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Rn..nEy FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
hGlM PAPERS. JEWEIRY &c-EYANS &

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sME PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &
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We the undersigned, were present, on the llth
day of September, when Messrs Evans & Watson
tested one of their Eaamander Fire Proof Chests, at
which time they consumed five cords of wood overit
commencing at 8 A. Nj. and continuing until . p.
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
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the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-.
sence and all the books and papers were taken out
having been preserved entire. The above. named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store Of Evans & Wat
son, SO Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N Sd street.
Messrs Ecans g. Vatson
GENTLEMEN; Having been presentwhcn the CON-
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were exposed to view, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfectsecurity of the papers No
mark OF fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully, S. V. MERRICK.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l6, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, 1919
Messrs. EUans & WATSON, PhzadeIehia.
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JNO. f. MAY, NJ. d., Medical Examiner,
Nov Louisiana Avenue, opposite City Hall.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT. y
IN EQUITY. 100
Pleasant Searles and others,
Us. aF-.s.,E.

OuFeI IOWicS duo SVHu 1Ailss Et.sEEI ~
WHEREAS by an order Of the Court Of
w Equity pronounced in this case, at its
June Term last, it was directed that, the
Commissioner enquire and report who were
the distributes of the Estate of Philip Light
foot, deceased, living at the time of his death,
and whether any and which Of them are since
dead, and if dead, who is or are their personal
representative or representatives, and for
that purpose, that the Commissioner cause an
advertisement to be published for three
months in the Edgefield Advertiser, for such
persons as claim to be distributes asaforey
said, to come in and make out their kindred
or claim in this behalf, by day to be fixed by
him for that purpose: notice is therefore here.
by given, in pursuance of the said order, for
all persons claiming to be distributes OF the
Estate of the said Philip Lightfoot, or the
personal representatives of such distributes
to be and appear before me in my Office at
Edgefeld Court House on Friday the 3oth
day of May next, then and there 10 make OUT
their kindred or claim in this behalf, or IN de-
fault thereof, they will be excluded from the
benefit Of any decree to be made in this case.
S. 8. TOMPKINS, c. F. E. D.
Commissioners Office, February 26, 1851.
Feb. 81 3m O.,
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GROCE RITES.

40 HHDS. SUGAR, consisting of fair to
fU prime and choice
Also, Loaf, Crushed, Powdered and Clarified
Sugars. .eas..47.
100 Bags Old White Java and .primo Green
Rio Coffee,
1000 Sacks Salt
10000 lbs Sweed and English Iron.
500 Kegs Cut Nails Of good quality.
200 Kegs al to 6 inch Spikes.
80 Bales Gunny Bagging.
100 Coils Russia and Kentucky Rope.
30 Boxes, half and quarter Boxes, Bunch Raj
sins.
rs Boxes Candles, consisting of Sperm Ada
mantine and Hull's Sons Tallow Candles.
40 Boxes and half Boxes, Jackson's No /.
Soap. =
80 Bbls. New Orleans and FIhds. prime Cuba
Molasses.
10000 lbs. Prime Baltimore Bacon Sides.
Also, choice Baltimore Cured Hams,
10 Bbls. Plaster Paris. Also, Rock Lime and
Gypsum.
5000 lbs No. /, Extract and Pure White
Lead of Union Mills and Bedyie Brands,
Linseed and Train Oils,
Superior Lamp Oil,
Cooking and Air Tight Stoves,
Large Supply of Saddlery, consisting of Mems
Boys and Ladies' Side Saddles and Brides,
Whips, Saddle-Bags, &C., &c.
1000 lbs. Damaged and good Sole Leather.
Also, Boots and Shoes and Upper Leather.
Half Barrels No and 2 Mackerel,
Also, Extra No. l, Mackerel.
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Die peep and vou,1l find Treasure.

We commend the following anecdote
to the particular consideration of those
who are yet addicted to the practice of
shallow ploughing, and who think no
good comes from deep stirring of the soil.
BY adopting the practice of deep plough
ing, new source of wealth would be
opened OH many farms, which the skin
ming culture of a century or two has
never developed But to the anecdote-
which, though old, is just as good as if it
were bran new"
can old farmer, on his death bed, told
his sons, who were not very industrious
lads, that he had deeply buried his money
in particular field, which was the most
barren land on his farm. In consequence
of this information, soon after the old
mans death the sons began to dig tand
they dug deeply too) all over the field
and this they did again and again, for it
was long before they quite despaired of
finding the money. At length, however
they gave up the search, and the land was
planted with corn; when, from the deep
digging, pulverization and clearing which
it had received in the search for the mo-
ney, it produced crop which was indeed
a treasure"
1t might result to the profit of some of
our farmers sons, should they imagine
their fathers had deeply buried a bag ofdol-
lars in some barren field, and be led to
dig in search of the treasure-and though
they might not find the expected wealth,
their exertions would be amply rewarded,
as is illustrated in the anecdote.
In further evidence of the great utility
of deep blowing, we copy the following
paragraph from the Report Of the Hon.
Fl. L. Ellsworth.
"Few individuals are aware of the cx-
tension of roots in pulverized soil. Won
Thayer mentions finding roots of sanfoin
from 10 to Is feet deep in the ground
There are now in the National Gallery,
corn roots taken from one side of hill
of corn laid bare by the freshet, and pre-
sented by the Hon. J. S. Skinner to the
National Gallery. Inc corn was planted
on the Goth May, and roots gathered the
18th of July, 1912. In sixty days some
of the large roots extended more than
four feet, covered with lateral branches.
| have caused the roots to be measured; /;
the aggregate length of roots in the hill,
is, by MIR. SINNERS estimate, over 5000
feet. The specimen alluded to, is open
for examination. The fact is here men.
toned to show the importance of deep
ploughing, to enable the plant to find
nourishment, SO much below the surface
as may avoid the effect of drought, give
support to the stalk, and not expose the
roots to be cut off by needed cultivation.
Soil is made by exposure of earth to at
mosphere; and whoever wishes to make
permanent improvement will not fail TO
plough deep."-Ex.
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$40 Reward.

YHlHE above reward will be given for the ap.
IL prehcnson and delivery in any convenient
Jail, of TWO NEGROES, the property of the
subscriber, man and q woman.
The mans name is AUSTIN, very dark COM
plected, has one of his upper front teeth out, five
feet eight or ten inches high, and weighs near
two hundred pounds.
The Woman's name is PHILLIS, copper COL
orcd, chunky, and about % years of age.
The fellow runaway about two years ago, and
was for nine months in Augusta, Ga, hiring his
time to different persons. 1t is probable he is
now in that place, as when last heard from, he
was making his way in that direction.
Half the above reward will be given for the de-
livery of either of the above negroes.
JOHN A. EICHLEBERGER.
Jan 80 If 2
U The Augusta Constitutionalist will copy
weekly, until notified TO the contrary, and for.
ward account to this Office.
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Guinea Grass.

Now as to the Guinea grass Although
| have been cultivating it only about six
years, have been acquainted with it since
the year 1927, and was probably the first
person that brought it to this state. In
the summer of 1880, l brought bunch
of this grass, in a box, from Matanzas
to Mobile and gave it to my friend DR..
Casey, who told me the next spring he
had planted it in his garden, and had then
fine patch of it.
When it was first brought into this
neighborhood. some eight or ten years
ago, suppose it came from DR.. Casey's
stock in Mobile, but being informed that
it came from Virginia, | doubted the gen.
uineness of it, believing that it would not
grow in climates so far north. But the
very moment saw it, recognised it, and
without pretending to be botanist, | am
very certain that the Guinea grass which
we are now cultivating, is identical with
the Guinea grass of the West Indies.
For hay, do not think it by any means
equal to the herds grass, but for soiling
or feeding it in a green state, know of
no grass comparable to it. 1t may be cut
in our climate four or FIVE times during
the season, and if cut before going to
seed, there is no grass of which horses
and cattle ere fonder.
became acquainted with this grass in
the Island of Cuba, where spent several
months in the winter and spring of 1927.
1t was growing on almost every sugar
and coffee estate that I visited on the Is.
land, and was universally spoken of as
their best dependence for the sustenance
of horses and cattle. Indeed its intro
duction there was regarded as an era i'll
their agricultural history.
In that climate of perpetual verdure,
it can be cut every month of the year,
and in addition to it's intrinsic value as
food, it is there extensively used for Or
namental purposes. In the long avenues
intersecting the beautiful coffee estates
shaded with several rows Of trees, it is
very common to see row Of the Guinea
grass on each side of the cleanly swept
walks, growing luxuriently, and trimmed,
with great exactness, to a given width,
extending from one side to the other of
the avenue. When these rows of grass
attain certain height, they are all cut
down at the same time and given to the
stock, thus, combining utility with orna-
ment.
understand objections are urged, in
our climate, against the Guinea grass on
account of the difficulty of getting rid Of
it when once set out. Ihave never heard
this objection to it in the West Indies,
but from my own knowledge of it, am
inclined to think, if it becomes well set,
it will be very likely to maintain its po.
sition with great firmness, and will suffer
no intruder, such as the broom, to elbow
it out. To this property I aln not inclin.
ed seriously to object, for in this climate
it is very certain it cannot be propagated
from the seeds, and the process Of exten.
sion from the roots must be slow, and I
would recommend that it should never be
planted where it is not intended to remain.
Yours very respectfully
SAMUEL PIcKENs.
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VICTORIA HOTEL.

- THE Undersigned late of the
ET!s Eagle and Phoenix, Augusta, and
siiW Carolina Hotel, Hamburg, respect,
<sss!seaEZsS <ssseaZS fully announces to her friends and
the public generally that she has leased the ele-
CANT and commodious building known as the
VICTORIA HOTEL, where she viii be happy
to receive all who may favor her with their pat
ronage. The situation of the House renders il
desirable to those visiting the city either on bust
ness or pleasure. No pains will be spared to
render satisfaction to all who may call. An om-
ni5us viii always be ready to receive passengers
at the Rail Road and boats.
E. C. WEST. 4
Charleston, March 13, At 8
Chronicle 6 Sentinel, Edgefeld Advertiser,
Laurensville Herald and Greenyille Mountai-
neer, will copy four times weekly, and forward
bill to E. C. W.-Charleston Courier.
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TRANsLATED FROM THE SPANISH.
THE ASS AN THE FLUTE.


TRANSLATED FROM THE SPANISH.
THE ASS AN THE FLUTE.
You must know that this ditty,
This little romance,
Be it dull, be 1t witty,
Arose from mere chance.
Near q certain inelosure,
Not far from my manse,
An ass, with composure,
Was passing by chance.
AS he went along prying,
With sober advance,
Ashepherd's flute lying,
He found there by chance.
Our ameteur started
And eyed it askance,
Drew nearer, and snorted
Upon it by chance.
The breath of the brute, Sir,
Drew music for once;
It entered the flute, Sir,
And blew it by chance.
p cried he, in wonder,
"How comes this to pass 2
Who will now dare to SANDER
The skill of an ass"
And asses in plenty
/ see at glance,
who, one time in twenty,
Succeed by mere chance.
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Fass.9sfsssre.

A large Stock of BEDSTEADS and MAT
RAISES, Birds Eye Maple Cain Seat Chairs,
Dining und Office Chairs,
Wood Seat Chairs,
Cain Scat and Cain back large Rocking Chairs,
and Wood Seat Ladies Sewing do
Low priced Tables and Bureaus, and Nurse
Chairs, Willow Wagons and Willow Cradles.
A good assortment of -Churns and Wash
Stands, Iron-bound and Small-brass bound Wash
Tubs, Brass bound Buckets, &C., &c. For
sale by JOSIAH S1BLEY.
Hamburg, March 1st, 1851. 2m 7
G Abbeville Banner, will please copy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-04-03
MARSHAL'S MAGICAL PAIN
ERADICATOR,

WILL POSITIVELY CURE Rheumatism
Wv in every stage, Weak Back, Weak Joints,
Bruises, Strains, Swcllings, Toothache, Head
ache, Contracted Tendons, Lumbago, Painful
Nerves, Spinal Affections, &C., &c. In fact, it
is hard to say what kind of pains it will not cure.
1t is WARRANTED to cure the diseases named !;
or, in case of failure, the money will be refunded.
To persons troubled with CORNS, this compound
is particularly recommended.
Please to read the following commendatory
letter from Judge Hughes, of Burke county: =
ELMoRE, BURKE CY., Dec. %, 1850.
Mr.. J. Z. MARsHAL,-Desr Sir: In compli-
auce with your request, make this simple state
ment of facts. My boy Daniel stuck thorn in
his foot about the first of last June, the thorn
was extracted, and no more thought of it for Is
or 20 days, his foot then began to swell, and in
few days it was opened. 1t discharged large
quantity of matter. The discharge continued
for eight days, and then ceased. His foot then
RECOMMENDED swelling and extended up his leg,
thigh, and hip, with violent pain. He then be
gan to spit from his lungs matter similar to that
discharged from the abscess OH his foot. ! then
called in medical aid, and from the remedies used,
he was alternately better and worse for eight or
ten weeks. During this time large abscess
formed upon the hip, the discharge was large,
and as soon as it ceased, general swelling Of his
leg, thigh and breast commenced, which was very
hard to the touch, and ut times experienced much
difficulty in swallowing. Medical aid seemed of
no further avail, and was discontinued. then
had recourse to your "Magical Pain Eradicator."
In forty-eight hours, from the time commenced
its use his foot began to soften the swelling on
his hip and breast subsided, and am pleased to
say he is noU DeH.
again used your remedy in case of Neu-
ralgia, with great success, giving immediate re-
lief have tried it also for Tooth Ache, with
my youngest child, with entire success.
From the success have had in the use Of
your Magical Pain Eradicator," have no hesi-
tation in recommending it to the public.
Yours truly,
The above statements of the use Of Mar
shalls Magical Pain Eradicator," arc known by
me to be true.
(signed) ANGUS BETHUNE.
None is genuine without the written name Of
J. Z. Marshall on each box.
For sale, wholesale and retail, by tho proprie-
tors W. H. & j. TURPIN, Augusta, Ca, and
for sale, in this place, on Agency, by
A. G. TEAGUE.
Feb. 13, 6m a
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Sugar and Coffee.

2OHHS. SUGAR, different brands,
Is Barrels st. Croix Granulated Sugar,
16 Barrels Crushed and Powdered Sugar,
1000 Lbs. Loaf Sugar, double re6Eed,
so Barrels Coffee Sugar, rrr.
Is Bags prime Rio Coffee,
25 I" best Old Government Java Coffee.
For sale by A. BURNSIDE.
Hamburg, Feb 13 If 4
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Notice.

THE distributes Of the Estate Of Wiley Clio
i yer, decd, will please take notice that on
the 7th day of May next, that decree for Dis
tribu.on will 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.
,l JAS. j. WILSON, Admir-.
Jan 80, 1851. Ct 2
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.WOfSC2.

A LII those indebted to the late firm of Mr.
IL cHELL & HILL, in the Carriage making
business, and also to the Estate Of Caleb Mitchell,
decd, are requested to make immediate pay
mont. And those having demands against the
firm of Mitchell & Hill, or the Estate of Caleb
Mitchell, decd, are required to render them in
properly vouched, on or before the first Of De-
ccmber next, or they viii be rejected.
JOHN HILL, Admir-.
June 26, If %
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Boarding for Young Ladies'.

VEH1E Subscriber wlaccommodate with board
Il ing, ten or twelve Young Ladies. His
House is roomy and pleasantly situated, convent
ent to the Female Academies. Parents and
Guardians may be assured that every attention
necessary will be paid to Girls committed to his
care. EDMUND PENN.
Jan. /. 1851 If so
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

lN GSOll L
Iverson L. Brooks,
Us.
Antoine Picquet and Henry R;7 e,r po7;sf
H. Cumming, Ex'rs of John D'''''' 1'''':'
Fox, decd. and So. Ca. Rail
Road Company.
TT appearing TO my satisfaction that Anto-
i inc Picquet and Henry H. Cumming, Ex-
ccutors of John Fox, deceased, two of the
defendants in the above case, are absent from,
and reside without the limits of this State /;
on motion of MIR. Bauskett, Plaintiffs Solici-
tor: it is ordered that the said Antoine Picquet
and Henry H. Cumming, Executors as afore-
said, do plead, answer or demur to the said
Bill of complaint, within! three months from
the publication hereof, or the said bill will be
taken pro confesso against them.
S. S. TOMPKINS, C. E. E. D.
Commissioners Office, Feb. 26, 1851.
Feb 27, 3m s
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"DoEs the floor you have been scour-
ing look Mise, Bridget"
"Indade, and it does marm--just II l
hadn't touched it; indade, l did't hurt it,
at all, at all"