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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-10-27

AbOnt Editors.

Every editor loves to have his
friends, and particularly his readers,
call on him. They belong to the
same family, as it were. But when
you call to see the editor don't stay
too long. Editors are generally very
busy in business hours. If you have
any suggestion to make, or news to
communicate, state it in as few words
as possible. Don't offer an excuse,
Or indulge in a long preface to what
you have to say. Blurt it right out;
tell the editor you wish him we'll,
and bid him good.day. Editors dote
on such men as that; they love to
rese:vo 'csf', - thcm.A Don't s-.l
que with him; don't try 10 do it; he
has no time for argument while at
his work.
When you write to an editor for
publication, make it short-boil it
down. Pitch right into the..middle
Of your suhlect, and be sure to stop
when yon are through...ss Editors al
ways like something fresh and origl-
nal in the way Of communications
and are especially fond of news
But the editor mnat always be the
Judge of what is worthy Of publica
ton. OF course, every writer thinks
his own production the best, Just as
every mother thinks her baby the
prettiest that ever was born. But
the editor, may be so stupid as to
have a different opinion. II so, it
cant he helped. Don't try to urge
him ont IF his notion. II he is too
etupid to appreciate good thing,
you can't expect to remedy his dull
ness. You may think you are good
deal smarter than the editor, and
that may be true, but the editor may
be responsible and you are not
There is no class Of men so anxious
to please majority Of the people as
editors are. There is no class Of peo.
pie so covetous Of The good opinion
of others. 1t is we'll to remember
the fact.
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by their pastors to feel that if they
give such entertainments they are
responsible in measure for the del:
eterious results that are to come to
the bodies, to the intellects, and to
the souls of their guests, young and
old. Employees in every department
must be made to understand that in.
telligent men are not going to entrust
important matters to the hands of
other men who do not sleep. How
dare any merchant consider himself a
Christian who works his clerks all
night, and then holds them RESPONSE
BILE for the bodily, mental and moral
injnry thew hsve sustained, and which
.rea ,.spo.. his interests ?
Onr religious seryices, our business
our amusements, our police regula-
tions, must all be adjusted to this
great necessity Of our nature. When
the city is governed as it should be,
no man will be allowed to make night
hideous with loud noises. Not even
policemen will be permitted in the
dead Of night, for an hourat q stretch
at the top Of their voices, to bawl for
the carriages of people who set the
laws OF health at defiance themselves,
and will not permit other people to
obey them-a custom which is rem
dering property in the neighborhood
of places Of amusement unfit for resi-
dence. In this age of rapid transit
and accumulated work we must more
and more provide for the necessity OF
sleep.
Instead of asking our acquaintance,
when we meet, the usual question o
"How do you do?" we might teach
good lesson by that other question:
"How do you slsep ?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-10-27
The Atlantic and French Broad
Railroad.

This road, which has been quietly,
but steadily pushing its way, is now
beginning TO attract considerable at
tentiou from railroad men. A party
Of Cincinnati and Western capitalists
are negotiating for its purchase, or
at least for a large and influential in
terest in it. IHe Neos and Courier
is advocating at last its purchase by
the South Carolina Railroad as a
western connection.
That the road will be taken hold
Of by those able and anxious to build
it, there is but little doubt. 1t !s the
only feasible and really practical
route through South Carolina over
the mountains which divide us from
the great West.
The spartanburg and Asheville
Railroad will never be available as a
freight road, as its grades are too
heavy to do such business, as con-
Meeting line between the West and
South requires. The Atlantic and
French Broad Valley Road is max.
imum grade Of less than seventy leet
to the mile, and will pass for forty.
seven miles through the French
Broad Valley, the garden of the
South, and its local traffic will be
much larger than that OF any Other
line. The Blue Ridge Road will mol
be completed as it is entirely too ex
pensive, requiring 80 much tunneline
and bridging as to place its cost be
yond it's value as a trunk line. Will
the Greenville and Laurens Road, {
road from Greenville to Easley, con
Meeting with the French Broad, anc
connection from Laurens with th'
Augusta and Greenwood Road; W,
will have the shortest and most prac
tical route from the West to tn
Southern Atlantic coast. GrfenriN
Erenina TlmeS.
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The Jenkins Monument.

The monument TO the memory oil
General Micah Jenkins has been COM
pleted and, was placed upon the base
at the, marble yard Of MIR. l.; Il.
White, on Meeting street, yesterday.
It is constructed entirely OF South
Carolina granite, and is twelve feet
in height, including two bases and a
shaft. On the second base the in
scription jenkins" stands forth in
bold letters. One side of the shalt Is
polished. Near the top are Two cam
non crossed, and beneath them the
following inscription in raised letters:
Micah Jenkins,
Brigadier General G. S. A.
Born December /, 1885, Edisto Is
land, S. G.
A graduate of the Citadel Academy,
With First Honor,
Killed at the Head OF his Brigade,
In the Battle OF the Wilderness, May
6, 1864.
"Integer Vita.
Erected to his Memory
By the Association Of Citadel Grad
udtes,
And other Comrades and Friends.
On the reverse side OF the shalt
there is in Jas relief a sword and belt
exquisitely sculptured out oI the
granite, and above this two crossed
muskets.
The monument will remain at Mr.
Whites marble yard lor several days
and will then be placed over the last
resting place of General Jenkins, IL
Magnolia Cemetery.-Neres and C5"
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THE PREsIDEVT's ADDRESS.
A t:rac eful Recognition of the Presence
of the Nations Guests.

YORKTOWN, October l9.-The toll
lowing is President Arthur's speech
Upon this soil, one hundred years
ago, our forefathers brought to sue
cessfnl issue their heroic struggle for
independence. Here AMI then was
established, and ia, ge trust, made
Secure upon this ("ntinrnt Tor ages
yet to come, thai pr;ncip'+ cl govern
ment which is the very fibre Of our
political system, the sovereignty OF
the people. The resentments which
attended and for time survived the
clash of arms have long since ceased
to animate our hearts. 1t is with no
feeling of enthusiasm over defeated
foe that to-day We summon up the
remembrance of those events which
have made holy ground wherever we
tread. Surely no such unworthy SEN
timent could find harborin our hearts
so profoundly thrilled with the ex-
preston of sorrow and sympathy
which our national bereavement has
evolved from the people OF England
and their august sovereign, but 1t is
altogether fitting that we should
gather here to refresh ourselves with
the contemplation Of the unfalterlng
patriotism, sturdy zeal a'.d subllma
faith which. achieved the results we
now commemorate. For l say that
if we learn aught of the lesson OF the
hour we shall be melted to transmit
to the generations which shall follow
us the precious legacy which our
fathers left to us-love Of liberty pro-
tected by law.
OF that historic scene which we
here celebrate no feature is more
prominent and..none more touching
than the participation OF our gallant
allies from across the sea. 1t was
their presence which gave fresh and
vigorous impulse to the hopes Of our
countrymen, when well nigh dis
heartened by a long series OF dlsas-
ters. 1t was their noble and gener'
ons aid extended in the darkest pc
riod Of the struggle which sped the
coming of our triumph and made the
capitulatior of Yorktown possible a
century ago. To their descendants
and repreaeges who are here
present as hoas> >s.3uests it is my
glad duty to offer acArli al welcome
Yon (tu1rniy6 guestsJ haV'
the right to fifth us the aasocia
tions 51stAr about the day
when vour fathers fought side by side
with our fathers in the cause whlcf
was here crowned with success, ant
none of the memories awakened by
this anniversary is more grateful Il
us all than the reelection that the ma
tional friendships here 80 cementec
have outlived the mutations OF
changefnl century.
God grant, my conntrymen, tina
they may ever remain unshaken' art
that ever henceforth with ourselves
and with all the nations Of the eartt
we may be at peace.
The President was not interrupted
during the delivery Of his address, bu
there was great enthusiasm at 1T
close.
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The Folly Of Mankind.

There is dreadful ambition abroad
for being "genteel. We keep up
appearances too often at the expense
OF hone2ty; and though we may not
be rich, yet we must seem 10 be
respectable though only in the
meanest sense-in mere vulgar show.
We have not the courage to go pa
tiently onward in the condition Of
life in which it has pleased God to
call lis; but must needs live in some
fashionable state, to Which we ridic-
ulously please to call ourselves, and
all 10 crafty the vanity Of that un-
substantial, genteel world Of which
we form part. There is constant
struggle and pressure for front seats
in the social amphitheatre; in the
midst oil which all noble, self-deny.
ing resolve is trodden down, and
many fine natures are inevitably
crushed to death. What waste, what
misery, what bankruptcy, come from
all this ambition to dazzle others
with the glare OF apparent worldly
successive need not describe. The
mischieyous results show themselves
in a thousand ways-in the rank
frauds committed by men who dare
to be dishonest, but do not dare tc
seem poor and in the desperate
dashes at fortune, in which the pity
is not 10 much for those who fail, Al
for the hundreds Of innocent families
who are so often involved in theil
ruin.
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Almost young Again.

NV mother was afflicted a long
time with Neuralgia and a dull,
beacv inactive condition Of the whole
system; headache. nervous proatra'
tion and was almost helpless. No
nhysicians or medicines did her any
good. Three months ago she began
to use Hop Bitters, with such good
effect that she seems and feels young
again, although over 20 years OLD.
We think there is no other medicine
fit 10 use in the family" A lady in
Providence, r. Journal.
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THE ATLANTA EXPOSITION.

The Hon. A. P. Butler, Commits
siouer Of Agriculture, returned to
Columbia or Saturday last from At.
lanta. He speaks in glowing terms |.
of the immensity and grandeur OF
the Exposition, and says that it will
be second only to the great centen'
NAL of 1876. South Carolina, he
says, notwithstanding the penurious
appropriation given the Commits
sioner to defray expenses, will make
a creditabie showing. Colonel Butler
will probably attend the Yorktown
celebration, after which he will again
20 to Atlanta.
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"Let me out I've got salvation
sobbed thin man, in a many-pock.
eted ulster, up to the NJ. and S. meet.
ing the other right, as he wedged
toward the door. "Let me go home
with the blessed tidings to my unbe.
lieving wife, but all the same a sus-
picious detective jammed him up
against the wall and unloaded from
his rockets three watches and FIVE
pocketbooks after which the services
went on.
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There is trouble about Pharaoh OF
old. Among the mummles discovered
in the cave near Thebes, in Egypt,
one OF them is said to be the idenu'
cal Pharaoh who oppressed the child
rem of Israel. Doctors OF Divinity
have preached for centuries that
Pharaoh and his host were drowned
in the Red Sea. At the word oil
command Moses stretched forth hls
hand over the sea, the waters re-
turned and overwhelmed all the
Egyptians, so that There remained
not SO much as one Of them. Those
are the Scripture words. Christian
and others will wait with some anx
iety for further revelations concerning
the identity of the mnmmles dlscov
cred.
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The SOuth--Its Frightening Pros.
poets.

Capitalists, it appears, begin to
understand what a big bonanza the
South is. and are spending some oi
their odd mi{Il11eaa lp making it acces,
sihle hy ErcsA.. csA..,z----
Tie South, wi ass-r"pulA'ion o.
more than twenty millions, looks to
the eye of a traveller like thinly
settled wilderness. 1t has fertil
sol enough to support the population
Of North America, and send besides
few barrels of flour to exc out a
bad harvest in Europe. The excel
lance Ct the climate is proved by the
magnificent men that are reared
there, and the remarkable average oi
longevity enjoyed by families of vir'
tuous habits.
Whiskey and tobacco will destroy
men ut the South, as well as at the
North; and probably the warmth ol
toe climate renders those poisons
more rapidly destructive at the South
than in more temperate climates
But there are no finer! specimens ol
our race to .-be found in the #orld
than in'portions of the South, where
the people are generally temperate
and moral. Accustomed to the sad.
die and gun from boyhood, and not
cramped by expensive early school
ing, many Of them attain a blended
vigor and grace Of manhood that are
nowhere excelled.
For the Southern States the long
night Of adversity, we believe, has
passed. The dawn Of a brighter and
better day than they have ever known
has come.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-10-27

Book OF JOB Il call that, aside
from all theories about it, one of the
grandest things ever written with
pen. One feels, indeed, as if it were
not Hebrew; such noble univer-
salty, different from noble patriotism
or sectarianism, reigns in it. A no.
BILE book all mems book 1t is om
first, oldest statement Of the never
ending problem-man's destlny-and
Gods way with him here in this
earth. And all in such free, flowing
outlines; grand in its sincerity, in its
simplicity: in its epic melody, and
repose Of rec ,ncilement. There is
the seeing eye, the mildly under
standing heart. So true every way
true ey esight and vision for all things
material no less than spiritual the
horse-"hast thou clothed his neck
with thunder he "laughs at the
shaking Of the spear' Such living
hkenesses were never since drawn
Sublime sorrow, sublime reconcilia
ton; oldest choral melody as Of thu
heart of mankind; so soft and great
AS the summer midnight, as th'
world with it's seas and stars Their
is nothing written, think, in th'
Bible or out of it, Of equal literar!
merit.-Carlyle.
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THE SEDGWlCk
STEEL WIRE FENCE.

TIME above cut represents a section
l. and Gate of strong, cheap, and dur
able Steel Wire Fence which is now he
ing used at the North and Northwest in
preference to any other kind of fencing.
Wherever it has been tried it has given
great satisfaction.
1t is net work without barbs and will
keep out small pigs or any other animals
that may injure gardens or farm crops.
1t makes no shade and shelters no enc
mics to crops or poultry.
1t is Just the fence for Gardens, Lots,
Lawns, Parks and Cemeteries.
Being dippedin Rust-proofpaintit Will
last life time, and is better than board
fence in every respect.
1t is easily and quickly put up.
Specimens of Fence and Gates
Can be seen at the ADVERTISER building,
where stock is kept on hand, and where
all information as to price, &c., can he
obtained.
X. &. NJ. DUNOVANT, Agt,
EDGEFIELD G. H., s. G.
1ssa- NnU ia tha tjma IN nav for yOur
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The following bit of sarcasm has
been uneartLed and fastened upon
the celebrated Tohn Randolph, OF
Roanoke. 1t is conveyed in letter
to young friend:
1.-The vanity OF excellence in pur.
suits where excellence does not imply
merit, has been the ruin Of many a
young man. should therefore. be
under apprehensions for young fel-
low who danced uncommonly we'll,
and expected more hereafter from his
heels than his head. I once knew a
young fellow who was remarkably a,r,k
handsome; he was highly skilled i'll
dancing and fencing. and one of the
most dexterous billiard players that
ever saw-he sang good song, and
was the envy Of every foolish fellow,
and the darling Of every silly girl
who knew him. He was, neverthe.
less, one Of the most Ignorant and
conceited puppies whom I ever be-
held"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-10-27
NEAR THE RAILROAD.

ACRES o. LAND -l50 OF
GS4 which is cultivated. and is
good cotton and grain land. with trench
bottoms. This tract is situated three
miles from Dorn's Gold Mine, one quar-.
ter of mile from the Greenwood and
Augusta Railroad, and two miles from
probable depot on said road. For terms,
&c, apply to no~ou.Nr
Real Estate Agent, Edgeiield, c. H., S. c.
oct DO-lt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-10-27

President Verdery Of the Green.
wood, Laurens and Spartanburg
Railroad, is taking active steps to be.
gin work on the above named-roa
s soon, so that sufficient grading may
be done by the time the Knoxville
and Augusta is completed to continue
the laying Of iron without delay. 1t
is believed that the road will be COM
nleted to Greenwood between jan
AA.y and My, and President V'r-
d ry is anxious to have sufficient
grading done. upon the Greenwood.
Iaurens and Spartanburg Railroad
by that time to justify him in con-
tinuing the laying Of iron, and in
taking steps for bridging the Saluda.
This will give Augusta connection
with both If Carolina's growing
cities-spartanburg and Greenville.
-Saluda Argus.
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Anybody can catch a cold now.
The tro(fle is to let go, like the man
who caught the bear. We advise
our readsrs to keep a bottle of DR..
Bulls Clugh Syrup handy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-10-27
WORTHY on CONSIDERATION.
To those Who Contemplate In
vesting in Real Estate, or
Going into Business.
i OFFER a very desirable

HOUSE &c LOT
at Johnston Depot, on the G G IL A Rail
road. The Dwelling House, which is
entirely new from roof to cellar. contains
s commodious rooms, two piazzas rum
ming across, pantry, stove room, dc.
The out-buildings consist of a servants
house, barn and stables.
There is also good we'll of water on
the place, which has house over it.
The most desirable purchase yet Of
fered. suI, or: of the most pleasant pla-
cos in tne thriving village of Johnston.
Apply in person or by letter to
r. q. M. DUNOVANT,
Real Estate Agent.
Nov. "a. 1880. tf51
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-10-27

Since Boston Burt's release from
Jail, his numerous mothers-in.'aw
have betaken them to t.eir holes.
Us regards wives and mot ers-in.law,
Boston makes the wool fly OCCASION
ally.
All nature appears grateful for the
refreshing shower of last night. The
intolerable dust is laid and We again
breathe more freely, but are not yet
happy. GRANDMA.
Trenton, October 2lst.
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For the Advertiser.
Touches From Trenton.

"Ian meeslriss Bette Day a free
trader or a vidder voman? This
question WIS addressed tc the urbane
proprietor of the Trenton House a
few mornings since by man, whose
peculiar accent, hooked nose AMI
general conto7r Of features gave eV-
cry evidence Of his being German
Jew. He was a commercial 'raveler,
or vulgarly speaking drummer and
WAS intently engaged III reading tie
names and standing oil merchants IN
our town as laid down. in pocket
commercial reporter which he held
in his hand while he paused for an
answer to his query: II shay, Cap
ting, ish Meestriss Bette Day a free
trader or Won vidder woman ?" 81
know of no such person as Mrs. Bet
tie Day." responded the landlord,
with merry twinkle in his eye'
tVat! you leef here go lons and keep
hos ell and dun no de marchants oV
yu own town; dis ish Won good shoke
on you, Capting, hey?" and the
drummer laughed all the ashes of his
cigar. "You must be mistaken, there
is no such lady in this town" inter-
posed the Captain. "But l tells you
der ish, for here it ish in mine pook"
retorted the man of samples. with an
air of triumph. The Captain glano-
ing at the name, showed him that In
stead of Mrs. Bette Day, it was
the firm of Messrs. Belts and Day to
whom he alluded Ali Mine Got, 30
it ish. Vet strange peoples, vat
strange names, and vat a strange lang
widge ish dis Ingleesh; shust go shure
yoh dink you right, py dam you oees
meestaken, ey
a couple Of strangers have, within
the last few days, made their appear
ance in our midst, one Of whom is
stopping at the house of Mr.. 5. L.
Hughes in town, and the other about
a mile out at Mr.. William Ropers.
TIL ey are very lively youngsters,
making themselves quite at home
and Offering nightly serenades as en-
ter; r;ainment to the neighbor. Ste
phen and Billy are so pleased with
their music that they dance aroun d
every night in the "wee sma hours
hunting for choice drinks suited to
the dainty palates Of their dainty
guests. stephsssaiSs,i6so sov! Us is
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Orangeburg Land for Sale.

1OON ACRES of fine Farming
L SUI Lands in orangeburg Co.,
on South Edisto River, six miles from
Midway Station on the S. c. Railroad,
400 uuder cultivation, the larger portion
of which is on the river. The upland
portion is fine for cotton, and the river
bottoms suit corn admirably. On the
place is a fine Dwelling House, 81 it. by
40, 6 rooms, 2 chimneys, fire places, IA
foot passage way, piazza in front and pill
lars under the house, which is six feet
off the ground. a number of out-build-
ings, Gin House, Gin Head. fine we'll of
water, &C., &c. Will be sold cheap.
Apply to r. G.. M. DUNOVANT,
Real Estate Agent.
Feb. 8, 1880. tf9
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CovINGToN, KY, May J, 1881.
Onie of Fd. Burkholder. Chemist, &c
I have carefully analyZed sample OF
"OLD CROW WHISKEY,"
distilled for and controlled by Messrs. f.
w. Wagener Il Co., Charleston, S. c.,
and find i: free from all impurities, and
recommend it for family and medical
use. ED. BURKlIoLDER,
Analytical Chemist.
AGENTS FOR
BEEF AND PORK PACKERS,
FLOUR MILLS,
FAIRBANKS SCAI'E 'ES.
STULTI'S CELEBRATED TOBACCO,
GULLET'S IMPROVED COTTON GIN,
McCARTIIY'S IMPROVED LONG
COTTON GIN,
KNICK KERBOCKER HOLLAND GIN,
JULES MUMM CIIAMPAGNES,
TOLU ROCK AND RYE, ORIENTAL,
GUN-POWDER.
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WITH A COLD MINE ON 1T.

nN ACRES of land, more or less
IVO lying on Blair's Road, about 4
miles from Greenwood and Augusta X.
r., adjoining lands of Mrs, Martha
Holmes and others. One third oil tins
land under cultivation. Gold in consid-
cradle quantities are indicated from spec
linens found For terms apply to
r. G. NJ. DUNONANT,
Real Estate Agent, Edgeiie!d, ). &.
Auu1S-tf
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A Bargain! A Bargain !!

A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
II containing One Hundred and Eigh-
living Just beyond the incorporate limits
0f Edgeiield Village, about two acres OF
it extending within said limits. Upon
the land is good Dwelling House of two
stories and rooms, with fire-places to
each room, besides astore-room attached
and servants house in the yard. Also
a good Gin House, two story Barn, and
stable room for any use. The place has
three tenant houses, conveniently ar
ranged, upon it; and it is well watered,
having several fine springs, and sufh-
GENTLY timber, i. Terms reasonable.
Fr'' Il. G. NJ. DUNOvANT,
Real Estate Agent.
March g. Il IL