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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04
HON. P. s. BROOKS.

Friend fEADoN, the distinguished and gentle
manly Editor Of that excellent and most deser-
vedly popular Journal, the Charleston Courier
thus notices one Of the characteristic traits of
Mr.. BROOKS:
In mentioning the instrumentality of the no
ble and kindly Brooks in arresting the further
progress of the late duel, between Mr.. Pryor, of
the Richmond Enquirer, and Mr.. Ridgway, of
the Richmond Why after an Intellectual ex-
change of shots, we omitted to state an inter-
eSting incident, connected with the final adjust
ment. When The parties were preparing for
second fire, which would, probably have proved
fatal, to one, or both Of the spirited, and chiv-
alrous combatants, our lamented Brooks is said1
to have approached Mr.. Ridgway, with this
touching, and irresistible appeal" Remember,
MIR. Ridgway, your antagonist is the husband of
youthful, and lovely wife, aid the father of
several young children-wil You make that
wife widow, and those children orphans ?'-
The appeal proved effectual-the responsive
chord vibrated in the heurt of the gallant; and
generous Ridgway " Mr. Brooks" said he 81
cannot stand Mnt-have it your own wayn-and
the affair WAS honorably adjusted, and finally
settled. "Blessed are the pcace-makers, for
they shall be called the children of Godn
In proof that the kind-bcarted and lamented
Brooks, was no professional duellst, we suboin
the following extract from Northern paper
The Albany Evening Transcript, in speaking
of the death Of Mr.. Brooks, says 8" Well dc
we remember the last time We saw him, at bis
own home. 1t was our province to be the bea-
rer OF note from an aSSociate-the gallant Off
GER ince dcad) who first plauted the American
.las OH tie heights Of ChurubuSco-in.r relation
To n h s:ile meeting between the latter and
lmother editor. and requesting the loan of dll-
yling-caSe. Mr.. Brooks returned him the fol-
loving brief bat expressive reply:
When honor is support to virtrous princi-
Piles and run, parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it cannot he too much cherished
and encouraged; but when the dictates Of hon
or are Contrary to those Of religion and equity
t icy are the greatest deprivation of human ma
rnre, hy giving wrong. ambitious and false ideas
o. what is good and autlable and should there
tnre he exploded by all governments, and driven
out as the bane and plague Of hu Fan society"
When the gifted and eloquent Toombs rose,
IN the Senate, to perform his part in paving tho
eulogiStic tribute to the dead Brooks, he was so
deeply affected, that, ere he had finished the
sad office. he dissolved in a flood OF tears, and
closed with sobs of grief, instead of articulate
ntterance. 1t is almost sweet, as well as becom-
ing, to die, TO be SO generously praised, and so
tenderly mourned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

NEGRO PREAcnERs.-A clause appropriately
inserted in one Of the code bills Of tic State Of
Mississippi, says the Feliciana Democrat, pro-
libiting neeroc, from preaching, has passed the
Legislature of that Stale by an almost unani-
mou, vote The practice Of negro preaching j.,
not justified! by any good result than can posi-
bly low IRON it and is condemned by con,id-
cralions Of wise public policy
Negroes who are permitted to assume the ln-
" functions of the pulpit, become invested with
extraordinary attributes in the minds of their
ere clulorls, ignorant AMI >upcrStitious fellow
slaves, and acquire all Influence over them
powerful for cvil.
1t is significant fact, that in majority Of
ca >es scrvilr instructions and tue barbariSnS
attended upon them, are attributable to negro
preachers. They fill tie minds OF their follow
ers with dcvilish intentions, and incte them TO
wicked actions Nat Turner, Il notorious ne
gro preacher, was at the head Of the celebrated
southampton in,lrrcction in Virginia. and the
first victim of his savage thirst for blood Wa;
his old mistress, who had treated him with III
bounded affection. To tie wicked influences of
the same class the recent Servilc disturbance are
charseaLlc. The other day, Sol. Smith, nc-
gro preacher, was hung at Cadiz, Kentucky, and
another was hung about tic sa,pc time, for
like offence, at Pcmbrokc.-And Jones, piouS
rascal of the same calling, in lIopkinsyilc, has
been arrested and imprisoned by vigilance
committee, and will doubtless cXpiatc his crime
at the stake or gallows.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

IMPORTANT DECISION IN RELATIS To UsURY.
An Important principle has been decided BY
Judge Roosevelt. in lh, Supreme Cont of n W
York. A draft. drawn at Chcagn n New York
was discounted AT Chicago III 10 prr Cent. it,
tcr>,. that bri q the legal rates in illinois. The
acccptur commended hat, ia hi, contract wa-
made in New York, The law Of The stale restrict
iar the rate of interest Ia PER cent gnrrrI, ed
and rendered llie acceptance vni'! for usnry
Thr cnur, held o;hcrwi-r. and hat lh, law OF
New York onIy applied ~ the rate of interest
which ;hc acccpi"r Should pay by way of d IN.
ages, after default. Two of The associate judges
of the district concurred in the decision.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

Too poLrrr-A lady once gave supper, to
which she had invited several ladies' and gentle
men. During the convention she called to Mr..
B., who was Sitting near her, and said
"Llsten to me p
"AIadam ain all ears" was the reply.
After a while, when the conversation fell up
on handiwork, she showed piece of embroide-
~, saying:
aPlcase to look. sir, at this tri1c."
81 am all eyes, he replied, bowling.
At last when the meats were brought on
the lady of the house said to the lady sitting
next to her:
"Will you try bit of labbit?"
II am all stomach" said the latter, looking
round significantly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04
THE NEGROES IN AFRICA,

We are permitted (says the Boston POSI- to
make the subjoinel extract from letter written
by an officer of the United States Navy to a
friend in this city. The writer is a son of a
late distinguished Senator from neof the New
England States. The letter is written from on
board the United States ship st. Louis, and da-
ted October lj, 1856, at Little Fish Bay, west
coast Of A(Irca::
s. s. * * "There is very lit
tie variety upon this coast. "Nigger,! slaves
nlggcrs !" is the cry. This town is, like most
other places upon the Coast, made up OF few
people, called white, and 4 crowd, mas oi
miserable. filthy worthless, indolcnt (nigger,)
natives. If Charles Sumner, Jack Hale or any
other sensible man. who wishes or is willing tu
be permanently cured Of his mock philanthru.
ply and >ickly scntlmentality in regard to the
universal negro race, he has only to take a six
months cruise upon the coast of Africa. If chat
will not cure Him. and convince him that his
sympathy for the three and half millions of
the happieSt negroes upon the face Of the earth
iS,mi,placcd. then have only TO say he is past
hnpc and past cure.
{. 4, lvr. DO not believe there is one negro
in one thousand upon the coast of Africa WHO
i. as well OIL, morally physically, ~ socially, II,
the worst abused slaves in the United Statc,.
Slavery here is >laycrS' indeed, and of the most
horrible kind. Cracily practisel here by black
slave owucr$ is hcartrrniing to witness. Some
ci!icls (hlack) own touGaHlis,-.hey SELL tor
turc, or kill t!ieul, at pleasure NiEcty-rine OF
every hundred negroes, slaves o" free, even in
towns, wuull gladly exchange their condition
with the nc:,ncst most i'll treated slave in the
Union. 1t Is impossible TO picture the m.era-
bic condition OF the native Ai.ican upon his own
soil. Civilization. or even partial culture, with
the mass OF natives, is an idea so perfectly alb
sur,l that it docs Tot admit Of tlought. With
the combined efforts Of million Of competent,
honest, Industrious pcrScvering p!illanthropists;
with m!lio;:: Of money yearl.; expended to the
best possible advantage for Il million of years,
would not dcyclope orc lIlln'ircinati Africans
who would be Of any account 10 the world at
large So much for niesers. Having seen our
negroes at home in our Southern States, and
having seen them here, / regard the "institu-
ton" It's il exists tcre lis benign, nay hearen-
II institution. and our Southern brethren de-
serves the thanks Of the whole Christian world
ior having amelioratel, in such striking contrast
with t!l9ir brethren here, three and Il half mil
lions of negroes. :: You may mag-
inc that, although never Democrat, pray for
the election of Mr. Buchanan, and mainly be-
cause Of this negro question the Democratic is
right"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

TuE QUEEN OF ESGLASD's lIEAD-DREss.-Thi
pretty affair has 90 diamonds in a circle, worth
S7 500 each-two large ones worth $4,000
each, four Clam md crosses in the same worth
SEQ GOO, fo, large diamonds on the tops of the
crosses worth 100000, twelve others in .feurS
ds lis worth $4,000, eighteen small ones also
worth $4,000, pearls and diamonds upon the
crosses and arches, worth S50.CU0 l4l small
diamonds S2,5O0, twenty-six diamonds in the
INNER cross worth 81 500, two circles Of pearls
Which are worth $4,000. All these stones are
set in gold and cost, aside from the precious
metal, $3.50, 500. Within the limited shores Of
England, whose government supports woman
who wears this baube on her head on state oc-
casions there are at least one hundred subjects
DER 9ay aho die Of actual sturtatims
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

thirteen cents a pound y get down the stockings
and darn them keep on nursing the baby; wait
UP till twelve o'clock nursing the baby, till hus-
band comes with double shuttle on the front
steps, Il decided difficulty in finding the stair
way, and determination to sleep in the back
yard Drag him up stairs to bed; then nurse
the baby and go to sleep. Woman in delicate
health will find that the above practice will
either kill or cure them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04
Gboiitt 44ottrg..

From the Country Gentleman.
LcoK ON THE BRIGHTEST SIDE.
Old man, prithce tell me why
You always wear smile,
Though others oft look wan and sad;
How do you care beguilc?
Though doom'd to toll and penury
And bowling down with age;
Yet still light hearted, blithe and gay
You tread life's weary stage.
I'll tell thee all, my youthful friend
The COOL old man replied,
What e'er may hap always look
Upon the brightest side.
Der all the land there's not man
How hard so c'cr his lot,
But il he will, can often find
\ bright and sunny spot.
I've liv'd and toil'd for many year
Beneath the summers sun,
And in the winter cold and drcar
Ny labor still Went on:
And in that varied course of years
Did much Of i'll bctidc;
But still always strovc to look
Upon tic brightest side.
When sickness came, and hours of pain
Draga'd wcarily along,
And mourning sad and murm m'rings vain
Dropt from my feeble tongue,
Kind hearts were there and kindly words
Fell softly on mine car:
Anal loving ones were always nigh,
My fainting heart to cheer.
And through long and varied li!c
I've !carn'd this lesson well,
That in this world of care and strife
There's more of good than i'll.
And cen in poverty and toll
Peace with us will abide
Man may ic happy if nc will
But see tic brightest side.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

RAVE ous WoLvEs.-Wc find the following
in the Kcokuk Qowa) Post, Of tie 25th ulimo:
We learn from gentlcm,n who arrived in
our city yesterday, from Sioux city, that the
wolves in the river counties have been driven to
such traits by the snow and cold weather that
they have become so rayenolls as to destroy
nur:eS and cattle to considerable extent. and
that they have often attacked persons. On the
evening OF the 5th instant, SON and daughter
oI Mr.. Stockdale left their residence, ON fork
Of the Little Sioux river, in Woodbury., to al
tend party at ncishLor's. about two miles
distant, and have not since been heard Of. On
the morning Of the 9th, the parents went to
Southon for assistance, and searched the neigh
borlood around them, and as no traces of the
lost ones had been found, tic conclusion is that
they had been attacked by tie wolve, and de-
v1urcd. \ gentleman from Wisconsin. who
visited Iowa lately, states in a letter received
IN this city, that lie was aScI for miles by
these ravcnous creatures. and barely escaped
from item with his life. lie cscr;le, item IS
il7sAitrllv ierocious, being apparently almost
starved to death.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

FAIR" Ephraim,'' said Simon, "what does
a fellow look like, when gallantng his sweet
heart through shuwer?" Why" said
Ephr.im looking at his boots, "hc has very
much the appearance Of rain-beau."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

A young man advertised in the Boston Pos
for i, rlore rs sal,snlati, and says he has had
great deal Of experience, having been discharged
from seven different stores within month.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04
SIDE.SpLlTING ANECDOTES.


GS HERE Is a fifty year old .jendc$prh that
of the name Of Gould married girl not yet out
Of her 4" teens" After the wedding he wrote
the following cuuplet to inform friend OF the
happy eyent;::-
"You see, my dear Doctor
Though eighty years old,
\ girl Of nineteen
Falls in love with old Gould -
10 which tie doctor replied
\ girl Of nineteen
May love Could it is true;
Bnt believe me, dear sir
1t is goM without u y
G@ PAT--Pat was hungry, and got out of
the cars i0r his refreShment The cars very
tlloughtess went on without him. Pats ire
Was up.
eye spalpecn n' he cried, starting OH run,
and shaking his fist, as he flew after the train,
"stop, there, ye old stame-wagon yc murther-
ing Stamc-cnginc- got Il passenger n1oa'a
that's left beh,nd."
The stamc-waggin was relentless, and tho
passenger aboard" that was left behind had to
stay behind.
E:<" First class in sacred music stand up
How many kinds of metre are there @
Three, sir-long metre. short metre and
meet'cr by the moonlight alone -
"Whu told you that, you BOBBY"
{" Bill Jones' sir"
$50 to Your seat. When school is over we
will try and establish the Keynote Of a picked
cOw-hidc.'
80 \ ANrlSAScE.-A regular Irish bull often
contains Il great Gcal Of meaning, and sometimes
the truth slips out i'll very queer way. The
following notice, says an exchange, appears on
tic west side OF a country mccting-louSc
ANY person sticking bills against this church,
will he prosecuted according to law or any other
nuisance"
(: II" \ few days since, :; barber offered
reward for instantly removing Srpcrtluous hair.
Among tie answer WAS one forwarded by a 9cI-
tlcnan in Kingston. We give it" Undertake
10 kiss Il woi!an against her will"
r. 81 CoHsoLarioy.--.i passenger on o.iria
slip huGnG ior california, who had been Sc! sick
AL the way out 10 tic line: one day went 10 tie
doctor. in 4 sad, suppiicatinm toiic, accoSrd him
with Doctor can yon tell me what shall bc
good for when get TO San Francisco, if | keep
on this way !' ;.Tcll You, to be sure can.
You're Just TIC man 10 begin Il grave yard with"
-. Nor ip;i~ slrcc youth, older in Wit
than vr:.,, alter being cltrc!isc.i concerning the
power Of io.i. replied, ,la, think there's one
thin" Goi can't Go.;'
w hat Is il 2; ca-c.!v inquired Tic mother
Cod can't make hill Jones' month any big
ger without setting his cars Lack.''
ii" = We have heard >,ly-e ,tc;, <ays recent
Il. Il,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

THE PEAcEtBLC D sP, IT1oS IF THE RUSSIANS.
-ihc mD't singular thing is, that the pepp,e
among whom tn!s military organization of the
w.!ole nation prevails is, without exception, to
most pacific on tic lace of the earth. and upon
this point believe no difference Of opinion cx-
t>tS among all observers. Having live for scye-
:al years in a position which enabled me to mix
much with the officers and men Of the Russian
army, such Is my strong conviction Of The Rus-
san character. VI. lIaXtfausen mentions as a
po.nt admitting OF no doubt. the absence of
al warIike tendency among the Russian people.
AMI their excessive fear of the profession of n
soldier" The Russian people have no pleasure
in wearing arms, like the Turk or Pole; even in
their qnarrelS among themselves, which are rare.
they hardly ever fight, and tic duel, which now
often takes place among Russian officers. is con-
tra:y TO tie national manners, and a custom i'm.
ported from the West. The people take M
pleasure in tile ti.hting Of beasts or birds--as
in buli-lisht|, or ram-fghts, or cock-tiyhts,
which arc common anIuSencnts among some
Eastern. as well as most European nations and
when the i.uSoianS is drunk, which often bar-
pens, he is never quarrelsome. but on the con-.
trAry, care sing and given to tears. But on be-
ing aroused, he exhibits degree of patient en-
durance which is astonishing and steady en-
thu,iasm which shows great power of feeling.
and winch is deeply seated in the national cLaf-
acter. lie meets death and tie seveyest pun
ishmcnt without fear, and strange anecdotes are
told of the impos>ibiity, as it seems tn him, of
dISoEcylng tie letter of the orders received.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

a LEGAL OpIS1oy-One Of the most dslin.
Gn>;''" ;nd eloquent Brs'"n awvrr., while
entering his cold bed ona sharp night. lately,
Wa- overheard TO sav to himself "Well of all
ways of getting living, the worst a man could
follow would be going about town such nights
MS this, and getting into bed for folks"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

Do Goop-Thollsantls Of men breathe, move
and livc--m,s oil the stage OF lie, and are
heard of no more Why They do not par
ticlc Of good in the world: and nore were bless
ell by them, none could point 10 them as the
instrument of their redemption not word
they spoke could be recalled and they persisted !;
thcr light went out in darkness, and they were
not remembered more than tic insect Of yes
tertlay. Will you thus live AMI die, 0 man
immortal Live for something. DO good and
leave behind you monument Of virtue that
the storm of time can never destroy. Write
YOUR name in Kindness. love and mercy on the
hearts of thousands who come III contact with
you year by ycar,-you will never be forgotten.
No, your name, your deeds; will he as legible as
the hearts you leave behind, as the stars on the
brow of evening Good deeds will shire as the
stars of hcaycn.-Dr Chalmers. --
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

The following is reply to the above. hy lady
WOULDN'T! WOULD YOU !
wculdn Give much for a chap who has gene H.
;riil lcs ruin every cent his lc..acE through;
Whose sinpcrin. chin las hinge soaice Oh 1t:
That hangs down upon it just as it grew
| wouldn't give much for this fellow
Would you?
wouldn't give much for clap with a collar,
That's made to stand MP. almost over his cars:
Whowcar white Kid gorcs that cost over a dol ar,
And coat that hcloHgs 10 so!ac l;l:i9ht "i tie
sLaca:s
wouldn't live mach for this fellow
W,uid you?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04
WOULDN'T! WOULD YcU!

wGu!lllt give much for gill with bonnet
That cost fifty dollars wien it was new;
WHO SPORT; large mud' will! hairy tail on it,
That hangs down in front OF il iu,s as ii gic",
I wouldn't Give muci! for this female
Wcu!d you!
I wouldn't give muc., for 4 tc,nalc VII" lranccS,
- Promonadug al! Tie thoEoughta!cs through
Giving thanks to tic clerks. or s!logous slances
Enough to turn her eyes ali asEcw:
Iwouldr't give lnucil for this female!
Would you!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-04

OVID To \ RAT.
1t was rat y nlitcy rat,
That ran across the fore.
lie new hadGcnt got Il cut,
And so came in the dore
We advise the Poet to commence with u
mouse next time before hc attempts an animal
the size Of this lmitcy rat =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-18
aud George +. Gray, Of ALBANY. Y-Fo,
hand priulipg press

suu ueorse ufsy, Oh Albany, N. Y.-For
TO himself and Charles A. Durgin' az Esn
York, N. Y For improvement in baby vaIi.
ers.
Isaac P. Nelson, Of Cambridge, Mass, M.
signor to himself and George N. Davis, os
Boston, Mass.-For freman's mask and resIi.
rator.
Michael III. Simpson, Of Boston, Mass.-For
Improvement in machinery for combing wool.
Ante dated Sept IL, 1855.
Milton d Whipple, Of Chsrlestown, Mass
essignor TO Alfred B. Ely, Of Boston, Mass -
For improvement in machines for oombing
hbrous materials
Sidney s. Hogle, of York, o.-For improve
ment in harrows ..-.
=, Reissues. .-Erastus D. Bigelow, of Boston,
Mass:-for Improvement in looms for weaving
pile fabrics Patented Dec is, 1855
Gustsvus L. Haassknecht, of New Haven.
Conn--For improvement in running gear Of
carriages. Patented Jan. l3, 1852
Sornela Waterman, administrative Of Ste
pnen Waterman, deceased assignee OF Isaac
d. Russell, cf New York, Y.-Por i'm
provement in the machine for saving off logs
atented May 10, Is43
Norbert Rilleux, of New York, n. Y-For
Improvement in sugar works. Patented Aug.
6, ls43
The Union Manufacturing Company, of Nor
yak, Conn assignees Of JoA1 Arnold and
deorge q. Bishop.-Fcr Improvement in the
machine for forming the web for clotb. Of w ~
hair, or other eaitable substance, without
spinning or wearing. Patented October 20
1886 Extended by Commissioner of Patents
seven years from October 20, 1850. Extended
ny oS set OF Congress fourteen years from March
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-18

The business Of this Company will compare 70
vorahy with the most successful Of similar insttu.
tons in the United States
From the Let day of August, 1855, In Eve months,
up % lst January, 1856, the premiums received
amounted to the large sum ofone hundred and eight
thousand, one hundred and fifiy-one dollars, with
only forty-sx hundred and sixty six dollars losses
fepOrted. ~
With these evidences of success and GOOD man
egemcnf, the directors feel justified in soliciting
share Of public patronage, believing that the secu-
nty offered is ample and that all fair claims will be
adjusted more accordingto equity than legal techni
caltles.
The company isprepared to issue policies against
loss or damage by Are on DWELLINGS, FURNI-
TUkE, MILLS, MANUFACTURERS, WARE
HOUSES, all descriptions Of BUILDINGS, and
<heir contents, or all kinds Of MERCHANDISE,
transported by VESSELS, STEAMBOATS, CA
NAL BOATS, RAILROADS, and the usual con
veyances to or nom any portion Of EUROPE and
AMERICA, and on the hulls Of STEAMBOATS
uavigating the western waters. .,.-
The rates Of premium will be as low as OTHER
companies, and In fixing them every improvement,
In construction and arrangement viii be taken into
consideration.
All losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid
Once northwest corner Pennsylvania avenue and
Seventeenth street, Washington city, DC.
Insurance may also be effected at tie Home Office
NertkDest corner Walnut and Second Streets Phila-
dephid, and In other principal cities of the United
States by authorized officers Of the company.
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