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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18

THE WARD AFFAIR AGAIN,-The Louis.
vile papers state that the riotous demonstra.
ton at Louisville in the Ward affair is quiet.
ed, and as the parties so obnoxious to the
mob have left the place, the incitement to any
out break is removed. Both the young
Wards have left the CITY, Matthew has not
been there since his acquittal. 1t is under
stood that he is staying at relative Of his
wife in Cannelton. Robert, the younger,
was there few hours on Friday, the 2Sth
ult., but he has not been seen there since.
The Louisville Courier of the I'd inst says:
The Hon. John J. Crittendcn, the volun-
teer counsel, was in this city yesterday, and
took his departure to st. Louis on the Pike
Matt. Ward, the acquitted murderer-that
innocent and interesting young man, as Wolf
says-Inade his escape from this city by eros.
sing. the river at Jeffersonvile, from thence
to New Albany, where preparations were
made to turn him out, but he decamped in
stanter on the first boat that came along
n stern wheeler, we are told-and when last
seen, he was at Cannelton.
The Courier Of Wednesday has the fol-
lowing letter:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18

THE following is the advice fan examin.
ing Judge to a young lawyer on admission
"Sr, it would be idle to trouble you further
You are perfect: and will dismiss you with
a few words of advice, which you will do
very well to follow. You will find it laid
down as a maxim Of civil law, never to kiss
the maid when you can kiss the mistress.
Garry out this principle, sir, and you are safe.
Never say boo to goose when she has the
power to lay golden eggs. Let your face
be long-your bill longer-Never put your
hand into your own pocket when anybody
else's is handy. Keep your conscience for
your own private use, and don't trouble it
with mems matters. Plaster the Judge, and
butter the jury. Look as wise as an owl,
and be as oracular as town clock. But,
above all, get money-honestly if you can, my
dear sir; but get money. welcome you to
the bar"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18

A MAN kILLED.-,lhe Thomasvile Watch
man says that young man by the nsme Of
q. w. Barefoot, printer, was sLkot by one
VIM. +. Ra"ls, at Atapu!grs Decatur eoun.
ty, Ga, on the Sd ult.. .everal buckshot ia
king elect in the nrsost He lived but {
s'O.t ume. tawls made his escape and Is
supposc,I d to be lurking about Tallahassee
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18

SOLOMON took an inventory of tho world
and all the best things in it; he. cast up the
amounts, and the sum total was vanity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18
VOL. xIx.-.-NO. is.
The Women of Turkey.

Mr.. Slade, in his "Travels in Turkey,
devotes chapter to the geRtler sex. Their
eyes he describes as large and softly lustfous,
their voices sweet and silvery, their hands
! small and taper.6ngered. The inmates of
the seraglio are divided into two classes:
first, the Sutan's ladies, and then the mai.
dens of the Sultana. The former are all
purchased slaves, and part daughters of
Pacbes. They are all instructed in the
Arabic and Persian tongues, in singing
There are few ladies brought up in the serag:
lio, who do not look back on it with a kind
Of regret; comparing its society to that of
the uneducated female of the provincial
town. After sister or daughter. the Sultan
cannot evidence greater favor for Pacha,
than by giving him in marriage one of his
unknown women. The lady is then placed
at the head of the husbands harem, with
absolute authority, since on her interest at
court depends his advancement. Should, he.
be old and dsagreeabe she must exercise
patience, and wait for his death by the
bowstring or otherwise, when she may marry
one of his officers, who has won her regard.
The state of lady in her harem, is the
same as that of Pachsin his Selamilk.
She has train of female slaves, more or
less numerous, more or less beautiful, and
more or less ornamented, according to her
fancy. They watch her eyes, listen for the
clap of hands, dance to her, sing, act the
buloon, anything to please her whims.
None sit in her presence: She smokes,
chews mastick, sips coffee, drinks sherbet,
and knows no other mode of existence.
The condition of her slaves is sadly unpleas.
ant, for they are. exposed to all the caprces
of their mistress, with scarcely possibility
of obtaining liberty. Most of them, how
ever, have singular amusement by way Of
consolation. 1'wo, for example, declare
themselves lovers, one of the other. Plans
of intrigue are exchanged, and in this way
a harmless courtship is carried on for years.
A Turk can divorce his wife at any moment.
If in fit of anger, lie exclaims-"I will
live with thee no longer that suffices.
The parties go before the Cadi, and the act
of separation is at once drawn out. The
lady receives her dowry. And The divorce
is no impediment to her re.marrying.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18

TIE ER1cssoN.-Capt. Ericsson informs
the New York Sun in note, that previous
to the untoward accident to the +" Caloric
Ship" MIR. kitching had eheerfully acceded
to his proposition Of making q formal trial
trip to afford the New York Press an oppor-
tunity of Witnessing the practical operations
of the machinery, and OF hearing his expla-,
nations of the important changes which.
have been made in regard to the " caloric"
motive power. AS soon as the ship and
machinery are again in servceable condition
the proposition will be carried into effect.
Capt. E. adds:
6" In the meantime | have to state that
when the noble ship went down the motive
power had proved completely successful.
The engine had not been put to anything
like maximum work, and yet we attained.
speed Of more than eleren miles an hour,
with consumption of fuel which promises
to render ocean navigation, in point of
economy, what it has already proved in
point of CELEBRITY"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18

LATER FROM CALIFoRSIA.-The steam.
er Star of the West has arrived at New York,
bringing four hundred passengers, and gold
dust to the value of one million and a quar-
ter dollars.
The mines continued to yield handsome
ly, indeed were more prosperous than for
some time previous; but the miners in some
localities had recently been startled by two
shocks of earthquakes.
The Walker flibuster expedition was
nearly broken the men composing it having
most disbanded and fed from Lower Cali.
fornia. In short, the republic was at an end.
The Mexican Consul, about whose move
ments there was such stir at the time the
previous steamer sailed, had been indicted
for violating our neutrality laws-he having
been instrumental in organizing large num-
Der Of foreigners, principally Germans, and
placing them on board the ship challenge,
with the avowed intention of conveying
them to Sonora. As the party were well
armed, they Of course were not permitted
to leave. However, the Challenge gave
bonds-to keep the peace, we suppose-and
eventually sailed for Sonora with some
three hundred emigrants.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18

STRONG. MINDED WoMAN.-On the books
at Willark's. Hotel, Washington, is the fol-;
lowing recent entry, "Mrs. Lewis and hls,
band, Buffalo"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18
CANNELToN, H., Nav l, 1856

Matt. Ward, accompanied by his wife and
brother, arrived here yesterday on the James
Park" They wen: on board the boat at
West Point, at IL o'clock on Saturday night
Considerable excitement exists among the
citizens, and it is proposed t"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
THE sCOLDING WIFE.

| Onr pen trefnbles in our hand, says the cd
ilor OF The Empire City, as we wrie 'scolding
wife, for of all the curses and torneiis on
the face Of the earth, this demon is surely
the greatest. Her horrible temper has drl-
ven her husband long since 10 The iavernJ
where notwithstanding the terrible penalty
he will have 10 pay for the association, he
meets al last with smiles and jovial CONF
paninHs.
man could lie down in the swamps OF
Louisiana with moscoiio sucking at every
pure OF his skin, and bear il with more equa-
nimty than the everlasting cack Of a scold'
ing woman's tongue.
What should be her pleasure-the care of
the householI-she makes misery 10 her
self and all around her. and particularly 10
her poor husband, who has 10 lis,en-if he
comes home, 10 meal, 10 a recital of all the
details OF trouble she has with the servants
how Billy drop, little oil on the landing,
which she knows will never come ou, and
little Eliza, being left TO take care Of herself,
whilst she was looking after The servant,
los, every needle she had in the world. The
husband anxious 10 modify irritation, says;
'Never mind, my dear; let us have dinner,
will bring you plenty of spools Of cotton and
needles when come home this evening.
There, that is just like you; declare,
Mr.. B, it is no use Of my shaving and work.
ing, and saving, 10 make both ends meet,
with your eXtravagant ways. Heaven
knows, your income is not so large tha, you
purchase spoos and needles when mschiev-
Gus children choo>e 10 destroy ihom-bui it
is just like you! What do you care about
your poor wife working her fingers ends of
10 make you comfortable? ? no, bit, as long
as your shirt buttons are attended to, and
your stockings mended, that's all US poor
women are worth.
'Dou', dear me, sir, I'm not 10 be smoohed
down by your fine words, for while am
ahon, it, I will have my say. Do you see
,ha, MI B? Oh! you do; IFS Bit of cigar,
it is. Well, I'm sure, and so in spite OF all
| have said you go 10 smoking in the bed room
after breakfast. Upon my word wha, will
you do next! As though hadn't worry and
veXalion enough with the servants, with
their nasty habits, bu, you must add 10
them
Oh it, tna'am', am 10 have my din
ner7 ...
There, that's right; begin and swear; it
is so manly-,o an unprotected female.'
Soup madam ...
Thal's right go on, go on.
'No, madam, will 90 off,
A very straight coat tail is seen dashing
down the street, and in few minutes alter
wards, an anxions bu. quiet looking gentle
man is ordering a mutton chop al PaFker's,
aud drinking an uncommonly large glass of
brandy aud water. Meantime the devoted
wife is amusing herself with the Mysteries
the only bad feature of which is--lhat she
recoVers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
Spring and Summer style
G EN- T L E NJ EMS II A T S +.
n FOSTER & GERHARD.
From Dickens Household WoI
OIL UPON THE WAVES.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN-printer, ambassa-
dor, electrician, kite-hyer, republican and
philosopher in general made some curious
experiments Oh this subject; but it will be
easy TO collect numerous observations bear
ing on the matter in other quarters, before
noticing Franklin's researches. ed. ....
Piny, in his Natural History, propound-
ed bit of wisdom, which was standing
joke for many Centuries. As given in
Philemon Hollands translation II runs thus
Gall seas are made calme and still with
oyle; and therefore the dyvers under the
water doe spurt and sprinkle il abroad with
their mouths, because it dulceth and allay-
eth the unpleasant nature thereof, and car
ryelh light with it," But, by the eigh-
leenlh century, men had begun to believe
much OF this statement, II not the whole.
II became known that the fishermen OF
Bermuda were wont TO pour a little oil on
the water of the sra, to facilitate that siri-
king OF a fish, which is rendered difficult
when ripples disturb the clearness OF view.
II became known, or at least reported, that
The fishermen of Lisbon, when about TO re-
turn into the Tagus, and when the surf or
the bar was more than usually rough, occa-
sionally adopted the plan Of empiying Q
bottle or two Of oil into the SEA, thereby
suppressing the breakers sufficiently 10 al
low boat TO pass in safety. II became
known that in certain parts Of the Mediier
raneao, divers (probably sponge, OF coal
or pearl 6shers,) did the very thing whiet
Pliny had described, not for the sake Of |
stiffness Of the waves, but for the elearnes
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
AREManKABLE CHARACTER.

New York possesses many remarkable
haracters-remarkable for very diverse rea-
sous, bu, generally for their ecoentrici,y.--
We have one in mind, Madame De L., Who
is now probably sixty years, and lives aHa-
renily in extreme destiiu,ion in the garret of
the house she olrns ! She pays taxes on
SII, 900 of real estate, and $1,000 personal
property, and owns banking and railroad stock
to the amount OF something like S5o,00o.-
In the street, her appearance is well calcula-
fed to excite COMMUNICATION. Indeed, some
kind-hearted individual, few days ago, be-
nevoleu,ly offered her one cent, as gralnity.
The insult, however, was resented, as be-
come her nsuted honor. Diminutive in sta
rure aud decrepid, her head is covered with
hood, slouched and almos, perennial. The
cloak is well matched, and appears TO have
done good service, as The folds in the cloth
are mostly worn 10 the warp. Her daily food
consists of a shilling loaf OF bread, which is
| left al her door regularly, and there is added
70 this small portion Of meat, or such other
food as she sees Ill TO obtain at the market.---
| Even these small comforts are shared in sol.
ilude ia her quiet retreat. The human face
divine has no charms for her. Her property
naturally descends to nephew living in
Cmclnnalli, aud the old lady's creates, fear
is that he may get it.-JoT. of Com,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
Shamokiu Town Lots.

yVNHF subscriber is now prepared to exhibit and
Il dispose of Lots in the new Town-Plat OF
shamokin. Persons desirous of purchasing can
ascertain the terms and conditions of sale by
calling on the subscriber, at Shamokin.
WIN. ATWATER, Agent.
Shamokin, Oct. is, lS53.-t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13

HALF MARRIED.-A few evenings since,
considerable company me, a, the house of
the worthy old resident Of The FiIst Ward,
TO witness the marriage of his daughter to a
buck around town. Rev Mr. Evrns, the
clergyman officiating, commenced the cerc-
mony and proceeded TO the part where he
ca'l' on any one prcsen, TO speak opt i know
ing Of any impsdimen, 10 the consuma,ion Of
the ceremony. Whrrrupon a lair one, who
mp To HAT time s,ood iimidly back In tho
crowd, rushed forward apd seized ihe alright
ed bilegJoom by the throat Rud diasslug
him Immediately liom lhe'toom aud hou'e'
ere The Intended bride could come 10 ihs res'
cue. S,ace thea, the diseonsoldle half paf'
riel youas person, has not beard from h''
spidcJ.aWay half husband. These lae'' 9''
positively lrue -Uashagion STR
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13

DEATH OF CAPT. CANFIELD.-A Detroit pa
per says:- Another heavy blow has fallen
on the family Of Gen. Cass, and onr city has
los, another of its most eslimable Citizens
Capt. A Confeld, son m-law of Gen CaSs
died last evening Of congestion of the lnngs,
after a brief Illness Of little more than twen-
,v.four hours. He was a member of the
corps of United States Typographical Enein.
eels, in which branch of the Government ser.
vice he occupied high position, and at the
time of his death was The chief engineer up
on the Saull Ste. Marie Canal. His death
will lall with crushing force upon his family
coming as it did with sueh dreadful sul.
denness. He was in the prime Of lie, being
probably about iorty'iive years of age.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13

The Archbishop Of Mexico has addressed
10 all the clergy a circular, m which he fe
oommends 10 them The greatest vigilance ia
preventing The circulation and reading ul the
Protestant Bibles, which Kre being lniroJu.
Gel HON lhe United States into Tamaylipas,
across the Texas frontier.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13

wARNiSa 10 Blys p wejse,.iay a0sso0oe,
The san Of M. Barney Cassidy, a hd i've
year. OF sgr, ~hils plaliug ~''h us'elrs, s''
o.s 81 ,hem Ia his ,h'oa', which ehosed him
"a l,alh before il co.l ~ 's,'e'sTed'--h
iaay .t'gt'.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13

Snow in AroosIook eeualy, Me, few days
since, was live feet IN depth, voye,ios all leu.
ees, and smsll iTull uees
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
Tracts Of Land,

Tracts Of Land,
10 wit in all that part of the lands embraced
within the said twenty five tracts, which is
situate in the county OF Northumberland,
Being twenty five certain tracts of land
which were patented TO one Richard Soders-
from, by twenty five several letters patent,
dated respectively the nineteenth and lwen-
lielh day : OF March, 1895, enrolled IN Patent
Book No. % and "a, and were by the said
Richard SodersFom, by deed dated The
twenty second day of April 1895, recorded
! in Northumberland county in Deed Book X,
page 359, &c., granted and conveyed nnlo
James Olier, Augustus Bousquet, John Bous-
quet, and Henry Lewis Dnpasquier, their
| heirs and assigns, as tenants III common, and
| not as joint tenants, and were then situate in
| Mahanoy township, Northumberland county,
| now partly in Northumberland county, and
| partly in Schuylklll county, Pennsylvania,
| and were surveyed on warrants granted 10
| the following named persons, and contain aC-
! curding 10 the official survey thereof, respec-
| lively, as follows, to wit John Darr 399
acres aud allowance ; John Did 444 acres
and allowance; Mary DaIr 3S2 acres and
allowance Peter Darr 400 acres and allow
ance Luke Darr 3S5 acres and three quar-
tiers and allowance; Smith Evans 800 acres
and allowance Luke File 1856 acres and al
lowance William Harrison Ala acres and
allowance; John Hoglin 202 acres and a half
and allowance Luke Hooln 400 acres and
a quarter and allowance; Robert Irwin Ala
acres aud allowance Luke Boyle 407 and a
half acres and allowance Abigail Lukins 43O
acres aud three quarters and allowance
Robert Poor 393 acres and allowance; John
Smith 4i0 acres and quarter and allowance
Luke Smith 43S acres and half and allow
ance Robert Smoke 39S acres and a quarter
and allowance; Abigail Smith 347 acres and
allowance Robert It'd 375 acres and three
qnarlers and allowance Luke Fidler 450
acres and quarter and allowance; Smith
..ukeus 4Sl acres and a quarter and allow
ance John Housed 3l5 acres and three quar-
tiers aud allowance; John Meadling 376 acre:
and allowance jeremiah jackson 800 acres
and allowance aud Mary Smith All acres and
a quarter and allowance-and containing in
The whole, nine thousand eight hundred and
twenty nine and half acres. and allowance
The sale 10 be for The best price that can be
had for the same, and for cash, 10 be paid al
lhs confirmation of the sale.
WILLIAM II. MARSHALL,
Guardian.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
THE FAR-FAMED MEDICINE!
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

These Pills being composed entirely of medicinal herbs
OF most harmless nature while the extraordinary vir
tues they possess have rendered them universally popular
in nearly every part Of the world The immense success
they have met with throughout the Staes is most extra
ordinary, owing, 1t is presumed, to their wundeitu
efficacy IN the cure of Bilious complaints aud disorders
OF the Liver and Stomach Persons who peTseveIe III
using them in accordance with the directions seldom
fail IN being restored to health.
WEAKNESS AND DEBILITY, RESTORATION TO
HEALTH OF A GENTLEMAN AGED 45, WHEN
AT DEATHS DOOR. ... FL.
Copy of a Letter from the Req. Charles Smith,
dated Norton, 81. Ph,iipS, near Bath, Somer-
sstshire, nth August, 1853.
To Professor HOLLOWAY,
STA Mt Joseph Puxton, formerly resident of this
place had been dec lining state Of health for upwards
of three years gradually wasting away to shadow by
nightly prespations and want of appetite which caused
neasness his friends he had consulted various
medical men in Bath without effect lie at last used your
Pills and under providence. restored TO health by Their
written to saw that he better in health, and de-
sired me to acquont you with the circumstance ought
also mention, that wife had derived great beileht
remain, SIR. yours respectfully,
CHARLES SMITH, Dissenting Minister
A PERMANENT CURE or A DISEASED LIVER
OF MANY YEARS DURATION.
Copv of,a Letter from Mr.. Cams, Chemis,
YcouH, to Professor Holloway
Dear sir-in this district your Pills command
extensive sale than any other proprietary medicine before
the public. As proof Of their efficacy IN Liver and Bilious
Complaints may mention the following lady of
this town with whom am personally acqiaited for years
sufferer from disease of the Liver and dses
tive orsuns her medical attendant assured her that be
could do nothing relieve her suerngs and not
likely she uld survive many months This announcement
naturally caused great alarm among her friends and ren-
tons, aud they induced her to make trial of your Pills,
which improved hei general health that she was induced
TO continue them until she received perfect cure. This
is twelve months ago, and she has not experienced auy
symptoms Of relapse, and often declares that your Pills
have been the means OF saying her liie So
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

kIURSUANT TO a decree of the Orphans
Cour, of Northumberland county, Penn
sylvania, made on the third day OF April,
1854, the undersigned William II. Marshall,
Guardian of Laura Vie, minor child of Jo-
sephine Bousquet Vel, late of Bordeaux IN
France, decd will expose to sale by public
vcndne, and will sell, on Friday the twenty
sixth day of May, 1854, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, at the house OF William NJ Wea-
yer, lnnkeeper in The town of Shamokin,
Northumberland county aforesaid, the nndl-
vided interest of the said Laura Viel, minor,
whatever the same may be (being one equal
undivided rwenty.fourih part or share, more
or less, in Twenty Five certain
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
DOCTOR JOSEPH W. CAMERON,

DOClOh JOoErh w. OhmEhoN,
pESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of
~ the Borough Of Sunbury and vicinity, that
he has permanently located himself in said
Borough; and oilers his professional services To
those who may wish to employ him. For the
present he can he found at Weavers Hotel.
sunbury, March II. ls5i.--tl
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13

An AGED REyoLurioNARy VETERAN -
John Ward, a soldier Of the Revolution, resi-
ding il Johusburgh, Warren Co., n. Y, at.
1ained The age OF 100 years on The 18th day
Of May, 1888. lie still enjoys good health
Ills memory retains but liIle eNcep, Bible
aud Revolutionary incidents
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13

AIDES Dress Goods.-spring and Summer
u shawis, Black aud fancy dIess silk, Silk
PoPhns, Dc LANES, shsly. Ginghsms aud Cali
co IN great variety, jus, received aud for sale
by I-W. TENER& CO..
sunbuy, April %, 1854,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13

BY order of the Court, }
]. =. PURSEL, elk. o. G..
Sunbury, April 22, ls54.-)
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-05-13
WIN. M'CARTY,

Market Street,
sUNBURY, PA.
UUST received and for sale, fresh supply of
EVANGELICAL MUSIC
for Singing Schools. He is also opening at
this time, a large assortment of Books, III every
branch of Literature, consisting of
Poetry, History, Novels Romances, Scientific
Works, Law, Medicine, School and Children S
Books, Bibles; School, Pocket and Family, beth
with and without Engravings, every OF vari-
ETY. of Binding. Prayer Books OF all kinds
Also Just received and for sale, Purdons Di-
gest of the laws of Pennsylvania edition OF 1851,
price only 5000.
Judge Reads edition of Blackstones Commen-
iaries, in 5 vols s vo. formerly sold at $1,000,
and now offered lin fresh binding) at the low
price Of 5000.
A Treatise on the laws of Pennsylvania re-
specting the estates of Decedents, by Thomas +.
G Gordon, price only S4,0O
Travels, Voyages and Adventures-all Oi
which will be sold low, either for cash, or coun-
try produce.
February, 81, ls52.-tt.