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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-25

E1r steam fire engine is now ready
for use in Philadelphia. Gutta percha
pipes extending from the boilers ia the city
building to the engine house. to convey
steam into the boiler, keeping her warmed
up and ready at the tap of the bell. Be
sides the persons attached to the workshops
of the Fire Engineer, FIVE others are en-
ployed, who have sleeping apartments in
the engine house, and are always ON the
alert. Two reels, with double lesdirg hose,
belong to the engine, and every necessary
prompt action in case of fire.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-25

A NICE PARTY.-A letter from Rome saws:
"Mss Cushman and FIVE other ladies. in
Guiding Grace Greenwood, Miss Hosmer,
the young sculptress- funny little fellow,
bright, wide awake, and short as pie-crust
Miss Vaughan, Miss Hays, &C., are living
together like the Happy Family, in the
Corso. Wicked wits call them the strong
minded party They have receptions every
Wednesday evening"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-25

Bee There is class of people ia cincin
natl, says the Advertiser, as elscw here. who
reverse the fourth commandment, They do
n thing all the sreek, and ,rork on ths .Sa6bdth.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-25

CAUTION TO PRINTERs.-H. H. Braden,
printer, of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, (and formerly
employed in the Office of the Morganstown
Mirror,) died on the 22d ult, of disease
called type lever contracted from habit
ofputting type into his mouth while spacing
OUT lines.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-25

AdE 4NfS1EBf EXPLAINED.-Ihem mystCry
of spirit-rapping has been clearly explained
by an erudite professor, and We publish his
exposition as satisfactory, ineligible, and
convincing.
''The only true and legitimate manner of
accounting for the taps is the physiological
defects of the membraneous system. The
obtuseness Of the abdominal indication
causes the cartillageneus compressor to CO.
agulate into the diaphragm, and depresses
the duodendum into the fandango
Now, if the taps were caused 10y the ro-
cation of the electricity from the extremitles,
the tympOnum would also dissolve into spirit
ual rictum, and the olfactory would foment
and become identical with the pgmentum.
Now, this is not the case; in OF Ter to pro-
duce taps, the spiritual rotundum must be
elevated down to the spiritual spere. But,
as said before, the inferior ligaments must
not subtend over the dignitorium sufficiently
to dlsorganize the stericletum."
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-25
PORTSMOUTH, (Va., Aug. Is, 1851

PORTSMOUTH, (Fa) Aug. lS, 1851.
Mr.. j. f. Boush-Desr Sir: Viii am in general
opposed to Patent Medicines candor compels me to
state that ! have great confidence in the virtues
of Hamptons Vegetable Tincture. For several
months past have used it in my family, and in by
spepsia, loss of appetite, dizziness, and general de-
bi}ity with entire success. SO far my experience
extends, therefore. l take pleasure in recommend
ing it to the afflicted safe and efficient remedy.
VERNON ESkRIDGE,
For by c. Stott Co., Washington, b. c.
Wallace Elliet, cor. + and 18th sts
u. Il. Clarke, cor. Md. av. Il tn st
j. Winner, 9th ST., near Louisiana
Aclntire's. cor. l and 18th st.
Gray Bailantyne 7th st., E.
X. 5. 7. Cisseli, Georgetown.
c. c. Berry, Alexandria, Va.
And by Druggists generally, everywhere.
MORTIMER Il MOWBRAY,
General Agents, Baltimore st.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-25
GREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY

w lIH such testimony, no stronger proof can be
'! gwen, unless it be trial this wonderful Hsmp-
toms Vegetable Tincture
Let the afflicted read! readi ..
BARRELLyIIE ALLEGANY Cousrx ma ~
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-25
Philadelphia Type and Stereotype Foundr

lHE subscriber would call the attpn ton or Printer
to the greatly reduced prices of the present list
They now offer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

not pay n penny public tax II the people, there
fore, or the real rulers Of the country ignorant
and depravcd the laws will partake Of the fraiy OF
their mukers, and will be wicked, insufficient and
odious; and the ultimate consequences will be an
archy and ruin, or dcspotsm and slavery. II our
countrymen though, should properly improve the
talents aud means with which they have been en-
dowed by a bcnrfeirnt God, the most glorious des-
tiny awaits us that ever blessed the hopes Of any
nation.
The Speaker traced in emphatic language, the
rapid Improvement of Edgefeld for the last fifteen
years, and felt himself fully justified in ascribng it
altogether to the influence Of the preacher and the
schoomasicr-to the school'naster, that benefaetor
of the human race3 whose employment is often
contemned by the igh6fant, and even in this toun-
try, is yet scarcely rcputcd as it should be, among
the highest and most honorable professions.
The speeches of MIR. ADSEY were listened to, to
the end, with the best attention Of the large masses
of men and women, to whose judgments he ap-
pealcd and most fervently addressed his DISCOURSE
JOHN PROGRESS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
Sweet Water Academy.

FROM n communication in our present number,
signed Curryton," it will be that the citizens
of our District, who live in the neighborhood OF
Sweet Water Springs, have recently held an enthu-
siastic meeting for the purpose of establishing first
class literary Institution in that locality. Nothing
that has occurred in old Edgefeld for long time has
filled our bosom with more heart. fsls salsfac cton
than tins event. We trust The undertaking will
prove eminenily prosperous; nor have we doubt but
that it will, knowing, we do, the intelligence,
high character and wealth of the many gentlemen
who have Its establishment and advancement at
heart. Most cordially do wish them God speed
in their enlightened and praise worthy effort. They
are doing now the very thing, Of all others, which
our countrys welfare most loudly calls for We
wish the same good spirit would take hold of our
fellow.citizens in other eghborhoods that we wot
Of Edgefeld District, from her size, population,
high tone and abundant agricultural resources, has
long occupied highly respectable rank among her
sister Districts. If she could now become dotted
over, as it were, with schools and academies based
upon enlarged and improved principles, by means Of
which the advantages Of superior mental and moral
training could be placed within the reach of every
farmers son daughter, there is no calculating how
II would tell upon the elevation Of her character.
Will not others look to the example now set before
them by our Sweet Water friends and prepare speedi-
ly to follow ii! We hope and believe that they will
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
New Band of Music

WE are glad to that it has been determined upon
by the gallant officers Of the 7h Regiment get up
new Brass Band on scientific principles. The nstru.
ments to he paid for of the Regimen,al ,reasu.
ry and young gentlemen from the various beats have
stepped forward, enough make up highly respec.
table corps Of musicians.
On Thursday next they hold their first meeting Mt.
Tabor Church this vicinity, for the purpose of
ganzation. We think the effort very laudable one
and wish it may terminate successfully. There is no.
why should not if all hands will link in for
the purpose of attaining to something We shall
endeavour to attend their meetings from time TO time,
as we may find it convenient and will take pleasure
in assisting by any suggestion may be abe throw
out BOILER, the leader of the best Augusta band
is to be their instruclor-We would say the indivd
ais, who are TO compose this new band, that they
resolve to rise considerably above the miserable "twa
te, twa te " of our common old field music, both in
point of taste spirit and variety else they had just
as we'll not undertake the business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
THE Cotton Eroo.

Our planters are now estimating their cotton crops
at much higher value than they ut one period of the
summer, supposed it possible for them to reach. The
plant is growing rapidly and at the same time
making we'll as heart could desire. Without
further DISASTER the crop may possibly surpass that Of
last year. We mentioned last week single boil
which was found open on The 2nd inst. Many have
remarked to since, that this was not by any means
advanced showing, on that day, in some forward
sections, opened bolls could have been all along
each row. We have oursef received brief note from
Mr.. T.. w. RUTLAND, manager for Mrs. TAnlTnA
WATSON, on the Ridge, stating that on the 18th inst,
one of his hands picked ont hundred and forty
pounds.-Money is said 10 be already abundant among
our people, owing to the exceedingly Gne yield Of our
gold CROP We trust the cotton crop will make up what
is lacking, that all of horns may be filled and
all of US may get rich at once without any more
frouble in the premisaa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

"There, that is just like you Irdeclare. Mr..
B., it is no use of my shaving, and working, and
saving, to make both ends meet, with your ex-
travagant ways. Heaven knows, your Income
is not so large, that you can purchase spoois
and needles when mischieyous children choose
to destroy them-butf it's just like you I!
Whatsdo you care about your poor wife
working her fingers ends off TO make you
comfortable! not u bit, as long as your shirt
buttons are attended to and your ockings
mended-that's all US poor women are WORTH.
I" But my dear--""e.- szssz,
aDon't dear me- sir; am MOTTO be smooth
ed downsby any Of your fine words, for while ]
am about, I wilhhave my say. d.. YOU, sec that,
Mr.,B? Oh!'you dots bit ofscigar, it is.
Well, rm sure-and so, in spite Of all have
said, you to smoking in the bedroom this
morning, .aiterl went down to sec about break
fast. Upon my word, what will you do next
As though hadn't worry and veXa,ion enough
with the servants, with their nasty habits, but
you must add to them"
sD-n it, madam, am TO have my diuner?'
"There, that's right; begin to swear; tits so
manly--to an unprotected female"
"Soup, madam!!"
That's right; 60 oil, 60 on"
"No, madam, will go off,
A very straight coat tail is seen dashing down
the street. and, in a few minutes afterwards, an
anxious, but quiet looking gentleman, is order
ing a mutlon-chop at Victors, and drinking an
uncommonly strong glass of brandy and watcr.-
Meantime, the devoted wife is amusing herself
with the histories, the only bad feature of which
is-She recuyerS-N O. Delta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
A ver, Reantifnl Present.

Ok Friday last, as were sitting in plaza and
looking lazily on our dull public square, servant
girl came up with waiter of most delicious peaches
and grapes very aseuy nierspersed with rare roses
and other flowers of the The skill and beauty
Of the arrangement not exceeded by any thing we
saw in the most elegant Northern Saloons. One peach
especially was large and luscious above all the rest
while all fthcm were as good as any epcure could
desire. The grapes were full, black, juicy, and
sweet And in short, since our occupation OF the
chair editorial, we have never been compmented with
consideration Of enerprzing and tasteful fellow
citizen, Mr.. SAMUEL Brooks, TO whom we now re.
turn our best thanks, wishing for him at the same
time health and happiness for the balance of his days
We omitted TO make our acknowledgements last
week to neighbor, MARSH, for the TWO delightful
melons he gave US on our return from abroad.
We do so however, and assure SAM that they
delightful to palate and fully appreciated no,
only by self, but by the wife and children too.
And so thank ye, SAM!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

,ual success of this savannahsiyer enterprise We
have no objection to admittingitatis willbe accom-
plished. (The Greenvie andlolumbia Road before
ii is also nearly accomplished But ss to whether it
will ever sustain itself in conPation with the beaut-
full ridge route about to be occoed the Rabun Gap
Company, we must be permisdtto entertain some
doubts. And we accordingly icegimend caution 10
all who may be ready 10 risa}heit capital upon lis
prospects. In doing SO, we>ehsider ourself as but
discharging c PLAIN duty to thssommunity in which
we live and to which we are ound by the strongest
tiesas
{ 1t may be that both tIlese routes would not more
tliansmeet the necsssille. Off case. We would Lille
70 be convinced that this woaa be SO because then
We could most Cordially Join The ge1err-sh99ut for
both projects, = feelings in the
matter pteeiHalr - =. % - =. e" or all
fair and free confaiion for RAIL- .sddehho monopoly for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

of wealth. i do not underrate our Schools at the
Court House. They are hourishing and rejoice
at it. Children ought perhaps TO " "graduate" US
they say, from home. Let young Hopeful and
Miss Fanny finish their education at the District
or State Capitol. But early Impressions a.e most
Listing and they should be received at home. A
boy ought not 10 be sent abroad where there arc
None to check and few to point in time,
The thousand paths that slope the way tocrimc."
CURRYTON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
Butchering. Butchering

-@ THE Subscriber respectfully ir-
Ess9V forms the citizens Of Edgefie!d and
vicinity that he has purchased Of
e-1-sshlr es.>-s s:-s shlr. c. NJ GRAY, his interest in the
Bulchen-Pen and appur,cnances thereto, for the
purpose of continuing the BUTCIlERlNG BUSl-
NESS.
lie hopes by giving his strict personal attention
to said business merit and receive liberal share
Of public patronage; ana it will ever be Ills earnest
desire TO give perfect satisfaction to NIL.
His BEEF, MUTTON and PORK will always
be of the best quality that be procured, without
regard to expense or trouble in getting them.
He will have market regularly every morning
until further notice His prices will be us moderate
as circumstances will admit.
- Settlements will be required every Mon
day evening. WAl. GOODMAN.
August IL At 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
Tor those who want fresh Meat.

SEE the advertisement Of w. GOODMAN on anoth'
er column.
Our old caterer "GRAY. Of Company A." has
been compelled by b"dy infrmity to give up The
business in which he has lung dealt to the salts.
faction Of almost all customers. We sympa,hise
with the old regular sincerely in his afIeiion ami
hope he may be able again 10 =" take the position
of soldier" as has always been his manner.
In the mean time, we convinced that his sue
cessor, GOODMAN, will continue to supply our market
fully with as lne beef mutton &c., as the country
Affords and We commend him 10 the liberal patronage
of ~.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
roa r,,r xpysRTIs, ;1lI i

FOR THE ADyERTIsER. q
Mr. Epl7oR,- ,-Agreeable5o nm adjourned meet
ing, large and respectable collection Of tic citizens
of our District assembled at Mt. Lebanon Church,,
on Wednesday the lOtllinst
The meeting was called to order by Gol.5sssss.
CHRISTIE, and the order Of the day stated. 80
Rev. S. P GErzEs offered q ferycnt pray yerto,thsS
AuthoEof every good, for blessing upon the met
ing and the object in view ufter which Capt. %A.J.
HAMMoKD arose and addressed the meeting with
profound and sound arguments in favor Of Educa
ton, urging with earnestncss, the propriey Of in
me date action and united effort in the g cat cause Of
Education. - .-..s e =
After the closeo his address, Capt. R. MfsRr~
wEruER. Chairman of the Committee, arose aEd
read their Report. There being only two sites se-
lected for the location of the Institution, viz Anti.
och Church aud near JOEL CuRRY's residence. The
latter place being the choice Of a majority of the
Committee, was adopted by the meeting as the place
Of location.
The books were then opened for Stock and re-
mained SO through the dayi-atthe close Of, eday
s26,6O0 Stock were taken, suficiency forthe en-.
dowment Of the institution.
A motion was madeand adopted that tits meet
ing request Of Capt. A. ]. HAaaAsp a copy of his Z
address for publication. ):
Appointed Friday the l9tl,of Angus, for meet
ing of the Stockholders to organize the Company
Appointed Committee consisting of R. Mcrris9
we,her, A. J. Hammond, G. Boswell, T. Lanham
and W. G.. Harris to draft Constitution for the
government Of the Company.
Appointed j. Curry,J. Adams and David Glover
to take charge of the Books and to obtain Stock.
A motion was made and adopted that the pro-
ceedings of this meeting be published in the Edge.
field Advertiser -undt
S. P. GETZEN, MODERATOR.
i emmy Sec'rY
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

THE dinner, which has been so generously offered
by Gen. JouN R. WEvER to the Flying Artillery OF
this place, is to come of on Saturday next at The
-HnnSe W. are requested t" --s tnAs .'-
Honorary Members of the Company are included in
the invitation. A delightful occasion is anticipated.
Capt. MoRAGNE has returned and we supposed the
whole company will turn out in full blaze.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

crush her by rolling over to Augusta. But she
has NOT force enough to bring It 20 Hamburg unless
the State Will aid her. Heretofore, where a Rail-
road organised but got into trouble for the want OF
funds, our Legislature has always helped i out
and it is presumed that the PRECEDENT will or-st
least ii should be followed inths case. "a
FREE TRADE ].
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

NARROW ESCAPE OF A MIssloNARY.-Rev.
John A. Butler, Of Boston, q missionary OF the
American Board in South America, had 4 mar.
row escape from horrible death Il few months
ago. 1t Itappears that he attempted to ford the
river Umkomazi, on horseback. and when about
two-thirds of the way across, his horse sudden
Is,s-aSl----z~Ss-~caA -a;rnn lin
self from his rider, and the next moment cro-
eodilc seized Mr.. Bl,lcrs thigh with his horr-
bic Jaws. Mr.. Butler, when he felt the sharp
teeth of the crocodile, clung TO the name OF his
horse with death-huld. Instantly he WAS
dragged from the saddle. and both he and the
horse were Aoundering in water. often dragged
entirely under and going down The stream. At
first the crocodile drew them 10 the middle Of
the river; bu, at last the horse gained shallow
water and approached The shore As soon rs
he was within reach. natives ran TO his assist
ance, and beat off the crocodile with spears and
clubs.
Mr.. Butler was pierced with FIVE deep gashes
and had lost much blood. tIe left all his gar
meats, except his shirt and coat, on the opposite
shore with native who was to follow him; but
when the struggle commenced the native re
turned and burst not venture into the water
again. 1t was now dark and without gar
ments, and weak from the loss of blood, he had
seven miles 10 ride. He borrowed 4 blanket Of
a native, and after two hours, succeeded in
reaching the station, more dead than alive
His horse also was terribly mangled; n foot
square Of flesh ard skin was torn from his
Aalks For ten days Mr.. Butler remained in q
dangerous condition, being seized with fever
and threatened with lockjaw, but in April, when
last heard from, was recovering.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

SAD AccIDEST.-We regret TO learn that on
Sunday night last, party Of eight negroes be-
longing 10 Martin c. Iackett, esq, of Cam
bridge, on their way home from the Camp Meet
rTrrN, III n -wzfgt'u NvTu uverrurTrru rrIto -lhr
stream, and that four valuable negroes out Of
i = eight, consisting Of three negro women and
{. infant, were Immediately drowned. The
bodies of the three women had been recovered,
that Of the infant had not been found at the
last account. Five out Of six fine mules at
tached 10 the wagon, were also drowned. The
creek, it appears is crossed by u substantial
bridge, which was carried away by the freshct
on Sunday night, and the negroes reaching the
spot after dark when they could not see step
before them. thought themselves upon the
bridge, until they were plunged headlong into
the stream. Mr.. Hackett, is man universally
respected by all who knew him, and his severe
and unexpected loss will awaken their heartfelt
sympathy in his behalf-Abbeyilic Banner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

5 FR1GHrruL MosTALlTY-By reference to
our telegraphic dispatches (says the Savannah
news of the l3th) it will be seen that the vel.
low fever is raging in New Orleans with unprc-
cedented fatality. The deaths iu the city last
week reached one thousand one hundred and
thirty! nearly one thousand of which were by
yellow fever! The deaths on Sunday last num-
bercd two hundred and twenty-eight, of which
two hundred and four were BY yellow fever!
When. we take into consideration the fact that
largeportion Of the population have fed from
the city, this mortality is truly frighiful! There
must be much distress among the poor of the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
nlfInistratOr,s Sale.

rHHERE will be sale Of all the property, real
l. and personal, Of the late DrWM. CHAPMAN,
at the residence Of the deceased, on THURSDAY
the lst September, commencing at 10 O'Clock, A.
NJ, consistnguf
Four Likely Negroes,
George, ADAM and one woman and child. one
Hose and Buggy, a good assortment Of Medicines,
Books, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plenta-
ton Tolls, and Stock &c.
TEnMs.-On a'crcdt of twelve months, with in
terest from the day Of sale, ana purchasers giving
their notes with approved securities. All sums Of
$500 and under TO be paid in cash.
If the terms Of sale are not complied with; in any
instance, the property will be resold at the risk uf
the first purchaser.
JOHN A. CHAPMAN, ,Adm'or.
August IL st 81
eB- The Newberry Sentinel will please Copy
twice
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
Four Likel4 NEGROES.
Strayed d

Es. FROM the Subscriber, near Jones'
SNS-Gse Bridge, North Edislo RIVER, on the
z2sSA eth Of July last, small SoRREL
e.SleesSI- HORSE and CREAM coLoRED
FILLY. No marks of gear on either. On tho
side Of The Sorrel's back there is scar caused by
the saddle. -.
Any information, concerning said horses will'be'
thankfully received, and any person taking then,
up ard informing the Subscriber of the, same will
be'liberay rewarded and all reasonable expenses
paid. DANIEL LIVINGSTON.
Bull Swamp, Orangeburg, SC.
+, Augl7 I'm 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17

The METHoDIsTs IN ENGLANp.-The Yves.
leyan Methodists of England are engaged in
raising the munifccnt sum of one hundred
thousand pounds sterling for the relief of some
OF their connexionaI funds, and e6O,0Ol have al
ready been contributed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-08-17
- Tbom,s Connor = vou,b of less

- Ex Fs3g.-Thomas Connor,a youth OF less
than eighteen years of age, was executed in
Baltimore on the 5th, for the mgrdcr of VIM.
hutchinson, Of Accomac, Va, ig October last.
In his first fall the rope broke, ana he fell to
the ground. Hc sustained no material injury,
and on recovering declared his innocence of the
murder in the first degree. A report arising
that the Governor was in the city, a messenger
was at once despatched to acquaint him of what
had happened, in the hope that he would inter
pose executive clemency, butit was found the
Governor had left for Annapolis. The unhappy.
man begged.to have the execution proceed-not
wishing to live The second attempt proved
successful. Twenty thousand persons were
said to be witnesses to the sad spectacle.