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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01
THE CROPS, sc.

The 81. Landry Wing OF the I'm inst,
saws ihat.couon worms, which had made
their appearance III that Parish, are not.
simonpure cotton eaters which were SO
destructive last year, aud that they are
simply the common grass worm, which
make their appearance every year, more
or less.
Al the present writing, The Wing adds,
we have as 6ne,Eealher for. the crops as
can be desired. and have just been shown
by one Of our frs, planters, residing on
BAYOU Teche, a specimen Of a stem Of
cotton from the main stalk. which contains
nine bolls Of cotton, FIVE of them joined
together. 1t has been deposited at Gen.
Bells depository of curiosi,ies. IL Mr..
. Caterpillar will only keep off a short time,
and we have favorable weather 10 mature
the hollis already formed, a very large crop
/. of cotton viii be made.
The cane also presents beautiful ap-
pearance, as well as can be desired.
The Franklin (A'a.) Democrat, 18th
inst, says-"From various sources in the
South we hear much complaint that the
worm and other causes are doing much
damage TO the cotton crop. In this neigh
5orhood, as far as we can learn, the cotton
crop was never so promising. The corn
crop promises an abundant yield"
The Cotton Worm in ST. MGthews--We
have received letter from a gentleman
in ST.. Mathews, dated Augustl6, announc-
ing the appearance of the Cotton Caterpil-
larsin the neighbourhood. He says they
were first discovered some two or three
days previous, aud are increasing very
rapidly: They have not as yet done much
damage, but he anticipates that their raw
: ages during the next ten days will tell dis
astrously on the prospects-of the Planters
oESr. Mathews. The fly is abundant in
tho fields distributing eggs, and as the
Cotton is so backward. our correspondent
anticipates much damage TO the crop in
that ueighborhood.-Char. Mer.
Remedy for the Cotton Worm.-The
Southern Commercial Review has the fol-
lowing:
$50 soon as the cotton Plant is so far
advanced as not TO be subject to injury,
If hogs are turned into the field they will
hunt the caterpllars, eat and get fat on
them; will, in fact ,ake them in preference
10 corr. The planters will thus Turn this
destructive insect 10 profit by faueuing
their hogs"
Upon this the Lexington Advertiser of
this state has the following:
A planter near this, ,uplace tells us that
oflwo adjoining fields, in one numbe, Of
pigs and sboats have been running in the
other none.-That in the one where there
are no hogs, the worm has already nearly
ruined the prospect OF a crop. In the one
where there are hogs they have done no
damage at all. He has determined 10 turn
every hog on the place into the cotton
,sticld. -;
!. TORNADO at RoJertsrille, S. C.-We
find in the Savannah Georgian of Monday
The following letter from Robertsville, ST.
Peiers's Parish, S. c., dated:
AUGUST 6, l547.
sI,took the top of the Clubhouse off a,
Mr.. Sam'l. Maner's plantation. carrying
parts two hundred yards, dairy blown
over; Overseer's house blown of the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

blocks; part of the carriage house blown
across the horse lot; the little negro house,
having in it The old woman, and other
women, with forty little negroes, was blown
off the blocks aud broken to pieces. not
three planks remaining together. There
are not three negro houses standing as
they ought. The women had to hunt their
children among the ruins; one woman
found her baby. about six weeks d,among
shingles; one little fellow was taken from
under one ofthe joisls. Sc. &c. But what
mercy-not one seriously hurt The whole
corn6eld perfectly level-l60 acres of cot
ton were under waller, from rain and a
pond together. We are told a heavy fresh
Ell is coming down the Savannah River.
A piece of gum bush was blown half a
mile, and lodged in the plaza"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01
RDenp9NaDa S. 9, aapN|RaRnaMs ae 2a40~

m a m ssyf ensthey scold at mark, and cuts
the bndansoff dads coat when he's at
praYefS Inornin' ''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

M The friends Of JAMES SPANN, Esqr.
respectfully announce him as candidate Tor
he Office of Tax Collector, atihe ensuing elec-
ion. aprill4 IT,. IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01
CIlRIOIIS WILL.

The following is an extract from The will
Of a gentleman Of Philadelphia, lately de-
ceased. His wife, children aud mother-in-
law had couspired together to ruin his re-
putalion:
Whereas, my daughter refused me
nights lodging iu her house when had
No place of abode, therefore leave her
one cent, and TO her heupecked husband,
half cent, as man who allows his wife
to insult her father in his presence, is no
man. To my other children recommend
perusal Of The fifth commandment. To
my mother in.law | bequeath six cenis,
provided she buys Herewith halter to
hang herself, for having swindled the Elect
out of gold watch she wears, under
pretence OF benevolence and Christian COL
duct and behaviour"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01
CULTIVATION OF THE VINE.

CULTIVATION OF THE VINE.
For Two or three years young planta.
tions are titled with the plough six times
in The year thrice to open the furrow, and
thrice to cover it up. Vineyards, in gen.
eraI, are ploughed four times; the first
labor to loosen the roots, done with a plough
called cabal, aboul The 20Ih of February
the second, in April, is intended TO cover
up the roots ofthe vine, for which purpose
they use peculiar plough, called courbe;
the third, done in May, is like the first; aud
the fourth, like the second, is done with
the courbe, as soon as The third is finished.
A weed called chickendent, or dogs grass,
is very injurious to the vine. In the
months ofJanuary and February, laborcrs
are employed TO examine every row, in
order TO root it up. In The month Of May,
The useless branches called boiS gourmand,
are carefully cut of; but some are reserved
for layers. In July, they thin the leaves
and smaller branches, that the air may
circulate more freely, aud that the ueJus
or young grapes, may The better receive
the solar rays. As The vines are seldom
more than fifteen inches high, and the
young grapes are liable, for that reason, TO
be covered over by the earth thrown by
the last plough, women and children are
employed to extricate such branches aud
expose them to The sun. Every four or
five years also the proprielors take care to
have the moss taken of the vines, for il
harbors insects and fosters their eggs.
This should be done after the frosty wea-
ther. The vine produces at the age of
FIVE years; al ten or twelve it has acquired
its full vigor, and the Garrett receives, the
nature OF the soil and especially the -eut.-
Ting, decide asto its duration. The later
operation lakes place in The month of Oc-
tober. al The fall of the leaves, and ought
10 be. finished before the frosty weather. 1t
is the most difficult part Of The culture, aud
requires a judicious aud experienced work.
man. In the canton Of Pauillac, there are
vines said to be TWO hundred years old,
and still good. whilst others are perishing
a, The age of6fty. In sandy or gravelly
soil, without much humidity, they will be
oflong duration; and some vines are shown
at Pessac which, if We may believe tradi-
tion, date from the fourteenth, century,
having been planted there by Clement V.
The average duration Of the vine, however
is stated 10 be from hundred 10 hund-
and fifty years. The only casual evil 10
which the vine is exposed is hail, which,
though uncommon in Pauiilac, has fire.
quently devastated immense estates. There
are but few instances Of injury done by the
Spring and Autumual lrosis; but foes,
followed by warm weather are very per-
uicious, causing the blossoms 10 wiher
and fall. There are also three kinds of
insects which make considerable ravages
among the vine; the escargotS, or snails;
tine puceron or Larbot, small golden. colo
red beetle, and the atlelabus Bacchus, a
most destructive insect. that nips of the
blossoms. These iosects are carefully
picked and burnt outside the vineyard
Bordeaux :: its Vines and the Claret Coun.
try.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01
NO. 80.

We have Information 10. day that Gem
Pierce is at Perore. and that he is await
ing there the arrival Of 500 marines and
1000 of the new levies. This will be ano-
ther delenlion-wil probably cause anoth-
er delay in the march Of the army.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

U The friends of WESLEY BoDIE, an.
him as candidate for the Office of
Sheriff, at the ensuing election.
february "a If 5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

Z 0FThe friends of Major ABRAHAM
JONES, announce him as candidate for
the Legislature, to gil the vacancy occa-
stoned BY the death Of James S. Pope
Esq.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

We should like 10 see the newspaper
that would suiu;eyery body. Ii would be
curiosity. Such a thing never did nor
never can have place among the things
of The earth; yet thousands are aslonished
that the paper to which they are subscrib-
ers does not contain just such articles as
they like TO read best. One expects moral
essays; another love tales and miscellany
another mirh and anecdotes another
looks for sermon; whilo all wonder that
their particular taste is not suited-Eever
for moment supposius that an editor ca.
lers for the mental appetites of thousands.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

of square miles, as 16O to 40, or as four 10
one.
The narrowes, par, Of the Atlantic is
more than two miles deep. In other paris
it is one and half mile.
Insects are found 10 slate, and flies and
ants in amber.
Earth is eaten as bread n several parts
of the world. Near Moscow, hill furnish
es earlh Of this description. which will fer
men, when mixed with flour.
Astronomy and Geometry were brought
into England in the year 1920.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

u The following gentlemen are announced
by their friends as candidates for the office OF
Ordinary, at the ensuing election.
Col. JOHN HILL,
Capt w. L. COLEMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

Unusual Visiter.-An Alligator oflarge
size made his appearance of Devices
wharf Yesterday, and attracted tho atten.
lion of "a number Of persons. A gentleman
who has an Office in the neighborhood,
obtained a rifle, aud at the second fire sue
ceeded in placing ball in the back part
of the head ofthe monster, which wounded
him 80 severely lhat-he- sank ::-hut-as he
wen, down in shoal water he was secured.
and drawn on TIE wharf, and measured
twelve feet in length. We understand
that one was also shot from the beach at
Moullrieville few days since. They
were no doubt driven into our harbor by
the recent freshet in some Of our water
courses Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

4 Promising Youlh.-"-What can
you do 2, asked traveller to country
urchn whom he saw in front Of farmers
house, tickling toad with long straw.
o, eau do moran considerable rides
the turkies 10 water, mikes he geese,
cards down line old rooster, puts up the
pigs tails in paper 10 make 'em curl, ham,
strings the grasshoppers, makes fires for
flies to court by, keeps tally for dad and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

s u The following gentlemen are announced
by their friends as candidates for the Oitice Of
Tax Collector, at the ensuing election:
s Col JOHN QUATTLEBUM,
& GEORGE J. SHEPPARD,
s EDMUND MORRIS,
Z SAMPSON B, MAYS,
Lieut.. JAMES B. HARRIS,
Mai. s. C.. SCOTT,
LEVI R. WILSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

Spots on the Sm.-The Philadelphia
Inquirer SAYS: There are now Is large
spots, each with penumbra or shadow,
while The smaller ones are almost too
numerous 10 count. These spuls appear in
The glass as black as ink-lhe black being
The more intense frnm its contrast to The
dazzling glory around. The smallest
spots average 900 miles in diameter, and
the largest are from $4,000 to 10000 mics
across-lhat is. twice The diameter of our
earth. One day of last week, the sun
exhibited very peculiar appearance,
being ola pale ycluw color and it was
observed by Mr.. Sloddard, that several of
the spots appeared Immediately af'er-
wards. The largest spot, however, has
now been on The sun for II days, during
which period it has changed its form seve-
raj times"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

Extraordinary Marridge.-The Lon.
don papers announce that Mr.. George
Granville Harcourt, NJ. P. eldest sou OF
The Archbishop of York is about 10 marry
the Countess Dowager OF Waldgrove,
widow of the late earl, and daughter OF
Mr.. Braham, the celebrated vocalist.
The son oflhe Archbishop of York about
to be married to the daughter Of an Israel:
lie, is about one ofthe strangesl connubial
events recorded III our day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

Street Fight.-A Fight look place i'll
Wall street, New York, on Friday last,
between Col. Webb, the editor of The
Courier and Enquirer, and Mr.. Lecomte,
The former agent ofthe French steamers.
Mr.. Lecome spit in Col. Webb's face.
The Colonel returned the compliment
with his fist, and then both clenched.
Blows were freely exchanged, and The
parties were finally separated by the by
ISLANDERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-01

Sinsular.-It is said that in Franklin
County, New.York, there is brook
formed from two streams, which are inter-
millent They are very singular in their
character, sometimes being very dry for
twenty hours together, and then again
flowing freely. 1t is supposed they are fed
by svphons, for il is noted that they never
are dry in The hot summer weather, when
other streams generally fail, and never
cease 10 flow for more than day, at a
time they stop flowing very suddenly, aud
when at The highest, have been known 10
stop running, aud jryup at once.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-06-25

fore, winding along the hooks, the heights am,
reccsscs Of the hills forming the eastern bank 0
the stream. The entrance to this pa,h, within 4
few feet Of the mill, was hidden by the branches
Of the trees minging with the light shrubbery
that grew upon the perpendicular rocks, sepa
rating the road from the forest. In the moment
/ Of peril, the memory Of the rock and the secret
path flashed upon his mind, and in an instant.
he ayaIled hmselfofthe remembrance, and elu.
ded pursuit in the very crisis ofthe chase.
As the sounds ofthe pursuing party came sof-
tened and almost hushed by distance to the ears
OF the lovers, Herbert gave Marian the support
OF his arm, and they threaded their way along
the winding path through the woods, until they
emerged upon the meadow sopng from farmer
SmIy's house, down 10 the Wissahikon. Ap-
preaching the farmhouse, they found they had
been preceded by Harry Ilcit and his friend
Dennis, who, it seems, had succeeded in Der.
suadlng the Quaker to receive the betrothed of
Herbert, under the shelter Of his roof for few
days until the fortune Of war might enable the
lovers 10 unite their iates beyond danger Of scpa-
ration. Alter he had seen Marian safe under
the peaceful roof, and attended by the care Of the
young Quakeress, Herbert departed from the
farmhouse, with promise 10 return at the ear
lest moment, that might afford an opportunity
Dennis and Harry proceeded to take their way
TO the Wissahikon on their return 10 the Ameri-
can lines, in another direction from that taken
by Herbert, who paused an instant on the banks
OF The stream, ere he plunged INTO the recesses
of the woods, and as he looked back upon the
quiet home of the Quaker farmer sleeping in the
starlight, fearful preseudment crossed his mind,
that he should never gaze upon his bctrohed
again-that some dire and hidden calamity was
hovering over their palh-that some dread and
overwhelming evil, was even now gathering
bIackness upon the horizon Of their sky, and
would suddenly burst over their heads, and
crush every fair prospect Of their life, every
bright hope Of their existence under its blghlng
influences,
"Come what will"-said Herbert in a voice
that was uttered not to air. but to his own heart.
Come what will, my resolve is taken. NV
hand and sword shall be raised, first in defence
of the hills and wales of this fair land of my
birth; and then in defence Of the maiden, bound
10 me by the solemn VOWS Of our plightcd troth.
Death may come and ruin may threa1en-but
their approaches shall be met with HoNoR"
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CHAPTER XI.

The British Dragons. awaited the approach Of
the Rangers with swords drawn. and sleeds firm
Iy planted against each other, in a solid puralIeI-
ogram, and with the determination 10 ayenge
their comrades, whom they could no, save. yisi,
ble in each countenance, in the flashing eye, the
curling lip, and scovIing brow.
The Americans came laundering on, and twen-
~ PAGES lay between them and their foes. An
other moment and they would Join in deadly con-
test, swords would flash, and bullets whistle, and
their blood intermjngle like streams Of watcr.-
At this moment, when every breath was hushcd
with intense expectation. the deep whispered
word of command came from the lips Of Herbert
Tracy. and with the ceIcrity Of thought his men
divided from one another, like drops of rain from
the bursting cloud. and in an instant, the forms
Of twelve Of their body were concealed in the
woods, to the right of the British soldiers, while
the other twelve with Herbert at their head,
sought the cover Of the forest on the opposite side
Of the vale.
Each Ranger reincd his stccd up by the trunk
Of some giant tree, and lifting his rife to his
shoulder, brought its lube to bear upon the head
Of particular dragoun, or in common parlance
.'picked his man." and as the British soldiers
turned to pursue their scattered foes, a stunning
report broke from the woods on either Side and
of the wenly-hrce rifle balls; nineteen proved
faithful TO the aim, and as many stecdS were
without riders, while the ground was srcwed with
the British dead.
Herbert, too, had raised his rife. and selected
for his mark, the breast Of the commander Of the
party, the barrel was levelled, his finger on the
trigger, but at that instant the officer in issuing
some hurried command TO his men. turned his
face toward captpin Tracy, and the arm Of the
parlizan leader dropped nerveIess by hls side
He bcheld the face Of lieutenant Wildwood Ira
cv, and he could not kill him. Lieutenant Well
wood Tracy, his antagonist in love, in honor, in
the affections of his father; the man who made
no scru0e of usurpng every right belonging 10
him bv The decree of God and nature, was be-
fore him, in the line Of his rifle, and yet he could
not fire.
The Bntishlieuenant looked confusedly round
the dead and the dying about him. Ere he could
attempt an escape, he was surrounded by the two
divisions Of the Rangers, uniting from either
side of the vale, with The tall and commanding
form Of Herbert Arnheim Tracy towering in the
midst.
"Dennis McDormott!" shouted Harry Hof,
whose blood was turned TO gall, in his stern de-
termination to avenge the Irishman-"Downwith
the Britishcr! No quarter!"
"The trumpetor boy!' cried sergeant Brown
"No quarerl"
"No quarter!" re-echoed the Rangers, and
twen,v-three swords were unsheathed over the
head of Wildwood Tracy. The British leute-
nant glanced hurriedly around, and seemed en-
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CARROLLTON, OHIO-~FRDlY, JUNE Qs rR

ny hand ...T.ued-many an arm unneryed-
but come success or come defeat. for me will re.
main the same for5idding destiny, over ny head
vii lower tic same dark cloud, heavy with the
IghiniDg8 ola fathers curse!"
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Beieve not each aspersing word,
As most weak persons do;
But still believe that story false,
Which ought not to be true.
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Printed and Published by
COLLIER A. PORTER.

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sd every Fiiliy morning at TWO DOLLARS pea au-
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paper discontinued until all arrearagcs are paid.
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ladies' debating society. down east, has do.
cided that man is monkey until he shaves his
goatee off. A very correct decision.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

One square, fourteen lines or less,l three inser-
tions, 81; every subsequent insertion % cents
Larger ones in proportion A liberal discount will
be gwen 10 those who advertise BY the year.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-01-18
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

~ JOhns0n's Toothache Drops.-Ihs CIo.-
AnOdyue for tie immediate and permanent cure OF pain
from decsyed teeth, having from ~ Intrinsic value as
remedy become Immensely popular with Hose who have
ured H. many limitations have lately been thrust upon the
market By unpunciped person. and sold he gna
anf genuine article The object OF his paragraph Is 10
caution the public against al such spurious compounds as
long and favOrahy known by that NAME bat ha prepared
during four I'VE years BY b. y. sands and Tor hs
last year by Henry johnson tsucerssor 10 4 b. sands
Coz who Is now ue cole pfopuecf The only safely of
purchssers % be sure aud SCI Tor JoAns0n TOOhsche
Drops and ~ examine the wrapper Of tie ysl a. every
Of the genuine hss he signature ol Henry Johnson
Remember that the True Glove An0dy ne j. an Immediate
Tor the violent i0oAche pam IN the gums,
and hat Il IL uanlfar ared genuine only b. HENRY
JOHNSON, Chemist AM Druggist No. 10 Broadway,
west side IN o Granite Building. Sod also Al Ieo Fulton
81 II East Broadway aud jj Huds on-sL Pics = CENTS
dls II
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE

CREEK observation-disclosures a outline OF The
NGrammar, with Appropriate Exercises for lie Of
schools and Pnysie Learners By A Z. kendrck, Pro-
fessor Of Greek Language IA Madison University
have roi only read Prof Hendricks InirOdgction to
the Greek Language bu have had good opportunity Of
iqdgag Of u. adapsd1rss he purposes Of elementary
Instruction From su.h snowledge would unhesEaiDgl
express the Opnon Tor beginners IN the study Of the
Greek language 1t Is superior 10 any WORK VI ne kind
hat has ever come under my inspection.
TAYLOR LEWIS, Professor OF the
Greek Language, &C. University Of Sew-York"
For sac ~ MARX H. NEWMAN 4 60.
10 10 HroadWay
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