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STOCK OF GOODS AT COST! T HE Subscriber wishing to close his business as . speedily as possible will, on the first day of January next, CLOSE IllS BOOKS, and-on and after that date, offer his extensive Stock at Goods, AT COST FOR CASM A large portion of the Stock will be of'ered at On heavy and strictly Staple articles the expense of transportation will be added. 0T.Families wishing to obtain supplies will find a general assortment. and Country Merchants may obtain many articles from the Stock at prices below the present market value. M. FRAZIER. Dec 23 tf 50 WILLIAMSTON -RALE ACADERYY. I HE Exercises of this INSTITIUMION will be t resumed on the 4th Monday in Jan ary next, under the control of J. MANLY WALKER, with a competent Assistant. TheTrus tees are flattered An again having secured the ser vices of Mr. WA LKER for the ensuing year. The Institution has finely prospered under hi-c charge : and from experience, we can recommend him as a gentleman and teacher of high eharacter and worthy of patronage. Students will be prepared to enter a respectable Class in any College of the State. Wilianiaston is a healthy and flourishing Town, in Anderson District. The Greenville & Columbia Rail Road passes through the place, by which Students from abroad can find an easy access. The place is more pleasant and desirable, on account of the celebrated Mineral Spring, which is near the ACADEMY. Rates of Tuition. Spelling, Reading and Writing per Session, $6,00 The above with English Grammar, Biok Keeping, Philosophy, &c. 10,00 Ancient Languages and Mathematics, 16,00 Contingent Expenses, 50 Students will be charged from the time of enter ing until the close of the Session. Board can be had in respectable families, at from Eight to Ten Dollars per Month. Rev. B. F. MAULDIN, ) DANIEL LIGoN, "' AusTIN WittAns, Esq., Trustees. Dr. W. B. MILLWEE, W. K. CLEMENT. Williamston, S. C., Nov. 19, 1856. f6t 50 gW Th's is to certify that Mr. J. MANt.v WALIER was a pupil, and afterwards a pupil and assistant with me, in the Thalian Academy. His Scholarship 1 Was highly respectable, his morals irreproachable. all his habits and principles noble and becoming the gentlesan and the christian. He has my full con fidence as such. and I feel certain that lie will prove himself an efficient and faithful teacher, worthy of patronage, not only in the lower branches, but in the Classical and Mathematical Departments of any Academy; and just!y meriting the kind regard of all gentlemen. J. L KENNEDY. Thalian Academy, Nov. 10, 1856. Masonic Female College, Cokesbury, S. C. T IE Exercises in this College will be resumed the first School day in Feb. uary. For information as to Terms, Catalogues, &c.. Address, F. F. GARY, See'ry. Cokesbury, Dee 22, 6t 50 Executors' Sale, E will proceed to sell at the late residence of W James Yeldell, dee'd., on WEDNESDA Y, the 14th day of January next, all the personal pro perty oIf said deceased, consisting of Thirteen or Fourteen Negroes, Stock of Hlorses, Mults. Catt'e, Ilogs and Sheep, Corn, Fodder. Oats,. Cotton Seed, Plantatiotn Tools. Wagon, Ox Cart, Set of Blacksniih Tools, Thrasher, Gin head, llousehold and Kitchen Furnjiture. Also One or two Shares of Stock in the Editefield Odd! Fellows' & Mason~e Building Association, and other articles not necessary to mention. Also, at the sane time and place will be sold the anato or Tract of Land Whereon the deceased iesided at thiS time of his death, adjoining lands of John P. Self, Win. B.. Dora and others, and containing Thirec hundred and sixty-four and a half acres, more or less. Also, the interest of the deceased in a Tract o~f Land known as the BLACKWELL TRACT. 'bought by the deeeas.ed and others for mining pur poses, a description of which will given on the day of sale. g" Terms made known on the day o.f sale. JASPER YELDELL. 1Ex'ors. JOSEPil L. TALBERT. S Dec 24, 3t 50 A New Year at fland ! T RI E season has again arrived when every one is expected to settle up all arrears. I thiere fore give timiely warning to all indebted to me, either by rote or open account, to come forward and settle up without delay, as I do not intend to be riding or sending an agent all over the country, and paiyimg a high per cent for co lecting. I now want mty moeney andi must have it. No excuse fur bad crops. ggYou can settle with me until the first Feb ruary, after that time with my Attorney. JOIIN COLGAN. Dec 24 6it 50 Fair Notice, 4LL Persons whose claims against the Estate of ho. J. Giover have not been settled will please call imnmediately on H. T. Wright, Esq., who is fully authorised to settle all of the said claims. A nd all those whose claims are not settled by Thursday after sale day in February next, will meet me in the Comnmissioner's Office on that day as I intend to make a final settlement of the Estats at that time. All those indebted to me will call on Mr. Wright and settle with him. Those who don't pay by Trhurs day after sale day in February will be fieonditioa ally sued. Now, gentlemen, by attending to the above you will oblige mae-and it you don't I will oblige you. JOI1N RAINSFORtD, Adm'or. Dec 24 4t 50 NOTICE ! A LL Persons indebted to nme as Executor of the Estate of Dr. J. 0. Nicholson, dee'd., or due mec as Admiinistrator of'J. C. Allen, dee'd., must come forward and settle, as guardians have been appo'inted for the legatees of said Estate. I hope all concerned will comply without further troub!e. 0. W. A LLEN. Dec 24 4t 50 NOTICE ! rpIIE Undersigncd has now soldl out his entire .LStock of G, ods, and intends leaviig thme State on the 10th day of .lanuary, and needs and nmusi have the monecy that is due him. Therefore all per sons in anywise iindebted to him are requested to miake immediate payimnt, or at latest by the 9th January next. This is fair no'ice. R. II. SULLIVAN. Dec 24 St 50 Strayed F2ROM the Subseribmer at Edgefield C. i., on .?Monday thme 15th inst., a BAY IIOR.SE, . abmout 15 hands high, lve. years (ld, a somall wvhite splot in the forehead and also near the end of is nose. No particular marks or sears recollected. A reasonable rewaid will be given for his de livery to mie at my residene, or any information concerning said horse thankfully received. B. T. MIMS. Dec 24 St .50 Notice. ALL Persons having demiands against the Estate of Miss Mary Parkman, dee'd., are reque.-ted to ameet mec at Edgefield C. H., on Thursday the 15th January wvith their c~atme properly attested, as I wish to close tup said Estate. JOs. PA R11AN, A dm'or. Dec 24 4t 50 N O T IC E '! r 1 lhERfR will be an Election liebl otn the Second 1.Mondlay in .Janiuary- 1857, for Intendant and *Wardens for the Town of Edgefield. The Elee timmn will be held at Drsm. Treague's Drug Store. Messrs. Wright, Laflorde and Rufus Dean will act as Managers. By order of Council. R. H. SULLIVAN, See'y. Dec 24 3t 50 Comie In, Gentlemeni. -IJSTI Received Twenty-five Barrels double Rec e) tified R YE W HISK EY of a superior quality sand l..w pric- Also, Absoluto Deadorizea Alcohol, - fresh smoked Beef, &o. S. E. BOWERS, Agt. Hamburg, Dec 23, tf 50 KING'SMOUNTAIN Preparatory Military School, YORKVILLE, S. C. j N TlE FIRST MONDAY OF J ANUARY, 1857, the Third Year of this Institution will be entered upon with a corps of five Professors, in the new iar rison Buildings. By the selection of men of charaeter and talent as As sistants, the Principals hope to merit the confidence of their Patrons. and to afford every advantage to their Pupils; and further, to secure these ends, they will receive only a limited number of students. The Scholastic year will consist of two sessibns, of five monts each : First Session commencing Jan uary Ist, and ending -June Ist. Second Session commencing -July 5th, and ending December I 5ith. TEaMs.-For school expenses, i. e., ruition, Books, &e , Boarding, Lights, Fuel and Washing, $100 per session. PAY3ENTS.-Fifty Dollars at the begining and middle of each session. There will be n.> eharge for medical attendanco. No one under twelve or over eighteen years of age will be received, antd all applicants are required to enter at the beginning of the sessions. FACULTY AND OFFICERS: .Maj. M. .1ENKIONS. (Senioir in Regulation, I Diieipline and Organization.) Professor of 5 ) Afuihemati's. ] Capt. A. COW A RD, (Senior in Financial De I partment.) Professor of Natural Philosophy - and French. Lieut. C. A. SEABROOK, Professor of Latin and Greek. Lieut. E. AlclVER LAW, Prof. Belles Lettres. Lieut. II. T. A lIBOTr, Assistant in Mathematics and English. D. I. TI OM A SSON. M. D., Surgeon. 13. P. BOYD. Bursar. Yorkville. Dec. 23, 1856, 2t 40 Edgcfield Male Academy. T 1E Exercises of the EAenttield Male Acade my will commcnee on Alonday, .Tanuary 12th, 1857. MR. McCASLAN, still has charge of this School, and from his past success in prparing boys for College we lope he will be liberally patronized. Tuition of Primai y Classes. for the Scholastic ear. 828; of Intermediate $32; of the Classics $40. Students will he charged from time of entering until the end of the session. A. S[MKINS, Chairman Board of Trustees. Dee. 17 4t 49 Positive Sale. H AVING arranged to unite my planting inter est in Mississippi, I will sell, at a very reduced ed price, my LANDS in Abbeville. They are situa ted in the " Flat Woods," ten miles from the Court [louse, the same distance from Vienna, (river navi gation,) and immediately on the proposed route of the Savannah Vadley R ailroad. Beina susceptible of division, they will be sold, if desired, in parcels of 125, 375, 350, 250, 300 and -155 acres, moire or less, respectively. The first five tracts are separ ately enclosed and adjoining. and would make two or three .retty little plantations, affirding suitable sites-for quarters, with wood and good spring water convenieot to the same. The above Lands are offered at private sale, and if not disposed of by the second MONDAY in .Tan uary next, will be put up to the highest bidder on that day. The sale to take place on premises. At the same time and place will be sold, about 3,000 bushels of Corn, Seed Oats, Rye. Peas, a quantity of Fodder, Shucks, Cotton Seed, Wagons, Carts, Weelbarrows, Plylughs and Plantation Implements menerally; one of lussey's Reaping Machines, a MCorniek's Wheat Drill, fine Wheat Fan, and Eastm:in's Cutting Knife, an improved Corn Sheller. Also, the stock of Cattle, Hogs, 14 Mules, 2 Hior ses, and several yoke of Oxen. Persons disposed to purehntsi can consult me at Camden until a week before the sale, when I will be on the premises. The corn will be.:-hehled and in sackso to suit the conve nience of purchasers. Terms on the da'y of sale. W. J.TAYLOR. Dec. 17 * 4t 41) Publie sale. BY consent oaf parties we will preceed to sell at Edlgeflihel Court House on the fir.d Mlonday in .januntry next. Four Likely Negroes, Belonging to the Estate of .John V. Tillman deceased. Terms male knoewn on dany of sale. All person in :nvwise indebted to the said Estate ar requested tom pay utp forthwith and all haivi ni eeanils agnii-t sa:d Es.tate will render them in by tte fir-t .Aonday. B. P. TI LT.M AN, A. A. GILOVER, J. F. A DAMS. Dee. 17 3t 49 - Trustees' Sale. BY' an ourd -r freem Chancelour Wamrdla~w, I will sell at F-gt field C. I I., otn sale dayv in J1anna ry next, the fo.lloxing NEGII O SL AVIKS, to wit :1 Liiou. Angelin', Sopuhia andim her child Ned. Termus m~adec ktnown in dmy 'if sale. ELD)Ri l~ . SWIEAIINGIEN, Trustee of S. 13. !!ynn. Dc. 17 3 t 49 Ad mj~fiitrator's Saic. B Y an order from W. F. Durisoe, Ordinnry, I will sell at Liberty Ilill otn the 27th insetant, FOUR NEGROES, Belonging to the Estate of SMary A. Quarles, dee'd. Qg- Terms made known o~n day of sale. W. Y. QUA RLES, Adm'r. Dec 10 If-56 2t 49 A Situuation Wanted. T HlE RE~V. TI. DUNTON, is desirous of ob taining a situation as Teacher of an English School, in some healthy neighborhood in Siouth Caroina. In additioun to teaching all the Branches usually taught in onr common Schools, Mlusic on the Pianno will be taughlt to such girls as are desi rous of obtaining this accomplishment, having as sociated wvith htimi a competent fenmale assistant. Good References can be obtained. Add ress Rev-. 1L Dunton, Mleritt's Bridge S. C. De. 17. St 49 State of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTHRICT, IN ORDINARY. B Y W. F. DURISOE, Esquire, Ordinary of Edge. field District. Whereas,.iAxts HA-rCtEt hath applied to me for Letters of Administration, on alt and sineutar the goods and ehiatles, rights and credits of BENJAMIN ACIE R Sen. late of the District aforesaid, deceased, These are, therefore, to cite and admonish alt and singular, the kindred andI creditors ol the said deceas. ad, to be and appear beforemne, at ournettOrdinary's Court for the said District, to be holIden at Edgefietd C. H., on the 27th day of December inst., to show caus-, if any, why the said admimistration shoutd not he gratedi. Given under my hand andI seal, this 12nd day of Deceber, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hunredt and fifty-six, and in the 81st year of Anmeui canInleiedere W. F. [DURISOE, 0. E. D. December, 17 2t 49 flogs a Plenty ! S .PN N, Aoavs-, requeosts us to state that . hehsjust recived a large lot of SA LT the best kind for pat-king up pork, which will bue sth-l low. Dec. 17 1850 tf 49 English Dairy Cheese. J US? r, eeived b'y E. PEN N, A gent, a lot of very e supefine Englisht Dairy Olieese. ___ Shoes and Boots. J UST opened by E. PENN, Agent, a largo~ Stock of Pouts and Shoes of every style and quality, which will be sold on atc-ommodating terms. Octl tf 38 iMoncy! Money!! ALL per.<outs indebted to the Subscribecr by note or otherwise, qre respep-tfully ntfe ostl by te first of -January. . II. HOLLINGSWORTHI. Nov 25th, 1856h, tf 46 -~-Wanted to hire. F ROM the 1st of .lanuary, a quick, pert BOY, about 10 or 18 years of age, of htone--t habmits, as I wisht him about the Stoire, for whtom liberal wa ges will be paid. S. E. BOWERS, A gent. Tnmurg, De. 2. 1856. tf 47 Convenient and Safe. I HAVE just received a Gne lot of Mnekbell's nw patent fastenings for Window Shutters nd Blinds. They are a convenient and s-cut-e Fats tete, and cannot be opened from the outside. W. S. PAMlER. No.. o.tf 46 0 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! A ND G. L. PENN, who is ever anxiauq tc gratify the wvants of his customers, particularly Young America, will receive in a few days, at his Old stand, in the Brick Store, a LAR1GE and WELL SELECTED variety (f U Suitable for old and young. rich and poor, bond and free, and every one in aet, that wants to be happy. once more or mike others fee; so. llis stoek for Chr.stmas times wilt consist in part JUVENILE TOYS AND BOOKS, Beautiful Illustrated Annuals for '57, With a general variety of FRUITS AND CONFECTIONARY Of every dc-criptinn! FIRE WORMS IN ABUNDANCE! And in short EVERY TIlING requisite to make the Christmas Holidays pnss joyfully away. Call soon andl make early selections from the undredsa of GOOD TI I lNG8 that are now ofiered. G. L. PENN, Agent. Dee 17 2t 49 MORE CHEAP DRY GOODS! WILLIAM H. CRANE, AUG UST A, GA., TS receiving every week large supplies of Goods, which lie is selling olT VEIY RA PIDLY on the Lowest Terms for Cash! As that is the only wa he does business, lie is mnabled to sell VERY LOW. He has received by the last Steamer from New York. A large supply of new styles PRINTS; Fine Plain RrnIh >ELA N ES ; Sup'r. Black (.OTil and CASSIM ERI; Marlhoro STRIP ES and Irish LINENS; English Merinos and Bird's Eye Diaper; Cadet Cassimere, Kentucky Jeans, very cheap; B'ack Alpacca, Green and Drab Morena; Bed Tick and Apron Cheek at 12j ets; Shirting Stripes, Plaid Linseys; Embosed Woolen Table Covers; New Stfles Ginghams, Mourning Prints; Brown and Slate Chanibrays, at 121 ets: Women's White, Slate and Mix'd Cot. Hose, 12J A large assortment CLOAKS, Merino, Cloth and Velvet, from S4 to $30; White and Red Flannels, all qualities;. Fine Bed BLANKETS and QLUI LTS, cheap; Duftail Blankets. Kerseys, OsnaburaR. Stripes &e These Goods have been purchased at Reduced Prices, and will be sold as LOW as any other House can sell them this side of New York. A ugusta, Dee 16 2t 49 Sherif's Sale. Y Virtue of sundry writs of Fieri Facias to me Bdirected, I will proceed to sell at EIgefield Cprt louse, on the first Monday in Januarly next. the following property, in the following cases, to wit: William Shannon, Assiance, vs. Nlalichi Cogburn, Stedman & Mims and others, vs. The same. The tract of land where the Defendant lives., containing two hundre-1 acres, more or less, adjaining Inids of Derick Ilalsoniake. .lohn Moyers and ethers. James A. Talbert and otheis, vs. Thomas R, Col ier. A tract of land containing three hundrei acres. more or less, aijoining lands of Char:es Freeman, James Blackwell and oiliers. Benjamin Etheredge. Adm'r. andl others, vs. G. L. Butler, A traet of land containing eighty-six ares, more or less, bounded by lands of A. L. Dearing, William Etheredge and others. W. L. & P. J. Culemai and] others, vs. Lewis W. llolnies. A tract of land containing twelve hundred aeres, more or less, adjoining lands of' Derick Hlol sonbake. .J. A. Lott andi others. S. B3roadwater and tthers, vs. William Culelazier, tract of land containing six hundlred acres, more r less, adjoining lands if Doug!as Robertson, Mirs. ancy T[alley and others. Gil'ord Wailer vs. William G. White. A tract of land contalining twenty acres. moare or~ less, adji'n tg lands oef P. 8. iirooks. T. S. Dianici and ethers. The Bink of H~amblurg, S. C., vs. William U1. lovey, a lloeuse and Lot in the Taown of Ilanmburg. S. C., on the corner of Mlercer aned Levensworth tets, bouiided by Levensworth Street on the West lercer Street on thme North, and No. I15 on heti East, anal Soeuth by Mlarket Stre. t, as will ap ear bey the plat or plan0 oflthe said Tro.vn of Hlam Samnuel Bi ooks anid otthers, vs. .J. H. Christian id others, eoie lloause antI Lott ini the Vtllage of Edgiel1, e'.iitaiing oane aere, imore or less, ad jining littds of' .Je'hn MI. W itt aini 11. llouheare. Also, tine ether lot of landi~ in the Vill:rea ofL'lge iel, knowni as the Briek~ Yard l.ot, containing live acres. morte ar less, ::dj--ining lanis of .Je~hni Cathan. *lohn NI cloy, I1. TI. W righit and athers.. This In.,t anentinetd lot will be seltd in t wi laots. eoe.. aloem aneiig two acres, more or less, ntnd leown as the Geeode lot, the oter tat cointaining ithree acres, more atr 1l.s. A dlescripetiont of the dividinig line will be lesinated on th,- eday of salt'. Le'vie.l uponei as the reerty of the Defendant. .1. II. Cheristiani. Termis Cashi. J AS. lEIDSON, s.E D. Dec. 1(0, 1856, 3te 49 Shuerif~'s Sale. STAT1E OF SUUT[I CA ROLINAa EDGEFIELD DISTIRICTI, Samuel S. Horn and1 others, A pplicamnts, I'S. Absolein 1Torn anid thters, Decfendants. BY Virtue oef atn order firom W. F. 1 lurisoe, EEsq., Ordlinary of said Distriet, in the abeeve stated case, I will proceed to sell on the list anday in Janury next, at Edgefield Court tleause. the Rel Estate oef E~lijah H orn, Sr., deceased, sitiute in sid District. cntining one hutidred andl fifty-one ares, mtor~e or less, aidjoining landls of Mirs Sophia T'illman, Samuel Horen and aothers. Tss-A credit until the first Mloinday in Jia ary 1S5S, purchasers giving bounid with goodi sceu rities. anid a mortgaige of the preomises to the Ordi nary to secure the purchase mneny. Cost to be paid in cash. Purchasers to pay extra for titles. JAS- EIDSON, s E D. Dec. 13th 1S56, 4te 49 Slierifls Sale. B Y Virtue of sundry writs of Fieri Facias, to inc directed, I will proiceed to sell at Edgefield Court h~ouse, on the first Alondaty in January next, te follwing property, in the following cases. viz: ark Etheredge vs. William McEvoy and others, Lark & Buckmnaster vs. William MeEvoy, and .lns. . lichaidsoni vs. the same and others, one negro man by the name of .haae, a first rate Shoe and Boot Maker, the propierty of the Defendant Wmn. McEvoy. Termis of sale cash. JAMlES EIDSON, s.E.D. Dcc1515 56 St 49 Shci'erifs Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, ElizabethCorley, W. C. Corley, et. al. B Y virtue of an order' froam W. F. Durisoe, Or dinary tef Edgehiceld District, itn the above sta ted ease, 1 shall proceed to sell on the first Monday n .January ne'xt, at Edgefield Court House, the Real Estate of' Adkin Ceirley, deceased, situated in the District aforesid, ont the waters of Dortonm' Creek, waters of Savattnnah River, adjoitning hands of James Blackwell and Catlet Caorley, containiig one hundred acres, more or less. Tgts-A credit ('f twelve nmonthis, purchasers giving tind with good securities, and a moertgage of the remises' to the Ordinary to seenre the purchase roney. Cost to be paid in oapht. Purchasers to piy extra for titles. JAS. EIDSON, 5.E.D. Dec. 2, 185 ,5t - 47 Notice. A L persons indebted to the Estate of Jessee hlart, Senitar, deceased, are hereby requested to conie forward and make inmmediate piayment as oneer indulgence gagnot and tyll Ilot be' given. All tose having any denmads against the said Estate will taring them forward by the first oif Janua v next, properly attested, after which time they il be totally barred of paynient. .IERSEEl IT ART,j, HENRY H ART, Ex ors. De. 17 2t* 49 Waunted, 10,000 LBS. of h IDES, for which the highest market price will be giveu. A pply tao J. C. McD)ONALD. Hamburg, Dec 0 imi 48 Stella Slaawls. BROOM & NORIRELL, Augusta, Georgia, ~have just received pier steamer a fine lot of Au...a. Dec 10 1846 tf 49 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ! E W B WOULD inform the citizens of Edgefield and tha adjoining Districts that our con stantly increasing business has compelled our re moval from-"3 BROAD STR EET," to the mag fieent andjpaious BROWN STONE BUILDING, 9 2E.O- "53 T 2Er232T. The acncommodatiofn and arrangements of this "NEW DEPOT," are unsurpassed by any similar establishment in the United States; and whilst it will afford facilities for keeping our usual LARGE Stock of MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, &C,, We ajlo propose adding large largely to our present STOCK of STATIONERY : And those in want of LEDGES JOURNALS, CASH BOOKS, LETTER, NOTE AND CAP PAPER, &c., &c. will find it to their advantage to visit us. S. G. COURTEIVAY & CO., Booksellers and Stationers, " Sign of the News Boy." Charleston, Decl6 Gm 49 Winter Supplies. WILLIAM SHEAR, AUGUSTA, GA. H AS received from New York his Fall and Winter supplies of Staple and Fancy D RY GUODS, among which are Rich Printed DELAINS, ofthelatestParisstyles; Plain French and Plaid J1ERIKOS: Plain White ind Black French MERINOS, of extra-quality; Fancy Dress SILKS, of benutiful styles; Superior Plain Blick SILKS, at very low prices; B!ack Silk 1EL VETS, of extra width and quali ty, for Ladies' Basques i Real Welsh FLANNELS, warranted not to shrink; I leavy Shaker, Silk Warp, and Patent PLAN XELS: Red FLANNELS, some at* very low prices, for Servants: Marseitles, A liendale and Lancaster QUIL TS; Superior 4-4, 5-4 and 6-4 Furniture DIMITIES; LI.:es' Enmbroidlered and Ilenm-stitchied Linen Smubrie JI).1)E RCIIE FS ; 1.nidies' lKmblreietred Musliii COLIARS and UNIDERSL EEVES, in sets; sulperior 1 )amisk >IA PERS, T ABL E CLOTIIS and NAPKINS: Su perior 4-4 lrish LINENSand LONG LA AWNS; 12--lLinen L IE ETINGS nd l'illow Case LIN EXS; A--u- - 12-I flenelbed Allendale SHIEETINGS and Pil low Case 01TONS; 7-8 and 4-4 lIleached SIIIRTINGS, of the inst approved. styles: A large supply of Engli andi A merican PRIXTS; A comiplete a:ssortnent of Lidies' Gentimen's \ lisses and Y outh,'.. IIQSIER Y; A fall supply of articles fur Servants' wear ; Wii h alm,' st every article required for Family andi I'lantaiion us.mad which will be sold at very low prices. Th'e publie are respectt'V irequested to examine A gs e.D . 16 t f 49 NewCarpets, W ILLUlAY SHEIAR. IAU'GUSTA, GA. l srid from New York, U ich Vel.'et CAl11'ETS, ofI new aind splen lid styles: t'uf~eriori English Brusels C.\RPETS, of new and eteiLennt patterne;' lnin~;ui and~ flT'e-ply CA RI7ETS, of the best make. warm a'nted all wisol: Superior 3 41 and 4-4 Veneiian CA RPETS, for Iills and tairs: English, Ihussels and Stair C A IPET : CRLTU All CI.OTIIS, in patt-erns andl by thue yard; A large sup'ply of six, seven and e.ghat feet WIN DO0W SilAIDE.': Embrideered Lace and Mluslin CURTAINS, smue at very low prices:) lRich Coi-red D)AMAlSKS nna DELAIN ES, for' Widow Curtains; B RASS CORN ICES tna CURTAIN BANDS of beautittul patte'rnst flich Ch~enille hlearti. .UGS and DOOR .\A TS; Cocoa, Adelaide,:mnd Colored Shzeep Skini MA TS, for Halls. The public arc respectfully invited to exatmine the assortment. A ugusta, Dec. 16 tf 49 Negro Cloths and Blankets, WILLIAM SHEAR has received a TVlarge supply of NEGRO CLOTilS and 1. L.\ NK ETSr Also, Superior Whitney Bed BLANKETS, all of which will be sold at very low prices. Augusta, Dec. 16 tf 49 Whalebone Skirts. W IL LIAI SH EA R has received from New York, Ladies' Slate Colored Whale bone anid W;yldeSr7RTS, of the omost approved styles. Also, Mlisses' W HA LEBONE SKIRTS. A ugustai, Dee. 16 tf 49 HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c. Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. J OlIN & TilOMAS A. BONES, invite the at tention of the Planters or Southi Carolina, to heir stock of Swedes5 Eron imported by them direct from Sweden-A L.SO-refined English and Sheet Ironm Mill I rons, Lend, Copper, Zine, Carpen ters and Smiths Tools, Cast, Blister and Plow Stell, Trace, Wagon, Log and Coil Chains, Iron Axels, Hoes, liames, A xes, Nails and a full assortment of BUILDERS MATERIALs, Aso-A largo assortment of the mcost approved Agrieltu'ral Inipenmets, Such asSelf-sharpeninlg Straw Cutters, Corn Shel hers, Wheat Fans, Plows, 11arrows, Ox Yokes, &c. And the largest and best assortment of Rodgers & Sons CUTLERY, ever offered in this Marljet. Augusta, Dec. 2, 185G, - f 47 Notice. I HAVE nppoiated Jlohn lUnlet my Agent to transact aill business relating to the Estate of Arthur Dozier, deo'd. All persons indebted to the E.tte will make inwnediate payment to himn, mind all having detaands against the Estate will render them properly attested tom him. Mr. funiet's address is Edigefield C. H. 8. G. DOZIER, Adam'x. on Estate of A. Dozier, dee'd. Dec 10 14t - 48 I Final Notice. A LfpersonIs iniebted to the Estate of JTohn, L. Alorris, deceased are notified that they must mike payment Iby the first Monday in January next, as thie legtatecs are all present, and want their re spective dues. Dc7, W. L. A NDERSON, A dm'or. n-t 2' 49 CANDIDATES! 3W TnE Friends of Mr. STEPHEN STIAW respectfully announce him as a Candidate for Sheriff of Edgefseld District, at the next election. The friends of Co. WILLIAM QUATTLEBUM res pectfully announce him as a Candidate for Sheriff of Edgefield at the ensuing election. 07 We are authorized to announce LEWIS JONES, Esq, as a candidate for re-election for Sheriff cf Edgefleld District. V7 TnE Friends of Capt. H. BOULWARE respectfully announce him as a Candidate for Sheriff of Edgefield District at the next election. TIE friends of Capt. LEWIS COVAR, res pectfully announce him as a candidate for Sherif, of Edgefield District, ut the ensuing election. The many friends of W. W. SALE, Esq., of Hambure, in the upper part of the District, respect fully announce him as a candidate for Sherif of Edgefield District at the next election. 97 TnE Friends of Mr. ROBERT D. BRYAN respectfully announce him as a Candidate for Clerk of Edgefeld District at the next election. OT TE - Frii nds of Mr. R. P. IlARRISON, respectfully announce him as a CandidatL for Tax Collector of Edgenfeld District at the ensuing elec tion. ETTle friends of STARLING TURNER, an nounce him a candidate for Tax Collector at the ensuing election. LT The Friends of bIr. M. W. LYLES respect fully announce him as a Candidate for Tax Collee. tor of Edgefleld at the next election. UTThe many friends of Mr. TIIOS. B. REESE, announce him as a Candidate for Tax Collector of Edgefleld District, at the ensuing election. - The Iriends of Capt. E. W. HORN, re spectfully announce him as a Candidate for, Tax Collector of Edgefleld District, at the ensuing elec tion. 3T The Friends of Mr. CHARLES CARTER respectfully announce him as a Candidate for Tax Collector of Edgefield District, at the next election 0T The Friends of Mr. CHAS. M. MAY, res pectfully announce him as a Candidate for Tax Col ector of Edgelleld District at the next election. D e n t is t r y, T HE Subscriber has opened an Office at Ryan's Hotel, where he will attend to any business pertaining to his Profession. Allen's Patent Teeth, Curvilin ear Gum and Block Teeth, from Single Teeth to Entire Sette, Put up in a style to please the most fastidious. Dentists wishing teeth put up on Allen's Patent, can have it done by sending in their Plates at very moderate prices. Dentists' Gold and Silver Plate, Gold Silver and Platina Wire, round, half round andl cilindrical made to order. H. PARKER. N. B.-A settlement always at the-completion of the work. July 30 tf - 29 TO THE AFFLICTED. D R. TIIAY ER, Hommopathic Physiciun, Sar geon, and Accoucheur, late of Philadelphia, now located No 217, Broad Street. Augusta, Ga. Particular attention paid to the treatment of Chronic diseases. Visits made at a distance on the most reasonable terms. Please address, HI. R. THIAYER, M. D. Augusta Ga. A:ril2 *tf 12 BETHANY ACADEMY, T H E exercises of this A cademy will be resumed oan the third Slonday, 19th January 1857, un der the control and instruction of Mr. Geo. Galphin. Rates of Tuition. Classical Department per Session of 5 months 815,00 First Class, English, " " " "~ 10-00 Second " "~ " " "I " 7,00 Incidental charge, " "L "i " . 1,00 These are the regular charges, payable at the end of each Session. An additional charge of 25 per cent will be made ILainst pupils entering for less than a Session. No deduction for absence unless aused by proatractedl sickneass. Strict comaplian.- witha the rn'.es of discipline and close application to th~eir studies by the studente, with thorough drillin~g and systematic instruction by the teacher, will enable us, we confidently expect, to give satisfaction to all who mtay favor us with their patronage. WV. IIA RRISON, PaS'.T. . T. G. JT.SIIErraaD,f .J. E. Lsw~s, H. lIowaans' . Truistees. W. T. ssEs'r, A. T. TIAYLOR~, .l F. Etaniss. J Dec. 2, 181.3, i______t 47____ CURRYTON AGADEMIES, W E invite the attention of the public to the! fal I lowing arrangements for the ensuing year : Tme Male Academny Will continue under the control of Mr. JA MES L. LESLY, whose long experiepece and untiring efforts for the advancemnt of his pupils ought to conmmand a liberal sharec of patronage. Tuition per Session................20.00 Time Fenl Academy, In which small Boys will be admitted, will be con duted by Mr. J. 11. MORRIS, with competent assistants. This getntle man has hadl six or eight ycars expe rience in teaching, has alwa.ys given entire satisfac tion. and from his acknowledged ability anad energy, he dleserves the patronage of the public. The Trustees at Cross Ihill, where he has been teaching -all gentlemen of intelligence-recommend him as "eminently qualified to' give instruction in all the brnches of a thorough education." We mnay add that Mr. Las1.Y fully endorses thIs favorable opin RATEs OF TUITION PER SEssioN. First Class, Primary Department.........9.00 Second " Ordinary English Branches..12.0o Third " Ihigher " " ...15.00 Fourth " Greek, Latin and French...18.00 Msie.............. ................20.00 The Scholastic year will be divided into two ses sions of Jive months each. Pupils will be charged from the time of entering to the end of the session. The exercises n ill commence on the first Monday in February. Board can be htad in the village at from $8 to $10 per month. Rt. MIERIWETHER, S. P. GETZEN, A. J. HAMMOND, .. S. WV. GARVNER, I. . J. C. PORTER,8 A. P. BUTLER, J Nov. I. A. SIJAW, Administrator's Notice, - A Lpersons indebted to the Estate of George Getzen, D~eenased, are requested to make pay ment before March Court, or they will find their notes in the hands of an A ttorney ;and those hav ing demands against thu same will present them, as I am determined to settle up the Estate without delay. S. P. GETZEN, Adm'r. Dee. 3, 1856, tif 57 Spanish Jack, Don Lopez. A LL persons who have given their notes to us on account of our JAOCK, are requested to at tend to the sarne without delay. Those who owe acoqnts will also attend to the same.. G. D. & Rt. T. MIMS. Nov. 5 tf 43 Notiec. A LL persons concerned will take notice that I hL.Aave appointed Guy Broadwater my agent and Attorney to represent me in the collection of the debts due to the Estate of Randal Delaughter deceased, and in all oth~er duties devolving upon me as Administratrix of saidl deceasedl. MA RY DELA UGITER, Adm'ix. Dee. 17 . tf 49 Notice. WATE, 4he Undersigned, having been appointed VAgents for the sale of Kettlewells' Com pounds of GUANO and SALTS, have now on hand a large supply which we are prepared to sell to Planters on the most favorable terms for cash. Asha, Peruvian GUANO, Land Pl'rte- .. a tr LlME. SQLEY ' IM . COMISSIONER'S SALES. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EDGEFIEL) DISTRICT. IN EQUITY. Permelia Abney 1 Mary Williams and others ve Bi Lfor Partition. Joel Abney,jr. Narcissa Nunn and other, - B Y Virtue of an order from Chancellor Warl law iv this case, I wilI proceed to sell at the first-mentioned'of the tracts given below, on Wedntsday the 31st (if this month, the following lands, iegroes &c. . 1. A tract of land, situate in E dgefield District, containing five hundred and twenty seven acres, inore or less, and adjoining lands of William Cole mai, Edward Coleman and othert.' This is the tract of which Joel Abney, Sen'r., late of this dis trict, died seized and possessed. 2. Another tract of twenty-five acres, adjoining he former tract. and upon which are Merchant, Saw and Grist Mills. This property is upon Saluda river, is exceedingly valuable, and ought to com mand the attention of all persons seeking safe real estate investments. I will also sell at the same time and place, the! ollowing negro slaves, viz: Primas, Phil, Jack, Mourning, Joanna and her child Ben, Edie, Josh nd Wade; And all and singular the other chattels on said premises held incommon by the parties here interested, or by any two or more of them, consist ing of three mules, one horse, a stock of cattle and hogs, household and kitchen furniture, corn, fodder and oats, one four horse wagon and gear, two setts of Blacksmith's tools, and various implements of husbandry. TasM or SALE.-A credit, as to the land, 4f one and two years, and as to the personality of one year from the day of sale, with interest from date of sale; except as to so much as may be required to defray the costs of these proceedings, which must be punc tually paid in cash. The purehase money is to be secured by Bonds, with ample personal sureties. And purchasers afs to pay extra for titles. A SIMKINS, c..z.n. Dec. 2, 4t 47 HE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. EDGEFIELD DISTRICT. IN E QUITY. George A. Addison and E. J. Mims, vs. Emma L. Addison, et. al. B Y virtue of an order from Chancellor WARDLAw, in the 'above stated case, I will sell at Edge ield C. H., on the first Monday in January next, he following real estate belonging to the estate of Joseph Addison, de'd., to wit: THE ALLEN LOT, in the Village of Edgefield n th fork of the Columbia Road and the Edgefleld k Cheatham Plank Road, containing about one and i half acres, adjoining Lot of John Covar. LOT NO. TWO, n the Village of Edgefleld >n the Plink Road, on Beaver Dam Creek, ad ,oining Lots of Dr. E. Bland; D. R. Durisoe and 6. McGregor, containing one and a half acres. LOT NO. THREE, opposite Lot No. 2, on Plank Road, containing about one acre and* a half, djoining lots of James Sheppard, Lod Hill and 1 rs. S. Golding. T&Rws.-A credit of twelve months, with interest prom date except costs which must be paid in cash. Purchasers giving bonds with ample security, and o pay extra for papers. A. SIMKINS, < E.D. Dec. 11, 156 , 4te 49 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN EQUITY. John L. Dobey, 3arah Morris, and others, Vs. atilda Dobey and others. P IE Commissioner deems it prudent to adver ..tise the PL ANTER'S HOTEL. for re-sale on ~aleday in ,January, in ease the terms are not com plied with by that time. This is not because he doubts that the first purchaser will comply ; but, in ,as. he should fail to do so, by death, accident, or ~therwise, it is desirable to the parties In interest that the property be again offered in time to ensure successful sale. Terms as before. Sale at the risk of the firs rhsr. .A. SIMIKINS, C 3.3 D. Dee 16 1856 ... 4te 49 STA TE OF SOUT H CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD DISTR(CT, IN EQUITY. Sarah Dozier, 'is. Miiney Dozier. B Y virtue cf an order from Chtan. Wardlaw, in this ease, I will sell at Edgefieldl, C. HI. on the rst Monday in January next, the following real Es tate of Arthur Duzier, deceased, to wit: The OM ESTE AID PL ACE, containing fity (50) acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Daniel Living ton. Thi McCARTY PLACE, containing one hundred (100) acres, more or less, bounded by lands f Daniel Livingston, George Long, Bdennet Perry nd others. TrMs-A credit of twelre months from day of tale, except costs, which must be paid in cash. Par chasers giving bonds with ample security and to pay vxtra for titles. -A. SIMKIN$, C.E.E.D. Nov. 26th, 1856, 6t 46 State of Southa Carolina. *EDG EFIELD DISTRICT. IN 'EQUITY. Henry Jennings, and others,) eiinfrSl Jams Tompkins, Trustee. B Y an order from Chaneellor Wardlew, in this case, I will proceed to sell, at Edgefield C. H., mn the first Monday in January next, the following egro slaves, viz: Charles, Sally and Jim. TERx-A credit of twelve Months, with interest 'rom the day of sale, except as to s much as may be 'equired to defray the costs of this proceeding, which nust be paid in cash. Purchase money to be secured my bonds with ample personal sureties. A. SIMKCINS, c.E.5.D. Dec. 1, 1S56 , 5t . 47 State or Soutih Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, IN EQUITY. Sarah Nancy Quarles, S. W. Gardner. OTICE is hereby given to all and singular the creditors of Sterling Quarles, dceased, to pre tent their claims duly authenticated to my Office rior to the fourth Monday in March, 1857, other. vise they will be precluded. Given under my hand at my Office, this 15th Dee. 185.A. SIMIKINS, C.E.E.D. Dc 15 1856 3m 49 Sale of Furniture, &c, 'N Tuesday after the Sale.day in January I will exoeto sale, through my Agents, all the Household and Kitchen Furniture, ~wnd by the late John Doby, and belonging to h PLA RTERS' HOTEL, in Edgefield Village, mnsiiting of Bed-Steads, Mattrasses, Feather-Beds, Chairs, Tables, Anudirons, &e.. &c. A mong the irticles is one fine SOFA and 'a large MIR ROR. gg"Terms will be made known on the day of All persons having claims against . the Estate of le said Johna Doby, dee'd., will pt esent them to :ither of my legal Agents (Devore or A tkins) for mettlement, by the first of Ja.muary next. They iust ha properly attested. All persons indebted to he Estate will please come forward and make pay ent to my said A gents by the same time. M ATILDA DOBY, Adna'or. Dec 10 4t 48 Land for Sale. H~fE subscriber offers for sale a Tract of Land in 4 Edgefield District lying on Cufee Town( Creek, in the vicinity of Ei.berty Hill, and containingr Six Hundred (600) Acres. t is of Oak and Hickory growth, and as fine farm ng land as any in the District. Indeed It is extra ine for Cotton, as all who know it must ad will ad nit. Near FOUR HUNDRED ACRES of the I Fract is in woods. The land in cultivation is in good teart. The place is well watered, having upon it a sating spring. The budldings upon, the place are l) tolerable, but the land makes amends for all. - Those desIring to purchase the place, had better tI leeide quick, as the subscriber is just now anxious I o sell. JULIUS BANICS. Dec. 9, 1850, tf 4 ~R0M~diotIl21., ave received a few more landsome CLQAKS and TALMAS,1 omextrai rich, which they will sell low.J RAMERIOAN K0724-,.t. UNM STEZET, EAIBUEGM . P. 0. P. H. SCOTT a CO. Preprietrs March 12,.1856. ly 9 PLA NTERS' HOTEL ! TPHE Subscriber having become solepropi 1of this well-known House, in forms the citizens of Edgefield and ajoining Dis tricts, that he will now use his utmost endeavors to give UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION. He in- - tends in a short time to make considerable Improve- ' ments to the House and Stables, in order to &ecom date all who may favor him with their patronage, Iia TABLE henceforth shall be constantly sup plied with the best that can be had, and served up in a style that must please. It will, in short, be his., sole purpose to feed the hungry and satisry the cravings of the thirsty, and for this purpose ample arrangements have been made. 0 Attentive Servants and good Ostlers will ever be in attendance. Thankful for the generous patronage he- h re ceived, he hopes by strict attention, to merit liberal encouragement in the future. B. J. RYAN. Nov 26 tf . 46 DRY GOODS AND MILJAIERY. TAMESH.UENEY is now opening,, in the store - 0lformerly occupied by J. K. Baneroaft, (opposite o Clark & Co.'s Jewelry Store,) aehAoiee assort Ment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, ielected from the best stocks of the New York mar Cet, to an examination of which he resp-etfully in-' rites his friends and the public generally. ie hav ing paid particular attention to the seteetion of Dress Goods and'Euiabroiderlies, persons who may be pleased to favor him with a m=l, may be sure of having the newrest styles. His itock comprises the followldk articles: Rich DRESS SILKS; Plain and Printed Ddaines; i "6 Cashmeres; Lupin's French Merinoes - Plain and Fancy Plaid Merinoes; Lupin's bl'k Bombazlnes A superior quality of black Silk; English and American Prints - French Lupin's Alpaas, of superior texture.; , Wes Flannels; Saxony " Colored " Plain Red " Silk Warp " Irish Linens and Long Lawns; Scotch and Russia Diapers; Huckabacks, for Towelling; 8-4 and 10-4 Table Linens; Damask 'tapkins; Snparlor Pillow-case Linens; Allendale, Lancaster and Marseilles QuIlts I Table covers; A large Assortment of Ribbons; jlk Belts and Belt Ribbons; Velvet Ribbons - Alexander's Kil and Silk Gloves; Ladies' and Gent's Merino, Silk and Casmere lests; Ladies', Gent's and Misses Hosiery; A large assortment of Dress Trimmings; Laces, of all sd'ities' Hem-itcheb, Bordered and Emb'd Handker iiefs; Mourning Collars and Sleeves seperate or in sets; Misses Collars and Sleeves, seperate or in setts; Embroidered Collars and Sleeves, seperate or in ietts; Infant's Embroidered Waistsand Dresses;. Swiss and Jaconet Bands; " Edgings and Insertings; Whalebone Skelleton Skirts ; Manilla Embroidered and Eugenie Skirts; Bleached and Brown Allendale and Georgia Sheetings; Swansdown Flannels; - Ladies' Shawls, Black and Colored ; Chenile and Brocbe Scarfs ; Sums beautiful Stella Shawls; Cloaks, of the various style. now worn ; Pantaboon Stuff., Umb~rells; And many oth desirable goodu too nuferous to nention. To whick-is added Mrs. Heney's beauthfa'suppy af Millinery Goods. .ks.dieney. desires her old friends ad the puh iogenerally, to examine her stock,.as she has a sperior one to any she ever had. SAugusta, Nov. 18 1856. tf ,45. LALLERSTEDT A DEXIlNG, AEowon hand the largest Stock of Nie. AVE now PlanUtion Goods ever affered in this City, consisting in part of the. White Madinaw 9-4 BL ANKETS, at as low pri ses as the Blue Blankets, and far heavier. They are the only House who have Georgia Bhleys best GEORG[A PLAINS, " all wool fill ing." Other brands of Kerse s also on hand. LINSEYS, OSNABURGs, ST R IP ES and JEANES of every variety. Those visiting our City would do well to examine our Stock before pur hasing elsewhere.-Among their ---ARE Black Gro de Rhine SILKS; Fancy Broeade and Striped Pon de Soir SILK, rarying from 62) ets to $5 per yard ; Every v'it Paris Printed M~ouslin DeLaina; CALICOES large assortment and varied in tyles; Embroideries of every description; Hosiery " " Shawls " " Linen Cotton and Th~read Trimmings; ?4 * . Flonceings; Hoops, Mohair, Cohores and Corded Skirts; CRENOLINE or Sardinia SKIRTING, th e Ia eat and most desirable article for Ladiea Skireing, wo yards wide Cloth and Velvet CLOAKS and TA LMAS; Brown and Bleached Hlomespuns, with a hlarge, stortment of Cassimeres, Sattinetta, Janes, &c., or Men's wear-; Linen Lawns, Diapers, Damasks, Sheeting, &c., well assorted; With every variety of Goods suitable to the season, o which they invite the attention of all visiting oar Dity. gW Orders carefully and punctually attended to. SAugusta, Oct 20 -tf 41 . Cotton Plantation for Sale, HI AVING more land I wish, I offer for sale Five Hlundredi. One Thousand or Fifteen Hundred 6res of PRIME COTTON LAND-in a body ,r separately to suit purchasers-lying on South disto River, two miles distant from Bamberg, a tation on the Augusta Branch of the S. C. Rail Road. Three fourths of the Traet is High Ham nck, subject to no overflow. The River is damned )t from the remaining portion. With ordinary seasons these Lands will yield 'm 1,000 to 1.500 lbs. of Cotton-from 30 to 60 >ushels of Corn-from 15 to 30 bushels of wheat >er acre. I have tested the health of this section, and hay ng resided in the up r portion of-the State, feel hat I oan safely say tht it will compare favorably ith any part of the State of which I have any cuowledge. These Lands may be bought on a credit of tour jears at $10 per aere-or, for one third cash, bat mece on a credit of three years, at $7 per sore. There is a good Dwelling House, Negro Bosses, )nt House., &c., on the place. Three hundred eres cleared land-100 acres first and second years and. Those who may wish further information as to the tuality of the Land and health of the p laoe, I beg cave to refer to Col. IR. S. Folder and Dr. Alexan er Sally, Graham's Turn Out, Barnwel -Distriet: on Buchanan, Winnsboro, and Col.aiob Stro nandslackville, Bawell Distriot. J. M. BUCHANAN. Nov.12 tf ' 44 W Abbeville Banner, will -las Inset the bove till 1st January, and forwr the bill ts.J. M. 1., Bamberg, S. C. INotice. A LL persons to whom the. Bitet of Martie. .HoeD eaeis idebged will present. heir claims, and all persons lndebtedsto the said Ea. te, will make payments to the underind Ef>WARD HOWLEL mysicians' Buggy Trubsant Peuhsi fEDIClNS.CASEB-for msl-b. L .-. 'J. TA& Druggbtmn Mar 9 ta1a