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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31
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THE COMMENTED MAN.


Why need strive or sigh for wealth?
l,is enough for mo
That Heaven hath sent sent me strength ant
II health,
spirit glad and free;
Grateful these blessings to receive,
sing my hymn at morn and eve.
On some, what floods of riches flow;
House, herds and gold have they;
Yet lfes best joys they never know,
But fret their hours away.
The more they have they seek increase;
Complaints and cravings never cease.
a vale Of tears this world they call,
To me it seems so fair;
1t countless pleasures hath for all,
And none denied share.
The little birds on new aedged wing,
And insects reve in the spring.
For love of us, hills, woods and plains,
In beauteous trim are clad;
And birds sing far and near sweet strains,
Caught up by echoes glad.
"Rise," sings the lark, "your tasks to ply"
The nightingale sings lullaby"
And when the golden sun goes forth,
And all like gold appears;
When bloom DER spreads the glowing earth,
And fields have ripened ears;
think these glories that see
My kind Creator made for nc.
Then loud thank the Lord above,
And say, in joyful mood,
His love, indeed, is Fathers love.
He wills to all men good.
Then let me EVER grateful live,
Enjoying all He designs to give.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

THE Putnam Indiana Banner wants to know
what there is in q name, when George Washing
ion Fleetwood, Andrew Jackson Fleetwood and
Napolean Dunaparc Fleetwood were all whip
ped in Monroe county a short time since for
house burning counterteiling, sheep stealing, &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

A FAcEnoUs boy asked one of his playmates
Why Il hardware dealer was like 4 boot ma
ker 2" The latter somewhat puzzled gave it up.
"Why," said the other because one sold nails
and the other nailed the soles."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

THE GROWING WHEAT CRop.-The Rockville
(Md.) Journal of the 18th says: We have
never seen the wheat in this Montgomery
county look so we'll at this season us il now does.
The warm and vet weather have acted upon it
most fayorahIy.'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

IF there is heaven on earth, it is on Il soft
couch by your own fre-sde with your wife on
ore side, a smiling baby on the other, clear
conscience, a dozen cigars, and knowledge
that YOU are out of debt; and don't fear the tail
or, sheriff or the devil.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

IIoMELY men are accompanied with very
great drawback. They are always jealous.
Show US IL gentleman with "yaer" hair and Il
pug nose, and we will show a gentleman who is
ready to stab himself with brick bat, every
time he sees you looking at his chimney top.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

"BoY," said visitor to the house Of friend
to his little son. "step over the WAY and see
how old AIRS, BrOvn is" The boy did the er-
rend, and on his return reported that Mrs. Brown
did not know how old she was.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31
For the Planters i!

10000 5S'; 10 ;ss RfE"S'@n R:'.wt. S"ahs aSaSS
and SALTS.
20 Bbls Kettlewe!ps CHEMICAL SALTS,
80 " Pure ground PLASTER.
The above celebrated Manures for sale by
j. SlBLEY & SON.
Hamburg, Nov IL, If A
EB- The LaurensvilIe Herald Independent Press
and Anderson Gazette will copy the above four
times, and forward bills to J. S. & son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

"MR. SNOWMAN" said green-horn at a
menagerie, "Cun the leopard change his spots!"'
Yes sir" was the reply, "when he gets tired
of ore spot he can easily 20 to another"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

YANKEE, describing an opponent says: 81
tell you what, Sir, that man don't amount to a
sum in Arithmetic; add him up, and there's Moth
ing TO carry"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

PRooF OF INsANIrY-One of our courts dec-
ded, The other day, that man was insane, be-
cause he paid money TO lawyer without taking
q receipt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31
EDGEFIELD S. G, JANUARY 81, 1885,

BOARD OUT WEsT-Traveller dismounts at
n tavern; F." Helloa, landord-can | get lodgings
here to night 2"
Landlord No, sir every room in the house
is engaged"
Traveller" Can't you even give me ban-
ket and bunch Of shavings for pillow, in your
bar-room :"
Landlord. -" No, sir; there's not a square
foot OF space unoccupied anywhere in the h9use." !"
Traveller" Then I'll thank you. sir, tSsshove
pole out of your second-foor wiz rdow, and I'll
roOs: ON that"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

"THE victory is not always to the strong as
the boy said when he killed skunk with a
brirkbat
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

Saw dust pills would effectually cure many
Of the deseases with which mankind are afflicted,
if every individual would make his own saw
dust
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31
Law Notice,

TIME Undersigned have formed Partnership,
1 and will pRA ACTICE LAW in Edge6eld, ABB
bcville and Lexington.
~ GEORGE W. LANDRUM,
ABNER PERRIN.
Edge6eld C. H., Sept 81, 1854. T. 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

Goop ExcusE.-A doctor had very intimate
friend, whom he was accustomed to meet every
day but al length the latter avoided him, and
the Doctor could never get near enough to speak
a word to him. But one day happening 10 come
suddenly upon his friend, the doctor saluted him
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31
Sell Year Cotton and PAY Your
Debts!

A S Cotton is now bringing good price. think
n it is the proper time for al persons indebted to
me, to sell their Cettan and pay up promptly. What
say you gentlemen? NJ. W. CLARY.
CItnYroS. Nav 3u 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31
DENTAL SURGERY!

nR. HI. PARKER, respectfully informs
~ the citizens of ELgcfeld District, that he may
be found during sale day week at the Planters Ho-
tel, Edgc6cld C. H., and at his residence on the
Anderson road, eighteen miles Northeast OF the
Village on every Friday and Saturday following :,
Specimens of his work, put up on the latest and
most improved principles, can be 1T his Office
His address, when in the country, as heretofore,
Sleepy Creek, p o. ~
Dec 81 II 1o
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

my way
"Why, the fact is" he replied, 81 haven't
been sick for so long, that | am ashamed TO
meet q doctor"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31
Practice Of Surgery

DR. JURHAH HARRIS. Augusta,
~ Ga, is prepared to oaccommoda'e with Lodging
and Nursing, such patients as may be directed 10
hin, Gor SURGICAL OPERATIONS or Treatment
IT Masters may be assured that their Servants
will have every necessary attention.
Augusta, May 90, ly ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31

How, comes it, my friend, that never get
to see you of ate-that you try to keep out of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-31
FRESH ARRIV AIS,

DR. A. G. TEAGUE respectfully informs
his friends and citizens OF Edgeiie.d generally,
tha, he has just received LARGE ADDITION
10 his already extensive Stock Of fresh and genuine
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

CALIFoRN1A GAMBLIEo.-The Msrysville
Herald says that some time since gam
bier absconded from that place, leaving
behind him roulctt wheel which, on being
taken apart. was found to be so construc-
ted that, by touching spring, the bottom
Of every box painted red would be made
TO rise, presenting smooth surface, and
leaving the ball no alternative but to drop
into the black. Should the heaviest bet
ting be upon the black, thescrew might be
pressed a little harder, whereupon the
bottoms of the black boxes would como
up, and the ball must 60 into the red
Moving with the smoothness of clock
work, the machine would never fail
With it child might play against the
world and win every stake. Doubtless
many q young man who has gone out
from our eastern states to the land Of
promise, buoyant with health and energy,
and has there earned by the sweat Of his
brow, an amount sufficient 70 render him
independent for life, has. in mcment of
excitement or forgetluness, been induced
TO Stake his hard earned gains st the
table Of gaInbler-perhaps on such an in-
strument as tlIis-and has thus been robbed
not only OF his wealth, but o. his hope. his
energy ana sclf-respect
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

THINGS WE DECIDEDLY OBJECT To-
We decidedly objectto the frst-aoor lodg.
or coming home in state of inebriation,
and getting into our bed with his boots on
We decidedly object to a waiter al
ways tellingus he's coming, and never do
ing it.
We decidedly object to young lady
with her hair done up in newspaper adver
tisemcnls.
We decidedly object to an infatuated
dramatist reading US the manuscript o:
his tive-act tragedy.
We decidedly object to baby dab5ing
his damp little hand about our face, while
the mother stands by, and remarks that the
little dear is beginning to take notice.
We decidedly object to doctor telling
us, in friendly way, that our family were
always noted for weak chests.
We decidedly object to person mista
king us for his mortal enemy, and giving
us tremendous blow on the back on tht
conviction.
We decidedly object to tailor's mar
bringing home coat, and bawling out il
the passage that his master told him no
to leave it without the money.
And we decidedly object to sharp chill
dren, lawyers letters, damp shirt-collars
amateur performances, tight boots, and ar
umbrella trickling down our back.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23
DRuNKENNEss.-Watson, an old Puritan

DRUNKENNESs.-W atson, an old Puritan
divine, thus wrote of this crying sin -
There is no sin which doth more effacs
Gods image than drunkenness. 1t dis
guisoth q person, and doth even unman
him. Drunkenness makes hira have the
throat Of a fish, the belly of swine, and
the head of an ass. Drunkenness is tho
shame Of nature, the extinguisher of reason.
the shipwrcck of chastity, and the murder
of conscience Drunkenness is hurtful to
the body---the cup kills more than the
cannon: it causeth dropSics, catarrhs,
apoplexies F.; it fills the eyes with fire and
the less with water, turns the body into
hospital. But the greatest hurt it doeth is
to the soul I; excess of wine breeds the
worm of conscience. The drunkard is
seldom reclaimed ay repentance; and the
ground of it is partly because by this sin
the senses are so enchanted, the reason SO
impaired, and lust so inAamed; and partly
it is iudicial-the drunkard being SO be-
sotted by his sin, God saith of him, as of
Ephraim, 'he is Joined to his cups,
let him alone ; let him drown himself in
fire.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

portunity offered he made the same saving
in other matters.
At the end of that quarter Charles Mat
thews did not have to get any slate. He
paid his house rent and found that he had
thirty five dollars left in his pocket. That
was all his-he did not owe penny Of it.
'Ah, Hannah,' he said, as he held the
money in his hand and looked at it. now
| zee how easy it is for man to be wrong
and his wife right. This money all comes
of paying asl so along, 1t is very easy
and simple to say-'JUsT CHARGE IT, and a
man can easily buy things under such cir
cumStances, but when the day ofreckoning
comes three simple words, that sound SO
innocent when spoken, are found to be cost
ly things. IwOuld not have believed it
until Itried it l could not have believed
that man would purchase SO many use
less articles simply because he could have
them CHARGED. But l see it now, and if |
refused to followyour advice at first, l have
gained experience enough to lead me to
follow it more implicitly now.
Charles Matthews never allowed himself
to be lead away by the credit system; but
he followed the cash rule punctually, and
the consequence has been that he can moi
only buy any quantity of produce, wood
coal, etc, at cheap cash prices, but he ha'
cut off the expense of houSe-rent, for h
owns a snug little coteage in the suburbs
and it is all paid for.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

A NUTRIToUs DRINK FOR CONSUMPTION.
This following receipt has proved very
acceptable in a large number of cases---so
much so that we are induced to make it
public.
Take the meats of aim onds, and with a
Wedgewood mortar (Which can be pro-
cured of an apothecary) reduce them to a
powder. Upon this pour, gradually, cold
water. Sweeten with loaf sugar, This
makes pleasant as we'll as highly nntri-
tious drink, and its trial we would rs-
comend to all who have the care Of con-
Sumptives.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

A DUYB-FouSDED PIG.-The Knick-
erbOckcr tells the following good yarn in
its editors table:
One of our western formers, being very
much annoyed last Summer by his best
SOW breaking into the corn-feld, search
was instituted in vain for a hole in the
rail fence. Failing to find any, an attempt
was next made to drive out the animal by
the same way of her entrance: but Of
course without success. The owner then
resolved TO watch her proceedings; and
posting himself at night in fence corner.
he saw her enter Mt one end of hollow
log, outside the field, and emerge. at ths
otherend within the enclosure. Eureka!
cried he, i have you now, old lady p
Accordingly, he proceeded, after turning
her out once more, to SO arrange the log
lit being very crooked that both ends
opened on the outside of the field. The
next day, the animal was observed to en-
ter at her accustomed place, and shortly
emerge again.
Her aStonishment,' says our informant.
sat finding herself in the same field whence
she had started is too ludicrous to be de-
scribed! She looked this way and then
that, grunted her dissatisfaction, and final
ly returned to her original starting place; !;
and after deliberate survey Of matter to
satisfy herself that it was all right, she
again entered.
On emerging yet once more on the wrong
side, she evinced even more surprise than
before, and turning about, retraced, the
log in the opposite direction. Finding
this effort likewise in vain, after looking
long anI attentively at the position Of
things, with short, angry grunt of disap.
pointment, and perhaps fear, she turned
short round, and started off on brisk
run, nor could either coaxiny or driving
ever after induce her to visit that part OF
the field She seemed to have super
stition concerning the spot
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23
The Mares Nest.

THIS is sebastorOl.
This is the nest that lay at SebAstOpOl.
This is the Turkey all forlorn,
T!st made the hest that lay at Sebas;opol.
This is the Mare awake at morn,
That kicked the Turkey all forlorn,
That made tho nest that lay at Sebastopcl.
This is the Bull with Cobourg horn,
That gored the Mare awake at morn,
That kicked the Turkey so foriorn,
That made the nest at Sebastopol
This is the Cock Of his uncle born,
That crowed FOR the Bull with Cobourg horn
That gored the Mare awake at morn,
That kicked the Turkey so forlorn,
That made the nest at Sebastopol.
This is the Eagle, Hung(a)ry, torn,
That screamed for the Cock of Lis uncle born,
That crowed for the Bull with Cobourg horn
That 20 cd the Mare awake at morn,
That kicked the Turkey so forlorn,
That made the rest ut SebastSpol.
This is the Bear with a growl Of scorn,
/ hat growled at the Eagle, Hung(G)ry torn,
And bit the Cock Of his uncle born,
And chased the Bull with cobourg horn,
Into the sea all worried and worn,
And swallowed the Turkey all forlOrn,
That made tho nest at Sebastopol.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

What women lack in courage, they
make up in excitement and conservation.
We called on Mrs Nesbit the other day,
and found horiour daughters flying around
the house, as if they had "gone mad, "
and did not expect to come back again.
They were dreadfully armed, too. Mrs,
Nesbit had a rusty musket, while heI
"darters' sported three large forks and a
dissecting knife. And what do you sup
pose it was all about? A halfgrown
mouse had frightened Elizabeth Jane,
while sweeping behind "the front room
sofy." When we left, the mouse was
having the best Of it. Mrs. Eesbit was
standing on the centre table, while the girls
had rendered their position impregnable, by
humping upon the piano, and tortifying
themselves with a six-prong pi,cnGork anc
an empty coal-scuttle.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

A good Illustration of the way the
pewter rule of ''tit for tat" works is con-
tanned in the following, from the Newbu-
rypot Herald;
Less than two years since, lady and
gentleman, residents of neighboring
town, were engaged to be married. When
the time for the union arrived, however,
the fair one proved false, and refused to
fulfil her obligation. Since then both
came to this city, where the engagement
was renewed, and the lady was promising
herself the bliss of bride. Last Sun
day was the appointed time for the twain
to become one flesh, and the ceremony.
After services in the morning, more than
fifty persons waited to witness the scene,
and the priest was at the altar. when the
man quietly remarking to the lady-"be-
fore, wanted to get married, and you
sacked me, and now you want to get mar
ried, and | do the same left the house
to the no small amazement Of all parties
and the great disappointment of the spec.
tators present, to say nothing of tho lady
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

Nor SO VERY GerES.-Ayoung and ap-
parently verdant ship who gave his hail
ing place as "Old Yarmouth" found him
self surrounded, upon certain occasion
ty a crowd Of quizing upstart- who seemed
bent upon displaying their own smartness
at theexpense ofthe Yankee.
"Hellow, Jonathan" says one," where
you bound?"
"Deounto Bostiog. on a little tramp,
was the reply.
whats yonr business in Boston ?"eon
tinued the inquistiye gentleman.
"Oh, I'm deoun arter my pension mon
ey, responded greeny.
Pension money = calculated whiskcr
ee-how much do you get, and what ar
You drawing pension money for ?"
ooh" answered the countryman-'.
get four cents every year-tew to mind IN.
own business, and tew to let other folks
business alone
The crowd had no remarks to offer
The answer was entirely satisfactory.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23

Hope isa pleasant companion, but an
unsafe friend. He'll do for travelling COM
pauion on pinch, but he is not the man for
your banker.
Take your daily bread ard be thankful
but don't pray to the lord to lay up for you
the loaves for years to come, to make you
rich. Many man has died about the time
he: grea, baking Of bread came ont Of his
oven.
\ woman who wants a charitable heart
wants IL pnre mind. The measure Of ie-
malo's Judgment must be her own feelings
and if she judge harshly, her feelings are not
delicate. Her experience in her own and
if that is adverse, it ought at least to i'm
pose silence. Innocence is not cor spicu-
ous, but guilt is always ready to turn in
former.
Thinks | to myself, man may be Pre-
sidcnt, and no great shakes either, for, af.
tor all, lie is only the lead horse of team
lie has got the go in him, that's all; but
he can't hold back, which is a great mat.
ter, both in Statesmen and horses. For
if he slaclSs up, he is rid by those behind
him, and he gets his neck broke-he mus
go or die.
Work Earn your own pork, and SEE
how sweet it will be. Work, and see
how happy your family will be; for, be
fore you know whe e you are, instead O
repining at Providence, you will find your
self Offering up thanks for all the numer
GUS blessings you enjoy.
"lt's no use talkin.'" When you arr
down, poverty, like snow shoes, keep you
feet fast and prevents your rising. A maj
can't hope agin' hope.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-02-23
$elerte1 81 lsrellany
"JUST CHARGE IT,


Charles, what did this peach preserves
cost?"
Pm sure [ don't know, Hannah
But You bought it this morning.
Il knowI did, but | didn't ask tho
price OF l.
Did notyoa pay for it .
no.
why not"
%, because | couldn't stop to make
change. | have opened an account with
Mr.. w Waldron, AMI shall hereafter settle once
in three months
This conversation was going on at the tea
table between Charles Matthews and his
wife; Matthews was a young mechanic who
had Just commenced housekeeping, aSd as
he Was making excellent wages he could af-
ford to live pretty well. After he had made
known his determined arrangement to his
wife she remained some time in silent
thought.
'Charles, she at length said, i'll a very
persuasive tone" l think it would be bet
ter to pay for things as you take them. You
know YOU receive your pay for labor ev-
cry Saturday night, and you could pay as
you go very easily
Il know l could" returned Mr.. Math-
ews with the air of man who had unan-
swerable argument at his commando but
then it would not be near so handy You
see if pay my store bill but once aquarter
shall save all the trouble of makingchange
and shall not only save time but also a.
void mistakes"
Mistakes 2" repeated Hannah. "How
can mistakes occur when ;ou pay for
things as you get them %
L will tell you Sometimes it may not
be convenient to pay for thing when !
get it may forget my money, orI may
only take it on tlial-then if pay for d
part and not for all, some things may get
charged which pay for. No, Hannah, d
settlement once quarter will be the best
and most convenient all around--I am sat
isiied of it."
We'll, perhaps it may" said the wife
with an earnest tone ane look, and yet witt
smile, but | cannot think So
But why not .
'Why, on all accounts. In the first
place, you will buy more than you would
if you paid cash. Now you needn't shake
you head for / know it. There are many
little luxuries, little extras, which we dc
not need but which you will be apt to buy
if you do not have to pay the cash down
| know something of this credit business
and it is not fair thing. In the SECOND
place, if you pay sash for everything, yor
will get your goods cheaper. A trade
will sell cheaper when he can have tn,
money in his hand than when he has t.
: carry out the amount on his ledger.
: But let me tell you Hannah, that Mr.
Waldron will not cheat He is not th
man to take advantage in that way
You misunderstood me, Charles. D,
you not know thatsall traders can atfort
to sell cheaperf cash than credit ? Nh
Waldron, for III FIVE dollar bill, would lie
3 : you have moFesngar than he would fo
the same amount entered at different time
| on his ledger. He could afford to do SC
/ Traders like to secure cash customers.
: think you would find it to advantage t.
try the cash system. Now do not be
lieve you would have bought this peac
preserveify you had to pay the cash tor it
But bought them just to please you
Hannah, and ] thought you would accep
it gratefully returned the young husban