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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15

perish If transported to the Moon
Forms OF life unknown TO US, may exist
there, but ifso, those forms are such as
have no archetypes on earth. All ideas
of such existence are beyond the reach Of
our conceptions. To US, the Moon
would seem desolate and accused; a
sphere, rolling on in brightness, is true,
but without warmth or life, or any Of the
genial influences and accessories, which
impart so great charm TO a residence
on our earth. There, all Is silent and
dumb; dreary and mOnotonous creation
with not only nothing to stir, and nothing
to enliVen, but with no mind to be stir.
red, and no heart 10 be enlivened. And
this was its fate for centuries, presenting
an image of an eternity Of desolation,
the very idea of which was oppress.
i've. ... ....
Has the Moon influences on our earth?
Does it effect the weather! Farmers and
sailors, and many scie ltiic men thought
so, 1t wasan old prejudice, but an unfOun'
ded one. Science taught no such thing
and observation disproved it. Observa-
tion for one hundred years in succession,
had shown, that out ofone hundred and
twenty five changes in the moon, there
had been 63 instances ofchanges in the
weather, and 90 there had been ne
change, So il followed, that the wealth.
er was just as likely not to change as 10
change, with the changes in the Moon.
1t had been, and was even now, con-
seived that the Moon had some effect on
insane people. DIR. OILERS had address
ed himself to the enquiry, and upon com
Parison of paroxysms OF madness with The
changes in the Moon, was satisfied that
there was no connection. Yet LunGcy
is an established word, even in law tech-
MICS; to signify mental arrangement
And iunacy has its etymology in the
Moon.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15
NEW sERIEs.-VOL. NO. 3.

LITTERARY PURsUITs No pleasure
is so little subject to wear itself out BY
exhaustiDg either the materials or the
faculties of enjoyment, says the Edin.
burgh Review, as literary pursuits. It
is one Of those tastes which grows by in
diligence; Of which the objects become
more and more numerous, and the emo.
lions mote exquisite, the greater the cul.
tIVshon it receives. II is more indepen-
dent In point Of external circumstances,
than almost any other source of enjoy.
ment. The indulgence OF literary taste
u naturally attended with a perception
OF Increasing power, Of a more enlarged
dominion over the objects of nature, an
ima'e and inaninale, rational and irration-
al.1t is attended with the delightful con-
vlctlon Of giving higher claim upon the
love and esteem OF mankind, and acduir-
ing greater command over those feel.
ings and passions VIII ch render men o.
diOus TO their fellow creatures. How
naturally it combines with the feelings
incident 10 every condition of life, with
what advantages it engages and employs
the Thoughts of the wretched, tempers
and moderates the elevation of the pros
porous, directs the enthusiasm of the
young, and relieves the ennui Of the old,
has been so long felt and 50 often express
sed with all the powers Of language and
genius, that it may ever be regarded as
one of the laws 10 which the universal
assent is attached. "If all the riches oi
both the Indes," said the elegant and
amiable Fenelon, "if the crowns Of all
the kingdoms of Europe we're laid at my
feet, in exchange for my love Of reading
l would spurR them ALL"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15
No. lonn since thera was a prsat de.

No: long since there was great deal
said in some of the newspapers concern"
ing the destruction of some Bibles at
ChampIain, New York, by direction Of a
Catholic priest. Lately, a committee,
imposed of both Catholics and ProteS'
tan,s have, at tho request of Bishop
Hughes, inquired into the matter, with
a view to acquaint the public with the
facts. They report that some 40 Bibles
were burnt, that it was done by M. Tel
man, a missionary from Canada and 70.
Gently from France, in opposition to the
express wishes of the resident priests
and that the bishop Of Montreal promptly
condemned the act within five days
The Bibles we're distributed by Protest
ants, against the declared wishes OF the
Catholics with whom they were left.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15
CANNIBALIsM.

Gen. Cass mentions in his Grafton at
Fort Wayne on the 4th instant, what
will probably be new 10 most readers,
that the powerful tribe of Indians who
formerly occupied that country, held
AMah oating Society," We give the ex.
tract:
"It is forty three years since landed
upon the Northern shore of Ohio, a young
adventurer seeking tho land of promise,
which had been TO him, as TO many oth-
ers, the land Of performance. At that
time, the territory Of Indiana, of illinois,
of Michigan, and tho territory of Ouiss
consin formed one government, under
tho name OF the Northwestern Territory.
Ishall not stop TO bring before you The in
cidents of frontier life, nor the difficult
ties and privations, and suffering, in peace
and in war, by which the forest is acquir-
ed and reclaimed, and finally subdued.-
During many years this region had its
full share of troubles. The line of your
canal was a bloody war.path, which has
seen many deed of horror. And this
peaceful town has had its Moloch, and
The records of human depravity furnish
no more terrible examples of cruelty than
we're offered at his shrine.
The Miami Indians, our predecessors
in the occupation Of this district, had a
fearful institution, whose origin aud OBJ
iects have been lost in tie darkness of
aboriginal history, but which was contiu-
ued TO late period, and whose orgies
were held upon the very spot where we
i now are. 1t was called the Man eating
Society, and 1t was the duty of its asso-
ciates to eat such prisoners as we're pre-
served and delivered to them for that pur.
pose. The members Of this society be-
longed to. particular family, and the
dreadful Inheritance descended to all the
4 children, male and female. The duties
it imposed could not be avoided, and the
sanctions of religion were added to the
obligations of lmmemorable usage. The
feast was a solemn ceremony, at which
the whole tribe was collected, as actors
or spectators. The miserable victim was
bound to stake, and burned at a slow
! fire, with all the reinements of cruelty,
which savage ingenuity could invent -
Therewas a tradtionary ritual, (which reg
ulated with revolving precision, the whole
course of procedure at these ceremo-
MES. Laiterly The authority and Obliga,
tions of the institution had declined, and
f. presume II has wholly disappeared.-
But have seen and conversed with the
head of the family, the cheif of the sOci'
etv, whose name was White Skin. Witt
t what feelings of disgust, need not at
r tempt to describe. well knew an in
r tellipent Canadian, who was present a
0 one of the last sacrifices made to thi
/. horrible institution. The victim was
4 a young American, captured in Ken
: lucky, during the revolutionary war
h Here, where we are now assembled, i
n peace and security, celebrating the tri
f umph of art and industry, within tn
# memory of the present generation, OF
d cOuntrymen have been thus tortured ar
d murdered, and devoured. But, thar
$ God, that council fire is extinguished. =
y The implous feast is over,
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15

OF Au old tar named Benson. resid.
ing at Weihers6eld, CT, recently found
that he was entitled to pension of TWEEN.
ty five guineas year from tho British
Covenment,-the arrearages Of which
amounted to $4,000. This was of course
glad news to him, for he was very POOR,
with family of Ten children. He was
pressed into British service from an A.
merican whale ship, end served unds:
Lord Nelson; was in several battles-at
Trafalgar among others-and received in
different actions four or five severe
wounds, so that on two occasions he was
laid up in Woolwich Hospital for months.
He is now seventy four years OF age, a
hale and hearty old man, contented and Of
good cheer, with many Of the Characteris-
tics of his craft.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15

A GRAsn-WHEAT FALLINe!-The
large warehouse ofMr. ]. Dart, of Bufa'
10, which was built this spring, for the
purpose of storing eat,yesterday at IL
O'Clock, burst out, in the back part, from
tho pressure caused by :he large quanrity
Of wheat and corn stored there, and as
bout 5000 bushels wheat were deposited
on the ground below; as the weather Il, IS
fine and the ground was dry, there Will
be but little loss except to the building:
and that cannot exceed fifty or seventy
dollars.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15

RELIEvING BURDENS Every Dooy mas
heard of the honest old philosopher who
when riding to mill, with bag OF corn
mercifully placed the bag on his own
shoulder, while seated on his horse SO
,hst he might ease the poor animal OF
mart @ of the weight This was assump'
ton, and his logic was about as gOod as
that Of those who wish the General Gov
@ srnment, which is supported by the
states. to take on its shoulders the State
dehts. and thus ease the states Of tbei
burden! -PennsylUGniGn.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15
,Axrre PAssrrorns.-The N. Orleans

TAXING PASSENGERS. The N. Orleans
Tropic of the 18th says;
"Themuch mooted question, whether
the State Of Louisiana has the right to tax
the passengers who arrive in this city,
was decided yesterday. The opinion Of
the court, upon the main question inVol.
we'd in the issue, the constitOtionality Of
the law, was in favor of the affirmative,
vet the supreme court denied the power.
Of forcing upon the captain or oi.her off,
GERS Of vessels arriving at this city the du.
ty of olls.cstting such taxes. The mode
J ,oxstion, but not the manner OF COLI
Toc,;on. was fully recognized by the high
80, tribunal of the State of Louisiana"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15

JuDGMENr-In forming an opinion.
keep both ears open and then Won can
hear on both sides
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-08-15

New York paysa rax for d,fferantPur'
poses amounting to So, l77,OOO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
HAMBuae, January On,

Cottun.-The receipts o. Cotion by was-
ous and boats continue heavy, most Of
which is sold on arrival the planters being
more disposed TO sell THAI they were sams
weeks ago. The dsmaud continues active,
with lirtc or no falling Off prices from last
weeks notice. We received Liverpool
dates. on Saturday, up TO 18th December,
with a decline or better qualities of Collon
from Id to ID, while the middlius aud
fair sorts remained without change on the
preceding week., The trade, however,
was lively aud in good condition, aud The
only cause for n decline was, that it is ex-
pecied the crop of Cotton in the United
States will be very large. These recount
have not caused our market 10. give way
worth noticing. We quote from S 10 IS
cts. according 10 quality. Principal sales
81 10 81 cts audsin some instances Z cts.
can DO Obtained fora strictly choice brand.
TEE January accounts arelooked for with
q deai Of .earnes:ness, which se.,le our
market at once.-Journok.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01

sous offering to vote. The following oath /:
II. A. b., do soiemuly swear, Tor affirm.
US the casc may be.J that | have moi, at
this general election for members Of the
Legislature, voted in this or any'o,her Dis
tricto or Parish, and that I am constitution
ally qualified TO vote-so help me God"
Aud ifany person or persons, required as
aforesaid, 10 take said oath or affirmation,
shall refuse 10 DO so. then tho managers in
their respective Election Districts or Par
ishes, shall be and they are hereby requir-
ed aud enjoined to refuse such vote or
votes; and in case The managers shall re-
fuse 10 require the oath rs aforesaid, when
demanded. they shall be liable TO all the
pains and penalties they world be liable
aal subject to for neglec,ing any other du.
ties required BY them as managers OF cleo
lions for either branch Of the Legislature.
Rsssired, 4rh. That the Act altering the
9Th Section Of the Constitution Of the State
of South Carolina, be herewith published,
o-wi,: Every free white man Of the age
of lwoaiy-onc years. (paupers aud nen-
commissioned officers aud privales of The
Army ofthe United States excewed,) be.
Ing a citizen Of lhis State, and having re-
sided therein iva years previous TO tho day
of Election. and who has Il freehold Of
fifty acres Of land. or a town lot. of which,
he has been legally seized and possessed at
least six months before such election, or
not having any such freehold or town To-,
hath been resident in The election district,
iuhwhich ahe offers To give his vote, before
,heSeiection six months. shall have a right
to vote for a member or members TO serve
in either branch Of the Legislature, for the
election district in which be hold such
property or residence.
Resolved, 5'h. That the two years res
idcnce required by the Constitution in q
voter. are tie two years Immediately pre-.
vions 10 the election. aud tho six months
residence in the election districf, are the
six months Immediately previous 10 The
election; but if any person has his horne in
the Stale, ne does net lose the right of res
ilence by Temporary absence. with tito in
ien'ion of returning {; and If he has his
home in tho election district, his right 10
vote is not impaired by n temporary al
scnce, with the intention of returning !; hu,
If one has his home and family in another
State. the presence Of such person, aliho'
continued for two years i'll the Stale, gives
no right 10 vote.
GFThe iaw in reference 10 The election
Of members 10 the Legislature. holds in re-
gard TO The election Of members Of Con-
gross.
Feb 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
State Of South Carolina.

COLUMBIA. 18th Jan. lS43.
TO ALE WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
RE i; known that JOHN G.. HOL-
LID COMBE Of Savannah. lately ap
pointed and commissioned by His Excel.
lcucy the Governor Of this State. Counts
sioncr ITO lake acknowledgements or proof
of any deed. mortgage or other convey
auce Of any lands or tenemcnts lying in or
being in this State, or Of any contract. let
ter Of attorney, or any other writing under
seal, to be used and recorded ia this Stale"
did on The l!th day of January, 1913, take
and subscribe, on oath, before JosEru
FELT. n Of The Justices Of the Peace for
chatham County, in The Stale Of Georgia.
that he will well aud faithfully perform. to
the hes, Of his skill aud ability. all the du-
ties Of Commissioned, according to All Act
Of the Senate and House OF Representa-
tives Of The State OF South Carolina, euti.
tied IAN Actio authorize the appointment
OF a Commissioner or Com nissioners 10
lake the acknowledgements Of deeds and
other instruments of writing under seal,
and for other purposes" passed OH the l7lh
December, 1884.
WI. F. ARTHUR, Sec. Of State.
Feb I. ls43 ], |
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
CnARLEsroN. Jnruary q

SuShLEsA wv SStudfN -.
Co.fou.-Receivcd during the week pas,
ll,622 bales UpIauds-viz by Rail Road,
4,i73 bales; by Water. 6,S05 bales, and
by Wagons. $50 bales. Exported in same
time 9,906 5ales, leaving a shipping stock
on hand Of 1919 bales, exclusive OF Is
366 bales on ship5oard no, cleared. The
sudden impulse, aud consequent, advance
In prices which the narkc, for Uplauds
experienced on the las, day Of the prcvi.
Gus week. was as suddenly checked on ;hc
frs, day Of the pas. saturday. by the
receipt, via New York, Of later and unfa-
vorabie accounts from Liverpool-buvers
Immediately asked aud obtained the re-
duclion Of the advance, aid The markc,
settled TO about The same position in whiai
it was previous ito that time. Purchasers
operated on Saturday 10 the amount OF
1862 bales, ON Monday 2,l23 bales. snd
GU Tuesday, LIS bales On that day the
sales were principally coufiaed to but one
purchaser, others withdrawing either TO
obtain a farther reduction or to await the
accounts 10 the 4lb inst. per steamer CAL
edonia, now past due. Holders not bein,
willing TO submit. the sales on Wednesday
only reached AS bales; on Thursday nh.
market again partially revived, being at
tended principally by purchasers who
were under shipping engagements. and full
prices was realized by holders. The sales
amounted to l.433 balcs. To-day, nearly
an entire cessation Of transactions took
place,-holders could not be induced 10
give way. and only 395 bales were taken.
Total amount Of the weeks sales 7.l72. NJ
prices ranging from st tos Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
Bethany Academy.

SITUATED three miles above Liberty
y Hill, near Bethany Church, in Edge.
field District. on a poor ridge Of land, re
mole from plantations, or any local cause
for disease.
The Trusteesl,of this institution take
great pleasure in announcing 10 the public
generally, that they have secured the servi.
COS of the Rev. A. G. BREWER, 10 take
charge of i, forithespresent year. common.
cling on the FIRST Monday liz February (;
and from The reputation, high recommend.
atoms and long experience Of this gentle
man as a Teacher, the Trustees feel per.
fectly justified in recommending Ills In
sti,ution TO the country around, aud to The
public generally fur their support. Good
boarding can be obtained in the n%eishhor-
hood convenien, 10 The school at sig dollars
per month. Ten months will be the scho-
iastic wear, divided into w sessions. ivc
months each. aud at the close Of each ses-
sion a public examination OF The s'udonIs
will take place.
The following branches will be taught,
and al the following prices, viz:
Onhnsraphv, Readiug, Writing. Arith-
matte, Modern History, AMI
Modern Geography, per sess. 8 6 on
Englisi, Grammar. Ancient iiisio.
~. Ancient Geography, Bota-
any, Natural Philosophy. Book
Keeping, &c, per session, 9 00
Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric. Sur
veyins, Chemistry, Astronomy,
&c. &c, per session, 10 90
Mr.. e. is ompi.s qua!:ic! Ia senci' the
dead languages. hut anticipating It's Ei.-
slish Scholars will be quite sufficient to
engage his entire attention fur The present
year, he does no, propose to take auy stu.
dents only those ahn wish 10 cnage in The
study Of the branches above sci fuIth.
ABSER PERRIN,
IT,, HJBDLER,
E.. g. ROBERTSON,
4. II. FRAYLOR, 'f''ees.
}. SHELLEY.
w. s. COTilRAN.
Feb. /. 1913 III ]
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
NOTICE.

VlIE House aud Lot belonging To The
Il Estate Of Miss Mary Fill, advertised
for sale by me on next Sale Day. will pos.
lively be sold on Monday the 9Th ms. at
The usual hour. The premises consis, o,
G comfortable co'tage dwelling handsome
ly improved, with n we'll laid ont flower
garden in front. and several tasteful vine-
and ornamental trees. There are scvuraI
out hodses, oil 10 good order: the lut con.
tains II acres. The whole forms a delight.
fuI residence fnr II family. aud will be IS vel
worth the attention Of those DESTROYS oil
such a situation.
The House is now open'(ani viii! con.
tinuc so until sold,l for the inspection o,
those deairous Of purchasing. Possession,
will be given immediately.
S. CHRISTIE. 3. T.. d.
Eel ts
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
ESTARLgSEUNlE NT.

WHE Subscriber becs most respectful
n " 10 announce 10 his friends and the
public. that he has commenced tho above
business. opposite Messrs. Bland g. But
ler's Store. where he will make to order
the latest style fancy Boots. Of The bes,
materials, and will aeep constantly nu
hand 4 first rate assortment of pegsed and
stitched down Shoes, which for Durability
cannot be excelled. lie will also keep
Sole, Upper and Harness Leather Tor sale.
all OF which he will dispose Of al prices TO
suii The times.
Good Hides Of every description will DC
bar,ered for. or hnusht for Cash.
MICHAEL l.. GEARTY.
February /. 1912 If
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
Auobsra. January &c,

Cotson.-And this condition Of our mar
kct Gun be compared 10 a bccalmcd vessel
at sea. tie pilo, waiting for n wind. pro-
pi,ious or not. put his bark in mo,ion.-
Bowers and sellers in this market, tn yes
teraay evening. have been waiting for
news by the o,eomer TO operate. buyers
being afraid Of selling at too low prices.
The receipts of The week have been large,
and the transactions Few. The prices OF
our las, review we would quote again. bot
at present they arc merely nomiual.--
ConstiigiionaEst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
BALTIMORE, jan. 81. 1913.

DALKBaUHE, JdU.- II. fUfO'
Hopzrd Street FVour.-We uo,c q slight
deciine in Howard Street Flour since this
day week, both from stores and wagons.
Sales of good standard brands were made
from stores on Saturday las, at 1875, and
the transaction this week have generally
been atthe same price. The demand has
rot been active. and the inspections shew
some falling of in the receipts. This
morning some holders are offering TO sci!
at 1915, while others have been offered
the same price aud have refused 10 sell.
We now quote the wagon price at S3,62a.
-AmsricGn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
J.. I'D. NJ

NNOCLD respectfully inform the ci,i-
w zeus Of Edgcfeld aud il, vicinity,
that he has recently commenced the 5hoe
business for himself. and hopes BY strict
attention to business to mcritrhe patronage
of the public. Work done to order, with
ncarness aud despatch. All .eork sold By
him will be warranted. lie will sell for
cash only, with a discount Of ten per cent.
from former prices. His shop is TO he
feumi in the North end Of the Store for
mcrly occupied by e. A. Oowd.
Edseticld C. H., Jan. 2j II SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
Erec,alo,.,a &nIe.

EpY permission Of Oliver Towles. Esq
ED Ordinary for Edge6eld District. will
be sold on Tuesday The 9Th of February
next, at 10 O'Clock, al the late residence
Of Miss Mary Hill. deceased. in The village
o, Edse6eld. fsundfy articles Of household
and Kitchen furniture, consisting of Dining
and Tea Tables, Grecian Sofa, Foo,
S,o,!s, Rockius and other Chairs. Score.
tary and Book Case, Carpets aud Hearth
Rugs, Fire Dogs. Shovels and Tcugs. n
Clock, Chest Of Drawers, Bedstead, aud
bed room furniture, a large Convenient
Safe, and sundry Kitchen furniture.
Also, q number Of Books in English.
French aud LA,in, aud one trunk cut. Cal.
icoes, piece goods, sc. Terms, cash.
By order Of the Executors.
A. +. CALDWELL, A~uclioueef.
Feb lis
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-01
AUGUSTA SEED STORE.
Shaker. Garden SEEDS.

SsisESs THE proprietor Of this esta-
SHS blishmcnt has just receivsd n large
S1TsA supply Of GENUINE SEEDS.
AeGRa'he crop Of 1912. he leave. the
Seed 10 recommend themselves. which they
have done ever since he mas deal, in them.
The Shakers Garden Seed is sought fur
by every person, and here they may have
il genuine. The usual allowance Nude
to country dealers.
Bird Seed, Lucerne, Glover, Mansel
Wurzel, French Sugar Beet, Rye Grass,
Blue do. Hurd's do. Hops. Asparagus
Roots, TurniP Seed. Flower Seed, &c.
Augusta, Jan. 1913. II