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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27
NO. 80.
OUR TOWN AGAIN.

Business seem once more revived In our
town, and the:streets have been actually
crowed this week with produce-wagons.
The merchants, we understand, have done
a fair business ins. selling and buying
The cheering sound of the carpenture's
and mason's utensils is still increasing, aud
number of buildings have been COM
pletely repaired which have been out Of
use for some time past. We notice that
the ware house of Mr.. G. Walker is tho
roughly re.itted, after being uuoccupied
for years; it is now raised above the mark
OF the last flood, ard ready for business.
Our merchants are actively preparing for
the coming trade; all aresin motion, and
getting ready, with energy, for The opera
tions of the autumn. Aud what is Henry
Shuliz about? He has been working for
month past on two vaults in his secure
office; and, judging from the durability Of
his former works, we opine that an entrance
into these vaults, inlrusively OF feloniously.
when they are cnlirely completed, will be
thing not to be thought Of for they ara
made as safe as his ingenuity could make
them, and fire and water cannot iujure
them. We have heard i, hinted by some,
and even by Mr.. S. himself, that these
places are designed for money-houses.-
Now, taking every prognos,cation of our
prospect into consideration, it is not at all
unlikely that some capitalists or bank-a-
gent will occupy one of them next fall,
aud we doubt no; but we shall have plen-
ty of Carolina aud good Georgia money to
operate with during the coming season.
Already, in accordance with The provis-
ions Of the Independent Treasury Act,
which directs the mode of keeping the
public money, our postmaster has install
led himseIfin one ofthese office; tue other
ye, remains unoccupied. Charleston and
Savannah must "be up and doing" ifthey
want the Hamburg trade; whichever will
do the best for US. as regard money mat
tiers, will get the most ofour cotton.
Hamburg Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

A Predicament.-The Baltimore Clip
per man tells Of meeting in the street
dashing belle Of The city, whose conduct
as she neared him, seemed passing strange.
as at Que moment she would hasten her
steps. and at another stop. as if in doubts
whether 10 kprocced. Her checks were
iinsed with bushes, and such was her ev-
ident confusion that she ever and anon
cast pleading look around, as if to find
some open door to receive her. For
long time he was at loss to know what
caused the poorsgirIs confusion. when he
dlscoved close al her heels two little pigs.
who struck up merry "queek -queeE,"
as soon as she walked. forward, but wero
perfectly silent when she Stood still. Bu,
why should those little pigs be SO very at
ienlive! The young lady doubtless had
her swain-but not he swine. As he nae.
scd her he observed that her "bus'le."
which was stuffed with bran, had burst
open and was letting our its stores to a.
melInrate The appetiIes Of these hungry
little pigs! Strange that the Baltimore
authorities will allow li'tle pigs and big
pigs Of various sizes to run at large 10 de.
vour the artificial portion of their bellesl"
Now, we hold it to be sinful waste Of
Bread Siulis" for the girls; instead of
mixing up meal into comely hoe-cakes,
TO devole this useful article to making
humps on their hacks. Dear girls, if YOU
are dc'crmind to bolster your spines, let
us beg you not to use Tho "s,aT OF life" for
purpose of playing Dromedar1, but sake
some less important article. We can re-
commend something that is superb for
the occasion, and by using it you will ben
eh' society iu'o the bargain. Stuff your
buslles then with the long, dangling locks
off your Beaur-in fact, you may stuff
head and all in. if you like.-the world
won't lose much. II you find any diff
cult in managing the matter, just send us
your scissors with The dmentions of the
humb you wish to make, and we will
send you "soap locks" enough to make
you as crooked as sleeps horn.
+. ;. perhaps il would be prudent, how.
ever, to run line tooth comb lhroue h the
soap locE before using them.
Temperance liduocatc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

FAsTIs:.-Disiinct from religious Or
dinances and anchorie zeal, fasting has
been frequently recommended and pracri.
scd, as means ofremovins incipient dis.
ease, and OF restoring tho body to its custo-
mary healihful sensations. Howard, tho
celebrated philanthropis,, used to fast ono
day in the week. Franklin for a period
did the same. Napoleon, when he felt
his system unstrung, suspended his won,ed
repasts, and took his exercise on horse
back. This list of distinguished names
might, Unnecessary, be increascd-but why
adduce authority in favor ola practice
which The instinct Of the brute creation
leads them 10 adopt, whenever thew are
sick. Happily for them they have no
mcddling prompters in The shape OF we'll
meaning friends, to force stomach already
enfeehed and loahiuS its customary food,
TO digest this or that delicacy-soup, Jelly,
custarl. chocolare, and The like. 1t would
be singular fashion, and yet to the full
as rational as the one just mentioned, if
on eyes weakened by long exercise in the
common light, VIC werc to direct stream
ofhlue. or violent, or red, or even green
light through prism, in place of keeping
them perfectly shaded and at rest.-Jour-
nal Of Health.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

The ingenuity Of our eastern brethren
is about to render the use Of rail roads al
night much more general and safe Than
heretofore. The Boston aud WorcIIester
Rail Road Company arc preparing very
bright light with powerful reilccfors, to be-
placed in Iro't of "A locomotive which is
TO run with freight train on that road at:
ter night. The transportation Of freight
by night is "A very material gain i'll point
of time, and diminishes the chances of col
lisions. while the slow rate oftravel ena-
bles locomotive 10 draw heavier load
without injury TO tho Road.-Baltimore
american.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

''rINEs" TWENTY YEARS AGO, WHEN 4 Ma
TI0SAL BANK .wAs Is aPERATIUH.-T'he late
National Bank was chartered in 1916. Let
the reader prr,lse the following extracts, aud
see wllat ''limcs" the people had under the
reign oflhc British institution:
''From all paris "f the country. we hear of
n severe pressure on men i'll business, general
slagnatiun of trade Il large reduction in the
price Of stable articles. Real property is ra-
pidly deprecialing in its nominal value and lis
rents or profits aIc exceedingly diminishing
Many highly respectable traders have become
banripts, and it is agreed That many others
must gu;' the banks are refusing the c,lstona-
rv accommodations; confidence among mcr-
chants is shaken, autl three per cent per month
is offered for the discount Of prOlniSrry notes
which little while ago were considered as
good as odd gold, and whusc makers have M,
since suffered any losses to gc.@dc.. their notes
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

How to Cure Warf.-A friend of ours
Showed us Que of his hands on Friday,
from which he had just removed an enor-
nous wart. lie had tried every ordinary
thing in vain, and at length got rid of his
tormcntcr, by scraping carrot, mixing
the same with salt, and applying The mix
,urc every night fresh to The excresence
when he retired TO bed. Five or six APP
plicaiions cured it. AS there are thou
sands of persons troubled with these disa-
greeabe things who arc very anxious to
remove them, and as the remedy is ex-
tremcly simple, we would advise its inl-
mediate trial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27
The Rer. Stephen Elliott. J.-Tbi

The Rer. Stephen Elliott, Jr.-This
gentleman, who our readers are aware.
has filled with so much ability and digni-
~ the Professorship Of Sacred Literature,
together with the office Of Chaplain, in
the Soulh Carolina College, since it's re-
organization, has resigned his Professor
ship and excepted lIe office of Bishopof The
DiOrcss Of Georgia, 10 which he was elec-
ted last spring. lilo will continue, how
ever, 10 discharge The duties Of his Profess
sorship until the first Of January.
Temperance .4drocate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27
.WSSce{EN7se0NS.
From the Boston Post Of June II.

The convention vas called by the poll
,ical abulirionisls of this State, for the eX'
press purpose of nominating an Abolition
electoral ticket. 1t was presided over by
the Hon William Jackson. an ardent
Whig, and recently a member of Congress
from the District No. 9. The question un-
der t;Scussion was the Aholtionsm OF
General Harrison. a portion of the mem
bers of the convention were for sepera1c
organization, and another portion desired
to bring the Abolition force TO the support
sof General Harrisou." On this point the
discussion mainly turned"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27
From the .1nguSta C0asiitniionalist,
GREAT TlPPECANOE MEETING.

In accordance with the public invitation we
went Yesterday afternoon To hear the treat whig
Orator, Col Preston Of Virginia Senator
from Somh Carolina, who had come over from
Carolina 10 Georgia. upon The princi pie that Il
prophet hath no honor IN his own cUuutry.-
We had anticipated 10 hear some <ourd argll-
mcutS-aslonisln. facts: hnt 10 and behold he
presented liinisclas the individual attached Ia
Il circus company, 10 excite the risible Iacnlies
of the company. and really we never saw any
professional reCIrmcr laughed ii more than the
honorable ScEatOi. We cannot even rive him
the credit of having been laughed ,rith-lnr
were the performances unaccompaned by the
usual attendants Of wandering circus, viz: Il
biack bana. who proceeded the glorious ASSEM-.
b!agc, with tlarrsons and-maic!r. Arri-
we'd N the City Hall. there were SOON collected
hach spirits and gay. (Iora goodly proportion
nf the crowd were n'grors.) blaC spirits ami
whilc-whcn the olalur. with his usually bland
smile, commenced, and dis he did not coldes-
ceMd 10 llSc any arguments. we are under The
painful necessity of emitting 10 give that ailtici.
pated heat, and can, therefore, only give words
actually employed. and will rive them in sue.
crsSon, leaving to the intelligent reader, to fill
the gaps, by putting i'll the ordinary whis
dressings.
Specch-Van Burcn's teeth turned whitc-lis
knees knocked toselIler-New York and Gcor-
gia togrlhrr-AlassachlIsr and Virginia side
by sidc-ouc pcopIc-kncw no Potomac-no
Nortl, River-no Mason and Dixons line
Savannah River-bnt Bunker llil-LcxiIIg-
ton-Cow Pens-King's Mountains, &c
never suffered by George III, or Lord Norlh
aS by Van Bnren-look up arms lor less than
suffered now-wIlere The respect due to Van
BureiI-where the gratilnde-a horse was once
made Cnnsul-Fan Buren, once made Prcsi-
dent-licd ont the filth and slime by Jackson
Fly in amber very curiolls-Van Buren,
President, very curious too-mlist be got out
mushroom d---mnlStrous-gnawng worm-
eating OIL the viinals-roots and brcs cf tho
peope-poiSonous- inoHs-resi ignalon-
call in other doclurs-smal doses OF SIib-treasll-
ry-givc No 6.-grasp by the ,lIroat-tyranical
--,lcspotic-crimes- -bully-bIustcr-
fDr,h-Log Cabiu-Hard Cidcr-wrctched-
purse-sword-standing army, (rrcty good for
Washington or Madison) awful for Van Bu-
re,-wy agician-crawling thins-Virsina
frowns-cyes flashing
Thinking that the ColoncFs feelings were
TOO highly heated for his own health, a heavy
rain kindly came TO cool his exuehrant ina
siualon. ut which time we left Our concIll-
sion OH leaving was that the Colonel was too
near the shores Of Carolina to speak with calm
ness ur Courtesy,-Or probably lc was thinking
he would make up in liiurily here, for the de-
pressGn lie would feel at tic kind reception in
store fol him al home. y. w.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

The taking ofthe census will devclo2e
many curious facts. In Queens county
The Marshall discovered n perfect Albino.
1t was an active child of three years old,
whose parents were negroes. The child
was perfectly white, had The pink shaded
blue eyes ofrhis class Of beings, with hair
while, and crisped like wool.-Nc,o York
paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

During the half year ending on the 3Orh
June there were coined at the United
States Mint and Branches 4,ll7,724
pieces of III oney. ofvarious denominations
ranging from half eagles down 10 half
dimcs-lhe tota! value o! which was
Sl.5l7,035.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

"Oh tina, my head were fountain Of hard
cider that might weep for the distress of my
country" said tender hearted Wing politician
,hp ether day,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

The South Carolina Female Institute
twill he perceived by an advertisement
in to. days paper; that DR.. Marks and the
Rov. Mr.. Tyler, who have jointly the
management of this Seminary. have en-
gagged a number of Instructors, highly re-
commended for ability in their several de-
panmenis. We are truly pleased to no.
tice, that The Institute will he open 10
young ladies from The neighborhood, whu
may not wish 10 board out and yet wish
TO enjoy its advantages.
We are very far from wishing this insli-
tuition exclusive success, Tor we certainly
have most competent instructors in Co
Iumbia, whose claims all must admit;
but NC still desire to see thai institution,
reared al So great expense by its enter
prlsing proprietor, once more throneed.-
We hold 100, that a generous public owe
somewhat to man who, without regard
TO expense, embarks his fortune as well as
his personal excrtions, in an entcrprize 10
raise The standard of Female Education
in our Stale. and establish on broad ba.
sis Female Seminary. that may be re-
garded with patriotic pride, and which
we can point out 10 strangers as evidence
of our interest in the education of our
dau.hters.-Irmperance Advocate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27

lyon cant come it," as the empty cider bar
rel said ven whig was sucking at tho buns-
Lcilc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27
From the Carolina Planter.

BEETs, WATEhMELLoNs, &c.--Our
friend, The Editor Of the Temperance Ad-
vocate, produced a Beet 10 beat our Beet
some time ago; we have no desire 10 brow
beat him, hut we have now Beet to beat
his Beet that beat our Beet, aud we DEFY
any person in our beat, or any other beat,
10 produce bigger Beet. IL is from "the
digeins' of MIR. A. NJ. Hunt, Of the U. 5.
Hotel-We have not seen it weighed, but
MIR. Hunt informs US that it weighs 194
lbs! We therefore claim the privilege of
croacing over the Advocate, and as we de-
sire no foul play, we will be pleased to
exhibit TO all who may lave any curiosity
to see it, at our Office.
Our brother Editor has the advantage
over us in warermelons. 1t is supposed
improper TO send Doctors a watermelon,
because they are frequently called upon 10
settle difficulties which it creates among
lriends-anG it would hardly be expected
of them to recommend 1.-THE bane and an
tidore both" As drinking toasts is ont of
fashion now, if ever we should accidcn,ly
have a biz watermelon sent to Us, we will
eat slice o his health aud wish him "lruit
for his deserts"
Instead of considering his Editorial OIL
Turnips as "breach of privilege" we are
pleased To find him recommending very
important matter TO planters. We wish
editors generally would assist the planning
community more than they do. A single
agricultural observation in right season
may be Of much value in saving delay in
planting.
Mr.. Charles Williamson Of this Dis
Irict, raised this Spring Turnip Beet,
measuring round 2 feet 3 inches, and
weighing "a lhs.; well done for Cedar
Greek. Mr.. Russell informs US that the
seed was procured from him.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

The statements from the manufacturing
lawns show a general depression of business
many Of The factories have been closed aod The
operatives discharged.
General Hamlllon has been unable 10 effect
loan for Texas in Paris. and has Just arrived
in Londsn for the purpose, probably. Of aseer-
tanning what he can do here. but his chance of
success is very small.
The French Chambers are occupied with
railroad bills and other measures af Internal i'm
provemeDt and administration.
The Prince de Joinyille left Paris on Tnes-
day week for Toulon. and will emksrk for 81.
Helena. for The purpose Of bringing 10 France
Napoeou's remains. early ia July. 1t is said
that rhe Queen Of The French will accompany
the Prince to Touon. and will then proceed TO
visit the Royal Family of Naples.
Accounts from Africa daily arrive AT Paris;
they indicate activity the part Of the beillger-
ents, hat the operations are on small scale
and he results proportionaie. The last tele-
graphic dispatch from Touion mentions an in
surr-ction in a distant part OF Abd-el-hader S
dominions.
An attempt was made to seize the two Queens
Of Spain " no were on tour in the interior.
On the 18th inst, seven Carlisi bsltalons and
nine squadrons. who were destined to attack the
escort Of the two Queens, were completely de-
feafed
The wreck Of the Royal George, off Spit
head, was partially blown 10 pieces on the 22d
ult., by gunpowder, ignited by the voltanic
battery. $4,000 pounds of powder were used.
and the coneourse Of spectators was immense.
Rand and Heay, the American artists, are
gaining great celebrity in their profession. in
London, having had sitlers from among the
leading characters OF the day.
The English manufacturers are wholly dis
couraged, so few have been their American or
ders for the coming season.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

CoMMopoRE ELLIoT.-The Globe says that
the Naval General Court Martial, which con-
vensd at Philadelphia on the 4th of May last,
for the trial of Commodore Elliot, found him
guilty. of the ls, 3D., 5th, 9Th. and sth charges
preferred against him. and sentenced him TO be
suspended four years, with suspension Of pay
fot the first two years.
The sentence has been approved by the Sec.
re,ary Of the Navy; but so much Of it as depriv-
ed Commodore Elliot of his pay, has been re-
mit,ed by the President.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

hens oil II. The snendment OF the Senate
providing that the Presdeni may, at lis disers
iion. postpone The appro pria.iops. in whole OF
10 part, for CERTAIN objects. such as armament
Of fonihcation ordnance, barracks, &c. in case
the resenue should prove deficient TO meet all
the appropriations made, was taken up and dis.
cussed for several hours, and the House ad-
journed al l2 O'Clock wihou, taking the ques-
ton on the amendment.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

THE ARNr OF rHs UNITED STATES, at the
present time. amounts fo 12,577 men ten
eral Staff, Sc; Medical Department, 50; Pay
Department, 10; Purchasing Department. 3;
Corps of Engineers. 43; Corps Of Topogrsphi-
cal engineers, 20; Ordnance Department. 332 ;
two regiments of Drseoous, 1893: four regi-
meats Of Artillery. 5000; eight regiments of
Infantry. 749s. The total number Of the mit-
ia of the United States is computed at about
/ loo. 600.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

TIE SUB-TREAsURY BILL, as it passed both
Houses of Congress, and received the sanction
of the President, will be found in our columns
to-day. We hope every who has been i'm
posed upon by the senseless and idle clamor
raised in opposition TO this measure. will set
down and read it calmly and deliberately S,d
for the security and availability, at any moment,
Of the public funds
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

Tussise IN SrosE.-Mr. Tyre. stone cut
ter. in Trenton, has succeeded % 'arning inc
bases OF two OF the eelums fer the rev Court
House in that city. I, IS stated that one h'na
working at the lathe can. in less than "ees'
from the square block, finish base four iee' !"
diameter. aud t~o and half tons ~eighf' ~
the mott perfect manner; a work that required
single hand. with mslet and ehisei' h'e o' s'
weeks to accomplish.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

DEFALcATIoNs.-The New Orleans Times
oi the 9Th instant. says -" The Cashier of the
City Bank at Naichtoches, suddenly disap-
peared on Tuesday last. His ah,enoe was soon
discovered, and an examination of affairs took
place when it was found that he was in arrears.
some 90 TO $4,000, He was pursued aud o.
vertakeo, and brought back the next day la
fact he had only gone short distance from
town, having been engaged in taking landauum,
and making other attempts at self destruction.
The Baltimore Clipper mentions rumor
that the late Cashier of n certain bank in tha,
CITY. is n delaulter to the amount Of 6O,O00
We are sadly afraid, says the Cincinnati
News. OF the 10Th inst, that there is hut too
much in the report Of tho absconding Of c. l..
Cole, who but very short time since opened 4
Brokers office in this city. Should the report
prove true. az there is bat 10 much reason to
believe. Ohio will be a loser TO the tune ofsome
% or 5000 but which loss is trfiing in com
parison with Illinois and Indiana. ~ he had re-
teived from them a considerable amount OF
State Bonds in exchange for the Binghampion
Post Notes.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

PATRIOTISM BY THE HoUR.-A Washington
correspondent of the Goshen IN. " Repub-
lican gives a list Of the members who spoke on
the subject of The SubTreasury BILL III the
House OF Representatives, with the time occu-
pied by each. Ii appears that % adminisra-
tion members spoke 50 hours and 21 minutes
in favor of ;he bill, and 35 opposition member.
l02 hours and IA minutes agains, it, The ad.
ministration member who spoke longest. was
Mr.. Parish of Ohio. who spoke hours and %
minutes Messrs. Lowell of Maine, Pope Of
Kentucky. Holleman of Virginia, Duncan of
Ohio, and Jones Of Virginia each spoke e hours
or upwards The opposition member who
spoke longest. was Mr.. Bell of Tennessee who
spoke ten hours and t'oenty:fre minutes-Mr.
White of Kentucky. hours 55 minu;es-Mr.
Raymond of North Carolina. hours and so
minutss-Mr. Tllinghast of Rhode Island 4
hours "a minutss--Mr. Jeniier of Maryland, 4
hours % minstes--Mr. Marvin ofOhio. hours
and minutes-Wm. c. Johnson of MARYLAND,
4 hours.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

very. and become the slave, perhaps Of his own
persector.
THAT he refuses TO trusi tbs people with his
sentiments, and will not answer the questions
Of those whose votes he asks.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22

DEArH.-The Charleston papers announce
the death Of the Hon. James r. Pringle. Mr..
Pringle was formerly President Of the Senate
of South Carolina, and at the time of his death.
he was Collector Of the port Of Charleston
He was beloved for his private virtues, and dis
tinsuished for the ability with which be per-
formed bis public duties.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-22
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE.

Thar Harrison resigned in the middle OF the
wsr-deserted his post 10 the midst of dan
gsr-and Withdrew from a field that. in the
hands Of Andrew Jackson became one Of the
most elorions in the annals Of history.
That his own officers passed resolutions against
him, dsapprovine Of his conduct in the severest
t.rms-resoluiions. which now. after Rip Van
Wrinkle sleep oftwenty seven years. II is attempt
ed to explain away.-The ehartycomss 10 late.
TsAT lie voted in favor Of and signed Law
ny Which ise roos MN might Re solG into sla-