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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18
M,xrEp.-A sincle rood reason Tor continu-


WAxrED.--i single good reason for continu-
ing the licensed sale Of Intoxicating drinks.
We have looked, and waited, and watched
for single argument in favor of the grogshop
system, but thus far in vain. The only thing
that is urged in behalf Of it is, that those en-
gagged in it sometimes make money! great
deal, it may bc-by it. But this is no more
reason for grog selling, than for doing any other
thing by which man may obtain more money
than he had before. twill justify theft, murder,
burglary-crime Of any and all kinds, just as
much as it will justify grog selling. The ques-
ton to be asked in reference to any thing pro-
posed to be done, is not Can money be made
by it ?'-but, KS it riguY Ifit be not right,
then it matters not how much money may be
made by the opcraton-the law has no power
to justify it.
But, is our gros shop business right? No !!
The common sense Of q man with intellect
enough to cntitlc him TO our respect, Is insuted
by asking him such question. Right! Can
that be right which does wrong, wrong only,
wrong all the time-wrong to the State, to
society, to the individuals engaged in it2 No
1t is not right-has not the first element OF
right about it.-CraSader.
USEFUL IyroRMATloN.-Th washerwomen of
Holland and Belgium, so provcrbially clean. and
who rct up their linen so beautifully while, use
refined borax as Il washing powder instead of
soda, in the proportion Of large handful OF bo'
rax powder to about ten GALLONS of boiling wa
tes they save in soap nearly half. All the
large washing establishments adopt the same
mode. For laces, cambrics, &C., an extra guam.
tity of the powder is used, and for crilIolines
(rtouired to be made very stiff) o strong solu-
ton is necessary. Borax being neutral salt
does not in the slightest degree injure the tex
ture of linen; its effect is to soften tho hardest
water, and therefore it should be kept on every
toilette table, To the taste it is rather sweet is
used for cleaning the Lar, is al excellent den
thrice, and in hot countries is used in combna
ton with tartarac acid and bi.carbonate Of soda
as a cooling beverage. Good tel cannot be
made with hard water; all water may be found
soft by adding teaspoontull Of borax powder
to ordinary sized kettle of water, in which il
should boil The saving in the quantity of tea
used will be at least one.iifth. 10 give TO black
tea the flavor of green tea, add q single lea
from the black currant trec.-FIOm GaLgndnts
Messenger, l4M June.
DEATH FROM A FLY BlTE.-Thc Paris Siec2.
says that woman residing in tho Due Roche
foucault was bitten, o few weeks since, in tht
back of tho mock by one Of those large flies
which feed on decay ycl meat at this season o
the year, and died in few days afterwards, suf
fering severely, and in spite OF the best medica
attendance. 1t is supposed that the fly mus
have eaten carton Immediately before woundin!
the woman, and that the virus which was intro
duced into the wound quickly spread through
the system.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18
Ebcnczcr, Ga, Aug. 2, 1858.

SMorIrnlSG a BAEy.-A boy at Watertown,
Mass, was left by his mother to watch his infant
brother. The little thing cried, and he ran after
the mother, but she did not choose 10 return
with him. He ran after her second time, and
was again sent back alone. After while the
mother returned to her home, and there sat the
bow upon pillow under which was the infant
The alfrghted mother snatched the pillow away,
hut it was too latc-the babe was dead. The
Luy, 10 silence its screams, had adopted this
means, and tho result was death.
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4 SToRT W HfGH sC AN BE b BELTEvfED.---1t be-
came necessary few days since to pull down
an old building in the vicinity Of the ST. Mary'S
Market, for the purpose of erecting on its site
one more roolny anil suitable to the times. Ac-
corlingy, the workmen were engaged and the
work Of demolishin5 went on. When the base
ment had been reached, and the removing of the
ground slls had commenced, one of the work
men discovered a singular looking animal, seem
ngy imbcdded in one Of the slllS.
Tile attention of the whole party was then
directed to the spot when some one exclaimed,
as the animal showed a broadside Of huge claws:
ats a, ,tcrrapin, sure," and sure enough it so
proved to be, but of proportions larger than its
species warranted, being as large as an ordinary
sea turtle. But the most wonderful portion Of
this story is yet TO be told. We said it was
inbcdded in one of the sils. This was lot
exactly the CASE for the sill was imbeldcd hts
back, and had thus held it captive for years. 1t
must have somehow or other caught itself under
the sill when quite small, for it had grown up
nearly the height of the sill on each side, lcav-
ing when it was eXtrcated, a furrow down its
back lcngtlwse half foot deep.
One Of the workmen, in attempting to take
hold of it, had his hand nearly torn in two by
one of it, huge claws. 1t has tail about four
or five inches long, and genuine swapping tnr-
tie head. The probability is that this turtle or
terrapn is at least quarter Of a century old,
and has been, without doubt, under this house
and in that position since its erection. The
mystery is, what sustained life during that time.
The ground around was quite damp. This
curiosity, we learn, has been preserved, and Is
in the possession Of one Of the workmcn. 1t Is
worth sccing.-Nec Orleans Delta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18

Drunkenness is An egg from which all
vices may bc hatched,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18

Two prccocious boys jumped from one of the
new bridge picrsa Nashville, a few days ago, q
distance Of ninety feet, into the water and escaped
unhurt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18

John spell effects. FIX. Right Next spell
see.ly, CD. Right again. Now spell cakes.
k-a.x. There's good boy said hfs mother,
handing Johnny some of the latter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18

COTTON DEED OlL.-A UiSuL LfSCOCcf Auc
manufacture of oil from cotton seed has been
carried on to some extent for several years, but
the process of clarifying the oil so as to fit it for
illuminating of those skilled in chemistry for
long time, but all attempts have failed up to
within the last few months. The Cincinnati
Price Current, however, says:
at length solved the problem. A sample of this
oil prepared by him has been in our possession
the past week, and we having tested its illumi.
mating properties thoroughly, feel no hesitation
in saying that it gives a light far clearer and
brighter than lard oil does not crust or gum
the wick, and is freer than any other oil from
any disagreeable odor while burning We re.
gard Alr. Davies discovery a most important
one, the value Of which cannot be well estimated
in dollars or cents. We learn the process is at
once cheap and simple, not increasing the cost
but trihe Ss the article when clarified, is sold
at 90 cents per gallon. 1t will remain liquid at
as low temperature as the best sperm.
WONDERFUL. GOLD DISCOVERIES IN LCMPKIN.
Extract from a letter to the Savannah Repu6.
lican-dated
DAnLoxGA, Aug. 6, 1858.
The crops in this part OF the State are fine
never better l reckon; and the discoveries of
gold would perfectly astonisl you. We're to
tell you what the ore is worth per bushel in the
Fields minc you would not believe me, but it
is so. The ore they are now raising is worth one
thousand cloliurs per Jushel. There are several
very valuable mines now nearly open and in op.
Grafton, and there will be many more.
Yours: r.
TIE FALL OF MExlco.-TuE LONDON Morning
Nc,cs thinks that the fate of the Spanish race on
the American continent is no longer doubtful;
rs ruling race, it is doomed to inevitable ex.
tiuction" 1T thinks Mexico must fall under the
protectoratc of the United States, and it adds:
"When the Republic Of Sierra Madre-
should it be erected-comes TO take its place
alongside of its sister province, Texas, under
the star spangled banner of the great North
American Union, who will venture to say that
its own interests and the interest of humanity
have not been benefited"
FATAL AccIDExr.-The downward night train
on the South Carolina BAIL Road, from Augusta
to Charleston, stopped Saturd y night about nine
water. After getting n supply, the engineer
John Moss, about 81 years of age, native Of
Ireland, III attempting 10 get on the car w ie
the train was in motion, missed his hold and
fell. He was seen to fall by one Of the hands,
who informed the conductor, Mr.. Hastings. The
train was Immediately stopped, and men sent
back to see if the man WAS injured. They found
his body lying on one side Of the track and the
hoad OH the other, The wheel had passed over
! his neck, sevcring the head from the body. The
body was brought to town, and an inquest held
yesterday morning by Coroner Kingman. The
verdict Of the jury was in accordance with the
above taets.-Charlcston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18

MARRIAGE ON SHORT AcauAISTANcE.-Thcre
is not city, there is scarcely township, Which
does not number among its inhabitants women
who have married Oil very short acquaintance,
only to be abused deserted, and left burden
and lifelong sorrow to their families in which
they were born and reared, and which they
most imprudently and improperly deserted, to
share the fortunes of relative strangers II
young ladies could realize how grossly indelcatc
as we'll as cupably reckless such marriages al-
pear in the eyes of the observing, they surely
would forbcar. Ayears's neutrality-suspicious.,
with the most crcumstantial accounts from dis
interested and reliable witnesses of the antecc-
dents from childhood, are the very least guarall-
ties which any woman who realizes what mar
riagc is, will require of stranger. Even then,
if her parents are not fully satisfied as well as
herself she should still hesitate. Marriage is
an undertaking in which no delay can bc SO
hazardous as undue precipitation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18

DlcclyG A WELI~-Thc month of August is
usually the safest time to sink a well. The hot
season has then generally dried up the surface
streams and springs and left those which pcrco.
late deep and silent through the earth in their
full and natural flow, and when reached they
then scarcely fail to permanent supply. Before
digging the well, the stone or brick for walllng
it Should be on the ground, and so placed as To
be ready at a moments notice for use, as we
have known wells lost, from sudden break OF
the e.rth or rock at the bottom, and the rapid
and Giiing up to 81 height even above the tools
they wrought with. And 50 strong was the
fountain, that they could not exhaust the water
afterwards. Such cases do not often happen,
We know, but it is well to provide against them,
and after water is lnundn full supply, the quicker
the well is walled up the better.-AmerIean Ags,
riculturist, July.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18
OPENING TO TIE SOUTH FIVE NEW SLAVE
STATEN

From highly Interesting letter from an in-
telligent correspondent of the New Orleans Crcs-
cent, relative to the thriving State Of Texas, we
extract the following, which We commend to our
readers as worthy OF careful. .perusal and serious
consideration. The writer from whom we quote
says:
With the close of the Mexican war, Texas
presented an entirely new phase. She was no
longer dependent OH adventures. Her diflicnl-
ties with Mexico were settled and placed be.
yomd the possibility of revival. She relied on
the Federal Government for protection against
hostile Indians, and thus secure in life and prop.
erty, her people settled down from Il state Of
wild excitement, turmoi and uncertainty, to
one Of camness, peace and security. The IN.
dustrious speedily engaged in the. Development
of The natural resources Of the State, by which
they proved to the world that Texas was one of
the best agricultural and stock raising States III
the Union The atlr. C .on which drew within he'
borders reckless adventures, 10 longer existed.
They were succeeded by others more peaceful
and profitable, which consists OF rolling prairics
with soils unsurpassed in fertility, ready for the
plow. Hills and valleys alfording luxurious
and almost boundless pasturagc for cattle, sheep
and horses, and 4 climate well adapted to the
growth of the staple of the South, and Of every
variety Of cereals and fruits grown III North
America.
With these attractions, Texas now looms UP
before the Southern States Of this Union rs the
only reliable field preenstel for the extension
of Southern institutions and Southern political
power. That the South will avail itself Of this
npcning-hat Southern men and Sou hern in.
situtions will prevail here, and that, in Il com.
paratively short SPACE Of time, this great terri.
iory will he cut up into six slave Suites, is my
firm conviction. Existing circumstances will, in
spite of all opposition, effect this nucll.Lo- be-
desired r..sut.-Frum the Potomac 10 the Sa
hine the prices Of gom lands range from ten to
fifteen dollars pr acre, am! near all the lands
That can be lrnIally cultivated lave hccn III.
ken up 10y actual settlers, consequently the %ns
of planters and oilers whu wish to engage in
slave State, obtain good lands within Il cOnyc.
micnt distance Of smrlpug points without paying
exhorhitant prices. In Trxcs there are millions
Of acres OF AS good land rs the sun ever shonc
upon--cqually as sool for the cultivation Of
corn and cotton rs any in the South, and better
than any other continent Tor raising stock
Which can be had at prsrs ranging from fifteen
cents to three dollars per acre. When these
facts are taken into consideration, and also the
facts that the young men of the Sonth who are
just entering upon the stage of action, are i'm.
bued with strong love for Southern institutions,
and posse decp.rooted prejudice against
lnatical free States, the conclusion Of every SELL
siblc man must be that the present vacant lands
of Texas will be speedily occupied by the sons
of the South
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-18

WONDERFUL GOLD DISCOVERIES IN LUNPKIH.
Extract from letter to the Savannah Repub-
7jcnu-dofod
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-12
Bropkivu Ctsg Neyya.

iscrNpfAHy figRsA Hre hose out in atvo story frame
dwelling house No. 81 Fact Baltic street, about 2ocock
on Sunday morning. originated In The ATTIC, and the
flames first bursting out Of the scutue boc
stream Of water directed Il and he hre was
extngushed with about scOe damage. Insured IN the
long Island Company TWAS owned by John hureyh,
and occupied by two smes-one of them the nrst noor
AMI the other the basement
About ths same hour saturday morning nro broke
No 34s Fulton strcct of rev OF wooden build
ngs recently sold 10 be removed for che widening OF the
street u u. occupied ty Augustus Pohl a. cabinet
tipgushed before thcy had ,mc 70 spread Damage
about $500 Insured In the Hamilton and Ne~ Ams.or.
dam companies The Gre originated in the back basement
which was upoccuped and therefore supposed 10 be
vovk OF an noend ary Que an arrested gispi-
con but he was subsequently dschst ed for want OF
sepce Tire Buildings to be removed include the old city
HOTEL which used the whg headquarters Of Kings
county for many years
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-12

Present Hon. Judges Holman, Sloeson, Woodrun and
Pisrrcpont
Frederick Schwann W.. Ernes, Richter ct sl-AGirmed
with costs,
william Y. Parry w. Jason n. Bockvon et sl.-Appcsl
affirmed with $40 costs
seth keyrs William BouI,rc New trial ordered,
Ell 70 ahite ne eHRnt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
FURNACE AND COPPER PROPERTY, IN FLOYD

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
FURNACE FURNACE AND COPPER PROPERTY, IN FLOYD
COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
virtue Of the provisions of decree of the Circuit
Court OF Floyd county, pronounced the 18th day
of September, la57 in the of Robert L. Toneray,
against Harvey peskins and Others the undcrsigne
therein appointed Commissioners for the purpose will on
the 18th day of January. 1855 upon the premises offer
Tor sale By way Of public auction, of land now
owned and occupied BY Robert H. Toneray, known
the "WEsT.FORk FURNACE" containing e00 acres
lyingin Floyd county The buildings consist of Dwell.
ing House and all necessary houses Stable Black.
smith Shop &C., all state of good repair The metal
mhde at this Furnace has long enjoyed wide spead
tation, and situated il is within fourth of mile of HI
nexhausble bed beds OF the finest quality of Iron Ore
upon the land und accessible to the abundance
OF coal and wood both upon the premises and
thereto render of the desirable points for
yng on the Iron business. upon the Continent. The
Stack, Foundry House, and Machinery thercuno attach
ed are In a line state Of repair
Upon this land also situated that valuable property
known as the
"TONCRAY COPPER NINE
Many causes during the excitement upon the subject oil
minerals which oycrspread this section of the State
raj early directed large share attention
OF the public to this point and subsequent investigation
demonstrated to certainty the existence OF copper the
most vauAble character, and in inexhausble quantities
which only remains to be fully developed to render il
or Lake Superior. great deal of Ore from this proper
y within the last few months has been carried to market
and specimens OF it have been extensively circulated
and the property itself has for SO ng time occupied
high position in public estimation that any further dc
scnption Ia deemed unnecessary.
This land lies within &c miles Of the Virginia and Ten.
nessce Rail Road and miles from Floyd Court House.
and ID connected with the Rail road except about miles
by COED Turnpike
We shall ALSO at the time and placs sell ono set
OF Backsmiths Tools belonging the said Robt L. Ton
cray.
TERMs-si4,00o of the purchase money will be re.
quired in hand upon the balance, credit of IL and ID
months will be given, upon the purchaser giving bond
with good personal security The title to the property
believed to be unquesonablc, but only such conveyance
will be made to the purchaser the Court by further
decree may direct.
For further information with regard this property,
address B. F. Wysor, Newbern, Pulaski county, Va or
Henry Lane, Floyd Court House, Va.
BENJAMIN F. WYSOR,
HENRY LANE,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-08
AUCTION SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THE HERS,.
AND C!IhRLESTOWN rInypIEF NJ

rhu: ~ t::' SALE OF THE BERRY
AND ChhELE5ToWN TURNPIKE re-
k virtue OF deed OF trust, executed to II
~ signed. by the President mud Directors OF
ryviilr and Charicstown Turnpike COMPANY dat
gust 90 1857 and duly recorded in tie County Clerk.
hces OF both Clarke and Jefferson counties which de-
under the corporate seal of snid Company object be-
ing to secure The payment of large debt therein provided
or-and in further pursuance al the requirement of the
parties provid led for in snd deceive will proceed Ia sci,
NJ public auction, 10 the highest bidder in front of the
Court House in Chnrestoxn about IL O'Clock of FRI.
DAY. lst Of January, 1873 "The Berryve and Charles.
town Turnpike Rohd including the land and metal there
on aud the right OF way or and belonging said Compa
N.Y. beginning Beryvi!le in the county of Clarke and
extending To Char leo!own in the county of Jefferson
aud the baud with the toll houses tere a. adjoining said
turnpike road with the appurenances to said turnpike
road an! land, with the toll houses thereon"
Terms u. Sale, Cns-Bur II Is believed that the pur.
chaser or purchasers can make arrangement with
portion of the crcdora which will s,persede the
sity of paying down, considerable part Of the pur.
chase money
1t will be further seem by reference 10 the a7 section
oil chapter G OF the Code Of Virginia. that the purchaser
purchasers at said sale, will become invested with the
whole corporate powers Of suid Company
description of said road is deemed unnecessary Rs
purchasers will doubtless examine for themselves 1t
may be stated, however that it in good condition.
and from having good summer side road nearly the
whole length it will need very little repairs for many
years to come; and moreover, il Is believed that the
opening how expected at early day. of The Aexsn.
dria Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad through the coun
ties OF Jefferson and Clarke will greatly enhance its pro
live value
The title Is believed to be clear AMI indispu,abe but
Oh course only such as invested in the undersigned
Trustees will be conveyed.
ANDREW HUNTER. 1u
PROVENCE MCCORMICK trustees.
+. Sat the instance OF the Board of Public Works
the above sale is postponed until MONDAY the 18th day
ct JANUARY ls5s, when it will positively be made at
the place above mentioned.
ANDREW HUNTER. ,u
PROVENCE MCCORMICK, i'us'ees'
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LOTTERIES.
NlARYI,AND IOTTFRIrs


MARYLAND LOTTERIES.
FOR JANUARY.
II FRANCE l. CO.. MANAGERS, BALTIMORE.
He MARYLAND
OrapshSs conducted under the superiutendsnce OF TIE
State Lottery Commissioner.
SPLENDID SCHEMES
FRIDAY, Jan. Sth-Pokomoke River Glass r. Is Nos
II drawn ballots Tickets S. Capital Prizes: 20 600
s36s 10 OF l7O Sc. Certificate packages OF wholc'
SI4-shares in proportion.
SATURDAY, Jan. 9th-Grand Consolidated. Glass
70 . NOS, IL drawn ballots. Ticketsslo Capital Prizes
sS0OO, 1900, l06sa &c Ccrihcat9s of PACKAGE
MONDAY, Jan. 1lth-Wuahington County. Class r.
- NOS u drawn ballots. Tickets &C. Capital Prize'
s2IooO, 02O3, &c. Certificate OF packages oil whoies
sig3 lo-shares in proportion. -
TUESDAY, Jan l2th-Bel Air, Class A: 20 Nos, l;
drawn ballots Tickets SIS. Capital price: $4,000 800
$500 1850 &c Certhcstc OF Packages Of WholeS s7l-
| shares in proportion ,,-
WEDNESDAY, Jan. Observation-Disclosures Canal, Glass
B. 10 Nos. II drawn ballots. Tickets $40 Capita
of nsckacns of wholes sl66 50-shares in proportion.
TIJIRSDAY JAM lith-Carroll County, Glass 2
"A Nos Is drawn ballots. Tckets S. Capital Prizes
400 400 10000, &c Certificate Of Packages Of wholei
e7i 7j-shares in proportion.
FRIDAY, ian. l5th-Pokomoke River Class c.
70 Nos. IA drawn. Tickets S. Capitas-S200OO 10 600
5000, Of 500 Certificates of Packages of whole
$40 50-shares in proportion.
SATURDAY, Jan. l6th-Grand Consolidated Lottery
Glass b; 7e Nos. l3 drawn ballots. Tickets sl0Capta
Przes-s400OO, 10000, 6,OOO 1900, 1000. Cerfcal,
EY-A Dollar Lottery drawn daily.
FCOmmunicstions will receive attention. II address
ed to r. FRANCE u CO,
Ian % Richrnond Va
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MISCELLANEOUS.
,.ySrS
ENClfASGE HOTEL III BALLARD HOUSE.


EXCHANGE iiOTEI. az BALLARD HOUSE,
RICHMOND. VA.
JOHN y. BALLARD. PROPRIETOR.
TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLE
AND OTHERS.
subscriber bess leave to announce to Members
a of the General Assembly, and Others wishing to
spend the winter in the city TINT he has added greatly
the comfort and convenience of his Establishment during
the past year, having completed The Corridor
street, which makes complete connection oi The two
houses. lie hhs also erected large building in the rcar
oil tn. Ballard House aud Connected lin lii. same rs
10 augment il. comforts and greatly cnIs.s cnac'Y
He has introduced most III the iunlrrm iLpruy.'inru,
and has connected with his Hotel Restaurant oi the
First Clnss, from which Parties nkin. Private Parlur4
can have their meals served on moderate In short
complete any he Inns eAr seen in other c,irs;
and his whole time being devoted his business he as
done and still willing do anything that has sug
sested itself him may be suggested by others the
comfort and happiness Of his guests With grateful nc
acknowledgements Tor past avors he for continuance
OF the same.
Nov IL JOHN p RAIIsRD