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tailors bill paid, provided he would act as
aecoy to:one ofthe Gambling Estaplish-
ments in the city. But as he declined The
tempting bait, it is very probable some 9th
er person with less scruples ofconsceuce
ard moral principles to overcome, has sold
himself TO The same practical gang. And
many green one,--a planter,--or the SON
of a planter,-a merchant, or the clerk Of
a merchant,---may be caught in The mesh
es thus laid for their (ee,.-lVe also learn
from The same source, that similar eslab-
lishments, are numerous; and they are fire.
quented by persons who are suspected of
having any gambling propensilies. One of
these vas lnlely caught, and uuder the ex-
citemenr ofslimualins drink, played deep
er than his purse, aud for The deficit gave
his note for $500. When he had fairly
come TO himself, he resolved that he would
mol pay the note, and returned TO the es-
tablishment, where he announced the res
olunon.---Whereupon The note was at once
produced, and torn up before him and he
warned never again to appear in The estab-
lishmen,. The effect was wonderful.
Poor man he had forfeited his honour! The
Gamblers, by profession, were themselves,
far superior 10 him in nobleuess of soul,-
aud he was thus thrown into that condi-
lion which was bordering upon lunacy;
and it vas with difficulty lie could be pre-
vented from laying violent hands upon
himself The money ofcourse, was paid,
though his honest creditors, or his family
may have been sufferers.
We give these incidents as warnings.
And as this city is becoming more and
more the rendezvous of Gamblers, it is
quite time that some decided stand should
be taken 10 abate the nuisance.-The num-
ber fthem is variously estimated atfrom
one hundred 10 three hundred; and including
all that are in there employ. decoys, sha'
vers, and The like.-the last estimate is
not perhaps any TOO Iarge.-Chartsston
Observer.
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valuable than potatoes; because the former
are much lighter, and more easily digested-
when lrst dug ont of the ground, then dried
IN the sun, and puverised from humidity, in
casks iull ofdry sand, they may be KEEP! Tor
several years, uninjured by frost. and without
losing any parts of their nntrtiVe quality
These beneficial roots may also be pulled, de.
prived oftheir moisture by pressure. aud dried
in the same manner as Mr.. AlilIingtoD directs
potatoes to be preserved, (see vol. V. page 326.
In this manner, Vans may be packed in casks,
like -four and imported in perfectly sound
state, from the West Indies; when grated, and
mixed with wheat or barley flour, they may
be formed into light and salnbrious bread,
Nor are they less nourishing, when converted
into pottage. or pudding, with the addition of
milk. Thus Mr.. R. Pearson (dnnais Of Agri.
culture, vol. xxxv.) informs us that the meal,
obtained from the boiled or grated roots, when
beaten up with milk and eggs, without any
flour, yielded a firm and well favored dish :,
which would with difficulty be distinguished
from common batter pndding. By this treat
mcnt, the Yams are divesied their saccharine
taste. which renders them at first dsagreeablc
to some persons; though such property, is, on
the whole, Of considerable use; as it saves the
expense of sugar l..
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Altersd Bils.-Our attention was yes
terday called to another case Of deception
in bank bill, which it is proper 10 notice
in order 10 prevent fraud. A twenty dol
lar. bill was sent 10 a mercantile house in
this city, purporling to be of the CONNER
clal Bank Of Columbia. but on examina-
tIon proves TO be an old plate the Com.
mercial Bank of Macon, long since extinct
the words Georgia and Macon" are
extracted by some chemical process, and
"South Carolina" and "Columbia" inser.
ted in their place. The bill is dated Doth
May, lS4l. and sisued A. BIandiug, Pres
ident. and J. Ewarr, Cashier. The for
mer gentleman was once President of The
Columbia Bank hut departed this life;
much lamented, some time previous to the
above date, and while occupying the sta
ton of President of the South Western
Rail Road Bank, and the latter named
never occupied The station of Cashier.
The plate IS so different from those in cir
culstion that detection will be easy with
any one who pays attention.-Ckarleston
Courier.
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For he dInsrtiscr.

MILK SercH, or AstragaLus L., genus Of
indigenous, perennial plants, consisting Of ~
species; the principal of which, is the Giycy-
phg';ios. common or sweet Milk Vetch, Liquor
ice Vetch, Wild Liquorice, or Liquorce Cock.
shed: il grows in meadows, pastures, and on
ditch banks, where it flowers in the months of
June and July. This plant will thrive with
uncommon 'Iuxurance in poor barren soils;
and yield an abundance Of tender and slIccu-
lent herbage. It's cultivation has therefore,
been strongly recommended by DR. Anderson
who observes, that it would be an excellent
winter fodder, for cattle, which devour it with
avidty. Cows depastured on this plant. are
said TO yield an abundance of rich milk from
which circumstance it has received its most
proper English name.-Domcstic Encyclopedia.
Milk WORT, the common. or Polygaia Vul-
garis. L., an indigenous perennial plant, tIlriv-
ing on heaths or dry pastures; Towering in
the months ofJune and July: this herb is eat
en- by Cows. the milk Of which it remarkably
increases; also by Goats and Sheep, but is re.
fused by Hogs. Its roots possess an extremely
bitter taste, together with all the virtues Of the
American Rattle Snake root. According to
Dr. Hammel, il is given with success in Pur-
itic cases, operating rs purgative, emetic,
and deretic. a spoonful of the deeoctiun,
made by boiling an ounce Of The herb in pint
of water, till one half be evaporared, sensibly
promotes perspiratlon, as well as expectoralion,
apd has therefore been used with advantage
in Catarrhal fevers and defuxions on the lungs
three spoonsiul Of this medicine taken eve.
nv hour. have sometimes afforded considerable
relief in dropsical cases.
YAM.-Yam, or DioScorea BmJitsra, L., is
native of Ceylon, whence its culture has been
introduced into the West Indies, and other
parts of America; it is divided into two varie-
ties, known under the name of red and white !;
from the color Of their bulbous roots
Vans flourish best OIL poor soils; and retain
their beautiful! verdure till a late period in tho
year; hence they are said to ameliorate the
ground nearly rs much as a crop of turnps.
Being propagated by setting the eyes, their
culture corresponds with that of potatoes. and
like these roots. Yams often prove an excellent
preparatory crop for wheat. Farther, they
are very productive; so that, the red variety
yields, in general, l2 tons per acre: the white
sorl is less fruitful; but. heing more delicate,
it is chiefly raised for the table, in the West
Indies.
The culture Of these dubious roots in Britain
is, at present, we understand, confined to the
counties of Midlothian, and Stirling; where
they are given TO cows, the milk Of which is
thus considerably increased, without affecting
its quality or flavor
As an article offood the Yam possesses SIM
liar properties with the potatoe, excepting that
it's less mealy; in raw state. it is vicious
bu,. when roasted this bulbous root is equally
Wholesome and nourshing, so that the inhabi.
fhnts OF theWcst Indies prefer it even to bread.
In some respects, therefore, Yams arc more
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MODERN DEFINITIONS

Love-A little world within insclf, in
l;matcIy connected with shovel and tonss.
Progress Of Time-A pedIar going
through the land with wooden clocks.
Genteel Society-A place where the
rake is honored, and the moralisl condem-
ned.
Poliican-A fellow tfia, culls all his
knowledge from borrowed newspapers.
Rigid Justice-Juror Oh a murder case
fast asleep.
FTend.-Oue who takes your money
and turns yuu out of doors.
Poetry-A bottle OF ink thrown at a
sheet Of foolscap.
Patricia man who has neither pro-
perty nor reputation to lose.
Independance-Owiug fifty thousand
dollars, which you never intend to pay.
"Who wants bu, Iittla here below.
And wants that lilllc for a show"
Dandy-A thing in pan,aloons, with a
body and Two arlns-a head without brains
tight bools-a cane-a white banker
chief-two brooches-aud ring on his
little finger.
Coquete-A young lady with more
beauty than seuse-more accomplish
menls than earning-moro charms oil
person than graces Of mind-more admi-
rers than friends more foods than wise
men for attendants.
Benevolence-To take dollar out o
one pocket, and put it into the other.
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commercial.
augusta, Dec. %

AUGUSTA, Dec. 2S.
Rema,ks-We observe by the western pa.
pers that the rains continue TO flood the cotton-
growing region. This, of course. has given
strength to the opinion, that the present will be
n greatly diminished crop. Indeed. many of
the speculatons which come to us from the
west. argue The probability that the crop will
NOT exceed 1,600,OG0 bales. The facts upon
which this conclusion is founded are mcagre
and questionable, and we cannot hesitate TO
pronounce the opinion dangerous; Just as much
50 as the opposite one, that the crop will reach
1000 900 bales. 1t cunnot he pretended that
either ofthem are formed with an unbiased
Judgment.
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Ridge Academy.

VHyHE undersigned, Trustees Of tire Eidga
u Academy, having engaged the services
of Mr.. s. f. McDowELL for The year 1S44,e
take great pleasure in recommending him to
the public, as well qualified fdr the duties of an
Instructor, being regular gfaduale of the /.
South Carolina College, and having given
great satisfaction the present year.
The Academy is situated on the Stnge road
lending from Edgefeld to Columbia, and stu.
dents from distance will have the privilege Of
travelling to and from tho School, at S cents
per mile iu the Stage. -, 5Is-
The Ridge is we'll known 10 be strictly
healthy al all seasons Of the ear,
Board can be obtained in orderly families OF
low rates. =
RATES OF TUITION, ps,-.qaa,ter.
Spelling, Reading and wiring, 1873 90.
With Arithmetic, Geography and
History Composition. Elements -
OF Natural Philosophy. &c. &C., z 90
The School IS providad with very superior
Terrestrial Globe, necessary Maps, DC. COM
plete. ~. ~
R. WARD,
R. Y. cartwright,
r. WATSON,
s. WATSON, 'sls
/. A., RUTLAND,
NJ WATSON,
December 81 AZ st..
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From the Old Dominion
MENR1 CLAY AND THE ANTIMA.
-


This desperate gambler having placed
his stakes for the Presidency in the "po-
litical wheel of fortune" on the ,otite and
black. Slavery and Abolition, and having
riskcd on the counter columns of Pro.
tectiue 7ariG and Free Trade; has, to
take "all the chances" now laid heavily
on double zero, sacrificing TO uncliastencd
ambition his odes, and best friends on The
altar Of .iniimasonry. There is one fact
stated by Mr.. Clay whic! will somewhat
astonish the public, as it has done US, and
that is, his great repugnance TO appear
before The public on any subject" when
he has been wiring letters on every subject
for The public eve, from protective Ia
riff, down 10 a bo,tlc Of Cologne water,
and blue ash pole. But TO come to The
matter before us. Mr.. Clay has been all.
dressed by an An,irnason, Mr.. Rcisart,
of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to know sin
what relation that individual stands to
the Institution Of Free Masonry" to
which Mr.. Clay answers, that he became
mason in early life; that lie never had
any taSte for, nor was much skilled in the
mysteries oflhe order, although he bears
testimony that all The objects of The Insli-
tuition, SO far as he was made acquainted
with them, were "charitaJle and Lenero-
lent" Is it it for these VIRTUES that MIR.
Clay has but little or no taste? Further
10 insratate himself with this fana,ical
aud proscriplive band, he gives them no.
lice that he officially, Withdrew from the
order "NINETEEN YEARS AGO." aud 10
identify himself with, and show that he
was worthy of their support, ho goes on
10 stale that he is now opposed 10 and by
the most eminent men in the country.
who are masons, aud further, PARTICULAR
Zes his own acts:
In 1925 | voted FOR MR. ADAMS as
President of The United States, although,
as have understood. he was no, Ma
SON; and AGAINST General ANDREW
JACKSON, Notwithstanding he was dis
tinguished member OF thai Order"
There is no doubt that Mr.. Clay is a
good enough ANTrMAsoN for them; hav-
ing for the last "ninety years" acted with
them; on all questions. lie is sure for
their vote. Nineteen years ago Mr.. Clay
left the Democratic party-ninetsen, years
ago, he sacrificed his honor and betrayed
his Observation-Disclosures years ago he re-
ceived The wages Of iniquity," by taking
office under JoHsQuIscY ADAMS the Ab-
oIilionist and political Antmason-nine.
teen years ago he died politically, and
there is no politically leserdemain can re-.
susctate him.
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The moderate of both parties in this country
appear to agree in the amount Of 800 ,0OO
bales, the nearest approximation. Admitting
then, that the crop will not exceed this amount.
are we certain Of ne results which wOnd
spring from such diminished crop. Have we
any reason, with such state of';le case. 10 ex.
pect an advance upon present prices. 1t must
be apparent to all, that even the existing de-
mand is speculative in its character. 1t may
be more rational tIian the feyerish excitement
which imprudence has so often engendered.
1t may he better founded in well ascertained
facts than the specnlalions which have former
ly proven so disastrous yet, Notwithstanding,
il must be admitted that it has no better ascer-
tanned data than the probable. extent OF the
crop, and the probable amount Of consumption.
We learn that in Liverpoolthe impression pre-
vailed, that the crop would not exceed l,S00,-
600 bales; but we heard of no material ad.
vance, which speculation would certainly have
produced, ifit had been warranted by proba-
BILE consumplive demand. They anticipated,
on the contrary, fine export trade in the arti-
Gle, from The inct that prices are higher here
than there. We would not say that present
prices in America will not be sustained; for
that would also be speculative but we will not
refrain from repeating onr advice to purchasers
and holders, of cnulousness and moderation.
Cotton.-Tho receipts during the week have
heen moderate, and principally by Rail Road.
The sales have been limited, owing 10 the fact
that very little Cotton has been offering. The
advices per the Hlbernia has had no percepti-
ble influence upon the market; the impl ove-
ments ofIas, week having been well sustained,
aud holders continuing firm in their demands.
We Glnte the extremes of the market AT from
"a to eSc. A choice lot wonId bring something
over the above -ConstiulioHalist.
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CoLUsrpIA, Dec. 2e

COLUMBIA, Dec. 90
Cotton.-There is but little coming i'll, az
usual during the sChristmas holidays. and of
conrse bnt little doing in the article. The late
Liverpool accounts by the Hibrrnia have pro.
duced no change in this market, rs yet, and
whether they will do so, will depend nn the ad.
vices to be received Of their effect on the
Northern markets. There had been previously
slight advance on orr quotations of Wed.
nrsday last and the current rates may now be
quoted at u ess cents, extremes. We under
stand that 81 cents were offered for several
hundred bales yesterday. and refused |; and that
FOR one lotus high as 10 cents were offered
T1,oIjn:,,
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We have not seen drunken man in The
streets of Augusta during the holidays.
There has been, doubtless, much drinking
going on behind the scenes; but it has
nol come out 10 open daylight. lis one
important effect ofIhe Temperance move
ment that occasional drunkenness has be-
come more dissraceful than it was former
ly reckoned, and drinking at all IS quite in
disreputc. There can he no question that
there has been great change in this re-
spec,. The quantity drank, and the fire.
quency of ntoxication among respectable
people are greatly dimiusished.-Augusta
Wcshingtoniun.
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From the sacanuah Georgian, December 25.

from thc oaOo""uH 1Cot t9tnh, OetCWVCT 30.
Fire.-We stop The Press to announce
the destruction by fire of the Fotndery Of
Mr.. A. N. Miller, on the Eastern wharves.
The alarm was given about half past two
o'clock this morning, aud before assistance
cond avail, from the remoteness of the po-
sition and the hour Of the night, the earn
ings of an industrious and worthy me-
chanic were wrested from his possession.
His loss is ABOUT seven thousand dollars,
including machinery and buildings. No
insurance. His Carpenters shop only,
and by the we'll directed exertions of the
iremen, was saved. In community like
this, we hope 10 see some relief, in the
form of loan, afforded 10 our worthy fel-
low citizen, which will enable him to COM
mence again his useful pursuit.
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Valuable Estate Sale.

TENHE personal Estnle Of ttle Rev. William
81 Hafmon, deceased, will be sold at his
lalc residence OH Saluda Run, in Newbcrry. on
the 18th and 18th Of January next, and on a
credit of twelve months. The personal estate
consists of l3 likely Negroes, 25 to 80 bales Of
Cotton 1900 bushels Of Corn, l5000 Ib. of Fod-
der, 30 ia, Hogs, 100 stock Hogs, Flour, On's.
40 head of Cattle. 10 Horses, 2 Mules, 2 road
Wagons. Burouchc and Harness, Plantation
Tools. Blacksmith Tools, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, &C.. &c.
At the same time the Plantation will be
rented out for the next year.
JOHN B O'NEAL, rro,,ox,
THOMAS FREAN, "'eAO'''
December 81. II az
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ElY wi ENEAEI.
MAR RIED,


Carrier Boys Address Of the Edgefeld
Adrerii-er, TO his Patrons.
Twelve months have passed with rapid
pace,
Since last you look'd upon my face;
Young Eighteen Hundred FoTly-Four,
Is knocking at your very door.
Good morning friend! kindly greet you,
We'll pleased am, once more 10 nee, YOU,
l wish you all brigh, New Year,
Health, Money, Peace aud little Care;
But whilst wish you all such joy,
Don't you forget the CARRIER BOY.
In the old year which jus, has gone,
What pains, what pleasures have you
known
Dear friends and kindred who no more
On earth are seen, some now de 'lore.
Some mourn the loss oflhis world, wealth,
And others that great blessing, health
Some griete for wives-wtIisl old Maids
fret,
Because they cannot husbands get;
Bul he who has conscience clear,
Will not repinc-he need not fear,
Ht'N ever see glad Ne,O Year.
What mighty actions have been done
In the past year, beneath the Sun,
To sing ! will not now essay
Indeed have not liIre to-day.
What fierce contentious Church and State
Are waging now, I'll not narratc.
I'll speak not of domestic jars,
Nor Of our little party wars;
1t is enough-Columba's free,
Heav'n grant she may ever be
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Charity.-The Mercantile Journal says
VIM. Appleton, of Boston, has placed in
The hands of the Trustees of the Massa-
chuse,Is General Hospital, the sum Of Ten
thousand dollars, the income of which is
to be applied in aiding such of The Insane
in the Mclean Asylum, as are compel
led from slreishicned means. to leave the
institution before cure is effected. Such
liberal donations should meet with the
hearty pIaudils OF every phlanthropic bo-
som.
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Tfcslees.-
Notice.

Notice. ~
n FORWARN all persons frem trading 10.
d Mole of hand, made by me, payable to}S.
S. Boyce, or bearer, for the sum of two hun.
dred and twenty-six dollars, Or therenbout, dat-s
ed in the. year ls41, which Note usbeeDcan..
celled by settlement made between s. rs.
Boyce, T. G. Bacon, and myself and suppos.-
ed by me TO have been given TO my father long
since. Finding onmy return to the State, the.
said Note was not in the possession of my I'd :
,her, am determined not to pay it unless CONS
PEELED by law.
w. G. GALIAtAN.
Dec. 81 81 s4S,,
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Gambling in Charleston.-Ift the follow
ing he lrue-il ought to be widely
known:-
We have j, from the most unques,ionable
authority that a young man out of employ
ment, poor, but tvery respectfully connec-
ted, and having large circle ofacquain-
tances, both i'll The city aud OIL the neigh.
boring islands. was offered a salary of
$500 a year, together with his BOARD at
any Hotel which he might select and his
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Newspaper Patron-A fellow who sub
scrbes for a paper aud stops itin few
months withou, paying uf.
Flatery-Physic that makes every bo-
dy sick but those who swallow.
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Jan 8
Notice.

yWyHE Subscriber takes pleasure m INFORM.
q ing the public, that he has succeeded IN
engaging the services of an experienced Miller
for The ensuing year, and having his Mills in
thorough repair, is prepared to do any guam
,i,y of grinding grain at the shortest notice.
Persons having Wheat and wishing superior
-four made from it, are invited to give him a
call. His terms are the tenth.ss
s. w. NICHOLSON.
Dec 5, 1943 6ms 49
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Executors Sale.

EGecss905'S Sale.
WW7ILL be sold OH Thursday the 18th inst.
wv at the late residence of Anna Maria
Terry, deceased, the Personal Estate OF said
deceased, consisting of Negroes, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Provisions, and other
articles usual on plantation, on the following
terms: for all sums of FIVE dollars and under,
cash and for all sums over five dollars credit
until the 18th December next. Purchasers to
give notes aud approved security.
J. TERRY. Executor.
Jan 3 ~
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Selling Off
LII RPfElGcPSZ Ra.lrPs.

yNVIiE subscribers having determined TO
Ill bring their business to a close, will sell
their remaining stock at greatly reduced phi
ces. for CASH only. All persons wishing bar
gains are invited to CALL.
FRAZIER g. ADDISON.
Jan.3 At 40