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Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-07
From the Religious Magazine.
MY SISTER.

One morning. in my early life, rcmem-
Der TO have been playing with my younger
sister, not then three years old. 1t was one
ofthosc bright mornings in spring that bring
Joy and life to the heart, and diffuse glad
ness and animation through all the tribes of
living creatures. Our feelings were in per-
feet harmony with the universal gladness Of
nature. Even now I seem to hear the mer.
ry laugh OF my little sister, rs she followed
me through the winding alleys ofthe garden,
her cheek sufused with the glow Of health
and animation, and her waving hair floating
in the wind.
She was an only sister, the sole conpan.
ion Of all my childish sports. We were con-
stantlv together; End my young heart went
out to hers with all the affection, all the fond
ness which childhood is capable. No.
thing afforded me enjoyment, in which she
did not participate; no amusement was
sought, which we could not share together.
That morning we had prolonged our play
till near the hour of breakfast, with undimin-
ished ardor, when at some slight provoca-
ton, my impe:uous nature broke forth, and
in my anger. struck my little sister blow
with my hand. She turned to me with an
appealing look, and the large tears came
into her eyes Her heart was too full to al
low herto speak, and shame made me silent.
At that moment, the breakfast bell summon
ed us away, and we returned to the house
without exchanging word. The excite
ment ofplay was over, and as she sat be.
side my mother at breakfast, | perceived by
occasional stolen glances at her that she
was pale and sad. A tear seemed 10 start
in her eye, which her little self possession
could scarcely repress. 1t was only when
my mother inquired if she was i'll, that she
drank her coffee, and endeavored to eat. I
was ashamed and grieved; and inwardly re-
solved to embrace the firstopportunity when
we were alone, to throw my arms around
her neck, and entreat her forgiveness.
When breakfast was ended, my mother
retired with her into her own room, direct
ing me in the meantime TO sit down 10 my
lesson. Iseated myself by the window, and
ran over my lesson, but did not learn it. My
thoughts were pcrpetualy recurring to the
scene in the garden, and at table. 1t was
long before my mother returned, and when
she did, it was with an agitated look, to tell
me that my poor Ellen was very i'll. l ask
ed eagerly if | might go to her, but was moi
permitted, lest should disturb her. A ply.
sician was called and every means used for
her recovery, but to no purpose. The dis.
ease, which was in her head, constantly in
creased in violence, and she became deliri.
Gus. 1t was not until evening that l was
permitted to see her. She was little re-
covered from the severity of her pain, and
lay with her eyes closed, and her little hand
resting on the pillow beneath her head.
How longed TO tel! her the sorrow I :t.t for
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on the deck. Then he said to the Dutch
"Do that if YOU can" But the Dutch were
ashamed by their incapabiIty of their lml-
tation.
The question was then but to the mutes,
"which they should prefer being-Deat ana
Dumb, or Blindw From the answers turn
ished, we transcribe the following:-
81 prefer deafness and dumbness to bind
ness because if were blind, | could not I'M.
agine ofevery thing which often saw and d
on account Of my fondness of seeing ali
things"
"Destitution of the faculties Of hearing
and speech is preferable to me over that OF
sight, because | am naturally fond OF seelng'
and my eyes are my sufficient instrument
Of obtaining knowledge.
u prefer to be deaf, because can reaa
apy book with happiness by means OF my
ewes. and also I can converse with others
by signs and writing"
81 prefer the deaf and dumb, because We
can see variety of things on the earth. ,
..Ipreier to be deaf and dumb, because -
can sec every pleasant thing in this world
81 had much rather be deaf and dumb,
because if ! were blind could not see my
friends, nor any other thing which give
much pleasure"
The same question having been put to
the blind boy, Joseph, (ahout thirteen years
old.) he replied as follows
prefer blindness, because | am able to
learn every thing useful, except painting
which is only an art, while music is redu-
ccd 10 science. Second, because CONVEX
sation is not only more agreeable, but more nc
useful. One advantage certainly the bind
have, that they can read their books IN the
dark"
This answer having bec!. communicated
to the deaf and dumb, in order to show that
they comprebended it, they each wrote ITS
purport. We quote the following versions
Two blind girls and one boy tell us, they
prefer to be blind, because they can learn G.
very useful science, except painting; while
music is reduced to science, they can learn
to sing.
These poor blind youths say that blind
ness is best for them, because they can ac-
quire all branches of knowledge, with the
exception of painting, while they can be.
come exactly acquainted with the mode OF
playing music.
"The blind boy and girls told US that they
prefer to be blind because they can studye
very useful science, except painting whilst
music is reduced to science.
"rhe children prefer to be blind because
they can learn every useful science except
the painting art, while music is reduced to
science.
"These two girls and one boy prefer
blindness because they can learn useful SCI
ence, except the art of painting, while mu-
sic is reduced to a science and they can ac-
quire it and learn to sing"
Thus wisely, and happily, has it been Or
dained by providence, that on the whole,
each should prefer his own lot-hls own
misfortunes, to those Of others. The exer-
else Of tho p;s;s uare cloeed by tho playing
ola few pieces of music upon the piano by
the blind.
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South Carolina,
cHESTERFTELD DISTRICT.
[ALO LII f.'~ =
EE.~L.,xl. AIoohrook ns

Elizabeth AlsObrook, %.
Ralph G. Alsobrook, Willis w. Aisobrook, lc..
ter Sinclair and wife Zilpha, Lem. 4. Aisoorock,
Wmt Mccall and wife Elizabeth, George Boggan
&. wife Adoline, A. John o. Carson & wife Del
phine, Ann Alsobrook g. Stephen Alsobrook De-
fendents.
Itanpearing to my satisfaction, that Ralph.
Alsobrook, Peter Sinclair g. wife Zilpha, VIM.
Mccall & wife Elizabeth, George Boggan y
wife Adoline, A. John H. Carson e. wife Del.
phine, & Stephen Alsobrook, reside without this
State it is therefore ordered that they appear and
object to the division or sale Of the real estate Of
Can't. Saml. Alsobrook in this District, on or be-
fore the Goth day of June next, or their consent
will be entered Of record.
TURNER BRYAN, o. c. D.
Ordinary's Office, April IL, g ct.
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The CHANGE EFFECTED BY DEATH--
"Nleditate often on the change in our con-
dition which death effects. 1t is by a thin
partition that we are here separated from
state inconceivably great and awful; for
the spiritual is near to the natural world.
At the moment death this partition is bro
ken; the dark veil that is between us and
the other world is rent; ard we are instant.
ly amidst new and amazing state ofthings,
awake and conscious in the world ofsprits.
What wonderful and important situation !!
The very thought is almost everwelming.
The spiritual world bursting in upon the
soul and its faculties, in the vastness Of its
extent, the newness ofits objects, the splen-
dor, the glory, and the might its inhabi.
tants, and the Importance ofits demands on
the stranger that has entered it, presents
what is greatly filled with alarm. And do
you not think that you shall then need sup.
port, and a kindly ministering hand to lead
and guide you? You are not destitute.
Be disciples ofthe mighty Saviour, who died
as your Friend, but lives for evermore who
has gone before YOU to provide mansions,
and prepare place of rest and delight for
his followers. Seek now to be faithful; and
amidst all that might appa1 you in that un-
known land, he will bear YOU up; he will re-
ceive you to himself, that where he is, there
you may be also"
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-07
For Sale.

an Market and Green streets, lots forming
" square on the corner, ,of three hundred feet.
with a comfortable dwelling House with rooms
and four fire places, with several out buildings,
all in good repair with excellent water; deemed
to be ina healthy part of town. The lots have
some shrubbery and young fruit trees, and will Be
sold on accommodating terms. Also would be glad
to hear of purchaser for the Houses and lots at
Society Hill, belonging to Mrs. T. c. Watson and
Mr.. B. 6. Barker! $50 "
BROWN BRYAN.
April %, e36, "a If.
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House of Entertainment.
Cheraw, May 80

VHE Subscriber informs his friends and the
IL public generally, that he has taken the
house formerly occupied BY Mr.. VIM. Royaii' as q
House of Entertainment and is prepared 10 o ac-
commodate all who may favor him with a CALL IN
the best manner.
His table will at all times be furnished with the
best the up country market can afford His bar
with the choicest liquors, his stables with the
most wholesome provision, attended by faithful
ostlers, and from his constant attention, and nn.
remitting exertious to please, ne hopes to merit
share of public patronage,
Lancaster. Mach l2--16-3n.
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South Carolina,
CHESTERFIELD DISTRICT.
Irnold A. Powell Grantee of Charles Brown,

Arnold n. foW6H Otdntee oI Ouo1es D'o"''
rs.
Sarah Harne, Samuel Robeson & wife Ana jas. A.
Hancock g. wife Jane, Hugh Hancok q VIE
Tobitha, Samuel Edwards & wife Temperance
Caroline Harne, Eliza Harne. A. ]. Harne q "m.
H'suIa So,
It appearing to my satisfaction. that Samuel
Robeson g. wife Ann, James Hancock q wife
Jane, two of the DEPENDENTS, reside without this
State il is therefore ordered that they do appear
and object to the division ors sale Of fths real es-
tate of Richard Harne, on or before the l3thday
of June next, or there consent to the same viii
be entered of record.
April l3, - q.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-07
SINGULAR FACT.

A pigeon was recently observed sitting
upon fence at Flatbush Long Island
The observer approach it, and through
seeming fatigue, the bird permitted itselfto
be taken. On examination it was found to
be carrier pigeon, and bore, fastened un-
der one Of its wings, a scrap Of English pa
per, containing the London sale of Stocks,
&c. 1t is surmised that the bird was sent
with that despatch intended for Antwerp,
but that it was either pursued by some bird
of prey, or driven out Of its course by hea-
Wy winds, and alighted on Long Island, af:
ter the prodgiously long and latiguing flight
Of 5000 miles.
Rectitude and modesty are nearly al
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-07
Land For Sale.

YHyHE Subscriber offers for Sale, his planta..
IL ton in Marlborough District, containing
7lO acres prime Cotton and Corn land, having.
about $50 acres under cultivation. ltissituated
threelmiles from the Court House and has acom-
Portable dwelling house and necessary out build
ings upon it. Persons desiring to purchase it,
can ascertain the terms by applying to G. w.
Dudley at Marlborough Q. House, or to the Sub.
soriber himself on the premises.
JOHN R. DONALDSON,
May 23d, % IT,
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Notice.

THE Subscriber would respectfully inform
u the citizens of Cheraw, that he is now pre-
pared to make fine Shoes and Pumps ofnorthern
materials in the best style, for Ladies as well as
Gentlemen's wear.
D. JOHNSON.
Cheraw, May 80 90 st.
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Negroes for Sale.

John, coxwain and pilot,
Harry. prime boat and field hand,
Edward, boat and field hand, :.
Hannah, his wife, good house servant and
field hand,
Hannah, good house servant,
Guy, prime shoemaker,
Hector, shoemaker,
Cochrun, boat hand,
Ned, field and boat hand,
Rem. prime do
Cyrus, ,n.- DO g 4h
Apply to A. MtlkliEAp :" ...,: mo
March %, %o9
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NV unkindness to her in the morning, and
how much had suffered for it during the
day. But I was forbidden to speak to her,
and was soon taken out of the room. Du-
ring that night and the following, size con.
tinued to grow worse. saw her several
times, but she was always insenslblc ofmy
presence. Once, indeed, she showed some
signs Of consciousness, and asked for me,
but Immediately relapsed into her former
state.
On the morning rose at an early hour
and repaired TO the sick room. My mother
was sitting by the bed. AS | entered she
drew me to her, and was for some time ST.
lent, while the tears flowed fast down her
face. first learned that my sweet sister
was dead, as my mother drew aside the cur
tain that concealed her from me. | felt as
though my heart would break. The re-
membrance of her affection for me, and my
last unkind deed, revived in my mind; and
burying my face in the folds ofthe curtain,
l wept long and bitterly.
saw her laid in the coffin, and lowered
into the grave. almost wished to lie down
there with her, ifso might see once more
her smile, and hear my forgiveness pro-
nounced in her sweet voice.
Years have passed away, and am now
a nan-but never does the recollection OF
this incident ofmy early life fail TO ava ken
bitter feelings Of grief and remorse. And
never do see my young friends cxchang-
ing looks or words ofanger, without think:
ing Of my last pastime with my own adored
Ellen. IL.
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Rectitude and modesty are nearly al
lied and rarely separated.
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same eXnlUiton py tue Ne" Aoih So"'"'e'''"S
Adrertiser:l
Inrcply TO the question-"Whatis sound!"
one ofthe mutes wrote:-
at is the effect upon the sense Of hearing
by vibration of the air.
Another gave the following reply
81 have no idea of il, because it Is not
necessary for me to obtain an accurate
knowledge oft; like the blind, who would
say that It is not necessary for them to know
what is sight"
Professor Barnard related an anecdote
by signs, which was rapidly committed to
writing by the whole class--and, generally,
with just appreciation, or, rather, percep-
ton ofthe point ofthe story. The follow
ing is one of the versions thus furnished
An English ship ofwar met with Dutch
ship of war, in both of which the seamen c.
mulated each other in feats of skill and agil-
ity. One Of the Dutch conceived plan
which could not be so done by the English,
as he thought himself He climbed up the
mast and stood on his head, and climbing
downward, he said to the English, "Do that
which have just DONE" But the English
could not do thus, because they had never
practised this skill. One of them ventured
to climb up the mast and stood on his head,
in spite of his dangerous situation. lie ac-
cidentay fell downward. and with great
presence of mind struck himself on his feet
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let it be done in the absence Of the child.
Let him hear a single word from one parent
in remonstrance against the punishment
which the other inficts, and he regards it as
an interference in his behalf, and their
authority is ruined, and the child is strength
ened in his rebellion, and his refusal to
Weld. cannot illustrate my views on this
important subject, better than by relating a
circumstance of actual occurrence.
On returning from voyage to a distant
cline, several monis since. there was a Mr..
V. with his wife, and child about two and a
half years old, among the passengers. Mr.
V. was naturally rather severe in his
manner of treating his child but the child
knew just what was meant by the command,
and that nothing but obedience would an
swer his purpose. This was commonly
yielded. But the mother was Of different
temperament, and pursued a course directly
the reverse of her husband. She was all
kindness, in her own view, to the child, and
would seldom see the father punish it,
without demonstrating, before the child,
against the fathers proceedings, in Ian.
guage something like the following:-
"Come now, don't kin that poor child:
don't you strike that child on the head. Do
you suppose he can bear beating like an OK!
Poor little thing. come here TO me. Did
Your father almost xii. you? Wei, ne shan,t
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-24
NEW GOODS.

YESHE subscribers have just received direct from New 1 York and Phladelphia a large and general assort- of seasonable GOODS, consisting part ofthe fol lowing articles, viz Sup. blue, black, and fancy cold cloths < ss ' 's ss kersimeres A large lot of satinets
 handsome assortment of silk velvet Marseilles, Va lencia, and sWansdown vestings Cents stocks, Italian cravats and silk pocket handker chiefs, in great variety Ladies' and gent.'s silk, hoskin, and beaver gloves Ladies' and gents silk anbswool, worsted and cotton hose and half hose Narrow and double width merinos and Circassans, rious colors
 Ladies' hernan blonde, gauge and silk dress handker chiefs-handsome style Supr. black, Italian and lustring silks Fancy cold, gros de Nap., pl ain and fg'd do. Pink, blue, green, yellow and white Florence Black and white satin Large assortment of prints painted musns and ging hams--suitabe for the season Cambric and iaconet muslins Plain and lg'd Swiss, null and book do. ss s' bobbinet Bobbinet lace edging and footing Thread lace and edging handsome style of bonnet ribbands
 Ss belt do. Lustring ribband all Nos and colofs Merino shawls and handkerehiefs Long lawn and linen cambric handkerchiefs ;3-4, Al and 5-4 brown and bleached cotton Plaid and striped domestcs apron and furniture checks Valencia and Waterloo do. do. Irish linen, and linen cambric Bed ticking and twilled cottons Damask and Russia diapers Corded skirts few ladies' cloaksa fashionable article White red, green and yellow dannels Salisbury flannel and rattlnets White and red Canton flannel Red, white and green MackinaW blankets Rose and point blankets
 Ready Made Clothing. Supr. blue, black and dahlia dress and frock coats Brown and petersham coats supr. cloth and kersimere pantaloons B1olatro nd ncI0
 .A General Assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE, A good assortment of saddlery 30 cases ladies and gents boots and shoes, 20 cases hats and caps
 I Large Lot of
 Wines & Liquors. 34 baskets Champagne, extra brands, Powder, lead, shot, Nc. &c
 f5=The above goods will be sold theowest possi- bic for eash the usual products of the country Dec. IA. 1885. $. HILL S0 co.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-24
Feb. 5, 6.-44-22w
pEnIGREE.

VOLCANO was got by Stockholders his dafn the fla nous little Forest Maid, by Ratray of whom Mir. ]. c. Beasey sad she the best nag of her he had ever seen, aud that she friend to poor in strange ceuntry'-ater losing all his other hor- ses he could with condenee bet his last dollar her whenever she started for four mile heat His gradam was the equally celebrated mare Maid ofhe Oaks by ported Spread Eagle Of the best four mile rags of her day in Virginia his g. grandam, which also the dam of Nancy Air, was by imported Shark g. grandam by Rockingham, g. 2. g. grandam by Gallant,g g. g. g. grandam by True Whig, g. g. g. g. g. grandam by Re- gulus.
 Of Stockholder VoLcANo's sire, 1t is unnecessary to say aught; he is well known and stallion require the prop of long pedigree. It may not be amss however, to state that he got by old Sir Ar chy and his dam by imported Citizen, the best blood that America boast Ratray the sire of Vocano's dam was by the imported horse Cden his dam by ftz- partner, his grandam Aramnna, who got by Brim- mer out of Mr. Peyton Randolphs celebrated Love- ly Lass.
 Imported Spread Eagle was got by Volunteer, his dam by Highfyer grandaln by Engineer, out of the dam of Bay Nation and Treasurer; she got by Cade, out of the Lass of the Alll by Old Traveller
 Spread Eagle is unpopular with many sportsnen, but
 would ask what horse has better pedigree and what imported horse has got many capital racers! 1t is enough say, that Spread Eagle the sire of the Maid of the Oaks, Paragon, Adeline, Red Eye, and Eedens Floreta all winners of severe four mile races contending with the best horses of Virginia. Foretta made better time over the Washington than was ever made before since, beatng in three heais, Top Gallant Oscar First Consul and another: running each heat under eight minutes and the second heat n minutes and ty-two seconds.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-24
NOUTEE OF AggKANsAS.

vEsE subscribers respectfully inform the public that N they still continue the Storage and Forwarding bu- siness at the Mourn or ARKANSAS RIVER They have completed their large and commodous warehouses and are now ready receive and forward all goods produce Sc that may be consigned to them for reshpment All business entrusted to them will be puneua and what IS of more importance, speedily attendedto. They have no interest any steamboat whatever and rely only the faithful discharge other business for patronage and favor.
 Persons ascending the Arkansas, will indthe passage through the mouth of Arkansas equally good at all tmes and better some, than through the cut o-as boats often pass down the former when the depth of ter does not admit passage through the latter.
 They will also transact COMMISSION BUSINESS of " kind which may be entrusted to them-buying up- country produce the river, tNc.
 Having recently been informed that misrepresenta- ions are aaoat the practcabty of travelling from the Post of Arkansas to this place. by land of water and other Instructions, feel 1t duty ourselves and travelling community, to state thai n good road is open and, with very slight excep tons direct and dry route, from this piece the Post, and only about 27 miles distant.
 *s*If unremittng and attention will merit it qthey trust to receive share of public patronage.
 MAPES, RYAN So co. .Houth of .aYkanses, Jug. I5 IS35.-20tf