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

A young gentleman was one day arrang:
ing music fDra young lady to whom he was
paying his addresses. "Pray, Miss d.
said he, "what time do you prefer s"-"o,"
she replied carelessly, "any time will do
but the quicker the better"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

Henry WyRp BEGcHER, ip 9 sermon de-
livered few weeksago, said, speaking Of
the ballot box: "Ppt' i at the OF gates Of
perdition, and would go through legions
of imps to deposite roy vote in it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Practice Of Surgery!
.R. gURIAEa HARRIS. Augusta

NR. JURIAH HAR HS Nugus1a,
~ Ga, is prepared to accommodate win L"ogns
and Nursing, such patients as may be directed TO
him nforSlJRGICALO OPERATIONS or Treatment.
II Masters may be assured that their Servants
will have every necessary attention -
Augusta, May 26, ly ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

The French, in pity for their suffering
comrades of "perfdious Alhion,' are engag
ed in making road for them from their
camp toward Balaklava, and passing their
provisions from the Chersonese port to the
British depots. There are materials for
building railroad from Balaklava 1.-THE
British camp, en- route from England, but
these cannot be used until the wet has been
succeeded by ice and cold weather. IT..
then, heavy SHOWS set in, God protect:th
English army! 1t will be frozen for7want
Of covering and fuel, and be daily and night.
ly attacked by the Cossacks
The Turks here ask, with CONSERVATION
in their countenances, how all this is tb,end.
The seem to think already that their own
"days are numbered" and that neither
French, English nor Russians will ever leave
this country again. ~
How New YORK DEFAuLTER SoUAREs
UP.-The New York evening Post narrates
a singular circumstance. A Cashier of a
Bank not hundred miles from Wall street,
found his funds two hundred thousand dol.
lars short at time, when his accounts were
about 10 be examined. He consulted an
attorney friend, who discovered that he had
no property available to convert 10 cash to
cover the deficit, and advised him to take
two hundred thousands dollars more, then,
when the discovery took place, he would
have something to negotiate with the Direc:
tors and induce them to refrain from aspub.
lie expose. The Cashier took the advice,
and the money. The discovery occurred
he compromised with them for one hundred
thousand dollars, and neither the stockhol.
ders nor the public knew anything Of the
matter. Resigning his situation, he lived,
respected by all, on his fortune, the other
100000, and died during the current year.
A SHORT SERMoN-Oue no man anything.
Keep out of debt, Avoid it as you would
war, pestilence aud famine Hate it @ith:a
perfect hatred Ahhor it with an entire and
absolute adherence, Dig potatoes, break
stones, peddle in tinware, do anything that
is honest and useful, rather than runin debt.
As you value comtart, quiet, independence,
keep out Of debt. As you value good di.
gestion, healthy appetite, placid temper,
a smooth pillow, pleasant dreams, and happy
wakings, keep out of debt. Debt is the
hardest of all taskmasters, the most crueI-of
all oppressors. 1t is milestone about the
neck. 1t is an incubus on the heart. It
spreads cloud over the whole framament
Of mans being. 1t eclpses the sun, it blots
out the stars it dims aud defaces the beauti.
full blue sky. 1t breaks up the harmony Of
nature, and turns to dissonance all the voices
Of its melody. 1t furrows the forehead with
premature wrinkles; it plucks the eye of its
light; it drags all nobleness and kindness
out of the port and bearing of man. 1t
takes the soul of lis laugh, and all stateli.
ness and freedom from his walk. Come
not under its accursed dominion. sy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

THE eminent Dr.. Rush says that the
exercise of the organs of the breast in sing.
ing, contributes to defend thcm very much
from those diseases to which the climate
and other causes expose them. The Ger.
mans are seldom afflicted with consumption,
and splitting Of blood is almost unknown
among them-a fact attributed by Dr.. Rush,
in part to the strength which their lungs
acquire by exerting them SO frequently in
vocal music, which constitutes an essential
branch in their education, from their earliest
years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

AN English SO dier writes from the Cri.
n,ea that the sheet of paper forming his let.
ter cost him 81 ,25!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

ANY man or woman may chance to, ,tum.
BILE into gutter, but it is only drunkard.
or idiot who makes no effort to get ont of!
it again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

A Man WITHOUT MONEY! man with.
out money is body without life-a walk.
ing shadow-sa spectre that affrights. His
look is doleful, his conversation is languid
and heavy. If he wishes to pay visit, he
never finds any body at home and if he
opens his mouth to speak, he is interrupted
every moment in order that he may not fin.
ish the sentence, lest he should end it by
asking for money. lie is avoided as pes.
thence, and is considered a useless clog
upon the earth. If he have wit he cannot
display it, and if he has none he is looked
upon as the most frightful biped that Nature
can create. When in i'll humorhis enemies
say he is fit foc nothing, and those best in
clined towards him preface their eulogy by
a sl,rug of the shoulders. Necessity awaits
him in the morning, and misery attends him
to bed at night. The women find he is un-
mannerly and WI gar, and regard him with
suspicion. Tavern keepers wish that, like
the chameleon he would live upon mir !;
and tailors that, like our first parents, he
would clothe himself with fig leaves. If he
wishes to argue, he is not listened to; and
if he sneezes, he is not heard; if he wants
any thing from tradesmen, he is asked to
pay beforehand, and if in debt, he is consid.
cred a rogue.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Sell Your Cotton and Pay Your
go. Debts!

AS Cotton is now bringing good price, think
N i, is the proper time for MI persons indebted to
me- to sell their Cotton and pay up promptly. hat
say You gentlemen? NJ W. oLAh IL J.,
CIAsYTos. Nov 3m oo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

COOP ADVICE TO READERs-If you
measure the value of study by the insight
you get into subjects, not by the power Of
saying you have read many books, you will
Soon perceive that no time is so badly saved
as that which is saved by getting through a
book in hurry.
For if to the time you have given you
added little more, the subject would have
been fixed on your mind and the whole time
proftabIy employed: whereas, upon your
present arrangement, because you would
not give little more, you have lost ALL
Besides, this overlooked by rapid and super.
fetal readers-that the wayof reading books
with rapidity is to acquire that habit of So.
we're attention to what they contain, that
perpetually confines the mind to the single
object it has in view.
When you have read enough to acquire
the habit of readng without suffering your
mind to wander, and when you can bring
to bear upon your subject great share of
previous knowledge, you may then read
with rapidity; before that az you have ia
ken the wrong road, the faster you proceed
the more you will be sure TO err.-sidney
Smity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

"WHAT monsters these cotton factors
must be-" said Mrs. Partington; "lm told
some of 'em has more than u hundred hands,
My poor Paul often wanted me to go and
aee them, but I'm thankful | never went"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

Saddiery and Harness.
A FINE assortment TO be found, and at low Sri-
n ces, at ROBINSON& JACKSON'S.
Hamburg, Dec 4, # Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

DR. A. G. TEAGUE respectfully informs
l his friends aud citizeus OF Edgceid generally,
thu, he has just received a LARGE ADDITION
to his already extensive Stock of fresh and genuine
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

PoRTRAlr OF THE LATE CzAR.-An
intimate friend Of the late Gear writes
the following.
"Nicholas has the nobest face have
ever seen in my life. The habitual ex'
preston of his physiognomy has GER
tain severity which is far from putting
the beholder at his ease. His smile is
a smile of compliance, and no, the re.
suit OF gayety or abandon. There is some
thing approaching the prodigious in this
princes manner Of existence. He
speaks with vivacity with simplicity,
and the most perfect propriety, all he
says is full Of point and meaning-no
idle pleasan,ry-not a wo.i out Of his
voice. There is nothing in the tone o
his voice or the arrangement Of his phra'
ses that indie ates haushtiness or dissinl
ulation, and yet you feel that his heart i:
closed.
"The personal habits Of the Emperor
were marked by the most (everish activ'
ity. He would ride, walk, superintend q
sham fight, and hold a review. all the
same day. He travelled incessantly
passed over at least one thousand five
hundred leagues every season, and wore
down the strength Of all who were
attached to his person."
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
LIVER COMPLAINT.

DYSPEPSIA, Jaundice, Chronic or
JNervous Debility, Disease Of the Kidneys. and
all diseases arising from dsordered Liver or SION
Blood to fine Head, Acidy Of of the Stomach Naused
Iesr-burn, disgust for Food. Funess or weight in the
Stomach, Eructaf ion. sinking or huerng at the
pit of the somach swimming of tho head, hurried IN
difficult breathing nj the heart, choking or sulocatng
sensation when in n lying POSTURE dmness of vision
dots webs before the sight fever and dull pain !
the side back chest linbs &C. sudden fushes of heat
burning in tho Acsh constant imagining OF evil, and
greq, deprssson Of spirits Can be essaaI!y eS!sa
TIERS prepared by DR.. c. NJ. Jackson, No. leo, Arch
Street, Philadelphia
Their power over the above diseases is not excelled
If equaled by any other preparation i'll tho United
ply scians had failed These Dt,ers are worthy the
attention Of invalids. Possessing great virtues in
glands, exercising the most searching power in weak
ness and affections of the digestive orgaas, they arc,
wlhal, safe; certain ana pleasant. ensGnII.>,,,,>,opD
l.. b. Perkins, Marietta Ohio, Feb % 1852, snid:-
"Your Bt.crs: are highly priced by those who have
ing which had resisted the skill Of several Physicians
was entirely cured by the use of five bottles"
G. L. Drake, Freedom, o., April %, 1859, said:-'
The German B,ers you sent m me last have not YET
time, to the great de,riment of invalids.n
b. NJ Hutchinson, NJ. ID. Bedford, Ga, August 20,
1852, said Thr Bilters you shipped me IN May last,
are all gone--I think it Is good medicine, and ! nm
recommending 1t my patients and friends (which
do for other patent mediclnel You will please for
| ward large supply"
S. French Wooster O., 1859, said: II have used
some three or four bottles of Hoohands German Bit
ters for Dyspepsia and have derived great benefit from
their use Ibelieve them be good for all diseases for
which they are recommended"
W. M. Orr, Wooster, o.. said: "You asked mo
my opinion Of the German Bittcrs have used them
for Dyspepsia and Indigestion, and take pleasure IN
stating that think they are the very best romedy ex-
tart for The above compaints-they decidedly tn
advance of the proprietary medicines Of the day.
These Bers are entirely vegetable. They never
PROSTATE the system, but invisoraie it, /,
| Sold by Moxley & Barber 1ronton; J. Haskell Jr.
| Haskevilie; Wm. II. Bryan Burlington Lch Da
vIsson, Marion, and by dealers In medi cine every
| v,h
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
SrRENGrH OF SoUL.-lt is Writ

SrRENarH OF SoUL.-lt is virtue
alone which can render us superi or to
fortune; we quit her standard and the
combat is no longer equal. Fortune
mocks us; she turns US on her wheel
she raises and abuses US at her pleasure,
but her power is founded on our weak
ness. This is an old rooted evil, but ii
is not incurable there is nothing d
irm and elevated mind cannot accom-
pish. The discourse of the wise and
the study good books are the best rem
edes know of but to these we must
Join the consent Of the soul, without
which the best advice and the best coun
sci will be eless.-Petrarch.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
". {, R. KEMP q CO.,

Corner Of Sscand and OAps Street, aboue the
Railroad. U.It
HAVE just erected and put in operation, on
extensive establishment fur manufacture Of
FLORING, WINDOW SASH, DOORS,
BLINDS, COFFlNS, &c. ~ 4.
Their Machinery has been purchased in the
East, is all new with the latest improvements,
they are prepared to cut mouldings in every style
known to the science Of Architecture.
They have on hand large stock Of the best
Michigan Clear STUFF Lumber. Those desiring
jobs Of fine work will not have inferior articles
OF material palmed unto them for clear stuff.
There are several experienced workmen con
nected with and employed in the establishmen n
who are familiar with every kind of work, and
can give style and finish to their jobs unsur-
dassed by any workmen in the country. They
are prepared 10 furnish or make to order. on the
shortest notice anything in their line OF busi-
Ness They are also ready to do all kinds Of
work such as planning working flooring, facing,
and ripping for others, OH the shortest notice,
and the most reasonable terms.
They will ship to order any bills sent from
distance; those engaged in building, will find
to their advantage 10 give tneir bills To this es-
ablishment.
They are prepared to execute all kinds ef pat,
tern work for Machinery, Castings &c.
Oct. 2Oth, 1854, a..
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
himself Monarchy, nristocracy. and
democracy, nre but creatures of 'magl'
nation; and thousand such may be con-
trived as we'll as three.
" A R I E IT Y
A Fable for Strong Minded Women
by HORACE GREELEY.

by HORACE GREELEY.
A vine was growing beside thrifty
oak, and had reached that height at
which it required support.
"Ouk" said the vine. "bend yonr
t,unk so that you may be support to
me-"
"My support" replied the oak, ,"is ma
turally yours, and you may depend on
my strength TO bear you up, but | am
too big and too solid to bend. PutyouII
arms around ne, my pretty vine, and
will manluIly support aud cherish you
if Won have an ambition to climb as
hieh as the clouds. While | thus hold
YOU up you will ornament my roush,
trunk with your pretty green leaves ana
shining scarlet berries. They shal
be as frontlets 10 my head, and l shall
stand in the forest like glorious warrior,
with all his plumes. We were made BY
the master of life to grow together, that
by our union the weak may be made
strong and the strong render aid 10 the
weak" =,
but l wish to grow Independently
said the vine, "why can't you twlne
around me ana let me grow w s'"..
and not be mere dependent upon your
MATURE" answered the oak, "did not
design it," 1t is impos ible that you
should grow any heighcr alone; and il
you try it, the winds and rain, If not
your own weight, will bring you to the
ground. Neither is it proper for you 10
run your arms hither and thither among
the trees. The trees will begin to say
it is not my vine, ii is stranger. gel
thee gone, will not cherish thee. By
this time thou wilt be so entangled
among the differen. branches that thou
canst not ge, back TO the oak and no
body will then admire thee or pity thee y
"Ah me-" said the vine, "let me es'
cape such destiny;" and with this she
twined herself around the oak. and they
both grew and fourished together.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Paper Hangings.

TAM now receiving my Spring Stock Of
French and American Paper Hanging, which
far surpasses any thing Of the kind ever offered
in this market.-Many of the patterns were pre-.
pared and packed expressly for me in France,
and embrace all the latest styles.
It's of grade and price from cts. to 81, so
per piece:
have Ten Thousand pieces embracing more
than one hundred different patterns, so that the
most fastidous cannot fail to be suited bothin
price and quality. The second story Of my Book
store building. will be devoted exclusively 10
Paper Hangings. and will be brilliantly tighten
every evening, so that persons can have the op-
portunity of examining as well at night as in
daylight. The style Of Velvet Borderings this
season is really beautiful and at half the usual
price. J, STEPHENSON,
16tf No 4, Buckeye Block.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
MATCHES, JEWELRY, &C.

AA/ n SllEo, JG w LhltL wv
w The subscriber would inform their friends
and The public, that of the firm has Just returned
rom the East, with the most complete selected stock
of Watches, Jewery. Silver Ware, and Fancy Goods,
ever brought to the city. and would invite the public
q examine their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES. OF the best
makers consisting of y. F. Cooper's Duplex ana Pu-
tert Levers; NJ J. Tobias CO., in heavy gold cases
md every other style of chasing, fuljewclcd Gold
Levers from $40 TO $780, to suit customers. ut whole
sale or retail. at prices that cannot fail TO suit.
GOLD GUARDS and FOB CHAINS, Seals and
Keys; Finger Rings-DamOnd, Ruby, Amythsi, Gar
nei Emerald Topaz Pearl, and other Stone aud Plain
Rings; Gents Seal and Miniature Rings, &c
EAR RINGS of EVERY VARlETY.-Basket Ear
Rings with or without Sets; Bracelcts-Cameo, Co
rail- Stone and Plain Bracelets; Splendid Set Brace.
LET'S; Ear Rings; and Breast Pins-Enameled, ana sci
with Rubies and Pearl. -
MUSICAL BOXES and ACCORDIONS; PapeT
Mnche Stunds; Portfolio and Jewelry Cases; Rose
wood Dressing Cases; Work Boxes.
SILVER WARE and PLATED GOODS.-Brt
aua Ten and Coffee Sets; Silver Forks; Table, Des
| sert, Tea, and Cream Spoons; Silver Cups; Soup
Ladies'; Cream. Salt, and Mustard Spoons, &c.
GOLD PENS and PENCIL. CASES-Diamond
Pointed Gold Pens of various prices Gold and Silver
spectaces with Glasses 10 suit all sights Card Cases
Silver, Pearl, Tortoise, Velvet, and Wallet Cases
FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCKS; vaces; Sur
| veyors Compasses, Telescope Canes, &c.
BREAST PINS of the LATEST PATTERFS
Gold and Silver Suspender Buckles Gold Steel and
Gilt Belt Buckles with every other article IN the Fancy
way. .
The above stock was selected with great ths
Eastern cities, and is now offered at prices which can
| moi fail in heng satisfactory to the purchaser
Clocks and Watches carefully repaired by expe
ren ed workmen End warranted TO perform well.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

APPLICANTS FOR Bounty LANDS
The Washington Union states that there
is not the slightest diminution in the
number of daily applications under the
new bounty land nc:. During last week
sixteen thousand siz hundred additional
applications were made. Commission
or Waldo will not commence issuing
the new warrants OF l6O, 80 and 4(
acres before the Sd Of June.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

Rich AND PooR.-The rich have the
most meat; the poor the best appetite.
The rich lie the sof,est the poor sleep
the soundest. The rich have delIcacies;
lha poor have health. The rich are
afraid of losing, the poor have nothing
to lose, and so in this respsct have no
thing to fear. The rich dread the mid
night robbers; the poor have no appre
hension Of being robbed.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

A BASE CALuMNY.-In a recen. let.
ter, "Doesticks" says :-'City girls are
such touch me not creatures, that no one
understanding the nature Of the animal
would venture on a kiss, unless he wan
ted to get his mouth full Of magnesis
and carmine -
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
| RONTON MARBLE AND STONE WORKS

HARRIS & KILLA N.
MANUFACTURERS OF MAR BILE MONUMENTS
Tombs, Head and Foot Slopes, Marble
Mantels, Table Slabs, &c. Also Free Stone
Plnths, Window Jambs, Sills, Caps, &c. &c.
Fourth Street, opposite the Market House,
IRORTON, OHIO.
Having been practically engaged in the bu-
siness for number of years in Europe and this
country, they feel confident that they will be
able to render entire satisfaction to all who may
avor them with their custom and by strict at
ention to business. hopo to merit and re ceive a
LIBERAL share of public patronage. NIL
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

A distinguished Partisan physician
writes to a friend in the West. VINO is
in delicate health :-"Take 10 yourself
young, healthy, virtuous, and amia BILE
wife. 1t will do you more good in one
winter than all the mineral water ir
America for twenty years."
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
N. DERBY g. Co.
No. 8, Exchange Block, Second ST., South sid
IRONTON, OHIO.

IKUNTUN, UIlIU.
"AE Just opened large and well Sc lecied
III stock of Fall and Winter Cloths, and Rea-
dy Made Clothing for men and boys consisting
of every variety and shade of color.
The, are connected with an Importing house
in Boston, and have facilities for The purchase
of goods equal TO those of any other House in
Southern Ohio
They have connected with their store an ex.
tensive Tailoring Establishment superintended
by an experienced cutter. They will endeavol
to get up their articles in style and finish equa
TO anything of the kind that can be done by the
best workmen in th.' Eastern cities.
Also variety of carpet sacks, furnishing
goods, and Umbarellas.
Oct. IL, 1854.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Dc0SS AND STATIONARY.
No 4, FRoNr STREET, BUCKEYE BLOCK
PORTSM OUTH, 0 HlO,

PURCHASERS will find at my store larg
and complete assortment Of ofMiscelianeous, Maio
Medical, CLassiedI end aommon Schools Books'
Together with full stock Of Staple and fancy
STATIONARY.
A moments reflection will convince rny one
that can offer inducements to Book buyers
fully equal to2Cincinnatti or any other point IN
this region. buy in the same Markets IN Phil
adelpha and New York with them, whilst the
expenses of conducting business is not one
fourth in Portsmouth what II is in the larger CIT
les, and which the buyer has to pay in the end
The difference in time, the cost OF transporta
ton, with the advantage fprocuring IN smal
quantities, makes ii more economical rs wello
more expeditions 10 purchase OF me.
In connexion with my store have large
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

If you wish to be happy, keep busy
idleness is harder work than ploughing. 9
great deal. There is more fun in sow
ing an hour, than there is in yawning &
century.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

Inventors rarely fail Of their reward
Jenkins invented a new style Of lock
picker. and was rewarded by "si,ua'
ton" at the Jail for couple Of years
Jenkins is a character.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Book Bindery,

Where BLANK BOOKS OF any size or styl.
Of Ruling and of superior quality may be obtain
cd at the shortest notice. Magazines, News
papers &C., Bound to Pattern
Country Dealers, and Private Libraries, sup
piled at the very lowest rates, in large and smal
quantities. lshal be happy to receive orders
assuring those who send, that they shall bt
filled promptly.
JA'S STEPHENS0N.
Book seller and Statione No. 4 P',key
Block Front street. Portsmouth hio.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

A fool in high station is like man
on the top Of a monument-everything
appears small to him, and he sPpeara
small to everybody.