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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

beauty in her day. She was quite tall ant
rather inclined to stoutncss, but Of the mos
perfect proportions. A high intellectual fore
head, large expressive eyes, a fine set of teeth
perfectly formed mouth, and complexion that
many girl of sixteen might envy. In disposi,
tion she was rs near angel as any woman
ought to be; kind and forbearing; always ready
to help the needy, for she was generous to a
fault and never turned deaf ear to a petition
She had seen great deal of trouble too, for her
husband, who had formerly been an eminent
lawyer, had ten years before the commence
ment OF this narrative, received a paralytlc
stroke, which had left him perfectly helpless in
body, and almost imbecile in mind. lie had
just sense enough left to make his poor wife
very unhappy; he was as whimsical as spoiled
child, and generally very abusive to all who
came near him. He had never laid up any
money while in health, for he had always liked
to make considerable show, and though an en-
cellcnt lawyer, had always managed to spend all
he made-so when he was stricken down, him
self and wife (for they had 10 chldren) were
almost destitute. But Mrs. Staunton had head
to plan and heart to brave; she saw the ne
ceSsty, and nervcd herself to the task OF making
provision for her unfortunate husband. Sister
OdIId Hdu lllllauCu uSi Cuuehtou "I -'A o. 1ee'uit
tons, and had told me of that lady's trials with
her husband. His name was George, and hate
the name to this day. believe if were to
have fifty boys would never name one George.
never hear the name without thinking Of that
dreadful man. One day about the middle OF
March, the servants carried him to the private
parlour, and placed him in all easy chair; Mrs.
Staunton seated herself beside him with her
guitar, and played several lovely airs; then she
sang Believe me if all those endearing young
charms" ] shall never forget how swectly her
voice sounded; she had but just finished, when
servant told her "some one wished to see her."
She laid down the instrument and left the room
was not absent more than twenty minutes
When she returned lcr husband was in q tow
cring passion, and wanted to knew where she
had Leen so long. She replied "You must eX-
cusc me- George. When left you fully in
tended to retwnimmeiia:ely, but, was detained"
"Detainedm lie almost screamed, "lntended!
yes, madam, hell is full of the very best Of in
tenlions madam; do you hear you sanctimoni-
Gus looking hypucrite ?' Expected to see Mrs
Staunton faint his words sounded so dreadful
But she, dear soul, appeared not to notice them,
and moved about his chair, fixing the cushions
under his feet, and trying to make him as COM
Portable as possible, like a minstering angel, as
she was. When this scene occurred there was
only one girl in the room beside myself, and
that was Ida Lathrop. We were still there
when ""rriel Mr.. Staunton back to
his. re >stlnSS and nnvnr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

A SAD SIGnr.-The editor Of the Springfield
Republican, who is not rcputed to be given to
the nightmare, has had some terrible sights in
his day; enough to make ones blood freeze in
his veins. Here are some OF his wailings in
regard to them, to which We invite the special
attention OF all the bachelor tribe:
"Therc are some sad sights in this world-a
city sacked and burnt-a battle field after n
great Slaughter London in the midst of q
plaguc-a ship burnt at seaAa family pinipg
in starvaton-a jug of Molasses wrecked upon
the pavement-but the saddest sight to us, of
all, is an old bachelor stolidly walking towards
his end. his great duties undonc, his shirt but.
tons off, his stocking out at the toes, and nobody
to leave his money to- Were VIC such man,
the mild reproving eye Of d widow, or maiden
lady would drive us mad. But there IS still
hope Uglier and older men than any of our
friends have married beautiful wives who trained
them admirably and spent their money ele.
gantly."
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THE LITTLE ONES IN BED

A row of little faces by the bed
A row of little hands upon the spread
A row of little roguish eyes all closed
A row of little naked feet exposed.
A gentle mother leads them in their praise,
Teaching their feet to tread in heavenly ways
And takes this lull in childhood's tiny tide,
The little errors of the day to Glide.
Then, tumbling headlong into waiting beds,
Beneath the sheets they hide their timid heads
Till slumbcr steals away their idle fears,
And like pecping bud each face appears.
All dressed like angels in their gowns of white
They're waited to the skies in dreams of night
And heaven win sparkle in their eyes atmorn
And stolen graces all their ways adom.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

A SENSIBLE WoMAN.-A lady of our acquain.
tancc, who in addition 10 other excellences, says
the Boston Journal has the great and uncon.
mon merit of sincerity, recently received on in
vitation to fashionable party, to which she re-
turned the following reply. We recommend it
to others who lack the sincerity and courage to
decline such invitations:
BosroS, Jan. 20, 1853.
MY Dear Mrs. T: My husband and are
tired of evening parties and morning head aches.
/ must be honest. Jane and Mary Ann say that
it is "a horrid BORE" but they will accept with
pleasure" am sorry that they feel obliged to
resort to such hypocrisy. Besides, you know
you don't want us. You only think you must
make party because you have been invited to
others to which YOU did not want to 50. When
it is over you and your guests will rejoice equal
". Allow me to make suggestion. Why not
confer favor upon those who would appreciate
the kindness, by giving up the party, and by
investing the money intended for wine, oysters
and low.necked dresses, i'll solid nourishment for
those to whom biscuit would be q luxury, and
whose bare shoulders would no longer shiver
were they covered with comfortable shawls7
Truly and sincerely yours,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14
SUPPORT YOUR PAPER.

What paper? Why, the local paper of your
town or county. Why do we find that every
new town, of the hundreds springing up around
us, make it sine qua non TO plant press in
their midst the first thing they do2 1t is be-
cause the sagacious business man Of eastern
marts, who is heading these enterprises, knows
we'll the power of the press and its invaluable
services in building up and developing coun-
try. It's light is to the business world, what
tho is to our solar system. Lot - -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

Another Illinois prisoner has been dclying his
Keepers lacking his own bare arms and legs
with u razor, declaring his intention to dic by
this slow torture, and threatening to brain with
a stove leg any man who should enter his CELL
At suulown he threatened to cut his throat, set
fire to his cell and perish in the flames. The
keepers threw Il quantity of cayenne pepper in
his eyes, aud thus blinded and thrown off his
guard he was secured lie then threatened TO
starvc himself, but at last accounts was pcnitent
and had concluded not to kill himself. lntcm-
perance WAS his greatest temptation and his OIL
ly fault before his confinement
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14
The following sensible hints upon advertising

The following sensible hints upon advertising,
we copy from Boston exchange, and we would
call the special attention OF the business men OF
this city to its plain-spoken, remarks;
"lt is certain principle in the business OF
advertising, that those journals afford the best
lie which are the best in other respects. The
mere M numbers of circulation" do not afford
the true test by which to measure the relative
value of different papers as channels for adver-
tising; if it were So the most disreputable sheets
would be those that would present the strongest
claims. We do not profess to explain the phi.
osophy of the thing, but is certainly the truth"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

the month of all others when nature smiles,
and every flower, shrub, and tree sends up an
anthem Of praise to the all wise Creator of the
universe. The air was laden with perfume
of roses and cape jessamines. Even now after the
laps of many years, cannot inhale the peculiar
ardour of the cape jessamine without bringing
very wildly to mind the evcntful June Of 1889.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14
VOL. xxIII.--NO ID.
From the Brandon Republican!
AN INTELLIGENT WITNESS.

Not many wars ooo criminal c,se rvos tr;aI
in IN ,d;o;nine comfy in which ona Rem
was n moter;aI witness for tho S,ote The
cboroe 1vos tbot Foster mod. on o++on,rt n LII
one with , . fonr ,o no,,nJ T we;aht % % Rem wss " . a
stout @ t. strong @ mon mn With % bues i5n@s and NOT I in
the habit of ref,s;no a soc;oI d,;nk With friend.
He was onlv a toIerabIv good natured fellow
when he had e q brick in Sis hats a. feasted
on the details of a fisticutf with .rar. r. :sb.
Ben was called nm hv the State o..
reouestcd to tell all he knew Az
soiarino himself round a time ..,,.a...
Justine Ills ouid he beeau in r.y ,.a
yo;ca
HWell ,ve ,,l went to y. t.,n,. v..-.
b;o crowd +I.r como ~ ......,..,; Co.,.
nsn;t ros ,a TuJ,.o ',''..r ~
No., ILL., vs., 80 ous, ti,as
+sJ J's sou, nrA.I' tL,t "r,' rnn 'al,, eIoS -
ss,,o" su ~" 1.9us saao u. n.ti I'I' ....
tInT, ouu' Dg'
s"J oaIHSon So non. o,,t' a., az ~ 70.
,,i whar,s NJ "Int dadd,, 1gv: ~"
Sc e. on on ~ .,.
frbtn '
WWell. rs wa 49, - syw
and was afaared -, w.G out
pettin somebody a.. 81 ! told
Finn Of he'd nm. 49,. Il ,r d;.. and
be s,;d Lo,d ne. ~ VA, at Win
rate,s shon r.! r a.. all right
Noel" Lit $; Nil. Us, no how.
III Nj n 5;p,o op5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

CONSCIENCE TROUBLED TuEM.-An exchange
paper SAYS: 4 man ina certain village, with
whom VIC are acquainted, having had sanded su-
gar sold to him, inserted in the weekly paper the
following notice: "I purchased of "a grocer in
this village quantity Of sugar, from which !
obtained one pound Of sand and if the rascal
who cheated me will send to my address seven
pounds of good sugar, (scripturc measure | viii!
he satisfied if not, shall expose him" On
the following day nine seven pounds packages of
sugar were left at his residence from as many
different dealers, each supposing himself to be
the person intended.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

YoUyG Man, PAY ArrESrroS!-Don't be
loafer, don't call yourself II loafcr, don't keepa
loaftr's company, don't hang about loati,ng pla,;
ces. Better work hard for nothing and board
yourself than sit around day after day, or stand
ut corners with your hands in your pockets.
Better for your own mind, better for your pros
poets. Bustle about, you mean to have any
thing to hustle about for. Many poor physi.
cian has obtained a real patient by riding hard
10 attend Oh au imaginary one. A quire OF blank
paper tied up with red tape carried under law,
yyerr's arm may procure him his first case, and
make his fortune Such is the world. TO him that
hath, shall be given. Quit droning and complain.
ing, keep busy and mind your chances.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

OCCUPATION or THE JEws.-1t is a singular
fact revealed in the last census of the United
States, that while there are seven hundred thou
sand Jews in this country, only one person who
is Jew is registered as farmer. So literally
is the decree Of their dispersion fulfilled, that
they are strangers 10 that occupation which,
above all others, implies a resting place and a
home. "For, 10, will command and will silt
the house of Israel among all nations" The
Jews are traders, not attached to the soil where
they are found, but ready on an instant, to
change their abode In California they follow
the universal rule In nil of the towns thcy are
found in large numbers. They nearly monopo-
lize the retail business of the country. We
have never known of Jew who was engaged
in mining, although there may he many such so
occupied.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

Fred Douglass complains bitterly that the
friends of tie abolition Of slavery are falling
away from the cause some for one reason and
some for another, anda good many because "its
principles required them to treat the coored
man as an equal in all the relations Of life"
There's the rub the abolitionists never were the
true friends of the coorcd race, and after preach
ing equality and freedom so long to them, they
shrink with oathing from the practical ilrs,r;l.
ton Of their own doctrines, and would almost as
soon come in contact with Satan himself as n
"ngger.'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

Warned TO LEAVE TowS.-A correspondent
informs us that the late John Avery Parker, an
enterprising and successful merchant Of New
Bedford, who died worth $l,3OO,00o, was at
one time in his life warned to leave Westport,
Mass, under the old law or custom as to warning
strangers, lest he should become q public charge.
If this act of farreaching caution induced Mr.,
Parker to locate himself in New Bedford, the
latter city has been under deep obligations to the
Selectmen of Wcstport for this at that time com.
mon but absurd act. 80.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

| can't afford it." rou canLt linen you ougut
to stop business forthwith. a man who can't
afford to advertise, can't afford to do business.
That's true thing, and the world is smart
enough to know it. Mark what we say, and
test the truth Of what we tell You in our own
business.
Then, support your paper. 1t is nothing but
your duty as a business man in acommunlty
where the good and prosperity Of all is Conf
mon cauSc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

NORTHERN HORROR OF TIE SLAVE TRADE.-
The African Apprentice bill which was before
the late session Of the Legislature seems to
have evcitcd the horrors of some Of our North
EDv W;nCl;nn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

A young lady, at fair in Louisville, ~,
short time since, pinned to the bosom ot her s
dress one of the placards which exhibitors have
fastened to their wares, when they want yog so
keep hands of. She wore low necked dress,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

HoRRIBLE-Wc learn, says the Ccatral (-1la,)
Enquirer, lst inst, that on Saturday last, man
by the name Of Asa Edwards and his daughter
were killed i'll this county, near the line Of Shell
by. The circumstances, rs iar as We can learn,
were as follows: 1t seems that the Sheriff OF
Shelby county had warrant for said Edwards,
and en,leavored to execute it, but he, (Edwards)
resisted, and the Sheriff then summoned posse
to assist him, and went to the house of Edwards
and demanded his surrender, Which he indignant,
ly refused, whereupon the Sheriff ordered his
posse or some one of them, to shoot him, and q
man by the name of PAGER fired upon him with q
rifle, the ball taking effect first in the texorrnus'
Gle of his daughters arm-who was entreating
her lather to surrendor-thenco through the
body Of Edwards causing almost instant death
of the father and daughter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

FoRclSG \ SALE.-Two of our boys, writes
western friend, Hi Angel and Dick Walker,
emigrated to the wilds of Minnesota. During
the long winter evenings, they went to work and
made up lot ofaxehelves. Being raw" hands
at the business, the helves were anything but
saleable. Going TO the nearest town, they tried
in vain to dispose of them at the different gro.
ccrics and stores. There was but one shop left,
and Hi, giving Dick instructions, went in alone.
Inquiring of the shopman if he had any helves,
he was informed that he had not. clustering
up he inquired why he did not keep such things,
and told himto buy the nextd dozen he came across
and nut them one side for him.. After he had
been gone sometime, Dick went in and sold the
helves. The shopman is undoubtedly keeping
them for Hi.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

has not been giving much heed to the teaching
of Philosopher Horace of late. He ought to
have an "agency," by all meaus.--Baton
Rouge (Ia.) Advocate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

GsAFrISc.-Graftingi is performed in the spring.
The last of March is the proper time for pnms
and cherries; and April for others. In gralting,
thrifty young stock should be preferred. The o,p-
Grafton is simple and consists in cutting otf the
stock at the point where we wish to insert the
scion, and splitting the stock down the centre
the scion is cut at the lower end, in the form of
a wedge, and inserted in the split in the stalk
the outside park Of the scion should fit nicely the
bark OH the stalk A salve made of one pound of
bceswax, six of rosin, melted with one pint of
linseed oil, is then used to cover the seams made
in the obcraton, so as to renSer the whole air
tight; the salvc should be looked to occasional
", and kept smooth and tight on the seams, for
it sometimes gets open and lets in the air, which
will destroy the scion. Scions should be of the
last years growth, and have upon each two or
three buds
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

The Albany Knickerbockcr says, in going upto
Buffalo, the other day, the coupling between the
two cars broke. This, of course, broke the bell
cord which passes through the cars. The train
Immediately stopped. An old lady asked,
"Whats the matter ?'. "The coupling has bro.
ken, marm." Tie old lady, looking at the bro
ken bell cord, said, "Don't wonder, if they tie
the cars together with such pesky string as
that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

A GossIprryG VlLLAGE.-There is such place.
as Squeczevillc traveller says oft: " Went
there oncc-only rode through the towr-came
again eleven years aftcr-rode through again,
and heard ono chap say to another, "Jest look,
he's rot blue snapper on to his whip lash this
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GBonis 4aettg.
HAPPY LOVE.
BY CHARLES MACKAY.

What is the meaning of the song
That rings so clear and loud,
Thou nightingale amid the copse,
Thou lark above the cloud?
What says thy song, thou joyous thrush,
Up in the walnut tree?
~ love my love, because know
My love loves me-"
What is the meaning Of thy thought,
4, o, maiden, fair and young?
There is such pleasure in thine eyes,
Such music on thy tongue:
There is such glory on thy face,
What can the meaning be?
"I love my love, because know
My love loves me-"
0 happy words at Beauty's feet
We sing them ere our prime,
And when the early summers pass,
And care comes on with time,
Still be it ours, in Cares despite,
To join the chorus free
II love my love, because I know
My love loves me-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

If you have friend who loves you-who has
studied your interest and happiness defended
YOU when prosecuted and troubled-bc sure to
sustain him in his adversely.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

There is lady down east so high.minded that
she lisdains to own that she has common sense.
There are great many Of the same sort III the
world
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14

hear the oath the witness was permltteu " le-
tire amid the suppressed laughter of the whole
courtroom.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-02-03
Mcdowell 81 CO,
Wholesale and Retail Booksellers.
Stationers, Paper Dealers, ant
Z Blank Book Manufacturers,

STEUBENVILLE, UiIU.
II EEP always on hand large assortment
IN School, Medical and Miscellaneous Books,
Plain and Ruled Cap and Letter Papers; Printing
and Wrapping Papers ofall sizes; Note Papers, I'm
velopes Steel PENS ami all kinds ofStationery.
They are prepared TO fill all orders from Mel
low prices "fa
Having Bindery connected with our establish.
ment, we are prepared TO make all kinds Of Blanks
for Railroads, Insurance Companies, County Officers
Banks, Merchants, &c Printed work bound tour.
DER az we use the best quality of stock and employ
the best workmen. Our work will compar staydra.
bly, with that of any other Bindery in the State.
Blanks OF aii kinds Paged 10 order
The highest market price paid for Rags and raa
ner's Scraps. MCDOWELL d. co. <
Gtnnhenuiiin March 4 lRhS
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-02-03

1-We are now beginning the last winter
month, and have yet had, with the OK
ccption of a few days in November, no winter
weather. 1t has been almost all the while mild
enough to plough and work the ground Some
alarm IS felt for the fruit, lest il should come for
ward too early and be caught by the spring
frosts, (which there is danger. The wheat in
the ground never looked more thrifty at this
season oftho year, and as there has been larger
amount than usual sown, we may safely calcu-
late upon fair crop, provided it escapes the
depredatiOns ofthe weevil
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-02-03
nj. u. s>IcnIlnuns
At his old stand again.

I 5 prepared to do all kinds oi blacksmthing, Horse
l. Shoeng, &c, in the best manner, and On the
most reasonable terms. lie keeps constantly on
hand and for sale cheap, the following articles:
Two horse Wagons, and Buggles,
Hall and Speers lion center Flows,
Iron double shovel pows,
Steel tooth Cuitivators.
lie will keep an assortment OF pows and points
constantly on hand. lie can furnish hill side and
sub soil plows on the shortest noucs.
Cudiz q. April 20. lS54..ti.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-02-03
7 ID Z E ID .

At the residence Of his father, in Archer tp.,
on the 18th ult.. after an illness Of thirteen
years. STEWART B. MAHoLA, aaed 26 yerrs.
On the 10th ult., Mrs. SARAH DAWSON, wife
of Mr. Thomas Dawson, aged 7S years.
t1rMr. SAMUEL GARRETT, was buried at
Rock Hill, Belmont county, by the Masonic fra
ternity, on last Sabbath. twas the largest fu-
neral that we have ever seen.
u or MARY, an interesting and promising
young girl, just verging into womanhood, and
thveldest daughter OF our friends, Joseph II.
q Letitia Hunler, was buried on last Monday
afternoon in this place. We deeply sympathize
with tho parents and friends in this, the saddsst
Of Affections. t tiA
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-02-03
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
AARON EARMAM.

UNAKES this method to inform the citizens OF
l. Harrison and adjoining counties, t.at he
has taken the stand formerly occupied by Joseph
Williams, in The
a:O As1a MAKING HGISANt S..
And that he has on hand superior stock Of
Carriages and Buggies,
Which he intends 10 sell on the most reasonable
terms. Persons from distance may rest assured
that they can do as well at my Establishment a
they can west OF the mountains, as | am deters
mined not TO be excelled in timber or orkmansho
Repairing done on the shortest notice, and on the
most reasonable terms.
| have purchased the Right Of the Patenl
coupling invented by Hons Edward 4 Charles Ey.
erett ltneeds only TO be seen to be appreciated
hope and feel C ntdent OF liberal share .
patronage. A. FORMAN.
cndi2. october 1896.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-02-03
Discussion at Cadlz.

We understand that the following question
will be discussed in Cadlz, Tuesday, February l6,
1858: b 4
. "Do the scriptures teach the ultimate holi-
ness and salvation Of all mankind" The disput-
ants are Rev's Emmet and Bacon Of the Univer-
salist Church, and Rev. McCready and Patter-
son, OF the Seceder Church.
4 The discussion will commence at "a. NJ. of
the above day, and continue during the remain
/, der ofthe week. j20-t