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UECONOMY! ECoNoMY!!n
THE SOUTHERN MEDICAL.
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YMYHE Subscriber having anticipated the
u publication Of his MEDICAL POCk-
EFT BOOK, prepared expressly for the South
ern States, but, being disappointed in publish.
ing it as book, now proposes to issue the
work in sheets, twice a month, until the whole
work shall be completed. Each number will
comprise 80 duodecimo pages, on excellent
paper. making, when completed, about 300 or
$40 nages. This method has been adopted
because il is the cheapest aud safest mode by
which the work can be delivered 10 subscribers.
The principles Of Medicine, Disease, Prac-
tice, and theory, so far as relates to the Botanic
remedies, are full and comprehensive. In fact:
the Medical Pocket Book is so arranged as to
render every man, or head ofa family qualified
TO act as their ewn physician.
In urging the POCKET BOOK upon the
public, he deems it only necessaryto State, that
mot as heretofore the work will be free from
Mysterious Technicall,ies-and, that all ting
light within tue reach or comprehension Of tbe
writer has been plainly set for,ll. DiscaSe.
with the various treatments. preparations dor,
and applicalionto, are rendered so easy no one
who reads u;fail to comprehend. This course
has been pursued in alh the divisions ol the
work, particularly in Anatomy. which is con-
densed from volumes of seven and eight hnn-
dred pages, down TO 4 compass Of, perhaps, be.
tween thirty and fifty pases-embrSclng the
major and most important functions, internal
and external Of the human frame. 1t will be
found to answer the purpose for which it is
designed, and its adaptation to all classes, ages
and sexes-and will prove to be companion
10 all who may consult its pages either theo
retical or practical.
The following isthe order in which the sew
eral parts Of the work will appear aud the
different subjects that will betherein eonaned
/. Preface, History and Theory qfihe Bo
tanic Pructice. q,
2. Practice Of Medicine. a,,.. g
3. Botanical Materia Medlca.
A. Compendious Anatomy. s. =t...5
S. Obstetrics, abridged. -
6. .Dispensatory.
Popular and valuable Recipes, betweel
100 and d200.x.. ,i -,
8. Surgery. abridged. ;!e
9. Comprehensive Glossary.
10. Index, arranged for each part separately
The first fern Of the work will be ISSUED
about the first of May. Those who wish +
avail themselves ofthe work will forwardthei
subscriptions, through their respective pos
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

An old gentleman not one hundred miles
from this place, after long fast bad the
agreeable news announced him by his
charming spouse Betsy, that Dinner was
ready, ,"--Dickey, one Of lhe children, as
hungry as his father, began pulling at his
knee, when the old gentleman had seated
himself al The table. He asked the follow-
lug blessing; "Lord bless US in dinner:
hand the bread Betsy--git away Dickey,
with a slap)-for Chris,'s sake, AMEN" Z.
- Anderson Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

4 Serious Joke.-The Pittsburg Chron-
icle has heard of wedding, which some
DAYS since took place at Lawrenceyille,
near that city. which was intended as a
joke, but which hasbe declared binding
as the parties ,were lawfully ':joined TO-
gether," by au Alderman, who also, in
addition to his other duties, breaches oc-
casionally. ay.}.ss .
The parties are respectable and wealthy
and are every way worthy and respectable
of each other. Ii was the result Of ban
ter on The par, of the lady, which was
promptly complied with on;the part oflhe
young man, by his oferingso. go.immeai:-
ately and haveit the ceremony performed.
They went 10 the Ndefnah; comhuhica.
ted 10 him their business; and'in"'less Than
no time" he went through the maffiage
ceremony; and declared them "man aud
wife," But when the tunclionary rcques-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

Charity Sermons.-"kspecious appear
ance does much" said begging preacher
10 his decorous looking Bock, "but an ap.
pearance ofspecie doss moro. Last year
when | preached for the Penitenliary, /
saw nothing but shillinss in.lhe plate. You
must have thought, my bretheren, that |
was preaching for t,Oslue penny tentiary.
What is the height of Imagination =
Having dined at a tavern to imagine you
have paid the waiter and for him 10 sup
pose so too:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

What cause for lasting gratitude have
our readers that they have notbeen brought
up in the same state ofdeplorable igno-
rance? But, dear reader, remember to
whom much is given of the same shall
much be required. God has so decreed.
What improvement have you made oil the
privileges your enjoy? To what use have
You, APPLIED the superior knowledge you
possess! PROFOUND those queries to your
avn souls aud hearken, ellow.iimmortal,
10 the answer whichyou conscience glyes.
Christian inaer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

4, THE Ola Flag Of United States
All our readers may not be aware that the
original flag boisted on board our, vessels
during the Revolutionary warhad a rattle
snake upon it. In a recent Philadelphia
Forum we see that John 81. Sherburne,
ESD, author of the life of Paul Jones'"
"Naval Sketches" &C., in reply TO the
North Americans queries relative t9the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03
@HostIe aMBefess /:
From The Baptist Adrocate.
CHINA EVANGELIZED.

,s-,sS
T" The Lord of hosts mustereih the host AT the 6d
tle.'" Isaiah xiii. 4
Lift up. your heads, ye gates OF fbrass -
Ye bars ofiron! yield !.
And let the King of glory pass. rs
The Cross IS in the field.
That banner, brighter than the STAR
That leads the train ofnight,
Shines on their march, and guides from laf
His servants 10 the fight.
A holy war those servants wage;
MysterouSly atstrife,
The powers Of heaven aud hell engage
For more than death or life.
Earth's rankest soil they see outspread;
SO throng'd it seems within
One city ofthe living dead,
Dead while alive 10 sin.
The forms oflife are every where,
The spirit nowhere found;
Like vapors kindling in the air,
Then sinking in tie ground,
No hope have these above the dust,
No being but breath;
In vanity and lies they trust:
Their very life is death.
Ye armies of The living God,
His sacramental host
Where hallow'd foolstep never trod,
Take your appointed post.
Follow the Cross, the ark Of peace
Accompany your path;
To slaves and rebels bring release
From bondage and from.wrath.
A barley cake o'erlhlew the camp
OF Midian, tent by tent.
Ere morn ,hetrumpet and the lamp
Through all in triumph went
Though Clina's sons, like Alidlan's, till
As grasshoppers the vale;
The sword Of God and Gideon stil
To conquer cannot fail.
As Jericho before the blast
Ofsoundng rams horns fell,
Sins s!ronghoids here shall be down cast,
Down cast these gates ofhell.
Truth errors legious must overwhelm,
And Chna's thickest wall,
The wall of darkness round her realm,
Atyour loud summons fall.
Though few, and small, and weak your bands
Strong in your Captains strength,
Go 10 the conquest Of all lands, l
All must be His al length.
The closest seard between the poles,
Is open'd TO your tolls;
Where three hundred million souls
Arc offered you for spoils.
Those spoils at his victorious feet,
You shall rejoice to lay, ,, -
And lay yourselves as trophies meet,
In his great judgment day.
Nocarnal weapons those ye bear,
To lay the aliens low :
Then strike amain, and do not spare,
There's life in every blow.
Life. more than life onearth can be;
All in this conflict slain
Die but 10 sin-eiernaliy 4
The crown Of life 10 gain. 1,
o fear not, faint not, halt moi now;
Quit you like men, be strong;
To Christ shall Buddhu's votaries bow,
And sing with you this song
"Uplifted are the gates of brass,
The bars of iron yield;
Behold the King Of Glory pass;
The Cross hath won the field
JAMES MONTGOMERY.
The Mount, Sheffield, Feb. 2, l643.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03
March OF MIND IN SoMERsETsHlRE.

sAtthe session held at Taunton, last Mon-
day, the chaplain ofthe prison said that no
less than. 800 prisoners had comic under
his notice during the last three years who
were ignorant ofthe name ofthe Saviour,
andunabIe torepeat The Lords prayer; he
did not meanto say that they never heard
The name of Christ but they nothing ofits.
meaning, and ohly used that sacred name
in their profane oalhs. 1.-The asked them
who was the Saviour oflaankind they
could not teH1 if he asked them who was
Christ, they did not know They were in
utter darkness andignorance as 10 ioreligion;
as to moral andreligious duties, they were,
iusl as ignorant'as7Ihe heathen.-- Bristol
Time 8. q z. ~;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

OIL from Corn. The ST. Louis Rcpor-
ter ii "a; saws, vs. Mr.. VIM. Watson, whoresites
id ST. louis county, al a place called Cold
Water, has undertaken lhe manufacture
Of oil from cornf The new oil is said to
burn with a clear and steady lighr, and
without the smoke common 10 most vege-
table oils. |. carbe manufactured at IS
cents per gallon ,andwill probably become
erelong, animportant branch of business
in the west.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

an Amusing, Lunntac.-Ihey nave
crazy man in the Ohio Lunatc Asylum
whuse eccenlricities are said to produce
great mirth. In The appendixto the report
of that institution, recently published, we
find the following description OF this man
and the strange method of his madness:
We must not omit passing notice Of
an iucurabe, but occasionally useful, and
on many accounts an interesting patient,
styling himself "lhe cattle drover, sports
man and fnancier extraordinary TO The iu-
stitu,ion and mankind al large" He also
claims 10 be clerk in The new buildings,
superintendent Of the public works in the
State, proprietor Of the steamboat Lehigh,
mineral and botanical doctor, sc. His
delusions are as nun erous aud capricious
as his character aud. qualifications are
unique and surprising. He is stout, ac-
live, we'll built man, with handsome
sincere counlenance, who is sure to pc the
first 10 meet you in the gallery. and en-
deavor TO slide into your good opinion with
a sly wink, coaxing smile and a gentle
voice-wishiug Immediately TO buy six
teen hundred head of fat cattle, four years
old, or ready to loan any amount ofmo-
nev that eau be desired, which.is forthwith
produced in large packages Of bank bills,
manufactured by himself, and payable to
his order, at overy corporation IN the
Union, from Florida to Maine.
He is never supplied with a less sum
than hundred aud scventy-fve millions,
upon the ..bes, specie paying banks"
But if you do not need money, he is very
entertaining with description of his
farming aud extensive pasture lands-with
accounts of his milling and steamboat ra-
cing-bIooded cattle-and mulette Of his
own invention; or, as physiciau,. he is
always ready to attend the most difficult
cases, will exhibit his lancet wire, and
prescribe infallible cures for every disease
from a sore eye 10 the gout or consump.
ton.
Notwithstanding his singularity, he is
kind and attentive TO those needing assis-
tance around him, taking great interest in
the affairs Of the house, and constantly
talking about the expense Of providing for
SO many patients, the difficulty Of keeping
them in order, aud the necessity Of EN-
ployihg more help. &c. He Also excels in
complimentary notices of the ladies, and is
always ready either TO dance a,jig,'or hold
the candle, sing song or preach SER
mon, aad if need be, take ish, or run a
horse race. E
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

The c!licken-ha,ching machine now be-
ing exhibited in the ci,yof New York, is
thus noticed in the Tribune:
Chicken Neutrality-suspicious. is get
ling superhuous. We rather think she
will soon be voted out Of fashion and dis.
pensed with. There is chap just over
our publication Office hatching Chickens in
big box, fifty day, having thousand
eggs always doing. The trouble Of attend
ing them is slight, the heat costs very lit
tie, and The chickens crack their several
shells and walk up to their dough and va
ter like wood choppers to dinner or sailors
to their grog.,: They are clean, strong and
lively, grow fast and rarely die, (not being
draggled through the grass,) aud whoever
has Matching machine Gun have Spring
Chickens every week in the year, and at
small expense. If you could only invent
a machine for laying eggs now, hens would
be done with.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

A Singular Incident.-A gentleman
from Marlborough informs Us, says the
Hartford Times, of a singularcircumstance
connected with an alfray between hawk
and hen, on Sunday last. The hawk a
very large one measuring from wing 10
wing, over four feet, pounced upon hen,
and raised her short distance in the air,
when from some cause, the hen became dis
engaged, or so much obstructed the pro-
sress Of the hawk, that he pitched down.
wards and went directly into a we'll A
colored woman named Clara Burden, see
ing them 60 into the well, ran 10 see how
matters progressed aud found the hawk
lying upon his back in the water, and the
hen standing upon him The woman
lowered the buckle. and safely secured the
hen. She then held the head Of the hawk
under water with a pole and finally secured
him also, All hacks should learn from
this that they cannot steal with impunity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03
.EAgeRela Court HOUSE, s. G., apriA 8, IS 1874 a

ted them to kneel down with him for pray
er, the parties Hesftated, and inquired Of
him whether he had really lawfully mar.
ried them. To this he replied in the affir-
NATIVE, and they left bis Office much
alarmed at what had been done, and which
they intended for joke. Whether they
have agreed to live together as they should
we have notfearned. II has been the oc-
casion, however, of some considerable
titown talk" for The last few days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

Singular Fact.--Tn the last Report of
1.-THE Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane,
| the following Interesting fact is stated: A
patient, adyancedi life, of athletic frame
and extraordinary activity and ingenuity,
was regarded as particularly dangerous,
from the violence his mental excilements.
He required constant watching, and in des.
pite of all precautions. he availed himself
of every opportunity of concealins; during
the day, articles wbichhe would spend the
night in fabricating iIlo dangerous wea-
pons. He was eventually discovered pick
ing up in bis daily walks materials which
he formed into rough tools with which be
was found repairing old shoes This al-
forded a hint to his attending Physiciad,
and having exacled promise from the
patient that he Would not use them for the
injury.o any person; he furnished him with
acomplete set ofshoemakers' tools, knives,
avis, hammers, &C., He seemed delighted
with the privilege, andWilh the confidence
reposed in bis promise, and Immediately
setto work, having two or three. OF The
patients as his assistants, and from the
strict decorum whichhe afterwards evinc-.
edineVer in asiDgle instance gave reason
10 regset at the indulgence allowed him.
The regular employment. had most
wholesome influence on his mental dis
ease, and he is now in the bosom of his
family, fully restored 10 reason, alter be-
ing deranged for three years. This exam
pie may serve to show the judgment with
which the insane are treated in this admir-
able institution. They are not regaraed as
madmen to be dreaded, but in Kind oil
synlpathizing spirit they are dealt with,
and few are SO bereft Of reason, as not 10
be sensible of such treatment. The pa
Gents are furnished with the means of rid
lug, amusing themselves in several ways,
have musical entertainments, good libra
ry, and during The last year, originated
among themselves a weekly newspaper,
containing original articles, many of which,
says the physician, "would compare favor
bly, with much of The periodical literature
Of the day p
How must i, gladden. the hear, Of overy
philanthropist to see these human changes
10 The treatment Of persons tailoring under
so dreadful maady! The effect of it has
been proved in The increased number OF
radical cures.-Presbytsrian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03

Going i've have been informed; says
the Middletown Md. Enterprise, by gen.
tleman Outstanding, that Mrs. RarSer, ly.
ing near PeteIsville, in this county,in the
latter part Off ebruary last, was delivered
offour 6ne healthy children at one birth,
and from last accounts are all doing web.
This Is The same woman who gave birth
to three children about l8 months since,
and was noticed in the Frederick Exani.;
,ner.-Middleton Valley well deserves the
name of having fertile soil-seven chill
dren III eighteen months Cope with US
if you can.
Western statesman. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-10
r. A. SEWARD. Clerk
ABSTRACT.

/ Inc bill cborges that complainant intermnrricd
with defendant in the county of Carroll and Stofe
| OF mississippi, sometime in October. A. D. ls3g
ana thpt the defendant has since deserted aud con.
tnued to desert complainant for more than three
years next preceding the filing of This hin and
moved to the State Of Louisiana that said dosor.
ton OF complainant by defendant is without anv
Just or reasonable cause; and prays that the bonds
OF natnmony now subsisling between complain.
ant and defendant be dissolved and for nothing
held ''''s
pelehdant VIII take notice that the dispositions
OF Benjamin Lee, NJ b. Piiman and q d ~
man. will be taken at Carrolton in said county, at
the Office of John Mcclellan, Commissioner, on the
LIST Monday Of October, 1874, between the hours
OF III O'Clock a. NJ and 2 P. NJ, to be read in evil
dence at the trial of the above stated case on the
part OF complainant when end where you may at
tend, &c. J. S. Johnson
Tho ,,,, Sol'r for Comprt
Western statesman. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-10
GR.gHE.a.W'S .M.aG.qZF.N.C
NEW VOLUME FOR 1914.
OUR PLATES BATTLE cPorrn

uUR PLATES BATTLE GROUD. Frr
H. IN order to increase still further, if possi.
ole' the high reputation Grabam,s M oos''
zlne has attained both in this conntr =, ga ga
IN europe, we have sketched out a nIon -
our own IN regard TO embellisbmant
when, ilom its extent and usefulness. n,,s,
.1 with general appreciation and we
me, ,S it now because it may hereafter
s sun those who are ol,oays behind 70 tata
nln1s from our suggestions, and simnIv ' sn
~ an intention, TO claim more thar
the pre0iOus performer. '''O'e ''ian
e y, Magazine, by the epuaoemeD,
q the highest order of talent Il ,be n,en
pom IN literature and the arts IS now nm;
versaily regarded as the Angerican NJ u
s.Me' and we purpose, at the close Of Sba
resent volume, to saOac our hand on an on
Urged enterprise. and we call upon Others
. strike out something original.
VIEWS in THE SOUTH AND wFsr
~ pursuance of our plan, to make Gr.
Western statesman. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-10
ALSO.

The following real estate, described and desiona-
ted as the Northeast quarter of Sec. %. the
Northeast quarter of Sec 20, the West half of
Southwest quarter of section %, and the East
half OF Northwest quarter of Sec. %, and the
West half of Southeast quarter of Sec. 81 all in
Township Is, of Range East, containing $50
acres, more or less situate in the County Of Car
roll; by virtue of decree of the District Chance
Court of the State of Mississippi, holden at Car
clifton, in cause wherein Susanna Graham is com
plainant and Ephraim Lloyd ct. AL are defendants,
W. P. BOLE,
July t. lo44'-o--oW Commissioner
Western statesman. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-10
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

etters Of administration having been grant
u ed to the undersigned, by the Hon. the Pro-
bate Court of Carroll county, June term, 1914. ON
the estate of Randolph Elliott, deceased. All
persons having claims against said estate arc
hereby notified to present them, duly uuthentica-
tea, within the time prescribed by law, or thew
VIII be forever barred And all those indebted to
sald estate are requested to come forward and
make immediate payment.
ELVIRA A. ELLIOTT, Administrators
of Randolph Elliott, deceased
Carrollton, June 90, lS44-6w
Western statesman. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-10
ChaRRCePy Sale.

nN The second Monday, being the l2th dav Of
~ August next, in front of the court bopse
the town of Carrollton, Carroll county, | will Of.
fer for sale at public auction; 20 the highest hid
der, on a credit of six months, the following des.
crlbed negroes, viz Leah and children. BIZ.
Rutha ard children, Patsey and children, Pbebe
and children, Cilvy, Daniel, Cely, Isaac, Abraham,
George and Fanny, and the natural increase of
said slaves.
Western statesman. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-10
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Western statesman. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-10
A. A. Sr1TH. is Iouvso,
slit Ii IL JOHNSON.
.4TTOR.VEY; ct L.9W.

Having associated themselves together in the
practice of law, will attend all the Circuit Courts
in the second Judicial District the Vice Chance
ry Court at Carrollton, the Federal Court at Pom
totoc, and the Supreme Court at Jackson.
A. A. Stith viii reside in Greensboro, Choctaw
county, and J. s. Johnson in Carrollton All bu.
siness entrusted to their care will receive prompt
attention.
July 81, 1874
Western statesman. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-10

DISTRICT CHANCERY COURT OF THE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
President, Directors & Coz
of the Planters Bank
No. l64 as.
William Thompson and
John P. Watson.
NTPON opening the matters in this bill and #
~ appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
that John T. Watson, one of the defendants, is not
an inhabiant of this State but resides beyond the
limits thereof SO that the ordinary process of this
Court cannot be served upon him, it is
Ordered, That unless the said defendant apDear
before the Vice Chancellor, at the Court room in
the town of Carrollton, on the third Monday in
December next, and plead answer or demur to
the bill OF complainant therein the several aepa-
uons thereof will be taken for confessed and such
order or decree made therein as the Vice Chancel-
Tor may deem equitable and lust
~ as further ordered, That a copy of this order
be inserted in the western Statesman" once a
week for two months successfully.
ABSTRACT
Bill filed November 22d, 1S43, by the Plant
ers' Bank, states, that at the April term, IS43.
OF the Carroll circuit court, complainants recover
ed Judgment against defendant Thompson for
$6ll5 SIS that execution issued thereon, and re-
turned Nulla Bona to October term, 1913; that
Immediately preceding the term of said court at
which said judgment was rendered, a transfer of
all his property was made by said Thompson TO
one John ?. Watson. Bill charges said convey
ance TO be fraudulent, and made for the purpose
undertaking the creditors of said Thompson
Pray,s, hat the deed of conveyance, il found to
be made for fraudulent purposes, be cancelled,
md the property be sold, or SO much thereof as
nay be necessary for that purpose, to satisfy
Judgment &c W. P, BOLE
Carrollton, July lst, ls44.-2m
T. S. & J. F. AEREs, P. Q.