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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-11-08

wuuueI let i:ie'ii
not complain Of Augusta. The up coBntry
may well complain Of fboth /; but puch as
II would be TO our interest TO have con
nexiou we would opposed it ill Charles
ION dnes her daty and lels the Road come
into the city, and thus save double tax
on7draymen which they are now compII-
ed to pay. II is time the country should
know how it is taxed aud we are determ.
iued it shall
II is argued that it costs no more to the
country, or those shipping produce down,
or goods upllIe Road than if the lax was
not double. Bur we have not been able
to perceive lis force; for certainly the ligh>
ter The lax on drays The more cheaply they
can afford 10 work. And so long as The
Meek" and Charleston both require Ii
cense from them. so long The up country
will be taxed to pay it, and hence its jus,
cause Of complaint
We are firmly Of the opinion thar il fare
freishis. drayase and toll were all reduc-
ed 30 per cent on The greal lines of Rail
roads tile nell income would he greatly
increased.
Hundreds & thousand Of people who now
stay al home would hc induced TO travel
to The sea-buard. Acquain;ances would
he formed, new inducements created,
vast increase oftrade would follow to the
mutual advantage of all the parties con-
cerned, couniry, cities and Roads. 1t
needs hui n fair experiment TO Icsl its truth.
And we hope another year will uoi bs
permitted 10 roll round without making it.
The Cholera in Nesc- York-[t gives us
great pleasure to announce that Tel
egraphic communication from The Mayor
of'he city Of New York, to The Mayor of
this city, received last evening, with a
copy of which we have been politely fa-
vored. announces that "lhe Cholera is not
in Ncw-York at all" Some alarm might
and perh ps dnes exist as to the approach
of this disease. II might reach our own
city. To guard against its ravages is bu,
matter ofprudenee. We have only TO
remark tha, care and caution in diet and
habit will put il at defiance. If coupled
with prompt medical advise in case Of at
tack. Fear aud dread cause more VIC
Tins than discase.-C Charleston Courier,
Nov. 4.
Funeral Of the Hon. D. Fl. Lsmis.-
The N. 7. Journal of Commerce Of The
2Sth ull, thus notices The honors paid TO The
remains of The distinguished Statesman:
The funeral ohsequies Of The late u. S.
Senator Dixon II. Lewis, were duly per-
formed yesterday afternoon. Shortly af-
Ter IL O'clock, the remains were removed
from the Governors Room. in the City
Hall, where they had been laying in state,
curing The day, to the head Of large pro-
cession of citizens an d civil officers. which
formed in the Park before the Hall Az
ter the procession had moved through
some Of The principal streets, remains, ac.
compauied by the friends and members of
the Common Council, were taken across
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-11-08

Beauty deserts US, bnt virtue and tai.
EMS, the faithful companions of our lives,
accompany us even 10 the grave.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-11-08
TIE JNsoLENCE OF OFFICE.

IF1E lNSOLENCcsOr. VI ~ ~
We find no complaint so universal as
thai Of impoliteness. and even insolence,in
persons who happen 10 be 10 position TO
forge, prDpriety and go unpunishcd. Its
well to hear IN mind that poli,eness is ex-
actly as cheap as indenrs., and that in tbs
long run il is much cheaper. Clerks in
public Offices are especially remarkable in
Ibis respect, as also officers Of steamboats,
and conductors on railroads. Ii is capi-
tai method TO make ones sell unhappy, To
treat every Que upon whom he may con;
fer favor with roughness and i'll man
ners. An official may reply to question
which is asked with all poitencss, 81!
haven't time 10 answer Gues'l"ns, as we
heard one of this class reply few days
since in public office. In tint reply wsrc
contained four words more than would
have answered the query; bu' the clerk
choose 10 send away gentleman with an
inin,ation lha, he was imperIinent, aud to
render himself unhappy in The reflection
that he been actually uusenslemanly.
The world would move along mnch
more easily lh u it now d1cs, If the rules
Of puliteness and gentleness were betIer
observed. II drags along heavily when, as
TOO frequently, the wheels lack The oil Of
kindness. It will be found in general, that
except when selr.inIeresl directly prompts
RE other course. men in public Offices
nar,;,,u,arly clerks and those dependent on
individus nomination and not popular
voIes for ,be,.," places, are the most habi'u
al neplec,ors of he ordinary rules of eli,
queue. We have always chosen to regard
their conduct in office as tair TEST OF
their claim 10 position out Off: snu ca'lho'
any man as gentleman who Hn';S any
excuse in auv lime or place for Isj'SsS
aside The name.
II travelling, This is TO he especially no
ticed. We had in mind the conductors on
The Erie Railroad, and we are safe in re-
ferriug to travellers for the evidence that
they are far more comfortable among such
men, than among the i'll na!ured aud dis
obliging conductors on some other roads.
One Of The former, a stranger 10 us, in
conversation once said that he found il far
easier to be polite TO all, even 10 those
who were actually impertineu-he had
tried both courses, and made up his mind
which 10 adopt.-N, Y. Jour. Com.
Thrilling Incident at The Menedgerie-
Noble Gallantry Of The Lion.-On Thurs
day of las, week, dnrins the heavy storm
Of wind and rain, while the extensive col
lection of wild beasts in the menagerc oI
Messrs. Raymond.A Warning were in the
village of Norfolk, feature was introduced
in the exhibition not previously announced
in The bills. AbouI fur in The afternoon
violent gust of wind blew down lie cans
vass which forms the large pavilion.
completely enveloping the spectator, and
cages of the animals in one com non mass
of confusion. The accident happened ar
the time when Miss AdeIina, The Lio',
Queen as she il styled, was performing in
the den of wild beasts. and as the fright of
The animals rendered them seemingly un /.
conrrolable, great fears were entertained
for the safety ""''"'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-11-08

Misery Loues Cumpany.-Do you mean
that the man with a jumping tooth ache
takes pleasure in the sncie'y of -anoIher
gentleman similarly GfflicIed7 DO The
over crowded inmates of the middle Of
August omnibus greet with abecks and
smiles. aud like .encouragemenrs, the now
conner! Do you suppose thai the merchant
without he wherewithal TO pay bis note.
is enamored with tue company Of those in
like dilemma al half-past two! Does
sea sickness cuurl il? Woulisit~ assuase
the pain you suffer. If while you are hav.
ing your teeth filed. a saw should be un-
dergoine The same operation in your I'M
mediate neishborhood :? Does The dog
with q tin kettle tied to his tail seem 10
exull or show any signs Whatever con-
VITALITY on The OCCASION of the extraordina-
ry re,iDue Of foor fooled delegates who are
called Into congress by the UNUSUAL DIS
play? Having the mumps-the good'
old-fashioued Henry the Eighth looking
double mumps,in The which you can't ever
grin, and bear it-would you care 10 have
a companion, face to face-a sort Of me-
memo, aot mori, but Of more under jaw
Than you ever anticipated seeing appen'
ded 10 your countenance-aud knowing
thai You are Iroking into human mirror,
personal reflection? Then what 60 you
mean BIZ "misery loves company!
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tHTlHle UIstISSUii an rltlaf 1910 De-
-rIgur sertre cIotk and ma she cou>.i
nection of'he lampslirbtefss albright" and
then when .lh he hour comes around YOU.
have a lamp already lighted at the same
time. Certainly very convenient. Whon
not desired TO be connected with n clock,
ii>can be attached 10 cord terminating in
some place near The bed. Ikea bel-pu!l.
So That it is only necessary 10 pull the cord
TO produce light previous 20 rising. lris
designed also to be so attached TO, the hell
aandle OLA froul door, that pulling, ,lhe bell
instantly makes lightlo see by in The
hall. or any other part Of The house. The
inventor is MIR. Alexander Benuet Of this
CRY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-11-08

American Tnuentions, Amongst a great
variety ofnew inventions exhibited a, their
annual fair Of the American Institute in :
Nes York. the "Tribune' notceso one that
IS very curious aud yet simple: i is .'lhe
self.lampighler." which is thus described !: :
.'Wha, -w6n't ingenuity accomplish
Here we l:ave an invention BY which
'es may be%liehtcd al say
-,a II ,rre By click or pull Of q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-07
TWO CENTS.
WASHINGTON, August 8, 1913.
The Kenftlrku Murder

Lest an improper and undue inference may be
drawn from letter, published a few days ago IN
the Herald, have been requested joy friend OF
Dr. Peyton, of the Kentucky delegation, to state
that DIR. Peyton received telegraphic despatch
from his home, stating simply that his son-in-aw
klnchlowe. Whether in a duel or other rem
contre was not mentioned nor was the cause of
the quarrel given. AS DR.. Peyton's daughter was
married to DR.. Ii art (who studied medicine in Dr.
there is no substantial reason to infer that that
marriage was the ground of the quarrel. Dr. Pey-
ton immediately set out for his home as, in addi-
ton to the occurrence mentioned, his wife was w.
ing dangerously i'll. F.
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ST. Petersbwg-Enghsh Ship of Var arrested tn
the Bay of Naples-Louis Napoleon and Sicily
Italian War-Emg'and and Ireland.
There has been good deal of excitement at st.
Petersburg but how far political, does not plainly
APPEAR though the information indicates that
politics have had an influence in the proceeding.
Among other impressions prevailing was, that the
water had been poisoned, and that it was killing
hundreds. The Emperor appears to have taken
an active part, and very laudabe one, in over
coming the difficulties, and appeasing the people.
At Bucharest there have been political troubles !;
and liberal opinions have been moving the people to
action. In the Danubsn territory there appears to
have been vigorous movement in favor of republic;
the tri-color flag adopted; and race Of the Roman
people attempting to reanmate the spirit which lived
among their race two thousand years ago. and found
q living resting place among those who came after
them, but not Of their lineal des cendants This in
one version IL said to have been instgated to give
Russia pretext for taking possession of the country
in an' Their version that 1t Of the inspirations
of liberty which sgtatiug the W orld.
England l. figuring in the affairs of Sicily, and Is
trying to make them choose their King II Ia said she
Iecomne ends strongly Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
One Of the English ships Of war attempted to sail
out Of the barber If Naples with Count Az ulec
board and large quantity Of the Kings valuables,
which he had entrusted to his brothers care to
way for him and that tho French Admiral notified
the English commsn der that he could not be per-
mititd TO carry of property upon which the French
government had n lien, until the King Indemniaed
tic French for the losses which they sustained In
NAPLES during the massacre The English say that
the Enplish commander, recognising tho justice of
the petition. yielded; others say, very much MS q
iogue ducg Nboi Is running away with auohers pro-
rcr,y, and gets caught The position Of The French
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The Clubs and the Men Government.
The new law, relating to the clubs of Paris, is
novel and stringent, and will undoubtedly be car
ried ngidly into effect. This, too, may seem to
our people arbitrary, and it is excessively arbi-
trary-and lwould not be tolerated moment in
our country; we would resist it at every hazard,
and rightfully; because it would be great re-
strlcton, unnecessarily so, of individual and pub
lie rghts-a pure act of persecution and tyranny in
the governmentbut here II is only necessary police
regulation Of the class the other police regu
atons for the protection Of fe property and person.
day and night. These clubs inhsmmatory, as
to endanger the existence Of society instead OF giving
II protection. Many Of them armed-and gene
rally they excite to arms and armed resistanceare
the propagators Of the same doctrines vast many
of them, as the press which has been suppresed-aud
society cannot exist, with them unrestrained The
government have decreed, therefore, that oil clubs
shall make known their existence forty. eight hours
before hand their times and places of meetings. shall
keep record OF their proceedings open to Inspections
shall fourth part Of their seats for
shall have Cover mt officer always present dressed
in his uniform who shall have the power TO have in
serted In the journal such proceedings aud words
as he thinks proper, which had at the meetings,
and seat reserved for him; and that all commun-
cation from club to club is absolutely interdiced
This we should think was pretty strong cause Tor
compaint-and II would he because, let the con-
duet of the club and its sentiments be IA bad rs they
mig e. the press and public sentiment In country,
would be sufficient check upon IL and IL could do
little or no hurt, because there Is much Of fixed
priu ciple, trorg moral and religious sentiment. q
stable goyernme mt, and society well Oriercd-that
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-01
ru,HE Married Woman's Private Medical Companion

rJNHE Married Woman's Private Medical Companion,
l. by DR. A. M. Mauriceau. professor of diseases Of
women, Sd edition, lSmo PIP 25O; price 81 $1,000 copies
sold in three months.
The great demand for this important work Got
which thousands sold) has compelled the issue OF
another edition. is intended especially for the married.
as dscloses which should be known
them particularly. Here every female discover the
causes symptoms, and the most efficient remedies and
certain modes of cure in every complaint to which
her is subject.
important question the married why it is that
behold many married females scky, debilitated
ceptbe of remedy They will here find these important
logical science, which meet this question.
This work destined be In the hands of every wife
and mother who has regard for her own health and well
fare as well as that of her husband
The revelations contained in its pages have already
proved blessing to Thousands
To those yet unmarried but contemplating marriage,
perhaps hesitang the propriety of mourning the
sponsbites attendant upon it, the importance OF being
of the revelations contained in these pages,
intimately involving their future happiness cannot be
preciated.
Copies ,cil be sent by mail free of postage.
On the receipt of one dolar, the " Married Womans
Private Medical Companion will be sent tree of postage to
any part the United States. All letters must be address
York city, Publishing Office No. 1873 Liberty street, New
York For sale No Ledger Buildings, Sd street, be-
low Chestnut, Philadelphia.
Baltimore, WIN, TAYLOR. and 5 Jarvis Buildings
Sole agent for Washington, ID. c., VIM ADAMS, doors
from Al street, Pennsylvania avenue
The trade supplied on the usual terms.
Dec. l5--dSni .....
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I,ULLER,s HOTEL, Washlngton, ID. C.-Messrs A.

ENULLERs HOTEL Washington, ID. C.-Messrs. A.
K ~ E. II. FULLER take pleasure in informing their
friends and the travelling public that they will open THAR
NEW HOTEL, the Of and 18th
street. before the LIST Of December This house has
perntendence of the snbscbers therefore they faer
themselves that all the requisites of state hotel will be
found their establishment The furniture is al entirely
new and expense has been spared obtain that which
is elegant and comfortable.
The situation of the house is considered eligible
thar their late stand the of 18th and Penn
yvana avenue Vacated by the subscribers last Novem-
walk the Presidents House and the public depart
To old friends and guests tender sincere
thanks their patronage heretofore bestowed and
them that they will find cordial welcome at their
house, and trouble will be spared render them
comfortable S "a their own tiresides.
To future friends and guests offer good house
tronage.
Poers will be in attendance the and steamboats,
their arrival, with the badge of Fuller's Hotel
No charge for conveying baggage.
Nov 6-du A. ~ e. H. FULLER.
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and Orn mental Trces.-Nursery at Linden
Hill, Warrington.
,OR sale, at the nurseries of the subscribed very ex-
tensive Of fruit trees, consisting OF apple,
pear peach necarine, apricot plum cherry, ounce, &c
Orna mental, Evergreen, and Shade Trees
The collection of trees for and shade for streets
and lawns is very extensive and of large gowh amongst
which Balm Of Glead silver fir, spruce and hem
lock, fir, white or Weymouth pine, Linden, sugar maple,
silver maple, tulip poplar, European and American ash,
Chinese ailanthus tree Of heaven, Willie and scarlet
lowering horse chestnut and a variety OF others
Also, thorn plants for hedging, towering shrubs, rose
bushes dubious roots dahlias, and herbaceous plants
catalogue, with directions for planting can be had at
the stall the proprietor, in the Centre Market; al the
seed rore OF John f. Caan the General Post Office
and of f. M. Lnthcum, Georgetown; who, as agents,
will receive and forward orders
All orders through the post office, otherwise will be
promptly attended to. 49,
branch of the establishment is located 14h street,
tor the convenience of citizens call and select for them
selves. :,
In this establishment about twelve thousand
apple and twenty thousand peach size suitable for
this springs planting.
The above trees being all raised under the immediate
of the proprietor, can be confidently recommended as
genuine, and will be supplied fresh dug from the ground
Feb 9-lawiftl5Ap JOSHUA PEARCE.
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ne-thrd Of each width and color be delivered each
of the navy rs herenbefre named The coors be
and deep. A
The flannel be made wholly of WOOL and that of good
quality be twlled have selvages both edges
and weigh less than three fouhs OF the
square foot 'l. s.2aH H..
Samples of the quality may be application the
commandments of the yards named.
The flannel be subjected such chemical other
and inspection the bureau authorize direct;
be delivered Gree charges the United States by the
first day OF August next
Bonds with approved sureties in half the esti-
mated of contract. will be required and ten per
cenum in addition will be withheld from the amount of
each payment collateral security for the due and faithful
performance of the contract, which will be
paid until the shall be completed.
Proposals be sealed and endorsed Proposals for fur
nshng flannel to the navy"
To be published three times week in the Union and
National lnteigenccr Washington Republican and Argus,
and Sun, Baltimore Pennsy vanan and Public Ledger
Philadelphia Journal of Commerce and Evening Post,
New York Morning Post and Courier, Boston; and En-
qurer, Richmond, Va.
March 25-3 taw to LIST May
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hide the boue peley, and have the written signature
of s. p. TOWNSEND
Principal Office l26 Fulton street, Sun Building, New
York; Reddng Co.. State street. Boston, Dyot Sons,
1872 North Second street, Philadelphia s S. Hance Drug
gis Batlmore Duro Il Co, Richmond p M. Cohen,
Charleston Wright q CO. ISL C,arrres street, New Or
leans; 100 South Pearl street, Albany r. Van Buskrk
OF Market and Broad Streets Newark New Jer-
sey and by the principal druggists and merchants
rally throughout the United States, West lndies and the
Canadas.
Agent for Washington, CHARLES STOTT; Alexan-
dria, HENRY COOK; Georgetown, K. s. I. ClSSEL.
lar 2-6m
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steam Marble Works, Ridge Road, above Spring Gar
den street. Philadelphia.

THIS extensive establishment sereced on an improved
pan and by the aid of steam power manufactures
all kinds of plain and ornamental marble work, IN supe'
rior style and ut the lowest prices.
The largest and best assortment OF marble mnn,es I'm
ported parlo and garden statuary and fountains
tiles for oors nc, may be AT the ware rooms, TO
which the Of the public is respectfully invited
Marble supplied all times with any number of
finished manels and table tops, Italian tombs and rnonu
large of American gravestones in the rough,
or fnished-marblc in the block, &c.
JOHN BAIRD,
Ridge Road above Spring Garden street, Phiadeipaa.
March 25-eod3m
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR. f. c. Liable has the honor to inform the ladies
lNl and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown that
his dancing academy will reopen Tuesday, November
3D. at his dwelling house, Pennsylvania Days
of tuition, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from
D. TO p. m for young ladies; from to p M for
young masters.
N. B. Those ladies and gentlemen who may feel DESTROYS
to receive instruction Georgetown, will please leave their
names at his residence in Washington.
Jan. l-2aw3m
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disnAond-p0i

GOLD diamond pointed Pens.-The subscriber has
VI been appointed agent by Levi Brown, OF Brooklyn,
New York, and Josiah Hayden. of Massachusetts, for the
sale of their gold diamond pointed pens, with without
cases. large of which has just been received
Also, constantly hand Bagey's pens. These are the
original and makers of the articles in this country
therefore, gentlemen may rely upon being suited with the
genuine pen SIationers' Hall. VIM. FISCHER.
March S-3tawsw
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FOR THE LADIES.

FOR THE LADIES.
n CLAGETT ~ CO. invite the special attention Of the
II. ladies to their and elegant supply of SPRING
GOODS They have in ready for inspection and sale
20 pieces rich san-paid Grenadne elk
200 do Grenadne Bereges
100 do very cheap handsome Bereges
8 do rich printed Foulards
so do rich printed Bereges
10 do plain changeable Grenadine
40 do ow-priced plaid silks
30 do mode coored Bereges
20 do do do satin stripes
100 do rich French jaconets
80 do Organde lawns
rs do French chintzes, cheap
With many other desirable goods for dresses
They would particularly invite attention to their stock of
silk hosiery, having on hand
100 dozen in rich sandal lace, plain pearl, white with
tops, transparent pearl, &C. Also, silk
haifh in black and white
cartons thread. lace capes and berhes
do imitation do do
extra rich embroidered handkerchiefs
medium do do
70 low-priced do do
cartons plain bordered linen muslin
tape bordered, all prices
do children's, at 81 cents apiece
extra rich black lace shawls
Is assorted qualities do
rich long black lace shawls
super rich white Grape shawls
With many other and desirable goods, which will
be shown with great pleasure to all inqurers
March l9-6if d. CLAGETT " co.
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AMERICAN AND FRENCH RESTAURANT,
NTH s,de nE q fam sfens mast of The W1f Ocf

South side of street, eio steps acest Of the Var Office.
HE subscriber begs leave respectfully to inform the pub
lie that he is prepared furnish dinners sup
per in his establishment adjoining the west side,
(Bouangers barr in which he has five private rooms,
which will accommodate from twelve to twenty-five per-
He does deem it necessary enter into details
in regard his lndsr cellar he believes the conf
dence of the public which he has heretofore enjoyed, is
undated but his determination be always pro.
vded with the best the market Afford and all
orders promptly and Mt notice. he hopes merit and
receive the same liberal patronage with which the public
have hitherto favored him J. BOULANGER.
NJ B. Two threc.stoy brick houses in healthy situations
for sale low for cash.
Jan l5-2aw6w