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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.

AS the season is with US, when there is always
much sickness among children, caused by sudden
Colds it may not be amiss for us to mention that the
new medicine, Ayers Cherry Pcctora, ' attract
ing 30 much of the PUBLIC notice, for the cure of
Bcriouo Lung complaints is, when used in small
doses, one OF the very best in the world for occa
sional family usc. 1t is simple and harmless for
children, az well very pala,aJle. We use the
article ourselves, and would recommend our readers
to call on the Agent and get bottle for trial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
MIR. Speaker Sinons.

THIS gentleman has shown himself ono OF the
most accomplished Speakers the South Carolina
House of Representatives has ever had. We learn
that his recent vaedic,ory remarks TO that body
their adjournment were received with the dsepeat
feeling A member observed in our presence The
other day that the entire House seemed devoted to
him. Col. SIMoNs, by his courtesy, dignity, Impair
,iality and ability presiding Officer. has Impress
ed himself upon those with whom he has served in a
manner thu. will be long remembered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Five Points Opora.

FROM m advertisement i the =" Musical Horld'
we gather that grand juvenile Gala for the Chris.
mas Holidays is ,c come, off about this time at
the Broadway Tabernacle, New York. Mise MARIA
ScovILLE BRAIsEnD is to sing t,e solos, while one
hundred children, who have been rescued from tho
degradation and pollution Of that awful sink Of in
guilty, the " Five Points" are 10 enact the choruse'.
1t s pleasant think that ut least portion Of the
hapless offspring Of this demoniac hole are thus be-
Ing raised into the upper mir of mu'ic and refinement
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
H Y NJ E N IA l..

MARRIED, at MIR. A. I.Owe's, on Goth inst, BY
Rev D. d. Brunson, SAMUEL EARLE, Esq, Of An
dcrson District, S. C., and Miss Kate llepus, Of
Edge6eld District
MARRIED, on Tuesday night, Goth inst, in Ham
burg, by Rev. MIR. Austin, MIR. F. REr"oLDs and
Miss EnkLISR WALKER. And, also, on the same
evening, MIR. WIN. BRocnES and Miss MARY WAL
zrn, both daughters of Rev. Rob,. Walker, Of shi
District.
MARRIED, on Thursday 22d inst, by Rev. B. c.
Hard, MIR. r. NJ. OwEss and Mrs MARY ELIZABETH
HUNTER, widow of the late: R. r. Hunter, Of Ham
burg
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
SHERIFF, Sale.

DY Virtue of -snndry writs Of Fl. .Fa. to mo
ID directed ! shall pr"cced to sell on the
first Monday in Dec. nexi,: al Edgefeld Conrs
House, the following property in The following
cases, viz:
Henry r. Wright. Ordinary, vs. William T.
Smith, The Defendants interest III Tract OF
Land containing One Hundred acres, more or
less, lying on Turkey Greek, and bounded by
lands Of Mr.. Frazier, the Estate of William
Slrom and others.
Mary Harden vs II. r. Smelling, One Sorrel
Horse.
Thomas II. Marshal g. Son vs Henry Luther,
One Sorrcl Mare, Bride and Saddle
S. +. Goode VS. Franklin Zimmerman and
Eliza T;mmcrman his wife, One Negro woman
Mimy and child Betty.
Terms Cash.
L. JONES, s. E. d.
Doc IN a. 48
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28

CuoLERA-Thc Cholera, by last advice from
Paris, bad broken out in that city, but not with
mucHfinalignity as yet. We are sorry to say,
also. that the. disease has made its appearance in
Ireland. The Cork Examiner of the 26th says:
ave regret to state, from accounts we have
received, and which, from the sources they are
derived from, we cannot discrcdit, that Asiatic
cholera has made its appearance in the city. As
vet all the cases have been in those localities of
the city which are distinguishable for their filth
and soraor."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Death of Cant. =. q. Smith.

THE District of Edg.feld has lost another Of her
most high.toned citizens in the demise Of CAPT j. b.
SMITH, Of NJ. Willing This melancholy event &C.
CURED on Thursday night last
CAPT. SMITH has descrvedIy ranked among the
most popular men in the District and was honored nj
one time by his flow.cisizsns with the largest vote
for the Legislature which had ever been poled IN
Edgefeld up to that date
While serving the public his f,iihfulre s was above
question: And in prirn'e life, his integrity, kindness
and hospitality wereaI ways beautifully conspicuous
Few better men have ever lived.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Administrators Sale.

XN7ILL be sold on Monday the 9th January
w next and.the day following, at the late rcs-
dencc Of Daniel Smith, decd, all the personal Es-
tate OF said deceased, consisting Of
Twenty-Seven Valuable Negroes,
Among them one good Blacksmith. three wasoncrs,
and several Couks, washers AMI iron"rs.
THREE THOUSAND BUSHELS OF CORN,
Fodder, Cotton, Cotton Seed, On'a,
HORSES, MULES, CATTLE, SHEEP AND HOGS,
Household aud Kitchen furniture three COOL R"ad
Wagons one Carriage, one Buggy, Blacksmith
Tools, and numerous other articles.
TraMs-!all sums Of S5 and under cash. all sumr
over SIS, twelve months credit, with two Or more
good securities.
JOHN p. MICKLER. -.
CHARLOTTE SMITH. 'uo
D.c21 At 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Merry Christmaa!!

ga merry christmas" say We, to each and every
one of our readers-,o old and young, 10 grave and
gay to men and women, to boys and girls to farmers
and iddlers, TO preachers and peacemnkers 10 law
yers and lovers, TO merchants and mechanics, to
doctors and dyspeptics, 10 bishops and backsmlihs'
to printers and pillmakers, to all, TO ALL AEh'
RY CHRISTMAS" Stop-to all did we say' Yes,
to all save gussips and back-bters And for each one
of these We wish ride with a witch on a BROOM
stick for every night Of Christmas week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
T. d 8 {

NN Saturday evening 24th inst, between my
" place and EdecIeld Village, small LEATll'
Err POCKET BOOK, containing $50 Or $G5.
All were Tens except one which think was a Five
dollar bi and an well rs | can now remember all
were ON the Hamburg Bank.
Any information concerning said Pocket Book
will be thankfully received, or any one finding the
ramc and return i, to me will be liberaaly rewarded.
p. Z. L. RYAN.
D,n 90 a. 5)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
A New Feature in Fairs.

IL Connecticut, prizes Offered mt the Asricul-
tnra Fairs for the hest horsrmanship by young ladies'
On late occasion Of the kind five fair competitors
entered the lists and did we'll tint eN.h one gained
medal. The sitting horse gracefully wns the first
requisite of excellence in the eyes of the judges
Time was when our young ladies' rode much and rode
beautifully. But the healthnl old custom 'eemn 10 he
going out Of vogue. The more the pity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
o BIT UA r Y il.

DIED, in Savannah Geo, on Sunday the 4,h
of December, ,WILLlAMlNA MOORE, youngest
daughter of Col JAMES p. and Mrs. ELIZA 4. CAR
ROLL, aged one year and two months.
'Ccasc ye mourners, cease to languHh
Ger the grave Of those you love;
Pain and death, and night aud anguish
Enter not tue world above.
While our silent steps are srayng
Lonely, thro' night'u deep'ning shade,
Glory's bright at beams are pl"ying
Round the immortal spirits head
Light and peace Ht on:e deriving
From the hand of, G,ndn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Ladies' Rich Dress Goods.
G. SHEAR, Augusta, Ca,

GNOWDEN G. SHEAR, Augusta, Ca, {
~ have received from New York
Rich Brocade and Fancy Plaid SILKS, of new
and splendid styles; II
Sup. White Brocadc and Fancy Pearl Colored
Silks;
Superior Black Figured and Plain Black Silks, Of
extra quality;
Paris Printed DcLaines and Cashmercs, of ele-s
giant styles;
Iup:n's Plain French Mcriaos and DcLanes, os Z
the most desirable colors;
I.upin's small Figured DeI.aines, (all woody Of 2
beautiful styles for children 5
Ladies' Worked Muslin Chimasettcs, Collars
and Unlcrslcevcs, a very large supply;
Ladies' plain Undcrslrevrs, Collars and China
srttes for mourning;
Ladies' Mourning Collars, of beautiful stylrs;
White and Co!orcd Six Blond Laces, for Ladiss'
Evening Dresses:
Ladies, Cloth Taln,a Clouks, Of new and elegant
styles: .,.z
LADIES' Black Cloth Cloaks, for mourning Of bcau-
tiful styles:
Ladies' Black and Rich Colored Silk velve. Man Z
tillas;
ladies' Black and Co!orsd Cloth Fillebertes and
Talmus; d
Ladies' Superior Black Cashmere and Thibe'
Wool Shnw!s; q
Ladies' Fancy Scotch, Bay State, BatervIeit, Wa
tcrltn ana Empire Sha"is, very aTSe ruPPy ,.yS
Ladies Superior Mourning Shaws, Of extra slze y
and heavy; -
y large supply of heavy Woolen Shawls, for
servants; -
Superior Wclch and Gauze Flannels; ~
Sup English Co.. Flannrl.. for Ladies' Sacks:
la'es' Cloths for Cluaks and Tsmas, Of beauti-;.
ful cnlors; e
With great variety Of other articles suitable .fnr
the present season, and To al Of WHICH they res
pectfuliy invite the attention Of the public.---
Augusta, Nov. 30 # 45
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
LAND for Sale!

TVNIlE Tract known as the upper Cherokee Pond,
Il formerly owned by John Cosby, situated about
Nine miles from Hamburg, ON the Plank Road.
The above Tract contains about One Thousand
and Twenty seven acres well wooded, and within
convenient distance of Hamburg and Augusta.
The house is well known as Il public house, and
f,vorably located for the business. To an approved
purchaser. it will be sold on long time, il desired.
Apply to II. a. kENRlCk, prest.
II. s. Z. Plank Road Co.
Oct5 If 3S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Administrators Notice.

T1HoSE indebted t" the Estate. Of Alexander
Il Hamilton. decd, q, ,hr ,imr of his death. are
urgently rcqurstly To make payment before the lst
of February next. as after date NIL unsettled d.
lnanls will certainly be- put in suit. The Under
signed i, compelled to corc, these dues t" meet the
demands against the Estate, the proceeds Of the
sale not being available for at least Year from
the 9Th Dec. lS54 All those having demands
against the Estate, are also requested To rrndrr them
in BY the st February next, in order that may as
:cr,ain the demands against the Estate.
TllOS. RODGERS, Adm'r.
Dcc 81 I,s 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28

SAVE Your PosTAGE.-Persons writing 10
the Old World will often save one-half more or
less, of the postage by using light paper. Many
complaints, it is said, have been received at the
post Offices in this country of enormous rates of
postage being exacted, especially in Switzerland,
haly, and France, where, except through the
Prussan closed mail, which cannot be used for
French letters, the quarter ounces scale fer let
tiers still prevails.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Notice.,

r1NHE Undersigned Winncy padgctt, having re-
i nnunced her life interest in the following Ne
gro S, viz: Antoncy, Sandy, Elick, Berry and Jay.
by virtue Of IN Order from ths Ordinary we will
sell at tha late residence Of Arthur J. Padget, de-
celscd, OH WEDNESDAY the 18th january next,
The above named Likely Negroes,
Upon credit until the 25th December there. f,er
requiring the purchasers 10 give notes with ap-
proved surctirs.
The above sale liz made for partition amongst the
lcgatres. WlANEI pADGEII,
B. PADGETT,
Administrators cum jes annero..
Dec % st SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Fresh and Pure Garden Seeds.

TCST Received large and well assorted supply
eJ of GARDEN SEEDS from the celebrated
Seed Establishment of Comstock, Fcrre & Co.,
warranted fresh and pure.
If you wish to have your Garden we'll stocked
with cuicr Vegetables next ycar, You have nothing
to do. but tn get supply Of these Seeds make your
ground rich, plant at the right time and cultivate
properly. q. j.. FEM, AGEsT,
dec 81 # 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28

WE have received new publication with the title
abuve-given 1t is from that great emporium OF all
things, the City Of New York, and is published
monthly at so cents per annum. il 10 a record OF
useful knowledge, especially in tho departments OF
Agriculture and Mechanics. Each number contains
about fifty engravings. We think it tho cheapest
thing ont
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Subscription Receipts.

The following persons have paid upio the tir
fixed tn their names:
J..R. Scurry, to lst. Aug ,54.
Hugh Duffie, to Bird Jun "a.
W. F. Vim, lst Jan '54.
Jefferson S,urkyy, to 3rd April '54.
T. L. Ransom, to 5th Feb '54.
Geo. J.. Murris to lt,hDe, '53.
Evan Fob :rt.on, to 5,h Feb '54.
Maj. A. P. Butler, t. 9th March '54.
Robt Turner, to 3rdsapril '54.
Landon Tucker, to lstMay '5+.
Vim. Eubanks, . 10Th Aug '54.
Thos. j. B. Jones, to l1th Aug 81.
Daniel Livingston. to l7,h Aug "a,
Allen Little, to l7thAug 81.
Lewis Jones, to 9th March ,,54.
G. c. Tillman, 50 25,h Aug '5I.
Mrs. Lucy Moore, t., 9th July '54.
Geo. w. Dorm, sr., to 10Th July '54.
Re7. II. c. Hcrlong, to 3rd Jan '53.
:las. McManus, . s3rd Jan '54.
Henry Lowe, to Sih Feb '54.
j. c.: Stcdhan,, to 9th Nov '53.
David Richardson, to 5il Jan 81.
J.P. Pa'laty, to:3lnt Aug 81.
A. j. Sigh, to 5,h april '54.
Capt J. b. Abnry, tol0th Oct '53.
CAPT II. b, Elder, ~ 9Th May "a.
r. Kcnnry Esq, to lst Jan 3d..
S. S. IIorn, to ll.l May 81.
John B. Holmes, to 18Th April 81.
D.J. Kiltteascy,o 5,h Sept '53.
1T Jennings, to 18th March '54.
John Dnrst, t0GstIi 'sl:ty '5s&i--
John w. Osilvie; to Is. Dec 3d.. -: ,
Wm..IJ. Nixon, .p.4,h Aug 81.
r. II. Minis, to sth Jan "a.
VIM. wise, q l5th stpt "a.
Gen. J. IL. Hammond; to 2nd Oc, '56.
VIM. Mob!ey;to 18th May '5A.
d. Ilol.onbakr, 70 9Th Feb 81.
DIR. o, W. ALIGN, to ll,h March 81.
Allen Franklin, to 18th Sept '53.
&. F.. Jennings, to 18th Sept 81.
Col. JAS Robinson, 6i5,h Sept '53.
Alrr. l.. G. Kenncrly, TO lst March Oh
DR.. S. G. Mrrriwethes, to 9Th June '5i.
Thos. lIowle, to 9th Oct '54.
II. NJ. Tovey, to lst May '54.
Miss Mary y. S. Abnsy, to. 18th June 81.
l.. l.. IIcrlong. To '3lst Aug "a.
Maj. L. W. Carwile; TO 18th April '54.
Capt r. Mrrrwe,hcr, to 5th June '54.
John Carpenter, to Still june '54.
Wilson Kemp, to 18th Aug '54..
Tman Jennings, to 7th Aug "a.
Jas. Callison, to 5th April '54.
j. l.. Addison, tp 18th Feb 81.
John T. Midd'etoni to4,h July '5l.
B. T. Jennings, to solh May 81.
DR.. w. w. Geiger, to S,h Feb '54.
i. p West, to 5th April "a.
John Faulkner, to 18th May '54.
r. NJ. TIoI,onbaks, tQ. 25,h Dec '5s.
4. S. Alobley, to l.h Aug '54.
G. w. Nixon, to 2lut July '5+.
r. Nj. White, 10 5th Oct '54.
w. l.. Parks, TO ;4,h Get '54.
John Terry, sr., to 10Th Jul. 81.
Lucius A. Prrvis, to gath Sept 81
C. Lowrey, to lst Oct '54.
JAS. Powell, to Sth Jar'53:. "
Joseph Cosnaham, TO 18th Dec '53.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28

PAcIFIc RAILRoAD.-A plan is on foot, it is
said, 10 persuade Congress to lend its sanction
to the Pacific Railroad in The following form ::
The government to lend its bonds to the COM
pany, taking the road as security for their pay
ment to the amount of money paid in by ind-
riduals, and for every $1,000 thus paid in by
persons, $1,000 to be loaned by the General
Government. If fifty millions are paid BY sub
scribcrs to the company, Congress will be asked
TO subscribe the same amount
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
COM NJ ERCIAL,
Correspondence Of tho Advertiser.

Correspondence Of tho Advertiser.
HAMBURG, Dec. "a, 1853.
CorTox.-We have but little change to notice in
prices for the past week There has bren go"d
demand at prices within the range four quotations,
and all offered, met with ready sale, at y t" lOc.
We however, an!icip.t: bad r suits from the
unusual tghtncss Of money ma.trr'-a" all the
banks are refusing to take drafts on longeT time
than Is to 90 days. ID.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Notice !

A Ill Persons indebted to me. either by note or
N account are respectfully requested to call and
settle on or before the first Monday in January next
As my business is CASH BUSINESS, hope
none will be offended to find their accounts (Which
they have contracted in violation Of my syscm) in
the hands Of q collector utrr that date.
II. \. GRAY.
Dec 81 49 ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Notice t!

A TT. Persons anywisc indebted to the Estate Of
IN John Wise. decd, are hereby requested to
make imnrtliatc settlement, and those having de-
manls against said Estate will please render in their
accounts forthwith, properly ait stcd according to
law. SIDNEY WISE, Er,or.
3. ii. MILLER. ."
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All the better for being done quietly.

AEI the better TOT belng done qu1etIY
MARTIN KoszTA has arrived, and, mrabile dictu,
his arrival was unattended by the clamors Of New
York mob The 't Times" says he received
like package of goods, safely quietly and without
any foolish noise about his coming" We agree with
the Times in regarding this the best reception Of
ALL"
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Dec 10
Shcrilf''s Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
John l.; Is. Dolby, Fl. rs..
John E. F, Ryan.

IL. ~
DY Virtue Of Decree from the Court Of
ID Equity, in the above stated case, shall
proceed 10 sell on the first Monday III January
next, u, Edgciicd Court House,
The life Estate of the Defendant John E. F.
Ryan, in Twenty-Five Negro Slaves viz: Bully,
Butler, Austin, Little Charles, Ben, Newton,
Mielsp. Adaine and two children, Van, Jim,
Phrbc, Dallas, Maryann, Victoria, Louisiana,
Parlhcnia, Pompey, Louis and Charles.
Terms Cash. The purchaser will be required
to give bond with adequate surety in double the
value of the slaves purchased, t" Raise N. Fnl.
Ter, Trustee, conditional fur the forth coming OF
the said slaves respectively, with the future issne
Of the females among them, at the death of =.
F. Ryan, to answer to the claim Of those may be
entitled 10 them in remainder.
LEWIS JONES, S. E. d.
Dee 10 st AZ
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u Office.

A III. Persons indebted to the Subscriber either
"A by Note or Account due lst January 1852
aad '53, are hereby requested TO call and pay up
as longer indulgence than the lst JAN
uary next will no, be given.
j. NJ. C. FREELAND.
Dcc 81 At 40
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WON aaaust Paw UP!

T1HOSE indebted to the Undersigned, either By
Il Note or Account. are thus forewarncd to make
arrangements to settle up by the lst January 1854,
as intend after that date, to place said Notes and
Accounts in the hands Of an efficient Officer for
collection. a. BUSHNELL.
Dee At AZ
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Dec %
NJ Office.

a IL Persons indebted to the Estate Of Stanmcre
IN Ilostein, decd, are notified to make early
payment, and those having demands against said
Estate will please present them Immediately, pro-
prrly att, stcd. j. a. BLAND, Adm'or.
Dec % If so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
Notice.,

CTOCKHOLDERS Of the Hamburg and 'Fdgst
y field Plank Road Company are hereby notified
that the next annual meeting "f the Stockholders,
will take p ace on Wednrrdny the: tl,h day elaat
uary next, at the Conranys Offer 10 Hanlhut g,sat
which timn statement Of the affairs III the C,hpa-
nv will be submitted. There will also be- an ,elec7
ta,, fr presidcn, and Directors. full attendance
i, desired W. c. SHELLEY. Sec. & Treas
ii. & +. flank Road Co'ny.
Doo 10 2t 4&
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28

A PATRIAkcHAL GATAERlsG--The New Ber-
lin Star contains an account of recent family
gathering at the residence of the Hon. Middles-
warh, in Beaver, Pa. There were with the old
patriarch and his wife, IL children so grandch-
great grandchd, and u large number Of
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Machine Poetry.
IN ONE ACT.

~ ONE ACT.
Time and place left to the reader, imag,na,ion)
EDrroh-Screw her tight, Charlie. There's lii.
tie matter lacking on thi, column, and we mutt make
i, up ou, of tile machine, it's Christmas week"
CHARLIE" The old dck-n- hau'r! heen used in
long time, horse-Tm 'irad it'll be no go. But "A
you say So we'll get some,hin out Of her or bust.-
Hold OIL minnie. Ah-.here-now she's ready.
Catch it as it comes. of she goes"
About this time of the year every body's gineray
funny
And about this time Of the year every body ginerny
wants money.
So while niger in the land 10 getting hio Chrs,
mas gift,
We hope our dear subscribers will not forget to give
us a lif.
EDIToR.-Stop there Charlie-n,op say You are
playing thunder with the reputation of uur machine.
You have left some screw looss and you don't feed
her right. The lines are twire the length Of tho
longest Hcxamcter and she spells according to tho
Lexicon of Ole Kanetuck.' Try again"
CHARLIE" By dads told you slc woud make
smash Of it. knew it, by the livin' jngoS knew
it. "a pausc.) Hold your for,-poo ready; I've done
fixed her good ns know how this time and kin
der think She sui, your old stomach"
Imagine here side-wipe from the Editor and a
dodge from the Devil, uhile the machine goes on as
fouous y
The nations are at war they nay
And hog-meat's selling high
So, If you wish to hear the news,
Enable us TO buy
Our provisions.
No work unless he eats,
The printer Is a man,
Ergo, unless he gets few Of the subs,an,alu o.
life no, to mention the sweets,
Its not to be expected that he can
illuminate his readers.
Come up then, friends, and pay your dues,
And we will give you all the news.
EplroR.-(Sei:ing Charlie and stopping the
chine "pi CT armis. ~" Cha rle We dfsgraced
The machine is ruined. call for something poetic,
and receive nothing but batch Of dunning doggercl.
Why, oh Charlie boy, why is this!"
CHARLIE" Well, if you'll say nothing about it,
I'll tell you just how it is. Old Dury has had the
darned thing worked on by wizard. The wizard
said to old Dury, says he, "What mus, do with
your machine !" And Dury says, says he, Z" Just iz
it so it will always speak my Wishes" OF course the
wizard know'd exactly what the old fellow was nl-
ways q wishin'. So he GIed it. And ever since then
for I've tried i, by myself upsiaira heap o. tnles)
nothing can be got out Of it but "pay up, pay up" or
some,hin' of that natur'."
(7Ne Editor, syearing that he meant TO gire tMS
piece Of intelligence 10 The world, handed Charlie q
couple Of dimes and left, only pausing at the door to
remark, " We'll, Durys right after all. Punctual pay
is better than ryhmes, and punetual payosters are
greater than poefs."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-28
NOfiCe.

A IL Persons having demands against Dan.
n c. Srnyly, decd, will present them inined-
aely for payment, and those in anywise indebted to
said Esta. must pay up without delay, us longer
indulgence cannot be given.
j. c. SMILEY, Adm'or.
Dec 2S If so