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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

Fatal .lttack of a Ssrpent.-A letter
from Martinique, in The Journal of Guada.
loupc, states that M. de Pichery, mer-
chant, was ne, while on hunting excur-
sion by an enormous serpent, which at
tackled him, and inflicted several severe
wounds in his legs. lie defended himself
with great courage; but although timely
succor was administered to him, he died
four hours after! The serpent was near
y seven feet in length, and when opened.
there were found in its belly one hundred
aud sixty two little ones,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

The Mammoth Stecr.-We learn from
the Philadelphia papers that there is now
10 he seen in that city fat steer, pronounc-
ci by "competent judges to be the largest,
neatcst and raIlest ever known in this
country or upon record" 1t was raised
by Mr.. Sheetz, in Berks county. and is to
he slaughtered in Il few days, having been
purchased by some Of the butchers for Inc
sum of $1,000. It's weight is 5000, and
will nett $500 pounds. s.-Coia. I'll.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

The OphanS.-.i Sketch from Lie -
Moving along Princess street one day latc-
ly, heard he measured tramp Of nmncr-
ous litllc fec, behind inc. Turning round.
| sawlhal this sound proceeded from about
a hundred boys aud girls belonging to one
oflhc charitable institutions. 1t was a lea
sing sight 10 see these children apprT
happy; they had the hue Of good hcal'hn u
their cOunIcuanccs t!rirtress was plan,
but comfortable and Glenn; no phantasIc
groIcsqucy cut clul,es disligurcd their IT.
Tie persons, nor did they wear any bage
to tell tho world that they were cllldre OF
misfortune.
| entered into conversation with or of
the teachers, who informed me that hey
were soing!o view The Geological Galens
aud that, with such prospect helore len',
they were quite delighted. The little
troop turned up 81. Andrew stree and,
rs was going in the same direction,
moved aIunS in the front, conversie with
one of the boys. the girls heins all'ehInd,
Going down ST. Andrew street seth, my
attention was directed towards toyouns
boys about ii years o.. age. hclI was
drivinga small carl, drawn by ;pony.-
The FIRST boy, when he saw th,chIldren,
called oul 10 his young friend, no was "A
little behind him. aud the mount his eye |
caught the sight he leapcd fro the cart
with spring, crying out "Ja:s, III see
my sisIcr, I'll see my wee sler." He
drew his horse quickly TO Inside Of the
pavement, and Ieitit alone tfinstani tho |
girls came towards him. Ju as he co:i-
nenccd bis anxious search 5 horse mo-
vcd off, he sprung to its l'caand checked
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

A letter from Havanain The Louisiana
Advertiser states that Mr.. Turnbull, re-
Gently appointed British consul there, had
refused his exequator by the Spanish Gov
ernment, and had consequently been order
ed by his own government TO place The con-
sulate in The hands ofMr. Jackson, a mem
ber of the mixed commission. Cause, Mr..
Turn5uI's abolition principles and activi-
ry, which gave great offence at Havana,-
Exchange Paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18
NO. 3.

Let the people Of the North Remember
what has been promised them by achange.
Higher prices for tine produce Of the far
mer. An increase Of from FIVE to ten dol
lars per month on the wages Of labor. The
abolition of slavery, National Bank, aud
high tariff. And .:
Let The people Of the South Remember
what has been promised them by change.
No internal improvements. No National
Bank. No Tariff; and no Abolitionism!
Remember all! and see that their pro-
mises ale fulfilled to the letter. ,-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

Female 4sricultrists.-The manner III
which the Bechuana females cultivate the
soil is no, unworthy OF notice. They may
he seen, perhaps fifty together, working In
line upon the same spot, and holding
their pioch, or spade, in the hand, readyis
sttike it into The ground on a given signal
for commencing, their appearance being
that of a military company under arms.
While at work they chant a kind of song
as the means Of animating them amidst
their tolls, repeating, at the same time.
the names of animals, is supposed TO be
found in The following practice. When
Bechuana has succeeded in obtaining game,
his wife invites her neighbors to parake in
the pleasure oftfe feast, on condition that
when the period arrives for cultivatipg
the ground, those who were guests, ard
had shared in her hospitality, should assist
in working the soil.-Stedman's Wander
ings in South Il frica.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

Important 10 Blacksmiths-Steel Ore
We find in one Of our exchange papers,
the facts we relate below. If true, the
business of manufacturing edge tools will
undergo great revolution, rs the labor
now expended in their manufacture will
he superseded by the more simple process
Of casting them. Our informant slates
ti,nr ia The town OF Duane. FrankIin couD-
ty, Pennsylvania. is vein of magnetic
oxide of iron, distinguished from the other
minerals Of that region by its capacity OF
yielding. directly from The process of smelt-
Ing, a substance possessing all The physi-
cal Il chemical properties sofmanufactured
steel From this analysis, ii appears that
the steel properties Of the substance result
ing from the smelling of minerals are in
herent, and not the result Of any new OF
peculiar process Of essay. However little
the world may he prepared 10 give Gre
dence to the existence ofsuch mineral in
the state Of an oxide, The fact is how tou
well established 10 admit Of scepticism,
and no one who will examine the edged
tools and cutlery of all kinds that have
during The past season been cast from this
mineral and sent out into most Of the cities
for samples, can DO so great violence to
his own senses as TO doubt any longer tho
existence ola "nalural STEEL" from which,
by the simple mode of moulding and cast
ing, razor blades, penknives, shears. plano
irons, gouges, axes of all sizes and descrip-
tons, and every variety of tools of The
maclinisl and carpenters shop,lare at once
produced, having all the properties aud
best qualities Of the purcsl steel.-N Y.
Era.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

Shelter Animal, from Storms All do
mcstic animals should be sheltered from
storms, however, hardy they may be. Ma
ry creatures will endure the severe cold
very we'll but lot them be exposed 10 rain.
or TO SHOW which melts upon them, and
they will al once draw themselves into as
small compass as possible, and look
as though they were reduced rs per cent
in their value. They suffer severely from
moisture in cold weather, and ifno, prop
erly projected, The consumption of moro
fodder and less thrift and diseases in the
animals will be the sad consequences
Every good farmer will guard agains, these
evils.
In stormy weather cattle should remsiu
ont only long cnoug b TO drink, and when
put into the barn the snow or water should
be brushed from them Sheep should 20
out in yard in winter and be much iutbe
open air. especially when many Of them
are together, and do not occupy a largo
space under shelter; but they should have
drv jnrkrIs.- Ffpkrc F'G,mfr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

NonIh Ccrotina.-During the lato session of
the Legislature ofthis State. three new conn.
tics have i.ann erected out of counties of size
too large ior convenience. Thu naues of tho
rct,ntics ar, S,rnl..y Cleveland. AMI Ca!rlwclI
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18
@oetie Gefess.
THE CHARACTER OF A HAPPY LIFE

= k1h SkAeAlS<AN l hAS VI a AA-h& ANN -
By woTToS.
How happy is he born and taught,
That serveth not another's will
Whose armour is his honest thought,
And simple truth his utmost skill
Whose passions not his masters are,
Whose soul is still prepared for DEATH
Un,i'd unto the world by care
Ofpublic fame or private breath.
WHO eHrie, none that chance doth rise.
Nor vice hath ever understood;
How deepest wounds are gwen by praise,
Nor rules of stale, but rules Ol good
Who hiatt, his life from rn,nors freed,
Whose conscience is his strong retreat:
Who fate can neither hattereis feed,
Nor ruin make oppressors great.
Who God doth late aud early piay,
More OF his grace than gifts to lend:
And emteltains the harmless day
With well chosen bouk. or friend.
Ihis :.,aiI is freed from servile bands.
Eopr 10 rise. or fear 10 fall:
Lura o; himself ,,ougl, not Of lans;
Az, having nothing, yet hath all.
lbs E,ADISG a :TAhzA TO THE GrEEN VIC
roRIA AND HER INFANT DAUGHTLR.
By Il Lira iantee.
Oh fe. Tor shame. your much 10 blame,
We ynnkees hadm o"ghtto
Thus eulogisc Vict"rla's eyes,
And poetize her daughter.
Why one wonId ll,ink.we're OH the brink,
Cflaving Kings aud Princes,
Since all thut's secn about this Queen.
Such loyalty erinces.
Now Vic It's tine, wears small shoe,
And small foot and foot handle,
But all hands know, sometime ago.
Court papers teelned will, scande.
About this dame, who would de(amc,
The Lady Flora Hastings
A deed Ior which. the little witch.
Should have a dozen hastings
The Duchess Kent, with good intent
(The little vixcns mother,)
With courlly smile, advised awhile,
But could not stop the po,her.
And she, Il mean the pesky Qucon,)
Pourd all her venom on her.
Till all cried out, she fib'd abont
That virtuous Maid of Honor.
Then cease to praise in 1altering lays,
Crown'd heads, or such like f1cn,
The plague upon them every one,
That Vic's little vixen. SIMON.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Wholesale Druggists, Fletcher ST., N. Y,
Oldridge's Balm Of COiii::bia.

This article was first introduced into the New
York market about 20 years since, and from its
superior virtues in reproducing hair when it has
fallen out, keeping the head free from dandruif, "a
most loathsome article on gentleman's coat COL
ar,) and giving softness and beautiful lustre I'M
known before to the hair, has induced some per-
sons to get up and advertise many other articles for
the same purpose, none Of which stand the test of
trial, protesting most of them do, to be oils of
various kinds, all of which positively iniuri-
Gus TO the human hair. Let none be deceived, no
other article will make the hair grow rapidly and
of good quality but the Balm of Columbia, and
no article purporting to be the Balm of Columbia
is genuine without the name Of ComstUck d. Co.
on the outside wrapper Some have been deceived
end obtained counterfeit article for the true and ge-
nuine Balm of Columbia. Remember to look for the
name of Comstock g. Co. on the wrapper, before
you purchase, and get none but the genuine Don't
he deceived with the that any without the
name Of Comstock e. Co., is made in the same way
and is just good, all such pretentions are false
and known to be- so by the Counterfeiters
Sold Wholesale and Retail only at No. 9 Fletcb-
err street. N. Y. by Comstock g. Co., and by nearly
every s,orekeeper throughout America.
0r5-For sale at the Drug and Bookstore of Doctor
TALBOT.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
EOOk Ouf -

"Caution" is the Parent of Safety.
An attack of the "Pies'' may be positively pre-.
vented by using (when the premonitory symptoms
are felC the celebrated HAYS LINIMENT.- -.
There are more than one hundred people in this
city, and in the United States an immense number
who have suffered beyond endurance by this dread
full complaint, who keep themselves wholly free
from attacks by applying this Liniment when they
feel any symptoms of its approach of this there
is the most perfect proof.
None genuine without the name Of Comstock 8,
Co. written on the wrappers
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold at No. Fletcher street, N. Y.
E5rFor sale at tile Drug and Bookstore of Dr.
TALBOT, Fayette.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
DIV DI WIN y
Health EliNip.

There is not enc case of Fever in thousand,
but may be efeCtuay broken up and removed by
the use of this Elixir. 1t removes all acidiy in
digestion, bilious matter and constipation from the
stomach and bowels. 1t operates gently and effect
ually on the bowels, and powerfully the kidneys
and the skin. 1t removes all unpleasant feelings
after hearty meal, and promotes good appetite
1t needs only trial to give perfect satisfaction
1t has become a general practice with many to use
this article in all cases of colds, pains in the
bones, heavy disagreeable feelings, rendering
to headache or chillness. For hoarsenesS, if taken
through the day, it completely restores the voice
without producing sickness. Whooping cough,
and all coughs Of children are cured by it. The
stomach is kept in perfect order by it, and it is
quite impossible that any disease should commence
while person is using this Syrup.
If taken duly it produces ruddy, healthy, and
young appearance, by driving off all the humors of
the system. Sold genuine at Fletcher street, one
door below Pearl-street, N Y, by Comstock g. Co..
and by all respectable Druggists.
0-For Sale at the Drug and Book Store Of Dr.
TALBOT.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
j o r. ID A n.

HNHIS distinguished Imported English stallion,
H. has just arrived at this place, where his SER
vices will be offered to the breeders of fine stock
on liberal terms.
Jordan is of the purest and most fashionable
stock of England, his performances upon the En-
gsh turf, were of the first character and his size,
form, and general appearance, not surpassed by
any horse native or imported in America.
We wish the public to call and examine Jordan,
feeling assured, that he will come quite up TO tbs
most sanguine expectations Of all.
His terms, pedigree, and performances, will in
a few days be before the public in Bills.
SHIRLEY, BEASLEY, & Co.
Fayette, March 10, lS41. 52-tf.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Sale OF Real Estate.

10Y virtue of IN act of the Legislature of the,
p State of Missouri, passed at their last session.
the undersigned will sell to the highest bidder, on
twelve months credit the purchaser giving bond with
approved security Gin thestown of Glasgow, on the
first day of May next, between the hours of nine
O'Clock in the forenoon and FIVE of the afternoon of
that day, all the right, title claim and interest that
William Dicken had at his death to the south east
quarter Of section twenty EIGHT, township ffty-one,
range seventeen, containing one hundred and sixty
acres. Said land lies in Howard county, on the
road leading from Fayette to Bluffport and about
three miles from the town of Glasgow; there is
some forty acres of land in cultivation, with a
comfortable cabin the soil is excellent and well
watered Any person wishing to purchase would
do well to call and examine said farm before the
day of sale.
March, 6, 1941, hl-9t.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
DR.. BARTHOLOMEW'S
Pink ExDccsOrant SyrUD.

The cases Of Consumption are numerous in
all the northern ATTITUDES, that some remedy as a
preventive should be kept by every family con-
stnntly on hand to administer on the first appear
nnce of 50 diretul a disease. This ExrEcToRANT
SYRuP will in every case prevent the compliant 1t
rs quite impossible for any person to have
sumption vino will use this remedy on the first APP
proach Of cough and pain in the side, and in many
instances it has cured when physicians had gwen
up The cases rs ncurable.
Sold Wholesale and retail by Comstock g. Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, 2 Flccher-street, N. Y,
and by the principal Druggists in the Union.
Q|~For Sale ut the Drug and Book Store of DR..
TALBDF
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
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Postmasters are authorized to receive subscri-
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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Look to your Pantries and Bedrooms.
Roach and Hcd Bug Esanc,

The subscriber has for some years been in the
habit of supplying many families with this certain
and immediate remedy for these nori0uS usrmin,
and has consented the strong solicitation Of his
friends, TO bring it out in this public manner. He
now has the positive ufirmations ola great number
of citizens, (some Of whom ale the most wealthy
and fashionable ladies' in Chestnut street, that this
Bane is in ali cases sure and certain remedy; and
these certificates are in the hands of his Agents,
where any one wishing can convince themselves of
their genuineness. This is better than ali the puff
fling of thousand unknown names; and the un-
precedented sale which the Bane no W has, is full
proof of this fact, and of its virtues.
E. SAUNHOLTZ,
Inrentor and Proprietor
t<rFor Sale at the Drug and Book Store of Dr..
TALBOT,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Charlton, Dec. II, 1s4O.-39-tf.
Hays EinEhlaens.

The only true and genuine Recipe, and so decla-
red by the oath of MIR. Solomon Hays, has never
been made known to any person or persons except
TO Messrs. Comsiock and Co., and they only have
the right to prepare the said genuine Liniment,
which has established a reputation for efectualy
curing the Piles an every case and in all the
rious stages of the complaint also Rheumatism,
Sore Throat, Sprans, Bruises, Sores and Ulcers Of
long standing. All who have ever used it are high
ly pleased with its effects, and all who are in need
Of cures for any of the complaints metioned, ore
respectfully requested to ask any who has ever
used it, And we refer with confidence to all who
know of the article, and especially to Mathew j..
Myers, Esq. Athens, N. Y, and Gen. Duff Green,
late of Washington city, all of whom speak in the
strongest terms and with the fullest confluence from
persona! application and knowledge of its positive
and never failing cures.
LOOK OUT.
Some swinders have counterfeited this article,
and put it up with various devices. Do not be i'm
posed upon. One thing only will protect you--it
is the name of Comstock and Co., that name must
be always on the wrapper, or you are cheated. Do
not forget it. Take this direction with you and
test by that, or never buy for it is impossible for
any other to be true or genuine.
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold wholesale by Comstock and Co., 2 Fletcher
street, N Y, and by nearly every storekeeper in
America
C67-For sale at the Drug and Bookstore of Dr..
TALBOT.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Caution Circular.

To Druggists and Country Merchants.
Those valuable articles OLDRIDGE'S BALM
OF COLUMBIA for the Hair, and HA US III
NIliENT for the Piles, &c. have been extensively
counterfeited. Those wanting those preparations,
will please always write, when ordering from any
other house, for COmStOck'S articles. The true ar
tices have the name Or signature always on the
wrapper and vendors will do well to remember that
when ordering, as the limitations are so exposed in
nearly all the newspapers throughout the country,
that they could not be sold, should they be so I'M
fortunate as to get them.
Our friends throughout the Union are requested
to give us immediate notice, by letter, should any
Of the counterfeiters appear in their respective
places. Respectfully;
COMSTOCK d co.
Wholesale DRUGGISTS. 9 Fletcher st., N. Y
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
II L w u >
Nerve aEaa BOlse Einiamcnt.

This article is offered to the public as never
failing cure for the Rheumatism, and it has for
number Of years sustained its reputation, and ac-
compshed cures which had defed tine power of
every other article In acute and recent cases, the
relief is nvariable, after one or two applications
Of the Liniment, and in Chronic Rheumatism the
cases Of cure are numerous. 1t is truly remedy
that reaches the NERVE AND BONE, with the most
happy effect.
Sold wholesale and retail by Comstock g. Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, 2 Flecher.street, NJ Y,
and by the principal Druggists in the Union.
0EJ-For sale at the Drug and Book Store Of Dr..
TALBOT.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
For Sale.

AryA THAT eligible family residence, oc.
fsssnsFfA cupied by the Subscriber on the South
ssss@9 west corner Of Elm and College Streets,
tSs-aztAsss in the town of Fayette, is offered for
Sale. The dwelling house which consists of nine
rooms, is constructed of logs and frame work,
is weather boarded plastered, and otherwise COM
fortably fnished-wIth Kitchen, Smoke house,
Stable and other out buildings. The grounds are
in state Of plain, yet good cultivation, consist
ing of two entire lots, fronting on the streets
and running to an alley. The whole
is well adapted for boarding house
or quiet Hotel.
The title will be made indisputnble, and will be
disposed of on reasonable and accommodating
terms. JAMES II. BIRCH.
Fayette, April l7th, 164l.