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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
FOR THE ADVERTISER

lhR. EDIroR,-In my Tax notice for the present
year, you observe q change in regard to the mode
heretofore practiced by myself and others. In thus
acting, hope it will rot be regarded as selfish, AS am
honest in the belief that the change will be equally
advantageous to the Tax payers. True, it will,
relieve the Collector of once going the District
to his appointments, for very little advantage TO
himself or any other but few pay the first round
yet, whilst he is relieving himself Of uncaed for
labor, he will, in his candid opinion, be affording
material advantage to o large portion of the Tax
payers of the District.
In the first place, l propose being at the Court
House every day Of March Term, during which a
large portion Of the Taxable inhabitants will, for
some purpose or other, be at the Village. If they
think proper to pay their Taxes, the opportunity is
afforded if not, they can do as many heretofore
have done, hold on till the last chance. Another
important advantage is offered in this change: Ju.
rymen will have the opportunity of disposing Of
their tickets without sacrifice pay their Taxes, and
avoid iroGble at another time,
could enumerate various other items Of accom-
mediation afforded by this arrangement, but leave
the case to establish itself, with pledge that if the
change produces dissatisfaction among the Tax pay
ers, will next year, (should live) recur to the
mode heretofore practiced.
Respectfully submitted,
J. QUATTLEBUM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Importance 10 The country at large:
WASHINGTON CITY, 25ih February.
Lost from his Friends.

We have received letter from one Woodson Nc
Murtry, of Matches Mississippi, making inquiry upon
subject about which Of our readers may possibly
know more than we do. 1t in regard to the paren-
tage of young man, named George Brown, who seems
TO have been carried from Edgefed District TO the West
in early boyhood; and having there lost his Father,
Mother and Brother, is now without any clue by
which to trace up his relationship in Sou,n Carolina
Young Brown is spoken Of by our informant as one
"worthy TO he taken by the hand by ii; good men" !"
He is represented as being under the impression that
he has relatives, the mothers side, still living in
Edgefeld District. His Father, it seems, spoke TO
him when boy of carrying him back to his grand
mother in EdgeGcd and had in fact started for that
purpose when he suddenly killed in the progress
ofa destructive tornado which visited that section
some years ago. We throw out this abridgement Of
the long letter We have received upon the subject of
this unfortunate lost one, hoping that may meet the
eyes of some friend surviving relative of his and
that good may result from it. We will keep the let
ter on file in case any should desire TO examine ii
more particuarly
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
IMPROVING.

THE Spartan" and the =" Express" of Spartan.
burg village, come to US recently with stra ms re-
joicing over the almost uneIampled rapidy of their
town Improvements. The editors of the =" Express"
quote the opinion of one Of the most intelligent gen.
tlemen in the State," who has travelled great DEAL
to the effect that there town in any part of the
Southern country advancing with longer strides than
is the village Of Spartanburg. second Atlanta does
she indeed promise to be The French Broad Rail-
road being now pretty we'll decided on. SpaEtanburg
may yet become the most prosperous Of the interior
towns of South Carolina. Perhaps she may be said
to be so already, excepting Columbia only What say
you to that, gentlemen Of Chester, Newberry Green
Vile and Anderson! AS for us in Edgefed, we sing
low for the present, and will probably sing still lower
in the future, unless wndall in the shape of
Rail Road should interpose to "save our bacon"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
The Wheat Crop,

Seldom before has the wheat crop Of our District
presented Insignificant appearance, in March, as
it dues at the present time. Without exception, our
wheat fields are cherries in the extreme. We under
stand the same is the fact in neghbong Districts.
And indeed, judge by what in our exchanges
generally this crop was scarcely more unpromis-
ing throughout our whole section. Should the winter
drouh which has prevailed, extend far into the Spring
the cry Of lost bal' will be very general one so far
this branch Of the provision crop concerned The
oats crop is in similar, if not worse, predcament.
Watch the chances closely, gentlemen farmers; and
lay yourselves out for the biggest kind of crop
If the worst comes to the worst. Reflect upon the
present high prices of provisions, think of the low
prices Of cotton, remember Sebastopul and accord
inuly
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Local Traditions.

We observe that several of our South Carolina co.
temporaries drawing forth, from intelligent SUBJ
scribers interesting contributions in the way Of Revo-
lutionary anecdotes, Local Ira tons &C., connected
with the history Of their respective Districts. This is
useful as well as entertaining. 1t may be the means
of perpetualing many historical fact, which would
otherwise pass away and be forever lost We earnest
ly request such of our Edgefeld readers, as have
parnered up any such incidents, to let US have them
at their leisure 1t matters not about their being put
in shpshape form in every instance. Give US but the
substance authenticay, and we will chesrfuy under
take the small task of serving up in gentee style.
1t is hoped that more than one, OF those who may
read this request will respond TO it at an early day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
A Rare Treat,

THE BRIDE Of Rose Cottage" has our most finished
acknowledgements for the superb treat Of cake, cor
dial, ct cetera which accompanied her wedding an
1t was altogether delicious. and we
have enjoyed it but few enjoy such things, all
the while wishing that the life Of the lovely donor
might be as placid lake, rejecting throughout the
bright hues of sky Of heavenly beauty and serenity
But we invoke the muse:
Twas Isabelle
Who stood beside the altar" like dove,
Resting her trembling hand upon the arm
OF him, to whom her plighted troth had pass'd.
Together there, they vow'd before high heaven
To live and love together" all their days,
Nor fail in aught that duty, led by Love,
Might prompt them 10 discharge.
And now
A friend, who knew the twain, when they were
babes,
Records his heartfelt wishes that success,
AID happiness, and peace, and bounteous plenty,
Nav be til eirs in time. And for the rest,
That The bright coronal, saints reward,
May, after time is DER for them, be placed
Upon the brow OF each for al eternity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Mexican News,

The last intelligence from Mexico is Of startling in
terest. If it be true the of that remarkable
man, Santa Anna, would seem to be near its close.
BY telegraph from New York, we observe that news
has been received Of new successes on the part Of
General Alvarez. Preparations were being made, on
the part of his army, march into the City of Mexico
when Alvarez was TO be proclaimed President in
grand style. Queer, isn't it, that Alvarez should be
able to do with so much ease, what Scott with an
army of American heroes found some what difficult
job AS at present advised, we think the intelligence
presents but sligh, claims to credence. Shouldn't
wonder if proved to be one Of the New York Her
AIDS fctions. The news-devouring public will await
confrmatory intelligence with anxiety.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
IS Lord Scott.1

SOME of our cotemporaries indignant at the COM
plimentary title recently conferred on WINFIELD
ScoTT, thus designate the old General by way of
dersion They Insist, that the newly created grade
Of Lieutenant General, taken in connection with she
fifty thousand dollars Of back pay, and The sixteen
hundred dollars additional per annum, amounts 10 q
title Of nobility at the least. One calls him Lord
Scott" another "Sir WINFIELD" and so they
have it. Why seek thus to embitter the last hours Of
the old warrior! Why carp and grumble, because
the Representatives of the country, in Congress as-
sembed, think proper honor in handsome style an
American who Justly ranks with the foremost Captains
Of the age! Foster this parsimony in your hearts, and
you give but poor encouragement to such as seek TO
devote their entire lives spread OF their country
plorv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

WHAT IS NOT CHARITY.-lt is not charity to
give penny 10 the Street medcant, Of whom
nothing is known, while we hagg lie with a poor
man out of employment for miserable dime.
1t is not charity to beat down seamstress to
starvation prices; to let her sit in wet clothes
sewing all day; to deduct from her piliiul re-
muneralion if the storm delays her prompt ar
rival. 1t is not charity to take poor relation
into the family, make her slave to all your
whims, ana taunt her continually with her depen-
dent situation. 1t is not charity 10 turn man
who is out of work into the streets with his
family, because he cannot pay his rent. 1t is
not charity to exact the uttermost farthing from
the widow and orphan. 1t is not charity 10
give with supercilious air and patronage, us if
God had made you, the rich man, OF different,
blood from the shivering recipient, whose only
crime is that he is poor. 1t is not charity to be
an ertorlioner-no! though you bestow alms
by thousands Ledger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Subscription Receipts.
The following persons have paid up to the tin
affixed TO their names

The following persons have paid up to the tim
affixed to their names
Mrs Mary Butler, to l4th February '56.
Z. P. Coleman TO l4th February 'S6.
Mrs. C. B. Kincade, to 9th January '56.
E. N. Seibels, to 25tb August '55.
E. Sebels, Esq, to 2d February '55.
B. P. Tillman. to Sth February '56.
Dr. f. a. Tompkins, to 2lst August '55
Robert Lanier, TO 2lst October '55.
NJ. Ethrredge, to lth February '56.
NJ. Padgett. to 9th January '56.
Whitfield Smith, to 2Oth March 55.
Robert J. Butler to 20h December '55.
B. Corley, 10 18th April '55.
John T. Barnes, to 9th October '55.
J, B. Sullivan, to lst January '56.
J. P. Pallaty, to BIB February '56.
T. Sullivan, to 5th January '56.
John llu;et. to 29th December '55.
l.. b. Cochran, to 4th January '56.
Mark johnson, to 9Th November '55
4. Munger to 20lh February '55.
Wade HulSten, TO ] lth September '55.
l.. j. Price. to lth November '56.
lIartwcl Harrison, TO Dist February '56.
Reuben Cooper, to lst April '55.
Richard Williams, TO 2lst February 49,
Michael Long, Esq, to 2lst February '56.
Lucius Hatch, to 2ls February '56.
Col. W. NJ. Dean, to 10th January '56.
A. c. Deem, to lst February '55.
G.. w. Holloway, to 18th December '55.
Rev. T. S. Daniel, to Sth February '56.
w. B. Addison to 2Sth February sc.
Thomas II. Chappell to god September '55.
L. w. Mays, to Cd February '56.
DR.. BENJAMIN Waldo, to Sd April '55.
DR.. John T. Simpson, 10 22d February '55.
James D. Watson, to 7th January '56.
Whitfield Martin, to 9th October '55.
B. P. Coleman, to ! lth January Sc.
DR.. S. F. Stephens, to l7th April '55.
w. |. Stevens, TO Sth October '55.
Simeon Crouch, to 22d May '55.
Cant J. B. Abney, to 10th October '55.
DR.. John G. Williams, to 9th July '55.
George J. Strothcr, to 7th May '55.
Miss Cornelia C. Strother. to lst June '55.
Russell Vaughn, to 9Th August '55.
Can't Wiley II. Holloway, TO lth March '55.
J.B. E. Sloan, to 28th February '56.
Jesse Schumpert, to 9th September '55.
j. Glen, to 18th July '56.
S. B. Whatley to 18th December '55.
Jessey Whatley, to 2lst February Sc.
s. Temples, to 9th January '56.
A. Rutland, to 9Th March '56.
Capt. William Middleton, to 10th February 80
William F. Prescott, to 9th March '56.
James T. QUITS, to 18th January '56,
Elijah Still, to lst July '55.
D. Holsonbake, to 9Th February '56.
R. M. Holsonbake, to llth January '55.
H. C. Turner, to Sth February 49,
D. L. Rotten, to 5th March '56.
Capt. Theophus Dean, to 7th March 's6.
To be continued.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
ss Walra mn15

THUS speaks the Carolinian to all interested in a
Railroad between Columbia and Hamburg.
We learn from the Black River Walchman that a
survey of the route for railroad continuing the line
of The Wilmington and Manchester road 10 the town
of Hamburg has been completed, and efforts will soon
be made to secure the charter by complying with its
terms.
What are the friends of the Columbia and Hamburg
Railroad about! Do they intend that Columbia shall
lose this important connection by apathy and delay!
The past fruitful of lessons TO her this point but
of ali other enterprises to benefit and secure TO her
position on the main thoroughare of the country this
connection is the most important Should her eople
and the friends of this road let the opportunity slip,
they will as they have had before, have cause to re-
gret their inaction,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Read and take warning |!

WE are now sending our accounts to all who are
indebted to US for subscription to the Advertiser,
residing out Of the limits of this State, with the
earnest hope that all who may receive said notice
Of their Indebtedness, will remit the amount as soon
as possible.
~ Those who do not comply with the above
request by the first day of April next, will POSI-
lively be placed upon our !" Black List" Tor
publication as warning TO other Publishers, and
their names Immediately erased from our subscrip-
ton books.
sB- We are in earnest, gentemen-send on
your dimes promptly and don't compel us TO deal
harshly with you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
From WASHINGTON,

WE take the liberty of publishing extract from
letter recently received by from our immediate Re.
preventative in Congress. 1t has reference to mat.
ter of vital importance 10 the country at large:
WASHINGTON CITY, 25ih February.
yesterday we passed an Amendment 10 the Civil
and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill, by which a rednc-
on of 90 per cent is effected upon all articles hereto
fore bearing duly from 100 to "a per cent, and reduc
ing the duty on articles below "a to average of20
per cent. The New Englanders offered Trojan
horse, in proposition reduce The duty on Railroad
iron Tor the benefit Of the South; but coupled 1t with
another proposition 10 reduce the duty on unmanuac-
tured Wool and Dye Sluf1s. This came up as an
amendment to the main appropriation bill and was
ruled out of order. An appeal was taken and carrcL.
Then it was that avaied ourselves Of bad EXAM
pie and the amendment reduce oal articles 20 per
cent, was offered and carried. Between 10 and II
millions of dollars thus left in the pockets of con-
sumers Tile act will take effect if passed by the
Senate on the first of July next But little appreen-
sion is entertained Of its pa sing the Senate"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

THE ALLIED ARMY IN THE CRIMEA.-The
Washington State has been permitted to publish
the following extract of letter to George N
Sanders from one Of the most distinguished
French cxiies now in London:
"The army of the allies is looked upon as en-
tirely los:. Destitulion and cold provoke deser-
lions. English and French 60 over to the Rus
slams The hope of an approaching catastrophe
has no, abandoned us. Let but the ice break
up in The CrInea, and you will hear the crack
elsewhere"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

The REVEREND J. CLAT-Chaplain of The
goal in Preston, England, reports that out of
sixty attempts made by as many prisoners 10
write the Lords Prayer, only one was accurate
in every particular. Six of them were as fol.
lows: /. Hour father with are in heaven
the Cngdom eoum," &c. (wrilten in fair hand;
writer aged thirty-ninel Q. "Ower father who
art in heAvrn, all wead be thy neama thy will
dun on erth," &C., (wrter aged seventeen.) 8.
"Owr father Which art in heaven hlewed," &c.
(writer aged twenty-one) a. "Our father With
chartve," &c. (writer aged twenty-eighti S.
I" Hour father Wicb art in hevcn All Wed" &c.
(writer aged sixteen.) g. &" how Father which ar
in heaven, halwhed," &c. (writer aged twenty)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Sepe auan,itas est falsn.
ALA SOLUTIO.

ALA SOLUTIO.
Tuum XVII, XIX, TX, XVI, f" Mors" signifcai.
Tuum III, ", est prepositio, " En-"
Tuum V, XII, est prepositio, cab"
Tuum XXI, XXI, est pronomen, "tu."
Tunm X, XI. XII, XIII. XIV, XIX, TT, est Beb'
ylone."
Tuum l, II, XVII, v, XVIII, XI, XVII, VII, TX,
It alec Mater" deno,at.
Tuum XXIV, XIV, II, tst" Sol"
Tuum XIV, XXI, IX, XXI, XVI, est " Eurus. u
Tuum VII, XVII, XVI, XIV, est " dens."
Tuum Xxx, VIII, Nv, est Rer."
Tota Senten,ia: Alexander Babylone mortuu, ca u
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

MUTUAL LIFE INsURANcE.-Thls scheme may
seem ideal and impracticable, but experience has
proven otherwise. Although Individuals are
iinble 10 die suddenly, and before the usual Pc.
riod allotted to mans life, yet, in large class
of individuals, or in multitude, it has been
proved by the experience of centuries, that
there is nm average or mean duration of the pc
riod of life Upon this average of human lie
a calculation is made, which is the basis Of the
principle of life insurance. 1t is calculated that
in ten thousand individuals, certain number
say $50, will die every year; now these ten
thousand persons form Mutual Life Insurance
Society, and agree to contribute sum suffl-
cient, say $l5 each, to raise every year an
amount equal to $1,000 TO pay each of the fam
lilies of the 100 members which they calculate
to die every year. This 10000 persons contri-
buting $l5 each, will make Sl50OO0 every
year, a sum sufficient TO pay $50 families each
year $1,000 apiece Therefore, when nlem-
Der dies and the company has to pay one Of two
or Eve or ten Thousand dollars to his fnt1ily.it
is no loss to the company, and is not a matter
of regret that this sum has to be piid; not at
all, so far from it, the payment to his family OF
the sum insured, and all the profits due to The
member at his death, is The very object and intent
and purpose for which the society acas established
and noth1ng more than 'chat they erpect and de-
sire 10 do.-Louisrie Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Humane Reflections.

JUDGE O'NEAL, in recent letter TO the Southern
Patriot, suggests the following reflections which we
note, os being extremely pertinent in the present dm FL
cult season.
"In this period of darkness and gloom, ought not
forbearance to be considered paramount duty !!
What is wealth, compared with kind benevoIence !!
What is gained by gathering while others are Huf.
fering I"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

Olp HuyDRED.-The history of that well
known Psalm tune, "Old Hundred" which al'
most every body has been accustomed TO near,
ever since they can remember, is the subject oil
work recently written by an English clergy
man. Luther has generally been reck koned the
author of "Old Hundred" but it has been dis
covered that it was composed in the 10th CEN
turv. BY William France, German. In the
course of time it has been considerably chang
ed from The original, and it is said that as it first
appeared it was of moro lively character than
a. present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

HsAp.SUPPoRToR IN CARS.-At last we have
il! AWestern clergyman, Rev. J. N. Williams,
has invented head.rest for seats in railroad
cars, on crane and spring, so easy and fit that
MIN may rest his Uranium in one of them and
sleep as quietly as in his bed. He has patented
his invention; j! is already in use on the Hudson
River road, and promises to be n capital thing
for all night travellers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

A NEGRO KrLIED.-A negro woman belong.
ing to Mrs. Avery, living in the upper pat of
this district, was killed by the son of Mrs. A.
and MIR. Baldwin on Friday last. AS il will
undergo legal investigation, we do not feel at
liberty to give the circumstances as related to
us, but there is no doubt of its being case of
indiscretion, and not of criminal intent.
1Lnurensville Herald
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

rY IF any of our citizens would like to have their
Pianos skilfully tuned repaired, they have now an
opportunity afforded them of enga'ing the services Of
an experienced workman. See Mr. kERN's adver'
tisement He brings the best testimonials. He in
forms lis that he will be here in q few days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
Savannah River Rail Road.

WE copy elsewhere, the proceedings of meeting
of the stockholders of this road recently held al Cal
houn's Mills in Abbeville District, at which it was
determined to accept the Augusta subscription and
prosecute the work with vigor. Mr.. JOHN A. CAL
YouS was elected President Of the company. We
congratulate all interested upon the dawn OF success
now fairly opening to cheer on their endearors
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07
A SONG OF SMOKE.

When clouds o'ercharged with care and gri
Seem gathering around
'TTis in the rolled tobacco leaf
That solace can be found;
With every puff there fades away
Some feigncd or real sorrow,
And am happy for the day
Whate'er betide the morrow.
The graceful wreaths Of smoke blow,
Toyon, blue heavens, ascend,
bless each one, as off they 60,
Like some departing friend;
And wish that could soar above,
Or like them had the power
To charm away from those love
Each sad and dreary hour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-07

An ARGUMENT AGAINST PRoHIBITIoN.-lt is
stated that before Vermont had the Maine Law,
the number of convicts in the State Prison was
about one hundred, whose labor paid the expen-
ses of the establishment; but now, 10, and be-
hold. the number il reduced 10 about sixty, con-
seouehly the institution is likely to become =
charge upon the State treasury!