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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-01-28

IIo,c 10 boil Irish POldtOeS.-Good and indic.
Grrcmi pnfalops depend very much upon the
manner in which they are prepared ior the ia.
br Some cooks always have heavy, hard.
walery polalors; while others, for the most
part. have them dry, uealy and excellent. This
difference depends, generally upon the differ
ence of cooking. The first cook puts The pota.
tnes INTO cold water, warns them through by
slow fire. and cocls them as slowly; the other
put them into boiling water, s,irs the fire Til
they are just done. takes them ont Immediately,
throws wet cloth ronnd them, and gently
sqmeezcs each with tue hand ill it crncks open,
ior The waiery particles 10 escupc in tho form
p! steam. then praIs them and they ars exactly
right. By this plan. any po;atoc y i'll cat well.
-NashriRe .igriculturaliA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-01-28

Golden Rule in Agriealturc.-A practical hus,
bandman. of the highest authority, assures ia
that the golden rule of agriculture TO Use sucI,
manures as will make heavy land lighter, light
land heavier. cold land hotter, and hot land
colder, must never be lost sight Of He who
follows this rule anlhe only is farmer :;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-01-28
COMPENSATION.

Those who on fame y's pinions sore
s9a Triumphant DER their kind. -
Oft 10 that veniurous pennon join
A Judgment weak. or Blind: -
Like those seraphic forms that stand
Before the King Of kings,
So these. whene er on Truth they gaze,
Their eyes veil with their wings.
Kniekcrbseker.
BLANK EERsE.-The following description
of female Ioaier, we clip from the Boston
Herald. The verse is about rs good as the sub
ject.
Her eyes were like weazers;
She had Il harsh
Face, like cranberry marsh;
All spread
With spots ofwhile and red,
As if she had the measles;
With hair like wiSps of straw,
And disposition like cross cut saw"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-01-28
@oetie 0eefss,
..WHAr'LL rou rAKE-.A Southern R,jruin."

WAAr'LL rov rAKE-'A Southcr" RtJfain." !"
-|tFlallo! why titunder, it aint yOa!!
Lord when did you arrive!
I'm devlsh glad to see rou-'pon
NIysonl-as I'm alive;
How did you leave the Captain-e-s
Pretty wel-wide awake
Here, Johnson, this is my friend Smith,
Conc, boys-whatll you take 7"
"smi.h! i !! that uoHa- why. Brown, here's
"No. when did you get back!
met you in Broadway you know
say. you kept the track;
At Saratoga, too, rn' tcl'l
You gave the gals Shake
Here, Wilson. ioin us-weli Isay
N. S., Wlni'li YOU tahe! I"
"Excus,. re-aint you Mr.. Smith
Kmc: vu,, sir last wear;
You're locking very well indeed
Dive spend tie winter here!
I've spent the Summer pastwllh Bob,
You're brotle1-la lii- sake
You're doubly welcome back-you are
InGccd-what ,eiH you take !"
"Is' mt that Smitl, :" "Why certainly,
l thought of course you knew him
Here Smith: here's my friend Peterson,
Just let me put you to him."
..Whut, Petersolt-ab! believe
I've met you cross the lafel'
"Of cuurse-dom't YOU renienber-wcil,
Conc sirs, ,rkat'll You :akei =
Slap-"Eh lord bless me, rompkins! come,
Don't Won strike quite so hard
.-Why. lord, didn thurt yon, eh
Nexl lime be OH your guard
Hing you, you've taken aany breath
You'd make steamboat Qnake"-
"Incoursc wouid-give lis your hand
Old horse !-wl:al'll you take 7"
"How are you, Smith ~ All Gcaera,
I'm glad 10 see-eXc,lse me-
:" Oh certainly-what'll yon take!
Yon must now-tion't refuse me-
But, Gcueral-pray drink with me
Oblise me-soncthillg do take"
"No, what'll you mo, wha;'l you?'
"No, d-n il-whati you take ?"
"Doctor!" "Ah, Smith, why bless my soul
From hence have you alt?
Mrs L. dreamed about you-comc
I've got anex,ra 'bH.'"
Well Doctor. how's the season bccn?"
"D.-n llcatliv-didn't make.
Expresses nolh,ne like it
Never mind, what'll you take 2"
"IEhy Smith! my dear young irend-indeed
This is pleasurc-truly"-
Thank you dear Judge, have youbeen wcIi!"
"Yes, sir-lvc tOok i, co"iy;
You met my 1om?" Oh yes, Judge"-"well
How was he! sud rake
I've talked 10 him. but lc, him run
Come boy-wlal'll you TAX 2"
Well, Gen. GEORGE P, MoRR,s, you're
The ndtisns songsttr-sranted;
But here's hational refrain
Which, somehow, you haint chanted;
Tire niger times IS an used UP
Your anreIs is at stakc;>
But don't be jeaors-wiIl you-chl.
That's rigb:--whatll YOU take '-P;coyune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-01-28

Pork Statistics.-Thir'y- eight thousand
hogs were slaughtered in Cincinnati from
the commencement of the season to The
18th Nov. How many more are 10 follow
in the way orall pig flesh report says not.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-01-28

4 BloodLess Dml.--i'he Boston Mer.
cautiIe Journal gives The particulars of 4
bluodles> duel which recently came of'ai
Lancaster, Mass. The challenger wast
dem at the Literary Institution at Lam
caster. The challenged was resnlen' Of
The village. AS the party having a rishs
80 the choice "f sea pons. the villages. -sa
lecIcd cowhitles. TO which The challenger
,lcmurred Pistols were at length fixed
upon, and at the first fire The vil!aser fell.
The challenger bade him long good
night. and with all proper and usual marks
Of c0nlrilion, made tracts for New York.
The dead man got up and went 10 break
fast, having made previous arrangements
with the seconds that The expense Of bnl-
iels should be saved in charging the pis-
lois. Probably The runaway will feel
small when he hears it'll he should ever
stop running long enough Tor the news to
UvcIiakc i:im.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-01-28
NO. SO.
DESTRUCTIVE EREsHETs.

The northern papers received on Sun
day evening contain accounts Of lhe de-
siructinn oil property and loss Of lives, by
lie lreshets which have occurred in New
York, Pennsylvania, Connee ticu,. New
Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.1 The
damage is immense. At Hartford The wa
Ter run SD high along The river, thar 81,
some instances persons had 10 be 1akeil
out Of he second story winddws. These
foods occurred between the 9Th and 0ltI
of This month. The details Of The .disas.
ters are indeed lamenIable and dreadful.
lnPliilade phia the tide overlooked sonu
of The wharves. Between Marker and
Chestnut streets, the waller rose SO High as
10 run into several stores. Some old inha-
bitants Stale that The river has not rise 81
high for The last 25 years. algi
While OIL The subject of The recent Dis
as,rous freshels in the north. We shall men.
lion, that in Italy, lhers was an inunda.
tiou in lbe valley of Aoosta. which was
most destructive. 1t occurred in Ocrnher
last. In lie iown Of Veres, many houses
were swept away by ,lIc rising streams,
aud no fewer than 30 Of ,e inhabitants
lost their lives. a, Briscognan and Emn-
rese great damase was done. In Frnncu
too, an intimidation has happened which
was attended with immense loss ofproper-
" aud lives. The city of Lyons was for
several days under water 'by The overflow
of The Rhine. Tile accounts given Of the
ravages occasioucd every where by rtat
inundaiion, between Lyons and Aries, are
truly awful. ln Normandy and some adj
joining departments, an inundation ,luad
occasioned the loss Of much property. Tbo
rivers Mense, Oruc, and Nance, Ind over
flowed the whole country. The meadows
through which The Meuse ruus, ali extent
of about 3G miles was covered with wafer.
The inhabitants were surprised Ivy the
food in the middle of the night, aud had
only time 10 save themselves, leaving their
caule, crops. and all their property at the
mercy of The inuudaion. rGsi
The loss sustained in Pennsylvania, N.
York, and other States. will amount 10
more than five millions Of dollars. s
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22
NATIONAL FAST.

In another column may be found the official
recommendation of President TYLER, for Ma
tonal Fast, in view of the recent dispensation Of
Providence towards this Nation.
This measure cannot fail of receiving the cor
dial appreciation of the people generally. We,
know ofno more appropriate manner that could
have been recommended, than this, for the SOL
emn improvement by the people of this nation. OF
this affective event. The language of the recon-
mendaton, gives ample evidence, that the great
truths which exercised the mi nd and influenced
the conduct of President HARRISON, are not want
ing in President Tyler 1t is truly matter of
graduation with all good citizens, that we yet
have statesmen and patriots, who, like WAsnisG-
TON, are not ashamed to be governed by the pure
and enoblng principles Impractical piety.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

and classes where the Office of Representative
has become vacant by resignation, informing the
Selectmen of said towns of said vacancies.
The Secretary of State came in with n messars
from the Governor informing the House that he
has approved 10Y acts and 81 resolves, a list of
which was furnished to the House.
Report on the petitions of several persons that
the Legislature would further instruct Hon. Reuel
Williams, in substance that it would he useless.
was read and laid on the table,
Mr. Richardson then offered the following re-
solve, which was read by the Clerk:
Resolved, That the thanks of this House be
rendered to the Hon. JOSIAH s. LITTLE for the
able, impartial and satisfactory manner in which
he has performed the duties of Speaker during
the present session.
Mr. Delesdernier opposed tho vote and con-
tended that the Speaker ought not to have IL vote
of thanks.
The resolve was passed, "a in the affirmative
and ~ in the negative. The speaker made
very appropriate address.
The House then adjourned without day.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22
PRESIDENT TYLER's ADDRESS.

This important document will be found on our
fourth page. To our mail subscribers we had the
plcasn re Of iorwarding.it last week.
The document shows itself to he the pro-
dnction Of "A high-mindcd, aight-forward, hon
orablc man !, We have never had the pleasure of
perusing palmer, sensible state paper
1t is bricf--bnt tells the whole story-at least, all
that is necdful at present 1t is matter of no
small qualification that, since the recent affective
dispensation of All-wise Providence, the affairs Of
the nation falls under the guidance of SO pure and
able statesman as Mr.. TYLER.
In every particular, so far as we observe, he
perfectly agrees with the opinions and reconmen-
dations of Gen. HARRisos and it is generally
understood from what we learn, that no de-
Walton is to be feared, from what was expected to
be the policy Of Government in the election of
Gen. Harrison, The people, therefore, should
cordially render their support and entire conf
dcncc in his administration.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22
Legislature Of Maine.
In SENATE, FR1DAY. April

In SENATE, FRIDAY, April 9.
At 10 o'clock the Senate proceeded to the cleo
tion, on their part, of Major General of the first
Division of Militia, in concurrence with the
House Messrs Bennct, Ingalls, and Freeman
were appointed committee to receive, sort and
count the votes. Who having attended to that
duty, reported the whole number of votes 10
Necessary to choice, 10
Samuel Bradley had 13
James Thomas had 8
MIR, Bradley was declared elected in concur
renee with the House.
In the HOUSE,, at minutes before 3, quorum
being present, the House went into committee Of
the whole, Mr. Washburn in the Chair.
Mr.. Delesdernier took the floor and spoke at
length upon the subject before the House and par
ticularly in defence of the late Treasurer Mr.. ID.
closed his remarks at 10 minutes before 5.
Mr. Andrews followed until 20 minutes before 6
Mr.. Little replied at some length.
The debate was continued by Messrs Delesder
ner, Little and Andrews.
Mr. Morse said the debate was taking extra
ordinary range. A gentleman had gone into an
investigation of the affairs of the departments, and
speech. Then it is asserted that he has refused
to meet the late Treasurer. Mr.. M. asked if the
Speaker did not say this morning that he had no
sort of objection to the order after it was amend
ed Why then was he attacked in such GROSS
and personal manner' If gentlemen think the
Speaker will answer such attacks, they will find
themselves mistaken. Such darts though dipped
IN tho deenest malipnity of the human hon ~ will
not reach their mark-they fall harmless. Mr.
M. asked if it is not right to look into the depart
ments-if an individual cannot take peek into
one of them, without being accused of party mo-
tives Mr. NJ. said he had been accused of at
tempting to get up party matter because he Of
fered an order proposing certain inquiries into the
expenditures in the Aroostook expedition and
other transactions of the Land Office. This had
had been thrown out against him in the present
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

New YofKER.-Ths is one Of the very best
papers on our list. 1t is large enough and ably
edited its matter Of the first order, and only S.,
year. Recently it has been very much improv-
ed By new types throughout In the present num-
her, we notice the first of series of letters from
abroad by Lady, which we think will be very
interesting. We will add, that, for political sta
tistcs, VIC esteem the New Yorker, the best pa
per in the country. In party politics, it is neu-
trial.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

IMPoRTAST-Wel learn from the Boston Atlas
that proposals have been made for carrying the
great Commercial Mail from New York, via New
Haven, Norwich and Worcester, by which it viii
arrive in Boston II hours in advance Of its present
time Of arrival.
By this arrangement the conductors of the
morning papers at Boston, will be able to avail
themselves and the public, Of the New York newa
one day earlier than they can at present receive
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22
In SENATE, WEDNESDAY,, April

The bill authorizing the town of Bath to build
bridge over New Meadows River, came up on
its final passage, and Mr. Pike moved to reconsid-
engrossed.
Mr. Sewall called the yeas and nays-thc vote
was reconsdered, as follows;
YEAs-Messrs. Bennett, Burbank Eaton, In
gals, Lane, Merrill Parsons, Pike Sawyer, Shaw,
Nosr, Weeks-l2
NAYs-Messrs. Darrell, Freeman, Hammons,
Lowell Sewall-5.
Mr. Pike proposed amendment, which
changed the location of the bridge the amend
ment was adopted and the bill was then passed
to be engrossed.
In the i1oJst, message was received from
the Governor transmitting information of the de-
clnaton of Samuel Bradley to accept the Office
of Major General of the FIRST Division. This
afternoon assigned to fill the vacancy.
The tax order was taken up.
The motion of Mr. Chadbourne to assess $780,
900 rejected, 2 only voting
Mr. Otis of Hallowell moved to assess one
sixth on the polls, the remainder on estates
Mr. Bradley moved to amend so as to assess one
cent on each poll.
Mr. Bradley read the order passed in 1881, di-
rectng the apportionment of state tax on the
estates, only, without reference to the polls.
This, he said, was the course uniformly pursued
until last year on account of the inequality of the
valuation.
Mr. J. Otis opposed it.
Mr. Morrow advocated putting the smallest pos
sible proportion the polls, as favoring the
poor He said the wealthy always pay less tax
in proportion, than the poor and middling classes.
The amendment to the amendment was "a
dopted by the following vote yeas 10, nays %.
The amendment was adopted and the order
was then passed.
Bill authorizing the town of Bath to build a
bridge across New Meadows River, and raise
money therefor, came from the Senate amended.
On motion of Mr. Morse, the House insisted on its
former vote
The resolves providing for amendments to the
Constitution, in relation to the meeting of the
Legislature, the number of Representatives and
the term of office of Governor and other State
officers.
Mr. J. Otis offered amendment, perfecting
the resolves, which was adopted.
Mr. Delesderner moved to strike out 100 and
insert 5l as the fixed number of Representa-
tives and made some remarks in support of his
motion.
Mr. Chadbourne said he in favor of 200
representatives. The representative should be
near to the constituent. The State was large and
growing and needed good representation. Be-
sides, small Legislature was more liable to cor
C. spoke forcibly, citing examples in evidence
He wanted the Legislature too large for the lob
by members.
Mr. Feote wanted 100 if he could get it, but
falling in that. would prefer 100.
The question was then taken, and the motion
to amend prevailed, yeas 93, nays SO.
The resolves were then passed to be engrossed
At three o'clock, agreeably to assignment, the
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

l7The body Of the late President Harrison, it
is understood, is 10 remain for a short time in the
vault where it has been deposited,a Washington,
and will, in a short time be removed to the an
cient resi- dence of his ancestors in Virginia. If
this should occur, Virginia will have within her
limits the mortal remains of five illustrious Pres-
dents
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

QuADRUpLE MOTION! What notion that must
be Roberts of the Boston Notion has advertised
his determination to present the very "biggest'
sheet that ever printed-or ever can be
printed. We hope he will succeed. We feel
anxious to see tit must be a monster indeed.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

House proceeded to ballot for Major General of
the First Division. Messrs Lindsey, Dyer,
Head, Goldthwaite and Cox, were appointed a
committee to receive, sort and count the votes.
Nath'l J. Miller, having majority of all the
votes, was elected on the part of the House
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

The officers and soldiers in Cincinnati, who
served under General Harrison in the last war,
have adopted measures to observe the dispen5ation
of Providence by which their beloved old Com-
mander was removed by death.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

u Gov Kent has accepted the nomination, as
the Democratic Wing candidate for reelection to
the Office of Governor.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

ROBERTS SEMI-MoNTHLY MAGAZINE. No7,
of this cheap and neat Magazine is on our table.
1t is good specimen. Terms So per ann.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22
In SENATE, SATURDAY, April /.

In OiINA Il, SATURDAY, hprlI -.
message was received from the House not-
flying the Senate that when that body next ad-
journ, they adjourn without day, and asked the
concurrence of the Senate. The Senate con-
Cured
On motion of Mr. Eaton, Messrs Eaton, Lane
and Parsons were appointed committee, with
such the House may join, to wait on the Gov
ernor and inform him that the two houses have
passed upon all the business before them, and are
ready to adjourn without day, and inquire if he
has any further communication TO make.
The committee, having attended to that duty,
reported that they had waited upon the Govern
or and he would forthwith communicate with the
two branches.
Mr. Bolster then rose and offered the following
Res olution
Resolved, that the thanks of the Senate be
rendered to the Hon. Richard II. Vose, for the
ability, courtesy and impartiaty with which he
has discharged the responsible duties Of the Chair,
his intercourse with the members of this Board.
Which was unanimously passed.
The President responded, in very eloquent
speech.
On motion of Mr. Darrell, ordered, that when
the Senate next adjourn, it adjourn without day.
On motion of Mr. Eaton the Senate then ad-
journed.
In the House. Ordered, that when the House
next adjourn, it adjourn without day. Senate
concurred,
House joined to committee appointed to wait
on the Governor and inform him that the two
Houses have acted on all the business before
them' Messrs Morse, Bradley, Dunning, Deering
and Eldred. They reported that the Governor
would communicate to the House by message
forthwith
The designations of Messrs Boardman, R. "
Hayden, s. IL. Read, Morrison and Ludwig, were
received and read
On motion Of Mr.. D, Dunn, the Speaker was
directed to issue his notice to the several towns
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22
LINCOLN TELEGRAPH.
BATH, (tIc.)
Thursday Morning, April 2a, 1s4I.

FAST DAY,-We anticipate a day in our publ
cation, that we may keep Fast" with our neigh
bors. We trust our readers will endeavor to keep
an acceptable fast unto the Lord
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

Nathaniel c. Reed has been appointed Post
Master of Phipsburg, vice John l.. Hill, re-
moved.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

Mr.. c. urged that the people would bear out
their Representatives in imposing heavy tax, as
soon as they became acquainted with the facts
All they want is knowledge of our situation, and
they ill see a justification of a heavy tax
Mr. c. said he would reluctantly say something
as to the late Treasurer. When he came here he
had high opinion of the honesty and capacity OF
the late Treasurer, and had advocated his reelec-
ton and voted for him through thick and thin
file had seen no reason to change his opinion OF
Mr.. VS. honesty-but he had seen great reason
10 believe that he was incompetent. There were
parts of his account which Mr.. G. said cannot be
understood. lie commserated an honest man
who keeps his accounts us not to be under
stood. lie throws himself into the hands of his
enemies He has no reason to complain if they
put bad construction'upon them. Mr.. C.'spoke
of the exchange of stock. He justified the trans
action, but he condemned the late Treasurer for
not spreading it at once the books of his office.
Mr.. NJ orse would make but few remarks at
this late period of the session He believed the
House is pretty well prepared to vote for the
amendment. lie trusted no one will be in favor
stock into the market, to be sold at auction and
hawked about the streets of cities like I" hot muf
fms" Mr.. NJ. said something had been said of
the manner in which the State got into debt--the
manner in which the money was exhausted. Mr.
M spoke of the mistakes to the amount of 81 800
being discovered in the Land Agents accounts
after their settlement by the late Governor and
Council. Bills to the amount of Sc, 900 were paid
without receipts being given Many individuals
were overpaid. Over 1000 days works were paid
for by the Land Agent. Over 10000 days work
at So day, and over 10000 days work at $
day more-when good farming hands could be
obtained at l2 or $14 month. Mr. M. spoke at
some length.
Mr.. d. Dunn defended the character of Mr.. D.
Williams.
At 10 o'clock, Mr.. ID. gave way, and on motion
of Mr.. J. Otis, ordered, that when the House ad-
jonrn, it adourn to meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock
lin order to give the afternoon and morning to
the Valuation commttee)
Passed to be engrossed-Bill to prevent betting
and wagering on elections.
Bill passed to be enacted-authorislng town of
Bath to build bridge across New Meadows Riv-
er, and raise money for the same.
In SENATE, TUESDAY, April -.
Erening Session.
Mr. Pike, from the Valuation Committee, made
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-22

TT oTl4Nlt T., IUEsDAf, NFrII 10.
Erening Session.
Mr. Pike, from the Valuation Committee, made
a report which was ordered to lie the table
and 800 copies to be printed for the of the
Legislature.