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PUBLIsttED VgaY W1- DNzSDAr EolNING. 1. 111, D.LUR WRIE & ELul 1RSE, PraOlIETORS. TREMS O SVRSCRIPTION. TWO DoLLARs per year, If paid In advance-TwO DOLLARS and FPrry CaUTS if not paid within six moutbs-and Tuaza DOLLARS if not paid before the expiration of the year. All subscriptions not distinct ly limited at the time of subscribing,. will be con tinued until all arrearages lre paid, or at the option of le Publisher. Subscriptions out of the District and from other States must invariably be paid for in advance. RATES 07 ADVERTISING. All advertisements will be correctly and conspica oeusly inserted at Seventy-five Cents per Square (12 Brevier lines or less) for the' first insertion, and Fifty Cents for each subsequent insertion. When only pub lished Monthly or Quarterly $1 per square will- be charged. Each and every Transient Advertisement, to secure publicity through our columns, must invariably be paid In advance. All Advertisements not having the deqired number of insertions marked on the margin, will be continued until forbid and charged accordingly. Those desiring to advertise by the year can do so on the most liberal terms-it being distinctly under stood that contracts for yearly advertising are con fined to the immediate, legitimate business of the firm or Individual contracting. All communications of a personal character will be charged as advertisements. Obituary Notices exceeding one square in length will be charged for the overplus, at regular rates. Announcing a Candidate (not inserted until paid - for,) Five Dollars. For Advertising Estrays Tolled, Two Dollars, to be paid by the Magistrate advertising. CONGRESSIONAL INTELLIC7NC. WAsMIOToN, March 30.-The De.nocrats, in caucus have determine. to stick to the support of theLeeompton Constitution. Hen W. Davis, of Maryland, and W. L. Ln derwo, of Ky., made decided Anti-Lecompton speeches in the House to-day. The compromise committee of the House failed to agree, and the Antics will very proba bly fall back on Mr. Crittenden's amendment on Thursday before the final vote. WAsHINGTON, March 31.-In the Senate to day the Minnesota bill was amended so as to allow two representatives, until a census was taken. The House was en ged in the discussion of the Kansas bill, and essrs. Stephenson, of Kentucky, and Gilmer, of North Carolina, made speeches. Mr. Gilmer, of North Carolina, in his speech, took the broad ground of nationality in favor of the admission of Kansas without the Lecompton Constitution, and wished the people of Kansas to settle all vexed questions themselves. Mr. Miles, of South Carolina, made an effec tive speech in favor of the admission of Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution. Mr. Zollicoffer, of Tennessee, regretted to separate from political. friends, but he was de termined to vote for the Lecompton Constitu tion. It is generally believed that the vote to-mor row will be very close. Gen. Zollicoffer's de fection has deranged the calculations of yester day, when the Republicans counted on a majori ty. They still count on the votes of Democrats who are regarded as wavering. The House will probably be in session all might. YAsRINGTON, April 1.-In tho Senate to-day the army bil was passed, but with a substitute for two instead of four regiments, exclusive of that designated for Texas. In the Senate the Kansas bill was received as amended to disagree to the amendments, and this motion will be considered to-morrow. In the House, Mr. Stephens had searcly moved that the Kansas biUl should be taken up, wh~en Mr. Giddings objected to its second read j.ag. In such esses, the rule requires that the question shall be taken. On the rejection to tins' disagreement the vote stood yeas 95 to nays 137. Mr. Quitman offered as a substitute to the Senate bill, with the exception of Pugh and Green's provi.<os, declaring that the people of Kansas have the right to alter and amend their Constituton. This amendment was defeated by a vote of 72 in favor of' to 160 against it. The vote was then taken on Crittenden's amendment as a sub stitute, wlhich was further amended by the Anti Lecompton portion of Democrats in the late conference. The amendment was carried by igh aority. The bill as amended by the House provides for the admission of Kansas, but refers the Con stitution back to the people for their votes.. Ii the Constitution is rejected a Convention is to be called to form a new Constitution. As soon as the latter is approved the President is directedJ to issue his Proclamation, and Kansas be ad mitted into the Union without further action by~ Congress. The house then adjourned. MWOE RION'S CASE. The case of the State against Major ion came up fdr trial at 10 o'clock. The Judge in his charge to the Grand Jury had specially instrue ted them, with reference to this case, that the matter for them to determine was the mere act of killing, if they were satisfied on that point a true bill should be returned and the investiga tion left to the Court. The trial commenced at 10 o'clock and the ex aminaition of witnesses continued until dinner time. After dinner Mr. Melton, the State solici tor, opened on the part of the prosecution ; he was followed by Mr. Rutland and Mr. Boyliton for the defence; Mr. Treadwell as assistant State counsel, concluding. The Judge then delivered his charge to the Jury. The Jury was absent about six minutes and returned with a verdiet of "'Not Guilty." The verdict was received with loud applause, which was immediately checked liy the Judge. We never have seen a trial conducted with more propriety and more correct and commnen *dable spirit than that which animated both par ties. The utmost consideration possible was ex hibited for both living and dead in the unfortu nate transaction. The Solicitor and his assistant discharged their duties faithfully and ably. The counsel fur defence, voluntarily p referred and without any fee or renumieration, was conducted with the utmost ability. They felt the unfortunate position in which a respected and highly es teemed brother-lawyer and friend had been placed, and they came forward in a spirit of no ble sympathy to his defence. The gratifying termination of the ease in a prompt aequital by a highly intelligent Jury is testimony of how they discharged the obligation they, as friends, hod assumed.-Winnsboro Register. SANT ANni's MovEMENs-A letter dated Aspinwall, March 18th, says: "Santa Anna, ox-President of Mexico, left Carthagena on Friday, 12th ultimo, on the Brit ish steamer for Havana. it is understood that he is on his way to Mexico, under the auspices and protection of Spain. Rumor says he can raise only three thousand dollars ont his Turba co property, which cost him over one million." ACQUITTED.-TheC trial of fifty-four persons charged with murder came off at Darlington, C. IH, on Wednesday, the 17th inst. They were members of the so-called Vigilance Committee, who were concerned in the recent affray at Wind ham's. The jury, the Cheraw Gazette says, was composed of some of the best men in the District, and hd Hon. IL D. Wilson as foreman. The trial was begun on Wednesday, and at a late hour on Saturday evening, the verdict of not guil ty was brought in by the jury, after an absence of an hour and a half. Mr. Solicitor Iver and Mr. Richardson conducted the ease in behalf of the State, and the prisoners were defended by Messrs. Spain, Iuglis, Dargan and Moses. An old soldier, whose nose had been lopped of by a sabre cut, happened to give a few pence to a beggar, who exclaimed in return: -"God preserve your eye sigbt I" "Why so ?" inquired the veteran, "Because, sir " was the reply, "if your eyes should' grow weak, you couldn't keep spectacles CHANGE oF ARMY UxFoRm.-The Washington Star learns that the War Department will short. ly order a change of the uniform of the army gen- e erally, and fix upon one in accordance with the recommendation of a Board of Examiners recent. ly appointed for that purpose. For several days past, at the Department building, some of the hats, 0 &c., pertaining to this new style of dress, have been exhibited. p Oyj %Xjprisr. ARTHUR SIMKINS, EDITOR. EDGEFIELD, S. C. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7,1858. RULE8 THAT XUBT IN FUTURE 33 OBSERVED. All advertisements from this date, not amounting to more than $10, must be paid for in advance. Merchants and others advertising by the year, will be required to settle every six months. No paper will be sent out of the District unless paid for in advaneo. All letters on business connected with the Office, to receive prompt attention, must be addressed to the "Edgefeld Advertiser." To these rules we will rigidly adhere. Therefore, take notice and act accordingly. pe'Augusta Advertisements to be noticed in full next week. WO WZ will publish Mr. Giao's response to the Evening New* as soon as the number of that paper which contains It comes to hand; Also, at the same time, Mr. G's note having reference to the matter. BLAND & BUTLER. Their whqle store is filled up with new goods, and the ladies, and all the rest of mankind, are popping in and out, in and out, at all hours of the day. Mr. BuTtu has selected his goods from the best houses in Charleston, and is prepared, with the prompt assis tance of his efficient clerks, to show his rich display to his hosts of friends. Advertisement in full next week. MR. EDMUND PENN. Mr. PENN also is jam-full of every thing that is fresh, beautiful, strong, delicate, bright, good and use. ful; and he and E. J. Y., are there, with their clever young men, busy, busy, busy, all the day, waiting on, and preparing still further to wait on, the ladies and gentlemen of Edgefield. MORE GOODS. Messrs. J. B. SULLIvAN & Co., are just now open. ing a splendid stock of goods, all now, all fresh, all selected in the best markets with the greatest closeness and care. Every one will remember the universal satisfaction which Mr. SULLIVAN formerly gave. lie is again at his old stand, rapidly preparing to receive the visits of old friends and new ones. He is daily receiving and opening his choice collection of articles, and will present his advertisementthrough our columns next week, but is ready in the moantime to attend his customers and supply their overy want. The Messrs HunsoN are also in receipt of superb supplies for the current season, and offer great induce ments. Messrs H., though comparative strangers amongst us, have proven by their energy and gentle manly demeanor as business men, that they deserve a full share of the people's generous patronage. See their advertisement. Also, see the card of Mr. F. 11. CANurs, who has bought out the watch-repairing establishment so long and so favorably known as "UsNar GRAY's Shop." We are sorry our old friend has concluded to leave the old spot, but are glad to say that his successor promni ses to give satisfaction. ---4... THE RETAIL LICENSE. The effects of this license in our village began to be felt on Monday last (saleday) in the blustering and disorder of several drunkards. We fear it will work badly for the quiet and decency of the place; but we are not prepared to pronounce upon the propriety of the system without seeing it tested further. Of course the conductors of the retail shops can do much to ward preserving decent appearances about their re spective establishments, a.nd we think from oui-knowl edge of the men that they will do so. OUR THESPIANS. The reader is referred -to the communication of " CaiLns CinLaas" for an account of the first Thes pian performanee of the -present season. His criti .cisms are liberal and gratifying, and his complimen tal allusions will, we are sure, fire the corps with re doubled seal to please our respeted public. The chief if not the sole object of those who are now lending their aid in this business, is torelieve the tedium of our lonely village life. They are certainly prompted by no desire of gain or reward, other than the appro .bation of the community amidst which they are hap. .py in having their homes. Neither has vanity any part whatever in their aims. If they can amuse themselves and gratify their audiences with a few harmless exhibitions after the Dramatic mode, they will accomplish all they expect or desire to do. They are no theatre, present no temptations to dissipation of any kind, say nothing and enact nothing that can offend the most scrupulous, keep ano late hours, dis turb not in any manner the proprieties of social en. joyment, but seek only to intersperse an occasional evening of innocent pastimo amsid weightier and more important occupations and duties. Even this how ever they are by no means desirous of persisting in, if contrary to the judgment and tastes and feelings of their fellow-citizens and friends. If these are real ly adverse to the present endeavors of the Edgefld Thespian Corps, we are warranted in saying that not one member thereof would wish to press these efforts Vlease upon the public's approval, even though to do so might be an easy matter. But if the ladies and gentlemen of our community have no objection to be. ing amused in a rational way, and will lend their Valued smiles to the Corps, we think it can be safely promised that a successful series of entertainments will enliven our Spring season, and no one be the worse for it. We are requested to say that, in accordance with the wishes of many who were present at the Hlall on Thursday evening last, and to accomodate those who were prevented by the inelemency of the evening from witnessing the readings and the play given on that occasion, the performane will be repeated this (Wednesday) evening, abridged in one or two particu lars but enlarged in others. See bills. THE KENNY PEN. We have received a beautifully finished and excel lent pen from Mr. CuZArEs KENNEYr, of Hamburg, warranted not to .injure by corroding. Mr. K. has a quantity of these pens with which he would ho glad to supply the people generally. They are decidedly good pens. ---4s*----. THlE JOHNSON MAP. The agent informs us ho has been successful in the sale of this map in Edgefield, and we are very glad to hear it; because it occurs to us that every man who wishes to keep up with the progress of our great country, should keep on hand for continuous inspec tion a good map thereof. It is very necessary to the 4 proper understanding of a great deal that is said and I written in the speeches, journals and hooks of the day. I The map is always ready for referene on your wall,I and you will learn from it many things which no man ought to be ignorant of. Besides, Johnson's Map isi really an ornament. But what is yet more, it is a good a map, so pronounced by many competent judges. Thei agent will leave our District soon; and we again advise 1 all who have not done so, to procure at once a copyJ of this large and useful work. R USSELL. The April number of RussarLL is roceived contain. t ing its usual variety of entertaining and instructive articles, as will appear by the subjoinod ample bill of , fare: TABLE OF CoNTENs.-A Navy for the South ; The b Hero-Worker; Blase; The Fruitless Life; Anecdotes of Boeranger ; Song-" C'ome buck soon ;" Scenes in the Florida War, No. II; The Water Oak ; Unpub. ti lished Revolutionary Papers, No. III; Heroes and Hero Worship; Palms of Florida; Love and Hate; g Southern Poetry-Caldwell; Flowers, Lily, Kalmia is ad Asalae; The Papaya; Women-by a "Fenune tc [neomprise;" The Consular Cities of China, No. 11; q, he Ideal in Art; Trip to Cuba, No. VII. (Concluded); The .Saracenia; Creepers; Within the Veil; Winged. Seeds; Agnes Dew-A Ballad; Editor's Table; Lito- S sq Notces. t ITEMfS per HOME EXCAlNGES. The Cheater Standard was last week under the 2arge or ex-editor MICKLE, who served up a very itertaining dish of local matter for his Chester read rs. The Court had just been in session, Judge 'NEALL presiding, and an account of its proceedings ecupies two columns. Ono or two points in the rand Jury's presentment are worthy of mention. it, They recommend a Penitentiary in accordance ith the views of his Honor Judge O'NXAL.. 2nd, 'hey score the Commissioners of the roads for the alpable neglect of the public highways in several arts of the District. 3rd, They " report as a nuisance e custom among planters of throwing into the Dads pieces of broken rails and other trash from beir plantations thereby stopping up ditches and in ther ways injuring the said roads." The last sug estion would apply in our own neighborhood with o little pertinency. This manner of carelessness is Do often observable among our planters, planters too rho in other respects are very neat and systematic. :t is particularly so where negro quarters are located mmediately on the road. * The negro children, in toting' firewood to the houses of their parents, are nore than apt to drop sticks, chunks, brush, and the ike, In the road, causing continued annoyance to pass irs-by. Of this the master is of course not aware n most cases, but it is no less true on that account; and our farmers cannot be too strict in preventing he occurrence of such fretting inconveniences as are ften thus occasioned by the carelessness of their ittle niggers. The elder ones should be held respon ible in the matter. Besides being troublesome to he traveller to drive around an unnecessary chunk, >r to extricate from his wheel a pestiferious brush, he appearance of such things lessens the estimation me is apt to make of the beauty and value of the larmer's home. As to the penetentiary recommendation of the hester jury, we have long thought it a good one. If we are not mistaken, it has been so regarded by many ;rand juries in the State; Nor do we doubt that the :stablishment of such an institution would meet the kpprobation of a large majority of the people of outh Carolina. Why it is that our Legislators do 3ot take hold of the matter, we cannot see;-perhaps because they think the State has her hands full just iow in the matter of the now State House. The Laurensville Iferald informs us that candidates ,r the Legislature are making their appearanco for the season in that District. Capt. GzonRG Axonnsox is named, and also W. D. SixPsox, Esq. We are thead of you, brother STouAs, in this kind of business, -ride our advertising columns.-The herald mani rests its disapprobation of the late emente in the South Carolina College.-By the way our Laurensville neighbor presents one of the neatest and most useful sheets in the State. His agricultural department is specially full and instructive,-an excellent farmer's journal, and we should think would receive a most generous and general support in the wealthy and on. ightened District of Laurens. The Abbevillo Banner seems to commend the Faculty of the College in their late action towards the rebel ious students.-Hon. A. BURT had delivered his ad dress on the occasion' of the recurrence of Jous C. CALUotM'S Birthday. The Banner says that, when published, "it will be eagerly read by an apprecia tivo public." The Pee Dee Tines is cheered at the indications of a re-opening of the Slavo Trade, and looks to it as the avenuo by which the South is to reach a splendor of prosperity which has never yet greeted the eyes of civilized man. The Yorkville Enquirer of last week contains Maj. (?) METvoN's how-d'ye-do to the press upon his return to the duties of editorial life.' ie thus expresses his sense of the occasion,-(and merely to enable the reader to understand an allusion in the extract, we would remark that the returning editor is just now in the midst of that most glorious period of man's existence, the first year of married life.) " To our brethren of the press, we extend the hearty grasp which is sure to tell of friendship, and of a high, well-established regard. Nothing in life (outside of the charmed twelve-month through which we are now hastening) has left us reminiscences more agreeable than those which call to mind our associa tions with the editorial fraternity_ of South Carolina The kindly and flattering t~rms, warmnliid generous, with which they have welcomed us back to their circle, add other links, to the chain which bindu us to the craft-inspiriting us, that we may deserve one tithe of their praises, to more zealous elforts to sustain the reputation, maintain the honor, and, if possible, magnify the usefulness of the profession."~ DAXImr. WrrLIAus Esq., EowAnD MOOnE Esq., Wx. C. BL.AC: Esq., and A. S. WarLLACE Eaq., are presented by " A Voter" as a suitable delegation to represent York in the next Legislature. Of course they are. Should vote for every one of them if we had the privilege. A new machine for stufiling horse collars is noticed by the Enguirer in terms of commendation. It stuffs s.rtyj collars a day in durable and warrantable style. But "Mit.Es yonNsos's" advertisement of this ma chine deserves an insertion both en account of its evidencing progress and for its unique style of an nunciation. Here it is: It was said in olden times that " there's nothing new under the sun." 3But I, MIL.Es JousoNe, beg to cor rect this error publicly; and announce to the public that there's something new USD~n A SHtED, just in the rear of Lewis and Kerr's old stand; in the shape of a new machine, the production of Southern genius, for the purpose of Sit'.FIYO all kinds of LEATHER COLLARS, in the neatest possible style ; in a manner which effec tually guards against injury to the " beast of burden ;" and so much like a "streak of lightning," that the cost thereof,'collar and all, becomes a mere " matter of moonshine." On the i.hortest notice, I, MILErS, can furnish any number of CoLLrAns ; perfectly made ; warranted not to " hurt;" of sound materials, and infinitely au perior to Yankee manufneture. Stand back, wooden nutmnegs, and give way to the triumphant march of Southern improvement-listen to the toesin of Southern Independence, and tremble ! Call and see the "mnershine ;" and take away a sample of the wonderful handicraft of MIL ES JOHNSON. Tell MILEzS of th'e showing we have given him away over here in Edgefield; and if lhe should take a notion to send us a couple of carringe-horse collar, as a sample, we may put him in the way of a good job. The Cheraw Garctc, alluding to the late dlifliculty in College, says: "~ We are p~aind' to learn that this ill-fatced institution is in ruins again,"-startling Ian guage, but yet niot so far from the truth as some may imagine. It does indeed look like ruin, these succes aive demonstrations of Young Carolina against their College authorities, it is at least hazardous to the uture of this hitherto favorite Institution. Now that other Colleges are springing into a vigorous growth n various parts of the State, the central College may rell he warned to look to her laurels.-The Gazette earns that Judge ELLrIS, and Mr. HoLDEN of the Raleigh Standard, are the prominent candidates for guerntorial honors in North Carolina.--Wo observe hat the Cheraw Lyceum is still moving on with its etures &c. The Newberry Rising Sun argues against the pro. ,riety of the States fostering any longer the South arolina College. We do not agreo'with the Sun, but note its opinion, and that of others of our State co emporaries, to show the feeling that is abroad in re lard to the College. Let the Trustees and the Facul y ponder these developments; and, above all, let the tudnts reflect what mischief their indiscreet conduct a bringing to the fortunes of their Alma Mater. The pirt of resistance seemas to have been caught up by ariouas other scholastic youths, and among the rest y the pupils of the Newberry Academy. Says the tiiag Suan: RnatLLro.-From what we have heard, the New. erry Academy has been in a state of suspension. 'oung Newberry waxing fat rebelled against the au ority of their Principal. Verily they are growing o large for their pants. They ought to be taken a tton hole lower. An application of birch bark uld have a happy effect. Very glad are we to state, that we have no such bad >ya in Edgefield. The Sun speaks thus of our congressional represen tive, to the sentiment of which we subscribe: Our Representative Gien. M. L. Boenham, we are ad to see has shown his good sense, by not wasting ords on the exhausted subject of Kansas. We think o much has already been said. He is right on the aestion, and that's sufficient. The Greenville Patriot & .Mountainaeer, in mention. g the College disturbance, says: "And now we have property of all taxpaying citizens-again placed in a tubtful position." The .Orangeburg Soudron is vehement in its een- 0 spres of the College students on account of their late A insubordination. . It remarks very sensibly, in the V course of a somewhat piolonged article: M It is now high time, *o think that the spirit of re- b bellion to law and order, so pre-eminent among the 0 youth of our day, should be crushed. Boys should be made to know that :they are boys and not men; without such a knowledge of themselves it is useless to try to teach them. Y-- - a The Southron intimates that this knowledge is only r to be properly impart to them at home and around t the family fireside; Aid we think our cotemporary I here strikes the thing exactly. The true secret of 1 College insubordination- is a lack of home discipline, i a defect which is at thij time matter of notoriety in < many southern communities. Until parents and f guardians enforce uponkthe boys committed to their v charge the rules of propriety and good manners, it is I vain to expect that thef will either become good citi- 1 zens or true gentlemen. - The Keowee Courier breaks ground upon the ques- I tion of the Banks, urging, that it should enter into the pending election of members to the legislature.- I The Courier reports the sale of a negro woman with i six children, the oldest of them being only twelve years < old, the whole seven averaging $625. The property I was sold on a credit, but with interest from date. I The Camden Weeky Jrournal gives an interesting I account of a Debating: Club Celebration in Camden I at which several good addresses were delivered, and j which closed with a capital dinner, with feast of rea- 1 son, flow of soul, and all that sort of thing. Also the Camden Light Infantry had been having a dinner with speeches, toasts et cetera.-We observe that Mr. i WAnani, of the Tournal, is acandidate for Tax Collec- 1 tor, and we wish him. success. No candidates yet announced for the Legislature; but quite an animated canvass seems to be goin'g on in the municipal elections. The Winusboro Register does -not consider the re bellious boys at Columbia, Yorkville, and elsewhere' fuel, as is generally said of them. le regards them as peculiarly slor,-"having not yet reached thepoint of capacity to appreciate education." The Clarendon Banner is the new paper of CALTo & Envi which weannounced some weeks ago. The first number ii now before us, containing the begin ning of a nouvelette byMr. Eavii, and various other original matter of Interest. Mr. E. is known In South Carolina as the author of several meritorious tales. His capacity in that department of composition is evidently good, and we shall expect a large degree of excellence in the literary cast of the new Banner. Neither do we doubt his ability to wield the pen on gen. eral subjects. The Banner is gladly placed upon our exchange list, and we shall watch its weeklyvisits to our sanctum with interest and expectation. The Anderson Gazette announces the fact, that a train on the Rabun Gap Railroad was to run through from Anderson to Old endloton Depot on the last day of the past month. As a consequence the old village is looking up in hopeful gladness; and it is contemplated to rescusiate the once venerable Pen dleton Jleeaenger on the strength of these brighten ing auspices. "LIQUOR DEALER'P ARTICLES--AN END OF THEM. Upon consideration, we must stop the publication of " Liquor Dealer's" articles, and explain the nature of their authorship to the public. They are not the production of one who T really a Liquor Dealer, but of a temperance man and a moral man. Ho sup posed that much good might he done by affecting to advocate the trallic in liquor, and by placing the ar gument in its favor on eak and odious grounds. We thought it well to hum~ his notion and publish his pieces; But we discover, as we think, that they are doing more harm than good. -Many readers look upon them as being really the _compositions of a li quor dealer and a bad man, and are shocked at our giving them a place in our columns. Others, who suspect the truth, think that it is making a disgusting argument unnecessarily notorious and offensive. While a few (and wo'muat say not without reason) look i6jon it as doing 'ividual liquor dealers injus ties. Influenced b hich had not until -o'struclfutmus - " Liquor Dealor" that his articles are no longer accep table. His secret however shall be kept to ourselves. PATENT OFFICE REPORT. As we have heard several enquire for the Patent Office Repdrt for 1857, we may state (and which we have upon good-authority) that Congress has not yet authorized an Issue of said report. THlE HAMBURG dr EDGEFIELD PLANK ROAD. It is with regret that we find ourselves again com pelled to animadvert upon the Hamburg & Edgefield Plank Road; but it is our duty as public journalists to do 80. We have always been a well-wisher of the Company, and have again and again urged upon our renders the policy of fostering them into a permanent. ly profitable existence as a corporation; because we believed their enterprise laudable in its design and eminently conducive to the welfare of our district, our village, and Hamburg, our market town. We have therefore, in common with many others, tolera ted its bad management from time to time, ever ho. ping that an early amendment of all defects would take place. Bunt we have waited still in vain. The thing has grown worse and worse, until now its abom inable condition is too censurable to merit either pa tience or forbearance. It hns become a vexation al most intolerable. It is-the aubjcct of every traveller's abuse. Only yesterday we were conversing with a gentleman connected with Do Dow's Review who had recently ridden over the road. lie has been in all parts of the United States, and emphatically asserts that he has never seen half so mean a highway in any part of the Union. is idea was, that it is a dis grace to the District and to the State. Without en dorsing this opinion to its full extent, we must say that it approximates. the truth ! Nearly the cntirez route is In a condition violative of the spirit if not the letter of the Company's commission. There are not three smooth miles in the twenty six; And far the greate.r portion of the rend is totally unworthy of the sheltering privileges of its charter. Yet the people have been required to pay toll at the highest adlmissa ble rates. They have done sonas quietly as they could, all the while hoping for improvement. But no im provement worth noticing has come about. Now, how long are we to endure this grievance? In reply to the just complaints of citizens, it has been imperti nently said: "You are notconmpelled to take theoplank. There is the dirt road yet, at your service. Take that, if you prefer it." What an absurd shift to get rid of the real point involved I The issue is not between the merits of the Plank and Dirt roads, but between the public and the chartored obligations of the Company. These obligations must he discharged, or the Compa ny is palpably violating beth duty and law.-But we are disposed to attribute their short-comings, even yet, to hard luck and ill judgment rather than to wilful indifference. We are disposed still to wait upon them for a brief season longer. And we earnestly trust they will retrieve the character of their road. It is an useful work. Properly kept'up, it might be termed a great work in its sphere. Shall the public look in vain, wait in vain, hope ia vain, beg in vain? Gentlemen Directors, awake to action and deserve that public's applause and gratitude. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. piD Mr. John Autrey, living about eighteen miles from Anderson Court House, in South Carolina, com mitted suicide by shooting himself, at his residence, on the 27th of March. pf eare glad to learn from our farming friends, says the Dalton Time., that the wheat crop in this section Is looking remarkably welL. If the season continues favorable we may expect a bountiful harvest.1 W Green Peas, says the Savannah Republican, made their first appearance in our market, Wednesday last. We would have had them several weeks sooner had they not been'ecut down by the severe weather in February, at which time they were In the pod, in many of our gardens.-. pu" lion. Edward Everett, will deliver his Oration on the Life and Character of George Washington, in Augusta, next Friday, April 9. fil The Senate refused to concur In the House amendments tothe Kansas bill, and returned the bill THE COLLEGE DIFFICULTY. The recent emeute in College, as the demonstration f the students is fancifully designated, has mortified ad grieved every well-wisher of our State Institu on. It is a blow direct at its popularity and aseful ess; and this blow, we are constrained to add, has een dealt by those who are reaping the advantages f the College,-and upon grounds totally insufficient a excuse its perpetrators. The case is simply this: .he students refused to obey the call of their profes ore, summoning them to recitation. The ordinary ecitation rooms had been defiled (it is unnecessary o say how) and rendered unfit for the occupation of he classOs. The Faculty, upon ascertaining this to e the fact, agreed to open their own parlors for the ustruction of the students until the recitation rooms ould be cleansed and made fit for use. They noti led the classes accordingly and summoned them to 6ttend. A large portion of the students, about one mundred in number, refused to observe and comply with the notification and summons of the professors. Whereupon the recusants were suspended until the irst of next October. We concur in the general opinion of the press of he State, that the Faculty have acted rightly in the natter. They had no other course to take, in view >f the inbreasing imperious necessity to preserve good overnment and enforce obedience to authority among -he youths committed to their guidance and instruc ion. The special pleading which the students pub. ish in their defence, amounts to no more than a far etched apology for what they themselves feel to have bein a fault. It may be, as they say, that the laws )f College (the lex scripta) do not require them to rttend recitation in any other place than in the lee Lure-rooms. But what students ever before doubted that, if by accident or otherwise these rooms became impossible of use, it was then a part of the duty and authority of the Faculty, to appoint some other con enient place or places at their discretion, and to require attendance as usual upon lectures and recita tions. What students ever before claimed exemption from the prielleges of the College on this absurd and unworthy ground? We believe it is the first demon stration of the kind in the history of the College, and, as an alumnus who looks to our time-honored State Institution with affection and pride, we sincere ly trust it will be the last. We repeat then our conviction, and *which we be lieve Is a very general one in South Carolina, that the Faculty has acted well in dealing decisively with the offending students; And we heartily endorse the suggestion of the Winnsboro Register, that the exami nation, upon their return to College next October, should be strict and thorough-going. In the mean time let the young gentlemen think over their very unnecessary and ill-timed demonstration, and deter mine to make such amends as they can for the injury they have (thoughtlessly no doubt) inflicted upon their alina mater. They can best do this by carefully keeping up with the studies of their respective years, by returning in October and saying to their profes sors frankly "re cere wrong," and by setting an ex ample of implicit obedience to all reasonable dirci pline for the future. In reply to the idea that our College is on the verge of dissolution, we appropriate the following brief statement contributed to the Charleston Mercury by a "Subscriber :" Massus. EDITons: Your paper, of the 29th inst., oontained an editorial notice with the heading: " The South Carolina College again broken up." I have the new catalogue before me, from which the classes stood as follows: Senior, 55; Junior, 43; Sophomore, '7; Freshmen, 26. Total, 201. The suspensions are : Senior, 33; Junior, 5; Sopho more, 6i9; Freshmen, 3. So that there are left in College in the performance of their duties: Senior, 22; JunIor, 38; Sophomore, 8; Freshmen, 23. Total, 91. This statement is correct. It shows that each class will continue, though with diminishdd numbers. Most of the young men will return, it is believed, when the period of their suspension is passed, and it may yet he that, notwithstanding 'recent events, the Col lege, through the firmness of the Faculty, " May, from the nettle danger, Pluck the flower-safety." As this institution is deeply seated in the affections of our people, you will confer a public benefit in pub lishing this statement. EUROPEAN NEWS. From the advices brought by the Persia, the last Steamer from Liverpool, we gather the following items. Of the French conspirators, Orsini and Pierri had been guillotined, and Rudio respited. Nothing of importance had occurred in the British Parliament. The India Loan Bill has finally passed. Count rersigny had resigned the French Mission to the English Court. Rumors were current that the French Navy is to be put upon a war footing. It was confidently stated at Madrid that the ques tions pending between Spain and Mexico, had been amicably settled. Dates from Canton to January 28th have reached England. No reply had been received by the allied forces from the Emperor, and they would ascend the river with a fleet of gun-boats and -400 French and 1000 English troops from the garrison. The English were erecting strong works on the Ibland of Bevin. A further deficiency in the tea crop was reported. The sales of Cotton for the week comprised 31,000 bales. Prices had declined &d, and holders were pressing their stocks on the market. The sales on Friday, 10th, were 4,000 bales, the market closing quiet. Fair Orleans was quoted at 71d; Middling Orleans, 71-16d; Fair Mobile, 7jd; Middling Mobile, G*d; Fair Upland, 7&a, and Middling Upland, Gid. The stock of Cotton on hand was 354,000 bales, in luding 243,000 bales of American. Flour was steady, uder a large speculative enquiry. Wheat was dull. Corn was active and improving. Sugar was quiet, and inferior qualities had declined fli. @ Is. ? cut Coffee was steadly. Rice was firm, at 25s. 1d. ? ewt. for Carolina. P. S. By the very lntcst news (received by the Indian) it appears that all qualities of cotton had advanced. Consols are quoted at 97k. Gen. Bellis sier was to be the French minister at the Court of Lnndon. Tbc biocka.de or Canton was raised on the 10th of February. For the Advertiser. DRAMATIC. Despite the inclement weather, quite a crowd of gentlemen and a few of the fair sex, graced the occa sion of the revival of the performances of the " Thes pian Corps," on the evening of the first instant. The attractive programme, had caused me to anticipate quite a varied feast,-beauty, romance, poetry, and tip toe jollity. The evening's entertainment was opened by Mrs. RaxrorTn's recitation from " The Song of Hiawatha," the most original production of the American Muse. She began with the fall of "Noko mis from the Moon," and ended with " the departure of Hiawatha," evincing great taste in her selections. The varied melody of her voice, combined with the picturesque dress of an Indian Girl, transported us into the fairy land of dreams; as with deep pathos she sung the sad tale of the "wasting" and the "blasting" of the beautiful flower of the prairie, " Minehaha"-laughing water,-she awoke the ten ier sympathies of our nature for the mournful destiny af the lRed man of the forest, and cheated us into a rorgetfulness of time as it flew by with tentless heed. rhe beautiful advocate, for Indeed she seems as an ad rocate of the claims of the Indian to the softer emo ions of our being,-yea, of his vassalage to the queen f love,-so won upon us, that we were ready to flee the haunts of civilisation, and seek the "unsunned limness of some wilderness." In truth she even was he sucessful advocate of the author, for she revealed eauties of the poem hitherto hidden by the novel ;arb of the poet. The inimitable farce of "The Rough Diamond," ra equally as successful in satisfying our fondness for, nrriment and laughter, as the recitation was in fili ng the measure of our love for poetry and romance. 'he cast of characters was exceedingly appropriate. ol. A. S., as "Sir WillIam Evergreen," merited and ,eivoll universal applause; he acted with his usual rae, spirit, and appropriateness, and thus made the ost of his character. F. L. S., as "Lord Plato," rith dignified and grave demeanor acted well the part f an old Englishman gentleman. The impersona ion of Capt. Augustus Blenheim by Maj. J. P. B., was vel received; his military bearing, and handsome ierson, won favorable opinions from all, and made it "Lady Plato." We greet him with pleasure as quite an acquisition to the Corps. Mrs. RAISFORN Was very successful in her character of " Lady Plato;" the soft chastened face and the unostentatious ease and grace of her action, gave us a true insight into the character of our English Lady. A. R., as " Cou sin Joe," could not be surpassed. Ie played his part to perfection, his dress, attitudes, volpe, look and sets, all provoked incessant applauso and laughter-he un doubtedly possesses great genius for acting comedy. The countenance of Miss LONSD.I.E beaming with beauty, good.humor and frankness so well suited the character of "Margery," that we were almost insen sibly impressed with the idea that she was really a country lassie. Her acting was natural, fascinating, and elegantly artistic; even in the minor effects she was eminently successful. Her golden curls and Saxon style of beauty, combined with her magnificent physique, and the graceful rendition of her part, won the plaudits of a delighted audience. The minor ap pointments were well sustained, the "select Orches tral Band," ever and anon delighting the audience with sweet and refined music. The whole performance was a decided success. The efforts of the Corps to afford cultivated amuse ment for our citizens entitle them, as they justly de serve, to great encouragement. The expense incurred in securing the services of eminent artists, evinces a desire on their part to leave nothing unassayed to render their exhibitions the most recherche that the circumstances will admit of. We bespeak for them a crowded house for next Wed nesday night. CHILDE CHILDERS. For the Advertiser. TO THE VOTRS 07 HAW GAP COMPANY. I have said that if the election recently held for Captain of the Haw Gap Company should be bro ken again on certaia grounds, I would not be a candidate for that office, but by the urgent solicita tion of my friends have re-considered that matter, and now announce myself as a candidate, and re spectfully place myself once more upon the kind ness of my friends. JOSEPH MORRIS. I' Among the bills passed by the legislature of Massachusetts is one making two divisions in the crime of murder, the first of which, where it is pre meditated, or life taken while in the commission of a felony, is made punishable with death. The second degree is punished by imprisonment for life. A telegram from St. Louis, on the 2nd inst., says:-" The steamer Sultan was destroyed by fire this morning near Cape Girardera, and fifty persons lost their lives by the casualty. The Sultan was bound to New Orleans." gV The railroad trains now run to old Pendleton village in this State. HYIMENIAL. Married, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. D. BomrE, Mr. W. BARKER and Miss M. A. ERGLE, In the Granietville Baptist Church, all of this District. OBITUARY. Died of measles, on Saturday evening, the 20th ult., LURA MORRISON, aged eleven months; and on Sunday, 28th, SUSAN MARGARET, aged four years, youngest children of Dr. Jounx and SoPmnA A. LAXE. We can teach our little ones very early to know and love the gentle Saviour who blessed them. The oldest of the dear ones whose names are recorded here, lisped to her mourning parents that she was not afraid to die,-that she loved papa and mamma, but God best of all; 'for he made her and sent Jesus Christ to die for sinners; and that she would go to live with her little brothers and sisters, who were an gels in Heaven. Be still my stricken heart, For God bath dealt the blew ; IIe who did once with hunan heart' - L~ove little children so. That human heart still throbs Near to the throne of God; It sympathises with our woes. And helps us kiss the rod. SIt bids us look beyond ,, The veil that blinds us hiere,. It points to the Elysian fields And Jesus dwelling there. And Oh ! we bless his name Our hold oln earth grows weak; Era long we hope to reach the goal And find the rest we seek. There am'rinths ever bloom; There earth-worn spirits rest; And there our precious darlings chant Their praises with the blest. A MOURNER. Departed this life, on the 24th March, FRANCES SEIGLER, wife of WLArM~i SEICLBu, of Edgefield District; in the 45th year of her age. She lived a life of almost uninterrupted prosperity and health until, a few months before her death, she was called to part with a dear son, who being the first out of eight children they had lost, her Christian graces were severely tried, but she humbly submitted to the will of God, little thinking what trials were yet in store for her. Ten days before his death, eho was compelled by death to part with her eldest daughter, San.ui T. SEiol.En, in the 20th year of her age, who wans the pride and ornament of the faimily circle, and in whom were the parents' hopes and joys centered. ut as a flower of the field, so she flourished, "'but the wind passeth over it und it is gone, and the place thereof shall know it no more." But the mother's sf flictions came not singly, for on the 22d March her infant child, eight days old, was taken from .her ho. sm to be transplanted in that bright world where there is no sin or death. These afflictive dispensa tions only showed her faith as a Christian. She had been a member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church more than twenty years, during which time she honorced the profession she had made by a well ordered life and godly conversation. The Church of which she was a member, has sustained a great loss in her den th. She was truly a loving wife, an affectionate g~ther, and an ardent Christian ; and has left a disconsolate family to mourn their irreparable loss. But thoir sorrown should not be without hope, for if we believe that Jesus died, and arose again, even so them that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. D. D. COMMERCIAL. A UG USTA, April:. Cor0o.-SaleC5 of Cotton to-day about 400 bales, nd for the past two dlays about 2,300 bales. Prices ar so irregular that we omit quotations. Btcos-We have no change to report though our market exhib~its rather a stiffening tendency. Old dealers remark that they have seldom seen so light a supply in market this season of the year. We quote Shoulders 9, Ribbed Sides 11 @ 11&; Clear Sides 11; IHams 101 to 12; hog round 10& cents. Sales lae been made at these rates daily. LAn-This article is more plenty, and in demand, at 11 to 11l cents in bhls ; in cans, 12 to 121 cents. CINCINNA TI, March 31. Flour $3.55 @ 3.85. Whiskey 16&. Mess Pork $16; Bulk Sides 8; Bacon Sides 9. Nothing done in Shoulders or Sides. .. RELIGIOUS NOTICK A meceeting of the Bible Society of thme Edge field Baptist Association will be held at the Pleas ant Grove Baptist Church, commencing on Friday before the third Sabbath in April. An address will be delivered by Rev. W. P. HIL.. The ministering brethren of the Association and all others favorable to the object of the Society, are earnestly requested to attend. STEA.[ MIHLL. After Monday 18th i'nst., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of cvery week, will be assigned for Sawing Lumber; and Thursday, Friday and Sat urday, for Grinding Wheat and Corn. Customers are requested to keep standing turns at the Mill. which will ho a convenience to all concerned. R. T. MIMS. Jan. 13 tf1 MASONIC NOTICE. AFull attendance of the Members of FRIEND SHIP LODGE, No. 65, is earnestly re quested at their next Regular Communication, au buiness of importance will be brought before them. By order of 'Z. W. CAR WILE, W. M. S. P. DnLOACI, See'y. April 6 1858 3 to 13 F OR SALE""-Suffolk Pigs and a Devon Bull Calf. Apply at this office. March 3 1 - ir 12 4r IW'The riends dfuoLANiESp y respectfully present him as a C State Senate at the ensuing eledloe * t' Tue Friends of WILLIAM * respectfully announce him as aC" ator at the next election. Feb I 4e - - ' "r The friends of Col. JOHN QUITTLEBUM respectfully announce him as a Candkitet r a seat In the next Legislature at theens i i April 7 to* ITWe are authorized by the flendt t A. L DEARING, to nominate him as a andidate for a seat In the House of Representatlves at ge next election. April 7 to g- The friends of M. W. GARY, Esq.,'*preient him as a Candidato for the State Legislature at the next election. Mar. 31. to* g7 We arc authorized by the friends of JOSEPH ABNEY, Esq., to announce him as-a Candidate for a seat in the next Legislature at the ensuing election. Mar.81 to* 12 W Tus Friends of W. W. ADAMS, Esq.fre. spectfully present him as a candidate for the State. Legislature at its next Session. Mar 28 to* 1 W The Friends of J. HAMDEN BROOKS Esq., respectfully present him as a Candidateifor the State Legislature at Its next Session. W'Tan Friends of Maj. ABRAM JONES'il spectfully present him as a Candidate fot' reee tion to the State Legislature. Mar 10 to* 9 W Ts Friends of Mr. WADE HOLSTEIN, respectfully nominate him as a"Candidate for ei9 tion to a Seat in the next Legislature. Mar 10 to* . 9 TAPE WORM CURED BY DR. M'LANE'S CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE04 NZw You, August 2, 185L. 1' A certain lady in this city teatiles that, after using Dr. M'Lane's Vermifuge, prepared by Xleming Bros. of Pittsburgh, she passed a tape wormtenih us long; and has no hesitation in recommendingitto every person afflicted with worms; as, in her opijion, it far excels every other remedy now in use. ,Te name of the lad1 and further particulars can be learned by calling on Mrs. Hardie, Manhattan plaes, or E. L Theall, bruggist, corner of Rutger and Mon roe streets. IV Purchasers will be careful to ask forDR M'LANE'S CELEBRATED LIVER PILLSmann fdctured by FLEMING BROS., of Pittsburgli- P4 All other Liver Pills In comparison are worthless. Dr. M'Lane's genuine Liver Pills, also his celebrated Vermifuge, can now be had at all respectable drug stores. Yone genuine without the eignaure of 48 FLEMING~it - PHYSICIAN, W ILL attend promptly to all butiness of -the profession entrusted to his car. - OFu , Edgefeld 0. H., S. 0. upT gEtSbcrrtaing Iturchasedtihe prmises . .watch bereptruingp isno e par PegddR kinds of otainig conecutimeanbeith: ida Weatnhnhedayoks Jeeryu ilve War. H. C.-4l a Aprilng s tf a FIEST C WATCH MAdbigspatolC fundleUdinda. owrceian R EN prgting tatdh Sums me~ r -o~I, An. a.-A RULLaorTENTil ~f elohi kildlofeGokep usrunning in Villagop. . riu oodsin thae te ticareul eaccoda h bedst marketsu in te ntdates were bogh J. B.SUL.-AH. CO April 615 , tf. -13 WALL NEW RAE,~ ANUENT SETNE GA., K T~has Unersin Stre, ndi rcvngtan..EN-. 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