Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, January 24, 1855, Image 3

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LEXnNGTON TELEGAP LEXINGTON, S. C. T IIE Proprietor of "THE TELEGRAPH," would bez leave to lay the claims of this Paper before the public. It is circulated throughout every neighborhood in Lexington, and all the surrunding Distriets; and is also taken in some ten or twelve other States extensively. Being the Cheapest Paper in the State-published at ONLY ONE DOLLAR per year-it has attained to a very heavy subscrip tion list, and which is daily on the increase. ier chants of Columbia and Charleston, would find it an advantageous medium through which to do their advertising. Our terms are moderate. J. C. D.GAFFARELLY. Lexington C. IT., Jan 24, 3t 2 Administrator's Sale. - YViriue of an Order from H. T. Wright, Or z dinary of Edgefield District, we will proceed to sell on Wednesday the 7th day of February next, at the late residence of Alexander Gregory, dee'd., three miles east of Richardsons, the following pro perty, to wit: Fifteen Likely Negroes, Stock of all kinds, among which are two Yoke of Oxe , Crop of Corn, Cotton, &c., Plantation Tools, Hiousehold and Kitchen Furniture, with many other articles too tedious to mention. TrEams-A credit until the 25th day of December next, with interest from day of sale. Purchasers giving notes with ample securities. Sums under $5 will be required in cash. MARY GREGORY, Ad'ors TIIOS. JONES. I -Jan 24 2t 2 Good Tidings to All, A LL Persons indebted to me by note, are re quested to come forward and renew their Notes. And those indebted by open accounts, are notified to settle the same, either by giving their ,votes or the cash, as best suits their circumstances. I will be at Edgefield C. 11. on the first Monday in February next. when I will be glad to mrake sat lisfactory arrangements with all indebted. Those .who fail to comply with the above terms will have -costs to pay. G. A. McKIE. Jan 24 2" 2 ATPRIVATE SALE! WITHOUT RESERVE, TIE ENTIRE STOCK OFFANCY AN D STAPLE DRY GOODS -now opeiied and ready for inspection at the Store of COSGROV M& NRENNAN NEXT TO HAVILAND& RISLEY'S, Augusta, Ga. TIlE Undersigned offers for sale, at NEW YORK COST, the entire Stock of Dry Goods, amounting to Seventy-FiveThousand Dollars worth, And embracing 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 save time and trouble, he would inform his friends and the public that there will be no deviation from the price named. Ef Country Merchants would do well to call and examine the Goods and prices. It is known that " Selling off at Coet" has been used as a means to sell at a profit-we make no statements but what we can stand up to. Give us a call and judge for yourself. The Store is in the centre of business. It will repay purchasers to call aud examine the Stock. T. BRENNAN. Surviving Partner of firm of Cosgrove & Brennan. Augusta, Dee I I 6t 48 The Daguerrean Car, R. LEIGHKwould respectfully announce M to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgetield and vicinity that he will be ready Ly Monday the 20th inst., to rurnish all that may favor him with a call. with a CORRECT DAGUERREOTYPE LIKENESS, in any of the differert styles they may desire. Nu 1 tf 44 STATE OF SOU'T CAROLINA. EDGEFIELD DIsTRI(;T. [N CO. ON PLE AS. S. F. Stevens, vs. Foreign Attachment. - Chas. T. Harris. ) rplE Plaintiff in the above ease hatvinmg this day f filed his Declaration in my Office, and the Defendant having neither wife nor Attgrney to re side within the limits of this Shte, on whtom a copy of said Declaration with a rule to plead can be served, On motion of Mir. A oAus, Plaintiff's Attor ney. Ordered, 'That said Defendant appear and plead to said Dec!aration within a year and a day from' the date hereof, or final and absolute judgment will be given against hinm. TIIOS. G. B ACON, c. c. x. a. Clerk's Office, A pril 17, 1854. l 14 STATE OF SOUTH'[ CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTRfCT, IN COMMON PLE AS. Millelte IL. ~onhmam and Win. M. Burt, Decl. in Debt. es .John 1111I.J W IT ER E A the Plaintiffs did otn the eighth day Vof Mlarch. A. D., 1853, file their declaration against the Defendant, who (as it is sauid) is absent fronml ndvithout the limits,f this State, and had neither wife nor Attorney kn'own within thte same upon whom a copy of the said der-laration miught be served, It is therefore ordered, That the said De fendant do appear and plcad to said declaration, within a year and a day fronm this date, otherwise final amnd absolute judgment will be given and awarded against him. T. G. BA CON, c. E. a. Clerk's Officee, Oct 3, 1854. lyq 38 State of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN COMMON PLE AS. S.E ers , Foreign Attachtment. J. NI. Robinson. r H E Plaintiff in the nbove case having this day Ifil-d his Declaration in my Office, and the De fendatnt haing neither wife nor Attortey known to reside within the limits of this State, on whom copies of said D~eelaration with rules to plead can be served: On motion of Mr. Sr.s, Attorney for Plaintiff, Ord'red th~at said Defendan -appear and 'plead to said Declaration within a year and a day :from the date hereof, or final and absolute judgmnen ,will be awarded against him. TIXOS. G. BA CIN, c. c. r.. a. Clerks Office, March 6, 1854. ly 12 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN COMMON PLEAS. 'Felix Lake, ) vs. Foreign Attachment. -Charles S. Harris. Jas. S. Harrison,) vs Foreign Attachtment. Charles T. Harris.) r1'HFE Plaintiffs in the above cases having this Ifiled their Declaration in my Office, and the Defendant having neither wife nor Attorney known to -reside within the limits of this State, on whom copies of said Declaratitons with rules to plead can be served: On motion of Mr. ADA~s, Plaintiff's Att'y, Ordered, That said Deicndant appear and 'plead to said Declarations within a year and a day from the date hereof, or final and absolute judgment '.111 be given against him. TIIOS. G. BA CON, c. c. E. a. Clerk's Office, March 28, 1854. ly 12 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.. 'LV COMMON PLE AS. Benj. B. Ouzts, rs. - Foreign Attachment. Win. B. Lloyd.) T Il E Plaintiff in the above ease, having this day filed his Declaration in my Office, and the De fendant having neither wife nor Attorney known to reside within the limits of this State on whom copies of said Deelaration with rules to plead can be served : On motion of Mr. A DAMS,.Plaintiff's A t torney, Ordered, That said Defendant appear and plead to said Declaration within a year and a day from the date hereof, or final and absolute judgment will be given against him. TIHOS. G. BA CON, c. a. a. a. Clerk's Office, Nov 29th, 1854. iy 47 M~oney Wanted!i A LL Persons having demands against the Estate of .Jesse Limbecker, dee'd., are notified to render them in forthwith, properly attested--and all any wise indebted to said Estate, are hereby fore warned to acttle the same immediately, as longer indulgence must rnot be expected. Jf. 8. SIIADRACK, Ad'or J. S. LISIBECKEN. . or A Most V alu a b I e Resience FOR SALE! THIS well-known situation in Edgefield, six miles from the Court House, on the Plank Road leading to Augusta, is now offerred for sale. It is almost needless to say anything of its desira ble properties. Every one is aware that no moro healthful, more beautiful or more valuable place, of the same 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 purchaso money be amply secured. 0- For further particulars enquire of the Sub scriber on the premises. . R. WEVER. Jan17 tI Buggies, Carriages, &c. T HE Subscriber now offers for sale at greatly re duced prices, a large number of fine and well finished 3UGGIE, 0CKAWAYS, CARRTAGEB, &e. ,The Goods belong to the Estate of the late Frederick Darrow, and are offered at a GREAT BA RG A IN. Persons in want of such articles will do well to eall and examine. S. T. AGNEW, Adm'or of F. Darrow. Newberry C. H., Jan 15, 6t 1 Final Notice. N OTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the late Firm of Williams & Christie, that longer indulgence cannot and will not be given. The business of the Firm must bo brought to a speedy close. If payment is not made by the 10th of February, I shall be forced to the painful neces sity of placing the claims in the hands of an Attor ney for collection. S. CHRISTIE. Jan 17 4t 1 Ranaway TROM the Subscriber's residence on the Ridge, 'during the night of the 5th instant, his negro man JIM. Said negro is of light complection.about five feet eight or ten inches high, rather stout, with a small sear on his right cheek. le 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 hood of Columbia or Aiken, more probably the latter. A suitable reward will be given for his appre hension and delivery to the jailor at Edgefield C. 11. Any information thankfully received. M. B. WEVER. Ridge, S. C., Jan 17 tf I 97 Columbia papers please copy tri-weekly until further notice, and forward accounts to 51. 1. W. Mail Arrangements, UNTIL further notice, the Mails to Augusta will U be closed at this Office on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Mail to Ninety-Six will close NMondays, Wed nesdays and Fridays at 11 o'clock. A. M. The Mail to Coluibia will be closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 o'clock, A. M. The Mail to Longmires will close every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 o'clock, A. M. The Mail to Kirksey's X Roads will close every Wednesday at 12 o'clock, MI. The Mail to Newberry will close every Thursday at 9 o'clock, P. M. A. RAMSEY, P. M. W Those who have not secured Boxes, must pay postage on letters before delivery. Jan 17 4t I Devon Stock, 'HE Subscriber has for sale the PURE DE VON CAT'LE. from his own importation, from Exeter, England. For further information, a spteimen of the Stock can be seen and had of J. 1. Sullivin, Esq., or Dr. E. J. Mims, Edgefield C. II., S. C. At Orangeburg C. II., refer to Dr. W-. S. Rowe, or Case, Bull & Co. C. N. CASE. Harwinton. Cotnn.. Jan 10. 1855. 9t 1 "Look Out," . A LL Persons indebted to the late Firm of SALE l& Lan, of Hamburg, either by note or ac count, are earnestly requested to come forward and settle the same, with W. W. Sale, on or before thme 10th February next. Those who fail to profit by this notice, will most assuredly be compelled to pay costa. Take heed gentlemen, for we again warn you that this is ggdjvely the lust call. SALE & LARK. Hamburg, Jan 15 4t Positive Notice, SLL Persons indebted to me as Agent for John 11 Lyona, will please call and settle their accounts, as I am obliged to close up the concern. Also, those indebted to mc on old Notes and A ccounts, must settle thenm, as it is impossible to do business without money. B. C. BRY AN. Jan 17 4t 1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN EQUITY. Joel P. Ridgell & Hlellen ) Pue s wieBill for Partition Jacob William Pope, (ad Relief. Francis Marion and| Josephine M. Pope. J B Y Virtue of an Order of the Court of Equity, in this case, granted by his honor F. HI. Ward law, at June term, A. D. 1854, all the creditors of the minors,lilellen Pauline Ridgell, (formerly Pope) Jacob William rope, Francis M. Pope and Jose phine M. Pope, are ordered to appear before me, on or by the first Monday in May next, to prove and establish their demands, or else they will be debarred all claims against the assets of the estate of the said Minors. A. SIMKINS, C. E. E. D. _Jan 10, 1855. 15t 1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, IN OTDINARY, BY yH. T. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary of Edge field Dietrict. Whereas Geo'5e A. Addison has applied to me for Letters of Admmstration, on all and ringular the goods and ehattles rights, and credits of Joseph A. Ad dison, late of the District aforesaid deceased. T1hese are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said deceas ad, to he and appear before me at our next Ordinary's Court for the said District, to be holden at Edgefield C. 11., on the 26th day of January inst., to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal, this ninth day of Jan. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five and in the seventy-nitnth year of Ameri canIndpenenc. H. T. WRIGHT, O. E. D. Jan 17 2t 52 Executors Notice. A LL persons indebted to the estate of Lewis Ashill Sr., deceased, are requested to make payment without delay, and those claiming to be creditors of the same arc requested to present their demands in due form. A. W. ASBILL, P. B. A SBILL, 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's Office at Edgefield Court House. Persons having claims will present them in due form by the above time, and those indebted will make payment forthwith. M. WHITTLE, Adm'r. Jan 10 3mtim 52 Notice.. LL Persons indebted to the EsTate of James C.,Yeldell, dec'd., are requested to make pay ment forthwith to the Undersigned, and all persons having demands against the Estate, are requested to hand them in properly attested to the Undersigned. J. IH. YELDELL, ,xos J7. L. TALBERT. Exr. Nov 22 3m 45 Notice. A LL Persons indebted to the Estate of Jeremiah Seiglen, or that of Warren F. Winn, dec'd., are hereby notified to make prompt payment; and those having claims against either Estate, will pre sent them forthwith for payment in due form. WILLIA M SEIGLER, DAVID SEIGLER, Ex'ors of Jeremiah Scigler. Nov 29 3m 46 Notice. A LL Persons having any claims or demands C.against D. K. Mealing, Lunatic, are requested to present the Subscriber with a copy of the same. J. P. MEA LING. 'AT CO'ST, FOR CASH 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 CASH! JAS. B SULLIVAN. Jan 10 4t 52 Graniteville Hotel Re-opened T HE Subscriber informs the public that he has opened the Hotel known as the GRANITEVILLE HO- !" 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 s< as any in the State. My Table will be furnishei with the best the market anfbrds. My Stables shal always be supplied with good provender, and attend ed by an excellent Ostler. JAS. A. MOSLEY. Graniteville, Jan 8, 4 52 Edgefield Collegiate Institute FOR YOUNG LADIES! 42 PUPILS IN ATTENDANCR LAs-r SEsston. T HE next Session will commence on Monda3 TJanuary 8th, 1855. Tuition per Session, 14 weeks. Primary Department................$7 00 Academical " ...... 12 00 Collegiate '' ............ 15 00 Music-Guitar or Piano..............18 00 Drawingand French,eachi............10 00 Pupils using the Apparatus are charged each pe Session $2,00. Pupils using the Piano for practice are charge 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 FIVI PIANOS, which are kept in excellent order, ant used constantly by the Pupils. Vocal Music is taught daily without extra charge The Teachers will continue in their several De, partmnents the same as last Session. CIAS. A. RAYMOND, PsINcIPAL. Dec 27 tf 50 Edgefield Male School, r H1IS School is located in one of the niost healthy Lpleasant and conveuient places near the Village on the road l-ading to Cul. F. W. Picxss' and jus one mile from the Court louse. The exercises of the School will commence or the Second Monday in January. All the English liranehes usually connected wit Schools of this kind will be taught, and on reasona ble terms. The Teacher pledges his best efforts to give tl:o roughness of instruction, and to ajibrd a good, prae tical and business education. Strict attention wil be paid to principles and manners. Rates of Tuition per Session. Orthography, Reading and Writing....5....$6 0 The above with Arithmetic and Defining.... 8 0( Arithmetic. Geography and Grammar......10 0 Algebra, Geometry and Natural Philosophy. 14 0( Trygonometry, Surveying, &c............16 0( The scholastic year will be divided into two Sea. sions of Five months each. Pupils are charged from the time if entrance t< the end of the Session. Sickness of two week' duration will be deducted. Discipline strict. withou cruelty. T. B. CROOK E R. Jan ;; 5t 51 Oak Grove Academy. T he Trustees of this Academy take much pleasur in informing the community and its former pat runs that it will be opened on the 2nd Manday it January inst. under the charge of Miss C. E WEEKS in the Academical Department, and Mis F. M. D. IIENIDRICK, in the Musical Deparinient Miss.. lissuacK has had charge of this Aeademy for the past year, and has given general satisfaction and Miss VEr.K1 has had the conduct of a schoo in this vicinity during the year 1854, and we ar< assured by those who patronized her school, thal she is well qualified to teach. To those who have heard Miss llENort:CK perform on the Piano it ii unnecessary to say anything in commendation o: her qualinecatiotns in thtis Department. We feel well assured that our school merits th< patronage of the community. This school is situated in Edgefield District, with in two miles of Kirksey's Cross Roads P. 0., in hig'h and healthy section of the District. Good board in the neighborhood at $7 to $8 per month. Rates of tuition are reasonable. The year is divided into two Sessions of 22 weeks each. All the branches usually taught in final schools are taught in this A cademy, viz: Enguili French and Spanish Languages ;drawing and paint ing, and two crnyon drawing and music, im.:trumen. tal and vocal. E3. DEVORE, E. AND)R IWS, S. STEPIIENS, Trustees. J.IIARRIS.I S. STA LNAKER,J Jan 3 2m* 51 Curryton Academies, T HIE Trustees have engaged the services of Mr LJAMES LESLY. of Abbeville District, foi the Male Department, and Rev. W. 11. CIlR ISTII for the Female Department. Mr. C. willibe assiste. by able instructors. From the experience of the present year, th< Trustees take pleasure in recommiendinig Mr. Cntais. TIE to the public as a very competent atnd etergeti( Teacher. Mr. Lss.v is too well known in this and tile ad. joining Districts to require a single introduetory rc mark from us. I.. is well qualified to give entir< satisfaction. Rates of Tuition, First Class, Primary I?epartment, per Sess'on $9,0( 2nd " ordinary English branches,.. 12,0( 3nd " higher English branches. .....15,0( 4th " Greek and Roman Literature witht higher Matihemnaties........18,04 Extras-Drawing, Painting, French and Music, each........................20,0( Pupils are charged from the time of entering tin til the end of the Session. Tuition in advance. The Schools will open oii the first Monday ir January. being divided into two Sessions of fly months each. 27 Two large buildings in addition to those al ready near, will be ready to accommodate boarder: by the first of January. ROUT. MERRIWETHIER, Chiair'n Board of Trustees. Nov 9 tf 43 Bethany Academy for 1855! T lIE Trustees of this Institution take pleastir in annoncing to-the public, that they have en gaged the services of Mr. GEO. GA LPIIN foi the ensuing year. His industry and ability neei no commendation at our hands. The exercises of the A cademy wall commence oi MONDAY 15th January 1855. Terms, rates of Tuition, &c.,saunec as hitherto ; but for particular information, address Mr. GaL~PntN at Longmire's P. 0., S. C. By order of the Board. W. HA RR iSON, Chair'n. Nov9 3m 43 Notice. TJ HE Subscriber contemplating a change in hi business, early the ensuing spring, earnestly requests all indebted, to call amid settle their accounta previous to the first of January next. Interest will be charged on ALL accounts of over six month: standing, remaining unpaid at that time. M. A. R ANSOM, A GENT. Hamburg, Dec 25 . tf 50 Beware of Return Day ! qEIE Subseriber respectfully notifies all persorn indebted to the Estate of Win. M. Timmier. man, dee'd., that they must pnake payment on or before the 15th of February next. It will be very disagreeable to me to compel any of my friends tm pay cost, but unless the terms above-mentioned arc complied wIth, I will be forced to do so. Thosi having demands against said Estate will please run. der them in properly attested. .W M. BY RD, A dm'or. Jan 3 3t 51 To the Ladies. MIRS. E. T. HAMILTON, take. this method of informing the Ladies of Edgefeld Village and vicinity, that she has com mened the Millinery and Dress-Kaking Business, at the Store formerly ceupied by Mrs. Baowy. Aiken Sub-Collegiate Institute, DR. WM. PIERCE, DEPARTENT ANCIENT LAN GUAGES. R v. 0. II. TRIMMIER, " Eouesn LITE RATUR E. MoNs. J. HOLET, " MATEMATICs AND CONTINENTAL ToNouas. nBOYS may be accommodated with Board, 100 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. .11. 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 Sail qualifications of Mr. D. combined with the healthfulness of the location, present strong inducements to parents and guar dians. Rates of Tuition, PER SESSiON OF FivE MONTHS. First Class, Primary Department..........$9,00 Second" Ordinary and higher English,.. 14,00 Third " Latin, Greek, and Roman Lite rature,'with higher Mathematies........18 00 Pupils are charged from the time of entering until the end of the Session. Good Board can be obtained in the neighborhood, including washing, &c., from $8 to $9 per month. D. R. STROTHER, R. W. ADAMS, . I S. W. NICHOLSON, JOSEPH ADAMS, - 0. W. ALLEN. Jan 17 5t* Sister Springs Academy. HE Exercises of this Institution will be re I. sumed on the First Monday in February next, under the control of the present Principal, Mr. F. TOWNSEND. The Course of Studies will embrace all those branches that complete a thorough English and Classical education. Good Boarding can be had at $8 per month. Tuition as heretofore. J. W. COLEMAN, '1 DANIEL PROCTOR, g TIIOS. J. DYSON, i R. C. GRIFFIN. . Jan 17 St GLENN SPRINGS FOR SALE, rp IE undersigned having become sole Proprie. 1. tor of the above property, offers it at private sale. Address, T. S. A RTIIUR, Greenville. Glenn Springs Female Institute, HTIE PROPRIETORS of this Institution having Jdisposed of their former location to one of their number, as aboi e specified, hereby announce the I removal of the School toSpartanburg C. I1. It will be re-opened on the Ist of February. in the new and extensive buildings late occupied by i 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. MCCOLLOUG, Instructor in Ancient Languages. Miss SorIA WARLEY, Instructrcss in English. Miss C. M. REID, Instructress in Mathematics. Madame SosNowam, Instructress in Modern Lan guag-s. Miss K. Susos, Instructress in Drawing and Painting. Mi.s E. 11. REID, Instructress in Mi. The Charges per Term, will be For Board, (including Washing, Fuel, Lights, &c.)......................$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 Paintting..20 00 A nd there will be no other charge except for Text-books, Stationery and Sheet Music, actually us(d. The Session will consist of Twco Terms. office mnonth~s each--the annual vacation embracing thte m~onths of D)ecemtber and January. IThe discipjiine of the School w#ill be strictly paren tal, atnd all the inmates of the family required to conform scrupulously to its internal regulations. Address, E. A WAGNER, or J. D. McCOLLOUGHI, Joint Principals. The Family School for Boys, HERETOFORE known as "S-r. JonN'S." will be opened on the 1st of February, in a new location, under the charge of a competent Recto~r and Assis tants ; arrangements being now on foot to secure thc services of such as Parents many fully confide in. The numaber of inmates of the family will be limited to twetnty. Rates of Charge. For Bloard, per ternm of five months,..$75, 00 For Tuition, " " - 25, 00 E~ntrance Fee fir Text-books, &c..... 25 00 Until the Rector shall bec on the spot, address J. D. McCOLLOUGH. Spartanburg. Jan10 4t 52. Clock Repairing ! I'HIE Subscriber would respectfully infotrm th~e citizens of Edgeleld Village and vicinity, that lie has taken the House formerly occupied by Mrs. R I. Gray, opposite the Planters Hotel, for the put pose of carrying on the CLOCK REPAIRING BUSINESS. -All work entrusted to his care will be attended to with neatness and despatch. lie will also give his attention to the REPAIRING O F FURNiT URE. H e warrants satisfaction to all, andl solicits a liberal patrotnage. WM. LEWIS. Jan 10 tf 52 Negroes for Sale, 'DY CONSENT of parties, I will sell at Edge .L field C. H., at public outcry, on the first Mon da'iy in February next, Four Negro Slaves, Viz: Lark and his wife Mariah, Lewis and Lee. Tf~ass.-A credit 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. Jan 10 4t 52 Land for Sale, r1 HIE Subscriber being desirous of nmoving West Ioffers fcr sale his V ALUAIBLE TR ACT 0OF LAND, lying on Mountain Creek, near the con -juntion of it and Turkey Creek, crossing the Block -er Road. t welve miles from Edgefield Village, eon I taining Four hundred and sixty-seven (467) gores, with good improvemetnts, and adjoining lands of Dr. JonLake, J. Holloway, Isaac Boles, Sam. Zim merman and others. E. M. BIR D. -Jan 10 4t 52 Administrator's Sale, B Yan Order from H. T. Wright, Ordinary, I sball proceed to sell at Edgefield C. II., on first Monday in February next, all the personal pro perty of the late Henry F. Freeman, dee'd., con sisting c~f THIRTEEN LIKELY NEGRLOES9, on a credit until the 25th Decetmber 1855. Purchasers giving notes with ample security, before thu delivery of the property. N. K. BUTLER, Ad'or. Jan 10 4t 52 Drought to the Jail, O F this District, a Negro woman who sas her name is BETSY, and that she belongs to one John Smith, living ini the up-country. Said woman is about five feet four inches in height, dark comn pleted and wears ear-rings. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pny charges and take her away, otherwise she will be dealt with as the law directs. W.IW. GOODMAN, J. E. D. Jan 10 tf 52 Estraye@ or Stoleun F ROM the Subscriber in Hamburg, on the 6th iDecember, ONE BAY MA RE, blind in the rght eye-no other marks recollected, by which said Mare can be described. She had on when sho left a Saddle and Bridle. Any one taking up said Mare, and returning her ithe Subscribor, living one mile above Meeting Street P. O., on the Cambridge Road, will be libe rally rewarded. Any informtation respecting said mare will he thankfully received. Address thes Sub scriber at Meeting Street P.O.' B. F. STEVTENS. CANDIDATES! ror Sheriff. JAMES EIDSON. FELIX E. BODIE, WM. QUATTLEBUM, JULIUS DAY, For Tax Collector BARNEY LAMAR. CHARLES CARTER, THOMAS B. REESE, DERICK HOLSONBAKE, A. R. ABLE, THEOPHILUS DEAN, WESLEY WERTZ. Mf. B. WHITTLE, For Clerk. WESLEY BODIE. THOS. G. BACON. EDMUND PENN. R. D. BRYAN. Z'or Ordinary. H. T. WRIGHT, W. F. DURISOE. Medicines and Chemicals! r IIE Undersigned begs leave to announce to the citizens of Edgefield District, that he has just opened in the Town of Hamburg, a WELL SE. LECTED Stock of CHOICE MEDICINES A N D CHEMICALS, < To which he respectfully solicits their attention. Amongst his large assortment will be found Toilet Articles and Perfumery, Drugs and Ohemicals, PAINTS, OILS AND DYE STUFFS, GLASS, PUTTY, VARNISHES, &c. In compounding Mledicines and supplying planta tions, the strictest attention will be given to the re quirements of his patrons. Being a graduate of the London College of Phar macy, and having had an experience of eighteen years, in the business, he feels confident of being able to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage. ALFRED S. RAVENSCROFT. Hamburg, Dec 4 3m 47 TUTT & PELLETIER'S NEWV DRUC STORE! Hamburg,.S. C. W E Respectfully solicit the attention of Plan ters, Merchants, Physicians, and the public generally, to our VERY 11ANDSOME AND SELECT STOCK of Pure Medicines and Chemicals, All of which are entirely NEW and GEN UINE. -AMONG OUR ASSORTMENT WILL BE FOUND DRUGS AND MEDICINES, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Dye Stuffs, CIIE11CALS, COSMETICS, Perf umery, Essential Oils, 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 otfercd in this market. W.M. 11. TUTT, M. D. A. J. PULLETIElR, Next door to 1). S. Dunbar's Corner. 1amburg, Dee IS 3m -19 SherifIf's Sale. BY Vrtue of Sundry writs of Fi. Fa., to me di rected, I shall pryeed to sell on the first Monday in February next, at Edgefield C. II., the followiig property, in the following cases, viz: 11. T. Wright, bearer, vs. John L. Ilarmon; Caroline A. Gray, Adm'or., vs. John L. Harmon; Other Plaintiffs vs. John L. Iarmon, One Tract of Fand, entamning One Thousand acres, nore or less, adjoining lands of W. 1B. h)orn and others. A dkin Curley vs. Goo. Watkins. Wmn. Watkins and Michael llare. One Tract of Laind containing 445 acrese, more or'less, adjoining lands of John J. Jennings and others, the property of the defendant, Geo. Watkins. R. M. Fuller vs. James A. Bennet, One Tract of and containing one hundred and thirty acres, (130,) more or less, adjoining lands of Newel White, Butler Williams, John Terry and others. s Daniel Ilrunson, Ex'or. vs. ,John Williams and Elizabeth Williams, Sr., One Tract of Land con taining threc hundred and fifty, (350.) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Daniel Bronson, John Chatham, and others, the property of the Defend ant, Elizabeth Williams. Alfred May vs. John Youngblood, One Tract of Land eontaining one hundred and sixty, (l60) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of James Dorn, Abner Ilearn and othere. Uriah Mars, Br. vs James Stewart and Christo pher Weatherington, One Tract of Land containing fie hundred, (500) acres, more or less, adjoimmgt lands of Geo. Garner, llenry Rush and others, thea property of the defendant, C. Weathcrington. Win. McEvoy vs. Nancy Rearden, One Tract of Land containing three hundred, (300) acres, more or less, arljoining lands of Jordon llolloway and others. Robert Cheatham vs. Batte Howard and Eenj. F. Strom ; R1. L. Wash vs Biatte lloward, One Tract of Land containing three hundred (300) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of B. M. Talbert, Tandy Burkhmalter and others, the property of Batte Hloward. John Seigler vs. John Autry and Mary Blood auth, One Tract of Land containing two hundred and fifty (250) acres, more or less, adjoining lands f B. T. Boatwright, Elizabeth Bush and others he property of Mary Bloodsuth. Terms Cash. LEWIS JONES, s. a. D. Jan-10 4t 52 Fair Notice. A LL Persons indebted to me either by note or accountcan find them in the hands of A. C., Dean, at my house, until Feb. next-after that time fi they will be left in the hands of G. W. Landru Esq., for collection. I offer for sale my KEMP and BLEDSOE TR ACTS OF L AND, one containing Four Ioun dred and Fifteen acres, and the other Two hundred and twenty-two acres. Said Lands will be sold low for cash, or good paper. JA E OM Jan 10 3t 52 To All Interested. TIHE subscriber returns his thanks to those, wiho have alwaays paid him promptly hiere tofore, and hopes they will continue to do so. If he is compelled to sue the balance that owe him, it will be done with reluctance after the liberal patronage .1 bestowed upon him, but his debts must be paid. a Also, all Persons indebted to Clark d& Tillelson,a at Harrisburg S. C., are notified that more than a t year has elapsed since the firm was dissolved by t limitation ; atid their debts arc past due, and must b settled. .JOHIN M. CL AKE. Cold Springs, S. C., Jan. S, 1855 6t 52. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, - EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.J IN EQUITY. Exparte Petition for settlement i Julia McClendon, o rpry IT appearing that Thos. McClendon, the husband of 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 Jlia, a certain sum of money arising from the sale4 of Joseph Whittle's real estate. On motion of Moragne, for petitioner, it is hereby ordered that the aforesaid Thos. McClendon do plead, answer or demur to thc.prayer of his said wife Julia, within three months from the date of this publication, or the Petition will be tknas pro confesso against Jan 10 1855 3m 52. A Caution to All. I take this method of informing all persons any. wise indebted to me, either by note or account, that. they can settle the same with me at Edgefield C. H., on the first Monday in February next. Those who fail to appear and settle up on that day, will C eertainly hare costs to pay. M TIRDE Jan 10 2t 52 Negro Blankets and Cloths, WILLIAM SHEAR, AUGL'STA, Ga., respect Wfully invites the attention of Planters to his large supply of NEGRO BLANKETS and NE GRO CLOTHS, which he is preparing to sell at very low prieca. RICHDR'YGOODS! i "CHEAPER THAN THE VERY CHEAPEST.'! i GRAY BROTHERS, t EG to inform the public, that their Fall par chases this season have been UNUSUALLY LARGE, having been in the Northern markets )ver three months this Summer, where so many large auction sales took place, offering de ' ed ad vantage to close purchasers. We can colfidently f, my that our Stock is MUCH CHEAPER than the t like quality of Goods could be obtained a few weeks ater, when the great body of Merchants went to miarket. I Our desire, owing to the very short season that C ev will now necessarily have, is to dispose of this o arge Stock, independent of profits, and we may s) renture to say that we can offer as strong induce- ti mnents as any of our neighbors, if not stronger. a In our DRESS GOODS ROOM will be found I.e 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 A >er yard, worth 75 cents; Plain Black Silks, all widths, very cheap; j Black Plaid Watered and Brocade, new styles; White Silks and Satins; Figured, all Wool, French Muslin DeLaines, 121 ents, worth 50 cents ; French Merinos, very cheap; Lupins' best Bombazine, exceedingly low; Black Jamiese, a new.and very desirable all-Wool y 'oods for mourning'; Black Alpaceas all qualities, some very fine and oW priced; Mantillas, Cloaks and Talmas of the very latest reneh styles, exceedingly cheap Crape, Cashmere and Woollen Shawls; Embroideries of all kinds, of the most elegant A loseriptions; Ribbons for the Million, fine bonnet and neck, 6t ents a yard, worth 20 cents; Calicoes and Ginghams best styles, very cheap, 0 Domestic Goods of all finds ; p Blankets and Kerseys unusually low, and a great ariety of other articles to which we would respect- 1 ally invite the attention of the public. GRAY BROTHERS. c Augausta. Nov 14 tf 44 "ALL AND WINTER GOODS! -0 - A. RANSOM, AGENT for R. M. FUL . LER, Ilamburg, S. C., has now on hand a Superb Stock of Dry Goods, Thieh he is SELLING FOR CASH at prices that aw annot fail to please; and would respectfully invite he attention of his customers and all in want of ai oods to an examination of his Stock, among which vill be found Rich Brocade SILKS, Figured, Plain, Black, Gro de Rhine SILKS, Col'd Mlarceline and Sarconett do All wool DeLaines, or beautiful styles, Common and MLedium do., from 12J to 50 eta. I Solid Colored kersian DeLTaines, various shades, Ilighand 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 T of the latest styks, a Black and Colored Shawls, various qualitics, c 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, lluckaback 'owels and Towelings, Furniture I)imity and Fringes, Drab Morino, for Skirts- Marsa!es do Ladies' Misuses and Children's llosiery & Gloves do Linen Cambrio Handkerchiefs, do Worsted S!eeves, 10-4, 11 -4 and 12.4 Whitney Blanketi, Extra heavy Bed, Crib and Cradle do. p1 Large Luot of Negro Blankets, very cheap, - Cassimneres, Sattinets, Trweeds and Kentucky Jeans, all qua~ities, 10-4, 11-4 and 12-4 BI'd and Brown Sheetings, r 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 5-4 Shirting, Graniteville and other nmakes, Osnaburg Stripes and Yarns at Factory prices, C Real Georgia Plain.', best quality, Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes, good as ottment, with a great quantity of other Goods uiable for the season. gi Orders solicited and faithfully executed. A Hlamburg, Nov 28 tf 46 u~ J. SIBLEY & SON, ~ GROCERS AND COTTON u MERCHANTS, HAMBURG, S. C. ti D ESPECTFULLY beg leave to inform a Ltheir old cnstomers and the Planters generally " hat they arc still to he found at their Old Stanid, Ni nd1 are paying the IllGIIEST MA RKET PRICE >r Cotton and other Produce: and have in Store, E nd are daily receiving a MOST COMPLE TE assort ent of- i GROCERIES, -AMONo wili MtAY BE FOUND 20,000 Yda. Gunny and D~undee BAGGING, I 200 Coils hemp andl Russian ROPE, 200 Bags COFFEE, Rio and -Java, a 200 Bb!s. Superior andl Refined SUGA RS, 25 Ilhdsm. Muscovado and N. 0. do. 100 Bbls. MOLA SSES, C 3,000 Sacks SA LT. t}a -25 BEDS TEA DS, somte of them Fancy, tr 25 Boxes superior CHEESE, h A splendid assortnment of BLANKETS and ti NEGRO CLOTIIS8. -Also A n assortment of Saddles and Bridles, Chairs, Pepper, Spice, Linseed, Lamp and Tan ners Oil, Osnaburgs, Stripes, 1 ihirting and Yarns, and in fact everything usually J und in a Grocery Store. W 7E take this means to inform our Customers YVand the Planters generally, that we are notB pnnected with any other house, and only have one S tore, which is the Brick Corner, formerly occu- ni ied by JTosiah Sibley. J. SIBLEY & SON. I Hamburg, Nov 28 tf 46 To the Public. A [ SH AL L open to my friends and w the public, on the first M1onday in anuary, the Hotel known as the EWBERRY HOTEL, which has st been thoroughly renovated and repaired ; goodj nd faithful servants shall always be in attendance, a d the guests of the h ouse shall not want for any ing that the market will afford. The subscriber rusts by strict attenutioni to business, to merit a share C the public patropage. JOllN W. FOWLER, Proprietor. Newberry C. H., Dee 27, 3m 51 Notice.I [ HAVE this day placed my Shop Books and I LA count.' in the hands of J. Cheatham, who is W uly authorized to colleect and receipt for me, and nose who know themselves to be in my debt, would d avo cost by calling on him for a settlement, as I am ound to colleet nmy money.ROTBOKS - Dec 27 3t 50 lentlemen, FairNotice! ~ POSITIVELY T HE LA ST ! % SLL Persons indebted to me by note or open1 -account, contracted previous to the first ofJ anuary 1854, may settle them with Inc at my tii ounting Room any time hetween this and Wednes- A ay the 8th day of'February 1855, after that date b' rith my Attorney. W. P. BUTLER. ei Edgefield C. 11., Dni 13 tf 48 tI Admninistrator's Notice. - NfOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of FORTUNATUS MASSEY, dee'd, to meet me in the Ordinary's Office at Edgefield Court House a Monday, the 26th day of February next, ir the urpose of making a tlpal settlenment on said estate. 'hose who fail to present their claims by the above me will be excluded, as the estate will not pay out. 'ersons indebted to the estate will make payment nmediately. S. CROUCH, A d'mr.~ Dec 20 4in ' 4 Good Peach .Brandy? S US eevda large supply of PURE OLD A PE RANDY.h S. B. BOWERS, Aden?. )issolution of Go-Partnership, rHE Co-partnership heretofore existing between .Rscfam son & McDONNALD, is this dayis-. ylved by mutual consent. All indebted will plase take payment to Join C. McDoNNALD, who is an iorized to settle up the business of the Firm. J. L. RICHARDSON, J. C. McDONNALD. Hamburg, November 9, 1854. -0 A CARDI [ AVING purchased Mr. Rcimanson's Interest in the above Firm, the Subscriber respect illylfforms his friends and the publie generally tat he intends to continue the sale of Ready-Made Clothing, &c., i the Town of Hamburg ; and hopes by keeping inatantly on hand a full and fashionable assortment Ready-Made Clothing, &c., to receive a iberal iare of patronage. The Planters of Edgefleld and to adjoining Districts are specially invited to ex nine my Stock before trading elsewhere. JOHN C. McDONNALD. Hamburg. Nov 14 tf 44 o former Friends and Patrons, I E. BOWERS, thankful for past patron N age, would beg k-ave to inforni the public- that e is now receiving LARGE Consignments of Thiskeys, Brandies, Wines, Cordials, AND LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS, Su g a r s, ROWN, CLARIFIED, CRUSHED AND LOAF SEGARS, HAVANA AND AMERICAN, .nd all articles usually kept in the Family Grocery usiness. eing Agent for two large Wholesale Confectionary ouses, one in New York and the other in Angus. , he is prepared to fill all orders for 2IAR EE. TwM.-Me8. l t the shortest notice possible. As he is acting as Agent only, lie would ro ectfully inform all that his business must be done the CASH SYSTEM ENTIRELY ; for his low -ies and small commissions will not warrant ex nsion of time on Goods sold. lie is determined to sell Low, for Cash, .a hopes to merit a share of the trade. Conte one, me all, and examine his Stock before purchasing, -it is all he asks. Wr The business will be conducted under the nie and style of S. E. 1,owRas, Agent. . Hamburg, Nov. 1, tf 42 few Fall and Winter Goods I 11iIE Subscriber is now receiving his FALL L and WINTER GOODS (at the Brick Store) nong which may be found Rich Satin, Plaid and Fancy SILKS, of the latust id most fashionable styles, Rich Figured. Plaid and Plain DELANES, Plain French and English MERINOS, Ladies' CLOAKS and MANTILLAS, " Embroidered French COLLARS, UN ERSLEEVES and CI IEMIZETTES, A variety of BONNETS and Bonnet RIBBONS oots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, NEGRO SHOES AND BLANKETS, OSNABURGS and FACTORY STRIPES, GROCERIES, Hardware, Crockery, &c. gcther with a large and well seleted variety of her Goods, too numerous to mention. 0- The public generally are respectfully solicited call and examine the above mentioned Stock.be re put chasing elsewhere. B. C. BRYAN. Oct 6f 41. McGREGOR &SMITH, -nEALERs IN ARRIAGES, BIJGGIES, &c. C'GREGOR & SMITH, build to order Car. 4iriages of every descriptiop. They also keep hand a large and splendid assortment of Oew and Second-Hand Carriages. C:g All orders promptly aitndcd to, and Re iring neatly executed. Edgefield C. H., Jan 18 tf I REMOVAL! PH IE Subscriber takes this opportunity of inform Ling his friends. that lie has removed to the EW BRICK STORE adjoining the -Store of 1B. .Bryan, where he has jnat opened a LARGE A RlETY of new articles in his varnr us branches Trade. Hie intends keepng in the Drug and Medicine Department, full supply of every article that is in common a by the Profession, which will be constantly un r the inspection of Drs. Bland, Abn. y, Mitni and urt ; and if an article is reportcd to he impure it i not be offered for sale. Dr. M. W. A baey has ken an Oflice in the second Story of the building, id will give me the bentefit of his experience in mpounding Medicines .and preparine prescrip ns, and having been six years engaged in the bu tess, 1 flatter myself, with these ample arrange ets, I shall receive a liberal sh:re of the patron e of Physicians, families, andl the publio generally. In the Grocery Department VERY THlING will be kept that~in usually found a Fancy Family Grocery Store. In the epartment of Books, Stationary, ko,, ill be found a full supply of Standard School auks, Bibles, Hymn Books, Fools Cap, Letter and ute Paper, with almost every article in this line ill be kept constantly for sale. In the Confectionary Department, ay always be found a much larger assortment of sdies, Fruits, Pickles, Ketchups. Sauces, &c., an has ever been offered for sale in this place. In, uth, this is to be a Store of good things, and it is ped will be considered a great conventende, and refore be largely patronized. G. L. PENN, Agent. Dcc 20 tf 49 A Car 4. TAKE this method of r turning my sincere .thanks to the people of Edt efield and adjoining istricts, for their liberal pat -onage, and at the me time say to theta that I ysavc moved into my New Brick A&ores, it during the past Sumer, situated on Reynold's reet, nearly fronting the Episcopal Church, and har by the South Carolina Rail Road Depot,.where :im 'fferitng coiisignments of TENNESSEE BACON, LARD, Butter, Feathers, Corn, &c,, ~d at prices so low, as to induce any one to buy Io wants. T. WV. FLEMING. Augusta, Dee 18 2m* 49 Teacher Wanted. ~TEA CIIER is wanted to takce charge of the School at hlorn's Creek Church. No one need ply unless he can come well recommended. WASH. WISE, Trustes JOHN FAIR. te. Jan3 3t . 51 $25 Reward. OST on Saturday the 23d nIt., my POCKET .4 BOOK, containing threo One Ih undred Del r Bills, and four Fifty Dollar Bills, with my name itten on t'ee back of one of the One Hundred ollar Bills. A reward of $25 will be given upon divery or said Pocket Book and contents, or any formation concerning it will be thankfully received. M. A . PA DGE'T. Jan 3 tf 51 Nota Bene. NOTICE. H AVE closed miy Shoe Business. From the .press of other business, I can devote but a short ne, personally, to the collection of.miy acconnts. ftr the expiration of which time, those indebted note or account, will receive legal notice of the riploymenit of an Agent legaLly authorized to set with them. R. T. MIMS. January 3 3t 51 STATE OF SOLITH CA ROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTrRIC.T. Richard Gregory, vs. Alex. Gregory and others T appearing to my satisfaetio.n that John Grego .ry, Easter Rankin, Shadra.ch Dees and wife c and James Rankin and wife Harriet, Defendants this case, reside without the limits of this State, is therefore ordered, that they do appear and ject to the division or sale of the real Estate of rah Gregory, dee'd., on or before the first day of pril next, 1855, or their consent to the same will entered on recerd. U. T. WRIGHT, 0. 3. D. C'..ac. ..lin . rcc 1 3am 50