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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Abraham Lincoln and Compensation
for Slaves. - ~

Addressing the people of Virginia re-
Gently, hon. r. M. T. Hunter said:
Il well recollect that, in the inter
view at old Point Comfort between Mr..
Lincoln and Mr.. Seward on the one
hand, and Commissioners of the Con-
federate States (of whom 1 was one) on
the other, this subject of compensation
for the emancipated slaves was introduce
ed by Mr.. Lincoln himself. He said
that prominent citizen of the North
whose name, if given, would probably
surprise us, had written to him to say
that if the slaves were emancipated, the
sum of S4O0, 900, 900 ought to be distribu-
ted among their former owners by way
OF compensation. The money, as well
as remember, was proposed to be given
to the States in proportion to the number
of negroes freed within their borders,
and by them to be distributed among
the individual owners. That this would
have been very inadequate compensa-
ton for 4,500, 900 slaves is evident to all.
But who can estimate the relief which it
would have afforded to the despoiled and
stricken South; if distributed among
them just after the war, itwould have
been of inestimable value. Mr.. Lincoln
said he had no authority to speak for
any one but himself, but he himself was
in favor of it. Upon this Mr.. Seward
expressed some impatience, saying that
the Government paid enough in the ex-
penses of the war, which suppose he
felt to haze been waged for negro eman-
cipation-a poor excuse to be made in
regard to the claims of any of the States,
but none, certainly, in the cases of Ken
lucky, Missouri, Maryland and Della
ware, which never seeded, and were
never even called rebellious. To this,
Mr.. Lincoln replied with equal earnest
ness: 4 know you all say that it was
sinful to hold slaves, and, as there was
no right TO do so there is 20 justice in the
claims for compensation. Now,' said
he, if it was a sin in the South 10 hold
slaves, it was sin in the North to sell
them, which they did to very great ex-
tent, as we all know"
The orator t',en spoke at some length
to prove this last assertion of Mr.. Lin
coin, quoting in its support from Mr..
Dabney's = Defense OF Virginia ard of
the South, "Sand said: "There was no
point of view in which we could be con-
sidered as deprived of the claim to com.
pensation. If we were still citizens, and
States within the Union, the spoliation
was unconstitutional, and we were GER
sainly entitled to some compensation for
damage sustained. If We were separate
aid independent belligerents, such an
act of plunder was not justified by the
avs of war, and we were entitled to
'nmnensation upon the precedents of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Brevities and Levities.

@ When u man "squats" on an
other mans claim in Nevada, he is first
told TO rise" If he won't he is shot at,
and if this fails, a crowd of men haul him
up to limb and leave him to enjoy the
morning air.
I@ A gentleman, on taking vol
lume to be bound, was asked if be would
have it bound in Russia, "Oh, no he re-
Piled. Russia is too far off; I'll have
it bound here"
Dag- Don't tell an editor how to run a
newspaper. Let the poor fool find out
himself.
sa- A stump speaker exclaimed al
know no North. no South, no East, no
West, fellow citizens |" "Then it's time
you went to school and larnt jografy," I"
said an old farmer in the crowd.
8@ A wag who saw seven clergymen
at the Saratoga races inquired ii the races
were to be opened with prayer, but he
was hustled of the grounds.
E1 a Boston lawyer has lived to the
age of n!nety,nine years, notwithstand-
ing what is printed about the wicked not
living half their days
IL An experienced old gentleman
says that all that is necessary in the en-
joyment of love or sausage, is confidence.
Rec One item in an Oregon horse doc
tors bill read "To hold en- postmortim
examination Of boss who afterwards re-
covered, l50." 1t was paid.
a@ President Grant has appointed the
18th OF November as a day of thanks
giving. We suppose he is thankful for
having Grawn his money before the great
financial crash.
s9- A bridal procession in Milwaukee
VI was four hours in passing given point
The point was a saloon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Hooker on Southern yalor.

General Hooker, in the late reunion OF
the Army Of the Cumberland, referred
70 the ., afederate Army, against which
he had fought, in these terms:i
"Search the world over, and you will
not find the like of them. I have had
opportunity of seeing some Of the armies
Of Euro pe since then--the French. Prus-
sian, Russian and Austrian-and tell
you It will be down hill work to fight
them, compared with our late foes"
And yet, how have ye brave men Of
the North stood silently looking on
whilst the foes, who proved more than
your equals on so many bloody fields.
have been subjected to the indignity of
subjugation aud oppression by,a horde
of the most voracious buzsards and
mendaoious jackaia that ever dssolated
a ,wer-stricken aud impoverished peo.
pls.A .ANsw Orleans Herald. 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR

r WISH to sell my well-improved and
Il veryvalnable Plantation, situate about
two miles South Of Pine House Depot,
and containing Three Hundred and Fifty
Six Acres.
There is no better or more desirable
plantation in Edge6eld District land it
is well adapted to Cotton, Corn and Grain.
225 Acres of this Tract are in high
state of cultivation, whilst the balance
is well timbered and first quality Pine
Land. And the entire tract is well wa
tered. On the premises is acommodious
and comfortable Dwelling, all necessary
out-buildings, Gin House, Screw, Barn,
&c. There are also on the place two good
Negro Quarters, conveniently located.
On the place is fine Orchard of all
kinds of Fruit, and l40 Scuppernong
Grape Vines-all bearing fruit annually.
To purchaser, if application is made
prior to 1st Nov, will sell at a reasona-
Bile price, and on easy terms.
JAS.L. MATHIS. e
Oct ID = 3t 80 43s I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23

opinion, for what sne a.....- -! !ga> h
have been great wrong, by throwing
the whole loss and punishment upon
those whom she accuses of being the re-
cipients of the stolen goods.
The United States may yet do some
thing, he thinks, for the relief of the
South and to remove the stain which
must otherwise rest upon it's reputation
for justice and lair dealing. 1t can de-
posit the amount of $4OO, 1000, 900 mention
ed by MIR. Lincoln, on the principle on
which the surplus revenueIa' deposited
with the States. II it should I,.v he
returned no injustice would be done, 4.
those who would retain it were Justly
entitled to it. This would bring great
relief to the people OF the South and
benefit the whole country by increasing
tho taxpaying resources oil the South
and the trade OF tho Whole land. II this,
or something like it is not done, then
the South will have to work out its own
salvation undor u paralelled difficulties.
I" And shall we not do it?" ENERGY,
hope, skill and self denial can accomplish
miracles, and believe our people pos
sess al these qualities
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23

). Acrs OF LovE.-lh one of a thou
8 sands acts of love sts very little by
itself, and yet, wheiswed altogether,
who can estimate th value? What is
it that secures for the name of a
kind neighbor9 Nheldoing of half q
dozen great favors Is many years, but
the little every dayndnesses none of
which seems Of mt consequence con-
sidered in itself, bpntinued repetition
of which sheds s,ght over the whole
neighborhood. IT, too, in the fami.
". The child whgood offices are al
ways r.. ready when ~ are wanted-to
run upstairs or dolto rock the cradle,
or IN run on an erd, and sall with q
cheerful look and teasant temper, has
a reward along wiauch good deeds.
If a little girl cannke her grandfath-
or on her lap as haes her on his, she
can get his slppe or put away his
book, or gently io his thin locks;
and, whether shenks of#it or not,
tbese little,kindne that come from
loving heart are tbnbeams that light
EN- up q dark and u world.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23

The N. C. Hickory Press: We inter-
viewed an old Sobacconist yesterday, who
communicated the astounding fact that
the best brands Of snuff (McAboys for in
stancc) are now made from tobacco ,oorn,s
They feed upon the cream of the leaf,
hence it is nothing less than mass OF
concentrated essence of tobacco. The
worms are not butchered and skinned, but
are dried whole, and the Yankees have in
vented machine to kill them without
breaking the skin. When dried, the worms
crumble like aristocratic pie-crust, and all
they have to do is to rub them in their
hands, and they have the best quality of
snuff. We do not want to make "cor-
ner' or tits business, but we will take
per pound for dried tobacco worms. We
hope no one will think this is all sn!f.
Our informant is now bible agent, but
has dealt largely in the tobacco business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23


elce, informed that tunctlonary tnaJ tney
wished to be married. The Justice said
Gall right" and enquired their names
After being told, it struck him that he had
performed the same service for the lady
some years before. Upon enquiring il
such was not the case, the lady said she
had been married previously. Have
you bill from your former husband ?"
asked Mr.. Justice. EYES," she replied,
~ have BILL" This being satisfactory,
the ceremony was performed, and the
couple were declared "man and wife" AS
they were about departing, the Justice,
who had never seen a bill of Divorce" /"
md havinga strong desire to behold the
ont, thought this an excellent op-
portuli TO satisfy it. He, therefore, said
to the lady Have you the bill with
your "Oh yes" she replied. Have
you any objection to allowing me to see
the bil?" said our friend. None what
ever" she replied. stepping to the door
and calling to a little boy some three or
four years of age, she said Here, Bill,
come here quick, here is gentleman that
wishes to see you" The gentleman wilted.
(Minn., Republican.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Deferred. Editorials.
Mrs. Leckie,s Realms Serene and
: !; d .t..,,.t..is.. Rrfptts s.: .,tl Z. !

While banks are closed, and gloomy
faces are to be seen inthe hehunting grounds
of cotton buyers. stock gamblers, and
railroad spectators, ~ fs. Beckies realms
I'm Augusta, areas serene and bright as
if all was peace and plenty around them
Wall street and the banks have no ter
.rors for Mrs. Leokie tie queen OF Au-
,gusta modistesT doss she not know
that the lovely daughters of Eve will
come to her even ifhtAer, or husband,
or lover, must sacrifice shis last bond
his bottom ,dollarY Never. was Mrs.
Leckie's brighter, ,gayef, more beautiful,
than this tall. No waiting cry over lost
securities is heard there On the contra
~ only shrieks Of Jog at the gloriss Of.
fashion as revealed insan the numberless
articles enumerated sbY Mrs. Leckie in
another column Of ths Aduertiser. Mrs.
Leckie addresses her Edgefeld patrons
particularly. Read hersa forget SPAN
ic,p ::ssstringency,p z and Impending dis
aster.n,' &c; to her whose realms are so
serene and bright. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
EXECUTORS SALE

DY Virtue of an order of the Hon. D.
D L. Turner Judge Of Probate, we
will offer 70. sale at Edge6eld G. b.. on
the first Monday in November next, the
undivided interest of Bailey Corley, de-
ceased, (being one. moiety of the same
in the following Tracts of Land, situate
in Edgefield County:
Tract No. 1, containing l0s Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands belong
ing to the Estate of the late. Major John
H. Hughes, decd, and L. Corley.
Tract No. 2, lying on Log and Dunn
Creeks, bounded by lands of Messrs.
Samuel Hughes, Robert Hughes, l.. Har-
ling and others, containing 397 Acres,
more or less.
On the following day we will expose
for sale on the premises of the deceased,
ALL OF THE PERSONALITY belong
ing to said Estate.
Terms of Sale of Real Estate, one-third
Cash; balance in twelve months, with
interest from day of sale, secured by
bond and mortgage Of the premises; and
Cash as to the personally. Purchasers
to pay for titles, &c.
L. CORLEY,
81. BAILEY CORLEY,
Ex'ors Estate Bailey Corley, decd.
0nt Ar do
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23

1t appears that the Prussian Govern
ment has become alarmed at the increase
of the German emigration to America,
and has edicted a law prohibiting all de-
partures from Northern Germany after
the age of seventeen. This year the linn
it is fixed at nineteen years, and next
year it will be reduced to eighteen, and
then to seventeen. The Germans them
selves do not believe that the measure
will stay the exodus. Persons breaking
the law will simply lose their national
rights, and will become naturalized as
Americans
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Selling Cheaper yaah They Ever Did
- ~ q. Before.

By reference to our advertising coll
umns, twill be seen that the above is
the declaration of the Mnllarky Brothers
of ofAugustas And the aEay they reason
and explain the matterils perfectly salts
factory. Indeed their new card is both
curious and convincing. As to their
Goods, there is no use in saying one
word, as our peoplethaYe long known
the Mullarkys to befrst-class merchants
in all respects. a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Refuse to Take Their own pulls.

The action of the Board Of Trustees ol
the South Carolina University, on Fri
day, demands word at our hands. Had
they simply accepted the designations Of
Drs. Talley, Gibbes and LaBorde, we
should have had nothing to complain of.
But they have accompanied the accep-.
sance with statement of satisfaction that
the professors have withdrawn. They
"cannot regret" they say, "that aspirit
so hostile" DC, "will no longer be rep
resented in the University" This COM
ment upon designations is unheard Of in
the history of the College, and, were
there nothing else TO show 1t, demon
strates the degradation to which the in
stitution is tending. The imputation
and the sin is that the professors resign
edon account of the admission of Secreta-
ry Hayne as medical student. How the
action of the professors; ought to be con-
sidered, wilIappear more clearly in the
light of one OF. two facts which we find it
profitable to recall, and which we com
mend to the consideration of the, board.
This is not the first of Haynes feats in
this way. Being almost white, and yet
representing the black race, he is a good
wedge to open the way for it into new
places. A few years ago, he appeared,
one bright Sunday morning, at the COM
munion table of Christ Church, the pull.
pit of which was occupied by Rev. Mr..
Babbitt, and the members of which were
principally Northern people resident
here and a few natives who particularly
sympathised with them. Upon the ap.
proach of Hayne, a member Withdrew,
ahubbub ensued, and the Mission Church
of Mr.. Babbitt went incontinently to
pieces. No more services were held in
it The Northern people who composed
the congregation would go 10 more. They
would not W rsil!p Is -" /" building
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Land Sale.

NANEBRAKE, or the DEARING
" PLANTATION, situated OIL Little
Saluda River, Edgefield County, contain
ing 1900 or 1900 acres, uplands and bot
toms, best quality. A Magnificent Resi-
dence, and other Improvements.
The said Lands will be sold as a plan
tation, or in lots to suit purchasers, at
Edge6eld C. H, on the first Monday in
November next.
TERMS.-One-third cash; the balance
on one, and two years time. Notes with
interest from date, with Mortgage on
premises for security.
L. CHARLTON, Agent.
Ridge, S. c., Oct. !, st Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Gallaher & NfulherrIn, 2se Broad
street, Augusta, Ca,

4 - I nm sF -
Are offering wonderful bargains in La
dies and Gents Boots, Shoes and Caters.
They offer:
Ladies' 1s thread lace Caters, Var
rantsd, at s2.4o per pair; q
Ladies' u thread lace Caters, at Sl.5O
per pair,
Ladies', Goat, Pebble Grain and Mo.
rocco Boots, from $500 to $3.50 per pair.
Misses Goat and Pebble Grain School
Shoes, from sl,75 to s2.25per pair.
1.,Men and. sWomen's Coarse Shoes at
sl00 perspair.
Mems Heavy Boots at s2.5oto $500 per
pair. s ,lSss, .3;s ss5i ,53if. & s. 7,
Mems Wool Hats at SO cents each.
IAnd Other Sools in proportinn. ama6.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23

This is the name ola new weekly pa
per just established II Camden, by Mr..
Frank P. Beard, wlo lately edited the
Temperance Gazette, and who is one OF
the most experiencecnewspaper men in
South Carolina. TheGazettc makes, in
tone and in external ppearance, very
promising start, ancwe- herewith offer
it our most unfeignetgood wishes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23

ns- The rice crop Of Louisiana the
prssensseason will be the largest, says
the New Orleans Picayane, ever prodnc-
ed, being estimated as high as l50, 600 bar
rrels clean, or @,5OO,oOQ pounds The
crop last year was only. 52,2Os barrels,
the year bsfore $4,000, andin 1870 only
..snna a. 13@ ~ u -
4aspH. " - ~ 4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
SALE OF RlCHARDSONVILLE
PLANTATION.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT.-IN
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
TNDER and by virtue of the orders
~ made in Il certain cause pending in
said Court, entitled the United States vs..
Jno.s Frazer & Go ;, the undersigned will
sell at Edgefield C.SH on Monday, the
:5rd day of November, 1S7a, at 13o'clock,
NJ all that PLANTATION OR TRACT
OF LAND, situate lying aud being in
Edgetield County, ON; both sides of. Red
Bank Greek, waters of, the Saluda River,
known as .RICHARDSONVILLE, con-
taining 1901 Acres, more or less, and
bounded by lands of james NJ. Richard
son, Mrs Mary B. johnson James r.
Hill, Ira Cromley, and other. ceser.ing
the family graveyard andone &c; Gr:'''..'l
the same.
TERMS.-One third CAST. ...p 81
the first day of January. is Il, -
terest from the day of sale; D .,tsu5
seven per cent. per annubi
Il credit OF one and two j
cured by bond of the pu
rI---1Fx5rtEZrp--7-so oItrSyys,a,ca
rate of seven per cent, s.
one and two wears, and il"i'
premises. -
The purchaser will be let 1n.u rs.:&c--
sion Immediately after the sale, but titles
will not be made until the payment of
the cash portion of the purchase money,
and the execution Of the bond and mort.
gage for the balance. Purchaser to pay
Referee for papers.
SAMUEL LORD, Referee.
s- The Augusta Daily Constitution
alist will copy twice week, and the New
berry Herald weekly until day OF sale
Charleston, 8. G.
Oct T. 4t AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
English Emigration to the United


The Anglo-American Times, of Sep
tember 18th, believes that emigration
ON q large scale from England to the
United States" has begun. It says = The
English agriculturist has found that he
may toll here to better purpose. than in
his native village, and his expatriation
will steadily increase to large proper
tions." Mr.. Geo. Grant has just taken
g large colony TO q; tract of $40 square
miles in central Kansas, extending from
Smoky to Salina Valley. R. w. Eds,
F. 5. A., lately President of the Agricul-
tural Society of London, lays out the
central settlement, that is to be called
Victoria City. Scott skirring, late / res
ident of the Edinburgh Agricultural
Society, is q colonist, and Mr.. Grant has
sold thirty square miles of the land to
gentlemen Of Observation-Disclosures ofiwhose
families are to go out by and by. The
London Working Mems Farming Asso-
citation took eight square miles. Some
of the finest English cattle have been
shipped, and Aberdeen bulls are to i'm
prove Texas stock.
Stone houses have been erected at S2,-
600 and under, and if further examines
ton affirms what has been reported, the
whole tract viii be settled directly.i Mr..
w. w. Clar.:e he's gone to San Francisco
in behalf of the Union Land and Immi.
grafton Bureau, OF London, with CAPT.
tai of 81, 600, 900, to be increasedto 81, 900.
600. His scheme is to have the disposition
of $4,000, 900 acres in all parts o. this
country, placed in the hands Of the bu.
reau to sell to the emigrant and superin.
tend his removal. Thus It's seen thai
Virginia is not the only State which il
! now receiving English immigrants
Those going into Virginia, however, ap,
pear to do 80 wholly on individual &C
count, and not through any immigration
bureaus or associations. d1,t9w94 =,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
The Memories of the Heart. !:

1AC ukSkkkVAtOo VA NV AASoA -
We may shed the moss-veil from the
rose,
The blossom from the spray; s,
The bloom that pearls the luscious grape
A touch will brush away g ...'{
The vine may loosen from the tree ~
Which once It chung to, fast;
But the heart will keep its memories,
Till life itself be passed.
The gold must die from the sunset skies,
The purple from her hills; '3h'
The foam flowers fade from purple waves
Drought hush the babbling rills;
The earth grow cold and passionless
Meath winters bitter blast;
But the,heart will keep its memories,
< Till life itself is past. = So
The flush will fade from cheek and brow;
The sweet smile wane and die,
The freshness leave the coral lip;
Tears dim the brightest eye,
Youth, beauty, hope and happiness,
And love may die at last; IA
But the heart will keep its memories
Till life itself be past.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23

@'s- Won Moltke, whose admirers have
held that every victory he gained was
the result of profound strategic move
ments, says, with the truthfulness of a
gentleman and the frankness of soldier,
that except in two instances, his success
was due to the impetuosity of his lieu
tenants, who rushed on to action in direct
contradiction to his orders. Napoleon
owned up to the same facts in some Of
his most celebrated campaigns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
Notice.
COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE,
Edrefielft Co,Intv Oct. IA. 1873.

COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE,
Edgefeld County, Oct. IA, 1873.
NOTICE is hereby given to Paris
IN Simkins, or his Assigns. that on
the 18th day Of August last, the Taxes,
Penalties and Costs due for the. year
1872, on q certain Tract of land lying IN
Coleman Township, containing 300 acres,
Of OFF E ! Y Y Mob Mobley, M and purchased by Paris
amkins at the Delinquent land'sale in
this County on Che 2sth day of May last,
was deposited In the hands of the County
Treasurer Of this County for the redenlp
tion of the said tract of land.
~ FRANK Al. RELANGER,
~ n - N 4S :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
The Augusta ConstItutionalist.

On Sunday morning last, in pursu-
ance of previous announcement, the Au-
gusta Constitutionahst ppeared in new
type and brilliant with many improve.
ments. We are glad to note thisimprove.
ment in such paper as the Augusta
COnstitutionalist. Our shonored contem.
porary has now not only the character
and tone, but also tile external appear
ance, of a metropolitan journal of the
first rank. Is F-itE{ = ~,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23
In the Interest of ths Fatherless and
EriendIeSs.

Wshaye ceivedManh welcome it with
high respect for its4cimA the first num-
Der of the Orphan s. Friend, a new week.
ly paper issued in; spattanburg, where
has lately been established that noble in
stitution, the Carolina Orphan Home.
The subscription pficegd this new pa
per is $500, in advance, In this holy
cause hewhol gives qgikly gives twice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-10-23

E~ The Prince of Wales, in reply to
an address from the corporation Of Ply
mouth, said: Gentlemen, thank you
for your kind attention" He got all
that from Grant Why can't he be
original