Union HerdlhYs: :snIf such a
measure could be card through, Port
Royal would soon be most royal place
to 90 ON o fishing eSsion. 1T would
bring $40, 100000 mo1atothe, State. and
$2O,0O0O0O is good tganywhere with
in reach Such o sutertainly lisa good
thing t6hayei any%hsiih teadh hut il
placed anywhere in RI Of the men who
now control. the apohtl sttalrs s,of South
Carolina, thers would bsifteen cents
left of<itat the end of fweeks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

A ten mills tax would realize 81, SOC, 900.
This should be rendered tothe State, and
not cent more. It behooyes the tax;
payers to consult about this matter. Dis
organized, individual effort will be OF
no avail. There should be a concert OF
action on the part of all persons, white
or colored, looking to saving the people
from. this burden. So long as the people
pay, 30 long they will be drained. j
something is not done, the State Is ru-
med.-FdiiJ9eld Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Nov. "a,
State, Of South Carolina
- ~ ED9EFIELD COUNTY, -
? ~ pppyoR / ~, 40 nRT.
John NJ. Livingston ct al Petition M

John NJ. Livingston ct al Petition
VIZ <tik n 1or
Kcren Hagird ct all 40 Partition.
NY virtue of an order iii the above
stated case. from Hon. D. L. Turner
:Iudge of the Probate Court, i will pro-
ceed TO sell, for partition, at the late resi-
dance of Daniel, Livingston, deceased,
near Bouknight's Ferry, on "wednesday
the the 10Th day Of December next. all the
REAL I ESTATE of the said deceased,
Consisting. OF, three tracts of land, to wit:
TBe l1Ho lie TRACT" containing
4s5 acres, more or less.
The "BERRY TRACT containing
$50 acres, more or less, afid''
s,irbet a NELLY TRACT containing
IN acres. more or less
,Plats OF said tracts will be exhibited
on day OF sale. ~
Terms of sale-One third cash, and the
balance on o credit of twelve months.
with interest at 10 per cent per annum,
to be secured by Bond and Motgage OF
the premises n. WALL, SEC.
Nov. 19 st 4S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

The bright spots Of fnan's life are few
enough without blottrs any out; and
since for moment of,irth we have an
hour of sadness, it weR sorry policy to
diminish the few rays at illumine our
chequered existence, life is an April
day-sunshine and shoers. The heart,
like the earth, would csc to yield good
fruit were it not someties watered with
the tears of sensibili, and the fruit
would be worthless brfpr thesunshine
Of s,njIas f.H'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Maher, in his chargeo the jury, fully
sustained the tax law, but charged that
the effect OF it being t deprive persons
of their property for'lss sthania fair con-
sideration, it was necessary that persons
claiming under tax tiles should be re-
quired to show that tile law had been
strictly complied with If.the giving OF
the wrong boundaries WIS calculated in
the opinion Of the jury y 'mislead parties
interested, >. and lead th.lhto suppose that
the property ADVERTISED was not theirs,
then the plaintiff was etitled to ver-
dict. Tho jury returnd u verdict for
the defendant. On mobn the plaintiff
was granted ten days frp October 20 in
which to make up and .rve case and
serve notice of new rial. Entry OF
Judgment was stayed tiIthe determina-
ton oflsuch noticeI i: 4 s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Our Missouri Correspondence.

- .s-
- MIAMI, Mo, Nov. %, 1873.
Dear Advertiser: am up alittle earli-
er than usual this morning, and have
concluded to spend the time till break
fast, writing for my home-paper, in the
home-State, to my home-people.
This purpose was suggested, by the re-
collection of what Theard a.Missourian
saying last evening about his crop; but
will not tell you about that crop until
I have told you that I am still glad of my
recent trip with my family to your State.
On leaving it two years ago many SEEM
ed to not realize that we were actually
gone and it seemed necessary for US to
return once to bid them good-bye.'
Some thought that we would be back
looking for home within a year, and
some, after a few months, even said we
had returned, and were located near Mt.
Ebal, on the Bouran sand-hill.
There we would have had good shelter
and plenty of good pine-knots, but for
good land what. could we find2 I sup.
pose, however, those who entertained
this idea, must have thought that my
small family would not need much of
the staff of life, and that now poverty
having. overtaken~us and become our
companion for the rest of the journey,
we would not expect much of that, nor
of anything else but the shelter and the
pine, which of course we could be sure
of. getting. This is all very small when
I call to my remembrance what that Mis-
sourian was saying last evening. I hope
however you will not think, am elec-
tioneering for company from the home
State. I believe I did my last election
eering worth naming, when we had Judge
Carpenter and General Butler in the
field; and we'll do remember now the
music that was made, and who it was
that paid the piper too, Now I look upon
the scenes 6f that canvass as I do upon
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

The, Providence Journal declares that o.
printed calico is o. handsomcr article than
an India shawl, and that if prints were
two dollars a. yard no woman would rest
quiet until she had o dress of them. 1t
adds, that it would be easy to name q hun
dred women Of social position and fash
ionable leadership, who BY resolving to
dress for year in American fabrics might
give an impulse to industry and produce
ton that wouldibe felt all over the coun-
try; 'If the ipayt,of' Congressman and
President were, at the rate ofitwenty-fve
years ago there would be several hundred
Unwilling to dowithout India shawls,
andito wearhandsomer andlcheaperyAmerl
ican goods. The aping efiEuropean, FASH
ions Isl theconsequenceto OF aping European
saiattlie titi n .SsSs,t 81 a.ra3F III
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
!. And what are the Taxes for I

whyl-The Radical Party to keep in re-
So that q high-moral" scoundrels may
}jter each have ashare - ~ IFaai .4:ig.., :,
In huge,stealings and pickings, found
Taxes |, taxes! Republican taxesi .s'
Taxed on the coffin, and taxed onithe
h:s crib, a firif ysdlEa. d j % u .Idiil
On the old mans shroud, and the young
brat's bib-e ' y
To pampef tile bigot, and fatten the
i,;.4 knayetpst =. .sg5 q iipitiss .s!... s. ~.
Taxed from the cradle. plump into !. ths b.
grave
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Two, or two and onoalf;per cent. Of
the proceeds of our haHwork cannot be
spared to fill the NAV an all-absorb:
ing government, to payur public credit
tors, or Legislators, GExecut:ve Otli-
GERS, or anybody else, apresent, without
causing distress and Embarrassment to
all classes Camden Jct,ial:: ~ - - - =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
what Then.

81 What Then.
After the joys of earth
After the songs otmirth,
After the hours Of night
After the dreams 80 bright
What then?
Only an empty name,
Only a weary frame,
Only conscious smart,
Only an aching heart. a''l -.
After this empty name,
After this weary frame, q 5aaSS9
After this conscious smart,
After this aching heart,
What then?
Only sad farewell
To world loved SO well yIT
Only q silent bed, 8ss
With the forgotten dead.
After this silent farewell, Az
To world loved too well, ~ ~ ,
After this silent bed ~
With the forgotten dead.
What then? y! SEi
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

t!,ns- Calm the "a deetttserSo Office and
nay your account land yoa'll'f ffeellbst-
ter, and we'll be happy. f'fi af'.t my
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

those scenes OF Il
my share of it ws
Ito consider the
progress which
failure, which '
chiefly in the les
may be drawn Fl
perienc.e. SDuri.-
Fieoa aoAleuiaei-aa
candidates named,
urss which SCENE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Land for Sale Cheap.

Noy.26.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Executors Sale of Land.

Nov. %,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Domestic Poducts.
A Hero,s; Farewell.
To appeaI to tha m Woiisn y. is oil f the country

ToTAI, sO9 725 955 ,2909OIa Pa 954
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-08
LANsINGBURGH AND TROY.

HALF THE BRUsH-MAKERs OUT OF EMPLoY-UNEM-
PLoYED woRK-PEoPLE IN TROY AND VICINITY
NUMBERING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NOT IN AS
BAD PLIGHT AS THEIR oPERATIyES-HoPEs OF
REyIvING TRADE
lFRoM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIDUNE.l
Troy, Nov. 4.-The town of Lansing
burgh is situated three miles above this city, aud Is
specially noted for Its brushes 1T is said TO brush half
the States Of the Union when they demand their
maximum Of brushing. Under the Inspiration OF the
present crisis, however economy seems to have become
Of the situation, and people not only bringing
their rusty old stoves and wellworn wearing apparel
into service again. but their diapidated brushes we'll
Lansingburgh claims population OF 1000. and
it 10 popularity supposed that most OF this
number are In some manner engaged in Outstanding
1t probable however, that 2ooo is hign estimate or
the number OF men, women, and children, all told, who
are any way connected with the business Very much
OF the work Is done outside Of the shops In which barely
one-fourth OF the number mentioned are employed.
There are least 20 different firms carrying on this
manufacture and the amount of business annually done
liz little below 100000 This year. for October, sales
were from third to half than those the
same month. As collecting-we!l the manufacturers
remember that there was such thing, aud
mourn for the good old times. John G..
IcMurray Co. are the largest producers In this line
in Lansngburgh and SAID to be the largest in the
United States perhaps the world The father OF Mr.
conducted 1t since 1925 This firm employ 100 workmen
In their factory while their payroll often counts up to
800 and their business amounts TO about 100000
ally. They will keep running through the Winter with
out reduction Of force hours OF labor wages beev
ing that II there should be no trade this Autumn
the Spring will bring 1t In with all the greater abund'
anoe In previous times OF financial disaster Mr.. Nc
Murray has stopped work and he has no idea OF
adopting such plan late In life. Then too for sew
eral years during war; he with the Brush
makers Union. which time he has refused to en-
poy who hold any allegiance to the organization
But he has designed 10 proper prices for LABOR and
always 10 keep his work, thus depriyns them OF
all excuse for combination strikes. He kept good
faith and courage and won the day.
The John Ames Brush Company, which has at times
employed very large force. shut down work several
weeks ago, but from causes other than the panic Or
the other prominent factories, that Of X. d C..
Wood was burned time since, aud work has not
vet been resumed. while those OF James Moo ie aud
the Lansiugburgh Brush Company closed. Most Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-08

They intend 10 keep right for three or four weeks Ia
any event. or until compelled 10 Stop by want Of money
10 pay wages They think that cotton cannot 20 much
lower and cannot remain as low az II now Is 40 tn
those manufacturers who have good stock on Ia nd IA
the Spring will como out all right.
I'm In the town OF Easton Is Young & Seslough's
foundery for the manufacturing Of mill gearing COZ.
tractors supplies. furnace work. &c. They employ IL
good times 80 men, and working o. nine hours
a day. They are about finishing UP some old orders.
but have not much work, and are uncertain how
long thoy shall continue In operation. They hsd din
Guilty in making collections and TO raise money TO
their They have had no orders conference.-the
but have some for which they expect to have " wait for
payrnent This IL Ia congratulated factory and has
the patterns for the machinery used In all the nnes for
30 miles around. They therefore expect TO have some
work to all Winter. though the prospect now Is dis-
haarteniuR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-08
THE STATE OF BUSINESS.
A SURVEY OF THE FIELD.

A SURVEY OF 1nf
MOTIFS FROM NEW ENGLAND, CENTRAL NEWBORN
PENNSYLVANIA AND vIRGINIA-PARTIAL sUsPEN-
sIoNs AND INFRINGEMENT BUT NO DISTRESS
THE SITUATION IMPROVING.
The following letters from various parts OF the
country show quite clearly the present condition ana
prospects Of trade in the localities examined. The
trouble among the cotton and wooden manufacturers
Of New-Engla has affected other branches of in
dustry The Rhode Island manufacturers gener-
ally are having duh times and few or
ders. Here and there great concern
like that of the Corliss Engine Company keeps on
as usual but there are great reductions III opera
tves the ate Distress from this cause
is feared From the vast manufacturing region OF
which Pittsburgh is the center reports are more
cheerful The iron trade continues good and
other interests Herewith interviewer are in a
healthy condition. The same is true OF
Central Pennsylvania, though there has been
considerable reduction in the force of employees and
a scarcity Of currency compels the substitution OF
orders payable in goods There is no general de-
preston in that portion of the valley Of the Della
ware occupied by Phillipsburg, N. j., aud Easton'
Penn. The reports from that region are
reassuriug OF course. there arc some reduc-
lions and many plans for retrenchment but
no distress. Most of the great iron works OF the
Iehigh Valley are still running. There are many
panicky rumors aGoat, and uneasy feeling pre-
vais but there is nothing as yet, TO warrant any
apprehension of a protracted suspension of produc-
ton Taken altogether the whole situation may Dc
described US hopeful and decidedly improving IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-08

A.. ,,o, Tn fact the entire manufacturing
interest of Harrisburg has nour'hed no, nearly
me since the panic before. or al east ths III
~. 49, 10 anv have not been borne nv inc empi0yo+
the banks. Of which there nine take crsa 20
s ,ho hmsincss community. They have uscouhtea
TO reasonable extent for their regular persons
refnsed 10 nav out currency 10 ptnic,trcNu 4, nm,
ho desired To store 1t away. while they pt,a ~ ia
freely for legitimate purposes The had $500
, ."rreney than usual at this season on uePVS" ""J
time since the 18th OF September
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-07-22
B@-TRANsIENT BILLs-oAsH
Tm Zoo Busy.

A merchant sat at his desk, Various lets
ters were spread before him. His whole
mind was absorbed in the intricacies of his
business, sats
"A Jealous friend of religion entered the
Office. - ~ want to interest you q little in .
new. effort for the cause of Christ" said the
good man
'.sif, you must excuse me-, replied the
merchant "I'mF too busy to attend to that
subject noN p, ~ -.;s..s7 ssss
But. sir, iniquity is on the increase among
US" said his, friend
sIsitf I'm sorry, but I'm too busy at
present to do any ything. asss -.
s.When shall 1 call again; sir p sfs sie.
s.I cannot tell. Fm very busy I'm busy
every day. Excuse me, sir, / wish ysu q
good morning"
Then bowing the intruder out of the Office,
he resumed the study of his papers.
The merchant had frequently repnlsed the
friend of humanity in this manner. 8 No mat,
ter what the object, he was always too busy
to listen to their claims. He even told his
minister that he was too busy for anything
but to make moneys ,ssia
But one morning a disagreeable stranger
stepped very softly to his side. laying a cold;
moist hand upon his brow. saying. "Go homo
with mt"
Luz meEcuaut laiu uOWu pen, ne 1elC
dizzy, his stomach felt faint, he left the count:
ing room went homo and retired to his bed
chamber
His unwelcome visitor had followed him
and took his place by the bedside, whisper
ing. ever and anon, ou must 60 home with
me-" IL ~
A cold chill settled on the merchants heart,
spectres of ships, notes; houses and lands,
fitted before his excited mind: Still his
pulse beat slower his heart heavily, thick films
gathered over bis eyes-his tongue refused to
speak. Then the merchant knew that the
name of his strange and impOrtuuate visitor
Humanity, mercy and religion had ali alike
begged his influence, means aud attention in
vain, but when death came he was powerlsss,
he was compelled to have leisure to die.
Let US beware how we make ourselves too
busy to secure life's great end. When an
excuse rises to our lips, and we are about to
say we are too busy to do good let us femeus
ber we cannot be too busy to die
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-07-22
PERSONAL.

NOAH WALKER 4 co,
The Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore
Announce the introduction of a plan OF ordering
CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR BY
LETTER,
To which they call special attention. They will
send on. appIica tion their improved aud accurate
RULES FOR SELF NJ IEiSURED1ENT,
and.a full line of samples from their immense stock
OF Cloths. CassiInercs, Coatings. Shirtinga, &C.,
thus enabling parties in any part of the country to
order their Clothing and Shirts direc: from them,
with the certainty Of receiving garments of
Tile Tcry Latest Style
And Most Perfect Fit
attalnable. Goods ordered will be sent by Ex xpress
TO any part OF the country. As is well known
throughout the Southern States they have for Forty
three Years excclled in all departments of heir
business. which is substantia guarantee to the
character of the Goods they will send out. large
and well assorted stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with a full line of
FURNISHING GOODS
including all the latest novelties in design, and
AT POPCL4R PRIC E.S
When Goods sent per Ex press C. o. D., there
will! be no collection charge amounts of $50 and
over. RuIes tor selt measurement, Samples of
Goods AID Price List free application. The T.
t"nti"n OF the Trade is invited to our Wholesa te
Department, which s ways Kept up the hig hest
standard
NOAH WALKER & Co,
Manufacturers and Dealers in Mems and Boy VS.
Clothing and Furnishing G oods either
ready made or made to order.
1G5 aud l67 baltimore Street.
BaLrIMoHE, MD.
pr;l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-07-22
election, and certify his name and post Office

election, and certify his name and post Office
address to the State Superintendent.
13 IF the Clerk of the County Court finds
that there is a. tie in the vote for county SUI
perintendent, he shall give notice to the pres
iidents of the several boards of education of
his county. tosmeet at the court house on a
day to be fixed by him to choose, by vote,
one of the candidates for county superirten,
dent. School Law, Sec. 2, p. s.
II. Wherever the word district is used. it
means that division of territory which under
the old Constitution was known as Township,
over which q board of education presides.-
Independent school district, is that division
of territory which has been designated by
special act of the Legislature for that pur-
pose, which is presided over by such officers
'is the name given to the subdivisions of the
districts into school districts over which a
trustee presides.
Is. Section 40, page 90 of the school law
provides, that for. the support of primary free
schools of their district and each independent
school district, the board of education thereof,
shall annually levy, by the authority of the
people. as prescribed in section 2, such tax on
the property taxable in the district as will,
with the money received from the State, be
sufficient to keep the schools in operation for
at least four months in the year.
By this provision understand that the
board of officers of each independent school
district who discharge the duties devolving
on the Boards of Education of other districts,
are required to submit the question of levy
for school purposes to the people at the Aus
gust election, as provided in section 2 of the
school law.
The special acts creating these independent
districts are SO various and the Offices created
by them have so many different names, that
uogeneral instructions can be given applicable
to them oil. But their officers will be elected
according to the special laws providing for
their creation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-07-22
BANKING BUSINESS.
AGENTS.

pg-The following gentlemen are duly au-
thorized to receive ADVERTISING and SUB.
scR1pT1oN for the "Sptri of Jefferson" and
to collect and receipt for the same: fee
GEO. d. -IShepherastoon.
JOHN P. KERFoor r-Martinsburg.
CHAs. R. LEE-Berryyilie.
JOEL w. .RoBERrs-AIiddlepay
ADAM LINK, Jr.-Du6felds Depot ].
JAS. w. BARNHARr- Untonv1le.
NJ. w. BURR-Brorn's Shop.
E. II. RoBERTs-KearneysviU
HENRY S. LEAGUE-Leetopn.
JonN w. DALGARN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-07-22
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD

SCHEDULE ofPassensc ger Trains irving and de-
~ parting at Harrer's Ferry Station:
TRAINS GOING EAST
Columbus Express via Washingt IS le. A. M.
" 1nchester Ac'n -. 6.22, IS
Passengers by this train for Fred erick
Junction aud other points n old track
chan nge cers Point of Rocks.
Fast Line via W ashin gton.. .......,... 10 d6
Mail Traln via Old Track to all points. 2.n5 P NJ.
st. Louis Express via Washing ton. -. 6.l3,
TRAINS GOING WEST
st. Louis Express from Bait. via Wash 10 .Os. A. NJ
Cincinnati =. 10 10 ...
Mail Train old tr'k II 50 .s &c
Winchester Aeon" IS Wash, 7.45, P NJ.
Fast Line 80 q. G.
Trains on Main Stem make close connections at
narper's Ferry with trains running on w p & s.
Division to strasburg and points farther South
At Hagerstown Junction with t, aims for Haeers-
town, &c.
Through Tickets to all prominent points W est,
South, East and North.
Ticket Office open for all passenger trains. day
and night. Comfos table facilities waiting pas
seneers. A. r. WOOD AGENT
Hsrper's Ferry. June II. 1873
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-07-22

= When lovely woman dons "Dolly. and
finds, too late, men don't admire it, shed.
better try some other folly, and to a circus
rider hire it."