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The, AzTEcs IN ENGLsND.-Tbe Aztec
children, who attracted so much notice in
this city, are creating quite sensation in
London. Both Dr.. Latham and Professor
Owen have critically examined them, and
both have arrived, in the main, at similar
conclusions Professor Owen thinks the boy
about twelve years old, and the girl from
seven to nine. He repudiates tho idea that
they are either new species. or genuine
types of any existing race Of American Indi-
ans, but regards them as merely examples of
impeded development in individuals, belong.
ing possibly to mixed and degraded Indo.
Spanish race. Dr.. Latham comedies in
these opinions, but goes on even further in
his specifications. He considers that they
are the children of parents of ordinary size,
and not the offspring of dwaris like them
selves. He thinks it probable, however, that,
in consequence of the degradation of the
race from which they sprung, other individ-
ais, more or less similar to them, exist in the
same region. They are not Aztecs, he
holds, but descendants of an old race. The
popular account of their discovery in all an.
-Hiant oity -nnirodden lt4roiotore by EuInnA-
ans, gains no credence from him or PrOfes.
sor Owen. 1t is the unanimous opinion of
all the scientific men in London, who have
examined the children, that no nation Of peo-
pie so low in intelligence could exist.-Phil-
adel phia Bulletin.
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degree than any Otnet, c.:~4-2l9tG.iG. sci.
must render it of great value to all who use
paint or varnish of any kind. 1t will cost
our tobacco growers but little to make the
experiment; aud for their benefit have con-
densed an article in relation to the new
discovery.
The same paper from which ] gather the
account of this new discovery states that
the table turning and spirit rapping phenome.
ma, now creating so great all excitement in
Europe, were both familiar TO the celebrat-
ed Swedenborg, and that we Americans
copied the whole from him. This may to
certain extent be true, but will not be.
lieve that Swedenborg went so far as some
of our Spirit Rappers. At all events he
did not 90 into the business purely as a
money making speculation.
A Swedish artist, named Carlemau, has
made new discovery which he terms
photochromography. BY a new application
of photography it is stated that the inventor
i- o-,,-t.'s.' i. III. .5oa. :'.ee 10 ioGr aoH.
.e.A gom.s d.Y. a..i sie ya;ioaa subjects
l,n ,rescnteti y, fI.e.r natura! co'ors. $hcuil
-." tioG u ~
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I before their eyes. The pobr husband, tot.
tered out, supported on each side; do you
not think that my feelings must have been
singular rs he passed next the sobbing
mother. Now was my lime. "friends,
neghbors," | gasped, "caF the Sexton
take off the coffin lid--for ids sake delay
not moment--she is not dead" rather
shrieked than said the last words.
Oh such change as car ne over the
assembly; mads5seswooned-a crowd came
rushing up to The cofin-I pressed them
back--lhe hand bf the undertaken tembled,
and screw after screw fell railing on the
huor-my heart beat quicker with hope and
fear.
The lid was thrown aside; IN my arms
was the fair creature borne to her couch ;
as returned IA moment, say her only sis.
ter standing as il rivited to ithe floor; her
cheeks ghastly, her eyes staring frghtfully.
seized her by the arm, but she stirred not !;
shook her head r,dely, saying, "unless you
help me Marie. size may perhaps really die !;
quick comezand cut off her grave cloths
she must notsee ,heUs@---ast not know of
this r. s. t7.,:=5-..SS t77.s,,.:zT ,-1=7r-e
the girl aroused herself from her stupor !;
then as suddenly6I.s food of tears came to
her relief all wasE right now she followed
me into the next Chamber, and united the
white satin ribbons from the delicate wrists,
and unloosened the linen bands on the
breast, so by the tine the young bride OPEN
ed her eyes, she had sought her couch from
pleasant slumbet.
And now the taost terrible excitement
over; breathed freely; and yet another
important task was to be accomplished by
my orders the husband had heen briefly in
formed that the cetemony would be detained
for moment, heftas so distracted with his
grief that all news was alike to him-they
led him where they liked; he sat in little
room just across the entry. went in,
closed the door aSSa~ stood beside him; he
glanced up once, then buried his face in his
hands with deep unearthIy groan, that
went to my very soul oh | felt for the first
time such exquisi,ejoy in the performance
of a good deed-7l experienced new love
for my profession.
Z" Frederick" "'.said ], placing my arm
around his neck.s" Frederick, there is some
good yet in storeapr you; do not mourn in
this wau. E-ndnr;sk" ("
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9elftt 2)oetry.
REPRESENTATIONS.

DEMONSTRATIONS.
If fortune with smiling face
Strews roses on your way,
When shall we stoop to pick them up?
To-day, my love, to-day.
But should she frown with face of care,
And talk Of coming sorrow,
When shal! we grieve, if grieye we must 2
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
If those whoye wronged us own their faults,
And kindly pity pray,
When shall We listen and forgive2
To-day, my love, to-day.
But if stern justice urge rebuke;
And warmth from memory borrow,
When shall we Glide, if chide we dare?
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
If those to whom we owe debt
Are harmed unless we pay,
When shall we struggle to be just
To-day, my love, to-day.
But if our debtor foil our hope,
And plead lis ruin thorough,
When shall We weigh his breach Of faith
Tomorrow, love, Tomorrow.
If love, cstrangcd, should once again
Her genial smiles display,
When shall we kiss her profered lipsl
To-day, my love, to-day.
But, if she would indulge regret,
Or dwell with by-gone sorrow,
When shall We weep, if weep we mustl
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
For rirtuous acts and harmless joys,
The minutes will not stay,
We've always time to welcome them
To-day, my love, to-day.
But care, resentment, angry words,
And unavang sorrow,
Come far too soon if they appear
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
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New Spring Goo ds,

HYNHE Subscriber takes this method of returning
his grateful thanks tn his punctual customers
for their long continued patronage, and feels contl-
dent from nine years experience in the Mercantile
BUSINESS that he offer inducements to his custo-
mers that must secure continuance Of their past
favors.
He is now receiving and offering one of the
Most Desirable Stocks Of Dry Goods
For the Summer Trade that he has evei yet offered
to the public. Also on hand, fine Stock Of
Cutlery, Hard and Crockery Ware,
And large and excellent variety of
HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
OF his own manufacture, as well as good supply
of Yankee work. A Good Stock OF Groceries,
SUGAR, COFFEE, MoLAssEs, SALT,
Bacon and Lard,
Which he will sell low for Cash. Also, supply o
Drugs and Medicines,
Such as Sweet, Castor, Train and Linsced OIL,
White Lead, Window Glass and Putty, &c. dc.
NJ. w. CLARY.
May IS 5t 10
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A CHEAP AND DURABLE WnITEwAsH.-
A. J. Downing recommended the following
preparation of whi,ewash for brick or stone,
as cheap and durable, and thoroughly tested
by him. "Slack half bushel OF lime in
barrel, by pouring over it hot water
enough to cover it four or five inches deep,
stirring til Stacked ; then 6ll the barrel two.
thirds full of water, and add one bushel OF
water lime. Dissolve in water, and add
three pounds sul phate Of zinc. The whole
should be of the thickness of paint, ready
for use with the brush. This wash is i'm
proved by the addition Of a peck of white
sand, stirred in just before using. The
color is pale stone color, nearly white.
To make it fawn color add one pound yell
low ochre, two pounds of raw umber, and
two pounds Indian red. To make it drab,
add one pound each of Indian red, umber
and lampblack."
--~s>----
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core was removed, and, by appliances, OF the
usual poullice the sore soon healed. Our
informant remarks that this is a severe expe.
dent, but one that is to be preferred 10 the
customary treatment. We have heard 9TH
ers who have avaled themselves fthe rem
edy prescribed by our friend say that it is
effectual and expeditions. As good many
persons are now afflicted with bone feloLs,
we have been requested to make this publ-
cation. May it prove a real blessing to the
suferins.-Cor. Bait. Clipper.
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sla,nmered, and Knew 10. - .,i'.' ..
for the husbands. eyes were fastened
to my face, viii e lie half rose with a
strange, quick NOV emcnt.
=" + what.-zif what, Doctor Lane !-oh !!
what am to thin 2" his voice trembed,
",here is something in my heart that bids
me look to you fot hope now! Yet, why,
why 2" aud tue words sank mournfully into
silence. Y
did you verlear of people falling into
frances, and then when robed for the
burial--"
could proceed no farther-the excited
man sprang from his seat, clenched both
my hands, aud with fire in his eyes inco-
herently exclaimed
What?-- dead ?-in trance ?-laid
out !-bnriec 9-shut up ?-alve, alive 7!
Great God !--merciful God you do not
tell me that she-my May, whom saw die
who gasped in my arms--on this bosom
bade me farewell--grew white aud COLI
no no, you mock mep
Frederick" said I, while the tears rained
down my cheeks, your wife still lives-she
was only in a trance"
Never shall / forget the ensuing scene;
he threw his arms ,ssopnd me, and hugged
me Ike one --nssss1fE, G0d bless you
Heaven bless you + oh! Doctor, shall die
Of this excess Of JOY lead me to her, where
is she my friend? Ny May, my sweet dear
NOT dead vixen these eyes looked upon
her for the last time9 Oh but no, Doctor,
this is too beautiful, too good; let me see
her, will be calm; aud doctor, he exclalm'
ed, grasping my arm with his shaking fin
gers. would almost give my life for this
| would, cou!d not have survived long
full of thanksgiving, she with her large
blue eyes, moving fondly from one to the
other; as she whispered, al am better
stronger. | shall soon be well again; l have
been sick very long, have | not!
Frederick kisseaher pure brow in reply
and he hid his lace in the pillow, to weep ii
silence, and then left them, a happier be
ing, a better man, and happier and better
have been ever since.
A Busy PAX DAY.-A proAigate young
fellow, son of lawyer of some eminenc'
in Rhode Island, on certain muster ant
inspection day, pure 'rse of an ig
norant farmer, ;liI' ny ~ ! 4, pay for it OF
the next inspecri ia" n sav, lrote
but instead of j. inserted y
word insurrectie 'i''.e ..t -
insurrection de
When the j. ~"
the a:fr1,ur,
posed the nc
young man icr aes-
ed great.as aHls.u'..- Il D.. ~ -:iiI o'
him before .nc aat ,..- 80.
"But i; 10 out said the farmer, yo'
promised to pay ne the next inspection day
the time has come, and want my money.
"lf you Look the note again" said tn
young man COOL You will find it has
very long while 10 run yet"
The farmer was sure the note was due o
ought to be-; but! on spelling it over care
fully, he found. TO his astonishment, that
was not due till the resurrection day. II
demonstrated wi.h the young scapegract
but all to no purpose, and he finally laid tn
case before his father, the lawyer.
The latter took his son aside and tol
him he had better settle the thing at onc'
"For," said he, g though the day is far di'
tant, you are in a fair way to have busine;
t enough on your hands that day witho'
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NovELrY.-A practice, possessing some
merit, is coming into vogue in New Orleans.
1t is the building of large and elegant We.
randahs in front of the second stories of
buildings, so as to cover the whole breadth
of the side walk, and protect pedestrians
from the sun and rain, making cool and
very comfortable promenade. When p laced
over stores they have the advantage OF saw
ing the cost OF awnings, and answer the
Same purpose more etfectually, though rem
deripc the store rather darker.
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RECENT DIscoyER1Es.-Mr. Kendall, in
one of his agreeable letters TO the N. O.
Picayune, has the following items:
A British resident in Russia has recently
made discovery which, if all accounts be
true, promises to be of great Importance to
painters and varnishers 1t is to the effect
that the seed Of the tobacco plant contains
over Is per cent. of drying oil. of superior
quality and of easy extraction. The pro-
cess by which the oil is extracted is to re-
duce the seed to powder, and knead it into
a stiff paste, by adding a sufficient quantity
of hot water, after which the paste is sub.
n,itted to the action of ], veTy st!25r ---""s
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VOL. xvIII.-.-No. 81.

~. 4. "a. af.
PoLrrrcAL PREpIcr1oNs.-The following
is a translation from the Courier des Etats
Unis: -
"Much has been said oflate respecting a
prediction current among tue Turks, that
their dominion in Europe is TO endure but
four hundred years. The prediction even
indicated the gate by which the Christians
will re.enter the city of. Constantinople; ;
and we are assured that during the last cen.
tury the Sultans caused that gateto be closed
by a thick wall. The fourth century since
the Turks entered Constantinople will ex.
pire the present year; and we shall soon
know, therefore, whether the prediction will
be accomplished. -
"But this prediction is,Bot alone. There
exists one more ancient still, which occupies
much attention in the nineteenth century.
tits the prediction Of St. Cantal, a bishop of
Tarente in the 5th century. He wrote a
work upon the calamities of Italy, Of which
the manuscript was not discovered till some
time during the 18th century; and then it is
said to have been discovered through some
miraculous circumstance.
that king springing out of a Water.lilly and
called king OF the Greeks, should cross the
sea with a powerful army, and drive the
Turks from Europe, and take possession of
the Holy Land and of Jerusalem, after which
bo ,uo,IJ J;aD
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exclaimed, Win .r.i's running Ia.. ..-
cheeks, "God grant that their prayers may
be heard in our behalf, my little preacher" "
At that moment great wave struck the
ship and riyhted her. A simultaneous shout
of exultaton, gratitude, and praise louder
than the storm, went up to God. A few
days after the noble ship rode safely into
New York harbor.
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For Ordinary.
CAROLINA HOTEL.
EDGEEIELD C. Il. S. C.

EDGEFTELD Z. H., ,. =.
A 49, THIS ESTABLISHMENT for
II1ksGhA mcrly known us the "SrANN llo'
MHise5 81 - TELL having been purchased and
opened III December last by the Undersigned, he
would most respectfully solicit his friends and The
public generally to give HIM call as he feels con-
fident that he can DO us well for them as could be
expected in a place like this. -
Ills House is situated on Main Street, one block
South of the Public Square and convenient to those
travelling the Plank Road. Also. from Columbia
Aiken and Gran;tcvile. His StHblcs are convenient
to the House aud always well supplied.
The House is sufficiently retired from the bus
ness part of the Town to render it always quiet anc
comfortable, so that The weary Traveller may always
be sure of good nights rest.
Nov II IF II
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The Sultan of Turkey has expressed his
intention of devoting all the plate he lately
inherited from his mother to the purpose of
the war; its estimated value is about 49,
100000 piastres. The same resolution has
been adopted respecting the treasures accu-
mulated for centuries 10 the Grand Mosque.
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In AN AWFUL BAD FIX" Well my little
fellow, what's the matter"
"Don't know where to go, thIr-boo-o.
Why dou't you go to school = ;,
"The master II beat me. Boo'o.o'o'
"Well then take your books and 60
home"
Well, then mother'll thrash me, thlr
So, | can't help gettin licked, any way
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nnSmn@Ee7
Beautiful DaguerreotVpes.

MR., LEIGH would respectfully announce to
wi the Ladies and Gentlemen Of Ed dgefeld and
vicinity, that he is ready to serve all that may
he desrous of obtaining one more ot his
Umrivalled Dagucrrcotypes.
Mr. 7. is prepared to take any of the different
s,yIcs of Pictures the Art is capable Of.
rzsEsslies will find that black or dark dressing
ans gsnuch to the beauty Of the Picture
NAV III -
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Lime !!

Oh BARRELS ROCK LIME, in fine order
s0U lust received, and for sale by
'A'' E. HODGES, AGENT.
E,.,.,.~. -. &C &c
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y
liz ,argess incomes in lie un!tad States are
uor. sl;ySc3 ~ gentlemen of San Francis
CO, who, four years ago, were far from being
rich. 1t is said that the annual income Of
Samuel Brannon, Esq, is over two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars; whilst that Of j.
L. Folsom, w. D. M. Howard, and several
others, is but little, if any less. These large
estates have been made within the last three
or four years, by the rapid rise of real es-
tate in and about San Francisco. In lS47
and '4s, lots were purchased for SIS or $50
which are now worth over 100000. On
the chief business streets, in favorable loca-
tons, ground is worth from $500 to 81 900
per front foot, exclusive of the Improvements.
-<>e--
THE New JERSEY TEMPERANCE LAW
The first case which has occurred in New
Jersey, under the law relative to habitual
drunkards, passed at the last session OF the
Legislature, took place at Princeton on the
22d ult., and is mentioned in the Wbig.-
The Chancellor issued commission to
three gentlemen who proceeded to try be.
fore Jury an inqusition into the habitual
| drunkenness Vi sSuaiiSS Snhii'''h3 o"u hsS
incapacity to take care Of his property. The
Jury gave verdict that such was the case,
and according to law the Orphans court, on
application, must appoint guardian over
him. He is divested of all control Of his
property, which will be restored on his refor-
nation; all liquor sellers, under 4 penalty,
are forbidden to sell to him, and legally, he
is to be treated as lunatio.
WARS IN NAME 2-In one the Of regi.
ments in Mexico, there was corporal who,
when the roll was being called, refused to
answer to the name of "Ebenezer Mead"
"The officer repeated the call" No an.
swer.
"Is Ebenezer Mead on the ground9"
"Eben Mead is here" quoth the corporal.
"The " Ebenezer" was repeated again in
a tone like a Northwestern.
"Captain," quoth the rampant corporal,
"your name is Peter Read; would you re.
spond if you were called Peter.sneezer
Reads"
He was taken to the guard house, tried
or contempt, and deprived of his warrant
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-1eS--
TRIUMPH OF WIT.-An anecdote is re.
lated of two sons of the Emerald Isle who
recently called upon one of the Secretaries
to present their papers of recommendation
| for, Office, and to solicit the removal of two
colored laborers, and the appointment oi
themselves as substitutes. The Secretary
did not however, appreciate the object OF
their errand, and declined acceding to their
demands. Determined not to be defeated,
they proceeded to the White House, and
there sought and obtained an audience with
President Pierce, to whom they related what
had passed between the Secretary and them
selves, and then requested him 10 interfere
in their behalf. The President poltely y sug-
gested the indelicacy of such proceeding,
and declined to yield 10 their wishes; where
upon one Of the Irishmen, stepping forward,
his face broad with humor, propounded the
following question::
"Gineral. if you were going to engage in
another war, who would you prefer for your
soldiers, Irishmen er ,nagers :" -
{ E lrishmeli, by daSncatTs,,' was the prompt
reply; aad, d,~hwithout giving the President
time TO say another word, the interrogation
continued "Then, if you prefer lrishmen in
rar, why not in pace ?"
This was stumper," and caused an ex.
plosion of laughter on the part Of the Presi'
dent and Secretaries Davis and Guthrie,
who, it is said, were present on the occa-
sion. When the merriment subsidized little,
the President endorsed the papers, in the
form of an expressed "hnpe that the Com.
missioner of Public Buildings would give
these men something to do" They depart
ed, bowing and scraping, and returning
thanks until they reached the door, and went
upon their way rejoicing-Republc.
The FEARLESS Boy.-A vessel was over.
taken with terrific hurricane in the middle
of the Atlantic Ocean. After the most as
tonishing efforts to weather the storm, the
awful intelligence of the captain broke on
the ears of the passengers, the ship is on
her beam end; she will never right again !;
death is certain.
"Not at all, sir" exclaimed a little sailor
boy. "God will save US yet"
".Why do you think so 7" said the captain
with strong feeling and-ast"n;-lr'' II
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AWFUL EFFECTS OF DRuNKENNEss.-ln
Clinton county, Ohio, about two weeks
ago, Hiram Halves shot his brother Gri:
void dead. They had been drinking freely.
Last week in the same county, an old man
of seventy, named Reuben Mills, by blow
of his FIST, killed his own son, who was
blind. The son was 40 years old. 1t is
said both were drunk.
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"MY tail is ended" as the tadpole sale
when he turned to a frog.
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PERSECUTION AFTER DEATH.-A CORES
pondent of the National lntelligencer anus,
ugly complains that Clay, Calhoun and
Webster, who were teased with all sorts OF
questions from abolitionists in their lives,
are not spared even after their death-but
summoned to hundred table legs every
night, and made to answer the most r'dlcu'
lous questions and in the most ridiculous
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RENcouSTER.-The Savannah News OF
Saturday says: A gentleman from Graham
vile, South Carolina, informs US that on
Monday last an individual named Joseph
Dawson attacked Washington Morel, in
the streets of Grahamville, and that the
parties exchanged five shots at each other
with pistols, without effect A bystander'
however, received spent ball in the chest
which inflicted slight wound. The affair
created considerable excitement IN the
village.
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New Store and New Goods

rsNnE Subscriber has just opened an ENTllil:
i New Stock of Goods, at the Old
Stand Uhe BRICK SToaEl consisting Of every va
rictv of