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Retiring fron business, I take this ietbod of returning ny thanks tomy friends for their libe patronage, and respectfully reconmiend to their or Mr. J. R. DELPI, any stuleeesor ims busi , who I am pleased to say is a geutleanau wor of confidence. Any favor conferred upon him in the way of bu ess will be duly nppreciated by ire. When inl nwan I shall continuc tit ithe office of Mr. DELPu1, ere I shatl ahways be prepared to render him any istance icessary in the business. M. W. COLEMAN. Hamburg, Sept 6, 1S52. R, I, DELPH, 'ARE-HOUSE A N D CO131ISSION HAWRURG. S. C. AVING taken the business of Mr. M. W. COLEMAS, ate 4f this place. respectfully ten rs Iis services to his friends and the publie gene lV iln Storing and Selling of Cotton 1 other produce, RECEIVING and FORWA RD G Merchanedize to the country, lad Bi-YING 'PPIl ES for his -custoter. te flatters himanself by a strict personal attention lie business, and a constant eye to the interest of Customers, to merit and receive a liberal share tronage. Libera. Cash advances will be made on Pro e in Store, when requiaed. ept 8 .2n 34 Executive Department. THEREAIS. iniformnation hasa been received at Sthis Department, thast -an atrociosus outr-age -aS comaniiitt-d Ly a Negro fellow, on the persian of lady of A aJersos Instrict. atn the 2'-tl of .lily t. and that the said nigro has aide his ecape. Now, be it knaoswna. that in ta-der that the raid egro fellow may be broaught to trial, I, .lons II. lease, Govertianar and Comminander-in-Chief in and rcr the State aforesaial, do ismaae this, my 'r(-la ation, afferitag at reward of TrWO HUNDRED )OLLA R for Isis delivery to the Jailor of Aaader Ont District. Tre aid Nero is a young fellow, not exceeding 3 or 24 venrs of aae. five feet six aar eight inchesl 61gh. well buiu, of rather yhlaawish comitiplexion, -;verl.es brikly and seansibly, was wt 11 dressed at hle tinc with dark caat andl pata's, cheeked shirt, ud wore a eap arad slippers. lie was :a stranger in he neighaborhood, and reprstat-d hillself as a rick Masotn fron a diattance, hunting work. lie believed] by certain per-stas who saw him to be a ellow by the natnw of PAT or PATT'ERSON, whbo 'as taken fromt A uderson District to Alabatna saaaae ight years ago, by one William N. Wyatt, who fterwarals sold him to a tratder neaar Columtbus, G. iven under nay hand and the seal of the State, this the 14th l:ay oif Auzunst. A. D., one thousand eight hunadred anid Fifty-two. J~KJ. attr, ee'- ~.J. 11. M1EANS, [a,. at.] BENJ. PEnnY, See'y oif State. Sept 8 4t 34 STATE OF' SOIT1i CAROLINA. EDGEFIEi.D Di-TRICT. IN EQUI7Y. Eliza A. Be.ll, rs. Bill for Partition. James Bell et al. B Y virtue aof ant Order of thet Couart of Equi ty in thais ease,- I shiall proc.eed to sell :at Edgefichla Caourt [laluse, ain thec first Slonaday itn October next, the foliowing truaetas of land. to wit: Traet No. 1, coantainuing one hundred and fivec (105) acres, mnore or less, uad en:lle'd the Hlomte place--saiad tract tadjoininag landas of Tandy Mar t anad the estate of Mars. M1:ry (.'arraoll. Tract Na,. 2, crontaaii ninety-five (9.5) acres, more or less, aad-njoadaglana of Samp4htf.n St rotm, the estute df31rs. Maiy Carrol ad John RoebellI. Said tracts of land to be sold on a credit of' twelve monathas,. except for . nmuchi as will det fraay thte coista of this suit, whaich mautt bea paid in c-asha. P'urchasers required to give bonds with at least two :.pproved sureties, fair- the purchase money. A. SlIlKINS, C. E. E. D. Sept 8, 1852 . t 34 -- Sherifls Sale. STATrE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. EDGEFIELD) DISTRICT. 1YVrttue oaf an Order- fraom IH. T. WVrighat, E.q, Ordinaary- (if Edgetield Distriet, I will pariceCed tao sell oat the first Miond-ay itn Oe tober next, at Edge-fieldh Coutrt lrouse, a tract of ltand belonaging~ to the Estate oaf Elizabethi Sae v-ens, dee'd. , cotntainuing onie hun tdred acre-s, maore or less, situtate' otn Lile Stevents' Creek, :ad joinaing lands oaf J. S. Smtyley, J. C. All'en, Wm.L Ijarris anad othaers.I Term-s-A Credit of twelve taonthas, except COSts which mnust be panid int ensh. The paurchas ser to give Bonad anad approved eenarity to the Ordiunry to secure the punrchaase moaney. LE\VIS JONES, S. E. D. Sept 3, ____4t 34 Slacrifr'is Sale. B YVi rlae of ta writ of Fieri F-tcias, to mae directed, I shall paroceed to sell at Eadgetield Court [louse, on the farst Mhonday and Tsdyits Oct. tnext, theu following property, intefollowing eases, vi.: Seth 13utler vs Wat. Iherbert, one haouse anad lot in Town (of IIanbtirg, No 144. fronating oat Cook Street 50 fe-et sand runaninag back 190 1-2 feset, to Alley-bannded on the North by Lot No 143, Sathll by Tilbntan Street. Enst lay Alley, and West by Cook Street, atpona which is a caom fartable Dwellinag anad nec-essary ouitbuilditngs, now occupied by Mrs. Elerbert. TermsCash LEWIS JONES, s. E. n. Sept_8 1852 ' 4t 34 Notice IS ITERERY given thtat apaplic-ation will be mnade Itat thae .e-gislatuare of S. Caraoliuna at its next Seat siona, to opena a ntew Road, leaving the A ugusta Rouad. (via F-ury's Ferry) near the residlence of hs. SleKie, EsTi, fiolIdwing the rasute aof the Miark roeKk Pah, and intersecting~ with Andarersaa shill RoadI near tha residence of A. Alorgan, Esq. Sept 8 3ma 34 Notice IS. JER EIBY givaen that applientio~n will be madc tit the Legitslature a-f South Caraolina at its anext sesin, tao close a-o manth air thec old Free Ferry Road as Is tnut elosed aready by lanatationts antd Se pa S 3m 34 L an d for Snle. 73 11E Sutbscriber offers fair sale his SPLENI)[D ITRACT (OF LAND, lying seven maileat Noarth-Wes-t of Edge-ficld C. II., on the waters aef D~un Cree~k, conitaining three hundred and five (3115) acrea abhout 100( aof whicha are in cultivatiol~ anal produaes well. The remaaittder of teei mnostly gaodOad "sieor W ad. Y on useand all other nee-sary buiahlaingas on thec pre-mises. For terms, &c., apply to thc Subscriber tat the place. WM1. JENNINGS. Aaug 23 St 32 Sugar and Cofiee. I AM pIow receiving my spring stock of SUGA R Iantd COFFEE, contsistinag of a superioar article of Brown Sugtar, Clarifidrd, Crushled anid Loaf Government, .Java and Rio Coffee, of a superior quality. S. E. BOWERS. hlamburg. .\pril 21 tf 14 .Notice. A LLNote duethte Suibscriber, individually or Aas fixeonator, na plateed itt the Eak of hlanm burg, for eolhectiaon. Those indebted will please make imumediate pnyment. .Dr..Iohnc M. Galphtin, will not as nay A tterney, durng. my Absuece fromt the State. D.- ARDIS. nP 92 ,, -- Negro Shoesf HOME MANUFACTURE! IWIS.&MAK.I0a Ziberty Hill, S. 0., H AVE on hand a fine assortmenrt of PLAN TATION 13ROGANS, and are prepared to make to order BOOTS *and HOE S of ever.y kind and variety, at the lowest'Matiuftacturifng priets. -Also They will receive in a few days a full assortment sof FAM I LY G110CEIIES together with a eltoice selection of FA3MILY M EDICINES, all of which will lie offired at the lowest market prices. Sept 1. tf 33 Bagging, ROp9 and Twrin3, 50,000 YDS. 1iEAVY GUNNY BAGGING 30,000 " Superior Dundee " 200 Cuils HEMP ROPE, - 1,000 Lbs. best TIREE PIL TWINE, 6,000 Lbs. Sweeds, English and Country I ' Together with a large and c.,mplete assortia. of Hardware, Groceries & Djy Goods, which will be sold CHEAPER than ever-before fITered in any Market this ride of Charleston. Orders fro'm the country sulcited. AONEW, FISIIER & CO., Direct Importers of Hardware, &c. Nvwberry C. 11., Sept 1, St 33 American Hotel! IIAMAIDURG, S. C. TIlE undersigned having takenm . a - the above hlouse, recently occupi ed by TR ENT & S.\[lTH, would rspectfully iifmorim his friends, anid the travelling sommnlmttity geierallv, that lie will be prepared, oi ind after the Ist (i feptember, to receive and1 a.c Lomimmodate travellers and .regular biarders in a utvle inferior to nonie in the Shuthern States. Having had the whole premises rencvated nl repaired, and inteming to devote his undivided persmnal attention to the business, I e flatters hi..:. wir that nothing shall -he wanting to coitribute to the comfort and conveidenee of travelle;i and reg ular Boarder. - ISAAC S.\IITIl. Head-Quarters, 7rnm R E(INMIENT. S.C. 1. - No. 3, Aug 30. 1852. RDERS, NO. 2. I N iobedlimee to Orders reecivedi from Ilrigadier .Ceti. Wvri. the 7th u.1eiument will asemible it the 0L) W-LLS. omn Thursdlay the 23d of epteimtbeir next. for D.-ill aid Review. The Officers ai Nou-Cmuimissioned Offlicers will amsembile the day previous for Drill and lot tructili. The Lieut.-Colonel ani.1 Major are charged with lie extensionl of this Order to their respi-etive comn uantds. By or.er of Col. S. 1111I10ON. S. 11. Gawnx, Adj't. Sept 1 0t 3: Q7 The llamnlurg Republican will c(py three imnes aui forwiard aceoimut. Head-Quarters. 7-rn 11EG\IME N T. S. C. I. A en sT 28, 1852. 5 ORDERR, NO. 1. N obedience to '*rm*r received froi C*l. T. RISoN, aill 1h1tetionm will be hel1 at rIie l C. II., ii S:iirday the 18th of September next, for 3AJFlA IN of the TMimri's Creek Mcat Company, to ill the vacitney oceasioied by the resigtation of :a11t. IlAna115os. Lieut. Wiss and Serg. WAcXsa will act as Man igersO H N C. l.O\'isL-'SS. Mfaj. Upper Battaliuln, 7th lIeg't. Set.' 3t 33 head-Quarters, 7Tu Eh lAlIEINmT, S. C. 3t., Auucmrr"~ l.j, 18> ?RDERS, NO. 2. [ N ibedience'to ordhers received fronm Cmii. Tian aisos, an Eletiomn will be hld mat E~dgfiield C. I., mmm Saturdayi, thme .18th of Septemmber mnext, for A.1PTAIN mif thme Edigefieldl l3et (omapany, to fill. lie ~acer nmw existinS in sami Coumpany. lae, an' IElection for RNSIG of .the 2dgetield sent Compnmny, which is nmow vacanit. Sergts. Mlamrs and I lor.l.paxo will act as Mlanagers. .1OI[N C. l.OVELElSS, lt1aj. t.'per B5attalion, 7th lieg't. Sept 1 3t 33 Ihcad-Quarters, 2xn lE(IMtlENT1 CAVAl!RY,) LI:aierr ILL.r, A ugust 27th, 1852.5 R D ERS, NO. 2. CCOR D!NG to orders fronm Brig. GTen. Gn' L.-ros, thie2nd Reigiment of Cavalry will ap cr, for Review andi Drill, at Longmnires, on 'hie 8th September next. Th~e Conmiionedm~ and~ non-.Comnmissimon Oflicers. :l1 assetnmble Onl the day previous for 1)rill andm lin Onm thei inav mor Reviewv the Camtainms of Comlpa ies-wmill be~ required to make a full andm -complete eturn of the Strength, Arms, &c., of their res eetive Comnpniies. Thie l.imut.-Coilmnel andi A'lajor are charged with he extension oif this order.. By order of .1OIIN IF. T.\LBElT, Col. 2nid Rlegms.:nt Cavalry. Sepnt. I 3t .33 UfyA bheville U]nner will copy twice anld for. yard accounti to this ofice. P RO0 . A. C. B AR RY'S TRICOPHNERO US, )R MEDICAT ED CODIPOUNDm LINFALLIBLEA for renlewing, invigorating andi beautifying the H Allt, removinig the Seurt, lndruff, and all affections ofn time Scalp, aind curing ruptions ont the Skinm, diseases of tile Glands, imus-~ ies andi integumnenta, and relievimng Stings, Cuts. iruises, Sprains, &c. Wi th this preparationi 'there is no0 suhl word as fail.' The tirst jour-. mns in America, nmedicinaml men of the highest emi ece, pre-inent citizens omf all pirofessions, anwi hi. lies who have ueed it for years in their dressimig omis ane. nurseries, admiit with, (mne aecord, that or inmparting vigomr, glioss, luxuriance and curl tin be hair, eradicatimng scurt amid danidruff, healing connm~dsm ecuring contusions, sprai ns, stimngs, &e., mdt relieving diseases at the skin, thme glnnds and he manscles, it has'nom equal, amng the miultitude f comipomuds advertised ill thc ptublic' prinits, or sed in primate practice. In ceiapness as wvell as efficncy, Unrry's Tri :oplerousl is unrivalleud. The immense cash sales f time article have enalied the Inventor to sumpply tat retail, at 25 cents per bott, which is from 50 o 100 lier cnt. less than the price of any other repration for the hair now in use. Thte scientilic reatiae on time hair anid the skinm, (embracing valu ible directionis fomr the culture and preservalion of ~ature'm choicest ornlament.) in which each bottle s enelosed, is alone worth the money. Sold. in large bottles, price 25h cents, at time prin ~ipl office, 137 Blroadway, New-York: and by he principal M1erchants amnd Druggists thtroughot he United States and Camnada, amtI by G. L. PENN, AGF.T Sept1 4 . 33 State of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN ORDINARY. B Y HI. T. WRIGHT, Esq. Ordinary of Edge field District. WVherens J. A. Bland has applied to me for [etters ofl Administration, on all- and singtular ~oods anmd ebattels, rights antd credits of Stnnore om ~ f, aeof tle District afore uid. decensed. Thles are, therefor-e, to cite and admonmsh-nnu md sinigular, thme kindred and( creditomrs of thme aid deensed, to be mind appear before me, at rsur next Ordinry's Court for the said District, to ie hmldemn at INdeugrluild C. lionse, on thme 13th day of September next, to show ene, if anty, why the said admministration shlould nmot be *Graned. utnder my hand and seal, tIs the 30th day of August inm the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred' and fifty-two, and imn the sevently-seventh year of Americamn Indepen dence. I1. TP. WRIGHT, o. E. D. Sept. I 2 33 Wanted I M31EDIATEL~Y, a good CA RRTAGE SMITT1 and a good WH EEL RIGHiT. to whom edn-~ stant work and excelk-nt wages will be given. A. BVSHNELL. A ..,, t f 30 FOR TnE ADVERTISER. MESSRS EDITons ;-Al.low us to nominte: through the medium of your paper, Col. SArUF.L McGowEN, for the office of -Alnjor General, as a worthy succes sor- of our esteemed fellow citizen, Gen. M. L. BonnIAx.. Having known C61.! M'CCowEN for severnl years, ie'ean ednfidently reeommnerid him to our biothe'r 'officers as a gentleman of high attainments, and from his lonig experiene in military affairs in Mexico, as well as in the milifia in our State, as eminently fitted to fill the high office of lajor Geieral. Col McGOWEN is onc of the oldest Officers in our Brigade and erhapsin our Divie'en, and believing 'his claims are at least eqal lt)ny other Colonel we earnestly recommend m to the support of our brother Officers. OFFICERS OF EDUEFILD. ut horized to announce Col. E. P. JONES, of the 3rd Regiment, a Candidate for Mlajur-Aneral, in place of Gen. ).. L. Bosuma, resignaed. A .Card. Ii presenting myself to my Brother Officers of the Division. as a Candidate for Majior-General, I feel assured tha't I have not aspired to this high position in the Militia of the State, without some shalow of claim to their confidence and support. I ha:e for more than sixteen years been in Com uissionii, and since Mureh 1849, as Colonel of tihe 3d Regiment. During'all this time my position has been in the line. For my cliarneter and qualifica tions as an Officer, I refer tvith entire eot.fidenee to Adjt. Gen. CANTEr, Maj. Genl. BoNnAM and Brig. Gen. Gouvrs. I publish this ;irsl ns it will be impossible for me to canvass tihe ]Jivisioin before the election. lai with great respect,'&c., E. P. JONES. SI11PSON & GARDINER, Warehouse &'Com'n Merchants McINTOSH.ST., AUMUSTA, GA. .rl fE Und'ersivned cone~tinue thme WA R EIOUSE IT AND COMMISSION BUSINlESS in all its branches. in Judge Starnes' Fire Proof Ware liouse, on Meltosh-Street, un-ler the name and style of SIMPSON & GA1RDINER. In tenlering to our friends. and tihe public "en rally, our thanks for the liberal patronage extended, We take this metlood of nssurint all, that no effort in #our part will be wanting to advatice the interests of those who may corfide their businiess to us. Orlers for aggiming. Rtlpe and Family Supplies, prompily filled at the lowest nmarket rates. Cash ad vances made on prod uce in Storo when required. J. R. SIMPSON, J. T. GARDINER. A ugusta, A tg 25 ' ilm 32 Carriages! AT TIlE OLD STAND OF S. & J. GILBERT, CHARLESTON, S. C. & E. %. GELeEIrT continue the . RIAGE BUSINlESS at the abovestand. Nos 35 atn 40. Wentworth Street. where they will be jleased to exhibit to their old friends and cus toners a verv Extensive Stock of Vehicles, comprising those of their own manufacture togcether various other styles usually feutind in this market. Their long neuaintanace with this market ats Manufacturers and l)ealrs will eiable them to ole ra nucemnents toprhsr both in sye andl prices. A ug'25 . tf 32 BRIN~DLEY & ROSAlTOND, HIASI1URG, S. C.* U1,OLLD in. - '-- .f their friends V ndte y* handsomely asse: Groce Comprising alma called for by ti.. de.terminied to Tlhley ivouli the public to, - befor~e purel themselves f. chasing, and their willingness to work for SMALL; P'ROl'LTS, of being able to offer such indhucemnents as will ianure a continuance of that liberal patron age hieretmfore bestowed. The most liberal prices .will at all times be paid1 for COTTON and oither produce. Orders for aill goods in their line will be promptly x and saisfactorily executed. Ilamburgt, A ug 20 4t 32 * HeI~ad-Quarters, BUGKiIE AD, Je:1. 19, 1852. ORDER. NO r j lIE BRIGADIElR GENERALS or Officers I .1 comamoandiing Blrigades of the l et I )ivision South Casrolina Miilitia, will order an eletion to be hld ini their respective Brigades onl Monday, thme I -27th oif Septembher next, for a M AJOR G ENE RA L to4 611 the vacancy occaioned by the resignation of I the Major General, bl. L. Rosnax.. Rleturtns of therbsult of thle said election arc rc quired imnmed iately thtereafte r according to law. By order of the Commnander-in-Chmief. J. Wi. CANTEY, 1' *Adjutant and Inspector Getneral. ri All the piapeurs ini the Division will publish I this order unmtil the election is over. Aungust 25 5t 32 Head-Quarters, * ~ 7-rt REGhIENT. S. C. Af. No. 3, A co. 19, 1852. ORDERS, NO. I. IN Pursuance of irdere received frnin Brigadier IGeneral ,l. R. WFavent, there will be an election held at the Ohd Wells, on Moanday the 27th of September next, for MA.JOIR G EN ER ATL, to fill vaeney deensiOnedl by the resignation of Major General 31t. L. BoxmnAM. Licett. Colonel SnAw and Major LovEL.Ess, arc hereby appointed il anagers. STE WA RD HARRISON, Colonel 7tb Reg'nmt, S. C. M. S. B. Gat PFtN, Adj't. A ugust 25 5t 32 Head -Qluarters, 2xs) R EGIM\ENT CAVA LRY, LIsEr~y U1 IL., A ugust 121 1852. O ORDERS, NO. I.. IfN obedience of Orders from theo Commander-in IChief, an election will he held Ott thme 27th of Se.pteamber ttex;, for MA.JOR GEN ERA L of thte First Division, S. C. M., to fil thte vacaney ceca siemned ,by the resignation of Maj. Gen. M. L. Bosnt. Lieut. Col. A. P. Butler and Maj. JT. C. Martint are htereby :iprouinted Mlanagers, and are required toi opena and ho.ld a poll ait Lotngmire' o (n the day above named1, frott 11 o'clock. A. M., to 3 o'clock, P. M.. counit the'votes, and forthwith transmit to Urig. General G. W. Gumyton, a statemuent ianr ting, showing the result of said poii. JOHN F. TAL.BERT, Colonel 2nd RLegimetint Cavalry. Auog25 St 32 U The Abbeville Banner will please give the above three insertions and forward-account to this Notice IS sHereby given, that application will be made to thu Legislature of South Carolina at its next Session, fear a Charter for the Odd Fellows and Ma sonic Builing Association. August 25 3 32 -- For Sale A N excellent Road Waggon, six pair New Har ness, together with Streehers, Fifth Chain and Cover. fTe liarntess- will be sold ecuher with the waggon (ir separately. For terms apply to- John hluiet, or the Sutbscriber at thme " Spanan Iotel."' *J. B. JARMAN. Aug2tf -32 *Notice. A LL~ Persons indebted, to the Subscriber up to the 1st of. Jangaiy last, inust anake payment previou1s to return day, to avoid coest. JOHIN HUIET. A ug 22 4t 2 Peach Brandy.... A SLIPERIOR article-of PE~ACtI BRANDY, ~just thme thing for-puting up Peneches. For sale by HOLLING'sWORTH & N!CHIOLAS. Aut 18at. 1 COFFIN & Ci a FACTORS AND - MSSION No. 13 After' - t.Wha - - CARLEiTON, C - Geo. MI. COFFiN, - JAB. R. PaIINGLr... SeptL- .. 3tn. .- 3: FOUTlI SESSION OF-.T.IIE EDGEF-ELD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, Rev. C. A. RAYIIO1 ryn~i [ION. N. L. GRIFFIN. ID IL . .31.5, EDMUND PENN, S. .GOODE: NU.1BEa OF PUPLs-rs? sssgsrUWX7Y-EoTr. TI11E NEX T SESSION,w w ikonme on lon day the 13th of Septeniber. It is of the great -st importance that each PupilshoPIA be present at the coliieleenient of 1'tessl Additions have been inddetAhe'Institute build. ings olnring the pasi year. -These dontain -seven commtiiilodious and. well finished-.lbems, all or which Iave been built, and. are used fo'-Purposes of. in-. -truction. . . - This institution is furnighl. .with A.Phllosophical Apparatus. a Cienical Appiaratus, a Cabinet o.f Shells, a Collection of lirdas, a Cabinet of Mine ms, a Colletiii of Reptiles, 1isihes end Animals, a ict of A natondical ChartA; a lirX and vcry fine -olletion of Maps, Globes. Blatkboards, ianos, md every thing svhich is necessary for -most thor ugh instruction. It is said to be the best furnished nstitute for Young Ladies. iileSitate. . . .1 The Acadentie year is divided into three Sessions I -f fourteen weeks each. The first Sessioniwill al- I vavs commence on or near the 15th of.September. rho seond Session, the 9tli oft'nuarf, und the bird the 20th of April. Withd he exception of the bhristnmni holidays there is bntoh. vdehtian during he year, and this occurs in Aiuistiind-September. Expense.v. For Tuition in the Primary Department, 1st Divi- I sion. per Session of fourtden weeks......$5 Oi) Fur Tuitiun in Primary Dcp'tn'it, 2d Div'h 7 00 t " " Aendemie " . ...12 00 I " " Collegiate " 1500 .esson n oil the Piano, and use of-Instrument 18 00 L klulern Languages. each. ............... 8 00. )rnwing and Sketching from.Nature...... 8 00 'ainting in Oils,.Portrait and ladscape.... 15 00 Lise of Apparatts......................... 2 00 N'! and care of Buildings............ 0 Good Boarding can be obLai:ue' in the Village in :luding lights, washing, fuel, &o.;it $10 per month. Pupils entering near. the-middle or close of'the - cssion, are charged from the time of entrance to lie end of the Session. No deduction is made for ibsence, or other causes, but at-.the discretion of the Irinleipal. f All bills for Tuition, &c., ar.e.payable at the.close c f each Session. Ihoks, Stationary and Music, can be obtaired in f lie Village at reasoinable prices. Musical Department. The department (of Musicis qnder the supervi ion of most acenrate and accomplished teachers; md it is believed that unusial facilities are affbrded or acquiring a thorough kndwldige *of thii difficult cience. In addition to rcgular'rivate lessons, the mrpils in this department are divided into elasses, mid taught on the plan of Pestalzzi. They devote much time to e6ecines, adapted to rain the eur, and tle voice, and'to impart an easy i md brilliant execntion. :: - If they pursue the prcscribebcourse of musical nst tructi, it they acquire the art of reading music i vith facility. They are requmired to be re les and systematiec n practising daily at the mIsi: 6. rTe training amut cultivatio'n Sihe voice receive f imnusual degree of' attentidltraThe science of slocutioni is here applied,:.in -dereloping the voice h'r singing, with great.eflectvi:-.a . s Pupils fromt Charleston, andge..lIower.Distriets, 'j an reachb Edlgenfield by -thme ggs which lupves j ilEl Subscriber residing at *Pcnaan Grove, .L. wishing to travel and live a' re easy life, will!. ell on rensoable terms, all hi ds; divided into' bree Tracts.. ti. No I. Pleasa.-nt Grove Tract, -contaniing 870 S res, situated four amiles West 4'0 d.Piekensville,v 'iekenms District, S. C;, which is' ~uite a desirable ndl valuiable place-one amiongstjlelalthiiest andt inst beautiful cituationi' in th'e istriet or' State, i uite a public place, ad atq ceel ' und for Mer- e antile or any othter business. The arc now on... lie premises in full operation, a Ssaa4I Gristllill,t udii f.our good Shoals on th~e ante streanm. Also, p o Gmild M\ines, a choice young o'rlhard of- A pple, a each. Penr. Cherry Trees. &c. OS this Tract is good deal of tinec bottom land in dultivation. Also, n excellent Dwelling lionse, Kitelben, paid besides le Mlills, a Distillery and all othem necessary out uildings. .-' Tract No. 2, consists of the Daxid. H. Roggs' eII known stand, containing -209 -aeres, adjoinming ~raet No I. - - Truet No 3, cointains 220 acres,7mnost of it in roods,withm a good Dwetlling and all: other necessa y out buildlings on it-a beautiful situation, a public l;inc and a t-sh little farni opened.. The' three Tracts. lie well, are healthy; well water . aiid have a good deal of nwood--land, with fine hiber &c. Also - 5 Thirteen Likely YouniNegroes,.-: tmist of thenm boys, Hjorses, Waggons, Stock of al id, all thme Crop. Smiith~s. Carpenters and Farm ng Tools, some Choice Peach Brandy, 600 gallons ood Whiskey, Bncon, Lard,-Si andStn, lousehiold anid Kitefren F-urniture.. Persons wishing to btuy would do..wcll to give me a all at ho"me, as I ams determiined to-sell all of thc bove named property on reasoniable terms. ELIHU GRIFFIN. July 28 3m '' 28 valuable Plantation for Bale, ' AT Valuable PLANTATION, about eight .miles from I [anmburg, known as the Cherokee 'od Plantation, formerly owned by.Dr. Garocat. It contains about sdven hundred and eighty-eight 788) acres, 250 of whtichm arceclearede the balance i well wooded, consisting of Black Jack, Ilickory nd Pine. It possesse superior advantages as a ublic house, it being a long established stantd, aiid -a ituated at the junetioti of the Five bioteh, Martin( rown Branch Planik Road and Main Triunk of the amnburg amid Edgefield Planik Road, &nd about a. nile bielow thme juinction of the Pine hlouiso amid agefield Roads. The Cherokee Pond Race Course, son the place, anid is one of the best traitiing Turfs n the linited States. On the place are two TWO STORY DWEL ING llOUSES, with all necessary outbuildings, 0 situated that the Place can be divided into two ,hanttins, with suitabbo buildings on each plan ation. Trhe Plank Road passing through thme hands,; offers ;reat facilities for hauling wvood to Hamburg and ugusta-to any one disposed to engage -in that usiimess, at rare chatnce is offered. .To an approved wrhaser it will be sold on as credit oC three or five rears. Apply tn II. A. KENRII, President, H~amburg atid Edgefield PA4. Conmpany. HTamburg, A ug 20 tf 32 Land anud Negroes for Sale. il~l E Subscriber wishing to move to the West J.offers fot' salo his P'lantation .lying.-on the wa era of Big Creek, Edgefleld District, containing ottr hundred (4100) acres of Land, one hundred of which are in a high state of ctultivatio~n. The re nainder is imostly wvoodland. On the premises is a S.LnhDelling House, and all necessary out-build nga. Also,. . TEN LIKELY KNGROES, tock of Cattle and IToes, fotir Young MIules Plant Also, if desired, the-present ecrs Cfop of'Cor~n To an approved purchaser a great bargain-.will. b6 given. For terms apply .t,- thu Subscriber on the iremisesf. - ...JpuNISON LOWRY. '-N. 8.-:All persons indeb~ to ihe Subscriber. re earnestly requested. to imakco payment before rturn-day. ..- - J. L Attg 25 3m ..... .., 32 . Wanted, .-: O.NE-TRIOUSAND DOLLARS. oti-Mortgage of Real Estate. A pply to the Advcrtiser Office. . B. C. M. 2n, tf 20: WARDLAW k WALKiER, fACTORS AND COMMISSION4 orth Atlantic Wharf, Charleston. Commssioxs Fon SELLING Co'r'roN: Fifty Cents per Bale. ITIE Subscriber having forned a Co-Partnership with Mr.W. A. WARDLAW, of Charleston, brmerly of Abbeville, S. C., for the purpose of do ng a GENERAL FACTORAGE and COMMIS HLON BUSINESS, avails himself of the present pportunity, of reurning his sincere thanks to his umerous friends for the liberal pat: onage bestowed 'or a number of years past,-and in moving, tenders he services of the new concern of WARDLAW k WALKER, Chairleston, where he hopes many, f not all his old patrons will find it to their interest o ship their produce. The recent arrangements of the South Carolina hil Road Company will enable them soon to have tDepot- 'n the. city of Augusta, thereby save the 'xpense of Toll, and very greatly facilitate -the for varding of produce of any kind. Mr. .1onx C. 1EE0, Agent of W. & W., in Augusta. will attend o the forwarding of all produce that their friends nay feel disposed' to send them, free of charge, ave drayage. G. WALKER. Angusta, July 19, 1852. tf 29 Bargains in Fine Dress Goods. GRAY BROTHERS, AUGUSTA, GA., STILL sell for the balance of the Summer their splendid Stock of Ladies' DRESS GOODS, t New York cost, consisting of rich SILKS, BA EGES,TISSUES,SewingSILKS,FrenchMUitS la'S, GING IAMS and CA LICOES. The Goods aving been purchased in the closest manner for ush,.great bargains may be expected. Aug 4 if 29 . NEGRO CLOTHS, At Manufacturers' Prices! iNOWDEN & SiEAR, Augusta, Ga., have 1j.ust received a very large supply of NEG R 3LOT11S, mong which are several Styles from hIe nanufactory of F. & 1H. Fries, or North Caro nn, of superior style,- and made of good domestic Vool, :an article greatly superior for wear to those ade of the coarse imported wools. - ALSO fitl supply of William Schley's and Gee Schley's ;egro KEIRSEYS, of their various styles, and ,tton OSNA BUIG', of the Augusta, Madison, tichniond and High Shoals nanufactories. 1TIRTINGS and SEETINGS hf the Augusta anufacturing Company. They will also receive I a few days, a full supply of Plain and Twilled egro KERSEYS, the first of a superior article, rom the Augusta Mfanufacturing Company, and al! f which they will sell at the manufacturers' prices. 37 Planters and Country Merchauts are respect illy invited to cill and examine the assortment. August 3 tf 29 FOR SALE! r HAT valuable PL ANTATION, lying on Rich land Creek, near Mount Willing, in Edgefield )istrict, containing One Thousand and Sixty Acres, elonging to Mrs. Sophia and M. L. Bonham. There are on the place two good settlements, having each a good two Story Dwellinsg with other tcessary out buildings; a Gin House, Gin and crew, and a well of good water. Richland Creek 'runs through the tract. giving to 75 or 100 acres of low ground.-A bout 400 ere are under good fence and in a high staite f cultivation, and near half of the whole tract is ell timbered with Oak and Pine. It is 22 miles om thd Rail Road at Newberry Court House. This place will be sold in three tracts if desired. by two of them can be purchased. Plats may be een of the whole Tract as well as of the several rats on the premises." They are divided as fol ws:--The Wilson Tract San -. T . of Land, containing Two hundred and thirty r (234) acres, lying- on both sides of Beach ~reek, near te Columbia Road, and adjoining lands f Capt. R. Ward, James MceCarty and others. On the Tract is a good Dwelling House, Kitchen, moke-house, and all other necessary out-buildings, ilt an excellent well of water. One hunJred and twenty-five acres of the abovo mat are" eleared-nea~rly all fresd, landi, and un er gdod fences. This Land is, well adapted to de wtivation of. Cotton, Corn andi Grain. Said Tract'can be traded for on good terns, be a'en now- and the last of October, but if not dhis osed of by th~at time, will be sold, at public oute'y, tEdgefield' Court House, on the first Monday in ovember next. JOUN AMACKERl. Ridge, A pril 15 Gmt 13 Extra Fine Liquors. M1DOZ. John Gibson, Sod"& Co. old Nectai }fWhiskey, 40 Bbls his Old Eagle and superior Monon gabialah, Superior P'ort Wine, Madaria, Cherry, Tenerift' an~d Alalaga Wine, Jamaica Rum, Holland Gin', Gin Cordial, Lemon yrup, Cherry Brandy 'andl all kinds of Lignours, asally kept in Family Grocery Stores, and will be arrated genuine, anid of direct importation. S. E. BOWERS Hamburg, A pril 21 tf 14 Land for Sale. HE Subscriber ofi'ers for sale the lands belong ing to the Estate of Juseph aloore, deeased. One 'Tract containing about seventy-seven acres, djoining lands of James Rainsfurd, S. Christie id others. One other Tract containing five and a half acres, d~oiing- lands of Dr. E. J. Mimns, Mrs. L. T. bore and others. The above L.andhs lies near the Village and a ortion of it is well timbered and can be purchased tprivate sale on liberal ternms.E 'ENxor SFeb 12 tf 4 . ~Notice [ HEREDY GIVEN, that application will be Lmnade at the Session of the next Legislature for Act of ineorporation fur the Bethleham Church ;amp Ground in Edgefield District. June 26 tf 24 Notice. Hp~E chmildren of Zilphta Noble, dec'd, are hereby Inotified to mtake application to the subscriber r their interest in her penasioni claim. i. O'CONNOR, Adm'r. June 30 3:m 24 Notice. ALL persons indebted'to the estate of Henry F. FI kreenman, dee'd., will come forward immue lintely and make payment and those having de nands w~ill render thetm in properly attested. J. 1. JENNINGS, Ex'or. Jan 8.. ly 51 Notice [ hereby given that application will be nmade at the next Sessiott of the Legislature, to incorpo 'ate Pleasant Grore JBaptist (.hurch, in Edgefield Distrit. July 28 tf 28 Turnip Seed? UST received from Philadelphia a supply of PRutabaga, Globe and Large Nortolk T U LLNIP SlEED, for sate by G. L. PENN, AGE~i'. July 2t tf 27 Pickles, &c. J UST Receiving a fresh supply of Pickles, Pre s'erves, Sardems, Lobsters, Salnion,. Citron, ainsPrunes, Essences for Cooking Fresh .Mus tard & .' $. E. BQWERei. llamnburg,-Apr'dl 17 - ~ tf 16 M~olasses F OR ale ,by tshe Barelat 25-.Cents per Gallon. ilObigSWOTH& MNIOLAS. *June'17.. ' . tf . 22 g - - . Ego'n, A L ARGE stock of~ Choice BlAOON SIDES *SHlOULD.ERS, HAMS, and LARP), for sale by S. E. BOWERS. Iu..... ,. Apri 21' tf. 14 Co'Partnership FOR A GENERAL FACTORAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS; CHARLESTON, S. C. M R. JOSEPH H. WHITE havinj retired from the firm of Cn1AIBERS & 'W nITE, we hive this day associated ourselves togethet for t1ie purpose of continning the' Factorage and Commission Business, in this City, under the firm of CHAMBERS, JEF FFRS & CO. From the lung experience of JAMES S. CHA M BERtS, the setior partner of the old firm, and that of HENRY L.-- JEFFERS, the senior partner -of the House of JEFFERas, CorTAN & CO., Hamburg, S. C., with that of SILAS STUBBS, who has been engaged for some Years in the Miercantile Business in Marion S. C., and also that of JOHN B. WYNNE, who has also been engaged for some years in the same business in Ande-son, S. C., flatter ourselves that we will be able to do ample justice to our patrons, each or us do most respect fully solicit the good will and influence of our res pective friends, and pledge ourselves, that no effort on our part will be wanting to please those who favor us with their business. We are prepared to make reasonable advances on all shipments of Produce, Manufacturies, &. We are also prepared to make advances on ship ments of Cotton, Rice, Turpentine, &c., to either Domestic or Foreign Ports, having .business ar rangements with good Houses at the principal ports, with whom we are in constant correspondence, and are kept advised of all changes that take place, either in Foreign or Domestic Markets, and will. take great pleasure in giving such information to our friends and patrons. We will be pleased to receive orders for supplies, such as Bagging, Rope, Twine, Salt, Sugar, Coffee, &c., &c., all of which will be carefully selected at the lowest market prices. Tendering our services, we are respectfully, JAMTES S. CHANlBERS, HENRY L. JEFFERS, SILAS STCHRS; -JOIIN B. WYNNE. Charleston. Aug 2, 18f,2. 5t 31 New Location! A P. STOVALL, WAREHOUSE & Ls COMMlISSION LMERCIIANT, Augusta, Ga., would respectfully inform his old patrons, and the public generally, that he has leased, for a term of years, the New and Extensive Fire Proof Ware-House, situated on Jackson Street, between the Rail Road Depot and Broad-street, near the Globe Hotel,.for nierly occupied by Walker & Dryson, and more re cently by G. Walker & Son. The location is an excellent one, being convenient to the Rail Roads, Hotels, Banks and chief business H ouses of the city. Having every facility for business, and the dispo sition to extend every acconmmodation to his eusto miers, with a long acquaintance with the interests of the planter, he hopes he may have, not mly a con tinuanee, but an increase of the liberal patronage heretofore extended to him. Orders for Family Supplies, Bagging, &e, prompt ly and carefully filled at the lowest market prices. HJAVING transferred the lease on the Ware Ilouse lately occupied by us to Mr. M. P. STOvALL, in consequence of our removal to Char leston, we take great pleasure in recommending him to our friends. G. WALKER & SON. Angusta, July 1, 1852. St* 28 NOTICE TO Builders and Contractors! SEALED PROPOSAIS will be received until the 15th of September, fMr -the erection and completion of a T HREE STORY BRICK BUILD ING, 55 by 62 feet-the Brick being found. The lower story 12 feet in the clear, to comprise two Stores with Counting Rooms in the rear with a Pas sage between. The .Second Story, 15 feet in the e-ar, to comaprise one 1..-:...., 52 in the . . .. . . .. ..r. The Third '-rooms, for -~ llars 8 feet seen at the P'resident. . , uth Caroll - ted to copy . . ar , ,.:Office. 27 Saw and Grist lYills for Sale, rpHIE Subscriber intending to move from the .t.State, oflers for sale his MILLS. on Shiaw's Creek, about ten miles from Edgehield, Aiken and Graniteville. The Tract contains Twenty-two hundred (2200) acres, with a sufficient water power to run Circular Saws or a Factory. On the preiies are all necs sary imiprovenments-framai buildings, orchards, &c. Any information given by applying to the Sub scriber on the premises, or by letter addressed to him at Edgefield C. H. * JOS. A. A DDISON.. Aug4 t__ 29 Edgefield Male Academy. TEACHER WANTED. ATEA CiER is wanted to take charge of the Edgefield llale Academy. The applicant must be a TEACHER by PROFESSION; one who has experience in his business, and amply qual ihed for prepaaring yoaung men for the South Caroli na College. To a man of suitable qualifications, the place offers many inducements. A ddress the Trrustees. N. L. GRIFFIN, ; JO11N LIPSOMB. -1 ,101IN ]BAUSKiETT, a R. T. MDiIS. .2 Nov 28 tf 45 Bacon?! 1oIU11DS. Choice BACON SIDES. 24 Tierces Sugar Cured HAMS. of supe rior quality for sale by T. N. POULLAIN & SON. Anugusta, A ug 3 6it 29 Tcas ! Teas ! J UST received a choice lot of TEA4 5, from the Philadelphia Teca Comapan~y of a superior quality, warranted or no sale. Hlyson, Gunpowvder, Imperial and Black of every description, put up in small packages, for family use, For sale by S. E. BOWERS. Hamburg, AIl- 1fH1 Notice. .LL Persons indebted to the estate of Ellington LL Clark, d ee'd., arc hereby notitied to make i mediate payment, and thoise having demands against said estate will present them properly attested. JAS. BLACKWELL~. July 7 tf 25 Turnip Seed. J UST received a supply of Fresh Turnip Seed of superior quality. For sale by llOLLINGSWORTH{ & NICHOL AS. Juno 30 .tf 24 Bacon J UST rensived a superior Lot of SIDES, SIIOULDERS and HAMS. For sale by UOLLINGS WORTH! & NICHOLAS. June 17 tf 22 Luanber rIHE Subscriber has a large quantity of LUM 1.BER of different sorts, for sale at his residence. N. L. GRIFFIN. July 19 tf 27 Wanted T o lRE, for the present year, a good Cook IW asher and I roner. Wages paid moathly, desired. Enquire at this Office. Mlarch ::5 tf 10 Extra Fine Chewing. TUST received a fcw B~oxes of EXTR A FINE QCihEWING TOBACCO, the celebrated " Cal houn Brand," mianufactured expressly for the Sub sriber. G. L. PENN, AGEN'T. A ug 18 tf 31 Mtolasses and Syrups. - OW Receiving a large Stock choice Cuba MO . LASSES, and Georgia and New- Orleans SYRUPS. 6. E. BOW ERS. 11amburg, A pril 21 tf 14 Administrator's Notice. ALL Persons indlebted to the estate of Win. G. Hatll, dee'.d., are requested to miake payment and those having demands against the same to pre uent thorn properly attestedl to the subscriber. WM. J. WA LKER, Adm'r Z.21 Pair eme made PIlantation BROGANS I HARNESS,. SO,.E AN ,UP'ER LEATHER OF ALL DESCRPTIQs'. Tanners, Neats Foot and Lamp OiL SHOEMAKERS" FINDINGS. At the Shoe Store, next door toSulliian'&Brother. R. T. MIMIS. July 21 tf 27 3g THE Friends of .Coi.F. W.PICKENS beg leave to present him to the people of Edge field, and of the Districts which may be thrown" with us by the new apportionment, as an emi nently suitable person to represent us in the Congress of the. United States. Mr. BuRT having positively declined a re-election, it e comes our duty to select his successor with. care; and we respectfully suggest that the ex perience and ability of Col. PcxxNstshould be again call.ed into requisition upon, the very floor where he has hitherto ..served us so effi ciently. It is perhaps proper to add,. on our part, that this announcement is tendered.with out Col. P's knowledge or desire, and with no feeling of opposition to any individual. ig" Tim Friends of Cpt.- PRESTON S. BROOKS, announce him as a candidate. to rep resent this Congressional District in-the next. Congress, Mr. BURT having positively declined a re-election. This nomination, like another which appears in this paper, was made by the friends of Capt., B. purely of their own accord, without referencea to his wiehes on the subject and. without the remotest design of forestalling public opinion n his favor against any individual. For Sale. 1.[\ ACRES of superior Piekens Lands ly U. ing on the waters of Georgia's Creek and Saluda river. Tract No 1, which has long been noted an one of the best upland places in the District, consists of 12084 acres, 748 of which are superior Oak and, Hickory Wood Lands. The larger portion of the remaining 460 acres is in cultivation, and under good fence. There are 80 acres of Creek Bottoms. Upon the pla-c is a Good Dwelling House, and all other necessary out-buildings. From.the dwelling there is a fine mountain view. Thii trict is situated on a new road to be opened in August next, by order of the Legislature, from Greenville C. 11. to Piekens C. H., by Piekensville,- and 51 miles from the Depot at Greenville C. H. This tract will be sold in one or three tracts to suit pur chasers. Tract No 2 consists of 622 acres, one half of which is SUPERIOR WOOD .LANDS. On this place is a Good Divelling, and a Fine Spring with in 30 yards of the door. This place is situated on,: the main road from Greenville to Pendleton, 7J from Greenville C. H. Terms made to suit purchasers. For further par ticulars-apply to S. A. Easley on the premises, or W. K. Easley, Greenville C. H. SAMUEL A. EASLEY. July 14 tf 26 117 The Edgefield Advertiser, Abbeville Banner, Newberry Sentinel and Unionville: Journal will copy until ordered out.-Grenville-Mountaineer 'OS For Sale, OUEAND LOT co~ifais ngabout- two -. ' acres, one and a hailf'piles from EgfLou the Colunmbia Road. .There are on the, ~a we re of good water adl esegr bil ns ora ther purehas noni~e Iiil ~ ~ d immediate pessd ed.'pl thi-lflica Feb 3 . tf Land -for Sale! T HlE Subscriber wishing to change his business Loil'rsjhis land for sale situated in Edgefiel& District, six miles belowv Liberty Hill. The'Land is in two tracts-one containing eight hundred -acres, the other four hundred and fifty acres. I will sell said lands separately or together as may best suit the purchaser. The above places are well improved and will well reward the eulkivator if judi ciously tflled.. The Terms wvill be made easy to a punctual pur chaser. -I also have some LIKELY YOUNG NEG ROES for sale. Among the number is a first rate I louse Carpenter. Any person wishing to, purchase can procure a great bargain by applying to the subscriber on the premise. -.JOHN. TOMPKINS. June 30 tf 24 State of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN COMMON PLE AS. The Bank of HIamburg,S. C , -e Attachment. William B. Brannon.3 HI E Plaintifi'in the above ease having this day Ifiled his Declaration in my- Office, and the De fe.nant having neither wife nor Attorney known -to reside .withtin the linmits of this State, on whom a copy of said declaration with a Rule to plead can be served : On nmotioii of Mr. Bavarr~rr Attorney for Plaintiff,: Ordered That said Defenlant appeat' and plead to said declaration within a year and a& day from the date hereof, or in default thereof jdgment will be rend~ered against him. THOS. G.' BA CON, c. u. a. Clerk's Office, March 8. 1852. March 11 ly State of Sooth Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN COMIMONPL E AS. Silas Lilienthal, as DcZ. in Attachment. Rliehard Bailey. 1'HIE Plaintiff in the above ease having this day filed his Deelaration in my Oficee, and the De fendant having neither Wife nor Attorney known to reside within the limits of this State on whom a copy of said Declaration with a rule to plead. can be served, On motion of Mr. MoRtAoNE, Attorney for Piniti: Ordered that said Defendant appeat' and plead to said Declarations within a year and s day from the date hereof, or judgment will be awarded against him by default. THOS. G. BACON, C. E. D. Clerk's Officee, June 1, 1852. ly 20 Notice. A LL~ those indebted to the estate of Nathan Norris, dee'd., are requested to make payment forthwith, and those having demands will please present them immediately properly attested accord ing to law. N. A. NORRIS, Adm'x. March 4 6m 7 Notice. ALL~ persons indebted to the estate of Lewis ACollins, dee'd., are requested to make imme diate payment, and those having demands against the same to present them properly attested. - J. A. COLLINS-, Adsa'r. Oct. 30 tf 41 LLNotice. .- . Cochran, de.e'd., are requested to make prompttoeidbdtohesae . - payment to the Administrator, and tlioso having demands will reader them in properly attested. L. B. COCHRAN, Adm'r. July 7 . if - 25 - Notice. ALL Persons indebted to the 1fstato of J~eeph .L/ Moore, dee'd., are requested to make-imimedi ate payment, and those having demands against the estate will-present them in due form. E, PENN, Es'or. Feb 12 - - tf .^4 Just Received FROMthe Factry alarge variety of CHAIRS, whic we illsell low for Cash. - BSHNLL& WITT. July 28 . tf . 2 Rags Wanted. A F AIR price will be -giviT for RAGS, (a . Cotton) by - . E BOWERM