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A Most V 1 u a b I e Residence FOR SALE! cm= tUMar maDUsesN. -. THIS well-known situation in Edgefield, six miles from the Court House, on the Plank Road leading -o Augusta, is now of'erred for sale. It is almost needless to say anything of its desira ble properties. Every one s aware that no more healthful, more beautiful or more valuable place, of the Pame size, is to be found in South Carolina. There are two hundred acres attached to the resi dence, all of it lying level as a floor and capable of being carried to a very high state of productiveness. Indulgence given to suit the purchaser, provided the purehase money be amply secured. tg For further particulars enquire of the Sub scriLer on the premises. . R. WEVER. Jan 17 tI I Ranaway F ROM the Subscriber's residence on the Ridge. during the night of the 5th instant, his negro nian JIM. Sail negro is of light complection.about I five feet eight or ten inches high, rather ctout, with e small scar on his right cheek. He had on, when he left, light cassimere coat and pants, and a fine pair of boots. It is probable that Jim is either in the neighbor bood of Columbia or Aiken, more probably the rtter. A suitable reward will be given for his appre hension and delivery to the jailor at Edgefield C. 1. Any information thankfully received. M. B. WEVER. Ridge. S. C.. Jan 17 tf . I 0" Columb'a papers please copy tri-weekly until further notice, and forward accounts to M. B. W. Aiken Sub-Collegiate Institute. Da. WNi. PIERCE, DEPARTMENT, ANCIENT LAN GUAGEs4. Rev. 0. U1. TRIMMIER, " ENGLIsH Lrrz RATURR. Moss J. HOLET, " MATEMATICS AND CoNTINEsrAL TONoUEs. Oo1BOYS may be accommodated with Board, 10 Lodging, Washing, Lights, Stationary and Tuition, at $100 per Session of five months, invari ably in advance. Aiken.S. C.. Jan. 17 ly I Elton Male Academy, 7 Miles North of Edgefield C. H. W E take pleasure in announcing that this Insti tution is in successful operation, under the direction of Mr. WM. L. DANIEL, a graduate of the South Carolina College. The high standing and qu:ilifications of Mr. D. combined with the healthfulness of the location, e present strong inducements to parents and guar dians. Rates of Tuition, PEa SEssioN OF FivE MoINTs. First Class, Primary Department..........$9,00 Second" Ordinary and higher English,.. 14,00 Third " Latin, Greek, and Roman Lite rature, with higher Mathematics........18 (10 Pupils are charged from the time of entering until the end of the Session. Goodi Board can be obtained in the neighborhood, including washing, &e., from $8 to $9 per month. D. R. STROTIIER, R. W. ADAIMS, S. W. NICHOLSON, JOSEPH AI)AMNS, 0. W. ALLEN. Jan 17 5t* I Sister Springs Academy, r Ni Exercises of this Institution will be re T sutned on the First Monday in February next, ender the control of the present Principal, Mr. F. TOWNSEND. Tite Course of Studies will embrace all those branches that complete a thorough English and Classical education. Gosod Boarding can be had at $8 per mouth. Tuition as heretofore. J. W. COLEMA N, 3 DANIEL PROCTOR,, I THOS. J. DYSON,. RI. C. GRIFFIN. . Jati 17 3:1 Sherifi's Sale. B Y Virtue of Sundry writs of Fi. Fa., to me di rected, I shall proceed to sell on the first Mondlay in February next, at Edgefield C. H., the following property, in the following cases, viz: 11. T. Wrightt, bearer, vs. John L. 1harmon; Caroline A. Girae, Adnm'or., vs. John L. Harmon ; Other Plaintiiffs vs. John L. Harmon, One Tract of Land. ecntaining One Thousand acres.msore or less, adjoining latnds of W. 13. IDorn asnd others. J1. H. White and IT. W. Griffith, Adm'rs. vs Alfred May and .John Bledsoc, One Tract of Land containitng~Two hundred and eighty acres, nmore or less, adjoining lands of .lohn May and others, thte property of Alfred May. Adki'n Corley vs. Gao. Watkins, Win. Watkins and Michael liare. Otte Tract of Land eontaining 445 acres, more or less, adjoinitng lands of John J. Jennitngs :mnd others, the property of the defendant, Geo. Watkins. R. M. Fuller vs. JIames A. Betnet, One Tract of Land contaitning one hundred and thirty acres, (130,) more or' less. adjoitning lands of Newel White, Butler Williams..John Terry and others. Damiel B3runs~on, Ex'or. vs. John Williams aind Elizabeth Williams, Sr., One Tract of Land con taining three hundred and fity, (350.) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of D~aniel Brotnson, John Chieathanm and others, the property- of thc Defend ant, Elizabeth Williams. Alfred May vs. John Youngblood, Onte Tract of Land contain'ing one hundred and sixty,(lG0) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of James Dora, A bter Hlearn and others. John W. Cooper, Br. vs. Allen Kemp.,One Tract of Land containing one hundred and thirty. (130) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of William Kemp, .lames Outon and' others. Uriah Mars, Br. vs James Stewart and Christo pher Weatherington, One Tract of Land: containing five hundred, (500) acres, more or less, adjoinig lands of Geo. Garner, 1Henry Rush and others, the property of the defendant, C. Weatheringtem. Win. MecEvoy vs. Nancy Re-arden, One Tract of Land containing three hundred, (300) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Jordon Holloway and others. Robert Cheatham vs. Bastte Howard and Eenj. F. strom; R. L. Wash vs. Batte IHoward, One Tract of Land containing three hundred (300) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of B. M.. Talbert, Tandy Burkhalter and others, the property of Batte Howard. JTohn Seigler vs. John Antry and Mary Blood suth,. One Tract of. Land containing two hundred and fifty~ (250) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of B. T. Bioatwright, Elizabeth Bush and others the property of Mary Bloodsuth. Terms Cash. LEWIS JONES,s. a. a. Jan 10 4t 52 To All Interested. T IIE subscriber returns his thanks to those, .wht- have alwaays paid him promptly here tofore, and hopes they will continue to do so. If he is compelled to sue the balance 1hat owe him,, it will be done with reluctance after the liberal patronage bestowed upon him. but his debts must be paid. Also, all Persons itndebted to CLark & Tilletson, at I~arrisburg S. C., are notified that mnore than a year has elapsed since the' 'firm was dissolved by limitation ; and. their debts are past due, and must bo settled. JOHN W. CL AKE. Cold Springs,_S. C., Jan. 8, 1855 6t 52. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT. IN EQUITY. Exparte Petition for settlement Julia McClendon, $of Property. TT appearing that Thos. McClendon, the husband Iof the petitioner above named, is beyond the lim its of this State, and the object of the Petition being to set apart to the sole and separate use of his wife .Julia, a certain sum of money arising from the male of Joseph Whittle's real estate. On motion of Moragne, for petitioner, it is hereby ordered that the aforesaid Thos. McClendon do plead, ar'swer or demur to the prayer of his said wife Julia, within three months from the date of this publication, or the Petition will be taken as pro confesso against him. A. SINKINS, C. E. E. D. Jan 10 1855 3m 52. A Caution to All. I take this method of informing all persons any .1 wise indebted tq me, either by note or account, that they cani settle he same wvitjime-at Edgefield C. HI., on thie'first Monday in Fbruirynext. Thdse who fail to appear and settle ip on that day, will y hvecoss 3fM.- ETHEREDGE. Jan 10 2t: 52. GuN SPRINGS FOR SALE. T HE undersigned having- become sole Proprie tor of the above property, offers it at private sale. Address, T. S. ARTHUR, Greenville. Glenn Springs Female Institute. T HE PROPRIETORS of this Institution having disposed of their former location to one of their number, as aboae specified, hereby announce the removal of the School to Spartanburg C. H. It will be re-opened on the 1st of February, in the new and extensive buildings late occupied by St. John's School for boys, (the name " St. John's" being retained,) under the charge of Rev. E. A. WAGNER, Instructor in Christian Ethics. and Rev. J. D. McCoLLoUGn, Instructor in Ancient Languages. Miss SOrtIA WARLEY, Instructress in English. Miss C. M. REID, Instructress in Mathematics. Madame SossowiKi, Instructress in Modern Lan guages. Miss K. SossvosKi, Instructress in Drawing and Painting. MILs E. H. REID, Instructress in Music. The Charges per Term, till be For Board (including Washing, Fuel, Lights, &o.)........... ....... $50 00 For Tuition in English.................25 00 6 " Music, (Piano or Guitar, each.)........................ 25 00 For Tuition in Ancient and Modern Lan guages, each........................15 00 For Tuition in Drawing and Oil Painting. .20 00 And tlere will be no other charge except for Text-books, Stationery and Sheet Music, actually used. The Session will consist of Two Terms, of five months each-the annual vacation embracing the months of December and January. The discipline of the School will be strictly paren tal, and all the inmates of the family required to conform scrupulously to its internal regulations. Address, E. A WAGNER,or J. D. McCOLLOUGH, Joint Principal. The Family School for Boys, HERETOFORE known as "ST. Jons's." will be opeped on the 1st of February, in a new location, under the charge of a competent Rector and Assis tants ; arrangements being now on foot to secure the services of such as Parents may fully confide in. The number of itnates of the family will be limited to twenty. Rates of Charge. For Board, per term of five months,....$75, 00 For Tuition, " " .---.25, 00 Entrance Fee for Text-books, &e........25 00 Until the Rector shall be on the spot, address J. D. McCOLLOUGH. Spartanburg. Jan 10 4t 52. Clock Repairing ! T HE Subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Edgefield Village and vicinity, that hie has taken the House formerly occupied by Mrs. R. Gray, opposite the Planters Hotel, for the pur pose of carrying on the CLOCK REPAIRING BUSINESS. All work entrusted to his care will be attended to with neatness and despatch. Ile will also give his attention to the REPAIRING OF FURNITURE. He warrants satisfaction to all, and solicits a liberal patronage. WM. LEWIS. Jan 10 tf 52 Executors Notice. LL persons indebted to the estate of Lewis A Asbill Sr., deceased, are requested to make payinent without delay, and those claiming to be creditors of the same are requested to present their denaids in due form. A. W. ASBILL, P. B. ASBILL, Ex'ors. HENRY CATO. Jan 10 4t 52 Notice. Is hereby given that on sale day in July next a final settlement will be made on the estate of Elijah Whittle, deceased, in the Ordinary'sOffico at Edgefield Court House. Persons having claims wvill prese:nt them in due form by the above time, and those indebted will make payment forthwith. M. W HI'LE, A dm'r. Jan 1 0 3mn m 52 Gleason's Pictorial For the Year 1855. I. al" from the commencement, having bought out the late proprietor, Mr. F. Cleason, will conduct this popular and widely circulated paper on his own account. The new volume will be radically improved in every respect, and will be published on finer pa per than ever before, whlich quality will be continued heneforth without change. Many new and popular features will at once be introduced, and the literary department will present an array of talent and inter est beyoud anything it has before attempted. The illustatioas will be liner, and by better artists th~an have before been engage~d upon the paper, and alto gether the publicaition will be vastly improved and b.utifed. Arrangements have been made for representing dnring the year, views of the most notable buaildings and localities throughout the United States, as well as giving likenesses of the most prominent charac ters, male and female, of artists and men of genius, such as have, by their own industry and skill, made for themselves a fortune and a name. In addition to these, various notable European scenes and oc urrences wvill also be given from week to week, forming a brilliant illustrated journal. T ermas :--Inuariably in Adrance.-One sub scriber, one year...................... $3 00 Four subscribers, one year.... ..........10 00 Ten " " "- ...... -. .. 2 20 g Any person sending sixteen subseribers at the last rate, will receive the seventeenth copy gratis. Address M. M. BA LLO U, Publisher and Proprietor, Corner of Trremont and Bromfield St's. Boston, Mass. Negroes for Sale. BY CONSENT of parties, I will sell at Edge LIfeld 0.11., at public outcry, on the first Mon day in February next, Four Negro Slaves, Viz: Lark and his wife Mariah, Lewis and Lee. TEMs.-A eredit until the first of January 1856, with interest from the day of' sale. Purchasers will be required to give ntotes with two sureties to se cure the purchase money. The above negroes can be treated for at private sale. S. B. GRIFFIN, AGENT. Jn 10 4t 52 Land for Sale. H'TE Subscriber being desirous of moving West on'ers for sale his V ALUABLGE TR ACT OF LAND, lying on Mountia Creek, near the con junction of it and Turkey Creek, crossing the Bllock er Roaa. twelve miles from Edgefield Village. con taning Four hundred and sixty-seven (467) acres, with good improvements, and adjoining lands of Dr. John Lake, J. llolloway, Isaac Bides, Sam. Zim merman and others. E. M. BIR D. Jan 10 4t 5-2 Administrator's Sale. BY an Order from H. T. Wright, Ordinary, I Ishall proceed to sell at Edgefield C. H., on first Monday in February next, all the personal pro prty of the late R enry F. Freeman, dec'd., con sisting ?f T HIRTEEN LIKELY NEGROES, on a credit until the 25th Decemberj 855. Purchasers giving notes with ample seurity, fore the delivery of the property. N. K. BUTLER, Ad'ur. Jan 10 41 52 Brought to the .Jail, O F this District, a Negro woman who says her name is BEBTSY, and that she belongs to one John Smith, living-in the up-country. Said woman is about five feet four inches in height, dark comn plected and wears ear-rings. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take her away, othterwise she will be dealt with as the law directs. W. W. GOODMAN, .. E. D. Jan 10 tf 52 Notice IS Hereby given to all parties concerned, that a FIN AL S ETTLEMENT of the Estate of John Anderson, dee'd.. will be made at the Ordinary's Office of Edgefield District, on the 3d day of April 1855. All persons who have demands against the Estate, will in the meantime, render them in pro perly attested, and those indebted arc required to make payment. JOHN F. TALBERT, Ad'r. AT COSUO0R CASH!I T HE Undersigned, intending to change his busi - ness, will sell his Stock of Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, BOOTS, SHOES, AND SADDLERY, AT NEW YORK COST, FOR CASU I JAS. B SULLIVAN. Jan 16 4t 52 Graniteville Hotel Re-opened, T HE Subscriber informs the public that he has opened the Hotel known as the QRANITEVILLE 110 TEL, where he hopes by giving close attention to the House, to be liberally patronised. Said Hotel will be kept in good style-as much so as any in the State. My Table will be furnished with the best the market affords. My Stables shall althys be supplied with good provender, and attend ed by an excellent Ostlkr. JAS. A. MOSLEY. Graniteville, Jan 8, 4t 52 Edgefield Collegiate Institute, FOR YOUNG LADIES! 42 PUPILs IN ATTENDANCE LAST SEssIoN. T HE next Session will commence on Monday TJanuary 8th, 1855. Tuition per Sessioi, 14 weeks. Primary Wepartment................$7 00 Academical " ......... 12 (0 Collegiate '' ............... 15 00 Music-Guitar or Piano..............18 00 Drawing and French, caeh............10 00 Pupils using the Apparatus ar, charged each per Session $2,00. Pupils using the Piano for practice are charged for Keeping them in tune per Session $1,00. All Pupils are charged fifty cents each for con tingencies. The Musical Department is furnished with FIVE PIANOS, which arc kept in excellent order, and used constantly by the Pupils. Vocal Music is taught daily without extra charge. The Teachers will continue in their several Dc particts the same as last Session. CIIAS. A. RAYMIOND, PRINCIrAL. Dec 27 tf 50 Edgefield Male School, TIRIS School is located in one of the most healthy, Tpleasant and convenient places near the Village, on tho road leading to Col. F. W. PICKENs' and just one mile from the Court House. The exercises of the School will commence on the Second Monday in J;nuary. All the English branches usually connected with Schools of this kind will be taught, and on reasona ble terms. The Teacher pledges his best efforts to give tho roughness of instruction. and to afford a good, prac tien and business education. Strict attention will be paid to principles and manners. Rates of Tuition per Session. Orthography, Reading and Writing........$6 00 The above with Arithmetic and Defining.... 8 00 Arithmetic. Geography and Grammar......10 00 Algebra, Geometry and Natural Philosophy. 14 00 Trygonoinetry, Surveying, &c............16 00 The scholastie year will. be divided into two Ses sions of Five mo..nths each. Pupils are charged from the time of entrance to the end of the Session. $ickness of two week's duration will be deducted. Discipline strict. without cruelty. T. B. CROOKER. Jan3 5t 51 Oak Grove Academy, T he Trustees of this Academy take much pleasure in informing thee comniunity and its former pat rons that it will be opened on the 2nd Manday in January inst. under the charge of Miss C. E. WEEKS in the Acadenical Department, and Miss F. NI. D. H ENDRICK, in the Musical Depart ment. Miss BIENUIcii has had charge of this Academy for the past year. and has given general satisfaction, and Miss WErs ha13s had the coiduct of a school in this vicinity during the year 1854, and we are assured by those wi.o patronized her school, that shte is welIl quialified to teach. To those who have heard Miss llENnRICK perform on the Piano it is e nnecessary to say anything in commendation of her qualificat.ions in this Decpartment. We feel well assured that our school merils the patronage of the commnunity. This school is situated in Edgefleld District, with in two miles of Kirksey 's Cross Roads P. 0., in a ligh and healthy section or the District. - Good board in the neigheborhood at $7 to $8 per month. Rates of tuition are reasonable. The year is dividedl into two Sessions of 22 wceks each. All the hranchecs usually taught in female schools are taught in thmis A cademy, viz: Engils, Frencht and Spaneishe Languages ; drawing and paint ing, and two crayon drawing and music, instrumen tal and vocal. E. DEVORE, ) E. ANDREW~S, S. ST EPH ENS, Trustees. J. HA R RIS, S. ST ATLNA KER,) Jan 3 2m* 51 CurrytonAcademies. TF HE Trustees leave engaged the services of Mr. J.AMES LESLY. of Abbeville Distrier, for the Male Departmenet, aned Rev. W. H. CHRISTIE for the Fenmale Department. Mr. C. will be assisted by able instruictors. From the experience of the present year, the Trustees take ple'asure in recomendittg Mr. Cinats -IE to the public as a very competent and energetic Teacher. Mr. LF.LY is too well known in this and the ad joining Districts to require a single introductory ret mrk from us. H~e is wvell qualified to give entire satsation. Rates of Tuition. First Class, Primary Lcepartment, per Sess-on $9,00 2nd " ordinary English branches,.. 12,00 3nd " higher English bratnches... 15,00 4th " Greek and Roman Literature with htighier Mathemtitcs........18,00 Extras-Drawing, Painting, French and Music, each.......................20,00 Pupils are charged from the time of entering un til the endl of thce Session. Tuition in advance. The Schools will open on the first Monday in Jauary, being divided into two Sessions of five months each. lii Two large buildings in addition to those al ready near, will be ready to accommtodate boarders by the first of January. ROBT. MERRIWETHTER, Chair'a Board of Trustees. Nov 9 tf 43 Bethany Academy for 1855! T HE Trustees of thtis Tnstitution take pleasure ini annoneing to the public, that they have en gaged th~e services of Mr. GEO. GALPIJIN for the ensuitng year. Hlis industry and ability need no comm.,endation at our h~ands. The e reises of the A cadleny well commence on MOND2Y 15th January 1855. Terms, rates of Tuition,, &c., same as hitherto ; but for particular informatton, address Mr. GA~inrN, at Longmire's P. 0., S. C. By order of the Board. W.r HARRISON, Chair'a. Nov3m 43 N otic e, T H E Subscriber contemplating a change in his business, early the ensuing spring, earnestly requests all indebted, toe call and settle their accounts previous to the first of January next. Interest will be charged on ALL accounts of over six months standing, remaining unpaid at that time. M. A. R ANSOM, AGENT. Hamburg, D ec c25tf 50 Beware of Return Dayi T HE Subscriber respectfully notifies all persons indebted to the Estate of Win. M. Timmer man, dee'd,, that they must make payment on or before the 15th of February next. It will be very. disagreeable to me to compel any of my friends to py cost but unless the terms above-mentioned are complied wIth, I will be forced to do so. Those having demands against said Estate will please ren der them in properly attested. WM. BYRD, A dm'or. Jan 3 3t51 Notice. A LL Persons indebted to the late John Chap man, deo'd., or to the late Ferm of .Johen Chapman & Sons, by open account previous to this date, will please come forward and settlegthe same, either by note or cash, as I wish to close the business. JOHN A. QH APMA N, A dn'or. TUTT & PELLETIER' NEW DRUC STORE! Hamburg, S.. C. W E Respectfully solicit the attention of Plan ters, Merchants, Physicians, and the public generally, to our VERY HANDSOME AND SELECT STOCK of Pure Medicines and Chemicals, All'of which are entirely NEW and GENUINE. -AMONG OUR ASSORTMENT WILL BE FOUND DRUGS AND MEDICINE9, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Dye Stuffs, CHEMICALS, COSMETiCS, Perfumery, Essential Oilr.. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, SPICES, BRUSHES AND SOAPS OF EVERY VARIETY, Old Port Wine for Medicinal Purposes, And the most popular PATENT MEDICINES Of the day, all of which we offer at Whosesale or Retail, upon the most reasonable terms ever hereto fore offered in this market. WM. H. TUTT, M. D. A. J. PELLETIER, Next door to B. S. Dunbar's Corner. Iamburg, Dec 18, 3m 49 REMOVALI T IE Subscriber takes this opportunity of inform ing his friends, that he has removed to the NEW BRICK STORE adjoining the Srore of B. C. Bryan, where he has just opened a LARGE VA RIETY of new articles in his various branches of Trade. le intends keeping in the Drug and Medicine Department, A full supply of every article that is in common use by the Profession, which will be constantly un der the inspection of Dr. Bland, Ahney, Mims and Burt ; and if an article is reported to be impure it will iiot beofrered for sale. Dr. M. W. Abnoy has taken an Office in the second Story of the building, and will give me the benefit of his experience in Compounding Medicines and preparing prescrip tions, and having been six years engaged in the bu siress, I flatter myself, with these ample arrange ments, I shall receive a liberal share of the patron age of Physicians, families, and the public generally. In the Grocery Department EVERY THING will be kept that is usually found in a Fancy Family Grocery Store. In the Department of Books,'Stationary, &c., Will be found a full supply of Standard School Books, Bibles, Hymn Books, Fools Cap, Letter and Note Paper, with almost every article in this line will be kept constantly for sale. In the Confectionary Department, May always be found a much larger assortment of Candies, Fruits, Pickles, Ketchups, Sauces, &c., than has ever been offered for sale in this place. In truth, this is to be a Store of"ood things, and it is hoped will be considered a great convenience, and therefore be largely patronized. G. L. PENN, Agent. Dec 20 tr 49 TK A C a r d. TAKE this method of returning my sincere thanks to the people of. Edgefield and adjoining Districts, for their liberal patronage, and at the same time say to then tha I have moved into my New Brisk Stores, Built during the past Sunmer, situated on Reynold's Street, nearly fronting the Episcopal Church, and near by the South Carolina Rail Road Depot, where I am offering consignments of TENNESSEE BACON, LARD, Butter, Feathers, Corn, &e., And at prices so low, as to in'duce any one to buy who wants. T. W. FLEMING. Augusta, Dee 18 2m* 49 Teachcr Wanted. A TEAClIER is wanted to take charge of the School at Horn's Creek Church. No one need apply unless lie can come well recommended. WASH. WISE, Trustees. JOHI& FAIR. Jan 3 3t 51 $5Rwar L OST on Saturday the 20ir ult., my POCKET BOOK, containing three One Hundred Dol lr Bills, and four Fifty Dollar Bills, with my name written on thec back of one of the One Hundred Dollar Bills. A reward of $25 will he giren upon delivery of said Pocket Book and contents, or any information concerning it will be thankfully received. M. A. PA DGETr. Jan 3 i f 51 N o t a B e n e, S PE CIA L I IIAV E~ elosed my Slice Business. From the Lpress of other business, I can devote but a short time, personally, to the collection of my aceouts. A fter the expiration of which time, thoso indebted by note or account, will receive legel notice of the emnplyment of an Agent legally authorized to set tle with them. Ri. T. MIMS. January 3 St 51 Statec of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT. IN ORDINARY, B YH. T. WRIGHT, Esqr., Ordinary of Edgefield District: Whereas Silvepter Gregory and Mary Gregory have applied to me forLetters of Adm-mstra tion, on all and siegular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Alex. Gregory, late of the Di.trict aforesaid, deceased. These arc, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular. the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our next Ordinr.rv's Court for the said District, to be hiolden at $dgefield C. House on the 22d day of January Inst, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not bie granted. Given under my hand and seal, this 8th day of January in the year of our Lord one thou sind eight hundred and fifty-five and in the 79th yer of American Independence. H-. T. WRIGtIT, 0. E. D. Jan 10 2t 5-2 State of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD- DISTRICT, IN ORDINARY. BY H. T. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary of iEdgetield District. WHEREAS, WVm. A. Kelley, has applied to me for Letters of Administration, on all and singu hzir the goods rand chattels, rights and credits of Elizabeth Norris, lategbf the District aforesaid, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our next Ordinary's Court for the said District, to be holden at Edgetield Court House, on the 22d day of Januanry instanlt, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal, this 8t.h day of January in the year of our Lord one thou. sand eight hundred and fifty-four and in the seventy ninth year of American Independence. HI. T. WRIGHT 0. E. D. Jan 10 2t 52. Beautiful! Presents, T'E Subscrib~er has just received a splendid as sortment of GIFT BOOKS, suitable for pres. euts to sw eethearts. relations or friends. A mong them may be found ROMANCE 0OF AMERICAN L ANDSCAPE. Sixteen beautiful engraving of A merican scenerj. TE THIOU.GHT BLOSSOM Sixteen en gravings on steel.. TH E H OME ANNUA L, with sixteen fine plates. THE FLORA L KEEPSAKE, THE PEARL CIFT, GIFT OF' A F'FECTION, and a large supply of Beautiful Albums. G. L. PENN, AGT. Dc 20 tf 49 The Daguerrean Car, M R 1E GB would respectfully anndane to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgetield and viinig that he will be ready hy Monday the 20th inst., to furnish all that may favor him with a call. with a CORRECT DAGUERREOTYPE LIKENESS, in any of the different styles they may Nov 16 tf .44 addlery and Harness. A F1NE assortment to be found, and at low pri es, at ROBINSON &.JA CKSON'S. Law Notice, M ESSRS. SPANN & HAGRATH, in partnership, will practice in LAW AND EQUITY. Offioe opposite the residence of Mr. G. Addison. One or the other will always be in office. Jan 3 3m 51 Law and Equity, T HE Undersigned have formed a partnership for the practice of Law and Equity. OT OrMcs at Edgefield C, H., S. C. 1. L. BONHAM, S. W. MABRY. Sept 13, 18s. tf 35 Law Ffee, TIHE Undersigned hr formed a Partnership, and will PRACTICE LAW in Edgefield, Ab beville and Lexington. GEORGE W. LANDRUM, ABNER PERRIN. Edgefield C. H., Sept 21,1854. tf 36 DENTAL SURGERY! R. H. PARKER, respectfully informs L the citizens of Edgefield District, that lie may be found during sale day week at the Planter's Ho tel, Edgefield C. H., and at his residence on the Anderson road, eighteen miles North-east (of the Village, on every Friday and Saturday following. Specimens of his work, put up on the latest and most improved principles, can be seen at his Office. His address, when in the country, as heretofore, Sleepy Creek, P. 0. De 27 ctf 50 Practice of Surgery! DR. JURIAH HARRIS, Augusta, Ga., is prepared tonecommodate with Lodging and Nursing, such patients as may be directed to him for SURGICAL OPERATIONS or Treatment. (I Masters may be assured that their Servants will have every necessary attention. Augusta, May 26, ly 19 CANDIDATES! ror Sheriff. JAMES EIDSON. FELIX E. BODIE, WM. QUATTLEBU1, JULIUS DAY, 11or Tax Collector BARNEY LAMAR. CHARLES CARTER, THOMAS B. REESE DERICK HOLSONBAKE, A. R. ABLE, THEOPHILUS DEAN, WESLEY WERTZ. K1. B. WHITTLE, Wor Clerk. WESLEY BODIE. THOS. G. BACON. EDMUND PENN. R. D. BRYAN. ]or Ordinary. H. T. WRIGHT, W. F. DURISOE. Medicines and Chemicals! r IE Undersigned begs leave to announce to the citizens of Edgefield District, that he has just opened in the Town of Hamburg, a WELL SE .ECTED Stock of CHOICR MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS, To which he respectfully solicits their attention. Amongst his large assortment will be found Toilet Articles and Perfumery, Drugs and Chemicals, PAINTS, OILS AND DYE STUFFS, GLASS, PUTTY, VAIsHES, &c. In compounding Me1dicines and supplying planta tions, the strictest attention will be given to the re gnirements of his patrons. Being a graduate of the London College of Phar macy, and having had an experience of eighteen years, in the business, lie feels confident of being able to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage. ALFRED S. R AVENSCROFT. Hamburg, Dee 4 3m 47 AT PRIVATE SALE? WITHOUT RESERVE, THE ENTIRE STOCK OF FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS now opened and ready for inspection at the Store of COS RO V) & BRENNAN NEXT TO HAYILAND & RISLEY'S, Augusta, Ga. T EUdrsitrned offers for sale, at NEW YORK OSTthe entire Stoek of Dry Goods, amounting to Seventy-FiveThousand Dollars worth, And enmbracing almost EVERY ARTICLE in the Dry Goods line. The terms will be Nett Cash, or ap proved paper, at three months, with interest from date of sale ;and, to saive time and trouble, lie would inform his friends and the public that there will be no deviation from the price named. (' tyMerchants would do well to call and ex ods and prices. It isit " Selling off at Cost" has been usedaosell at a proft-we make no statemehsat we can stand up to. Give us a call and jige for yourself. The Store is in the centre of business. It wiill repay purchasers to call and examine the Stock. T. BRENNAN. Surviving Partner of firm of Cosgrove & Brennan. Augusta, Dec 11 48 C OSGROVE & BRENNAN, have removed their Stock of Goods from the old Store of T. J1 COSGROVE, known as their " Lower Store." Having no connection with that H-ouse, they would invite their friends to call at their upper Store, above the Globe corner, where they are now open ing an extensive Stock of FANCY and STAPLE DRY GOODS which they will sell at cost, in order to wind up the business of the Firm, and satisfy the heirs of T. J1. Cosgrove, deceased. Dec 12 6t 48 J. SIBLEY & SON, GROCERS AND COTTON MERCHANTS, H AMBURG, S. C. R)ESPECTFUJLLY beg leave to inform itheir old custoniers and the Planters generally that they are still to be found at their Old Staud, and are paying the HIGilEST MA RKET PRICE for Cotton and other Produce;t and have in Store, and are daily receiving a MOST COMPLET E assort ment of G ROC E R IES, --AMONG wHncHi MAY 5E FOUN 20,000 Yds. Gunny and Dundee BAGGING, 200 Coils Hemp and Russian ROPE, 200 Bags COFFEE, Rio and Java, 200 Bbls. Superior and Refined SUGARS, 25 Hhasd. Muscovado and N. 0. do. 100 Bbla. MOLASSES, 3,000 Sacks S AL T, 25 BEDSTEADS. home of them Fancy, 25 Boxes superior CHEESE, A splendid assortment of BLANKETS and NEGRO CLOTHS. --Also A n assortment of Saddles and Bridles, Chairs, Pepper, Spice, Linseed, Lamp and Tan ners Oil, Osnaburga, Stripes, Shirting and Yarns, and in fact everything usually found in a Grocery Store. WXE take this means to inform our Customers TVand the Planters generally, that we are not gnnected with any other houase, and only have one tore, which is the Brick Corner, formerly occu pied by Josiah Sibley. J. SIBLEY & SON. Hamburg, Nov 28 tf 46 Fair Notice? A LL Persons indobted to me either by note or account can find them in the hands of A. C., Dean, at my house, until Feb. next-;after that time they will bie left in the hands of G. W. Landrum Esq., for collection. I offer for sale my KEMP and BLEDSOE RACTS OF LANL)o.ne containing Four Hun dred and Fifteen acres ld the other Two hundred and twenty-two acres. Said Lands will be sold low for cash, or good paper.DRN Jan 1 0St. 52 RICH- DR Y GOODS!1 "CHEAPER THAN THE VERY CHEAPEST.) GRAY R 0~T H EfR Sy BEG to inform the public, that their Fall pur chases this season have been UNUSUALLY LARGE, having been in the Northern markets over three months this Summer, where so many large auction sales took place, offering decided ad vantage to close purchasers. We can confidently say that our Stock is MUCH CHEAPER than the like quality of Goods could be obtained a few weeks later, when the great body of Merchants went to market. Our desire, owing to the very short season that we will now necessarily have, is to dispose of this large Stock, independent of profits, and we may venture to say that we can offer as strong induce ments as any of our neighbors, if not stronger. In our DKESS GOODS ROOM will be found the richest varieties of the Season, such as Elegant Moriantigue SILKS; Rich Satin, Striped do Elegant Black Plaid do Small Striped Plaids and figured ; Rich Brocade Plain, Striped and Plaid, 50 cents per yard, worth 75 cents ; Plain Black Silks, all widths, very cheap; Black Plaid Watered and Brocade, new styles; White Silks and Satins; Figured, all Wool, French Muslin DeLaines, 12j cents, worth 50 cents; French hierinos, very cheap; Lupins' best Bombazine, exceedingly low: Black Jamiese, a new~and very desirable all-Wool Goods for mourning; Black Alpaces all qualities, some very fine and low priced; Mlantillas, Cloaks and Talmas of the very latest French styles, exceedingly cheap ; Crape. I'ashmere and Woollen Shawls ; Embroideries of all kinds, of the most elegant descriptions ; Ribbons for the Million,fine bonnet and neck, G cents a yard, worth 20 cents; Calicoes and Ginghams, best styles' very cheap, Domestic Goods of all kinds; Blankets and Kerseys unusually low, and a great variety of other articles to which we would respect fully invite the attention of the public. GRAY BROTHERS. Augusta, Nov 14 tf 44 FALL AND WINTER GOODS! --- A. R A NSOM, AGENT for R. M. FUL A e LER, Hamburg, S. C., has now on hand a Superb Stock of Dry Goods, Which he is SELLING FOR CASH at prices that cannot fail to please; and would respectfully invite the attention of his customers and all in want of Goods to an examination of his Stock, among which will be found Rich Brocade SILKS, Figured, Plain, Black, Gro do Rhine SILKS, Col'd larceline and Sarconett do All wool DeLaines, of beautiful styles, Common and Nieditim do., from 12J to 50 eta. Solid Colored Persian DeLaines, various shades, Highland Plaids and Figured Velvets, Saque Flannels,-plain and figured, Scotch and American Ginghams, from 12 to 25c English and American Prints, all qualities, do do Furtatine, do Ladies Colored Black Cloth Cloaks and Talmas of the latest styles, Black and Colored Shawls, various qualities, Gauze and Welsh Flannels, warranted not to shrink, Bleached and Brown do various- qualities, Richardson's undressed Irish Linens, Bleached and Brown Table Damask do. from 50 to $1,25, Bird's Eye and Scotch Diapers, all qualities, luckaback Towels and Towelings, Furniture Dimity and Fringes, Drab Morino, for Skirts-Mlarsales do Ladies' Misases and Children's Hosiery & Gloves do Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, do Worsted Sleeves, 10-4, 11-4 and 12-4 Whitney Blankets, Extra heavy Bed, Crib and Cradle do. Large Lot of Negro Blankets, very cheap, Cassimeres, Sattinets, Tweeds and Kentucky Jeans, all qualities. 10-4, 11-4 and 12-4 Bl'd and Brown Sheetings, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 5-4 Shirting, Graniteville and other makes, Osnaburg Stripes and Yarns at Factory prices, Real Georgia Plains, best quality, Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes, good as sortment, with a great quantity of other Goods suitable for the season. Lr Orders solicited and faithfully executed. llamburg, Nov 28 tf 40 To the Public, I SHA LL open to my friends and Ithe public, on the first Mlonday in January, the Hotel known as the NEWBERRY HOTEL, which has just been thoroughly renovated and repaired ; good and fathful servants shall always be in attendance, and the guests of the House shall not want for any thing that the market will allhrd. The subscriber trusts by strict attention to business, to merit a share of the public patronage. JOilN W. FOWLER, Proprietor. Newberry C. T I., Dec 27, 3m 51 Notice, T HAVE this day placed my Shop Books and IA ceonuts in the hands of J. Cheathanm, who is duly authorized to collect and receipt for me, and those who know themselves to be in my debt. would save cost by calling on him for a settlenment, as I am bound to collect nmy money. ROBT. BROOKS. Dec 27 St 50 Gentlemen, Fair Notice! POSITIVELY THE LA ST ! A LL Persons indebted to me by note or open acepunt, contracted previous to the firqt of January 1854, may settle them with me at my Counting Room any time between this and Wednes day the 8th day of February 1855, after that date with my Attorney. W. P. BUTLER. Edgefield C. HI., Dee 13 tf 48 STATE OF SOUTH CA ROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT. Richard Gregory, vs. Alex. Gregory and others, IT appearing to my satisfaction that John Grego ry, Easter Rankin, Shadrach Dees and wife Ce lia, and James Rankin and wife Hlarriet, Defendants in this case, reside without the limits of this State, It is therefore ordered, that they do appear and object to the division or sale of the real Estate of Sarah Gregory, dee'd., on or before the first day of A pril next, 1855, or their consent to the same will be entered on record. H. T. WRIGHT, o. r:... Ordinary's Office, Dee 18 3m 50 Noitice ! A LL having claims against the Estate of B. F. .Goudey, dee'd., will present the same properly attested ;and all persons indebted to the said Estate will make payments to the Undersigned. ROBT. McDONALD, Acting Ex'or. Hamburg, Dec 18, 2m 49 Admnitrator's Notice. NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of .FORTUN.ATUS MASSEY, dec'd, to meet me in the Ordinary'. Office at Edgefield Court House on Monday, the 26th day 6f February next, for the purpose of making a final settlement on said estate. Those who fail to present their claim. by the above time will be excluded, as the estate will not pay out. Persons indebted to the estate will make payment immediately. - S. CROUCH, A d'mr. Dec 20 4in 49 Notice. A LL Persons indebted to the Esate of James Yeldell, dee'd., are requested to make pay ment forthwith to the Undersigned, and all persont having demands against the Estate, are requested to hand them in properly attested to the Undersigned. J. H. YELDELL, J. L. TALBERT. *" Nov 22 3m 45 Notice. A LL Persons Indebted to the Estate of Jeremuiah Seigler, or that of' Warren F. 1Wizin, deo'd., are hereby notified to ma.ke prompt paywet; and those having claims against either Estate, will pre sent them forthwith for payment in due form. WILLiAM SEIGLER, DAVID SEIGLER, ~Ex'ors of Jeremiah Seigler. N..on " 3m 4 Dissolution of Co-Partnership, THE Co-partnership hereto n u een i RcuAnsoson & McD.ihfALD, is this day - solved by mutual coesefiti All jndblitedlill ~ ih make payment to Sons C. NIcDSNM.i. who i thorized-to settle up the business of.. the Firm. T. L. RICHARDSON, J. C. %S1DONNALD, Hamburg, November'9, 1854. AC A" HJAVING purchased Mr. Rrc anDsoss interest in the above Firin, the. SubscriberS espect fully informs his friends and the 'public- generlly that he intends to continue the salelf . Ready-Made Clothing, &c., In the Town of Hamburg; and hopes by keeping constantly on hand a full and fashionable assortment of Reafy-Made Clothing, &c., to receive a liberal share of patronage. The Planters of Edgefeld and the adjoining Districts are specially invited to ex amine my Stock before trading elsewhere. JOHN C. McDONNALD. - Hamburg. Nov 14 tf 44 To forme' Friends and Patrons, s E. BOWERS, thankful for past patron . age, would beg leave to inform the public that he is now receiving LARGE Consignments of Whiskeys, Brandies, Wines, Cordials, AND LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS, Sugars, BROWN, CLARIFIED, CRUSHED AND LOAF SEGARS, HAVANA AND AMERICAN, And all articles usually kept in the Family Grocery Business. Being Agent for two large Wholesale Conctionary Houses, one in Ncw York and the other in Augus ta, lie Is prepared to fill all orders for 2A7133. W237MI0 46.. At the shortest notice possible. - As he is acting as Agent only, he would re spectfully inform all that his business must be done on the CASH SYSTEM ENTIRELY; for his low prices and small commissions will not warrant ex tension of time on Goods sold. He is determined to sell Low, for C&sb, and hopes to merit a share of the trade. Comq one, come all, and examine his Stock before purqhasi g, -it is all he asks. g The business will be conducted .under -the name and style of S. E. BowERs, Agent. Hamburg, Nov. 1, tf - 42 New Fall and Winter Goods ! T HE Subscriber is now receiving his FALL and WINTER GOODS (at.the Brick Store) among which may be found Rich Satin, Plaid and Faicy SIL.KS, of the latest and most fashionable styles, Rich Figured, Plaid and Plain DELANES, Plain French and English MERNOS, Ladies' CLOAKS and MANTILLAS, " Embroidered French COLLARS, UK DERSLEEVES and CIIEMIZETTES, A variety of BONNETS and Bonnet RIBBONS Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, NEGRO SHOES AND BLANKETS, - OSNABURGS and FACTORY ST1UPEF, GROCERIES, Hardware, Crockery, &c, Together with a large and well selected variety of other Goods, too numerous to mention. r The public generally are respectfully solicited, to call and examine the above' mentioned.Stoekibe fore purchasing elsewhere. B. C. BRYAN. Oct 26 tf 41 McGREGOR & SMITH, --DEALERS IN C.ARRIAGES, BTJGGIE , &c. MC'GREGOR & SMITH,itild to order Car M ringes of every description. They also keep on hand a large and splendid assortment bf New and Second-Hand Carriages. Effg All orders promptly attended to, and Re #airing neatly executed. - Edgefield C. H., Jan 18 tf I State or South Carolina, EDGEFLELD DISTRICT, George A. Adsn Edward J. Mims, Emma L Addison, et al. . .. B Y virtue of an order in this case, I will pro ceed to sell at Edgefield Court House, on Thursday, the 18th,'January, 1855,.the real and personal estate of Joseph A. Addison, deceased, consisting of a mill tract in the piney woods, (very valuable, and located whiere the Aiken and New Market road will in all probability run,) some fifteen or twenty likely negroes, besides a carriage, a new buggy, household furniture, &c., &c., &c. The sale will be held immediately in front of the Court House and commence at 11 o'clock. REMARKS.--The Mill trae contains about~ two thousand (2000) acres of land, and to those per sons wishing to invest in Pine lands,- a rare op portunity isuoffered. The negroes arc as follows: Edmund, a ear... penter, Ben, a first rate wagoner, Giles, George, William, Moses and his wife Eliza, Amanda and her five children, Aaron, Adam, Butl.er, Clinton. and Sloses. A lot of mules and horses,a wagon and carry-logs, plows and plow-stocks and black. smith tools, will also be sold at the same time. TERMis.-All sums under twenty dollars cash. Enough besides of ensh'will be.required on tho land Bond to defray costs. A credit will be given on the land purchase of~ one and two years-on the personalty, one year.. Purchasers to give Bond with a least two good: securities to secure the funds of the estate. A. SIMK1NS, C. E. E. D.. Dee. 28, 1854. '4e 5i. State of South Caeolina, EDGEFIELD) DISTRICT, - IN EQUITY. Elizabeth Berry, j Hellen Berry, Billfon Partiion. Hannah Berry, and John G. Berry, et all. B)Y Virtue of an Order from the Court of L)Equity in this case, I will proceed to sell on the fourth Monday in January next, et Bennet Berry's, in this District, all the land formerly be longing to the late Joseph Berry, in which the late Hannah Berry held a life estate. . *. Thu said lands consists of about three hun-. dred acres, more or less; situate on Big Sainda River, in the District and State aforesaid, -and. bounded by lands of William Bouknight,,. S. G.. Coppick, Bennet Perry and others. TERMiS.-Said Lands will be sold' dn a aedit of one and two -years, with interest fromwdate,. in two equal instalments, except for so mneh as my be necesiary to pay costs of s'ut,'which. must be paid ini cash. Purchasers will "b re guired to give bond with two good sureties., A. SIKINS, c. E. E. Di Dec 28 '~ 4te 51~ B ST1AT1E OF SOUTH-~ CAlkOLINA, EDGEFJIELD'-DISTRICT, IN EQUITY.e. Wesley Phillips and wife and others,. vs. - - E. P. H-. Kirksey and wife and other&. - BYaDere of the. Court of Egpity, inthis .ease, Ishal proceed to .all, at the resi ence of the late Joseph Rearden,- dee'd&, on he 4th Tuesday, in January next, all the. Lands f the said deceased wvhich have not been aa signed to Nancy Rearden, widow oftthe said de cased, in one or two tracts, consistinig of Three undred and eighteen acres, more or less, ituate in the District-and -Seate aforesaid, on the waters of Mountain Cr 'rT4kdeyfreek and Savan nah River, and dj fand's of Jourdan Hol loway, Richard ardyorenzo Rearden, Luke Culbreath, William Reynolds, JameatMartin and others. - - -- TEaxs.---On a credit of tiwelve months, ex ept costa whichr inust-be paid iticesin.' Purcha. ser will berequired to givehond with two ap proved sureties to secure the purchase money. *A. SIMKI'NS, 6.E.z D. Dee:28 - '4t' $?-4 ' 51 Notice a e IS thus givent.i all persons indebte. N Mrs. LElizabeth Martin, dee'd. to mi fimediate ayent, and ther Laii'g eteand4 tsaid Esttwill ren'*der tl(en' hwts~w y at ested. . , B R , 'r Nov 9 . E * 3 4B