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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

FoRcIBLE RESCUE OF SLAVE GIRL By A
MoB.-On the 2Sh ult., when The cars from
Petersburg arrived at Salem, Ohio, the depot
was found 10 be filed with an excited mob, in
-;s.nnsecns.se ns despatch being received from
10 slavery, says
When The cars stopped, big negro stepped
into lhem, and accosiing the girl asked her if
she wa. a slave. She made no reply, but her
mistress answered that she was. Thereupon
The black rufian siezed her, and she clinging to
her mistress neck, begged most piteously MT to
be torn away; bul The black fellow violently
tore her away and in The effort bruised The lady's
neck severely, and carried the child out of the
car on one arm, and fourished revolver in the
other hand, amid the plaudils of the excited
crowd.
The master Of the child was not just then in
the car, and upon hearing Of the rescue offered
10 90 before any officer and execute free papers,
if Inc gil wished 10 be free, leaving the matter
10 inc girl. Bnt the mob would listen 10 no
such thing The chi!d's screams were heard
above The iumult, begging 10 go back, so that
she could again see her mother, Who belongs 10
the same owner.
The life of The owner was threatened, and ne
dare not remain over, but went on in the cars 10
carry grief 10 the mother Of The girl. That
long haired, braness C. C. Burleigh was on
hand, and made harrangue to the crowd.
The Herald denounces the outrage in severe
TERMS and calls upon The cilzens 10 wipe out
.he stain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

e5yg- Unfriendci indeed is he who has no
friend bold enough to point out his faults
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

EXTRAORDINARY TRAvELLINe-The Adams
(Pa.) Sentinel says, that E. w. Earl, Esq, of
Reading, few days ago. drove his gray horse,
in Jenny Lind carriage, from Reading, in Berks
county, 10 Middleton, in Dauphin county, a dis
tance Of fly miles, and back, the same day,
iaov;,o Resdino at half past four in the MORN
ing, and arriving back there at nan pass egns
Of Of his his work. The vehicle contained MIR. Earl
and his son boy of eight or nine years OF ase'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

THE New York Freeman's Jo1rSH 'n,i ,tism am
that the number of Catholics by blrth OF ,ie p"h te
in New York is nearly if not quite one'a,' a.;motss
population Of the city. The Irlolne .;.n es'''nS
the number at one.fourth the populalion'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

Marrying and Dyng.-The Knoxville, CTen-
neseel papers contain the following mixture
under their matrimonial head:
Married, on the 10th July, in Knoxville,
Tennessee, by lack. Boothe, Esq, Mr.. Patrick
WeIch to bliss Sarah E. Davis.
"Died in Knoxville, on the goth July, Mr..
Patrick Welch.
aMarried, on the 10Th August, in Knoxville,
Tennessee, by w. F. Scay, Esq, Thomas Col-
lns to Mrs Sarah E Welch, relict of the late
Patrick Welch."
This is the progressive age.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

RELIGIOUS REvIvAL.-We are pleased to
learn, through correspondent. says the Spartan-
burg Express, tnat on Sunday last the Rev DR..
Curtis bap.sed twenty-five converts, as the re-
suit of pro'racied meeting, at the State line
Baptist Church. spartanburg District. Several
others professed faith and willingness to unite
with the Church al its next meeting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

WnAT DRUyKhEos MIGHT Do.-lT is eS'ima-
ted, saws The Worcester Transcript, That iEe
whi>key drinkers of HE UnI,cd S'atcs could
build the Pacific Railroad in Il couple OF years
Tie moucy they pay for wnSkcy might pay for
The grading. smokers aud rhewcrs could buy
the iron. aud lhe money which The surplus two
inches in HE !en.ihs Of ladies' dresses cost
would supply the locnmoives,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

MAKE THE BEST OF EvrRYTn!NG.-An i'm
poranl lesson 10 learn, and The earlier III life 1t
is learned The better, says lbe Troy Budget. Is
to make the best of everything AS the old
adace SAYS, there is no use in crying over split
milk" Misioruncs that have already happened
cannot be prevented, aud, therefore, the wise
man, instead Of wasting his limein regrets, will
set himself to work 10 recover his losses. TIE
mistakes and iUlics Of the past may teach Us TO
be more cautious for tile future; but they should
never be allowed 10 parayze our energies or
SURRENDER Us 10 weak repnngs. A millionaire
Of Phade phia tells the story ihat, at one period
early in his career, he had got almost 10 The
verge OF baukrupicv;" but, says he" ploughed
4 deep keel and kept mv own counsel )" aud hy
those mcalls lie soou recovered. Had this man
given way 10 despair, had lie sat down to bcwail
his apparently impending ruin, he might now
have been old an4 nstaead III
ieris m ic MAS lna through life, in all circumstances,
lie did the best thai he could, wIiaeverihat was,
no time in useless regrets over bau
sprcualuns. The rule holds good beyond The
sphere OF mercantile Transactions. Disaster may
sweep away Ioriunes and lie earnings of years,
bu; neilner can Le recovered by croaking and
repuug. Try agan" is The motto OF those
who will ever recover from The shock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

"PLEADrsG at tho bar" says Western edI-
Tor, is trying TO pursuadc bar-kecper TO trust
you for three cent nipper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

SUICIDE BY SrRYcHsTsE-On Monday last,
Capt Christopher c. Philips, Of Baltimore, com,
miilcd suicide by slrycnnine. The late loss of
a beloved wife produced state of despondency
in his mind, which led TO the fatal act. lie was
highly esteemed by the whole community.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

UHsrpcE AND Btusn.-ln Ie days of nn'i-
fratuu wien. in ouI-of-ihe-way places, and Is
uuiuIermcd Quarters The name Of General jack
sor carried terror 10 the hear;s OF the people
in every syllable and letter Il certain captain in
the chivaIrv Safe WIS muSIcrIng about score
of varirnaicd bipct<. armed win dreadful corn
stalks, waking-> and lockless shooting
irons. He was nsl about 10 70 'hrousi, with
some extraordinary evolution Of military iacIIcS
which would, no duub!, have aslonIsIled lhc
world when nearing tie numbering OF thc heavy
cotton wagon on The hard road, he supposed
that Old hickory WAS right upon him, with all
Uncle Sans darelui artillery.
"Atlenlion, company" said he, Prepare to
sedge. Sed.e!"
No sooncr said than done. In the twinkling
of Il bpdpost The whole of hi, meu were safely
enscomced in the dye grass which grew there
in great abundance. and which entirely hid them
from view. In Il few mcmenis Il traveller came
riding along. and the terrified captain inquired
anxionsIv ii lie had seen anything Of General
Jack down the road
"Wny, certainly" replied The man, have
lust passed him-hc is not more than three
qnar,ers of nile uR, anl will be here lmmedi-
alcIv. il uoi sooner
"AUcniion. company" cried the captain, turn
ing 10 his men. "Unscdge and brush" and
away they scampcred in all directions, seeking
The cover and underground in the woods
Exchange paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

Question, the Philadelphia Register, which has
been vigorously opposed in its attempts to intro
duce females as compositors, remarks as follows:
"Seyera are now employed in the Job Print
;no department of the Register establishment.
TSey have learned in few weeks as much as
how; usually do in as many months, for the rea-
,on that they are better prepared by education
and ,asle. In six months, they will earn more
,bap apy one of the female teachers in our Pub
lie Schools and with less fatigue both of mind
and body"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

FooLuARD1xEsS.-One day last week, after the
spire of the new Presbyterian church was raised
ono of the hands, Mr.. H. Clifford, mounted 10 the
lop, distance of one hundred aud twenty feet
putting large iron ring over the l'm9ers TO
hold them together aI.er which Mr. Dennis
Van Buskirk climbed TO the top and stood erect
on ,ile ends of limbers, a space less Than foot
in measurement, and deliberately lighted and
smoked a cigar apparently with as lii,lc concern
rs though he were on The foundation OF the
church itself-Ilhaca ChrOn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

TIE Fox AND TIE NIXEYAHD.-A fox stood
before Il vineyard. which WAS well fenced on all
sides. here WAS only one small hole in ilIe
!6nce oh, how eager idc fox was 10 enler' but
il was impossible Aud now. what was he 70
do lie fists three days, till he gets lean enough
and 10 his great JOY be eHjers Grapes aller
grapes are pulled off, and he eats and fills him
sell so much lnat at last. when lie wants 10
leave he finds il just rs impossible. Alas he
has TO fast again three days, 10 60 out by The
same place, where he entered. Sorr"wing he
looks up 10 the vineyard. and SAYS: "O vine
yard, how beautifully you are. and how delicious
are your grapes how agreeable and worthy of
all praise is everything around you. But of
what benefit is ii. Just as one came TO you,
thus one has TO leave you. Thus is life
PARALLELS from the Midrash and Tamud.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14
Statistics of South Carolina.

From the United States Census Returns, we
learn thai in 1850 there were in South Carolina
BantisL Churches, ALB
Aggregate accommodations, 165 SUo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-14

ak MEMORY OF HENRY CIAT."-The editor
Of the Manchester IN. H) Mirror, in describing
his travelling experiences on trip to The Whlte
Mountains, refers 10 the attempts which are
making for The erection Of monument to Hen
ry Clay. md states that John Hayes Thompson,
of Hulderness, shoe manufacturer, whom 'he
had met in he cars, man of good humor and
good head-piece, wears upon his face monu-
nleut 10 the defeat of Henry Clay, "more in
sorrow than in anger" Some fifteen years ago
he made VOW that he would never shave again
until Henry Clay was elected President; he ne
yer has, and his beard is a foot long, though
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

by the bye, was struck on the naked throat
with considerable force by the headless trunk OF
the serpent, and staggered back, tainted and
fell from terror Mr.. Stewart, of Mississippi,
tells me he once witnessed q similar scene An
old hunter shot rattlesnakes head off, and af-
ter reloading his gun and standing some time
he stopped to pull off the rattles, and the bloody
but headless trunk Of the snake struck him in
the temple, and he tainted and fell down with
terror.
Seven yenomous serpents belonging to FIVE
different species, were made to fraternize and
dwell amicably in one den. A beautiful pair Of
long bodied speckled snakes, known as king
snakes, found to be fangless, and consequently
without venom, were duly installed as members
of the family. Some uneasiness was perceiva
BILE among the older members, but no attempt
was made TO destroy the intruders, though they
might have been killed instanter. The next
morning four of the venomous serpents were
found to have been destroyed by the king snakes,
and one was still within their coil, and the two
remaining ones would make no effort at self-de-
fence A large rattlesnake seemed stupid and
Indifferent to his fate. He could not be made
to threaten or give warning even with his rat
ties The smallest king snake was afterwards
inoculated with the poison Of one Of the ser
penis he had destroyed, and died Immediately
after-thus evincing that they must have exer-
eised some power besides physical force to over.
come their fellow creatures
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

sr1L1 Qu1Er.--Our city has been perfectly
quiet since Wednesday evening. In no locality
has there been the least disposition to resume
the disorder which commenced on Monday.
Business, which for the time had ceased, having
been abandoned in the excitement Of election
and riot, is beginning to pulse again as usual,
and the whole current of city affairs is becom-
ing regular and healthful. The late excite
ments, however, are still topics Of conversation
in the streets and saloons, and many fresh re-
ports and personal adventures are being dis
cussed. The Citizens Police are still on duty
and have 80 far answered the purpose Of their
organization admirably. 1t is probable they
will be Withdrawn in q few days, and the regu-
lar Police will then resume their duties. [St.
Louis Republican, ii. ...-.A
This number of the Republican also states
that two of the wounded men who were taken
to the Sisters Hospital died Their names
were not known. .@'"..
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19
The Central Texan of the 9th instant, has the


The Central Texan of the 9th instant, has the
following interesting items, which we quote:
TEXAS WINE.-We were presented on yester-
day, by our townsman, A. S, Beardsley, ESQ,
with bottle of wine of his own make, from q
grape indigenous to the Countrywide Mustang.
1t is, as far as we are capable of judging, an
excellent article, and exemplities the fact that
Texas will at some day be one of the greatest
wine producing regions in the world, for a vast
variety of the finest native grapes are to be
found here, growing in the greatest abundance,
and without the least cultivation,
MORE KILLNG.-A party of gentlemen were
in our town on Monday, from Wheelock, in
search of a man by the name of Miller, who
they said had killed a negro in the skirts of
that village few days previously Miller, it
seems was seeking chance to kill the owner Of
the slave, Mr.. 7 johnson, and failing to meet
with an opportunity to do SO, in an excess Of
rage and passion killed the poor negro, who
CHANGED to fall in his way.
The weather has been unusually warm and
| sultry for some time past, and our cotton crops
in consequence of this favorable condition of the
atmosphere, and propitious rains, bids fair to
| turn out much better than was anticipated II
no untoward cause should intervene, the yield,
we imagine, will be nearly if not quite as good
as it was last year. Our corn crops have very
generally matured, and we are happy to know
that an ample sufhciency has been made for all
purposes.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

Mr.. G. G. Dennis, the superintendent of the
Buffalo and State line of railroad, was found
guilty of kidnapping by an Erie Jury, on Thurs
day. The charge arose from the late riot at
Harbor Greek. During the Erie Railroad dis
turbance, when the mob endeavored to lynch
Dennis, the cars were put in motion to protect
him, and Harbor Greek man named Cooper,
who was in the train, was carried into New
York State.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

10" We, the undersigned, came out from
Liverpool to New Orleans and were by the house of
Messrs. J. W Shaw Co. recommended to Mr.. Geo. Ed
monds, 80 Bank Place, their agent We called on him
and received every and attention that one
could show to another We wrote stating this to Liver
pso, and would recommend any one coming to this
country or any sending for their friends to do
by applying to Mr.. Geo Edmonds, 80 Bank Place
(Signed for numerous passengers)
MARY 0'BRIEN, PETER MURPHY
MARTIN MAHoS, CATHERINE MURPHY,
JOHN HoBrAN, PAT CoNSoLLY,
PAT FoyLE, ELLEN MCCARTHY,
And several others.
New Orleans May, 1854. aul5 1mis
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

A DocToR OF SPIRIT.-We find the following
spirited card in the Chicago Tribune of August
9th:
To the Editors of the Tribune: learn
from various sources that the Board of Health
officers complain of my using Madeira wine and
brandy too freely at the City Hospital / am
willing to admit that / use all that deem ne
cessary for the sick, (and also for myself,) and
shall continue to do so as long as 1 remain in
my present condition. l must be faithful to the
trust confded to me- and conscientiously per-
form every duty it imposes If this course does
not meet the sanction of the Board of Health,
they are at perfect liberty to supply my place
at any time. DR.. w. B. GREENMAN,
City Hospital
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

A dispatch from Columbia, North Carolina,
dated the 18th, states that Bragg's majority for
Governor will not be less than 1000. The Sen
ate will not be less than four, and may reach
ten democratic majority. The House will not
be less than two, and may possibly amount to
six majority for the Democrats.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

Hon. Robert NJ, McLane, U. S. Minister to
China, who arrived at Shanghae on the Goth of
April, in the U. s. steamer susquehanna, sub
sequently chartered small steamer called the
Confucius, in which he intended to visit Ningpo
and Fushow, in company with the American
consul at Shanghai, Dr.. Bridgman, and the
Rev. Mr.. Charleston. The object of the visit
was first to have talk with the Viceroy of the
Imperial government, and then with the rebels
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

Hon. Gerritt Smith addressed long letter
to his constituents in which he reannounces his
intention to resign his seat in Congress, and en-
tiers into an exculpatory explanation of his
course in the House. He refers to the dissatis-
faction felt by some of his constituents, and says
in defence that he did not enter Congress as
" "a one idea Abolitionist.''
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

COMMODORE DowNEs, John Downes,
who died on the morning of the 18th, at the
Charlestown Navy Yard, near Boston, was an
aged and experienced naval officer. He was the
third on the list of captains, Stewart and Nor
ris only being above him. Com. Downes was a
native of Massachusetts, and entered the SER
vice June /, 1902. He gave early proof Of
great capacity and courage as a naval officer
and afterwards rendered efficient service in the
war with Great Britain and in the Quallah
Battoo affair The date of his last sea service
was May, 1884, His long and efficient service
in time of perils, however, entitled him to the
repose he has enjoyed, and have secured fol
him the respect 80 justly due to gallant nava
veteran
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

NAvA1.-United States sloops of war Vim.
eennes, Commander Ringgold; ]. P Kennedy
Commander Collins; brig Porpoise, Commander
Davis; steamer John Hancock, Commander
Rogers, and schooner Fennimore Cooper, Com.
mander Stevens, were at Hong Kong, June 6
Uniteds States sloop of war Plymouth, Com
mander Kelley, was at shanghaie, May 30
June g. United States steam frlgate susque
hanna sailed from Shanghaie, May Is, on 6
cruise
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

A strong tide of emigrating savoyards is set
ting in at Genoa for America, upwards of five
hundred having arrived there in the course of a
week. Saxony is about to initiate the example
Prussia and Wurtemburg, and cause all execu-
tions to take place privately in the interior Of
jails, and in the presence of certain functional
ries and witnesses,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

REGATTA AT NEWPORT. The yacht Maria
which is said to be faster boat than the famed
America, took the prize in the recent sail at
Newport. The following is a description of the
article won:
oThe prize punch bowl, manufactured by
Messrs. Tiffany s. Co., of Broadway, is one Of
the most elegant pieces of silverware we ever
saw. The design was made by Mr.. Edward G.
Moore, the designer of Messrs. Tiffany & Co
The bowl is surmounted with knotted cable
forming bold and massive border; the handles
also are of cable, running out of hawser- holes
twining around and supporting an anchor OF
| solid silver The bowl stands on foot or pedes.
tai, the stem representing water lilies and bull
rushes, around which are Tritons springing for
ward out of the sea, blowing their horns-tht
whole resting on base of shell-work. Tht
body of the bowl is highly ornamented with
| shields and appropriate nautical emblems ant
devices-anchors, buoys. blocks, pennants, etc
Inclosed in the shield is q finely engraved view
of the race between the yachts Maria anc
America, before the latter sailed for England
The ladle which accompanies the bowl is in tn,
same taste, the handle being formed of tiller
with cable twining around and terminating will
anchors, etc. The bowl is about two feet high
and will contain over four quarts"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

The United States steam frigate San Jacinto
left her anchorage at Philadelphia, on Wednes-
day evening, the 9th. at six o'clock, but got
ashore soon after on the flats near Gloucester,
where she remasned for some hours In the
course of the night several of the crew de-
serted, and though fred at by the sentries, it is
thought escaped unhurt.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

A SINGULAR DEATH.-On Wednesday last,
says the Baltimore Sun of the 18th, the bark
Ann Elizabeth, Capt. Smith, belonging to Bos-
ton, but bound for West India port, drew out
into the stream, preparatory to sailing With
him he had O. boy about thirteen years of age,
whom he had brought from the eastward, and
to whom he appeared much attached. The
name of the boy we have been unable to learn.
Just about the time of sailing the boy came to
the captain, and, without complaint, but with a
singular manner, asked him to allow him to
place his arm on his neck. The singularity Of
the request caused some little hesitation a
hand was, however, laid upon his shoulder, and
in moment after the poor lad sunk into the
arms of the captain and was a corpse. The
cause of his death remains unknown, assthe
vessel sailed soon after, and no inquest was held
upon the body. ~m..-=-. ..--.....-..
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19
DAILY CRESCENT
SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 10, 1864

Rg The Proprietors of the Crescent will pay bills
contracted by any person except Mr. O. Nixon or his
written authority.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

Dates from Ciudad Bolivar and Venezuela
to the Goth ult., brought to New York by the
Empire City, mention great agitation there in
consequence Of political troubles. Business had
stopped, and theplaces were being fortified Yes
sells from the United States were being searched
for Gen Paez
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19

ABOUT SNAKES. large rattlesnake, behead-
ed instantly with hoe, would, an hour and a
half after, strike at any thing that pinched its
tail. Of several persons who were testing their
firmness of nerve by trying to hold the hand
steady while the serpent struck at it, not one
could be found whose hand would not recoil in
spite of his resolution; one man, a great bully,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19
AMUsE M rs.

I'D OPER Il TRAV1S'S GYMNAsIUM, Perdid,
e. street over The shadesnRoPER TRAVIS resnes,tH
inform The Orleans shat have opened GYS
SLIM upon extensive scale at The above named place N
whole which superior TO any thing of the hd
the they have spared no Or expense in procuring ava,
tbinr NECESSARY for an lnstuion OF this kind. ''T
ave- call and examine GYM,
SUM Al the taught there strongly b
Pbyscaps. -, -,-,,,.- :, .rn,,...
with every necessary requiem ent
kB- Lessons given In Sparring and Fencing,