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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-05

(NHi' DnENs SHOES, uranufacur by the
erie6raiedBAcoS y have just ceved per schooner
TOnei, direct frm the factory very large siock of be
above superior shoes consin. Of caihc strap Bootees
80 shoes do Aucle Ties Bacon decidedly tbs best ma
keT OF tie above shoes ANY OF the Northern states
Those wishing good article in the Chdrcns line will
give NE call SAMUEL PUTNEH,
ne - Iuuoste NJ looI hin
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04
SINGULAR ADVENTURE.

The night was already for spent, the
moon was rapidly sinking beneath tho
western horizon. the minor luminaries,
one after another, in quick succession, hid
themselves behind the distant hills. or were
ohscured by the thickly gathering clouds.
The village lamps had all ceased to illu-
mine the streets, except here and there, at
intervals, frequent, and far between, was
observed lamp issuing faint rays; now
springing up, darling its beams far along
the smooth pavement, guiding the steps OF
the weary foo'man; now sinking low, los
ing all its brillinncy, cnveloping him in i'm
pcnetrable darkness; now lickering, ris-
ing as it were in bubbles. bursts, and is no
more. All nature now seemed lu be wrap.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

good for nothing as a manure. There IS
much land however on tie banks Of The
Kcnnebec that would be greatly improved
by the use of ashes, but we would mol ad-
wise to put them in large quantities on any
claycy soil. On green-sward land small
quantities Of unleachcd ashes may ollen he
usedio advantage 10 give vegetation a
start. These are full oflye, and they eflccl
a very rapid decomposition ofall the Vese-
table matter within their reac-therclore.
there can be no objection TO putting small
quantities of these unleachcd ashes into
hills Of corn or pntatoes-the lye would
work we'll 10 rot all the decomposable mat
ter in the grecn.sward, while the quantity
used could not much affect the soil, after
the first season.
Leaclcd ashes ray be purchased in ma
ny parts of Massachusetts for five or slx
cents per bushel-a cart load for a yoke OF
oxen cost one dollar and ha!f-on any
graveIIy or sandy soils twenty loads OF
these 10 an acre, would be good dressing
for any crop-and their beneficial effects
will prove much more lasting than any
kind of stable manure-they will alter in
some degree the nature Of the soil.
When ashes are used 90 corn hills, they
should be applied rs soon rs The corn is
planted-it is then less labor and they
operate quicker on the vegetable matter in
the suil-but strong ashes must not I've pul
in the hill with The corn-ihe Iye will cal
off the tender roots Of the corn, and will
often destroy the slalk.-Farmers Gazette,
(Chera,p.J
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04
From t1c augusta Constitutiouaiist.

We have placed on the first page Of
our paper, the rcpor, Of MIR. Pickens,
Chairman of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, in relation to The burning of the
Caroline and the arrest of Mcleod. This
report produced a warm and excited de-
bate, which arose on motion 10 print it,.
The motion prevailed, and it was ordered
10 be printed by vote of lob against G5.
or the representatives from Georgia,
Messrs. Black and Cooper voted for the
motion, and Messrs. Dawson, Habersliam,
King, Nisbet, and Warren against it.
Messrs. Afford and Holt did moi vote.
Much has already been written for and
against this report. The federal whg
members ofthe House Of Representatives,
have condemned it as improper and impo-
litic, and declared it to be declarlion of
war against Great Britain; and under such
an impression they voted against the mo-
ton TO print it. On the other hand it was
maintained that il was no declaration of
war; aud that The report contained, with
regar, 10 the burning of the Caroline and
the arrest of Mcleod, but facts which were
supported by ample testimony.
We shall not enter into an elaborate eX-
animation Of This report but we must Of
fer 10 our readers few remarks upon the
nositiops assumed in it. We have read il
a,.eutively, and we must confess that We
we're rrucasssraufed we did not lind IN it
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

Falling Oh Classic Ground.-Wc learn
that the venerable Jim Blue, who has long
filled the pos, Of shochlack and water car
rier in the South Carolina College, in al.
tempting to desceud flight Of stairs a few
mornings since. while somewhat blue,
found lis head too weighty for that corpo-
real equilibrium essential TO a safe descent
from an upstairs room, and was suddenly
prccipilatcd to The lower floor, where he
was found lying insensible. Poor Jim
Blue, this is doubtless the first lime in
long long life. he ever was in hurry,
aud finding from this experiment that fes-
tina lcnte is The safest motto, we hope he
will be cautious how he hereafter puts " a
spur in his ead."-However we have no
doubt that Jim Bias looked quite as disni-
fed drunk, as his betters do.-Iem. Aduo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

The History of South Carolina. from
It's first European Discover, 10 its Erection
inlo a RepnbIic, with a Supplementary
Chronicle Of Events to the Present Time;
by William Gilmore Simms.
Mr.. Simms has been favorably known
for several years as novel writer and con-
trihulor to The leading literary periodicals
of the country. Whatever opinion may
be entertained Of Ills merits as novel
writer, we think no one can rise from the
pcrsual Of his History of South Carolina,
without awarding TO him high praise as an
historian. 1t isa udicious and interesting
condensation of what had been already
published, relative TO the history of our
State, in various forms. II is lorthe most
part written in chas!e, and simple style,
thousl, we hope The author in future cdi-
lion will render it more so.
Such work was much needed, for there
has long existed, even among our educa.
ted young men and ladies, Il lamenabIc
deficiency of information relative 10 the
history of their own Stale. We think
this little work should be reading book
in all our Academies, and every parent in
our State, who has sons OF daughters To
educate. should have il in his library
South Carolina Temperance 4dUocate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

We have often spoken inlhe early num-
bers Of our paper of The value Of ashes on
certain soils. From the numerous trials
which we have made, we arc inclined TO
think ashes beneficial on all dry soils but
on wet and heavy grounds, they are dcci-
dedly bad-they teud 10 make the soil still
more heavy and retentive ofmoislurc, and
consequently they introduce moss. When
sown on the surface, on heavy, claycy
grounds, they will often increase the grass
harvert at first, bu, as their tendency is to
render soils more heavy and clammy, they
should be applied 10 those only which are
light.
We have heard some farmers object to
putting ashes on their dry sandy soils, lest
they should thus render them still more
dry and light, but very little reflection or
experience may teach any one that The
tendency of ashes is TO render light soils
more compact; and 10 make them retain
moisture through the whole season.
Farmers on Long Island, N. Y, have
often purchased leached ashes in Maine,
and used them 10 good advantage. Much
ollhe soil Of that island is sandy, and lloso
ashes have always here operated we'll.
But why will The farmers on the kenne-
bec river selllhesc ashcs--or why will they
suffer The soap boilers to send them 10 Il
distance? 1t is because much of the land
on The kennebec is clayey, and a great
majority OF the farmers there think they are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

In the correspondence from Alsiers. the
TouiannaiS, The following singular story is
related
"Durins the Marshal's last expedition,
one of our Chasseurs found, near the tents
of a tribe we were ravaging, sack of con-
siderable magnitude. Without seeking to
know lis contents he fastened it on the
crupper of his horse. Ere Fng, 10 lis ut
ter aslonishmcnt, he heard human voice
issue from his burlhen. and dismountcd to
solve the mystery. On opening The sack,
he discovered beautiful female between
1G and II years of age, and valise con-
tanning about 10000 francs. 1t appears
that the young woman was the wife Of an
Arab, who had thus packed her up with
his money rs his two greatest valuabes,
but in his terror had abandoned them both.
The soldier placed his living prize on one
of The ammunition wagons, aud divided
the money with his comrades
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

Michsuh.--IIon. William Woodbridge,
(IVhig.) Governor of the State, has been elect.
ed to the U. S. Senate, Tor the term Of six
years from the 4th Of March, inst, in place Of
the Hon. John Noryell, ". b.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

a Yankee adyertises wooden cakes, beauti-
fully frosted over, and mahogany doughouts,
for parties. What rare specimens of ecouomy
these hard times do produce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

Absence Of Mind.-An elderly gentleman
walking along the street, took hold Of cows
tail, aud placing it gracefully upon her back,
exclaimed, Madam, you have dropped your
muff."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04
TAe Apoloev ,corse than the Act-We oc,

Tie Apology ,eorse than the Act.-We occn.
sionally hear gentlemen apologizing for some
egregious blunder, which they have commit.
ted or some uncalled for remark which they
have made at certain periods and places, in
consequence of having INDUCED too freely in
the use orthc 4" soul inspiring beverage" We
have however come 10 the conclusion that all
apologies in such cases, are useless, and fre.
qnently make the affair worse, instead Of bet.
ter, and we are reminded Of a curious anecdote
that may have been before in print although
we do not recoect ofhaving seen it.
A certain king had certain jester. whom lie
kept according TO the fashion of the time, 10
minister TO his amuscments, by witty repanees,
and ridiculous fooleries. One day, the king
was stopping down, to lave his face with cool
water, from golden ever. While doing this
his Jester came softly behind him, and applying
his foot suddenly TO the kings tripped him up,
and prostrated his majcsty's hghness flat upon
the floor. The king arose in great wrath, and
cxccrating the poor fool ordered his immediate
execution. Whercnpon, the unhappy object
OF his dspleasurc threw himself upon his knees,
and hesce clcd so pitiously for his life, that his
illustrious master, consented to grant the paltry
boon on condition That condition was, that
the jester, should within a certain PERIOD per-
form an act equally criminal. and instantaneous
= make an apOlory more criminal than the act
itself.
But few hours had elapsed, before the king
again stopped 10 lave his face in cool water
from the golden ever. Again the jester came
up softly behind him, and precpitated his ma
jesty headIons 10 the ground.
Tempcstuous was the kings rage; but it in
slanty subsidcd into forgiveness and laughter,
when the jester promptly exclaimed: "Oh,
dear beg your majeslys pardon- thought
ii was your wiIe"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

The United States. If they choose 10 ac.
ouicscc in the growth of British power, we
are probably as secure from its effects as
any other people. But we do say that this
subject ought 10 he considered and made
the object of careful consultation, among
The accredited organs of civilized Europe
and America. fla mutual agreement as
to the community. of danger threatened,
is asccr.ained to exist, then we apPrehcnd
there will he no danger Of war.-Should
Russia, Austria, Prussia and France unite
with the u. States, and say to Great l,rI-
tain that the further enlargement OF her
dominions, mhcrcuer sought, is deemed IN:
compatible with The peace and safely OF
Chrislcndom, and would never be rccoS-
niscd nor permitted, we nppreIIend that
their united voice would effccrually terml-
nate the progress Of British conquest
Those five powers, we apprebend, could,
in The present condition of the world. give
the law even to Great Britain. But ifthat
naughty anG overgrown empire should
conlenln The voice of The rest of the world,
proclaimed by these five powers, then we
say let the Storm of war cume. Better to
encounter il now, while theiri is something
of equality between Britain and the rest Of
the world, than to wait aud fall in detail
bclnrc her irresistible progress to the unl-
versal suhjcclion Of mankind"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04
Tbe a0Dtrttstr.
EDGEFIELD C. II.
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1871.

The Court of Common Pleas, will sit for
this District, on the fourth Monday (22nd y Of
this month, and as we anticipate, general
rushing in of our subscribers, who are in ar
rearages for two, three, and four years back
we tuke this early opportunity, to beg of them
not to come in "cn masse" upon us, but pre-
serving system. Of perfect good order, walk
boldly up to The adjustment and liquidation Of
all claims which we may present to them. We
are supplied with large number of printed
blank receipts, which will be filed up " instan-
ter" TO prevent all danger of collision, by
passing in and out of the office, another door
will be thrown open, through which those who
have " forked orer,' may pass as fast ms we
give them our official signatures" We have
deeply felt the importance Of such necessary
preparations, ever since we noticed i'm account
of the pnor fellow. who was crushed to death,
at the counter Of the U. S. Bank of Pennsylva
MIA, on the first day ofi,s resumption of Specie
payments.
We hope and trust, there fore, that none will
stay away, through fear of any accident which
may occur as they may rest assured, tina. all,
-" Both large and small"
will meet with our impartial and undivided at,
tention, and receive our hearty congratulations.
Our Prosptcts.-T anxious Observers Of the
course Of events, affecting the commerce, pros-
perity and business of the country, need not to
be told by us, that our prospects still wear de-
cidedly unwelcome aspect
We have noticed, for some time past. that
there has been tendency toward a general
decline Of prices, Of all American products.
And. although we are led to indulge hope,
yea, belief that our own staple product, Cot
ton, must experience an advance in price, yet,
we fear, that many Of our Planters, who are in
debt are holding back for higher prices, under
a belief that they could do better, while the
chance they run, is extremely hazardous, and
may terminate in serious embarrassment, to
them.
Property Of all kinds generally declines, and
must decline, when money is scarce, and at
such times creditors need, and are importunate
for their pay. All this now seems inevitable,
in our present situation, ana may as well be
submitted 10 with good grace, and becoming
patience.
We are the opinion, that there should be
no obstinate holding back for higher prices, al
least among those who owe; others, can more
Justly, if not more wisely, do as they think pro-
per. Let every man who owes, sell whatever
he can spare, and pay his debts, it will be the
hest course in any event, but especinly in one
which we think notimprobable-an increase o.
general depression and embarrassment. Mean
while business has become stagnant, and must
remain so, until change takes place. Thi:
change must be brought about, by settlement
to every Tessing" " bstso,, 9Sl So SGPgg SySe9
ry body owes every body, and all are pressing
for their pay, we cannot expect return of the
days Of comfort, content and prosperity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04
From the Sarannah fepuJlican.

From Florida.-The seamer General
Clinch, arrived yesterday rom ST. Angus
zinc. We are indebted 10 Captain Brooks,
i #e.unfify ,terrfs.t'iYe satiasaa Rs.lsrald.
intcres, are lbe suboined, which are ex-
lractcd from the News:
It's rumuurcd tha, the Indians laIely
captured by Col. Harvey, in the Ever
SIadcs, and seul to Tampa Bay. had again
heen set at liberty. by the commanding
General.
Its also rumorcd, thai the three Squaws
recently captured oy part Of the I'd In-
lantry have escaped from Fort Russell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

Aassachusens-Hon. Daniel Webster. has
sent in his resignation as U. S. Senator. to the
Legislature oI'this State. Hon. Rnfl's Choate,
of Boston, is spoken of as his successor, and
will probably be elected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

--f-dtrorrSr.-11 ms nUiu ., sonctany ap-
piled 10 The subscribers 10 newspaper.
In almost all other professions man is
called customer, but with The printer all
are patrons. We ought 10 come 10 some
definition of this word. For my part
think no man is truly a patron, except him
who pays in advance. He who pays
within six months may be called good
customer, and he who pays before or at
the end of the year, customer without
an adjective. When person furnishes
paper and pays workmen, weekly, 10 print
a paper for subscriber, we rather think
he is the patron, unless he is refunded
pretty punctualIy. Let me state tie case
in full numbers: Here are GOO persons
who say 10 an individual, if You will ex-
pend 10 or Is hundred dollars the coming
year, aud hcstow your own labor also, we
will, each Of us, give you three dollars at
the end Of the year, or as soon thercalle r
rs suits our convenience. ask if this
would not be most exquisite proposition,
and iflhe editor who might accede to it,
would not be a most admirable hlockhcad!
And vet there arc many who think they do
exceedingly well when they act this basis,
although they have contracted 10 pay in ad-
vance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

A little upstart of three feet stature, ,(norc or
less,l lately accos,ed tall column of humanity
thus
"Wol, now, you'd been considerable Of a
tal! chap. reckon If they hadn't turned down
50 much Of your legs to make your feet
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

Trginia.-IIon. r. NJ. T. Hunter, the pre-
sent Speaker of the House Of Representatives
in Congress, is volunteer candidate for re-
election. He declare himself independent of
party. but opposed to Protective Tariff, Ma
tional Bank, Distribution of The proceeds Of
Public Lands, or any increase of duties OH
Wines, Silks, &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

FiGy-sevcn inques,s were held by the
coroner of N. Y. city Turing Jannary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04
From The Washington Ncus, FEB. 25I

From The Washington Ncms, Feb. 23h,
AIcr our paper went to press, about lO
O'Clock last night, an alarm Of fire was
given and The store Of Messrs. Burton and
Pclol on til southwest corner of the pub
lie square was discovered to he in flames.
The fire having taken in the most exposed
part orihc town aud our citizens being per-
icclIy destitute Of any means of arreslins
it, spread with great rapidly in different
directions from the place of its origin until
it had consumed part of the Town in which
great portion of The ousinss was done and
was only arrested at last by tue most visor-
Gus cXcrllonS.
We have suffered i'll common, with ma
ny others of our fellow citizens, but our
loss is trivial compared with theirs. Our
printing establishment was luckily at a
distance from The square and therefore sus-
laincd no injury.
The principal losses were R1r. A. A.
cleveland (slore aud dwelling house burnt)
| Burton e. Polot, store burnt, and a house
owned by Burton s. Pulot, AMI occupied
by J. Hogan as dwelling house and shop
john r. Edison store and dwelling
house; owned by A. A. Cleveland aud oc-
cupicd by Colling g. Butler as law Office
and DR.. Ficklen; house owned by Mrs.
Corbcl; & Tailors shop occupied by VIM.
f. Sohan Store and dwelling house owned
and occupied by +. T. Willis store, own,
ed and occupied by McNlien d Vincent ;
store owned and occupicdby VIM. + So
han; Store unoccupied owned by f. T
Wills; slorc owned by J. d. Thompson
and occupied by Geo. W. Jarrett; store
owned and occupied by Johnson & Wa
lerhouse owned by w. F. Sohan; house
owned and occupied by John Burkcs, be.
sides great number ofvalue ou buildings
| The loss cannot be less tlnn S35,0OO,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

would advise man to pause
Before he takes wife;
Indeed. own, see no cause
He should not pause for life %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04
DETROIT. Jan. 25.
Explosion fan Internal Machine.

Explosion OF an internal NldchInc.
Some time during the last summer, a
common soap box, directed TO Peter
Weed, Wilkes Durkee, care Of Mr.. Ket-
sey, birmingham" Oakland county, was
left, by some unknown person, at the Ea-
gle Tavern, in this city. 1t has remained
unclaimed, aud almost unno,iced, in the
baggage room ever since. On Saturday
night, however. Mr.. Lawson, the keeper
of the hotel, having occasion TO be in the
baggage ronn, tossed over The box with
his foot, when all explosion ensued which
knocked the siding off from the room. tore
away the partitions, broke in The sashes Of
six or eight windows, tore up the floor. Sc
vercd several of The joisls, and severely
injured Mr.. L. particIarly in his hands,
from which lie will lose one or two Of his
fingers.
An examination of the fragments result
ed in the discovery Of what had constituted
a very strong oaken box, capable Of hold
ing Two or three pounds Of powder, which
had been fastened together with two strong
iron bands. Attached to this box was Il
steel spring, 10 which appeared 10 have
been attached small hammer, which was
doubtless constructed to strike upon per
cussion cap, The explosion Of which would
communicate with the oaken deposite oil
powder-the whole doubtless designed to
explode upon the opening oflhe box which
encased it.
The explosion was as destructive a:
would have been the explosion Of keg
of powder. ii is miracle that Mr.. L.
was moi killed upon ILe spot. Measure:
will doubtless he al once taken TO solve the
mystery which now attaches to the affair
and, il murder was designed, to bring the
wrclchcs TO punishment.-Daily Adv.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-03-04

Look betore you tsop.-Thc following senti-
ment, is from the French Of Marivaux. Those
who adoptit in practice, will be likely to avoid
precipita,e marriages; and perhaps die rifs-
Tess:
New-York tribune., 1841-09-09

Tou my word better idea Of Ella gen ssns n glan'sts IS.
than you - O.. b far the finest town in 81. Lawrence
(SaI COUNTY The Racket Tver which rise. far to the South
among the hills aod lakes not halt mile from the spot
- flows the mighty Hudson, here spread out Rto
i,fle lake and filed with green and pleasant islands The
village situated upon level PLAIN commands no ver sPlen
did view; but it quiet secluded and right pleasant COM
nv village BY deficient in enterprise or IN what Is
more e.sea;a the good character OF any town kid IN
,efzen AID hghniaded inab;tan;s.-From Ogdensbgrgh
10 Osego ourneyed upon Telegraph. one OF the worst
packet. have ever seen upon the American water
1t Is miseraoy aed sn and uady and unconortab!e
in H. Recommendations The scenery -pon the St Lawrence
except the passage through 'e aoa'asi i.ana. and :, ,a,e
rgb sDeror,ing town. 70 Rochester, there i nothing
wori special note toe steamer rides SO lar from shore
''1t A., md MAJ - usual. am .1nnrg M letter to TOO
great length Thus abruptly therefore, mus; close It,
7emarkng merely highly DO relish ne delights OF
rambling iourney through the country that an inclined to
,ronder with old HoDbie Elliot; what ihey can mad to do
aang wheen ranks o houses ~ 'iae on the tap
,lern that might live on their ain bonnie green nils
''-'''- ''' FA.ToME.