Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-30

tation, by difficult SureHl operation performed 4
few days since at the Med& College, FOR Elcphanta-
sis, in the presence of IL lte number of spectators
among them, Drs. Getdinb and Dickson, who gave
very nattcrng testimony Ethc skill and proficiency
Of the operator
A DIR. Holt recently arred here, ndvcrscs to cure
the Toothachc without paiS This, if successful, Will
he good news to MANY dour suffering ladies and
gentlemen, who like to paS the morning at the Dem
fists. must confess to Sne misgivinss about the
nossibility of eradcatinr Irregular burstcr" Of Il
biscuit grinder without SOP pain but, if it can be
done, will rejoice Mt it, Is hcnrtily rs any of my
neighbors. The poet wh&
"Ncver Z saw n philosopher
Who could endure y tootharhc patiently,
may yet, if alive, have t4 pleasure, by calling on
the Doctor.
An elegant Silver Truntt, Of most exquisite work
manship, was presented afw days ago, hy Hon. W.
F. Colcock in behalf of IL President Of the United
States, to Captain VIM. fcLennon, on the British
Ship, 70, his gallant cond{ in reseuins the crew oi
the American Schooner, Srthern Light, from ship
wreck.
The Grand Lodge fhcient Free Masons, are
making preparations for te Festival of St. John the
Evangelist, to be cclcbrad on Monday 2Sth (thc
27th falling on Suuday.)t
The report Of the Dircdrs Of the South Carolina
Institute, announcing the premiums awarded at the
late annual Fair, has bcerpublished among the con-
tributons, of which honkallc mention is made are
those from the Paper and Porcelain Manufactures in
your ncighborhood, which lattractel so much attcn-
tion at the Fair.
The New England socify commemorstcd its 3Sth
anniversary on Tuesday THE venerable a. S. Will
lington Esq, Senior Eli Of the Courier presided
and was reelected Presitant Mr.. L. Merroy deliy-
cred the annual Grafton md the evening was passed
Mt the festive board, with mutual compliments and
congratulations, speeches songs and sentiments, II
which all present hearty joined. Ills Excc!eney
Gov. Allston, and His Br4h Majcsys Consul, Robert
Esq., were among the guets in attendance
Professor F. s. Holmes Eho wns associated with tho
lamented Tuomcy in the publication of Tuomey and
Holmes Fossils of South carolina has issued the j
number of this invaluable series which completes the
first volume The State subscription for 2u0 copie:
has been removed and aHhc suggestion Of several Of
our most distinguished fientifc gentlemen, Irotes
or Holmes is about to pteced with another volume
The success Of this undertaking confcrs honor upon
our State and city and up the College of Charleston
which gives to the service Of science, dcvoce Mt its
shrine. 50 Jealous and nefagablc as well rs 50 com
pctcn and well read, in hiS department OF scientific
enquiry. Professor lIo1 and his learned colleague
undertook this cnlcrprsn the first instance, ut their
own cxrcnse-an experiment which might have
proved disastrous, had hot the Legislature wisely
shown its appreciation Of their labors by timely cn
couragcmcnt. But this is not cnough--l[onorablc
fame however enviaLlr, il IN inadequate recompensc
for the tolls Of the fithfl student OF nature, AMI
sincerely hope that some more substantial rccosni
lion OF their value may be yet awnting Professor
Holmes public spirited dorts.
There has been u very good demand i'll the Cotton
market during the week. although the latter part o
IvSas in great measur. dedicated to preparations
Tor the holidays. Prices have been very well s''s'
tanned, sales chiefly ranging between Sand lol cts
The principal business stirring is i'll the Retail
way in King Street. whrh continues to be scene OF
busy life, crowded with adies and children and ser
wants buying nicknaHks for holiday presents. The
| lisply Of Brooks, Toys and Fancy articles in the
stores is more than ordn.rily ricl and brilliant.
! CLAUDE.