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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-06
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knowledge. The New England papers
are now republishing series of letters ad-
dressed in 1881 by Gen. Harrison toJ.C Z.
Calhoun, the object of which was TO con on, ,
vert hlm from his opposition TO the farm
And in 1919. when the public delt was
about 80 millions, Harrison, in the Senate
of Ohio, introduced, advocated, and voted
for The following resolutions:
Resolred, That in the present state oi
pecunarv embarrassment amongst inc
people, il is unwise and impolhic tor the
tiovernnen' 10 pay Oft the public debt
more rapidly than The obligations 1t may
have come under to lis creditors may re-
quirc, and that any surplus in the Treasu-
ry would be more useIully employed ln
the internal improvement of the country
by roads aud canals, and The support and
encouragement Of domestic manufactures.
Add 10 these The declaration, which we
recently quoted Of the Boston Courier,
Harrison and tariff paper, that it did not
kno,O single administration Journal 'ch,ch
now adrocatos the protective sgsttm, and IT
proves by the testimony OF those opposed
to The administration, That Harrisou's is
the tariff party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-06

Wanto f Forethought.-A black snake,
which had discovered the nest Of onl.
pecker, climbed up the tree. and pu,rns
his head into he hole, swallowed the wood
pecker. Alas! when he would have with.
drawn, he found his throat so much disIer.
ded by his supper that he could not g.
back, and so he died with his length expo
sed dangling from the woodpecker's hole.
admoniion 10 all who passed by. not To eer
into scrape until they had con,rived how
they could get out oft.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-06

LouIsIANA.-The iates, intelligence Of
the result Of the election in the Sd district,
Is contained in the following article form
the N. D. Courier.
"A letter has been received from Major
Dnwnes, which estimates at 200 Mr..
Wiun's majority in the parishes on tho
Ouachita river. Another Senator. no,v
in town, says he saw printed returns OH
Saturday last, which gave Mr.. Winn
majority of l57 in The parish Of Claiborne,
AZ in the parish Of Union and Pin Caddo.
MI this confirms us in the belief that MIR.
Winn has been elected 10 represent the
3d district in Congress. The calculations
made by the Wing press here, and prota-
bly, got up Influence the August elections
in Indiana aud Alabama-are NOT eutitled
10 any credit. We trust no Democrat will
believe them."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-06

HoNEsTY-The more honesty man
has, the less he effects The air of a Saint:
The affection of sanctity is bloich on the
face Of piety.--[Lova'er.l
The best way to humble proud man
il 10 take no notice Of him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-06

Charity Rc,rarded-During the gcper-
al massacre of the French in Spain, one
VI. Pierre Bergiere possessed large for
tune in Valencia, and was remarkable
for his singular charity. 1t was not enough
for him TO assist the poor, the sick, aud The
prisoner. with continued aims, he visited
them aud minstered To their wants him
srf in the sick ronnl and in The dungeon.
Yet his we'll known virtues did moi exempt
him from the general prescription Of his
cnuntrymeu, and he, TOO, having been con-
fessed and absolved, was thrust out 10 The
exerulioners. The wretch who was about
to strike him was one whom he had fire.
qnently relieved in prison, ,and,upon recog-
nislng him, Withheld his arm calling. how
ever, TO mind. that Bergere was French
man, he raised it again but his heart again
sn,oIe him. and saying, "Au thou devil,
or saint, that cannot kill lhce." lie pull
led him through the crowd, and made
way for his escape.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-06

Extraordinary Discovery ofan Ancicnt
Printing Press in lndia.-"hen warren
Hastings was Go, ernor General of India,
he observed that in the district Of Bcnarcs,
a IillIe below the surface Of the earth, is to
he found stratum OF kind OF hbrous
wooden substance. Of various thicknesses,
in horizontal layers. Major Roebuck, ILL.,
formed oilhis, went out To spot where an
excavation had been made, displaying this
81 .suar phenomenon. In digging some
what deeper for the purpose OF tuHher
search, they laid open vault, which soon
examination proved to be Of some size, and
TO heir astouishmen;. they found KIND OF
printing press, sci up in the vault, ami on
it moveabIe types, placed as if ready for
prutins-Every inquiry was sci OIL foot 10
ascertain The probable period at which such
an instrument could have been placed
there. for il was evidently not OF modern
origin. and from all the Major could col
leci, il appeared probable that The place
had remained in the slaIe in which 1t was
found for al least one thousand years.--
We believe, The worthy Major OH his return
TO England, presented one of the learned
associations with a memoir containing
many curious specualions on the sub
ject. Paper we know 10 have been
manufactured in The East many centuries
bef"re we had any knowledge of it; and
we have many reasons 10 think that The
Chinese have hecn acquainted with the
mode of printing they now employ MANY
centuries before Faust invented it in Eu-
rope. II certainly does no credit to tho
inventive genius ofIhe Romans, 10 know
thai til. yapproacfed so near as 10 engrave
in style moi TO he equaIled in the present.
age, on gems and stones, and Of course
The taking Of impresses from them. that
they should sill have remained Ignorant
of the arr which has bestowed so many
blessings on mankind.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23

W IvER cOMPLAINT.-This disease Is dis
"a covered by fixed obtuse pain and weight in the
right side under the short ribs, attended with heat
uneasness about the pr Of the stomachtheie Is in the
right side also distentionths patient loses his appe
tite and becomes sick, and troubled with vomiting
The tongue becomes rough and black countenance
changes 70 pale or citron color or yellow like those
afflicted with jaundice, difficulty Of breathing disturb
ed rest attended with dry cough, difficulty Of laying
on the left side-the body becomes weak, and finally
the diseases terminates into another Of serious
nature which in all probability is far beyond the power
Of human skill Dr. Harlch's Compound Tonic
Strengthening and German Aperient Pills, il taken
al the commencement ofthis disease, viii check H. and
by continuing the Of the medicines few weeks
perfect cure will be performed. Thousands can
testify TO this fact.
Certificates of many persons may daily be seen OF
the efficacy ofths invaluable medicine, by applying at
the Medical Office, No. 49, North Eighth street, PHI
ladelphia.
Also for sale at the bookstore of Robert Farnham
Penn. avq Washington city.
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nm BRIDGE BUILDING.-Just imported fr

mn BRIDGE BUILDING.-Jus imported from,
WEngland, by F. Taylor
Bland on the Construction Of Arches, Piers ami
Buttresses; for the Practical Builder, volume with
engravings.
Practical Treatise Bridge Building and the
Equilibrium of Vaults and Arches, large folio plates
two parts; by Edward Greasy, Civil Engineer
Practical and Theoretical Essays Obliquc
Bridges, by G. w. Buck, Civil Engineer; quartz
volume with engravings.
Practical Treatise on the Construction of Ohiqur
Arches by John Hart, Mason; in quarto volume
with plates.
The Theory Practice, and Architecture of Bridges
by Ham and Hosking, Architects and Engineers !.
volumes with engravings.
Barlow, Tredgold, and others, on the Strength and
Stress of Timbers Iron, &c, &c.
Sir Howard Douglass on Military Bridges, vol
Paisley (Col Royal Engineers) ON Lines, Mortar,
Clements Stuccos and Concrete, in volume.
Practical and Scientific Treatise on Mortars and
Clements, Natural and Artificial, by L. T Vcat,
Engineer in Chief of Bridges and Roads, translated
from the French, by Capt J I Smith, of the Mad
rass Engineers, vol,
Also, several American Trcatises on Bridge Build
ing and n variety Of works English and American
on Architecture, Building, Civil and Military Eng
nccrlng which contain trcatIses the subjects
Maya
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~ LIVER COMPLAINT This disease onl'
terminates in another of a more serious natut' =
propsr remedies are not rcsorel To in time ln ~
forms of this III sease, Doctor HsRLICBs COMPOUND
Strengthening and German APcren, Pills, vii RI
form 4 perfect curc-iirst by cleansing the stomach
and bowels thus removing all diseases from tho h'cf
by the use Of the German Ap~eni Pills, after which
the Compound Strengthening Pills arc taken 10 gNr
strength and tone to those tender organs which =
auire such treatment only to effect permanent eur"
These pills are nearly put up in small packages, WITH
full directions,
For sale at No 10 North Eighth street, Phlladci
phia, and a, the bookstore of Robert Farnham, Penn
syIvania Avenue may .
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23

ZNO THE SICK.-As many neglect their health
~ on account of being discouraged by the very
many deeterious nostrums which offered cure
alls by Empircks would recommend them to make
trial of DR.. Harlch's COMPOUND STRENGTH
ENING AND GERMAN APERIENT PILLS.
| have made Of them frequently myself and
always found them to pain in the side restore
the lost appetite, and relieve the disagreeabe sensa-
ton after eating, with which frequently troubled
would recommend these pills in all cases of liver
complaint and weakness Of the nervous system and
bad stomach complaints as ! am confident all who
make trial Of this medicine will find it efectual
VIM LINDERMAN
Bath Township, Lancaster County
For sale at 10 N, Eighth street, also at the book
store Of Robert Farnham, Pa. Avenue, Washington
City. apply
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r1ONSUMPTIONi CONSUMPTION! that fell
W destroyer which Stays its thousands and tens of
thousands annually How shall we arrest its fatal
progress beoret takes hold upon the vitals Iwould
answer once take some suitable medicine to arrest
the disease at the very commencement. How very
many do we see in the world whose delicate frames
look scarcely able to support short reign of
istencebut for the timely care and proper they
make Of oftentimes will far outlive the most ath
letic and robust who neglect such timely care and
proper means placed within their reach which
would unquestonaty arrest if taken in proper time
At the head of.all remedies and first in rank stands
Doctor Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry
which, if administered in time, and taken according
the prescribed rules will nine times of ten check
its progress, and restore the patient to health.
For sale at Robt Farnhams Bookstore, Pennsylva-
MIA Avenue, Washington city.
MAY -
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23
NHAvAL AND MILITARY sCIENCE.-Just
MI iraxaax4ad fraEa h.. -:

TNAvAL AND MILITARY sCIENCE-Jus
&l imported from London, by F. Taylor, and this
day received
Lieut. Col Mhchels Tactics and Military Organi-
zation.
Magraths Art of War.
Naval and Military Almanac for 1870 "Made up
of matters of special interest to the United Services
British Navy List for 1910.
British Army List for 1910.
Gascock's Captain Royal Navy Naval Service, or
Beers Manual
Bordyce's (Lieut Royal Navy) Naval Routine.
Wcington's Dispatches, 10 volumes
McWilliams Dry Rot.
New Fables of Logarithms by the Society for the
Diffusion of Useful knowledge. @a
The Kings Regulations and Orders for the Army.
Lieut. Col. Humphreys" Modern Fertilization
Nautical Surveying; by Commander Edward Bel
cher
Robsons Marine Surveying.
. McKenze's Marine Surveying
Armstrong on Steam Boilers
Newtons Principal, vol
The Celestial Mechanics of La Place. vol
Nichols Phenomena Of the Solar System, vol
Hutions Mathematical Tables and Logarithms
Sir Howard Douglas on Military Bridges.
Sir Howard Douglass Naval Gunnery
Artilerists' Manual and Compendium of Military
Instruction; by Captain Grifith's Royal Artillery.
Gunpowdcr; its Manufacture and Proof; by John
Braddock, Commissary of Ordnance.
Falconcrs Marine Dictionary, vol, quarto.
Charnock's Marine Architecture, vols quarto.
McPhcrsons Annals of Commerce, vols quarto.
British Naval Biography and History, from Howard
to Coddrington, vols.
Simmons (Capt Royal Artillery Courts Mar
tial
New edition of Hutton's Mathematics, entirely
remodced for the akthe Royal Military Academy.
Sopwhs IsomctricaI Drawing.
Sir John Ross on Steam and Steam Navigation in
connection with Maratime Warfare, ! vol. quaro;
and many Others of the same class with the above.
On hand extensive and valuable collection Of
the best and latest works Geology, Mineralogy,
Botany, Conchology, &c. Sc; on the Steam Engine,
on Bridge Building, Drawing, Astronomy, Sur
,cying, Civil and Military Engineering &c &c; and
on all other branches Of the Natural, Mathematical
and Mechanical Sciences at the lowest prices in every
-. The British Nautical Almanac for lSi3 daily
expected. ..
Books Periodicals and Stationery imported to order
from London and Paris.
F. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
May 2 Immediately east Of Gadsby's Hotel.
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YSPEPSlA.-We have frequently witnessed
- the ravagcs Of this disease and have heard and
read of many remedies but Ear otcner them fail
than result in The writer, however of the
letter to the agent of DIR. HarIichs Compound
Strengthening and German Apericn, Pills, has long
been known to US, and from invalid, he is deli
heated we know and meet him daily, as hale hear
~ man Though no advocate Of nostrums Of any
kind, we cannot withhold a notice Of what CON
slider the elhcacics and virtues of Harlich Com
pound Strengthening and German Aperent Pills
The case before us is living monument 10 BOTH
Spirit of the Times of Jan i
For sale at the Bookstore of Robert Farnham,
Pennsylvania Avenue Washington City
ay Civ
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23

ZNHE HUMAN HAIR is warranted stsid or
~ stored, and the head kept free from dandruf by
the genuine OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF CoLUM-
BIA.
Remember the genuine as described below.
This certified 10 by several Mayors, Ministers Of
the Gospel, British Consul, Physicians, and great
number Of most honorable citizens, to be seen
where il is sold.
DARisG FRAup.--This article has been initiated 10y
notorious counterfeiter Let il never he purchased
or used unless it have the name Of L. s. COM
STOCK, or the signature Of COMSTOCK g. CO
on a splendid wrapper. This is the only external
test that will secure the Public from deception.
Apply at the wholesale and retail Office, No. =
Fletcher street, Maiden Lane and Pearl street
Address COMSTOCK g. co.
Wholesale Druggists, New York
great variety Of the most worthless trash for the
hair has sprung up the credit Of this article. This
has stood the OF q years and rapidly increased
in favor
Sold by VIM. F. Bender Chas. Stott, Messrs
James, and others. ap ll-3taw3w
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23

SfT is ESTIMATED by Physicians generally
~ that one fourth Of the human family die annually
of Consumption. As that is the case why then ne
glect your colds and coughs, which the root of
Consumption Thousands and tens of thousands
could have been saved if they could have procured
remedy in due DIR Swaync's Compound
Syrup Of Wild Cherry is recommended TO be a medi-
cine that will Immediately arrest this disease sin
gle trial will convince many Of its effects who have
given up all hopes of recovery. For sale at No 10
North Eighth street, Philadelphia.
Also, at Robert Farnham's Bookstore, Pa. Avenue
Washington city. apply
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23

m PERAS-wth all the instrumental and vocal
W music, arranged for the piano and voice-Pars
edition-each complete in one large voume--price
four dollars.
Otello" by Rossini.
9 II Matrimonial Secreto," by Cimarosa.
" Don Giovanni" by Mozart.
Norma" by Bellini
q II Barbiere iii Siviga,' by Rossini
"Le Nozze di Figaro" by Mozart
"LEiizire d'Amore " by Donizetti.
I" II Crociato in Egitto, by Mayerbeer.
ANNA Bolena," by Donizetti.
A single copy of each, imported (by way Of expert
ment) and this day received, by
May ~ F. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23

this occasion 10 deal their unfiendiy feehss aa
acrimonious dislike; and a. long he continues -
In my humble opinion he has hitherto dons " AAs
the wsest arrangements and the MOST III, - -,
siilon, which the forces under his commAhu VIM
~ shall not hesitate to unite with the army M 20
stwing upon him that confidence rhieh nc 80 rfenIy
merits and which has no occasion been withheia.
The Richmond Enquirer said:
General Hanison's letter tells every thing that
we wish to know about the officers, srespt himself
He does justice TO every one but HarTtson-anh the
world must therefore do justice TO the man who was
too modest TO be just to himself"
From Gen. Harrisons Report Of the battle OF
the Thames:
We have suffered greatly for the want Of pro-
visions and the whole army has subssted for the last
three days, ON RAW BEEP WITHOUT SALT.
ssy"I In all ages and in all countries, il has been
Observed that the cuvators OF the soil are those who
the least willing part with their rights and sub
= VIM Fl. HARRISON
AZ" THE PEOPLE OF THE u. STATES
May they remember that to preserve their liberties
VIM III. HARRISON.
General Harrison has done more for his country,
with less compensation for il, than any man living
PRESIDENT MADISON. .
Ex-Governor Isaac Hill Nov. 90, 1913, in the
New Hampshire Patriot said:
What man lives, whose whole heart and soul is
not British that sincerely rejoice in the late
victories of Perry and Harrison that does not feel
pride in the vaor and patriotism of the heroes of
the West, who have freed country large the En-
pire Of Alexander the Great from the Indian toma-
hawk and scalping knife Ii there be such an one,
he is traitor to his eounryhe possesses the spirit OF
a murderer
john Nj. NILES, late Van Buren, candidate for
Governor in Connecticut, in his Life of Perry,
published in 1921, after giving general biogra-
ply of General Harrison, said
The defence of Fort Meigs and the subsequent
capture of the British army, may be fairly considered
the most brilliant and extraordinary events of the late
war
In abiding TO the battle of the Thames, he said :
must be conceded that this rictory reflected great
honor upon The national arms, and upon the troops by
rhoD IL adhered.
The action and the movements which preceded IT,
afford ample testimony Of the judgment and cool nre
pdty Of General HARRISON and indeed all the events
of the campaign support these characteristics the
disasters attending it having, in instance been inn
putabe TO him
" There perhaps record few instances of such
cool and steady ntrepdity, the part of militia
force Of this description, was displayed this
aston.
Harrison and Perry lef Detroit in the Ariel, and
arrived at Erie on the 22d OF October. Here they
received with every demonstration Of JOY and ad
DURATION the discharge Of cannon, Nominations &c.
They were hailed the deliyerers OF the frontiers
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23

NFORE TESTIMONIALS in favor OF DR.. Har-
4A lich's Medicines.--Mr James Henry Roxbo-
rough cured by the use of the above invaluable medi
cines-his symptoms were pain in the side and back,
loss of appetite pain in the stomach after
ing costiveness acdity in the stomach sick headache
fushings of heat night swcats nausea, and sometimes
vomiting could not at night, &c. Seeing adj
vertsement in the Ledger of the efficacy Of DR. Har-
lch's Medicines was induced TO give il trial which
am happy to state resulted in performing perfect
cure. For sale at No 10, North Eighth street, Phila-
delphia s
Also for sale at Robert Farhams Bookstore, Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington city. apply
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ZNHE LITTLE LEXICON, or Mutum in Parvo,
Of the English Language, a small volume for the
Pocket Writing desk, London, 1889, just imported
by F. TAYLOR, 81 1-2 cents
Also the Little Classic, volume Of the same size
for instant reference subjects of Chronology My
thology, Ancient History, Ancient Geography, and
General History, alphabetically arranged. London,
1899 Price 81.
The Little Linguist, volume of the same size,
being complete guide to English Philoogy, compri
sing grammar in miniture, rules of sy~tax, verbal
distinctions &c &c. The whole arranged for instant
reference London 1889, 81 cents.
The Little Gazetteer, Geographical Dictionary in
miniature, for the writing desk or pocket, London,
1889, 1873 pages, price one dollar
Nav ~
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|NnEW ENGLISH BOOKS-Im Imported by /
IN TAYLOR. This day received

NNEW ENGLISH BOOKS.-Importcd by f.
IN TAYLOR. This day received
Eisdells Industry of Nations, 2 vol octave
New British Encyclopaedia, 10 vol octave
Palgrave's Rise and Progress of the English Com
monwealth during the Anglo Saxon Period, 2
vol quarto
Horne rookes Diversions of Farley, new edition,
London, 1910
Douces Illustrations of Shakespeare, vol octave
Dolby's Shakespearian Dictionary
British Almanac, and Year Book of Information
for 1910, published by the Society for the Difu-
sion OF Useful knowledge
-. And many new well valuable Standard
Works in every class of literature and science, en-
bracng several new works on Geology and Nine
ralogy on Civil Engineering and Construction, Mill
tary and Naval Science, &c. &c. &c. Books, PERI
odicals, Stationery, &c. imported to order from Lon
don and Paris May IL
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yFMPORTANT TO FEMALES.--Dr Harlichs
~ Compound Strengthening Tonic and Germen
Aperient Pills These pills remove all those distress
ing diseases which females liable TO be afflicted
with They remove those morbid secretions which,
when retained soon induce number of Diseases and
ofentines render females unhappy and miserable all
their lives Those pills, used according to directions,
Immediately create and healthy action through
ing strength to the stomach and bowels, at the same
time relieving the pain in the side back, and lons,
giving appetite and invigoratng the system again TO
its proper functions and restoring tranquil repose.
Ask for DR.. Harlich's Compound Strengthening
Tonic and German Aperient Pills.
Principal Office, North Eighth street, Philadelphia.
Also for sale at the Bookstore of Robert Farnham,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city. apply
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NYENo' IIENHNbS WONNo IOWFI. lie F.
SNA new and beautiful edition printed fine
paper with portrait of the authoress, of the com
pete Works Of Mrs. Hemans with a Memoir BY heI
sister, and an Essay her Genius, by Mrs Sgour
ney, in royal l2mo volumes, handsomely bound IN
embossed cloth in extra binding
Also, just published the complete works Of Lord
Byron, published in style similar TO the above, ia
eight beautiful volumes large type.
Also, Memoirs and Letters Of Madame Malbran
by the Countess DE Merlin vols.
This is the only complete edition Of the Works -
Mrs. Hcmsns, and contains many new poems topc
Their with other matter not embraced any other ei
ton of her works Among the poems will IL
found DE Chartillion tragedy, Tale Of the Secret
Tribunals; Superstition and Revelation A Tale y
the Fourteenth Century; Scenes and Passages from
Goethe; Selections from Juvenile Poems, England
and Spain, and Wallacc's Invocation to Bruce Just
published, and for sale by
ap2i f. TAYLOR