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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-06-03
VOL. XxII.-..NO. 81
THE SONORA EXPEDITION.

Movements Of Col. Crab before his Capture. =
We have already announced the capture and
execution Of Col. Henry A. Crabb, and sixty Of
his followers, by the Mexican authorities Of So
nora, which State he had invaded with design
OF Amerioanising and revolutionizing it. We
find in Mexican paper letter addressed by
him to the Prefect of the District Of Altir on
his entry into Sonora. which we translate.-Es-
change. ~ ei9
SoHorrA March 26, 1857.
I" To Don Joe Maria Redonda, Prstect of the
District Of Altar:
"In conformity to the colonization law Of
Mexico, and in compliance with urgent invita-
tions from the most influential citizens of Sono-
ra, have come within the limits of this State,
bringing with me one hundred companions, and
in advance of nine hundred Others, with the de-
sign of obtaining for ourselves happier homes
with and among you, l have come with the in
tention of offending no one, and without in
trigues, public or private. On reaching this
place have made no hostile demonstrations;
on the contrary, I have made pacific PROPOSE
tons. - ,:..s,
st is very true that I amprovided with arms
and munitions but you already know that it, is
not the custom of Americans, or any other !GY-
ilized people, to travel unarmed. Moreover, It
will be we'll to consider that we have to pass
through places where the Appaches commit
their depredations continually. Yet learn, to
my great surprise that you are taking measures
Of hostility and are assembling force to e1ter-
inmate me and my companions. l know that
you have given orders to have the wells poi
soned, and that you are inclined to use weapons
of the vilest and basest kind. ~
"But, beware, sir, lest that all We may have
to suffer recoil upon your own head and the
heads of those who accompany you. do not
believe that you will disgrace yourself BY such
barbarous acts. I know well thai you have en-
deavored, by perfdious offers, to excite against
US the friendly tribe Of Papegos, but have rea-
son to believe that your efforts have not sue
ceeded. 4,
~ have come into your country because
have the right to follow the. common industrial
maxims, and from the moment of my arrival,
as I have already given proof, 1expected to be
received with open arms. But now, learn
that I am to expect death, at the hands Of an
enemy lost to all feeling of humanity. Az to
my present companions and those who arc to
come after ME, protest against all severe
measures
Finally you have to come to decision, and
bear this in mind if blood flows, it will all flow
back on your heads and not on mine. You
may rest assured, however, while making your
hostile preparations, that intend to 60 on in
the object that have long contemplated. am
only waiting for the rest Of my forces, ! am lea
der, and my intention is to do as shall judge
best, in conformity With the natural law and
the instinct of self-preservation.
Until We meet at Altar, am
Your obedient servant,
Henry A. CRABD.
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TWELVE WAYS OF SHORTENING LIFE.

l. Wearing of thin shoes and cotton stock
ings on damp nights and in cool, rainy weather.
Wearing sufficient clothing, and especially upon
the limbs and cxtrcmities.
.. Leading n life Of eufeeblng, stupid lazi-
ness, and keeping the mind in all unnatural
state OF excitement by reading trashy novels.
Going to theatres, parties and balls, in all sorts
of weather, in the thinest possible dress. Dan
cling till in complete perspiration, and then
going home with insufficient oycrgarments thro'
the cool, damp air.
3. Sleeping ON feather beds in seven by nine
bedrooms, without ventilation at the top Of
the windows, and especially with two or more
persons in the same unventiated bedroom.
t. Surfeiting on hot and very stimulating
dinners Eating in hurry, without half mas
ticating your food, and eating heartily before
going to bed every night, when the mind and
body are exhausted by the tolls Of the day and
the excitement of the evening.
S. Beginning in childhood on tea and coffee,
and going from one step to another, through
chewing and smoking tobacco and drinking in
toxcating liquors, by personal abuse, and ply
sical and mental excesses Of every description.
6. Marrying in haste and getting an uncon-
genial companion, and living the remainder CT
life in mental dissatisfaction. Cultvating jeal-
ousies and domestic broils, and being always in
mental ferment.
7. Keeping children quiet by giving paregorc
and cordials; by teaching them to suck candy,
and by supplying them with raisins, nuts, and
rich cake When they are sick, by giving then
mercury, tartar-cmetic, and arsenic, under the
mistaken notion that they are medicines, and
not irritant polsons.
8. Allowing the love Of gain to absorb our
minds so as to leave no time to attend to our
health, Following an unhealthy occupation be-
cause money can be made by it,
9. Tempting the appetite with bitters and
niceies, when the stomach says no, and by for
ong food when nature does not demand, and
even rejects it. Commanding between meals.
TO- Contriving to keep in continual worry
about something or nothing. Giving way to
fits of anger.
II. Being irregular in all our habits of sleep
ing and eating; going to bed at midnight, and
getting up at noon. Eating too much and too
many kinds of food, and that which is too high
ly seasoned.
II. Ncglecting to take proper care of our
selves, and not applying early for medical ad-
vice when disease first appears. Taking cele-
bratcd quack medicines to degree of making
drug shop Of tic body.
The above causes produces more sickness,
suffering and death, than all the epileplics, ma:
laria and contagion, combined with war, pesti-
ence md famine. Nearly all who have attain
ed to old age have been remarkable for equa-
nimity Of temper, correct habits Of dict drink
and rest-for temperance, cbeeYfumess, morali-
ty. Physical punishment is sure to visit tho
transsressor of natures laws. All commit sui.
eide, and cut of many years of their natural
life who do not observe the means for prevent
ing disease and of preserving health.
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GBpiit& 4oetrg,
A STORY OF SCHOOL.

a oIUh1 OE oVoooA'
The red light shorn through the open door,
From the round declining sun;
And fantastic shadows, all about,
On the dusty floor were thrown,
As the factory clock told the hour of FIVE,
And the school was almost done.
The mingled hum of the busy town,
Rose faint from her lower plain;
And we saw the steeple over the trees,
With its motionless, golden vane;
And heard the cattld's musical low,
And the rustic of standing grain.
In the open easement a lingering bee
Murmured drousy tune;
And from the upland meadows, song
In the lulls of the afternoon
Had come on the air, that wandered by,
Laden with the scents Of June.
Our tasks were finished and lessons said,
And we sat, all hushed and still,
Listening to catch the purl of the brook,
And the whirl of the distant mill;
And waiting the word of dismissal, that yet
Waited tue masters will.
And scattered and white his hair;
But his heart was young, and there ever dwelt
A calm and kindly air,
Like the halo over pictured saint,
On his face, marked deep with care.
His eyes were closed, and his wrinkled hands
Were folded over his vest,
As YEARLY back in his old arm chair
He reclined as if to rest;
And the golden streaming sunlight fell
On his brow, and down his breast.
We waited in reverent silence long,
And silence the master kept;
Though still the accustomed sanity smile
Over his features crept;
And we thought, worn with the heightened toll
OF the summers day, he slept
So we quietly lose and left our seats.
And outward, into the sun,
From the gathering shades Of the dusty room,
Stole silently one by one
For we knew by the distant striking clock,
It was time the school was done.
And left the master, sleeping alone,
Alone in his high backed chair;
With his eyelds closed, and his withered palms
Folded as if in prayer
And the mingled light and smile on his face,
And we knew not death was there.
Nor knew that just as the clock struck five,
His kindly soul away,
A shadowy messenger silently bore
From his trembling house of clay,
To be child with the Saints of Heaven,
And to dwell with Christ, alway
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-06-03

AN Irishman who once got little the worst
Of it in trade with yankee grocer, entered
his shop one day to make purchase OF tobacco
A na % ym1 r1 olneo Sp~ m1fn ii reach S Ds %
one of nc cars to the other %
"Fourpcnce, replied the Yankee, throwing
two plugs on the counter
"Ah, me darlint, that'll never do it-for one
of me ears is on me head, and tother's in onld
Ireland"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-06-03

An FRESHMAN, tried for marrying six wives,
on being asked how he could be such hardened
william as to dclude so many, replied with great
nonchalance: why, plaze yer worship, was
trying to get good one!"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-06-03

EGGS can, it is said, be better preserved in
corn-meal than in any other preparation yet
known. Lay them with the small end down,
and if undisturbed, they will be as good at the
end Of the year as when packed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-06-03

CURTIS, the pedestrian, says a St Louis paper,
has matched himself to walk one mile against
the we'll known mare Flying Clouds trottins
f1,roo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-06-03

TrE idle levy very heavy tax upon the in
lnstrious when, by frivolous visitations, they
rob them of their time. Such persons beg
their daily happiness from door to door, as beg
gars their daily bread, and like them, sometimes
meet with a rebuff. \ mere gossip ought not
to wonder if we are tired of him, seeing that
We arc indebted for the honor of his yislt sole
ly to the circumstance Of his beng tired of
himself
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-06-03

aT ADvrcE.-Advice, says Coleridgc, is like
suow-the softer it falls the longer it dwells up
on, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.
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ApvERT1s1NG.-Some people object to adyer-
tising in fact they object to everything. Now
our experience teaches us that unless man adj
vertiscs, his business will necessarily diminish,
Who knows what lawyers are in town; what
physicians who are mechanics what they can
do, except they make themselves known through
the columns Of newspaper? Gentlemen, we
pray you-don't hide your lights under bush
ell; this is the only way for you to become cele-
brated or wealthy. Verify, il Peter Snodgrass
has finer assortment and cheaper goods than
Philip Spuleg, Peter should let the people know
it, or how in the world will they ever find it
out2 There are men who have articles for sale,
and who frequently ask us, do you know who
wants so and 500" How do We know? We
can't tel-the only way to find it out is to ad-
vertise. How in the world has Holloway,
Jayne, Huntly, and hundreds Of others, given
circulation to their medicines g? How has Stew
art, Beebe and others made fortunes? Yes,
how simply by advertising. Adver tising is
the business mans railroad to wealth-it brings
him credit it sells his goods, it establishes Gus
tom, it renders him the possessor Ct thousands:
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-01-01
Premium Ambrotypes and Da-
7 guerreOtypes.

T V. STAFFER & Co, respectfully in
IL. vito the public call at their rooms over Bairds
JAwelry Store, Aliens Block, Ravenna, and examine
their specimens upon which they received the first pre-
MUM al the last county fair. We offer the following
reasons why can produce better pictures than
be obtained elsewhere in this county. We have the
largest and most powerful camera in this section of
the state. 0urfgnts arranged not only to give
life like expression TO the features, but also drapery
OF the utmost Seauty and richness. 4 The want Of
which is great faultin the work of some operators
We the genuine chem cals regarde ssof expense,
and having had ten years ofexperience in the art
know that we can produce better results than the
mere tyro Of few months pfactiee. Those wishing
good pictures OF themselves or friends will find IL
their advantage to calat our rooms and be convinced
that This is the piaceto get perfect likeness. Prices
as low as In any rooms OF good repute in Northern
Ohio. Children's likenesses taken in one or two
seconds. We seldom fall to get good likeness of tho
most restless. - .i'"s y tl. su3na.t
DAeurRREoryrEs.- As there are some who still
prefer this we would suy that ut all tlme
prepared to take Them tatse Sai aes. -
CATION The public are cautioned against Am
brotypes backed up with black peint or vasniEh, u
the backing will crack eventually and the picture be
comes WORTHLESS. sAllgood operators have discarded
this process, we have OF used II for many months
all persons having pictures putup by us in that way
yited TO call and when they become cracked
lave them made good. Such pictures can be know
by their hayng glass over the mating, the position
ofthe setter being ,aud having dull appear
anee ut arms length. Is ~ .tpf L. -st4
Remember the plaee, over Bairds Jewelry Store.
. Oct. l6, 1856. 3a3 l.. W STAEFER d co.
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shaler.vIlle. Sept. g, 1850
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NEW GOODS.
Al the Edinburgh one price, Ready.pay Store.
HAVING received our full assortment oi

Al the Edinburgh one price, Ready.pay Store.
HAVING received our full assortment oi
IL Fall and Winter Goods, we are Offering induce
merts to those wishing Ia purchase, as follows:
Fine Debnge l9ic; Alpaceas, Coburgs, Merinos
Canton cloth, &c., from es upward; good COburgs
for CSC; Printed Delaines and Cusnmeres beautiful
styles for Gle 10 Be-; good plain Deainss for l0c. bes
Lnsey paids offered for the price first rate r Is;
striped ShrtiDg for lie and Is per yard; Canton Elan.
mel, beached and unbleached from lie TO Is; red and
white Flannel all qualities low best shilling Tick
ing in the county; mems Wrappers and Drawers very
heavy; mems WOODEN Pants and Goats Goods, all
prices anS az Gaaea FansS sS.rs ~ G SooS
Bay State, Basket. Cashmere, Merino, Brocha, &c.
from 81 e5 to SIS; black Silk Lustrene and Gro de
Rhine from 10c to 81 40. -.a. a.'...... ....
White goods, full assortment, prices always sut. -
Embroidered curtain Muslin, fg'd lSe splendid Rib
bons for winter furnishing, ladies remember we can
suit you. Linen. Lawn and Cambria Handkerchiefs
cheap; Linen Handkerchiefs from SC 10 3s Cambria
and Lawn Handkerchiefs plain andembrodercd from
l5c to Is; beautiful assortments of dress Trimmings
shilling Calico at lie. Bear in mind sell the best
styles of Prints at l1c-no humbug inil-thosc doubt
H.. will please call and examine.
Our clothing comprises fnll assortmentof winter
wear, and selling at figures that asonish those who
Beaver cloth Over coz ts for 81; beaver cloth Mon
key Jackets, 90 25; lion skin over coats Sc; Peter
shams, mixed and plain Ca1simeres, different prices,
wooden Paots from So to $3.50; being complete Sc
lection for common or fancy under coats of various
styles, ranging from 81 50 to SIC, very lows Vests Of
all kinds, plush, silk, satin and cassimere. .. .
BOOTS AND SHOES
now in, and Notwithstanding the advance in leather,
we continue to sell them low. Mems heavy double
soled Boots, 81 S5 fine half do 50 25; calf skin boots
$S 60; Women's enameled boots 81 90; Women's
wear of all kinds enaneled goat, calf and kip boots
and buskins, kid and other fancy styles wafking.-
Children's boots and shoes, every thing that can be
wished for Hats. Caps and Mittens, Comforts, &C.,
such as al, will want when they are seen. ' -t
f.. GROCERIES,,
as usual. lower than can be bought elsewhere Sugar
10c per b.; Rice &c; Coffee Sugar l2ic crushed do
IS; and every thing in proportion. These things are
neither gas nor poetry and for ADMINISTRATION the
fact alltha is needed is 10 call and examine our
goods, and we feel satisfied that everything avi be
found lower than be bought elsewhere. The trade
in Edinburgh has largely increased under admin
istraon, and we must by continuance of our former
efforts continue to receive liberal share of public
patronage. We have been called by some Of ouI
nelghbors ''the one-holse concern IN edinburgh
All that we have TO say nreply is, that good single
horse pulls very good load. 30.
o Oct2 DANIEL W GOSS q BROS.
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THE VERY LATEST NEWS!
AND LATEsT ARRIYAL !

A large stock OF son Hats and Caps just
n reeelyed, and going sff cheaper thAn ever. y.l,
Oct ., 1856 - qt.H-F4 = q p, II. & Co.
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COWLES & CO..

t lt9IfDIl-, CLEVELANDs 0HIOI ~ t.I
a HAVE an excellent assortment of Watches
from % to $780,. t aAnfr3gs. Et.... II
S. HAVE every style of Plated Goods, and
will warrant them In full. RfGa5A :,
HAVE Table and Pocket Cutlery OF the
best quality only, and very cheap.
HAVE every variety OF Silver.ware and
pay the highest price in cash for old silver: TO-,
Z HAVE a large and complete stock OF Jew
elry and are selling cheaper than the cheapest. s
HAVE large stock Of Gold and Silver
Head Canes, and also every other imaginable style
yI HAVE an extensive variety OF Clocks ana
at prices varying from 81 TO S2O0 Call and see them
and Judge fore yourselves. !.
3 HAyEyas good a Watch maker asithereais
to be found this side OF Switzerland, and will DO all
kinds ofWatch and Clock work, In the best manner,
as quickly and as cheaply as any shop In town. 4.
December 4. Ie56-3m.
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No 3IE EfODUWdy.
between Abigail and Woodward streets,
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Fresh Drugs & Medicine,

( HATCH has Just returned from New
" York with large and choice supply Of FRESH
DRUGS and MEDICINES, Paints, Oils, Dyestu6s
Groceries &C., which he intends to sell a such prices
into the popular Patent Medicines of The day. All the
Fever andAgue eures; all the Cough and Lung cures
all the blood Purifiers all The Ointments for the Itch
Salt -Rheum and scratches generally. Pills We will
not attempt TO enumerate, we have an almost end
less variety. Lfnniments, salyes, Eye Washes. &c
&c. -.-44- ~ f7'pEG ~ May 2gth 1855.
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New Tailoring Establishment

AT RAvENNA, OHIO.
a NDREW POE would respectfully in.
IA form his friends and the public that he has taken
the store lately occupied byJ G. Harmon in Collins
Block, where he has the largest stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
ever brought to this town, consisting of Frock and
Dress Coats, Sack Coats, Pants and Vests, in fact
everything that belongs to Gentleman's Furnishing
Establishment. Also, large stock Of Cloths, Cassi-
meres, Vestings, Hats, Caps. &c.
Having secured the services Of skllful cutter, Mr.
Poe is ready to make to order garments of every de.
scristiOn, and he all who patronizs him,
that in regard 10 quality Of goods excellence
fitting and price, they will he perfectly satisfied.
IT PAll garments made warranted TO ht.
T7Particular attention paid to cutting.
Ravenna, August %. 1856 z.z ID
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. ..,rz.-,. ENTISTRY. t
DR. J. G.. WILLIS, DENTIST, respectfully


~ Informs the people ofPortage county, that he has
opened office over Rowel Witter's store, in the
west end ofthe brick block He will insert whole sets
ofteeth on the atmospheric pressure principle and
al setsin the way ,n suitable Pvotteeth
inserted so TO be serviceabe and durable. Teeth
filed with gold and tin foil to preservethem from
future decay, from fifteen to twenty years. All ork
done by him will bewarranted to do good service, ,and
will be finished in the aighestst orhe art He will
also payparticua ttenton to correcting rregular
ties in chidrens and will treat successfully the
various diseases peculiar to the mouth.
Extracting done withItmost care and with the least
pain possible Chloroform given in suitable cases, II
required and with perfect safety References will be
give to individuals who have whole and partial
sets ofteeth put up by him and with
success Also to those who have in their mouths,
pivotteeh inserted by him six years ago, and which
have not required the least repairs. Hew also refer
TO persons who have teeth now perfectly sound which
wcrelled by him from four TO six years ago. He in
Sites all who may require the services Of Dentstto
give him a call before engaging work: and ensures
hosopersons who may favor him ith their
that his charges WIN be reasonable and his work
ranted to be perfectly satisfactory. Most kinds of
farmproduce taken in exchangeior work. Specimens
ofhis WORK may be seen at his Office. fFEy
March z. lH55-3I-tf . ...
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BOSTWICK q EEATTY'S ADV'S

EINE Fancy Cassimeres, both plain and
j. figured, Our ossortment is unequallcd in Pes
tage county. Call before you purchase. -... 2
Oct 10 'Scst BosTwIcK 4 BEATTr.
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Cincinnati, Decemberss 1855.
Dr. c. W. ROBACE-DearSir: This will certify that
Iculled on DIR. RobaCk last March. and got some OF
his Scandnavian Blood Purifier. which has entirely
cured me of complaint OF nine months duration: and
after trying other Physicians without effect, as last
resource called on the above named DIR. Roback, and
he relieved of the Neuralgia, together with weak.
in the back. In the of three weeks HON
the tme hrSiaprlied to him Twas able TO get up and
attend to business. AMI safely say that from thai
time have erio!ed the hest of health. Those who
suffering from any illness would do well TO call
Dir. RoDAOK, at his establishment, No. East Fourth
street. H. c. STEWART,
No II Chestnut sire ct,
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be is character. Indigestion complaints
leptie and other hts coughs consumption ID It's carry
low spirits sexual ineapaeity, feminine weakness
pIicking Of the skin, symptomHte Of Paray sis Thea
matism. neuralgia. tumor, cancer claoetes lassuue
nnd debility diarrhoea and all other diseases of the
organs Of rsspiraon the ver the kidneys, the slom
aeh the nerves. or the muscular hbre, are uuerrngy
cured by this preparation, It's 10 the HatsTes
eutralzes them with an absolute certainty, while al
the same time IL regulates the seeret'ons OBJ
struetons from the bowels, creutes appeuie. reneWs
bodily yIgor and regenerates every animal function.
Such is the nature such the effects OF Dr. kooacks
famous ScANDINAyIAE BLOOD PuRiTIER, which, takea
in connection with his Bloom Pills, will not only
obIiterate the most painful diseases, but prevent
their resurrection, and engthen life beyond It's oTdi
nary span.
To opreventimpositi purchase only otrespcetable
Druggists etc. Of regular agents, or of DR.. Roback.
sol proprietor and manufacturer, Cincinnati.
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QROADCLOTHS.-Black, Brown, Blue
~ and olive, aud Beaver cloths in their variety AZ
Oct 16 81 t BosTwIcK q BRArTr's.'