Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-11
TIE RETURN OF CHARLES SUMNER TO WASH.
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The Evening Post of Tuesday announces tilt
the Hon. CHARLES Sumner left home on the 22d
for Washington, where he will remain until his
preparations are completed for voyage to
Europe. There is something to be remarked in
this sudden determination OF the Senator to re-
visit, at so unfayorable n period, the scene Of
his recent slanderous attack upon his Senatorial
brother, which We cannot avoid noticing. Why
has Senator Sumner so rapidly recovered his
health? How is it that the affections under
which his friends pretend lie has been laboring,
are thus instantaneously abated2 The report
Of his condition, communicated through the
whining columns of the Black Republican"
press OF this city to the public, seemed to indi-
cate that his injuries were such as to utterly
unfit him for the duties OF his office for at least
a year to come. But alas for the verify of pro-
fessional opinions. Friends and physicians were
wrong. The obstacle to his recovery was be-
yonu the reach Of mortal science Human
skill and Ingenuity were poor panaceas for that
which was illinitably removed from them.
The country is suddenly startled by the news
that Preston S. Brooks had expired at mo-
nient when his death was little expected, with
but few firm political friends around him to
administer the kind offices of wife, brother and
parent and to chasten by tueir attentions the
agonies Of his last moments.
The memorials of friendship are scattered
around the deceased, and his remains are ex-
posed in the halls of Government. An Grafton
to bis social worth follows. Men of all parties
mingle round his bier There are some there
who lament his early death; and some in whose
hearts the deep dyed prejudice planted BY
single act, conquers the emotion which had
almost formed itself into tribute to his noble
ness of soul, and to those high qualities of
heart and mind, for which he was eminent IN
his lifetime. He is buried, and his deeds are
history. Z
0, wonderful remedy! Hardly has the mar
ble been laid over his coffin when the victim of
his insuited honor, as if feeling the remedial
magnetism of the truth, springs to new life.
He is all hustle and hurry to resume his duties
i'll the Senate Chamber. A contemplated visit
to Europe for the improvement of his health
must be deferred to some more convenient time.
There are thousand interests at take which
require his immediate presence at the Capitol.
The clock Of liberty has run down in the in
term of bis absence, and its constant tickings
no longer delight the ears of Senators. No
hand but bis con recall it to vitality.
Duty is imperious There is no tampering
with the sacred impulse which bids him away
of men, whose faculties revolre around the
central orb of a nature quckened with the fire
Of chivalrous adhesion to the noblest clements
Of character; in whose bosoms the spark Of
human dignity has increased to broad fame
which permeates and iluminates every cregice
of existence, there is sketched out over his
whole track from Boston to the banks of the
Potomac brazen scarf Inscribed in characters
of living fire "a name and charater, whose odi-.
um the act Of his fallen foe can never riral.)
That name we will leave the reader to apply
New York Daily News.
BRIEF CouRTsH1p.-Lord G. was strangely
advised by his physicians to marry, and lead
sober, domestic, and steady life, as the only
Accordingly he formed resolution to offer his
hand to the first woman who caused proposes
sions in her favor.
Being one day in Kensneton Gardens, he
went to shelter himself from heavy shower of
rain, in covered seat. to which two ladies had
also repaired. One of them was Miss V. A.
Conversation ensued, during which his lordship
asked -
Have you carriage in wating?"
"No," they replied
"Wil you take a seat in mine, and allow me
to convey You home?"
The offer was ac>epted, and on their way to
town Miss V. said -
81 think this is the easiest carriage have
ever been in."
His lordshp politely replied
"You may be mistress Of it, madam, when
ever you please"
The lady blushed her thanks, and they were
man and wife before the expiration Of a month.
BEAUTIFUL THoUcHT.-Here is one OF the
many thoughts to which Fanny Forester has
given expression.
o let me die in the country, where shall
not fall like the single leal, unheedcd; where
those that love me need not mask the heart to;
the careless multitude, and strive as duty to
forget me.
Bury me in the country, amid the prayers
of the good and the tears of the loving; not in
the dark vault, away from the sweetened air,
and the cheerful sunshine, but in the open fields,
and among tue flowers that loved and cher
ished while was living.
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NEGROES RETURNING FROM MEx1co.-The
San Anknio TeXian says:
Hagdly week passes but runaway negroes
are captured in Mexico, and returned to their
masters in Texas and it is now seld. m the
case that we hear Of one running away to Mex
leo. The plain truth is, that those who arc
there now are in wretchcd condition, and ma
ny Of them would be glad to get back to their
old homes. They are not only ragged and des-
titute Of the comforts Of life, but most Of them
arc really in starving condition.
LARGE REcE1Ts OF CorrEE.-The receipts of
coffee at New Orleans on the 7th in tant were
unusually heavy no less than seven vessels en-
tered port on that day, bringing an aggregate
of 81, 1856 bags. Among the arrivals was the
bark William R. Newman, Of Baltimore, with a
cargo Of over 5000 bags.
ScoRNING THE IDEA-A vagabond.looking
fellow. bu with some wit nevertheless, was
brought before magistrate at Tourbridge, last
week. on tie charge Of stealing turnips. After
making some droll remarks, he was n-ked by The
magistrate, but didn't ynu take the turuips
found in your pockrt!' Pris"nes-"I, you wor-
sh. p certainly nut. | went TO sleep in the field
among the turnip. and The three you found in
my pockets grew in them while lav, the heat of
my hndy causing them 10 s.ou, up faster ,hrn or.
dinary. | steal ,urnips, you worship I'd scorn
the idea!
"Jimmy, are yo,Ir folks all well 2"
eyes, ma'am, all but Sally Ann"
"Why, what's the matter with her?"
90, nothing partic'lar-only she Lad the
hoopin'-coueh once, and she haint never 60,