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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
Abbey Green Female Institute
Esy Miss Sophia Shapin.

rINIIIS Inst tuition is lnc:!tcd seven mics North o
i El.rtc!d c. H., and within sight of Elton
20. 1, is situated in remarkably healthy portion
of the District. and convenient t" an excellent
Spring. The building is entirely Ecw, large and
cnInniulinus.
The InStructr,ss Miss CnArIS. has the reputation
Of being an experienced and talented Teacher
The Elementary. and NIL the higher branches Of
English, together with Latin and French are taught.
Terms per Session OF five months for all branches
eycert Music $40 90
Music. Including use of Piano.. 90
Good Borrd can be obtained in the ncghborhood
"a, 81, per Month For further information, is de-
sired, apply to either of the undersigned.
S. w. NICHOLSON,
JOSEPH ADAMS.
Oct 90 4m* Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

CoLp WEATHER IN IExAs.-Thc Texan
Republican of the 18th instant, says: We
have had about te. days Of the coolest
weather we have experienced this winter.
The forests have been covered with sleet,
presenting very interesting sight to look
upon from warm room. Within the last
two days there has been an agreeable
change. The sun has shown out, and the
air is as balnry as in tlre spring time. De-
liyhtiul transition A short season Of such
weather and the birds will sing, and the
flowers bloom forth again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

DEATH OF TIE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
We learn from the Charleston papers the
death of Hon. Joshua John Ward, Lieuten.
ant Governor of South Carolina. He died
at his plantation, Brook Green, Waccamaw,
on Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock, r'm an
attack of paralysis. Colonel Ward was J"
the fity.third year of his ags, and was the
largest and most successful rice planter in
the State. lie represented his Parish for
many years in the Senate with zeal and
ability, and resigned his seat when elected
Lieut.. Governor-Carolinian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

ARREST OF LARD.-A man by tho name
Of Ben. Lard, who recently shot another by
the name of Jonathan Briggs, Barnwell
District, was arrested in this city on Friday
evening last by our police, and conveyed to
Barnwell Court House where he was deliver
ed over to the Sheriff. Mr.. Briggs is, we
understand, in very critical condition, and
his life is despaired of. Lard was mistaken
in his man when he shot Briggs his lnten'
ton was to shoot John Mixson, who was nut
a short distance behind Brsgs.-Augusta
Constitutionalist
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

DEATH OF Col. PlcKENs-'rhc Alabama
papers announce the death Of Col. Joseph
Pickens, late of Eutaw, in that State, but
formerly Of South Carolina.
He was born in Hopcwcll, Perdleton
District, South Carolina, on the 2Otb March,
l79l. His father, Gen. Andrew Pickens,
was an officer in the Continental army, and
served with distinction in the war OF inde.
pendence. In 1919, Col. Pickens emigrated
to Alabama, and settled in Dallas county,
which he represented for several years in
the Legislature. He then removed to Perry
county, and subsequently to Greene, where
he continued to reside down to the period OF
his decease. He was very extensively known
throughout the State, especially in the south
ern portion of it, and was everywhere great
ly respected and esteemed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

FIVE hundred dollars reward is offered for
the apprehension of a man by the name Of
Noles, who murdered George Sharp, Of Dali
las county, Alabama, OH the 18th instant.
Noles is described as a man six feet one inch
high, dark complicated, high cheek bones, and
of thin visage. He had on when he left a
white wool hat and cotton home.spun
clothes.-South Carolinian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
AN AWFUL LAZY CASE.

al want to know.tssbawled old Spear.
grass If that boy haiift got through them
'ratrrs YETI"
"Shakcs alive" responded the old wo
man, "you'd hcttcr be Hooking artpr that
Jahcz; here it's night, and he hain't been
and brought single bucket Of taters from
the field this blessed day"
"rew bad" continues thr old gentleman,
81 net he laint dug bashel of taters this
day, and strictly charged him to be spry,
and dig and carry in tel bushels before sun.
down, or I'D give him the allfredest wallo.
pin he ever had in his born days"
With this piece of.cloquence burning on
his lips, Speargrass touchdown wattel, and
starter fnr the potato.ielI. There stood
Jab,z, great lohlolly ola slab.sidrd doo-
less-Iookiay whelp. digging for dear life, as
,hough he was afraid dark would catch him
bsf"rc he got the last potato out of the
e 'onnd.
"Why on airth," bawls the old man. "aint
you been and brought in those 'taters!-
where are they! how many bushels have
you dug!"
Wall, dad" responds the hopeful, trying
to wipe the sweat from his brow, and straight-
cning up his long. lazy body perpendicular
with the shovel handle, 81 have been tuck
erin away like sin all this AFTERNOON, and
"Whcre are the taters2" bawls the old
gentleman.
"Wall, dad, there's ono! Il was snakin'
ou, another when you como, and soon as
rip 'lolher one out, tlierell he jest three on
'em, by hocsakes and gingerbread"
Old Spearmnt went in lemons, and the
way he cut loose with his ua'tel and Jabez
rut loose for home, was fine illustration for
the comic almanac.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

PENS are made now of glass, and it is said
that they answer well. 1t is known that with
a hux of lead in combination with the silicon,
in right proportions, glass can be made very
ductile. These pens are now becoming not
uncommon, and they are perfectly anticor.
rosiye by the most impure ink.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

An Artesian Well at cotton factory in
Dallas county, Alabama, which is ITO feet
10 inches in depth, discharges, GEO gallons
per minute, or 964 900 gallons in "a hours
exceeding any we'll in America. The wa
ter flows out with such force that if pieces
of stone as large as an egg or half a dollar
are thrown in, they are Immediately elected.
The sand, gravel, etc, made by the auger
are also forced out by water, which is per.
rectly clear, liinpid, and pleasant to the taste.
The diameter of the well is little over six
inches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

A YANKEE, who &as heavy loser by
the late destructive conhagration at Carde-
mas, astonished the natives by commencing
the foundations Of a large stone store, OH
the ruins of the old one, within two days
afterwards. The people thought the dig.
ging was for money or valuables that had
been lost, but when told that it was for tho
foundations to new store, they rolled up
the whites of their eyes in establishment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

4 LESSON TO LEARSERs.--When old
Zacl,arah Fox, the great merchant, of Liv.
erpool. was asked by what means he con-
trived to realize so large fortune as he
possessed, his reply was:
"Friend, by one article alone. and in
which thou mayest deal too, if thou ?leasest
1T is civiity."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

How TO GET THE GIRLS MARR1Ep.-A
thriving trader in Wisconsin, claiming the
paternity of eleven daughters, greatly to the
establishment of his neigF,bors, succeeded in
marrying them all off in six months. A
neigibnr of his, wI.o had likewise several
single daughters, called upon him to obtain
the secret of his husband making success,
when the latter informed him he had made
it rule, after young man had paid his at.
tention to one Of his girlssa fortnight, to call
supolzhim with revolysfs apdsgrequesty him
You can imagine" continued he, " which
ofthe two they preferred"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

VIZ know Of no state Of slavery on earth
like that attendant Upon the newspaper life
whether it be as director or subordinate
Your task never ended, your responsibility
never secured, the last days work is forgot.
ton at the close Of the day on which it ap.
peared, and the dragon of the morrow waits
open.mouthed to devour your thoughts, and
snap up one morsel Of your existence. Be
as successful as is the nature Of things to he;
write with the least possible degree Of exer.
ton; be Indifferent to praise and lion-hearted
against blame; still will the human heart
wear out before its time, and your body, if
not your mind, exhibit every symptom Of
dry rot.-Exchange.
ElaIL.,=.. -ra Eo.rns NO., aL..-, f.:asxl.L:.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
Bethany Acade l9ly.

TENIIE Exercises of this Institution will be re-
IL sumcd on Monday 3lst January, 1853.
The Ru cs Rates of Tuition &c, are the same rs
last Year. Any information respecting the School.
Board &c. can b. obt; ined BY addressing the
subscriber through Longmires Post Office, Edsefied
District.
GEO. GALPIIIN, PRIHcrrAL.
Ian ID - Ut
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

SECRETS OF CoMFoRT.--Though some.
times small evils, like invisible insects inilict
pain, and Il single hair may stop a vast ma
chine, yet the chief secret in comfort lies in
not suffering triAes to vex one, and in pru-
IDENTIFY cullivating an underground of small
pleasures, since very few great ones, alas !!
are let OIL long leases.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
Blankets,

TRAY BROTHERS, have on hand large as
VI sortment Of BLANKETS, Of various kinds.
Probably some of the finest Ssxony Wool fine fn-
ishel. imported. With large assortment of Lower
Grades and Plantation Blankets, which we are
selling cheap.
NyI- tf Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

BACHELORS AND WIDowERs-i bill is
pending in the Indiana legislature, to compel
old bachelors Of 80 years of age TO marry,
or pay $50 Il year in:o the county treasury,
to 60 to the first lady who shall marry after
the first of January. The provisions of the
bill apply to widowers of one years stand
infr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

BE- EMrLoYED-.Every man should rc.
member that the world will always honor
industry The vulgar aud useless idler,
whose energy of body and mind are rustng
for want of occupation, may look with
scorn upon the laborer engaged at his toll;
but his scorn is praise, his contempt honor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
EDGEFIELD, s.sC., MARCH 8, 1853.

lack of yelf.respect, md an utter disregard
for future prospects. The real cause for a
great deal OF crime may he traced TO the
habit of a foolish expenditure of money in
earlier days.-AIbany Transcript.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

Az old Sawyer complained to a customer
who had paid him pewter dollar, for saw
ing his wood.
"Out upon you, fellow! Have you no
gratitude! You ought to be most thankful
for tue work without grumbing about the
money.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
YOUNG LADIES
BOARDING AND DAY SCHCcL !!

Rev. II. ALDRECH, Principal.
Mn. S'rCCKLER, rRor. OF MusIc, FnENcn &c
Mns. !. McCLINTOCK, TEACHER OF PRIMARY
DErAErMENr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

THERE is nothing beautiful that is not
true. There is nothing true that is not beau
tifuI. 1t was in searching for beauty that
truth was discovered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

By the former act the silver coins shall
be legal tenders Of payment, according to
their nominal value, for all sums whatever"
BY the new act the new silver coins shall
be legal tenders in payment Of debts for all
sums not exceeding five dollars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
Flour

~ BY BY Z. HODGES, Aersr;
Hamburg Nov 90 It 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
Az Exchange paper gives an account o.

An Exchange paper gives an account of
n man living in Rhode Island whose COW
had three calves at birth Tuesday-whose
mare ioalded two coalts on Wednesday,
aud whose wife gave birth to a pair of twins
on Saturday All the colts, calves and ba-
bes are doing well, and bid fair to be raised.
The same mans hen hatched five chickens
from four eggs last Spring.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

THE more tenderly and warmly one loves
so much more does he discover in himself
defects rather than charms, that render him
not worthy of the beloved.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
HOW AS &. IA ",

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
I- Has removed his Office 10 the Rooms over the
Store of Mr.. b. {. Bryan.
Jan 4 i'm 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

"SAM, why arm lawyers like fishes 2"
al don't med,le wild dat subject"
"Why, kase dey am fond Of debate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

SAVE Your EARN1Ncs.-The practice
which apprentices, clerks, aud others have,
Of spending their earnings as fast as they
accumulate, is one great reason why so
many never attain a position above medi-
ocrity in life. \ person who receives but a
small compensation for his services, will,
with little care over his exchequer, and a
system of regularity in his expenditures, find
at the end of the year he is prepared to en-
counter any emergency or mishap. But, as
general thing, they manage to get rid of
their earnings quite as quick as they are due,
thus leaving them wholly unprepared for
emergencies, by sickness or otherwise. a
system of curtailing unnecessary expenses.
il adopted by our younger folks, would bril- G
around the most happy ard gratifying re-
suits, and be the means Of raisn" to emf
nence and standing in society, many who
now have contracted the habit Of parting
with their earnings so readily and fnolishly
for the habit of keeping continually in
debt, bcgets indifference and dissipation, u
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

The LroroR D1scrss1oS.-We gee from
our exchanges that the discussion on the
liquor traffic, is waxing pretty warm in Geo.
gia and in Tennessee. Several of our Geo.
gia exchanges have taken position in favor
OF law prohibiting the traffic. The dis
cussions in Savannah are beginning to at.
tract general attention. The News says, of
the last meetinr for that purpose, that it
was large and respectable. and embraced
men holding the most opposite views on the
subject Of legal enactn,ents for the prohibit
ton Of the sale of Intoxicating liquor as
beverage.
The utmost decorum prevailed through
out, and the arguments for prohibition by
legal enactments, maintained by Messrs.
Duryea and King, and those for the aboli-
tion of all laws restricting the sale, were
attentively listened to.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
- S----=------
SOCIAL MANNERS IN AMERICA,

HINTS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
The New York Post has been permitted to
print a few extracts from an unpublished
manuscript on social manners in this country,
from which we take the following hiuls to
ladies and gentlemen:
When you hear Il man insisting upon pr intS
of etiquette and fashion; wandering, for in.
stance, how people can eat with steel forks
and survive it, or what charms existence has
for persons who dine at three without soup
aud fish, be sure that that individual is 4 sqob,
the table cln,h is no, the place to put your
salt. Bread is the only comestibln which
the custom of well bred people permits to be
laid of from your plate.
II you break vase; or StatucLte, or any
little rtagcrc knick -knack in the house of an
acquaintance, never mind it. Treat it as a
matter ofno consequence even if YOU know
tina. it wrings his pocket.
Always prccede a lady in going up stairs.
This maxim is n legacy from maiden aunt.
When you enter Il public room the French
practice Of raising the hat, as n general sal.
utiiloH, - uIuCli w w CuliHi'cHueu.
Never ask your wife to sing for u friend.
Ten 10 one he detests vocal music, unless of
the highest order Show, but do not show
off, your children TO strangers. Rec"lect
in the matter Of children how many are born
every hour, each one almost rs remarkable
as yours in the eyes of its papa and mani
ma.
1t harl to say which has the most clown
ish appearance to move the Fps in silent
reading; or to wet the finger i'll turning over
the leaves Of the book.
Do not go TO an evening party in black
gloves even If YOU have lost relation. II
your feelings are too deeply lacerated for
yellow kids, stay at home.
Keep your nails cut short. None but bar.
hers boys and blacklcgs are entitled to the
distinction OF long Chinese talon. When
presented, never offer your hand it offered
TO you on such an occasion, touch it slightly
When you meet a friend in public place
do not shout his name so that every by
stander may know who he is. Never ask !;
friend the price Of a thing he has bought, nol
praise things by their prices.
Cultivate the good will of weak minded
t,lkalive people. They will be as useful a:
the parrots Of Apsethus. He taught his hi'd
to repeat Ap cthus is a gnd,' and let then
fly. Your uufeathered bipeds can be taugh
by little kindness and attention, and taugh
without pains, to proclaim in house and high
way. Blank is an excellent fellow" If'Li
is said often enough, no matter by whom
some one is sure to believe it.
Moderation is the best general rule for con
ductin social life. Moderation in manners
moderation in language, moderation in dress
moderation in feeling, moderation in every
thing but personal ncatness. With these,
kind and yielding spirit, and decent shar
oil elf.respcct, man can guide SMOOTH
through the world, if not pleasantly. On
last COUNSEL hard one to follow--lear
to grow old gracefully.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

"MR. JONES, don't you think marriage is
a means of grace9"
Certainly, my dear, anything is means
Of grace that breaks up pride, and leads to
repentance.
Scene closes with mop.handle.
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4 WESTERN editor thus sums up the pc

\ WESTERN editor thus sums up the pc.
cuiarities Of Il cotempory:
He is too lazy to earn meal and too
mean to enjoy one. He never was gener-
Gus but once and that was when he gave the
itch to an apprentice boy. So much for his
goodness of heart! OF his industry, he
says the public may Judge, when he states
that the on y time he worked was the day
that he mislook castor oil for honey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
Tam Ward.

HIDES will be crcccivcd at the Tan Yard from
L Il this date. K. L. MINIS.
Oct 6, 1852. If IS
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For Clerk,
PICKENS B. WEvER.
3 O SEP IA A e II 4; u

D q 3 4 Il "A "A Es u H
VXTILI. be- found at all times in his Office. at
w Edgcficld Court House, near the PLANTERS
IIoTEL.
lie will attend promptly, and strictly to business
iu his profession. ca
---Sc--Ssf
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

THE OLD AND NEW SILVER ColSs-The
following are the respective weights Of the
old silver coins and those authorised by the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

which sum he subsequently received 1t is
also shown that enormous sums of money
have been expended for the procurement Of
railroad grants in the city, and that towards
the procurement of the Eighth avenu, rail.
road grant, a sum so large that would starle
the most credulous, was expended but in
consequence Of the voluntary absence of
important witnesses, the Grand Jury was
left without direct testimony Of the particu.
lar recipients of the different amounts. Va.
rious other sums are given as having been
paid to Aldermen. The Grand Jury con.
clude by turning the whole matter over to
the Recorder for iull investigation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

An INCIDENT OF THE WARS or THE HU-
GCENoTs.-A Hnguenot woman wandered
through the streets and reproached the
monks with their sins. She would no longer
wear anything red, because the legate ap-
peared in clothing Of that color. She sang
her psalms with loud voice, and the clergy
who tried to stop her, were astonished with
her knowledge Of the Scriptures, she poured
ont her aspirations in the most vehement and
beautiful prayers; she asserted that she had
seen a human figure in the clouds, with a
sword in his hand, and that lie commanded
to tell the Duchess Of Montpensier that she
ought not to use paint, and the cardinal
legate that he ought to make peace. She
WAS one Of the most beautiful women in
Paris, and closed her career by dying in the
ho Spital
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
For Tax Collector.

For Tax Collector.
PHILIP BOYD,
THOMAS b. REESE.
THEOpiIlI.US DEAN,
NJ. 4. WillTTLE,
CHARLES CARTER,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09

Tile timid are never free.
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C A N Did ATE .
For Sheriff.

JULIUS DAY,
JAMES EDISON.
K. :. KEY.
FEIIN f.. BODIE,
WM. QuATTLEBUM VI,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-09
For Ordinary.

II. T. WRIGHT.
JOHN W. SMITH,
w. F. DURISOE,
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Flattcry processes mors than friendship.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-24
Rursia and Turkey.

Whatever may be the result Of the ru-
mored Intervention of England and France
in the difficulty between Russia and Tur-
KEY, there can be no doubt of an ultimate
conflict between the last two powers. 1t
may be postponed, but it cannot be pre-
vented. Russia is too holly bent on
dominion, and Turkey is too firmly re-
solved on defence, to allow of long con
tinuance of peace. Is
The Ottoman power must so down in
the struggle, and Austria must 60 with
it. 1t is useless to attempt to conceal the
fact. The iron heel of the Cossack is to
be placed on the PROSTATE neck of the
Mussulman. But will it remain there
THAT is the question" Not long, in
our humble opinion. 1t must and will
be hurled off in less than two years, and
driven back beyond the passes of the
Carpathian Mountains. sa
The time of reaction is at hand. The
march of Republicanism will be onward
in Europe for the next twelve months.
And when once the people are masters of
their tyrants again, wo to the crowned
heads that have oppressed them! The
sceptre will depart forever from tyranny,
for the Shiloh Of constitutional liberty
will have come.
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