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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
For the Advertiser.

For the Advertiser
Mr.. EDIToR:-I have, ever since the days OF my
youth and first remembrance heard Of the beauty of
your Village, and that not 10 be surpassed BY
any Town in the State for the hightoned character
socially and general morality Of its citizens and in
fact, during my annual summer visits your Town,
have observed anything contrary to the above
assertion, until few evenings since, when happened
to spend the night with friend in the immediate
heart Of the place. But alas! that night thoroughly
convinced me that Edge6eld was no. the garden OF
Eden-nay, Sir, far from it, Such obscene conduct
and disgusting night revelry as then sounded in my
ears and disturbed my slumbers, have never heard
before in any City, Townur Village which havt had
the good fortune 10 visit. Oh young men of Edge
field, shame, shame on you. Yes, and you, instead
of being par,cipa,os, should be the very first to put
down and denounce such proceedings as Were enacted
in your Iage on Saturday night last.
Now, am not the man, who, with puri,anical
brow, would frown down young people from any and
every enjoyment. No-bu, take great pleasure in
seeing them happy and ovial; yet think they might
be more properly engaged in other and more becom-
ing amusements than bowling like madmen, growing
in imitation of Shanhai cocks, braying like donkcys,
shooting pistols, &c., &c. through the streets, in the
dead hour of the night and even The Sabbath morn.
have written the above, Mr.. EDITOR, on the eve
of departure, and rEst lhat ere a another twelve
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
THE oRAycEEU1,G soUrfIRoy.

This paper has rpiorted in fine styls upon our gentle
murmurings regarding the "cui direct" we had cup
posed il gave us. The reply is so we'll gotten up in
the main, that our admiration overwhelms whatever
of chacrn we might otherwise have experienced upon
reading it. Now We are eren-are We not! To Keep
so, control your Deuil and We'll control Our Long
Bu, tina, caption Of yours, brother Sonihroa: Hold
h,lrZHow he rears - All, Mon Dieu! there is Il
polish Refinement Of sarcasm amrl That penciraies
,l,c very marrow of our scnsihiIlirs All our goo'l
Stars preserve lls in The future from III; laslinsa ui
the Suuihruil's Damascus blade
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
EINE PlTiTOES.

A capital lot of Irish potatoes was ihatwe received
d,v before Yesterday from our fr"nd ARMSTRONG.
Thev are decidedly remarkable, especially for this
season when patches have very generally dried MP
and run out-By the way, Jndge, the fre from the
wedding of Mr JONES and lady was mt arknowl.
edge last week through sheer inadverenre. We
thought The acknowledgement was handed in to the
the printer; hut upon looking over some papers IN
our hat after we had gone press, there it was SUI
fer us even vet TO wish the happy couple length OF
days and lots of happiness.
May all their ways be peasantness,
And all their paths be peace!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
CCLUIEiA FRUIT.

THE sutiined note from MIR. LYONS, of Columbia
wllexpIain ITSELF bnt We shall have to wait patient
" Er an explanation Of the reason why the full has
not reached us Perhaps to.nighI's truesdays Hack
will tell the tale. Mr.. LYONS ls very Kind to think
of us bacwous people in the distribution of his IN
vos. The attention is highly appreciated AS 10 the
.benirhted healhenism Of which our friend speaks,
we postpone comment I'LL next week. What we shall
say about it, will depend entirely upon how far The
fruit carries us into the Seventh heaven" Now lei
the Captain speak:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
THE ECLECTIC MEDICAL JOURNAL.

This is certainly one of the very b"st medical pub
licaons in America. Its articles are almost always
strong and we'll wril,en--somelimss dashins adven-
turuusly into new pnths hut all the better for that
Maniiesly, an amount Of labor and care is bestowed
upun its columns not often evidenced in works o.
the kind. They ore consequently entertaining nnd
agreeable rs we'll Ms solid aud instructive. We com.
mend the work not only 10 medical practitioners but to
the general reader. Tier, r: few periodicals that
return as full an equivalent for the Subscription price,
which is only Sc per an1um, payable IN advance.
Address :: Il. S. {: o. L. SEwTuX, NO 50, Seventh
street, Cincinnati.''
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Che A0uertiser.
ARTHUR sIMKlES, EDITOR.
4 TREAT At TENND.
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 90, 1856.

\ IjSE.:f't 'ENISNTs
IT will he seen that the ladies' of onr Meihhdlst
Congregation propose soon 10 give c"ntion. snifa.
ble to the season. in the new Old Fellows. and Ma
snnic Hail. It will consist of cakes in great variety,
frnit of all kinds Ipmnnahes, icc-rreams and many
other ,lelicaccs In addition. there will be music,
instrumental and vocal. 10 relieve the monotony ot
the evening. Several pieces and songs arein course
NJ nrpnara,ion for the OCCASION With such hill Of
fare everv hody will surelv be there. Only think
every fling and nice. fr"sh and lnir" IN ihr
way of nike and rn,. with plsnty of drr kahlea and
music to hnn, and nh for 50 cents head! When
s it7 Wednesday night week. ..r---..,-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
FURTHER AIouT TIE STORM.

NEW ORLEANS, Any. l5.-1hn recent storm
and inundarion have caused the death by drown
ing aad casualty OF one hundred and ninety per-
sons on Last Island. Almost everything is
swept away from the Island, and as The water
rose u, The rate of tnot per Minute. but little
opportunity was afforded for an escape. The dis
aster is very great.
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Coz. \. SIMKINs.
ry,.vxs, MANY THAMES

The thanks Of our d. R. D. are most cordially rem
dered to Miss s., Of Horns Creek for two water.
melons, cas- large and as sweet" says he, las this
season has exhibited ALSO, to MIS- WADE BARRON
TON he tenders his grateful for that
fine basket Of peaces ''.r superior, he marked 10
ns, .,o those sent you By Mrs. James last week. Il"
,ns conclusion we distinctly tcmur. Bu, rs he did nj
see our beaches nor we his Of course there's de-
cirI,ur iI.. mint.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
THE EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER.
Is PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY
w. F. DURISOE & SON. x
@NSyARSEt3o

Two DOLLARS per year, il paid in advance-Two
DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS if not paid wft,insix
monlhs-and THREE DOLLARS if not paid before the
expiration of the year, All subscriptions not distinct
ly limited at the time of subscribing, will be consider
ed as made for an indefinite period and Will be con-
,inued until all arrearages paid, or al the opon Of
the Publisher Subscriptions from other States must
INVARIABLY be accompanied with the CASH.
ApvERTIsEMENTs will be cospcuoisy inserted at
IS cents per Square ~ lines ess) for the first in
sertion, and 3 cents for each subsequent Insertion
When only published Monthly or Quarterly 81 per
square will be charged. All Advertisements not having
the desired number of insertions marked on the mar
gin, will be continued until forbid and charged accor
ingly.
Those desiring advertise by the year can do so on
liberal terms-it being distinctly understood that con-
for yearly advertising confined to the mrne
diate, legitimate business Of the firm or individual
contracting. Transient Advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
For announcing Candidate, Three Dollars, IN
ADVANCE.
For Advertising Esrays foied. Two Dollars, to be
paid by The Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20

SAD AccIDENr.-Youns Mr.. George Cox, son
of Mr.. Lewis Cox, Of this county, happened TO
very serious accident Oh "Wednesday, 9Th inst,
while out hunting. 1t seems that Ie WAS look
ing up into tree for squirrel, and in stepping
around tie tree his gun, by The trigger coming
in contact with bush. Ills is supposed, fired
taking effect in his neck, passing through his
wind pipe and throat, and breaking his jaw bone.
We are glad, however to learn that there are
hopes entertained by his medical attendant that
the wound will not prove fatal-LaGrange
Reporter
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EERiTTh.

In The article OF Mr.. GRIFFITH, published ny us
recently, there were several errors in typography
which we can only now atone for by stating md cor
rccting them. Instead of 1t is magnanmous, 1t
should have been rendered "ls it magnanlmons. ="
Instead OF" Ireland it should have been Iceland
We assure Mr. G. that these errors purely over
sights We cLuld not dream of doing him injustice
in so small matter. 1t is princlpe to do the best
49,. -. e.. n,r fr;,pIe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20

A colorcd woman died u few days since at
Richmond, Va, and post mortem examination
was held, when n pin was found embedded in
the lung. where, from is appearance, it must
have been good while. Doubtless the careless
practice. common among females, of holding
pins in the mouth, has caused many deaths be-
side this
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~ - :
yE1;- 5'nrErny IN utniHIIR &, .

The Augusta Chronicle j. Scntincl Of the l2Ih inst.
says y bale nf new Cotton, the first OF the season,
was received in Hamburg on Monday from air.
CHARLES HAMMoND's SnuT li!l' plantation, anI
sold to JAMns G.. LARK, at IL cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20

New CorroS.-The first bale of the new
crop reached Charleston on Friday last. IT was
consigned to the house of E. Fl Rogers & Co.,
and is from the plantation of George Norris, OF
Orangeburg District
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
COLUMBIA. Aug Is, 1856

My DEAR SIR II admire the pluck of man whn
stands up for hi own District, but at the same time
Can not allow You TO blow 50 lond hora III favor CT
{" old Edgeiied" without something 10 say Of young
Richland As such, send you by Stage Il bnx CON;
tanning Cranes and plums TO show you Jcnighied
heqiheas how nigh you have hern bordering on star.
vaon all your lives, and give you slight insight
into the seventh heaven. Had yuu been present at
cur last fruil exhibition you would have sern sight
that would have repaid you for journey from home
| doubt if We lave ano er such this season.
Respectfully, yours.
HENRY LYONS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20

HoRRlD MURDER ~ NORTH CARoLINA.-The
Wilmington IN. Co. Journal states: On last
Thursday, abuut one o'clock, u young lady
named Anu Melissa, daughter of Richard Tay-
lor, of Stump Sound District, On>low county,
was found not far from hrr fathers residence
having evidently been murdered within an hour
of the time when she was found. The marks
On her person Indicate that SHE was chokcd TO
dealh, marks of fingers being upon her neck
which was also much swollen. Tie deceased
WAS al exceedingly amiabie young lady, and
very much respected. The occurrence has
caused u deep sensation in the pcighborIlood.
The excitement is very great. Miss Taylor
was about nineieen years Of age.
Suspicion attaches to Il young negro fellow
belonging 10 Mr.. Nehemiah Taylor. There is
no positive proof, but circumstances are Of such
u Character, that he has been taken up and is
now i'll the Jail of New Hanover county for safe
keeping, TO await his trial nj The ncXl term of
OnsiOw Supelior Court
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
FAIR At AIKEN.

Pursuant to preparations and arrangements
(says lie Charle,!on Cuuricr) that have been
advertised through our columns, The ladies Of
Aiken began and opened on Tuesday evenings
l3ih r>;., u very attractive and well organized
Fair, in aid of the reconstruction Of 4 Churcl
in that favored town. We are delighted to hear
that the Attendance was large, even beyond en-
pectation. the interest Of all visitors well rr-
wardcd and maintained, and The success general
ly such as was TO be expected from the zeal
determination and tas!rfuly directed efnrt> Of
the ladies concerned. In addition to the SUM-
mcr residents and visitors, temporarily snjourn-
ing in the town of Aiken, there Was large con-
course Of visitors from the surrounding region
aud districts, TO Il considerable distauce; lhr
attendance of such visitors being encouraged
and more readily induced by lie liberal poInc
provision made in heir favor, by the 5. G. Rail
Road. Up TO our latest accounts, The interests
ard attractions of tho fair continued in success
ful progress, under most encouraging indic:l-
tiuns. j he result will be, We have no doubt,
in addition to inappreciable and incalcuabe ad-
van:ages of social culture and enlivening snce-
ty gratifying reward for the noble aims and
efforts of The fair managers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20

There is sportsman in Michigan, so lazy,
that he ppt on one Of his eyes The other day. TO
save the trouble Of winkkn when he takes aim.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20

The first sweet Potatoes Of the season ap-
pearrd in the New York markets on Friday last
and commanded high price.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04
Complaints about the Mails.

We have not received, in the whole history
of our publishing career, so many complaints
about our Paper failing to reach its place of
destination, as within the last few weeks
And these complaints come from all quaters
from adjoining counties, where it would
seem impossible for any miscarriages to be
made, as we'll as from distant States. This
is too bad, and indicates that there must be
gross neglect, or wilful carelessness on the
part of those whose duty it is to attend to the
safe and speedy transmission of the nails
We know no one can be more prompt and
particular in mailing their papers than we
are in this Office ; and it is distressingly and
injuriously annoying to have all our efforts
thwarted by the negligence or remissness of
Post Office Agents. We do not know where
the blame lies but would thank all concern
ed to be more faithful and attentive to their
duties in forwarding our papers correctly
We have complaints from Blue Wing P. O.
in Granville, land we notice other Editors are
receiving complaints from there likewise) al,
so from Portland, Ala; from Paulding, Miss.
&C.. &c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04
Economy in a Family.

There is nothing, says a good writer, which
goes 50 far towards placing young people be-
yond the reach of poverty, as economy in
the management of their domestic affairs.
1t matters not whether a man furnishes little
or much for his family, if there is a c%ontinu-
al leakage in his kitchen or the parlor, it
runs away he knows not hcw and that de-
mon Waste cries More ~ like the horse
leech's daughter, until he that provided has
no more to give. 1t is the husbands duty
to bring into the house, and it is the duty Of
the wife to see that none goes wrongfuliy cut
of it. A man gets a wife to look after his af-
fairs, and to assist him in his journey through
life; to educate and prepare his children for
his property. The husbands interest should
be the wife's care, aad her greatest ambition
carry her no further than his welfare or hap
piness, together with that Of her children.
of her exploits in the bosom of her family,
where she may do as much towards making,
as he can in the counting-room or the work
shop. It's not the money earned that makes
a man wealthy-it is what he saves from his
earnings. Self qualification in dress, or in
diligence in appetite, or more company than
his purse can well entertain, are equally per-
n%icious. Thefrstadds vanity TO extravaganza,
the second fastens a doctors bill to a long
butchers accounts and the latter brings in
temperance, theworst Of all evils, in its train.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04
Spirit of tBe 9gs, gslejgB, UortB- Gsrolipa

purpose of our meeting, the condition of this
new Institution of learning, giving promise
as it does of great usefulness, the Importance
of educating the masses, and many other
intoxicating topics till the close of the excel
lent Address.
After the close of this eloquent address.
there was a sermon preached by the Rev.
Prof. Brantly York, who was, as usual. very
entertaining and instructive, forcibIe and
stirring.
At night the two Literary Societies cele-
brated the occasion by giving a public enter
tainment. Ten of the students detained,
acquittihg themselves with honor to them
solves and their instructors. The Rev. B. B.
Shelton addressed the Societies in an elo-
quent manner, though he had but a short
time for preparation, and all present seem
ed to be well entertained. We would mo-
forget to mention the Band of Taylorsville
who performed for US on the occasion, ano
feel confident when we say it is not to b.
surpassed. But we must close, least VI
take up too much space. "OMEGA."
York Collegiate Institute, May Ii, 1856.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04
Character of a Newspaper.

The newspaper enterprise is a great inven-
ion. 1t is the greatest existing source of
general information. In free countries, where
the press is untrammelled, and where it is
allowed TO speak freely and boldly both of
men and measures, its value is incalculable.
For this very reason the character of the
newspaper should be well guarded. When
ever its moral tone is CORRUPTED, and it be-
comes a vehicle of SANDER, personal abuse,
and vulgar slang, it is to be accounted a curse
of no inconsiderable magnitude-a nuisance
to be got rid of-so general has the reading
of newspapers become, that the taste and
morals of our youth must be ESSENTIALLY afFec-
ted for better or worse by them.
Newspapers are designed to circulate facts,
to disseminate information. If they be Civ
en- to lying, or to habitual misrepresentation
Our confidence in them is gone and they
are Of no possible use to us. Ifthey be char
acterized by a coarse and vulgar style, filed
with vituperations and personal abuse, they
become dangerous to the young, and unwor-
thy Of the support or patronage of a virtu-
Gus and Christian community. There is need
of reform in these matters, even in some ma
pers otherwise good and c~ommendable. II
is not enough to plead a good cause and
wholesome measures. Who would care 70
hear a swearing person preach, though h
might expound the nOblest truths and doc
trines I? Who would give countenance TO :
paper advocating even religion-but in a ly
ing abusive manner? Why should politics
be treated otherwise than in a respectful and
decent manner?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04
For the Spirit of the Age.

We have had a lovely day, a day of deep
and thrilling interest to the friends of reli-
gious education. We have just passed through
with the highly interesting and instructive
exercises OF the celebration of the Corner
Stone of York Collegiate Institute.
AT 10 o'clock a procession formed in front
of the Church, and marched to the place of
the deposite of the Corner Stone, where al
ready a deeply interesting assembly was in
waiting. The exercises were opened with
prayer by the Rev. B. B. Shelton, to which
succeeded the presentation of the Bible to be
deposited, by one of the young ladies of this
Institute, in behalf of those who presented
it followed by a responsive Address from
one of the young gentlemen of the same
Institution. The Bible was handed over to
the Orator of the day, who had the honor
of depositing it in the Corner Stone, after
which the procession counter-marched to the
Institute grove.
The Orator, A. NJ. Boyle, was introduced to
! the audience, who, in the first, sketched the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04

CoNGREss.-But little has TRANSFERRED in
Congress, since our last, requiring particular
notice. In the Senate, Mr.. Pearce from the
Select Committee to investigate the Sumner
affair, made a report stating that precedents
are to be found only in the'House Of Repre-
sentatives, the Senate having never been
called on to pronounce judgment in a similar
case. Several p~recedents were cited, and
the Committee had come to the conclusion
that although the assault was in violation of
the privileges of the Senate, it was not in
their Jurisdiction. The offence was only
punishable by the House. This being strict
parliamentary law and the requirements Of
the Constitution, the Committee recommend
that the Senate make no complaint to the
House, but simply submit the resolution to
that body.
In the House, Mr.. Ball, of Ohio, has
brought to light the existence of gross corr
%ruption, fraud, &c., by those having in charge
the extension of the Capitol building. The
facts disclosed are calculated to create quite
a sensation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04
Small Notes.
A Correspondent, from Spring Grove, Ire
dell county, writes US:

A Correspondents, from Spring Grove, Ire
dell county, writes US:
"Many Newspaper subscribers are discon-
tinuing their different papers, in consequence
of the fool currency law, and the severe
charges made by Judges and Solicitors to
Jurors. almost frightening persons about
passing these small notes. If persisted in, it
will be almost a death blow to Editors of
Newspapers"
We wish to say to every body, "and the
rest of mankinu," send on all the small notes
you please to us, and we will warrant, 1st, that
you shall never be indicted for it and 2dlv,
that you shall receive one of the best papers
in the country in return. We are not afraid
of the ones and twos, or the law either
Send on all the North Carolina small notes
you please; well take 'em all, and glad to Pei
them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04
Attend to your Horses.

We call the attention of all interested, to
an Advertisement in this paper, Offering for
sale a Recipe for curing Bots or Grubs in,
Horses. The Advertiser is a gentlemen of
honor and standingin this County, and is to-
tally incapable Of palming off a humbug up
on the public. He assures us that he has
successfully used these remedies for many
years, and that they are almost infallibIe,
and we have the utmost confidence in what
he says. We have known him from boyhood.
Every owner of a Horse ought to provide
himself with one of these Recipes. An ex-
penditure of 81 may save the loss of hun
dreds. Address the Postmaster at New Hill,
Wake County, N. G.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-04

pE. By the census of 1850. the number
of bushels of corn and grain consumed in
the distilleries of the United States was 49,
O5O,309 the number of gallons of rum and
whisky distilled, 1864 55; barrels of ale
and beer, LIT, 924. AT one cent a glass for
the whole, it would amount to S65, 265, 292: :
about 50 a head-say SIS for each family.
Saying nothing about imported liquors, this
tax of SIS on every family, is paid to support
| the liquor-sellers of our country.