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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03

= -ULAR PHENoMENA.-Thc London
Literary Gazette states that at n late mcc,-
ing of the Royal Asiatic Society, an cx-
tract was read of letter from naval Off
Ger who sailed on board the sloop Chin,
from bombay to tho Persian Guif in ,he
year 1872, detailing remarkable phenom-
e9aSH. MthlyssAh !Sas sssa ty al! 9q board w,t
the month OF August about II O'Clock
at night while the ship was RAPIDLY ndvnp-
eng with strong wind and high sea, they
were, without any interval Instantly sur
rounded by water. US white as milk The
color near the ship was of dead white: this
frightened as IT rccedcd from The ship un
,' w. ""ards me horizon, II became Il slvcry
hue. No horizon was however, visible. bur
The white color seemed 10 ascend low ords
The zenith, becoming constantly more br,l-
liant and daZZ!ing so as 10 obscure the s,,rs
which had been before fully visible. The
sea became quite smooth, and the ship pcr-
fcctiy steady, as though in calm, nor
could any appearance other cutting through
the water be discerned: notwithstanding
winch, the wind still continued TO blow.
aho the snip TO advance us rapidly as be-
fore. The water when taken up in q bu,ker
did not diller from the ordinary sea wn,cy.
it became phoSphorc scent OH bcinS aci,arcJ
but not more SO than usual; no plospho-cs-
| ccncc was visible i'll the sea itself, beiur.
most probably overcome by the color of the
water. The vessel sailed about Is miles
| through this white sea, then left it as sud-
denly as reached it, meeting in an instant
! the tdmultnous sea it had been sailin. in
| before. The change in both places was as
rapid rs flash of lightning. The same
phenomenon was again observed two sew
| cral times for periods Of about twenty uin-
utes dnraton; and the appearance was in
both instances, as described. Col. Briggs
! remarked upon the latter tha, he himself
witnessed il similar phenomenon on board
the Bcnarcs, III the year 1910; tia, some
alarm was at first caused by it but that the
Captain had witnessed this remarkable an
pcarancc before. In fact, he understand
that it was by no mean, rare bur had been
noticed by most vessels sailing in liicsc
laliudcS.
The editor oftle Boston Journal says:-
We once witnessed a phenomenon some
what similar. in The Atlantic Ocean, W hen
the nearest soundinSs Bermuda, was sup
posed to bear n. w. five hundicd miles
The light green patch appeared To he abuu,
| half IL mile in length, and contrHslcd with
the dark blue of the ocean, looked truly a
larninS We passed over it, "nl sounded,
but found no bottom with l0J rauhon!s ui'
line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03
BAapCHA TIN ANHD
EHs.N R ~.

THNIIE Subscriber has on hand very large
IL supply Of ready made TIN WARE
Of all descriptions, which he offers at whole
sale or retail, a, as low prices as can be af
iorded in this part of the country. lie has
also large supply ofthc newest fashion of
JAPAN WARE together with English and
Block Tin Ware of excellent quality. Also
Copper and Sheet Irou Ware-Shcnting
and Brazing Copper,-Block tin, Stove
Spelter, and Tin Platc-all Of which he Of
fcrs for sale low for cash, at No l6S Broad
strccr, Augusta. B. +. CHEW.
The subscriber being truly thankful for
the very liberal patronage heretofore be
slowed upon him by hi> friends and the pub
lie generally, respectfully soiicits Il conlin-
uancc OF their favors-and offers his scrvi
ces in either Of The following branches of
his bnsiness-Coppcr Tin, Sheet Iron, and
Roofing Il. +. G..
Augusta, Ga, March 5 ,f5.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03
DRUGS, OELS, sc.

vHvIIE Subscribers respectfully invite the at
q tcntion of Merchants, Planters. Physicians
and others TO their tan Stuck Of
FRESH NT EDICINE
Oils Of all kinds, Paints, Dye Sigg$,
Windo:o Glass, Brushes, Sc. Sc.
AT THEIR STORES IN
HAM RG AND AUGUST
Their supply is heavy, their assortment good,
and their articles fresh.
Dealing entirely with the manufacturers or
originat Importers, they can sell their good;
as low as any house in the Southern County,.
Please call and examine.
Our Store in Hamburg is next to II. l.. Jrr.
rEHs Il Cos. In Augusta, opposite to BEALL's
or SrovALL's Ware Houses.
KITCHEN &. ROBERTSON.
WILLIAM Il. KIrcurN.
+. NJ. Robertson, NJ. j..
Dccn.rbey g. fs37 rs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03
CLOCKS, WATCHES ,sND
JE WELLER y.

~ H. 81 IL IL IL IL IA p.
No. 242 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEO.
(Near the United States Hotel
FWNHE Subscriber offers to the Citizens ot
W- Edgciield District and its vicinity Il Rich
and Fashionable assortment of
WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &c
OF the latest Style and importation, consisting
III part Of the following Articles:
Gold independent Second Watches, with
from II TO 2) Jewels,
Gold and Silver Levers, Plain L. full Jcwccd
London Duplex und Anchor Escapement
Watches,
Gold and Silver Lepinc and Vertical Watches
Ladies' rich Gold Neck Chains new pattern
Genllcmen's Gold Guard and Fob Chains,
Keys Seals, Finger-RiDgs, Brcast-Pins, Ear.
Rings,
Gold and Silver Thimbes, Pencil Cases, Srcc.
tlclcs. &c &c.
Mantle Clocks, Flower Vases and Musical
..s..s.- MES.
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Hints to Uriters for Netrspnpers.--Writc
PLAN; not merely SO plain that the editor
can make it out. but so that the common
compassion can not fail to read every sylla-
bic. Take care OF orthography. Punctua,e
correctly, and do not leave half of than task
for the editor. Make some distinction he
tween little and little Il. Dot /. Cross
cveryt. When and + are in the word, do
not cross both of them. When Won cross I
do not place the mark SO as to make !,
doubtful whether you intended it for n I or ,o
emphasize the word Immediately above
iiyo" are not quite satisfied with your article
| rc-write it,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03
NO. Re.
Brunswick, (Geo.) ApriIJo.

brunswick, (Geo.) April 10.
nammoh BoncS.-ln the excavation of
the brunswick and Alata,naha Canal,,here
has been discovered, about five miles from
this place. large dcpositc of bones cfcy.
traord'nhry size, and in a remark able state
oi preservation. Several vcrtcbrT of eight
| inches III transverse diameter, have hrru
discovered. Teeth, in which the ton is 9
inches i'll the longer diameter, and inches
IN breadth, and about as large as a mans
hat, have also been cxcavatcd. 'rhcs.
were evidently of q mOar character. There
nave been found also smaller teeth of more
solia structure, with pointed crowns, and
apparently belonging TO some carnivorouS
animal. Portions of large t,sks have also
been excavatcd, Of the perfect structure of
ivory These last were much crunhicd
but to Judge by the size of the circles mari.
Gu IN the ivory, the orig inol diameter Of thu:
'usks could not have been less than ten or
Twelve inches. 1t is probable tl:at The pr;n-
cipai depositc of bones has scarcely h.en
reached as yet, though several car, luod.
nave occn cScavatcd all that have vc; been
discovered were within six feet OF the srr-
face. They lie mostly embedded IN :, him.
clay. Thus far they have not been I'M
covered with care. and no notes have been
taken ot Tic relative positions in which the
d'iicFcnt species OF bones have been found.
In iuturc the excavations will proceed wtl,
the attention due to the discovery OF such
curloslies: We believe they are the first
OF the kind that have been found in Georgia.
Specimens will 10 forwarded to Scientific
societies., and we wait tho result Of their
examination with great interest.
In the salt marshes upon tho shores orcur
pay are found, at the depth of1rom q to lj-
'cct' lrcqueut roots and stumps of the cy-
preas-a tree which grows only in fresh
marshes. May it not bc that the Alatamo-
ila once discharged its waters at this porr
anu that III the convulsion of nature which
changed Its bcd-ren,ovns it II miles To
The northward, these giant animals wer.
destroyed and emh,ddcd together, having
sought for security what was then tho hi"h
est point Of land.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03

The press is waking up on the subject Of
Southern importation. The Wcilmnk;,
Sentinel, and the Mobile Chronicle recon-
mend convention in Mobile or New
Orleans, similar to that now in session at
Augusta. How would it answer to cal! a
grand Convention for the South and South
West. at NickSburg or Na,chcz, and l., it
assemble OH The fourth OF July! Villa, saw
YOU. brcthcrn!-N. o. Picavunc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03

President Houston of Texas has been
challenged by w. S. Fisher, late Secretary
of War. The President handed the cha
lcnse TO his servant boy Tom, who inform
ed Col. Fishers second that he would think
OF the affair At all events" said Tom, II
will give it the attention such thing mcr-
it's"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03
New Spring and SlGssllRes'
CA % EEFsN'G.

z H U n Ell y SV 6Es
NW7E have Just received beautiful aSsnr-
~ ment of GOODS for Gcnilemcn's sum
m"r COnis, PnntaioonS 0nd Tests. which they are
"rparcd to have made up in the most FASH
it)N BILE STYLE, and on reasonable terms.
Also, a general assortment Ready Made CLorn-
Nc, suited to the season.
ALSO,
HATS. SHOES AND BOOTS.
1900 Pair of shoes and Boots cmbraCinscycry
style and variety have just been received by the
Subscribers, which together with their former
Stock. make a general and complete assortment
seldom found in the country.
Also. II handsome assortment OF FASIIlONA-
BILE HATS. suited to the season. To which,
they invite the attention of their customers.
q. J.. x f.. PENN x Co.
ldgciield, March IL, 1888 tf6
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03

Give praise where praise is due, but deal
out censurc sparinsly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03

lie who foresces calami,ics, suffers them
twice ovcr.-Porttus.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-03
School and NsiSceEE4Ecoss.
ESGDM,S.

FlIE Subscribers have on hand gen
u eral assortment of SchOoi and Iiscci-
MncomS Books, amongst which are Smiths
Arithmetic, Smiths Geography and Atlas.
and Smiths GRAMMAR, which are highly
approved of and recommended by The bcs,
teachers.
G. l.. q f.. PENN, & Go.
Etlgcfcld, March IT, 1888. TIC
Notice..
g. MITH'S Grammar, Biography and
- Alias, on the Productive System. Also.
Smiths Practical and Mental Arithmetic.
with Il variety of other ScuooL Books,
may he found at the Store of
&. a. DOWD.
March Z, 1888 rs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24
March !

LIND, NEGROES, and other Property for sale.
EHY virtue Of Deed Of Trust, executed to the sub.
D scriber by Col. Charles Woodson, in his lifetime
bearing date the 25th July, 1887, will be sold, at public
auction on Thursday the goth day of March, 1885, at The
late residence of the said Charles Woodson, in the coun'
ty of Prince Edward about 500 acres of valuable Land
being part of the tract which he resided The
entire tract by very old surveys, contains 100 acres,
one.third of which, including the dwelling house. will
not be offered for SALE The remainder of the tract will
be sold in two separate parcelsthat portion lying on
the North side of the Prospect road in one parcel and
that lying on the South sde including the residence
the late Cen Tarlton Woodson, in The other parcel It
supposed that there about 400 in each parcel
An accurate survey will be made: and exhibited on the
day of sale.-Also, at the time, about ~ likely
Negroes the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep und Hogs
farming Utensils household and kitchen Furniture.
TERMs.-The Land will be sold on credit of one and
two years. the purchasers giving bonds with approved
personal security and deed of trust on the land sold
the Slaves and other property on credit OF II months
the purchasers giving bonds, with approved personal Sc
curty-S5 and under, cash.
The subscriber, acting as trustee, will convey only
such title is vested in him by the Deed and no other
All persons having claims against the estate, are re-.
qnes!ed 10 forward memorandum of them to the sub.
scriber claims not presented on or before the Sd cay
of August next, will be excluded from the bene, of the
deed WINSLOW ROBlNSON, Trustee.
Charlotte c. H., March 6, 1898. 96-2awtd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24

IMPORTED BLACK ARABlAN.-Contraryt TO my
81 expectations, this famous stallion will make another
season in Virginia When advertised him last Spring
calculated on being in Missouri before this with all my
effects But so far from it, have settled down again in
old Prince Edward, on the main road two miles South
of the town of Farmve, where Black Arabian may be
found all times during the season, ready to serve mares
at $780, If paid by the first of July, at which time the
son ends-S35 il not paid by that ,ime-S50 10 insure
mare payable when the fact is ascertaned, or the mare
parted with; and 81 cash 10 the groom for each mare
All mares left in my care shall fare well at twenty
FIVE cents per day-the shall say So charge
will be made. No liability for accidents or escapes
Servants will be boarded gratis.
| had fully intended to price this valuable animal
higher this season. than heretoorebu if the pressure
of the times has operated the purses of my friends
and patrons it hns their humble servants, they
will doubtless agree with me- that $50 now, is some lit.
lie advance on that amount, since February, le3I.-
Black Arabian has become well seasoned 10 this climate
and looks better and sprighty than he has ever
done, since his arrival in America He has proved him.
self fine and sure foa getter His colts promise well for
all the purposes of the farm the road, or the turf If
were asked what they most remarkable tor: would
say stoutness and game-like appearance Many OF
them not yet two years DID, are nearly as tall as then
noble SIRE who FIVE feet-tall for an Arabian
This Foreigner like characters, who produce
powerful impression on first acquaintance then softly
drop off into oblivion; but like the Godolphn Arabian
whum it is said, he very much resembles is the
highly appreciated, the accurately you scan him.
Il NAV truly be said here is thorough cross for the
Archie Mares Eclipse Mares and all other mares in this
country; for he bred away beyond the waters the
stables Of Moroccos Emperor which fact, all ad
nit renders him indeed" Were so disposed, |
could say much in euogy his uncommony stout back
bone, great muscular powers, eagelke eye and head
beautiful jet black color long flowing and tall but
all this consider the cant of the day. and shall
conclude my effort in behalf of this Napoleon of horse
by wishing great success TO all enterprises designed 10
improve the breed Of the dumb creation in this growing
Republic. This is the commencement Of his 4th season.
THOMAS FLOURNOY.
Feb 20 90-wSw'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24

HDAlLROAD LINE, tsltoccn Baltimore and Phaa
4R deiphia.-1he Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
tnore Railroad Company, to the Public, the
following arrangement for their Passenger Trains, be-
tween the Two Cities.
First Train, will leave the Depot Pratt street, Baltl-
more ate g o o'clock, A. NJ, Daily, Sundays except
ed Breakfast board the steamboat susquehanna at
Havre de Guce, and passing through Elh.on to Wii
mingon, will there take the splendid steamboat Tele.
graph Capt. WhiIden, and arrive in Philadelphia at
o'clock hours before the evening Cars leave that
City for New York.
Fare through by this Line, only Two DOLLARS.
Second Train, being the U. States Mail Line, will
leave the Depot in Pratt street, Daily, n! 9 A. NJ
passing through Havrc de Grace, North East, Ekion
Wilmington and Chester. Passengers by this line will
dine at Wilmington, and arrive in Philadelphia also in
time 10 take the evening Cars for New York.
Fare by this Line, through, THREE DOLLARS.
Returning, the Lines will leave Philadelphia, at 6 i-2
a. NJ, and at 2. M-Passengers leaving Philadelphia
in The 9 o'clock line, will always arrive in Baltimore
10 dinner and in time for The evening Cars for the West
and Washington city
P,i,;,,o-e Byrrb % 1S3S l03-Gt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24
March 6

EDRIAM-now in fine health and spirits, will occupy
II my stables the present season, (Which has com
menced and will terminate let July,) and be let to Il.
mited number of mares 00) at One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars cash. with one dollar to the groom in each IN
sance-Any failing to prove in foal will be emit
tied my terms having been strictly complied wilhn
the next gratis to Priam he remain IN the s
should he be removed out Of it, then to such horse .:
may occupy my stand. Mares will be well fed with
granandhay fodder at forty cents per day anG before
they are removed all expenses must be PAID Colo't
servants boarded without charge No accommodates,
for white servants Gentlemen prerrng such to attend
their Mares procure board in the neghborhood sum
GENTLY contiguous to the horses stand. Lots and sta
bes are prepared both for barren mares and those having
colts Every nrecauton will be taken 10 prevent 'ec
For the performances Of this unrvalled horse and these
Of bis get that in England last season, reference
made TO handbills which will be furnished any gentle
man on application. My address is Richmond, va
RO G. WILLIAMSON
March I 94-2aw2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24

NOR SA LE-ItrmS accommodating The subscflber
being determined 10 remove 10 the West offers for
sale his Houses and Lns in the Town of Wentworth,
buckingham c. H.,) North Carolina, with two hundred
acres of land ajoining-with neat little farm, well
tlnbcrcd suitable for building-wilh an excellent Mill
site in small distance of town. The houses are large
and comfortable and with little repairing would be we'll
suited for public entertainment, as it is within few
steps of the Court house. and excellent spring within
sixty yards of the house. Out houses Of all descriptions
With small addition there might be sixty seventy
horses taken care Of and there considerable call for
another house to be opened for the public and as de-
ponds good and uninterrupted health there are
none that supasses this for that blessing and few that
compare with 1t. JOSlAH ROBERl D
March % IU3-3t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24

Hnn REWARD Stolen from Shocke Ware
" %U house, on Wednesday, the 18th instant,
black Horse, saddle and bride The said horse works
WE'LL is six or seven years old, well formed, very short
back fine shoulders, and fetlocks lately trimmed; one
of his fore oos little split ridge inside, long name
and TAIL rather inclined to CURL with few white hairs
in his forehead almost making star. The saddle very
much worm and in the seat blue cloth attached to
it. made by Otey-double bride rens, with bit and bir
doom. DAbNEf SAh lHhlNni.
March % lU3-3t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24
POETRY.
uy,.e. rcr aca,tSs uSsuSG."

!. an exquisite aowsr en The Fioru Abum Il is tho
,h,, .nnr woud deny, viz tina, the flower Of The
nd Tree'' hath delightful rcdo!cnee
Flowers bloom 10 Spring, Lady
Flowers belong 20 youth
Winter Ivy hath and Holly,
Age hath ont, Truth.
Com'st ;han to me for song, Lsdy-
Com'st thos to age, for songl
The voice Of Joy responds to thee,
Bat Flowers to Spring belong.
Oh, happy is that voice, Lady, Il Il
When thine the listening ear -, a
The Try wavos, the Holly ttoe =
Dungeons, whom thou art near. *
ivy Memory spcakath, Lady
And hunting run'd walls,
a richer moral tells 10 ME
Than battiemented halls
Ivy Friendship spouketh, Lady
From youth TO ruin'd age;
Oh. gracefully, fall verdan,ly,
Extends the Issfy page!
Tho broken wall it covercth. Lady
With soft and odorous sreenj
Great Natures t,ord for sympathy
On iyied wall is seen.
The Holly seems like Truth, Lady
Guarded, and firm, crect;
Zen unto death that constant treo
In tadcess green Ia deck'd.
With scarlet bright it's seed, Lady,
Gloweh, MS with n beam
Thus, ut glance Of JOY from theo
Green leaves like gold do soem.
The flowers Of life be thine, Lady
It's greens with thee now Evc-
Truth friendship, sympathy,
II is thy wont TO give
Oh, Gull those flower. with care, Lady,
And TO thine hand be- given,
When life's bright Joys fade off from thee,
The-yfaleTaat6 Of Hedren!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24

meeting President and Directors Of tho Loun Rail-
n Company held Louisa Courthouse on Monday the
9Th Of October, 1887:
Rol,sd That the stockholders the Lousa Road Company boz
and thcy hereby required the Fanrs Bank Of
MIL in addition has been already called for twenty dollars
per share on ouch held them the stock Of the said com
PAW in the following nsamens numcyS5 share on the LIST
duv January next s. per the ls day Of February
S. pe share on the day of March next and s share the
1T duy of April next usual interest will be allowed all in
charged on punclualy pail By order Of the Board
NATHANIEL THOMPSON, Clerk.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24

e.UPEKIUR WHEAT TIIRASING MACHlNE.-The Subscri-
- Der takes this method informing public that he is still
carrying Machine Building md would nd
wise who are OF Machines give him CALI asst Is nd
me by all who used em that they the bcs ever known
country. prepared to furnish from to horse
all cast gear warranted perform in the best will sell
county rights reasonable who may wish 10 Pur-
chase. SJhPbElON Y. sNEbo.
Evccttsvillc, Albcmarlc county, Va. Feb. 10 s6-w4m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24
To our Customers and Friends.

To Customers and Friends
q GESCY AT WESTHAM.-We have appointed
a Mr. A. D. CARTER lat present collector OF the
tIls far the james River and kanawha Company our
aqen: nj Wes,han for receiving and forwarding con-
sInments 10 us Mr. Carter has erected suitable build
nrs for the protection of produce against damage ana
will always be on The spot with sufficient number OF
wagons and drays TO despatch The same-Leters oy
boalmen should be addressed to us-cafe OF MIR. D. a.
Carter, Westbam. oo,,on
Richmond, March %, 1888. 103-2nw2w
EDICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AND pO-
Eh, TOMAC RAILROAD On and after the 18th
instant The cars with the a and Passengers, coming
South, will leave Fredericksburg at o'clock, A. NJ
Going North, they will continue TO leave Richmond al
half past o'clock, A. NJ
Each train will start precisely at the time appointed,
and the two trains will meet al The junction with the
Louisa Railroad.
Line for Charlottesville.
On and after the 25h instant, the passengers tor the
Louisa Railroad will leave Richmond and Fredercks-
burg in the main trains, viz Passengers from Rich:
rnond for Charlottesville will leave Richmond at hall
mas, o'clock A. NJ and arrive at Charlottesville the
same cvenng-and passengers from Fredericksburg Tor
Charlottesville will leave Fredericksburg at o'clock, A.
NJ and also arrive at Charlottesville the same evening
The Freight train will leave both Richmond and FIRE.
derckslurg at half past 10 o'clock, A. oil Tuesdays
Thursdays, and Saturdays
Fare from Richmond to Washington. So Oh
do from Fredericksburg to Charlottesville, %
d. from Richmond to Charlottesville, oO
March % lUo-Ot
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24

EARINTlNG INK.-Just received at this Office,
H supply of Johnson u Durant's Winter Eel0s Ink,
which will be sold for % cents per pound, for Cash.
October