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The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

command of large resources. and paid agents,
had been all intercepted. The reason of nv
prolonged absence in Philadelphia had been ex-
planned as the result of the fascinating charms
of city bellies; even an engagement had been
pronounced. All this while the victim had been
full of hope. She had heard of my arrival in
Lancaster, but not of my accident; for long
weary hours she sat in the parlor waiting nv
presence, but doomed to disappointment Here
was seeming indifference, confirmation of all
that she had heard On the other side, was
made the dupe of the mothers arts, and the
tiend who had poisoned my ear was merely the
agent to carry forward the great Erong The
last interview / have described, wEeh resulted
IN the return OF correspondence, was enshrouded
IN the consequences of all these plans. The
result was death to one party and the burial of
the heart of the other, IN the sam.sxs~are that
closed orer one who could not firyive the
wreck of her affectipns''
Many years have passed away since. tho Incl
dents detailed in the above sketch transpired
many Years since they were revived by the acci
denta! conversation in Tamiy clrcis56. =, dssl-
ington society; but the country strangely
becomes interested in the event. from the fact
that the white House" may possibly have a
bachelor for its occupant; but one, not so be.
cause of Indifference to woman, but really from
the highest appreciation of one of the loyeiest
of the sex
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30
Hon. GEORGE w. JONES.

CLAY AND BRkcKINRIDGE.-Gov Redman NJ.
Price in his reply to an invitation to atteud the
great meeting in New Yotk, called to ratify the
nomination of Buchanan and Breckenridge, in
alludiug to the latter gentleman, says:
Mr.. Breckenridge gives equal promise Of his loyal
and lofty purpose. 1t is curious fact, known
to me, that he enjoyed during the last six months
of the life ofthe immortal Clay, his most intimate
and confidential friendship and regard and was
his most watchful, devoted and constant attendant
during his last illness. 1t may be said that the
mantle OF Clay has fallen upon Breckinridge
whose genius. patriotism and ability will illustrate
and adorn the virtues of the Sage of Ashland.
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

TeEAsos.-At black republican, meeting re-
cesey held at Springfield, Mass, Mr.. Fitz Henry
Warren, of Iowa, famliarly known by his con
nection with the secret mail service under the
Fillmore administration, said the present diff
cult;es between the north and the south would
be settled by the cartridge box, If not by the
ballotbox; that in certain contingencies the con-
stituticn of the United States was~not worth
rush
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

Ma. BucHAsAx-We find the following seati
mert in 4 speech of Mr. Buchanan. delivered in
the House of Representatives in 1922 How
perfectly has it been illustrated by his subsequent
public career "If know myself. am politi.
clan neither of the East nor of the West, Of the
North NOR the South. / therefore shall forever
avoid ary expressions, the direct tendeacy Of
which must be to create sectional jealpasiss. sec-
tonal divisions, and at length daaaipp that worst
of ali political calamities.s
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

Gprrx AND CR1MEAN reMBs.-The ancient
Greeks buried their dead Ia earthen jars, and
many Of these are found ia the Crinea. The
largest and most perfect was discovered BY some
bee.hunters, who traced bee to the spot, and
found the jar filed with honey. When emptied,
this enormous Jar was found large enough to con-
tain six persons in a sitting posture
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

~ In the " Life Of Wilharforce," is the fob
lowing entry in his diary" Went 10 near Mr.
Foster Felt mach DEVOTION and wond<red ah
a man who fell asleep during the psalms. During
the sermou ,cent 70. sleep myself -
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

STATE ELECTIONS ~ AUeUsr.-On the FIRST
Monday of August elections were held in the
States of Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas
and Iowa and on the first Thursday of August
in North Carolina and Tennessee.
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

~ Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, has
procured rife with three foot barrel, disguised
as q walking cane, which he carries with MIN con,
.t,rtly eyen in the Senate Chamber. ready loaded
and capped. So SAYS the New York Herald
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30
COLUMBIA.
FERGUsoNs SALOON, COLUMBIA

kkhGUSONo ShLOON, 'NOLUmblA.
MAIN ST, OPPOSITE THEPOSToFFICE.
FINuE TRAVELLING PUBLIC respectfully informed
that this establishment continues open for he:
,noiaiion The large and airy, and fitted
with the mos; elegant Furniture aud Bedding.
The Snl0on
the laos: Snd elegant apartment in the Southern
Mneshe fitting and decorations being upon scale of
usual richness and elegance Two of Srahle Brothers
magnificent
slate bed Billiard Tables,
Are in this saiooa and the Rac IS stocked with TIE
Finest Liquors
That reach the State. The celebrated
Jenny Lind Restaurant,
Is connected with this house and those stopping Ferg
sons can order meals hour agreeable them
The best thst the market affords Siways the srdcr
the Jenny LAID.
All the Stages
Arrive s ami start from Fersusons Saloon sEd the entire
establishment recommends itself citizens aud strangers
as the uost agreeable snd lively rcsort in the town
No pains viii he spared. AMI nothing orsitted 10 render
all those stopping my house comfortable.
myi1 II. es n A@N Z SON.
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

- The sun is like God, sending abroad me-
beauty and happiness; and the stars iike human
souls. for all their glory comes from the SUI.
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30

E Women are like tulips-the more modest
and retired they appear, the better you love
them.
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30
JAMESTOWN.

Jaucs w. Ciaiberac. N. ID.
nFFlCE al CT slR02NE'S DRUG STORE,
- ivi-SY jamestown.
The union Democrat., 1856-08-30
PI. A G. f. II Ill q Il f. l..

Washington Street, sonora, TuOluMac Co
nAVlD ADAMS s O. l.. BEMIS have opened this large
and comiupous Hotel for the reception of Boarders
natrvting quests The House Bes and Furniture have
undergone entire renovation Their Table, Liquors and
Wines will he provided the best the country affords.
They determined Ia please their customers.
The above proprittors win devote all their tinc ~ the
pcrucnancc and oi the house aari assure the
public that nothing tcr part shall be wanting 0 make
tho hest hotcin the Southern Mines
Senora. June -, 1855
Bran and shorts
NOR SALE the ruolumne County Mills.
Il sept al-tf HESLEP & BELL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

Districts take them all, and receive nearly
all the public funds appropriated by the
Legislature. repeat: the Districts have
now, if united, all the ordinary legislative
power of the State. What more should the
patriot and Statesman desirel What more
could they reasonably expects Why, then,
this perpetual longing to- break in upon the
sanctuary of the Constitution : to .uproot
the foundation Of some of our wisest institn.
tions! and to drive from Us those who are
our natural friends. and allies !; men bound
to US by the strongest ties of community
of political and property interestss What
good can arise from this severances or
from these inroads upon the Constitution
Where, in history, will we find government
that has worked better than ourss Where
one, which has more fully secured the peace
and happiness, rights and liberties, the honor
and dignity of its citizenss
w. C. MORAGNE.
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Groceries, &C.

THE Undersigned have formed Co-Partner-
i ship in business, under the firm OF SlBLEY
& USHER, at the old and well kEown stand OF
SlsLEY & Sow, Corner of Market aud Centre Streets,
Hamburg, for the transaction OF general
Grocery, Provision & Cotton Business,
Where we intend to keep constantly on hand full
supply of Goods, and will sell as LOW for CASH
as any other house.
Our Stock consists in part Of the following:
Clarified, Crushed, Powdered, st. Crolx, Porto
Rico and New Orleans SUGAR:
New Orleans and West India MOLASSES;
Java and Rio COFFEE;
Irish POTATOES for planting;
BACON, LARD and BUTTER.
Bagging, Rope and Twine,
Shoe and Sole Leather,
Mackerel, Kits and Barrels,
Blankets, Negro Cloths, Osnaburgs,
Saddles and Brides, Wooden Ware,
Pepper and Spice, Fresh Rice. Sack ana
Table Salt, Tea of various kinds, Indigo,
Window Glass, Lamp, Linsced and ram oi''
Paints Powder, Rifle and Blasting Snot ana
Lead good assortment OF Chairs, ROCK
aways Office, Arm and Childrcn's
Redsteads, Sofas, Feathers
Mexican and Peruvian Guano, kIttleweii Sa'1s
Lime and Plaster, Iron, German and LAST s'ee'
Nails, assorted, &C., &c. VOWED
Hamburg, Jan %, 1856 ly
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MR. BOYCE


The following truthful forebodngs fell from
the lips of this distinguished young statesman
in recent congressional debate:
Now, why do think that this party at the
North will succeed Because it recommends
itself to the great sentiment of the North-the
sentiment of anti.slavery-and because, too, 1t
recommends itself to that love of power which
no people can resist. What people have ever
declined to receive power when it was offered TO
them! This great sectional party Mt the North
goes upon the idea that, by uniting together at
The North, they can obtain the control of this
Government, and dispense its vast patronage
amongst themselves, and reduce the people of
the South to secondary and subordinate con-
dition That is their great idea. Well, what
people, would ask, have ever had the greatness
to decline power when offered TO them? There
is but onesman who stands out on the canvass of
history illuminated with the glory Of having had
the magnanimity to decline power. There he is,
[pointing to the portrait of Washington; but
no people in ancient or modern times have had
the magnanimity TO decline power. The people
of the North cannot decline j.. Tint party,
therefore, which places itself upon the position
Of giving power to the North, will eventually
succeed; and when that party does succeed,
in my opinion, the Union will be at an end.
say It in no spirit of threat Mt ALL. am merely
explaining my position. think that this Sec
iona and slnyery party will succeed at the North
and. therefore, that revolution will be inevitable.
But do not desire it; far from it. All we ask
of you at the North is, to administer the Con-
stitution according to the spirit in which your
fathers adopted it: tho spirit Of concession, com.
promise, and concord to administer the Govern
ment in the spirit in which it was administered
for the first quarter Of century; and then yeu
will find the people Of the South loyal 10 the
Union, and no one more 30 than myself. What
glorious spectacle it would be if such state
of things could exist; instead of this, the mas.
ter branch of the Government, being paralyzed
and disorganized, it would be in action, giving
vitality 10 the workings OF our Government;
and the hearts of our twenty-five millions Of
people would beat in harmonious unison! Why
do we hear Of treaties abrogaled of threats of
sending naval armaments to hover upon our
coasts! Why do the masts Of hostile ships,
perhaps at this very moment, cast their malig-
nant shadows over our Sc: ? Because our
country is torn to pieces, dir ordant, distracted
by the war one portion of the Confederacy have
declared against the institutions of the other
portion. have the most melancholy forebo.-
dings rs to the ultimate consequences growing
out of thin sectional crusade. But, oh that it
may be otherwise!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

HoRsE.RAcrNG IN EGYPT.-A letter from AL.
exandria Of the 23d December, says: An inter.
esting race was run last week 1t Cairo, between
an English mare and an Arab horse belonging
to Haleem Pasha, when the former thoroughly
beat the latter. The length of the race was
eight miles; The timo occupied by the mare
eighteen and one.half minutes, over rough,
gravelly and sandy road. The same race has
been offered for the last two years against all
England, for 10000 sovereigns, with the same
horse, and not accepted. The Egyptian Prin.
ces are now convinced that their Arabs can be
beaten by English horses. The late vieery,
Abbas Pasha, had offered to stake any amount
up to Sl5O,00O on his own horses, against any
others that might be brought to run.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

IA LOVE POWDER" VENpER ARREsTED-Dr.
Velpeau, the man who sells love powders, was
re.arrested in New York on Wednesday by or.
der of Mayor Wood, because he had broke his
promise, made to the executive, to discontinue
hin loving business. lie is said to receive 30
letters day, which, at 81 each, makes $loo
per diem received by him for love powders.
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DISSOL UTION,

THE Co-Parnership heretofore existing under
i the Firm Of BEWLEY s. SMITH, was dis
solved this day by mutual consent. Either Of the
Partners will use the name Of the Firm in liquida-
ton. The Notes and Accounts will be kept NJ the
Store Of W. c. BEwLrr, (as occupied by us.)
We particularly request our friends and custo-
mcrs to call and settle up their open Accounts either
by Cash or Notes. WM. G. BEWLEY,
WM. S. SMITH.
Homhurn Feb 10 1856
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

FoR KAssAs.-Capt. Eugene B. Bell, of Gran
iteyiIle, announces that he is organizing compa.
nv to proceed to Kansas, about the last of March,
md makes an appeal to his native State for aid,
and we hope his appeal may not be made in vain.
We are personally acquainted with Capt. Bell
and know him to be man OF stern integrity
fully competent to carry ont with success the
important trust.
All the Southern States seem To be alive to
the Importance of settling Kansas with South
ern men, allied 10 the peculiar interest of the
South and South Carolina should do her part
towards sending her young men 10 that Terrific
ry.-Lexington Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

TRANsPosIrIoN OF FrcUREs.-The Figure
Nine-The numeral nine has a certain peculiar
property, a knowledge of which will be OF i'm
portance to accountants and cash-keepers. II is
this: When an error has arisen from any trans
position of figures, the difference between such
transposed number of figures is uniformly n
multiple of the numeral nine. For instance,
suppose an error occurred in bringing out trial
balance or cash settlement of the amount in ques-
lion, or that tho sum short or over can be divl-
ded by nine, without any remainder, there is u
strong probability that the mistake has been
made by transposing figures; Mt any rate' If such
mistake takes place by reason of transposition,
the sum in question will divide by nine without
any remainder. To illustrate this further: II
81 has been put down 10, the error will be IL,
or twice 8 exactly; If 323 be set down 22s' the
error will be SO, or eleven times 8, and so on
between any transposed numbers. This class
of errors is very common-Boston Cour
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Hamburg. Feb 3, 1856.
aARD ~ 90 GO

@ AR" III oo go
r TAKE this method Of returning my sincere
i thanks to my friends and customers for their
liberal patronage to the Firm Of BEwLEY SMITH,
and solicit continuance Of the same to Mr. W y.
BEWLEY, at whose Store will be found for
some time to come. VI. =. oMllll.
Hamburg, Feb Q, 1856. st
s5g- independent Press will copy times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

GEN. ArcH1soN IN KAssAs-Gen. Atchison,
with company of two hundred Of his neigh
bOrs, have made their arrangements to re TomOye 1l
to this Territory early in the spring. he viii
locate in the neighborhood of AtchIson,, where
himself and friends will meet with cordial
welcome from the squatters in this section OF
the Territory. 1t is the intention OF General
Atchison to engage in farming, and for that Pur-
pose he will bring with him a number of slaves.
Many of his companions, who will accompany,
him, are capitalists and large shareholders, and
their settlement in this section of the Territory
is a consummation devoutly to be wished for
Souatter Sovereign.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

A WORD TO LITTLE GrRLs.-Who is lovely !!
1t is the girl who drops sweet words kind re-
marks and pleasant smiles as she passes along;
who has kind word for every boy or girl she
meets in trouble, and kind hand to help her
companions out Of difficulty; she, never scolds,
never contends, never teases her mother, nor
seeks in any way to diminish, but always TO
increase her happiness Would it not please
YOU to pick up string of pearls drops of gold.
diamonds, or precious stones, as you pass along
the street! But these are precious stones that
can never be lost Extend friendly hand to
the friendless Smile on the sad and detected.
Sympaihize with those in trouble. Strive every
where to difluse around you sunshine and joy.
If you do this, you will be sure to he beloved.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27
FOR SALE,

THE STORE HOUSE, next East Of r. Fl Sui
l. liyan's, 80 feet front and GO deep, containing
three rooms below, one above, and good cellar.
THE TAN YARD and Lot adjoining, and con-
taning about three acres
Also
ONE LOT on the branch adjoining c. l.. Rcfo
X. T. MINIS.
Oct2 f 80
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Hamburg. Feb 10, 1856.
a Q a ID.

GN will continue the business in all E5.l
, its branches at the old Stand of go
BEwLEY s. SMITH. and will be pleased to have my
friends and old customers call on me. will keep
constantly on hand a well selected Stock OF
Groceries, Wines, Liquors, &c., &C.
will also continue to paT the highest market prices
for Cotton, Bacon, Lard and other produce;
WM. C. BEWLEY.
Hamburg. Feb 8, 1856.
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GBoiite 4oetrp.
Written for the Advertiser.
IN nnan
BY CAD CoLWIS.

lOE kIG <luNCIbi6Sls
A CHILD AT PRAYER
BY CAD coLwIN.
There's much on earth that's lovely
But beautiful to me,
Is "a gentle child Of innocence
On its little bended knee.
Lifting its trusting eyes to heaven,
Clasping its hands in prayer,
Thanking its Savior God for all
His kind and gracious care.
How holy is that countenance,
So trustful and 20 bright,
Lighted by heart that ne'er has known
Dark sis's destroying blight
AS while it deems this earth may be
All beautiful and fair,
It seeks Heavenly Fathers love
In simple, earnest prayer;
As it thanks the Glorious Giyer
For the birdsong and the flower,
The golden clouds Of sunset,
The streamlet and the shower,
And asks His blessing yet to gid
All beauteous things Of earth,
Which, by His love and goodness,
Were ushered into birth.
Ifto gaze upon the beauty
OF that sweet and guiltless brow,
Fen angel, TO this simple world,
Their starry wings may bows
And the Saviour loves so graciously
The little one to bless;
o say-what sight on earth can be
More beautiful than this!
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N Office.

7 AM daily receiving my Spring Stock consisting
J. Of every article usually kept in our line Gi Dust
ness, which will be sold at hlessrS. LanoacN
Cooper's Cash prices. Among my Stock is the
Best Assorted Liquors and Wines,
Ever offered in Hamburg, which will be sold ac-
cording to quality and not Brand.
Sc. BOWERS, AGENT.
Ia, 20 ,f
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

MAJOR THOMAS HARRISON, who died in Boston
on Monday, the 2Sth Of January, (says The Bos-
ton Transcript was one Of the bravest of the
officers of the second war with Great Britain.
In the charge at Chippewa, where he lost his leg,
out of his full company of 96 men only fifteen
were left standing after the shock. Harrison re-
fused 10 be carried to the rear, but urged hls
men, who loved him as a father, to go forward
and do their duty. Taking out bis handkerchief
he tied it round his wounded limb, End making
atorniquet by the help Of his sword,sr, s'aunch;
ed the hemorrbare from the flow of the severed
artery. He never lost his senses for moment.
Gen. Scott riding across the field saw him in this
condition. "HaTrison," said he, with great feel:
ing, {" am sorry to see you in this plight, and {
would stay by YOU if my duty did not call me
elsewhere" The next day Capt. H., the was az
terwards breveted Major for his gaiantry.l sub
mittcd to amputation with the utmost forlilude.
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FROZEN TO DEATn.-Wc have never heard
says the Madison (Wis.) Democrat, of so many
cases of freezing 10 death, as those of recent
occurrence:
Last week, the driver and two passengers in
the stage arriving at Fox Lake, were found dead
as it drove up 10 the door, and two Indians wcro
shortly afterwards found near the village frozen
to death.
We now find the following in the Sparta
Watchman
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Notice. Notice.

MO Orders will receive any attention unless
~ accompanied with the Cash.
S. Z. BOWERS, AGENT.
Jan 30 #
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Water Proof Warehouse,
y{AMRTTRG 6 r

hAMBURG, 5. G.
81 o THE Subscriber has taken the @EEl
Planters Water Proof
ware House, formerly occupiedby by Mr. JOHN
5sHss, Sr., and by strict attention to business he
hopes to merit liberal share of the patronage Of
the generous public of the upper and Cotton grow
ing Districts
The Ware House is above high water mark, and
more secure from Fire than any other Ware House
in Town.
will also attend to receiving and forwarding
Goods, &C., intrusted to my care.
c. II. kENNEY.
Hamburg, Sept lst, 1855. If 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

CURIos1TrEs OF. .WATER.-Water exists around
us to an extent and under conditions which
escape tho notice of cursory observers. When
the d yer buys of the dry saler one hundred
pounds each Of alum. carbonate Of soda and
soap, he obtains in exchange for his money no
less than iorty-fve pounds Of water in tho first
ot. sixty.tour pounds in the :ccond, aud /" varia-
Bile quantity, sometimes amounting to seventy
three and Il halt pounds in the third. Even the
transparent mir We breathe contains, in ordinary
weather, about five grains of water dlInsrd
through each cubic root Of its bulk, and thus
rarifcd water no mnrc wers the air than the
suIidified water vets the lime or opal in which
it is absorbed. Of a plaster Of Paris statue
weighing five pounds more than one good pound
is soIidiIird water Even the precious opal Is
but mass of flint and water, combined in the
proportion of nine grains Of the earthly ingrr-
dent to one of the fluid. OF an acre Of clay
land a foot Deep weighing about one hundred
thousand tons, ut least four hundred tons arc
water; and even of the great mountain chains
with which the globe is ribbed, many millions
of tons are water soliditied into carlh
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A tradesman meeting customer one day tola
him that his bill had been stand;nga long time,
and that he would like for him TO call and setllc
it.
"When my bill gets tired Of standing, let it sit
down." was the cool reply
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FIVE Men FROZEN TO DEATH.-We learn
that five men were frozen to death about four
weeks ago in the southern part Of: Minnesota.
They were in an open sleigh coming from 81.
Paul. The horses went up to a, tavern, on tho
prairie, Rttt stopped. Thoz-aullo went ,a,a
found the five men frozen stiff. Their names
arc not known