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cks8 RR% AdODS BUSINS SWILLI4A SHEAR,.. - LL ootmence a Cash Dry Goods Bisineu on and after the 1it ,of February next, an< will keep a WELL SLECTED Stock of, . STAPLE.AND.FANCY ARTICLES Adapted to the Southern Trade, which he will sell a prices to make it the interest of purchasers to buy for Cash. It requires no argument to prove that Goods can be sold cheaper for Cash than they can on the usual credit termns. . The publie -a respi*egaly requested to'call and examine the assortment. Augusta, Jan 30 tr 3 Notice. I AM daily receiving my Spring Stock consistine of every article usually kept in our line -of Busi ness, whieb.wig be sold at Messrs. Lateback & Cooper'CashVriees. Amongmy Stock is the Best Assorted Liquors alid Wines, Kver.ofi-rcd in Hamburg, which will be sold ac eording f9 quality and not Brand. S. E. BOWERS,AGENT. Jan 30 . tf . ' 3 Notie, Notice. .O Ordefs will receive any attention unless aceon.paigl, etlh the Cash. S. E. BOWERS, AGENT. Jan 30- .tf 3 MeIc.ICad a R. M. W. ABEY now occupies as an D Office the .building ..inutedintely below the Court hlouse and opposite Cool. Carroll's Office. le wil at all times be fouad eithe -at' his-Ofice or at iis dwelling .adjoaning'.th*eMalle. Academy. Ile will attend atkiotly to all falls upon him. .Jan23 . . tf 2 Look, Look. TRA.YED .frem the Subseiber, at R. P. Har rison'e,- on. the. 22d inst., TWO HORSES One a Dark Bayi.betweeu 15 and 16 bands high, about 7 years old, with a star in his forehead, the lower partof one hind foot.white, and is: a natural The other ia a Light Day, about .15 hands 'b, .supposed to.be near,11 years old, with mane and tail Wack. Any information concerning said liorses, addressed to me. at Due West, Abbeville District, will-be thankfully received. . . . . B. 1. WINSTOCK. Jan 30 - . 2t 3 .Notice. S' 'jRAYED or stolen from the Subscriber in the 0 Village of Edgefield, a Stout Square built .SORREL MARR,.with a heay mare and tail, large wind galls on her fore. pastern joints, some slight marks of the,.oollar, and also, a mark .from ite saddle. - The said. lare .. left me. or was stolen on the evening of 51onday the 2lst inst., havingon at the time a god -quilted $addlo and an oldr bidle. Any, information concerning said mare will be thankfully received. . M. W. CLARY. -Jan30 It 3 7 &Vicutive Depai-tment, COLtMBnA, JTanuary 10. 1856. By IHis Excellencv .1A Al S 11. A D)AMNS, Gover nor and Commim~tder in Chief in and over the . State of South Carolina : WIHERE AS infornmation has been received at TV this D~epartment, that a murder was commuit ted'on the--bbdy ' ELLTJ{ PERKINS; on the day- of.. by :FR A1KLIN: PERKINS, (his brother) ini N'ewberry District, and that said Per kins has fled from juostice: Now, know ye. that to 'the end' justic may be done, and that the said Perkirns may be broughit to legal trial for his offence as aiforesniid, I -100-: 11. A unts, Governo'r as a foresail. d.' issue~ this my proer:umurt'im, vacrn a reward or TlIRELc JtiUN J)RED DOLL ARS for his apprleension and de livery into any jail in this Staite. Said Perkins is about 23 or 24 years of age, a.bout 5 feet S inches~ high, dark ha:ir, light complelx ion, tenera'lly wears a thin bje:rd ona his chin rather lighlt coloredl, hats a down-enst countenaince, and speaks 'iuick .whe.n spoiken to; lhe had his wife with tmtt when fast heard from. Given under my hand and the seal of the Staite. [L.S.] J1. II. A DAMlS. JTAuis PATERson, See. of State. Jan23 3t 2. Administrator's Sale, B)Y order of UL Tr. Wright, Ordinary, I shall J.preeed to sell on the 31st .January, at the late residence of Singleton Ifolmes, dee'dl., near 1Eilerense's Ferry, ont l'air Road, all the pe(rsontal .property of the s'aid deceased, eusisting of about Nine Negroes, Three llors. s, one Stock of I oes. Cattle. onec yoke af Steers, one ox Cart, Household ail Kitchen Furniture, Farming utensils, and the last year's erop of Corn and Fodder, &c. Terms, on a eredit until the 25th December next, except as to rumns of five dollars and under which must be paid in cash. Purchasers giving their notes with two approved sureties. SA DERICK HOLMES, Adm'er. Jan 23 2t - - 2 Negroes ! Negroes ! T HE Subscriber offers for sale the following va'uatble family of Negrues, viz: Jack and his wife Matilda, with~ six. children-their agea ranging from two years upwards-; Said Negroes will be s,-ld on time to approved purchasers. The subscribers can he seen for one month at the resi dence of Win. Lanhasm, Esq. G. B. LA N[IAM. Jan 2 3 2t* __ 2 - Notice. A LL Persons indebted to t.he Estate of Lewis A shill, er., dee'd., wi'l pays up by return (lay, otherwise urgent measures must be pursued. Antd those having demands against the same will present them by that time, as the Estate tmust be settled up. ABNEiRW. ASHILL, x P. B. ASBILL, .a2 HENRY CATO. 3 Jan 23 4t2 Stateo( Woiutb Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN ORDINARY. B yHi. T. WRIGHT, Esq., Ordinary of Edgefield District. whereas, Gilbert McCoy, bath Apptied to me for Letter, of Admi istration,with sha Will annexed, on all and singular Te goods and chmattles, rights and eredits of Arthur i. Padgett, late of the District asmidM, deceased. These see, therefore, to cite and admnonish all and sirigalar, the kindred and creditors of the said deceas ed, to lie and appear before me, at our next Ordinary's Court for the said District, to bie F olden at &lgefield C. H., cn the 4th day of Febuary inst., to show cause,If anty, why the said adiniiv.ration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal, thiis21st day of Jan. in the year of ourzhord- ene thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, and In thw80tit year of American lade pendacsH. T. W RIGHT, O. E. D. Jan. 23 ____ 2ie 2 STATE 01' SOUTH C \ROLINA, ABBEVILLE DISTrRICT, IN ORIDINARY. B)Y Hf. T. WRIG HT, Esquire, Ordinary of Edge .)field Dietrict. Whereas, R. T. .3ims hass applied to me for Letters of Administrat ion, on all and1 sinitular the uvods and chattles. rights and credits of Rlichard H. Mims late of the District aforesaid deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said deceas edl, to he and appear before me at otur next Oriary's Court for the said District, to be holden at Edgefield C. H., on the 1st day of February next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal, this 18th day of Jan in the year of our Lord one thousand eight bund red and fifty-six and in the eightieth year of Americana JId'ependence. II. T. W RIGHIT, 0. E. D. For' Male, NExcllent light Second.hand CATIRIAGE, 2 .very cheap. A pply tn S. S. TO~lI'K INS. Jan23 2t 2 Fair Notiec. ALLI. Persons due the late Firm of irindlley & ARfos~uond, by Note or Account, are hiereby notified that they w.lf h. pslacedl ini the hatnds of an Attortney for collection if no't settled soon. ft. d. DlE II'l f. for A s'igner'. 5.*s . . . .fla l N AND SURGICAL INFIR AUGUSTA, IHE Undersigned would respectfully call the to their very complete and extensive Estab of NEGROES requiring SURGICAL OPEl DISEASES. The Building is situated corner of Jackson the Savannah Rail Road Depots; and in sight o tion of patients from a distance. In its construc view the special purpose to "which it is appliec conduce to the COMFORT OF THE SICK. I baths-and has water.closets in each story to av also we.l venti;ated and .ighted with gas. W! and female nurses, tae patient will be saved mm of unavoidable neglect in the treatment of NEG TERMS-For Board, Lodging and Nursin attendance, Surgical Operations, &.e., the same Augusta, Jan 30, 1855. V-"-*--------- ...... Groceries, &c. TIHE Undersigned have formed a Co-partner ship in-business under the firm of SIBLEY & USHER, at the old and well known stand of s6.'& SoN corner of market and Centre Streets, Hamburg, for the transaction of a general Grdeiy, Yroislon & Cotton Bisiness, Where we intend to keep constantly on band a rull supply of Goods, and will sell as LOW for CASH as any. other house. Our Sto-k consists in part of the following: Clarified. Crushed, Powdered, St. Croix, Porto Rico and New Orleans SUGAR; New Orleans and West India MOLASSES; .lava and Rio COFFEE; Irish POTATOES for planting; BACON, LARD and BUTTER. Bagging, Rope and Twine, Shoe and Sole Leather, Mackerel, Kitts and Barrels, Blankets, Negro Cloths, Osnaburgs, Saddles and Bridles, Wooden Ware, Pepper and Spice, Fresh Rice, Sack and Table Salt, Tea of v:'rious kinds, Indigo, indow Glass, Lamp, Linseed and Train Oil, Paints, Powder, Rifle and Blasting, Shot and Lead, a god assortment of Chairs, Rock awdys, Office, Arm and Children's Bedsteads. Sof.is, Feathers. Mexican and Peruvian Guano, Kittlewell's Salts, Lime and Plaster, Iron, German and Cast steel Nails, assorted, &c., &c. SIBLEY & USHER. Ulnmburg, Jan 23, 18->0. ly 2 Imported Garden Seed, Ci.O 1855. ALARG l and select assortment of the best .varieties of ENGLISH GARD)EN SEED), mbracing Early Cabbage, Late do., Onion Setts White and Red,) Beans, Pea., &c., &c. Also, 5omei six or~ seven kinds Early Corn, warranted six ?CPeks. Those in want of a reliable variety or Gardent seed for Spring use will do wvell to call and pmur bhase. WMl. ILA INES, Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. .Timn23 4t 2 FINAL NOTiCE. LL Persons owing money into the Commais ~sinner's ()flice for this District tire hecreby positivelv notifled to make payment before the I1tth of next'month. I have bieen indulgent, until I neurred the displeasure (perhaaps jutstly) of many parties interested ; and I canno~t subma~it to this state of things any longer. A Bonad in a public oflice should be regarded cash when due; and lhe ho rails to make~ payment, either by settlement or otherwse, shoull h~e-lhd to be in the same situ ation as one who fails in the commewrcial world. A. SIMKINS, c.E E.Di. .an 22 4t 2 Sheriff's Sale. STATE OF SOUTH- CAROLINA, ED(OE FIELD DISTRIC'T. Joseph P'arkmanu, vs Sum. in Partition. Join Pai kman and others. )Y virtue of an order from II. T. Wright, Ordi .nary of Edgetield District, in the above stated ":se, I shall proceed to sell on the first Mlonday in F'ebruary next, at Ed gefield C. II., the real Estate of Mary Parkman, dee'd., consisting of one Tract of smdfi, containing Fifty acres, more or less, situ ated in the D~istrict and State aforesaid, adjoining and of Douglas. Robertson anid others. Team-A credit until 1st Nov. next, purchaser giving bond wit~h two good seeurities and a mortgage of the premisecs to the ordinatry to secure the pur chase amoney'. Costs to be paid in cash. LEWIS JONES,.s. a. D. Jan 9 4te 52 Notice. LL persons indebted to the estate of Mary P. Tutt, deceased, are requested to imake payment, mad those having demands against the said estate, will present them, properly attested to. E. J. MtIMS, Ex'or. Jan 16 tf1 Notice. OST OR MISLAID, by the Subscriber, a ANote of hand signed by W. B. Dorn, for [Thirteen Hundred and seventeen Dollars, dated on the 9th inst. All persons are hereby notified against trading for said note. J. T. CHEATHAM. Jan 10, 1856. ' . 3t 1 English Prints,. W.J iLIAit SH EAR, Augusta, Georgia, Thas just received from New York a supply of English PR[NTS, of new and beautiful styles, suitable for the Fall season. Also, superior Merri we and other American PRINTS, of the latest A ugusta,_Oct 2 . f 38 I Fair Notice. LL Persons indebted to the late Firm of John tChapmani & Sons, by open Account must settle. JOHN A. CH APMAN, Newberry C. H., THJOS. E. CHAPMAN, Coleman's X Roads. .Tan4 St1 State or South Carolina. ED)GI&FIELD1 ISTRJCT. IN ORDIN ARY. BYH. T. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary of Edge field D~istrict: Wherea, 31stilda Diobey, hiathi applied to me for Letters oif Adlministration,on all and singular the goods nd chattels, rintits and credits of John D~oby, late of the District aforesaid, deceased. These are. therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred anid creditors of this maid deceas ed, to be and appear before me, at our next Ordinary's Ciur for the said District, to he holden at Edgefield C. I on the 4th (lay of Pehruary next, to show cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be rated. Given under my hand and seal, this 19th day of January in the year of our Lord one thiousand eight hundred and fifty-six and in the 8th year of Ameri an ndeendnce -H. T. W RiGHT, 0. E. D. Jan. 23------ 2t - 2 Estray Notice. T fOLLED before me by WV. F. Keuriek on the 9th .1. inst., one Stray Illorse, appr:iised at seventy five dollars. le is a dlark brown bamy, five feet high, amine ears of age, wvith a small whitg spot in the fac, right hind font white, a blemish in thme right eve that makes it nearly blini, sthed all round andl ia god order. Said horse as in poum'ssio"m of IV F. Kenrik, anine amiles from~ lunmhurg, on the Plank lIo-l. IBEN.l. 121101J, ,m s n. EIDGEFMELD 1IACHI1 SHOP., FURNITURE ESTABLISIIM9NT! Ir SJOHN. M. WITT s takes pl-asure in tl calling the atten tion of the citizens of Edgtfied Diat iot, to his d MACHIN SHOP,. a Which is now in sucoessful and oomplete operation, il and also solicits an examination of his Where he has or had an extensive variety of beau- A tiful and well-finished FURNITURE, consisting of d Malogany, Watnut, Rosewood, Maple and Pine e Cubboard Sofes, BOOK CASES & WRITING DESKS, a - Wardrobes of various Qualities, b SOFAS, SOFA LOUNGES, &C., 'n -33E- 9s' A-&M& , e (fine variety.) WASH STANDS, CRADLES, MATRASSES, &C. A Always on hand a good supply of well-made Sash, Blinds, Pannel Doors, kC., &c. Having secured the servioces of the most compe tent workmen, I do not hesitate to say that I edn ex hibit as flue and good work as will be found else where. REPAIRING neatly and promptly attended to. - I will sell the above articles on as reasonable terms as the times will allow. Those who psy Cash , for their Furniture in Augusta or Charlestun will not fid -nuch difference in our cash charges. I 0- 1 all and inspect the above Furniture before tv trading elsewhere. Edgefield C. 11., Sept 5 tf 34 WARE ROOMS@ rj W E would call the attention of the public to OJ our NE W and WELL SELECTED Stock of 0 19ABIMT PURITUIRE, n1 At the old stand, UNDER THE AUGUSTA HOTEL, BROAD STREET, Where we are prepared-to supply all orders iii our line, at Reduced Prices, and UNSURPASSED QUALUTYI We would invite purchasers to call before buying -lsew'here, for we WARRANT a Large Deduction from Old Prices, HENRY & SKINNER. m Avouern, Sept. 7,1855. --- hi P. S.-Uaving made arrangements for our Fall ot Supplies with the " Excelsior Manufactory" of New York, it enables us to sell at unprecedented Fi low rates. '11. & S Augusta, Sept 7 Gm 35 BACON, LARD, FLCJR, &c, F Augusta, Ga. M Y Consignments from Tennessee of BACON, ra LARD, FLOUR, CORN, &c., will be unu sually heavy thip season. Persons who may have ON to buy these articles, are invited to give me a call. fr Everything is sold for cash, or city acceptance. Ti T. W. FLEMING, Commission Merchant. Augusta, Jan 16 ~ t 1 Pay Your Debts! AVING sold out our Stock of Goods to HMessrs. SuLKY & UsuER, we wish to close up our old business as woon as possible, and there fore must request those indebted to us to come for- -. rard and settle. J. SIBLEY & SON. llamburg, Jan 7, 1856. 4t* 52 - Fair Notice, I LL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, eitheru .~by note or necount, prior to the 1st January, 1856, are requsted to come forward and make :ymet, as 1 am desirous of closing all outstand ng debts. I have on hand, and am daily receiving a larg~e t STOCK OF GROCERIES, And other articles adapted to Planters use, which ill be sold at LOW PIU1CES to cash eustomern, Fc and those sending orders will bear in mnind. to ac ompany them with the CA SU, as that is an cassen tial article in carrying on business. B. S. DUNBAR. F< Habrg, Jan. 7, 1856. 4t 52 T Anderson Gazette, Laurensville Herald and F< Abbeville Banner will each copy 4 times, and for ward their accounts with a paper containing the ad 'ertisment to B. S. D. Noice, Positive! Cl LL Persons indebted to Robinson & Jackson, in account for 1855, are requested to settle the same by thme 1st anrch 1S56, as we are desi- |cen ous of closing our old Bunks. cn And all persons having standing open accounts wl on our Books for 1853 and 1S54, or indebted to us nc by Note, are earnestly requested to pay the money by that timec, or they will be placed in the hands S( of an Attorney for collection. s Gentlemen ! One and all, settle up ! Spare our feelings from such a coturse, and save yourselves unnecessary expense. Longer indulgence we can not grant. ROB[NSON &JACKSON. Hamburg, .Jan 7 2 2m 52 ' Abbeville Banner and Independent Press will-E please copy two months.- -_____ F__ NOTICE? LL those indebted to the Undersigned, either th .by Note or Account, ate earnestly requted to cone forward and settle, as money I Naxo, and re money I MlUST llAVE. All those who fail to th omily with this request hy Return Day may expectth to settle with an Attorney. A.G E G E Jan 1, 7t 51 aluda Sentinels, Attention, COURT M ARTIA L will be held at Mount Willing on the first Saturday in February next, for the purpose of trying all defaulters in said Corps. The Court will consist of the following Officers. Liut. P. Was-r, President. Sergt. JAs. A. DOZIER, Sergt. Was. Efra.AND, Corp. TIREY ETnERIrnoE and Corp JAs HERaLosG. By order of Capt. A. D. BATES. JA. A. Dozisa, 0. g. Jan t 3t 1 ] Look at This! t Carriages, Carriages, Bugges, Bauggies, &c., &c.. &c., &o. ?H E Subscriber still carries on the Carringe bu .1siness at the old stand of A. BUsunNEI., and would say to the people of the District that they R may at all times find a good assortment of CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES ' F on hand, of his own manufacture, that will be sold B to good punctual customers on as reasonable terms as they can be bought in any Southern market. I have secured the services of Mr. A. BUSHNELL, for the present year, atnd from his long experience in the Carriage business, I think that purchasers i may expect satisfaction in their work. JOHN LEIGH. N. B.-! am also prepared at all times to furnish T~ COFFINS and HEARSE for any portion of the Ditit at the shortest notice. Edgetield C. 1H., May_16, tf 18 Brushes, Brushes ! TN Stre a fine variety of Paint, Varnish, Grain- 1 Iing Blenders, Tanners, Whitewash, Crumb, ustint and Hair Brushes and Combs-Flesh rushes and Hair Glove-Nail, Tooth and Shaving g Brushes, &c. For sale by Si A. G. & T. J. TEAGUE, Druggists. te M ay 23 tf* 19 Overseer Wanted. iE Subscriber wvishues to engage, for the pres en-ear, a genttleman competent to act as Overseer, to whom lib~eral- wages will be given. A pplicants must bring good recommendations. f WASH. WISE. IJan~ 6tI th Now is the Time. T T E Sale of W. A. Harris' land has postponed ta util Sale day in February, at which time it w ill lbe piitively sold. Termns mamde known in iday 0 ,f sale. L.dJONES .'d.r.r LET S. I ... MARY FOR-JEGROES, GEORGIA. attention of Planters and Slave-owners generally ishment in Augusta, Ga., for the accommodation ATIONS or TREATMENT IN CHRONIC and Fenwick Streets, between the Georgia and f both. It is therefore convenient for the recep. tion, throughout the entire plan, was kept in ; being Ffurnished with everything which can tis supplied with hot and cold baths and shower id fatigue and exposure to the patients. It is h the constant, attendance of experienced male , of the suffiering which too often is the result ROES in ordinary private practice. g, per month, $10. For all NECESSARY Medical s in ordinary city practice. H. F. CAMPBELL, Surgeon, R. CAMPBELL, Attending Physician. 3 Sheriffs Sale. B Y Virtue of Sundry writs of Fi. Fa., to me di rected, I shall proceed to sell on the first Monday and Tuesday in February next, at Edge field C. H., the following property, in the follow ing cases, viz: Arthur Dozier vs. Ivy Sadler; The Same vs The Same Halfaere and louseal vs. The Same; Clark Martin vs. The Same; Other Plaintilfs, vs The Same, Seven Negro Slaves to wit, Green, Eliza, Lewis, Charles, George, I larriet, and Sarah. John M. Clark vs -John C. Thomas and Thomas 0. Jurnett; D. A. J. Bell, Adm'or., vs John C. Thomas: lenry Moore, bearer, vs The Same; Other Plaintif's vs The Samec; One Negro man Ducek, the property of the Defendant John C. Thomas. M. Frazier vs S. B. Griffin; Julin L. Dobey, ror another, vs The Same; Various other Plaintifr vs The Same, One negro girl Ellen. Luther Roll vs. Allen Franklin ; A. J. Rambo vs. The Same; Other Plaintiffi vs The Same, One Tract of Land containing Five Thousand (5,000) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Gen. James Jones, Kiziah Swearengin and others. Catherine Moyer vs.John Autry and Mary Au try ; Willis Holmes vs The Same and Jack Holmes; Other Plaintiffs vs .John Autry, One Tract of Land where Mrs. Mary Bloodsuth now resides, contain ing Two Hundred and firty acres, more or less, adjoining lands of B. T. Boatwright, Mrs. Eliza beth Ilush and others A. Simkins, Conimissioner, vs Jackson Holmes and Lewis Holmes; H. T. Wright, Ordinary, vs Jackson Hlmhes, Lewis W. Ilolmtes, Levi Mcelan il and Derick Holsonbake; other PlainuitTh vs Jack and Lew' is W. Holnes, 'One Tract of Land ontaining Twelve Hundred (1200) acres, more or ess, adjoining lands of Derick Hlolsonbake, J. A. Lott and others. Clark & Tillotsan vs Tillman A. Walker ; Sama cl A gner vs The Same, One Negro girl Sarah. M. L~. Bonham, Adm'or., vs Benj. F. Strom; W. W. Adams, Assignee, vs. Tihe same; Other Pla:tiffs vs The Same, One Tract of Land eon ai ,ing Six hundred acrecs, more or less, adjoining or Butler Williams, Sanmuel Brunson and others. Moses Harris vs James Morris, One Tract of [adi containing two hundred and forty (240) aeres, ore or less, adjoining lands of B. W. Ratcher, besley Wise and others. 8. S. floyee vs .losep~h Patte~rson ; The Same vs. he 8am..: The Tract oif Land whlere the D)efen ant resides containing three (3) ncrcs, more or less, adjoining lands of Wmn. F. Durisoe, F. WV. P'ickens nd others. deihn L 1H[armo~n vs Francis Ann Uarrison, One rc t or Land containing two hundred and sixty nine (2(i'J) acres, imore or less, adjoining lands of Jaes i. Griflin, Benj. Biettis and others. Jlohn M. Clark vs .lohn C. Thomas and Thomas . Burnectt, One Tract of Land containing one hun dred and ninme (109) neres, more or less, adjoining mds of Tandy Buekhalter, Thomas Morgan and others-thme property of Thomas C. Burnett. S. C. Stromn, Adm'or., vs William Strom and John B. Griffis: Samnuel Williams vs The same; .1. B. Taley, Adm'or., vs .lames Wood, David mnrles and William Strom. sr., One Tract of Land :on taininaz fomr hundred and sixty-two (462) acres, iire or less. adjo'ining landls of Daniel Prescott, Willimn Prescott and others-the property of Wmn. Strma, sr. James A. Talbert vs George Banks; The same s Geo Banks and Francis Owensby. One Traet of Land containing one hundred and twenty-five (l25) acres, more or tess, adjoining hands of D). P. Self, jaes Furkins and others. S. and J. Sampson vs P. C. Goddard ; A . W Dozier vs The Same, One Negro Girl Rachel. Wiley S. Bodie vs Christopher Busbey and M. M. Padgett, One Tract of Land containingOne Hundred and ten (110) acres, more or less, adjoin ing lands of Jacuob Lagroon, Jack Rotten and others. Lark & Buckamaster vs M. W. Abney ; Sale & ark vs The Same ; Lod Hill vs The sae; ether Plaintifl's vs The Same ; One Tract of Land con taining One liundredl and sixty (160) acres, more or less, adjoining hinds of John L. Nicholson and F. W. P'iekens. Also, eight Negroes, viz: A nnet, Robert, Lucinda, Martha, Savannah, Ellen, Felix nd Milltedge. Robt. C. Fain vs Samuel Williams ; Other Plain tins vs The Same, Seven Negroes, viz: Rooth, Daniel, Susan, Francis, Kiziah, .1ulia and Charles. Ellington Searles, Adm'or., vs John A. Houston, Wi. Spires, John B. Ilolmes and A. houston ; J. S. Clark, survivor, vs. John A. Houston, Charles A. Platt vs Thme Same; Felix 0. Parks vs The Same, Seven Negroes, viz: Mary, Nancy, Henry, Tabe, Toley, Amy and Mundy. John Jones vs Martha Mosely, Ex'ix., One Ne gro Boy Septimus. Mary Brooks, bearer, vs Win. A. Harris, One Gin Thrasher, one Gin Fan, one Gin Belt, one Corn Sheller, one Grind Stone, one large Kettle, one Set Blacksmith's Tools, Farming utensils, one Lot Unay, Shucks, Fodder, Bricks, Baskets, &e., one one horse wagon, sixteen geese, &e. James P. Carroll, Ex'or., vs S. S. Boyce and Wi. H. Moss ; Mary Carroll vs S. S. Boyce and Abner Bushnell; other Plaintins vs S. S. Boyce, Two Negroes, viz: Elbert and Mlack. Benj. Gallnman vs. Benj. G. Ryan, One Negro Man, Whitfield. W. B. Dorn vs Benj. Gallhnan, One Negro boy Tylr.LEW1S JONES, s..D Jan 8 4te 52 5heriffis Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, Richard Prior, Sm nPriin vs Sm nPriin Charlotte Prior and others. B Y virtue of an order from H. T. WVright, ordi nary of Edgefield District, in the above stated ease, I shall proceed to sell on the first Monday in February next at Edgetiled Court house, the Real Estate of Sarah P'rior, dce'd., consisting of a Tract of Land containing Eighty-four (84) acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Andrew Butler, Thomams Miller, George B. Mills and others. TaMs-A credit until 1st D~ec. net, purchasers giving bond with two good securities ail a Mortgage of the premises to the ordinary tosecure thne purchase money. Costs to be paid in cash. L. JONES, .5.D. Jan 9 4te 52 Sale of Law Books. T HIE sale of the valuabile Lnw [,ibrary, and Onie Furumture, of the late N. L~. Griflin, will take place on Tuesday, the day after sale day in ebruary next, the 5th of thme month. The books can be examiined at the office of thne undersigned. TERMs oF SA m.E.-Sums under 92O cash, over that anmount oni a credit till the first ol .January next, with inerest from damy of sale, and note and two or mnore applrovedl sureties. M. L. l;ONII.\ M, A dm'mr. Jn. oI 1j5j;. 5 4t CANDIDATES lor Tax Collector THOMAS B. REESE, DERICK HOLSONBAKE, THEOPH.ILUS DEAN, WESLEY WERTZ. M. B. WHITTLE, BARNEY LAMAR. CHARLES CARTER, Law Notice. T HE Undersigned have formed a partnership for the Practice of Law for Edgefleld District. One or both will at all times be found at their Office in Law Range. M. L. BONHAM, CICERO ADAMS. _Edgefield, Dec- 24, 1855. 2moe 51 Law Notice, T TIE Undersigned. have formed a Partnership for the practice of Law in Fdgefield District. W. C. MORaAGNE, H. W. ADDISON. Dec 25, 1855. tf . 50 Law Card. OFFICE is now in thin Village, next door to W. W. Adams, where I can be fou.,d at all times. . C. W. STYLES. Edgefield C. HL,,Jan 15, 1856. tf 1 Medical Notice. D RS. READY. &KENNERLY will practice D Medicine together on the Ridge and neigh boring vicinity. Offlee at Dr.'Ready's. Oct 17 m 40 0. M. WRIGHT, DENTIST, O FFICE over Messrs. CAImicEAL & Beax's Hardware Store, Dread street, Augusta, Ga. All operations pertaining to Dentistry will be at tended to with promptness, and to the entire satis faction of all who may favor him with their patronage. I W Gold Plate and Wire, Clasp Metal, Solder, &., furnisned to Dentists for Cash. Augusta,Mayl ly 18 UIjNITED STATES HOTEL, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. F. M, JENNINGS, PROPRIETOR, T HIS popular and well known Hotel-, the osst T eentraluy stuated in this city is now open for reception of Customers. The undersigned was fur a number of years, the proprietor of the Globe, and flatters himself that he has still the ability and disposition to afford to his-. patrons the accommoda tion of yore. lie will take this occaa.ion to say that he has secured the services of M. -JT. V. CLARK, as his assistant, and will guarantee to the travelling public, who may patrunise his house, the best Fare that can be furnished in the Augusta, Savannah, Charleston and Northern markets. Tie United States is now open under his management and su pervision, and all he asks of new or old customers is a call, if they are not satisfied he will not com plain. Board $1,50 per day. F N. JEN1 N . Nov. 21, 1855. 45 4'n A. A. "E 3. TpHE Undersigned returns his sincere thanks to T his friends for their patronage while located in Hamburg, and hereby informs them that he can be found (after lst September next,) at the House of WARD, BURCIIARD & CO., opposite the Ma sonic Hall, Augusta, Ga., where he would be happy to see and serve them, and where a FULL and Complete Stock of Dry Go ods, can always be found, which will be sold as LOW as from any House in the City..A.RNS . Hamburg, Aug 13, tf 31 Attention, Gardeners. I JHAVE just opened my usual large supply of IFresh Carden Seeds from the well known Gar den of D. Landrethr & Son, of Philadelphia. It is generally acknowledged that Seeds grown in this. Garden arne equm1, if not sup..rior to atny grown in: this country. G. L. PENN, AGENv. Jan 1 tf 51 State of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN EQUITY. J. P. Ridgell, and Pauline, his wife Bill for Par es ~Ititin<ei e Jacob William Pope, et al. '~rle BY Virtue of an order of thne Court of Equity in this ease, I will proceed to sell at Edgetield Court House, on the first Mlonday itn Feruay next, all that Tract of Land known as~ the Ge'iger Tract, containing two hundred and fifty acres, more or less, situated in thte .District of Edgefield oin the waters of Little Saluda, water of Big Saluda, bounded by lands of Lewis Manthis. Mirs. Miller or of Joshua Miller, andi of Zedekciah Watkins, and also bounde~d on one side by said Little Saluda River. This Tract being the Tract whereon Mlark F. Pope resided at the time of his death. Tras.-The said laud will be sold on a credit of ue, two and three years with interest after the ex piration of one year. Purchasers are required to give their Bond with two good sureties to secure the purchase money. Cost to be paid in cash. A.S[MKINS, C. E. E. D. Jan 8 4t 52 Notice to Debtors. HPOSE indebted on lBonds in the Commissioners Office, which bonds are due, will pl-ease take notice that I am under general, instructions from parties to collect the dues of the differeunt staes under the management and direction of this Court. This advertisement must be taken by all in lieu of further special not ice. Those who have borro~ved money of the funds of lonathan Wever, a minor, are expressly notified that the minor becomes of age early in April nezt, and they must hold themselves prepared for ase.ttle met in cash at that time. I make this notifieation a the instance of the party chiefly interested, as he will need funds imperatively, on attaining his ma jority. A. SIMKINS c. E. z. n. Jan 9, - 3m 52 FINAL NOTICE. There is a point beyond tohich forbearance ceases to be justice. A L Persons indebted may settle with me, in person, (and thereby save et st,) at my Count ing Room until the 5th day of February, (male day,) after that time with Joseph Abney, Esq., mny At I would most gladly be relieved from the unpleas ant duty of celleetinir my dues by law, but unpleas ant as it may be, justice to myself imperatively de mands it; and I shall certainly akc no exceptions, -nor do 1 wish to be questioned herealer as to the motive of my action. W. P. BUT LER. Jan 1 5t 51 Ad iitao' Notice. AALL Persons having demands against the Estate of Win. 1H. Adams, dee'd., are hereby notifiedt to present the same, properly attested, for payment,. and those wvho are indehted to the Estate, are re quested to make payment to EC. PENN, Adrn'or. Jan 24 tf 2 Administrator's Notice. ALL persons indebtcd to the Estate of William h.Vance deed. are earnestly requested to settle without delay, and all thnose having demands agaist te same will render them in legally attested S. BROAD)WATER, Admr. Jan 7 tf 52. Notice. AALL persons to whem Ithe Estate of James Weathersaby, deceased, is indebted will pre set their claims, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, will make payments to the undersIgned. W. L. ANDERSON, A dministrator. Nov. 21, 1S55. tf 45 Notiee. A~LL Persons indebted to the Estate of .lnohn C Allen, dee'd.,are requested to settle tip prom pt ly, arid those having dcemands are hereby notie- to redr them in iimmediate~ly. De26W. S. SMY lY, .hnr EDGEFIELD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, STABLISH ED under its present direction it 1851, and hne continued uniformly prospe Its peculiar characteristius are 1. Whatever it proposes to do, it does, and doei oroughly. 2. Its advantages, reputation and' patronage ar igned to be of a strictly local character, and n< peals are made to the citizens of other parts a e State for their patronage. 3. It affords to the people of Edgefield, what fey ether Districts propose, viz: A model School foi o education of their daughters under a strietly time influence, and secures to them, :at their owr Dors, advantages which they cannot fnd surpassed sewhere. 4. It is, without controversy, the best furnished cademy in the State for educational purposes. 5. Its income, no matter how great it may be,-ij I disbursed at home so that its patrons are dou. y benefitted by its prosperity. 7. And lastly, it relies simply upon its merit r reputation and support, and doing its worki der the most favorable circumstances, challenge nstant scrutiny and investigation. The Winter Session for 1856 commenced ot [onday, the 14th January. The Rates of Tuition in the different department 'ill remain unchanged. They are as follows: Collegiate Department, per session, - $15 0( Academical " " " - 12 0( Primary " " " 7 0( Optional Studies, Foa wHncH ra cuaoao 1s EXTRA. Music Department--- - --.-$18 0 French "- - - - - - - 10 00 Drawing "- .- -- -- - 10 0 Pupils using the Chemical and Philosophical A p iratus are charged each $2a Session for breakage, c. And those practicing upon the Pianos at the stitute pay each $1 a Session for keeping them it ne. There is also a charge upon all the Pupils of 5fl nts a Session for contingencies. Pupils can enter at any time, and if near the iddle or close of the Session, are charged but m the time of ent'-ance; all such deductionj never, date from the close of the second weeA that Session. Loss of time from sickness, il more than'two weeks, is also deducted. Rates of Tuition and regulations the snme a blished last year. CHAS. A. RAI MOND, P:NUePA1. Edgefield, Jan 15 tf I URRYTON ACADEMIES. P HE Exercises of these Institutions will be re sumed on the third Monday in January next. As heretofore, Mr. JAMES L. LESLEY will t an Principal of the Male Department. The Female School, with the Primary Depart ent of the Male Academy, will be conducted by r. A. P. BUTLER, assisted by the learned and zhly accomplished Miss A. E. ARTHUR, and ier competent Teachers. Rates of Tuition per Session. rst Class, Primary Department,..........$9 00 cond " Ordinary English Branches,....12 00 ird " Iligher " " -... 15 00 iurth " Greek and Roman Literature with higher Mathematics,..........20 00 French, Embroidery. Needle work, &c., usual les. The Scholastic year will be divided into two See Ins of live months each. Pupils will be charged im the time of entering to the end of the Session. iition in advance. Good Board can be had in the Village at from to $10 per month. Ri. MERRIWETHER, S. P. GETZEN. A. .1. IIAMMOND, S. WV. GARDNER, J. C. PORTER,g A. P. BUT:.ER, - H. A. SHIAW. J Doe tf .47 Bethany Academy, 'hE exercises of this Institution will be re~ sumed on the Fourth Monday of January tier the superintendance and instruction of Mr. GA LPHIN, aided by comnpetent Assistants. All necessary repairs and additions to the building [I be completed by the opening or the School. R ATES OF~ TUITION, &e., the same as for last twelve years, are as follows: ,r Elemenntary Department, Class 1st, embracing Drthogwtlhy, Reading, Writing and Child-s Ge. ograhy, per Session, of 3 weeks,....0 00 r Eleen tary Depar't, Chass nd,including above nd Arithmeic & Mitchell's Geography, per Ses. sion of 20 weeks................---8 00 er Intermediate Department, including above, nd history and English Grammar,... StU 00 ir higher Department, so nmuch of above as mny be considered necessary, with Natural Philosophy. Chemistry and Mathematical Sciences, per Sea. shin of 20 weeks,...............--- $12 00 assical Department, embracing all the studies ne essary to q1ualify the student for admission imte Sophomore Class, S. C. College, pr Ses. $15 00 Studentsare charged from tine of entrance to d of Session. No deduction for absence unlessn itsed by sickness of two weeks duration ; and en deution is expected the Principal must be tilied at the time. There will bo an additional Twenty cents per holar per Session, to meet the ineidental expen. of the School. W. H ARRISON, CHAn. De26 8s 50 Edgefield Male Academy, 1E exerises of this Institution recommenced on . the 18th January, under~the charge of Mr. W. McCASL AN, who has Clsses preparing for the eshman and Sophomore Classes in S. C. College. jose wishing to enter College will do well to join m forthwith. Particular attention will be given to exercises in imposition and Declamation, and also to weekly views. Parents should consult tire interest of sir Children, start them at the begining with ir Csses, and keep them regularly at School. Pupils will be charged from time of entering till d of the Session except in case of' sickness. Terms, Primary Studies, per. quarter... $, Hiigher English ........------------8,00 Classis............--- .------- 0,00 A. SIMKINS, Chair. B. T. Jan 16 f I B. C. B R YAN, tt his Old Stand, the Brick.Store, IAS Just received his FALL AND WIN. 1TER GOODS, to which he invites his cut mes and the public to call and examine for them ves, as he has a ARGE AND 00MPL.ETE assortment of all kinds of Goods for Ladies' Dresses, A mongst which may be found ci. Plain, Black, Figured, Watered and Stripec SILKS ; am and Figured Muslin DE LAINESJ eeah and English MERINOS; lack BOMBAZINE, ALPACCA and CAN TON C LOTHRS. A very fine assortment of adios' Cloaks, Talmas & Dlantillas, a largc and beautiful stock of A full supply of WEEDS, KENTUCKY JEANS, SAT!I *NETS and CASSIMERES, For Men and Boys wear. -Also A splendid and well selected assortment of erseys, Blankets & Negro Shoes. ARDWARE AND CROCKERY, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, 4.. ith every article generally kept in a Dry Goode ore. Thankful for past favors, I hope by strict at ation to business to meritsa continuance oftheamze. U? A liberal discount always made for Cash. B. C. BRYA N. ctQ 2 f 38 FOR SALE, 'HE STORE HOUSE, next East of R. H. Sul . lva's, 30 feet front and 60 deep, containmgt re rooms below, one above, and a good cellar. --Also 4E TAN YARI) and Lot adjoining, and con. ig about three aeces. --Also N LOT on the branch adjoinitng C. L. Ref. Oc.. ft 38 "TEE EDGEFIELD I'ORIERi " Here shall the Pi'ess the people's rights maintain, Unawed by power, and unbribed by gain." T H1 E Subscriber proposes. on. the4ir.t Thursday .in Februl.y nevt, if sufficiently epeouraged. to commence the publication, at Edgefield-Coun Ilouse, of iaindependent.non-n-tral, Weekly Neipaper, to bi- called "THE EDGFI EEL INFME1iR." The " lvroasua." will Se the -modiumP' or the writer's views on allt sijeets that may in any wine interest'the peopii or afset their Right. iterorm and-Piogrew will be the ditingair-bing festeres of the. a1 "rosass," and while itmes nneshall fur nish the usual amount of general imfoumation rela tive to Commerce, Agriestare ad. . aties; Sciene.Literature and the As ,ao nmt prominent among the subjects, contemplated for disemuion, are the questions of dividing Edgefield and -Batwell so as to establish-two new Distriott i a thor re form in our State polity, and, the -lieoples- e of the Electoral question. And also reform in the mi litia system of this:State. In his.department, the Edilor wjlJ be amiste4 by able and popular writers ;' and no trotibil," laor or expense shall 'be spired to milke the "JuoakiL" what a Newspaper oug it to be.. 'Subci-iption price $2 a'year, in li iance-psyabile on the-receipt of the first: omber. . g"Address the Subscriber arEdgefield4-C ML S. C. Edgefield, December 20, 1855. N. 1.-Post Mater and. other,.w? aet an. Agentw, -for the "1xiiait," upor s i a ames shal reeive onecpyfee. . Dec.26 . ,f Valuable Property AforhlaIa HE undersigned;'lindng Vdtide'ergis' T in a short time, offers.fpr eW: .ths guos0. valuable property in Hamburgy-titles indaputable The DWELLINd HOU E Aino' i*r r'r Corner of Snowden Stree, running dlrdgh%.to Mereer Street. The D.welling Ad.it Zbaena. bick, covered with tin. "On the Lot isa O ' House, Stable, and all nteeergt otitbdldgF-- ' The LOT on Contre Street,. earl . oositathj American Hotel, on wbi6h is a large T-R ? T BRICK BUILDING; oodepied asTwo'tkku& Dwelling-lot running througlkto Qubttlbek-Ga the latter Street is a large back Store. The'LOT on Corie Ma*ket' d ts & 060" , runuiug t e i . Lot I a new One "a. a ase m if tered- and pahial FIVE HUNDRED 4 Bap a d IEgeffld Phanj'1tdastet ' *The abovopropety wiR lii edid t-:ae@SlModa ng terms, oy exchingd fW inSouhMleor, Sla. or negroes. .. K R M Hambumg.Oct - ', " Af a'r'wN a Valuable Landsibr $lW T E Subscriber ofiers fdr ase t * ftkP-@' LANAon which hd -nOw lige4'titpatqd on: Savannah River, seventeen miles above Auluta, well adapted to the cultivation 6f Cttonii'f r ' containing - . . :, ' 1176 Ae .es, . . , ; - more or es. Between fve and si- bibdi'e aest of cleared land, one hundred ofih i-faist'qdif wgrounds'and one hundred acres fresh, wiM" balance of the cleared land is in a fair state of cultivation. The place lIat several Ane sprihgs on it. On the premises are all. necessary blilding. t is as healthy a location, and as moral and intelli gent a neiglborhood'acan befoMd in the Districl." -Also-- . . One other Tract containing' FIVE HUNJPMED AND TW ENTY ACRES, lying near the junc ture of the Beaverdam and Turkey Creeks. On the premises are all necessary, buildings, with everal good uprings. The'pase is healthy, located n a fine neighborhood,. and well adapted, to a small force. The above lands will 15e sold oni accomuibdating terms, and if desired, negro property, at-fall prierst will be taken in paymen. 1 pill .take pleasure in howing the lands to any who may wi'uh to pdreliase, r any information'given by addttsnitg the stibseri. ber at Woodlawn, S. C. ,J. B. HOLMES. Oct 2 Sine 8 Land for Sale, THlE Subscriver wishing to change his location offera for sale his VA LUABLE PLA'1TA ION, containing lhree Hundred & Seventy-seven-Aores ying on Salada River. and adjoinitig landnof Wn. . Strother. A. Clark and David Payne, near 3ozeman's Ferry, and within two or tliree hltnored yards of the Greenville & Columbia Rail [oal'. The Tract contains about one hundred acres in riginal forest, whilst the rest is under fence. One undred and fifty is in a high state of cultitation, f which there is from seventy-fivo to one htindred cres of fine bottom land equal to any and surpassed y none in the State. This plantation hasgood out lets and excellent ranges for stock. On the premises are a guod Ivo story Liwelling [ouse and all ncessary~ plantation builditgs.. Also, a pring of never failing water. gg Any person wis'hing to purchase will en1I orr h Subscriber who resides on the preiios. and lbe will take pleasure in shtowing them the nhbove tract. J. W. MAYN#ARI). Nov 21 tf :45 Dissolution. T HE Co-Partnership existing under tle Pirmn of L ARK & BUJCKM ASTER, was-dissolved, y mutual consentt on the 10th December 1855. Either of the Partners will use the name of the Firn in liquidstion. The accounts and notes will be kept at the Store of J. C. Lark, the same as oc cupied by us. We particularly request our cus tomers and friends to call and close up t~teir opetr counts by Notes Cr Cash. . JAS..CLARIK K. ..tUCKMAIStEk. Hamburg, December 10;.1856. - Notie.! , aTHE Undersigned having put-. cebasedi of E. J. Buckmaster his interest in the firm of Lark & Buckniaster, takeN this method of informing hir friends and customera that he will continue the business at the same stnd as heretofore, where he will be pleased to see them. Iintend keeping a large Stock of all kinds pf Goods In the Grocery 1Line, r Sell as cheap as can be afforded, and wil pay thme higest market price for Cotton, Flour, Bcon. &c. * JAS:~ C. LARK. Hamburg, Dec 10, 1855... .G . 5 , D I s s L U T I@N. T RE Co-PatnershipheretOfoe existti betwee ?the Undersigned, under .the Firnspf -W.4 . UrrLL, is alssolved by mutual consolt. The unsettled business of the Firai will be ad justed by WILLIAMx UIrIL.. who is duly authorised to use the name of the Firmn ina ligaidation. .WM. HILL. -'JMItt E H ILL. Hamburg, S. C., Angust 3), 18555. - T E Undersigned will continue the business in al ts branches at the Old Stand, where he would be lensed to have ALL who are indebted to the Firm in anywise, to call and settle without delay. WMl. HILL. Hamburg, Ag $1, 1855. 6:e 35 The Last Dunt. ONCE more appeal to those that are indebted .1for money, and should you fail to pay mne by the 1Stht day of February rrezt, you cannot settle with me after that time, as I will on thtat day, without distimetion. turn over my notes and aceounta to the Itroper officers for collection. Mi. W. CLARY. De2G 8t 50 Notice, A LL Persons indebted to the Estate of Col. R. B. Bouknight, dce'd., are earnestly requested to nake immediate payment. All persons having demands against the estate, will present them- pro perly attested. JH tIT MARY BOUKNIG~HT. De c119ly..s ..- 49 For SaIe,. - A FIRlST R ATE Tuanner and Cu' rier. A Iso, a good Blaoksmith fo'r.-sle or hire. Enquire or F. O'CONNOlt. Mt. Vintage, Edgefield fi~strict, Jan 7 tf f2 I anust have monaey. LI persons in,1ebted to me musit calL and selfle, .as it imnpossible fur nie to give lunger indulgence. JOllN COLGAN. ,... 1- tf . I