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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-24

The LIFETIME OF MAN.-When the
world was created, and all creatures as
sembled to have their lifetime appointed,
the ass first advanced, and asked how
long he would have to live? :, Thirty
years, replied Nature; will that be
agreeable to thee?' 'Alssl' answered
the ass, 'it is long whilel Remember
what a wearysome existence will be
mine; from morning until night shall
have to bear heavy burdens, dragging
corn-sacks to the mill that others may
eat bread, while shall have no en-
couragement, nor be refreshed by any
thing, but blows and kicks. Give me
but portion of that time. l prayp Ma
ture was moved with compassion, and
presented but eighteen years. The ass
went away comforted and the dog came
forward. How long dost thou require
to live?' asked Nature. Thirty years
were too many for the ass. but wilt thou
be contented with them?' is it thy will
that sheuld?' replied the dog Think
how much ] shall have to run about;
my feet will not last for so long time,
and when / shall have lost my voice for
barking, and my teeth for biting, what
else shall l be fit for but to lie in
corner and growl?' Nature thought
he was right, and gave him twelve
years. The ape then appeared. Thou
wilt doubtless willingly live the thirty
years, said Nature; thou wilt not have
to labor as the ass and the dog. Life
will be pleasant to thee 'Ah, nop
cried he, so it may seem to others, but
it will not be? Should pudding ever
rain down, l shall have no spooh 1
shall play merry tricks, and excite
laughter by my grimaces. and then be
rewarded with sour apple. 4 shall
not be able to endure for thirty years.
Nature was gracious, and he received
but ten. At last came man, healthy
and strong. and asked the measure Of
his days. 'Will thirty content thee?'
How short time!' exclaimed man.
When Ishall have built my house, and
kindled fire on my own hearth; when
the trees shall have planted are about
to bloom and bear fruit; when life will
seem to me the most desirable, shall
diel o Nature grant me longer Pc
riod!' Thou shalt have the eighteen
years of the ass besides That is not
enough replied man. Take likewise
the twelve years of the dog 1t is not
yet sufficient replied man.; give me
morel 4 give thee then the ten years
of the ape; IN vain wilt thou claim
morel te - >
Man, departed dissatisfied. Thus
man lives seventy years. The first
thirty are his human years, and pass
swiftly by. He is then healthy and
happy-he labors cheerily and rejoices
IN his existence. The eighteen years
of the ass come next and burden is
heaped upon him; he carries the corn
that is to feed others; blows and kicks
the wages of his faithful service. The
twelve years of the dog follow, and he
looses his teeth and hes in the eornert
and growles. When these are gone
the ape'sten years form the conclusion.
Then man, weak and silly, becomesfhe
sport of children.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-24

hONh No N11AAh SOo6hs
Smith, the razor strop man, occasionally
breaks off from the subject of the very
superior quality of his strops, and gives
his audience lecture on temperance in
his own peculiar droh way. Here is a
short extract:
SMIrH's CAT.-When l drank grog,
Iowned cat, poor, lean, lantern jaw
ed thing. that was always getting into a
scrape. AS 1 had nothing for her to
eat she was compelled to take to the
highway; and the neighbors were con-
tinually crying out 'cuss that Smiths
cat she's drunk all my milk Poor
thing, she had to steal or die; for she
could find no picking at home, for even
the poor mice that were left; were so
poor and scraggy that it took several of
them to make shadow; and decent
cat would starve to death ip three weeks
on an allowance of eighteen per day
But when I reformed, things took a diff
ferent turn. The kitchen being well
provided, the crumbs we're plenty; and
the old cat grew fat and honest togeth-
er. Even the mice grew fat and oily,
and the old tabby would make a hearty
supper on two of thems and then lie
down and snooze with the pleasing con-
ISOLATION of knowing that when she
awoke there would be few more left
of the same sort. |
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-24

90 DOZEN Glass Jars of all sizes just re-
~ ceived and for sale at
HENKING Il CADETS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-24
WIN. NJ. KOHL d CO.,

WM- NJ KOHL.
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u. W. FOWLER
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
NEW FALL GOODS !!
FULL SUPPLIES :!

WILLIAM SHEAR, Augusta, Ga, has re-
w ceived from New York his FULL SUP
PLIES Of FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, em-
bracing large and splendid assortment suitable for
the Fall and Winter season, among Which are
Rich Fancy co!orcd Silks, Of new and beautiful
styles;
Plain Black Silks, in great variety Of style, and
of superior quality;
Rich Paris printed DeI.aincs, and Fancy of all
Wool Plaids;
Lupins colorcd white and black NIerinos, and
plain coorcd Dcl.aincs
a very large supply Of sn'a-fGured, all-woo
printed Del ranes for children, Of new aud beauti-
ful styles;
English and American Fancy Prints, in great
variety Of styles:
Superior Scotch fancy Gngllams, of new and
beautiful Winter styles;
Elegant French Embroidcrics, embracing La
dies Collars, Chemzcttes, Underslrevcs and Hand
kcrchiefs, Of new and splendid styles;
Ladies' Black and Colorcd Cloth Cloaks and Tai
mas of the latest styles;
T.adics' Rich Embroidered and Plain Paris Silk
Velvet Cloaks
y large supply of Lalies', Misses and Children's
Hosiery, of the best make;
Ladies and Gentlcmcn's Sup. Gauntlet Gloves;
Ladies' and Misses Nlrrno and Silk Vests;
bcHllciHcH ana outN DIN ana hIcTino SIlrls
and Drawers;
Superior Weleh Gauzc, Saxony and silk Warp
and Heavy FIanne!s:
Superior English COlored Flannels, for Ladies'
Sacks:
English and American Cotton Flanncls Of extra
quality;
A very large supply Of Mourning Goods, for La
d:cs' use, Of superior quality
Superior l24 Linen Shcetngs and Pillow Case
Linens
Superior 81 and l0-l Table and Damask Dia
pcrs, some of extra quality:
Rich Damask Table Cloths and Napkins, some Of
extra size;
Scotch and Birds Eye Diapers, extra fine, for
chidrcn's wear:
Heavy Scotch Diapers and IIunkaJanks, for
Towcling;
Superior Whitney and NIcrino Blankets of extra
size and quality:
Superior Crib B!ankc;s
Also. Il great variety Of other scasonablc articles
suitable for Family and Plantation use. Tho public
are respectfully Invited to call and examine the AS
snrmcnt.
W. 5. especially snlicts call from his lons-con-
tinucd friends and patrons, aud assures them that
no cxertions on his part will be wanting to supply
them with the latest and most des;l styles of
Gools, at the lowest prices.
Aunusta Nov IL If ID
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Wives Save Your Husbands.

The following should be read by every
woman in the country, married or unmarried
yes, it should be committed to memory and
repeated three times day, for it contains
more truth than many volumes that have
been written on the subject:
How often we hear men say, am 60
ing to California, Australia, or somewhere
else.-You ask him the'reason of his going
away ,and the answer is, in nine cases out
of ten, am not happy at home. have
been unfortunate in business, and I have
made up my mind to try my luck in Cali
fornia. The world seems to go against me.
While fortune favored me, there were those
whom thought to be my friends, but when
the scale turned, they also turned the cold
shoulder against me. My wife, she that
should have been the first to have stood by
me, and encouraged me, was first to point
the finger of scorn and say it is your own
fault, why has not this or that one been so
unfortunate? If you had attended to your
business as they have, you would not be
where you are now. These and other like
insinuations, often drive man to find other
society, other pleasures in consequence Of
being unhappy at home, He may have chill
dren that he loves; he cannot enjoy life with
them as he would; he may love them as
dearly as ever; yet home is made unpleas
ent in consequence of that cold Indifference
of the wife. Now would say:So all such
wives, sisters and in fact, all females, deal
oentlv with him that is in trouble; remem.
Der that he is very easily excited. A little
word carefully thrown out may inflict a
wound time never can heal Then be eau.
tious, man is but human-therefore he is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
The Decencies of Life.

There are persons in the world, who in
order to screen themselves from the charge
of extravaganza and folly, try to do it under
the plea of decency. Those persons will
commit many acts, which, if they had true
ideas of decency, they would hesitate to
perpetrate. We think the following are a
few of the many practises that come under
the cognomen of not decent:
1t is not decent fora person to make a
show above his or her means.
1t is not decent for a person 10 run in
debt when he does not intend to pay.
1t is not decent for person to be always
talking i'll of their neighbors.
1t is not decent to ascribe improper mo-
tives to every one we come in contact
with.
1t is not decent for one to appropriate
others pecuniary means for their own graft
ficaton.
1t is not decent for young people to show
no respect to the aged.
1t is not decent to be praising yourself
always.
1t is not decent to keep yourself as a
show for others to look at.
1t is not decent in persons going to places
Of amusement to incommode others in vari-
Gus ways.
1t is not decent to spend your money in
foolshness, when you have debts that ought
to be paid.
1t is not decent TO starve your family by
spending your money for liquor.
1t is not decent to say one thing and
mean another.
1t is not decent to cheat your neighbor,
because you happen to have little more
knowledge than he is possessed Of.
1t is not decent to be borrowing papers
when you can get an excellent paper for
the trifng sum of two dollars year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
IT KNOW I'M OLD"

Il know rm old-my strength declines,
And wrinkles tell the touch Of Time;
Yet might fancy these the signs,
Mt ofdceay, but manhood's prime:
For al wi,l,n is young and glowing,
Spite OF old ages outward showing!
Yes, am old: the dance the song,
Gay crowds and sports no moro allure;
Isl,un the gay and giddy throng:
Yet, ah. how Gar more sweet and pure
Homes tranquil joys and mental treasures,
Than Disspa,ion's proudcst pleasures.
Yes, am old Ambitions call,
Fame, wealth, distinctions keen pursuit,
That once could CHARM aud cheat lne-all
Are now detected, passive, mute
Thank God the Passions and their riot
Are bartercd for content aud quiet,
Yes, am old: but as press
The vale Of years with willing feet,
Still DO find lirc's sorrows less,
And all its hallowed Joys more sweet:
Since Time, for every rose he snatchcs,
Takes fifty thorns, with all their scratches
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFiELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
Dempsey Morgan and others, }

vs..
Whitfield Morgan and others.
DY Virtue of an Order from Chan. WARD
ID Law, will sell at the plantation belonging
to the children of Evan Morgan, decd, at pub
lie outery, on Tuesday the 2nd day of January
next, the following real and personal estate.
A Tract of Land situate in the District and
State aforesaid, containing six hundred acres,
more or less, and adjoining lands of Tandy
Burkhalter, Newell White, L. B. Cochran and
others.
Also, the following Negro slaves, TO wit:
Sam, Abba, Fanny, Violet, George, Edmund,
Ellen, Georgian, Phillis, Frank, Sarah, Tom,
Caroline, Washington, Nancy and Peter
TERMs-The above negroes will be sold on n
credit of one year from the day of saIe The
land be sold In two separate Tracts, (plats of
which will be exhibited on the day of salc) on
credit of one and two years, except as 10 so
much as will defray the costs of the suit, which
are to be paid in cash. Purchasers to give bond
with good surety TO secure the purchase money.
sY Any person desire of seeing the above
property will be obliged by calling on Mr.. Thos.
Morgan or Littlebury Cochran, Esq
A. SIMKlNS, c. E. E. D. i.
Nov 81, 1854 St 46
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
Charles Wise, John G. Payne,
Geo. Barney PAYNE, Eliza-
beth TAFT and others, Du.,,:,

Charles Wise, John c. Payne,
Geo Barney Payne, Eliza-
beth TAFT and others, po.,;,;o,
John Wise Carter, Chns. Car
ter, Rudolph Carter and others.
DY Virtue of an Order from the Court of
ID Equity in this case, .Lswill proceed TO sell
Mt Edgcfeld G.. H., on the first Monday in JAN
uary next, the following real estate, of which
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter WAS seized and possessed
at the time of her death.
Tract No. l, containing eight hundred and
nne.y-six acres, more or less, situate in the Dis
rict and Stale aforesaid, lying on the waters Of
Little Horse Creek and bounded by lands Of
Albert Rambo, John Morris and others. On this
Tract there is a valuable site for Factory
abundant water power, &c.
Tract No. g. containing five hundred and tf-
teen acres, situate as the above, and adjoining
lands of John Marsh and Of the estate Of John
Carter.
Tract No 8, containing six hundred and eigh-
ty-seven acres, situate as above and adjoining
lands of John Wise, John Marsh and others.
These lands will be sold for one-lhird cash,
the balance payable in twelve months from day
of gale.
Bonds and good securities required to secure
the purchase money.
Purchasers to pay for papers.
Plats of the land will be exhibited on the day
of sale. A. SlMKINS, c. E. E. d.
Nov 90 5t 46
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Select poetry.
DEATH OF THE OLD YEAR.
DY FRANK GRAHAM,

DY FRANK GRAHAM.
Upon his couch of state the Old Year lies,
4 stricken conqucror never more to rise;
The purple of the melancholy past
In flowing round him while he ebbeth fast;
Beside him rest his sceptre and his crown
Oh royalty the old year goeth down.
An calm we stand beside his dying bed,
No tcars-no tears above his death we shed;
Beneath his iron footstep he hath crushed
The living ranks that to his rescue rushed;
And like tyrant he hath trodden down
The noblcst vassals of his regal crown
His hurried march hath rendered sere and bare
The lives that once like magic gardens we're
Like flowers that fall the hoary frost before,
The homes and dreams he touched return no more:
His steps hath been upon our bleeding hearts,
We should be false to weep as he departs.
Fold back the heavy curtain from the pane,
The midnight moon looks brightly down again,
But ere her splcndors light another sky
The Old Year in his solemn grave will lie
The Old Year, pause that mighty name hath power
To strike us pale in fe's most brilliant hour.
The pulses Of his heart are almost past
The cold sepulchral stone will seal him FAST
Yet in the souls best chamber darkly lies,
The portrait Of the year with haunting eyes:
The monarch the earth lose power with breath,
But time, old time, is strong long after death.
There lie,h gloom upon his stormy brow,
Through coming years TO make our spirits bow;
And strength within those stern and solemn eyes
The strength to waken slumberng agones;
Upon his image he hath wreaked spell
A spell of memory dark as hopes farewell.
The stars roll on; their cold eyes never weep,
Fen though the year lies in his last sleep
The royal year that from the spirit land,
Game down 10 wear the purple Of command;
All crowned with mirth he came-with song and
His reign on all hath marked 4 weary sign.
The heavens are still, as by deaths cloudy shore'
The angels stood to bear the Old Year DER;
But earth rings loud and clear her joyous shout
The reign of the old year is almost out;
Another Of the princely years of time
Will don the mantle stained with gricfand crime.
The sun may now brighter promise wear
BE still. oh earth. the Old Year was as fairs
The angels stand to guard us from his frown-
They cannot take away his kingly crown;
Sadly they our grinding cares TO sec
They speak" Redemption in eternity"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Nisrellnnfolls.
When will the War End?

This question must find its solution in the
extent of the pride and obslinacy of the
English and French Governments. When
they consent to yield to the exigency and,
at some expense Of wounded vanity, &C.
knowledge that they have undertaken more
than they are capable Of accomplishing and
are willing to recede from their position,
then there will be prospect Of peace
then there will doubtless be peace But if
the war is to end only when Russia is whip.
ped and humbled, the youngest man among
US may not live to see the end OF it. Rus
sia intends TO plant her standard upon the
walls of Constantinople and to secure an
outlet for her commerce to the Mediterra-
mean. She will fight on until she secures
the latter object by treaty, and the allied
powers had as well prepare themselves for
this result. If they persist in denying her
this privilege, they must calculate to fight
OH as long as their men, their money and
their credit last, and the issue will be finally
the conquest and absorption Of Turkey by
Russia.
Some idea of the means, the resources
and the spirit of Russia may be formed from
tbs following extract of letter from an
American gentleman in St. Petersburg to
Prof. Morse, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y, pub
lished in the Poughkeepsie Telegraph.
"I am here alone, sitting by a snug fire,
writing to my friends in Amarica, occasion
ally casting glance out of the window at
the glittering domes of one of the churches.
"The gold on domes Of the church
amounts to fifteen bushels of solid metal, of
millions of value. When completed, am
told that this church will have cost at least
six hundred millions of dollars! thought
that had seen the geatest wonders of EC-
rope, but in comparison | had really seen
nothing. In some of the churches, the rail
ings around the alters are of silver, and gold,
is seen everywhere.
GAS to soldiers, there are thousands upon
thousands. BY spring there will be one
million five hundred thousand ready for ser.
vice. The war, as far as Russia is concern.
ed, will never END, until Russia succeeds
The people are warm for the Emperor, and
he never will give up. He has no trouble
in procuring soldiers-indeed, he has to
select from thousands that offer. More of.
fer their services than he at present needs,
and he can easily add another million if
necessary The Church feels deep inter
est in this war, and, with the people it is a
war of Religion. The feeling Of religion is
Mt the bottom of it. | am sure of these
facts. All the gold from the domes of the
churches and from their interior, and every
dollar owned by the people, will be sacriic-
ed ere they give up. Such is their enthusi.
asm. These you may be sure are facts
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

Mns. PARTING eToN.-"Don'ta so, Isaac, dear,
said Mrs. Partington, as Ike was raising particu-
into confusion, in vain attempt to find his ball.
"People, by'n by will say you are non pom
pour mentis, as they did about poor MIR. Smith.
The doctor snys you are Of the rebellious san
culinary temperature, and heaven knows what
you would do if it should have tendency to
the head-perhaps you'd die of suggestion OF
the BRAIN" Ike jumped down from the table,
on which he had left the prints of the nails in
his Shoes and went out, and the good dame
shook her head mournfully as she saw him clam
bering over fence and high shed, when he
could just as well have gone out at the gate
Boston Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
state Of SOWth Carolina,
EDGEFIEID DISTRlCT,
Y n 1


DYu. IT. WRIGHT, Esq, Ordinary ofEdge-
ID field District
Whereas, Edmund Penn has applied 10 me Tor
Letters of Administration, on all nno singular
the goods and cEattles' rights ana credits oi
These are, therefore, TO cite and admonish all
and sinGular, the kindred and creditors OF the
s said deceased, to DO and appear before me, at
~ onr next Ordinary's Court for the said District,
to be- holden ut Edgefied C. H., on the lst
dav of Jan. next, to show cause, if any, why
the said administration should not be granted
Giveli under my hand and seal, this lth day
Of Dec. in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ffty-four, and in the 18th
wear of American Independence.
II. 7. WRIGHT, o. Z. D.
Dec l3 ct 4S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

nR. A. G. TEAGUE respectfully informs
~ his friends and citizens of Edgefe.d generally,
that he has just received LARGE ADDITION
to his already extensive Stock Of fresh and genuine
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, &c.
His Drugs are carefully examined by himself and
all that are found worthless, rejected and those
thar are approved may be relied as efficient and
Of uniform action
ALL Of his Medicinal Compounds, Tincturcs,
Pills, Ointments, &C.. &c, are put up under his
own supervision and in strict accordance with the
United States Dispcnsatory.
From his long and extensive experience in the
practice of Medicine, he has made several Com
pounds of his own not to be found in the Dspensa-
tory, viz:-A Preparation for the GROUP, which
he has used extensively for eighteen years. and re-
commcnds with confidence Il EERMIFUGE, safe
and efficient; and many other Compounds which
lie makes cxtempurancously to fulfil the indications
in each particular for which it is used.
1t would require more space than could be OBJ.
tained in a Newspaper to give a Catalogue of tho.
Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals kept and sold by
him-sufice it to say, he can furnish Physicians
Office COMPLETE. with Physck and Furniture.
lie has added to his former Stock some of the
most reliable Vegetable extracts, viz: PODOPIIIL
LIN, STILLlNGINE, Ll:PTANDRlN, &c.
o. Planters and families can be supplied with alb
Medicines necessary in famly-and when desired.
directions put up with each article.
All of the most reputable NOSTRUhlS may be-.
found in his Establishment. Also,
Candies, Kisses, Sugar PIums and
Sands.
ALSO, FINE WINES AND BRANDY,
for Medicinal purposes.
TIING TOBACCO & gHGARg,
Pcrfuncry Of his own and Northern make,
hard to beat.
SOAPS.-A large and extensive variety.
CANDLES,-Wax, Sperm and Adamantine.
Paints, Oils and Dye Stufs,
WINDOW GLASS, PUTTY, vARIISHES, &c..
BR MISUNDERSTANDING, Sash, Tool, Paint, Grain.
ing, Tooth, Nail, Flesh, Crumb, Shoe, Horse and
Tanners Brushes.
PENCILS-Camcl's and Sable Hair, large size.
And last though no, least, the finest H. r BRUSH
ES ever offered in the place, Of various patrons
and qualities.
Dressing and extra fine COMBS,
DUSTING BRUSHES.-An excellent article.
PiPER-Fools Cap aud Letter Paper, common
and fine.
NOTE PAPER--Various sizes and fancy styles,
ENVELOPES-Com Buff, Plain White and
Fancy Note Envelopes.
INK, PENS, PENCILS AND CRAYONS,
Osborne's American Water CalOurx.
Gum Elastic BaIEs-Solid, Hollow and
Fine,-paror Balls for the Ladies, inviting them
TO exercise within doors, when the weather is
too inclemmcnt to be out
Nav Is If IS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

liable to err. If you see him going wrong,
ever meet him with smile, and with the
kiss of affection; show that you love him
by repeated acts of kindness; let your friend
ship be unbounded; try to beguile his un-
happy hours in pleasant conversation. BY
SO doing you may save yourself and chill.
dren from an unhappy future.
When man is in trouble it is but little
word that may ruin him, it is but little
word that may save him. Merchants Led
uer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Particular Notice.

TO The Stockholders Of The Edgefcld Odd
Fellors' and Masonic Building Associa-
ton:
GENTLEMEN: You will come forward and
pay to Jas. B. Sullivan. Treasurer, or A. Ramsey,
Agent the Third instamcnt of 10 per cent on your
Stock. And those who have given their Notes for
the First and Second Instalments, earnestly re-
1uested to take them up. rs we need money to have
the work advanced. Please respond carly
A. G. TEAGUE, Prcs't.
I,,o % .r 90