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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

g R,nHr OF SEARCH ABANDoNED.-l ne
Ia. are The closing sentences o. LORD
follo~lns, n, note to Mr.. Everett, our Minister
OEsosisnd, relative TO the claim ,or h;ch
to n"s made in the case OF the ligrs, w p:.
caa0 a.ntured on the African coast ny inc PRIV
ives I ION Of war, the Waterwitcn' ana sent 70
ish s sro;,.S States for adjudication
the s.u u%M aiesty's Government seknow'eoge
"Hel a ~" of The officer commanding the NC
that !n9 a Gas not iusti6able upon any principle
isr.c.!en "s law, or by any existing treaty
Of 'ntelnanc ,eat B ritain aud the United States;
between ~ ~. c.ea is one IN which compensa-
aud tina. WV ;ve,Iv be demanded by the United
ton may lusn1 nent from the Government Of
Gt TS. Undersigned has accordingly the honor
ln aus u that Mr.. Everett will direct the own
10 Fe g ,fe "Tigris" to send statement ac-
eIs U ~ by documentary evidence OF the
e Coupe which they have sustained by the en-
osM aas;,ed act Of the British officer, 10 order
ao'"o w. account, as soon as il shall have been
We. , ~. to the satisfaction Of Her Males
su , Goveroment, may at once be aettled.'
~. c,nn,,cs.-rhe gainesville Telegraph
WI a", tho returns from part of the towns 10
g,S0Sc ;dd;ngs, district, from which it concludes
MI! MI. h;s majority will be from 1900 to 2.ooo.
m Isa, Corwin's majority in Mr.. Glddings as
Wv n Isa0. was 500 votes. The Cincln-
w. ~: D snuhlican thinks the rebnke administer
"S to Mr.. G. by the voters OF his dls't'c'. Sc
vs,sr than tina, inflicted by the censure Oh oo''-
pyess.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
PROSPECTUS OF
The iowa Farmer,
AND MINERS JOUR A l.,
Devoted to agriculture. Mining, .uan"fac-
lures, SC.
JAMES NJ. MORGAN, Editor.


THE undersigned proposes to publish a monthly
journal of the above title at Burlington, loWa-the
first number to be issued first of July next.
It shall be got up in the neatest quarto form' me-
dunn shetland will be closely printed on fine type
fbreyler)-and thus be made to contain large a.
mount Of reading matter. Each volume will contain
nne,y.sx pages to which will be added an index
All Of which will be furnished to subscribers for
81 90 per wear. in advance-or 81 SO at the end of
the year. Advance payments would be preferred.
1t will be devoted, as above indicated, prinsipay to
the promotion of the Agricultural and Mining in
terests of the Territory but will also pay due atten
ton to the advancement Of Manufactures and Com.
mstce amongst us, and whatever else may develope
the varied resources of Territory, and show to
the pnblc abroad our increasing wealth and great
ness, and the superior advantages which we possess
over any part Of the western country In respect OF
location, climete soil, minerals water power, nlv-
CATION, &C., &c. To develop these advantages, and
demonstrate these facts to the world abroad, will be
the leading object Of the "FARMER" matters in
which every citizen who owns foot of land in the
Territory Is deeply, vitality interested.
PRACTICAL turner's and practical Miners will be
con1rloutors-and will furnish the result OF their
own experiments and observations many valuable
ana interesting facts and statistics.
a publication of this descfiption-one that es-
eaews politics entlrely-the undersigned is induced
% believe would at this time be most acceptable to
Me puolc-and confident belief that the growth and
greatness Of our Territory depend mainly upon the
products Of its soil and the riches of its mines, and
,uat these pursuits would be made more profitable
w means Of such publicstion induces the writer to
wake This offer to the pu5lic-and to promise his
1ea Efforts and untiring exertions to make it all that
%M pfoposes-usefuI to the Farmer, the Miner, the
"a .u and community generally.
An letters and communications must come post
paid.
TERMS:
copy in advance, ST. 90
SCOPES, s 90
Address, JAMES M. MORGAN,
May, 1912. Burlington, Iowa.
nRIED PEACHES and APPLES for sale by
A. G. CLARK,
april l-22tf No. Second st.
VERY fine lot of BACON and small lot of
otoNE-WARE, astonistingiy low, at
A. G. CLARK'S,
''p'a Lett No. Second It,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

Z UST received general assortment of Bedsteads,
81 Tables, Washstands, &C., for sale, low for cash
only. April %. A. DUNSMORE.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

A LARGE assortment Of Russia Knapt, and Bea'
II yer Hats, for sale, low for cash, by
tDriI % A. DUNSMORE.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
VIM. L. SMITH, NJ. ID.

HAS removed his office from the Iowa House 70
N Second street, opposite the residence OF Df'
r Weed Nav lS42-27-4t
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

In the matter Of the petition of VIM. H. BLAYDES
to be declared Bankrupt and to be discharged
from his debts, &c.
In THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoURr,0
FIR the county Of Muscatine and Territory
Of Iona.
THE creditors Of VIM. H. Blaydes and other
person interested will take notice. that on the first
instant the Court aforesaid in the county and Terri
tory aforesaid ordered decree of Bankruptcy to be
entered in favor Of the said VIM. H. Blaydes, and
that his application for the benefit of the Bankrupt
law, should stand continued for the second hearing,
to the sth day Of August next, at the Court House
in said county, and that the referred to
Charles Nation, Commissioner of Bankruptcy in
said county, before whom, on the 18th day of July !,
1912, at his Office in the town Of Bloomington, and
county aforesaid, you may appear and have the petit
toner examined under oah-prove your claims-or
show cause at the second hearing III Court at the
time first Aforesaid, why the prayer of the petitioner
shall not Re granted.-The Assignee appointed in
this case is ]. W. Richman, Of the county aforesaid
Attest JIG. MORROW, Clerk.
Lowe & DEsHLER, Solicitors.
April 13 1S42-28-lOw
United States District Court for the Ind Judicial
District If the Territory Of lo,ra.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
On the fifteenth day of April A. d. 1912, upon
the petition of JOHN MIKESELL, of Bloom
ington, in said District to be declared Bankrupt.
ORDERED-T'hat hearing said petition will
be had at the Court Room, in Bloomington, in said
District, on the twenty day of May next at 10
o'clock A. NJ ]. G. MORROW, elk.
Il. S. PARvIN, Solicitor.
April 20, lS42-263w.
United States District Court for the End Judicial
n;sfr:c} NJ fbo Tp,r:for,, of T.rn
in BANKRUPTCY.
On the 25th day of April, A. D. 1912, upon the
potifinn of THOMAS CHINN, con-, Of Geneva,
in said District, to be declared Bankrupt.
ORDERED-That hearing on said petition will
be had at the Court Room, in Bloomington, in said
District, on the 2ls day of May next at 10 o'clock
A. M. J. G. MORROW, CPk.
T. S. PAnvIN, Solicitor
April %. IS42-26-3W
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20


U ST received good assortment Of Spring and
Summer Goods, which are offered at very lom
prices for Cash. As most persons are desrous ofot
tanning good bargains they are requested to call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, and the prices shall be
made satisfactory. There can be found in the stock
a good selection of Calicoes Ginghams, Mouslin
De I.ains, Printed Lawns, and Domestics.
COTTON YARNS-PALM LEAF HATS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
SUMMER COATS AND PANTS,
Iron, Steel, Nails, Castings, Groceries, Queens
ware, &c. &c.
Illinois money taken at its value.
JOHN A. PARVIN.
Bloomington, April %, 1912.
LEATHER! LEATHER!!
HyHE subscriber has received large lot Of Sole,
u Harness. Brble and Upper Leather, which
will! be sold lower than heretofore offered.
JOHN A. PARVIN.
April %, le42.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
TO THE PUBLIC.

I'O TWE PVBLxC.
r SHOULD be glad to sell any lands own for
i paper of the STATE BANK OF ILLINOIS. i,
Apply to Robt. Stewart, Muscatine county, Crimes
s Starr, Burlington, or my agent, VIM. +. Barrel.
RICHARD F. BARRET.
March 25-2ltf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

1h TONS assorted Iron, just received and for
Il " sale, by J. BENNETT & Co.
April Is, 1912.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
DISSOLUTION.


TNHE copartnership heretofore existing between
L Davis q Drury. has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. All persons having claims for or
against the concern, will please call James Davis,
who is hereby authorized to settle the same.
CHARLES DRURY,
JAMES DAVIS,
Bloomington, March Is, ls42-n20.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

N. B. James Davis continues to keep on hand at
the old establishment, on Iowa Avenue, general
sortment offamily groceries and provisions.
March Is, 1872 n2O.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

DRIED FRUIT.
TUST received and for sale consignment OF dried
y Peaches and Apples. DAVID CLARK.
April l. 1872
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

II Hon. F. ". P,ckens.-We deeply sym
oa,hize in common. We feel assured with
our people generally, with this greatly re-
spee;ed and valued public servant, in his
iato severe bercavment, as stated under
our obituary head. May mercifui Prov
idence strengthen him under this aiilc,on
the extent Of which noue can fully appre.
ciate, hut those who know his kind, gener-
Gus, and affectiona,e nature; his arden,
devotion to his young aud highly interest
ing family. which was perhaps the chieI
cause OF his intended retirement from Con
gress and especially the many virtues
and endearins qualities of his late es'ima
ble and universally beloved lady while
j, must be great consolation TO him AMI
her warmly endeared friends generally, TO
feel that her modest, gentle. and retiring
disposition, (which made home so dear to
them both and especially her ardent. nn-
affected, aud sincere piety, must have pre-
pared her for ..ano,hcr and better world
We usmst we5p 'hc loss ofsuch; but ''6fes-
sed, indeed. "are hey irho die IN the
Lord. "-Sou,h CGroliaidn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
knGnarA Senf I

Cotton.-The-e has heen iair business
done in cotton during The past week, cou-
siderins the lgb, stock at present on hand.
and several lots have been disposed of at
prices ranging from a to s cents. or the
old crop on hand the greater part is ordiua-
ry and middIing-iair may he picked up
in small lots at 63 ,o7 cents-the latter
price is the highest we believe, that can be
Obtained for any old cotton now Tor sale in
,hi, market. Ofrhe ne,o crop VIC have
received up 10 date SO bales, 72 in Angus
Ia aud l in Hamburg; Of ,ha, received 10
Augusta. 81 hnes have been sold AT 8 cts..
at II. 3 a, "a, (,he firsD at 81. were
shipped. and 25 remain on hand unsold; Of
that received at Hamburg, l was shipped,
6 sold al "a, , n, 81. aud = at Q cents
The quality Of The new crop that has reach
ed this market may he classcd about mid
ding (ar-l3 bales of the latter descrip-
lion were pu, up i'll handsome square pack
ages Of Domestic Cotton Bugging, from
Schley's Factory, and we should like to see
some moro Of The same description brought,
to this market, for they are much ncaIer
packages than the hemp, and load rha,
reached the city yesterday averaged about,
$50 lbs TO the bale. We quote new cotton
from Z TO cculs-old ! IoS 8.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
Lands for Sale.

TEN HE subscriber offers for sale his plania.
IL lion OIL Savannah river forty miles above
Augusta, containing (l0o3) one Thousand and
fifty three acres. adjoining lands Of Messrs.
Can,eI"w and A,liony. about six hundred :
cres in the woods. with good framed dwell.
ling house. n first rate gin house and packing
screw. n barn. crib and other out buildings nc.
ccssary for farm. lso, one other trac, con.
tanning one hundred and forty acres adjoining
the above tract. the land is OF the FIRST quality for
corn. COTTON or small gram, well waiered witt,
several good springs Of rs pure water rs any
in the mp country. And his house and lot in
she village OF Lincolnon. attached 10 which il
(lO0) one hundred acres Of land, of which six.
" is 10 The woods Ifnot sold privately. will
be offered to the hishcs, bidder on the fourth
Monday in October next. Any person WISH
ing tn purchase such lands will be induced to
trade after examining ihc above premises no
doubt The terms will be easy.
~ FOX.
I.inron;on, Aug 26 tf 2S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

A Negro Casc.-There was quite an ex-
element al Lockpor, last Saturday aud
Monday, growing ou, Of the following
facts. A gentleman from the Souh nam.
ed Thompson. who had been staying some
days at the Falls, had negro confidential
servant with him, who a, a convenient
opportunity opened his masters trunk,
stole $500, and fed tesCanada. A pos
SO Of cnnstnbles. stimulated by the reward
tta, was offered, caughf the negro At
Waterloo and restored him to his master.
Mr, T. Immediately started for The cast.
and wher passisg through Lockporr some
-1s sas sb0firiosisty ythcfcl lisafDins Thar he
had black man in keeping, got OUT 4 wriI
ofkabeas otrpus, took the uegro before ihe
Supsemec Court, C Commissione'Ce Center. who
after examination. ordered his d;scharge
as free man. de was Immediately ar
rested for the alleged theft, and is uow in
jail owai,ing examination on Saturday
next.-BuGaio Com Adr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

Hon. F. ~. Piekens.-The numerous
friends of this distinguished gentleman.
will be panied TO learn that he has lately
been visited with heavy domestic atilc-
,ions. He short time since returned from
Congress to his residence in Edce6eld
District, S. c.. and on the 10Th ul;., n
promising son. Eidred Simkins Pieiens,
aged near three years, died suddenly; aud
on the 18th, his amiable and accomplish
ed wife, Margaret Eliza Pieksas, also died
Of conjes,ive fever, aged 35 years. Thus
has family altar, the scenes of which
were bur recently those OF happiness. aud
the prospect Of future pleasure and JOY,
been suddenly shrouded in mourning aud
desola,ion. Thus we see that neither
honor nor riches can secure foe Us health
and !ifs.-Mseklenburg J.6ersonian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

Que of the most affecting occurrence:
ui the ,eason, Is recorded in the United
States Gazette, Philadelphia. a lad, the
sou Of Mr.. John Andy, neal Reading
while engaged OIL Saturday in picking
biackberrles, dropped his hat into n
small pond. lie stepped into the water
10 rega.n the hal, but finding himself de-
taiued by the mud inio whicil he was sink
iug. called out Tor help Mrs. Andy hear
ing the cry, rushed To his rescue, but fuund
herself also unable 10 save To lad, or aid
herself. iier cries brought to her assis-
tancc her married daughter. Mrs. Boyer.
who sprung into the water, but was unable
TO effect any good, and they all pcrrished
in the pond, Mother, daughter aud son.
The potd IN which these persons were
drowned Is, perhaps, not more than TWEEN.
~ feet across, though the water aud soft
mud are fifteen ieet deep.-Raisigh Reg
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
THE d s. DTSTRICT COURT,
pisTascT or soUrH CAROLINA.
IN BARKRUPTCY.

WNIREKEAS rs Thomas G. Bacon, individu.
w ally, add as a copartusr in the firm OF
Bacon &, Masosi. formerly Merchants, of Edge
Geld Disiiics, s. casoiina, hath filed petition
praying thai hs may be declared Bankrupt,
pursuant 70 tiia Aetof Congress OF the United
States, made and now in force. concerning
Bankrupis. ind that he may have the henciil
of the said act this IS TO give notice OF the said
Petition. and that q hearing thereof will be had
before the Honorable Robert B. Glchrist, Judge
ofthe said Cenrt, at 4 Court TO be holden n, tho
Federal Court hostse, in Charleston, on Mon.
day The fwep,y-sixih day Of July next, n, eleven
O'Clock, A. NJ, At which place and time all
persons Interested may appear and shew cause,
fany they have. why the prayer oftl,c said pc.
,i,icncr should not be granted.
Chariestpn 2sth day of August. 1912.
II. Y. GRAY. CLcrk.
Sepir,g 81 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
COnnmercfaRs
HaMsuRG. Aug. 40.

Cotion.-Lil,le or uu change has taken
place in prices since our las. report. Old
cotton is selling from Al to 8 cents; princi-
pal sales 5 to "a cents. higher price can
be obtained for new cotton, say 51 cents.
Business is beginning 10 open here, and
in few days we may look for brisk times
among the dealers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
SEVEN WONDERS OF DRUNKENNESS.


l. That any rational being should turn
his back on hone-"street homeland
make The tavern his abiding place, where
he is tempted 10 spend his hardwoD money,
aud then when It is all gone, is turned out
OF doors. is uu, this a wondcr
2. Tha, !ie should voluntarily take the
money which should give it TO support and
adorn the wilc aud children OF The tavern
keeper, who in re'uru gives him ruined
health, HI gifted character aud empty pock-
cts. Ii uut il!s a wonder
8. That any rational being could listen
10 the iiisiuuatIon, ut those Interested ~ his
degradation aud rum, aud take for enc
mics the persons who w"ult. persuade hun
10 look we'll 10 his owu home, his own wife,
his own children, his own health and his
own pockeI. Is not lnis a wonder!
4. That brute beasts should drink only
pure water, and that, only when they are
dry; aud that mau, rational man, heaven
instructed, soul possessing. immortal man,
should not only drink when he is not dry,
buI should prefer for his beverage liquid
fire. Is no, this wouder!
s. That when men are walking in q
wav which erings wretchedness on them
selves, aud trouble and distress on all about
them aud they are advised TO fnrSake the
path. there should be so much difficulty as
IS found in getting them to try. Is not
this wonderl
6. fbat a human beinc. wholly depcn-
dent on the God that made him. should
wan'ouly, unsra;cfu!!y. aud audaciously
fly in the face nf his Creator and Redeem
er, as tn, drunkard especially does, and yet
he is spared no' only days. bur sometimes
years before the srnicnre goes forth. "Cul
it down; ~hv rLmbcreIh it the groundl'
Is mol this wonderl
7, That while drunkenness is empiying
our churches and schools. and crowdine
our jails and hridcwells, and while Total
Abstinence Soci'lics are, by the blessing OF
God. reclaimine many drunkards from
their ruinous habits. the vast majority OF
christian ministers and other professors oi
religion should continue to drink those II.
quors which makes men druukards aud tn
treat he total ahS,inenl cause with inniiffer
cncr. con'rmp or opn"sitom. j. not Ih,
wnudcr = Christian {aisNg,ncer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

abstinence easier than 1emperanee-In
Roberts lie OF Hannah Moore, we are told
that IN 1888, Hannah Mooe sat next to DR..
Johnson IL, dinncr party at the Bishop Of
Ches,er's huuse-Sne says, II urged him
10 take tittie wine he replied can't
drink a LITTLE. child, therefore ] never
touch II. abstinence is as easy 10 me as
Temperance would oc difficult.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

Horrible. BY gentleman from Iron,
dequoi,, we learn that woman named
Turk, residing on the ridge road. was yes
terday morning so badly burnt that she is
moi expected to recover. she was cook
ing n, the door in stat, Of partial intoxi-
cation, when her clothes look fire. aud be-
fore assistance arrived were entirely con.
sumed. reducing almost The whole surface
of the body TO crisp. Her husband was
near by. but mol in a situation to render
her any assistance. Such are runs do
iass.-Roches,er Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

DY OLIVER TOWLES, Esquire
Id Ordinary Of Edge6cld District.
Whereas, Lewis ElIzey, hath applied
to me for Letters Of Administration on
all aud singular the goods and chattels,
rights and credits Of Margaret Clark,
late of the District aforead, deceased.
These are. therefore. 10 ci,o and admon-
ish all and singular, the kindred aud credi.
tors ofIhe said deceased, TO be and appear
before me, at our next Ordinary's Cour,
for The said District to be holden a, Edge
field Court House OH the 18th inslan,
1912, to show cause il any, why the
said Administration should not he granted.
Given undcr my haud and seal this 5,h
day of Sept. one thousand eight hundred
and foriytwo. and in the six,y-seventh
year Of American independence.
o. TOWLES. o.E. D.
Sept. %, 1912. [s2 1881 2, 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
State Of south Carolina.
ABREVlLLE DISTRICT.
~ THE COMMON PLEAS.
William McCarlcy,

Trammel < Jones.
YUyllE Plaintiff in The case. having filed hiS
ID declaration in my Office. and the Deien
dauts having neither wives, MOI attorneys on
whom copy of,hc said declaration, with rule
To plead thereto. might be served: Ordered.
that the said Defendants do appear and plead
TO the said drcl,ra,i"a. within year and aday
from the date of this order or final and absolute
Judgment will be awarded against them.
JNO. +. LIVINGSTON. c. c.r
Clerks Office, Dee. IL. lcil ape 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

Mus,erious.-We are informed that about
two weeks since. the body Of young wo-
man. geu,celly dressed aud having upon
her fingers several rings. was found in the
Tugaioo river, a. ferry near Anderson :
VILE, S. C. by some persons who were
dragging for fish. She was found early
in the morning, and from appearances
must have been drowned the previous
night. A large concourse attended her
burial, but no one knew who she was, nor
has uny clue TO her identity been discover
ed.-Southern Geo. Banner. l2h ul.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

Practical Printers editor of The
Boston Post (who is himself one Of the
best tdcticians in thr editorial ranks, to say
nothing Of his military propensitiesl in
speaking Of some Of The oldest and nau-
entail newspapers in New England. (mosl
of which Journals are managed by praci,
cal priu,crs) makes the following correct
observaiion:-
Let no man imagine ii the easiest thing
in the world To send forth every week IN
The wear even small, good newspaper
Many no, competent To d. this have sue.
ceeded in trade. al the l'ar and in The pull
pit. Many IA person ofeduralon and tai
ents has tried it and failed. As we have
Heretofore said, it takes Que "lo the man
ner boru."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
COLUMBIA, Sept. !

For the last week there has been com.
parativcly nothing doing. On Saturday,
one bale OF new Cotton was brought 10 by
Mr.. Felix Tu,nipSced, OF Fairfield, and
sold to Mr.. NJ. S. Jordan, at 81 cents. -
On Monday TWO more bales were receiv-
ed. and sold nt7d cts. The quality Of the
latter was quite inferior.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07
Fair Notice.

U AM again unde' 'hc necessity OF re,
4 minding those in '"hled to me on Notes and
Accounts due up TO Is, January. loi2 that lon
ger Indulgence need not be expected, my
si,u,iion requires mc To collect :noney' ana
hone will be saved the trouble Of fduh,Iirc, and
those Indicted 10 me the expencc OF PSyf',s
cost. f. 3. PRESLEY,
EJsef.ld C.. II. 9th Sepr. :i2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

Loafr.-This popular word is said 10
have an Eastern derivation, DR.. Carn
well. Of Oxford College. says: &" The
Hebrew word Loph signifies TO wander,
to idle. 10 hang about A part Of the
tribe of Dan. who were carried away in
The Babylon captivity separated Them
selves from their brethren, and commcn.
ccd a wandering, gypsie life, and they
we're called LophiteS--t" wanderers, -
'vapabonds. From the word Loph. Lo.
phite. the transition of our modern word
Lopher, or Lonfcr is very plain and ma
isral.