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CHERRY BRANDY:
ITS HUMOROUS EFFECTS.

The Laird ofBonniemoon was eae
fond of his bottle. On one occasion
he was asked TO dine with Lord r.
q neighbor of his; and his Lordship,
beng well acquainted with the
Lard's dislike TO small drink, order
ed a bottle of cherry brandy to be
set before him after dinner, instead of
port, which he always drank in pre-
ference to claret, when nothing bet
tcr was to be got. The Laird thought
this fine heartsome stuff, and on he
went filling hiss glass like The rest, and
ever the more he praised his Lord
ships Port, ut was fine, full-bod-
led wine, and lay well on the stom-
ach, not like that poisonous stufi'cla
ret, that made body feel as if he
had swallowed a nest of puddocks.'
The Laird had finished one bottle of
cherry brandy, or as his Lordship
called it, his particular port and had
just tossed off glass of the second
bottle, which he declared to be even
better than the first, when his old
confidential servant, Watjy, came
stavng into the room, and making
his best bow, announced that the
Laird's horse was at the door.
"Get out ofthat, yc fause loom
cried the Laird pulling off his wig
and finging it at Watty's head
DO ye ma see, ye bletherin brute,
that I'm just beginning my second
bottlc2"
But, MASTER says Watty scratch
ing his head, its amaist twall O clock
We'll, what though it bc?' said the
Laird, turning up his glass with drum
ken gravity, while therest ofthe com
pany were like to split their sides
laughing at him and Watty. 'itcan
ma be ony later, my man, so we Just
reach me my wig and let the naig
bide vice.
1t was cold, frosty night, and
watty soon tired of kicking his heels
at the door--so, in a little while, back
he comes, and says he 'Maister, mais
ter, its amaist one o'clock!'
well, Watty,' says the Laird,
WIN nlccup-ior he was far gone
by this time-'il will never be any
earlier, Watty, my man, and that's
comfort; SO you may just rest yourself
a wee while longer, till finish my
bottle. A full belly makes stiff
back, you know, Watty,' ~ = =
Watty was by this time dancing
madj SO after waiting another half
hour, back he comes, and, says ne:
Laird, Laird, as true as death, the
suns rising
sWecl, Watty,' says the Laird,
looking awful wise, and trying with
both hands to fill his glass; si9tKim
rise, he has furtherlto. gang tho day,
than you or me, Watty.' Z
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GEORGE OATES,

GEORGE OATES d-r
MUSIC : WARE. ROOMS
For The e:zcltsice sdle Of 8. Ra.
Gems and Dubois and ,Seatury,a :
a celebrated Grand .4etioagPts 4 II
aao F'orte$, tl' IN
2s4 mdf2a0 King Street, Cat the Behd,)
CHARLESTON, s. g. 7sf
Erery laSt''an'ent sold is occompa,aied
'g,th scrsttea gaardatee SO tldstti
there as no risk ,oltatere7 to the MIR
chaser. ' 10
NEW MUSIC.
MI R. OATES would respectfully invite
1Y1 the attention Of the public generally.
to his select catalogue of musical publica-
tions, the copy rights of which have been
secured from the Composers. 5 'ol.
Asnd Bishops Grand March, founded on
Belni's celebrated Rondo Finale, 'Ab
don't mingle, in La Somnambula,' and
introducing the new variation. composed
by Bellini, (never before published ard
the property Of Bochsa.) Embe llishcd
v .th correct likeness of Madame Bishop,
in the character of Amina. Arranged
for the Piano Forte by N. G, Bochsa
Price 374 cents,
Une mutt dams les 1ropiqaes: CA Night in
the Tropics) A Reverie, on a motive
from lie Desert, by Feliciec David, Con,-
posed by Maurice Strakosch. 37l cents.
Grand Polka Fantasti9ae: composed by
the late eminent Guituiist, Vincent A..
Schmidt, author of the Retreat Ara
ranged for the Piano Forte by Miss Adele
Kohnstock' 25 cents.
.Sannyside Woliz: embelshed with beau
tifu and correct view of Sunnyside, the
residence of Washington Irving; compo-
sed by Henry 4, Oates. 20 cents.
Marg Bione Polka. 20 cents. $
Ra fiiic de Regiment Polka introducing
the air .Salut a Ia France 25 cents.
Lere d 1moug Polka. 25 cents.
| Yankee Doodle Polka. 25 cents.
frederick IYsi!iaa,'s Gdrde,, Polka. 2s cta.
Second S,lSannah Polka: by R7ilia 25 cts,
Home, Street Home, Polka: beautiful
25 cents.
Last Rose Of Summer, Polka: very popular
rs cents. #5o@ i3lG 92
Love not Polka, by Rzihi 25 cents.
Celebrated Linda Polka, introducing 'Ah
would the happy day was near 25 c.s.S
Charleston Qaoarii2es by +. Woolccte..
37k cents.
Dispairing Mary, beautiful Ballad. com-
posed by the late distinguished vocalist,
John Wilson. 25 cents. ,asl
Kcowee WaltzS, in Q Nos; by q lady Of
South Carolina. so cents each. .
Palmetto Regiment Quick Step--embel-,
lishcd with acorrect representation of the.
new Military Hall, Charlc ston; by Henry
Il Oates. 20 cents.
Southerner Quick Step embellishcd with
correct representation Of Steamship
Southerncr. by Henry I; Oates. 25 cents.
Casper Guards MaToh, Composed by BY = =
| lady of South Carolina. 25 cents.
Lucy Long Poika. Stcyermarkische. % cts,
Carniudl Of Venice Polka, very popular.
25 cents
SfeycrmG,kiseke Fdvorite Poke. 25 cents.
Also, all the New Music received by cx-
press from. the principal publishers in tho,
United States.
ga liberal discount made to dealers,
schools and seminaiies.
GUTOrders for these publications must
be sent 10 ~
GEORGE OATES.
2s4 and 2se King st. (at the bcnd)
Charlestop.
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P OgTR R Y
CoU r II SHIP,
ny y. p. WILLIS.

BY y. p. WILLIS.
oh Laura! willnothing | bring thee
E.'cr soften those looks of tlisiami
Are tie songs ofaifection sing thee
All doomed to be sung thee in yaini
offer thee, fairest and dearest,
A Treasure, the richest I'm worth;
I oifer thee love the sincerest,
The warmcst e'cr glowed upon earth'
But 'hc maiden a naughty look hingi0g,
Said, "Ceasc my compassion to move;
For I'm not very partial to singing,
Andthey're poor whose sole treasure is love9
MY name win be sounded in Story
offer thee, dearest, my name;
I have fought on the proud field ofglory!
Oh! Laura, come share in my fame.
l bring thee soul that adores thee,
And loves thee wherever thou art;
Which thrills rs its tribute it brings thee
Oftendcrnels fresh from The heart"
But tho maid said, Cease TO importune;
Give Cupid the use of his wings;
Toi fam but pitiful fortune
And hearts such valuelcss things"
'Oh Laura forgivoif I've spoken
Too boldly-nay turn not away
Tor my heart with affliction is broken
Ny uncle died only today
DTy uncle The nabob--who tended
My youth with affection and care;
Ny manhood who kindly bofricnded----
Has -dicl-tod,.h s--lcft-me his.-hcirw
Aud the maid said "Wcep not sincerestl
Ny heart has been yours all along,
Chi hearts ofall treasures are dearest.
Do, Edward, go OH with your song"
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AN ENTIRE S,FOCEE OF
WE W. GOG1zDSl
IN THE NEW HOUSE ABOVE THE
POST OFFICE AT WEST UNION. !.

IN IfiG NEW IlOUoG ABOYE IttE
PoST-oFE1CE AT WEST UNION.
We are now opening select stock Of
pretty and good Goods, amongst which
may be found Calicoes, from flow down.
up to most any price. --MusliGs. n variety
Of patterns; Alracca; changcablc Linen
Lustrc; Ginghans; Jackonet and Swiss
Muslin; Cambrick; Bobenett; Iiisf Linen;
green Barcgc; black Lace netting;
ings; Laces; SIX and Cotton Handker-. /
chiefs; Muslin Ties Ribons; Cmvats.,
black and fancy; DrarS D'Ete, Mexican
mixture; Tweeds; Kentucky ,Jcsnss Tick
ing; Umbrellas. a variety Of Goods for
gentemans summer wear, &c. dc.
Bommcts many. q one, and some
of the prettiest
Boots aud Shoes. a large lot ofall
kinds. ss,
Fashionable nEats ~ MexiesB;
California; Panama; Leghorn; Palm Leaf;
Caps, ell sorts and sizes,
MRmgs; Indigo; Madder; Salts ons-.
position: Snuff; Soap; Salcratus; Wista,s
Balsam Wild Cherry, Sands Sarsapasilla,,
Dead Shot, Camphor dc. &c.
Sugar, Coffee. Powder, Lead.
Shot, Ginger, Pepper, Candy, DC. DC.
Saddles and Brides. Maftingalcs,
Collars, Whips, &e DC.
hardware and Cutlesy, septhe
BlSdcs, Hoes, Shoyels, Spados, Axes,
Hammers, Chisels Augcrs, Saws, Cotton
and Wool Cards. Knives, a fine assort-
smcnt, Buttons, violins az. De. !, 4.
CROcTkery Teas. Plates, Dishes
Bowls. Tunlblcrs, DC. &c.
Toall Of which VIC invite inspection
and II we can't sell, mako no charge for
sliowing our Goods,
Sfe will take ii esehange Tor goods
Dry Hides, Bees wax, TiiIiow, y FeGthcfs,f
Wool, and Seed Cotton.
g. ALExa n DE IL a n w q. 3
Jons \, estl iFg
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rz II s. q s.

Just received from The bishef fac ctoryis
New Yofk IL iait.. u lot ioR BAf BlSLL ASj.
assosssd sizes, 10 sseDad zlSgft$. %
Gill and. Gee. 7.4
r. &E.EeaBEExANDER >
Pickens g. H. May 20 1850
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This answer fairly dumfounded
poor Watty, and he gave it ,upin des-
air.-But at last the bottle was fin
ished; the Laird was lifted INTO the
saddle, and oHhe rode i'm high glee,
thinking all thetnmer the moon was
the sun, and that he had fine daylight
for his journey home. r ~ '18eaI
'Hech, Watty, my man. said the
Laird, patting his stomach and speak
ing awful thick, I'VE were name the
worse for that second bottle, this
frostv mornln. \.
Faith, says Watty; blowing his
fingers and looking as blue as a bill
berry, your honor is. may be, name
the worse for it; but I'm name the bet
ter: wish [ was a
well, on they rode, the Laird grip
ping hard at the horses name and
rolling about like sack ofmeal; for
the cold air was beginning to make
tbe spirits tel on him. AT last they
came to a BIT Of a brook that crossed
the road, and the Laitd's horse,
being pretty well used to have his
own way, stopped short and put
down his head to take drink, This
had the effect to make the Laird lose
his balance, and away he went over
the horses ears, INTO the middle ofthe
brook. The Laird, honest man, had
Just sense enough to hear the splash
and to know that something was
wrong; but he was that drunk that
he did not in the least suspect that it
was himself.
'Watty,' says he, there is surely
something tumbled into the brook,
Watty.'
Faith, you may say that replied
Watty; ready to roll of his horse
with laughing, for it'sjust yourself,
Laird
'Hout, fe, no Watty,'y cried the
Laird, it surely Gamma be me.
Surely, maister, tits YOURSELF
1t Gamma be me, Watty-for Tn
here.n
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Laird, it surely Gamma be me-
Surely, maister, tits YOURSELF
1t Gamma be me, Watty-for Tan
here.n
SUPERsTIrIoNs REGARDING FRI
DAY.-lt is strange, that Friday is re-
garded, in all countries as a peculiar
day. In England it is generally con
S dcred unluckyi and many people
will moi cor mence any undertaking
on that day; and most sailors believe
that the vessel is sure to be wrecked
that sails on FIJI lay. Jfa marriage
take place on that day, the old wives
shake their heads, and predict all
kinds of misfortunes to the bride and
bridegroom. Nay, they even pity
all CHI dren who are so unlucky as to
be born on Friday. In Germany,
On the contrary, Friday is considered
a lucky day for weddings, commen-
cling new undertakings, or other me-
morable events, and the reason of
this superstition is said TO be the an
clcnt belief, that the witches and sor-
cercrs held their weekly meetings on
this day; and Of course, while they
were amusing themselves with dan
clng, aud riding OH broomsticks round
the Blocksberg, they could have no
time to work any evil.
4D'wakards SoHloquy.-'1twould
be comfortable thing ifI knowed
just where / was bound for. Up
streets got mixed with downstreet,
and there's no such thing as cross
street al all. The moon cross
eyed, and keeps winkin' and blinkin'
as she had her eyes full of Macaboy.
Now what am 10 do? IfIstand
here there's a very pleasant chance
OF gong TO sleep standing. III goes
TO Stir hang me if know which way
| am travcim.'
MORALS IN SAN FRANCISCO. That
our readers in the States NAV not
suppose that al who are in Califor-
MA have lost their identity with the
human family, or become entirely
severed from the ties irresponsible
ty that bind us TO a common broth
erhood, we desire to inform them
that We have in this city Presbyte-
rlan, Congregational, Baptist, Meth
odist and Episcopal churches. The
pastors of each are men oftalent, lear
ming and eminent piety; and the con
grcgations, who steadily attend Wor.
shlpln these places, are large and re-
spectacle, and rapidly increasing.-r
Tract, temperance;5 and other soci-t
etles are already organized, and IN.
a healthy condition, giving token Of
an increasing desire onthe part of
those who are now here,to do somea
thing for the amelioration of the con
ditlon ofour race There isaaiso a
religious paper published, The Watch
man, edited by Rev. A. Williams,
with signal ability; which is destined
doubtless to do much good. We
trust tie day is not far distant when
this city will be as marked for its mo-
ralty and piety as it has been forts
wlckedness and deprayity..S San
Francisco Cocyier, '.'2l' 49, g
es7ei3 gl3t97 jsoa gsAS Gaing9 a
"A romantic young lady fsllethb
other ldayhinto the river and was
near drowning, dtJsuccor being for
tunately at hand, she Was dgawn o,it
senseless and carried home. On,
coming to- sha daciorod t.nit.ar c.,
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SKY LigM.-There is talk, says
correspondent of Chambers Jour
nal, of a stationary balloon over.Par-
Isl, TO sustain an electric sun for iIlu-
minatinf the city atn;ghtl
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1l1|Ill l-lII1i 7lsVN Y3HT hNfNW q
IA romantic young lady fullahb
other day into the Yivdr3r and was
near drowning, bdtjsuccor being for
tunately at hand, she Was dgawf9 o,it
senseless and carried home. On
coming to, ;ehe declared to eher fam
lily that she must marry him who
saved her. 'Iinpossible, said her
papa. 'Whatais lie alfeady iIiafsied!'
no, Wasn't it that intcfest;i5f
young man whoss liVag lIarc incur
neigiborhdodg fDear sTi0, flotsit
was aNewfoundland q1oa-'I sts5
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q
"A correspondent of an Alabama
paper, inremarking upon the increas-
ed value, of this species of property in
the event of, the, Territories being
open to the planters Of the South,
says; \, 4.
l"Have the owners of negroes in
Alabama ever sat down and quietly
made a calculation of how much the
value of their property '::sssSuld be in
creased, II we were permittedt to car
.ry our negroes TO the new territories
which we have lately acquiredl--
From the accounts whichfwe receive
from california, we are informed
that negro fellow is worth in that
terrltory3 TO $4000---and will hire
for 500 to $1,000 per annum. Now
suppose that owners wert permitted
to carry them there, for sale or for
hire, itlwoaldandt 6nlybe source Of
immense profit TO such as ayailed
themselves Of that market, bat il
would add at least twenty-five per
cent. TO the value ,of the negroes
which would fen0ain here, On account
ofthe great demand fof fhe Caliior-
MA market Tbis would igieeease
the value of the Negro d5ropeftY Ia
Greene county alone one and a half
rnilllpnsEo OF dollars, 8. ,i,. q
SOC the sixty thousand ;troopsthatI
We're engaged in conqlierinQ that
country, ilIag 3ulsihE fuFnished forty
thousand. Of the $l5,80an03, that
by treaty we are to pay for it, the
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Louis Napoleon, on learning that
the mother Of young Walker, who
lately attempted to assassinate him,
was in great distress, hastened TO as
sist her.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-09-06

Mumber Of Je,cs in the WorH.--
Isaac de Costa, a learned jew ofAm
sterdam, estimates the whole num-
ber of Jewsno in the world at from
five to seven millions. He allots on
ly 50,000to the United States, where,
he tells us, they are treated better
than in any country in the world, ex-
cept perhaps Turkey, which is more
liberal 10 them than any European
government.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-11-16

summer lie was at work with submarine ar.
mory out | DO not think be made any thing with
it, lie told mo he lef, Capt Reed on Deer Creek.
he also told me that he had seen Geo. ". Greene
Of Ottawa, and s 5 Bullock Of Marscilles here
saw Corp. Carr of Somonauk on the North
iuba, he is at Nevada City at present. Titus
How who was merchandising in Ottawa when
lett has been here, but has started back to tho
states again. Both the men that came through
with hun have lied Mr. How loses heavily in
the operation
Provisions are still very high -four sells at
SiValo per cwt; Pork, mes. $40, prime $50 per
bol' Ham. 16e per h. Potatoes, i5asoc per h.:
ONIONS, 4oa50c per ID; Green Apples are selling
at i9e per ID. and Pears from 10 to IS cents a
piece.
just this moment saw Keeier while writing
tins, have not had time to speak to him vet. He
looks well and hearty
received Free Trader to-day, dated July 90
ult; the first have received, and it WAS quite
treat can assure you But | must close The
pen IL too much of stranger in my hand to write
long letters, it is too diminutve an instrument for
hands that are Injured TO the shovel ana pick
Respectfully yours &c. GEO. l.. SHULER.
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A Mares Nest.

Quite \ noise is attempted to be made in the
last Const'tuiionaliss by DR.. II. II. Human, who
It appears is now located at new Michigan, in Ii
vingston county, on the alleged ground that Mr..
Hss sent barrel Of liquor to the enlightened
voters Of New Michigan aforesaid, Herewith to
buy their votes.
Now the news As much surprised Mr.. Hin As it
did our little friend, the Doctor, and he made some
inquiry about the matter. and the following ap-
pears to Be about tho state Of the facts Il was
represented to Mr.. Hiss, previous to tho election,
by persons from Livingston county attending the
Elliott trial at this place. that he nigh. get good
vote 10 the town above named IL any person
would take the trouble to get out the voters, and
for this purpose one Individual agreed to use bis
toam II the candidates would pay him 8: for thu
day. This sum was paid. If the man gave his
team for nothing and bough. whiskey with the
g.. il was HE own business and not Mr.. Hscs
No other money was furnished BY Mr.. H. on &C
count Of the election in Livingston.
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JUSTICE AND EQUALITY"
THE OTTAWA FREE TRADER.
Ottama, November II, 1850.
HOnrd OF NnneIyisOrs.

We take up large portion Of to days paper in
giving the proceedings of the board of Supcrvi.
sor'. which met at this place on Monday and ad,
journed last evening,
We have taken considerable pains to give =
correct report and commend i. to the serious at.
!enton OF all such Of our readers as have taxes to
pay for they will find out more from these pro.
eeedings about what is done with their money
than they could by weeks invsstig alton around
The offices in the cour, house
We give our people Joy that their affairs have
20, into the hands Of men who are not afraid to
do their duty. For the first time n our history
has it come to pass We believe that the pAramo-
ny Of the administrators Of the peoples fsnds j.
more complained Of Than their probability.
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wu,hlns,g% Hens.


- Washington, Nov II.
The court of Rockville has rein.
sed 70 admit Chaplin, who was ar.
restsd nearly ayear ago at Washing
ton, for being engaged in running
away slaves, &C., to bail on affidavit
He'd yesterday, affirming that he
could not get a fair trial at that
court, and claiming change of ven-
tie, which was granted and the case
ruled to the spring term of the How
ard district court. Seven indict-
ments were presented against him !;
three charging him with assault and
battery with intent to kill and two
for assisting slaves to escape. Bail
was fixed at Sl9, which will be
forthcoming to-day and by Saturday
Chaplin will be at New York.
The Republic states that L. Pet
tigrin has been appointed United
States district attorney of South
Carolina.
The Union takes ground that it
was no failure in Boston of imposing
the fugitive slave law, but that it
was un,killful management by
both parties. Itproposes the estab-
lishment of southern central COM
mittee to manage the arrest of fugi-
tiyes with ample means.
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sanger md Armour. New block.

It should DO noted by :he numerous friends and
customers who do their trading with l. p. Sanger
and Co that they have removed their old stock
to, and have also just opened splendid new stock
OF goods at their fine new brick store on the cor.
ner south west Of tho Court house. The advan.
tageous terms on which this firm trade, has so
enlarged their business, as to compel them to en-
large their elbow room accordingly. Ladies need
not now be afraid Of being so much crowded q.
this store a. formerly
Me,srs. Sanger & Co., and the Armour's dc
servo CT edit for adding another substantial i'm
provement to our town. in erecting the fine double
three story brick building, Of which Sanger Co
occupy the east half Ii is tho finest block il
town
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The American Asr-Unos OF THE CIrr OF NEw
YoRK-The following are some Of the principal
inducements TO subscribers for the present year
In the first place. chance Of drawing prize
from collection of several hundred pictures, ma
ny OF them Of high cos. and by wei! known art.
ists, as Cole, Durand. Leutze, Huntingdon, Hinck.
ley, and others and all Of them selected with re-
ference to artistic merit This collection already
exceeds in value $4,000, and it will be still fur
Their extended in proportion to the number Of
subscriptions ye. to be received.
Secondly, each subscriber will receive ,ir Line
Engraring', the cost Of which, if executed for a
private publisher. would at least be sold for four
times the price Of the subscription, These en-
cravings consist of an engraving (,izo cot by I6i
inches) from Mr. Leslies celebrated picture ANNE
PAGE, SLENDER AND SHALLOW, n scene from the
Jerry Wives Of Windsor, and Sc. FIVE line en-.
prayin. (size II BY 10 inches) from paintings by
the following. eni:nsn, artists: The Dream Of ar
eadia, by Cole; .Dovs- Plains, by Durand; The
Image Breaker, by LeI.ze; The Men Scholar, by
Edmond,, and The Gard F.,'ysr by Woodville.
The annual distribution will take place 10 the
city Of New York, on the Goth Of DeGsmser next,
and each subscriber, while receiving tu.l return
or his money, will have the qualification o. as
sisting in the encouragement Of Art and in the
supper; Of an institution whose exsrtions to tina.
end are and will be, limited only by the means
which the public may place at its disposal The
Honorary Secretary Of this place authorized to
receive subscriptions, is A. LOCKWOOD.