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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Getting Com fortabte."-Croton Gro
ker tells wonderful story of the quantity
Of liquor necessary TO get man "com-
inrfable." Ii is that in the case OF geu'
,leman whose life was insured, the COM
pany resisted payment on the ground that
the death of the insurer had been hasteued
by hard drinking. To combat this, the
heirs would of course Introduce witnesses
to prove how much could be taken daily
before man would be subject to the
charge of being a hard drinker. Hard
drinking witnesses would Of course be lest
to establish the quantity; and one OF them
swore that for the last eighteen years oil
his lie he had been i'll the habit of taking
cverv night four s, ticcnty tumbiers Of whis.
KEY punch. " RccolIect yourself, sir" said
the examining counsel. -Four and twen-
sv. you swear 10 that. Now did you ncv-
er drink five and tv.cniy?" O. am on ny
OATH" replied the witness, and l VIII.
swear no further, for l never Kept count
bevond The TWO dozen; though there's no
saving how many beyond 1 might drink
to make myselfcomf,rtnsIe; bat "t'renty-
(our's my Stint" We should think that a
maj man mishl ordinarily get comfortable on
such smell a stint, as the gcnlleman prescribed
,n , himself without going beyond it, but
there's vi accounting for habit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04
From, The Cincinnati Daily Gazette.
WESTERN AMBITION.
BY DICK TINTo, GENT.

BY DICK T1NTO, GENT.
"Whnt shall do" said to himself one night
Ambitious Hodge, "to win myself name,
And from obscurity awake TO fame I
Shall l poem or a novel write
Orrn for Congress at the next xtclectiou-
Orrival Brandreth, and invent pill
Or geta license legally okill-
Or with brakes College shall form connex
ion-
Or study law?" Hodge paused and unused
awhile,
Lcaped up at length and shouted thus aloud,
While us sunbeam shooting dwarf cloud,
Along his swarthy face there cleaned smile,
"Egad l have it-ycs-itis is the best
I'll raise Tie biggest Hog in all The West ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04
@oetie @eefss.
THE WISHING-GATE.

In the vale of Grasmere, by the side OF tn
highway leading to Ambleside, is gate which
time out of mind, has been called the Wishing
Gate, from q belief that wishes formed or il
dulged there, have favorable issue.
Hope rules lard for ever greeni
All powers that serve the bright-cyed Queen,
Are confident and gay;
Clouds at her bidding disappear;
Points she 10 aught ?-the bliss draws near.
And Fancy smooths the way.
Not such the land Of wishes-there
Dwell ftuitless day-dreams, lawless prayer,
And thoughts with things at strife,
Yet how forlorn, should &c depart,
Ye superstitions Of the heart,
How poor were human life
When magic lore abjured its might,
Yc did not forfeit one dear right,
One tender claim abate;
Witness this symbol of your sway,
Surviving near the public way.
The rustic Wishing Gate!
inquire not II the larry race
Shed kindly influence OH the place.
Ere northward they retired;
Ifhere a warrior left spell,
Painting for glory as he fell;
Or here saint expired.
Enough that all around is fair,
Composed with natures hncst carc'
And in her fondest love;
Peace TO emboson and content,
To overawc the turbulent,
The selfish to reprove.
Yea even the stranger from aiar,
Gaciining on this moss-grown bar
Uuknowing and unknown,
The infection of,he ground partnkcs,
Longing for his belov'd-who makes
All happiness her own.
Then why should conscious Spirits fear
The mystic STRINGS that are here,
The ancient faith disclaim
The local Genius ne'er bctrends
Desires, whose course in folly ends.
Whose Just reward is shame
Smile if thou wilt, but not in scorn,
IF some, by ccascless pains outworn'
Here crave an easier lot;
If some have thirsted TO renew
A broken VOW, or bind Il true,
With firmcr, lloller knot.
And not in vain, when thoughts are cast
Upon the irrevocable past,
Some pcni,ent sincere
Nav for a wor,hier future sigh,
Willie tricklcs rom his downcast eye
No unavailng tear.
The Wording, pining 10 be freed
From turmoil who would turn or speed
The current of his fate,
Might step before his favored scene,
At Natures call, nor blush to lean
Upon the IVishiug-Gatc.
The Sage, who feels how blind, how weak
Is man, though 10th such help to seek,
Yet, passing here, might pause,
And ycarn for insight to alIay
Alisgiying, while The crimson day
In quic,ucss wi'hdIaws,
Or when the church-c!ock's s kncll profound
To Times iirs, step across the bound
Of midnight makes reply;
Time pressing on with starry crest.
To 6lial sleep upon tho breast,
Or dread eternity WORDSWORTH
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Accommodated in full.-Two sailors were
sitting on the sunwale oftheir ship, drink
ing srog. "Tbis is meat and drink, SAID
lack and fell overheard as he was speak,
ipe. "And now you've got washing and
lodging" coolly replied Tom.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

When the question was agitated in Lon
don. which would be the safest place to
put Napoleon, so that he could not get
ont, n gentleman who had suit long de-
pending, advised ministers to put him in
court Of chancery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

# married ladies would consult their
husbands instead Of their friends, on mat
ters concerning both, there would be less
harsh feeling and more comfort among the
parties.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Happiness Enjoyed.-A captain in the
navv meeting a friend as lie landed at
Portsmouth, Point, boasted that he had LEFT
his whole ships company The hapPiest
fellows in The world" How so 7" asked
the friend. "Why, l have just hogged
seventeen, and they are happy it is over:
all The resi- are happy hey have escaped"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Steel Ore.-1u the town Of Duane,
franklin county, a vein Of magnetic oxide
of iron has been discovered. distinguished
from the other minerals Of that region by
its capacity Of yielding, directly from the
process of smelling, substance possessing
all the physical and chemical properties OF
manufactured steel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

It being proved, on trial at eSuildhal.
that q mans name was really inch, who
nretended that it was Linck; 81 see said
ibe Judge, "lhe old proverb is verified in
this man, who being allowed an Inch. has
taken an L."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

II say, Tom, why do you hang your
head so these days !"
FIN looking after the money they said
would be lying about The streets when
.old Tip was elected President
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Formers, Mechanics, and Working Men,
generally, are the bone and sinew Of de-
mocracy. They seldom ask Offices; but
they are always keen sighted in penetras-
ing the difference between the true heart
ed ,democra, and the mere time serving
demagogue; between bim who lives that
he may aid the cause Of democracy, and
him who aids the cause Of democracy that
he may lire. They are always for princi-
piles, not men; reality, not fiction.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

The Boston Courier says-".We know
Of hut two classes more contemplate than
sheep stealers, and those are the writer's
who are in favor Of the present .hinplaster
system OF Middle and Southern States and
those who send anonymous communica-
tions TO editors" There is another class,
perhaps unknown 10 the editor Of the Cou-
rier, but quite TOO common 10 these diggings.
upon whom sheep stealers would look
with contempt-we mean that class who
are in the habit Of taking newspaper
some two or three years aud cheating the,
printer out of his pay! You have none Of
these kind o. customers down in old Bay
State. have you, Mr.. Courier?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Ne,p ProduciS.-Thcrc arc doubtless
sections of the American continent, in The
snil and climate OF which all the fruits and
vegetables of the different continents Of
Europe would flourish and reach matnri-
~. Many excellent foreign and tropical
nianls have been already naturalizet' With
in the boundaries Of tho United States,
and we arc pleased to sec that efforts are
making 10 introduce and cultivate others.
Experiment has shown that several OF The
most valuable productions Of the West In
dies grow readily in some sections ol The
FIoridas; and VIC think there can bc no
doubt that The choicest fruits Of France
would, in several ofthc American States
so flourish as richly to reward The enter
prise and means necessary 10 their inlro-
duclion.
II is stated that al eminent horlicultd-
rist in New York has recently gone large
" into the culture orLansucdoc Almond
The best variety of this fruit raised N
Franco. "tlc has raised in the vicinity OF
New York city, this year, 10000 oil these
trees, MANY Of which arc five feet high,
having made a most luXurant growth
He is confident the trees will prove per,
feclly hardy, and on The third season Will
Weld fruit ubun'lanlIy."
In Texas, an cnIerprisinS horliculturlst
has nursery Of olive trees, which, we
have seen ii stated are growing finely
This is among the most valuable ofall the
vegetable productions Of the earth. The
tree begins TO bear when il is three years
old, and continues TO produce largely 10
very grea, age, improving its fruit every
season for many years after its first yield
1t may nol be known, at least generally
that the seed of the date, as purchased al
the fruit stores in this country, will vcge'
late and grow thrifty. Such is the fact
We have had d number shoot up strong
and vigorous spears, growing from six ,e
eight inches above The ground tho hrs
summer. and sending out couple o
strong 700 IS ofbeyen greater length
Htsr5sfr i sitiier eafl frosts, or the act o
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Com forts Of the Poor.-Thc poor man
has his wife aud children about hm-and
what has the rich man moro? He has the
same cnioymen, Of their society, the same
eoIici,ude for their welfare, the same plea
sure in their good qualities, improvement,
and success; their conncxion with him IS
as ass s,ric, and Ultimate, their attachment as
strong, their gratitude as warm; l nave e
no propensity TO envy any one' least OF all
the rich and great; but if | were disposed
IN This weakness, the subject Of my envy
would he healthy young man, in full pos
session of his strength and faculties. going
forth in morning to work for his wife and
children, or bringing them home his wages
at night.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

"You oughtto be ashamed of Yourself"
How very common and at the same time
has been KISSED ny d rfuP, ~ '.e-ruu"t.r
pout her pretty lip, as though she was mad,
and say, 'syou ought to be ashamed ofgour-
selC" when every QUE must know she
means nothing by it. 1t is all nonsense.
girls, to make remarks Of the kind, and
y you really sought TO be ashamed of your
selves" for using them. Why don't you
..comc right out," like the Yankee girl
who was kissed by her lover, and tell him
"you darsnt du that again." That's the
way.-Pic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Help others and you relieve yourself.
Go and drive away the cloud from that
distressed friends brow. and you will re-
turn with lighter heart.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Time to Blush Blush not now said
a Young Italian TO his young relative,
whom he met issuing from haunt Of vice;
you should have blushed when you went
IN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Election JoEe.-At tine late election in
this CITY an old and well known gentleman
nresenicd himself AT the window where he
had voted COR twenty years. His vote
was challenged by ayonns whipper snap
per who otlicialcd, and who knew that the
old gentleman differed in politics with him.
alt is necessary for you To swear that
YOU have lived in this ward ,norc than ten
days" said the challenger.
"Nhy you know thatl have" replied
the voter, "for more than year ago YOU
came to my shop and purchased tic hat
YOU have on, aud have never paid for it
yet."-Saturday Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Singular Escapc.-A vessel was recent
Iy capsized near the Sicily Islands so sud-
denly tha, it did not fill with water, The in
ternal air being confined, and three men
and boy who were in the cabin where
shut in and remained three days without
lnod, and were afterwards rescued. -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

MANY will doubtless regard this as an cr-
ror; but in my opinion the practice of sowing
ono and two, and sometimes two and half
bushels TO the acre, which has generally pre-
vailed among us. is the radical and efficient
c;,,s,, of failure in the cultivation peas. |
have made several experiments in order to as
certain the right quality, and have invariably
succeeded hest wien have been liberal ofmy
seed. The smaller the size OF the pea, the
smaller of course will be the quantity required.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

Those men are always found TO COM
plain the most of hard times and bad pri-
ces, who add least to the productive re-
sources of the country. The farmer who,
by his labor creates value from the earth,
rarely complains; and need never if he
diligently follows the plough. Let those
who complain, remember there is an in
fallibIe cure for hard times-honest indus
Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

"Let every ono take care Of himself"
as the iackass said when he was waltzing
among the chickens.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04
N O.. l..

Innate reserGe:-No man or woman ever
told all they thought TO any other man or
woman. There is always a reserves and
a reserve productive of a thousand vital
consequences 10 ourselves and others. II
does not spring from hypocricy, deceit or
even disingenuousness, but often from a
want Of moral courage, and other times
from The best aud kindness of feelings
They dislike to hurt and be hurt-the wish
not 10 offend, self love and many subtle
causes, tend to confirm this innate and
immovable principle in human nature;
and it is probable, that even in the trans
ports Of the deepest and most impassioned
affections, The whole bosom thoughts Of
one " ere never disclosed to another.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04

;rery ADecting.-A sentimental youth.
having seen young damsel shedding
tears over something in her lap, took the
first opportunity to be introduced TO her,
and made no doubt she was conSenial
spirit. ,,o,,
en- much The other morning! saw you
shed srea, many tears. Was it Bulwers
last - :,
81 don: know what Bulwer's last is, y
re,urued she, ..but assure you | was do
inc lob which always almost hills me.
was pooling onions
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-04
CULTIVATION OF PEAS.

There are probably but few crops tta
more amply renuneraIes the grower fol
le cost ofeultiva;ion, when rightly man
aged than peas. They constitute most
excellent and nutritious food for hogs, and
rs they may be raised on almost any sol
that is moderately fine and dry, they are
Justly preferred by many of our most judi
cious and enlightened agriculturists, to
meal orcorn.
Laud naturally abounding in red sorrel,
even ifit has been rendered sterile and un-
'produc,ive, by long and excessive crop
ping, will generally, ifsubjected 10 clean
sing crop The year previous, produce good
peas.
have upwards Of an acre Of "Mrrow-
fats" now growing on a soil of this de-
scrip,ion, aud which, judging from present
appearances, will yield heavier nett in
come than any other piece Of similar di-
mensions Oh the farm; many of The vines
having already attained the length oCfour
feet, and psesenling in their innumeIabie
mods aud E6,cs, the most promising indi-
calionspf 40 abundant 'yistd.'
pIoHghsd the first of May, and sowed
(about three,and quarter bushels TO the
acre, On:he Furrow: The ground was
thoroughly ehnd carefully narrowed with
light two horse harrow, and the surface
smoothcd with Drag Roller, AN i'm.
plemcnt by the way, of such essential
utility, that no farme! should, according 10
my view, be wiliIou! one, and which any
person possessing the most ordinary attri-
hulcs Of "construc,ivc genius" may fur
nish in q few hours. for himself.
Some farmers prefer drilling their peas.
This system is iudubitably good one,
but will bc found, think by many, and
especially by those who are scanl of
"heipS," to involve many and serious in
convencnces. from which the more ordi
nary and expeditions method Of broad cast
so1Uing, is exempt.
have known an excellent crop to be
obtained, by simply dcpositing few peas
say six or eight in n hill with potatoes.
They are no no,lcIrinent either to the growth
or cultivation of The latter. as they require
a specific nutrilneu', which they are ena-
blcd to Obtain without infringing in the
slightest degree upon The pabufum specItl-
cally appropriated to the potatoe. The
fact is now, | believe generally recognised
by al! indicispus farmers, Iha! lsgumi4oHs
lion of their seatriment from the soil. a fact
which is amply aud incoutrovertibly es'ab-
lished by the circumstance Of their grow
ing and nourishing in full vieor, for weeks
after the pedicleor root stalk, has become
dry for several inches above the surface oil
the soil, and consequently incapacltatcd
either to imbibe or transmit moisture IN
sufficient quantity for the growth and sus-
tcnancc Of the plant.
By practising this system, several OBJ
jects of essential importance with farmers
are obtained. Firsi, purity ofseed-a We
nv important consideration with the Neat
Farmer, certainly; and, Secondly, cheap
ness of cultivation, which under present
cxigencies, is of no less importance, pro-
baby, than the first. More on this topic
anon. EXPERlMESTALlsT.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-02-13

SHEkIFF'S SALF.-By Sf7.ue of an Execution Il,
- directed, from the Wayne Circuit Court All .SPos-
public sale the Cou1, house door, II Cenere, hyns
county. Indiana, Saturday the 2ta lav this instant.
between the heurs o 10 O'Clock and O'Clock
on said day. following property. tow lt tart OF at No
Of sait ot running Main street, -
feet inches thence no:ih. the depth Of said lot;
east 43 feet inches thence SOUTH the place Of begin
ming LYING being ii that part al Richmond, Wayne
county, Indiana, laid eut by jeremiah Cox.
Taken the property 81 Maxi Fay, sCy an exc
cuton Il favor Of Samuel league
T. Il. NOBLE, Sheriff w c.
February 9Th, 1S41. 5,s
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-02-13

a iERIFFS SALE.-Ey Virtue Of an execution to N 9
~ directed from Wayne Circuit Court viii expose
public Sale the Cou house Coor III CeneYeN ayne
County Indiana, Saturday. the 18th day ci tins inst
lol. between tc hoas Q: 10 o'clock \. IL AMI oelccA
P. NJ. said day, the foowlag property, to-lI GER
taa &c: OF Land staats IA tie OF ficRnond Nay:e
county, InG described follows, Beganing u
southeast OF lot \ 20. the pat
part ii laid on - Caas ". Slsrr. and
running ,yes along Main street, - feet; tbencs
NOAH. feet: cast - feet, taence Doeth,
taece - sei south. the place u beginning
TaNen as the properly Of Nathan Nsoa, 10 SATISFY
execution in favor o. Jesse Mee5.
T. q. NOBLE, Sheriff ". c.
February 5th, ISL. SIS
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-02-13

r OTlCE-Tae Stockholders in tI'he Richmond Ira
! ding and Manufacturing ConFany,'' hereby no.
tihed that the Sth, and last iasIanent, cGi
share of stock in said Company, will be required tho
Isl day of May 1871 which time ;ase who shall have
paid al inslaments due said stock will Ger
thcaes of the number e 81 held by them respectively
And those who their Stock
thus early warned make due provision for the settlement,
OF the same, before above named me they
1sH positively be proceeded against, according the
of to charter; entyconsIateAt Uith the severity
Of the times has been extended towards delinquent
bodersuut after the time herein stated shall expir-
ell. taey need expect further indulgence
By order Of Doarl- JNO IIATTES. ccrv
EichmonJ, Oc: 9Th, 1910. 40-7m.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-02-13
Richmond High School.

YENIIf, this Institution viii commence on
h Monday, the 5h inst. Miss SOPHIA IiARRINGroN,
and Miss EMILY kNowLroN, will continue Assistants
Miss Harrington vii! devote her attention almost eNcil
siyey giving instruction in Drawing, Pantng Needle
Work ornamental branches. Ladies who DO not
members OF the school, take lessons III
the ornamental branches. Tuition heretofore.
RAWSON VALE, Principal
Feb 9th. l3ti 5-3wc
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-02-13


Whatever changes may cross our path in lfe
there arc but few which SO absorb our attention,
as to permit birth day to pass unno,iced This
IS as /, should be. For they speak to us Of the
past, and chasten our expectations of the future.
Another year has f'wn-memory gldes over the
past, culng here md there flower, extracting
honied sweetness from scenes, ir which, the low ed
ones OF the heart participated. Now signing a,
their departure, now smiling with the hope tina,
they Will come back To us again. But, alas! this
can never be the joyousness Of The past is gone
forever; the recollection of i, only remains. But
even this is sweet, for 1t shows the power of hu-
MN sympathy. it illustrates the strong affinity
OF kindred spirits. Though hope and fear have
alternated, and sorrow followed so close upon iov
that her footsteps were seen in its shadow, vet is
the remembrance of them salutary. They bid Us
well beware of fleeing pleasures, and poin, US to
the future for only source of Consolation
Such is life. We pluck a rose, bu, the thorn
pierces our hand we drink a, the crystal founi.
but the water within is bitter;--we seek the
in the bed. ~**
Feb. 5,h lS4l.
Pepper.-Nearv eighteen hundred thousand
pounds of black pepper consumed in the Uni
ted States yearly.
A nice little Sun.--It is said that Mr.. Van
buren, has no, drawn one far,hing Of his salary
since he was installed, and intends to send in his
OIL on The 4'h OF March next, for $780, 1000
Doubtful
The Free People of color of Phad'a have pre-
sented TO David Paul Brown Esq, an elegant Sill
yer Pitcher. 10 testimony of his eminent services
in their behalf.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-02-13
AN ORDINANCE, regulating the Salaries Of
Cay Offcers in the City of Richmond

SECTION Is. Be il ordained by Common CouUcit or
the City OF Richmond. That Marshall ID city snail
be allowed OF hundred Dollars for his
services which shall be in full compensation for the
required ther Ordinances otherwise provided
for.
SEC. 2nd- That the CLERK of the Common Council shall
be allowed the OF Forty Dollars per which snail
be his full compensation for the services required Of hn by
ordnance, IS such CLERK.
SEC Ord That Assessor shall be allowed the sum
of Ten Dollars hundred persons, their property
by him assessed within the limits Of said city.
SEC. 4tn. That Collector shall be allowed four
all moneys collected by him ofsed
SEC. That the Treasurer of said cly shall be al
half receiving keeping and dIs5urs
in. the public of said city
Passed and approved FEB. 2nt, 134l.
JOHN SAILOR, Mayor.
D. P. HOLLOWAY, City Clerk 5-3t
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-02-13
& Farm for sale.

ME Subscriber for a}e containing eighty
acres, % miles south of Richmond There IS
tine comfortable dwelling house. gaoi barn,
exceeu, orchard of good selection of Of fruit,
falling prngand good stock The tarm is in good
repair Liberal terms will De given, TO the purchaser
JOSIAH MOORE.
Second month, end, 1S41. SIS.