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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-01-09

ROUND AND OVAL BILLIARD TABLES six and eight
feet Billiard Tables with Marble and Tops Cush
ions to play the same table either Pool the Game.
full and complete every Man
uacurer Of India Rubber for Cushions; Pchnole Bag
aelIe Rouettes, Balls and Pins for Pin Alleys Lot ETC.
ECONOMICAL STOVES,
Portable and set order with eroekery castron
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Ss-Wanut Wood for sale dos Nv
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-01-09
CoPARTNERsHIp.

DJssOLUTION -THz PARTNERSHIP HERETO
~ existing under the style Of H. A. G. LEE -
day dissolved mutual
George W. Lee will alone sign The Of nqsida-
ton only. HENRY A. LEE
New orleans, Jas. g. 1858. GEO. ". LEE.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-01-09
FlssK's HEEISEDv ooTTos sE.o ON

street, New Orleans.
This OFT Is the public being oil
now in use for burning in lind OF lamp and fully good
Lard Oil for machinery II cheaper burns longer
ahd does smoke in burning the wick
Should any that used this OH, try H. and be
satisfied the monty will be returned Families planters and
steamboats, particularly requested give the Southern pro-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
"DRAMATIC hMUSEaIENT.n

See communication Oh this subject. The distne-
"The Theatre" is worthy of observation. But there
is further distinction, in the case Of the Drsmn in
Edgefeld, to be drawn between" Odd Fellows Hall"
and such place as " Burton's"ior "Tho Bowery" in
New York. Our Odd FcllowS Halp is quiet vii
lagc establishment with temptations to dissipation
except such as Margarets cold Lemonade or Luei~'s
Ice Cream may hold forth those other places are
arranged with large drinking saloons convenient and
with an upper tier for tho ocasts of creation. Our
audiences made up Of social oirclc as were,
whore each one knows the other; theirs, Of mixed
multitude where bad men and women may meet TO
plot guilt under the guise Of pleasure To attend tho
legitimate Drama, in our homely Odd Fellows Hall,
under correct management such as the present un-
doubtedy is, can scarcely be esteemed more sinful
than attending party, dance picnic, q Hot Sup
per, or Fair; And it certainly il more entertaining
and improving. Yet thore have been those amongst
u.s. who have frowned upon the intellectual and health
full treats Of the Dramatic Corps and would yet take
apart or send hand, most readily to the other
places. But are glad to soe that this unwise op
position to harmless specie, of ehoynenthaa died Of
atrophy The young should notbe restrained from
such amussmonts for several philosophical reasons
that might be given And the aged and good should
accompany them to guard and moderate them in that
enjoyment. They will thus do them moro good than
oil the aermonizng that could be crowded into their
cars on tho subject.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02


healtLful amusement, offers at the same time the most
seductive temptations; and it is tie association of
the drama with establishments like these, that has
drawn over ON amusement atonec rational and in
structive the film of distrust The purc legitimate
drama has nothing pcrnicious in it but is worthy the
support Of polished and enlightened people. And
why? asks the bigotted opponent. Why! Because
with it are linked in indesoluble bonds, tho most at
tractive srts and because the most refined and cul
tured minds have toiled to brighten and preserve it
from decay. On what shrine have poetry, painting
and music poured many rnre oblationa-in what
amusement else havo the "sister-arts" blended 80
beautifully their varied powers2 Within its magic
circle come hope, love and charity and from the faith
full pictures of lifc its temptations, trials, struggles
and disappointments therein presented, who shall
not say the gazer may not draw balm to soohc,
to strengthen to elevate Destroy the weeds which
have idly been allowed to engender evils we'll worthy
of OppostiOn-rresent the Drama to the people with
proper regard to morality-give wholesome lessons
through this pleasing medium, and the Drama may,
and eventually will, occupy position to which its
great merits give ample claim. L. B--D.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
POOR ALRION

The European correspondents Of American papers
tell US that France i, preparing to pounce upon Eng
land with all the wrath Of jealous rival and that
too With many chances Of victorious result At the
same time the cry Is rising in many parts Of our own
country, for vengeance upon the naughty mistress of
the seas What IL 10 become Of thee then, oh Albion
"A field Of the dead rurGs, red on my sight
And the clans cf old London seatter'd in fight"
All nonsense. That thing can never happen. 1t
can never begin to happen. 1t would be tho begin
ming of the end Of modern civilization. Who said
that England and America wcre now ready to battle
each others grsatuss, into nonenty! Who vsntsred
to recommend this issue Vt to tho two great kin
dred pillars Of Protestant progress' Lot him be- po-
liticslly, anathema maranatha. EO,-Epglsnd and
America, psroa. and child, must stand or full together
As to the lato misconduct Of her masstys sea-cap.
tains on the West Indian wstors Of course it must
be stoned for and of it will bc atoued for,
readily and handsomely. Weventure to rurmire that
it is done already.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
AN ARM CHAIR COME AT LAST.

For long long time have we been waiting for the
thought to seize some clever fellow, that the district
editor ought to have new armchair. But we waited
in vain until Thursday evening last when the Colum-
bia baek surprised by stopping before our cottage
and depositng the beautiful and eommodious walnut
chair-editorial in which now ensconeed. Its
of native Edgs6sld walnut, and mado out and out by
native EdgeSeld skill. We are indebted, for the
handsome and most acceptable gift to Mr.. TILHAN
WArsox jr., young gentleman of tho Ridge, who
since his college graduation has determined to apply
himself to the mechanical department Of labor thus
setting wholesome example Of independence and
absence of false pride to his young cotemporares Of
the District. Mr.. W. is Of wealthy family and by
no means noeds labor Bith his own hands forsther
the urures or the comforts of life. Ho gees in em
ployment though, the true secret Of eontontment,
and wisely selects that kind which corresponds to his
inclinations. An excellent example, We repeat, to
many youngsters who spoil their native capacities by
stupidity wasting them upon professional studies for
which they are in no way fitted. We thank our
young friend for his beautiful and prred present. and
wish him graat success in his honorable industry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
BAO BOYS.

Ono Of the pests Of the age, is that disagrceable
class Of bad boys now so numerous. OF course their
abominable behaviour is chargeable, in part, upon
thor parents. But it is also chargsable upon them
selves ind should be visited with tho hickory in
ry instance Poor little devils! if they only knew
what disgust aud pity thor illmnnners beget in tho
miHds Of beholders, they would surely strive to do
better But this they are too obtusc to 500. They
mistake impudenee for smartness, rudeness for inde
pcpdence and thus make themselves tho seorn Of all
decent people. A few of them perhaps arc naturally
bad with most of them it is the result of false train
ing Or NO training at all. How culpable arc those
parents who neglect their children in this important
matter Of decent manners and civil department! {!
They may be brought to weep for it some day, whom
alas it will BIZ too late.
OF course we drop these remarks in reference to
the bad boys Of this place. We have seen them at
their unmannerly pranks moro than once. If We
sce it again. shall be tempted to note hoir names
We are happy to add here that We have also many
very decent clever boys, who show by their behaviour
on all occasions that they already gentlemen in
heart
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
"ANs PAMELA cuNN1NGHAsr.n

Reference ia asked to some remarks Of the Charles
ton Evening News in regard to the lady named,
accompanying article of tho Marion (Ala) Ameri-
eau. The editor of the Feps, We may inform auch
readers as do not know is the brother of Miss Gun
sINGuAx, and hence of course Is the proper person
to explain her connection with the Mt. Vernon enter
prize- This explanation is every way satisfactory,
especially to the manner inuhich the de plume
Of "a SOUTHERN MArRoN" came to attach to the
daughter instead Of the mother.
From certain old associations of mort priced
character, prepared tosppreciae, and applaud
from heart, the agency Of both these ladios in
this remarkable undertaking., and which has now SO
nearly become complete achevement Honor to
them for the patriotic conception, and for the ndomi
table f1ednes. of purpose with which it has been
pursued. Through them, South Carolina lays proud
claim to leading the van in the holy cause of max
ing the home of Washington aperpetual Temple of
Liberty. Around 1t tho nams Sof ASN PAMELA cuS-
NIsoHAx will ever hover Of the vesl lights that
shall guard its portals from dissertation and its inner
sanctuary from pollution. Let niche be thore re-
served for her, in memoriam.
E8- The pieces alluded to are unayoidably post
poned till next week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
SUMMERS MORN.
"a PENCIL SKETCH }

How charming to awake in the country when the
day is young,-beforo yet the sun has lifted his
warm disc above the horizon,-and to inhalc the
bslmy fragrance Of the "inceuse-breathing morn p
How sweet to hear tho free cosntry birds chirping
their mathis oyery side HOro, in the tree before
US, the tom tit twtters his single note with energetic
pertnaeity. There, in tho bush at the foot Of the
hill, the partridge calls to her mute Sith liquid whs-
tie. The thrush essays = somouhat varied melody
on ons sids aud the catbira responds in formidable
rivalry on tho other. ThOn the intervals whether Of
distance or Of sound, are supplied by hundred
other nsusless cheerieksrs Of the grove, while in
yonder FIELD tho bold moeking-bird has chosen
place upon tho highest limb of sn old and leaaess
pine aud "pours his throat in proud superiority
over oil the rest But tho birds are only part Of
summers morn in the country The living grsOn Of tho
forest is then 10 rosh from the cool repose of tho
night! Tho flowers breathe such delicious odors
The dow drops glisten so purely on leaf and stem
and bower And all tho air is SO full Of healthful
and peaceful delight! All, ye imprisoned cit, little
know ye Of our mornings in the counry,-ye who
must needs cover your heads till the day.god hos
vsnqushed your mosquitoes and diapellsd your ma
lslis- You pity US in the winter nights! We pity
YOU in tho summer mornings
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
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s,p,aoa of the year. All subscriptions not distinct
~ limited .. the time Of subscribing, will be con-
tnued until ell srrearages paid. or at the option OF
the Publisher.
Subscriptions out Of the District and from other
States must invariably be paid for in advance.
RATES OF ADv8RfIS1NG.
All advertisements will be correctly and conapicu
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Iishsd Monthly or Quarterly 81 per square Will be
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Each and every Trsnaisn, Advertisement, to 'scurs
publicity through our columns, must inSaraoiy oe
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All Advertisements not having the desired numoet
of insertions marked ,hs margin, will be continued
until forbid and charged accordingly
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ON the mos, liberal t-rms-i, being distinctly under.
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fined 10 the nnsdise, Legitimate business OF he hfm
or individual contracting
All communications of personal character vii! be
charged as advertisements.
Obituary Notices exceeding Que square IN lengln
will be charged for the overpus, at regular rates.
Announcing Candidate (not inserted until paid
for,) Five Dollars.
For Advertising Estrays Tolled, Two Dollars, to be
paid by the Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
CLEAN OUT YOUR WELLS.

A dissgreoabe complaint is said to be prevalent in
our town which soe think is attributable to tho water
We drink. Be this it may it is right to clean out
wells. and keep them clesn at this season Of the
year. The public pump and we'll should be ieen to
by committee of Council. It is considered impor-
tant by many citizens.
We again also uge the Trustees Of the Male Acade-
my to attend to the Academy well and have it put in
order. Lot the pump be taken out the well he cleaned
and windlass and bucket attached ut once. ANY
common hands con do this at small expense; surely
something ought to be done without delay. The teach
ers and students complain very justly in this matter
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
HON. w. w, BOYCH,

Il will be seen thata nomination Of this gentleman,
for the United States sonso appears in our present
issue. 1t is compliment justly bestowed. Mr..
BorcE is unquestionsbly statesman, worthy Of the
nsme The representatives of tho people of South
Carolina are to select Senator next winter. 1t is we'll
to canvass in time the important topic. What We
want in tho Senate Of the United satoa is real ab
ty backed BY Independence Of spirit and large pol-
cal information. We want man too whose sntece-
dents give promise Of high success In that difficult
field Of political O1ortion. Without denying to others
these qualifications, muat be permitted to express
our conviction that the present nominee possesses
them in an eminent degree. +
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
For the Advertiser.
UNITED Static SENATOR.

MR. lroR:-1t seoms to be already asked, what
man amongst us Ia best suited for the post lately va
Gated by tho doath Of the lamonted RyANsS Indeed
you mention in your last issue that several names
have been suggested in that connection. As one Of
many citizens" who feel deep interest in the mat
tor, respectfully ask to place in nomination before
the people of the State, our able and popular member
of Congress, Hon. VIZ. W. BoYcE. He has now no
superior among his political compecrs Of South Caro-
lima He is assiduous, prudent and thorough
In whatever be undertakes. ,He hiss senatorial
mind, if may speak, which resembles that Of our
immortal CALHOUN. As evidence Of this, It is only
necessary to refor TO his direct argumsntatiys origi
nal and effective speeches in Congress- Mr.. DorcR,
it is true is young. bat not moro than several sena
tors now in Congress. Yet though young, he is o
statesman Of proreu ability. In the Senatorial field
Of labor be would soon take rank With the Grst men
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
MRS. FRANK REk.

Our community hus been very much delighted
within the past few weeks by the excellent acting Of
this accomplished lady comedian. There is something
so natural in hor rendition of every part she has yet
undertaken something so pre-possessing in her man
mer, SO pleasing in her face; und there is so much
jolly -fun withal in her composition! She has the
spice Of variety too; readily gives taste Of this,
that the other quality Of acting, occasion may
demand; plays the city dame or tho country lass
equally vol; ntsrweavos pretty ballads nud amusing
comic songs in her rolos with 30 much effect In
short We are quite taken (and we arc ono Of hun
dred herr) with this very clever little lady. And we
thus frankly bluutly oo it may bc offer her the trib-
ute Of our praise
We understand that it is general with that she
should take benefit our boards before she leaves
She richly deserce' It.
N6- Sinoo the above was written, we learn that
Mrs. RsA takes her bopeft On Monday night next.
Look out for brilliant entertainment In the mean
time they play also Friday night Of the present
week per advertisement, which SEQ 10 over there.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.

The Steamship Africa, Capt. SHANNON, arrived in
Now York on the 9th May, with Liverpool datos to
the 18th ipgt from which learn that the sales Of
Cotton for the week werO 81 900 bales of which speeu
lators took 1880 bales aud exported 1000 leaving
to the trade 4o,5o0 balea The market opened at an
advance Of l-l6d., but the advance nas subsequently
lost, and the market closed quiet but steady. The
sales were slow and pr:cee unstered The authorized
quotations woro, Fair Orleans Sd; Fair Mobile I'D
Fair Uplands 7sd; Middling II @ It'd.
Sugar was reported heavy ut decline Of 81. to Is.
Turpentino srm at 4lS. % Ala, I'D.
Flour is very dull and quotations nominal. Wheat
very dull and all qualiaDs Iightly declined. Corn
quiet and declined Cd.
The political news was unimportant
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
CASUALTIES.

Tho storm Of Friday night last was very terrific in
the neighborhood Of Mr.. VIZ. WALKERS At the lower
Plank road toll l-gate. lie aad Mr. knSRIcK (his
neighbor) suffered seriously in their crops from tho
heavy hail and severe wind. Corn cut to pieces
fences were prostrated, and at Mr. Walkers ono
chimney and part Of the roof of tho dwelling house
were blown uf. We hear Of no injury to lifo or
limb.
Two mules were drowned In Sleepy creek owing y
tho swollen condition of the stream. They the
property of HAGooD but wore in tho use Of VIZ.
RIDDLE who was hauling corn with them.
The storm Of rain WAS also hesry in the Dark
Corner, washing the lands and njuring somo psnta-
tons very seriously.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

~ 1t is stated that Kansas has already cost the
Government, at the very lowest estimate, ffty mil
lions of money.
&s- The earliest crcumbers Of tho season in this
locality were from the garden Of ~, r T. AIus.
We know Of somo that came pari pa"u with these,
but modosty forbids our mentioning them here.
- The Yorkvile Enquirer announces the death
Of Mr.. ". r. Alexander, Postmaster at that place
The Office will dsYOlys on Mr.. John R. Alexander.
9H- The officers of two New York regiments have
rendered their services 10 the President in case OF
war with England.
~ Tho most dangerous bat that fss at night i,
the briek-Lst. So says our lamp-lightsr.
1 son Of Mr.. Thos Stevenson, who lives
about Eve miles north Of Abberille C. H., fell from
treo Sunday the ed inst, which dislocated hi:
neck, causing instantaneous death.
@- Subscriptions are being made In New Orleans
for the relief of those who have suffered most by the
inundation-lnany Of whom have not only loat all
their crops and personal effects but left destitute
of the means of subsistence.
B- The Conservation Of st. Georges Church, at
Kaolin, (abont six miles below Augusta) took place
on Saturday last. The conservation services were
performed by the Right Reverend Thomas F. Davis,
Bishop of South Carolina.
~ The grand jury at Columbus are enforcing
tie law against the vagrant or idle population Of
that city, and several ders have been indicted Loaf
ers must look out as it high misdemeanOr "toloaf
V jenkins is man who takes matters humor-
ously. When his best friend was blown into the air
by Dustin bilsr," Jenkins cried after him. There
you 90, my ca-steamed friend"
w lady named Temple, who is well known in
the fashionable regions of Belgrars, has discovered
remedy for suffering It is simply tho act Of rsad
ing in whisper, and gradually augmenting the whs-
por to louder tone.
9s- "Idon't believe it's any use, this vaccination
snd Yankee. "I once had child vaceinated and
he fell out Of the winder week arter and got kilOd
Es- The tradesman who does not advertise liber-
ally, hos been very appropriately compared to man
who has lantern, but is too stingy to buy candle.
y The French Government is seriously think
ing Of importing 100000 negroes into Algeria, to
give an impetus to production there.
~ The people Of Kingston, Jamaica, have held
meeting, and invited the free colOred people Of the
United States 10 emigrste 10 that country.
~ contemporary, noticing tho appointment Of
friend postmaster, saya: "If he attends to the
mails as we'll as he docs TO the fsmales be will make
o very attentive and efficient officer"
Br Billy Bowlsgs, the red skinned individual
who, with corporars guard of bis race, has given
the people of Florida and the Government of tho
United States such world Of,troqbe, is said to be
lame, blind and eighty years old. In nice fix, ve-
rily, for making big fight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
For the Advertiser.
DRAMATIC ADJUSTMENTS.

Sases and Philosophers, Ministers and Doctors, and
in fact all those whose lives and studies have given
them the power and the privilege of analy1ing the
human mind have decided that amusement is rs ne.
eessary to the mental as food and drink arc to the
physical powers. It gives agreeable and healthy
relief whom and labor press I'd hardly upon us,
and it dvsrts the mind from lingering too much
one absorbing idea, or one deep rooted sorrow. It
has been said that "msn but children Of larger
growth" which theory, if true, proves coneusively,
that tho dosire for amusement is not cultivated, but
natural love; for the first thing thnt attracts the
child is that which can afford the most enjoyment.
As tho child advances into life, new passions open
broad field for eIertion but into whatever path his
tastes may lead him, the love Of amusement is still as
strong, though of different md more decided char
scter for where in the it is natural feeling in
crude uncultivated .ate in tho othor it has grown
from the changes and tho training of active life to
m actual necessity. Now of NIL classes Of amuso-
ment provided to satisfy this innate longing Of the
mind, no kind thoroughly succeeds as that known
as The dramntic-and hence We opine that the Drama
is not of o perishable nature. Man, whatever his
nature, loves TO contemplate the action Of his Sllow-
mon, and through the medium of his own or anothors
imagination, view the varod page Of every day life
Hence it is, that from the age when the rude cart
Of Thespis rolled from town to town, and village to
village, down to the present tme the Drama has
cupied prominent position with the people. 1t
strengthens and enlarges the imaginative faculties
offers ineIhaustbe fountain for mirth and il right
ly conducted, invigorates and improves the moral
character. Tho principal objection made by thoae
opposed to the Drama it, that there are associations
connected with It that have q tendency to degrade
rather than elevate tho moral sense but this objec
ton has nothing to do with the Drama, and should
never be weighed in tho scale against it There is
vast difference between the Treatro and tho Drnma
I've speak Of course Of the legitimate Drama,) and
tho character Of the Srt has too often been the cause
of evil to the second. Too much cannot DO said
sgainst Theatre which, while it pretends to afford