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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-12

Having determined to dispose of the above, purcha
sers will do well to make early application.
W. w. CORCORAN.
Jun 2O-1aw6w
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-12

nR. L. q. EVANS TONIC EYE WATER.
IL The Causes Of Inflammation in the Eyes are
numerous-external injuries, as blows, particles of
sand, lime or dust, getting into them exposure to
cold and strong light and intenperance, and from
whatever cause the inflammation proceeds it should
be subdued speedily and no method oftreatment can
subserve better this important end than the one that
imparts strength TO tie numerous vessels Of the eve.
The Tonic Eye Water is distinctly of this class A
few applications of to the eye all that is necessa-
ry for aprJper cure.
For sale by w. YOUNG
Sole agents for the District two doors east ofGadsbys
apo
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-12

I AR. d. JAYNES'S SANATIVE PILLS.-These
~ pills excellent, mild, and safe purge at all
times, and exceedingly useful in dyspepsia and other
distractions of the liver. Persons taking them
eat and drink, usual, without fear of injury; and
what is of infinite advantage making the use of mer-
curial preparations so frequently used in derange-
ments of the stomach and liver, unnecessary. For
sale at
WILLIAM YOUNG'S
Drug store tco doors east Of Gadbys, Penn .apetu7
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10
From ,he NRisdgeriHs Jonrnol.

T,mprrGnc, cause of Temper
ance is ilourishine in our city. as. indeed.
IL is, throughout the whole Union. The
Washinglonians are actively engaged
every where. and success. fs' beyond even
their expectations attend their exertions.
" C learn rhat in Columbus. Macon. For
syth. aud manv other places, many who
have been hard drinkers from youth 10 old
nce. have abandoned alcohol for cold wa
ter. This must be exceedingly gratifying
10 every one. Bu, Ia home affairs.
During The insr eek Temperance Lee
lures have been delivered H. this civ by
Mr. Johnson 10 crowded audiences. We
know moi how MANY have been induced,
principally through the efforts Of this gen
,leman. 10 connect themselves with tho
Temperance Society,". hu' the number is
very large, and consists Of moderate. i'm.
moderate. aud hard drinkers. Several Of
our most influential citizens have signed
the pledge oftoini abstinence. How many
more will do so. we know mol. hut tho
presumption is. that The cause will still
continue to prosper.
Among hose who have signed the pledge.
we hope that we will he parioned Tor
naming one. Cant. Ambrose Day. now m
about his .rven'irrh year, and long known
10 the community as one Of the nnfortu-.
nate victims Of nfiniemperance. has connec-
ted himself with The Washinctonians OF
this placr. Who that knows This good,
,b;s honest old man. will no, heartily join
with US. when we express The ierven' hope.
rha, he will sfiek 10 his pledge. and that
his last DAYS " i'll he his best days.
If Ifcorrecrlv informed. that which opera
ted upon. and. TO use the language Of tho
inns drove our old friend Dav 10 seek
consolation in the bottle. has proved to DO
the hane Of manv who have occupied sta
,;on. in society which The proudest might
weIlepyy. Solomon whom the scriptures
,eaci, us. was emp pha,icnllv III" wise man.
wns himself, to no small rx'en. vict'm
r,om tho same cause Aud 50 have been
Emncrors, Kings. Princes. Lords. Knights
and even the hu nblc Pcnsan' has not es-
caneJ that to which we allude. A Abroken
hear,or mind destroyed in pan. may be-
traced frequently 10 Heavens hes, ai,i %
man" n. The caus and lbe ;nd;vidnaizo,
whom we speak. If any can. may weil anq
,ruly saw, ~, was my misfortune tnat
loved too well. ="
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10
AN OBSERVER.
For tIle idreyttscr.

Sin. EDiron-l perceive by your paper OF
the 9Th ut., that you have. by request. called
upon the candidates for seats in the next Lesis-
lature. 10 answer certain queres relative 10 their
views on The leading topics now before tho peo.
pie For my part have always conceived it
the duty Of any person. suffering his name to
be used as candidate Tor the Office Of o Re-
preventative to either State or General Govern.
ment TO answer all fair lnterrogalories put to
him. BY those who are about TO become his con-
stitucnts. unless he has been brought forward
bya Caucus. when il becomes the duty Of thar
Caucus To publish To the world the avowed prn.
cipies oil their candidates, aud thereby answer
As there Is no organized party 10 this district,
and there Is more candidates before the people,
all good aud true" than can be elected,
would suggest ;he propriety. should the candi.
dates not answer the interrogalorles propound-
ed 10 liirm through our paper. that meeting
ol Tic citizens al tue district be called, TO take
place at the Court House, OIL next sale day.
where ali the Candidates could appear. aud give
their views. without giving you the the trouble
ofprnting. your subscribers the pain oireading,
or themselves the botheration Of writing them
out This mc,irpi. no Doubt, would suit most
Of the candidate. and am certain il twcudsu,
me. as one of the VOTERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

The Lexington (Ky.) Iuleligencer Of
the 22d inst. publishes the following eHtrac,
from the letter Of physician in distant
county OF ofkenIucky to bis friend in that
city:
"Dr. G., my brother, and my self, are
in attendance, at this time, upon one of
the most extraordinary eases, suppose,
tha, history gives au accoun, Of. Our pa
tienl is young lady, "a or 25 years ol
age, who has been subject to a dislocation
of almost all the joints belonging 10 the hu-
man system, ever since 1882; also TO vio-
lent spasms. Sometime las, fall there CON-
menced forming in her mouth ossifck mat
ter. and during The months Of November
and December, there were taken from her
mouth some 25 or 80 bones, Of various
size aud shapes, after which she appeared
partially TO regain her health, but within
the las, 10 days Drs. g., F., W." and my
self. have taken from The mouth. cars, nose,
thrua,, loft arm, side. and all the way dow q
TO the foot. bsne amounting in all during
her last illness to 1872 One thing is very
remarkable, that no matter where these
bones presen, themselves, not q drop oi
blood follows their dislodgement from any
part Of the body. The young lady pos
sesses chcerlulness and vlvaciiy amidst ii
her suficrings, ard appears 10 entertain no
doubt of her recovery"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10
for Tie Adrertiser

SIN. EpIron.--l beg leave through your CO.
luInns IL direct the attention OF the community
aud espeeiaHy Of the Ionn Counet!, to the pro-
visions oi the Act Of the legislature OF lo;!2, in
re!alion TO the practice ol Slaves hlnng their
own time from their owners; this pracuce re-
grct TO perceive has ob;alned 10 rome extent IN
our town, and the evils OF i, are not unobserv-
ed. Tie policy OF the Act referred to Is uu.
questionably sound, aud its provisions should
be rsld,y enforced. Many owners OF slaves
are not aware, thai their slaves are subject to
seizure and forfeiture when allowed TO hire
ou, their own time, labour or service A word
to the wise Is suiiicient
An DRSERXER
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Temperance. papers contain pleasing
information Of the progress Of this good cause
throughout the State. In the last Temperance
Advocate we observe accounts ofthe formation
Of various new societies III different quarters of
the State on the Total Abstinence plan About
Ave hundred names appear from those accounts
10 have been added TO the immense list of those
who have lent the force OF their example, and
united influence To the protpoiinn "f this great
reformation. IL this wonderful reform rontin-
ues as happilyto spread. for some time to come.
as il has hitherto. who can properly es'imate
the blessings, individual and social, which will
be the result The whole face Of society will
be changed. and ust III proportion rs tfIs good
caise makes progress. shall wc henr less oil
"haid times" and Just certain will peace
good order and prosperity be seen and tell
throughout, the land. This is work OF benr'
violence and patriotism. which coinrnends itsel
TO the affections and kind assistance Of every
good citizen, and we are sure Of one thing
thar iF he declines uniting with its avowed
friends. no good man, can find il in his heart to
oppose it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Punch. or The London Charivari," is.
sue, the following Trade Report" for the
week ending on The 18th Of June:
Beer is still llat in your own jugs. aud
scidli'z powders are on the rise ever,
where. Bones arc steady at two pence
for three pounds, and wine bottles arc in
demand al three far,hinss. New milk
from the COW has brcome dearrr. since
Ibe receut exIraordinaryrisr in chalk. and
as far rs The wine trade is concerned. the
champagne dealers have been playing old
go,acherry. The tea trade is looking up
on account Of The healthy appearance ol
the hedges, and the arrival Of four barges
laden with sand, has produced powerful
effect on inferior sugars"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Oar Yiiiage Patrol.-l, is TO be roGre''
red, that whilst some, and particularly those
who have no negro property OF their own
10 look over or after. feel bound when cal
led on to do their duty. ard act up to the
letter Of the law, others owning properly
Of this description rest perfectly satisfied
and repuse quietly in their beds. relying on
the fidelity Of their less fortunate neigh
bnr. for The PRINCETON of their property
On this subject we think somewhat like
'.old Hickory" at New Orleans, " h" hav-
ing heard Of the lamentations OF cotton
factor. lest The British mghf take his cot
ton. very properly ordered him muske' t'
defend IT, Yorkriile Compiler
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10
Our merit !Senuor.-A. certain gentle

Our merit Sena'Or.-As a certain genIlc-
nan 10 the u. =. Sena,r-noi .'the Sena-
TOR from Suutn Carolina. ."--.iIi not, We
presume. clain thr rIshi TO nrisrepresent
Inls STATE, or 10 represent the W blgs OF
Tennessee under her c"rnmis ION. after the
Irh MHrrh next, our Legislature will have
To elect United States Senator at its next
session. The choice Of our people is al-
ready 100 plainly developed. 10 be doubled
b, any one. " addition to ilsr~prcyious
expressions of6pi6iS1i ~ every quaftcs. i5s
a long time pasl. the numerous sediments
cf the lair llh uf July are marked aud
decided. IN lavor OF that honest, true-hear-
ed putrioI AID statesman. Gen. McDuffie,
whose long par'iuli,y TO retirement. and
aversion To public lie, we trust. are 20, 50
decided and Confirmed. as TO induce him
to disappoin' he rarpcs' hopes Of our peo-
pie IN Ibis respcc. Such a dsappoint-
mcnr would be much greater than h. could
he induced l. believe; bul he canna; be al
roge her in,cnsible I" the great pride and
srauhca'inn they would experience at sec-
IN. him again their representative in the
councils OF Inc Confederacy.-SOuth Car
olipiCn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Poanas,ers' Commissions.-The MadisoalaH
says:-" We are glad TO have i, in our power
TO announce that the Postmaster General has
rescindrd the order rendjus,ing and reducing
the commissions Of Deputy Postmasters. This
order. originally made with great reluctance
by him, wasprecau,ionary. lie had jus, grounds
to apprehend a deficiency in the revenue OF The
Department to meet it, currea, obligations.
The economy which he has been enabled to 'n-
;roduc,. INTO the service, and the increased W.
GLANCE Of the Deputy Pos,mastcrs in The exc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Important Decision in Attachmenf.--ln
n case last week depending upon the M
rachment law Of Massachusetts. Chief Jus
tice Williams ruled that tooth brush Is
neither a tool Of firadc." nor .'house- hold
furniture" nor wearing apparel" and
was not exempt from attachment; buI his
bouor was clearly Of opinion that uimble
in actual use, could not be taken for deb,
in Massachusetts. How would The Judge
classify tooth brush, as an article Of nc
ecssiiy or cot
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Groaning and Crying.-A celebrated
French Surgeon contends. that sroanins
and crying are the Two grand operations
By which nature allays anguish. de Il
always pleased by The crying and violent
roaring of patient, during The time he Is
performing a severe surgical operation
because he is sa,is6ed :hat he will thereby
soothc his nervous s sym, so as TO pre-
vent fever, and ensure favorable terrni
naiion. We presume the whig Editors
p,cciics alter this Efeuct surgeon. Tor they
keep up terrific grooming e. crying all
over the country. Hope they will feel
better after their present surgical opera
,ions are concluded.-Er. paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

An.cdote.--As deacon A.. on an rx-
,reme!y cold morning in January. was ri
ding by The house Of his ueishbor B.,
TIE latter was chopping wood. The usu-
al salu,alions were exchanged, the severi-
" Of The weather briefly discussed, aud the
horseman made demonstrations Of passing
on. when his neiehbor detained him with
Don, be in hurry. deacon. Wouldn't
you like glass Of good old Jamaica, this
mornine!'
Thank you kindly said the old gentle
man. at the same time beginning to dis
mount with all tho deliberaIion becoming
q deacon, .dou't care If do!
'Ah, don't trouble yourself to gel of,
deacon. said the wag. i merely asked FOL
inforrna,iou-(Wcl hav'nl drop in the
house,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Hon. F. ". Piekens.-We are highly grntii.
cd TO find that the services Of our able and euer-
sc,ic Representative are us highly appreciated
by the friends Of Democracy IN other sections
Of our country, as they are among his own con-
sti,uents. We cnpy the following notices Of his
retirement:
I'VE scarcely know in what terms To express
the deep and sincere regret we feel AT the III.
tended retirement from Congress. OF this high
ly talented and able Representative, n, tie close
of his present term. THIS is not time n! when
we would willingly spare one "i his standing
and influence from tho councils OF the COnied-
cracy. His industry in research. his talent n Il
dcbatcr his c"uresy and eent!cmnnlv bearing
toward his opponents and his high moral char.
acter. have ever securrI Tor him patient
hearing aud great influence and respect He
has been n iaihlui and devoted public servant,
aud ever mrt with a hearty well dUnc. from
his attached constituency; aud we feel assured
that. however great the sacrifice. when the
Stale again requires his services. he Will not
hesitate to comply with her wishes. South
Cdroiinidn.
Francis w Pickcns. the talented member
nf Congress from South Carolina. whose fear
less and siare,nIanlIke course has won inT INN
4 reputation wider than the bounds of the
Union has announced 10 his constituents that
he " III not be 4 candidate for reelection. Mr
T. has inspired u. with feelings "f warmth and
respect; and " e chronicle hls Intended retire
rnrni from the councils al the nntion. with deep
rc.rct."-Netc York PleLian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Vest Pa,easoula-Thc Mysterious Mu
sie.-rhis strange. wild. aud as ye' unac.
counted for-,his fairy like music still floats
over the beautiful bay in front Of Nrs.
McRae's n, West Pascagoula. and vas
distinctly heard by party on Monday
morning last. ltwns about day light when
The music frs, struck up. and after slowly
rising as il were, from the water imnedi-
ulely under the boat, circling about in The
air Tor some little time, it finally appeared
to separate and hy of in different directions
until the last cadence died away in the dis
tance. At first the sounds. to use the re-
mark of gentleman present. were like
the dronc Of a hagpipe, then they resem-
bIcd the hurnminS ola bee in small and
coufued room, and finally, as they were
losing themselves in air, 0oa,ed of like the
wild strains Of the Enlian harp
Formerly, neither threats nor blows could
induce the isnornn, blacks in the neigh
borhood 10 venture out after night. and
even to this day. is difficult 10 catch one
Of them alone in an open boat upon the
quie, waters Of Pascusoula Bay.-NelC
Orleans Pieayuae.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

s'equaiIu aWosais 10 80. -!
foreign sugar from which it shall be manu-.
factured. and no more; 10 be ascertalneti
s,ndsr snchr equations rs shall be prescribed
he the Secretary of,hc Trcasury;" which
was also rejected.
The mex, was. to include in The I'D VA.
,orem durv authorized by tiie uct, IN charge
or commissions n, tho usual rates." as the
home value "a, that port where the same
NAV be cnrered;" which was also rejecied. !.
Mr. Buchanan moved To strike oGt The
I7,h sec,ion of the bill; hich read as fol-
lows:
AnG5e il further eaarted. That the pro-
rin tn The ski, SECTION Of the act en,Itlri
-Aa act tn appr"rria'" The proceeds Of The
sales Of the public land and To grant pre-
emption rights" proved September 4'h.
lS4l, be, and ,he same is hereby repealed.
Mr.. X. said he had few words, and but "a
few words To say on that subject; hnl aH 1t
mich, give rise 10 debate, he would move
an Adjournment.
The Senate then adjourned.
House Of Rcpresentat'ws.-A a number Of
bills from The Senate went through their
stages aud reports from Committees were
received.
Mr.. Carulhers. from The Committee on
Foreign Affairs, 10 which had been refer.
red the resulU,ion on the subject Of the
Texan boundary, made report, concln
ding with resolution that IL is inexpedi-
ert 10 continue the running O: The line Al
prcseut.
Mr.. Arnold, from tho Select Committee
10 which was referred The bill reducing
the pay and mileage Of members Of Con-
eress, and Of the civil. military, and naval
officers Of the Government. reported The
same with amendments; which were read.
THE amendments provide thar the bill
shall take effect from the 5th day of No
yember next, instead Of 5.h December.
That the pay Of members of Congress.
which is reduced by the bill TO sc per day,
shall cease during their absence from their
respective Houses, except in case Of sick
ness OF themselves or families, or when ex
cuscd by the House; and
The following scale of reductions for
,he salaries of The ssvera officers Of the
Government is proposed in lieu OF that in
the original bill:
ls,. From and after the lst day Of Jan.
uary, ISi3. the pay and emolumenls of all
the officers Of the Federal Government, in
the civil department. excepting officers Of
the diplomatic corps serving abroad, the
Commissioner Of Pensions, aud officers
whose pay and cmoumenls do no, exceed
the sum Of 81 900 per nnnum. and those
the reduction Of whose salaries is prohibi.
ted by the Constitution. shall be reduced
a, The following rates: Officers receiving
salaries of $4,000 and upwards, shall be
reduced at the rate of20 per cent; Provi-
died. That no officer shall be reduced be-
Iow 81. 900 per anuum; and that no officer
excepting those Of the diplomatic corps.
shall, after the lst day Of January. 1913,
receive for salary fees, emolumenls. or per-
ouisils of Office, greater compensation for
any ono year than $1,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Rich Gold lire We last week saw (says
the Mrckenburs Jeiiersonian,) some of the
most beautiful and valuable specimens Of Gold
,a, we have ever seen taken from the ground
They were from mine lately discovered on
the and of MIR Valentine Derr. on Stanly 3
Creek IN Lincoln county. One piece weighed
80 pcnnyweights and grains, aud SIX other
pieces nyeragedir"m , to pennyweishts. pure
gold when found The mine has no'v been
worked aLout si1 months. aud seems only Il"
increase IN value. May i, continue long 10 DO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Counterfeit Com The Cincinnati Gazette
says" There are lots OF counterfeit ten cent
ceive the most experienced. Marshal Satin
showed n- handful Of this spurious coin yes
lerday. all Of which Looked TO us like genuIn"
silver. The false ten cent pieces ere made OF
copper; bu, will require close examination to
de,ec, them Dealers. and even brokers. mus,
be on heir guard"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

find out how they were adjourned on Sat
urday uisht. Il was alleged tha, they
were mol adjourned by vote. bur disniis.
sed by Mr.. Arnold. who acted temporarily
as Speaker. This subject was passed
over.
The Contingent Appropriation bill was
passed. Before its passage, Mr.. Andrews
Of Nv, moved The previous question, Mr..
Bovine Of n. Y. asked him 10 Withdraw ii,
to enable him 10 reply Ia Mr.. Gently
Mr.. Andrews refused. MIR. BOVINE made
some excited remark. Mr.. Andrews rush.
ed across the House and alr. Bovine me,
him. No JLo,cs passed. But horl: parties
were highly excited. The thing passed
over.
The Army Organization bill was deba-
ted, but not acted upon. An attempt as
made. and as on told with prospect OF
success. to abolish the second -egiincul OF
dragoons.
When the House went into Committee.
several hills were called for by different
members. Mr.. Gushing called for his Ex.
chequer hill. The m"li"n wns ansm cred by
a universal hurst oflaushicr. from all sides
OF the House. Mr.. Cushius's face flushed
as deep as criu,son, from what cause
cant tell.
find that The proposition for adjourn
mcnt will uot be offered till next Monday.
Mos, of The members Of the whig party
and others are in favor Of the 18th, which
is the day ,hat Mr.. Casey will fix in his
resolution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

A Good Many Potatoes from one hill
We understand that very worthy daugh
ter Of Emerald Isle, wife Of an indusl rious
and homes, Hibernian, gave birth. on SAT-.
urlay night last. to three nice boys-al of
them, with the mother, we are glad TO
say, doing bravely.-Erchange paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

irrigation and Irritation Considerable
Of a Difference. premium beine lately
offered by au agricultural snciely for The
best mode ofirrignlion, and the latter word
being made irritation by mistake Of the
printer. farmer sent his wife to claim
the prize.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Nc,c Cotton.-A bale OF the new crop was
received at New Orleans on the 18th ut. from
ST. Mar!nsvillc, the price lnr which II sold MOI
stated. A bale Of this years crop was brought
TO the Tallahassee market. nn the 9Th ui.. and
sold for 10 cents. par funds. The Cotton and
Corn crops IN the neighbourhood OF TalIahas
see. are said to be larger than they have been
for years
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

cu,ion and enforcement, Of the laws regulating
their duties. haze satisfied him that. with con.
,inua,ion Of ike service by aIl the agents Of
the Department, lis obiisa'ions may be met
BY IL, income during the present year
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Hint TO Biaeksmiths.-Tne cutting of
bars Of iron, or pipes, with the chisel. is a
laborious and lardy process By the ("l
lowing mode, the same end is attained more
easily. Bring The iron 10 a white heat.
and then. fixing ii in vice. apply tn
common saw. which. withou. being turned
in the edge. will divide i, as easily as ii ii
were a carrot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-08-10

Crops. the best sources Of infor-
nation, we have reason TO expect, that The
Planters will have fair average crops this
season. Although the rains have heen ve-
ry light in many places, ye,in others ,hero
has been quite sufhcien, for oil Agricul,u-
raj purposes. This remark, we believe.
will apply TO the upper Districts Of this
State gcnerally.--Ywkviile Compiler.