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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

Is IT NOT so.-Agriculture must always
be the main business of the country, but
singularly enough, it is almost the only
business that is not ruinously oyerdone.s
Men rush into everything else with head
long avidity. or loiter around the cities
by thousands for chance employment,
while broad fields are waiting for the hus-
bandman, on every side proclaiming that
"the harvest is great, but the laborers tr,
few" We think that the New York Ex-
press hits the nail on the head, in the fol-
lowing paragraph:
"The high prices Of veal, beef, mutton,
butter, potatoes, and other such nccessaries
of life not only in this great metropolis, but
in other cities on the Atlantic, indicates,
something wrong in the mode of:providing
for the markets or the forwarding the things,
to the market. Be the causes Of high
prices, however, what they may, if the
cause be good, more farmers are needed
than we have; agriculture prices tell US, is
underdone, and other things are overdone.
There are not enough raisers Of food pro-.
perly to supply the devourers.'' -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

WAX SEALS on LETrERs.-The Post.
master General has again cautioned the
public against the use Of wax seals on let.
ers which are to be transmitted across the
Isthmus, either to or from the Pacific. The
postmaster at San Francisco reports under
date Of the 18th ult. that the last mail from
New York contained large number Of
letters thus sealed, which, owing to the:
melting of the wax, It was impossible to
separate without injury to portion Of them.
Similar complaints have been received from
other quarters, and particularly from Eng
land, in respect to letters sent sealed in this
manner from California.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

SOAKING TuRNIp SEED IN FIsu OIL
Moore's New Yorker furnishes a communi
cation showing how 5000 were saved one
year by means of an agricultural paper,
which pointed out the remedy of fish oil
against the turnip fly. and by which means
largo crop was completely saved, while all
others in the neighborhood were destroyed.
The seed were soaked 4S hours and then
rolled in. ashes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01
A TOWN IN PROSPECTIVE.

We were shown, a few days ago, pls /.
Of new Town, which was made from :.
s servey bv J., G.. Wiliams,.E insisted E
sss.n. Waits. De. ohm u. Simpson,.
tie, Robt Owens and ]. N. Young ComIil'::s
sioncrs appointed by the Court Of Equit :;
partition the estate Of w. Mckelvy, situa
about 8 miles below this place on the j.;
;sns Railroad.
The town was named, by the commiss.oH
ors, Clinton, in honor of our distinguished
citizen, the Hon. H. C. Young, whose active
efforts in behalf of the Road, both by pre-.
ccpt and example, have entitled him to be
classed with the fathers Of the enterprise.
But apart from this. his spotIcss integrity,
great public worth, and untiriug devotion to
the interests Of the district, render tho COM
plimcnt as appropriate as it is mcrited.
The main street OF Clinton is seventy.fve
feet, and all the others are fifty feet wide.
The Depot is nearly completed, and the sale
of the lots will take place on the 18th day
of September next. The location is very
public, accessible by five different roads,
and we predict will rapidly grow into impor.
tance.
The cars have already reached it, and the
Road is rapidly advancing towards its ter.
terminus, which it is expected to reach be.
fore the expiration of the year. To those,
however, who desire to visit Spartanburg,
Union, or any point east of its present ter.
minus, or who may wish 10 reach Columbia
or Charleston from any Of those places, the
convenience, in point of distance, is near the
same as if the Road was fully completed
and Mr.. Saxon with his hacks is prepared to
accommodate as many rs may favor him
with their patronage. TO Grcenville, it is
we'll known that this is tho shortest, mos
practicable, and pleasant route, and always
will be.-Laurensvie Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

ASEcporE OF REV. SAMUEL MoopY-
When Mr.. Moody was on journey, think
in the western part of Massachusetts,, he
called on a brother in the ministry, on Sat
urday, thinking to spcrd the Sabbath with
him, if agreeable. The man appeared very
glad to sec him, and said, ." would be very
glad to have you stop and preach for me
tomorrow but feel almost ashamed to
ask you"
"Why, what is the mattcr?" said Mr..
Moody.
"Why. our people have got into such a
habit Of going out before meeting is closed
that it would seem to be an imposition upon
stranger"
If that's all, | must and will stop and
preach for you, was Mr.. Moodys reply.
When the Sabbath day came, and Mr..
Moody had opened the meeting and named
his text he looked round on the assembly
and sad, My hearers, am going TO speak
to two sorts Of folks to-day, saints and sin
ncrs. Sinners, am going to give you
your portion first, and | would have you
give good attention" When he had preach.
ed to them as long as he thought best, he
paused and said, There sinners, have
done with you now you may take your hats
and 60 out the meeting house rs soon as
you peasew But all tarried and heard
him through.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01
.lndnr'l'-.
ltellect, to the Bes.
ilSiieSs, W. VIZ pSo.
..or only IN vGur nj

10 ..,i!..:.er only to your phys.c
Not a bit of it When that's over think Of
that, you selfish wretch: when you sit with
your feet upon the mantle piece, reading the
newspaper all to yourself; or sit from tea.
time till ten o'clock staring the ashes in the
CRATE out of countenances
Lord Harry! If had such a block of a
hus band, I'd scare up the ghost of a lover
somewhere, if there's any wit in woman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

: : !
III. brisilcd his ends and kept them going,
And felt to each moment stitch was owing,
Cu,il he got round the shoe.
OF every deed his wax was scaling,
The closing was firm and fast;
The prick of his awl never caused feeling
Of pain to the toe: and his skill in heeling
Was perfect and true to the last.
Whenever you gave him a foot to measure,
With gentle and skllfal hand
lie took its proportions with looks Of pleasure,
AS if you were giving the cos;licst Treasure,
Or clubbing him lord Of tl,c land.
And many one did he save from getting
a fever, or cold, or cough,
And many foot did he save from wcttins,
Whom, whcth,r in water snow twas setting,
His sho,ing would keep off
When he had done witt, his making and mcnling,
With hope AMI peaceful breast,
Rcsisning his awl, as his thread WAS ending,
He passed from his bench to the grave descending
Az high rs the king to rest
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

by the published proclamation of his Lz1. =
lency, before US. Armed with these, and
with letter from the Governor, and one
from Mr.. Bonham, Solicitor of the Southern
Circuit of s. c., Mr.. Shaw undertook the
arrest and with the assistance Of Mr. Adcr-
hold succeeded in taking Daniel Tobin, who
was armed to the teeth, and threatening the
life Of any man who would attempt to take
him. A struggle ensued, and confederate
Of Tobin, also armed with bowie knife
and pistols, fell upon Shaw and Aderhold
and compelled them to let 60 their hold of
the prisoner, when he and his friend walked
off, and escaped"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

UNITED STATES SENAToR.-1t is said
that Mr.. Venable, of North Carolina will be
chosen United States Senator, in place OF
Mr.. Mangum, the recent election having
placed tho majority in the hands OF the
Democrats.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01
Select .poetrl),
LIES SEASONS.

LiEE'S 6EASUNo.
THERE is Springtme Of the heart
'Tis found in infancy
When ON its mothers breast the babe
Firs. smiles in dimplci glee:
When, like the bud upon the stem,
Its life is but begun,
And pearly tcar-drops fec the eyes
As shadows fee the sun.
There is a Summer Of the heart
'ris found in early youth
When life is full of joyousncss,
OF innocence and truth:
When clouds but seldom intervene
To mar the sky so bright,
And all is but q fairy scene
Of exquisite delight!
There is an Autumn of the heart
''ris found in ripcr age
When sorrows a familiar thing,
And grief an heritage:
When shadows thick and dark como o'cr
The beauty Of the sky,
Aud, hv their dim "bscuriry,
Forctcil some danger nigh!
There is Winter Of the heart
rris found in later years
When life is full Of bitterness,
OF vain rcgrcifui tears;
When stormy winds and chilling blasts
Blow with so fierce breath,
That wo would fan seek shelter in
The anchorage of Death.
Whcne'cr the Autumn Of the heart
Shall cloud our lives will! gloom,
Aud Winters cold and chilling blasts
Remind us of the tomb,
If We but act our parts Alright
On Times unccrtain shore,
Our souls may know, in purcr climcs,
\ Summer cvcrniorc..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

MANY men lose much by being too com.
municative in their matters Of business.
The great laconlc philosopher, Rurk, says
keep shady; and if you SEQ quarter
on the ground--put your foot OIL it."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

HERE is specimen Of tho oft-limes quick
wit of children:
Elder Root" as he was always called,
was rather sour old deacon of the s,rictest
sect and hence he was not over.much he.
loved by the young folks of the parish. Ono
Sunday morning he saw a lad pulling some
thing up in the corner OF the garden by the
road-sidc.
"What are you doing there, at work in
the garden on Sunday morning!" growled
the deacon. al was only pulling up this
nasty pTson Elder Root" was the prompt
reply.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

A New INvESTIoN.--An iron ladder and
lightning conductor combined, has been in
vented in Worcester, of so light form, that
when folded it can easily be deposited in
valise or other parcel, and transported any
distance at pleasure. It affords safe and
ready escape from burning buildings, be-
sides answering all the purposes OF station
ary ladder and lightning conductor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

Mrs. Partington, upon reading in paper
that the Boston Light Guards appeared last
evening in "undress uniform" said:
"Well, if soldiers will 60 naked | am
glad that they don't train in the day time.
[ am"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

BArrIsrs IN V1ReINrA.-There are in
Virginia $50 Baptist churches. 1000 mem:
bers, and 4l3 ministers. The Rev Iehn
Clay, the father Of Henry eaas, ssas . 5Bs.
tist preacher and residedin Hstes tcaasy,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

Halo there, how do you sell woodp
"8y the cord"
"Pshaw how long has it been cut!"
-Four feet"
"How dumb!I mean how long has it
been since you cut iti"
"No longer than it is now"
."Go ahead engineer"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

ARREsr.-We learn from the Darlington
Flag Of the 18th instant, that Charles Fer.
guson, charged with committing two muir
ders in Charleston, was arrested a few days
before, by Mr.. w. E. Muse, of that District
and has been lodged in Marion Jail. He
was passing under the name of Charles
Henderson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

FoR THE ABoLITIoNIsTs-Afr free negro
in this district, says the Lancaster ledger,
who intends removing to Liberia, called on
US this morning on some business. Having
arranged the business, we inquired of him
his reason for leaving our district and State.
"Why, sir" said he, "I think | may do
better, as we will MI be there (Liberia) on 3
level, an equality; but" he continued, "that
is not the case here, for those who are slaves
get along much easier, and fare much better
than we do who are Free" And in fact, the
manner in which he spoke, induced US to
believe that if the old man and his children
were slaves, he would be contented to re.
main.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01

ARREST AND ESCAPE OF ToBlS.-" On
Thursday last" says the Macon, Ga, Citi-
zen Of Saturday, Mr.. H. w. Shaw, one Of
the city Marshals undertook to arrest man
Of the name of Daniel Tobin. fugitive from
;;s='7-s-"sa- = South Carolina, charged with
:iN. siE7EsI7i7iiiii - )! L |-nwells
;;!'' :>:.1se, '1',is ;i,an lu::,.n :.7S'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01
VOL. xvII..--No. 80.
GOING HONE AGAIH.
The Charleston Courier of Monday !

The Charleston Courier OF Monday re-.
lates the following:
On Saturday last gentleman of Alabama
arrived in this city from Baltimore, having
with him negro, who had run away from
his plantation sometime since, and whom be
had recovered under the following singular
circumstances. Standing one morning re-
Gently in front Of the Hotel at which he was
sojourning at Baltimore, he was accosted by
a. half.starved and pitiable looking negro,
whom he presently recognized as the fugitive
from his estate. Asking him what he want
ed, he stated that he had been residing in
Canada, and after having suffered innumera-
bic hardsbips he had determined to retracs
his steps and return to the hone which he
had so abruptly quilted, and had got SO far
when providentially he found his master, and
now entreated him to lake him back with
him. The warm hearted Planter at once
consented, fed and clothed him, and the me-
gro passed through this city with him as
contented and happy a mortal as any on
earth. He has learned lesson he will
never forget, and affords practical COM
mentary on the insanity of those who would
interfere with q condition of things, the
practical working Of which is perfectly un.
known to them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-09-01
TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE.

The following despatch gives an account
Of terrible steamboat collision on Lake
Erie:
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-07-24
ADDRESS.
BY R. F. PATTEN, P. W. P.

Friends and Fellow-Citizens
1t may, perhaps, be.needless, in ap-
pearing before you as your speaker
upon day and occasion like this, to
assure you that do so under no ordinary
feelings of difidence and embarrass-
ment. When | reflect upon my own
incapacity and inexperience as public
speaker, and when | remember that
there are so many in the society to
which have the honor to belong, and
under whose auspices we meet here to-
day, whose superior intellect, education
and talents render them so much better
qualified than myself to do justice to
an occasion of this kind as orator of
the day, may we'll be allowed TO dis
trust myself and to feel like shrinking
from the task.
Then, again, the day we meet to
celebrate, and the peculiar circum-
stances under which we perform this
celebration, are suggestive of such a
multitude of attractive topics of dis
course, that I find my embarrassment
no little enhanced in deciding which
to chose, and where to limit that choice.
1t is indeed with me here, as with him
who, walking through some garden of
rare and beautiful flowers, from which
to Gull choice bouquet, finds himself
surrounded with so many and such
variety of Flora's richest gifts that he
knows not which to take nor when to
refrain. Or my embarrassment here
may not inaptly be compared to that of
the man, who, in passing through life,
beholds himself beset on all sides with
such profusion and variety of female
beauty, and all so equally lovely that
his choice in the matter of wife is
completely neutralized, and his power
of selection failing him, he finishes his
existence an incorrigible old bachelor,
and leaves unsasted those purest and
sweetest of human joys, which are to
be found only in the Elysian walls of
double blessedness. But, with this ex-
iception, | would hope, in my favor, that
| may have the good fortune to be able
to gather from the field of thought that
is opened before me to-day some little,
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-07-24
Summer Retreat.
BATHING, FISHING, ET(

BATHING, FISHING, ETC
Il An extensive Boarding Establish
Ez5=W ment has been fitted up at Last Island,
=szg=Mand is now open for the reception Of
visitors 1t is under the personal superintend-
ence OF MADAME E. PECoT, whose repatatoA
in this capacity is well known.
The advantages of this delightful Ioeatioh, ~
unsurpassed fishing and sea-bathing, render u
the most agreeble summer retreat on the whatG
southern coast
No pains will be spared to'render visitors eoaa-
Portable. The charges will be moderate, and the
table furnished with every thing the Reighhonng
markets afford.
Attached to the establishment is wel-stocked
Bar, Billiard and Bowling Saloons, and a Livery
Stable, where horses and carriages can be pro-
cured, to enable visitors to ride or drive on the
extensive beach that bounds the island towards
the Gull.
N.B.-Mrs. Peeot's Boarding house in Frank
lin will be conducted as heretofore, under the
perintendence of her sister, Mrs. Curtis, where
she will be at all times prepared to receive those
who NAV patronize her II 3m
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-07-24

all the dearest interests of the family
that turns the husband and father into
demon, and converts the smiles and
joys of home into tears and misery and
woe-is the mighty foe we seek to con-
quer. Long has he ruled over man,
and caused the fond mothers, the loving
wife's and affectionate sisters heart to
ache with sorrow, and her eye to grow
dim with weeping. But We know full
well that his desolating march is stayed,
and we believe the time is fastening
when the inebriating cup shall be tasted
no more by man, aud drunkenness shall
only be known as a thing that was. A
brighter bow Of promise now spans the
temperance horizon. tits the beautious
bow of Love, Purity and Fidelity" and
led by its benignant beams, the Sons of
Temperance are ever gaining new con-
quests, and steadily moving on to ulti-
mate victory and triumph over this
mightiest adversary of human virtue
and happiness. Yes
"Another band is reared, to stand
Among the bright array,
Before whose might, though hard the fight,
lntemperance dies away
And this noble band has already reared
its fair standard upon the beautiful
banks and by the pleasant waters of
our own loved Vermillion.
Yes, ladies; and to your generosity, to
your regard for our cause, to your laud-
able zeai in behalf of its advancement
in our community, are we this day in
debted for the privilege for the first
time of unfolding the joy-heralding
banner of our Order to the breeze
And we would trust that your gift is
not conhded to undeserving or un-
worthy hands Ever, as we shall bear
it in our midst-ever, as we shall gaze
upon its out-spread folds, and there be-
hold the symbolized principles we have
pledged our honors to support and ad-
suHCC. VIC oHdli iCCl Jul HCdl % " luilll
with pleasant and inspiring memories
of its givers, with prouder joy in the
position we occupy. and loftier ambi-
ton to excel in the discharge of the
high duties that position imposes.
Finally, ladies, may this noble and
BETTING demonstration this day made
by you in favor of our Order, and this
accompanying mark of your approval
of our efforts in the great temperance
enterprise, give new and accelerated
impetus to their progress, and hasten
their triumph in our Community. May
those who now stand enlisted to prac-
tice and advocate the principles por-
trayed by this banner ever prove true,
faithful and valiant champions Of so
good a cause; and may the blessed
virtue of temperance, aided by your
continued approval. move triumphantly
on in its blessed career, till the hydra
vice of intemperance shall be banished
from our community. and the blessings
of universal sobriety, purity and happi-
ness encircle all.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-07-24
TEMPERANCE.
Fourth of July at PerTy's Bridge.

Editor Planters Banner.
By a resolution of Vermilfon Division, No.
SIS, of the Sons of Temperance, the undersigned
were appointed committee to procure copies,
for publication in your paper, Of the addresses
delivered at the celebration of the 4th of July,
and the reception of the banner presented by the
ladies of the parish of Vermillon to said Division
on that occasion, with instructions to request Of
you the kindness to give them publicity. They
were as follows, and if you have room for them
in your columns, you will confer favor on many
by giving them place.
Yours respectfully,
D. O'BRYAN, cou,n,,tes
F. S. MUDD, o0"'"'''''''
Perrp's Bridge, JalLy 10, 1852.
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Please Look at this and EcoRemiSe

A. COOP PER
thanks his customers >SERo
Es1<Ssaz and friends for past 89aS8
favors and hopes continuance Of the same. l
propose to work at the following prices for cash
PRICES
New. DID,
Shoeing horses, new shoes 81 so. SO 90
Laying plows with steel. 81 so. 81 90
Heavy work, per pound ..-.... b.. 25
Set buggy and sulky tire. ..-... rs. 81 00
All other work done at the reduced prices, for
cash For the accommodation Of planters and
others, | would say, payment made once
month will be considered as cash payment.
Franklin, March 6, 1852.
ELOUR AND CRACKERS = 130 bbls
l. Northern and Western Flour.
so kegs Butte. and Soda Crackers.
For sale by NJ WALKER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-24
From the Fishing Grounds.

We learn from the Gloucester Telegraph that Mr.
Addison Merchant, Of the firm Of A. Merchant &
Co, Of that town, returned home on Saturday from
Prince Edward Island, where he has been to attend
to the schooner Florida, which was seized and car
ried into Charlottetown. The vessel was condemned
and ordered to be sold at auction.
Mr. Merchant was put TO good deal Of trouble
IN recovering his property Instead Of selling the
E?ssi ~ shP came INTO port, she was str,ppvo
almost every article was sold separately. The
vessel was knocked off at about $1,000, and the
other articles brought $500 more. These, with the
expenses attending, make the whole amount which
il has cost the owners to obtain her release, about
$1,160.
The Telegraph says
There have been several arrivsle from the bay since
Saturdsy morning all of them with meagre fares. We
Learn fro them that the maekerl scarce and most
Of the f,b play within three miles Of the shore The
prospect now Is that the American vessels will obtain
Wa len m that Capt Demngs Of the schooner Leonard
Mckenzie of this port when passing through the Gut
hound in hauled down his b for the purpose Of waiting
for vessel which in company with him to come IN
While laying to, he was boarded by officer from the
cutter Daring who told Capt D. that he should seize him
Capt Dsmngs said In reply that his vessel was not TO
he taken, he not violating the treaty and II the
officer attempted TO do he should resist TO the last
After words had passed between them the officer
got into has boat and went Of telling the crew OF another
vessel near BY that he going after more force Can't
Dsmngs however had received no farther trouble when
the william Babson left
We alfo learn that the lieutenant who was IN com.
maid Of the Telegraph the first Of the ssarop has been