Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-01-07
FROM A SERMON BY REV,
C. H. SPURGEON, OF LONDON. ~

EXTRACT FROM A SERMON BY REV
c. H. STURGEON, OF LONDON. x,
Gen. 30 c., %, "a vs..
To conclude: the text calls Christ the stone
of Israeli have heard story-I cannot tel
whether it is true or not-out of some of the
Jewish rabbs; it is tale concerning the text
"The stone which the builders refused, the same
is become the headstone of the corner" 1t is
said that when Solomon's temple was building
all the stones were brought from the quarry
ready cut and fashioned, and there were marked
on all the blocks the places where they were to
be put. Amongst the stones was avery curious
one; it seemed of no describable shape, it ap
peared unfit for any portion of the building
They tried it at this wall, but it would not fit;
they tried it in another, but it could not be ac.
commodated; so, vexed and angry, they threw ii
away. The temple was so many years building
that this stone became covered with MOSS and
grass grew around it. Everybody passing by
laughed at the stone; they said Solomon was
wise, and doubtless all the other stones were
right but as for that block, they might as well
sure it was meant for nothing. Year-after year
| the builders constantly refused it. The eventful
day came when the temple was tobc finished and
opened, and the multitude was assembled to see
the grand sight. The builders said, "WRere is
the top.stone? Where is the pinnacle?'' They
little thought where the crowning marble was,
until some one said, "Perhaps that stone which
the builders refused is meantto be the etopstone."
They then took it, and hosted it to the top Of
the house; and as it reached the summit they
found it well adapted to the place Loud hosan-
mas made the welkin ring, rs the stone which the
builders refused, thus became the, headstone of
the corner. So is it with Christ Jesus. The
builders cast him away. He was pebian; he
was of poor extraction; he was man acquainted
with sinners, who walked in poverty and mean
ness; hence the worldly-wise despscd him. But
when God shall gather together, in one, all things
that are in heaven and that are in earth, then
Christ Shall be the glorious consummation of all
things.
Christ reigns in heaven the topmost stone,
Andwell deserves the praise"
He shall be exalted he shall be honored; his
name shall endure as long as the sun, and all ms
tions shall be blessed in him, yea all generations
shall call him blessed.
TUE HORSE.
Among the great mass of" fol-de-rol" de!lv-
cred in the shape ofleclures: it is refreshing to
come across such gem as the fullowing:
Ike Par,ington lis well advanced in his class
Ie.is in something beyond The teachers art,
and could in assll:s4ts;,E1ia i5faftcE Ike JUS:
likes "composilion,"s where n theme Is gwen
out to b. written: upon by scholars, and NJ,
credits are not very great for his efforts IN thal
direction generally; but the other day ne as,
tonished the master and every one III the scnooi
by an elaborate article on the hoNe. lie was
called upon,o read it aloud 10 The scholars, and
on getting upon the platform, he made a, %"
and began: -,
"Tfe Horse.-Thc horse is a quadruped with
four legs, two behind and two before. lie has
a tail that grows to the hind part OF MS o"uy
that nature has furnished him with to drive the
flies away. Ills head is<(siluatcd on the other
end opposite lis tail, and is used principally 10
tastrn Il bride 10 him By, and 10 put into u
basket to cat oats with <Ha5es are very use-
ful animals, aad people couldn't get along very
we'll without them. especially iruckuen and
omnibus drivers, who don't seem tth be hail
grateful enough because they've got 'em. They
are yery convenient animals IN ihe coun.ry. III
vacation time, and 60 very fast over the country
roads, " hen The boys stick Plus in them, 4 spe-
cies of cruelty that | would not encourage.
Horses are generally covered with RED iillf.
though some are white, and others arc grey ana
black. Nobody ever saw blue horse, whith !"
considered very strange by eminent natura!Ia's
The horse is quiet and intelligent animal, and
can sleep standing up, which is 4 very convcH.
lent sift, especially where there is crowd: and
it is dilfiuultto TO get Il chance to fay. There is
great variety Of horses-fast horses and slow
horses, clothes horses, horse n,arkcrsl, saw
horses, horse flies, horse chestnut, chestnut horse
and horse radsh The clothes horse IS very
Quiet animal to have around a house. and is new
er knownlo kick, though very apt to make
row when it gets capsized. The same may be
said offlre saw-horse, which will stand without
tyinr. The horse.fy isa vicious beast, and very
Annoying in the summer when fellow Is IN
SWIMMING. Horse mackere | don't know any
thing about, only that they swim in the water,
ard are species of fish,, Horse. chesnuts are
prime 10 pelt Mickies with; and horSe-radish Is
n mighty smart horse, but bad 10 have standing
around where there are children. The horse Is
found in all countries, principally in livery. s'a;
.bles, where they may be hired by The mile, ana
are considered by them as can get money
great luxury especially in the'sleghng season.
In South America they grow wild, ana lie In
dians catch them with nooses that Uey throw
over the horses heads, Which must be lhouSht
by the horses q great noosence.
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AGENT TO Prosecute CLAIMS OF THE STATE.
His Excelency, Gov. Alston, by virtue OF a
resu.u lion of the General Assembly, has appoIn-
ted Games Aug. Black, Esq, of this city, "Agen,
to prepare and prosecute against The general
Government all such claims growing out CT The
common defence, which have from lime 10 time
been presented to and paid by the Legislature
of this State, and for which she my be legally
or equitably entitled 20 repayment"
This appointment we regard hspecu!lariy ap-
propriatc, as we have reason to know thai n"
one possesses more information than MIR. Black
on this and kindred subjects, nor could more
skiful, faithful and persereripg attorney IN srrh
mattus be seected,-Columbia Times.
"A REMEDY FOR SpRAIxs-A friend has han
d.d TO us, says the Buffalo Republic, The follow
ing recipe for sprains, the publication OF which,
EifI be as good as he deeius it, may be produc-
,iye of benefit 10 some of our readers: -
| Oae pint Of soft soap Country preterrra
one pint Of whisky mix and boil them uni'' ls
Equtiiify is reduced TO about ''one pint. II WIN WIN
\ iiicn lie Of the consistency OF aiplaster s"Ive
BIakn a4hick cloth, co;tonor linen, sufficiently
[largcao coverthe Parts,injured, spread the MIX
4 tire and sprinkle ihc.sam with black pepper
,E Annl,, -Int III remain fpr forty.pIUht