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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30
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fall was to crown his hopes.
When Demascrs yielded to its foes,
he sought the dwelling of Eudocea, and
learnt new proof of her Affection
Supposing on his capture by the Arabs,
that he had fallen martyr TO his faith,
she had renounced the world, and shut
herself up in convent. With throb.
bing heart he hastened to the convent, but
when the lofty minded maiden beheld him
renegade, she turned from him with
scorn, retired to her cell, and refused to
see him more. She was among the noble
ladies who followed Thomas and Hebris
into exile. Her lover, frantic at the
thoughts of losing her, reminded khaled
of his promise 10 restore her to him, and
cntreatcd that she might be detained; but
khaled pleased the covenant of Aba Obc-
dali, according TO which allhad free leave
to depart.
When Jonas afterwards discovered that
khaled mcditatcd pursuit of the cxies,
but was discouraged by the lapse of time,
he offered to conduct him by short and
secret passages through the mountains
which would insure his overtaking them.
His offer was accepted. On the fourth
day after the departure Of the exiles, kha-
led set out in pursuit, with four thousand
chosen horscmcn, who, by tie advice of
Jonas, were disguised as christian Arabs.
For scmc time they traced tic ex!les along
the plains, by the numerous foot prints OF
mules and camcls, and by the articles
thrown away to enable thclnto travel more
expeditiously. At length the foot prints
turned towards the mountains of Lebanon,
and were lost in their arid and rocky de-
files. The Moslcms began to faulter
Couragcw cried Jonas, "thcy will be
cntang!ed among the mountains; they
cannot now escape"
In the midst of the carnage and coatu.
sion, Jonas hastened in search of his be.
trothed. She had treated him with dis
dain as renegade, she now regarded him
with horror, rs the traitor who hal
brought this destruction upon his unhap
py countrymcn. AL his cntrcaties for hcl
to forgive and be reconcied to him wcrt
of no avail. She solemnly vowed to re
pair to Constan,inople and end her day:
in convent. Finding supplication fruit
less, he seized her, and after violen
struggle, threw her on the ground ant
made her prisoner. She made no furthc
resistance, but submitting to captivity
seated herself quietly on the grass. Th
lover hattcred himself that she had rclen
; ted, but, watching her opportunity, sh
suddenly drew forth a poignard, plunge'
it in her breast, and fell dead at his feet
J PorATo BALLs.-A lady Of our nc
quaintancc recommends the following pre-
paration:
Mix mashed potatoes with The yolk Q
an cgg-roll them into balls-hour then
OR egg and bread crum them-and tr.
them in clear drippinss of lard-or brow
them in Dutch oven.
H. Grx,s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

Just now Cuba is like back concession
to our plantat!ons-we do not absolutely
need it, and we will wait until it is abso.
lutely necessary. But then sooner or Ia.
ter, we shall send over few thousand of
the men who fought at Buena Vista and
Cherubusco, and the affair will be overin
half q campaign.-N. o. Crescent
ALrs' CASTOR OH FAcToRy.--The
cultivation Of the Castor Oil Plant is at
tracing the attention Of our Agriculturists
several of whom have been investigating
the probability Of its becoming an inpor.
tant staple productin this State. The en-.
terprisc Of one of our citizens has opened
n new field of labor in the manufacturing
Of the seed into Oil of very superior
quality, and in atfording facilities TO grow
ers for obtaining their supplies in abun.
dance, and on the most accommodating
terms. Mr.. C. Ails, of this city, has the
honor of having founded the first Castor
Oil Factory in Charleston. and thus di-
recting enquiry into the question Of its
profitable culture.
An interesting visit to this ucw and
promising establishment, enables us to
lay before our readers q brief sketch of
its design and progress.
The machinery is set in motion by q
steam engine, Of Southern construction,
the work Of Messrs. Poole & Ferguson,
of Baltimore. The seed is deposited in
the carriage or receptacle Of a large Hy.
draulic Press, Of $50 tons pressure, from
numerous operation i'll which the fluid ex
udes into q circular basin, whence it is
carried by pipes into large elariticrs and
receivers, and after passing through ditte.
rent refining processes, sprepared for put
ting MP in barrels. Two gallons of Oil
are extracted from a bushel Of good seed,
(which must average 45 lbs. to the bu-
shelly Good seed is worth about So per
bushel. Mr. AIS has on hand for the ac-
conrnodation of planters, q good supply
of the best seed, which, in order to in.
crease the production, in the ncighbor-
hood of the city, he offers to furnish, in
advance, not to be paid for until the crop
has been made.
The Oil manufactured by Mr.. Alfs, is
beautifully clear, cold pressed, and i'm
measurably superior to any imported into
our market. His factory is situated on
King. street, few doors above John
street, Immediately in the rear of William
Hummell's Drug Store, and is well worth
a visit from the curious in such Matters
Chars. Courier
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

How TO DE HArPY.-Pay the Printer,
love the gals, and always: walk in thesun-.
shine. The latter willkecp You in spirits
aud the former good appetite.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

GApEs IN Cn1cKESs-Onc of our sub.
scribers informs us, that a drop of spirits
of turpentine, put into the mouth of
chicken from the point of a feather or
otherwise,@ill cure the gapes iii chickens.
Another says that mixing salt with their
food will prevent them taking gapes.-
Ohio Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

ANOTHER DEATH on THE RAlLRoAD.--A
young man, by the name of Page, a fireman
on the Railroad, came to his death Yesterday
morning, under the following distressing cir
cumstances: He was on n freight train, which
had stopped at Louisville, "a station on the
Columbia branch of the South-Carolina Rail-
road,) and was backing on to the side track
for tho purpose of allowing the passenger
train to pass. Whilst so doing, Mr. Page
climbed to the top of one of the box cars, to
sec if the passenger train in sight, and slip
ping, fell between two cars on the Road, and
the train passed over his breast, killing him
instantaneously. His body was brought to
the city yesterday in the Columbia train for
intcrmcnt- -Charlcston Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

GooD.-A Washington correspondent
of the N. Y. Express says:-A number
of applications have been made by our
foreign ministers, to be recalled; but the
President is inilexible in refusing them
this privilege. could name five missions
that would be vacant this moment, had
the President assented to their wishes but
he is resolved so far as consistent with
duty, that if men will accept of outfits,
they shall pay their own expenses home,
Or serve out the period of their appoint
mcnt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

ed or sown amGngtnv ---,.,,-----.--, -
End year-Peasssown sbEoad Least and
plowed under in Septemb for ssss
Bird ycar-Wheat onpea afall llowA.clo. J
yer sowu. sS. 4 S. y!
4th year-Clover-(which receives all
the stable and barn-y yard manure)- first
growth mown, when fit, and second
plowcd under in August and September;
for
5th year-Wheat on clover fallow.
9th year-Pasture, from spring Until
the wheat fields are cleared to admit the
grazing Albany Cu1tivator.
NEoRo W1T.-There is tradition that
one of the old Esquires, in Maiden, Mas.
sachusctts, had slave, who had been in
his family until he was about seventy
years of age. Perceiving that there was
not much more work left in the old man.
the Esquire took him one day, and mado
him somewhat pompous address, to tho
following effect
"You have been faithful servant to
me, and my father before me. / have
long been thinking what should do to
reward for your services. 1 give you
your freedom! You are your own mas
ter-you are your own man"
Upon this, the old negro shook his
grisly-hcad, and with sly glance, show
ing that he saw through his masters in
tenion, quietly replied;
"No, no, n,assa; you eat de meat, and
now you must pick de 6one."
The PAsuA's W1FE.--We some time
since published an account of Greek
lady, married to an English gentleman at
Constantinople, who had passed into the
hareln of one Pasha, and then became the
wife of another, (Mehemet then residing
rs ambassador in London) Upon whom
she had palmed two surreptitious children,
and murdered the slave who had detected
the fraud. The end Of the story, as VIC
learn from the foreign papers, is, that Me-
hcmet, on his return to Constantinople,
divorced the delinquent dame. We have
already stated that she has been condemn
cd to five years imprisonment for tho
murder of the slave.
EccESrR1c1rY.-A rich Old miser, liv-
ing i'll Auburn, New York, is going to be
buried in Owasco Lake, beautiful sheet
of water near the town. He has stone
coffin made, which takes twelve yoke Of
oxen to draw it. He gives man nico
farm for burying him. He is to take him
to the middle of the lake, and sink him.
A curious idea.-saturday Post
WoMAS's love is good deal like cam.
momile--the more it's trod on, the faster
it grows. To give girl "airs," wo
know Of nothing worse than too ardent
attachment.-A little waite. makes some
fires burn the faster.
A LAZY fellow once declared in public
company, that he could not find bread
for his family. "Nor +" replied an in.
dustrious mechanic, "'sI am obliged to
work for il"
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they have given it an irresponsible power.
For you might as we'll expect combina-
ton and agreement among all the rain
drops that feed u torrent to stop descend.
ing, when they sec their brook running to
the ocean, as may the subscribers of a
journal which has become wealthy and
feared and of great influence by circu-
lation of 10000 or 10000, to cripple its
energies when they see it going wrong
Hence in cities its means of prescription
are so vast; it may single out a merchant
and prescribe his goods by prescribing lis
principles, Or it may single out q minister
and deal its shafts ut him-but no news.
paper, not q combination of all the news
papers in the world, can touch the minis.
ter of Christ who is faithful to his God.
GAMBLING IN PnlLADELrII1A-Thc
N. Y. Tribune states that there are at
least dozen splendid gambling. houses in
New York, which are never visited by the
police; while the hundreds of lower
grade are kept under the constant sur
veillance Of the authorities. We under
stand that the same condition of affairs
exists in this city. This exemption can
rot bc too strongly censurcd. Gambling
is equally gambling, whether the players
wear fine coats or coarse ones, whether
the room is magniicently adorned or
shabbily furnished. In republic, wealth
should have To exemption from punish
ment, if it violates the laws. The fash.
ionable dandy, who loses his money at a
faro table, is not a whit better than the
unshaven operative who gambles with IL
pack of dirty cards. Both infringe the
laws, and both should be punished. Iti
said that. in New York, the officers Of
justice, and officials high in authority, arc
frequently seen engaged in play at the
more costly gambling saloons. We trust
that no such seandalous example is set in
Philadelphia. There is already sufficient
laxity Of morals on this subject, without
thus giving the sanction Of law, as it
were, to gambling. 1t would be good
thing for our city if a descent should be
made on these establishments, the nests
of vice broken UP, and the principal of.
Tenders consigned to merited punishment
Why is this not done ?-Evcning Bulle.
tin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

MRS. SwIssuELM compares the figure
of lady in a fashion plate to that of a
low.sized funnel set in jug.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
SrlJNrON SPECTATOR,
TERMS.

ny- Tae"SP OR" IS published once "
,sseI, atTgo Dol;srs year, if paid in eIOe"ee' or
Too D,lLars and FIFTY Cents If Delayed 6ey0"@ "'
r9iraiion ofthe gear No su5srriPo" '''' 0e re't'0
e5 for less time them sr moniks, and 10 0Serp.'0"
sH Be discontinued but at he o2!io" @ '"e E"''0's
xa!h au arrearGSes ere paid.
0S- Al communications to Tie Editors by "a'''
,,,r, he ,,,t puH or tieg ,,jg not Be offended to-
ns-ApYERrISEIENTs Of Nir'ee" lines (Or
s,sI iasc,ted l,ree times for dollar, and t,centy-
A.. cent, for ea,i Subsequent continaance. Larger
ol,sr,is,msats ia TIE sane proportion. liberal dts'
,o .is "a advertisers by tbe gear, he adcertiser De-
in con fasa to lie particular ie Of his business
yy1,n is number ortimss clesrtseaentis as to be m
serted is not marked cn As cory ci! BE continued IN
Oh forbid and charged aceoi irgly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
POETR r Y.
rRoa THE cALESp OAR.

THE WAX TO BE BRAVE.
Speak kindly to that poor old man,
Pick up his E,ien cane
And place it gently in his hand,
That he may walk again.
His bundle, too, replace with care,
Beneath his trembling arm;
Brave all the taunts that you may hear,
To give his life a charm.
A brayer deed than scorners beast
Will be your triumph then,
a braycr deed than annals tell
1sso,Su distinguished niea.
Yes; leave that thoughlcss sneering crowd,
Dare 10 be good, aud tiHd.
Then let them laugh, as laugh they may,
Pass on; bat never mind.
Pass on but think once more Of him
&0srhe wreck that you have seen,
How once happy boy like you
lie sportcd on the green;
A cloudlcss sky above hls head,
The future bright, and fair,
And friends all watch ing DER his couch,
To breathe affections prayer.
But ah, the change! He wanders now
Forsaken, loae aud sad
Thrice blessed, is the task OF those
W no strive to make him lad.
Speak kindly to that poor cid man,
Pick up his fallen cane,
For that will case his hurdened heart,
Aud make him smile again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

THANK GoD FOR YOUR REAsoN.-Ar in
dlvidual, as he was passing along the streets
OF London was accosted by stranger with
the question, "Did you ever thank God for
the use of your reason p "No;" was the
reply, 81 never thought of doing it." "Well,
do it quickly" rejoined tie stranger, "for
have lost mine." For years after reading
the account Of the above occurrence, We
have no recollection of ever kneeling in
prayer without rendering distinct and ex-
press thanks to the Father afmcrcies for the
continued possession Of this inestimable
BLESSING.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

IMMIGRATION FOR 1851.-From the of
fee of the Commissioners of Emigration, it
has been ascertained that the number Of
Immigrants arrive at New York during the
first nine months of 1850, was 1856 /;
the number during the same time this year
% / 1923 more this year 67,567.
The Increase of the last month over Sep
tember Of 1850, is 1852. Of the total
number here were from Ireland, 1885 /;
Germany, 1C,2S7 England, $3.50; Scot
land, 1864; France, 1863; Wales, 269 /;
Switzerland, t79; Holland, 67S; Norway,
294; and from Sweden, 315.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
NO. XLlA.
SAD coxsEe eUE.cls OF A FOOLISH jest.
The Times describes an occurrence, which

The Times describes an occurrence, which
recently happened at one of cur Seminarles,
which, # accurately related, affords power.
ful warning to those who are in the habit Oh
induging IN the practice of attempting TO
frighten others. Two ofthe young ladies wee
conversing upon Anatomy, and the dlssect-
inc room, when another of the inmates en-
tered with slow and solemn tread, having
white sheet wrapped about her form and
her face powdered to perfect whlteness, ,ner
Jet black hair, eyes and brows presenting
a contrast which gave startling llvidness TO
her countenance. So sudden was the ap-
proach of the figure, Just at moment when
the young lady first alluded 70 was least
prepared for anything associated with
thoughts of the dead, that she fell senseless
to the floor, and awoke only to show her
attendants that reason had fled. Everything
that professional skill could suggest tor the
relief of the sufferer was tried, but during
forty-eight hours a few moments OF intelli-
gence was all that offered hope to her friends.
At those times she spoke of.familiar names
recalling them by strong mental effort when
seemed to exhaust her shattered powers;
S, her reason again wandering, she exclalm-
ed, "But can't see it again ! don't let me
see it it is horrible" and hours elapsed
before the return Of lucid interval. and the
recurrence of the paIoxysm. The young
lady, whose thoughtlessness led to such
terrible mischief, is spoken of as most
amiable girl, and one of the warmest friends
of the sufferer. Her distress and despair at
the consequences Of The playful folly. can
be better imagined than described. AT last
accounts no change was discoverable In the
distressing symptoms Of the unfortunate
GIRL aid there is little encouragement to
hope that reason will ever resume its seat.
" York EruresS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

An ANIMpARrIALJUDGE.-A deceased chief
Justice once addressed ajury in the follow
ING model speech;--"Gentlcmen of the jury,
in tbis case the counsel on both sides are
unintelligible the witnesses are incredible;
and the plaintiff and defendants are both
such bad characters, that to me it is idifer-
ent which way you give your verdict. y
There was brevity, satire, and point almost
unparalleled. A great man was that chef
justice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
D, Reamer,

GENERAL FORWARDING AGENT and
u CONMISSION MERCHANT, Scottsville, virgin
"a Ssyotes his undivided personal attention to receiving
GooDs, MERCHANDISE AND PHoDucE;
and TO sales Of Produce consigned to him.
Anril y lQJl.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

r. Mr.. Smith, the hogs are getting into
your corn field"
Never mind, Billy, I'm asleep. The corn
will soon get into them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

&ze A correspondent of the Cleveland
Herald, noticing the advertisement Of the
four girls of Troy for husbands, is out upon
the practice, and give the following. IN
stance as a warning 10 young girls IN
hurry:
"Some twenty years since "a lady, who,
as i. afterwards appeared. was mistress OF .
boarding school, sent forth an advertisement
for husband. She found no difficulty IN
obtaining one; and for short period all APP
peared to 60 on smoothly with the newly
married pair, who were on an eventtul
morning, partaking of a comfortable break
fast, when stranger presented himself at
the house, professedly to make the needful
inquiries preparatory to placing daughter
at the school. He was of course introduced
into the breakfast-room. where he announc-
ed himself as police officer, at the same
moment producing a warrant for the appre.
hension of the lady's newly gotten husband
on charge of murder To the foul crime
of seduction he had added that of taking the
life Of his victim, whom he decoyed into
barn for the purpose, which having accom-
nlis6eaa, he buried her under the floor"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
PROFESSIONAL CAR Db.

William BROWN,
IMPORTER. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN
W.NP1IgtaS, ,gGEIl2 yapY1sNlaNs
SILVER, PLATED WARE AND FANCY GOODS
276 Baltimore Street, Baltimore
cs- Sole Agent for the PeFitOcal oPeo'acieS'
November g. lSJ0.-ly.
IL. T'2hail e Brother,
HAT MANUFACTURERS,
Avn WHOLESALE A&D RETAIL DEALERS IN
1gNTs, GAPS AND FANCY EQIaSa
1872 Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
November 6, lS50.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

aze The U. 5. Army is oficered by one
Major General three Brigadier Generals,
twenty-three Colonels. There are eight
Brevet Major Generals, fifteen Brevet Brig
adler Generals; twenty-three Brevet Colo
ncls, ffty-seven Brevet Lieut.. Colonels.-
In two wears past there have died one Brig
adler General, four Brevet Major Generals,
and three Colonels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

e. Why are the new post Office stamps
like small school boys?
Because you have to lick their backs to
make them sticl. TO their letters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

a, "I saw Rev. DR.. Beecherlying drunk
in the gutter once said man to mem
ber of Park street Church. "What do you
mean, SIR" inquired the churchman IN
CONSERVATION. Precisely what | say" re-
Piled the man, land he explained in this way:
II was once lying drunk iu Washington
street when | happend to see him pass by"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

@s A cobbler has just located himself at
Spaldlng, and attracts attention with the
following address outside his shop:
"Surgery performed upon old boots ard
shoes, by adding Of feet, making good the
legs, binding the broken, healing the wound
ed, altering the constitution, and support
ing the body with new soles. No cure. no
pay. Advice gratis on the most desperate
cases. s."-London Weekly News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
A. 7. D3a!tirs,

DENLER in Staple aud Fancy Dry Goofs Beverly
ID Street. StaaA,on, Yirsiua-o' old Staad OF Vowne
Deakins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

suIcIDE.-Betsy Proctor hung herself at
the Poor House in this place on Thursday
morning last. There was an incident in the
history of the life Of this woman worthy of
record which comes to US automatically sus-
tanned. She had been blind for ten years,
and became so, we learn, under the follow
ING circumstances when a married wo-
man her husband charged her with incon-
stancy to the marriage vow. She emphat-
icalIy denied it, and upon her knees prayed
God to strike her blind, if true. Immcdi-
ately after she went blind. She died by
the violence Of her own hands, distracted
by the constant apprehension of the further
judgments of Heayen.-Fred. .Ners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

e1A temple for pagon worship had been
opened at San Francisco, by the Chinese
This is the first idol temple, we believe
that has been erected in the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

THE PAwNDRoKER's HARvEsT.----- A
Welsh paper asserts that 10000 watches
have been pawned and sold in Wales, for
the purpose of finding funds to pay the ex-
penses of Journey to and from London to
see the great Exhibition. In SONG cases
even beds have been disposed Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

baALER ia. and Manufacturer Of Boots and Shoes,
~ 'verly Stryct Staunton, Yirsthia-opPosite the
Post Oifcr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

e. An English paper gives an account
of tea party of sixty old women, who were
the mothers of eighl hundred and sirty nine
children! They must have had something
to talk about at that tea party, we shsuld
think,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
L. Gg. Cushing,
-. ?, Es1Zxidwa

nT NLER in ali fiuls OF Groceries, Conf'ctonaries,
~ Fruits, Sc, Beverly Street, Staunton Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
.Inhn Z, MOCue,

,TrORNEY ATLAW, Staunton, Virginia. Courts:
A i,,,nst, Nelson, and Rockbrdge Bounty Land
Claims entrusted to him willreecve prompt attention
as. Oi,c on August. Street, immediately above the
Post Ofice Corner
S.aunton Dec. 25, lS5O.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
mr. ri. A, BerkeleY,

orpFaS hi,nrof,ssonal services to the citizens OF
Staunton and the surrounding couatEY Once al tue
late residence Of his father.
Stauatou, April l6, lo5l.-u.