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DR-UNING DEEEN THE S0I. The effects of thorough draining in deepen ing the soil are readily seen in a comparison of the characteristics of t ose wet and retentive, with those either nataur.dly or artificially of a porous nature. All heavy soils must hie shallow from the in iluence of stagnant water-of water whieh sat urates the surface, not being able to pass away by filtration. Every fall of water gives a inor tar-like consistencj to such a soil, and as the moisture passes off by the slow process of evap oration, it become4 baiked and bricklike, instead of light and friable. If plowed when wet, it is entirely unlit for the growth of crops, if stirred when dry, it turns up in clods and lumps ; in either ease, it is only after much labor that any finely pulverized earth is obtained to support and nourish vegetable growth, and an inferior crop is ever the result. Saturatios without fi tration kills the productite pouer of aiy soli makes it hard, shllow and sterile, however rich in every element of fertility it may be, when differently situat.-d in the single circumstance of drainage. Porous or well-drained soils, on the contrary never retain, even if they become saturated with water. The surplus moisture filtrates at once into the dreins, leaving the surface loose and friable. Such a soil can he plowed at any sea sonable time, and tura4 up mellow earth, readily fitted as a seed-bol for any cr.,p. Stch a soil invites the roots t' planta Aown, offering them food instead of a stune-like earth, and every year deepens the area of vegetable growth. until the full depth is reached to which it has been drained. That draining deepets the soil, we will bring a single instance to show-one which confirms every point stated above. It is condensed fron a letter from that pimieer drainer and pioneer of good truiers, .John Johnson, near Geneva, N. Y., and was published in the Cuntry Gentle man of Jan. 19, 1654. He says: "Last spring I concluded i , plow a clayey field, containing forty acres, onk m.nce for wheat, and that after harvest. Previous t draining it was one of my wettest fields. and in dry weather, even in April and May, was very har.l to plow, often having to get the coulters and shares shar. pened every day. whevn we used wrought itron shares. tOwing to the great drouth before. du. ring an.1 after harvest. I got a large plow nade. so that I could 1111t two or iore yokes of cattle and a pair of horses to it if necessary. Iimne diately after harvest we started for the field, oxen and drivers, plowmen and fiorses; and besides ne'i shares on the plows. took other new shares along, expecting to be obliged to change every day. "'When we got to the field, I had one man put a pair of horses beflore the -large plow, and to open the land with a shallow furrow. He went seventy rods away and back without even a stop, except when the clover choked the plow. I then put the plow down to eight inches, and after one round, to nearly ten, and he went around without any trouble. His furrow waA over nine inches deep and11 laid as perfect as could be. I then had one yoke of oxen put be hind my smallest horses, and a pair of horses bebre each of my othor plows, and they plowed the'field with perfect ease, only changing shares twice. "Although the field was undoubtedly plowed at the fate of nine inches deep, yet the clover roots.went deeper, and the land plowed up as mellow as any loam; whereas, had it not been drained, it would have broke up in lunmps as large as the heads of horses or oxen. .A few years ago, a neighblor broke up a field abont the same season, and similar land, hut not drained, and ailer enltivating, rolling and haurrowing, he had to employ men and mallets to break the lumps, betore lie could get mould to cover the seed ; and after all did not get the third of either wheat or straw. Mfv wheat looks as well as any I ever saw, and' I 'doubt not it will be a good crop." Those farmers, and they are not few, who have had experience in the cultivation of clayev soils when dry, or in any state, will not wonder that Mr. Johnston exclaimed, on finding this great change in the depth and 'friability of this clay bed,-" I never was more agreeably sur prised in my life-in fact, had my men been plowing in gold dust, as they do ini California, I should have been no more pleased." This great change was the simple effect of thorough drain age-the soil no longer compelled to remain saturated with water, lost its brick and mortar charaetes', and became a lice or at least an ac tive and prodluetive soil, ready to reward the labor of the farmner.-Country Gentleman. From the Lunisville Journal. A NEW PL IN OF DRYING PEA'HES WITIIOUil PEALNG. Neasrs. E(dors :-As the furze which covers the peach is very objiectionaible in drying thenm with it on, and as peeling thema for drying is a tedious process, and causes the loss of much of the sweetest and best part of the fruit, a plan which will obviate both of these objections and give us .the dried fruit as good as if peeled, anid in fact even better, is a desideratum, the supi plying of which would be very acceptable to all who are in the habit of (Iryingt this most excel lent an:1 desirable f-nit thr table use. A lady friend of the weiter has fonnd it out and coin mnunicated it to him, and lhe will here de.<cribe it. Make a tolerably strong lye with wood ashes by boiling them in water-lettinig it stand after being boiled sufliciently- until the ashes set tle to the bottom, when pour off' the lye Then put the peaches to be dried in this, war'mt, but not hot enough to.* cook theni aniy; and rut. them in it a while. T1hen take thiem out and wash thema in clear, colad water. This process wvill take all the furze eiitirely off, and leave them as slick and smooth as nectar-ines, with nothing but a thin skin on them. Then cut off and dry as usual. Peaches dried in this way will be found to be very sweet, and have all the advantages of notjosinig any by the usual pro cess of peeling-as the sweetest part of frumt is generally that next the peeling. We have eaten pastry made with sneh peaches, and can speak from experience. J. Rt. H. Near New Boston, Henry Co., Tenn., April 28, 1858. FtLIEs-At WAY TO GET RiD Ov THEuM.-Ycs3r. Editors: It was my privilege to go through the grounds of some of our ciieps ini the western part of the city on Friday last. When here, I observed bottles suspendedf in the trees, contain ing vast quantities of millers, tlies andl bugs, at. tracted there by a mixture of molasses, water atnd vinegar. Following the example set me, on Staurday snornuing' I pa~ror large mouthed white glass boCttles., that would hold abiont one quart each, andl tiedl them to the limbs of different trees in my garden. Ina each of these bottles I put a half pint of mixture, made by adding to three pints of wa ter- half a pint of molasses anal half a gill of vinegar. One of these bottles, hung in a (-her ry tree, at the end of twenty~fnr hoturs had col * lected more than a pint of millers andl flies. It was then empjtied, aiid its contents buried. This bottle was again replenishedl, and at the end of ten hours more, had collected nearly a quart of' millers and flies. All the bottles put otit (eight) had gathered perhaps two qnaurts more of millers and flies during the same time. .If the placing of bottles thus baited in the different gardens in the city could be brought about, a serious pest would be in a greatt degree mitigted. . A. N. nuitgate. ew Har-en Journal & Courier. To SALERATr-s EATmaS.-At a late conven tion of Dentists, it was asserted that the main if -. inot the sole cause of the great increase of ale fe-tive teeth was'the use of saleratus and cream of tartar in the maniufieture of bread; and Dr. Pa~ker fully agreed with the facts offered in proof, nelding the results of some experiments made by himself. He soaked sound teeth in a solu tion of. saleratus, and they were destroyed in f.,urteen days I We here have the opinion of men whose talents, time and zeal are given to dentistry, that anleratus and cream of tartar in breed are a chief cause of ruin to teeth. Now will those who know this fact go on, eating all that comes in their way, without inquiring what it is made off-N. Y. Presbytria. PUBLISIED EVERY WEDNEIDAY MORNING. I'. SDIIINS, H.URIM)B& EilEES, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Two DOLLAS per year, if paid in advance-TwC DoLLAuS and FIFTY C.NTs if not paid within 8i: monthe-and TunEE DOLLARS if not paid before tO expiration of the year. 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LARGE SIZE SHIRTS Always on hand ; and, when Gentlemen prefer it they can have their; measures taken, and SHIIRTE made up to ordler, of the very best material, su perior workmanship, and after LEE RIDAwAY'I t'e!ebrated Pattern, his SHIRTS having received the unqualified commendation of Gentlemen in al: parts of the Unitcd States, and have been pro nounced perfect. MONEY IS VERY SCARCE, and I anm deter mi:'ed to doi my share of trade, if low prices will make an in'ducemnent. I shall 1:e elad to take th< notes of all the South Carolina Bainks at par. CIIARLES W. IIERSEY, Opposite the United states Ilotel. Augusta, May ,2nm 18 NEW SPRING GOOD S BOOTS AND SHOES! rIIOS0, P. LA RUS, Augusta, Georgzia,hImn Rthis~ day received a large lot of SPR[ING 0001)5, arnd will continue to do so through the sum.r, consisting in part (If Ldied S1k F xed CONGR ESS GA ITERS, do dci dlo- do do Glove Kid Congress do do Co'ored TiPT do do 'BhItck do do d.. Fine Philadelphia Kil and Moroeco SLIP PERS, Misses' Fixed KWd-Top K('SSUTII UOOTS, d1. Kid and Norocco SlIPPERS and TIES, Childrens' S8lO0KS. of every descrip.tion, Mens? Cali Opera PUM'iI P lOOTS, do Goats I[EELED INVINCIBLES, do Patent W. S. PUMPS and Oxford TIES. do Gonts B. S. do do Call' B. S. do do Kid Congress GAITERS, do Cadf do do Boys' do do do With a variety too numerous to nwntion. Caul nnd look. ns I have uttentive Clerks who will be glad to shlow the Goods. SAugusta. Geo.. A pril 5 i f 13 Octagon Burial Cases T jH E Subscriber keep' constantly on hand at his .LFurniture Rooms. olpposite the Post Oftice, ,1 largve ns~cortment of this new style of METALIC BURIAL CASES, of beautiful form, and finished in perfect resemblance of highly polish~ed ROSE WOOD. These CASKS are now extensively used and piossess mnany valuab~le advantages over all Coffins now before the public. -A LSO I will alao keep ready for delivery at a moment's warning, a line Stock of WOOl) COFFINS, of my own manufn:eture, and of all izes, prices and qual~ty. JOHN M. WITT. Edgefield, May 13 tf 18 - NOTICE. My terms for selling METAIlC BURIA L CA. SR(S in Cask, lbut should thle eash niot accompany he order, interest will be charged from the dyof tielivery. JlOH N M. WlT N. B.-Wood Coflins will be sold as formerly. Jan.20 -tf . 2 NTOTICE,--Al those indebted to S. E. Bow eL rs, A gent, will please settle, as I aim desi rous of making a change in business. No other orders will be attended to without the Cash. S. E. LOWERS, Agent. Hamburg. Mar 29 tf 12 FLOUR AND CORN MYEAL--Can be Ihad at my house for Ca.. -ALSO Leather-Harness, Sole, Upper, Kip., &c. R. T. M~IM. Tak. t f A 10 GEORGIA "SA-RSAPAI FOR LIERCOM-PLAINT, AN' P UBLIC opinion and Physicians have decidec SARSAPARILLA that can be obtained. ingredients are well known to Physicians and the MEDICINES, when appropriately used, often E Nothing more need be said in praise of it, t tains in addition to Sarsalarilla, the hydro-alch< White Ash, Grey Bread, or Fringe Tree (Chiona (Podophyllun,) aTid Blood Root (Sanguinaria.) ,iirThose prefering this Componnd Prepartic DENNIS' ALTERATIVE OR GEORGIA SA For sale at Edgefield C. k.by G. L. PENN a July 15, 1857. Bland &Butler, A RE now receiving a iRGB and VARIED .3. Stock of Spring and Summer DR Y GOODS, A good portion of which is now in Store and ready for inspection. In calling the attention of our friends and patrons to our Stock we beg to assure them that it Is And great inducements will be of'ered td ef'eet sales. Our Stock enmprises all the Newest mate rials with the latest patterns and designs- for LANES' 0RUaR2. -SUCH As, Plain, Striped and Plaid BAREGES; TISSUES, LAWNS, ORGANDIES; BRILLTA NTRS. French CA.MBRICS; Crape NI ARETS. Iarege PeLA INES; Material for TR AVELLING DRESSES, in Side Stripes and Flounces and Bayadere; Plain C1 .\LLIE9, SKIRTS - EMBROIDERY, LACES, RIBBONS; llOSI ERY and GLOVES; . Brown' and Bleached SHEETINGS; " "b 'STIIRTINGS TICKINMS, PILLOW CASINGS': Table DAMASKS, DUCKS and DR[! L1NGS; A variety of Goods for MEN and BOYS wear; PLA IDS and STRIPlES for servants ; French, English and American PRINTS, in great variety, at 121 ets. Also, MANTILLASandBONNETS For the Ladies, together with a first rate stock of S11OES, for all classes. In fact, we have got about ALL the things you want-but money. 19 We shall at all times be glad to show our Goods and respectfully invite inspection fromn the trading community. If Wedon't sell you, it shall uot be our fau't. BLAND & BUTLER. Edgefie'd, S. C., April 14 tf 14 AYE R'S Cathartic Pills, (SUGAR COATED,) ARE MABD TO CLEANSE THE BLOOD AND CUBE THE SICE. Invalids, Fathers, Mothers, Physicians, Philanthropists, read their Effects, and judge of their Virtues. FOR THLE CURE OF Headache, Sick Headache,Fonl Stomach. PUMsa, PA., May 1, 1855. DR. J. C. Ava. Sir: I have been repeatedly cured of the worst headache any body can have by a dose or two of your 'ills. It seems to arise from a foul stomach, which they cleanse at once. If they will cure others as they do me, tho fact In worth knowing. Yours with geat respect, ED. W. PREE, Clerk of .Seasmt Clarion. Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints. Dzaaarmast or 'ruts Ixraioa, Wtssnoeoirl, D. C., 7 Feb., 1856,f Sm: I have used your Pill. In my general and hospital practice over since yotmade them, and cannot heitate to say they are the heat cathartic we employ. Their regu tating action on the liver is~quick and decided, consequent ly they are an admirable remedy for derangementmof that organ. lndeed, I have seldom found a case of bUous dis cass so obstinate that It did not readil yifeld to them. Fraternally your, AOZ DAL M. . Dysentery, Refax, and Worms. Pesr Orvici, IIARTshANI, Iav. Co., MIcIr., Nov. 16,1855. Dii. Avaa:.Your Pills are the perfection of medicine. They hare done my wife more gopd than I can tell you. She had been siek and pining away for months. Went off to be doctored at great expns, but gt no better. She then commenced taking your ofil w so n ( cure her by. They alrwre cured her and our two children of bloody dysentery. One of our neighbors had It bad,and my wife cured him with two dose of your Pills, while otherg iiond us paid from Ave to twenty dollars doctors' bIlls, and lost much time, without being cured entirely even then. Such a medicine as yours, which Is actually good end honest, will .bapINizbdr seer.. Indigestion antd Impurity of' the Blood. Prosn Ree. .T. V. iaes,1lister qf Adeent Church, Bestow. Di. Arma: I have used your PIlls with extraordinary success In my famnily and among those I am celled to visit In distress. To regulate the organs of digsion and purl fy the blood they are the very best reeyI have aver known, and I can confidently reco uen them to my fiends. Yours, . V. HIMES5. Waastw, Wroxrnvo Co.. N.Y., Oct. 11,1855. Dxax Sm: I am using your Cathartic Pllsa In muy prae tics, and find them an excellent purgative to cleanse the system and purify the fountains of the blood. JOIIN 0. MEACIAM, M. D. IErysipelas, Scroflila, King's Evil, Tetter, Tumos and Salt Rhbeum. Prow, a IIbrwrii Jterclhant of 8. Louis, lib. 4,156. Dii. Aria: Your Pills are the paragon of all that is great in medicine. They have cured my little daughter of ulerous sores upon her hand. and feot that had proved incurable for years. Her mother had been long grievous ly alleted with blotches and pimplee on her skin and In her haIr. After our child was cured, she also tried your Pills, and they have cured her. ASA MIORGRIIDGR. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and GoUt. Rem het Riev. Dr. Ranher, of the iMedist Epi. Ctturch. Pu~aszi Hioums. Sayvexas, Ga., Jan. 6,1856. Iosonan Sma: I should be ungrateful for the relief your skill has brought me If!I did not report my case to you. A cold settled In my limbs and brought on excruciating neuralgic pains, which ended In cronic rheumatism. Notwihstanding I had the best of physledane, the disease grew worse and worse, until, by the advice of your excel lent agenat In Baltimore, Dr. Mackensle, I tried your Pills. Their effects were slow, hut sure. By porsevering In the use of them, 1 am now ehtirely well. Siscave Cuainiza, BatO one;s La., 5 Dec-,12855. DL. Are: I have been entirely cured by your P111s of Rtheustle Gout--a painful disease that had afficted me for years. VINCEN'T SLIDELL. For Dropsy, Aethora, or kindred Coma plaints, requiring an active purge, they are an excel. rent remedy. For Costiveness or Colistipation, and as a Dinner Pill, they are agreeable and effectual. Fits, Suppression, Paralysis, Inflamma tion, andI even Deafness, and Partial Blind ness, have been cured by the alterative actIon of these Pills. Most of the Pills in market contain Mercury, which, al. though a valutable remedy in skilful hands, ls dangerous in a pub~lic pill, from the dreadful consequences that fre quenthy follow Its Incautious use. These contain no mnera cury or mineral substance whatever. AYER'S CHERRY P'ECTORAL FORl TIIE RAPID CURE OF COUGHS, COLDS, IIOAB3ENESS, 1NFLU ENZA, BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, ASTHMA, IN CIPIENT CONSUMPTION: and for the relief of consumptIve patients in advanced stages of the disease. We need not speak to the public of its virtues. Throtughont every town, and aliut every hamlet of the A muerican States, its wondeuful cores of pulmonary corn. plaint. have made It already known. 2ay, few are the DIm~ilies in any civilized country on this continent with out somue persunal experience of Its effects ; and fewer yet the communities any where which have not among th~em sme living tropihy of its victory over the subtle and dan gerous diseases of the throat and lungs. While it Is the muost powerful antidote yet known to man for the fornml dabhle and dangerous diseases of the pulnmonary organ., It ia also the pheasanteat and safest remedy that can be em plinyed for Infaunts and young persons. P'arents should have It in store against the hnaidious enenmy that steats iup.'m thenm unprepa'red. We have abundant grounds to believe the Cherry lIcforol saves more lives by the con. sumptious It preyeuts than those It cures. Keep It by you, and enrs your colds while ghsy are.curab~le, nor ne ieee until no human skill can master the Inexorabe canker that, fastened on the vitals, eas your life away. All know the dreadful fatality of lung alisorders, and as thuey know too the virtues of this remedy, we need not do more than to assure them it is still made the best It cap he. We suare no cost, no careno tol to produce It thie most p'erfet piossnd~e. and thuir dfi'ord those who rely on it the l.eet ageunt which our skilceii brnish for their cure. PREPARED IY DR, C, AYER,. Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Kass. ANID 80LD BY' G. L. PENN and DRS. A. G. A T. 3. TEAGUE, Edgefield C. U.; A. J. PELLETIER A5 CO., Ham burg, and by alt dealers In medicine. Wholesale by IIAVILAND, CHIICHIESTER A CO., Augusta, Ga. Juno 2 y 21 Notice. ALL persona indebted to the Estate of Charles McGregor, D~ee'd. will please make immedi ate payment. And those having any demands will present them properly attested. .Tuly71857 A . RAMSAY, Adm'r. XECUJTORS NOT10E.-AII persons .EIhaving elaims against ti Estate of Avory Bland, deceased, are hereby -notified to present them, properly attested, immediately. J.8.8SMYLY,) J1. A. BLAND, ~,Ez'ori. 1L BLAND. Jan.., if. LIST OF PREMIUMS OFFERED IY THE Edgefield Dis1tit. Agricultural Societ, AT ITS TH IRtD ANNUtL FAIR, To be held at Edgefield 0. H., October next. -0 FYILD CROPs. The greatest production of cotton upon one acre of impjiroved upland by the aid of domeslic ma nure'x with the modo of cultivation, the anoutit and kind of manure used, the preparation of the WIiperiod of planiting, the naimber of tines plowed and hoed, the rariefy of cpuon-the land to be measured and the cotton weighed and vouched for by allidavit; the report to be made to the Secretary and submitted to the Executive Com inittee li- the first of January next. Pre. Tho greatest production of Corn upon one acre of restored upland, the mode of planting, manur ing, kind of manure used and variety of corn stated under the same requisitions. Pre. The largest yield of wheat upon one or more acres under the same requisitions. PIe. SAMPLES OF FILED CROPS. Best Bushel of wheat with a sheaf of the samie. Pre. Best bushel of Corn with a dozen ears. Pre. Best variety of Sweet Potatoes not less than a bushel. Pre. Best variety of field. Peas not less than a .bushel. P re. Best hslel of Irish Potatoes, with the mode of Cultivation ce. Pre. Best bale of Hay made in the district. Jer. I (ATTI.E. DBest Devon Ball " years old or upwards. P'. Best Devon Cow 3 years old or upwards. Pre. Best Cow for milking qualities, without regard to blood. Pre. Best Heifer from 1 to 2 years old. Pre. Best pen of Cattle not less than 5. Pie. HtomisKs. Best Blooded Stallion, lare or Colt, of any age raised in the D istrict. Pre. Dest Stallion fr heavy draft of any age. Pre. Best iroodl Mare of any age. Pre. Best Colt : years old. Pre. Best Colt 2 'vears old. Pre. Best Colt I -year ol'd. Pre. Best sackinmg Colt, without regard to blood. Pre. JACKS AND ENNr-rS. Best and largest Jack. - Pre. Niest anid largest District raised Jack. Pre. Best and largest Jennett. Pre. Best and largest Jannett raised in the Dis trict. Pre. 3iI.t'.ES. Best 3 year old. Pre. Best 2 -ear old. Pre. Best 1 'year old. Pre. Best sucking Colt. Pre. Ho':s. Best Boar (if improved Breed. Pre. Best Sow of iniproved breed. Pre. Best Sow and pigs. Pre. Best pen of Stock hogs not less than G. PIe. sn1EEP. Best Buck of improved blood. Pre. Best E"we of improved blood. Pre. Best pen consisting of a Buck, Ewe and Lanb. GOATS. Best Caselicre G rades. Pre. sOUTiiEU: F.\RMING l1MI'.EMENTs. Best )istrict made wrought-iron 2 horse mould board-plow. P0. Best wrought-iron subsoil plow. Pre. Best wrought-irom sweep. Pre. Best southern Road Walgonl. Best Common plow stock with a correct state ment of the rule by which it is made. Pre. Best barrow. Pre. SOUTnIFEa 31ANXUFACTURE. Best Buggy or Carriage made in the Distr't. Pre. MAXI'F.CIRE IN 1.EATHIEII. Best dozen pair of Brogans made ini the Dis trict. -Pre. Best specimen of leather tanned in the Dis trict. Pre. ' Po~L'.TRY. Best pair district Raised Dorkings. *Pre. Best pair Barnyard Fowls. Pre. Best pair of Game Fowls. Pre. Best pair Domestic Turkeys. Pr. Best pair Eastern Geese. Pe Best pair Muscovy Ducks. Pre. Best pair Puddle Ducks. .Pre. Best pair White Guinea Fowls. Pre. Best pair Java Ducks. ~ - Pre. Best pair Native Geese. Pre. HoUSEliOLD DEPARtTMENT. Best Jar Leaf Lard not less than 201b. Pre. Best 10 lbs. of Hard Domestic Soap. Pre. Best 5 lbs. of Toilet Soap. Pre. Samples of Jellies, Preserves, Pickles, Catsups, Syrups, Cordials &c., with full description of the process of m'anufacture, keeping, &c., fur each kind. Pre. Best specimen of Domestic Wine, not less than two bottles, under the above requisitioas, for each kind. Pre. Best half bushel of dried apple, peaches, or fruit of any kind. Pe Best specimen of hermetically sealed fruits. Pre. Best specimen of vegitables for table use, her metically sealed tnd preserved. Pre. Best g:illon home made Vinegar. Pr.~. Best specimien of Tallow Candles. Pre. Best specimen of Starch. Pr.f Best Sample of Chinese Sugar Cane Syrup Pre. Best Ham. Pre. Best sack of Flour. P're. Best loaf Brend. Pe Beit jar of Butter not less than 5 lbs. P're. Best district made Cheese. Pe. Best district made Corn biroomns. Pre. FauTis. Best A pples, Peaches, Pears, Quinces, Grapes, Plumis or Watermelons. Pre. DsTnIcT 1103! ESTIC SAlXiUFACTUR(ES. Blest woolen Blanket. Pre. Best 141 yards (negro) Woolen Cloth. Pre. Best 10 yards Woolen Jeans. Pr*e. Best Coverlet of wool or cotton. Pre. Best pair of woolen Socks or Stohldngs. Pre. Best specimen of. Sewing Silk. Pire. Best specnmen of Silk and Woolen cloth. Pr.. Best Rtag Carpet. Pre. Best imitation of Marseilles Counterpain. Pre. DISTnIICT 3IANUP'ACTURtEs. Best Stone ware or crockery. Pre. Best Tin ware. ~Pre. Most beautiful Collar and Chemisette, Pre. Most beautiful Un.dersleeves. Pre. Most beautiful H ankerchief. Pre. Most beautiful Old Lady's Caip. Pre. Most beautiful Shawl or Mantle. Pre. Most beautiful Child's Dress. . Pe Most beautiful Child's Sack or Spencer, Pre. Most beautiful Child's Cloak. Pre. Best Patch WVork Quilt. Pre. Best Patcht Work in Silk- Pre. Best Crib Quilt. 'Pre. L.AsTI.Y. Fur the largest lady's D~ress Bonnet aiul the least Hoop Skirt worn on the occasion, each. .ctra Premium. NOTICI: To EXtItlnTons. All stock amnd articles of every, kind exhibited, and conteniding for pre'mnius, mnust lbe entered upon the Secretary's Bookatestwodyb fore the fhir. atlstwodybe The Secretary will furnish a list to the judges of all the stock and articles submitted to their decision the dlay before the fair. Timiely notice will also be given to the judges of their several appointments. Other articles of rare merit, not mentioned above, will be received, assigned to suitable com-. mittees, and share in the awards according to their excellence. Blue Ridge Railroad Company IN SOUTH CAROLINA. CH ARL ESTON, May 5, 1858. SUU.CCRIBERS to the Capiial Stock of this K]Company are hereby notified that the POUR TEENTH1 and FIFTI-ENTHI INSTALMENTS upon the first s'ubscription, andI five per cent. upon thme amount of the second subscription, are re quired to be paid as follows: The fourteenth in stahment and five per cent. on the second subscrip tion, on the 22d1 Jane next ; the fifteenth instal ment on the 22d July next. By order W. H. PERONNEAU, Treas'r. May 10 . 11 18 OEGAIRS--Now open a few t iuand ve~ S .. fn81ARSan J.D.BULf. Ar &. CHEAP FAMLY GROCERIES! T HE Subscriber is now receiving and opening a VERY CHOICE STOCK of well selected GROCERIES, To which he begs leave to invite the attention of Planters in want of Choice Supplies. He may be found in the Block of Buildings formerly occupied by GEORGE ROBINSON as a Ilardware Store. My course will be to adopt the old motto, "A nimble Penny Is better than a % Slow Shilling !" My Stock will consist in part of the following ar eles: St. Croix SUGAR; New Orleans, old process, SUGAR; "s new " do. Stuart's A. D. and C. Soft do. " (A) Crushed do. " Powdered do. " Sugar House SYRUP; New Orleans do. Cuba MOLASSES; Old Government Java COFFEE; Rio do. superior; English Dairy and Coshen CHEESEH Choice Old BRANDY and Holland GIN; Jamaica and New England RUM; John Gibson's XX and XXX; Rectified and Tennessee W HISKEY; CONFECTIONAt IES and PICKLES; M ACKEREL, SALMON and SARDINES; Superfine FLOUR, &o., &.c.; A Fresh supply of ORANGES and APPLES; Together with many other articles too tedious to mention. TIROS. KERNAGRAN. P. S.-Also a fresh supply of No. 1 and 2 MACKEREL in Kitts, f and j Bbls; Buckwheat FLOUR, No. 1; Fine Spanish SEGARS; MACCARONI; CITRON; andCRACKERS; 26 Bbls. Fresh Thomaston LIME; T. T.K. Hamburg, Jan. 19 ly 2 CARRIAGE REPOSITORY ! C I HRIS TIE & H U R L B ER T. T TIE Subscribers offer for sale at the old stand of R. H. Sullivan, a CHOICE collection of Carriages, Rockaways, Buggles, And all other articles in their line. They have made arrangements to keep their House supplied with the BEST ARTICLES, from the BEST Factories in the United States, which they will sell LOW FOR CASH, :or for good paper on short time. CARRIAGES and BUGGIES of every des cription will be furnished to order on short notice. S. CHRISTIE, A. HURLBERT. April 22 t' 15 CARRIAGE MAMUFACTORY. ,rHE Subscribers return their thanks to their .J. kind patrons for the liberal support they have received, and respectfully solicit a ,continu ance of that generous patronage. They state with confidence now that they are WELL PREPARED to carry on the Coach making and Repairing Business In its various branches. Their work shall be ex ecuted in a durable, handsome, style and by work men skilled in their respective trades. We have and jntend always keeping on hand a large and fine assortmnent of CAllRIAG ES, BUGGIES, ROCKAWAYS, &C, Of the our own manufacture-beautiful to behold and of much value to the lucky purchaser. We will also keep conptantly in our Establish ment a full Stock of Northern BUGGIES and CARRIAGES, of superior manufacture. gr All sorts of R EPAIRING done in the best manner. and with the greatest dispatch. gEfCalI and examine our Stock. Our prices have been put down to correspond with the hard times. SMITH 'o JONES. Dec 23 - tf 50 THE LIVER INVIGAROTOR. PREPARED BY DR. SANFORD. Iagrasentitle medical discovery, and is daily working uramotoogreat to believe. it cures as if~ by mag ie, eveni the first dose givig benefit, and seldamn more than one htottle is required to cure any kind of-Liver Complaint. from the worst .laundice or D~yspepsia to a common head ache, nil of which are the result of a diseased Liver. The Liver is one of the principal regulators of the hunman body, tndi when it perfo~rms its functions well the ptowers of the s:.stm'~ are fully developed. The stomach is almost entirely t d ependent on the healthby action of the Liver for the plro~per performance of its funeti'ons. When tihe stom ualh is at fault, the bowels are at fault, and the whole system s u if e r a in conse quenceof oe oran-th~ Liver- having eassed to do its duty. For the diseas es of that organt, one of the proiprietors hts mtadetet his study, ia a practice of tnore than twenty years, __to findsome remedy where w it I: to counteract thme ~)many derangements t o which it is liabie. To prove that this re ntedy is at last found, any person troubled with Liv e r Cotnpiaint itt a n y ofr its f-,rmns, htas but to try a bottle, and conviction Is certain. A cotmpound' hasi been formted by dissolving gums atnd extracting that part whick is solttbke for the ac tive irtues of the ntedi eine. These gtums remove alt morbid or badt matter F.9fromn the syatemt, sumppiy ing in their place a healthy flow of bile. invigorating the stomach, catusing foodi to digest well, purifyiug the blood, gi-:ig tone and health to the u hole maclht tiery, remnottg the causes o. f the disease, and effect ing a radical cure without ati y of the disagreeable after effects, felt by tusing Calomecl or Mineral P~n son that is ttsually resosr ,.ted to. Ottnedoset after eating is sufileient to relieve th Ie stotmach, and pirevent the food fronm risintg and sour Otrnly one dlose taken before retiring, prevents n!-htmnare. ,bnly one dlose taken at nightt loosetns the bowel.s gently, andl enres costive'-- ness. One dlose taken after each '' mteal will cure Dyspepsia. ;W"One dose of two tea apoonsful will always re lieve Sick Headache. One bottle taken for fe f" male obstruction, removes the causqe of thme disieo, P and mnakes a perfect cure. Only one dosee itmmedi ately relieves Chotic, whmile One dose, often repeated, is a attrel cure for Chol era Mlorbtus, and a pre r,.ventative of Cholera. Otte dose, taken often, .,will prevent the recurrence of Bilious Attacks, while h.'it relieves all palnftcd feel 4"Oly one bottle Ia neeed to throw outt of the sytem thme effects of medl i cIne after a long sickness. one bottle taken for Jattndice, removes all yllowness o r unnatural color from the akin. One dose taken a sht'rt time before eating gives vIgor to te alppelite, andi makes food digest well. Otne dlose, often repeated, eumres Ulhronie Diarrhen~ In its worst fhrms. white summter and bowel comnplaitnts yild al tmot tuo the tirst dose. One or two doses etnres attacks cautsed by worms, while for worms in ch!hdretn, thtere is un sutrer, safer or speedler rent edty int the workl, as it never falls. There ia tto exa(l.gernttion int thrse stateentas; thtey are platn, sober facts, that we enn give evidence to leruve, whie all who tuse it are givlumg thteir unanImous testlnto~ny in its favor. We take itnfluite pleasure in reenmmending this medieine as a prevetttive for Fever and Agtne, Chil Fever, and all levers of a Bilious type. It operates witht certainty, and thousatndsare willine to testify to its wonderful virtues. Atmotng the hunttdreds of Liver Remedies now offered to| lihe public, there are none we cant so highly recommend as DRi. SANFORID'S INVIGORlATOtt, so generally known now thcroughout the Uniotn. This preparation is truly a Liver Invigorator, producing the nmost happy results on all whto use It. Almost lnnumeralIecerltiiates have been giv ent to the great virttue of this tnedlinte by those of the hIgh egt standIng In society, antd we knowv it to be the best prepa rttion tnow before the publie.-/f/whson Om'nty Dsmoeraf. PREICE, ONE DOLLARt PERt BOTTLE. SANFORtD & Co., Proprietors. 345 Broadway. New York, Elip'For sate at Edgehield C. HI. by G. L. PENN, Agent. Junel16,lSiS, ly 28 State of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, iN ORDINA RY. Ansel Devore and wjifo Lucinda, and others, Plaintiffst, vs. ~Cit.for Par. John Walton and wifo JTerusha, and others, Defendants.J IT oppearing to my satisfaction that John Wal ton and his wife Jerusha, and William G. owler and his wife Martha, two of the Defen ants in this ease, reside beyond the limits of this State : It is therefore ordered, thatthey doe appe.ar mnd object to the division or sale of the real estate f Lewis Clark, Sr., deceased, on or before the 0th of June next, or their consent to the same rill be entered of record. W. F. DURISOE, O.E.D. Mar 22d, 1858. 13t 11 Bricks!i Bricks!!l r HE Subscriber havig purchased that excel lent and well-fitted out Brick Yard, long nown as the Simkins' Yard, has just made and oroughly burnt 100,000) CHOICE BRICKS, rhlch will be sold on reasonable terms. A con idrable discountrallowed for the Cash. H. D. CR00OEUL Apen et5 16 i EDGE ELD I C.*. JONM. WITTI hiving jutr- ,f. eived from New York a most COMPLETE and MAGNIFICENT assortment of FURNITURE. Respectfully announces to his friends and that he is prepared to exhibit a beauti a well manufactured assortment of CABINETIUR NITURE. My large assortment consistuin paotf a splendid variety of fine and superine A richlot-all styles-of Rosewood and Mahbgany 3lVE lIA U Posewooa .ad Xaogany Ihb"ad SECRETARIESWITH BOOKCASES, A beautiful collection of Rosewood and Maliikiny WASH SINKS OR STANDS, A good stock of excellent spring bottom PAELR SOFAS, Improved styles of Rosewood and Mahogany FRENCH BEDSTEADS,.. - Nahogany and Rosewood Tab% Consisting of PARLOR, CARD, TEA, Exi&N SION, QUARTETTE and Ladies WORK TA BLES. & Corner Stands nad Portable Desks, A variety of ine An unusually large assortment'of - VC.A.Z XS. - Me Comprising Solid Mahogany spring bottomodk ing Chairs; Spring bottom solid Mahogany Parlor Chairs; Cane seat Maple Rocking and Parlor Chairs; a small lot of Prescott Oak Chairs; Chil dren's, Nurse's and Sewing Chairs, and Children's Patent Chairs. CURTAIN BANDS, PICTURE CORD AND TASSEL. CRIB CRADLES, TOWEL RACKS, &C. All of which will be sold at a very small per cent above actual cost prices. I am coinpell d to continue the CASH SYSTEM, and will igy adhere to it in future, as I am well convinced that it is much the best system for all parties. An examination of my Stock is solicited. Better bargains are not to be had in Augusta or any other Southern City. Repairing, &e,. I continue to make to order any FURNITURE wanted, and also to repair all old Furniture -sent. Send along your work and it shall be done in a workmanlike manner. jT I bespeak a liberal share of public patron age. -. 11K. WITT, - Apr 21 tf 16 NEW AND SEASONABLE STOCK OF SPRING DRY GOODS, P. & X. GALLAHER, A UGUSTA, GEORGIA. R ESPECTFULLY Solicit the attention of the ladies of Edgefield, and the public generally, to their New and Fashionable stock of . DRY GOODS, Purchased within the past month by one of their own firm, who spareA no pains to obtain the most desirable styles of S P R I N G and S IT M M E R GOODS, suitable for the most fastidious of the ladies of the South. To their varied and exteniive assortment, in each department, they call special attention, especially to the comparatively low prices at which they are selling. Their utock embraces in part the latest Fsin.SUPERB SILKS. Rich Chintz Chene Bayalere SILKS; Rich Moire A ntique Black and Colored SILKS; Rich Marcellaine-and Florence Rich Black SILKS, In endless variety ; GRENA DINE, Crape DeParis ROBES; CHTA LLIE, Barege Debiine Printed LA WNS Printed BRILLJAlNTS; BAREGES; CRAPC MARETZ - .CITALLIES; BAREGE DELA11JR; CRAPE DalPARIS; CANTON CLOTh; BOMBAZlNE; ALPACA. EMBROIDERY. Embroidered BAN DS, beautirul Patterns; " JACONET, SWISS and MULL; " COLL ARS, in great variety ;. " Linen Cambric H ANDKERCIIEFS EDGINGS and INSERTINGS. HOSIERY. Ladlies' Silk HOSE, best quality ; " Cotton " " Misses' Silk '4 " " " Cotton " " Gents' Halr Cotton HOSE, all sizes andh quality ; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk GLOVES; .i " 4 " Kid '" various colors. MIUSLINVS. Embroid'ered MUSLIN, for Ladies' Dresses; Plain ,laeonet and Swiss MUSLiNS; Nansook, Mlnil and Book " r'rinted BRILLIANTE and French CAMBRIC; AMERICAN CALICOES AT UNPRECE DRELTEDLY LOW PRICES.. D O ME ST IC G OO DS. Brown SIiRTINGS and STIEETINGS - OSNdBURGS, STRIPES aid' DR!I L LINGS, at Factory prices. GINGHAMS IN GREAT VARIETY, IR IShI L IN EN. Finished and Unfinished LINEN, in half and whoele pieces, imnported direct from Ireland.. DA MASK, NAPKINS, DOY LIES, TAlBLE CLOTHS.' MISCELLANEOUS. COUNTERPANES; BIED TICKING; A proi C1ECKS ; Furniture PR INTS; RIBB6NS; LUTES; Satin and Velvet Forni ture and Dress FRINGES; PA R ASOLS; Hoop SKIRTS; FANS: C~OMBS; Hair BB3USHES SOAPS; PEftFUMERY; MANTILLAS, S*AWLS and SCARFS in end less vnriety. A ugusta, A pril 14 1858 3m 14 SPECIAL CARD! GRAY &-TUJRLEY, ' AUGUSTA, A H AVE just received from New York, another lot of those PINE WHILE BRILLIANTS, at 126 cents per yard. Also, Isabella, Jonannah and Caroline White FRINES; Ladics' Mtarseilles COLLARS and SETTS, both white and Colored; - Birmingham and'Metropolitan Extension-HOOP SKIRTS; Black 'Silk MITTS, both long and short, with and without fingers; An entirely new and handso'mo lotof RIBBONS, for Ladies' Sonnets; Fifty piees fine IRISH LINEN, to be sold ~by the piece only, at extraordinary low prices; DAMASKS, DOYLIES, NAPKINS; TOWEL8, crash and linen ; SHEETING, at prices that cannot fall to com mand a quick sale. Those in want of such Goods would do well to call soon. Augusta, June 14 tf 2 War With England, INconsequence of the anticipated war, I am Aagain furnished with a large supply of the ONLY COA L OIL NOW IN USE, that will not explode, namely, the BRECKENRIDGE 09AL' OIL. Together with LAMPS, SHADES, CHIMNEYS, The above Oil is warranted not to explode, gum, congeal, or smell when burning, givespAlh~qa to ten candles, and costs leps than one hafof a cent a hour to consume It.. I will sell the Lamps and Oil at New York pri ces, adding 10 per cent. for transportation, for Cs.. Persons will please remember .that' this Ottl different in all respects from the Imperfect article called Kerosene Coal Oil. No person in Augusta has the genuine Coal1011 for sale but THOMAS P. FOGAR2! Under the Auguista NoteL. Augusta Ga., June 15 tf 28. EW E OUR-ostreeiefeel e n hv G. D. tENN, AgeS.? Jae 6 ~ . tf ,. - .385 UILLA COMPOUND) D TO PURIFY THE BLOOD. that this is the BEST PREPARATION of It sells reafily and gives great satisfaction. Its people at'the South, to be GOOD, and GOOD F'FECT GREAT CURES. ian to publish what it is composed of. It con iholic extract of Queen's Delight, (Stillingia,) nthus) Tincture of May Apple, or Mandrake, in of Sarsaparilla, should express in their orders 1vSAPARILLA COMPOUND. ad Drs. A. G. & T. J. TE.. GUE. ly 27 Fine Pianos, Books, MUSIC, &c., &c. T HE Subscriber after returning thanks to their friends in EDGEFIELD and adjoining Dis tricts, for their liberal patronage during the last ten years, would inform them that they still con tinue to keep on hand a large assortment of PIANO FORTES from the celebrated manufactories of RAVEN BAj CON & CO, H AZELTON, BROS,, and A. 11. GALE & CO., New York. for whom they are sole Agents. These Instruments having already won such far famed celebrity, it is only necessary for us to repeat that for strength. durability and finish, together with power, depth, sweetness and soft ness of tone, they challenge competition. Persons wanting a superior PIANO FORTE, would do much better to call and select from a large ossortment, than by dealing with Pedlars and Agents of Inferior makers, where they have no choice, nnd have ofen to pay higher prices for inrerior Instru ments, than fine ones of superior makers can be bought for. Every PIANO FORTE sold by us is warranted in every respect, so the purchaser runs no risk whatever. Persons ordering from a distance from us can depend upon getting a GOOD AR TICLE, as we make it a point to keep goods of the best quality and such as we can recommend and warrant in every respect. Their stock of MUSIC is very large and they are constantly receiving oil new pieces as they are published. GUITAR and VIOLIN STRINGS of the best quality always on hand. 0 They would also call attention to their large Stock of School and Miscellaneous Books, Stationery Blank Books, nd other artieles.-A LSO Always on hand the largest assortment in the State of Gi UITA RS, VIOLINS, ACCORDE6NS, FLUTES, FLAGEOLTS, VIOLIN BOWS, c, and every article of Musical' Merchandise. Carhart's and Needhain's and Prince's celebrated MELODEONS. ACCORDEONS and VIOLINS repaired in the best manner. All of the above articles sold at ldw prices fur Cash or City acceptnces by GEO. A. OATES & BROTHER. Broad Street, Agusta Ga., between U. S.. and Globe Hotels. April 7 1858 tf 13 APOTHECARIES HALL, THOMAS 3, FOGARTY, DRUGGIST & APOTHECARY, UNDER THE AUGUSTA HOTEL, Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia, W OULD) respectfully call the attention of Plan ters, Merchants and Physicians to his fresh and unadulterated stock of Drngp, Medicines and ChemicalS, AND ALL OTHER ARTICLES IN HiS LINE. I feel assured that no House in this City or else where can ofler a stock superior in GENVINE NESS. PURITY, or on more REASONABLE TERMS.. EVERY ARTICLE WARRANTED ! All officinal preparations put up under the sti porvislon of'graduates of the London and Dublin Colleges of Pharmacy, and in strict conformity wiTh the formularies of the United States Phar macopia.-My stock of FANCY ARTICL.ES, PERFUMERY,8SOAPS, Hir, Tooth, Paint and Wall Brushes, &c., &c., &c., is at all times complete'. I would also call atten tion to my stock of Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Varnishes, ARTISTS' MATERIAL. BURNING FLUID, &C,, which I promoise to sell 10 per cent LOWER than any House in this City. Any article sold by meo, which does not give satisfaction, the mon.-y wvill be returned and ex pences paid in all cases. Agent for Sherman's Patent Truss~, and the only depot for genuine Sweedish LEECHES in the City. (TSoliciting a visit before purchasing else where, I feel confident that the inducements of fered both in lowness of price and punctuality In attending to orders, will secure a portion of your trade. 'fRemember may Store is under the Augusta Hobel, A ugusta, Ga. TUI10Y.A1 3. FOG A RTY. Augusta, March 30 ly 12 HENRY.ODALY, BOOTS, SHOES AND BROGANS, AT WITOLESALE AND RETAIL. O0 0WORLTH of the above Goodns, e) 1',U carefuity eketed from the best .\anufacturi, and onimprising Every Description in the Trade, Which will be sold at a very snmall ad vance on Cost. In addition to the above, I have on hand, 5,O00 Pair Thick Shoes, Slightly damaged by getting wvet, and will be sold VERY CUEAP! jg The Subscriber solicits a call from his South Carolinn friends bi-fore purchasing elsewhere. W Tsans.--Retail, CA SH!. Wholesale, time with approved paper. No acond price asked. HENRY DALY, Under U. S. hotel, Augusta, Ga. Augusta, a., Oct 14 tf 40 MONTGO MER Y'S CELEBRATED DOUBLE SCREEN ROCKAWAY PREMIUM WHEAT FAN, rjHlE SUBSCRIHER having purchased the ..Right for this State, now oilers tuo Planters these justly celebratedl FANS for cleaning Wheat. This Fan is superior to any thing of tke kind now in use, as the number of premiumns awarded at diff'erent State Fairs will attest. It is simple in its strueture, easily rigged, wvorks well, and when o-ut af order, can be repaired by any ordinary mechanic. It Is adapted to cleaning all kinds of grain. For further partiulars see Hand Bill, which will be furnished any one desiring such. COTTION GINS AND THRASHERR. Also constantly on hand a supply of Cotton Gins, which I warrant to be equal to any made. Also, a lot of Thrashers which are so extensively known that I deem it unnecessary to eulogise themi here. These Macbines are all manufactured in this place, by skIllful workmen, and of the very beat material, ad warranted to do what Is said for them. Any rders for either of the above Machines, addressed , the subscriber, or left with my Traveling Agents, nll be promptly attended to. JOHN ENRIGHIT. Abbeville C. II.,S. C., M~ay 18, 3m 19 N OTICE.-AI persons indebted to the Es tate of John Kirkaey, dee'd., are hereby imely warned to make payment forthwith, and hose having claims against the Estate are notfied render them in, properly attested, at an early lay. E. P. IL KIRKSY, acidag Ez'or. nec8 nnti 6