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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

TThe friends of Capt. E. w. PERRY. an,
nounce him as a Candidate for the office "l
Tax Collector of EdgefeId District, at the en-
suing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

TWeare authorized to announce NJ.
GRAY, Esq. as a candidate lor the 1eg-
islature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

1--WE are authorized to announce DANIEL
HoLLAsD, Esq. n candidate ini seat IN The
House ofDeiegates, at the ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

0FThe friends of Col. o. TowLEs.
announce him as candidate for The office
of'rax Collector of Etlgefeid District at
the ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

~ The friends of Mr.. ScARBoRouea-
BROApwArER. announce hifn. asa randl
date for the office of Tax COLLECTORS of this
District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

~ Tie friends of Col. JoHN QuAT
TLEBuM. announce him as candidate for
the utfice of Tax Collector of Edaefield
Dis,ric, at the ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

"Aday or two ago>a majestic Eaglesoar-
ed over the U. S.frigate Potomac, and
wheeling IN {, The air finally se:tled upon
one, Of the stays. rEvery body on board
was watching the movements off the noble
Bird. and when. he ,had perched himself
upon the stay, zone! Of the sailors ascended
for the purpose of capturing him, but he
made despeiateigh,; scratching Jack with
/ his claws, aud brusing hlm with his wings
Finally be- was no1sed by the leg. and
forSibly pulled. tonthe deck, no, without,
much exeriion, however, for he clung with
great tenancy 10 spar, - The crew have;
him on board, and he has become quite
pet among ,hcm.-Phitad. y. S. Gazette
Coal-tar as Paint.-I think II would,
he welito call the attention Of farmers to
the use q: coaf,tar as: q paint, The tar
produced in coal .gas-works is used ex.
tensively in England for painting fences,
out-buldings, &c., add is being ,introdu-,,
ced in .his:country. also. 1t never alters
by exposure TO 4he'weashey,~ and ono or
two good coats will ,lastsmany years. It.
is he cheapest and best paint.th can
be used. Our buildings are painted with
It, all our apparatus alsoi and even tho,
wropeh- iron pipe we place ia the ground,
is coated with it.. :. l thiuk. If its adyauta-
ges were fully known it would be general
ly used ,rhroughout. the, ,,Uniied States.s
The government soak the bricks used in
building the fort, at. Throg.s Neck in this
tar, (which renders them impervious 10,
water, and posts painted with it are pro-.
tected from rot,mbea put in the ground, as
effectually as if they teepl chared.
+ ->z- CHARLES RoomE.
i 7 f"+:-aas -, -7--. i ~ W
I Improvement IN. Clocks.-A new p,rinci-
pie in clock, making we have seen an,
nounced, whereby clocks are made to run
iar a. year ofamore without winding up.
They '.afe represented az simple in con.
struclion,. easily adjusted. aud regulated,
aid may be 6ued;:in any style required.
For, banks. churches and other public
buildings they will be very desirable. One
that will run four years wi,hout,winding.
up, il is said is ::about to be presentedtto
, the next President, so that be may 5efe-
minded that Che time for its being wound
Z up, lis also the period for the winding up
ofhis arduous utias.-albany advertiser.
, =,
Large Kesd.-Mr. Jnseph Wilt, oi
!. Bristol township one of the carriers ofthe
Germantown Telegraph, raised, the prsen,
season, on a plat ofground l04 feet. BY 40
! the enormous quantity of Jfty eight BUSH
elsof Onions. This is. The largest; yield OF
ii the kind. we ever :recelleci ,of have seen
+ recorded, and however gratifying toithe
producer, ID sufficient 10 draw;tearsI from
, the eyes ofevery Misunderstanding Bristol.
80. S5 Germantown Observer.
IL ~ s.t..---=-- ---t-- =. 5I,t, ,'tls.ss,,,
/, A Place TO live la.-ln travelling in
. Wisconsin, Territory, correspondent Of
3 ihe Cloveland Herald was assured that the
town Of Milton. Rock county, raised 20.
5 900 bushels of:wheat las. year; that not a
8. glass of liquor. was ever in the township
) land that in, no one year has a Justice Of
the peace ever received fees enough 70 pay
II for q barrel Of salt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
Confcclqi0j1nary.t &c.c

A FRESH supply oi c andy, Sugar Plumos,
IA. Kisses, &C., constantly on hand.
: 2 syGLso, ~. ~,
Brazil Nuts, English Walnuts, Almonds,
Figs, Ralsins, DC.
Hamburg, 1914 S b. .a. s,.'f,.,ls
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

not but exclaim as a distinguished man di
to US some lew years ago, on reading
letter from hiln expressive Of opinions h,
was doubtful Of on new and mos, impor
tant question, 1t Is almost treason t.
doubt him" And we warn our friends
as ,Wc:now feel deeply warned ourselves
TO beware how they ever doubt him on a
ny word but his own, and especially or
that of his opponents. As TO his devotion
to thr Union, when was he not devoted 10
it?-and when more so, than while con-
tending against those very perversiops of
it which. If yielded to, would inevitably
destroy it--cnnverl it into great consoli-
dated despOtism, the most terrible. thai ev-
er existed on earth land while those who
laud him as a Union man, without the
slightest change Of principle, violently de.
nounced him as disunionist, rebel, and
traitor! Devoted to the union !-ay, and
what true Caroinian does no, honor him
for il, and will MOI stand by him in saving
il, and what will uot stand BY him in ga.
wing il from the unhallowed hands Of those
WIN would convert it into mere engine
of monopoly and plumber. subservient 10
Mamnolh Bank, and Protective Tariff!
As 10 his difference of opiniuu and ex-
pediency only, from Mr.. Rhett. events are
fast developing The far. sish'ed penetration
and sagacity which dictated il. Recent,
letters from true friends in various parts of
the Southern Statesmen who in 1882
stood BY US firmly, aud viii do so again
in any similar contest-show clearly thai,
his anlicipatons of injury to our cause and
principles from. .ac ion now, were, we'll
founded, and would be. more than sustain
ed. Our readers know :ho4, liute hope
We have had from the Presidential cleo
ton. and that we have taken virtually no
part in i. We confess that we have, now
much, and are disposed. Under the impress
sive views Of Mr., Calhoun, 10 expect much
from IT,; and i's concilia,ory influence
that If the Democralic Tickei.is SUCCESSFUL,
II may render State resistance unnecessa-
ry, aud can scarcely fail to strengthen us,
in any event; aud that, come what may.
our cordial support ofthal Ticket will IN
all probability do US much good, and can
mol do US anv harm.
We would faiu say much more, but are
compelled TO defer it for the present, and
in the mean time would say to our fricuds. |
that il they have any doubt whatever, of
m tr us at our 5ave 5have expressed, aud will call
to satisfy them beyond doubt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

Nett Dem. gain, compared with le40 1914
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04
WASHINGTON, D. C. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 1874.

T,HE undersigned respectfully inform merchants
i and the citizens Of the District generally, that
they have established an Office in Washington city
for the receiving and forwarding East, West, and
South of valuable Packages Parcsls Samples, Bundles,
&c.; which they fully prepared to transport by
mail speed. aa atssr eck
AS they are the only persons who have a contract
with the Baltimors and Ohio Railroad Company for
that purpose they enabled to receive and forward
goods, &c. in advance of any other line
Merchants and others who wish to avail them
selves Of our line and who order goods, &c. from
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore will
find it to their advantage to direct in of the fol-
lowing: s%4 gta
Per Adams & Cos Express from Boston and New
York. ga 8tg4 SH
Per Shoemaker sanford's Express from Phila-
delphia. eI m M
Per Rogers & Co.'S Express from Baltimore.
We receive Packages, Parcels, &c., for the East,
West and South at all hours during the day, and de-
liver them to the consignee soon as received. We
will also receive and forward from Baltimore and
Washington goods and articles Of every description,
s ROGERS e. co.
Office at Brooke's Periodical Depot adjoining Beers
Temperance Hotel, Penn. av., Washington city.
Office adjoining Baltimore and Ohio Railroad De-
pot, Pratt street, Baltimore. b4{f H
nov 7--lm M4 a
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

L,ANCY NOTE PAPERS, ENVELOPES, &C.,
IL Sea- splendid assortment of note papers, plain,
gilt embossed, and lace bordered; do. do envelopes
Of numerous sizes and patterns; pearl and ivory
carved folders Of richest patterns seals of pearl,
Ivory and glass, plain and with notices Of best i'm.
pressions; ladies' work boxes; fancy sealing wax
motto waters in boxes; assorted notices; card
Of carved ivory and pearl Of the the richest style Of
patterns cards for baskets perforated and Bristol
boards and plain and embossed visiting cards; for
sale by VIM. r. BAYLY,
9G Agent for Her1ick & Blunt.
nov 6--6m Penn. av. between llth and 18th IS
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

TIME GOVERNMENTAL REGISTER, AND
Ill WASHINGTON DIRECTORY, BY a. REns1-
EEL. This compilation contains every thing Of es-
sential utility that is comprehended in ths Blue
Book !" including the of all housekeepers ir
the city Of Washington, and an original Official Di-
rectory, SC. l-gt tss 34w{a. 5as
The trade abroad or others, may be supplied by
communicating with the compiler, or JNo. T. Tow
ERs, publisher, at the Office of the Wing Standard.
N nov 6-tf
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

4 a FAREWELL TO THE YEAR.

&4r q = AAslV 1HA = ~ AANAA - ~A~~~~e M Y
FROM THE SPANISH OF LOUIS BAsrLoN.
Hark! friends, it strikes the years last hour.
A solemn sound 10 hear; t's,s..ss
Come, fill the cup, and let us pour ssa
Our blessings on the parting year,
The years that were, the dim, the gray, ts
Receive this night with choral hymn, t
A sister shade as lost as they, A
3 And soon to be as grey and dim;
Fill high; she brought us both of veal and w0,
And nearer lies the land to which we 60.
On, on, in one unwearied round, @H
Old time pursues his way, sa,s
Groves, bud and blossom and the ground
Expects in peace her yellow prey;
The oaks broad leaf, the roses bloom.
Together fell, together lie, iii a0a sa Il
And undistinguished in the tomb,
#G Howe'ef they lived, are all that die;
3 Gold, beauty, knightly sword, and royal crown,
To the same sleep SO shorn and withered down.
How short the rapid months appear
Since round this board We met,
To welcome In the infant year,
Whose star hath now forever set
Alas as round this board look, siig I
think on more than behold,
For glossy cnrls In gfadness shook
That night, that now are damp and cod
Peace to her slumbers, drown your tears in wine
Thank heaven, no seer unblest am !, ~ 3kaial
Before the time to tell, ss 8 s
When moons as brief once more go by,
Nte8 For whom this cup again shall swell.
The hoary mower strides apace, @ ts7t
Nor crops alone the ripened ear, syt n :
And we may miss the merriest face
d8 Among WI 'gainst another year:
Whoe'er survive, be kind assWe have been, aA
And think of friends that sleep beneath the greer
Nay, droop not being is not breath; aiia1 9E
'T'is fate that friends must part, eet
!, But God will bless in life, in death, 4s9 aN
The noble soul tho gentle heart. $500 adf
So deeds be Just and words be true, 4 ae,,,.y 5b
gsgg We need not shrink from natures rule m
The tomb. 20 dark to mortal view, NJ /,
bs Is heavens own blessed cstibule,
And solemn, but not sad; this wine shalf dow,
Though nearer lies the land to which we co.
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

DULED CAP AND LETTER FOR 81 SO PER
IL REAM.-Fer sale, ruled cap and letter paper
at 81 SO per ream cheap blank and memorandum
books; Russia qullls copy books; and cheapschool
stationery for sale by VIM. F. BAYLY,
3tss Agent for tHe,riak e Blunt.
! nov 6-6m Penn av. between 18th and 18th sts.
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

VALUABLE BOOKS FOR SALE.-The sub
Y scriber offers for sale the following valuable
books aNaa e5 alfS n tsS ,@As1s pit@5f's
One set of the Journals of Congress from tho
commencement to the present time
One set American State Papers, compIcts
One set Gales 4 Seaton's Debates, from couat
mencement as far - printed. ,,.,issS .stt
Tho above books will be sold 70 any person want
ing them at very low prices, for cash. n sassse
JOHN A.. BLAKE, Bookbinder,
Ee Penn av., opposite Fullers City Hotel.
dee D. stF s3gt'F
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04
THE WONDERFUL. CURES

/. y, 4
Az THE WONDERFUL. CURES
ttl Per. {5 gs t B.
ta form r4
a 9f3 s ed BY DR..
,s aaa .4 sWAYNE's
\ aas s hB Compound Syrup la4g
\. s3, of Wild Cherry, in
Pulmonary CONSUMP- 5ls Nsst
TlON, have excited the as
tonishment of all who have wit
messed its marvellous effects; there is -se
no account Of medicine, from the earliest
aae ages furnishing parallel; the almost ,l
f8a miraculous cures effected by this M
dh extraordinary medicine, are ,ir-
J .g precedented One among
NJ Esss & the many certificates
may he seen
- below.
~ CINCINNATI, Feb. Is, 1910.
DR. SwAYNE--Dear Sir: 9Sta
DERMIT me to take the liberty Of writing to you
j at this time to express my appreciation, and to
recommend to the attention of heads Of families and
others your invaluable medicine-the Compound
Syrup Of rr,,nus Virginiana, or Wild Cherry Bark.
IN nv travels Of late, have seen, in great many
instances the wonderful effects of your medicine in
relieving children of very obstinate complaints, such
as Coughing, Wheeling, Choking of fhlegm, Asth-
matte attacks &C., SC. | should not have written
this letter, however, at present. although have felt
it nv duty to add my testimony to It for some time,
had II not been for late instance where the med
cine above alluded 10 was instrumental in restoring
to perfect health an "ony child, !" whose case was
almost hopeless, in family Of my acquaintance 6
thank Heaven" said the doatlng mother, my child
Is saved from the jaws of death p and now say and
believe that, beyond all doubt, DR.. Swayne's Com
pound Syrup OF Wild Cherry is the most valuable
medicine in this or any other country. am certain
have witnessed more than hundred cases whore
it has been attended with complete success am
using it myself in obstinate attack of Bronchitis in
which it proved cfectual in an exceedingly short
time, considering the severity Of the can
commend it in the fullest confidence Of its superior
virtues; would advise that no family should be
without it; II is very pleasant and always beneficial
worth double, and often ten times its price. The
public are assured there is no quackery about it.
f~--7 !, ~ tse.fSte II. JACKSON, DID.
s s,.Sta5 Formerly Pastor
Of the First Presbyterian Church, NY.
In districts where Calomel and Quinine have been
too freely made use Of in bilious complaints, &c., Dr.
Swaynes Compound Syrup Of Wild Cherry, will pre-
vent their evil effects on the system, and act as
strengthening Alternative and improve the Bilious
| functions. a Y III.
CAUrION.-All preparations from this valuable
tree, except The original Dr. Soayres Compound Ssp
of Wild CAerry, are fictitious and co~~testt Prepared
only by Dr.. Sscaye, whose office is now removed to
N W. corner Of Eighth and Race streets, Philadelphia
Sold by VIM. Stabler & Co, in Alexandria G. M.
Sothoron in Georgetown; John Ham, Point of Rocks
Md: the Rev. kaac P. Cook, No. 50, Baltimore st.,
and q. w. & r.. w. Davis, Baltimore, Md E. J.
| 6tsnsbury, Annapolis, Md. and BY MY s,,;.. n
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

yITiSTAR'S COUGH LOZENGES These Loz-
!. wv enges cannot bc.too stroMgy ftoommchded =
public attention as safe and efectaal nedicioe for
the cure Of Coughs, Coda, Asthmas, 90. They are
very sssviceable in soreness and tightness Of the
breast, difficulty Of breathing, hoarsebess, &C., and
give aimost immediate relief in troublesome sensat0n,
tickling IN the throat which Is 70 tormentDg in this
They have been used very extensively in this city
and other places and have given universal satisae-
tonic ali who have used them; price IS cents per
box. A large quantity just nanuiaetuscd sAd lbf
sale, with directions, at N ..slAls&fns axsska
GTrt tI = GIMAN,S,
Il sssa q, (late ToddA), ,Dr1g stdrs.
dec 23-- Ssaasa easg *@sssT raiat ] Hf9
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

4TSAMILY GROCERIES.-SH HOLMES has now
il received his full supply of Fall and Winter
Goods, comprising q complete assortment His
stock Of fresh teas, sugars, spices fruits Coffee hut
ter, cheese, cranberries, apples, buckwheat, and
family -four, mackercl, salmon, smoked and picked,
&C., &c., is worthy Of attention, which he respect
fully invites. Seventh street, nearly opposite ths
Patriotic Bank dec
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

r IrE AND SPEECHES or HENRY CLAY, IA
il two volumes, handsomely bound cmbellished
with vicw of the statue on Cemberlapd road nd
fac-simile OF letter from Mr.. Clay For sale by
gsjdw ,telgsaA sgsi 50 gid&a H. + A1xNft1AM..
nov 8 corner l1th Street andg Pam. ~ a
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

TTOARHOUND CANDY.-The subscriber has
Ii recently been appointed agent for the sale Of
Pease's Homhoand Candy. He could speak from per
sonal knowledge Of its bsneRcia effects in Of
severe cold, coughs, &c, but lest he may be deemed
an interested witness, he adduces the following,
among numerous other Testimonies, to the same i'm
port: se- ia s ..sg7s g8 gg g9 esssa as
.s Hermitage. April II, 1e43.
have the pleasure to acknowledge your kind fa-
vor OF the st ultimo, by the hand Of my FRIEND Mr.
j. Armstrong, and with it your most esteemed pre-
sent package Of your Hoarhound Candy, for which
receive my sincere thanks can only add, that may
thousands receive from its use much benefit as
have one then will its inventor 20 down to posterty
as one of its benefactors. stt tft9A
am gentlemen, very respectfully,
8Da Your friend and obdt serv't,
A - W 8 ANDREW JACKSON
Messrs. Pease & Sons.
M 1 Washington, .April 6, l643.
The President desires me to return Messrs. Pease
& Sons his Acknowledgements and very sincere thanks
for the box Of Candy received at their hands. He
has used it with much benefit to himself remedy
for cold and cough. am, with very much respect,
JOHN TYLER, jr, Private Secretary.
~ es Albany May Is, 1912.
Gentlemen: You will pardon me for the delay in
replying to your letter of the l4h ultimo, and ack
nowledging the receipt Of box of your Clarified Es-
sence of Ioarhound Candy. v t6 asaye
Allow me 10 ulduk you iOI uiiS Aulu ACSpOCL, dtu
to express the hope that you will be Literally patron
lied in your efforts for the public. The article got
up in beautiful style, and is highly commended by
those who have had occasion to use it.
stEN 3 fHa ssg Your obdt serv',
Messrs. Pcase & Sons VIM. c. BOUCK.
City Hall, Neic York, June 81, l843.
Messrs have repeatedly used your Candy for
coughs and colds and always found relief but Official
duties prevented me from wiring to you before. But
as have lately been cuied of the influenza, cannot
withhold from recommending the same to the public.
a am yours, truly,
Messrs Pease & Sons, As Division street. aeN&
81 s.sa ts, Linden.cald, Oct IA, sl643.
Gentlemen have to thank you for the box OF
your, doubt not justly celebrated Clarified Esense
Of Hoarhound Candy, and also for the very obiging
terms in which you have been pleased to present il
have not, am happy to inform you, as yet had
occasion to use it, but will do so when necessary
with confidence in its efficacy which is well war
ranted by the experience of others.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
M. VAN BUREN,.
After all, the best recommendation Of i is per-
sona application which he invites those afflicted with
coughs and all public speakers to mako. He will
on ith street, nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank
| { dec . io4f idF s. HOLMES.
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

CPERM AND MOULD CANDLES. The sub
~ scriber has on hand fine lot of sperm, mould,
adamantine, and the patent sperm candle; also, a
superior article of lamp oil. vi. @a
dec s.,.a \. s.. HOLMES, 7th street. ~
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

DROUT AND MATHER'S PRINTING INK,
L book and news, always on hand and sold at their
nrices. $. -aae tJ.'l gs II. FARNHAM,
nov = sfift corner llth st. and Penn av.
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

a CHOICE LOT OF SWEETMEATS,- Peach,
IN pine apple, citron, lime, preserves, raspberry
jelly, and currant jelly, for sale by ss
4 deco s, HOLMES, 7th street.
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

ERESH LOBSTERS--A small lot prepared for
dec IS. HOLMES, 7th street.
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

IAMPHINE OIL, GLASSES, AND WfCKS.-
~ / have this day received fresh supply Of the
above.
dec IS Il. ". Gil MAN.
The Whig standard., 1844-01-04

After all. the best recommendation Of It is per
sona application which he invites those afflicted with
coughs and all public speakers 70 make. He will
keep constant supply at his Family Grocery Store
on ith street, nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank
dec oiipsf tNF hN >. HOLMES.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09
LAWS OF MICHIGAN.
Passed By the annual session Of 1914.
mo. ST.

mo. ST.
AN ACTto incorporate the Peninsular
Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance
Company.
Section I. BE IL enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives. Of the State
ofMichigan. That there shall establish
ed in the city of Detroit an Insurance
Company to be called "The Peninsular
Fire and Marine Insurance Company"
Sec. Q. That all such persons as shall
hereafter be Sto ckholders in said Compa-
ny, shall be body polite and corporate
IN fact aud in name, capable Of sueing and
'bcing sued. pleading and being implicated,
contracting and being contracted with by
that name. 1s-
Sec. 3. The Corporation hereby crea-
ted, shall have power aud authority to
make insurance upon d yelling houses.
Nils. stores, warehouses, and other bull
o diGgs and upon their contents, against
) loss or damage BY fire, upon ships steam
fboats and other vessels, and upon their
.caIgoes, against fire and marine risks.
upon merchandise specie, bulion, bank
sbills, household furniture, and all ether
property whatsoever. 30 e~
Sec. 4. The Capital stock ofsaid com.
pany. shall be s1O0.00O, to be divided IN
40 one thousand shares, Of one hundred
dollars each. a-a .,oie
4 Sec. S. The stock property and af-
fairs ofsaid Company, shall be manag-
ed and conducted by fifteen Directors,
each Of whom shah oe Stakeholder, a !
citizen Of The United States, and a resi-
cent of this State; they shall elect from
heir number, a President annually, and
IN their discretion, n Vice President thew
ehal hole their Offices until others ara
elecied in their stead. nine of whom in.
GLIDING The President, or Vice President.
shall constitute quorum for the transac.
ZION OF business. 2 And at any regular
meeting Of any Board Of DIRECTORS of
ssid Company, il shall be competent for
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