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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
Pistols and MhiskeY,


The fact cannot be concealed that in ev-
cry quarter Of this State murder has be-
come teartuliy common. Morris it less ap-
parent that almost every case of blood
shed is The result OF sudden passion in
famed by mean whiskey and perpetrated
by some concealed deadly weapon, most
generally by q pistol. Some OF our legis-
lators, during the late extra session, al
though perhaps they did not meaa TO do
So, did nevertheless utter a terrible SLAM
der upon the State in declaring that a law
TO prevent the carrying OF concealed dead
ly weapons would be imperative. If our
people are not a law abiding people they
ought to be forclbly deprived ofthe means
OF resistance. If they n be induced
by law to abandon the practice of carry
ing concealed weapons, then does our State
present a most deplorable state Of morals.
1t is feared that too much of the whisky
and pistol element had place in the Leg
i~slature.
Judge Kershaw in his late charge 10
the Grand Jury of RlchIand county truly
represented the practice of carrying con-
cealed deadly weapons as cowardly. 1t is
also malicious. \ brave wan is not afraid
to go unarmed A peaceable man does
not wish to be provided with means
whereby 10 Kill his neighbor. 1t is to be
hoped that our next Legislature will be
composed Of men who Lave tho nerve and
moral integrity TO enact such laws as will
reform the present dlsgracetul ca. Ger of
crime in South Carolina Conwayboro
IeLanh0ne.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
THE JUNE CONVENTION.
A Circular to the Democratic County
Chairmen.

A Circular to the Democratic County
Chairmen.
Gen. John D. Kennedy, chairman OF the
Democratic Executive COMMITTEE OF the
State, has issued the following address;
ROOM OF THE Dem. Elk. COMMITTEES,
COLUMBIA, March 26, 1880
10 The County Muirmen Of the Demo
cratic Party IN South Carohna:
In the recent call for a Convention to
assemble on the LIST of June next, the
State Executive Committee desired, among
other things, 10 submit to the Conven-
ton itself, when it assembled, the ques-
ton whether the nominal on OF the State
ticket should be made then or at a suisse
quent time.
Had the committee omitted to name
among the objects Tor watch that Conven-
ton was called the nomination OF the
State officers they would practically have
assumed to decide the matter IN favor OF
a second Convention 1t Is important
that this view OF the action OF the commit
tee should be presented to your respective
County Conventions when they assemble
to select delegates, and you are requested
10 lay it before them, to the end that the
wishes Of the party may fluid expression
and Che delegates be advised OF the desire
] OF their constituents.
Unity and harmony are paramount 10
every other consideration. Tie Commit
tee has implicit faith that the action Of
the Convention, whatever 1t may be, will
ensur success Of the Democratic party.
Very respectfully, your obedlent servant,
JOHN D. kENNEDY, Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
Augusta Compliments a Columbia

Captain w. II. Trezavant, formerly OF
Columbia, was elected last Friday even
ing Chief of the Fire Department { Au-
gasta. by a very complimentary vote.
Augusta has made a good selection, and
Carolina will warrant the success of her
Fire Department under Iapt. Trezevanl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01

The S. G.. RrruBLlcAs-The Sea
Island News, the only Republican paper
published in the State, aid we suppose it
is authority in Republican matters, says
1--WE are satisfied from tn. best sources
that no State ticket wilIAe put in the
field by the Republicans, aud if the NOM,
nee of the Democratic partyis one against
whom Republicans have ndbitter remem-
brances and in whose courage and truthful
ness they can rely, every etiirt will be made
by the leaders to bring outa full vote OF
the colored people. We are told that in
some counties a county tick will be run
and one for the Electors br President.
This will be case in Charleston, Sumter,
Orangeburg, Beaufort and one OR two
others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
The Cincinnati Celebration.

Cincinnati is justly proud of the COM
plelion Of her great Southern Railroad
that cost her twenty million dollars 1t
makes her independent Of combinations
controlled by other cities, aud throws
open to her merchants all tle Southern
ports from Wilmington to New Orleans
She is no longer dependent on an outlet
to New York, Philadelphia and B4lti-
more, all cities with adverse interests to
her own, but is free to make alliances with
Charleston, Savannah, Mobile and New
Orleans. That Cincinnati fully appre
GATES the advantages gained is shown by
the mammoth celebration Just held in
honor OF the event, and the cordial well
come extended 10 merchants from all parts
of the South. The celebration and the
welcome have been worthy alike of the
city and the event, and there can be no
doubt that the close intercourse thus in
augurated between the West and the
South will rebound to the benefit Of both
sections.-News and Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
'Enc BEST Goods. Guaranteed at Lowest Prices. A
Full Equivalent Always Given for Money. No
Eselmsive Erices Representing Trashy Goods.

ESMINENTLY qualified by an experience of over IS years, we bave made
l. our selections from lhe different markets, with a special view to the
taste and necessities o.! the local and tributary trade of Augusta. and we
confidently invite an inspection Of our stock, as being UNSURPASSED
FOR NOVELTY, QUANTITY AND PRICES.
BUYERS will be politely aided IN their selections by competent Clerks,
and satisfactory attention will b. shown to all visitors.
WE ENUMERATE in part only, the .arge. stock now opening.
PARA8o1s and FANS. elegant and at different prices.
LADIES, MISSES and CHLDRENis STAPLE and FANCY HOSIERY, in all
the new and attractive designs.
LAcEs and EMBkoIDERIEs. among which will be found the choicest Sc
lee ion OF BREToNNE, POINT DA-LycoN, LANGUEDoc and FRENCH VALEN
ciENNEs that has ever been offered in Augusta.
HANDSOME NAINsooK and CAMBRIA EMBRoIDERIEs. CORSETS, rep
resentng all the popular manufacturers, including THoMPsoNs GLOVE FIT
TING, in special styles.
BLACK DRESS Goods. The finest mourning Fabrics in the city. We
offer The genuine CoURTAULD CRAZE and GRAPE Wells, warranted for du-
rabiity. and guaranteed to retain its color and body longer than any Oil :
Fabric of he kiad.
BLACK SILKS, reliable for purity Of texture and at popular prices. No
"Schappe" mixture palmed off on our customers.
CoIoRED DRESS Goops in large variety, and suitable to the taste and
means of all.
LACE and PLAIN BuSr1sGs. NOME CLOTHS. HERNAS1s, and all the
double DRESS FABRICS.
ALARGE STOCK and extensive v .iety Of DAGAsK TOWELS, NAPKINS
and DoYLIEs.
LINEN LAwSs. PERSIAN LAWN, LINoN DINDE. FRENCH NA1N>ooK. Sd
FRENCH ORGANDEs, and WHITE GOODS generally. All OF the newest va
rhty and most approved qualities.
CAMBRIcs and PRINTS in patterns particularly choice.
WAMsUrTA, N. Y. MILLS, ard other Beached Cotton. and a FULL
LINE OF DOMESTIC GooDs. CAssrMEEEs, CorroNADEs, and MEMS WEAR, of
all kinds and at low prices.
Also, a full stock of LADIES UNDERWEAR in charge of lady attendant
asrSPEJIs l. INDUCEMENTS offered country merchants. ORDERS
BY MAIL faithfully and promptly attended to.
REMEMBER the motto which lies at the base Oh our success, and to
JAMES A. GRAY,
April l. l8sO-eow5;17 $50 ESroad Street.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
The State Press Association.

A meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of the State Press Associati" was
held in Greenvilie last week. when it was
determined to hold the next annual meet
Ing of the Association at Greenville, on
Thursday, June II. 1t is hoped that
there will be a full attendance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
Petroleum spouting from Alabama Soil

MOBILE, March pa letter to the
Register from Birmingham. Alabl ANA, says:
While -yorkmen were engaged in digging
a well near the rolling mills u sudden cur-
rent of gas began to flow AID Immediately
after petroleum started anlis still flow
ing at the rate Of 80 barrel. per day. The
widest excitement prevails
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
Meeting Of the Dem. EX. Conn
for Edgefield County.
EX. Com Rooms. DEM PARTY
OF EDG EFIELD COUNTY.
.. an 1Cnn

EN. Com Rooms, DEM PARTY
OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
March 20, 1880.
rT1HE County Executive Committee of
l. the Democratic Party of Edgciield
County, will meet at Edgeiield C. H., on
Saturday the 3rd day of april next, at IL
o'cluck, A. NJ, with tho view of cnlling
a Convention of the party to organize for
the campaign of 1850, and to elect dele
gates to the State Convention which will
convene in Columbia on the first cay of
June next. A full attendance is d., sira-
BILE. NJ l. BONHAM,
Chair. Elk. Com. e. C.
JAS. It. BACON, Sec'ry.
March "a. 2tI8
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
Tax Collectors Appointments

ENHE Tax Levy forthe Fiscal year 1879
Il is as follows:
State Tax, ".........."... a Mills.
Ordinary County rax....... 4 "
Deficiencies rs, ~ IL rs,
Past Indebtedness,".....
School TaX,....... ........ 9
1 will be present at the following plac.
es, at times specified, for collection OF
Taxes:
At Edgelield C. IT,, Saturday and Mon
day, May Is. and Sd.
AT Trenton, Tuesday, May 4th.
At Johnston, Wednesday, 9Th.
At Caughman's Store, Thursday nlorr-
ing, May 9th.
At Tyre Etheredge's Store, Thursday
evening, May 9Th.
At Ridge Spring, Friday, MT'1h,
AT Mt Wiling. Monday. IO.h.
At Coieman's X Roads. Tu,$dar, Ilth.
At RichardsonviiIe, WeSSAlay, eth.
At At Rafss:s s55ayS r,%as,,aA#SY
At Meeting Street. Sar~urday;--r:;
At Pleasant Lane, Monday. 18th.
At C~heatham's, Tuesday, iSih.
AT Talbert's Store, Wednesday, 18Th.
At Liberty Hill, Thursday. 10Th
At White House, Friday, list.
Az Boutwell,. Saturday, 22d.
At Holders Shop, Monday, 24th
AT Red Hill, Tuesday, 25.h.
At Edgefield C. II. till Nav 3ist, alter
which Il penalty OF 3 per cent. will attach
TO one-half.
b. L. NICHOLSON, Treas.
March 90, 1850. 2tl7
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01

The South Carolina Railroad has placed
excursion tickets, from Aiken to Augusta
AMI return, on sale, at seventy-ive cents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28
DEATHS.

Died Ia her eighty. fourth year, sfer brief VI.
ness nj the home Of her grsndsoDs, L1uls aud John
Frischtors. MARGARET sCHLEIsER, reiict Of
'y The funeral win take place from 81. Johns In:
tharan church, Fifth street cOruer Jackson, TO-DAY
a. p. 81. Friends OF the family invited TO attend.
Died. In Hanover county, vs., THURSDAY the ash
Instant of cholera ipfantun. kANDOLPH HEIR
LEY, only child Of W. J. aud Anna N. Moss; aged
Six months and ten days.
THE funeral viii take place from the residence OF
his grandmother, Mrs. A. NJ. stage, THIS NOM.
ING at ii O'Clock. Friends OF the family invited
TO attend.
Died. Thursday morpine, May 9Th. a. half'psst
~ O'Clock, DANIEL CONNELL, Infant son OF
Daniel and Mary ConneI; aged THREE months.
His funeral will take place from bis parents resi-
dence on Maddox Bill at half.past O'Clock THIS
AFTERNOON. Friends and acquaintances are re-
sptctfully invited 10 attend.
Died, May 9th, LOUISA NJ. LAIN, eldest daugh
ter of Judge r.. q. and Kate Peasants Minor aged
two years aud two months.
The funeral will take place from the residence oil
her father, corner Of Park and Main streets, Her
rico county. TO DAY FRIDAY the 2elhJ az O'Clock.
The friends OF the family are invited TO attend.
Mrs. EMMA G. WOODsON, Censor. Of Mr. &. y.
WoodSon, departed this life, nj Dover Mines Goocli-
land county. Va, AT O'Clock L. NJ. on wednesday
May 20, 1850.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

Action Of the Council OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church at It's late meeting 10 re-
tersburg touching the work OF tue VIZ
ginis Bible Society.
Rev. T. G.. DasheIl offered the following
preamble and resolution:
whereas the Board Of Managers Of the
Bible Society OF Virginia desire TO raise I'D
this State considerable sum OF money 10
be appropriated to a larger distribution OF
the Bible to those who are destitute oil Gods
word, and have requested their representa-
tives in this body respectively to ask the ap-
probation and concurrence OF the Bishop
and the Council OF this diocese In the pro-
posed object; and whereas this Councii Is
deeply sensible OF the obligation which rests
upon all the disciples OF the Lord Jesus
Christ 10 use their best effort, for supplying
every creature with the Word oislile and Is
fully impressed with the importance OF tDe
proposed measures as being calculated 10
put honor upon Gods Holy Word, TO con-
fer the richest blessings upon the destitute
portions OF our Commonwealth. ana 10
cherish and increase that spirit OF zeal Tor
Gods glory, and OF love for the sous OF
men, which should ever be kept alive ana
active in our churches; therefore
ResOlued, That this Council cordially re-
commends the object Of the Bible Society
to the churches in this diocese, anil aifrc'
tionateIy requests the members and friends
Of the same to cooperate in the accomplish
ment OF the above object by their prayers
and their contributions, and by all The as
sistance that circumstances may enable
them to afford.
Resolved, That the clergy and yes'ries
be requested to observe the bishops recon-
mendotion to make at least one annual con-
Il ibution to this cause.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

That the Conservative party Is the party
Of the real people d Richmond was once
more demonstrated yesterday. The people
made Il their business TO go TO the polls 70
nut their mark upes the men who would
introduce discord and trouble into the
councils Of the CITY and endless quarrcls
among the citixene. The boasts OF the
81 Ringn organ have come TO ridiculous
endisg. They were all "sound and FURY,
sigulfyIug nosaine." The msichrperseceted
voters did mex turn and rcnd their "ulas.
ters.o Thes seem to be wholly ignorant,ha'
they have been wrongcd by " the ring " OF
by suy member OF It. Ia fact, the AsnoNi
Section IN this city would sct stand still nm
eli tbey,rould be cosnted n II were not FOL
sheir negro allies. withdraw these, anc
The Reidjustcrs' fsctioa will AZ once eel
lapse.
II must net he forgotten that Parson MAS
sEY has spoken all over the city. He mus'
fcelsiia,tercd when be learns how successful
he has been. HIS party is nothing WITHOUT
its negro contingent. The voters OF Rich'
moud are net easily humbugged. lney
have gone through too much to be deceived
by demsgogicaa appeals to their bsser ieel-
ings.
The presidential and congressional cleo
tious are bat few months off-only few
DAYS over fise months. Let Us drop all
local questions, and unite in support OF the
nominees Of the Democratic party Tor Pre-
sident and for congressman.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28
The Richmond Election.

From the Norfolk Ledger.I
The effort OF the Maboneites TO capture
the city OF Richmond IN the approaching
municipal contest has thus far proven
miserable failure. The stock in trade upon
which the canvass was inaugurated, that OF
opposition to "ring government" was SO
transparency llimsy as to expose to full
view the miserable demagogues and retain
ers OF tie little General" who sought
shelter under il, and for whom the
people have but little respect. Al
though denouncing the old officials as
a ring, the Malone followers very singu-
larry put on their ticket the names
OF TWO prominent ofiice-b0lders Of the
ring" and saudwiched their otherwise all
SORTS tickets by the insertion OF the names
OF several prominent gentlemen for alder
men, cOuncilmen, etc, nearly all OF whom
have declined the pro0ered honor ~ OF
transferring the city government from the
hands OF responsible gentlemen to set OF
rifl-rah sorebeads. whose only recommend
alton Is their willingness to serve anybody
o? any cause for q consideration.
Tomorrow settles the question in Rich
mOnd, and il we are not greatly mistaken
in our information, ii settles the further
fact that the Mahoneites OF that city, leaving
out the negroes, are but small fraction OF
the voters OF the capital city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28
Fall In, Boys f!

We have been watching your paper,
FOWLER; and at last we learn where you
stand. We quote from the last issue of the
Bristol Ne,cS:
"'rhe Ne,rs has heretofore said little
about presidential aspirants. There
can be no doubt the result has largely dis
gusted the southern Democracy, yet they
will in due time wheel into line and repeat
the service OF 1876. 1t matters not whether
they name Thurman, or Hendricks, or Ran
dali, or Field, or Tilden, they shall have the
solid South il they have the pluck TO count
it and keep it,"
So we set down Washington county as
safe for the Democratic nominees. We are
glad that friend FOWLER intends to support
the nominees of the Cincinnati Conven.
ton
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28
The I asst Scheme.

The anti.GRAxr men OF Cook county, IL
linois, tChicago) held an Indignation meet
ing on Wednesday uight. There were three
thousand people, including ladies', IN 'pc
hall where the meeting was called, and so
another hall was obtained. and two chou
sand peor,e ovcrnowed from Central Hall
and assembled In rarwcl, Hall. They all
Ind fsse time denouncing LOGAN d Co.
In The mean time LOGAN 4 &c. have stu
died'out scheme for running the Chicago
Convention In the interest Of GRANT. Asa
ma ority OF tue States and Territories are
against the third term (much OF GRANTS
strength being IN the large States OF ONO
Illinois, aud Pcnnsyteasia). and as one
member OF the National Committee, as well
rs one member OF the Committee on Creden-
falls. comes from each State and Territory,
II is plain that unless something Is done 10
preyeut IL the anti tbird-termers Will have
the power 10 control the temporary organi'
cation OF the Chicago Convention, ana also
10 report In favor OF seating the BLAINE
delegates from Illinois.
But CoYKLING, CAMERON, aud LOGAN are
not thus TO be banked OF their determine
ton Co nominate General GRANT. They
have countermined and prepared a coun.
terblast for the Blaineites. Senator CAME
RON, being chairman Of the National Com
mittec, will call the Convention to order.
He will propose for temporary chairman
the man selected by the National Commit
Zee. But a Granite will move to substitute
a GRANT man. CAMERON will rule that each
State delegation must vote as unit II so
instructed. This will secure the election OF
a GRANT chairman. II anybody appeals
from his decision, he will rule that on the
appeal each instructed State delegation must
vote as a unit. So that the anti.third-term-
ers will be bound hand and foot.
The way for Mr.. BLAINE to counteract
this scheme is to GO in person to Chicago.
His presence there would animate the zeal
OF his friends, arouse their enthusiasm, en-
courage them in their efforts, and secure for
himself the nomination OF the National
Convention. Let him address such au-
diences as assembled at Central Hall and
Farwell Hall last Wednesday, and the VIC
tory will have been won. The local influ-
ence Of the thousands and tens OF thou
sands Of BIaineites in Chicago cannot be
overcome in any way by the GRANTEES ii
Mr.. BLAINE is there with his immense mag
netic power to direct his friends and lead
them on to victory. We fear that the Chi
cago Times is right in declaring that this is
his only remaining hope.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

We cannot but wonder at the credulity OF
the men who believe that Governor SEY-
MoUR has said he could not carry New York
because Mr.. TILDEN wouldn't let him.
Why, Mr.. SEYMOUR's popularity in New
York is, to use the language Of Governor
DoRsHEIMER in recent speech, as resistless
as the sweep of the ocean tides. He would
get fifty thousand majority. In the name
of common sense, how can Mr.. TILDEN pre-
vent the success OF Governor SEYMOUR !
He has no control over the voters. The
State government is 10 tho hands Of the
Republicans. He formerly used the State
officials and employees; but he can do so no
longer. COSKLING has them all under his
control
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

As to "the cold bath" which Mr. SEY-
MoUR received in The late Virginia Conven-
ton, We have to say that we did not see
any evidences OF 1t. On the contrary Mr..
WITT, who nominated Mr.. ROYAL as a
delegate to Cincinnati, made such promises
for his nominee that he left not loop to
hang a doubt upon as to his going to Gin
cnuati without prejudice against Mr..
SEYMOUR, and with perfect willingness to
vote for him or any other man. More: MIR.
WITT told us on the platform of the Theatre
the same night that il Mr.. SEYMOUR would
accept it he (Mr. WITT would prefer that
Mr.. SEYMOUR should receive the Democratic
nomination for President rather than Judge
FIELD. Finally, as we have said once be-
fore, we should like for the people OF Rich
mond 70 be afforded chance 10 tell their
delegates to Cincinnati whether they pre-
fer SEYMOUR to FIELD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28
BERRYvILLE, CLARKE COUNTY. Va, !


The idea OF the Dispatch that presdcn-
tial aspirations are not likely to be advanced
by pig-tail decisions" may be answered
by the streag philosophical position that
"taiI hold is better than no hold" Justice
Field 10 good man, but when you regard
availability that Is another question. The
friends Of Mr.. Hendricks haze been sur.
prised to see statement going the rounds
OF the papers that the Indiana statesman
would favor Mr.. Field. The statement,
until contradicted. seemed TO give strength
10 Mr.. Field. How gentleman, Of whom
II may be said with certainty that he stands
in the most commanding position certainly
so far as the West Is concerned. with groty-
Ing favor In New York and other eastern
Statesl could "step down and Outo from
the solid support Of Indiana to lend his aid
10 gentleman who has not the delegation
OF bis own State, was something that the
friends OF Mr.. Hendricks failed TO appre.
c.ate. Much has been said about The age
and the d0tage q Tildcn aud Seymour
lwlthout good reason, however), but when
Mr.. Hendricks concludes TO throw away his
own brilliant prospects as the standard
bearer Of 1850 by advocating the claims OF
smother, then he will have achieved the
palm Tor dofagc "sgainst all comers."
en-. l.. !
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

II Grant should be the Chicago nominee,
and 1t looks as though he will be, we will
find Hancock out Of the question. Never
fight the devil with fire. He will beat at
that game, and we can't beat Grant with
any general so easily as we can with an I'M
sullied and intrepid civilian. bristol Necs.
Such as SEYMOUR or MORRISON. The lat
ter could carry Illinois against GRANT; the
former could carry New York against
him. We think, too, that Mr.. THURMAN
could carry Ohio against GRANT. BAYARD
would of course carry Delaware.