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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-17
The Augusta Constitu,ionalist. of tn

10th instant, SAYS
/" Water Primleges.-We understand
that the Founder and Proprietor of Ham
burg has had that part of the Savannah
River under The bridge, aud adjoining the
Hamhurgh shore, lnow hare surveyed :
he has erected around it fence. one rail
high, had it ploughed, and has sown it
with turnip seed (Wonder when they
come up, if they won't turn out water
melons = We know not what his objec,
is, but it may be something dsep-.-or, per-
haps, he may wish 10 see the day when he
can behold whether his turnips have come
up, aud say, with truth. that in 1889. he
planted so much ground in The river in
lurnips. Be this as it may, should the
specula,ing mania for town lois again come
up, and plan of this elevation in the RI
yer be exhibited for sale, we can assure
the public that they will find the ground
some feet under water, and in all prohabi-
lity, if they live ole hundred years, will
never see the same spot dry again"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-17
Georgia Election.-The Augusta Com
s,itutioualist,eives the following returns for
Richmond County -

Ratification. 655; No Ratification, l03.
sE!ected. Those in italics, are Van
Buren,.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-17

On the 10th instant, the thermometer, a.
this place, stood al 80; on the lib, at
81 !; on the l2Ih at 81. For some days
afterwards. The weather was of Summer
temperature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-17

The following is a reply to letter writ
ten by the Editor, TO the Postmaster, At
Hamburg, S. c.
Hamburg, S. c., Oct. II, 1889.
Dear Sir:-
In answer 10 your letter Of the 1lth
instant, herewith, give you a statement
of deaths, which have occurred in and near
Hamburg, from The lst Of September last,
up TO the present time together with the
number Of cases which have prevailed
during said period. In presenting you
this statement, believe that am correct
from all the information I could procure,
beside with the assistance of one Of the
Boari Of Health.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-17

Personality.-A Western editor doubts
the honesty ofrhose Of his subscribers, who
have not paid him their subscriptions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-17

Children of both sexes have too little
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-17

HTee U ClOck.
The fire has crossed Chesnut ell, and
several buildings on The South side are in
flames.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-17
Miscellaneous.
EDUCATION.

Extracts from Lecture on Education.
Delivered before the Lyceum of Ports
mouth. Ya., By Theophitus Fisk.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19

IL ,uuItr, Alr,Gnants anu Planters.
Negro cloths, blankets, fannels, Inscys, lowell
shr'ings, checks, linens calicoes, handkerchiefs,
&c &c received and for ss!e low by The subscr-
be:s. ROTTA T. Co.
oct. corner Canal and Chartres st
NEW GOOl)S-Simmons Hart 4 co are now re- .
ceiying from on be ard ships Yazoo, and Saratoga
"ndbris COncoriia, from New York; great variety Of
goods in their line, which together with their former
The following compose part viz: ell twist, Cur side,
tuck and dressing combs, horn do ofall descriptions In
da rubber silk and wOrsted elastic garlers 4
fine elastic suspencrs loco toco and Lucier matches,
Setz powders, powder putis and boxes toilet powder,
pocket books and wallets, needle books, shell, pearl
ivory and lorocco card cases head ornaments, plain
raj beads, necklaces anl nrslgces, bead c;"ns bead
necklaces, glass and pinn seed silver and gilt beads,
Indian heads bells and plnmes; pistol and large pow
Ter TASKS, shot belts, horse belt pocket and ,lucng
JiStols double aud single bnrre!lr guns, Bowie knives,
unh drks. scissors, shears orke knives, guard Chains,
and ribbons, waist buckles cloth, hair, TOOTH nail comb,
trumb. Shoe patc floor and busting brushes Cologne,
Florida lavender and bay assorted essences,
aud cxrncts Haccassar, bear, antique, and Wards
gctabc hair oils shaving nnl toilet soaps OF all lcs-
criptOns, ladies' and gcntcmeis' desks and dressing
cases. hair REG let's rizetles and bra-, pain fancy and
musical work boxcs plain and gilt figured, coat and
buons, pearl and ivory shirt ds shirt studs, gold
and silver pencil cases, ootcss and weezers, plated
md gilt Ockcts, mniuturc do, silver brass and steel
thnIIcs hook. and eyes, hair pins imitation fruit blk
and red ink, shoe backing, volns and guitars ribbed
aud plain percussion caps, ln:n twinc scented cush-
lens gold aud sill, er lace and fringe, latter paper, game
hags riding Whips, walking canes, playing cards, fine
gold, plated and gilt jcwellry sc.
The above, together with great variety of other Ar
Il Shell combs repuir I'd
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19
~ - is
FOR NEW YORK


Louisiana and New York Line Of Packets
'rIIf: Ships composing this line will sail from
New Orleans and New York on every other Mon
day-conmcncing on the Goth Novembcr-and 10
insure the punctuality in the time Of sailing, the
linz will hereafter consist of five ships, viz:
Ship Yazoo, Captain Trask, to leave on tho Goth
November.
Ship Louisville, Captain Palmer to leave on the
4lh December.
Ship Huntsville, Captain Edridge, to leave on the
18th December.
Ship Vicksburg, Captain Woolhousc, to leave on
the LIST January.
Ship Mississippi, Captain Davis, to leave on the
18th of January.
The above arc all new, Of the first class, copper
d, and copper fastened, and upwards of 500 tons
burthcn, Of light draught of water, being built
in New York expressly for tho trade. The price
Of passage is fixed at 100 dollars their cabins are
fitted up in the most improved and convenient
plan, and finished in neat and elegant style -
Ample stores of the first quality will be provided,
and every regard paid to the comfort and entire
satisfaction of passengers, who will please take no.
tcc that no berth can be secured until paid for at
the off &C Of the consgnecs.
These vessels arc commanded by captains we'll
experienced in the trade, who will give every at
will at all times be lowed up and down the Missis
sPpi by steamboats,, and the strctest punctuality
observed liz tho time of sailing.
The owners of these ships will not be response.
bio for any letter, parcel or package, sent by or
put on board of them, unless regular bill OF ladng
be signed therefor, at the counting house Of the
agent or owners. For further particulars apply to
J D BEIN g. A COHEN,
novel 80 Common 81
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19
R1JsHToN &, AsPlNALL,s

COMPOUND TONIC MIXTURE.-A speedy
~ and certain euro for the Fever and Aguc,
remi,,cnt and ntermit,ent fevnrs; prepared from
tho original recipe. Used with eminent and uni
vcrsal success in 1892 by persons of tho highest
responsibility in this city, as stated in the annexed
certificates.
This medicine is highly recommended. and has
boon extensively used in tho above diseases with
| such distinguished succnss, that the proprietor OF
tho rccip. has bccn induced TO offer it to the pub
| lie in its present form in the home 1t may he
the means of relieving ma"v those who are
suffering under the scor,ge of our country. 1t IS
a medicine possessing greet virtue, and when used
according TO the directions has never failed OF
affecting cure, even in the most obstinate stage
Of the disorder. 1t is not ut I'll dsasrceablc, and
persons of tho weakest stomach, and children may
lake it with npanity. II strengthens the digestive
ergans creates appetite, and seldom requires
more than ono, in obstinate cases, two bottles
to effect cure. There is neither mercury moi
arsenic in tho medicine, any thing injurious
to the human constitution. The propricto:s arr
SO well convinced Of its efficacy. th.t they agree
to refund the prcc Of every bottle which has hccr
9 taken in accordance with the directions and ha
/, not effected perfect cure Of the fever & aguc
n A. OLIVER, sole agent for New Orleans, a
' his Wholesale and retail drug and medicine store
Z corner Of Bicnville and Charities streets.
IS For District Agencies apply to
: les T. W. SMITH, 4S Cont At.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19
IRON, STEEL & HEAVY GOODS-IIat, square

IRON, STEEL & HEAVY GOODS-IIat square
Il and bundle iron, we'll assorted.
Hoop, scroll and rod iron, nail rods and plough
moulds
Cast, German. shear, blis'erse, spring, sheet and
Crowley steel
Hollow ware, cut and wroush nails and spikes
Zinc, block tin, mill and grind s,enes salt kettles
Chain cables, anchors, hoe.
Ok, log 4, d trace CHAINS corn mills
An,ils, vices, Hammers and bellows
Wire. sheet, pig and bar ead shot
Ceal, and cooking stoves
Ames, Rowlands and other spades ant, shovcls
Hook and plate hinges, door and window hooks
Collins, Hunts, Sharps. and other axes
lard aud Manila cor'lagc, lines and twine
Boil, and shca,hing copper; Naval stores
Paints, linseeil and sperm oil
full assortment OF hardware and slip chantllery,
always hand, anA which otere. ,r sale at whsle
sale or retail, on the most favorable TERMS by
md LAYTON / Co. So Old Leyee
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19
THE FLORIDA LINE,

h IT. a From Mobile 10 Augusta, Ges
a leave, Moss ~ + day yya !, 'h ho,,
for llall's tand,he, above Blakely.-t,encn four
pos, coaches TO Observation-Disclosures s,eambonts TO
Lagrange, where III alnnd route is resumed-,hence
VIA Mari,nna and B:awnsvic, Fla. Baipsoidge,
Pinder'own, tIawl:insville. SanndetsrfJ louis.
vile :" Augusta, Ga, connecting regularly with
the ral road cars 10 Charleston, and the steam
packet' 70 Now York, Norfolk, Pnile drlphia, etc.
Tae sleamhon's are the hest for the service, and
the navigation presents more advantages than can
be tonHd upon any ST. ansoat route in the south.
ern regioL.
The great im2rovem ents in tho route have 5ccn
produced by the construction OF Fifty miles Of new
rond, Ivy the pr"prctors, viz from Infringe on
Lafayette Bayou, an arm Of Santa Rosa Bay, to
Hryan's Ferry, OF the Chattah"rchee river, Ten
miles above the Cow lord, or Ia above Cedar Bluff,
whereby the navigation OF the river. and the
sequen, de,en,ions, and more recently the incon-
venieRt crossing ut the Cowforh, are entirely
avoided, and fine road from Msrianna dirsc,
10 Bainbridg", instead OF the rnundabou, road via
Chattahoochrr, lcssening the distance about forty
miles, and Increasing the facilities more than
| once dsy.
Abe. luranch line of two horse starea every
ohv day nom H,wknsvllIe, via Perry to Macon,
Ga connecting with the line to Savannah. and
| Darien, Geo.
A mail steamboat ,lics regularly he'wecr
Bainhridge and Apa'nc.cola. Travellers wishing
| 70 reach any point on Chatinh"0chee or Apaachl-
cola. can take s,cotnhoat n, Brownsville.
Mobile to Pensacola Il aud Rou.c--During tn,
time "ccup ch by the repairs OF boas, the proprie
tors Of the Florida line will Iun line OF fnu
horse post coaches every other day between Mo
bilc and Pensacola.
Passengers will leave Mobile n, o'clock p m
in The mail boat, and proceed To Halls Land
ing, where four horse coach will 10 IN waiinv T.
convey them to the excellent house Of Mr.. Charlie
Hall, mile distant, where they viii fin
pleasant accomm od,iiun for tho uight-lcavin
next morning, they will arrive in Pensacola earl
in the evening. thus avoiding the discomfort q
night ,r,vrling.
Office n, the Mansion House, Mobile, and Col
lirs' Hotel, Pensacola, where seats mus, he scer
red. STOCKTON & CO. nov
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19
!, No 90 Custom house ST, New Orleans.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY,

TOMACU PILLS eminent medical writer has remarh
~ ed and experience has proved the fact that thse who
attentive keeping the stomach and bowels il proper ORDER
health disease aud generally robust
cheerful and healthy old age; desirable purpose these
pills aaptedbeng prepared the suphnte Of aunne
extract Of Camomle flowers AMI the choice ston,acic
an apeent drugs Of the Matera Medical They have in all
cnses proved 10 every other medicine in the Of
stomach Az" liver complaints, loss of appetc, indigestion
sensation of ncs and oppression after meals, shonrss
BREATH and excellent restorative after the
be they gently and cleanse tho bowels Strengthen
the stomach, and nvgornc the constitutions Females VIII,
value good health should be without ,he they pur
fy tie blood distractions, and the skin bnaut
full ccnr, healthy and hIoamng appearance Person. of
pethric habit who subject head ache. gIJnrss, dim
Of sight r"ssnes have great How bsod to
the head should take ,hem frequently Children aud persons
of all ages. take them time they do contain
Any ingredient that requires confinement or
restriction Of diet They should he kept in every family
remedy n sudden Illness for by their prompt admin
istration, cholera morbs cramps spass evcrs and other
farming complaints may he speedily curhd prevented.
Sold at No. 9f Custom h0pse st, New Orleans.
"AT>-i3 cases drab Rus>iu hats, various qualities
L broad brims and low crowns landing from ship
ST. Louis, for sale by BRIDGE l. Co,
my7 1871 Magazine at
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19


1ENEN years lave not yet elapsed since it was
Il first regularly submitted to tho public; but it
has attained the highest regulations; and has sup
planted every other medicine Tor The Ayne, wlcrcv.
or it has been known and appreciated. Already
has it been carried in every direction throughout
the United Stacs, and still realizes mJre than could
have boon anticipated by its mos. s,ngninc friends.
Thousands Of persons have not only been relieved
but restored t. he .ll aud vi gor through its agen
cy: and they new chccrinily testify, at every OPP
portunty, to lis dccided and supreme efficacy l.
is composed Of such medicinal principles as are
calculated to renew the healthy action of the stou,-
acI, liver, and other important digestive organs,
the loss of which harmony is the immediate cause
Of the disease. 1t is apparent also, that it produ-
entire change in the condition of the system,
and certainly destroys the native liability to reap-
Of tho affection. When the Aguc is attended
with any other complaint, the employment OF tho
Tonic Mixture will not interfere with tho treat.
mcni Of tho other disease, but wi even afford as.
:istancc by furnishing strength and v,gor to the
body during the course Of treatment. Those who
make use OF this medicine may bo assured that
there is no Arsenic, Banks, Mercury. or any other
article in its composition untriend to the human
constitutions; being entirely a pegctabie EXTRACT;
and they may have additional confidence in tho
thereof, when they perceive that It has the e-
feet of a gent laxative about Tho time half bot
tie full has benn taKcn-in consequence of which,
there is part Of the medlcin. left to linpcr in
the bowos TO cause distractions, aud other evils,
arising from tho of many Of the remedies now
offered for the of this affection. 1t has been
used also as preventive, by many who sub
jrct to periodical recurrence OF the Chills and i,
has invariably wardcd off the apprehended ATTACK
Observe! The Proprietor, fully satisfied With the
unparalleled and universal success which has Gun
stanty attended punctual and regular use of the
Tonic Mixture, in all cases of Fever and Ague,
feels warranted in engaging to refund the price to
all those who have token the medicine in strict ac
cordancc with the prescribed directions. without
having been perfectly and lastngy cured.
The subscribers the wholesale agents for the
South Western States, and have hand six
~ CASES Of this medicine which is warranted rcsi,
and genuine. For sale at tho manufactured prices
JARVIS 4 ANDREWS,
Wholesale Druggists,
nov27 cor Common n TchoupitoulaS street.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19
MUNTAGUES
I
BALM FOR THE TEETH

BALM FOR THE TEETH
Established reputation and ""nsallly increa ms
1 demand tor this eiie, tual medy of pain, and pre-
servave of the teeth, has inu ced he subscriber
oer it 10 the American public. arrangements hav
been made to supply agents in all the principal cite
and towns III the United States, place it ithi
the reach OF those suffering and likely suffer this mos
harussing of all aches, Tontfaclie.
When applied according to directions given on
bottle, il has failed TO afford immediate and
munent relief. 1t also the decay IN defectiv
teeth, aud relieves Tint soreness which irequent,
renders strong tooth useless The application and
remedy are simple, innocent. rot unpleasant; and
the large number OF persons in different sections Of the
coantry, that have already experienced such delightful
AMI alutary effects from the of the Balm, are ready
TO bear for the public goo their testimony its u
ryulled qualities. 1t is an Indian remedy, obtained
sing ularly ani unexpectedly, and mas be regarded by
the civilized world as the most valuable discovery
reLman Of the woods
Price 81 psr bottle. Ssld by
JARVIS & ANDREWS,
mrs Cor Common and Tekspitouias ete.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19
NInil RcxnIatIo,,..

The Great Eastern Mail is closed every day at
A'clock A. NJ. Is due everyday at 4 r. nix :
7he LGke nnii lya covisg,on, La, is closed ev.y
Monday, wearesasy "nG Friday, a, O'Clock, AN
P. NJ.
The Louisville or Rircr Mail is closed every MOI.
day, Wednesday, aud Saturday, ut 3 p, M, lis se.,
and returned by STEAMBOATS,. Arrives irregularly three
times n week. .e.t
The Bayou Sara or Coast Mail is closed ever,
Tuesday and Friday, at8 NJ. Is sent and returned
by steamboats,.
The Alexandria Red Riper Mail is sent irrepu.
Inrly by steu mtOuts twice a week.
LOUISVILLE OR RIVER MAIL.
Monday,
Saturday,
COAST MAIL.
Saturday,. N'Osenut w cloCk, 4. NJ.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19

~ OTICE---The partnership of Kelley, Mason SEQ
\ of New Orlean Niascn, Harris &C"., Of Nstchez;
nd Harris, Kelley &Co, of Rodney, Dissolved on
he DIST of May last, by the death Of Samuel Mason,
me of the partners OF the firms.
The undersigned, surviving partners, will be charged
with the settling and closing said business as follows:
Levitt Harris will attend the settling Of the business
OF Mason, Harris Il Co., 1T Natchez; and Harris kel-
ey Coat Rodney; and Henry Kelley will attend TO
he settling of the business ofkeey, Mason Co.,
New Orleans. The names of the several firms will be
used in li1si,ation only.
Those indebted to said firms earncs lily requested
forward and make early settlements; and those
having claims will please present them without delay.
LEVI HARRIS,
HENRY KELLEY.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19
lean MARIE FARlNA's COLOGNE WATER

TEAM MARIE FARlNA'S COLOGNE WATER
- cases mere Of this superior Cologne water, lust
received and for sale by the dozen or single bote-
Also American aud French toilet powders, powder
ruis and boxes, shaving and toe, soups cosmetic wah
balls, milk Of roses, cosmetic cold cream, extr ac q
musk, ksphno, Wards vegetable hair oil, pomatum.
pres' 9e salts, Narsees periumery in trunks vegea
Lle I'd liquid roure, Chlorine and Orris tooth wash
CLOTH. hair, tooth, MIL and flesh !rushes together with
additional supply of fashionable horn and she'll
combs and ewclry for sale low at wholesale or retail
by SIMMONS, HARTT eco,
iu!y6 ~ Chartres street.
THE undersigned having recon- :. enced busine,s
] os Dr"ppis, and Apo,hecary, in the store
owned by Mr.. cob on, n, the corner Of Tiyoi;
circle and Triton Walk, respectfully solici,s share
Of the public pa,r'"d.e andu renewal Of the fnvors
Of his former customers. The entire stock oil
Drugs, m edicines md foncv articles is fresh ana
carefully selected. The following only arc Dat:
ticulafized, viz: srs ~
Pre- Soda, sridli'z and Saratoga Powders.
Yeast Pow dcrs, heing a wholesome md elepon,
substitute for yeast, IN raisiAg bread, buckwhr,,
| cakes, &r:
Buffers EFrrvescent Mnpnessn Appearances
| IleAsan, and genie purgnive in dyerepsia or ndi.
srs,inn, nervous debility, gidsine.s, headache.
acdi,y Ut the a'omach, habitua cos.iveness, cula.
ncous erup'i"ns, &c.
Cnrpca:e''s Fluid Extract Of sarsoparlis { il.
purifying The hlood, &c do do md cubehs, &c,
>waim's Ponncea aud Vermfuge British an
IIar,rm oils, Opodcldoc &c.
Refined Lqn"rcr, jninbe md Guamauve pnste
Tooth brushes. N S Prcntice's cnrbonic den,rit
flee, chlorine tooth wash, powder pufFs und bexcs
| Ptcnice's ca'b"n'c den,rIfce, rh"r He teoth sh
| powder pulls and b1xes, Preniicc's scented an
plain toilet powder. pomalnm creme deco
ornnge Hover, rose, lavender and Florida waters.
of the best quIi'es, RowIund's Mncassar Oil, Old.
ridges balm Of Columbia, bears oil, variety Of
I"c'ier and other n,ches, indtlibe murkingin
I'll .,,L
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19

hOLEEAR'S Science of penma,shir :..elveti, aud
!! - for sale NJ their permanent Wiring Academies
No. Chatres street, New Orleans, lG9 broadway
New York, Danphnc ST., Mobile.
particularly designed for private learners. and
schools, and is calculated for persons ofull ages.
Ladies' and gentlemen are invited to cal! and r1 anime
the system for themselves.
Lessons are given at slch houses as may suit the
convenience all and to classes formed in any part
Of the city.
Ladies' who prefer ,can receive lessons at their own ref
sidenccs.
Persons paying 9 lfse of lessons are dc sired
atten'' 'ae.c JAS we'll as they wish.
3SAK Bi&OTHt,R
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-19

J & r.,ev"st has nrn,ed himself ~ this city for
the purpose Of ,ransac,ing n geaeral Wholesale
Drug business. IIe is now receiving full supply
OF fresh aud genuine articles, which he will sell
on liberal terms To city druggists, and those of
the interior, physicians, merchants and planters,
he will nflrr inucem en,s such as have never be.
fore been offered in this city. His intention is tn
do strictly legitimate business. Ills stock will
soon be complete, "nd in few weeks will he
DIV for business All orders from the country, and
from merchnns OF t j. city, receiving such orders
will he promptly ai,endchto.
oc, 2 No 80 Camp st