davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
A TALE OF REVENGE.

a story is told of an extraordinary
meeting, and ar act Of revenge said-to
have taken place many long years ago,
on the fork OF the Pawnee. A party OF
four, who had been rowing for many
years in tho West, all strangers to each
other, were one day accidentally thrown
together, when strange and bloody
scene ensucd. These men presented a
striking contrast in feature. The young,
es;, was dclicately made, with long,
light hair and blue eyes; his exposure
had given him rich, brown complex
ion. He was Of the medium stature,
and made for strength and agility.
There was dark void over his features,
which told that with him the light CT
hope had gone out. He was travelling
on mule, with his rifle in his gun lcah,
er at the bow Of his saddle, when he
overlook man on foot, with gun on
his shoulder and pistols in his belt, wf;o
was over six feet, and had deep, wide
scar on his right cheek. AS day was
drawing TO a close, they proposed to
camp, and brought up at the head of'the
fork of The Pawnee. Shortly after they
had camped, man was seen reconnoi-
tering them with rifle in his hand, and
having satisfied himself that the sign was
friendly, he came modify into the camp,
and after looking sternly at the two men,
was asked by Scar Check to "come to
the ground" He was stout, muscular
man. much older than the o,h.r two,
with deep, habitual scowl, long, black,
matted hair, and very unprepossessing
features. Some common place remarks
we're made, but no questions were asked
by either party.
1t was near twilight when The young
man, who had gathered some buffalo
chips to make fire to COO, with, sud-
denly perceived a man approach ,g them
on mule ; he came steadily and fear
Iessly on to the camp, and, casting look
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

Observation-Disclosures philosopher has
remarked, tina! every animal, when drcs
scd in human apparel, resembles mankind
very s,rkinSIy in features. Pot ltock,
bonnet aud spectacles on pig, and it looks
like an old woman Of eighty. a bull dres-
sed in an ovcrcoat would resemble law
yer. Tie few ribbons round a cat, put
fan iu its paw, and boarding school
miss is represented. A cockere! in uni'
form is a general 10 the life. A hedgehog
looks like miser. Dress monkey in Il
frock coat. cut off his tail, trim his whisk-
crs, and you have city dandy. Donkeys
resemble a good many persons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
The Coming Of EgEn;er.
BY T. u. REAL

Ok 1. LIZ tNEhDs
An'nmn's signing, moaning dying.
Clouds are flying on Ike slecds:
While the shadows DER The meadows
Walk like widows deck d in weeds.
Red leaves trailing. fall unlailing,
Dropping. sailing from the wood,
That unpliant, stands defiant,
Like u giant dropping blood.
Winds are swelling, ronnd our dwelling,
All day telling us their NO,
And at vcSper. lrosts 70 crisper,
As they whisper Of the snow.
From tn unseen la d, frozen inland.
Down from Greenland, Winter glides,
Shedding lgh,ness. like The brightness
When moon-whiteuess fills the tides.
Now bright pleasures sparkling measures
With rare treasures overflow,
With This gladncss comes what sadness!
Oh, what madness, oh, what wo!
Even merit may inherit
Some bare garret, or the ground;
Or n worse i'll beg morsel
At some door sill, like hound
Storms are trailing, winds are Willing,
Rowling, ruling, at each door.
'Mids, such trailing, bowling, railing,
List The waiIing Of the poor!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
STAUKEN FoNDELENDE.

A POPULAR PREAcHER.-A short
tima ago, or the self elected class of
divines, who are not in common cxces.
sivcly college bred, was holding forth to
his congregation upon subject well
calculated 10 arouse the attention Of in
colrigible hearts. After blazing away
with his subject, until he had rendered
Pandemonium as hot as Fcsuvius, and
as black as Miton's Satan, he rounded
u sublime peroralion with The following
sentence:
"HIow, hcarken, We sinners! I tell
yc that yell all goto HI, assure as III
catch :hc ly on the BIble;" at the same
Time making determined sweep with
palm across the sacred page, TO capture
the talismanic insect. He then proceed
cd 10 open his cIenchcd fist, finger by
finger, until the last digit was released
but, behold the poor ily had eluded hi:
grasp. Looking surprised and disap.
pointed for few moments, the minis
ter at once exclaimed, shy the hoky
I've missed him there's chance fo
yau, vet, ye sinful ragmullius
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

A celebrated eccentric preacher was once
warned that he must be very guarded in
his language, IN town at the south where
he was to preach, for.the people were no.
ted fur their highly intellectual aud moral
character, and especially that he must
avoid The most disan, alusion to The "pe-
cu!ar domestic institution" On obscr-
wing grea; number of mulatloes in The
gallery, he said, as he arose, "Brelhren
and sisters! have been told that must
be very careful in MY language, that | am
to address highly intellectual aud moral
congregation: but | would JUS, like to ask
a question of this moral congregation -
Where did all Mcm yalter gals in the gale
tn come from ?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

History nFAH ADvESTURER TO CALF
FoRNIA.-A New York citizen, having
capital Of $4,000, managed to make a
kiud of living with it in Wall sueet, by
shaving. Smitlen with the California
fever, he purchased one of The vessels sold
by The United Stales Government, by auc-
lion. at The termination of The Mexican
war. II was a brig, for which he paid
$500. lie bought wines and other liquors
with the balance Of his cash, just leaving
himself $500 to pay his expenses, by the
lsvhmus route. TO San Francisco. His all
was thus ri.ked upon the hazard of the
die. The brig, heing freighIed with this
cargo. sailed fur the land Of gold, and he
arrived before her. He sold the cargo al a
tremendous profit, 300 or 400 per cent.
and he was offered for The brig S25, ,O0O..
He refused the offer, because he saw he
could make more money by couple of
trips to Oregon for lumber. which was
then in great demand at Sau francisco
At the end Of the second yogaye, he was
offered S45, 1000 for the brig. lie accepted
ii. and gathering up his profits on The
wines and the lumber he turned all into
cold dust. He returned to New York a
few davs ago, in the Crescent City, and
deposited Sl5O,000 worth Of the shining
particles in the mint in Philadelphia, to be-
coined into eagles and half eagles. The
truth of This narrative may be relied OH
N. Y. Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
now. We could not keep it.
ADyEHT1sEMENT ExTRAoRDINARY.-

ADvEITISEMENT EXTRAORDINARILY
Rund away or sdolen, or was sdray-
ed, mine large plack horse, apout four
teen, oder fifteen hands six inches HE
he has been got four pIack legs Two pc.
hind and two before, and he isl plack
all over his pody, but has pecn got some
vile spots, pom his pack, when de skin
vas rub of, hut | CREASED en-, and now
de vile spots is all plack again. He
trods and kanters, and PAGES, and some-
times he walks, and ven he walks all his
legs and feet goes on, Won after anoder
--he has two ears pom his head both
alike, but Won is pIacker dan toder-he
has two eyes, Won isIl put out, and tod
er is pom de side Of his head, and ven
you 90 lodcr side he Won't see you-vrn
Inc eats a good deal he fas pig pelly
and he has long dali vat hangs down
pclind, but ] cut it short todcr day; and
now it ish not so long vot it vas-he ish
shod all around, but his pellind shoes
coined o1, and now he ish only gol dose
before; he lrolts up his head, and looks
gai!yand ven he ist frten hc joomps apou'
like ebery ting in dc world; he mill ride
init saddle, or a chare, or cart, OF he
will 60 by himself without nopody but
a pag pon his pack Wit poy on it; lie
ish now very old, and his head ven he
walks or runs, goes pefore, and his dali
stays pchind only y ven he durns round
he get mai, and den his dali sometimes
comes first. Whoever will pring him
pack, shalt pay s. reward, and if he
prings pack de tief vat stole en-, he shalt
pay pesidcs twenty tollars, and ak no
questions.
STAUKEN FoNpELESDE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
PERFECTLY FAMILIAR.
The Cincinnati Chronicle is RESPONSE
BILE for the ,fnllnWinp tvarn.n

The Clncihnatl Chronicle is RESPONSE
BILE for the following "yarn.'
In the vicinity of Main street, in this
city, is a merchant for whom we en-
terrain the highest respect. He is fa-
vorabIy known by nearly all citizens,
as DIN honest, intelligent, Christian man,
and has been such since his boyhood.
Not stain rests upon his character,
which makes the following incident the
more amusing:
a few days since, while standing al
his store, a very pleasant looking gentle
man passing up the street, stopped be-
fore his door and looked in. Our friend.
The merchant, thinking he had seen The
stranger somewhat, and supposing he
desired 10 make some purchases, opened
d conversation with
"Good morning sir. Would you like
to look at our slock7 2"
"No, am obliged to you, sir. am
surprised to see such immense quantities
Of goods in Cincinnati and such splen.
did Stores"
"The trade of our city is much in
creased of late years, sir said the mer-
cham, adding, "I think | have seen you
before, have [ not ?"
81 presume not" The stranger re-
piled, 81 have notbeen in Cincinnati for
many years.
SIT is very sirange-T feel sure ]
have met you-where do you reside 2"
SIN Kentucky, sir"
The merchant now supposed he had
met the Kentuckian during his travels
on business in that Stale-and, Offering
his hand, remarked in his usual happy
manner
"Your face is very familiar to me
You must be some old acquaintance
my name is- Now, sir yOur
name, if you please7''
The Kentuckian smiled and answer
cd, SO! think "" ve 80. before,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
MO-. Al.
THE LAWYER vs.. THE FOOL.

THE LAWYER vs.. THE FOOL.
Deacon Frost, a wealthy drover, residing
in e.. one of the most beautiful and
llourishiug towns in The Granite Safe, was
taking large number of selected beeves
To the Boston market. 1t CHANGED that on
his way lhitIler several Of The stock belong.
ing To Christopher Grant, an extensive
farmer residing iu an adjoining town, acci.
denIally srayed among the drove Of Dea-
cou T. The gpnd Deacon, of course, not
noticing the addition to his herd, could not
be eSpec'ed TO separate Them. and in lime
all. including those belonging to friend
Grant, were duly disposed-of. (if not &C.
cordiug TO law, certainly according to his
custom.) and the proceeds safely deposited
in he pockeI Of The worthy Deacon.
II so happened, however. that Bill
Dykes, better known as The Fool,' saw
the colIle as they passed, and recognized
those Of Grants.
BILL" says Mr.. g.. "are you sure.it
was my cows you saw in Deacon Frost's
drove 7" =, s
Sure" said Bill. "wall now I guess
l are; Knows old Brindle and old Topped
horn jest as easy as uolhing-ha:n driv
'em cut Of our cabbagcs more lime than
their pesky n.cks are worth, anyhow?" !.
When Deacon Frost returned home lie
was poileIy waited upon by Mr.. Grant,
and requested TO fork over a. fair amount
Of the needlul for the missing cows, which
he as politely declined to do. The result
was. councillor Dony's services were iu--
voked. The Fool was the chief witness;
and counsellor Grey, of k, man
of some celebrity in his profession, was
retained to defend The suit. The trial,
came on-Dykes was placed on the witt
ness stand. Counsellor Grey interposed
an objection TO the witness being sworn,
ON the ground Of incapacity, and proceeded
10 saic 10 the court .halilhe witness was d
perfect non cOmpus menlis, in other wordss::
a fool. and well known 10 be so by every
body in that viciuity--hat he had no defsi
mite or fixed idea either regarding himself
orrespectins any thing else; that he could,
not give, ,an intelligent answer 10 theimost.
simple question; aud says counse llor Grey.
with emphasis. Il do not believe he can
even Toll WHO made him. IF your Honor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

nh. VII
G.. addressing the courl. ",ne ".-~.-
says he sposes Moses made him; this is
certainly more intelligent answer than 1
supposed him capable Of giving, for il
shows that he has some faint idea of the
scripture. But I subm, that it is no, suffi-
cienl to justify his being sworn as a wit
ness qualified TO testify should give"
"Alr Judge" says The fool, may ak
the lawyer a question? "CerI ainly."
says The Judge, TASK him any question
you please .... :.
"Wa-a.ll, then. Mr.. Lawyer, who'd
you s.p-o SO made you % :. :,
Counsellor G. (imila'ing the wilness,y
A-a.r-o.n, | s pose"
After the mirth had somewhat subsidized.
the witness continued. "W-a-ll, now we
read in the good book, that A-a ron once
mape c.a,l.f, but who'd thought tho
d-rl crirter had got in here ~
Terdict for the fool.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

AWAKENING OF G. CoSscIEScE.-An TN.
onymous letter was received by mcrcan-
tile house Of this city, on the 18th inst.
post marked New York, Oc'obcr 10Th"
Containing one hundred and fifty dollars,
which The writer states is an amount, with
interest, of an error in their account Of
1887. We have been requested to state
that the horsc to. whom the letter was
addressed, appreciates the motives that
prompted the Individual 10 make the re-
mi,tance,- Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
For Clerk,
Fall and Winter Goods.

VNEHE Subscriber has just received, his Fall
aud Winter Stock Of Goods, consisting
of all kinds Gf
wORsTED GOODS. BLACK BOMBA-
IISES AIpICCAS AND FANCY
SILKS, for LADIES DRESSES.
A LARGE LOT OF PRINTS OF ALL KINDS.
Fine Bonne,s and Bonnet Ribbons,
Muslin Worked Collars,
Silk aud Wonlien ShawlS.
A SPLENDID LOT or NEGRO SHOES,
BLANKETS a. KERSEYS.
Groceries, Hardware. Crockery, Shoes, Sad
dies, Hats and Caps OF all kinds.
which will be sold very lo,o, and liberal dls~
count for Cash. "
September 26 ct 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
BY
WNF. r. DURISOE.
PROP L o K.
NEW TERMS.

NEW TERMS.
Two DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS, per annnm
irpald in advance-S3irnot paid wilhlnsix
months from the date Of subscription, and
S4ifnot paid before the expiration Of the
year. All subscriptions will be continued,
unless otherwise ordered before the explra-
tion Of the year; but no paper will be dis.
continued until all arrearages are paid, un
less at the option ofthe Publisher.
ANY person procuring five responsible Sub
scrbers, shall receive the paper for one
year, gratis.
ADvERTisESErs conspicuousryl Inserted at75
cents per square, (l2 lines, or less for the
firstinserton. and 81 for each continuance.
Those published monthly or quarterly, will
be charged 81 per square. Advertisements
not having the number of insertions marked
ON them, will be- continued uutil ordered ont
and charged accordingly.
Communications, post paid will be prompt
ly and strictly attended 10.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

Recipe for Liniment which has long
been in use, and has been found highly eff.
icacious in all cases of sprains. bruises.
wounds, external or internal, on man or
beast. Ii has been used with great suc>'
cess in severe cases OF rheumatism, often
clEtclng positive cure. and no farmer
should he without il who has not some-
thing better to substitute in its place: One
half ounce Of spirits Of harlsborn; two
ounces Of camph"r gum; one gill of spir-
its OF lurpenIipe; one half plot Of sweet
oil; ono pint alcohol. Shake it well 10.
selher, aud apply it, rubbing it in smarlly
with the hand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
~

| told h%m that he was his uncle, and that
.themrn with the scar was the murderer
Iof his father; and that he witt, the scowl
hadscgngicted him (the trapper,) Of for
geryly his false oath. The blood de-
serted the lips of the young man, and
bis eyes glarcd and diIa,ed almost from
theirssSckets. He squeezed his uncle's
hand, and then, with meaning glance
as he leoked 10 his rife, mooved towards
the cssp. "No, no I" said the old
trappett" Not in cold blood give them
a chatlsl,,. . They cautiously returned
to tllgflmp, and found both The men in
a deeRsleep. The uncle and nephew
stood s0ver them. Scar Check was
breathisg hard, when he suddenly cried
out,'ssldid not murder Perry Ward ]"
Liar = said the .trapper in a'voice of
thundef5 and tile two men started aad
bounded to their feet. "Red skins
aboutl asked they in voice. "No,
worsestllan red SKINS" said The trapper,
Harry Ward is about!" and seizing
his knife he plunged it in Scar Checks
heart. t.s axe. that" said he with tile
scowl, and, raising his rifle, the trappcr
fell scornse. With bound and wild
crysihezyoung man jumped at the muir
dcrerof bis uncle, and with his kaife
gave him several fatal wounds. The
siruggleWas a fearful enc, however, and
the young man had also received seve
raj bad Cuts, when his adversary fell
fiom the.lo OF blood and soon after
expired. Thus ended this strange NEE
ting, and thus were father and uncle
reyenged.-N. o. Picayune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

UNFORTUNATE DUTCnMAN.--" Poor
Hans! he bit himself init rattlcsnake.
and wash sick into his ped for six weeks,
in lie mouth of August. And he couldn't
speak ill he complained of being lille
peter so ash he could stand up on his cl-
bow and eal little tea"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

Too LARGE LIMITS" Whv don't you
limit yourself" :" said physician to an in
temperate person: "Sct down stake that
you will go so far and no farhor." 81
do" replied The olhcr, "but sci it so far
of, rta, | always get drunk before | gel
to it,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
For Tax Collector.

L. A. BROOKS.
ROBERT CLOY,
SAMPSON 3. MAYS.
ISAAC BOLES.
DERRICK HOLSONBAhE =,
MOODY HARRIS,
F. w. BURT.
b. f. GOUDEY,
JOHN QUArTLEGuM,
WM. l.. PARKS.
THEOPHlLUS DEAN,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
Fer Ordinary.

Fl. T. WRIGHT.
VIRGIL III. WHITE,
HUGH a. NIXON.
EDWARD PR RESLEY.
w. l.. COLEM AN,
WIN. ii. MOSS,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

would I were yon ocear
That onward rolls It's ce'
Where tempest winds th
', .ore gentle zephyrs love TO dwell.
a $, ,'riie Id keep meath every wave,
Ana ,nermaids too with glossy hair;
To gather in my coral caves,
The gentle hearts that persisted there.
Tn TIT 4,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

Coleman the dramalist. was asked if he
knew Theodore Hook? YES" replied
the wit, "Hook and Eye are old asso-
ciates."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
4 WoIlA J Were.

woud were yon fountain bright,
That sparkles in the Suns snft ray;
To scatter diamond, in The night,
And slnwing rubies through the day.
Those evaneSceit gems 50 fair,
I'd lhiow upon the earth around,
To revcl for while in mir,
Aud fall forgotten Oh lc ground.
would ! were yon silver stream,
That rippIes from the mountain top;
Now slumbcring in the moonlisht's bcam,-
Now boundln. on from rock TO rock.
In some old cavern darl: and deep,
As silent as the grave Id lie;
Or Ger some rock as joyous leap,
And dash tho glilteiing spray on high.
Iwould I were yon solemn tide,
That slowly winds IFS course adowni
As gently onward still I'd glide.
Through flowery banks or cliffs tha!
Aud to my bosom wonld take.
The merry stars that slime abn-
Oriippling by, soft echoes w:
Beneath the feet of flowers
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

TaRSaaE's ADVICE TO You've Tai
NOR. Go, my SON" said the Eastern
sage of Mnza to young Talmor, ''go
fortllinloIhe world, be wise in the pull
suit Of knowledge; be wise in the ac-
cumulaiipn of riches; be wise in the
choice t,fs. friends; yet little will this
avail the ; il thou choosPstnot wisely the
wife nGlty bosom. When the rnAs ..f
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

Why are the people Of Georgia like la
horers grading railroads Because they
are levellinS the Hills TO build up their
I'o,rns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

Some sensible fellow has said, that
where one man reads merchants sign,
a hundred will read his advertisement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31

Nnv eemman whose dog is named POM
pcy. ought not 10 expect 10 associate WIN
ihe eenman whose dog is named Napoleon
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
CAN DID 4 7 e S.
For Sheriff:
N>ov~~vo~v>~N>~>>oV~~~e

HUMPHREYS BoULWARE,
sTHOS. Nv. LANHAM ..-..--,,s..--l
JOHN HILL,
LEWIS JONES.
Il. J. WHITAKER,
ALFRED MAY,
WESLEY BODlE,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-31
JOSEPH AESNEY,

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
NM7ILL be found in his office at EGgefied
wv Cour, House, adcnug Bryans Brick
Store. on Saturdays, Saledays, and Courts
weeks.
He will attend promptly and strictly to BUSH
ness in his profession.
January 10. Sl
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-11-03
OLD SERIES VOL. 10, NO. o.

idly regained health and strength, at the
same time taking some hatniess medical
preparation, whi,h the doctor assured him
would; in due season, bring forth the eruP-
tlon. When the specified time arrived, the
doctor directed the house-keeper to strew
the patients bed with cownage, an article
known 10 most persons for producing an
eruption, accompanied with an in,oierable
itching when applied to the skin. His bed
was thus prepared on the night in which
the doctors skill was 10 be tested, and the
patient retired to rest. He had not been
long in bed, when, to his great satisfactlon'
the itching commenced but wishing TO be
fully assured that all was right, he imme-
diately called for light, and found the sur,
face Of his body an entire blotch' Satisfied
with the proof, he endured the suffering pa
,iently until morning. Soon after, ne re-
sumed his business, and was never again
troubled with the small poi internally.
Hartford Chronicle.