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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-17
OUR WINTER WEATHER.

1t may not be uninteresting to many of our rea.
ders abroad, to know the character of our pres.
ent weather. 1t will enable them, with com
parison with their own, to form an idea of GU,
climate at this season of the year.
On Friday last winter made his first appear.
ance in the shape of heavy frost on Friday
night, which completely closed the sloughs, and
the river partially The mails of Friday, Satur-
day and Sunday were brought across the river
by skiff in consequence of the floating ice. Sa-
turday night closed it around us, with all the in.
dicatons of a heavy snow fall. During the
night snow fell however, to, only about the
depth of an inch and half, but continued fall
ling during the morning of Sunday until the
ground is covered with over two inches OF
snow Sunday night was principally cold, and
may be regarded as specimen of our severest
weather. Another such night will effectually
close the river, and open uninterrupted commu-
nicaton Oil the ice, for neighbors and farm
ers on the opposite bank and up and down
along the river, many of whom may soon be
locked for with their seighs and sleds, laden
with game and produce for our market. Our
roads are in superior order for the reception of
snow, and liberal supply from old King Frost,
would just at this time be very acceptable, as it
would afford superior shedding to our farmers,
now that the time has arrived when, they will
be seeking to dispose of some of their produce
and other marketing, and that our citizens will
be ON the look out for the bargains of the season
and the demands of the approaching holydays
Prairie chickens, wild turkeys and deer may
then be looked for in unlimited number and
quality. Our winters possess one great and
redeeming quality, which is but seldom, fever,
thought of abroad. Although very cold, the
cold is constant and the weather very dry. All
day long The sun shines as brightly as at mid
summer, whilst the very breath we exhale,
freezes, the moment it comes in contact with
the atmosphere. We are entire strangers to
that muddy, sushy and sloppy weather which
distinguishes the winters of Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Kentucky. The result is, that catarrhs and
colds of every kind are comparatively rare, and
sometimes wholly strangers to US, Go into a
church in the winter season in Western Penn
sylvania, and you will sometimes find it difficult
to hear the discourse of the clergyman, so gene
raj, constant and persecering Git would almost
seemD is the coughing the congregation. It
seems almost an epidemic. The winters of
Northern Iowa are amongst the purest, most
healthy and bracing in the world. Yesterday
morning the thermometer stood twelve degrees
below zero.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-17
LOUIS KOSSUTH.
CLOSE OF THE ARBITRATION AT KEoKUK.

For the last two weeks an arbitration has been
sitting in Keokuk, for the adjudication of claims
presented by old contractors on the Des Mones
improvement, for damages amounting to $780,
600, in consequence of the suspension ofthe pub
lie works, after the reversal of former decisions
by Secretary Ewing
The claimants held that they should be emit
tied to such damages, as the estimated profits OF
the contracts amounted to, had they been
permitted to proceed with the work in ac-
cordance with the stipulatons of the contracts
This claim, as above stated, amounted to the
large sum of $4,000 We learn from the last
Keokuk Dispatch, that the amount awarded, was
some $4,000, and that in coming to this decis-
ion, only such damages were allowed, as were
proved actually to have been sustained, by the
parties, in the loss of tools, implements, time,
&c, &c.
The Dispatch learns that certificates will i'm
mediatey issue for the amount, thus disposing
of another impeachment to the prosecution of this
work
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-17
IrreguIarity OF The Mails.

The following letter from subscriber at Evans
vile Indiana, shows how shamefully neglect
full are those, who are employed in the mail SER
vice in the West. While publishers of news pa
pers are made to suffer direct pecuniary loss,
the public generally are deprived of the benefits
which the service is intended to confer There
never has been time within our recollection
since the establishment of mails in the West,
when there was SO much complaint and so
much cause for dissatisfaction.
Where is that man Warren that he is not
looking after this matter, and using some exer-
ton for correcting the evil'
EVANSVILLE, Qnd } Dec. 3, 1851.
MEssRs EDIroRs: You will please enclose
my bill n the next number of your paper, as
am DESTROYS of settling up my accounts coming
on New Years. ! am also, though reluctant v,
compelled to order discontinuance of my paper,
owing to its irregularity in coming to hand.
never receive it here in less than fourteen days
after date of publication.
Yours Respectfully,
p. II. HOFFEMAN
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7})rrkly 5nilnr5' Grprrs5.
WEDNESDAY MORNIND, DEC. II.

All subscribers desiring their papers
changed from one place to another, discontinued,
or sending amounts to be placed to their credit,
will relieve us of great deal of trouble and
vexation, if they will give us the name of the
office, place, to which their papers are sent
BY complying with this request, they will many
times save. us the trouble of going over our en-
tire subscription book, which is no small job.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-17

tT'The medical faculty Of the University of
ST. Andrews and Edinburgh, backed by the
Royal College Of Physicians, has resolved to
refuse the degree of doctor Of medicine to all
students who will not pledge themselves not to
practice homeopathy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-17
OUR RAILROAD IS NOT FORGOTTEN.

The following extract from the proc ecdngs
Washington Union of 4th inst.
1t will be seen from this extract, that Sena-
tor Jones has sought an early opportunity to
introduce his Railroad bill. II he has anything
like fair shake, he will assuredly carry this
measure through Congress, and if ne succeeds
in carrying it through that body, he will have
secured magnificent future for this State, full
y illustrated his character for energy and ability,
and embalmed himself in the best affections of
his constituents.
We trust for the great interest of our young
and fourishing State, that he may be entirely
successful. Every man, woman and child in
the State, has deep interest i'll this subject
SEC ND READING OF BILLS.
The bill IS. H. granting the right of way and
making grant of land to the State Of Iowa in
aid of the construction ofa railroad in said State
was read second time, and considered as in
committee of the whole.
On motion of Mr.. JONES, of Iowa
Ordered, That it lie on the table
The bill Is. y to grant to the State Of Ohio
the unsod and unapproprated public lands re-
naming in said State was read a second time,
and considered as in committee of the whole.
On motion of Mr.. CHASE,
Ordered, That it lie on the table
LOUIS KOSSUTH.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of
the joint resolution in relation to the reception
and entertainment of Louis Kossuth The res
olutlon was read the second time, and considered
as IN committee of the whole
upon this resolution long discussion en-
sued, portion of which having been withheld
for revision, the report is necessarily deferred
until tomorrow.
Pending the consideration of this resolution,
on motion, the Senate adjourned
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-17

VIRGINIA ELEcTIoN.-Why is it that we get
no information of the election in Virginia !?
We are satisfied it has gone democratic, other
wise we should have had some news of the re-
suit.
Democratic victories invariabl y come in very
slow.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-17

Up River pretty full Of floating ice, and will
probably close in day or two.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-17

kOSSUTN'S SPEECH
AT CASTLE GARDEN, NEW YORK.

We lay before our readers this afternoon, for
Saturday evenings treat, the speech of Kos
suth in New York, as reported by telegraph to
the Chicago Tribuue.
In the language, in every sentiment it con-
talns, in every hope it expresses, every true
hearted American will see much to admire. 1t
Is not cqual to his great speech at southampton,
or to his effort in London but this may de-
pend upon the imperfecton of the report, for
the correctness of which we cannot answer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-02-06

Ru1Nous EFFECTS OF RUM.-A start
ling incident, connected with the misery
which follows in the train of Hing Alco-
hol, says the Pottsville lVa.) Press, oc:
Cured in Rev. Mr.. Johnston's Second
Methodist Church, of that borough, on
Sunday evening last. While the collec-
ton was being taken up, a man whose
personal appearance evidently denoted
q shattered constitution, and consequent
misery and suffering, threw into the bas-
ket small paper carefully rolled up,
which on subsequent examination was
found to contain a half dime, the remnant,
it seems, of wasted patrinony; for on
the paper was written, "T This is the last
of four thousand dollars left me by my
falhcr-Rum and Effects I" Who the
poor fellow was, or whence he came, is
not known, for he was stranger, and
evidently 4 wanderer upon the face OF the
earth.
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EdseficId Female Institute.

EdgefieId Female Institute.
YHlHE Trustees of this Institution have much
IL pleasure in announcing to the public its per-
feet success during the past year, and they feel
more than ever justified in recommending it to
public patronage.
Believing that private direction Of Scholastic
institutions is more conclusive to their success
and utility than public governance, they have dis
posed of the property; under proper restrictions,
to the present Principal-Profcssor r. II. Mich
oLIs, and feel confident, thas, under his expert
enced guidance, the Institution must prosper.
Every step has been taken to render it truly
SOUTHERN ScroLL by divesting it, as far as pos
sib1e, Of Northern influence, either literary or
personal, and they feel that they have now a
School in their mids adapted to their utmost pre-
sent and future need.
In rclnQushing tho preprietorship Of the In
sttute, they by no means lose their soliciude for
its SUCCESSION the contrary, they will always re-
main watchful guardians Of its vital interests, and
existing still as acorporato body, they will ever be
ready to protect and foster <.
TRUSTEES.
R. R. T. T. MrSs, NJ snDNA"' S. s. Z GooDs, ons'
E. Penn,
Edgefeld, Dee. 25 1861 Il 40
U The Southern Baptist and Hamburg Re-
publican, will copy the above advertisements three
times and forward accounts to this Office.
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A SEC AR,
When the wcathcr's unpleasant and dreary,
And the night unblest by star,

When the wcathcr's unpleasant and dreary,
And the night unblest by q star,
How sweet to 4 smoker, when weary,
Is the breath of q fragrant segar!
What balm to the spirit, when lonely,
To gaze at the smoke as it flies!
And bright as the dreams, tho dreams only
That with each floating circlet arise!
When cares flesh is heir to perplcx US,
And trihcs, more harrassing far,
Arise in our path and sore vex us,
How soothing q fragrant segar!
Ii friends should prove false and leave us,
We can pass of the thing with a joke,
Nor allow their dcsertion to grievc us
But let the wound vanish i'll smoke.
When riches seem slow in collecting,
And prospects look gloomy as night,
There's nouglt like scgars for directing
Our fancy to visions more bright.
Though life seems unpleasant and weary,
And its path unblest by star,
Yet the smoker will feel, when he's weary,
That there's bliss in a fragrant scgar.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIFLD DISTRICT.
IN ORDINARY

IN ORDINARY
James NIcAIanns and wife, and
others, App'ts. syu,oons;u
Is. : p.:,:
Lewis Blcdsoe and wife, and ~ '''''"'
others, Dcf'ts.
TT appearing to my satisfaction that Thomas
J. Mcllanus, Hugh McAlanus, and the children
of Arcly MeAlanus, deceased, viz: John l..
McAlanus, Sarah McAlanns, and Elizabeth Nc
Manus, Heirs and distributes Of the Real Estate
OF the late Goody McManus, Of Edgefield, de-
ceased, live beyond the limits Of this State, it is
therefore ordered that they 10 appear in the
Court Of Ordinary for the District aforesaid, ON
or before the first Monday in February next,
(85D to show cause if any, why the Real Es-
tate of the said Goody McManus should not be
sold Tor partition, OF their consent to the sanlc
will be entered of Record. Given under my
hand at my Office, this the 29th day Of October,
A. D. 1850.
JOHN HILL, o. E. D.
Oct 81, 1850 lat IL
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

James Edison OF al. Bill for Partition
rs. The Real Estate
II. Boulwarc ct al. ". Mmphries, decd.
TT appearing to my satisfaction that the fol-
l. lowing defendants in this case, reside out
of this State, viz: Levi Wilson and Margaret
his wife, Boyce Edison, Rolan Edison, VIM.
Edison, Larkin Norwood and Elizabeth his
wife, John Humphries, William Humphries,
Simeon Humphries, Rolan Humphries, Nam
cy Humphries, William Howell and Celia his
wife, ,Katura Humphrics, Josiah Howell, VIM.
Foy, James Rutherford and Martha his wife,
Jas. Boulwarc, Mark Boulware, Gideon Chris
tian and Jincey his wife: On motion of Mr..
Griffin, Solicitor, Ordered, that the said absent
defendants do plead, answer or demur to this
Bill within three months from the publication
of this order, or that the said Bill be taken
pro contesso against them.
S. S. TOMPKINS, c. Z. E. D.
Comm'rs Office. Nov. 6, 1850. 3m AZ
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Edgefeld Female Institute.
Edgef1eld C.. III. =. o..

THIS Institution closed for the Winter Va
IL cation on Friday the Goth inst, and will
reopen on Monday the 18th Of January 1851.
The Principal offers his very sincere thanks to
his Patrons for their liberal support and kind en-
couragement, which he hopes the result Of his Ia
bors will justify, and that the ensuing year will
prove their unabated confidence.
Having become Proprietor as well as Princi-
prl of the Institute, all additional guaranty is thus
given to the public, that every cxerton on his part
will be made 10 deserve and ensure its success.
and to make it wha: it processes to be, superior
School. Every means has been taken in the
choice of ASSISTANTS and TEXT Books, to render
it more than ever an essentially
Southern Institution,
md in the Music Department it will be found that
few schools can vic with the amount Of talent and
the number of Teachers employed.
Circulars of Terms &C. can be had by applica-
ton, by mail or otherwise to the Principal, and
Catalogue is on the eve Of publication.
r. II. NICHOLS,
Principal and Proprietor.
Edgefcld, December 25:h, 1850.
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WHISKEY.-New Orleans, Monongahela,
Funk, Miller's, Virginia and Scotch.
RUM.-New England, ST. Croix and Jamaica.
WINES.-siadeira. Port, Sherry, Tcnerife,
Malaga, Muscat, Sicily Madeira, &c.
GIN.-Amcrican and Holland.
BRANDY-Cogniac, Hcnnesscy" MAR
tcl," Otard Duprcy g. Co." Rochelle, Ameri-
can, &c.
CORDIALs.-Peppermint, Anniseed, Perfect
Love, Rose, Gn bottles and OIL dTaught) For
sale by the Cask, Barrel or Gallon.
Fl. A. kENRICK.
Hamburg, Sep. l8 1850 If 35
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Scgars, Tobacco, &c.

10000 Spanish and American segars: various
qualities, consisting Of Escuapia," "fcnus, !"
q @Lavielka," "La Ca.edral," &c. &C., eompris-
ing tho largest and best assortment OF Scgars
ever offered for sale in Hamburg.
30 Boxes Chewing Tobacco, various qualities.
100 Dozen papers Mrs. Mers fine cut chew
ing and smoking Tobacco
20 Jars Scotch, Rappe and Macaboy Snuff,
100 Bottles do do do do do
For sale by II. A. hhNRlCh:
Hamburg, Sept 18 1850 II 50
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An ELopEMESr.-Somc astounding
developments, relative to the recent dis
appearance of a young girl, name Brown,
the daughter of a highly respectable abo.
litionist, have been made. 1t appears the
father had expressed himself as indifferent
as to whether his daughter married white
man or negro. She took him at his word,
and few weeks since cloped with a black
man, married him, and in his company
went to the different dens of Ann street,
in one of which she was discovered by an
officer, and carried to her father. She is
now in the lunatic asylum. The affair
has been hushed up here, on account Of
the responsibility OF the parties.
We should think there was very little
responsibility involved in the natter
Philadelphia Sun.
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Rrousht to the Jail

OF this District, negro man who says his
~ name is WASHINGTON, and that ne
belongs to John Jennings, near Mt. Willing.
Said boy is about 10 years of age, 5 feet I
inches. and dark completed. No marks de-
tected except small scar over the lett eye.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take him
away, otherwise he will be dealt with ac-
cording to law.
II. r. SPANN, J. E. D.
Jan 80 Il
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Notice
Notice.

TIIOSE indebted to the Estate of Hugh II!l'-
i burn, deceased, arc requested to make inn
mediate payment and all those having demands
to present them, properly attested, to me, on or
before the first Of January next, or they will be
rejected. Given under my hand at my office,
this 29th April, 1850.
JOHN HILL, Adm.
May t Is
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N OF e.

4 IL Persons indebted to me by open aeconI'
~ are respectfully requested to call and scttie
them on or before the first of February next, OF
l will transfer them indiscriminately.
And ali Work done in my shop for the future,
must be paid for on delivery, as intend positive
fore, none will put me to. the unpleasant necessity
Of violating my sYsiem Of business. ,.1
Jau l6, 1851. q. o.
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FnaaiIu Gr0ce1'ies, SC.

TIIE undersigned is now receiving his Fall
i SUI supplies of family GROCERIES, WINES.
LIQUORS, sEGARs, &c. comprising the lar
cest and best assortment ever offered in this mark
ct, all Of which has been selected b. himself and
adapted to the wants of Families, Planters, dc.
comprising almost every article usually needed in
housekeeping.
Persons intending to purchase in Hamburg or
Augusta, are respectfully invited to call and ex'
amino for themselves.
II. A. KENRICK.
Hamburg, Sept IS 1850 ii 50
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n hnc otocE OF rrcncn ana American Cali
Skins, Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather, and find
ings OF every description. For sale at the Boot
and Shoe hanufactury Of
WILLIAM McEVOY.
Nov Z, # AZ
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Or. cHRIsTIE's
GALVANIC BRACELETS

Are found of vast service in cases OF Convulsons or
Fiji, spa,moJc Complaints and general Nervous
Affections Of tho Ioaa and upper extremities Also
in Palsy and Paralysis, and oil diseases canieh ny
deficiency Of power or Nervous Energy IN tho limbs
or other organs Of the body.
MI Many hundred Certificates from all parts o.
the country Of tho most extraordinary Character con
be given, il required.
ma No trouble or Inconvenience attends the uie
oJ UP. CIRISTIE'S G.ILY.aNIC .3R7ICLES.
and they may be worn by the most feeble and deli.
cate, with perfect ease and safety: 10 many cases
the sensation attending their use 10 hishly pse4'Snt
and agreeable. Thoy can bo sent 10 any past o. ias
country.
For sale at Edgefeld Court House, by G. I
PENN, Agent.
Nav !, Only l5
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May I
Notice..

A IL those indebted to the Estate Sf Abiah
n Robertson, deceased, arc requested to make
payment, and those having demands to present
them, properly attcstcd.
JOHN HILL, Adm.
April 90, IS
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10000 Persons

including all ases, clnsseI and conditions. among
which were large number Of ladies' who are peeu
Liarly snbject 10 Nervous Complaints, have been
ENTIRELY AND PERMANENTLY CURED,
whom all hope Of relief had been giren up and every
thing else haen tried in rnin
To illustrate the use Of the 6hLtANiC BELT,
suppose tho case OF psrfnn afflicted with that bans
of civilization, DYSPEPSIA or any other Chronic OF
Nervous Disorder. In ordinary cases stimulanh are
taken which, By their action on the nerves and
muscles of tho stomach AFFORD temporary relief but
which leave the patient in lower state, and with
injured faculties, atter the action thus excited hai
ceased. Gow compare this with the effect resulting
from tho application OF the GALVANlc BELT. Take
Dyspeptc sufferer, even in the worse symptoms OF
On s.tsok, and simply tis the Belt around the body,
using the Magnetic Fluid a directed: In ihon
period the insenshle perspiraton. will act on the
positive element Of the Belt, thereby causing Gal
rsnic circuiation which will puss on to the negative
and thence back again to the positive thus keeping
up continuou, Galyanie circulation hroushaut the
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NOfiCes
Jan. 80,

THE distributes of the Estate of Wiley Gio-
i yer, Decd, will please take notice that on
the 7th day of May next, that decree tsr Dis
tribution viii be made by the Ordinary OF Edge
field District, in said Estate, and Creditors Of the
Estate will please hand in their claims to the
Administrators of Four Mile Branch, Barnwell
District, for payment on or before that time.
JAS. j. WILSON, Admir-.
Jan 80, 1851, 8.
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A puzzLE.-If the apple which vii.
liam Tell shot from the head his son,
gave liberty to Switzerland, how many
bushels Of the same size, from the same
orchard, would it have taken to make a
barrel Of cider?
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For Sheriff.

HUMPHREYS BOULWARE,
THOMAS J. DYSON,
WESLEY BODIE,
T. ]. WHITAKER,
LEWIS JONES,
JOHN HILL,
THOMAS w. LANHAM.
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CANDIDATES
For Tax Collector

JOHN QUATTLEBUM,
B. F. GOUDEY,
f. w. BURT,
Derrick HOLSONBAkE,
HENRY H. HILL,
ISAAC BOLES,
SAMPSON B. MAYS,
ROBERT CLOY,
THEOPfIILUS DEAN,
L. A. BROOKS,
WILLIAM L. PARKS,
ELIJAH T. RAUCH.
WELCOME MARTIN.
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Last Notice.

A IL Persons that are indebted to the Subscri.
n Der, either by notes or open accounts, If
not paid by Return Day, will find them in the
lands Of an officer for collection.
NJ. W. CLARY.
Jan. 80, St
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THE NEGLECTED SoN.-A certain far
mer, in England, had an only son, to whom
he was greatly attached, and never could
think OF chastising him for his faults
When he arrived at the age of twelve
years, he bid adieu to his fathers house,
and went with band Of gipsics. For
nearly twenty years he was never heard
Of. 1t happened, however, that the old
man was under the necessity of taking 4
Journey considerable way with a large
sum of money. He had to pass wood,
and as he went on, man rushed from it,
seized his horse, and demanded his mo-
ney. The old man demonstrated with
him.-He would not hear, but again de-
manded his money. Most reluctantly he
gave it up.
The robber, gazing at him, said, Do
you know me!'
"No," said the old man.
Well" said the robber, " | am your
SOM and returning his money, added,
clad you corrected me when young, |
might have been a comfort to you; but
now am disgrace to you, and a pest
to society,""