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Jas. T. Bacon. ThosJ. Adams. EDITORS. E. KEE8E, Corresponding Editor. : , . - = Edgefield, S. C., April 7, 1881. Senator Voorhees Beards Billy Mahone. In the Senate . on JPriday last, Senator - Toorhees, Democrat, of Indiana, took tb? . floor and seat.toJhe^clerkV desk ?nd had read an ?xtract from the Even?ig lele graph, a Philadelphia Republican paper vrh'cb alloded to Mahone as "a renegade Democrat," and charging that his acting with the Republicans was in consequence of a disgraceful bargain. Hoar objected to ita being read, and Voorhees stated that he would endorse it and make it his speech. Hereupon, Mahone and one or two of his Republican allies ranted and became im pudent, when Voorhees cut the mattel "short by speakipg out thus ; . " I endorse th? term . Renegade Demo crat.' I endorse everything ehe that may be construed to reflect on the course of the deserter from Virginia, and without bi* taking time to put the words upon me, he can seek hi? redress. There is no use in making.any mistake about this matter at all." The Concealed Weapons Law. We are delighted to say that the new law seems to be working decidedly well m EJgefield. Since the beginning of the year, the few scrimmages we have had, on public days, have he n entirely of the fist and skull order. And no longer does the convenient pistol-five or seven shooter, aelf-cocking, nickel-plated or silver rn mut ed-No. 3S or 46-io its deadly work upon th? court bouse square. It matters but little, as a general thing, how much men batter np each other with thei fist6; but for God's sake let us be done with the fatal pistol I. , Senator Hampton Vindicates South Carolina. Among all the speeches made in the U. S. Senate daring the deadlock which has lasted so long, and which still continue?] that of Senator Hampton, on the 29th ul timo, was one of the best and most forci ble. It is thus described by the Washing ton correspondent of the Columbia Reg ister; "General Hampton began very com posedly, standing by the side of his desk with his left hand in his pantaloons' pock et. At first he did not use his carefully prepared manuscript. But having to read Malone's remarks alluding to the repudia tion of the debt of the Southern States, including South Carolina, he continued to read to the conclusion, throwing the sheets on the tloor first to one side and then to the other.. He showed up very vigorously Mahone's- ignorance of affairs in Sooth Carolina, in which he waa aided by hie colleague General Butler; who silenced Hoar effectually by alluding to bis obtuse ness in failing to comprehend a very plain statement Leaving the debt of South Carolina, which he showed was foisted on her by carpet-bag adventurers, and no^re fiudiated by her own people, he discussed he matter of organizing the Senate. Al luding to the Kellogg case and recent events for illustration of differences be tween the parties, he said Democrats had been magnanimous in great mattera like a Senatorsbip and in the formation o? the committees while Republicans now insist on turning ont at an executive session, by the aid bf the Vice-President's vote, a few officials who were Democrats. He took ground strongly against the right of the vice-President to sway the Senate in this manner. It bad never been contemplated that he should have this power. General Hampton's language was sometimes se vere, but entirely parliamentary. The speech was quite effective, especially the first part relating to South Carolina mat ters. It was in the old style of oratory, but was delivered with eminent propriety of tone and manner and with hardly any gestures. Dignified, it was not tame in composition, but gracefully and happily written. The Republicans were guilty of the discourtesy of pretending not to heat your Senator throughout. Hoar, Ingalle and Dawes were notably busy reading newspapers. General Butler's manner in convicting Mr. Hoar of dullness was in imitable." Our Railroad Becoming a Doubly Im portant Route. The Richmond and Danville Railroad .'Company, which for a year or two past have owned the C. C. & A. Railroad and thc Columbia & Greenville Railroad, have lately leased the Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line Railroad. And upon thu subject the Anderson journal speaks as follows: "As'the matter now stands all the rail . roads in Sonth Carolina are either owned or controlled by thia -combination except the South Carolina Railroad, the Charles ton and Savannah Railroad and the Port Royal and Augusta Railroad, and these will either be absorbed or temporarily cut off and made powerless by Col. Wadley's Georgia ? Central combination. Thus it may be that the Savannah Valley Railroad project will soon loom up into greater im portance than hitherto. In view of the tact that the Tennessee and Kentucky sys tem of railroads have in view an outlet to the sea over the Blue Ridge mountains, it now appears that they will encounter the Virginia combination in every direction save to connect with the Sooth Carolina Railroad or the Port Royal Railroad by way of Anderson and the Savannah Val ley Railroad. It is plain that there is now little chance for an independent short line to have any influence in railroad matters, . but it appears al present thal Ute Savan nah Valley Railroad is the hey lo Oie sit uation,/ur tushing a connecting Uni: where by a power/til combination can reach the : seaboard independent of tlie company that J 'now has so nearly the entire Slate in its | clutches. We shah anxiously await the developments of these giant swings, and shall hope for .the better for the interests of our country, feeling certain that our people can give Anderson the most envia ? ole positon of any town in the State in affording her competitive railroad lines by completing the Savannah Valley Railroad, thereby offering substantial inducements for a through trunk line from tho West to pass by oar doors. Dr* Wharton Seeking to go Abroad. The Eafaula (Ala.) correspondent of the Atlanta Constitution thus writes of a dis tinguished preacher who has been in Edge field lately. Rev. Dr. M. B~ Wharton, ' whom your Washington correspondent tells us is in Washington asking for the ^consolata" ot Baise, waa_fonnejjy^asJ;or of the First Baptist C burch at Eufaula. He-j is almost irresistible in his appeals, and if he fails to got this office it will be his first recorded ?ailur?. He is the man that got the $50,000 out of Governor Browp for the Baptist seminary at Louisville. Doling his recent visit to Rome, Ga., Captain M. L. bonham, Jr., made each a favorable impression on his Georgia friends that President Mal lory, of the Shorter College, joined .with the Presidents of the literary flocieties of that institution in extend ing to him an invitation to deliver the annual address before the socie ties on the 14th cf Jane next. It -will be a source of regret tb hiairiends to know that it will be impossible to accept the invfat?on.-Abbeville Press and Banner. ' ?< Seventeen prisoners were received st the penitentiary to-day, twelve from Spartanburg and five from Col Jeton. For the Advertiser. A Memorable Occasion in Newberry College. March 26,1881. . It was my good fortune to happen in the embryo city of Newberry on the 20th of March. In "the evening waa the scene of .a pleasant occasion'for all lovers of learning' and educational interests, and such truly are the people of this enter prising little city, as was certainly then and there evinced. It is sn occasion of yearly occurrence, yet one in which a live ly interest is always manifested. It was the 22hd Anniversary Celebration of the Excelsior Literary Society of Newberry College. ' The exercises were held at the Pyrt?nenm, which was literally filled, and a more orderly, attentive audience, I n<<ver saw anywhere, which certainly speaks well for the citizens of Newberry, and ao less for the young men of the Society, and the high esteem in. which they, and the institution they represent, are held by the giod people of the community. The exercises began about 8 o'clock, and for two hours we had a feast of letters. The society occupied the front seat?, ex cept the representatives who took scala on the rostrum. Not to flitter, yet we must say we were impressed , with the fine ap pearance bi these young, men. The ros trum was not gaudy, yet neatly decorated^ and in the centre, and 4 jit.'the top, were suspended the badge, and the mottoes of the societies cut iu letters covered with evergreen. To mingle in such scenes brings vividly to mind the not very long past when the writer was an actis'e par ticipant on these occasions, and we feel, bays, aa if we should like to be with you again, and oar heart and sympathies shall ever- be with you on these occasions. The exercises of the evening were opened with prayer, after which the presiding of ficer of the occasion, Mr. G. E. Werber of Newberry, delivered, in a very ' appy and pleasing style,- an introductory address His remarks were well timed, and highly adapted to the occasion, and were received "With cheere by his auditors. The essayist^ the evening, Mr. E. J. Houseal of Newberry, was next introduc ed and read a very excellent paper on 'The Fallacies of Youth." The paper was very creditable to the yoang essayist. He c mtrasted youth and age, and what a grand thing it would be if each rising gen eration would begin where the preceding left off and profit by their experiences. How rapid would be the strides upward and onward, of earth's fallen races, if the fallacies of youth could be avoided The chief among which is self-esteem, or as some one has expressed it, "vanity w the only evil." One of the chief antidotes for these evils is the printing press, which by making ita educational influence high-ton ed, and giving to the youths of the coun try a pare literature, and by expunging mach of the sensational trash of the day from its columns, may do much to correct many of the errors of youth. The question, '"Is a Republican prefers, able to a Monarchical form of government? was next discussed, and was represented in the affirmative by Mr J. R. Lea veil, Jr. of Newberry. The yoong debater went on to point out the ends of government to be the promotion of the happiness and prosperity of the governed. To insure ?berty, justice, peace, freedom of thought and speech, of religion and of the press, and by citing numerous examples, espe cially that of oar own republic, went on to show that a republican form of govern ment best subserved these ends, and hence js preferable. The Bpeech was well deliv . ered, and Mr. Lovell bid? fair to be an* orator. ti The negative formed a representative in Mr. W. J. Cherry,of Cheater. Mr. Cher ry went on to substantiate his position from the nature of the governments under consideration, and from their practical op erations. Government is a means to a certain end, and admitting that end to be the same as claimed by the aflirmative proceeded to prove that a n:onarchy, used ed in the sense of a limited monarchy, best accomplished this end. Tho great characteristic of. monarchy is power. To ? much freedom is a dangeroua^prerogative. Sectional strfe and bitterness must exist in a republican form of government. A monarchical form of government is more lasting. By reference to numerous facts in the history of republics the speaker from analogy concluded that a monarchi cal form of government is preferable. He presented the government of England as a prominent example in favor of his posi tion. Mr. Cherry argues well, and I wish I could give you a brief of the arguments of both there young men. I shall not dis criminate. Where both did so well, i? would be invidious, so to do. The orator of the evening, Mr. W. G Houseal, of Newberry, was next introduc ed, and entertained the audience in a most instructive style on "The real object of life." Mr. Houseal showed, in a most vivid manner, the sad spectacle of the majority of the human family subverting tba tra? end of existence by worshiping at the shrine of ambition, ur doing hom age to the God of wealth. Man was cre ated for a high and noble purpose ; not only for a few brief years here, but for an existence beyond, and he who lives with a view to this higher life comes the near- ? est meeting the highest, the noblest, pur est ends of existence. His address at the close to the members of the society was very good. The enjoyment of the evening is much indebted to Mrs. Clark, for the most ele. gant music discoursed by her on the piano, before and after each address. It was an occasion long to bo remembered, and most pleasantly, by ali who were present. May the College and her societies long continue to prosper. TREBLE. For the Advertiner. To Prevent Rabbits Eating the Bark from Fruit Trees. RIDOE, S. C., March 26,1881. . MK?, s r.s. EDITOBB: Rabbits have osea unusually destructive to young fruit,-es pecially apple-IreeB, during the past ne vero winter. The followingeimple remedy will certainly protect fruit trees, and I will thank you to insert it in your valuable paper, it is distressing to soe almost en tire young orchard? girdled by these pe?ts: Mix equal parts oi kerosene oil and lye eoap, and apply with a brush or rag to the body of the tree, high enough to be be yond their reach. Besides the protection from rabbits, lye soap is an old application for promoting the healthfulness of trees ? and kerosene is destructive to insects, ro many of which infest the bark of trees. Yours truly, B. E. NICHOLSON. The people may talk about hum bugs and patent medicines BS much as they please, bat we stick to the plain fact that Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup will cure a cough quicker than any physician's prescription. STATE NEWS. The Aiken Sch?tzenfest is announc ed for April 21 and 22, Augusta May 4 and 5. Rev. Dr. Curry, general agent of the Peabody fund, has consented to visit Sooth Carolina and make a per sonal inspection of the public school system, in order that he may be ad vised how he can best aid in the work of edncation in that State. The employment of lady clerks in dry goods stores has been commenced in Columbia. Colonel J. P. Thomas, of Charlotte, N. C., at-whose suggestion the move ment to ere t a monument to General Micah Jenkins has been revived, has Bent a contribution of $65 from South Carolinians living in Charlotte to the fund. Two more Germati immigrants ar rived in Columbia on Saturday. They come to buy land, in the hope of set tling a colony. A telegram to Colo nel Butler from Rev. Robert Newman announced that three more would ar rive on Sunday, and seven families and one young shoemaker would ar rive on Tuesday. An employee of Mr. Warren S. Wells was plowing one day last week, and by some means ran his plow against a stump. This threw the horse backward upon the stump, and cut a hole in the side of his stomach, large enough to insert your two fists. His entrails came out and had to be sustained to keeD them from the ground. Mr. Wells says . he then threw .the horse upon his side, sewed up the gash, and up to this time he ia doing well. This is surgery with a vim.-Sumter Watchman, Ap-il 1. The gratifying announcement is made in the Neu'3 and Courier, that the firm of James Adger & Co. has reaumca ' asiness. The suspension of this house last year, which had en joyed high credit for over fifty year6, was a surprise and shock to that com munity. It was felt that Charleston hid met with grave disaster. The recovery of the firm and ita return to mercantile circles is a source of pro found gratification to a very large circle of friends. It is also encour aging to the business future of that grand old city that this firm has weathered its disasters. Charleston will again feel the experience and energy of the very able head of the firm. EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY.-The Gov ernor yesterday pardoned John Kil crea3e and commuted the sentance of William Kilcrease to one month's im prisonment in jail. They bad been convicted of larceny of live stock in Edgefield County and sentenced to twelve months in the penitentiary. William is 15 years old and John is 10. Their parents were convicted and sentenced, and are now in thc penitentiary . for the same offense. The pardon and commutation were granted upon the recommendation of the Judge, Solicitor and jury.-Reg ister of Sunday. A STARTLING REPORT-A report er foi the Daily JVeivs was informed yesterday by a trustworthy gentleman just from Union that the Spartan burg and Union Railroad had passed into the hands of the Clyde syndicate on the previous day. It was stated that the parties in interest desired to ke?p the sale a secret until Monday, when the Clyde party expects to pur chase the Spartanburg and Asheville. I The question naturally arises wheth er the Clyde syndicate would not l'ke to make a bid ibr the entire State in a lump and take it off our hands. Greenville News, April 2. kmmml MARRIED, on the 23d February, 1881, by the Rev. G. W. Bussey, at tho resi dence of the bride's mother, Mr. GEO. MORGAN and Miss MARSH J i: DIKE. MARRTED, at Curtis Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga , Wednesday evening, Mar. SO.h, by Rev. W. T. Cheney, pastor, Dr. A A. GRAHAM, of Alexander, Burke county, Ga., and Miss G. ELENORA HOWARD, seoond daughter of W. S II ?ward, of Augusta. MARRI KD, at the residence of Col. H. W. Addison, on the 30th March, 1881, by the Rev. W. T. Hundley, Mr. A. A. GLOVER and Miss MARTHA HARRIS all of Edgefield. COMMERCIAL. YESTERDAY'S MARKET. Corrected Weekly from the Augusta Evenlug News. AUOUSTA. GA., April 5. 1880. COTTON. Tone of the market-12, m., easier ; 3, p m., steady. Ordinary. GJ Good Ordinary. 8} Low Middling. 9j Middling . 10i Good Middling . 10J . CALL AT I,. J. LECKIE'S EMPORIUM OF FASHION, Ther? you will find one of the finest and best selected stocks of Millinery ever brou _'jt South, together with-all the lat est novelties in Trimmings, Notions and Hair Goods, Pattern Hats and Bonnets, Artificial Flowers, Feathers, &c, Satins, Silks and Gauzes, Ornaments both for Hats and Bonuets, also for the Hair. ' Switches, Braids, l uffs, Curls. The La Bella, the Pinafore, the Saratoga Wave, the Perfection, the Coquette, Blonde Dye, Hair Pius to suit blonde hair. The In visible Human Hair Net, of Parisian Manufacture, and is indispensable for front coiffures. Face Powders of best manufacture. Lace Fichus, Lacs Ties, Lace Lawn Aprons, Infant's Caps in large variety, Jewelry of all kinds and styles. Ladies' Hose, Handkerchiefs. Yes, indeed, one thousand things too nu merous to mention, but will be pleased to have you call and examine our lovely stock throughout. And as to prices, they will snit and shall suit the ready custom er. Order? solicited and rarefnlfy attend ed to. L. J. LECKIE, (125 Broad St., Augusta, Ga. April 6, 1881.-18t2 Notice ! ANY and all persons are hereby noti fied not to give employment to ono Isaac Culbreatb, colorod, as be is under contract with the undersigned for the present year, and has 'eft me without a cause. The full extent of the law will bo carried out in this case. H. A WILLIAMS. Denny's X Roads, Apr 6, '81.-Stlfl Money Saved Is Mon. y Madel I PURCHASE your ENGINES from us, and save $100 on a 10 Horse ; $200 on a 20 Horse, and $300 ou a 80 Horse-Power Engine. Send for our prices hefore pur chasing Engines, Gins, Presses, Saw ar.d Grist Mills, Threshers, or any kind of Machinery. We are Manufacturers' Ag'ts and cuarantee satisfaction In quality and price. WALKER & LOUD. No. 135 Meeting St., West side. Near Gharloston Hotel, Charleston, 8. C. April 0,-18m3 MAN, YOUTH, or Cooke's Olotlii 711 BROAD STREE Largest Stock in tl BLUE FLANNEL and YACHT Cl FANCY CASSIMERE SUITS, in t BLACK CLOTH and WORSTED f LINENS, ALPACAS, S?ERSUCK FELT and STRAW HATS, for Me SHIRTS, NECKWEAR. UNDER TRUNKS, SATCHELS, UMBREL S?*A<1 offered at the Lowest Prices which Merchants will do well to sec. A April 6, ISSI -18m3] RMDYHAD HATS, GAPS AND I ? -ti \ AM now receiving daily ray SPRL LNG, FELT and STRAW FIATS, for CHEAPEST. I have a Resident Buyer all the I to give Bargains at any time. Apr. C, ISSI.-ml8-2] -?e-anani. ? ---ow Master's Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLIMA, EDGE FI ELD COUNTY. Court oj Common Picas. John S. Pal ri?V it Co., Plaintiffs, vs. A. P. Padgett. W. B Padgett, The Louis ville City National Bauk and Joseph Morgan," Assignee of Mayer ?fe Mayer, Defendants.-Foreclosure. NOTICE is hereby given that, by vir tue of tho decretal order ol* Judge A. P. Aldrich in this case, dated Mar. 19, ISSI, I will sell at Edgetield C. H., on the first Monday in May next, tho estate and interest of tho Defendant, A. P. Padgett, in all tiiat tract of land in the County and ?tate aforesaid, deeded bv Winfred Padgett to A. P. Padgett and W. B. Padgett, on Cloud's Creek, in said County, and containing two hundred acres,"more or less, bounded North by lands of George Bril and Lily Smith, Westby lands of M. Padgett and J.R. Watson, East by lands of Wm. Cato and Francis Padgett and South by lands of George Bell. Terms cash. Titles extra S. S. TOMPKINS, Master. Apr. 6, ISSI. 4tIS Mrs. Corrio Brimson, Plaint!If, vs. Mr.j. Kate W. Cheetham, as Administratrix and heir at law, Bracio Cheetham and others. Defendants -Foreclosure, NOTICE is hereby given that by vir tue of a decretal order of tho Hon, Judge A. P Aldrich herein, dated Mar. 24, 1881, 1 will sell al Edgetield C. fl., on the first-Monday in May next : - One undivided half interest in thc Store House and Lol, situated iu thc town ot' Edgetield and known ns tho Sullivan Store, containing two Store rooms, one now occupied by W. N. Burnett and ono West by Maybin Griffin. Terms of sale: Tho costs and one-half tho purchase money in cash ; the balance on a credit of twelve months, with inter est from the day of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser with a mortgage of the premises sold. Titles and Mortgage extra.' S S TOMPKINS, .Master. Apr fi, ISSI. 4tlS J. L. Addison, Plain ti fi', vs. i>. W. Har ris, Defendant -Foreclosure. "VrOTICE is hereby given that, by vir JA tue of tho decretal order of tho Hon. Judge A. P. Aldrich herein, dated Mar. 19, 1881, I will sell at Edgetield C. II., on the first Monday in Ma3' next, All that trvci or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in tho County and State aforesaid, and containing on'o hundred acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of Charles Duncan, Minick Whittle, Hen ry Miller and Mrs. Fanny Crouch. Terms Cash. Titles extra. S. S. TOMPKINS, Master. Apr. G, 1881. 4119 W. H. Palmor and Mary Palmer, his wife, Plaintiffs, vs. Lucinda Burton, Defendant.-Foreclosure. NOTICE is hereby given that by vir tue of a decretal order of the Hon. Judge A. P. Aldrich herein, dated Mar. 1881, 1 will sell at Edgefield C. H., on the first Monday in May next, All that tract or parcel of land known as the "Burton homestead tract," adjoin ing lands Of Mrs. John Huict, Bennet Holland, Mrs. Pic.kens and others. Terms cash. Tit les extra. S S. TOM PK I NS. Master. Apr. G, ISSI. 408 State of South Carolina, EDGEFIELD COUNTY. William M. Landrum, Ad'or,, vs. Fran ces C. Landrum, et al. UNDER and bv virtue of an ordei of the Hon. Judge T. B. Fraser, dated Oct. 21, 1SS0, nolie* is hereby given to nil the creditors of tho late Geo. W. Lan drum, deceased, who were not paid out of the proceeds of the sales of tho estate of the said Geo. W. Landrum, theretofore made, to present and prove [heir claims, before me on or before tho tenth day ol May next, or else they will be 'debarred tho benefit of any decree to bp pronounc ed herein. S. S. 'I OM ??KI XS, Master. Edgetlold, S. C., Apr. 6, 'HI. 5:18 Notice. ALL persons are forbidden, under pen alty of thc law, from hiring ono Robert Ramsey, colored, and his wife, Rachael Itamse3r, asthesaid parties were, | and aro now, under contract with the un dersigned for tho year ISSI. | ELBERT ANDERSON. April fl,-3tl8 Wanted, TO rout a Piano for one year. A rea sonable prion will be paid. J. L. ADDISON, Mar. G, ISSI. 1U8 THRESHING^ MACHINERY, The old reliable SWEEPSTAKES THRESHER. TRACTION, PORTABLES STA-j TIONERY ENGINES. BUCKEYE ! The BUCKEYE binds with either,1 wire or twine, and is the most perfect j product ol invention in Binding Ma-j chines. The VIRGINIA FEED CUTTER, Kinsley'H patent SF.KD SOWER and GUANO DT.STRIUTTOR. Send foy de scriptive Catalogue and Price Lief. Branch Office and Warehouse nt Edgefieid C. H., S. C. W. P. ADDISON, Apr. 6-18 4] Mating'r. BOY WANTS, in n og* Hat Store :T, AUGUSTA, GA. ie City, Embracing 'AOTH SUITS, warranted not to lade. he latent shades and styles. 3U?TS, for dress. ERS, MOHAIRS, &c. n and Boys. WEAR, etc. LAS, &c. . LARGE WHOLESALE LINE . W. BLANCHARD, v *. For J. C. Ludlow <fe Co. I CLOTHING - URNISHIN& BOOBS' KG and SUMMER Stock of CLOTH Men and Boys, from the BEST to the time in the market; and am prepared H. S. JORDAN, x 736 Broad St,, Augusta, Ga. State of South Carolina EDGEFIELD COUNTY. In Probate Cotirt. B\' L. P. COVAR, Esquire, Judge of I Probate. Whereas*, John W. Spann hath made suit to me to grant him Letters of Ad ministration, of thu Estate and effects of fohn T. Mitchell, deceased, These are therefore to cite and admon ish all md singular thc kindred .md cred itors of the said John T. Mitchell, dee'd., tliHt they be Hud appear before me. in the Cour: ol' Probato, to ho hold at Edgetield C. IL, on the 00th day of Aprri next, af tor publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cans*1, if any they have, why tho said administration should not be granted. Given under my Hand this Gth day of April, A. 1). 1881." L. P. COVAR, J. P. C. Apr. 6,-2tlS Notice! Co. COMMISSIONERS1 OFFICE, \ KbiiKFiRitD C. H., S C, Mar. 29, '81. J rp HE County Commissioners of Edge ?I field county will meet at tho Pope bWjgenntho 11th ot April, 1881, at ll (/clock, a. m., to let out tho contract to repair the Popo bridge. And ou the 12th of April, 1*3!, at 2 o'dook, p. m., at the Blocker bridge, to let out tbs contract to rebuild the Blocker bridge across Turkey Creek. And on the. 13th ot April, 1881, r^t 10 ?n*r?OrTTv a. ni.. ait tlie Key bridge, to lot mitthe contract to rebuild the Key bridge across Turkey Creek. And on the II tb of April, l?Sl, at 10 o'clock, a. m., at Mill Creek, on Martin town road, to let ont tho contract to re build tho Mill Creek bridge. The contracts will be let to tho lowest bidder. The contractor will be required to give a mi mci ont bond for the faithful performance of said contract. Tho Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids. W. N. MARTIN, Chair. Hoard Commissioners JV. V. ROATH, Clerk. [2t7 IE. H. ROGERS, Blas Keono ved To 560 Broad Street, ?l;b ?>.><> r Ho low tl. II. Crossing, Where he v. ill be pleased to soe those de siring goods in his line. GUNS, PISTOLS, TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY, AMMUNITION, Ac. -AND Just received, the Finest Lot of FISH ING TACKLE and JAPANESE FISH ING POLES, ever brought to Augusta. Mar. 15, MH1. 3ml5 Notice. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE, 7 EnOEFIEI.n C. H., 8. C., Mar. 16, '81. j rrTlIE County Commissioners will be JL at Stone A Parks' Mill on Saturday, tho HUh April, ISSI, at 10 o'clock, a.m., to let out tho contract to build a bridge across Steven?' Creek. The bridge to be about 17? feet in length. And on the samo day atCothran's Mill, at 8 o'clock, p. m., to let out the contract tn build a bridge across Turkey Creek The bridge to bo about 200 feet in length Tiie contracts will bo let to the lowest bidder, and tho Commissioners reserve tho right to reject any and all ol'tho bids. 1*00 contractor will bo required to give a snSiciont Bond for the faithful perform ance of said contract. W. N. MARTIN, Chair. Board Commissioners. W. F. ROATH, Clerk. ?Har. 22, issi. 4ti? WM. SCHWEIGERT, Watch Maker? Dualer lo Watches, Silver & Plated Ware, CLOCKS, Etc, "2f> Broad St., op Central Hotel, AUGUSTA, GA 8-dav Striking Clock, 84.25. Alarm* Clocks, 82.25. Nickel Clocks, $l.7.r> Hunting case Silver Watches, 88.00. Nickel, stem-winding >k setting watch es. |0 00. Lidies' and Gents' Gold Watches and Chains, Solid Silvnrand Plated Ware. ,5s#-Special attention to all tine and difficult. Watch and Clock Repairing. t-ftyrything warranted as represented. March 2, 1881. ly 13 M. W. GARY. ERNEST GARY. GARY & GARY, A-ttorneys-at-Law, EDGEFIELD C. H., Sv C Will practice In all the Courts of this State, and hi the United States Court". Mar 29, ISftl. 0ml7 lip Plantation on Little Stevens' Creek. CION "WINING 4874 Acres, moro or J less half milo of Mooting Street. '.'f>u acres under cultivation this year; 7 tenant houses, all occupied ; splendid cot ton, corn and grain land; abundance of limber and water. Apply to or address, ; R. G. M. DUNOVANT, f\. Real Estate Agent. Hr 80, 1831. tf 17 I fifi pilEiiff Binn,. No. 728 Broad St., Under Centra! Hotel, Augusta, Ga. Miss NELLIE PURCELL RESPECTFULLY announces to hor Edgefield friends and patron?, that she ia now receiving tho most beautiful assortment ot Spring and Summer MILLI NERY GOODS she lias ever had tho pleasure of exhibiting, embracing Fine French Millinery, Novelties in Neck Wear, Velvets, Ribbons, &c X?l~ Prompt, personal attention given to all Orders. Augusta, Ga., Mar. 15, 1881. 3ml5 W I. DELPH, 831 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN EXCELSIOR COOKING STOVES, embracing no less than Fourteen different sizes and kinds. These Stoves possess points of excellence never before combined in any Stove whatever. Points that will readily be appre ciated by intelligent house-keeptre. HEATING STOVES in great variety for Wood aud Coal. GRATES, TINPLATE, SHEET IRON, etc. TINWARE, of every description, in very large quantities, sold at close figures at Wholesale. Send for Circulars of Stoves, showing Price and Ware accompanying each. 1ST Can famish REPAIRS for any part of Stoves that may be broken. W. I. DELPH, Feb. 2,1881.-4m9] 831 Broad St., Augusta, ?a. Of CHARLESTON, S.O. OFFICERS: J. ADJER SMYTH, President. ALEX. MELCHERS, Vice-President. HUTSON LEE, Secretary. R. A. KINLOCH, M. D., Medical Director. W. M. HUTSON, Genital Agent. WE beg to announce to the good people of Edftefield that we have' accepted the Agency (for this County) of the PALMETTO MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSO CIATION, of Charleston, S. C. . This Association waa organized and chartered under the laws of the State of South Carolina, is strictly benevolent in its aim and object, secured beyond any contingency, and at LOWER RATES than hitherto oirered by Underwriters of Life Insurance, or any of thc many orders and societies established for the purpose of affording pecuniary relief when the father or brother, or support of the family, is stricken down by death. Simple ! Sale ! Permanent Y Tho plans ol "THE PALMETTO MUTI;AL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION" are simple, safe and permanent. The members pay only orie srrfall ante mortem assessment ata time, which is held as a sacred trust to make the payment ol death claims sure. The mortuary Assessments are calculated upon thu American Experience Tables, are strict ly equitable, and nrovide purely mutual protection at actual cost. The amount of assessment increases every year in accordance with the mortality ol' each particular age, thus equalizing the burdens of the old and young, and providing ihatpermanen cy which the plans of most other societies have failed to secure. The mortuary assessments are deposited as they are collected with the "First National Bank, of Charleston, S. C.." an.I constitute a sacred fund for the payment of Death Claims only. The funds arising from these assessments cannot be loaned or invested in securities of any kind, but must remain on deposit in bank, subject to sight drafts for the payment of Death Claims. Certilicates of Membership will be issued to all acceptable persons, MALE OR FEMALE, between thc ages of twenty (20) and fifty-five (55) years, for amounts pl one, twof three, four, or live thousand dollars. The money collected from members creates lico funds which are kept separatoand distinct from each other. The one, Mc-f-iary Assessments, being EXCLUSIVELY DEVOTED TO THE PAYMENT OF J BATH CLAIMS: and tho m her, Member ship Ftes and Annual Dues, being appropriated to the PAYMENT OF ALL THE EXPENSES of managing the Association. A Board of Supervisors selected ?'rom the prominent citizens of diff?rent sections of our State has been organized, who will attend the annual meetings of the directorr, examine the receipts and disbursements of the mortuary fund, and certify to the cor rectness of all annual statements ?nade by this Association. The Secretary of the Association is under good and sufficient bond for the faithful deposit of ail assessments collected from members. The Officers aro well and favorably - known in commercial and insurance circles, and it is their d?termination that the business of this Associa tion shall be judiciously managed, and tho interests of its members faithfully guarded. We cordially commend this Association to the especial attention of the people of Edge?eld. It is a good institution, and merits success. For further information as to Kates, &c, apply to D R. DURISOE, 1 AGENTS FOR EDGE W. P. ADDISON, / FIELD COUNTY. Edgefield, S. C., Feb. 9. 1831. . 3ml0 Dealer lu AU kinds of Cooking Stoves, Ranges, Slate Mantels, Tubs, Wash-boards, Bread Trays, Biscuit Boards, Roiling Pins, Wooden aud Stone Churns, Tin Bed- room Sets, Bath Tubs, Milk Buckets and Pans, Water Coolers, Bird Cages, Lanterns, Tea and Coffee Pots, Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, Smoothing Irons. Crockery and Glassware, Spoons, Knives and Forks, Sieves, Knife-brick, Stove-polish, Cofieo Mills, Sheet Iron Stove Pans, Wallie and Wafer Irons, Iron and Tin Saucepans, Granite Iron Ware, the nicest ware ever made for cooking vessels Wholesale ur Retail. Cheapest Place to iluy Kitchen Furniture. Augusta, Ga, Mar. 1, 1881.-iel3 PEOPLE OF BDGBP?BLDT " Let it be Known Throughout Your County, That Still keeps the lead in Augusta, in all that pertains to FINE, HAND-MADE SHOES and BOOTS, and everything else kept in a FIRST CLASS SHOE HOUSE. Fair and honorable dealing is our end and aim. Augusta, Ga., Mar. 2.-2ml3] . PETES! KEENAN, Aff't. Fresh Garden Seeds ! T O insure a Good Garden, you must plant GOOD SEEDS 1 BUIST'S have invariably proved themselves superior to all others sold in this market. A complete assortment ?Q store and for Bale bv Gk L- FEjsrjxr <? SON. Edgefield, S. C., Jan. 19, 18S1. 2m7 VILLAGE PROPERTY FOR SALE. A Very Desirable House and Lol, in Edgefield Village, SITUATED on Main Street, n*?r the Depot. The House contains (1 rooms an llrst llonr, with lire pince aud closet In each room. There is also a stove mom In addition. There are two commodious darret rooms in second story, and a Cel lar underdeath. An excellent well of water, servants' house, and other out iiousns, all conveniently situated. 2A Acres of Land in the Lot, more or less. Apply to or address : lt. G. M. DUNOVANT, Real Estato Agent. Mar 23, ?SI. tf 10 RAIL ROADJLANDS! t OFFER for sale 890 Acres of Land 00 under cultivation, with two Log Can ns thereon. Tho Augusta and Knoxville Railroad uns through this land, and a Depot is ocated within 200 yard? of-it. 1 FEED AND SALE STABLES ! ?r.WHO? & RWPST0N. WE will keep HORSES and MULES FOR SALE, at Edge?eld C. E., S. C., at all times until April 1st 1881. First class Stock, nt reasonable prices. Terms strictly cash. Will Feed and care for stock at all hours Wo invite the Drovers, and especially th? good citizens of Edgefield county, to call on us at Whitaker's old Stables. Jan, 10, 1880 3m6 Apply to July 21, 1880. M. DUNOVANT, Real Estate Agent. tf33 TWO TRACTS OF LAND FOR SALE. -rot TRACT NO. 1, Contains 185 Acres, on Augusta ?fe Knox ville Railroad. Comfortable Dwelling and Tonant Houses. Good well of water and running stream of water. In high state of cultivation. 40 acres in native forest. TRACT NO. 2, Contains 278 Acres, in Collier Township, 6 miks front Railroad. Four Tonaet Houses. 4 Plow farm. Good tenants, who are willing to rotnair. All the land ls frosh. Tracts will be sold separate. R. G. M. DUNOVANT, Real Estate Agent. Aug. J, tf 30 PIEDMONT SAMARI t?R TOMS LADIES. Piedmont House, Spartanburg* 8.C. AHIGH CLASS School for young U tlios,. recently opened at Spartan burg, S. C., one of the healthiest towns In the "up-country," and 700 feet above the sea, has been located lu the favorite Piedmont House, on Main Street, long known throughout tho State as a charm? ing Summer resort. Its broad piazzw, spacious corridors and airy apartments alford ample and excellent accommoda tion for a large, first-class Female College. The Piedmont will be found to, be a thoroughly good School, and a refined, christian borne. Tho courso of study comprises faith fu 1 inst ruction in tho rudi mentary and higher English branches, Latin, (by an admirable ?yutonij ^rench, German and other modern languages. Music, (taught by a recent gradaste of the Conservatoire at Leipzig) Drawing, Painting, etc. Prof. Hager's long residence abroad bas given him au unusual facility iu the modern languages. The personal and constant supervision of the deportment and studies of each pupil, a specialty of the Institution. . Terms per Session of Twenty Weeks. [These will be found aa low' ss at any Female College of the same.grade.] Collegiate Department (including - free tuition in Latin and French, $25 00 Intermediate Department, (giving ? . a sonnd English.training) 20.00 Primary Department (to which great attention is paid) 12.60 Contingent Fee, (for each Dep't) 1.50. Board, (including fuel, furniture, lights and M .-vico) 60.00 Washing, 5.00 Pupils received at any time and charg ed from date of entrance Billa for each session payable half in udvance-and bal ance at end of first ten weeks. ^ t?r~ ?Send at once tor Circular and ref erences. Present Session ends June I7tb, and Autumn Session commences iSepr. 12th. J. HENRY HAGER, A. M.. Principa!. Spartan burg, ?. C., Mar. 1, IfSl. 3m 13 .-; ? J. A. CLONES. f**7 J. B JONES. J. A. C. JO IN ES & CO, Dealers in Ammoniat'd Fertilizers Dissolved Bones AND Acid Phosphates, Trenton, S. C. March 2,1881. -2mlS " Orangeburg Land for Sale? T ACRES of fine Farming X O\JKJ Lands in 0-?ngeburg Co., on Soutli Ed in to River, milos from Midway Station on the S. C. Railroad, 400 under cultivation, the larger portion of which is on the river. The upland portion is fine for cotton, and the river bottoms suit corn admirably.- On the place is a fine Dwelling House, 54 ft. by 40, 6 rooms, 2 chimneys, 4 fire places, 14 foot passage way,- piazza in front and. pil lars under the house, which is six feet off the ground. A number of out-build ings, Gin House, Gin Head, fine well of water, &c,k <fec.. Will be so?d cheaps ? Apply to R. G/M.*DUNOVANT, Real Estate Agent, Feb. 3,1880. tf T LAND I HE Undersign?d*has op?n cd an Ageney at Edgefi?ld C. H., .for.,the purchase and sal$ of Real Estate. Parties having lands for sale can have them advertised FREE OF CHARGE, and parties desiring to pur chase Land or Houses and Lots and Houses would do wel 1 to apply . to the under signed. No charge without sale is effected. B. G. M. DUtfOVm, Beal Estate* Agent* De . 16, 1879-tf2 SPOOL COTTON. ESTABLISHED 1B?2. (Wot xi) ox" Wurrie Swui} GEORGE A. CLARK, SOLE AGENT, WO BROADWAY, NEW TOBE? Since the introduction of this Spool Cotton nio the American market,.ila success ha*, wm unprecedented. No -p.tker brand ol bread has ever met with the same amount if public fi vor in tho samo space of time The "0. N. T." manufacturers were the irst to recognize thc importance of the Sew ng Machine and to lanko a six-cord cotton, .vhich has ever since been tho recognized ?tnndard for machines., All the improvements in .machinery that he inventive genies of the nineteenth can ary has produced have been adapted by tbs ??nnfacturers of " O. N. T." : : * At nil the great International Fairs of the .vorld, "O. N. T.** has ;beeii awarded the ugliest honorx. Tho "O. N. T." factories nt Newark, N. J. ind Paisley, Scotland, employ 5,200 opera? lives-make :nfficient thread daily to go a round the world four times. Consumo 140 tons of coal daily. Tho manufacturers of "?. N. T/'are. the. argent manufacturers of Spool Cotton in the, vorld. . , A full assortment cf this Spool Cotton can: bo had at wholesale and retail at PHILLIPS ?fe JACKSON'S, Ninety-Six, 8. C. Jan. 25, 1881. 3m8 LANDREtHT SEEDSSL. If not KO', J In your tow?, you can tr< t?om by rajtil. prop os a J"o*tai Card for Oat*. ._ laen? and Prices. r*e OTdwiandmon erUntt- Awl li rou ern in (Aa CnOft Rait*. DAVID LAX ?It ET 11 A- PON8,PKTLA?I.^4. Jan. 17,1881. <iteow7 LAND FOR SALE. 500 ACRES of Land, 5 miles from the Greenwood & Augusta Rail road. A number of Tenant Houses thereon. Wood and Water abun dant. Land productive. Price moderate Apply to, B. 6. H. DUNOVANT, REAL ESTATE AGENT, .. Edgefield0.H.,&0. Joly 7,1880. tf8l