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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
FoR THE ADVERTISER.
The Rabbit H llll1.
PART F1nsr.-THE CHASE.

PART FIRsT-THE CHASE.
The sun with native briliance roso
And spread his golden rays
O'er Liberty, where Cuffee flows
And winds a thousand ways,
Circling far round the hills and dales
Der run by yellow sedge,
Where rabbits jump with curling tails
From briar- patch to hedge.
But oh their fate, who will lament
Or all their fears recount?
When their own wild, peculiar scent,
Drew yelling hounds to hunt.
While savage sportsmen, to succeed,
Applied the blazing fire,
Which over hill and dale and mead
Travelled in flaming ire.
Then thund'ring sounds did pierce the ear,
And rafting lead the heart,
AS the poor rabbit flies in fear
To meet the fatal dart;
While sounds of jollity arise
~ d sCEesIlII d o"o"'
And drown the victims dying cries
Till lifc's last spark is out
PART SEcoND.-THE FEAST.
Now wearied on the field Of sport,
The sooty crowd did meet;
Each one his fusee did support,
Then brushed and took seat.
But soon twas moved to have cue,
And straight at it we wenti
For nothing else had we to do
When on the notion bent.
One takes the leg, and one the head,
TO draw the downy skin;
Some swear the rabbits now are dead
But still the critters grin.
Then deeper in they force the blade,
To reach the emboweled chains
Which lay in folds, by nature made,
AS smooth as silken skeins.
Now, "schiedam srhnapps," the lovely queer
Sits charming all around,
Kissing, dozen times ween,
Each gentleman she found.
Yes, for his health and pleasure too,
(But health was princpal)
For doctors came and kissed her too
And called her "pretty gal."
All thus revived by Lady '5chnapPs,
Some dozen cooks began,
And dressed the rabbits, with their flaps,
All roasting on strand.
Then in they flew, white, brown and blue;
They cut, they pulled, they gnawed;
And each one shouted " tits cue,
That ladies would applaud"
JACK RABBIT.
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Making it a Question.

THE advocates of the prohibitory Liquor Law, in
Georgia. appear determined u7on bringing their lapo.
rite measure to the test of public sentiment They
have met in convention, nominated B. H. OVERLY
ESQ., as their candidate for Governor and have high
hopes of suceess~ ovrnBY s>said to be man OF Gx-
celent character, good lawyer, fair preacher and
first rate stump speaker-qu an array qualifca.
t;o
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

THE treasurer of Holmes county Ohio, who
recently disappeared with some $4,000 of the
peoples funds, is reported 10 have been arrested
last month in Switzerland. He had about his
person, when taken into custody, some $4,000
francs in bills cf exchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

VEGETABLES are 80 scarce at Sebastopol that
man with three potatoes in his pocket is such
an "object Of interest" that he will only dine
with Lord Raglan. A fellow with three heads
of cabbage has just opened museum at Balak-
lava-admission two shilngs; six pence extra
if YOU smell of the stalks
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

CALIFORNIA ITEMs.-The New York Herald
has report, brought BY the George Law, that
they were daily expecting in the Pacific French
souadron of fve large vessels, under Admiral
Fyurnichon, despatched, it is believed, TO effect
if possible, the reduction of PeiropauIowskl.
II VIII be recollecte5 that an English expedition
arainst that place was repulsed by the Russians
nf,er conflict of several days.
A rumor was current when the steamer sailed
tha, the Wings and Broderickites were about 10
unite in caucus. The opposing elements are all
combined against the reelection of Dr.. Gwin:
and although nominated by a majority Of the
democratic party, every expedient will be re-
sorted to for the purpose of defeating his eec-
lion. An effort was to be made to postpone
the election indefinitely.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Administrators A Notice.

A IL Persons having any demands against the
n Estate of John L. Richardson, decd, are no
tilted to render them in legally attested, within
three months from this date; and those indebted
will please make early payment, as the parties in
terested are desirous that the Estate should be
brought to speedy close.
D. R. DURIsoE, Aam'or,
Msr7 3m
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A Rule without Exceptions

ALI, Persons who fail to settle their Indebtedness
to the Advertiser Ofice,' in very short time
will be compelled to settle with one legally au.
tborised. AS Co. o-partnership has been entered
into it is requisite that all outstanding debts should
he collected forthwith.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

right kind of stuff. Here it is. What! weed!
then poor Jim is gone am sorry for that
he was hearty when left, but let US go to
Jeames'. Why bless me! there is death here
too, or else the parties are related, which never
heard Of"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
THE Latin Tn;orna.

A gentleman of high classical attainments has been
kind enough put himself the trouble of solving the
Latin Enigma copied by US last week from the New
York Picayune. He writes US that it was prepared
hu.riedly and, consequently will not bare scanning
too closely Granting this to be So decided"
y clever specimen of Latin uersifcation and very
complete solution of the Picayune's enigma. We
commend it to that papers scrutiny, and doubt not lt
bearing the palm from all competitors. To make it
application more easily appreciated we will hrst give
the enigma published in late number OF this paper
and then append the response in Latin verse; conclud"
ing with the =" Ala Soutio" by the same gentleman
ENIGMA LATINUM.
Ego consto ex litteris sepem ct viginti.
Meum XVIII, XIX, TX, XVI, letum significat.
Meum III, ", est praeposiiio.
Meum XXI, XXI, est pronomen.
Meum X, Xl, XII, XIII, XIV, XIX, vi, urbs antigua
ct magma erat.
Meum I, II, XVII, v, XVII, XI, XVII, VIII, 1G,
genetrix 5enigna denotant.
Meum XXIV, XIV, H. luna non est.
Meum XIV, XIII, TX, XXI, XxYT, est solanus
Meum VII, XVII, XVI, xX1v, est dens,
Medm XIX, WITH, iv, est regnatot.
Tota senteniia narratio historical cRt.
SOLUTIO ENIGMATIS.
Gentium yictorem omnium Mors" cia abstulit
prGceps!
Er" Gangis fuvio, exercitu defciente,
Cum copiis recessit; convertit ocuosque
Sab" oriente terum ad occidentem. In "BabyLonc'
Sc dsdit, ut alii dcunt, vioenter epulis,
Et vita cessit veneno aut vnolentia.
Ut mihi videtur, a we're tradiderunt,
Eum febri, in pratis CAPITA, persse.
Hum Mars, heIois ct I" alea Mater" Minerva,
Tidentes moriturum, Sc lacrimis tradiderunt.
Sed Z" Sol' sue potestatis occidit: =" Eurus'
Pestifer sui opes prostravit: ct repente
Invida suam famam dente" maedico
Carper. cept Nunc ct" Rez" stat nomine modo.
Tres ct viginlique Treceni ante Christum,
Magnus Alexander Babylone mortuus est "*
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

sg THE Court of Common Pleas for Edgefeld
commenced its Spring Term on Monday last, Judge
Glover presiding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
A coLoRED KNOW NOTHING.

NoRE "REpvBL1cAN NATIoNALITY.-Our
readers are aware that the free negroes OF New
York have established know-Nothing lodges
very generally throughout the State, or VI "herever
they exi, in sufficient numbers. We observe
that in New hampshire, the opposition TO the
Democracy have enlisted in their service a"co-
or.d and reverend gentleman" who is lecturing
"ou the qptuI perils auaiting the country from
PoDerv and Siareru" correspondent of the
New Hampshire Patriot, gives the substance OF
his speech in these words: frens, Jes so long
a> de people ';inue to coun,enancc dem good
fu'nuffn foreigners, jes so long we poor colored
pu>sons Mass, Bogg and dc whole liberty par
IL, will be of no account" The editor OF the
" Patriot" comments on this new movement OF
the Opposition as follows:
"Wc hear of this black Slanderer in the vari-
ans towns in this vicinity, and all accounts agree
,ha, his lectures are made up of course black
puardism of the President and the Democratic
marty. and ridiculous nonsense in regard to ne
eroes and foreigners. A correspondent at Penn
brok. informs us that in that town he INDUCED
in shameful attack upon the morals and intel
liuetce Of The New Hampshire people in general
and Franklin Pierce in particular. Having
received the applause of 4 few leading wings
md ubo,iunis,s for this service rendered thcm
he next proceeded 10 alnuse himself with
rinmaro'e of vi,upcralon against Catholics, and
Wound up BY expalia'ing upon the intellectual
capacity of negroes and wishing success to the
know no,hings And our correspondent adds
that q, was the mos, ridiculous display of thick
Tipped eIoquence that ever exhausted the pa.
tirnce Of an enlightened audience" and that, if
the enemies of the democracy expect to reap
any advantage from the babIling of such an
i!lillerate blarkguard they will find that they
h I'VE made great mistake"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

SWALLOWING A BAR OF LEAD-SToMAcH
OpENED-ihe he Wape!Io, (lowa,) lntelligepcer
says: On Christmas day, u Mr.. Il. w. Bates,
while doing the exploit of sticking bar of lead
down his throat. let 60 his hold, and it descend
ed into his stomach The physicians of this
place, not knowing but Bates was trying 10
hoax them made slight examination nj The
time, inasnuch as he had made but little ado
about it, and at times denied having swallowed
The lead at all. a few days after, the victim
having swallowed some acid substance, the lead
began to corrode, and he become very sick.
The physicians were then called in and it was
soon found that every other attempt TO extract
the lead would be unavailing, save opening the
stomach. This being resolved upon, some five
or six physicians were called in on Wednesday
morning last, when Dr. Bell, of this place, per-
formed the operation, probably the first on
record, of opening the stomach and extracting
the lead. The bar was about eleven inches in
length, and about onc.half the length showed
the action of the acid upon it. The patient, at
last accounts, was getting along finely with Il
prospect of speedy recovery-the inflammation
caused from the lead while in the stomach, be-
ing the greatest difficulty to contend with, at
present appearance. The lnteiligencer of the
9th, tells US Bates was rapidly recovering.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
PAuLprse COUNTY Ga, FEE. is, 1855.

We arc called upon, this day, TO mourn the death
of our br, ther, MARTIN STIDHAM, aged 81 years,
4 months and IS days Brother stidham was resi-
dent of Cass county, Georgia; and had been mem.
humble christian, and in honor to our brother and
friend we say that he was father to tho faher!ess
and friend of The poor. He died in the triumphs of
faith, impar,ing instruction TO his tender wife and
weeping children and friends that around him;
and his glorfed soul a gone to the realms Of eternal
day, where he has joined the ministers of heaven,
formerly his attendants who kept the charge of his
dying bed praise God through the annals Of eternity
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

ADVICE TO PLANTERs.-The Augusta Consti-
nationalist alludng to the approaching seaSons,
gives the following advice TO planters in regard
10 The choice Of crops:
1t is TO be hoped that cotton planters will not
be BETRAYED by The present low prices of cotton
and their wants Of money, to commit the folly Of
planting larger crop than usual, in orderto make
up the required sum by Increased quantity. In
crease of production but aggravales the evils
under which the planters suffer; for Too many
train all their energies TO make Cotton, to the
neglect comparatively, of supplies Of provisions
and other articles which every plantation needs,
and Of which surplus can always find ready
market This is especially true now, for while
cotton is unusually low, almost every other arli-
Gle usually made on a cotton plantation is unu-
sually high, and likely to remain so. Corn es-
peciaIIy bears very high price, with no pros
pect of an abatement The home consumption
cannot diminish, while the demand for export is
all the time increasing Corn is how regular
article of shipment to Europe, where it Is yearly
coming more into use. This country will also
continue to have 4 large market abroad Tor all
the fluur, bacon, beef, and every other transpor-
table article Of food
"Lel not prospects of an early peace deceive
the planter into the belief that prices Of Cotton
will necessarily, in that event. greatly rise, prices
of provisions greatly fall. Tho the war should
terminate to morrow, it would be long time
before q material change could be etfecled in
the causes now regulating prices.
ITO diminish the production of Cotton and
raise an increased quantity Of provisions would,
at all events, be safe policy"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
The Methodists and Know Nothings.

We mean no disrespect to Mehodists by coupling
them with the new order of I" Know Nothings." We
only print the words as we find them going the rounds
1t was at first said by some that the Z" New Party F."
had set its face against this denomination of Chris
tians because their church government bade fair to
prove as dangerous, cvilly speaking, as the Roman
Catholic is said to be. But now it is denied stouy
that any such hostility is felt by the Know Nothngs.
On the contrary, evidence is put forward, by some
presses of tendency affliaon between the order
and the denomination. The main ground, upon
which this tendency" is attempted 10 be proven,
he common hostility, of the political society and OF
the religious sect, to Roman Catholicism.
This is placing the Melhodiss low down, indeed, in
the scale of intelligence, of republican iberality and
of true Christian heroism is supposng that, to graf
ify mere prejudice of religious education they VIII
encourage the progress and spread of political order
which has no antecedens, no given platform OF action,
no cIeay.defned principles and no agreement IN It's
parts-an ORDER which may by some possibility prove
harmless but which now threatens, from its coalition
with abotonists and higher law" enthusiasts, to
be productive only Of evil tits saying that they re-
fuse to accede 10 others the privilege, which they, as
Methodists hold dearer than if., ofliving in the
unfetered by any act OF the Stale. And it is admit
ting that the Protestant Church Of Christ needs
other than Divine help sustain it against the shocks
of the adversary-that, however triumphant Truth
may be considered in Sc and per Sc, little political
power is yet the thing TO be looked TO if We would
have the get preuaebt" Of her motto rendered cer-
tain-that, in word, they feel their ncompeency TO
contend on fair ground with that Church which they
hold 10 he the hdeous Anti.christ Of Revelations"
Will Melhodiss, or any other denomination of Prot
estants, consent to be judged by these unenghtened,
illiberal and timid positions! "Never" will be the
universal response. Let them then be cautious how
they hearken the insidious appeals of an Order,
which would plunge them into political warfare OF
passion and prejudice solely, it may be- for the ad'
vancement Of new men and mere local interests.
Once fairly in, and it is least questionable whether
they would emerge from the dirty melee with garments
unslained by the corruption they had so indiscreety
embraced Is it not better for the Christian churches,
as such to stand aloof from the present confusion Of
American Politics! Or, If their power must be exer.
ted let its influence arrayed, in calmness and wis
dom, on the side of order, justice and the Constltu
linn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

MOBILE IN MoURNING.-The ordinance closing
grogshops and business houses of Mobile, like
similar enactments elsewhere, does not please
everybody. 1t went into operation Sunday be-
fore last, speaking of which day the Mobile
correspondent of the Plcayune says:
1t was the first Sabbath to be operated on by
the new tangled extract of the blue laws which
our suicidal authorities have grated on our city
code to kill themselves with. At least to some
it must prove fatal By the dawn of day a
Grape weeper was found on the closed door of
every bar room in the city, and thousands Of
merry Jokes were cracked on the defunct, the
disease and the doctors.
An up countryman, seeing the weed where
he had but lately taken wet, inquired "Who
is dead?" sold Nick" said the towney "And
who was Nick?" Why the man who kept this
place." "lndeed do folks die now so quick as
all that? poor fellow! took drink with him
quite after midnight, and now he's gone.
thought the epidemic was over!
In another case, one of our boys who had
been in Texas for few weeks, returned thence
Yesterday morning, bringing party of choice
spirits on their first visit to Mobile, which he
had painted in all the bright colors of home
& You will be so delighted with the hospitable
fellows; but let US try some bitters at The Hole
n-the-WaIl, q small place, but possessed of the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX March /.
The stamer Canada has arrived with Liver
pool dates of February l7th.
Lord John Russell had gone to the Vienna
conference, which would open on the 26Ih AZ
fairs at Sebastopol were unchanged. Naples
had joined the Western Alliance.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. II.
CoTToN has been dull, and prices easier though
not quotably lower Sales of the weed $4,000
bales, including $500 bales to Spectators and
Exporters. Fair Orleans sgd. Middling 5l.Sd
Fair Uplands SID. Middling Sd.
BreadstutFs were dull and slightly lower.
Canal Flour 42s ed. Ohio 42s. What lower.
Corn declined I'd. White a. Yellow 43s Sd.
Beef and Pork dull. Lard irmcr. Trade at Man.
chester dull. Consols for money had declined
to 9O3-4 9OB. American Stocks higher.
TT ere has been most severe winter through
out Europe
Kirk g. Fairness, Liverpool, have failed.
Frederick Peel was appointed under Secreta-
ry Of War.
The Cars sons were at Sebastopol Feb.
18th, making Il reconnaissance.
The Allies were daily expeclingan attack and
their pickets were kept on the alert.
The weather was warm.
The cavalry were kept under arms all night.
The Russians were making tremendous night
surlies, which were vigorously repulsed.
The Russians had been largely reinforced.
On the 9Th Menchikoff lelegraphs thai affairs
were unchanged.
Canrobert had been virtually superseded by
Pelsse and Bosquct.
1t was rumnred that Lords Raglan and Luean
would shortly return.
Tuscany and other italian States had joined
the Western Powers.
Switzerland remains neutral, and forbids the
enlistment Of her people.
It. is believed no treaty can be made between
Prussia and the Western Powers, and that she
will remain neutral.
Austria and Prussia continue their warlike
preparations.
1t is said that at the Vienna conference the
Allied Plenipolentiary will simply demand of
Prince Gortschkof Il categorical yes OR" no.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-06
THE ARMY BILL.

We are happy to learn that on Wednesday
last, Mr.. Faulkner reported to the House OF
Representatives bill for the increase and re-
organization of the army. This measure,
which embodies the yalcable suggestions Of
the Secretary Of War, and in many points re-
sembles the bill reported by General Shields
to the Senate, has met with the approval OF
General Scott, who, as is generally known,
was consulted by the House Committee on the
subject. No man certainly knows better the
demands and exigencies of the army, or is
better qualified to Judge of the merits and op-
Grafton Of the bill.
The increase contemplated by the bill is by
the addition of two regiments Of infantry, and
two of cavalry, which is deemed sufficient to
meet the present demands Of the army. The
other feature which we look upon as very fa-
vorable in its operation, is the establishment
of retired list whereby the worn out vete-
rams Of the army are provided for in amanner
at once consistent with their dignity and be-
Inefficient to the country.
The points Of difference between this bill
and that which was reported to the Senate, are
not Of material nature and, we understand,
viii form no disagreement between the two
houses.
We have so often presented our views on
this important subject, that we forbear to say
more than to express our qualification that
there seems to be SO general q determination
to press it through at this session of Congress-
The plan being now well matured and agreed
upon, il only remains for it TO be actively urged
and promptly consummated.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-06
REMARKS OF HON. THOMAS III. BAY
LIZ, OF VIRGINIA, on THE SUBJECT
OF MEDIATION

REMARKS OF HON. THOMAS III. BAY
LY, OF VIRGINIA, on THE SUBJECT
OF MEDIATION.
The following remarks we're made in the
House of Representatives on Wednesday last,
by Mr.. Bayly, Of Virginia, ON the resolution Of
Mr.. Clingman proposing that the mediation Of
this government shall be rendered to the beli-
gerent nations Of Europe:
"Mr. BAYLY, of Virginia. / do not rise,
Mr.. Chairman, to make speech in reply to
the gentleman from North Carolina, my col
league upon the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
or to review anything which has fallen from
him. But he has made some remarks which
render it proper that should say word or
two. He has referred to the fact that great
deal Of speculation has taken place in the
newspapers in respect to the resolution pre-
sented to the House by him, and referred to
be chairman. Y
"I believe can say with entire confidence
that from feelings of humanity, there is no
member Of this House and no person connected
with this government who would not be glad
to see an end put to this war; but with ma
tions, as with individuals, it is very delicate
matter to offer mediation between parties at
war with each other. / have reason to be-
lieve, and can say to this House with entire
confidence in my sources of information, that
from the proper quarter oyertures were made
upon the part Of this government in respect to
this matter, and that upon the whole, it was
not thought advisable for us to interfere at oil.
Such being the case, shall not be prepared
to sustain the proposition to mediate on this
OCCASION e
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-06
a,- special Notice.-HENRYs 1NvIGoR-

3 lJ- Special Notice.-HENRY'SI INvIGoR-
ATING CORDIAL.-The merits Of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure OF ply
sica prostration, genital debility, nervous aiec-
,on &c., &c, are fully described in another col
umn ofthis paper, TO which the reader is referred.
So per bottle, bottles for IS, six bottles for IS,
SIC per dozen Observe the marks OF the gen.
Prepared only BY s. E. COHEN, No. 8 Franklin
Row, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughoutth the country,
and by w. H. GILMAN, Washington, ID. c.
CANDY & HATCH, Baltimore.
M PEEL & STEVENS, Alexaudria, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-06
REDUCTION of THE TARIFF.

The Democratic caucus, held in the Hall Of
the House Of Representatives, on Wednesday
evening last, adopted the following resolution,
which was offered by Hon. George w. Jones,
Of Tennessee. 1t is needless to comment on IT
at this time, as we yesterday made it the sub
icct Of some remarks: @
Resolrcd, That it is right and proper that the
duties imposed by law upon goods, wares, and
merchandise imported into the United States
from foreign countries, should be so modified
and reduced at the present session of Congress,
preserving the principles Of the tariff act Of
1876, as will materially diminish the amount
Of revenue annually collected from customs.