Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-09

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Superintendent. His peculiar position gives
him greater facilities for observing the "mcas-
ure. of the madness of each individual pa-
ticut, and the result of his observations, if
published, might have IL beneficial effect in
pointing out the causes which have led many
TO end their career i'll such all Asylum.
In conclusion, VIC wish continued prospcri-
ty to this well conducted and valuable institu-
ton, and sincerely trust that it will not be
long ere The grant so earnestly prayed TOR, OF
the street which divides the airing grounds
from the garden, bc accorded it; the interests
of humanity imperalively demand ii, and the
public veal. we conceive, will not be in the
Icast affected by compliance with 50 rcasona-
bic 4 request
OFFICERS OF TIE LCNATIC ASYLUM.
BoAEp OF REeEHTs.--Andrrw Wallace,
Esq, President, Col. Il. II. Goodwin, J. 5.
Preston. Esq, Francis Lcibrr, j.. l.. d., Pro-
fesssor VI. J. Williams, Maximillian l,aborde,
Il. D.. John Bryce, ESD, Rev. p. J. Shand, A.
Il. Taylor, Esq.
Daniel ii. Trczcvant. NJ. D., Physician; J..
w. Parker, NJ d., Superintendent and Resi-
dent Physician: Mrs. Burchcll, Matron; Rev.
Il. B. Hort, Chaplain.
The requisites for admission arc ccrti-
cate from two Physicians and Il Magistrate,
that the applicant is insane, an epileptic, an
IDIOT, and n concise history of the case and
the medical treatment they have been subjcc-
ted TO.
The rates vary from $3.50 to 5000 per an
mum, payable in half yearly instruments, in
advance A bond, with approved securities,
living in this State, is required for the pay
mcnis as they become due.
Insane rolorcd persons arc received at $500
per annum, payable half yearly, i'll advance.-
Siatc-Rights Republican.
INFORMATION WAHTED.-William Walker,
left the residence of his father, Richard Wal
ker, ESQ, West Nantmcul Township, Ohcs-
ter county, Pa, on the 25lh of October last,
and all inquiries for him have thus far proved
unavaling. Owing to his impaired intellect,
by reason of an injury received. in childhood,
and his supposed inability to take care OF
himself among strangers, considerable ankle
ty is felt on account Of his absence. lie is
however able TO answer questions and make
known his wants, and is about 80 years OF
age, of medium size, very round shouldered
and usually walks with his,hcad cast down.
ward. When he left, he wore short black
sack coat, striped vest, blue pants, and blue
cloth cap. The afflicted father, (now confined
by paralysis) would gratefully receive intelli
gencc from any reader of this article, of the
whereabouts Of his absent son, to be ad
dressed to him at Wallace, p. O., Chester
county, Pa.
We would ask our brother editors who
may see this notice, to extend its circulation
through their papers, and thus contribute to-
wards the restoration of the wandering sol
to his paternal homc-Wcst Chester Repub
cH THE Commissioner of Pensions, ir
reply to 4 question touching that point, says
that the persons 1oho hired substitutes and no
the substitutes, are entitled to bounty lana.
~ ALL the flags in Egypt were kept a
half mast three successive days, when tht
death of General Taylor, was announced Ii
that country.
THE present strength Of the army in Ire