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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

ANEcDorE OF DR. RoGERs.-Thc Rev.
John Rodgers and several of his hearers
were once summoned to appear before Sir
Richard Craddock, n justice Of the peace,
for worshipping God according to the die
tates of their conscience. While they were
waiting in the great hall, expecting to be
called upon, little girl, or 7 years old
who was SIR Richards grand daughter, hap
pcned to come into the hall, she looked at
Mr.. Rodgers and was much taken with his
venerable appearance. Being naturally
fond of children, he took her upon his knee
caressed her, and gave her some swcetmcats.
The child being particular favorite of her
grandfather, had acquired so great an as
cendancy over him that he could deny her
nothing, and possessing too violent spirit
to hear contradiction. she was INDUCED in
every thing she wanted. At one time, hen
she had been cOntradicted, she ran PEN
knife into her arm, to the great danger of
her life. This ungovernablo spirit was in
the present instance, ovcr-rulcd for good
While she was sitting on Mr.. Rodgers knee,
eating the sweetmeats, she looked earnest
ly at him and asked, "what are YOU here
for, Sir!" He answered, IL believe vour
grandfather is going to send me and nv
friends to gaol." Upon this she ran up to
the chamber where Sir Richard was, and
knocking with her head and heels till she
got in, she said to him, "What are you 60
ing to do with my good old gentleman in
the hall!" "That's nothing to you" said
he, "get about your business" "But !
WON'T" says she; "hc tells mo that yc,,, are
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Prussic Acid in the Biooa.-The following
startling fact is stated in DR.. Sigmond's .
lectures ON Materia Mcdica. However ex-
traordinary it may seem it has been proved
by actual experiment, that the pro simate
principles Of Prussic acid actually are pre-
sent i'll our bodies, and may under some cir
cumstances, be developed.
"This very poison, small quantity of
which pure and concentrated killed profess
sor Scharnger. at Vienny when difIuscd
on the naked arm may be said to exist within
lis and circulate in our frames 1t can only be
obtained from US with the greatest facility
after death, hut is formed in certain
diseases Of the fluids ofthe body. The blue
stain which is impaired to linen from blood
i'll state of decomposition, owes its color to
this deadly poison.''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

The quiet quaker population about Cam
don. N. J. opposite Philadelphia, are out
rather ferociously against horse racing.
A county meeting at Woodbury. denounces
the Camden course, and says racing is no
better than gambling in disguise-and thoy
prefer inferiority Of breed in horses to de-
PRAYED race cfmen, "a nucleus for the dregs
of society" &c. The preparatory Sabbath
trainings OH the course on Sunday seem to
have excited much Indignation. They ask
for renewal Of the repealed law prohibit
ing horse racing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
.ND TECE.

a LII Persons indebted to the late Chrix-
IN tian Breithaupt, deceased, arc request
ed to make immediate payment. And all
persons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are requested to present
them duly attcstcd.
JOHN B.AUSKETT, Error.
Feb. 25. 3-tf
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NOTICE..

a IL persons indebted to the late JefTer-
IN son Richardson, deceased, are request
cd to make immediate payment, and al
persons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are requested TO present
them duly attcstcd.
BENZ. RICHARDSON admin
THEOPIIILUS HILL, istrato1s.
March 8. 1886 ifs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

An ericnsive Editorial Force.-A German
paperhas been started in Philadelphia which
is edited and published by six doctors, one
major and three privates, besides which thew
have been promised assistance in the way oC
editorials from four lawyers and literary
old maid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
NOTICE..

A LII persons indebted to the late Jo-
IA seph Brunsom deceased, are requcs-
ted to make immediate payment, am all
persons having demands against the estate
Of said deceased arc requested to present
them duly attestcd.
THOS, BRUNSON, I Admin
CALEB TALLEY, istrdtors.
Jan. 4 1888 .f4S
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going to send him and his friends to gaol,
and if you do send them, I'll drown myself
in tho pond as soon as they are gone: will
indeed" When he saw the child thus per-
emptory, it shook his resolution, and in
duced him to abandon his design. Taking
the mittimus in his hand, he went down
into the hall and thus addressed these good
men: II had here yoW mi,timus to send
you all to gaol, as you deserve; but at my
grandchild's request, drop the prosecution
and set yon all at liberty" They all bow
ed aud thanked his worship. But Mr..
Rodgers going to the child, laid his hand
upon her head. and lifted up his eyes to
heaven said-"God bless you my dear child
May the blessing of that God whose cause
you have now pleaded, though you know
him not, be upon you in life, at death and
to all eternity!' The prayer of the good
old man was heard, and many years after
was graciously answered in her conversion
to God.
An additional fact may increase tho in
terest Of this anecdote. A son of DR.. R.
who was, years after this. participating the
politeness aud hospitality of pious lady,
related at dinner the above incidents of his
father, for the entertainment Of the compa-
ny. When he was through, the lady says,
ARE you the son ofthat Dr.. Rodgers?' Ho an
swered yes. She replied, II am that little
girl"
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study and meditation whatever invigorates
the intellect. All modes of invcstig gation
give enlargement to the Understandings
All reasoning on the relations of things
sharpeds the capacity. OF this truth the
French Government seem to bo fully cen
scious. Did Cuver make less able Mag
lstrate from having explored the depths OF
science! Did his researches in Compare
tive Anatomy interfere with his noble plans
of education? Did Casimer Perricr pre-
siio With less dignity or genius in Council
from having earned distinction as PhiIso-
ophcr! Has Consin, Arago, and a host Of
French Savans proved themselves iucapa-
bic Statesmen, when transferred from the
Lecture Room and Cloisser to the Legisla-
tive Assembly, aud the tribunal of Magis-
tracy! Have the Humbolts given less Wig
or to the Prussian Councils from having
shed lustre OH science!
In Great Britain the largess Of the Mon
arch doles out miserable annual reward
to personages made eminent in literature
and science. in the shape of pension
The literary or scientific man is mere
sinecurist with pauper Lords aud Ladies !!
How degrading to the receiver! How dis
honouring to intellectual pursuits! How
mean in its principle! How little promo
tive of justice or tho ends Of noble liber-
ality! The ASSOCIATION between intellect
in its several spheres of exercise-the union
OF mon of Letters with Statesmen whose
pursuits are exclusively political. presents
a combination that is reciprocally benefi-
cial to the State aud in general intellectual
culture. The man Of abstract inquiry, who
med'tates on general principles, by his al
lance with men Of action and technical de-
tail. accomplishes that interfuson Of theory
with practice which best realizes the idea
of perfect craftsmanship. The historian
who sagaciously explores the springs of
human action can best assist TO unruvcl the
tangled W sb Of political intrigue. The man
of large general cultivation carries into the
conduct Of human affairs that we'll balanc-
ed mind, ,-:hat liberality Of philanthropic
spirit wnich are the best foundations of civil
polity aud political administration. 1t is
therefore the rankest prejudice that abuses
tho Incompetence of literary and sci
cntiic men for political life and career
Machiavcl was n profound historian US we'll
rs All accomplished Statesman. Cicero
was as wise in Council as no was richly i'm
bued with the truths Of Philosophy and
!adened with the treasures Of general knowl-
edge.
We feel proud then that tho Republican
Administration of the new world have be-
gun to act on the principle Of giving office
to literary auI scientific men where it can
be done with propriety. This opens the
avenues of honorable ambition, in active
life, to those against whom they have been
closed in that country from which we have
copied so many Of our usages. But if in
any land it is allowable to permit the lau, els
that decorate the brow Of the Statesman to
become entwined with the wreaths of liter
ature q Science, surely it is in this, where
the Constitution in theory draws no line,
between the citizens, except that Of talent
and virtue.
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.TO Lfce.

A Ii. Persons indebted - the late Mrs. Be-
N hethland Minis, deceased nrc requested to
make immediate payment, aud all persons hav
ing demands against the estate Of said deceased
nrc requested to present them duly attcstcd.
BENZ. MINIS, Executor.
Dec Q, 1887 n45
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N nnl<ccn Cotton Seed, For Snic.

LNROM four to five hundred bushels of
Il genuine .Mnnkeen Cotton Seed can
he had at one Dollar per bnshci by apply
ing to tho subscriber ut Mr.. James Bones
JOHN II, HUGHES.
Jan. I lS37 &C ~
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NOTICE.

a LII Persons indebted to the late Charles
IA Thomas, deceased, are requested to make
payment; and all persons having demands against
the estate of said deceased nrc requested to pre-
sent them duly attested. JAS. f. ADAMS,
Nov %. 1897 # administrator
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NOtiCe.

4 Ill persons having any demands against the
~ Estate q. Anderson, Sen. deceased, are
requested to present them, and those indebted to
make payment within tho time prescribed nv law.
A. ANDERSON, Adm'tyir
Jan TO- 1899 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
Notice,

a IL persons indebted to the Estate Of John
IA. Blackwell deceased, are requested to make
Immediate payment, and those having deIrands
TO present them properly attested.
G TENANT, Administrator.
March 2S 1897 f8
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

The Dying Afan.-It is a very terrible
and amazing thing to see a man die, and
solemniy take his last leave Of the world
The very circumstance of dying mon is
apt to strike US with horror. To hear such
man how sensibly he will speak of the
other world, as if he were JUST como from
it, rather than going to it; how severely he
will condemn himself for the folly and
wckedncss of his life; with what passion
he will wish that he had lived better, and had
served God more sincerely and how seri-
ously he will resolve upon a better life, if
God would he pleased to raise him up. and
try him once more; with what zeal and
earnestness he will commend to his best
trends and nearest relations a virtuous an d
religious course of life. as the only thing
that will minister comfort to them when
they come to be in his condition. Such dis
courses as these are very apt to move and
Affect men for the time, and TO stir up in
them very good resolutions. whilst the pre-
sent fit and impression lasts Tut because
these sights are very frequent, they have 90
seldom any permanent effect upon men,
They consider that i, is very common
cause, and sinners take example and en-
couragement from one another; every one is
affected for the present, few are so effectualy
convinced as to be-take themselves to bet
coursc.-ITliotsoa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

Fancy without judgment is all sail and no
baltest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

EDeEF1ELp 6. m. ,s. C., Marc. 8, 1888.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24

THE subscribers to the Testamenary Law of Mary
land and the District of Columbia, compiled Ivy Judge
Clement Dorsey requested 10 call on +. TAYLOR
for their copies.
The work Of the Orphans Court its origin pro-
gress present organization the Orphans Court how
appointed and of the jurisdiction and duties thereof the
Orphans Court, apprentices paupers and free negroes
the Orphans Court disqualification of the judges; the
Orphans Court miscellaneous powers wills, how made,
and their effect wills of Infants wills Of married "o-
men wills, how authenticated; lost wills, enormously
dated foreign wills homeopathic wills donations mohs
causa lapsed legacies Wills when words OF lima-
tons used ;testamenary papers; implied revocaons;
revocations by cancellation oberatlon revocation by
express revocation revocation by subsequent estamena-
~ disposition of the republication of wills letters tes-
amentay of administration, how and of whom they
be obtained letters tesamentary, to whom they
may be granted letters of administration, to whom and
under what circumstances they may be granted when let
ad cogendum may be granted; general powers OF
executors and administrators rules concerning inveno-
res assets of administrators and the conduct
of executors and administrators relative to paying and
collecting debts rules for proving claims against deceas
ed persons directions concerning accounts and debts due
to deceased person distribution OF intesates per.
sona guardian and ward rights of widows; re-
lease guardians and testamenary capacity
have examined the compilation OF Judge Dorsey on
the Testamenary Law of Maryland. and think it work
of great accuracy merit and utility
October Q, ls3s-oct 81 JOHN STEPHEN.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24

only just finished her education at one Of the
most fashionable polishing academies at Chel-
tenham or Brighton, falls distractedly in love
with briefiess but seductive young barrister,
whom she first met at church. and afterwards
danced with at an Assize ball. Well, the af-
fair progresses; : but just as it is about TO be
wound up by an elopement, it comes TO the
ears OF the heroine's parents, who, hard
hearted wretches that they are instantly
whisk her off to some semi-barbarous water
ng-place, on the Cornish or South Devon
Coast--cruel catastrophe The aggrieved
fair one forthwith betakes herself to her solita-
ny chamber; signs and sobs 8 from the rising
of the sun to the going down Of the same :
reads touching poems and still more touching
novels, and writes TO all her acquaintance,
who, devoutly believing every word she says,
take care to circulate the affecting intelligence
that she is dying by inches of broken heart!
Mark now the sequel of this sad story Years
elapsed, and one day stout, mlddle-aged
gentleman, with bald head, and about as
much sentiment in his face as a shoulder Of
mutton, meets at dinner party buxom, red
nosed, corpulent dame, the happy mother Of
six bouncing children, the two last twins.
Observe with what cool indifference they ad-
dress each other--how comfortable they look
how thoroughly they enjoy themselves
There is no nonsense-no delicate hesitation;
their appetites-the lady, you perceive, has
been helped twice to turkey, and platelull
each time; and as for the gentleman, he plies
his knife and fork with a steady determine
ton of purpose that might excite the envy Of
an Alderman. And who is this hale, Jolly
couple, who, if you were to sing them love
song, would fall fast asleep under your very
nose, and only wake up in time to take you
in for snug rubber at whist Can you ask
They are the very same who, twenty years
before, were universally believed to be dying
of broken hearts, because they were prevent
ed from clipping with each other! Gentle
reader, whenever you hear touching stories of
this sort, and know OF none that are so com
mon, always bear in mind Sam Sticks saying,
the only broken heart ever heard tell OF, was
that of New York ticket porter, who broke
il in straining at twelve-stone weight p
Biack,coods Magazine.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24

DRINTING OFFICE FOR SALE.-The subscri-
Der, DESTROYS Of embarkng in active call
ing will dispose Of the entire Printing establishment of
the Times and Democratic Advocate" situated in
Frederick, Nd the largest most popular and most veal
thy county in the State This paper has fair list Of
good subscribers, most Of whom reside in the county, and
clever set Of fellows be found any where
there being but few, if any, scabby sheep in the
flock" Its advertising patronage is Of considerable value
and il has good run Of JOB WORK any other
establishment in the city. Besides and valuable
Press the Office is stocked with materials of every kind
required, which are in good order those Of any
weekly paper in the Union. The that have
crued the LIST Of June, will be sold with the Office to
the purchaser, and them very liberal discount will be
made This will give the purchaser occasional supply
Of funds which will very materially aid him in his bs
ness. II will be sold low and accommodating terms
hence fine opportunity Of making money is offered to
those dsposeS to purchase such concern Persons
their letters post paid, the subscriber residing FREE
derrick, Md
3&... m BARZILLAI MARRIOTT.
November It'll, 1888. nov lo.3m
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24
A GOOD WIFE.
She loves her home, believing with Milton,

She loves her home, believing with Milton,
that
"The wife, where danger and dishonor turks,
Safest and seemes by her husband stays,
Who guards her, or with her the worst endures"
The place Of women is eminently at the
fire side. 1t is at home you must see her to
know what she is. 1t is less material what
she is abroad but what she is in the family
circle is all important. It is bad merchandise
in any department Of trade to pay premium
for other mems opinions. In matrimony, he
who selects wife for the applause or wonder
Of his neighbors is in fair way toward do
nestle bankruptcy. Having got wife, there
is but one rule-honor and loUe her. Seek to
improve her understanding and her heart.
Strive to make her more and more such one
as you can cordially respect. Shame on the
brute in mans shape, who can affroni or vex,
not to say neglect, the woman who has en-
barked with him for life, "for better, for
worse" and whose happiness, if severed from
his smiles, must be unnatural and monstrous.
In fine, am proud Of nothing in America so
much as our American wives.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24
CONFESSION OF GUILT AND HELPLESS
Fl. NJ. NESS

NESS
Almighty God, thou hast at length subdued
my pride. Weakness and pain have helped
reflection. Here, in this sick chamber, where
| am called to suffer, and perhaps to die. de-
pendent on the care Of others, and scarcely
able to do more for myself than little child,
| cannot be any longer proud. But it is not
my weakness, SO much as my sinfulness,
which humbes me. Lord, am vile. Ihave
wilfully broken thy laws neglected my duty,
and omitted countless opportunities of doing
good. Every act has been defective, and all
my affections have been earthly. | have
sinned in thought, word, and deed, times with
out number. have led others into sin by
my conversation and example. In short, my
whole life has been made up of transgres-
sons; and my whole nature is defiled In
all this am the more guilty, because have
been so favored. Snatched from many dan
gers, have been preserved to this day. My
wants have been supplied; thou hast given
me many hours of enjoyment; | have had
many means of grace; have been taupht
my duty | have had innumerable mercies !;
and yet have been so great sinner; Lord
confess that deserve eternal death. Justly
might be excluded from thy presence for
ever. Nor can ever merit any thing better
All | can do, never can meet thy presen.
demands, much less make atonement for the
past. | am likewise as weak as am guilty
How can change my nature Left by my
SELF should be for ever ungodly and there
fore richly deserve to be for ever miserable
All that | can possibly suffer here, is unspeak-
ably less than is my due. Without Christ,
| must remain under unpardonod guilt with
out the Holy Spirit must continue unre-
generate without sovereign mercy, perish.
Lord, thou hast an absolute right to do with
me what thou wilt. But | cast myself upon
thy mercy. Did not Jesus come to seek and
to save that which was lost? Then, am a
suitable object for his compassion. Did he
not invite the heavy laden to come to him
Then he has invited me, for the sense Of my
sins Cypress me. |, was in thy name that St.
John said, " If we confess our sins, he is
faithful and just to forgive us our sins y and
thou hast brought me to make an unreserved
confession Of them: wilt thou not therefore
forgive Christ also has said, Blessed are
the poor in spirit; and as thou hast in some
degree destroyed my pride, making me feel
my vileness, so that | do not now resent af-
fronts as once did, and could receive re-
proof from little child wilt thou not gra-
ciously receive me, now that cast myself on
thy mercy and grace in Christ Jesus, and adj
NIT me to all the privileges Of thy children.
BApTrsr w. NOEL.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24

A Horses Tongue torn out By the root
A most horrid occurrence took place on FRI
day night, at the livery stable Of E. Cham
berlin & Son, l43 Liberty street, near the
North river. 1t appears that the partition
between two stalls was imperfect, and the
boards having shrunk, now stand about the
eighth of an inch apart. This crevice comes
directly in the centre of the trough, and the
horses in eating from the latter, have gnawed
a hole through of about two inches diameter.
On Friday night, oats were given to one ani-
NAL, and as he fed, the horse in the next stall
began to lick the grains which were pushed
through the hole in the partition. Not salts
fed with taking the oats that came through,
the poor beast thrust his tongue in to gather
as much as possible. The intruding member
was seized by the feeding horse, and held
tightly Both raised their heads, the one
probably in fury, and the other in pain, until
the extended tongue was actually drawn too
feet up the narrow crevice first mentioned.
In an agony of torture, the suffering horse
became almost mad, and continued to kick,
paw, and rear, until his tongue UaS actually
torn out By the root. This story appeared in
credible to us, and we took the pains yester-
day to call at Mr. Chamberlain's, and ascer-
tanned that it was most positively correct.
We saw the tongue hanging in the crevice,
and the marks of teeth upon the smaller
end of it. 1t hangs about FIVE inches on
each side, so that its length must be near a
foot. We understand the animal still lives,
though he cannot last long. He ought to
have been killed Immediately. 1t is the
greatest cruelty to think Of letting him starvs
to death.-N Y. Wing. .