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The Washington union., 1857-08-26

AGROUND. The barque Ephraim Williams, which re-
Gently arrived with load of heavy granite blocks for
the Treasury Extension aground below Georgetown in
consequence of low tide 1t may be necessary to lighter
her of portion Of her cargo before she be got off
The Washington union., 1857-08-26

CLIMAT0I.0GY of the United States and of the
~ Temperate Lsttndes Of the North American
bracing full comparison Of these with the omaogy The
attitudes Europe end especially regard
culture, Sanitary Investigations and Engineering with oherua
and Rain Charts for each the months and the
BY Iorin Bdget large MAPS aud cngrayng s.
July 20 FRANCK TAYLOR.
The Washington union., 1857-08-26
sTEAM ENGINE AND RoILER FOR SALE.

5u'e oo-tu
STEAM ENGINE AND BOILER FOR SALE.
TINE Engine is of about eighteen-horse power,
and although years, good
large which is applied Adoscrip
will inspect Es
his sufficient guarantee q It's value j may be seen At ths
july a4-f
uTILLARD's HOTEL. G. & II. A. Willard,
wv Fourteenth Washington C.
Jan 29-dht
American Gothic and Brass Foil Roofing.
INVENTED BY EUGENo LArIIIA ARCHITECT NJ s. b. A &C.
nESIGNS made for concrete churches, villas, cot
~ gos, and farm buildings Once. Gotlca Chapfaqua,
Westcheser county, New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF Conn &c cticut,
INCORPORATED IN ls46
Capital policies 40 per cent
Ninety during by paying s24
Statements Of the comany operations furnished Those who
MICH. NouRsE, Agent,
June l3dly No. 46l 18th
ONE CARGO OF CUMBERLAND COAL lust re-
~ ocved among which is choice lump for family
Aug 21-8tf N W. cor. 18th and streets No. sill
Bank or Commerce, Georgetown, ID. 6.
rTNHE subscriber has had consigned to him for nego-
bonds ass 81 p sn p
county Minnesota II cent with attached payable
desirable investment This security beyond oil ccntn
Aug is~d2wG c f. RrTrENHoUsE
Washington Insurance Company.
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS.
Capital. $500 COO
yINHIS Company is now prepared to receive appli-
cations for insurance buildings, merchandise &C.
city rates without any charge Er policy At their office
Bank.
r. Bayy samuel Bacon,
Robert Fariham, r. Halliday,
VIM. orme, Hudson Taylor,
Benz. Desn.
JAMES C MCGUIRE President
May 23--d1y
IL strueon II large and airy rooms with all tho
and lights Theiocauon principal square
as &c Also & snd airy
most improved manner. afIer rhe New York styles.
WALL 4 STEPHENS
No. s22 Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets, entrance on D street
Aug 1e-lmif
FURNITURE AND HOUSE-FURNISHING Goods
a at reduced prcesThc subsoriber intending
ncls extensive stock furniture and
ing goods ." greatly reduced prices for cash satisfactorily endorsed
Aug 2s-eodlm Auction and Commission Merchant.
Richard III. Henderson,
1rroRSrr-lrIAw,
WASHINGTON, DC,
Office No. IL, Lousians ayonue.
june 2s--eOd2ns
Academf OF the Visitation, Frederick City,
Maryland.
V,HE exercises of this institution will recommence
il on the nrst Monday in September.
TERMS OF BoARDERs
language r desircd per annum
stationery washing ncning he'd bedding doctors fee 10
MUSIC The guitar additional
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Tlsgaph;c Oourten,.

The following despatch yesterday received by the
agent of the associated press, dated
MONTGOMERY, (Ala. } Aug. 24.The operators on the
Washington and New Orleans telegraph line author
lied forward your dispatches announcing the arrival
of the telcgraphc feet to all points this line without
charge. j. KENDALL,
Sup't w &N. o. Tel Co.
The Washington union., 1857-08-26

II AW B00KS.-Wharton's American Criminal
II 4 law 4th edition.
wharton's Preccdents Of indictments New ciItcl.
Wbarton's Law of Homicide.
Fritchari's Admiralty Digest
Addison New edition.
sedgewck statutory and Constitutional IAw,
Iull on Trustees. edition.
Chitty the law of Carriers
Aug FRANtk TAYLOR.
The Washington union., 1857-08-26
From Trinity Bay.

From Triaty Bay.
ST. JoHS's, On Y.,l Aug. 25.The line 10 Trinity bay
is working we'll The weather is fine and clear, with
light southwest breeze Nothing has yet been of the
telegraph fleet
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Depot, 3s5 Broome street, N. Y

where address Rll letters and inquiries
Some dealers sell articles instead Of this which they
make more profit Write depot circular terms and nforma
ion Genuine signed Mrs "A Ain, written in ink Beware Of
coupierieits. h4r
Aug 1s--tod3m
The Washington union., 1857-08-26

BRowN USlvERsiTY.-A gentleman OF this city has e.
ceived invitation to attend the coming anniversary
of Brown University at Providence, Rhode Island, in
September next As inducement to those invited to
attend aside the recollections of their college days
it is set forth in the letter of invitation that they w
have the pleasure of hearing the address to the alumni by
the Hon Samuel Sullivan Cox member elect of Congress
from Ohio, (class Of 46.)'
The Washington union., 1857-08-26

| IIN0R RENT.---A rare chance Now under con-
liz L. large rooms
and lights The location the principal square
the we'll adapted dentists daguerreo
yps Offices sc. Also, convenient and
light business lighted the
most improved manner. after the New York styles.
WALL sTEpHENs,
No s22 Pennsylvania avenue
between 9th and 10th streets, entrance d street
Io-lmif
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May 26Iy
The Washington union., 1857-08-26

New York, Aug. 25,--Mortimer Livingston, an emf
nent merchant of this city, is dead.
The Washington union., 1857-08-26

La'et from F1orida.
AUGUSTA Aug 24-Captain Mickler's Florida yolan-
teers have captured five Semnoles The Indians hoisted
white hag He hopes that the war is nearly over.
The Washington union., 1857-08-26

WHOLESALE PAPER DEALERS,
No. IL Gig Srea Nau FORK,
INVITE the attention Of dealers and consumers
their largo printing writing, wrapping, and all 9th
Kinds PAPER which they offer for sale nj the lowest market prices
May 26--1y%
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27
From the Home Journal.
ILOVE THE NIGHT.
BY GEO. p. NORRIS.

BY GEO. p MORRIS.
love the night when tine moon streams orisi'
On flowers that drink the dew,
When cascades shout as the stars peeps o"'
From boundless fields of blue;
But dcarcr far than moon or star
Or flowers of gaudy hue,
Or bubbling trills of mountain rli!S
love. love, love-Yor
love to stray, at the close OF day:
Through groves OF linden trees
When warbled notes from song-hirlS tilroaiS
Arc vocal in the breeze.
1 love the night, the glorious night,
When hearts beat warm and true;
But far above the night, love
love. love- lovc-YoC!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27
GBpitt 4Qoetrg,
THE EVENING HEARTH-ST0NE.

THE EVENING HEARTH-sToNE.
Gladly now we gather round it,
For the toiling day is done,
And the gray and solemn twilight
Follows down the golden SUM-
Shadows lcngthen on the pavement,
Stalk like giants through the gloom,
Wander past the dusty easement,
Creep around the firc-lit room;
Draw the curtain, close the shutters
Place the slippers by the fire
Though the rude winds loudly mutter,
What care we for wind-sprite's ire?
What care we for outward seeming,
Fickle fortunes frown or smile,
If around us love is beaming
Love can human ills beguilc,
Meath the cottage roof and palace,
From the peasant to the king,
All are quaf1ing from life's chaliee
Bubbles that eXchantment bring.
Crates are glowing. music flowing
From those lips We love the best
o! the Joy, the bliss Of knowing
There arc hearts on which to rest.
Hearts that throb with eager gladness-
Hearts that echo to our own
With what care and haunting sadness
NIingle nc'er in look or tone.
Care may tread the halls of daylight
Sadness haunt the midnight hour;
But the weird and witching twilight
Brings the glowing hearth stones DOVE
Altar of our holicst feelings,
Childhood's well remembered shrine,
Spirit warnings, soul revealings,
Wreaths immortal round thee twine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

aFatl cr" said little fellow, ~ shan't send
you any of my wcdding-cake when get mar
rcd." "Why sp?" was the inquiry. Because"
answered the little fellow, "you'didn't send me
auv of vollrs %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Two ladies were having some words together
on the roadside, when the daughter of one Of
them popped herhead out of the door, and cried
out: Hurry, mother, and call her thief be-
fore she calls you one."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

EXTRAORDINARY MARRIAGE.-Awoman with
out arms was lately married i'll Winchester.
Ia.-tla bridegroom placing the ring on one ol
the brides toes. This is taking 4 wife i'll toe-Lor
for better or for worse; and we hope the parties
are still on all alncablc footing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

NEGRO STEALlNG-ARREsrs.-W learn thar
l.. Fowler and NJ. Going, of Union District,
were arrested and lodged in jail for negro steal.
ing. AS we have the rtory the facts arc these
Two years ago Fowler and Going took two
slaves, the property of c. 7. Scaife to Georgia,
and sold them. One of the slaves lately return.
ed and was reclaimed by his owner He reveal
ed the whereabouts of the other, The pureha-
ser in Georgia being informed, gave information
from whom he got the pegroes--perhaps came
on and identified the parties; when they were
arrested, and now await trial in that District
SDdrtdJ,blpq Express.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

We arc apt TO think Yankee drollcry suii11 iI1
ciently extravagant, and Western humor still
more hyperbolical But an old Greek cplgranl-
mist beats tho Americans all hollow. lie de-
scribcs man whose nose was so long that hc
WAS unable to hear himself sncczc!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

| Irtsll Wir.-.l,-Jrish recruit who heard that
corporal was about to he dismissed from ms
regiment, remarked: Faith! hope its inc
mo It troublesome one We llavc-'Corporal pul-
ishmcnt'"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

y wife full Of truth, innocence and love, Is
the prctlicst flower Il man can wear next Ills
heart The balm of thousand such flowers
would he Il cure for all diseases The author ol
the above is now on his way to join the Nor
mons in Utah.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Charley" said father to bis son, while they
were working at a saw-mill "what possesses
you to associate with such girls as you do 2
When was Of your age could 30 with the
first cut" "The first cut" said the son, as he
assisted the old man in rolling over log, dis
always slab"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Thirteen objections were once given by q
youno lady for declining match; the first
twelve being the suitor's twelve children, and
the thirtecntl the suitor himself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

TEN FlGllrS TO THE BARREL" "A very
sctlatc gentleman from the rural districts yes
tcr,lay passing through one Of onr warehouses
Oh Market street was arrested by the large
number Of EarrclS Of red lcal, copper tiis-
tiled" which ob'tructcil his passage. " How
many l,alrps of whi,kcy have yun i'll store g
inquired our friend Of IN Htlar!~ o! the house:
with an air Of great interest. Three thou
sand, promptly eplic'l thcintcrrogatcd. ",fhrcc
thousand barrels repeated the colmtrinan
speaking very deliberately, "tcn fights TO the
barrel is a low cstimatc-anl how many fights
is that?" "Thirty thousand fights" promptly
replied the mathematical clerk. Thirty thousand
fights barrcled up iii one house! Heavens
what wav is in prospect, and he passed on il,
Il very brown study.-Na>h. Banner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Adam Good las n bell foundry in 5uftalQ,
Pious people are scandalized by slowry reading
his sipn: A dam Good Bell Founder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Coop SINIIE.-Tliat was capital comparison
Of sharp lawyer who said: Chancery Is like
Il lnolsc-tral,--casy to enter, but not 50 easy to
get out"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Just for the un of the thing, we should like
to see suffering woman, Quaker with Il
wooden lee, or a dead jackaSs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Men kiss the hands Of women after kissing
their lips on probably the same principle tha'
children, unwilling to leave the tempting, iruit
eat the skin Of the apple after dcr"'rln5 the ap
pic itself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

RrrRwslr1Nc.-lt is perfectly refreshing at
this time to have 4 good joke. " hen the
f.cshct has done its work, the peach crop failed,
all tic 'Buacc;' vines pulled down to make
ho9ps, and no prospect OF corn, good Joke Is
perfectly reliSllcd. Some few days ago as the
train on the Chrraw and Darlington liallo;'d
was coming up, and making time in 2,+o style,
an old negro was seen on the track waving his
hands as if in great distress. The obligins con-
ductor put down the brakes, turned oil the
steam, and stopped the train; the passengers
were ON the alert, the cngineersand firemen the
pcrsonilication Of curiosity, when the old negro
walked up with an air as if he had done the
road great favor, and with sell-gratified look,
said, "lHa-astsr, aom't go" 'soM 10 Dy C9Otsr r. q
Passengers, conductor, engineers, all, let OIL
steam, and not a word was said from there to
Chcraw. If you want to get fight Oil your
hands, 60 to the depot and say : Coo'@."-P'e
Dee HeruIE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

The yerdant lantschape would become bar
rem moor if no lewS fell upon it. 1t comes 80
softly that the delicate tint and bloom upon the
plant is not damaged or disturbed. So Gods
sweet influences come upon the human heart,
and when rarched by the leats of the outer
life, there come to the silent, waiting heart re-
frcshings from the eternal source Of life and
beauty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Some years since. Mr--, Of Eoxhuryv,
Mass. very cuvctous man, lost his only son
james an event which overwhelmed him with
sorrow. The minister came TO comfort him, and
in the course Of conversation remarked, that
such chas,srment> Of Providence wcrt mrirics
III c1isguisc; that although in the death of his
son he had suffered Il severe and irrcparal'lc
misfortune. vet undoubtedly his own reflections
had suggested some sources "f consoatlon.-
Yes, exclaimed the weeping but still pf"r'ten'
father. Jim was Il m0nSi,uHs caicr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Ax"oLp': AxEcporE.-FaLia Dolabela, Il
Roman lady, saying she was only thirty years
of age Cicero answered. "It must be true, Tor
I have heard it these twenty years" How
often have the changes been fnng on that old
story
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

4 certain Dutch scholar WAS said to bc SO
iung. noscd and so lleal-sighted that he wiped
out with his nose hall OF what he wrote Will
his nrn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

\ widow lady down in Bradford, Vermont,
heard robber descending her chimney last
"Wednesday night. lie stuck fast about half
way, whereupon the old lady promptly heaped
straw in the Fireplace and lighted it. The rob
Der, half sufocated, roared Justify until he was
drawn up by ropes, and handed over to the
mercies Of the law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

PADDY AND LAWYER SyAp.--At Il criminal
court lately, the counsel, dissatisfied at lis want
Of success with an Irish brhgue:
"An' sure I'm no lawyer yer Honor, an the
spul pane waits 10 puzzle me.
Lawyer Snap" Come now. do yon swear YOU
are no awycr!''
Witness s-"F Faix, m ,lo an yc may swear
the same about yerseli, too, without fear of per-
iuryI'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

: HoRR1DLE AccIDEHr-.A Man SAWED IN Two.
The London &C.. W. Free Press. says that on
"Wednesday Of last week, a most shocking acci-
dent occurred in circular saw mill at Wallsing
ham, Chas. Harris young man lately mar
ried, had just been employed that morning to.
work in the mill, and was set at carrying axay
the boards as they dropped from the saw, HI.
had taken away but few boards when the end
of one he bad Just taken up swayed against the
saw, and being repelled with violence, caused
the other end 10 faEce him against the saw then
in full motions aud as quick as thought he 'cas
sxt Il, TRAIN. The saw struck first the point of
the left shoulder, passing directly through the
heart and out under the ribs on the right side
of the body
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

Tie MARRIED CoAcuMAy John Dean, who
recently kicked up u great hub-bub by marrying
Miss Boxer, is ru$ticating III The pleasant little
village of Eranklinvillc, a few miles cast OF Riv.
crhcad y. y. lie is boarding in the family OF
Mr. John n. Sayer, and is being niorcd and pol.
ished by the Rev Mr. Reed, II Congregational
clergyman, preparatory TO his debut among the
iashionabcS in Fifth avenue. New Iork city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

4 sub.editor announces that tic editor of the
paper is unwcll and piously adds:
".All good paving subscribers are requested to
make mention Of him in their rraycrs-thc
other class need not do ii, Us the prayers Of the
wicked availeth nothing according to good au-
thOrity."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

THERE is. perhaps: not more odoui charac'
ter i'll the world than that OF the go heiwrrn-
ir which we mean that the creature who carries
to the cars Of one ncighbor, every injurious
observation that happens to drop from another,
Such person is the slardcrcrs herald, and Is
altogether more olinns than the *landcrcr him.
sell. Bv his yilc oIliciousncss he makes that
poison effective which else were inert, Tor three.
iour,hs of the >lanrr in the world never iniurc
their object, except by malice OF 20 bctwecnS,
who under the mask Of double friendship, act
the part of double traitors
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27
From the South carolinian.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

The anniversary celebration OF the Palmetto
Association took place onthe l4th inst, and was
the occasion of beautiful and imposing demon
stration. Elevating and most comnendable in
its design, it was tasteful and complete in its
execution. We were pleased to notice that
many of the places of business were closed du-
ring the celebration, as mark Of respect both
to the gallant dead aid the honored survivors
The procession, escorted by that fine body of
soldiery, the Volunteer Battalion, passed through
several of the streets of the city, and finally
reached the Court House;square, where COM
modious awning had been prepared. The pro-
cession then divided, and proceed to the stage,
in inverted order. On the stage we noted the
Governor, Col. L. NJ. Keitt, and the remnant Of
the Palmettoes present-about 80 in number.
The Judges also honoredth occasion with their
presence.
The exercises opened. with beautiful, car
nest and appropriate prayer from the Rev. Rob-
ert W. Barnwell, who, among other things, be-
sought the favor of Heaven upon the widows
and ORPHANS of those members Of the Palmetto
Regiment who had fallen in the cause of their
country.
The President of the Association, W. B. Stan
ley, Esq, then introduced to the audience the
Orator Of the day, Gem, Samuel McGowan. of
.lbbevillc-a man of fine, appearance and sol
lcrly Learing-who in nafrating things of which
he was grca, part entered co" spiriiO into his
theme and in e clear and, eloquent style gave
expression to the sentiments of his truthful
heart. Like gallan: ship, with sails spread,
and colors flying he borsaown upon Ills saoIEc' ao
and after graphing VIII IT, Withdrew Sao1ss
amid the cries of the dying and the moan; of
the sick. OF the livinghe forbore to speak, but
to the dead Of the regiment, he paid eloquent
tributes ,,.
We fully intended to.attempt report of this
very admirable address apl took notes for that
purpose, but we really ieel that we wou'l 40
Injustice to the Orator.Were we to undertake it.
We therefore await it's publication III full, and
will only add, in addition 10 what we have al
ready said, that the9 Palmetto Regiment has
been happy in their selection of Gen. McCiowan
as their exponent on this33occasion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27
VOL. XXII....N0. 20.

the Palmettos and his own regiment, and gave
the following sentiment:
The Palmetto Regiment and The Palmetto Asso-
ciatim-They occupy a position in the heart of
the State of South Carolina, and will do SO as
long as her sons admire patriotism, and her
daughters smile on true heroes. -
This concluded the very interesting re union,
and all adjourned with the highest satisfaction
with the enjoyment of the occasion.
In undertaking report Of the acts and do
ings on this OCCASION the editor claims some
indulgence from the public, for his double effort
Of joining in the entertainment and at the same
time attempting its report.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

SAM was asked what he thought Of the effect
of hot drinks OIL the system. Hot drinks, sir"
said he, "are decidedly bad. Tea and coffee,
sir, are hurtful. And even hot punch, when it
is very hot-very hot indeed-an taken often,
in large quantities, suppose, is slightly delete
riDnSn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-05-27

CULTIVATION OF TIE SUGAR MILLET.-Thc
Washington correspondence OF The Baltimore
.Syu. Of the lilh instant. SAYS: "Mr. LEONARD
Way has actually commenced a plantation
of one hundred acres of his new variety of the
sugar millct. called by him lmphee, in South
Carolina. ON the estate Of Governor iiammond.
Next year hc will be enabled to supply the
planters with seed, aad with directions Tor the
manufactures of syrup, sugar. alcohol, vinegar
and wine from the plant. He has made arrange,
mcnls or procuring Il patent for crvsta'Izcd
sugar from the syrup Of the lmphce.