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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
Fire Varnish..-.A New Inven-
ton.

The Paris correspondent of the st. Louis
Republican says:
An important discovery, even better than
Mr. Phillips famous exiinguisher, is the fire
yarnish, recently brought out by Spanard,
Don Jose de Gueseda. 1t was first tried at
Matanzas in the presence Of the Governor
and city authorities, and succeeded 10 the
admiration of everybody. 1t has since been
tried at Madrid. Five small frame houses,
covered with tar and turpcntinc, were erected
on an open square. Two of these houses
were recovered with the yarnish and the
other two were not. The latter were re-
duced to ashes almost rs soon rs they were
set on fire, whereas the former, in spite of
the tar and turpcntine, remained perfectly
uninjured to the end of the trial, which last
cd two hours. The trial was the most Sc.
we're rs the five houses were close together,
and all of them were on fire inside, but the
flames did not break forth at all from the
vanished houses; besides this, in the midst
of the conaagration, two gallons of some
strong essence was thrown into the varnish-
led houses and they were Immediately en-
tirely enveloped in flames; but when the
liquid was exhausted, the walls appeared
perfectly in tact as before. Don Gueseda is
about to got out patent for this wonderful
varnish, which he says is rs cheap rs it is
valuable, and he can put it within the reach
of everybody.
The same letter also contains the follow
ing notice of another invention:
In this age of wonders we should be pre-
pared for everything, but really when we
hear man proposing to extinguish all the
gas burners in Paris, and to light the city to
is remotest corner BY means Of an artificial
sun which shall also give warmth, we have it
seems 10 me, a right to open our eyes little
wide at least. This proposition has really
been made to the government by gentleman
from Lyons by the name of Aarrin, cap
tain OF artillery. lie is now in Paris, dane
ing attendance upon the Minister of the
Interior, but that gentleman has apparently
such dread of new inventions of every de.
scripion, that ii is probable he will also re-
fuse Mr. Marin as he has done so many
others. In this case, you may have this
most original invention tried first in the
United States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
A Fathers Advice to his Son.
BY GOETHE.

The time draws high. dear John, that
must 90 the way from which none returns.
| cannot take thce with me, and have thee in
world where good counsel. is not superb
bundant. No one il born wise. Time and
experience teach us to separate the grain
from the chaff. Ii6ave seen more of the
world than thou. tits not all gold dear son,
that glitters. IhavG seen many star from
heaven fall, and many staff on which men
have leaned brcak.:s Therefore give thee
this advice, the result of my experience:
Attach not thy heartto any transitory thing.
The truth comes not to us, dear son we
musaescek for it. That which you see scru-
tinizc carefully; andsswitl regard to things
unseen and eternal, rely on the word of God.
Search no one so closely MS thyself. With
in us dwelis the judge who never deceives,
ard whose voice is more to us than the ap-
planse of the world, and more than all the
wisdom of the Egyntians and Greeks. Re-
solve, my son, to do nothing to which his
voice is opposed. When you think and pro-
iect, strike on your forehead and ask for his
counsel. He speaks mt first low, and lisps
as an innocent child but if you honor his
innocence he gradually loosens his tongue
and speaks more distinctly.
Dcspise not any religion: it is easy to de-
spise, but it is mnclf better to understand.
Uphold truth when tou canst, and be will.
ling for her sake to be hated; but know that
thy indvidual cause is not the cause Of truth,
and beware that theg are not confounded.
Do good for thy own: satisfaction, and care
not what follows Cause no gray hairs to
any one; nevertheless, for the right even
gray hairs are to be Gsregarded. Help and
give willingly when a,ou hast, and think no
more of thysclf fortit, and if thou hast
nothing let thy handss6e ready with drink
of cold water and esteem thyself for that no
less. Say not alwayS what thou knowest,
but know always what thou saycst. Net
the apparent dcvont,but the truly devout
man respect, and. goffan his ways. A man
who has the fcaro God in his heart is like
the sun that shines and warns, though it
does not speak. Do That which is worthy of
recompensc, and ask none Reflect daily
upon death, and SEEK the life which is be-
yond with cheerful courage; and, further,
90 not out of the world without having ties.
----'--...4.dsiircd thy love and re-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
SEPTEMBER
UECEMBER.

"NornISG IN rr'-' Nothing III it ~
says the forwarder, throwing down the
paper, which costs hours Of hbor. when
he, perhaps, was asleep, Because it con-
tains nothing of frcighcs anea prices be-
low"
"Nothing in it!p' snecrs The politician,
who dreams that the eoartry can't be safe
without him, when Fe finds little in the
paper in regard to tire nation.
Nothing in it" fanguitiiy says the
maiden, who sought rhe pncts corner, and
found a homily, the miscellany, and dis
covered an essay on wooEgrowiug or
Guano.
"Nothing in itw declares the actor,
whirling from him with mock heroic air,
the paper that contains not q puff or praise
for him enough to waft Nautilus.
Nothing in I'll" cries the man whose
communication TO CRAFTY a private paue
was rejected by size editor, beeaase he
deemed himself something better than an
old musket primed for every nflrksman
in ambush.
"Notling in it," says the lady Of fash
ion, after "mfstIetoe" search for the
last ball in Newport, the last tete in New
York, or the exact longitude Of the Turk
ish costume.
Nothing in fl p asserts the believer in
spiritual rappings, as he finds no confes-
sion of the editors faith or belief.
And so it goes day after day, all the
year long. A sheet that has cost much
care, much toll, mnch thought, is thus
tossed about, sentence passed upon it
without judge or jury.
THE most important characters that
yon will see nowadays are little short
fellows, about as broad as they are long,
just beginning to pay attention to the
girls. They absolutely forget that there
is any body in the world but themselves.
THE old gentleman that invented
leather bed posts, is now busy getting up
gum elastic cooking stove. His india
rubber gimblets did not answer as well as
was anticipated.
"KossuTH Pudding" is the name of
dish placarded at one of the eating houses
in Nassau street. 1t is supposed to be a
very good sort of pudding for Hungary
(hungry) people.
OCCUPATION cures one half Of hfe's
troubles, and mitigates the remainder. A
manacled slave working at the galleys is
happier than self.manacled slave with.
out employment.
A LEADING medical practitioner, at
Brighton, has lately given list of sixteen
cases of paralysis, produced by smoking,
which came under his knowledge within
the last six months.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
EDGEFIELD, s. G, JANUARY 8, 1852.
Short Patent sermon---By Dow.

TEXT: If ye are honest, honorable men, go
yc and-pay The PRINTER.
My Hearers.-There are many seeming
trifcs in this world which you are too apt to
overlook on account of their apparent
unimportance, the neglect of which has
plunged thousands into the deepest mrc of
misery, and sunk their characters into mex
tricable degradation. Among these ostcnsi-
bic trihcs that of neglecting to pay ones
honest debts, is the most common, and at
tended with the worst consequences. 1t
takes off all the silken fnrz from the fine
threads of feeling, creates u sort Of misan-
thropic coldness about the heart. skins off
all The cream that may chance to rise upon
the milk of gcnerosity-and makes man
look as savagrly upon his brother man rs
does a dog upon one of his own species
while engaged in the gratifying enjoyment
Of eating his masters dinner. One debt be-
gets another. have always observed that
he who owes Il man dollar, owes him also
n grud &c; and he is always more ready to
pay compound interest on the latter than on
the former Oh, my friends, to be over head
and ears in love is as bad Il predicament as
person ought ever to be in, but to be so
deeply in debt that you can't sleep of nights,
without being haunted by the ghost of some
insaliatc creditor, is enough to give a man
the hobia-riakc him bite wheel
barrow, cause it TO run mad, and create gen
eral CONSERVATION among the lamp posts.
My fricnds-Thc debt that sets heaviest
OH the conscience of n mortal, provided he
has onc-is the debt due the Printer. It
presses harder upon ones bosom than the
nightmarc-galls the soul-frcts and chafrs
every cnnobling acknowledgements all the
juice of fratcrna sympathy from the heart,
and leaves it dryer than the surface of
ro 'stcd potatoc. The man who wrongs
Printer ont of single cent never expects to
enjoy comfort in this woll, and my well
have doubts of finding happiness in any
o;her. He will be sure to 90 down to the
grave ere time shall have bcdccked his brow
with the silver blossom of age and the
green leaves of Hope will fall before the
first bnd of enjoyment has expanded 1t is
true the mushrooms of peace may spring up
during a short night of furgrtfulncss. but
they will all wither beneath the scorching
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
Rich French Embroideries,
AND LADIES' DRESS GOODS
SNOWDEN & SHEAR
ArGESlk e.

AUGUSTA: GA.
T1ANF received beautiful assortment IT
Ill French Embrcideries and Ladies' EItss
Goods, among which are
Ladies' Embroidered Chimaset!s, with Collars
and Underslecves.
Ladies' Embroidered Frillcd Muslin Collars,
Of new and beautiful styles;
Ladies' Embroidered French Lawn IIandkcr-
chiefs, of elegant styles;
Silk and Cotton Illusion I.accs, and White
Grapes, for Ladies' Evening Dresses;
Rich plaid Spun Silks, beautiful article for
Ladies' and Misses Dresses;
Lupin's plain French Mcrinos and DeLaincs,
III great variety Of coors:
Rich printed DeLaincs and Cashmcrcs, for
Ladies' Dresses;
Rich black Brocade and fancy plaid Silks;
Superior plain White Satin, for Ladies' Dresses
Ladies' Rich Velvet Clnaks and Mantas;
do Silk Mantas (somc at very low prices
do white, black, and cold Grape Slaws {;
do Scotch and Bay State plaid Shawls, Of
beautiful styles;
Fancy and Mode Coorcd Thibct Wool Shawls.
with heavy silk Fringe;
Ladies' white and black Lace, and black Love
Wells;
Superior black Alpacas and black Merinos;
Lupin's superior black Bombazincs, and black
Challys;
With a variety of other articles suitable for
the present season, to which they respectfully
invite the attention of the public.
Dec 4 If 1G
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

A WlFE.-Whcn man of sense comes
to marry it is companion whom he wants,
not al artist. 1t is not merely creature
who can paint and play, sing and dance: it
is being who can comfort and counsel him,
one who can reason and reflect, and feel and
Judge, and discourse and discriminate, one
who can assist him in bis affairs, tighten lis
sorrows, purify his joys strengthen his prin-
cfples, and educate his children. Such is the
woman who is fit for a mother, and tho mis-
trcss of family. A woman of the former
description may occasionally figure in the
drawing room, and attract the admiration of
the company, but she is entirely unfit for n
hclpmate to man, and to train up child
in the way he should CO."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
N eW Good S i!

THE Subscriber has just received his Stock
Il of Fail and Winter Goods.
Black. Colured and Watercd Silks,
Rich Paris Moussclinc DrI.ains,
I" French and English Mrrinos Of i'll colors,
for Ladies' and Chillrcn's Dresses,
Cotton Darnask Of all colors for Window Cur
tain..
Red and White Flanncls,
Fancy Twec,ls, Cassimrrcs and Satincttcs,
Plaid I.nscys. Geo. Plains and kerscys,
Fine Bed and Negro Blankets.
Readymadc Coats and Over Coats,
Hats and Caps Of the Latest Styles,
Bonnets and Bonnet Ribbons,
Boots and Shoes.
A Fine OF of Negro Shoes.
Groceries, Hardware and Croekcrv,
Which will be sold very low on time, and Ii
bera discount for cash
B. G. BRYAN.
Oct.9 If IS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
THE San Francisco Herald, speaking Of

THE San Francisco Herald, speaking of
the subject of slavery in California, says:
1t may startle those who happen to be
nervous on this subject to be informed that
slavery now exists, and has always existed
in California since the adoption of the Con-
stituton. In the mining counties, and even
in San Francisco, there are many slaves, and
yet there is 10 manifest arrangement ofthe
public morals in consequence, nor do the
people generally seem to give themselves
such anxiety on the subject. There is no
attempt to incic the slaves to run away, and
they themselves, catching the healthy tone of
public sentiment, never entertain q thought
Of such thing. We know some of them
whose earnings amount to as much as the
pay of post captain in the navy, and who
can purchase their freedom at any time, but
are perfectly content with their present con-
dition. These facts 60 to prove that it will
be difficult, without persevcring agitation. to
generate Ligotry in the minds of the people
of California on the slavery question, or to
convert it into an element Of discord and
such persevcrjng agitation We hopc never to
see.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

SINKING OF A TENNESSEE MoUNTAly.-lt
is stated that few days ago portion Of
Walden's Ridge sunk, with noise resem-
bling decp.toned thunder, leaving q huge gap
in the timber that fringes the sides of the
ridge, extending about two miles in paral-
lei direction with the top. The gap in the
dense timber appeared to be about sixty or a
hundred feet in width, and the fissure in tine
earth reached to m unknown depth, in which
trees of the largest size were tori up, and
enormous rocks, which had probably lain con-
cenlcd for ages, were rent from their primi-
tive bcddings and laid bare. The fuu ndation
on which the mountain rests is supposed to
have given away.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

THE CALCULATING MAcHTyE.-Wc used
to think it WAS jcst-thc idea of 4 calcu-
lailng mauhlhc; but we have seen it and lis
ingenious proprietor, Mr.. Fuller, who is now
stopping at the Irving House. The rapi'liiy
and accuracy with which all business pro-
blems are solved is truly surprising 1t
needs only to be seen to be admired. AL
though an American invention, it has been
extensively sold in England. France, Ger
many, and Holland Upwards of thirty Of
the principal London bakers have it in use.
Itcomputes interest at every possible rate
per cent upon any sum of money, for any
length of time, both at three hundred and
sixty and three hundred and sixty-livc days
to the year, and has a most perfect time
telegraph to compute the number of days
any note has to run. To work equations Of
payments, or average or accounts is one Of
its convenicnces. Copies have been Pur-
chashcd in Washington by all the depart.
mcnts, for use in the public offices, as well
as by the principal bankers, merchants, and
mechanics. Less time is required to obtain
an answer to any business question than to
prepare the statement. Full printed direc-
tions accompany the work. 1t is learned by
one or two hours study and practice. 1t
occupied a prominent place in the Crystal
palacc.-Washington Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

FRENCH men of color having been en-
cludrd by Spanish local law from the Is
land of Porto Rico, complaint was recently
preferred in the French National Assembly.
The Minister of the Marine replied-includ-
ing reference to the South Carolina law
against the admission of free negroes into
that Statc-that France must submit like
England, to the domestic legislation of for,
eign countries, whether Spain or the United
States.
BY good nature, half the misery OF hu-
man life might be assuagcd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

fair. AS we can see nothing desirable 10 be
cerely trust it will proceed no further
The Flag announces the return Of Gen.
IIarney to Ringgold Barracks. and says that
he is determined to enforce the neutrality
laws so far us lies in his power.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
FALL AND WINTER GOODS !!
Oct. Q

TNIIE Subscriber has received at his Store.
Il near the Court House, a large STOCK OF
GOODS suitable for the present and coming
season, consisting of a general assortment Of
DRY GOODS,
Hardware and Cutlery, Crockery,
HATS, CAPS, BONNETS,
Groceries, &C., &C.,
all Of which have been selected by himself with
great care, both in regard to style and price, and
will be sold at short profits for Cash, or 10 pune
tual buyers until first Of January next
Persons buying in this Market will loose notf-
ing BY cxaming his Stock.
LOD HILL.
October ,. 1851. If 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
THE EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
W. F. DURISOE, Proprietor.
ARTHUR SIMKINS, Editor.
TnRms.--Two DOLLARS per year, if pa
.,o.>,oo-.-..

TERMS.--Two DOLLARS per year, if paid
in advance.-.Two DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS il
not paid in six months---and THREE DOLLARS il
not paid before the expiration of the year. All
subscriptions not distinctly limited at the time of
subscribing will be considered as made for an in
definite period. and will be continued until all
arrcarages are paid, or at the option Of the Pub.
Usher. Subscriptions from other States must he
accompanied with the cash or reference to some
one known to us.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be conspcuously inser.
ted at IS per Square (l2 lines or lcss.) for
the first insertion, and 81 l2 for each suhsrquen,
insertion. When only published Monthly or Quar-.
terly, One Dollar per square will lc charged. All
Advertisements not having the desired number OF
insertions marked on the margin, will be cunlin.
ued until forbid and charged accordingly.
Those desiring to advertise by the year can do
So on liberal tcrms---it being distinctly understood
that contracts for yearly advertising are confined
to the immediate. legitimate business of the firm
or individual contracting. Transient Advertise
mcnts must he paid for in advance.
For announcing Candidate, Three Dollars. in
advance.
For Advertising Estrays Tolled. Two Dollars,
to be paid by the Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
NEW GOODS!


Super sup. Blue French Twillcd Cloth,
I" Brown
" Il Black fg'd and Doe Skin CAS-.
Sinners. (a large supply.)
Fancy Checked DRIL.LINGS new styles,
White figured .'
Heavy Plain
A superior lot of Plain Blk Silk TESTINGS
Figured -
Fancy fig'd 1" Z"
White " I" I"
White Silk Vcstings embrol'cd with Animals,
Buff and White Marsailcs g +"
- % Valrntia I" .s
A beautiful lot of Fancy Silk CRATATS,
Silk NECK TIES with embroidered Ends,
A large lot of Black, White, Kid and Linen
GLOVES,
Alao. g,od supply Of HATS. READY
MADE COATS, of various kinds. SHIRTS.
DRAWERS. &C.. &c. All of which he will
sell Low for Cash or to punctual customers, and
made up in style inferior to none.
...--zs---z JOHN aElON.=
March IL If S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

FAST RlD1NG.-An Englishman, boasting
of the superiority of the horses in his coun-
try, mentioned that the celebrated Eclipse
had run mile in minute. "My good fel-
lows exclaimed an American present, that
is rather less than the average rate OF our
common roadstcrs. live at my own coun-
try.seat near Philadelphia, and when | ride
in hurry to town, of a morning, my own
shadow can't keep up with me, but generally
comes into the store to find me, from mi
mute to Il minute and half after my arrival.
One morning the beast was restless, and !
rode him as hard as possibly could, several
times around large factory-to take the
old Harry out of him. Well, sir, he went so
fast that the whole time ! saw my own back
directly before me; and aUas tVice in danger
of riding orer myself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

UsEFULsEs-Is confnd to no station,
and it is astonishing how much good may be
done, and what may be effected by limlted
means, united with benevolencc Of heart and
activity of mind.
We prize thing when it is lost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

FAs1oyABLE MANyERs.-There is n set of
people whom l cannot bear--tfle pinks OF
fashionable property-whose every word is
precise, and whose every movement Is unex-
ceptionable; but who, versed in all the po-
lite categores of polite behavior, have not a
particle of soul or of cordiality about them.
We allow that their manners may be abun-
dainty correct. There may be elegance in
every gesture, and gracefulness in every po-
siion, not smile out Of place, and not a
step that would not bear the measurement
of the sercrest scrutiny. This is very fine
but what want Is the heart and gaiety of
social intercourse, the frankness that spreads
animation around 1.-THE eye that speaks
afTabiIity to all, that clases timidity from
every bosom, and tells every man in the
company to be confident and happy. This
is what I conceive to be the virtue of the
text, "Bc courteous" and not the sickening
formality of tho !. who walk by rule, and
would reduce the whole of human life to :,
system of misery and constraint-Dr. Chal-
mcrs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

Confession OF THE AGED.-1n a sermon
to Young men, DR.. Bedcll said, =" have now
been nearly twenty years in The ministry of
the gospel, and here publicly state to YOU
that | do not believe could cnumcrate three
persons over fifty years Of age whom ever
heard ask the solemn and etcrnallv momen-
tous question, What shall / do to be
saved?" Another distinguished and still
living divine of our country, has said, 81 will
not say that none are converted in old age,
but they are te,o and far Jet'ceen, like the
scattered grapes on the outcrmost branches
after the vintage is gathered! Remember
thu Creator in the days Of thy youth"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08

aMY DEAR" said an anxious father TO
his baslful daughter, 81 intend that You
shall be married, but I do not intend that
you shall throw yourself away on any of the
wild, worthless boys of the present day.
You must marry man of sober and mature
age; one that ean charm you with wisdom
and good advice, rather than with personal
attraction. What do you think of y fine,
intelligent, mature husband of tifty!
The tfmid, meek, blue.e eyed little daugh-
ter looked in the mans face, and with the
slightest possible touch of interest in her
voice, answered, think two of twenty-five
would be better, pa"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-08
". %. .MOl2ssSes.

~ BIS. NEW CROP, a superior article, 70,
I'D sale by II. a. kENRlCK.
Hamburg, Fcb3 If