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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

~" The first No. of Vol. H. of the New
Series of the North Western Medical and Sur
gical Journal will appear during the present
month The Journals edited by w. B. HER
RICK, M. d., and published monthly at Chicago.
The number before us has neat appearance,
and so far as we are able to Judge this is an
ably conducted periodical. Price $500 per an
mum.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

~" The Western Literary Miscellany for
April, published by d. F. Quincy, is on our Ia
BILE. This number of the Miscellany possesses
unusual interest, and is in truth what it pur-
ports to be" A Compendium of Literary,
Philosophic, and Religious knowledge"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, April2

INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, April20.
Lieut. Heath, in command at Fort Atkinson,
was determined TO attack the Cheyenne Indians,
in consequence of the latter having murdered a
soldier on the plains last winter and refused to
surrender the murderers. The force of the gar
risou is small, consequently, the contest will be
unequal, as the Indians are 5000 strong, and the
result is feared. Lieut.. Heath has notified the
adjutant of the sixth military department of the
difficulty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

~ We are indebted to Hon. LEWIS CAss
for a copy of the Annual Report of the Super
intendent of the Coast Survey, aud other vau-
able public documents.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

sSy~ The steamer Detroi. runs regularly be-
tween this place and Chicago, touching at st.
Joseph, and is doing good business She Wis.,
its Muskegon every Saturday. Grand Haven is
now but sixty hours travel from New York.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
CHICAGO, April 90

CHICAGO, April %.
Ole Bulls concert, last night, was over.crowd-
ed by the most fashionable audience ever assem-
bled here Hundreds have been unable to OBJ
tain admittance
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

~ DR.. NOZZLE, of Grand Rapids, will re-
main in town for few days. The reputation
of the DR.. for skill in his art is so we'll known
in this vicinity as to render it unnecessary for
US to do anything more than call the attention
of all standing in need of dental services to his
card in our advertising columns.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY a, 1853
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN.

~" The matter of letting the contract for
constructing the st. Marys canal is about to
undergo legal investigation. An injunction has
been granted by Judge Johnson, of the Su-
preme Court, restraining the commissioners
from executing the contract with Messrs. Cor
ming g. Co. A hearing is to be had on the 18th
day of May. The commissioners awarded the
contract to Messrs. Corning g. Co., Of Albany
N. Y, who were to construct the canal in two
years, and receive the 100000 acres of land do
mated by Congress, and remission Of the tax
es thereon for five years from the completion of
ers in deciding upon proposals "to take into
consideration the responsibility Of the person
or persons offering to contract for the same, and
his or their ability to carry into effect the object
and intention of said act of Congress by con-
structing said canal in the best and most expe-
ditious manner" Three other proposals, all
fora less sum than that of Messrs. Corning &
Co., were laid before the commissioners, and
for this reason two of the five commissioners,
Messrs. Barry and Williams, dssented from the
decision of the majority.
Besides several other alleged illegalties in
the proceedings of the commissioners, it is
claimed on the part of the unsuccessful bidders,
that spirit of Partially was manifested in let
ting the contract that the price named for build
ing the canal in the proposal accepted was ex-
orbiant; and that proposals more favorable to
the State and the public generally were made
by other parties equally responsible.
Mr.. Corning and his associates are all men of
great pecuniary ability, and are abundantly able
to advance the means to complete the work as
fast as needed. The law conferred great dis
cretionary power upon the commissioners, but
whether they have acted illegally, or have been
open to corruption, are questions upon which,
we are willing to wait for an investigation be-
fore the proper tribunal, before forming an opin.
ion. If any wrong has been done we hope it
will be speedily corrected, and that the prose-
cution of this work, so importan: to the people
of this and other States, viii not be delayed by
reason of any private difficulties.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
THE EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER,
IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY
W. F. DURIsoE, Proprietor.
ARTHUR sIMXINS, Editor,
Z E r M S.

Two DOLLARS per year, if paid in adrancc-Two
Dollars and FIFTY CENTS if not paid within six
%nonlhs--and THREE DOLLARS if not paid before the
expiration of the Year. All subscriptions distinct
" limited at the time Of subscribing will be cnn>id-
ed rs made for indefinite period, and will be con-
tnued until all arrearases paid, at the option
Of the Publisher. Subscriptions from other States
must invariably he accompanied with the cash or
T, fereacc some one known to lis.
ADVERTISEMENTS will he conspcuonsly inserted
IS per Square liz lines lcss for the first
insertion and 81 cents for each subsequent insertion.
When only published Monthly Quarterly 81, per
square will he charged. All Advertisements not
having The desired number Of Insertions marked the
margin will be continued until forbid and charged
accordingly.
Those desiring to advertise by the year can do so on
liberal terns-it being distinctly understood that con
tracts for yearly advertising confined to the mrne
lia,e legitimate bu.iliess Of the firm individual
contracting. Transient Advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
Fur announcing Candidate, Three Dollars, in
advance.
For Advertising Estrays Tollrd Two Dollars, to be
paid by the Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

spent the night with his friend, Maj. Wilson,
but his impairment of memory, and his ap.
parent rumiualions upon the past, were of
such character, that his visit was not eel
ebrated at the family hearth by the narra-
ton of school life sports and early remnis.
cences, but even had he been in the full
enjoyment and vigor of all his powers Of
mind and memory, lie might, justly have ex-
claimed, al came 10 the place Of my birth
and said, the friends of my youth, mhcre are
they" And echo answered, where ?"
A casual review Of the early life of Mr..
McDutfie is repIete With pleasant reflections,
and ahundantly cxempiIies the beauty and
Justice of our governmental organization.-
Here is an unknown Pincy Woods" boy,
the son of a Tailor, without fortune and des-
litute of ofanything like superior education,
rising by dint of industry, integrity md sc.
Mus, from the humblest walks of life, to a
position in the Republic, Which any man
might envy, and no man can fail TO respect.
Genius is like the volcanic eruption; it can.
not be suppressed. 1t is matter of no con.
cern what garb it has on; it will demon.
stratc itself, at the same time that it secures
responsibility, and is passport to success,
distinction and honor. With the depraved
hypocrite, nothing but traduction and self.
interest satiate his cravings or secure his
favor; but with the pure and just, The ema-
nations of genius and the exhibitions If
talent in every department of life, carry with
them responsibility in society, and secure
public esteem. MANSON.
Columbia county, Geo., Jan. 20, 1858.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
A SCENE AT THE SING SING PRISoN-MONR0E
EDWARDS

"We passed an hour in the Sing Sing
State Prison the other day; and while regard
ing with irresistible sympathy the wretched
inmates, we could not help thinking how lit.
tie, after all, of the actual suffering Of i'm.
prisonmcnt is apparent to the visitor. The
ceaseless toll, the coarse fair, the solemn 81.
lence, and averted look, the yellowwhitc
palor of the convict; his narrow cell, with
its scanty furniture, his hard couch; these
indeed are Visible to the naked eye Yet
do but think of the demon Thought that
must 'eat up his heart during the long and
inconceivably dismal hours which he passes
there in darkness, in silence, and alone -
Think Of the tortures he must endure from
the ravages of that pleasantcst friend, but
most terrible enemy, Imagination! Oh, the
height, the depth, the length, and breadth Of
il sensitive captive's sorrow! AS we came
away from the gloomy scene, we passed on
Il hill, within the domain of the guard, the
Prison Potter's Field, where lie, undistin-
guished by headstone or any other mark, the
bones of those who had little else TO lay
there, when their life Of suffering was ended.
There sleeps Monroe Edwards, whose down.
ward fate we had marked in successive
years.
"We first saw him when on his trial; a
handsome, weIl-dressed, black-whiskered,
seeming scll.possessed person, with the thin
varnish OF gentleman, and an efrontery
that nothing could daunt Again we saw
him, while holding court with courtezans at
the door of his cell, at '1'he Tonlbs, the
day before he left for Sing Sing; clad in his
morning gown; with uxuriant whiskers, and
the manners of a pseudo prince receiving
the honors Of sham subjects. The next
time we saw him he was clad in coarsest
(elon stripe : his head was shearcd to the
skull; his whiskers were no more; a dark
trown was on his brow; his cheeks were
pale, and his lips were compressed with an
expression Of remorse, rage, and despair
Never shall we forget that look. lie had 4
little while before been cndeavoring to es-
cape, and had been punished by fifty lashes
with cat o'nine-tails; four and fifty stripes
on the naked back
."Once again we saw him, after the lapse
Of many months. Time and suffering had
done their work on him. His once erect
frame was bowed; his head was quite bald
at the top, and its scanty bordering hair
had become grey. And thus he gradually
declined to his melancholy west of lite,'
until he reached his last hour; dying in an
agony of terror; gnawing his cmaciated
fingers, to convince himselfsthat he is,still
living; thatth appalling change from,ifeto
death had not yet actually taken place!-
And now he sleeps in a telon's grave, with
no record of his name or fate. Is not the
way OF the transsressor hard E-Ex: Paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

HERE is one ofthe many beautiful thoughts
to which Fanny Forester has given express
sion:- "Oh! let me die in the country,
where | shall not fall, like the single leaf OF
the forest, unhceded; where those that love me
need not mask their hearts to meet the care
less multitude, and strive as duty to forget
me Bury me in the Country, amid the
prayers OF the good and the tears of the
loving not in the dar k, damp vault. away
from the sweet.sccnted air, and the cheerful
sunshine, but in the open fields, among the
flowers that loved and cherished, while
living"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
THE TEACHERS of this Academy graft

THE TEACHERS of this Academy CRATE
i fuly acknowledge the liberal patronage, they
have enjoyed Tor the past year. They exceedingly
regret that the Inconvenience Of their Rooms has
hitherto afforded them no opportunity for public
examination OF their Scholars 1t is with pleasure,
however, they announce the speedy erection oi Il
large and convenient building. a suitable lot has
already been procured and arrangements are IL pro-
cress for I'll. immediate commencement of the
building which will be fastened 10 compicton'-
The School will then be furnished with all the ne
cesFary apparatus for facilitating the Scholars in the
various Departments Of Study, and the public arc
assured that no pains will be spared to place the
Schoo! on an equal footing with any in the State.
The exercises Of the School will be resumed on
MONDAY, January Sd.
Terms Of Tuition The same as formerly.
1t is desirable that the Scholars begin with the
opening Of the Session, particularly such as intend
to commence tue high branches Of study.
The Teachers hold themselves in readiness to &C
commodate the Scholars with Board ut the usual
prices, $40 per month.
Dec 90 If 6U
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
Abbey Green Female Institute
Ky Miss S0niiia CManisn.

rJNIIIS Institution is located seven miles North o
i Elgchcld G. H., and within sight of Elton
P. O. L, is situated in remarkably hcHihy portion
of the District, and convenient TO an excellent
Spring. The building is entirely new, large and
comnudous.
The lnstrucrcss Miss CuArIS, has the reputation
of being an experienced and talented Teacher.
The Elementary, and all the higher branches OF
English, together with Latin and french are taught.
Terms per Session Of five months for all branches
except Music. Observation-Disclosures. ..SlO oO
Music, including use of Piano. 20 W
Good Board can be obtained in the nciGlborhood
a, 81, per Month For further information, if de-
sired, apply to either Of the undersigned.
s. W. NICHOLSON,
JOSEPH ADAMS.
Oct % ImH Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
PENNY WISE AND POUND FOOLISH.

In all ages OF the world men have been
found who truly might be characterized, as
penny wise and pound foolish or, in other
words, men who would spoil a knife worth
shilling skinning flint to get Il sixpence
Even in this enlightened and progressive
age, such men may be found, strange as it
may seem. SPEAK to such Of building
Plank Road, or Railroad, by which the
expenses Of transporting the products Of
their labor to market, would be reduced one
half, and you friyhten them half out their
wits. They can't bear the idea of paying
dollar in cash a bale to a Railroad company,
for carrying their cotton to market, as it
would deprive them Of the pleasure Of ex.
pending three dollars bale in labor, corn,
fodder, and wear and tear Of wagon and
horse flesh. Such are ever praying for the
good old times when pcdlars carried their
pack OH their backs, and their fathers only
mode of transportation was a pack.horse,
by the side of which they walked through
mud and water for hundreds of miles, to
dispose of their produce, and obtain a scant
supply of the necessaries Of life. Such
men would never pay quarter to travel 10
miles on a plank road, which they could do
in couple of hours, so long as their teams
can struggle through the mud along side in
day. Such an act in their estimation
would be reckless extravaganza.
Now, it is hardly worth while to attempt
to reason with such men. If You tell them
that the wear of loaded wagon drawn
over an ordinary road 10 miles in length,
equals at least the toll on plank road the
same number of miles, they may look be-
wildered, but they cannot comprehend you.
And yet it is so, for there are few wagons
which would bear to be drawn loaded 1000
miles, that would be worth anything after
wards. The same may be said Of the wear
OF horses, there being few teams which
could draw load 1000 miles. Now any
reasonable man at all acquainted with plank
roads, cannot doubt but both wagon and
team, with the same load, would, in good
condition, travel twice the distance over a
plank road which would wear them out on
ordinary roads. In addition to this at least
half the time of wagon, team and driver
would be saved on the plank road. TO
sum up, il q wagon and team could be found
which would last carrying a given load
1000 miles, over an ordinary road, the same
wagon and team could carry the same load
5000 miles over plank road, and then be
in good condition. But it is useless to tell
men so who are penny wise and pound
foolish.-Cheraw Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

THE BRIGHT SCENES IN HIsroRr-When
the poor and the rich were esteemed equal.
When virtue was honored and vice re.
proved.
When modcsty was ranked among the
virtues.
When honesty was regardeu as an ingre-
dient to trade.
When common sense was part Of fash.
ionable education.
When benevolence was not looked upon
as an extravaganza.
When worth needed not riches 10 be re.
spccted
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

Mr.. FILLMORE COMING SouTH-A Wash:
ington letter to tho New York Express says
The President Of the United States and a
part of his family, it is now pretty we'll set.
tied, will make Southern tour after March
4th, as far as New Orleans, thence up the
Mississippi and Ohio to Cincinnati, Cleave.
land, and home-Buffalo. Mr.. Secretary
Conrad, Mr.. Stuart, and perhaps other Sec.
retaries, it is stated, will go with them. The
President never has been In the Southwest,
and is anxious to see the great valley the
Mississippi, and its great mart, N. Orleans"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

THE ultra dandies of New York are
adopting the moustail fashion for nous.
taches, as described last year, as the military
fashion on the Casciue, at Florence. By
means of gum or soap the moustachcs are
made to stand out on either side Of the
face like the horns of catfish.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
A WESTERN JUDGE.

The following well authenticated incident
is said to have occurred i'm magistrate S
office not more than thousand miles from
Cincinnati.
The said office was abont twelve by ff-
teen feet. Across one corner of the room,
was slender pine picket fence that sepa-
rated the dignitary fron,4 the applicants for
Justice, and the rabble oflookers-on. At a
small desk thus enclosed3 set the dispenser
of the mighty law. During trial for some
trivial amount, the defendant thought he was
aggrieved by some rcmaeks the magistrate
made, and plainly told his honor that he had
lied. Magstcrial, as wea as personal dign-
ty was, of course highly offended, and the
S,ure told him that he must retract. The
accuser said that it was dis candid opinion,
and that he could not and would not take it
back.
Quicker than lightning's flash, the Squire
was on his feet, his brass.bowed spectacles
were thrown on the lttle:desk, and in voice
of thunder he exclaimed.
"Gentlemen this court is adjourned for
five minutes, until whip this blamed rascal J"
Before the words were fairly out Of his
mouth, he had leaped the barirades, and in
less than five minutes he]gave the offender a
pair of black peppers and started spigot Of
clarct to the astonishaent of the bystand-
ers. The Magistrate walked deliberately
back to his desk, and adiusted his spectacles
and coolly announced that the court was
ag;ii in session.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

RABBI JOSHUA once met boy who car
ried something in covered vessel. "My
boy," said the Rabbi, "wlat have you in
your covered vessel" elf it was intended
for you to know," replied the boy, it would
not be covered"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

A GERMAN physician has published a
scientific condemnation Of the present loose
sleeves worn by ladies, lie asserts that
they promote rheumatism and all kinds Of
complaints and recommends q return to
the long, close sleeves of a former period.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
BcthnmV Academy.

YHyIIE Exercises OF this Institution will be re-
Il sumcd on Monday 3lst January. 1853
The Rules Rates of Tuition &c, are the same as
last year. Any information respecting the School,
Board, &c, can be obtained by addressing the
subscriber through Longmires Pos; Office, Edgefcld
District.
GEO. GALPIIIN, PRlNcIrst.
Jan - 80 ct
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

TIE SNEERER.-There is 4 large class
Of people who employ themselves almost
constantly by sneering at the effort Of foihers.
Nothing done by neighbor suits them. If
you perform an act of charity, they ques
ton your motives; if you exhibit skill in
your profession, they pretend to regard you
an over-ratcd man; if you produce some-
thing decidedly meritorious, they sidicule
and deprecate its worth; and If You origi-
nate thought or machine, they declare you
a plagiarist. In their estimation your
writings are stupid, and full Of tautology ;
your conversation improbable ; the work Of
your hands valueless. And yet ask them to
do what you aimed at, and failed in, accord
ing to them, and they have not even the
ability to try. They are all, in fact what
they feign you to be, and unfit for rything
but fault finding, crying down people Of
merit and sandering worth. They are
envious. Jealous, and full of cant. lncapa.
bic of doing what you do, and therefore
envious of your talent; too dull to com.
mand respect, and constantly jealous of
what you receive incompetent to produce
a thought, and always ready to harp at
what you express. They are Of the race of
Diogenes, without his ability; GYMS, with.
out the merit Of honesty Of purpose. Heed
them not, reader. they are harmless when
treated with contempt; and ii you ask
where they are TO he found, look around
you-your circle Of acquaintance will fur.
nish one, 10 doubt, of the class.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

4 DOCTOR in a North Carolina paper
boasts that he has discovered system by
which he can make out of an old man an
entire young man, and have enough left to
make small dog.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

Harry MIsrAxE.-A clerk in n druggist
store in Charlestown ON Wednesday even
ing, had been trading with young lady,
and was handing her some change when
the gas "gin eout," and both were cruelty
enveloped in darkness in the chaos he gave
her his hand, instead of the change. His
heart has since been thrown into the bargain
and both will shortly make a pilgrimage to
the altar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

Truly, had we no permanent hopes
fixed, no treasures laid up beyond this
perishiug world misery would be our lot, far
more than that of the meanest animal.
How affecting was the dying remark of a
heather philosopher who had no light save
that of nature; "I have lived in anxiety,
and depart in perturbation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

"WE won't indulge in such horrid an
ticipation," as the hen.pecked husband said
when the parson told him he would be join
ed to his wife in another world, neter to be
separated from her. Parson beg you
won't mention the unpleasant circumstance
again." said he.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

= MrsEoRrrSEs Sp1;sk ;CosLE SIScLE-
"WalI, there's a row over there at our
house. 49,,
"What ON eartll's the matter, you little
sarpint?" =,
aWhy dads drunk, mothers dead, the old
COW has got calf, SAILS got married and run
away with the spoons, Pete has swallowed a
pin, and Luis look at the Aurora Borax till
he's got lhe delrium trianeles."
"What else upon airlh :"
"Rose split the batter pot and broke the
pancakes, and one Of the Maltese kittens has
cot her head into the molasses.cup and
couldn't get it out, and oh, how hungry |
ami"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

TIE United States Senate, after the 4th
Of March next, as far as is now known, will
consist of thirty eight Democrats and twen-
ty-one Whigs-Democrats majority seven
teen. The number of Democrats already
elected or holding over is thirty-five; number
of Wings nineteen. Vacancies to be filled
hy Democratic Legislatures, 8; by Wing
Legislatures, 2; vacancies, in which the re-
suit is doubtful, three.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16

IMMENSE PR1cEs.-In the Lynchburg (Va:)
Express we find a sale Of negroes, among
whom were four girls, one or two 7 years of
age, in all sixteen-the whole bringing with
in fraction Of $4,000.