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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05

WORTH TELLING AGA1N-When Mr..
Nicholas Biddle-familiarly called Nick
was connected with the United States
Bank, there was an old negro named
fIarry who used to be loafng about the
premises. One day, i'll social mood, Bid
lie says to the darkey-
"Well, what is your name, my old
iend?"
"Harry, sir-olc Harry, sir" said the
aher, touching his sleepy hat
4 " Old Harry said Biddle, why that
the name they give to the Devil, is it
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05

MEDlCAlI, ,uEPAHlNE
THE Regular course of LECTURES in this
i Institute, will commence on tho first of No
vember and continue until the last of February.
The Anatomical Department will be opened and
ready to receive students by the first of October.
The Medical Department will be under the direc-
ton Of the following
PROFESSORS:
J. Conquest Cross, NJ. D., Professor of the In
sti,utcs of Medicine, and Medical Jurisprudence.
w. Byrd Powell, NJ. D., Professor of Cerc-
bral Physiology, Medical Geology and Alineralogy
R. S. NEWTON, NJ. D., Professor Of Surgery,
II. j. HuLcE, NJ. D., Professor Of Theory and
Practice of Medicine -
"A. WILSON, NJ. D., Professor Of Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Children.
j. KING, NJ. D. Professor Of Mnteria Medica,
Therapeutics and Medical Jurisprudence.
u. FREEMAN, VI. D., Professor of Anatomy.
J. MILTON SAUNDERS, a. NJ, NJ. D., Professor
of Chemistry and Pharmacy.
CLINIQUE LECTURERS.
NIEpIcINE-Professor H. J. IIULcE.
SvRGERy-Professor r. S NEWTON
z. FREEMAN, NJ D., Anatomical Demonstrator.
The fees for full course of lectures amount 10
Sl05.
Each Professors Ticket Sl5 NIatriculator's,
S. Demonstrators Fee, $40. Graduation, $50.
Those desiring further information will please
address their letters (post-paid) to the Dean; ond
students arriving in the city will please call on
him at the Commercial Hotel.
Dean Of the Faculty.
LAW DEPARTMENT.
Hon. E. w. NJ KING, Professor Of Theory and
Practice of Law.
Hon. v. D. BARRY, Professor Of Commercial
Jurisprudence.
TERMs-S5O per Session.
All communications pertaining to this depart
nent be addressed to NV,
Memphis, Tenn, Feb'y., 1885,
The Faculties, for intellectual abilities, moral
worth and professional requirements. will compare
fayorahly with the most distinguished in our coun
try The medical faculty constitutes an anomaly
in this or any other country-all Of them are able
lecturers and the best of teachers.
Those who will contemplate our geographical
position and the extent of ear population, can
have no doubt as to the eligibility Of our situation
for an enterprise of the kind. AS to health, inclu-
ding all seasons Of the year, we deny that my
other city has more
common error exists in the minds of many
students relative to the place Of studying medicine;
those who intend praciicing among the diseases Of
the West and South should certainly educate them
selves at school whose Faculty ore practically
acquainted with those diseases.
That the public may he satisfied of the pcrma.
nencv of this school, feel it our duty TO state,
that the Trustees and Faculty form unit in action,
which augrlrs we'll for its future and that
the peculiar internal organization which connects
them, cannot be interrupted.
E. W. NJ. KING,
President Of the Memphis Institute.
Mny IS ly II
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G. A NJ DID A TIE S.
For Tax Collector


For Tax Collector
WILLIAM L. PARKS,
ELIJAH T. ,RAUCH.
WELCOME MARTIN.
J0HN.QUATTLEBUM,
B@F. GOUDEY,
- +. w. BURT.
Derrick HOLSONBAKE,
ISAAC BOLES,
SAMPSON B. MAYS,
ROBERT CLOY,
THEOPHILUS DEAN,
L. A. BROOKS,
For Sheriff.
JOHN HILL,
THOMAS w. LANHAM.
HUMPHREYS BOULWARE,
THOMAS J. DYSON,
WESLEY BODIE,
ALFRED MAY.
T. J. WHITAKER,
LEWIS JONES,
For Ordinary.
WILSON L. COLEMAN,
WILLIAM Fl. MOSS,
VIRGIL. M. WHITE,
HENRY 7. WRIGHT,
For Clerk.
EDMUND PENN,
THOMAS G.. BACON,
OLIVER TOWLES,
PETER QUATTLEBUM,
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Notice.
April 90,

A PPIICATION will be made to the Legisla-
n turc of this State ct its next Session, for a
Charter for a Ferry across Saluda River, just
above the old Town.
Sept. 4, 1850. Il AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05

THE LOOKING GLASS RAT-TRAp-The
Journal of the Franklin Institute contains
the specifications of a patented mouse trap.
This improved mode of body snatching is
as follows:
GA savory piece of toasted cheese is
suspended ON a hook. Enter rat. A
small mirror is so adjusted that the rat
sees his shadow in the glass Gust as Rich.
ard did) and not recognizing himself at first
sight, thinks that some other rat is aiming
for the cheese. He rushes in to head off
his rival. The board he treads on is a
deceiver. 1t is supported by a weak
spring which yields under his weight and
precipitates him into lower story of the
trap, when the floor flies up to resume its
place. Another rat comes along-sees
the reflection of his predecessor as well
as his own, and thinks two rats are fight.
ing for the cheese. In he goes, down he
goes-and so on, totes quotes"
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NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC!!
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
Subscribers opening No lse Broad
Phoenix Hotel an DRY GOOpS
article sold this line and
NEW-YORK PHILADELPHIA & BOsTGh
long experience neghbuing Southern City, Columbia C1 ees
Of that
the purchaser.
"ouR MOTTO EVERY INsTANczY &x.azg
enabled the
the credit
spends half the the Eastern and Northern
tcula the heavy AUCTION SALES
COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS
will find to their interest $50 Broad Street where goods will be
freely shown and no hard thoughts purchase not induced
DOMESTIC GOODS
enabled offer Charleston
n .s+
BLANKETS AND FLANNELS,
and popular styles Negro Blankets
hand which command quick
BALES-RED and WHITE FIANNELS cheap by the piece yard
LADIES DRESS GOODS AND TRIMMINGS.
beautiful assortment, embracing all the styles. 2+%&S
HOSIERY s. GLOVES. ssv4z5
Af Hosiery of the English German manufacture
Kid Gloves: in Nlerno Cashmere and Silk
invite the attention of the public. Respectfully s..a-
Augusta October 1850
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05

A HANDSOME young Yankee pedlar
made love to rich widow in Ohio, but
accompanied his declaration with two i'm
pediments to their union.
"Name them," said the widow.
"The want of means to set up a retail
store, is the first" replied the pedlar.
They parted, and she sent the pedlar a
check for ample means. When they
again met, the pedlar had hired and
stocked his store, and the smiling fair one
begged to know the other impediment,
81 have another wife" said the dealer
in notions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05

{" Yes, sir" said the colored gentleman,
sometime ole Harry, and sometime ole
#ck."
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Notice.

A LII persons having demands against The cs-
IN tate of Jacob Shibley, deceased, will please
to render them in duly attestcd, and those owing
the said estate will please to make immediate pay
mcnt SILAS LANIER, admir-.
Cum Test. amer.
Sept 4, 1850 ~ 81
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N Office.

A PPL1CATTON will be made to the Lcgisla
n turc of South Carolina at its next Session
10 recharter Holley's Ferry, across Big Saluda
River, with the usual rates Of toll.
Sept ], 1850 If &c
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MEMPHIS INSTITUTE.

MEDICAL, DEPARIAiENI------= ri
TINE Regular course Of LECTURES in this
i Institute, will commence on tho first of No
vember and continue until the last of February.
The Anatomical Department will be opened and
ready to receive students by the first Of October.
The Medical Department will be under the direc-
ton of the following
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05

The following is from the "Gossip" in
the September number of the Knicker-
booker:
A correspondent, in recent letter,
tells good story of a rough sea captain
in storm, who, when the terrified passen-
gers persuaded him to petition Heaven
for q cessation of the tempest, preferred
the following brief request: "Oh, Lord
haven't been in the habit of calling upon
Thee often: and if you'll just shift the
wind from SOU .east to a leetle more SOU,
| won't trouble you ag'n!'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22
THE GREAT pROSCRIREn

liz the muddy politics Of the day and especially that which
dstubs the City OF Richmond why is it, that we find
tlouEerng through the slough, the faithful stand not by
their deeply wrouged and injured James f.. Heath.
meeting, great numerous and noisy held at the AZ
rican Church the evening Of Tuesday the l;h instant
The clans togethcra nomination be made for
20 their late rery popular delegate, Joseph Mayo
he great bookseller delegate" ii least six bundled and
therea Chairman and Secretary were appoin
ted Days before all hands had been workcach street
found busy takers about who should fill the cast-o
shoes Of Joseph Mayohm, who had gone in with heavy
majority and nov goes out with ncnc poor do him
reverence The August men, the Crane men, and the Heath
men, there. August and his erds soon yielded the
contest and declared :loir preference Heath But il
no 90. The supporters of James C numbered
all at least three TO TWO is and cries at drowned
tile voice OF the dsersaiies and finally keep peace
The meet ng adou h 10 Facet again Wednesday evening
next at the same place End the hour. Will good
Mayor and his police take care he present and that
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22

no violence is committed! We ask pardon |, is Al
The Mayor need nor he there need there h - :
his poIice The thing is done, and TIL Ia, :
Auditor OF the State, and his friends, will lit -, ~
and raise no voice against this his settled do ''N'
lied now and forever. So deeply does h. feel c,.
of this that il is now declared he whdraws. anil ,,.n
run even Ia b.. elected the City Delegate Personnel "
do not di,Ihc James f. Heath; bur this ml,h,y y
about his "proscriprion' has indeed, bocop. 81,
The whole Commonwealth was threatened To BE- ub,,, :
because, the Legislature chose not Ia re-crc' him 4, ~
he had held for more than quarter "ia century. H.,
virtues and talents 10 oycrslatow ana s,dl
every thing The magic of his was To- r,vaI,i..
the State and make thousands o Democrats sccnn, u,
Ap was 10 end in the utter discontinue Of rlc o,A
cal party and the success of the other ty Tie o,o,;
Of his name Some doubted bu many thorough, ~.
in this good and wise city, that all these things wal.
IA pass and that the Great Prescribed JAM, VA. . '
out this great REFORM Anon came nrwspai < n,aO.,
of the Greet Pr0scrbtd, then followed anohc Nd.
and al last the Wings of Richmond came nee,l, !, Gnu,
AMI then What ~ TALL there ms coun,g,mena
proscrbcl the nsued the faithful Figst Auditor ,ba
,l.uan ans, The scholar, could art III, nominal,
hs own party or seat in tho House III Dei,eai,. ,..
thorough Wing City Of Rchmnnd and now every ", y,
il is said he will not consent 10 br voted for "a t
prescntatlve. This Is indeed cruel Prescription ".
cast hin, aside whose rejection by the Democrats W.,
just and unlarl
We desire 10 let the people Of Virginn .ea an! undr,
this working Of the clcctioneerine game We spe,, =
and snare not the tricks that used 10 misleal AMI L
the people Esiinablc We consider James +. u,,a
MANY RESPECTS and holding him. We have no iou. in nm,
higher respect in every particular Than many Of those W
wish now To use him, We woui esclew a party who
such unworthy means 10 accomplished through him 50
an unworthy cnd-hat party who would quarter linn on :,
Treasury while they moi prepared 10 rcntc him the
commitment of seat in the Legislature of the State m
cially when we bear in mind that the Issue !y M.
and the editor Of tho Times I'm response the nun,r
calls for "Y arlington ~ declared that "hai been urs
him Hcathl by many friends 10 consent TO tie Use o..
name because they desired 10 SIZE linn elected ,Lu.,.
The Democratic legislature who had ratesp y,s..-
him - Indeed is Mr.. Heath The great Procri3sd md
Wing party OF Richmond, way nj our elbow says la
ii, il, a muss" Where i. ''thc immortal" Rrmo ssy
is no Heath man.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22
ELECTIVE JUDICIARY.

We glad that The Wing c""pera:cs with II, III la'o
this reform That paper, however II sinmlrly unonun
in addncins the late election al judges by The cslltau
argument in support OF the measure That election
given general satisfaction 1" the people o the crcnt
10 the compliments Ia hc candidate paid by ~ 10 "h
the Nhi., eNcepl-, only slv tai wi' said Vase
compared with the glowing eulogics delivered by the !"
members from Richmond mud IIcnfco. Democrats inus
worthy, indeed, when they thus praised by genems
the opposite political faith.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22

JEFFERSON COUNTI.-Iamsa w. Rcler, Esq +
tor Of that excellent Democratic piper, "The Spirit OF jar
son. nul Il \. ietringion Es.l., unanimously Nc
mated by large mass meeting oi the Democratic vJtt
Jefferson the Court House Monday last, candas
for the neA House OF DelegacsWe henrtiIy wish hi
success.
TN the same day, Talbot s. Duke, Esq, ~ OF the pr
sent Dclegatcs) and John W. Jewet Esq nominated
meeting Of tin Wings candidates for The same office
Worlhington, we believe, declined reelection
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22
HAMpDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE.

The exercises of the commcno omen ol the Medical
larnlen of this Institution came off on TUESDAY even
last in the presence Of and brlian; audience
4 prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Di5rc opened the ceremon
the evening, and the following gentlemen received ths
President of the College:
H. Singleton Belt, Of Powhaan county Va
Cornelius c. Broaddus, Of Caroline ''
Thomas J. Cheatham, vi Chesterfield :"
Apoos \. Davis, vi Albemure +"
Burns J. Ellis of Sussex
VIM. b. Evans, of Granville, n. G.
John +. Gardner, of Massachusetts
Robert n. Gordon Of Norfolk city, Va
Addison Hail. Jr., Of Lancaster county, Va.
James j. Hambleton, of Pi,tsylvann
Lloyd Wellington Jones, OF Dlnwildie -
Samuel Kennedy, Jr OF Augusta
George X. Lybrook, OF Giles
VIM. G. McGruder, OF Powhaan
Algernon :. McRac, OF Powhatan "
Henry A. Morgan, Of Gates county, n. T..
Hurh Nelson of Mccklcnburg county, Va
James NJ Norwood, Of Warren county y. &.
Edward D. Phillips, of Nansemond county, w.
Rnber, II. Robertson, Of Augusta
Robcr, ". Staikc, OF Hanover
james NJ. Tallaerro, OF Nelson I"
VIM J. Waller, Of Williamsburg
Richard H. Watkins, oil Nottoway
After delivering the diplomas, Dr. Green stated that M
cordlnce with regulson OF the Faculty, there wa a'
abs offer I'd the prize of gold medal for The best essay
given medical subject 10 be contended for BY The cah
for graduation. On the present OCCASION he was n''
Ell BY note from the Dean the number Of comfeio'se'D
prsed nearly third Of the whole class The ciaa''
Of the essays submitted such 10 en,itle all 81 NV
high consideration The Faculty, however, after Out :
liberation had decided in favor of the Thesis pTesfs.
Mr. Samuel Kcnnerly, Jr. OF Augusta County, va =
Kenncry here came forward and with modest grace te''
the awarded honor.
The President then addressed tie graduates at some
reminding them OF their duties and responsibilities o.
and physicians. His remarks were alPr'Fha'e' "
grments cogen:, and his elpcu'ion 81 siyr w'e"
the undivided attention ni hi whole andienr". :;
After the address by the President Prot Gibson - :.
usual bland anthappy manner, gave the yaedieio'' .
hulf of the Faculty. =,
At the close oil the exercises the President, Fa'u'
graduates with many invited guests repaired I" 'e
tan, where they did ample justice to the good ''f''
yided by Mr. Ballard
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22

We do know that we correctly nndcisan! the Eacv
rcr point. Is that paper IN favor OF dissolution
the Union il California Is admitted! llai Mr Cslhl-t
position Does il approve or dsarproNe! This pr.tt
cal question The delegates the Nashville Convent
may be called upon act The subject Are they 10 +,
there instructed 10 dissolve if California is ADMITTED u
Wig
We are sorry that cannot CRAFTY the innocent cu..
of the Wing That paper, while protesting To adrots
Nashville Convention sanctioned by the Virginia Lg.l
urc seeks by raising issues and by calpng cr;st
Ia throw every possible embarrassment in the way h.
solemn conyocarion Of the Southern States On the a
of the admission of California there is evident .ens
of opinion in the South Mr.. Calhoun even, in ret.
discursve debate denied that no was for making {
admission Of California cause OF disunlon, and Ih.
OIL, ths idea that he would leave il 10 his constituent
10 take their own course in the ~ The snenl
by Congress OF such Outrage IL i- not Ior
Law down the uhinatltRi Of the South or 10 Instruct d
delegates from Virginia how 10 act at Nashville tn.
instructions ale embraced in the resolution, .. our /,
gi-aturc adopted with great unanity, and They will
struc them for themselves with the lights derived diect
from their constituents The Nashville Convention We h..
always regarded designed 10 be composed Of he
tcllcnt wise and patriotic citizens OF the South
blrd 10 consult all the circumstance thai surround r
and To take council together 10 the best ana most e!
nj means of resisting the asgressons ui tho NORTH 0, M
ng compliance. their part, with their constituents
legations aud thereby Of preserving ,ho union Of tie >la.e
or course therefore, this measure Of the admission of e.
fcrnir especially should she be admitted separately, wha
regard Ia adjustment of the other difficulties, wilt Cot
before that Convention, Tor consultation ana deliberate
To the wisdom and patriotism Of tat body willing
leave it, and to 80 with the South in whatever course
representatives I.s, .t.:i' upon.
But turn catechsts ours... aud ask the Whis, vi
ii is ready do in the denominations of Scwa!s srs
shall be endorsed by Congress? VIII hat case goi
disunion, or act the submissionst Foi what aet Of
Northern majority will il be ready TO meet disunon, ana
tarncly submit 10 the most grinding aggression
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22

We take pleasure in announcing Norris ID Newman, Is
IA candidate for reelection the General Assor''
from the county Of Madison. From acquaintance
Mr. Newman, cordially bear testimony IL his worth T.
man. his usefulness representative, and hIs 'l''n
and zeal as member OF the Republican party. HIS co.
csy and bearing have fol him the esteem Of hs it
members.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22

FIRE.We regret 10 hear Of the loss, 10y ire On Wetni
dry night last OF the dwelling ol Capt ) DAVIS III iI'n
County We have moi learned how the fire originated,
understand that il occurred at Late hour Of the ngh
that the family had barely time escape from the l'aa
Cap, d. recently purchased his beautiful farm of James
ons, Esq, on the railroad between this Cy and Frederic
burg, and il highly esteemed of most inlcI.
and rnterprising farmers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NEW KENT.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING lN NEW kENl.
At meeting OF the Democratic party oil New Kent heia
the house the I'd Thursday in March, 1t was re-
solved with only dissenting voice, that candidate OF
party should be pu, in The field 10 represent The counties
of New Kent and Charles City, in the next General Assem-
After some little discussion Edward Meredith Esq,
nominated meeting and received the unanimous vote 81
the Democrats assembled
These proceedings having been concluded Mr. Meredith
said he thought the occasion was an appropriate one oI
nressiuc the the Democratic party the subject
of Southern Convention and the connected WIN
H. He Introduced preamble and resolutions, which were
adopted without opposition alter some Modification anu
amendment, rs follows;
Whereas i'm our opinion The cOnicdcracy oi these States
is in danger Of dissolution from The attempts OF Northern
politicians exclude slavery from the territories oil t
Union ana h;s denying 10 The Southern Staes ialI ana
.t pnIlicpaon therein and whereas The security o slave
property becoming less day by day and its value ensIhy
impaired hy the nlnerant and unconstitutional proceedings
ot the Northern people and their representatives. III Congress
Therefore. :,
Resolved That regard the WiImot provso and all 81
mar measures having their OBJECT either the abolition at
slavery in the District of Columbia, the exclusion OF The
people OF the slave States with their property Of any de
scripon from the territories Of this Union would be such
breach of faith the part OF the majority composed Of the
Northern States and palpabe nfracfon of the Fede
raj Constitution, 10 cal for some concerted action from
the Southern States TO save themselves from disgrace ana
all their dearest rights from destruction.
Resolved That the disregard OF their constitutional
obligations and repeated invasions OF or rights ~ our
Northern brethren. ought not TO ho submitted to any longer
by the South.
Resolved That the Federal Constitution. with all s COM
promises and guarantees Is The only Compromise thc
South ought safely acluiesce in.
Resolved That should the Nilmot roviso or any other
measure of like import become law Of this zion al ihs or
any subsequent session o Congress- the delegations FROM
The South ought Immediately return Ia their constituents
Resolved That bce.ine the "unon "f The South 10 be
absolutely demanded 'or the saac of the unon and BE-
evng also that the proposed Southern Convention will pro-
duce this necessary harmony most cordially approve :"
that measure
Resolved That weiieary sustain own State lcgls-
atulc III their action upon fhe subject Of said convention
On motion Of Dr. l.. Crnnp, Resolved, That the proceed
ings Of this meeting be published in the Richmond Enqi-
rcr The meeting then adjourned
G. c. CRUMP Chairman
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22
IEcISLAruRE OF VIRGINIA..
WEDNESDAY,. MARCH 20, Is;
SEN ATE

The biincorpoa,mg the Washington and Petersburg ie
leeraph Company was indefinitely postponed on m''h u
MT DENEALE. -
The report of the Joint Committee 10 examine Treasurer
office was taken up and adopted. ,o,
The bill concerning the Cooncy Gap Road was ahehueu
On ne 10 make il q Joint took company, and passed
The Senate havin. completed all The business oe'''' :"
the chair was vacated from lU until Il clock; =, .
At II o'clock there yet 10 business ihe e'"-' "
again vacated until o'clock. . ., 49,. 49,, ,;,, fur -.
At o'clock resolution for disih'ing he OH 'p ~,
assessing the lands OF tho M wa, s taken
up and passed. ~, ,..o,, R,ilr,,d was laid
nm the table on motion of Mr.. PARRlOTf ,,,1
The bin divorcng Martha Goddard from el rra
Jared n Goddard David kebngsr ron ms w,S iT
beth, was opposed by Messfs; AMblhN' paRRIoTT
THOMpSoN and WOODS; it was then passed