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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-02-26

EARNEST K1ss.-This is the singular
name of Il singular man, and one Of the
most distinguished of the Hungarian
Generals who were taken prisoners and
executed by the Austrians in the late war;.
The following notice ofhim is condensed
from an interesting account of Huuga.
rian Generals, published in a foreign
journal:
Earnest Kiss was a wealthy proprie-
tor, owning twenty-three villages, and
was man of excessive personals ele:'
gancc, as well as chivalric courage. He
regularly sent his linnen all the way
from Hungary to Paris to be washed,
and was in similar respects, D'Orsay
as well as Bayard. His coolness in
danger was remarkable; and it is told.of
him that one day within reach Of M
Austrian battery, making an observation,
he ordered his servant TO bring: him
chocolate. A shct took it from his hand
and killed his horse.
"Clumsy rascals!" said Kiss, "'tiiey
have upset my breakfast"
When taken out with three others to
be shot, he was supcrbly dressed. The
order was given to fire, and his COM
panions fell, while he stood untouched
"You have forgotten me-" said Kiss
in his usual tone of voice. The corporal
of the platoon stepped off and fred; and,
the ball striking him in the forehead, he
fell dead without struggle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-02-26
no All whom it may Concern.

We would strongly urge upon all
young men the necessity of paying less
attention to their dress, and little more
to their manners. Why cannot they
abandon their frivolous canes and quiz
zing glass, and take few rudimentary
lessons in common politeness? 1t is
really astonishing how the younger por-
ton of the human race degenerate, if
they are brought up within the influence
of city. The youth Of nineteen who,
had he been reared in the country would
have turned out solid, well made and
open breasted fellow, becomes, under
the training of a city education, mea-
gre, narrow minded and still narrower
legged fop, with an undue proportion of
sclf:conceit and impudence, and alamcn.
table deficiency Of brains. His position
in society becomes like that of the City
Hall clock-neither ornamental nor use
full. BY his acquaintance he is barely
tolerated, and the hard working aud III
dustrious artizen looks upon him with
contempt, and considers him as mere
drone in the common hive-one who con-
tributes nothing, but consumes a good
deal-prcfers brandy mashcs to pure
Croton-and loves to display the SYM
metry of his broonstick legs, encascd in
a fashionable pair of remarkably narrow
trousers. But to return to the point Of
our subject. We would strongly recon-
mend our young friends to spend their
earnings in some more profitable employ
ment than smoking, eating oysters, drink
ing, and kicking up rows. Should they
desire TO improve their mind, they ought
to become members of the Mercantile
Library, or some debating society; should
they wish to improve and cultivate their
physical education, let them spend two
or three evenings out of the week in GYM
nastic exercise. There is an excellent
institution for this purpose in the city.
They will then soon discover that their
members were made for nobler purpose,
than merely as the thing" to be dressed
by fashionable tailor. To clerks and
other persons whose pursuits are of a
sedentary nature, physical exercise is in
dispensible necessary We feel conf
dent, that out of twenty fashionably
equipped young gentlemen,-- there arc
nineteen incapable of raising a weight of
twenty. eight pounds above their head.
We sincerely hope that our remarks may
induce some Of our friends to "turn over
new leaf" they will feel no desire to
go back to the old page if they but make
the experiment.-Ncw York Picayune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-02-26

IT requires two or three men to milk 4
California COW. They set to work on
horseback, and first lasso and tumble her
to the ground. Then tie her head to a
post, and theh bind her feet together in
pairs. One of the men holds the bucket,
while another does the milking; and the
terrified animal endures the process with
the same docility that cross baby ex-
hibits, while its dirty face is being scrub
bed. One or two quarts Of milk are the
result OF this operation.
Ir Is easier 10 reconcile ten angry per-
sons OF common sense, than one angry
fool.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-02-26

IT WoNT Dot is curious how
many thousand things there are which it
won't do to do upon this crazy planet Of
ours, whercupon we eat sleep, and get
our dinner For instance
1t won't do to plunge into a lawsuit,
relying wholly OH the justice of your
cause, and not equipped beforehand with
Il brimming purse.
II wont do to tweak a mans nose,
tell him he lies, unless you are perfectly
satisfied he has not spunk enough to re-
sent it by blowing your brains out-'or if
you have no brains, cracking your skull.
1t won't do for man when horse
kicks him, to kick back in return.
1t won't do to crack jokes on old
maids i'll the presence of unmarried ladies
who have passed the age of forty.
1t won't do for a man to bump his
head against post, unless he conscien-
tiously believes that his head is the hard
est.
1t won't do for a chap to imagine
girl is Indifferent to him, because she
studiously avoids him in company.
Itwon't do for man to fancy a lady
in love with him because she treats him
civilly,,or that she has virtual y engaged
herself to him because she always en-
dured his company.
1t won't do to be desperately enamored
Of pretty face till you have seen it at
the breakfast table.
1t won't do to pop the question more
than a dozen times after a lady has said
no.
1t won't do to extoll the beauty of a
lady's hair before you know whether it
did not once belong to another lady's
head.
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VOL. XVII.--NO 6.

LOUIS NAPOLEON AND THE SWEDISH
PRINcEss.--It is stated in the foreign pa.
pers that the marriage of Louis Napoleon
with Swedish princess is settled.
There is but one princess of the reign.
ing house of Sweden who is old enough
to be married; and that is the Princess
Charlotte, fourth child of King Oscar.
She was born in April, 1880, and is now
twenty-one years of age.
If this be the princess, she is near
relative Of Louis Napoleon. The pres
ent Queen of Sweden is daughter Of
Eugene Bcauharnais, and granddaughter
of the Empress Josephine. Louis Ma
poleon is son of Hortense Beauharnais,
and grandson of the Empress Josephine.
The Prince President is therefore first
cousin to the mother of his intended
bride.
The descendants of Josephine have all
been fortunate, while of all the relations
of Napoleon, Louis Napoleon is the only
one who has risen to power, and he is OF
the race of Josephine, while scandal has
often doubted where there is any Bona
parte blood in him. A grandson Of the
divorced Empress is the Prince President
of France; another was King consort Of
Portugal; another is married to the
daughter of the Emperor of Russia, aud
a grand. daughter is Queen of Sweden--a
brilliant destiny in the second generation
for the descendants Of 4 creole West lH-
dian.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01

RATHER TRUE THAN OTHERWISE. -
At the recen, Woman's Rights Conven-
tion at Massilon, Ohio, we find i,report-
ed tina, Mrs. Frances ID. Gage said-al-
lusion had been made to the popular SEN
timent that men are what their mothers
make them. She repelled that sentiment
as an indignity to her sex. What mo-
,her, she asked, ever taught her son to
drink rum, gamble, swear, smoke and
chew tobacco! The truth was, that the
boy was virtually taught TO regard his
mother as inferior, and that il was not
manly to follow her instructions. When
he left the hearth. stone he was beyond
her reach. He found men, and those too
elevated, addicted TO vulgar and vicious
practices, and he was liable, in spite oil
all tina. his mother had taugh, him, to
fall into such habits himself. Men al
lowed grog-shops to be set up on the
street corners, and permitted gambling
houses to exist, to tempt the boy from
the path of virtue; and when the moth
ers asked for the abatement Of these
evils, they were told to keep in their
sphere.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01

u A major Of militia in Pennsylva-
MIA. who had recently been elected, and
who was not overburdened with brains,
took i: into his head on the morning of
the parade TO go out and exercise a little
by himself. The field selected for the
purpose was in the back door yard
Placing himself in military attitude,
with bis sword drawn, he exclaimed
"Auen,ion the whole Rear rank,
three PAGES, march !" and lie tumbled
down the cellar. .r.e a.a .
His wife hearing the noise occasioned
in falling, came running out, and asked
-"My dear have you killed yourself :"
go in the house. woman - said the
major, "what do you know about war!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
$500 PER ANNUM, In ADVANCE.

But we are consoled by way of apollo.
gy that the people have the privilege of
altering the Constitution! But what, let
us enquire, is The price placed upon this
privilege! Hear the manifesto Of the
Democratic Convention assembled at
Iowa City on the 18th of April. They
say-'We are unwilling to submit to the
trouble and expense of electors and con-
veniions to crafty noisy spectators.
Ies-here is the true secret of the mat
ter--inslead of leaving this matter free to
the will of the people through their re-
presentatives they place it in a consti.u-
tion where it cant be reached without
the trouble and expense Of convention
and then iuform the people tina. they are
unwilling to undo whatthey acknowledge
tacilly they did wrong, because of that
trouble and expense the necessity for
which was their own creation. % con-
slstency thou art a jewell! Or rather as
one has written Of Napoleon, such a
medley of contradictions and at the same
time such an individual consistency were
never united in the same character Blu,
what more say these epresentatives of
the Democratic party? Resolved that
when the people shall manifest desire
for an alteration of the present Constitu-
tion, we will be with them Of course,
you will! amazing condescension! When
they have detected your frauds and
quackery, you will administer as they
will prescribe, rather than loose your
practice. @EGE@Et b ~ I'd ra- er
Who are these men that are willing to
be with the people! One would sup
pose that the representatives ofthe DEM
party were speaking for and not to the
people. Are they not of the people, and
have not the Democratic party an opir.-
ion upon this question that they must
wait to see which way the wind blows,
and then set in with the current! The
time used to be when, the Democratic
party could take position on these
questions; when the voice of Democrat
c ireemen made the tide and construct
ed the gale, but now, forsooth! they are
not of the people but wait to see what
the people will do Democrats of the
old school, call upon you 10 rebuke
such white livered hypocrisy, and to as
sert and maintain your rights as Demo-
Gratis and vote for men who have opinions
founded upon democratic principles
Then and not till thea shall we be inde-
pendent and prosperous.
E s~ Yours respectfully, So
.... A TRUE DEMOCRAT.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
OTTUMWA, IOWA, THURSDAY, JULY |, 1852.
"WhY I Prefer ScOif.v

A few days since we inquired Of an
ole and consisten. Wing, as 10 his frs.
choice for the Presidency. .. -. -.
"Winheld Scotl!' was The promp, and
emphatic reply.
"And who the second?"
"None!' was the prompt and mean
ing rejoinder. -.. .a.-.E
"You appear 10 be quite decided"
"Only after mature deliberation."
We asked him for the beneii, of his
political reflections. when he stated The
following sound and weighty reasons for
his decision:
Winfield Scott is a true Whig-nol in
the narrow partisan sense of the word,
but in its mos. liberal and patriotic ac-
ceptation.
His Nationality, like a pyramid, lays
its base on the Atlantic and the Pacific,
the Gulf and the Lakes.
He is not welded soul and body, to
the slaveholding interest, TO the utter ne
glect and abuse of the rights of all 9th
er portions Of the country.
He is not shackled by pledges, and
will never become the tool to cliqaes or
designing or selfish men.
He has been tried, and like pure gold
has wlihs,ood every ties, and scrutiny
His glowing and fgurativo language 10
the American legions, when they stood
for the first time on the Plaza OF the city
of Mexico, will apply with full force to
himself; "You have been baptsed in
fire and come out steel"
Ii nominated, he can be elected; and
the aspect Of affairs both at home and
abroad poin, TO him as man qualified
in every respect to fill the station with
credit to himself and honor TO nis coun-
try. ..#a- ..a r.. . -n
He has claims on the gratitude of the
American people, for services in camp
aud council, such as no other living man
possesses, and in no other way could A.
mericans more honor themselves than in
honoring those claims.-Longport Jour.
nal. ...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
Waters OF the Mississippi.

An interesting paper from Baron Hum
boldL upon the Mississippi river has
been read at the Academy of Sciences
of Paris. 1t is entitled, ga notice upon
the solid portions of microscopic living
forms of the matter floating with the
waters of the Mississippi" .
extract from it few curious details.
At Memphis, the river rolls away at the
rate of l3,709,006,222,79l cubic feet
year, The 2,960th part, or 1900, ,00O,-
600 cubic feet of this volume is mud
In this mud are found So different kinds
of microscopic creatures, a. polygas-
triques, 81 philolilharies, 2 polythomes,
and several uniformed species. A com
parison of the Mississippi with the Gan
ges and the Nile, gives the following re-
suits:
The Ganges when its waters are high,
flows at the rate Of 100000 cubic feet
second; the Mississippi 427,6ll cubic
feet second; the Nile l76,l4S cubic
fee, second. So that the volume of
the Mississippi is nearly as large as that
of the Ganges at high water, and two
and half times as large as that OF The
Nile. ...... a..
The proportions of solid matter con-
tanned in the rivers are as follows: In
the Ganges, 557 in asecond; in the Nile,
l3l cubic feet in a second.
So that the Mississippi is by far the
purest river of the three.
Finally, organic life enters in the tur-
bid portions Of the rivers in the follow.
ing proportions: In the Gangcs, ami
NAL microscopic life forms one.third to
one-fourth OF the mud-giving from l39
TO ls6 fee: of animalcula in secoE d..
In the Nile, it forms one twentieth TO
one-ten,h, giving from six to thir,een Gu
bic feet Of worms in second. In the
Mississippi, it forms from one-fftie,h TO
,hirty-third, giving the Father of wa
ters from two to four cubic feet of ami
mated mud, which il rolls by Memphis
every second of its life.-Ifashingto n
Republic.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
8 AaM
eesfssT zSA-SN
Baltimore Wing Con-
.:. VGntiOn, " .a

BALTIMORE, June 10, p NJ.
Thirty balot-Scott 1874; Web.
sier, 80; Fillmore, 1913. ...s ........
Thirty.third ballo,--Sco,t, 1874; Web.
ster, 30; Fillmore, 1873; Cri,tenden, |.
Thirtv-fourth balot-Scoti, 1874; Web
ster, %; Fillmore, l26; Crittenden, 2.
The latter gained from Scott. | from
Fillmore, Scott gained from Fillmore in
Iowa. .-. .....
Thirty-Fifth ballot-Scott, 134; Fill
more, l2s: Webster, %; Criuenden, |,
Bates, of Missouri, /. s.aa" .a
A motion TO adjourn ill o'clock on
Monday, was lost. a.r .-.....u-
BALTIMORE, June 10, p. M. a
4lstballot Fillmore, l2i; Scott, 1872;
Webster, 80. ..........r .....
After this ballot, member arose an
said, safer the 50th ballot, if no nomlna-
ton was made. he should move an ad
journment, siae die" 3l - l.. a...sr
42d ballot-FIlImore, 1913; Scott 1874;
Webster, 80.
43d ballot-Fillmore. l2s; Scott, 1874;
w Websier. 80. a "
44th bailot-Fillmore, l29; Scott, 1873,
Webster, 80. #.. .... .......-.#.. ....
Ash ballot-Fillmore, l29; Scott, 1873;
Webster, 80.
46th oallo,-Fillmore, 1871; Scott, l3i; !;
Webster, 81. Co.,. .
The Convention then adjourned until
Monday morning, at 10 O'Clock. ....a..
No reports after the 10th ballot.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
A Yankee on the Mississippi.

The North Mississippi Union treats
its readers TO some amusing scenes on
board of the steamer Samson, Captain
Bell, on one of her recent trips. 1t ap-
pears that one of the regular Yanks had
struggled off to that part of the world
on some speculation, which he did moi
disclose. On board the boat there was
considerable sport with this live speci.
men of down. eastdom. There was on
board fellow passenger who took par.
ticular delight in showing his contemp,
for the representative of Yankee land
regular double-reiued, patent elastic,
made,o order (by ,ailor) dandy, who,
with his little sickly goatee, and bigger,
sicklier moustache, perfumed soap !eeks.
standing shirt-co rising like two side
boards TO fence in his face, galvanized
watch chain, wasp waist, lit,le-heeled
boots, and goose necked cane with pup.
py's head on it, containing nearly as
much brains as the head of the owner,
who was cutting quite swell, dem ming
every thing for not being as he wished it.
and disgusting every one by his self-im-
portance and senseless talk.
AT dinner, by chance, the dandy nnd
Yankee sat opposite each other a, the
table. Alter Captain Bell had perform.
ed the usual ceremony of asking bles-
sing. the dandy threw himself back on
his dignity, and called out in pompous
tone to the waiter:
/ "You dem'd waitaw, bwing me the
supporiah of young female chicken, a
fresh laid hegg, and rub the bothim Of
me plate with specimen of the fruit
wulgarly called an ingon, which will
give to me dinnah delicate fayaw.'
The Yankee quickly threw himself
back, in imitation of his opposite neigh.
Dor, and in a nasal tone called out:
"Yew darn'd, all-fred, od-blasteG
dod-rabited, pesky looking, little, tarna
black niger, fetch me peck of corn, a
bundle of fodder, and rub me down with
brickbat while feed
1t is needless TO add that general ex.
plosion ensued, which did grea, damage
TO buttons and s,ay-strings. In the ex,
citement, the dandy Uamosed, while the
Yankee was allowed to make the tril
with chalked hat.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
MISCELLANY.



What isa year? 'Tis but wave
On life's dark rolling stream, -..
Which is SO quickly gone that we
Account it but dream.
'Tis but single earnest throb
OF Times old iron heart,
Which, tireless now, is strong as when
1t first with life did start.
What is year? 'Tis but turn
Of Times cold brazen wheel;
Or but page upon the book,
Which we must surely seal. ...
It's but step upon the road .
Which we must travel DER,
"a few more steps we shall walk
Life's weary road no more.
What is year? 'Tis but a breath
From Times old nostrils blown,
AS rushing onward DER the earth,
We hear his weary moan.
'Tis like the bubble on the wave,
Or dew upon the lawn,
As transient as the mists of morn
Beneath the Summer sun.
s-H a.. ="" ..ra.. .f.. s.
What is year? IT'S but type
OF life's oft changing scene, ....
Youths happy morn comes gaily on
With hills and valleys green. ..
Next, Summers prince succeeds the spring
Then Autumn with tear, ...
Then comes old Winter-death, and all
Must find their level here. ....s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01

WHAT is HE RESERVED FoR.-There
is a lad of ouly twelve years, w. IL.
Waedle, living at Pocahontas, Ark,
who in the spring Of 1850 was stabbed.
the wounds were thought TO be mortal
the same fall was knocked senseless and
cold by lighting--in the fall of 81 was
run over by four mules and wagon
last winter fell from the third story win.
dow, lightning 'coslam' upon pile OF
stone--about six weeks since was shot,
three balls entering his body. The hero
of all these ugly accidents is still alive
and healthy, being reserved, doubtless,
for some other kind of shifting off this
mortal COLI He's evidently 'one on 'em!'
Gin. Enquirer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
Varieties.

The busy have no time TO think of
you. .. --.s.....s ....-...- .-....
The over-grown rich are above think
ing of any who reed their assistance.
One never loses by doing good turn.
Fair dealing is the bond and cement
of society. .... ........
Pleasure is precarious, But virtue is
immortal. a." -. ... .
All things are soon prepared in well
ordered house. .. .... .... ......
A passionate man scourgeth himself
with his own scorpions.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
A Lesson for r,,-Na.ured wits.

Ill natured wits may learn a valuable
lesson from the two anecdotes which we
give below: aaas #- -.t. . a.a.sq j 3
In the midst Of gay party at Versail-
les, Louis XIV, commenced facelious
story, and concluded it abruptly and in
sipidly. Presently, one Of the company
having left the room, the Ki.g said, Il
am sure you have observed how very
uninteresting my anecdoie was. AfterI
had commenced recollect that il reilect-
ed rather severely on the immediate an
cestor of the Prince of Armaguac, who
had just Quilted US; and on this, as on ev.
cry other occasion, think it is far better
to spoil good story than distress the
feelings of a worthy man."
The celebrated mimic, Grifen, was
asked 10 initiate the person. manner, and
singularly awkward delivery of DIR.
Woodward, the geologist and physician.
in the character of DR.. Fossil, in farce
then preparing, under the title of".Three
Hours after Marriage" The mimic
dressed himself up as coun,ryman, and
went TO the doctor 10 ask his advice a.
bout complication of diseases with
which he pretended his poor wife was
afflicted. All this he did 10 justify aud
prolong the intesyiew, that he might have
sutiicien, time to Y the doctors man
ner. This accoh he offered him
fee Of guinea, V doctor de-
clined saying y money,
poor man, keep y II have
need of all your na-
tience too, with ST
at home." The
the farce-writer, rela
and concluded by say
sooner die than prostitute
making public laughing
Woodward, who receiving h
man, had shown tender hu-
compassionate sympathy 4.
of his assumed calami.ies
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
VOL. 4.---N0. 34,----WHOLE NO. 1870.
Business Cards.
MEDICAL NOTICE.

tINHE UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
Il cd of informing the citizens Of Ottum-
wa and vicinity that he has located himself
permanently and will practice in all the va
rious branches of medicine. He solicits a
share Of public patronage, and hopes by
his long experience to give entire satisfac-
zion to. those .who may employ him. BY
iinremitting study and attention TO this
great science he hopes TO render himself
useful to the community in which h re-
sides. Office at the Drug Store.
A. ID. v. HUEVAL, M. d.
Ottumwa, March q, lS52.tf -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
m. m. AYRES,
tDbolesale an6 Retail Druqais

mbolesale an6 Retail Druqaist,
AND DEALER In
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Paints.
Oils, Varnishes, Dye Sfufs, Brushes,
PeJumery, UindoU Gtdss, Putty.
Druggist and Physicians Glass
Ware, Patent Medicines, Pure Zines
for Medicinal purposes, &c. &c.
Sign Of the Big Mortar,
MAIN STREE KE OK UK !.
Orders from tho Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9th, lS Silly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01

CHANGE FOR MARKEr.-"My dear,
what shall we have for dinner to.davl,'
"One of your smiles," replied the hus-
baud; Il can dine on that any day.
"But | can't" said the wife. "rhen
take this" aud he gave her kiss and de-
parted. He returned TO dinner. .srhis
is excellent steak said he, swhat did
you pay for i,!' a.Why what you gave
me this morning." said the wife. .The
duce you did" said he, "then you shah
have money the next time you 90 Ia
Market -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
MASONIC.

yTHE STATED communication of Olive
i Branch Lodge, No. n, viii be held at
The Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the 26th day of Iuly, att o'clock
p. M. A punctual attendance of all the
members is requested. Brethren of good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
.ly invited to attend.
VIM. p. M. GRIGGS, Sec'y.