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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
From the Lancaster Ledger
The Canal EIumbug.

Where is Thompson ? where is Maggie -?
the two Rhode Island yankees who came
down South last winter and hoodwinked
the South Carolina Legislature. Has the
Canal been cut? Not a foot oft, although
the work was to have commenced In Sixty
DAYS. from which time Columbia was to be
flooded with money, streams OF which
would flow out all over the State. The
Messrs. Thompson and Maggie, instead Of
gong back North to bring down great
bags Of gold and bales Of sreenbacks, Visit
Ell The Southern cities Of Charleston and
Augusta TO raise subscriptions for stoc.i.
But Southern capital happened not to be
IN excess, and not a dollar was taken. The
Legislature had been hoodwinked, but
capitalists could not be so easily taken IN.
Where are Messrs. Thompson and NAgle
now? We do not know. Butthe endorse
ment OF their PROJECT by the Legislature
of South Carolina has doubtless discour-
aged individual enterprise in the erection
of cotton mills in the State, and their fall
ure to do what they promised will prevent
greater competition with Northern manu-
lacturers and this is perhaps about all
they intended. They did not have the
good of the South, but No-.oern manu-
%facturers, IN view.
But already the State has lost by the
bargain. Two hundred and fifty %convlcts
are detained In the penitentiary subject to
the order of Messrs. Thompson and Ma
gle, at an expense OF $6250 per day. al
ready, therefore, the State has lost ov'r
$4,000. And this does not include the
week spent by the Legislature in hurrahlng
and airing its members on the subject. If
the gas burnt and blown off by the Leg
islature on the Columbia Canal ha- been
devoted to the tax and supply bill there
would have been less demand for an extra
session Of the Legislature.
When will the people all learn that
when they want anything done it is best
TO 10 it themselves? If Columbia wants a
canal and u cotton factory she had better
construct them herself. Those who do the
work or have it done are apt to reap all
the benefit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
The State Convention.

Senator NJ. c. Butler, in a letter to a
gentleman in Chester, quoted by the
Bulletin, objects to IN early State nomi.
nation. In his opinion it would remove
some of the enthusiasm from the anvas
and give an opportunity to soreheads and
Independents 10 make a fight if they be
50 disposed. We do not believe any one
will be so unpatriotic or 81 insane as to
head an Independent movement, or il
there be any such that he will command
any following. Our chief objection lies
in this, that while a few parties have
been interesting themselves in politics,
the masses have been attending to other
matters, taking no thought as yet of the
nominations TO be made. Between this
time and the first of June they will be
too busy with their crops to think seri-
ously of other matters, and it is not do
ing them justice or conducive of the best
interests of the Democratic party to col :
pei a selection of candidates before the
whole field is carefully examined.
WinnS6oTO NeWS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
rhirty-One Chairmen Be
<ape on SATURDAY. Next.

r1 - SNt0looy
al NV Gov Apri 3ri, is the day
nty Chairman, for the our honoleu
county Executive Committeem.Ss" GU,
meeting in connection with the pe,... -
campaign just beginning, Ir We
remember Alright, there were, at the close
OF the last campaign, and for some time
after, thirty-one regularly organized Dem
ocratic clubs in our County The Chair
men of these clubs make up the County
Executive Committee. And it is earn
estly hoped that each club will be repre-
sented in the meeting of Saturday. II
the clubs are lukewarm and negligent in
the beginning. they cannot reasonably
complain afterwards that things have not
gone 10 suit them. There are divers mat
tors and measures of the highest impor-
lance to be considered on this occasion,
and no section Of Edgefield should allow
itself to be unrepresented
Ard in this connection, we would call
attention to the circular letter, published
in another column, from Gen. John u.
Kennedy, the Chairman Of the State Dem
ocratic Executive Committee, the sum
and substance of which is, that the State
Committee, in view OF the difference Of
opinion which undoubtedly exists upon
the subject, desire that the Democratic
masses, by their representatives in the
C,-o,n,, oi,oll ln.orn,nn u-hatho y tlG
nomination of the State ticket can best
be made in June, or at some subsequent
time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
The Census.

The tenth census Of the United States
is to be taken as OF the date of June l,
1880. The enumeration is to begin on
that day and the census shall be prosecu-
ted from that date forward Without inter
mission, except for sickness or other ur'
gent cause. Each enumeration is required
to complete the enumeration Of his dis
trict and to forward the same to the Su-
pervisor on or before the lst day of July,
1850, and in any city which, according to
the census of 1870, has over ten thousand
inhabitants, the enumeration shall be
completed within two weeks.
The sum of $3,000,000 is fixed and lin
tied as the maximum cost of the census,
exclusive OF printing and engraving.
All persons above the age OF twenty
years who shall wilfully fail or refuse to
give a true account OF every person be-
longing to his family TO the census takers
in the particulars required by law, shall
be guilty OF a .nisdemeanor, and on con
vicGlon shall forfeit a sum not exceeding
500. Presidents, directors, and other of
Ulcers or agents Of corporations who shall
neglect or wiltully refuse to give true and
complete answers to any inquiries author
lzed by the act, shall be guilty OF a mlsde
meanor and shall forfeit not less than $500
nor more than $4,000, or be imprisoned
not exec. ding one year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
snhso,intinns Renewed.

Since our last issue the following nam
ed subscribers have paid their subscrip
ton up to the date set opposite their re
spective names. We shall pursue thi
course from week to week for some time
so that subscribers may be always a,
sured of proper credit.
Jacob 1. Rauch, % May, so.
Jas. Y. Culbreath, % Feb, 80.
DR.. A. L Oxner, 5 Feb, 81.
w. J. Clark, Is August, so.
VIM. NJ. Etheredge, ~ Feb, 10.
Rev. II. B. Oliver, 25 March, 81.
Joseph Bussey, is Dec, 80.
DR.. w A. Culbreath, 4 January, Isl.
A. Horn, ] January, 81.
DR. &. A. Bunch, January, 81.
James Bingham, l July, 80.
Sion Corley, 10 March, 81.
j II. Etheredge, 10 Dec, 80.
Mrs. Z. Stone, l March, 81.
J l.. Smith. % February, 81.
WIN Edwards, % January, 81.
Luke NJ. Smith, 8 March, 81.
Gen. B. +. Nicholson. S Dec 80.
Mrs. S. Marsh, s February, 80.
d. 3. Hughes, 20 February, 81.
S. #. Hughes, l November, so.
L 6 S~wearingen, 90 February, 81.
w. w. Jennings, l6 May, so
DR.. w. D. Jennings, Jr, s Jan 80.
NJ. +. Dean, May, so.
w. f. Hahn, 4 Sept so.
Miss G. Shines, 4 Sept, 80.
Mrs. NJ. A. Powell. IL August, 80.
James Powell. 81 July, 80.
Rich Abney, l May, 80.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
State Convention of the Y. III. c. A.

The State Executive Committee Of the
Young Mems Christian Association have
issued their programme for the State Con-
v%ention to begin in Orangeturg on Thurs
day evening, April lst, and continue in
session Friday and Saturda with closing
exercises Sunday night, the lith.
The Orangeburg Association is now
making rcady to extend a hospitaole greet
ing to a large number Of delegates.
The fo.Iowlng prominent gentlemen are
expected to be present Messrs. 7. X.
McCree, 2t the International Committee;
j.. w. Wallace and F L. L~ockhart, of An
gusta J. r. Carter, General Secretary OF
the y. NJ. c. y. of Savannah; and Rev.
G. r Bracket, of Charleston. The South
Carolina Railroad will sell round trip
tickets to delegates at one-halt first class
fare; other roads al reduced rates.-Req-
jSfoJ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
A CarOllnian for China.

President Hayes did a good thing in
naming the Hon. VIM. Henry Trcscot. of
South Carolina, as United States Com
missioner to China to negotiate Z treaty
with the Celestial realm. 1t would be
hard to find, now a-days. anybody better
fitted by tastes and training for such a po-
sition than Mr.. Trescot. HIS experience
in public affairs covers a quarter Of a CEN
fury, the name in which he filled the
Office Of Assistant Secretary of State be-
fore the war having marked him in Wash
ington as Il man Of singular capacity and
accomplishments. Few living Americans
are his equals in the use OF the Queens
English, and it is not likely that IN his
new field Of duty in the East he will snf-
fer by the comparison Of his work with
that Of the diplomatic representatives OF
any other Power. Genial, adroit, practi-
cal, and not a bit baShiul, lie will be sure
to arrange matters satisfactorily with the
Brother Of the Sun and Moon, if anybody
can.-NeUS and Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01

The LARGEST REAL ESTATE OWNER
a Reverend EdgciieIdlan tells US that
Gen. Gary is the largest holder OF real es-
tate IN his county, and employs more
hands than any other planter IN it. He
says it results not only from his strict
justice, humanity and fairness to his col
ored tenants but from his success.u man
agement and his ability to furnish them
supplies at fair rates, and that he always
has more applicants to live upon his lands
than he can accommodate. His success
refutes the idea that farming don't 4
with colored labor. but OF ALL" coniin-
ued our informant, "he is a most alice
tlonate brother and a devoted son, and ex-
emplary in all the domestic relationships
OF life ."-Beantort Crescent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
State Ticket.

The Abbeville Medium, under the
head of "a Ticket for the Tines
brings out the following:
For Governor. General NJ. w. Gary, Of
Edgefield; Lieutenant Governor, Col.
Robert Aldrich, of Barnweil Secretary
of State, General John Bratton, of Fair
field Comptroller-General Hon. James
C. Colt, of Chesterfield Treasurer, Hon.
William Hood, of Abbeville; Adjutant
and Inspector General, General John b.
Erwin, of Lancaster Acknowledgement,
Hon. Isaac D. Witherspoon, of York /;
Superintendent of Education, Rev. w.
w. Duncan, of ~Spartanburg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
THE JUNE CONVENTION.
A Circular to the Democratic County
Chairmen.

n I'll uiok ~ "a
Chairmen.
Gen. John y. Kennedy, chairman OF the
Democratic Executive Committee OF the
State, has issued the following address;
ROOM OF II Dem. Elk. COMMITTEES,
COLUMBIA, March 26, 1880. J
10 the Countv Muirmen Of the Demo-
cratic Party IN South CaroAna:
In the recent call fer a Convention to
assemble on the lst OF June next, the
State Executive Committee desired, among
other things, TO sabmit 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 which 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 IL 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 find expression
and Che delegates be advised OF The desire
of their constituents.
Unity and harmony are paramount 10
every other consideration. lac Commit
tee has implicit faith that the acton OF
the Convention, whatever 1t may be, will
ensure success OF the Democfatlc party.
Very respectfully, your obedlent servant.
JOHN D. ktNNEDy, Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
To BE Hanged for killing A Negro.

To BE Hanged for killing A Negro.
st the late term Of Court in Abbeville,
Thomas White, charged with the muir
der OF Pet Hawkins, anegro, was tried
and the jury returned averdict of guilty.
The prisoner is a white man, about % or
80 years old, and the facts brought out on
the trial clearly proved that he deliber-
ately shot the deceased without the slight
est p~rovocation. The defence did not in
troduce any evidence, but White pre-
tends total ignorance OF the deed, and
further alleges that he was so much in
toXicated as TO be obliviouS of everything.
His jury was composed of white men,
whose verdict will probably stagger some
Republicans, who are ever ready to ex-
aggerate and misrepresent the state Of
in South Carolina. White was
sentenced to be hanged on the BIRD of
Aprjl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
E,isInIs and iIhiskeY.

The fact cannot be concealed that in ev-
cry quarter Of this State murder has be-
come teartuliy common. Norris it less ap-
parent that almost every case Of blood
Shed is The result OF sudden passion in
famed 10y mean whiskey and pcrpetctted
by some concealed deadly weapon, most
generally by a pistol. Some OF our lc9is-
lators, during the late extra session, al
though perhaps they did not mean 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. Ii our
people are not a law abiding people they
ought to be forclbly deprived otthe means
of resistance. If they cannot 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 pi 'ol element had place in the Leg
lslature.
Judge Kershaw in his late charge to
the Grand Jury Of Rlchland 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 he provided with means
whereby 10 kill his neighbor. 1t is to be
hoped that our next Legislature will be
composed of men who Lave the nerve and
moral integrity TO enact such laws as will
reform the present dlsgracelul Ca Ger of
crime in South Carolina Conwayboro
IeleDhOne.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
respectfully
CHAS. III. NOISE
Tribute of ReSnect.

AT a regular meeting of Grove Lodge,
No. 50, 4. r. NJ, held at their hall, Mar.
90, 1880, the following preamble and reso-
lutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, it has pleased Coo in His
wisdom TO remove from us our much
loved brother, SIMEON COGBURN, to
the Great Temple above, where sickness,
sorrow, pains and death are known and
ielt no more; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That death under any cir
cumstances is sad, bit it is doubiy so
when one like III brother, SIMEON COG.
BURN, is taken from US. He was all that
father and husband could be, and aneigh-
Dor in the true sense of the word a citi-
zen and a Mason without guile or blem-
ish.
Resolved, 2G, That a blank page in II
book be dedicated to his memory and
the Lodge be draped in mourning for a
period of thirty days.
Resolued. Sd, That these resolutions be
published in the Advertiser and Monitor,
and a copy furnished to his bereaved
family.
D. C. TOMPKINS,)
J.. H. ALLEN, Committee.
w. H. QUITS,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
D. C. TOMPKINS,
j. II. ALLEN, ca
w. H. u
History informs us and statistics c

History informs us and statistics col
lected verify that when one or more Of
the great planets come near the sun the
temperature and condition of the earth's
atmosphere is disturbed, and destruc-
tive fluctuations, dreadful torrents of
rain, long continued droughts, DC, arise,
p%estilential epidemics produced among
men and beasts. For the first time in
2,0C0 years all the great planets, Jupiter,
Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will APP
preach the sun in the next five years,
and it is predicted that during the period
from 1850 to 1885, foundations, failures
of harvests, deadly fevers among men
and pests among cattle will prevail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
For the Advertiser.

~ Ac
Nessys. Editors: In relation to the prac-
ticability of making the Office of Comp
troller- General self-sustaining by means
Of The Insurance License Fees, the fol-
lowing facts speak for themselves. me
number of Insurance Licenses issued by
the Comptroller General for the past
three wears is as follows: For 1877, 4o4'
for 1878, asa, for 1879, AL. The fee Tor
each license is S.. Thus it will be seen
that the revenue from these licenses was
in 1877 50, 80, in 1873 1920 and in 1879
S2,2O5. The Coniptroller-Generar sala-
ry is 50, 100 per annum, the same as that
OF the Secretary of State, the State Treas
urer, the Acknowledgement and the Sill
p%erintendent of Education. Yet, with
the addition of the Insurance fees, the
Comptroller-G General has received for his
services in 1877, $3.50; in 1878. $3.50;
IN 1879. 81, 3O5. Is this reasonable? Ought
any ofhces OF the State to receive more
I. In double the compensaticmof other Of
fcers of like rank2 Where is the jus
tice, fairness or equality of it? Do the
people know these facts?
The Honorable Johnson HagOod is
gentleman of high character, and doubt
less consid8rs himselfl acknowledgements
to these insurance fees. But how dc
these Insurance Licenses differ from fees
paid to the Secretary of State for issuing
commissions to persons elected or ap'
pointed to office. The Secretary of State
does not claim these fees as p%erquiSites
Of his Office, but turns them into the
Treasury where they properly belong
Gen. Hagood has been approached OF
this subject more than once. But he has
always insisted upon retaining the fees
and no one desired to perform the ungra
cious task of bringing the matter up fol
legislative action.
Now that q new Comptroller Genera
is to be elected, it should be understood
in advance, that his compensation is t.
be nothing more than the salary fixed by
law, viz: 50, 100 per annum.
For this reason I have stated that should
I receive the nomination, 1 pledge my
self to pay the Insurance Fees into thu
Treasury, where, in my opinion, they
rightfully belong.
Respectfully,
CHAS ri NOISE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
Which Is Worse.

The Abbeville Press and Banner thus
comments on the sentiments OF a Juryman
IN the Edgefield AdrertiSer.:
"A Juryman in the Ed efield Adrert'ser
says:
"Strong drink and pistols are the in.
struments by which our land is deluged
with blood"
yes, and juries too often give c%ertlfi-
Gates of innocence to those who nave been
guilty of blood letting. For our W part
we do not know which is worse, knives
and pistols, or juries that decline to do
their duty In protecting the peace and
dignity OF the State"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
GRAND OPENING on lHB SPRING TRADB
A. GRAY'S
GOODS EMPORIUM!
$50 BROAD STREET EAUGUsTA, GA.
The Egest Goods. Guaranteed at Lowest Prices. A
Fall Equivalent Always Given for Money. NO
seeGusiye Eorices Representing Trashy Goods.

FMINENTLY qualified by an experience Of over 50 years, we baVe maze
{, our selections from The different markets. with a special view to the
taste and necessities Of the local ana tributary trade of Augusta ana me w, we
confidently invite an inspection 0t our stock, as being UNoUhfAooHD
FOR NOVELTY, QUANTITY AND PRICES.
BUYERS will be politely aided in their selections by competent Clerks,
and satisfactory attention wll b. shown to all visitors.
We ENUMERATE in part only, the large stock now opening.
PARAso1s and FANS, elegant AMI at different prices.
LADIES, MISSES and CulLDRENs STAPLE and FANCY HOSIERY, in all
the new and attractive %eSlgGs.
LAcEs and EMBnoIDERIEs. among which will be found the choicest Sc
lee ION OF BREroNNE, PoNT DA.EycoN, LANGUEDoc and FRENCH VALEN-
ciENNEs that has ever been offered in Augusta.
HANDSOME NA1ysooE and CAMBRIA EMBRo1DER1Es. CORSETS, rep
resenting all the popular manufacturers, including THOMPSON S GLOVE FIT
TING, in special styles.
BLACK Dress Goods. The finest mourning Fabrics in the city. We
offer he genuine CouRTAULD CRAZE aad GRAPE Wells, warranted Tor du-
rabhtv, and guaranteed to retain its color and body longer than any o'h'r
Fabric of he kiad.
BLACK SILKS, reliable for purity Of textnre and at popular prices. No
" Schappe' mixture palmed off on our customers.
CoIoREp DRESS Goops in large variety, and suitable to the taste aid
means of all.
LACE and PLAIN BuSrInfs. NOME Cloths. HEeNAYIs, and all the
double DRESS FABRICS.
"A LARGE STOCK and extensive V riety Of DAaAsK TOWELS, NAPKINS
and DoYLIEs.
LINEN Lawns PERSIAN Laws, Lixox DISDE. FRENCH NA1S~ooK. s 4
FRENCH OEGANDIEs, and WHITE GooDs generally. All OF The newest va
rity aud most approved qaahlss.
CAMBR1cs and PRINTS in patterns particularly choice.
WAMsUrrA, N. y. MILLS, ard other Be"ched Cotton. and a FULL
LINE OF DOMESTIC GOODS. CAssGMGEEs, CorroNADEs, and MEMS WEAR u
all kinds and at low prices.
Also, a full stock Of LADIES UNDERWEAR in charge Of a lady attendant
ss-sPEI. 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
which we still adhere, is-Ths Gest Geads al The Lowest Prices
JAMES A. GRAY,
Anru J. 1880 -eow5l71 $50 EsYoaA Street.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
The State Press Association.

A meeting of the Executi:e Commit
tee of the State Press Associati" was
held in Greenville last week, when it was
determined to hold the next annual meet
ing of the Association at G~reenville, 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
Augusta Compliments a Columbia

Captain w. II. TreZavant, formerly OF
Columbia. was elected last Friday even
ing Chief of the Fire Department of Au-
g4sta. by a very complimentary vote.
Augusta has made a good selection, and
Carolina will warrant the success of her
Fire Department under capt. T%rezevanl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
apmrmed.


MARRIED, at the residence of Thomas
Atkins, Esq McBcan, Bichlnond Coun-
ty, Ga, On the llth March, 1850, Mr..
GEORGE LEE HICKS, otSchmond
County, and Miss LIZZIE MONA Us,
daughter of Mr.. John McManut, of Edge
field County, S. c.
From this nuptial feast, away across
the broad Savannah, there came to us an
elegant bridal cake, for whih we return
our kindest thanks And i0i the happy
young couple We pray this payer:
"Sweet be the stars that glmulcr,
Above your path of Lille,
Sweet be the faith and gloly, e.
Sweet be the dear old story
Oh. love, lear love, forever
Shield these two hearts FINN Strife
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-04-01
Petroleum Spouting from .,labamasoll

MOBILE, March PA letter to the
Register from Birmingham, Alab una, says:
WnIle vorkmen were engaged in digging
a wei! near the rolling mills u sudden cur
rent of gas began to ilIw ALL Immediately
after petroleum started anlis still flow.
ing at the rate Of 90 barrel. per day. The
widest excitement prevails