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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-10-19
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O0ne With NeatAOes Ana Mlapaach.
g. r has on hand choice stock Of Psffnmssy,
Lubin's ExtrScts, Ac., which he o6sfs for sale 81
tho lowest New York Prices.
Sept. /. st6-dy
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28

GEN. QUITMAN.

The Charleston Mercury, in noticing the
death of Gen. Quitman, has the following re-
marks:
Gov. Quitman was born in the State of New
York, of Italian extraction, his father being q
! preacher in that State. The son bore all the
lineaments of his origin, resembling, both in
features and dignity of bearing, the Roman Of
! old, whether as soldier or senator. Nor was
his character unlike his appearance He emf
grated young to Mississippi and entered the
profession of the law, which he continued to
practice until a late period In political views
lie was from early manhood firm and consis-
tent States Rights Democrat. He was in 1850
member of the Nashville Convention and
Secessionist, advocating the separate action of
Mississippi. His course in Congress has iden-
titled him with the truest and stauuchest de-
tenders of the rights and interests of the South
at Washington. As brave and able soldier,
his conduct in council and in the field in Mexi-
co give ample proof, manifested by the respect
OF that whole army.
We need not say the people Of South Caro-
lima will hear with feelings of the most painful
regret, the announcement of General Quit
mans DEATH They loved and honored him as
the commander of that Brigade of the Army
of Mexico to which the Palmetto Regiment
was attached-one who, appreciating its gallan-
try and steadiness throughout the campaign,
has often, so cordially and 80 recently, testi-
fled to the glory of that little band of Carroll
mans. He was thus, to certain extent, iden-
titled with us. But in addition to this strong
claim on the affections Of South Carlina, Gen
eral Quitman, as a Southern statesman and pa
triot, commanded the esteem and confidence of
our people. 1t was not in feats of overpower-
Ing eocution, or in exhibition Of brilliant pow
ers Of debate, his reputation rested. He was
regarded to be one Of the few thoroughly relia-
BILE Southern Democrats Of the States Rights
schools man true to his section, far.sighted
and incorruptible. His judgment, his honesty,
and the sterling manhood which gave weight
and influence to his opinions and positions, O..
tablished him In the respect and trust of tho
people. The South is msnaoed by dangers from
her enemies without and her selfseeEng aspi.
rants within, and n0eds the help Of spirits such
as Quitman's
Moved, then, by feelings Of special regard
and interest, and by considerations of the
Southern cause and its necessities, we deplore
the event as general calamity, and claim to
share the grief with Mississippi.
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CHAPTER II.
The sloclniest soul is not all gloom,
The saddest heart is not all sadness;

The nloplniest soul is not all gloom,
The saddest heart is not all sadness;
And swertly DER the darkest gloom,
There shines some lingering beam OF gadness.
HEMASs.
"Miss Renie, you look so pale to-day" said
little Annie Pace, while she was taking her
music lcsson,--" are you sick %
.No, dear, only slight headache"
"NIiss Renic, you ought to have been down
stairs this morning oh it pas so pretty, to SEQ
them all starting off for the picnic. Mamma is
gone with them, but wouldn't 60 because you
were not along. Some Of them were in carri,
aces. and some on horseback. Miss Lane and
Mr.. Iaygood were on horseback, and so were
Miss IIaysood and Mr.. Stanley. Mama says Miss
Julia and Mr.. Stanley arc going TO marry
"Thcre that will do dcar--low mind your
notes-hcrc let inc help You count-one, two
three. Therc-now You can SO on
She knew that they aeonM marry, but she
could not bear to hear it spoken Of; each word
WAS like thorn driven into heart already
wounded and bleeding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28
BETTER THAN THEM ALL


A moderate share of wealth is good
To cheer US on our way,
For it has oftentimes the power
To make December May;
So is beauty, so is health,
Or genus at our call;
But happy, careless, loving heart,
Is better than them all.
A heart that gathers hope and faith
From every sprinsing flower,
That smiles alike at winter storm
And gentle summer shower;
That blesscs God for every good,
Or whether great or small;
Oh! happy, hopeful, loving heart,
Is better than them all.
'Tis well to hold the wand Of power,
Or wear n honored name,
And blush to hear the mighty world
Rc.ccho with our fame;
IT'S wei1tf on our pati The smiles
OF Kings and Mobiles fall;
But to have happy. trusting heart
Is better than them all.
A heart that with the magic notes
OF music is beguiled;
A heart that loves the pleasant face
OF every little child;
That aileth weakness in distress,
And heareth duty's call;
Oh! such loving, human heart,
Is better than them all.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28
CHAPTER III.
" To bear is to conquer our pride"

| 10 0enI lS 10 conquer our prlue.
Irene struggled bravely-nobly. She was
one Of those silent martyrs who make no noise,
receive no praise on earth; but who have none
the less their reward in heaven. Did she sit
down repnngly and murmur because fate had
denied her happiness? No: she struggled to
hide her own gref-to make Others cheerful,
and happy; and in so doing to find contentment
1t might have been more interesting to the poet
ical youth, or the romantic young lady, had 1
painted her as pining away daily, and "all for
love-" But it was not so-lcr cheek did not
grow palcr-her step did not lose its elasticity;
nor her eye its brightness. Her heart was older
the freshness of its youth was gone-its day
dreams had faded-its bright hopes perished.
We cannot make support in the country
said Mrs. Clyde one day; "we cannot even
live here, it is SO horribly dull-we must move
to town."
And Irene consented.
In week the cottage was closed; and the
Clydes wefe inmates of dngy little house in
the town Of
Their expenses increased; and Irene was
compelled to resort to her old occupation Of
music-tcacling. She secured few daily pupils,
and upon the amount paid her for services, the
family managed to subsist. Irene found firm
friend in one of her patrons, Mrs. Johnson and
the friendlcss, penniless girl, &c wed much COM
fort, from the kindly attentions bestowed on her
by that lady.
She received iYany letters from her gay sister
Ellen, in Charleston, she was enjoying herself, as
most young persons do, when first usheled into
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The maid that loves
Goes out to sea upon shattered plank
And puts b or trust in miracles for SAFELY
YoUSG.
Irene Clyde was proud, poor and sensitive.
She belonged to one Of those numerous decayed
families wLo in spite of poverty, make desperate
efforts to preserve gentility. Sue had dim Wis
ions of golden time, when she played amid
the groves which surrounded a noble old man
sion, and had not thought Of the morrow. But
by a sudden reverse of fortune, she found her
self the child of bankrupt Her tastes, heT
feelings all untitled her for the position she
found herself forced to occupy and Irene from
a gay, light-hcarted'chid grew gloomy, andiull
of bitter musings. AS her years increased, so
did her poverty; till at theage sixteen she lost
her father. Mrs. Clyde was only nominally
the head of the family-all the duties and res
possibilities fell on the shoulders of Irene; and
to her was left the training of her younger SIS
tiers, and the cares of the household.
"What shall we do?" and Mrs. Clyde wruns
her hands in bitter anguish. 81 see nothing
before us but starvation. Ellen has not pre-.
sentable dress-Jennie has no bonnet, and l."
Here she glanced reproachfully at Irene, and
giving he. handkerchief a flourish, raised it to
her eyes.
"Itmisht have been so different, Irene-you
upgrateful child that you are might have mar
ried Lindsay, and then all would have beer
we'll"
"But mother"
ooh! don't annoy me-you must be ex'
travasantly fond of poverty, wien you re;ec'
such brilliant fortune"
Irene, accustomed as she had grown OF late
to these upbraidings, nevertheless felt the wounc
deeply. But even these "thorns in the flesh
had their good effect--they aroused the latent
energy which slumGcred in the young girl
b,sonl-they awakel e lare oluiion, andwitl bel
to resolve WIS t. accomplish.
.Mother, have plain"
aWhat,s ito turn actrcss?" sncerci Mrs
Clyde.
aNot so bad as that-you know have som'
musical talent, and that talent has been cuitiVa
ted. Heretofore, have slnmbercd in lnaciivl
ty-but-listcn mother, have determined to b.
a music teacher"
aNlu.ic teacher indeed what romantic foo!
erv is this? My child a music-teacher nsrer.'
Rettcr q music teacher than bcgSar,
smiled Irene.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28
selstt Qoetrg,
SUMMER.

Glorious Summer! bright and fair
Are thy golden treasures:
Gifts thou bringest, rich and rare,
In o'erfowins measures.
Sparkling sunlight o'er the sea,
Harvest waiving on the lea,
Mellow fruit on bush and tree
These are but thy treasures.
Now the wild bees voice is heard,
From the forest ringing;
Now the happy evening bird
Merrily is singing;
Gardens with their gorgeous flowers,
Blushins moons, ard moonlit bowers,
Evenings soft and witching hours,
Fondly thou art bringing.
Sweet thou oldest as stream
When it sparkles brightest,
Or a youthful poets dream
When his heart is lig ghtest.
All the hours for bliss were made;
But when twilight's gentle shade
Softly steals o'er hill and glade,
Then thy joys arc brightest.
Youth and Love delight to go
Hand in hand with Summer,
Sp
Where the limpid waters flow
With the softest murmur.
None on earth SO well agree,
When the heart is young and free,
AS those happy spirits three,
Youth, and Love, and Summer.
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Ellen was gone! and Irene had quiet cry
after she had taken m affectionate farewell o
her beautiful sister but grief was luxury il
which she had 10 time to indulge-there6re
she wiped her eyes silently, and went to the
kitchen-room to assist the "the maid of all
work." who srumbled not.a little at having so
much to do.
Mrs. Clyde followed after. "Irene, here is a
letter from Mr.. Pace, requesting your immed-
ate return; but now that Ellen has left me.
you cannot go. should "mope to death"
away out here in the woods, with no one to
keep me company but Jennie and Tom. Igucss
we can make out to live on what money we
have, until Ellen makes good match, and then
our fortunes will brighten. Ellen is not selfish
like you; she will marry some wealthy gentle
man, anil lift us all from our present drulgcry."
Irene choked down a rising sigh-after all
that she had done, she was called selfish while
Ellen, who had literally done nothing, was cx-
altcd above her. Yet such is life. Some are
doomed to so through the world without being
appreciated. All honor to them, if they can,
without that encouragement, which is the slim
ulus to exertion, perform the duties which are
set before them. Some are born to life of ease
Ito them the SUN is always bright-the flower
without thorn. While others, from their in
fancy, are doomed to lot Of hardship-con-
demned to be disappointed in everything; and
to work their 'tpnard way through thorns, and
briars. More glorious their CROWN if amid all,
they can say, Even so Father for so it seemed
good in thy sight"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28

FEETSG WAlTERs.-This is a bad practice, and
one that every hotel proprietor should discour.
age. 1t gives rich men, who can afford to souan.
der money, an undue advantage 1t is presumed
that in all first class hotels, the waters are fairly
paid by the proprietors for their services and
they ought to do all iu their power to promote
the comfort ofthe guests, without doatceur. It
is sort of bribery that debases the party accep.
ting it; and is tax upon the guest which the
servant has no right to impose. The public will
avoid those watering-place hotels where this i'm.
position is wnked ut by the proprietor. We
shall have more to say on this subject, as it is
getting to be cause Of very general complaint
u. s. Hotel Directory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28
CHARLESTON And BOSTON.

A project for line of propeller steamships
between Charleston and Boston, is being seri-
ously considered among some of our best busi-
ness men, and subscriptions to considerable
amount have already been pledged.
As we understand the scheme, its main fea-
lures are as follows: 10 build tirst-class pro-
peller steamship, Of about l 1000 or 1000 tons
burthen, to be in general dimensions about $50
feet in length, 40 feet in breadth, and 20 to 25
feet in depth. These are the extreme dinen-
suls Proposed, and we doubt not that, ere the
project is consutnmated, it will be found advisa-
BILE TO reduce them materially 4 ship Of l,2OO
or 500 tons would undoubtedly suffice for all
the freight that would offer. The cost and
equipment OF such . ship, ready for service, is
fixed at 100000. 1t considered good policy
to build ship Of the first class, indeed inferior
to no American propeller, in order that, should
it be found impossible to sustain remuaera-
tive line between these ports, she might be
qualified for any service, or be desirable for pur-
chase. That there may be no monopolizing or
undue control of the line, it is proposed that it
be owned equally in the two cities-$500 00O0m
each.
The material question in the scheme is, will
it pay? Is there sufficient commerce between
the two ports to employ the shp2 There are
already two well established lines of sailing
vessels between Charleston and Boston, and at
certain seasons of the year other vessels find
freight without trouble. 1t will necessitate, in
the dull season, contest between steam and
wind; but steam has an advantage in that the
passages of sailing vessels are long and tedious.
The principal articles of export from Charleston
to Boston are cotton, rice, rosin and turpentine,
timber and dimension lumber, flour and corn,
leather and skins, feathers and whiskey. Other
minor articles appear occasionally in the list.
From Boston we receive boots and shoes, do.
mestic cottons, manufactured hard and iron
ware, bagggging, and the thousand and one Yankee
notions and articles Of barter
The laboring oar Of the enterprise is in the
hands OF gentleman Of ability and activity,
member of one OF our commercial houses. who
is sanguine Of both immediate and ultimate sue
cess. He has been IN correspondence with lead
ing Boston merchants, who have manifested an
equal interest in the enterprise. The Post Of
flee Department have been sounded and have
promised (not unqualiliedly, however, to des-
patch the mail by this route. should it succeed
in shortening the present mail tine between
the two cities The gentleman alluded to will
soon visit Boston, in furtherance of the scheme.
which we commend to the attention of shippers
in each city.-Charleston Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28

A Coon NANE:-The signature of Shakespeare
was sold in London on the l4th. for 200 euin.
ees, about $500. This is more than the poet
could have raised upon his name during his life.
The signature was affixed to mortgage deed of
house in Black friars. The bidding for the
treasure commenced at so guineas and went up
to 300,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28

met. A more quiet, and yet q more industriou;
life than that which Irene led now, can scarcely
be imagined. She skept house"-taught the
children-improved herself by daily reading
and "made up" host of new clothes for Ellen
and Jennie. Ellen was the aristocrnt Of the
family-she was passionately fond of drawing
painting and music, but bring her down from
her {" cloud castles," by requesting her to dust
the furniture, sweep the floor, make the beds,
or indulge in any other plebian occupation and
look of disgust would creep over the fair fea-
lures, while a sullen pout settled firmly about
the lips. 1t was constitutional with her-it
her seemcdalmost impossible to overcome it; and
mother and sister, after few Intellectual at
tempts to awaken love for these distasteful oc-
cupations, concluded that Ellen was not "made
to work." and allowed her to become the fine
lady of the family" Yet this graceful beauty was
their pride-their pet, for she was naturally
amiable and would do hundred, little things
to contribute 10 the general enjoyment as
filling the vases with fresh Howers-looping
back the white curtains with ribbons covering
the glass and picture-frames with fine tissue
paper, fancifully cut to conceal the ravages Of
old age, making ottaman's of old boxes, and
so on.
OF m afternoon, while Irene was sewing,
Jennie studying, Tom wedding the garden, and
Mrs. Clyde seeing about supper, Ellen would
come floating into the parlor, dressed in some
light muslin made "infant waist" fashon-the
short waist, and long skirt making her appear
unusually tall, and even dignifed-and seat her
self at the piano, forgetting in the sweet Dreams
which music brought-her poverty. Poems,
music, and painting formed her life; and when
called from these, she was unhappy.
Young, andbeautiful, she sighed for conquests,
and therefore learned to hate q country life.
Highly delighted then was this spoiled child,
when her uncle, who lived in Charleston, came
to them on.a "hying VISIT" and declared his
intention Of taking one Of the girls home with
him. He would have chosen Irene, but she
very quietly declined the prolfered honor; and
little Jennie shrank away frightened from his
Mr.. Clyde had no alternative but
to take Ellen who was willing, even anxious
to so.
Irene had some misgivings-slle feared the
effect Of gay city life on this idle, impnlsiTe
dreamer; but Mrs. Clyde who had once been a
s belle, had no higher ambition than to have
her child sip Of the adulation which had once
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28

1t is asserted that a man marrying nowadays
marries great deal more than he barganed
for He not only weds himself to woman, but
laboratory of prepared chalk, quintal of
whalebone, eight coffee bags, four baskets of
novels, one poodle dog, and q system of weak
Nerves that will keep four servants aud three doc.
tors around your house most of7thetime.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28

A PLucEY GoyESoR.-A letter from Florida
states that Gov Perry recently hailed the stage
on the line between Micanopy and the terminus
and the Florida Railroad, and requested the dri.
yer to diverge few hundred yards from his
course, to take aboard some lady passengers.
John obstinately refused hot words ensued, and
the Governor pitched III and gave the fellow a
sound whipping.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28

SoCTnERS MERcHASTS.-A letter from Boston
says Very little is done on the credit system
at present, but the Southern merchants appear
TO get lar more indulgence and accommodation
than any other class. understand that they
,ae sse s ess Rnes sp es,r nSss ss,s psse'"s than the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28
An 0riginal Storg.
Written for the Advertiser.
THE F ATAL MIST A K E.
BY JENNY WOODBINE.
CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER /.
The maid that loves
Goes out to sea upon shattered plank
And nn.s h or trust in miracles for safety.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-05

a young woman in Christianay, Ky.
married, had a baby, lost her father,
mother, sister, and husband, and mar
ried, again-aU ,oithin three months! We
don't know how the baby was accounted
for, but presume the marriage certi6-
cate was dated back
The Baltimore Clipper says that the
small State Of Maryland contains great
er free negro population than the great
Empire State of New York, by over
$4,000; and Pennsylvania by over 81
900.
ELEcrED.-Mr Alex T Evans, Of Tex
as,of late Washington correspondent Of
tie New York Herald, has been elected
to be the clerk of the committee on
claims of the House Of Representatives,
vice MIR Corbin, of Mo-, resigned.
The MONROE DocrR1NE.-At the anti
Lecompton convention, in Indiana, re-
solution was adopted in favor of the en-
forcement of the Monroe doctrien of nen-
intervention by European powers in the
affairs Of this continent
YOUTHFUL Observation-Disclosures six
teen years old, ut PRESENT in the Memphis
Tenn Jail, has already twice been in tho
State penitentiary. Such depravity at
that age is remarkable, even in this fast.
age.
WR Dickinson. postmaster at Com
promise, Hickman county, KY, COM
mitted suicide few days since by taking
opium.
A Buffalo paper says that the leading
republicans Of Utice, N. Y, are signing
letter asking Mr. Matteson to resign
his seat in the House of Representatives.
On Saturday the Bridgeport Conn
Wooden Mills sold at actien for 1874 700,
the original cost being $4,000.
On the 9th ult, whale was captured
at southampton L. l., which, it is said,
will make 40 bbls. of oil.
The Boston Manufacturing Company
at Waltham. have commenced running
their mills OIL full time
j. w. Seymour, the Hartford (Conn')
defaultcr, is said to have lately passed
through Galveston. Texas.
John N. Straub's brewery, in Ale
ghany city, Pa, was destroyed by fire
last Saturday.-Loss $4,000; no insur-
ance.
Miss Gentry, of Hoskinsvillc, Ky, was
burned to death. few days since, by
her clothes taking fire.
The Lancaster friends of Mr.. Buchan-
an last week sent him present of fifty
pounds of choice beef.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-05
Norfolk Market.
WHOLESALE Prices.
NORFOLK, March, s 1858.

NORFOLK, March, s 1858.
Corn-The market continues active, with
only slight depression, notwithstanding the
receipt Of about $4,000 bushels to-day. We
quote 81 cts for Yellow, White 59a6O CITE. !.
Mixed So cts.
Cotton-Firm at 1O}}ff; may be quoted at
1lA.
Flour-The market exceedingly active at
Superfine $5a51s cash. Extra $69S. Family
$5a5hs.
Naval Stores-Black Tar, lao, Bright,
81, 40-no sales by wholesale.
No sales by Wholesale Market, unchanged
for Slaves, Cotton, Naval Stores &c.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-05
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH
THURSDAY, March 4.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED,
Schr. Joseph Lawrence, Church. FIN New
York, BID to Richmond, merchandise and
passengers, to j. NJ. Smith & Bro.
Steamer Curtis Peck, Barnes, fin Rich
mond.
Schr. Ew. Benton, Taylor, FIN Great Egg
Harbor, ballast, to master.
bchr. Davidson,-fm Rapahanock, pine
wood, to master.
Boat Roanoke, with com, to Grandy g.
Stout.
Schr. George, Tatem, with corn, to John
James. 4
Boat Currituck, with corn, to John James.
Boat Fanny Temple, with wheat, to John
James.
Steamer Lopez, Phillips, with corn, to
James Gordon Il Co.
Barges Matilda, with corn, and Fulton,
with corn and cotton, to James Gorden Il Co.
Barge Milevaine, with corn, to Odem Il
Clements.
Schr. Augustus Holley,-with corn, to
Hardy & Bro.
Brig Ocean Wave, James, for West Indies,
by j. NJ. Smith & Bro.
Schr. Fipeld, Almy, for West Indies, by
Rogers Langley.
DISASTER.
Schr. Margaret, Gl cen, I'm Halifax, N. j !.
BID to Richmond, put in with mainmaA
sprung, to Myers & Co.
FRIDAY, March s.
ARRIVED.
Steamer North Carolina, Cannon, FIN Bait.
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ESy53 A letter from Havana, published
in the N. Y. Herald, contains news from
that city to the 25th ult. The tobacco
crop promised al average yield, but 10
business was doing owing to the high
prices demanded by planters. Exchange
and freghts were dull. The authorities
had seized cargo Of four hundred and
fifty Africans, just arrived. Santa Annals
arrival was daily looked for.