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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-01-03
NO. So;
PREMATURE EDUCATION:

That,the edcation OF children should
mot be forced hkrle,tuces in hot>houses,
is becoming a popular idea. The more
Eliaste, in suchabnsiness the worse speed:
ISEe fad the following opinions of learns.
led authorities on this important subject:
OF ten infants destined for different
vocation, l. should perfer that. Tie ore
who, is 10 study through life should be
/ e:least learned al the age of 'Welve.:
80. ( Tissot:,:,s
i intellectual effort, in lle first years
Eof life, is.very injurious. All labor Of
mind: which is required Of children hes
fore their seventh year,,is in oppositionto
Eihe laws of nature, and will prove injuri-
.opss TO The organization and prevent its
proper development. 1ufeland +, :.
Experience demonstrates that any
IEnumber of Children of equal intellectuss
EalJpowers, those that receive no pnrticd-
lar care infancy, and who do not learn
to read and write until the constitution
begins to he consolidated, but who en-
joy the bencft:of a good physical educa-.
.tion, very soon surpass in their studies
those who commenced earlier and read
numerous books when very young,
[Spurzheim.
Dr.. Adam Clarke was very unpromis-
ing child, and learned but little before
he was eight or ten years old. Blu, at
this age he was .'uncommonly hardy"
and possessed bodily strength superior
10 most Children. He was considered
a" grievous dunce,,'' and vas seldom
praised by his sfarlher except Tor his ablii,
ty TO roll large sIones-an ability which
l conceive parent should be prouder
10 have his sonpossess, previous 10 the.
age Of seven of eight, than that which
would enable him 10 reci,e all that is
conlaied in all, the manuals, magazines
and books for infants that have ever;
been,published. [Dl. Brigham. !:
TIA parent was;sepn urging; and iemf-.:
ting and stimulating his child TO tlie per,5
sformance:of an:amounl of,labpr with his
legs andarns, sufficient L; o;tax The health
world, would cry. Shame upon Ilimt
he will cripple his child,with excessive
work. Yet every. body seems 10 think,
iha, though the limbs of Children cannot
without injury, be urged and tasked to
do the. work ,ofa mans limbs, yet that
their brains may be tasked to any de-
gree with impunity.. ,Wha. is there in
the brain and its power essentially dif>
iercn, from the leg and its powers? No.
thing Whatever. But people seem TO
look upon the brain as some ex,raordi,
nary mystical magical something or other
Which. is exempt from. the ordinary
laws which govern all The other organs.
ofthe body. The principal business of
chitd's brains, like that Of a child's
limbs, is TO grow and acquire strength.
Thought. reasoning, reflection, study
these constitute the natural work of
mans brain-as plowing and sowing are
The natural work ofa mans limbs.
DR.. F.. Johnson.
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NeskCe,

EesECG,
A LII Persons indebted to the Ia'e Gim Of
IA Presley & Bryan, &C rsqu~:'ei t" o'ake
immediate settlement, Otherwise Ihc Accounts
and Notes will be placed ii the hands ctproper
Officers, for collection.
PRESLEY it BRYAN.
Oct 10, 1SdS # -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-01-03

There are us banks in the Union.
The capital is nearly S210,000,oO0::
Circulation about $l25 900 900. Spe-
abunt $50, 100000.
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lity of coined gold. We think it will
either do this or do nothing.
We trust this will excuse Us from
answering letters of inquiry respecting
California. SCI 80. < J. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-01-03

Many soldiers arc brave at table, who
are towards in TIE field.
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C AN DID E s.

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FOR SHERIFF.
T7The friends of WESLEY BoDiE. .Esqr..
announce hin as candidate for the oit:c. OF
Sheriff or this District at the ensuing eiecton.
We, are, ,sr,horized 10 announce Capt.
HUMPHREY ,BOULWARE, as Can
4lidate for Sterif, at.the .eusoiEg election
EiThe friends Of Col TT Hos w. IAN Al Y
,sSxssSsZ aatsziaEnl,
Office of Sheriff a, the next election: =.
Ug''rhe friends of Coi. JOHN hill al, an-
nounce him rs Candidate 10: she's' Vi A'S
field District a, the next election. m
Gjs We are authorized to annoHnGe -. :.
WHITAKER, as a cantita'e ior a'e oifce
Of Sheriff. at the ensuing election:
Tie Friends of WIN. p BUILtk, fs?"
announce him us a Candidate for Shrris' al ue
next election. ,,,rD NJ. e.
0>PThc Friends of ALFRED MAI, ),
announce him as Candidate tor oherIh'
at the ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-01-03

Be what YOU seem to be.
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Rev Henry Ward Beecher. who is
now lccturing in Boston, said the sensi-
be thing that follows, in discourse on
Amnsements, delivered the .o:htr even
ing before the Mercantile Literary As
socio,ion; ''Amusements were indispene
sable to sound morals. Ii The young
arc moi provided with harmless and vit-
tuous amusemenis, they would have vi;
cious and c,Irupting amusemenls. Some
parents are so much, afraid that their
children would do wrong that they
would not let them do anything. But,
when they obtain their liberty. with
none to control their pleasures-neyer
having learned to act Alright they we're
quite sure TO riot in sci-indulgente. I"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-01-03

:. New THREsHING MAcHiNE.-THE
Princeton OID Herald says. Mr. N. B.
Lncas. Of Jefferson country. bas just in
vented new threshns and winnowing
machine. which can .thrcsll and clean with
ease 500 bushels Of oats in day, and
about 500 bushels of wheat. 1t ,hreshes
damp grain we'll. separating it from the
straw easily. The inventor says that there
is no machinery that winds will, damp
straw; elevators TO choke; no hands requir-
ed 10 pitch straw from the machine, as the
machinery throws in pile. 10 be taken
with q horss-rake, and thereby save the
labor Of man..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-01-03

SOMETHING NEw.-We noticed in our
village one day this week, drove Of line
hogs. which was raised in Pickens district
in this State. by Mr.. l. II Werner aud
brothers. Mr. Werner was offering TO- sell
and did sell, sume6f,y or sixty hogs. 10
our citizens. at Tho very low price Of S3,-
50 per hundred pounds neat-slJnwing
conclusively thar pork can be raised al as
low price in this State as any where else.
We can say with truth. Mr.. Verner's hogs
are equal, ii moi. superior. in appearance.
to any Tennessee or kentucky hogs that
we have seen. Will no, more Of our far.
mers turn their attention to hog raising !
Anderson Gazette.
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Hamburg. S. G.. hct25 If
Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-11-21
Magical Pain Extractor.

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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-18
By GREEN q TAsTET, Aue,,onesr..

SPLENDID FURNITURE, OIL PAINTINGS, CoLoRED EN-
Cravings Piano Forte Large French Plate Mirrors Of the largest
SELL catalogue Bethel Cottage the residence Of Mr. Cutchet
North Capitol street, the Capitol 10 O'Clock the
splendid assortment Of furniture &C. Of that establishment We
enumerate in part ..", +.
attachment, considered superior TO In Washington
Mahogany sofas and satin covered lounges
DO plush covered we, rocking and pa par. , shar-
Mahogany dining, breakfast, and card tables
Do bureaus, wardrobes, washsands, &c. ......
Walnut, cedar, and maple bedsteads .....
Feather beds, bedding, and hair spring mattresses M
Wilton velvet tapestry
Brussels tapestry and Brussels carpets .....
And hearth rugs Of the most expensive description
Pedestals, buss, and figures, ornaments, &c.
SLvered and glass chandeliers, mantel and other lamps
china, glass, and erosks,y ware, knives and iorks
10 splendid pier mantel and other mirrors, imported from the
French royal mandatory at st. Gobain .,5
engravngs. The Of jeanette, Branolt,
Pallet Van DerneeT Shaw, others, will have fine
+ opportunity supply themselves
Also of valuable books revolving pistol ne ay CARNAGE
nearly
2horses harness. saddles and brides
Carts, farming and garden Implements &C.
fine cooking and other stoves
And good lot Of kitchen requisites with many other articles
deemed unnecessary enumefate.
Terms Catalogues will ready for distribution Wednes
previous calling Drug Store Of
subscribers .....
The beautiful and arranged cottage containing
all Of which warmed by furnace and lighted by
with separate ventilation each with fne garden,
stables &c for rent Apply on me premises
The house will be and unture paintings &C. ready for
''""a''l ~ -"N''' GREEN TAsTET,
Dec s-6t Auctoneers
20 The above sale Il postponed I'm consequence
weather. important considerations until
Friday the 2 instant hour when the sale will positively take
'~e' GREEN 4 TAsTET
Dec. l5-6t r... Aucuoneers
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candidate who now fills the presidential chair! What
has been the course OF the masters OF this
pIgaa ,h VINO nave ,ne administration IN Their keeping
OF the high handed fraud thus perpeated upon the people
Of this country by their candidate for the highest Office in
approve. but aud hum to the skies as the most honest spS
pirfaous Chief Magistrate the country saw-sseond
only to WAsHIgGToN
believing that il has everybody hoodwinked rubs its little
hands and chuckes most tTumphanly the pledges
made By Mr.. Vim j. Brown 10 Mr.. Wiimot and hs free
Speaker 81 he House Of Representatives., Why, says The
Presidents champion, "had correspondence such as
took place between Mr. Brown and Mr.. Wilmot been
shocked thunderstruck, and the parties would have
been denounced with all the explosives known to
the denunciatory vocabulary OF that journal" Well
his friends" Look at the picture here brought upon
the canvass candidate for the highest Office in the
git OF free people made the most solemn pledges
N Wrlting, prtUatiyto friends lwho used them as they
thought 6esJ for the purpose Of securing his election
BY these means he is elected and then, without expana
ton or apology, violates every one OF them; and his
friends and advisers who were in the plot either re-
main silent as the grave in regard to the transactions
boldly applaud and commend il as fair weapon OF po-
litical warfare
On the other side OF the same picture you will then see
member OF the House OF Representatives elected In
district OF one OF the States, give written pledge, that
elected Speaker he will SO perform the duties OF Ais Office
as will be satisfactory TO certain voters who hold the
power to elect him This pledge, thus given, de-
iected at the proper time and in the proper place. And
how it received BY the political friends Of the candi
date who gave il Why, il was condemned as if by uni
vesa consent Instantly on the floor Of the House.
democratic member after another in his place. and
discaimed all knowledge Of the transaction, and all with
drew their confidence and support Of the candidate toho
made H. Even that candidate himself became convinced
OF the improperly OF his conduct and withdrew his name
from The canvass The "Unon," and every democratic
journal we have yet seem join 10 its condemnation II
was the wing members on the hoorthe supporters OF
Gen. Taylor-who remained silent on the subject They
remembered the advice about those ''ving in glass
head OF the "Republic TO hroW the first stcne This
is fruitful topic but we have for no more at
present -.
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We understand that the Senate were yesterday arran
gng the organization Of their committees An Executive
communication received. and the Senate went into
private session upon IT, 1t was supposed from its size
that it contained large batch Of nominations II is said
however, that il covered only some treaty.
The House of Representatives called the roll three
times, without any result approaching in the slightest de-
gree to decision. Several resolutions submitted
for adopting different modes of organization, but Of
them were adopted. Messrs. Boyd and Winthrop re.
ceyed the highest number OF votes, viz:
First baiiot-Linn Boyd, So Robert c. Winthrop, 70.
Second baiiot-Linn Boyd, 81; Robert c. Winthrop r.
Third bailoL-Lnn Boyd, 81; Robert c. Winthrop, rs
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La WILLIE DE PARIS.
French Confectionery Bon Bons, Fancy Bora Coneibes,
tt. 3c.
GAUTIER respectfully the public that he has
VI completed his winter arrangements and fully prepared
nish
BALLS, PARTIES, DINNERS, AND PRIVATE ENTERTAIN
MENTS,
with every description Of FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, PRE-
SERVES CoMEsriBLEs, Se &c in the best manner and Al
the shortest notice.
given particular attention. during
to the manufacture Of every description Of
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, BoN-BoNs, SC.
which he calls especial attention. thinks arrived
branch his which equaed
other house America proved by the orders he
FANCY BOXES, sc.
ranged public Saturday the 22d which
particularly invites the desiring holiday presents
which, for and beauty stye win any
ported into this country and will be sold the reasonable
The oowng store, constantly for sale
800 boxes Petit Pois
500 do Mushroom
100 do Tumes
Large assortment Of sauces, Spanish olives
3O0 bottles currant Jelly, assorted u
5000 lbs. chocolate, Of different kinds
900 kep grape ...
800 bottles sauces, rs per bottle.
He has for hire on the most reasonable terms the following s
Two pair Of very nch candelebras
Silver spoons, large, dessert and tea
Forks large and dessert
Glass OF every description
Large Of plates fruit stznds, &C.
La VILE DE PARIS,
Dec l3-3taw2w Of llh street, and Pa avenue.
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ny E. O. n q. " DYER, Auetioneers.
HOLIDAY sALEs.-Rich French China tea and coffee
III Tete SETS vases, baskets, &c.
Dresden plafina antique vases, pitchers tankards
tubs, caddies card receivers, baskets, &c.
Lava ware, Bohemian glass
silver plated ware, solar lamps, rrandoles
Paper msche rosewood, ebony and mother Of pearl work
boxes card baskets, &C,
Chinese tea pcys, tea csddies, trays coasters, &C.
Mane clocks, mantel ornaments
Rich jewelry, consisting Of
Gold pencil cases, gold eyeglasses and ockets
Gold daguerreotype cases. gold breastpns
Gold bracelets silver COMBS opera glasses
Silver snd pearl butter knives, bijou articles, nc.
On Thursday evening December 90 shall commence by
ogue and connue until all disposed Of sssor
described elegant articles selected expressly
for hoyday The attention Of the public respectfully
10 grand fancy sale for this
On Thursday morning goods will be arranged for examination,
Dec i'd ~ T. G. d @. y DYER, Auc6oneer..
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DUCATIONThe parents desiring for their son.
The advantage Of thorough Instruction. In union with The careful
and minute attention allowed by the OF
school, Fsax instuc which
commenced la Of October The school,
the Theological Seminary Of Virginia, within three miles Of Mexan
da " RETIRED agreeable and healthy The effort ID habitua
made pupils influence Of principles
The the English French Latin
Greek languages Mathematics and other branches
education, including all that preparation Tor college
Pupils win be received si any period Of the year.
Terms 500 for the OF months October
foowng August payable
any IN For brothers, eso each er the session Of
months so per snnum for bedding during hrst
nddres Rev. GEORGE A. SMITH, Principal.
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MO. ), OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET, have constantly
IN hand full assortment Of hmily groceries.
Extra New York family -four
Do 10 superSse -four
DO hule6 buckwheat
Rye -four, Graham -four
Unboted -four, white wheaD
Fresh ground oat -four
Standard loaf crushed, granuls,ed ground sugars
oid government jsvu, Maac.ibO Mocha Rio, Domingo
coffee
Pine gnpowde imperial young old hyson, hy.on skin,
Superior butter selected from Orange county diaries
sapsago, Pamssan scian pine apple, Imitation Enslsh, aud
Genuine Boston, OYSTER butter soda and water crackers,
biscuits
No / and No. 2 Mackerel, in Is ID. kits
- barrels and barrels Goldfish, salmon tongues and sounds and
Sealed herings boxes
Bleached winter SPERM lard and whale oil
Sperm patent sperm, adamsntne and mould candles assorted
sizes
variety Of fancy mats, brooms, buckets, baskets, Ae
Pure ground specs Of all kinds
Spices Of all kinds in grain
Spanish and French Olives paragon yinegn mushroom walnut
and catsup mixed pickles. gns, and English pickles.
Preserved lines, Guaya Jelly, and assorted arup
Cranbeuies rasins, hr, currants
Pecan nuts, ground nuts, and Genoa citron
Worcestershire Harvey Reading and sauce India soi,
Anchove, shrimp, Cavicr and Bloter psstos
Extract Of lemon, maoam, celery, nutmeg vanilla, almond,
peach, mint, orange peel savory Of quality
powder anchovies sarnes,
foer and peach water bay salad dressing Coopes
gelane Leghorn chip, and seed maecaron vermceli
-four, &c.
JOHN b. KIBBEY co.
Nae a--eoouf
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. Is, Is4s.

0voLsEr B. PALxKn receive advertisements for
tho Union in New York. Pbadspha, and Boston, receipt for
payment for the
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motion, The House then adjourned.
~ osK@S 8 TAsTET, Aaoii.n.er..


HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION
III On Tuesday the 18th Instant shall
gentleman declining housekeeping streets
Mahogany sideboard and bureaus
Maple wardrobe and ane chairs
Washstand, bed-tcad, beds, and bedding
China, glass; and crockery ware
Carpets and kitchen furniture other articles which
deem unnecessary enunerate.
Terms All OF and s20 go credit OF 60
and 30 days for notes satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
Dec. l6-R GREEN d TAsTET, Auctioneers.
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nAYLOR = MAURY,

TAYI0R = MAgRy, BOOKSELLERS. 9th street, are
displaying for the hoydsys splendid collection Of
Souvenirs Animals and Gin Books superb Bibles and
Prayer Books and Juvenile Books every style
York prices. Dec 10
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Prentice" the New York commercial correspondent
OF the Washington Union, emphacally man OF facts
and figures His letters among the best commercial
productions we have ever read Pennsyiuanan.
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the constitution to adopt such measures as would
pei the dsorganzers, who are misreprssenfing them
IN Congrsss, TO halt in their mad career. II would also
afford sautary lesson 10 southern wing gentlemen,
especially those who condemned with 40 much feeling,
the existence OF the VETO POWER and highly extoed
their candidate who fills The presidential chair, for
never exercise it, may be that this much abused poper
pu yet Dc found necessary TO saue GLORIOUS Un,oni
Let US now look for moment al the difference existing
between the course pursued by the democratic and the
wing or administration parties in reference TO false
foolish promises and pledges given by their candidates 10
obtain ofce which the clustering stupidity Of the execu
i've organ has brought under discussion Gen. Taylor
made numerous pledges aad promises before his election
with the knowledge and appreciation OF his political adj
yIsers, for the purpose OF obtaining votes from every
party and faction in the country. His election was
secured by the votes OF thousands from the demo-
cratic party, who fell into the trap thus bated for
them He was TO be "no-pary" President, and his
without reference to their political creed. No man was
his political opinions How have these promises and
pledges been complied with The answer is in every
mans mouth more decided whig, sided admins
tration never existed, and never will exist Every
promise has been broken-every pledge has been VIC
lated and those who held the old General in leading
strings knew they would not and could not be fulfilled
The "Union," in concert with the democratic press
throughout the country, endeayored to expose the fas
and iaaey OF these promises whenever they were made
public. But sufficient number OF voters to elect Gen.
Taylor believed them. and they have ample cause to re-
gret that they were 90 easily deceived when General
Taylor was indicted into office, and formed ms cabinet
OF the most bitter and vndciive politicians OF the wing
party-when ndiscrminate slaughter OF democrats in
Office was commenced, and none but wings appoint
ed to Gil their placestbe "Union" performed it's duty
by exposing the shameless fraud before the country
The proofs Of these violated pledges and promises,
made for the purpose Of deception, were so clear
and convincing. that the independent press generally
who supported General Taylofs election, and some
Of the higher toned Of the wing Journals joined in de-
nouncing the fraudulent and shameful Transaction But
what has been the OF the Republic" the organ
OF General Taylor and the claimant OF organp for his
cabinet concerning the pledges and promises given by the