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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

SOUTH CAROLINA CURRENCY.-We have re-
ceived y letter from correspondent who is trav-
cling in the Southwest, and who describes n
deplorable state of things in that section rs re-
lates to the currency OF this State and city. He
writes that reports were current some weeks
previous through Alabama Of the unsoundness
of the banks in tho interior Of South Carolina.
All Carolina and Georgia bank bills fell into dis
rrpute, bills of the city banks being offered at
90, 25, and even so per cent. discount in differ
ent places The panic, he SAYS, passed away
but not the diArust. Recently, he adds, he took
passage ON 4 tirsl-class steamer FROM Mobile to
New Orleans. the clerk Of which refused to take
for his passage money either Columbia or Char
Ieston bank bills, assigning that he had orders
not to take them. On applying to the captain
Of the boat threatening 10 publish the fact Of
di<crcditing paper issued by the banks of South
Carolina, whose solvency was undoub,ed and
had never been questioned, being apprehensive
of the loss Of patronage, if the circumstance be,
came known, hs consented 10 receive South
Carolina money at tpo per cent. discount In
New Orleans they made no complaint as 10 the
character Of the money, but would not receive it
n! less than FIVE per cent Giscount.-Evening
News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Planters Hotel.

After all, we rather think this is the best hotel in
Augusta. 1t is now very we'll kept by BRIDGES and
[LLIG. We stopped there when last down and were
highly plensed We had excellent fare, good room
and fine attention. Yellow Joeis there, one of the
,martest servants in Augusta, and Joe waited on us.
When you go down, call for Joe. But besides Joe'
the house is we'll supplied with good walters, and
every thing seems geneel about the establishment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Wants it Known.

WHILE every other part Of the Distrcris showing
its educational cuors in such fine style, seems that
old Mt Enon would desire not to he considered out o.
the race. A good friend from that quarter writes us
that the Mt. Enon School still survives and tiourShes
under the charge Of Mr.. c. B. Bono. Why did you
no, advertise friend S. like the rest of our School
trustses With all your learning don't forgetto learn
lberaity 10 that hardrun public servant, the printer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

Know NoTHISGIsM AT LIE NoRTH-Every
man ye, elected TO Office Of any sort at the
North, BY the Know Nulhing party, has shown
himself 10 Le violent enemy Of The South. and
where it is possible, has ins,igoted fresh assaults
upon its rights and institutions. We challenge
q contradiction 10 this statement and being un-
denably true, il should awaken the utmost con-
celn among the people of the South-Chat,a-
nnop, advprtispr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
The s. News Mirror"

THIS is 10 be the attractive style and title of the
F." Neuberrian" for the future We observe with
pleasure that General GARLlNGToN is again TO assume
the chair editorial. While in connection with The
pres year or ago, he manifested an ability and
courtesy which caused the fraternity throughout the
State TO regret his retirement. We welcome m hack
to the somewhat troublesome, yet highly useful labors
of our common vocation; and " sh for him, his col
league and their rechrs,ened sheet, lOrg years Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

be- 7 Has he eenabled man 10 draw, from the Organs
Depths such solemn and harmonious sounds as reach
anelt the stoniest heart, and shall we refuse o en-
ploy it as religious agent in his holy Sanctuary
There is no reason religion in the contracted pre-.
JUDGES which would deny the use of any efficient
means for promoting the SOLEMN worship of the Living
God, much less of such means carry along with
themselves conviction of ii cir complete propriely as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
CHICAGO, February

All the railroads extending from this city, ex-
cept lhe Michigan Southern and Central Roads,
are still blocked up by the immense snow drifts.
Last night. on the Rock Island Road, FIVE loco
motives with one train, after vauy endeavoring
10 force way through the drifts, froze up solid
amid the snow, and $50 passengers had to pass
the night in the cars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

MEN OF TAsTE.-When General Whitfield,
Indian agent, visited the Cheyeunes and few
other wild tribes Of Indians to pay their annui.
ties this fall, they informed him that the next
year he must bring them one thousand white
squaws, and the balance they would take in
money They prefer white squaw TO blan.
kct Sensible fellows!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

SEE R. NJ. FuLLERs proposition to sell tract Of
pine land here on next saeday Look out, sharpers'
one and all. We imagine here is fine chance to
make money If the Aiken & Ninety Six Railroad
ever runs at all, il, will be more than apt 10 run
through this tract of FuLLEns. Calculate your maxi
mum. gentlemen, in time, and your nerves will be the
s,a,d;ar On the d,y of sale
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
n VM ENIAL.

MARRIED, at the residence Of D. R. Durisoe, on
Tuesday evening the 9th inst, by Joseph Abney,
Esq.,, Mr. DAVID w. CHRISTIAN and Miss CHAR
LorrE WARD, all of this illagc.
MARRIED, on the 25,h of January. by the Rev.
Prof W. Bcrly, Mr.. ELIJAH D. WATSON, Jr., of
Edgefeld District and Miss ELLEN C. ADDISON.
daughter Of the late Col. John A. Addison, of
Lexington Village.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

"Now, gentlemen" said nobleman to his
guests, as the ladies left the room, let us un-
derstand each other: are we 20 drink like men,
or like brutes?' The guests, somewhat indig-
nan,, exclaimed {" Like men, of course. . I" Then,
replied he, We are going to get jolly drunk, for
brutes never drink more than they, want"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

FIRE IN AUGusTA.-The Augusta Chronicle
g. Sentinel of "Wednesday, last says:
"Since Sunday we have had five fires in this
city and Hamburg--that on Sunday night We
have already noticed. On Monday afternoon
one occurred in the Machine Shopof the Geor-
gia Rail Road which was arrested with but lii
tie damage. Mu"day night another occurred
(thought TO bo the work of an incendiary) in
the Cooper Shop of MIR. Dutfty, on the corner
of Ellis aud Campbel.strects, which WAS also
arrested without damage. Yesterday morning,
about 7 o'clock, one occurred in Hamburg. which
consumed the dwellings Of Mr.. Sale and hlr.
Bowers and the Baptist Church. We did not
learn the probable loss, or whether there was
any insurance.
sThe last occurred IN this city yesterday in
the building on the corner of Telfair and Camp
bell-sireets,. occupied as dwelling and store,
owned by Il. Fl. Gardner, the roof OF which was
consumed-covcred by insurance"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

LAST Tuesday was the coldest day in New
York city since 1885. The poor horses suffered
terribly from the ice-75 foundered in Broad
way, and several died. One omnibus driver WAS
frozen to death, and three others were found
nearly insensibe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

seY- The esteemed contributions from " Rose
COTTAGE" will appear in our next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

AGRICULTURE has been introduced AZ a SUBJ
ject of study in The public schools Of New
Hampshire. Books treating of the clements OF
that science have been ordered 10 be supplied
the pupils. This is good movement The
practical operations of the agriculluralist will be
all The more intelliycntly performed by under.
standing The scientific principles upon which
they nre based
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

LATE AND INTERESTING FROM MEXrco-lt
appears, from late adrices, that considerable ex-
element prevails in Mexico, growing out of the
fact that The government Of the United States
has taken possession cf The MessiIla Valley
without waiting, i. is alleged, for the stipulation
of the treaty to he fulfilled, to wit: The running
Of The boundary line, S30O0,OoOsof the pnf.
chase money having been kept back by the Uni.
ted States until that line should be fixed. the
United States having agreed at the same lime
thai until the boundary line WAS fxed the 49,
100000 paid, and the territory formally surren.
dered, she would not take possession of the
country. The Mexican papers say "fnrcible"
posses sion was taken of The territory by Gen.
Garland, on the 22d of November, and the laws
of The United States extended over the same
s, The papers contain accounts of several cis-
PERSONS Of the rebels. A band of over 400
were attacked in Michoacan; many killed and
wounded, and FIVE taken prisoners Col. Mazana
announces that he had attacked and put to flight
the band of Auguslin Nunez, killing two and
taking their leader, Francisco Arroyo, prisoner.
Cemente Searato, the lender of another band,
had been taken prisoner; and still another band
had 10 killed and many wounded.
The French brig Of war Ob'igado had arrived
at Guaymas to inquire into The circumstances OF
the Reconsideration affair. The commander,
in the name of the French Emperor, thanked
the Mexican authorities for the treatment the
rebels had experienced
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Masonic Notice.
Valuable Pine Lands for Sale.

THE Subscriber will offer for sale at public out
l. cry, on the first Monday in March, at Edge
field c. FL, A VALUABLE TRACT OF PINE
LAND, bounded by Lands Of B. Hatcher, Alfred
Hughes, Mrs. A. Griffin and others. %
The Tract is all in woods and heavily timbered,
containing about Four hundred acres, and having q
Mill Seat near its centre.
Said Lands will be sold on credit Of one. and
two years with interest from date Note and two
good securities will be required =, secure the pur-
chase money. X. NJ. FULLER:
Feb IL st B
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

~ Mosr HoKRrBLE.-A groccr's wife har-
ing, in q passion, thrown an inkstand 1T her
husband, and spal,ered him all over with the
black liquid, some attrocious wretch declared
that she had been engaged ut the battle of ink
her. man. Oh dear what will The world come TO-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
A Rule without Exceptions

ALL Persons who fail to settle their Indebtedness
to the " Advertiser Office" in very short time
will be compelled to settle with one legally au-
,horised. AS Co-partnerslP has been entered
into it is requisite that all outstanding debts should
be collected forthwith.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Enn. ]. Z. Orr.

We have receveda copy of this gentleman speech
upon the French Spoliaon bill, for which our thanks
are respectfully rendered. We propose to speak OF
more fully at another time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Just Received,

az BBLs. and Half Barrels No. 5, MACKE:
GO REL. Also,
A few Kits, quarter and half bbls No; l, Maeke:
rel. ]. SIBLEY g. SON.
Hamburg, Jan 81 If Q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

~ SEE the advertisement of Messrs. BLACK
WOOD g. TAYLOR. They offer a few valuable negroes
for sale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
A eood Tract,

NJ MEssRs EVANS, BROOKS and Oar will please
accept our thanks for various Congressional tavors
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Tvr Marion Star of Tuesday, says:

THE Marion Star of Tuesday, says:
ave learn that in light between Henry
Nub!es, alias Sulten, alias Guner, and Henry
Ganey, the latter was severely stabbed. sutton
WAS arrested, and Gauey, since the commitment
of Sutton to prison, has died. This gives us
again three hoIncides for oIr next court"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

~ THE First Quarterly meeting of the Edgefed
Circuit will be held at Moore's Church on Saturday
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

IT was rather lefl.handed compliment TO the
memory Of the good old deacon, when his past or
give oul to be sung ii his funeral the hymn COM
inencimg with, Believing, we rejoice TO see the
rursr removed I"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

FrEE.-About seven clock yesterday MORN
ing our Town was alarmed by the startling cry
of Fire; IN repairing to the scene, We found
the kche and dwelling Of Mr. w. w. Sale
enveopel in flames which soon communicated 10
the Baptist Church, on the west and Alr. s. E.
Bowers house, OH the east, all OF which WAS
consumed in short time. Mr. Sale WAS not
insured, and his loss is about fifteen hundred
dollars he saved the most Of his house furnl-
lure, but in much damaged condition. Mr.
Bowers, we understand, WAS insured to the
amount of thirteen hundr red dollars Which will
nearly cover his loss, as he saved all his house.
hold and kitchen furniture, but little damaged
The fire originated in the kitchen Of MIR. Sale,
and is supposed 10 have caught from spark
1t was first discovered in in adjoining room or
garres.
The Augusta Fire Companies were promptly
on the spot, aud but for their timely assistance
and extraordinary exertons large portion Of
our Town would lave been consumed by the
flames. We are authorised by the sufferers and
the citizens generally, TO tender the Fire Com
panirs their thanks for the ample assistance rem
dered in suLdung the flames and saving the
Town from further MISUNDERSTANDING Val
Icy Pioneer, inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

BRoAOcLoTH FACTORIES STorrHG.-The An
burn IN. W Wo"llen Manufacturing Comps
ny, which for two years past have been making
broadcloths, has, it is stated, suspended opera
lions. Their building originally cost Sl4S,OOO,
but in 1852 was sold for $4,000.
a similar factory at Burlington, n j.. whose
building and mills originally cost S25O00o. but
II year after being unsuccessful, sold for SI6-
QUO, is now only working five-eighlhs time. At
Little Falls, IN. W two very large mills. manu-
featuring boadciolhs, the Woolgrowers aud The
Saxony Won!lcn, have stopped. In Utica and
its negiborhood the Empire mill, the Clayvile,
and the Washington. run no longer, and the
Globe mill, The New York Post says, has lost
is sraplal, and the Stockholders have been ASSESS
I'd 10 pay ils debts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

TIE largest exporting States arc given by
the United States Census rs follows, viz: Lou
i,iana, 1858, exported S6776S,724; NeV-York
S66U3O 335; Massachusetts, $l6,S95,3O4; Ala
balna, Sl6,7S6,9l3; Suulh.CaroIina, Sl5,4OO,-
4US; Georgia and Maryland, each over $7,OOo,-
UUO; Pennsylvania, ever S6,O00,OO0.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Feb u
Improved Cotton Gins.

NER. WYNE will exhibit one Of his Improved
lYl PREMIUM GINS, ON the Public Square, at
Edgefeld G. H., during Court week.
Feb Ct
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

HEALTH OF Mr. MAsoN-Thc last letter OF
Mr.. Walsh TO The Journal of Commerce has
the following paragraph:
Our worthy Minister Mr.. Mason IL conva-
Iesceut His mind has not been affected by the
paraIytc stroke experienced in his left arm A
member of my family conversed with him yes
terday in his chamber. lie was seated by the
fire. ind lulked both IuridIY and cheerfully."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

ANOTHER COUNTERFEIT BlLL.-We were
shown yesterday counterfeit Twenty Dollar
Bill on the Bank Of the State of South Carolina,
which IS well enough executed to deceive hum
dreds who are no: in The habit of handling mon-
ey, but is so plainly forgery that it could not
pass. detection if offered at any of our Banks.
The bill before us is roughly executed and of
pale color On the left hand side is 20, por.
trait of Washington and 20. On the right hand
side 20, poor executed likeness of Lafayette,
and 20 This counterfeit is signed, MS near rs
We can make out the names, A. Noise, Cashier
and R. N. Goodwyne, President. The Presi-
dent of the Bank is Charles Furman. and The
Cashier, II. R. Warning, if our memory is good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

EXECUTION OF MuRDERER.-John J. Tay-
lor, who was convicted for the murder of his
wife was executed at Galena, Ohio, on Friday
afternoon last. About 10000 persons were
present to witness the execution Of the extreme
penalty of the law. For nearly IN hour the
condemned addressed The crowd in a most SOL
erm and impressive manner. protesting his limo.
cence at heart ascertaining his willingness to
abide the awful result, and cauIioning al! in the
reach of his voice to beware Of liquor, as that
was The whole cause of his guilt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

LIEUT.. HusTER--Thc Washington cores.
pondcnl of the New York Times writes:
The friends of Lieutenant Alvarado Hunter
have been earnestly pressing for his trial by
Court Martial, instead Of his summary dismissal
but without effect. Secretary Dotbin has dis.
missed him from the Navy. 1t is remarkable
fact that during Hunters naval career, he has
previously been twice dismissed the service, once
dismissed the squadron, six times courl-mlrlial-
cd, and once before Court Of Inquiry. He
was first dismissed by Gen. Jackson, in 1880,
for fighting duel with one Miller of Philadcl-
phia. Subsequently he was rcstnred. During
The Mexican War, it will be remembered, he
was tried by Court Martial and dismissed from
Perry's squadron for disobedience of orders.
Soon afterwards Judge Mason, then Secretary
of the Navy, gave him the command OF the
Tanry in The Mediterranean. While holding
this command he was also acting Purser of the
vessel; and, upon settling his accounts WAS
returned as dct;lllter to the extent OF eight or
ten thousand dollars, and VAS dismissed the
service in consequence.
By the Influence of Commodore Stockton and
Senator Clemens, an act was passed through
Congress wiping out the amount of detalcatlon,
by credling him herewith; and personal ntlu.
ehce induced Mr.. Fillmore again to relnstate
him, and he was put in command of the Balm
bridge, with which vessel he returned from the
Brazil station, BECAUSE Commodore Salier did
not zee fit to send him up the Paraguay to inter-
fere in Consul Hopkins quarrel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

in them but uncouth eye-sores fit only to be knocked
pieces and put together again in some useful shape
with mud and mortar The man of feeling, of senti-
ment, of imaginaton-lhe poe-,he lover of natures
own handiworks-the naturast-lhese would say,
Mason, spare that rock!" The uiilitarian (and he
is the man for this age) cries aloud Blow it to pieces
and make me kitchen cbimney"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-04-14
GUTzLAFFs CHINESE ,I MES BIBLE.

We learn from the Chinese Mission
AIRY Cleaner that the leader Of the re-
Ibcllion is printing Gutzlafs version Of
the Old Testament Scriptures. aHehas
four hundred men employed upon the
work. Each volume is bound inrimpe-
rial yellow, and the title-page is adorn-
led with tho imperial arms. He makes
his soldiers colporteurs, and his officers
expouhders. Shouldthe insurgent chief
ascend the throne, this will probably be-
come the national version, and the
words of it viii be Us familiar as house
hold words to the people. As to the
value Of this version, an educated Chi
nese into whose hands it was put char
acterized itsasssiboth the very best
version, and the very EGrst." It con-
veys the very idea Of stae original, but
it is not a classical vession. It is the
most faithful one; but'in adhering to
fidelity, ithas departed from style. j
think / would put DR.. .Gutzlatf's ver-
sion into the hand Of an educated Chi
naman, al order to giye dim tie clear
eat viev Of the original Scriptures - -
Prof. Newman, Of Munich, celebrated
Chinese scholar, expressed in 1S49 the
opinion that Gutzlaff's version had
g made o great step in advance towards
perfection" The bishop of Victoria,
in April, 1854, comparing the Old Tes-
lament version Of the London Mission
ary Society with Gutzlatf 5, says that
the former is adaptedtole educated schol-
ars, the latter to the more plain and
less educated reader. Gptzlaff's YER
sion, it is said, ,adheres strictly to the
original text. It avoids all words and
expressions conveying.ideas consis.
tent with,the originals.aeIt also retains
the paranelisms which 50 often occur,
and which the Chinese admire as an
elegant characteristic Of q lofty style.
With thae, aid Of the various old versions,
the Delegates version, and the version
of Gutzlatf, as important contributions,
we may hope our own version, wrought
out with faithful diligence BY Mr.. God
dard, will have merits entitling it to a
place above'all others; and that among
- n ~ IsfyH=-
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-04-14
Let 2AIIe PRAY AZ First.

Avery intelligent little girl was pas.
sing quietly through the streets ofa Ger.
tain town, short time since, when she
came to a spot where several idle boys
were amusing themselves in very dan
gerous practice Of throwing stones
Not observing the boys, one ofthem, by
accidentythr stone toward her, and
struck hera cruel blow in the eye.
She was carried home il great agony.
The surgeon YVES sent for, and a very
painful operation was declared necessa.
ry. When the time came, and the sur.
geon had taken out his instruments, she
lay in her fathers arms, and he asked
her if she was readyl
mo, father; not YETI she replied, :.
"Whas do you wish to wait for my
childp'
"l want to kneelin your lap, and pray
to Jesus frst," she answered. And
then kneeling, she prayed a few minutes
and afterwards submitted to the opera.
ton with patience worthy of a wo.
man. .,a.,.f
How beautiful this little girl appears
under those trying circumstances! -
Surely Jesus heard the prayer made in
that hour; and he will love every child
that calls upon his his name. Let every
boy and girl learn to pray; and let idle
boys be careful how they throw stones.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-04-14
Medical Effects Of salsratus.

A writer in the Medical Examiner,
critisiscs the paper ofDr. Alcott, orig
inally published in the Boston Medical
and Surgical Journal, on the injurious
effects Of salcratus as used in domes-
tic cookery, and especially in attribut- :sl
ing the great mortality among children
under five years Of age III our country,
to such use Of it. No less than three
fifths Of the deaths Of chilhcn were at
tributcd to its use, without any attempt
to substantiate such a bold assertion by
facts; excepting tile placing Of it among
irritant poisons, because ,0rfila had
done so. Common salt is also set down
BY Orfla as an irritant poison when
excessively used. The critic in tho
Examiner tells DR.: Alcott that he for
got to mention that onc-half of the
children that die under five years ofagc
never tasted bread nor saleratus. He
asserts that "ifthe i'll consequences re-
sulting from careless cooking were
properly estimated, it would be found
that much disease might be traced to
sour and badly fcrmented bread
Salcratus, hc asserts, will produce no
injurious effects from constant use in
such small quantities as are required
for milking bread. How true these
views make the old saying, "aoctors
do differ" -.'