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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
CORRESPONDING OF THE'ADvERTIsHR.
Fire i'm Hamburg.
HAMBURG, Jan &c, l$

HAMBURG, Jan &c, 1852.
Mn. EDIToR,-On Saturday last, 25th inst,
at about O'Clock or little after candle light,
the alarm of Fire, called our little community to
the house occupied by Capt w. W. SALE, which
was on Fire in one Of the Rooms, on the second
floor. The almost instantaneous cry of "Child
in the Room," spread terror and dsmay into the
hearts of all. Several determined efforts were
made to rescue the. child, but the conviction
forced itself upon all that life had become extinct
by suffocation, and that it was thus placed be-
yond the reach Of pain. No entrance could be
effected into the room, 80 rapid had been tho
progress of the flames. Thus persisted an in
tcrcsting and lovely little girl, aged about three
years, the child Of Mrs. OLIVER, sister Of Capt.
SALE, and at o time too when its mother was
from home on mission of charity-ministerinr
to the sick
This sad calamity was at first thought to hare
occurred from candle in the hands of a little
servant girl, sent by the family, (as was their
custom) to remain with the child, but circum-
stances recently developed lead forcibly to the
conclusion that it was the work of Incendiaries.
The circumstances are these "A few minutes
before the alarm, two members of the flmily
smelt something burning, and one looked into
the fireplace in the room where she was, but
seeing no fire there, concluded that it proceeded
from the yard, and paid no further attention to
it. In very few minutes, however, the cry OF
Fire was raised, and a rush made for the Room,
but the work had been done,-the flames pre-
cludea the possibility of reaching the bed
The smell Of smoke previous to the alarm, the
fact Of two men, apparently strangers, having
been seen proceeding from the direction of Capt
Sales house and parting company at the first
Corner, the attempt to fire Store on Centre
Street, the night after, at about the same time
and in the other extremity Of the town, lead tc
the conclusion that other than the candle in the
little girls hands, was the cause of the disaster
which has cast gloom over the whole comnlu-
nifty. l will further remark that the strcet-door
was open, and The room in which the family
were assembled closed, thereby facilitating the
undertaking.
IIAMRURG
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
A BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT.

DURING the frighlful fire which recently occur.
red in our town. Sea-Gull was seen lowering
over the flames with unliring wing until the fire
began to subsidc. The gyrations performed by
the feathered stranger are said, by those who OBJ
served it, to have been of the most graceful and
daring kind. At times he would seem to plunge
fearlcssly down as if rushing TO his own deslruc.
tion-and the next moment lie would be circling
smoothly on poised wing, entirely above the reach
of danger. Again would he approach the pima.
Gle Of the fiery cone as if to attempt lodgemen.
on its lambent tps-and then dart down us if to
join the busy and excited human throng below.
Thus did he continue his winged performances
with continued variety, until the dirty smoke Of
the smoudering con1agration obscu.cd The scence
and the water-bird was seen no more because
the fire had passed of.
Strange ambition Of this GRANT dcnizen of the
water, TO become Salamander
Will not some poetic friend give us good poem
on this subject!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
CHILLY..-VERY.

WE heard a gentleman talking, a day or two
ago, about preparing to plant water-melons-
" Hit being" that for fifteen twenty consecutive
days preceding ~ the ground had remained con-
tinuo,rsly frozen, the remarks really made the
cold chills run over us. Says he, "Tm going to
have my ground prepared forthwith, and III plant
a part of my patch the first of March," We
went to the fire and warmed mmediately.-Buti ii
is fact, and we are told the gentleman was
right. So ye, who wish earl water-melons, 60
and do likewise. Put half bushcl Of manure 10
hill, and then broadcast lightly, and then plant
carefully, and then let your plants come up, and
then let them run, and then let the young melons
begin to come, and then let them grow ever so
large, and then wait till they get ripe, and then
pull them and ca: as much as you ?leasc-Provi.
Ted, always that they hav'nt been stolen the night
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29

The AMERICAN MINISTER AT PARrs.-A
correspondent of the New York Courier
under the date of January l, writes from
Paris as follows:
81 am happy to say that the cordial rela-
tions between the Government of this coun-
try and our own, through our Minister, MIR.
Rives, which for moment seemed inter
rupted, arc now resumed in all their sincerity.
a person who was present last night at the
Elvsee, upon the occasion of the solemn re-
ception Of the diplomatic corps other public
functionares, who offered to NJ. Bonaparte
tho compliments Of the season, assured me
this morning that Mr.. Rives was present,
and was very kindly and cordially received
by the Prince, who hoped that what had oc-
Cured in France, would not affect the ami
cable and cordial relations that have so long;
existed between Franco and the United
States. Mr.. Rives will attend this morning
at Notre Dame the Tc Deum, which is or
dered for tomorrow"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
MIR, CaREW OF THE MERCURY,

THIS gentleman who has been for long time
at The head Of the Mercury Office, dissolved lis
connexcn with it on the 26Ih inst The paper
now passes under the control Of Messrs. HEART
&: TADER.
BIZ the withdrawal of Col. CAREw, the cdito
rial fraternity of our State has lost one Of its
staunchest and most influential members. Fol
one, we are free to say that he carries with hin
into his retirement our warinest admiration of the
course he has so steadily pursued in his editorial
capacity, our most unaffected regrets that he i.
lost TO us, and our sincere wishes for his continued
happiness and prosperity.
For the new firm of HEART & TABER we wish
complete success. Under guidance, we have
all confidence that the Mercury will continue tc
occupy the prominent position it has hitherto sus'
tained among the political journals of the South
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.

FROM the College Catalogue for 1852, forward.
ei to us by some attentive friend, We gather the
following item:
There are now in the College 1919 students, (o
which number only nine are from the large
wealthy and intelligent District of EdgeGeld.)
The Professors Chairs are filled by gentlemen
of ability and fame. The Library contains about
eightecn thousand volumes, and is continually in
creasing by All annual appropriation from the
Legislature for that purpose.
The two Literary Societies have also very nea
Libraries of their own.
The Lecture Rooms ere thoroughly provided
with perfect apparatus.
The necessary College expenses amount to
nbouttwo hundred dollars, for the Collegiate year.
g months) exclusive of books, clothes, room. fur
niture and travelling expenses.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
THE KOSSuTH FERMENTATION,

TIE people of the Northern cities are raring
with their usual widncss upon the subject of
KossuTI and Hungary. Itis spoken of in various
prints as kind Of 20 WdGrc." We regard it as
nothing more than slight fermentation, which
will be felt only to the extent of mobocratc
demonstration here and there. 1t will, doubtless,
soon pass Off leaving the whole affair flat stale
and unprodtablc' TO every one, unless it be worth
Z little TO the maker Of certain KossuTu Hats
which we see advertised.
But koSsUTlI is 4 great man and very clo-
quent orator, and an enthusiastic patriot and q
good General. And perhaps we may be found at
fault i'll our prediction after all.
The great Magyar has certainly come upon
mission which does more honor 10 his heart than
his head. OF the patriotic impulses, which in
spire him with the Jealous desire 10 carry deliver
ancc TO his oppressed country, there can be no
question. We have never thought that there was
anything sinister in his intentions. But it has
been n source Of surprise TO Us that he should
have entertained, for moment, the hope of draw.
ing The American Government into the broils of
Continental Europe. 1t only shows how little lie
knew of the principles upon which our Govern
ment has been administered taJ iniiio.' In sup.
posing that those principles would be abandoned
in the case Of Hungary vs. Austria, and that
Yankee prowess would rush into an engagement
with the sodery of iar.dis,ant and unreaizable
Russia. kossuTM reckoned without his host
most individually lie should have known better
perhaps he really did, but wished TO try the c1-
pertinent as last chance. 1t seems 10 us, upon
slight reflection that the current CT the age would
have TO be reversed In toto, before America could
embark in such an Improbable undertaking as
that of interference with the quarrels Of European
powers. The tide of successful enterprizc is
pouring with uninterrupted strength and cclcrity
towards our siie Of the Atlantic. The garden
spot of The world is hcre-nnd uameasurel re.
gions Of valuable territory arc yet 10 be occupied
by American industry and rendered famous by
American genius. The acting, moving rushing,
scrouging, roaring, bullying, desperate, talented
specimens of humanity are oil Fastening hi,her-
ward, and no eye is cast back upon the old world
of Europe which has been left behind. For any
one 10 imagine, under al The circumstances Of
the case tone tenth of which we have not hnlcd
at) that American time and talent could be sub
sidized for any purpose, unconnected with Amer
ican prospects, has the scmblance, 10 view, Of
sheer madness. Yet, as we said before, KossuTII
is one of the master-minds Of The day and he may
but no. it is impossible. The bubble of excite
| ment which lie has raised will soon burst, and he
will return to his home to deplore the Fatality
which must and will prevent the Americans from
helping him or his country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
Subscription Receipts.

Tmr following persons nave paid up TO the
inc affixed to their names:
James L Hill, to 9th March '5s.
B + Mays, TO 3rd July '5s.
William Wheeler, to Sth January '53.
il Simkins, to lst July '52.
Capt S B Mays, to 18th December '52.
Richard Williams, to 1st December '52.
f Burt, to 10Th November '52.
Rev d d Brunson, to Sth February '53.
Willis Ross, to 9th February '53.
II w Poscy, to 18th January '53.
Mrs Mary P Nance, to lst Jan '53.
James Neal, to Goth Feb b'52.
P B Inflow, to lst Jan '53.
John Jennings, to 9th January, '53.
Simeon Harris, to 9th January, '53.
J u IIollingsworth, to 18th January, '53.
/ BCochran, to 4th January, '53.
Vim Thurmond, to 2lst October, 'j2.
John Dust, to 18th May, '52.
George P Anderson, to 9th January, '53.
John i kcnney, to lst January, '53.
James Powell, to 9th February, '52.
Isham Culbreath, to 9th February, '53.
Wesley Cubreatll, to 10th October, '52.
Thomas Jones, to Srd January, '52.
Guy Broadwatcr, to llth February, '53.
Edward Coleman, to sth February, '53.
John Coleman, to Goth February, '53.
John B Hamilton, to lst January, 80.
3 P Lowery, to 18th January, '52.
Capt B Dean, to lst February, '52.
james \ Foshcc, to lst January, '52.
Z P Abncy, to Sth February, '53.
William Bladon, to 18th January, '53.
Capt Wiley Holloway, to 18th January, '53.
Tandy Boyd, to 9th January, '53.
Bailey Corlcy, to 18th April, 80.
Martin Edison: to 2and January, '53.
DR. + G Parks, to ,l,h JANUARY, '53.
II y Nixon, to 2lst August, -.
Russell Vaughn, to elst July, 80.
EW Thornton, to aist January, '53.
Samuel Nichols, to 22nd January, 'j3.
Col John Quatllcbum, to Sth February, '53.
Wm Edwards, to 7th January, '53.
Wm G Walker, to 9th February, '53.
II c Brooks, to 18th October, 80.
e " kary, to lst July, '52.
W + Rodgers, to 22nd January, '53.
Gen James II Hammond, to End July '52.
Col John IIuict. to 29th December, '52.
james A Wren, to 9th February, '53.
William Stevens, to 29lh December, 50.
Rev S p Getzen, to Sth January, '53.
Z VI Bird, to 18th January, '53.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
WRITTEN FOR TIE ADVERTISER.
A WIDOWS CONFESSION,

WhcnSI was a maiden, just seventeen,
My first signing lover was Jonathan Green,
Tho poor, Yet to me was he swectcr than honey
But married Ounce for the sake of lis money
Death soon took him off and left me his pef,
And left me to choose again for myself
A widow at twenty, enriched BY dover,
Will always have suitors enough in her power.
In solitude mourning never could tarry,
a second ! therefore consented to marry;
Dut having selected my man in the dark,
No wonder caught hungry young shark:
But old sheriff death, with sort of casa,
Arrested and carried the youngstcr away
Twice married and widowed and now nearing
fifty,
yielded to one that the world rcckoned thrifty
But him soon found misery elf
That loved me for nothing at oil but my pelf -
But death, my old friend, in the midst Of his
dreams,
More kindly than ever defeated his schemes.
To find good husband thought was in vain,
So widow for life resolved to remain;
But ere the young grass DER my last one could
grow,
There flourslcd before me a buxom old beau
My heart was soon melted, own it with shame,
Again consented to alter my name;
Again was cheated, and cheated still worsc,-
What woman so often has found such curse2
But +" the powers combined" Of whskcy and
brandy,
Soon rescued the wife by roasting her dandy;
Now was widow Of three score and ten,
Determined as fate not to marry again:
Not even the farcst and fondcst of men;
But the VOWS Of widow how hard to maintain !!
For some have asserted, the older she grows,
The fondcr she gets Of the handsome young
beaux.
And tho she we're withercd and dry as num-
my,
With lean lantern jaws all toothless and gum-my,
Yet still would she never be wary and wise,
But yet might be caught in spite Of her eyes,
For dotagc, we know, is but childhood renewed,
So the foes Of youth will again be pursucdi-
The truth of the adage cannot be denied
Since marriage again Ito my sorrow) l'vc tried.
The youth was so sprightly, so charmingly fair,
yielded, own, in fit Of despair;
To you, gentle reader, it need not be told,
The youth was in love, not with Inc, but my gold.
Who bamcs the young man, if he hopes to sur
vivc
A wealthy but cherries old consort OF five?
Young misses, old maids, and old widows that
mate,
Beware, Oh beware Of my folly and fate
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
MEDICAL PROGRESS.

WE see nm advertisement in the Augusta Con.
atutionalist and Repullic over the signature Of
w. HARRIS, which if not exaggerated, will he
"glad tidings Of great joy to the afflicted. lie
processes to be able to cure most cases Of disease
in 4 marvelously short ,ime-le period Of treat.
ment varying from three to fifteen hours We
know nothing of his system, except that he calls
it an improved one. Mr.. Harris may be found
at the Eagle and Phoenix Hotel, in Augusta. lie
says that Editors will serve the cause Of humaai
ty by noticing his Advertisement. Ii so, we have
done our part.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
SOUTHERN.RIGHTS ADVOCATE.

THIS paper has been very much improved, ns
far as its dress is concerned. 1t has now very
handsome head-piccc, emblazoned quite distinctly
on the top OF its first page. There are few better
looking newspapers than the Advocate. But its
poli,ics-Oh, La! And. by-the-by, that last cn-
preston of ours brings 10 mind piece Of vindic-
tive poetry we observed on the first column of the
Adrocate's said first page, by cola S,a.'' Is the
Editor of the Advocate at liberty to tell us what
could have made I" Ola Sta'' 50 terribly ram
courous Itmay be that good tale hangs thereby.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
THE DUE WEST TELESCOPE.

WITH this new name, the paper, which was the
Erskine Miscellany, has just come before the pub
lie. 1t is 4 well-sclectcd name. Since the
extinction of the Columbia Telescope, it has not
been adopted until now. May the present Tclc-
scope equal the Telescope Of the past
This sheet is under the editorial control of J. P.
Bonner and Rcverends JAMES BoYcE and w. X.
uEMrnlLL. Corresponding Editors. We wish i.
q successful and useful career.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
NOTICE,

OWING to the recent Fire in the Town Of
" Edgcfcld, II. r. SPANS, with a view to
consult the interests and benefits ce his Crtdi-
tors, has this day made deed Of Assignmcntto to
me Of his Real and Personal Estate in trust for
the payment of his Debts. Those to whom he
is indebted, therefore, are requested to meet on
Wednesday, Sd Of February next, to appoint
Gf necessary IN Agent to join with ME III exc
cutting the trust Of said Deed.
JAS. L. HILL, Assignee.
January 90, 1852. 1t 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
Final Notice.

T1HE Notes and accounts of the late firm of
i SrANN g. NICHOLAS. have been placed in
the hands of W. w. Adams, Esq, for collec-
ton, and all persons indebted to said firm are
hereby notified that they will be sued without
distinction unless they come forward and settle
by the tenth of February next. W. W. Adams,
ESQ.,, has the notes and accounts and is au-
thoriscd to make settlements.
+. M. NICHOLAS,
Late OF the firm of Spann s. Nicholas
Jan 80 2t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
SALE oF BOOTS & SHOES
AT and below Cost, for Cash.

IN Consequence of my Store being burn, BY the.
+ L recent Fire in our Village, andSnot having
sufficient room for my large Stock. of Boots and.
Shoes. ! will Sell Off at and BELOW COST,
until the lst Of March. after which time will
dispose of the remainder Of my Stock as Public
Auction, to close the concern.
All those indebted to me, by note or account,
are earnestly requested to come forward and pay
up, as stand in need Of the money, and cannot
give longer indulgence.
VIM. McEYOY.
Jan 90 St 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
THE FORREST CASE,

THIS dirty affair has ended, and we hope it will
not again be brought on the 'tapis.' FORREST
has been pronounced guilty of adultery-his wife's
innocence established--and an almony of $4,000
has been allowed to her. The Tragedian may
play Othello over Desdemona on the boards well
enough, but in real life, it seems he has failed to
"put out the light" Of his fair consort. Three
thousand sinners per annum are enough to illumine
the life of most people. We hope it will be
enough to brighten Mrs. FORESTS future days
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29

FIRE.-Wc regret to learn that few days
since, the dwelling house Of Mr.. james Mar
tin, living eight miles east of this village,
was consumed by fire, and his entire stock
of clothing destroyed; it communicated to
the kitchen, smoke-house and granary, burn
ing wheat and provisions of all kinds The
fire is said 10 lave been accidental, and oc-
Cured when the family were absent.-Abbc-
vile Banner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
OBSERVE THIS.

Foa the future We will receive advertisements
up TO- 9 O'Clock On Wednesday morning. tits de-
sirable that they should be handed in on Mondays
and Tuesdays, that the press Of type-setting may
be less. But, at any rate, let them come to hand
by the hour above mentioned. Otherwise, they
must be delayed week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
Look at This {!

rTHE Subscriber finding it impossible to carry
j on business without money, has come TO the
conclusion to work in future for CASH ONLY.
All work done by him during the present year
must be paid for ON delivery.
lie returns his thanks to all his former patrons
for their past favors, and hopes by strict attcn-
ton to business to merit continuance Of tho
same JOHN COVAR.
Jan 90 Ct 9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
MELANCHOLY,

Our readers will find in communication else:
where, some interesting particulars of the fire
which occurred in Hamburg on Saturday evening
last, and of the sad circumstance connected with
tive mean the burning Of the child.
"HAMBURG" has our thanks for his kindness in
forwarding an account of the terrible affair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29

A Discovery INTERESTING TO FLORISTS
The Paris correspondence Of the st. Louis
Republican tells most beautiful and inter-
caling discovery, which has lately been made
bv celebrated Partisan 11oriicultu?ist, by
the name Of Hobart:
Il was persuaded (says he) 10 go to his
rooms few weeks since, ard assure you !
have no reason TO regret the long walk had
taken. Beneath large glass case. four or
five feet high: and as many in circumference,
were placed pots Of roses, jaronlcas, plnHs'
dahlias, chinaastcrs, &c. &c. all in bud. By
means of certain gas, invented by himself,
and which is made to pass by agutta percha
tube 10 any pot required, Mr.. Hubart causes
the instantaneous blooming of the flowers.
The ladies in the room asked successfully
for roses, dahlias, and japonicas, and saw
them burst into full bloom and beauty in 4
second 1t was really wonderful. Mr.. llo-
bart is now trying to improve on his dlScove-
ry, and to make the gas more portable, and
its application less visible. The secret is of
course his, and lis rooms are crowded every
day with the most delighted spectators. !
wish l could send you this lovely eamelia |
received, which when asked for was so tightly
cnvclopcd in the green leaves OF its caliN,
that the color Of its flower could not even be
guessed at and yet the request was hardly
out Of my lips when the beautiful white
camela was in my hand. When nc has
made little more progress, Mr.. Hobart III
tends to take out patent and deliver his
discovery to the pnbic."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29

p Attention is directed to the advertisement
of TIessrs. SSowpEN a. SHEAR in another col
umn. These dealers are among the oldest and
most fashionable to be found in the city of Au+
gusta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
DICKENS, HOUSEHOLD WORDS.

THIS interesting "Weckly Journal" continues
to reach us regularly. 1t contains much reading
of very entertaining kind. 1t re-publishcd at
New York by ANGEL, EHGEL d. HEWITT, who
attach several pages Of New York advertisements
to every number. Price $3.50 per annum.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
Look Out {!

A IL those indebted to the Subscriber, either
n by note or open account, arc hereby noti-
fed that Return Day will soon be here; and if
they fail to pay up by that time, they will Ger
tainly find their notes or accounts placed in the
hands of an Officer for collection, as longer in,
diligence cannot be given.
NJ W. CLARY.
Jan 90 St 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
NOtfCe.

4 Ii Persons indebted to II R. Spann. ESQ.,,
Il ia an individual or as a partner Of the late
firm Of Spann & Nicholas, mus, make imnicdi-
ate payment.
All sums under $50 will be found IN the hands
Of W. W. Adams. and those over $40 in the
hands of II. r. Spann, Attorney, to be sued
unless paid in the course Of ten aays.
JAS. L. HILL, Assignee.
Jan 90 Ct 9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-29
Jan 90.
N0ticc.

TEy HE Subscriber will continue Running his
"a Wagon and Hauling Wood to the Court
House. but it will hereafter be entirely upon the
CASH SYSTEM.
His prices are 3l4 cts pr 100 lbs. from Aiken,
3T5 cts . Hamburg.
Any single Package however small, not less
than 25 cents.
Other hauling as per contract.
Wood, sa,O0 per load.
All persons indebted to him up to lat January
inst, must pay. JOHN HUIET.
Jan 90 At 9