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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28

The defeat Of the Prohbitory Liquor Law in Pennsyl-
vana being OF length ascertained beyond doubt some
discussion ID going in the press Of the State to what
shall be pursued the subject Various Western
journals are advocating proposition to pass law per-
hitting any county establish the prohibition within its
boundaries by popular vote Should this be DONE the
Philadelphia American says the greater part of the State
would be under the operation of the law as about thirty
five counties have given meorties for at the recent
election To this the Pittsburgh Journal responds that
such aregulation would give rise all Of eva
sons.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28

Commodore Perry, who fought oo elements, like Gov
Shelby in cars gives his high testimony in these
words, addressed to Gen. Harrison in August 1917:
"The prompt change made by you in the order Of bat
tie discovering the position Of the enemy has always
talent. with the venerable Shelby in his general
appreciation of your conduct in that campaign"
Col Wood whose military eye discovered that position
of the enemy which induced Gen. Harrison to change the
mode of attack introduced into his journal the following
criticism upon the events of the day:
cit is really novel thing that raw militia stuck upon
horses with muskes in their hands instead Of sabres,
should be able to pierce British lines with such complete
effect did Johnson in the affair upon the Thames
and perhaps the only circumstance which could justify
military is the complete success Of the result Great
generals authorized to step aside occasionally espe
ciay when they know that their errors viii not be
noticed by their adversary"
Col Croghan the heroic defender Of sandusky, stated
that
The measures recently adopted by Gen. Harrison Sc
far from deserving censure the cearest proofs of his
keen penetration and able generalship"
Gen. Cass added, Also his imposing testimony. In
letter to Gen. Harrison Of August 1917, he said:
4 ESQ far as my feeble testimony can aid in removing
erroneous impressions which have injured you it is gver
with pleasure. From the time Joined the army under
your command its operations were conducted with al
much ceierty as possible and far respects yourself
its fiscal am confident were managed with tn,
most scrupulous integrity"
Col Johnson late Vice President Of the Uni ted States
and so distinguished in the battle Of the Thames uttered
on the hoor Of Congress the following noble sentiments
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05
w. F. DURKsOE, Proprietor.
THE EDGEFIELD ADVERTISE 4
IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY
W. DURIS0E, Proprietor.
ARTHUR SIMKINS, Editor.
I E r M S.


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When only published Monthly or Quarterly 81. per
square will he charged All Advertisements not
having the desired number Of Insertions marked "n the
margin will be continued until forbid and charged
accordingly.
Those desiring to advertise by the year can do so on
,bera terns-it hrng distinctly understand that con-
racts for yearly advertising confined 'oihe lnnle'
dia,e, legitimate business Of the firm or individual
contracting Transient Advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
For announcing n Candidate, Three Dollars, in
advance.
For Advertising Es,rays Toled, Two Dollars, TO be
paid by the Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05
The Battle in the Dark.

.
There is nothing new from the Danube, so
far as the relative position Of the two armies
is concerned. Operations Of magnitude are
retarded by the bad weather; but a constant
succession of minor encounters are reported.
In almost all these conflicts the Turks are
aggressors, and generally come off victors.
From all indications, however, the Russians.
slowly as they move are preparing for a grand
stroke.
On the 18th of February conflict took
place by mistake between two columns ofthe
Russian army. The Turkish positions are
extended in an easterly direction as far as
the village of Cuiperceni, which is about a
mile distant from Kalafat. For several days
Turkish corps, 1000 strong, under the
command of Col. Mirolai, had been posted
in front Of this village, and in the direction of
the Russian outposts. On this corps the
Russians determined to make an onslaught
during the night of the 10Th. For this pur-
puse two Russian columns were brought up.
each from 1000 to 5000 strong, one by the
road, which leads to Kaafat, from about The
village Of Scribezi, and the other from the
left side of it, from about Poisna, prince Mil.
osch's property TO advance Unexpectedly up.
on the Turks, to surprise, enclose them, and
cut them TO pieces.
The Russian columns commenced their
march at three o'clock in the morning.. and
by four o'clock reached position from
whence they were only half an hours march
from the Turkish pickets. The second col.
umn seems either to have missed the direc.
ton by mistaking the road, or to have come
up long after its time: BE this as it may,
the latter column. in the obscurity of foggy
night, concluded the former one to be n body
of hostile Turks, and instantly opened upon
them terrific cannonade. which the Others,
who labored under the mistake, returned with
yet more deadly effect. Pressing towards
each other, it game ere long to close fire
Of small arms. This il.nmened combat last
ed for an hour and a half, until, when day
dawned, the combatants saw with horror the
error they had committed. The loss in kill.
ed ard wounded. in the course of this nights
encounter, is reckoned By the Russians them.
selves at several hundreds. The Turks were
naturally alarmed at every point; and atWid.
den, which is but aleague and half distant,
Omer Pasha, ON hearing the cannonade, took
all requisitive measures for defence. The
Turkish corps stationed at Cuiiperceni stood
to arms, in readiness forsaetion at any emo.
ment, but did not advance. as it was at a loss
to imagine or comprehend what the Russians
were about, numbering one another in that
stvle. 1t was not till between 7 and Sa. m,
that the Russian columns withdrew to their
respective positions, carrying their wouaded
along with them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05
The Russian Invasion.

We mentioned the other day ridiculous
report, which obtained some credence iR Cant
ada, Of contemplated invasion Of that part
Other Majesty's dnminions by Russia. The
New York Herald gives the following account
the affair:
1.-The source from which sprang all this ex-
citement, and which seems to have caused so
much fear and trembling among the Canadi-
an population, was dod sc on the part OF Il
ouack doctor to advertise his nostrums. 1t
appears that he became aware that the British
government had ordered the seizure Of all let
tiers suspected of being intended for Russia,
and he accordingly wrote letter to the Gar,
which contained The programme of opera
tons as given in the articles from the Toron.
to papers. OF course the letter was seized,
read, and its author, just as he intended,
promptly arrested. He was taken before the
Quebec authorities for examination, and on
being search, a letter, purporting to havo
come from the Emperor of Russia. was found
in his possession. Some time elasped before
it could be properly translated, but when that
task was accomplished, it was found TO be
simply an order for a large quantity of the
proprietor's quack medicines, to be sen, to
the Emperor Immediately. The letter will
Of course go The rounds "f,he Canada papers
and the doctors dodge will no doubt be sue
ceslul."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05
Edward plead long and earnestly with her

Edward plead long and earnestly with her
to revoke the sad decree she had uttered.
but he plead in vain-she was immovabe
Conflicting emotions of anger and disappont.
ment chased each other through his stricken
heart; but after many days aud through the
councilings of his guardian angel, his better
feelings gained the triumph, and he resolved
10 address his father, let him know the inten.
sity Of his feelings, the decision Of his be.
troihed, and plead with him for his consent
to their nuptals.
This determination he communicated to
Laura and asked her il he still refused would
she consen, to be his without his fathers bles.
sing.
s.Never; no, never" was the response,
I" cannot, will not be the cause of estrange.
ment between thee aud thy father! If he
remains incorrigibIe, will cherish my love
for ,hee think of thee, pray for thee--but
cannot be thy wife! Duty to you, and
my own self respect, demand that ! should
not swerve from this righteous resolve"
Finding her inexorable, William hetook
himself 10 the task Of writing to his father.
He faithfully and eloquently depicted the
intensity of his feelinss-his undying attach.
ment and devo,ons to the object of his af.
fec,ions-the cause Of his leaving home so
ahrnp,ly-,he proposal to his intended to
wed her despite his opposiIion-hcr stern
and positive refusal to accept him without
his fathers hlcssiug-her pious admonitions
to honor aud obey his parents--of the con-
fir,ing emotions that harassed him on her
retusal-and finally. that his happiness and
wel.beiug depended on his consent, and
earnestly plead with him to bless him with
his smiles and appreciation.
The letter of William produced the desir-
ed clIec, upon the mind Of his father. The
sound sense aud pious admonlions Of the
gentle Laura, at once and completely won
the heart of the old gentleman. In her he
recognized one that would guide the steps
of his waywa'd son aright--he releuted.-
He wrote to William freely giving his con.
sent and sending his blessing With joyful
heart he FASTENED to communicate the glad
Intelligence to Laura. She rejoiced with
him; aud in due course of time he claimed
her for his bride. They soon after visited tho
house of Williams father, and were received
with open arms.
"Bless vou," said the elder Mr.. Vernon,
as he embraced his daughter.n.law. the
prudent, christian counsellings you impaired
to my son, convinced the not only Of your
worthiness..of him, but tha: under your tut.
ton he would never 90 astray. She who
so reverences the injunction to honor their
father aud mother" can but make n devoted
wife and Il jewel of daughter. God bless
thee, my daughter"
Laura fulfilled the brightest hopes Of all
with whom she WAS connected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05
From the Chronicle s. Sentinel.
Little Alice.

DEAR SIR The follow thoughts were
suggested ny the funeral notice of Little
Alice" Newly. lfyou deem them worthy
place in your paper, they are at your ser.
vice. Respectfully yours.
"rmE FUNERAL OF LITTLE ALICE. oh!
what world of suffering treasure.
house Of love is compressed into that short
sentence! How it tells Of yearning hearts
of stricken bosoms, of the desoate home,
once made glad by the music Of childs
voice, whose every tone was, to the fathers
heart, like the ringing of silver bells
Can you not almost see the scattered toys
around the room !-lhe empty crib, the fairy
slipper, taken off on that last night when
their darling was undressed, and laid down
to sleep! Can YOU not almost hear the
broken baby tones lisp out her evening
prayer, and that sweet Good night, Papa :"
Can YOU not almost see the little robe hang.
ing ucar, which Mama had embroided for
her darling, and which should have heen
worn tomorrow !'-the tomorrow
which never came!
Oh! what an unveiling Of heart.loves and
of heart.aches, in that sentepcc, "The lune-
raj of Little Alice" How hope and ambi.
ton and joy have been all laid down in the
grave of that Little Alice" The Fathers
pride, which looked forward 10 the day
wbeu she should enjoy the wealth, for which
he had patiently toed through years; when
this babe should have become the accom-.
plished, gifted, beautiful woman,
"Thc admired of all eyes,
The desire Of all hearts"
The mothers hope, as she looked for.
ward to the time when the youth, and the
beauty she had with scarce sigh given up
to this, her darling, should he all, in her,
renewed, and the daughters love be a rich
recompensc for all. And are they all gone !
Have all these bright hopes passed away,
with that long train which bore their darling
TO her rest!
"Is Little Alice" dead! The fairy child
who, scarcely more than one short week ago
had sported in the early spring time. almost
as beautiful as the fresh buds she gathered.
Who promised to stay long time with us, il
we should give her beautiful flowers and
red aud white roses? Have they laid her
away, so young, so fresh, so pure!
Is ".LrrTLE ALICE" dead! In the Para.
disc of God, in youth and beauty which can
never die in Gods own garden Little Alice
lircs.-'Ihe buds we gather wither, but the
angels have given her beautiful flowers red
and white roses, which can never fade.
There no dust shall rest upon her sunny curIs
for the blue eyes which closed so wearily
in sickness and suffering upon earth, have
opened upon the glory and brightness of that
blessed Home, where no sin defles, and
where none shall saya am sick" Nestled
close IN the saviours bosom, Little Alice
awaits her loved ones, as an angel of God.
r.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05
pEATE5OF 5l)l GRIMES, HEN.
nY M1cnaE1. srEINrloprER

= u
BY MIcf.Et srEIHHoPPER
At las. the speeksed hen has gone.
That hen Of hens the best;
She died withnuta sigh or groan,
While IN lerdowny nest. I.
Thro' summer'sk heat and winter'ssnow;
For ten long years she lny,
AT noon and evssold Grimes an egg,
But none thdsSa,bbath day.
She had ncstbshind thi: door,
XII neatly lined with hay;
Her back was brown and sprinkled Ger
With spots "inclined to grey"
Though fourteen years Of age almost,
She still lnoked young and hale
And like Jobs turkey she could buast
One feather in her tail.
The neighbors' fowls did all agree
She was good old soul
She sometimes roasted in tree,
And sometimes on a pole.
Whene' 'er the rain came pelting down,
And thunder dreadful roar,
She hid herself in Grimcss hat,
Until the storm was O'cr.
She lived plain and honest life
M higher wished orse;
She flew at ncishbnr Sampson's wife,
And scratched out both her eyes.
She never drigned the barn yard beau,
His face To look upon,
And loved but one, whose long shrill crow
Was heard Mt early dawn:
An aged cock. who Oft had told
His descent with sigh,
From one that crowd when he of old
His master did deny.
When poor old speckle closed her eye,
lie Jumped the fence and cried
He bid the poultry all good by,
And then laid down and died.
Kind reader now we'll drop tear
To Grimes specklcd hen;
1t is too true. we meier shall look
Tam I,,.r 1iLr nrnin
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

New Su1yeLE MAcu1NE.-We take p.ea-
sure in calling the attention of the public to,
the advertisement of T. p Stovall, ofesipg
to sell a new Shingle Machine. We have.
seen the Machine in operation, and tAipk it.
is the perfection of Shingle MaeAipe. It.
is very simple, apparently quite durable, and
does its work thoroughly, k,ives and shaves
from 1900 to 1000 Shingles peshopr, shaw
ing them smoothly from butt to, point.
Chroni iele & Sentinel:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

A MERCHANT examining 4 hngsbead af
hardware, on comparing il with the invoice
found it all right, except a banner less than
the invoice: sob! dom. be troubled, hon:
ey," said the Irish porter, sure the nagnr
took it out to open the hogshead with
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

NorlcE OF BILL.-Mr. Brooks gave
notice of his intention to introduce a bill,
providing that the officers, n-commission-
ed officers, musicians, and privates of all the
companies of Colonel Brisbane's regiment
of South Carolina volunteers in the Florida
war may each receive the largest amount of
bounty land which was received by taa
members Of any company Of that regiment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

AN old DutchmaH who had recently join
ed the temperance society, was taken sick; ;
and sent to the doctor to prescribe for him,
who ordered him to take an ounce of BRAN
dy per day. The old chap overhauled his
arithmetic, and found in the table Of apothe.
carries weight, "eight drams make one
ounce" "Mine-," says the Dutchman.
"dat ish de temperance for me, didn't get
but six drains before and now get eig ghi."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05
Select. })oetry,
WATER FOR ME.n

The following is from the pen Of jas. A. Berc
dge, and is original in the Texas State Times. ]
espeaks an experience Of that kind which teache
.rrible lessons for there is evidently heart in it:
"Watcr, bright water for me,
Wine for the trembling debnuchee?"
Join your festive scene Tonight
grasp your honest hands,
With all the kindly warmth for you
felt in other lands.
bless the fa'e that led my steps
Among the ever free;
I'd so rcnain-tuke back ,h. bowl,
No sparkling wine for me-
I've quaff' d from goblets rich and bright
The damning drugs of earth.
And shar'd with gay and thoughtlcss men
A carnival Of mir,h
But oh within the ruddy cup
A poison lurk'd unseen
Take back the wine-l'll touch it not.
Nor be what have been.
Amid our homo, the grave yard stands
In sadness and in gloom,
And on the head-stone you may read
The drunkard's early doom
They were the friends Of chldhood's hpars,
And Ger my spirit cast
A shadow dark and desolate,
In memory fthe past.
Then ask me moi 10 pledge in wine
The friends Inject tonight,
For meath its evancscent beams
Is found IN endless blight.
l will no, drinktwlile reason sways, g
But stand erfctnnd free
While water flows from fountains pure,
No trcaclierous wine for me. !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

SOME SNAkEs.-We learn that upon the
plaptation of Col. John B. Lamar, in Lee
County, log was split open, a few days
since, and twenty y-eight full grown rattle.
snakes found within-Fcderal (Ga.) Union
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

RACING MArrERs.-T The near approach
Of the spring races has rendered my item of
racing affairs interesting tn many of our
readers. The famous horse Highlander, who
it is confidently thought will be the repre-
sentative of Alabama for the great State
Stake, has arrived and is now at the Metal
rie Course. This is bis first appearance in
this section Of the pnIntry, and as bis great
reputation has preceded him, many persons
have murh curiosity to see him: When
Highlander left Charleston, S. C., he was
Jed qp the race course by permission Of his
purchaser, where he vas not only much ad:
mired, but loqdy cheered by the assembled
thousands who had witnessed some OF hls
great performances. At Mobile the appear
ance Of This celebrated horse also caused
quite turor among the admirers of hpe
animals. Lexington is also at the Metairle,
where he is daily taking his exercise with
his probable competition. Lexington, Will It
is thought, represent Kentucky in the St'Ae
Stake.
Arrom, who will probably run for Louis
lana, and Lecomte, who it is thought will ap-
pear for Mississippi, are both daily expecisd.
There are many other horses OF pote that
will show in the stakes to be run next week
that are now in the stables at the :M.ssnirie
Course:
The racing on the above course will com
mence ON Tuesday next, several brill an
stakes being announced. On !sntur day
April ], the great State Poststake for $50
600 will coma Off.-N. O. Pieasane. 24tl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

THE individual who perpetrated the fol-
lowing choice stanza was n genius and a
man of observation. lie grew up some dis
tance of towards the setting sun. Hear
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

TO SEE young couple loving each other
is no wonder, but 10 see an old couple low
ing each other is the best sight Of all. So
saws Thackery, and so say we.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

Mr.. SoULE.-The Paris correspondent of
the New York Commercial Advertiser says:
"It is understood here that Mr.. Soule's
position is one of almost complete isolation,
as to society, in Madrid. The character
that had come before him, with bis challenge
Of Turgot, have created a feeling against
him that nothing can overcome, and which
makes his situation alike hnmiliating and
painful"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

Men scorn to kiss among themselves,
And scarce will kiss brother:
Women oft want tn kiss so bad,
They smack and Kiss each other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

WELL, PAT, my good fellow" said a
victorious General to brave Son of Erin,
after battle, "and what did You do to help
us gain this victory" DO" replied Pat,
"may it please yer honor, walked up bould.
" to wun of the inimy, and cut of his fut."
"Cut of his foot and why did you not cut
of his head~ asked the General. All, an
faith, that was off already" says Pat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

TIE !C1rIzEN.-JoIIS MIR rcnFLL's PAPER.
The Richmond Wing is .ir@orr ned that
the sale of that paper in tie ce!iG ,rent book
stores in that city exceeds that of all the
other newspapers and periodical combined,
Its weekly circulation amogntys to nearly
eighty thousand, though it has been scare. }.
lv two months in existence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

Santa Anna, it is said, has sent an order
to Messrs. Ames, the great cannon manufac-
turers at Springfield Massachusetts, for two
hundred guns of from ten to fifteen pound
caibre each, ayd that the payment Of the or
der, which of course, includes the supply OF
a vast amount Of ammunition, mnsketry, revol'
vers, &C., is to be made contingent on the
passage ofthe Gadsden treaty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

THE amusing performances, says Lon
don paper, Of sqHne of the lucky diggers in
Asstralia who never had property before, ara
scarcely credible. The best story we have
heard is that OF digger who came down
With seven hundred pounds, and paid man
eight sltiiltngs day as his cqmp!anaiQp to help
bIm spend il.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

A FnEScu s3sggson, after directlas cur
r,nt of the raaaa2r Of cbloroform on an alb.
scess in the salkS Of the foot Of a ,patnens, was
enable to make. uSts. an, incisipn in i without
causing tho slightest pain. ~. -5gIfg{
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05

FuE London Punch says,a:A hollow to9tA
is an aching void"