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wax faint and dropping at thy couch! When
thine own are failing, she will cling to thee
like a sweet vine, and diffuse around thy pill.
low those weetinfluences and attractions that
shall touch the master springs and nobler pas
sions of thy na,ure--that shall give new inn
pulse to liie9 Her kind voice will be like
music to thy failing h~eart--like oil to thy
wounds! Yes. she will raise thee. restore
thee, and make thee happy, if any thing less
than an angels arm can do it! =
, 1840-06-20
INFORMATION BY THE SECRETARY
OF THE TREASURY.

The following items are extracted from a
letter of the Secretary of the Treasury to
the House of Representatives, in obedience
to n resolution Of that body calling on him
for a statement ofthe annual expenditures and
losses of The General Government. under
each administration. from 1889 TO 1887.
Amount Of Declarations in the first four
years Of General Washington's Admins
, 1840-06-20

The Texas Sentinel pronounces the story
about Col. Crockett being alive and prison
er in the Mexican mines, to be a hoax. The
rumor never received any credit at Austin.
1t is a mistake that the President was ever
imposed upon by the trick, or that he ever
contemplated writing to the friends of Crock
EFT. The facisof the use are these. Furmanv
months the Federnlists have been trying their
utmost to get the Texans emoroiled in their
quarrel with the Centralists, and have resor-
ted to every artifce to effect the PURPOSE
Among other things, The Crockett humbug
was tried. The expectation was. that when
the rumor got abroad, thousands of volunteers
from Tennessee and other States would
flock to the standard Of Federalism to liber.
ate their Western Alias.
, 1840-06-20
Total amount in the 80 years

DISASTROUS FREsHEr.- Charleston, May
29.--The cars from Hamburg, arrived yes
terday, brought no mails from that place or
Columbia. From a passenger who came
down from Aiken, we learn that n terrible
freshet had caused a rise in the Savannah
river at Hamburg, to such an extent rs com
pletely to submerge the The upper
bridge was carried away abnut 6 o clock,
P. NJ on Wednesday, and at 9 o'clock the
great bridge connecting Hamburg with Au-
gusta, was also destroyed.
There had been no communication with
Augusta after 5 o'clock on Wednesday If
t~ernoon, at which hour the water was said
10 be from 8 to 10 inches deep at the post
office.
The cars from Charleston could not reach
within two or three miles of Hamburg. on
acc ,unt of the railroad being ov. rflowed, and
it is supposed that the road wonld sustain
considerable injury. The passengers were,
however, taken on, and lodged at Mr.. Shuliz's
residence. on the hill.
Mr.. Shuitz, it is stated, warned the inhabi.
tants of Hamburg, on Wednesday. that il
would be advisable to remove to the hill, but
his advice was unfortunately not taken, in
the belief that his fears were groundless.-
That gentleman is said to have used every
exertinn in his power to assist and relieve the
sufferers by this awful calamity.
The scene, it is related, was of the mos,
distressing character. Horses, cattle, cot.
ton. and every kind ofgoods were floating in
all directions. During the night Of Wednes
dav lie cries and supplirations Of the inhabi
tanis were heard from the hill, and fears are
entertained that many lives have been lost.
We anxiously await further intelligence
from the scene of devastation, and dread the
result. Some distance above Augusta, we
le,rn that there are a number of plantation:
Immediately on the banks of the river, and il
is feared that the negro houses may have
been swept away with their inmates.
We may also look for disastrous accounts
from the plantations below, particularly from
the rice fields above, Savannah.
Since writing the above, we have been
kindly favored with letter from a gentleman
in Hamburg. and also a slip from the office oI
the Cheraw Gazette, noticing a fresh in the
river at that place.-(Courier.
, 1840-06-20

Our acknowledgements are due to each Of our
Senators and Representatives in Congress for sundry
public documents. The "Memoir of the Northwest
coast of America" from Mr.. Linn, We are ~particu-
larry thankful for. We shall at some future day en-
den,or to extract some useful and interesting infoi-
nation from this work.
, 1840-06-20

Ex-PsEsrnENr ADAMS, chairman Of tho committee
on the Smithsonian bequest, has made a very learned
aud eloquent report on the manner in which the
fund should be applied. lie is opposed to establish.
ing a College, such as exists throughout the union, but
supposes the intention of the Donor was the sin
crease and diffusion Of knowledge among men" A,
one of the means ofattaining this end, be
the establishment of an astronomical observatory
We make the following extract from this luminou,
report:
Whatever" adds the report, "personal
preference Mr.. Smilhson may, during his
life, nave entertained for the cultivation Of
the natural sciences, no such preference en-
CURRIERS' his bequest, or is indicted BY his
will. 1t is knowledge-the source Of al hui
man wisdom, and Of all beneficial power
knowledge, as far transcending the postulated
lever of Archimides, as the universe tran
scends this speck Of earth upon its face
knowledge, the attribute of which man alone
in the physical and material world is permit.
, 1840-06-20
SAVANNAH, May 81.

MORE INDIAN MURDERs.--We learn from
a passenger in steamer GENERAL CLINcH,
Capt. Brooks from Black Creek, that on Sat.
urday forenoon, between 9 and 10 o'clock.
MIR Forbes theatrical company, with some
others, were on their way from Picolata to
St Augustine, and within FIVE or six miles
OF the latter place, (the party occupying
two wagons) when the wagon in the rear
was attacked by a party of Indians, and Mr..
C. Vase killed. Two others are missing,
supposed to be a part Of Mr.. Forbes con-
pany. Mr.. +. it seems, was in the front
wagon with the ladies of the party, who es.
capped, and reached 81. Augustine 10 safety.
1t is supposed that the Indians conceived the
wagons to be a military escort. We con-
graduate the estimablo Mr.. Forbes on bis
escape.
, 1840-06-20

P~aorrrABLE FARMNe.-Tbe farm connect
ed with the House of Industry, at South Bos.
ton contains thirty acres. The produce Of
the farm for the last year amounted TO S.
eS7 81, being equal to SIG the acre.
, 1840-06-20

The TIMEs.-The times are hard--there's no mis-
take about that-evcry body admits it-every body
feels it. But things are, after all, a great deal worse
than there is any necessity for. Prices are coming
down, il is true; business is dull, and every body
owes more than every body can pay. The secret OF
all this, however, IS tnat confidence IS destroyed We
have all, somehow or other, conceived the idea that
every thing is going to the devil, and grab is the game.
This is not the right way to go to work. If we only
understood each other, ard were mutually disposea
to help one another over this little rough bit OF road
in the Journey of life, every thing would go on with
twice the smoothncss and comfort it does now
There is too much elbowing--too little extending
hands-too much suspicion-too much self'hness--
too muck usury too little labnr--too much luxury
too attle Nbenevolence--ip short, too much of every
thing bad mad too little Of every thing good. We
want a radical rcfornation--and n speedy one--cr
we shall all go to the devil, sure enough.
Affairs are, however, gradually working their way
to a natural level--they must do it. Labor will be
better paid, and genius moie regarded and rewarded
--idleness and dissipation, though gilded by pomP
and show, will become as they ought, contemptible-
and every man will be respected or otherwise, accor-
ding to his moral integrity, his intellect, aud his in
du.try. Hollow pretensions, and Jack-o-lanterns oil
speculation have heretofore imposed upon and mi-led
the world. Now, we are retracing our way back to
The terra yfrna OF commoa scnse--and n boggy and
muddy way il is. But, never rind--cheer up
Let US all stand shoulder TO shoulder, and ali will yet
be right.-[Psnnank.
, 1840-06-20

The Government Of France la, determined to re-
move the remains of Buonapartc from ST. Heleha,
and erect a monument to his memory. England has
given her consent to the proposition and the Prince
dc Joinvi!le has already embarked for the tomb OF
Napoleon.
, 1840-06-20
THE JOURNAL
SATURDAY, JUNE 90, 1910.

The TOBACCO CRor.-We understand that most
o: the crop of last year, in this part OF the state has
been shipped and sold. One house in Louisiana, where
but little of this article has been carried,
has shipped upwards Of $50 hogshcads this spring
lf other houses have done a proportionate share Of
this business, Louisiana has sent not less than $50
hogsheads to New Orleans Of the last years CROP
Much the largest portion Of it is done however at
GAINESVILLE, and we suppose that it would not be too
high an estimate to put the number Of h~ogshesds
shipped from that place the present season at double
that of Louisiana. Thi, would make the tobacco
crop of Pike county amount to $50 hogsheads-
which, estimating at $50 per h~ogshead, would make
the sum of $50, 1000, arising from this product alone.
Some portion shipped at Clsrksville and Louisiana is
raised in the adjoining counties Of Montgomery and
Lincoln; but making due allowances for this, we can
no doubt say Of Pike that her planter. export more
value in the shape of tobacco than can be said of
any other article by any other county in the state
We do not pretend to any thing like accuracy in this
estimate-it is a mere conjecture founded on one or
two facts within our knowledge. By the way, we
should be pleased il our mercantile friends on the
river would keep an account of the exports OF this
article, rs well as the other most important products
Of ihi. part Of the state, and forward them TO US for
publication. The information would be interesting
and valuable 10 our readers.
, 1840-06-20

1t is a false and indolent humility, which
makes people sit still and do nothing, because
they will not believe they are capable of do
ing much, for every body can do something.
Every body can set a good example, be it to
many or to few; every body can in some de-
gree, encourage virture and religion, and dis,
c%ountenance vice and folly; every body has
some n whom they can advise and instruct,
or in some way help to guide through life.-
miss Talbot.
, 1840-06-20

The Jocky Club purse, over the Oakland
course, $1,000, was won by Billy Towns.
beating Red Bill, Queen Mary Cub, and
Mary Morris. Time 1853: ISL: 1885,
, 1840-06-20

The Independent Treasury Bill is under discussion
in the House at the latest dates. Mr.. Cushing Of
Mass Ather,on of N. H., Lowell Of Mass. Osborne
aud Brocknway Of Con e, and Hunt Of N. Y, have
addressed the house upon il.
, 1840-06-20

Lord William Russell was murdered in his house
in London on the 9Th ult.
, 1840-06-20

Mary Morris was distanced. The Journal
of the 9Th says:--"Yesterday e violent storm
of wind and hail passed over the Oakland
Course during the interval between the End
and 3rd heats OF the great four mile race.
Three large trees were blown down within
the area OF the Course. One of them Tell d.
rectIy between a couple Of hacks that nearly
touched each other. 1t broke them both,
but a gentleman who was sitting in one of
them, escaped unhurt,
, 1840-06-20

Quick TRIP.-The steamer Meteor made the tniE
from st. Louis to New Orleans in D days and 8 hour
last week.
, 1840-06-20

England consumes $4,000 hogshead. Of tobacco
4-5ths OF which is produced in the U. s., and exacts
n duty of SIT, oOO, 900 upon it.
, 1840-06-20

There is a strong probability that a Bankrupt Bill
will pas. the Senate in some shape, Notwithstanding
the diversity Of views. The difficulty will be great
es, in the House. Mr.. Calhoun. Mr.. Clay, Ms. Web
ster and Mr.. Benton, have given their viewsupon it.
, 1840-06-20

The Senate lately witnessed u little spice of party
warfare on the introduction Of q memorial by Mr..
Clay, Of Ky., from a man Of the. name Of Rey-
nolds, who had been removed from a little post
Office in Ohio, by the late Postmaster General. Mr.
Clay took occasion to enter ut some length into the
practice of the administration Of removing public
officers for opinions sake. Mr.. Allen IL Ohio, replied
to the Senator from Kentucky, and defended the
practice by the example and opinions OF Washington,
aud attempted to show that the wings had done the
sane thing wherever they had been in power. Mr..
CIiticnden replied ard the contest wa, warmly kept
up between him and Mr.. Allen for two days. Genl.
IIarrison's committee, Mr.. Van Buren, and Genl
Jackson'scoursc and opinions, com'nittaiisn, and non
communication were dragged into the debate, and each
party seem 70 lie satisfied with the bearing Of their
cha mpion.. We regret to see this discussion in the
Senate. Ia addition TO its being an infringement OF
the standing rules Of the body. il serves to engen.
der i'll feeling and to delay the public business. The
example of the House should have taught the "grave
and reverend SignoEs'' Of the Senate, that such dis
custom. are ~proftless in the extreme, and detrimental
10 the best interests Of the nation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-23
SheriH's Sales.

EBY virtue Of suudry wrlts OF teri faetds, 10
q b me directed, will be sold at Edgeheld
Court House, on the frs, Monday and Tuesday
in May next the following property, viz:
Guy B1oadwater, vs. Thomas Ford, one hay
Horse, Carryall aud Harness.
Tully F. Sullivan, for Joseph Hightower, vs
Geo. Hancock, the defendants interest in one
iract of land containing four hundred ncres,
more or less, adjoining Mary Hightower and
others.
Also, one other tract Of land containg five
hundred acres, more or less, adjoining Mary
Hightower, Lewis Ely, and others.
Mary Hightower, Executrix, vs. the same, the
above described property.
Simpson Matthews, vs WIN. NJ. SlcIfie, one
negro man, Stephen.
Atticus Tucker, VS. Joseph Cook, one tracto oil
land, containing one hundred and tlve acres
more or less, adjoining james Tompkihs' Jas
Freeman, and others.
Elias Robertson, vs. the same, the above de-
.scribed property. ,,,.r,
Elias Robertson, VS. Joseph Cook. Will be
sold at the House of the defendant, on the lst
ofMay next, the following property, viz: one
yoke of Oxen and Wagon, one sorrel Horse,
three Cows and Calves, and ten head Of Hogs,
one lot OF Bacon, one lot Of Farming utensils,
and Household furniture.
Atticus Tucker, vs. the same, the above des.
cribed property. Terms Cash.
8. CHRISTIE, S. y. n.
April II, 1910 IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-23
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
Foreclosure Of

Tss"mand sIt, 95,sh'ns"p 5shasonp fSiss1ssns ss"ss
H N obedience to the order of the Court Of
Edge6eld Court House. OH the first Monday in
May next, the tlact of land on which the de-
fendaut now resides. containing seven hundred
and eighteen acres, more or less, adjoining
lands Of Jarrett Wise, ]. Dunklcy, William S.
Howard, and others Terms ofsale, six months
credit, except for so much as will pay the costs,
which must be paid in cash. The title to be
signed, but not delivered until the money be
paid, according to the terms Of sale; and If the
purchase money be hot paid when due, the
premises will be re.sold at the risk OF the for
mer purchaser, for cash.
S. CHRISTIE, S. E. n.
April 8, 1910. 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-23
THE Thorough Bred Horse
H IT, R.CEEN r,

NM7ILL Stand The ensuing Spring season,
w commencing on the 10Th of March at
james Swearingens, 11lIl ut w. Wise, 18th al
8. Quarles, 18th at D. Glovers, 18th ut Red
Hill, 18th ut or near J. Ropers. 10th and 18th
at c. J .Govers Edgefeld Court House visiting
each stand every ninth day until the IOth OF
June.
He will be le, to mares at dollars the single
visit II dollars the season, and Is to insure
The leap money TO be paid in cash. In every
instance the insurance money will become due
US SOON as the mare is known to be with foal,
or exchanged, or moved out Of the settlement.
Allpossible care taken to prevent accidents, but
l will not be responsible for any.
HgR-CIIsE is beautiful bay, full Is hands
3 inches high, and is a sure foal-getter; has rnn
and won many rcces in this State, Yirgi and
Maryland. When lie left the turf, he was re-
sarded one Of the best ,hrce-mile horses in the
State, and two miles uncquallcd. At three
years old, after winning the great stake at Bal
tmorc. (See Turf Register.) his owner was
offered and refused five thousand dollars for
him. His colts are generally very promising,
partal,ing of the old Archy stock. his sire, are
extremely docile and gentle, nearly all making
good family horses.
PEDIGREE.
HER-CLINx was got by old Sir Archy, out Of
Georgiana. Archy was by imported Diomede,
dam imported Castianira, by Rockingham;
g dam Tabiiha, by Tren,ham; G. g. dam by
Bosphorus; G. g. g. dam by Forester; 6. g. &.
g. dam Coalition Colt; s. e. g. 8: 6. dam by
Bastard; g.g.g g. g.g. dunn BY Lord Lcigh's
Charming Molly by Seconds g. G: g.g. g. 6. 6,
dandy Hangers Brown mare by slangan's
Arabian; g. 6. g.g.g.g.g g. dam Gypsy, by
King William the Thirds Black No-Tongue
Barb; G. g.g.g. g.g.g. 6. dam by Make
lcss;g G. g. g.g.g.g.g.g.g.g dam Royal Mare.
Gcorgiana was gotten by Col. Aslon's Gal
latin, (son Of i'm. horse Bedford dam Calypso,
by imported horse Knowslcy; grand dam by
Eclipse, (son of the imported horse Obscurity;)
s. g. dam by Skipwilh's Figure; 6. g. 6. dam
by Imported horse Bailor's FearnoGSht, out Of
a thoroughbred mare.
w. Il JOHNSON.
Ridge. March2. 1910 d S
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