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evening, on his way TO Sc. Mary's, wearing
Just such coat This elected the fact. that
he had not been seen in the city afterwards.
but then came the question-what was he do
ing in the chapel and how come lie with such
quantity OF gunpower rs ~ produce such an
effect Not only were the walls of the chapel
blown to atoms, but wide cracks or seams in
the earth, sIch as are often produced by vol
canic eruptions or earthquakes, radiated from
the ceutre of tine explosion. At length some
wag suggested that Caaade Ind. gone into the
chapel 10 seek a nights Lslains--AA~s l.s luSa
J found there cask Ut gnnpowder, but Suppos-
! ing 1t TO contain liquor, had attempted TO
breach it with heated nail. aud, in the opera
ton, had stripped off his coat, and that his
body, from having been 81 we'll soaked with
alcohol. was as inflammable as the powder,
and had burnt as ready as that did. This ex-
PLANTATION was received with loud shout of
+! laughter, and acquiescei IN because no better
could bc had
Another incident vet remains to be told in
connection with tho Nny-day festival at 81.
Mary's on the 2nd Of MAY, 1890 Capt. Her
bert upon leaving his quarters in the fort ON
that morning toat'cnt to hiSGutes in organizing
thcproccSsi"n column in the castleyard, left VIII
liam Fcrdall sleeping soundly upon the table,
i' 81 AK t'"GNtiIE'i Iil-p = temporary nct.
When the Crptain returned about the meridian
"l the day, he found him lying upon the floor
in an '!mc:Isy position. The Captain, suppos-
ing that ne had rolled of during his sleep, and
WAS stunned by the f.!l Sprang forward 10
raise him up. He was dead. The cause was
soon ascer:aincd. lie lad got up, perhaps
aroused hy the report Of tie cannon which an
n"unced the hour for the beginning of tho
Mayday festivities. h.t fcrcrish and thirsty
from his last nights debauch. He found the
residue OF the peach brandy which the Captain
hal pat away. He put the bottle, containing
a quart OF that oily and luscious fluid, to his
mouth and drained it t" the bottom He died
Of congestion Of the brain in two hours The
soul Of the dissipated nephew had departed a.
his stern and injured uncle entered the Privy
Counsel Chamber, 4 session of which was about
u convene.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-06
The Property Of S:atemen.

Statesman, who are worthy Of the appela-
toH given them generally fail 70 secure for
tunes They devote themselves u pursuits,
which, il honestly adhered to, rarely yield rich
rewards
Jefferson dcl conpara;;I ely poor Indeed,
il Congress had not purchased his library. and
given Cor il FIVE times its value he would with
difficulty, have kept the wolf from his door.
MallSnn saved money, and was cnmpara-
lively rich To aid t. his f,rtuncs however,
q. rather - those Of his widow. Congress pur-
chased his manUs.SIi; papers, and paid thirty
thousand dollars for them.
James Monroe the sixth President Of tho
United States, died in this city, 81 poor that
his remains found " rcSting-pIacc through the
charity OF one of our citizens They remain
in c.,netry III Second street, but no mouu-
ment marks the spot where they repOse
john Quincy Adams left some hundred and
| fifty thousand dollars, the result of industry
prudence, and inheritance. lie was man Of
method and economy.
Martin Van Buren, is very rich Through
out his political life. he has studiously looked
out for his own interest. 1t is not believed
that he ever spent thirty shillings in politics.
lis party s:i,sIk the bush and he caught the
bird. True ~ the Instincts of his nature, ho
believes that charity is \ cheat.
DaEicl Webster squandercd some millions in
his lifetime, the product of his Or, fcssion and
his political specuationS. lie died. leaving his
property :" his chiidrcn. ard his debts to his
friends. The former sold for les, than twenty
thousand doIiars-the latter exceeded two
hundred and fifty Thousand.
Henry Clay left very handsome estate.
II probably exceeded one hundred thousand
dollars. He was prudent manager, and scru-
pulously honest man.
James K Polk left about one hundred and
fifty thousand doilars-ffty Thousand If which
he saved from his Presidency Of four years.
JOHN Tyler is worth fifty thousand dollars
Before ne reached tie Presidency he was q
bankrupt. Ia office he huSbanded his means,
and then married rich wife
Zachary Taylor lett one hundred and ffty
thousand dollars
MIllard Fillmore is a wealthy man, ani.1keeps
his money il a very strong and safe box IL
wiiI never be wasted in speculation, or squan-
icred in vice.
f.x-President Pierce saved some ffty thou-
sand dollars from his term ui service
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-06
Charles Ianbs's Warning,

Charles Lamb tells his sal experience m a
warning to young tnen. in the following Ian
guage:
The waters have gone over me. But ont Of
the black depths, could be heard, I would
cry ot:t TO al those who have but ut a foot in
the periIous food C.uld the Youth TO whom
the flavor Of his first wine is dciieious az tho
opening scenes "f life, or tire entering upon
some newly discovered paradise, look into my
desnlati,n and hc male to understand what q
dreary thing IL is WHEN nan shall feel himself
gning down preciPise with open eyes and .
passive wilt, s-e his destruction aud have
no power tD stop IT. and yet feel il all the way
eInanating from himself; to -ee all goodlncss
empt;ed cat 81 him. aud yet no. able 70 forget
a time when il VS. otherwise; 90 bear about
the pitcOus spectacle of his own ruin could he
see my fevered eve, fcvcrish with the lass
nights drinking. a4d feveri$Illy looking fur
ward 10 to-Uig.t's repetition of the folly; could
nc but feel the bldy Of the death cut of which
cry, hourly with feei.Ier out-cry, 20 be deIiv-
credit were enough 3, make him dash the
sparkling beverage t. .ke Earth in all the pride
oi It's mailing ten. p:atinn."
Ii you have ysaing friend who may bc In
d niger Il acquiring an appetite for strong
drink, invite hi: attent;ou % Cnngk2 Lnmbs
dsuadfas expsisnor. .#
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..- THE FEa
ST. MARY'S BEACON,
Is PUBLrsHgD EVERY THURSDAY BIZ
GEORGE Il. MORGAN & J. 2. KING.

TERXs OF SuBscnIPTIoS.-S1.5 so per an
mum, 70 be paid within six mouths. No Sub
sc.iption will be received for a shorter period
than six months. and no paper be discontinued
until all arrearagcs are paid, except at the op-
tion Of the publishers.
TERMS or ADvERrrsIS0.-Sl per square
for she two first Insertions and 25 cts for every
zzseuuenx Insertion. Twelve lines OF less con-
stisute o square If the number Of insertions
Be not marked on the advertisement, it viii be
published until forbid and charged according
". A liberal deduction made TO those who
advertise by the year.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-06

There IS music-Enus,c rne'e for the soul,
Where grand and mighty rivers roll
Onward and majestic TO their goal
Flowing on IN sumbsams dancing
Times archetype sever re7eiIns-eyer advancin.
Onward-io the ocean forever rolling
Unchanged-unchangeab
Like the soul 10 eternity ascending
For gOod-for ev!l-neyer srdlrc,
Like spheres IN brIsht.eSs revolving
In orbits through space immeasurabie,
Or tends tina; sci ia darkness revilIng
The Lsmp-lhe cmcifed-;heir doom
In the dark portals Of helI's darker gloom,
Roll on majestic ard forever few
Bright wa,srs-ip dawn og sunset glow
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-06

Swee; harmony's mystic power
To teach man the time, the hour
Must come, when ,his life God gave
Wall end a; last-jn the grave
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naYroN,s ExHAusTER.

Mr.. G. L. PENN, Agent, tho man who keeps up
with all the important improvements of the age, has
just received number Of Dayton's Exhausters,
which W. consider an invaluable requisite to all Who
wish to put up and preserve Fruits, Vegetables, de,
in their natural state. The Eehaaster" is a most
simple invention, easily understood and managed, anu
une that cannot fail the purpose for which
it was intended, viz: the removing of all air from
tho can or jar that msuld oherwisc como In contact
with tho Fruit or other article desired to be preserved
1t is certainly complete arrangement and just the
thing that every good housewife in the land ought to
10 in possession Of Aud we Of tho opinion that
any of the "lors Of creation who fail to supply tho
"gude wife" with the "Erhauster" and dozen or
two of tho Cans, is a close fsted fellow, not worthy
Of such leieaces, (either or in tho dead Of win
teri as nice Peaches, Puus Pears, Cherries, Black
berries, Green Corn, Psas Beans Tomatoes, &C., &C.,
which, with the aid Of the Eehauster, can be kept
for months, in perfect freshness.
Those in want OF the Erhaastsr" and Cdns should
call on Mr.. p. at an esrly day they are going OF
in hurry.
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DIR. r. D. MATHEWS.

This distinguished gentleman proposes to give Lee.
lures in this Village, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights, on the French Revolution. DR.. MATHEWS
comes with the highest recommendations as being o
Lecturer Of much "sold learning, ripe culture, and
manly vigor;" and the Rev. Mr.. MoRgcock, celebra.
ted Divine of this State, in his testimonial says in
speaking Of his lectures, "They are written in M
oasy flowing style, and whilo sufficiently ornate to
gtatiy the taste Of the most fastidious Rhetorical
Professor they possess simplicity that attracts even
thochildren Of an audience"
His lectures everywhere urc highly spoken Of, and
represented being most instructive and interesting
We hope citizens will turn out en- massc to hear
this certainly mcritorious gentleman.
For further particulars, gee circulars
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ORIT u a r Y,

DIED, Mt Eufaula, Ala, on the 18th inst, Mr..
DRURY MINIS, agcd rs years.
lie removed from this vicinity, near 90 years ago,
to Columbus, Ca, where ho maintained to the day Of
his death good christian character. Peace to HE
ashes.
DIED, on May 24th 1858, Mrs. LOUISA BR0GDEN,
ut her fathers residence in Lexington District s. c.,
in her 23rd year. Sister Brogdcn was tho daughter
of Mr.. James Eagan, and Susanna Eagan, his wife.
Our departed sistcr was born and raised in the Dis
trict where sho died. She mado profession Of rei-
gion in 1855 and was orderly member Of Mt Ebal
Baptist Church until her death. She became tho
wife Of Robert Broglen in February 1856, md ais o
wife she was kind and afcctonate; as ncighbor shc
was over ready to communicate, and Us christian
she wis what christian should be-consecratcd in
heart and fc to tho service Of God. Her departure
from this world was peacefu-trustng in her Savior
AMI reclining his bosom, sho fell asleep Jesus.
Sister Brugdcn has left bereavcl husband and 8
dear little infnt father and mother aud brothers
and sistors TO their loss, but they sorrow not
rs others who have no hope. To her bereared hus-
band the writer tenders assurances Of afcctionato
sympathy. May the God Of his dear wife bo his God
forever. ). IL. al.
DIED, at Ncwberry C. H., on the 14th inst, ANN
p infant daughter Of L. NJ and L. Y. BLEAsE, aged
one year and cloven dnys.
This dear little child-thc sweet bud Of an hour
has soon yielded up its spirit, and in company with
guardian angels, has winged its flight to blissful
realms on high--tO the eternal md happy abode of
Him who has said SuFar little children to come un-
to mo-" &c. With tho afflicted parents, who again
have been called to drink deeply Of tho "btter cup,
we minglo our tears and condole with them in their
sad loss of another babe. But good friends mourn
not, now
"Shc rests in peace. For hor forbcar all weeping,
We soon shall meet her in tho world on high!
Her gcntc form in yondor grave is sleeping,
But tho freed spirit lives beyond the sky"
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For the Advertiser.
ATLANTA, GA, juno

ATLANTA, GA, June 18th 1858.
Mr.. EprToR:-I promised in my ast that at some
future time would speak fully Of tho Medical
College of Atlanta. I now propose, with your per
mission, to redeem atpromise and tho moro willing
ly do tako this subject in hand because of certain
impressions that have been made upon tho minds Of
those who nre not familiar with the history of that
excellent institution and because reports have gone
abroad which in themselves radically false, hut
yet calculated, if not conradcted, to very seriously
affect its future prospects.
The Atlanta Medical College was chartered by the
Legislature of Georgia in February of 1854. In the
following June it organized by the election of a
Faculty composed OF seven Professors, men distin-
gushed on account of their scientific learning, who
were akied US physicians, with long practical cx-
perience.
1t was sometime after tho election Of the Faculty
took place. at theyand the Trustoos decided whcth
or to make inter or summer school, After maurely
deliberating in reference to thispont and taking into
consideration all the circumstances which might have
the mos. remote boaring upon the subject, it was
agreed upon that most good would be achieved by q
summer school. To this conclusion they were driven
by the fact that, although thoro were many summer
Medical Schools in successful operation in tho North
orn States, not was to be found South Of Mason
& Dixons limo. Truo there were aummcr scssionS
held by the winter schools of the South yet during
those the degree "M D." was never conferred upon
any but those who had taken two full prer-
curly. IIOnce the North had, most unquestonably, n
decided advantage tho South in that particular.
Upon looking tho reports Of tho Northern sum-
schools it found that many Southern students
were annually in attendance upon thoir lectures.
Thus those who dcslrous Of taking their second
during the summer season were compelled for
lack of homo institution, to leave their homes and
friends in the sunny South, to bo with those whose
affections are nlienatcd from u.s. and with whom 30
many unpleasant occurrences arc continually trans
piring.
This was not tho fruit Of anysecsiono' pr"dics or
political Jgotry, but cordial review of plain, stern
facts ne they werc found to exist. know there nre
somo-and am sorry to say, not o fer, but prnci-
paly those who havo had the misfortune to spend
their money North-who charge prejudice and Sec
tionalism upon those who have the manlness and pa
trotism to press tho claims of tho South upon South
ern men, tfor VIC expect nothing, do rc ask any-
thing of Northern men, There arc those who writo
long homilios in praise of the "whole souod sons of
science" Of tho North to tho total neglect of tho pros
perity of tho land that gave them birth. We aro
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AN UNFORTUNATE RENcouNTER.

We very much regret to learn that most unploas-
ant and almost fatal ARRAY occurred in Hamburg on
Saturday last hotwoon Maj. GARDNER and his son
Jous GARDNER and Mr.. 3. L. HALL, throo Of our
most valued and respected citizens.
friend furnishes us with the following particulars
of this sad affair, which wo publish as given:
"Therc caino near boing fatal rencountor hore oil
Saturday utternuon. 1t seems that there WAS Diff
Guilty bctwon Mr.. S. W. GARDSER and Mr.. 3. L. HALL
-and Mr.. HALL had knocked Mr.. GARpNER down,
whom JOHN GARDNER drew "Repcater" and shot
HALL four or iivA timea, giving him many wounds
fortunately none Of them thought to be dan
gcrous. 1t is miracle that Mr.. HALL WAS not killed
upon the spot the parties woro separated but few
feet when the shots were fred"
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A PLATFORM OF HASps.-At recent FIRE in
Boston Mrs. Hickey was caught in the third
story and could not escape by the staircase
She then went Into the room Immediately under
his own, and on her presenting herself at the
window the persons below called on her to take
courage and observe their directions, and they
would save her. They then to the number ot
six or eight, or as many rs could join, formed a
circle, each man extending his arms horizontally,
and grasping with his right hand the right, and
with his left hand the lett hand of the man op,
posite, their arms crossing. They then told her
to knell upon the window sill, and to incline her
body in such way as to free her head from the
wall, and to fall sideways. All being ready, she
threw herself from that third story window! Not
man drew back from the imminent peril to
which each man was exposed. All stood firm,
and this poor woman was received in safety on
the platform of hands and arms-without any
injury to them or herself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-30

SETTLEMENT OF THE RIGHT or SEARCH OUEs
Tlos, &c.-A despatch dated Washington, juno
23d, says;
The War Cloud was dispersed yesterday. A
supplemental and conformal meeting of the Cab
met was held, at which dispatches from Mr.
Dallas and Lord Malmersbury through Lord
Napier, were read apologizing for the late outra.
ges, and Offering indemnity. The British Gov.
ernment for the present ignores the claim to the
right of search or visitation, but intimates that
any injuries proved to have been already suf.
fered by the practice will be redressed. Nego.
tiations will doubtless follow, resulting in money
indemnity to American vessels, aud some pro-
vlslon. furnishing the illicit assumption of tho
American flag.
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Mr.. Ten BEoEcx's HoEsEs.-A match has
been made for a race between the American
horse Prioress, and Beardsman, the winner of
the Derby. The event is to come offs Newman,
ket in October, and the terms are $500 side.
The horses are to carry even weights (ll9 lbs.
each), Notwithstanding that Prioress has an
advantage of two years i'll age over Beardsman.
A match has also been made between Mr..
Ten Brock horse Babylon a years) and Lord
Chesterfeld's Telegram years at even weights,
for G2OO side to be run the day after the above.
Mr. Ten Brocck's horses, Charleston and
Prioress, orc both entered for the Goodwood
cup.
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Govcnor Sibley, of Minnesota, in his Inaugu.
ral address, delivered the subjoined extract.
Minnesota enters the Union as the thirty.
second State. She extends friendly hand to
all her sisters, North and South, and gives
them the assurance that she joins their ranks
not to provoke sectional dscord or to engender
strife-not to enlist in crusade against such of
them as differ with her in the character of their
domestic institutions, but to promote harmony
and good will, and to lend her aid, on all occa-
sions, in maintaining the integrity Of the Union.
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INTERESTING MEXICAN NEWS.

New ORLEANS, June 25.-The steamship Ten
ncssee has arrived below at quarantine, with
Mexican dates to the 10Th inst.
Admiral German has come on as a passenger
in the Tennessee.
The forced loan has caused great excitement
in Mexico; and all foreigners who have not
complied with the requirements of that law, have
been ordered to leave the country.
for Amersnn ane ss na o1aSM Mse se Mr. s55a o
Forsyth, has demanded andreceived his passports.
Theliberal party appear to be gaining strength.
Zuloaga was about goings to Tampico tor
refuge.
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TOMATOES FOR THE EDITOR.

On Tuesday evening Of last week, the Editor ro-
ceived from Mr.. ]. II. NJ, of ths vicinity, basket
Of fine Tomatoes, which we rsumo were properly
appreciated and dispensed with by that epicurean
gentleman On last Saturday tee received another
baskct from the source aud for which tho donor
will please accept our thanks They were Of tho
large variety, fully ripe juicy and altogether excel.
lent-and enough for a good mcss
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Ministerial Appointments.

The Union Meeting of the Fourth Division Of
the Edgcfeld Baptist Association has employed
Bro. W. L. CURRY to preach to the colorcd peo-
pie within its bounds. His appointments are as
follows:
For Horns Creek, 1st Sunday, II o'clock, A N.
For Antioch, End Sunday, &"
For the Grove, Sd Sunday, at 10
For Bethlehem, Sd Sunday, at o'clock, P. M.
For Republican, 4th Sunday, 10 o'clock, A. M.
For Hardys, 4th Sunday, o'clock, PM.
Tho Public arc also apprised that Bro: c. will
preach during the week on the plantations around
the Churches if requested to do so by the owners.
8. P. GETzEN, MODERATOR.
Curryton, June &c, 1856
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BISHOP DAVIS.

The Right Reverend THOMAS F. DAVIS, D. D.,
Protestant Episcopal DishoS OF this Diocese, is, wo
regret to loarn, (says the Charleston Mercury so
sadly afflicted by nervous affection OF the eyos that
his sight is partly destroyed and almost entirely dcs
paired Of. Next week he purposes leaving thi, eoun-
try by sailing vessel for Europe, in the hope Of
obtaining thorc somo relief from his sad afllicon.
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"JBSxr WooDBlSE" has furnished US with another
beautiful story entitled "THa FATAL MIsrArE,'
which VIC will lay before our readers next week.
"Jgyxr' and "RUTu," wo are pleased to state, are
becoming quite popular with the readns community
and thsir productions arc eagerly sought after
"Ruru' has poetic cfuson on first Fage-turn
oyer md road il.
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CEN. BoNHaM,s SPEECH.

We invite the particular attention Of our readers
to the speech of talented Representative deliver.
sd in the U. S. House of Representatives on the
Kansas Conference Committee Bill It should be
read and carefully considered by tho entire Congress
sonal District, as matters of grave importance arc
there brought befure the people which demand in
ycstivaton,
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP ARIEL.

FOUR Di Us LATER FRON ECHOPE.
ST. JOINS, n. F., June 2G.-The steamship
Ariel from Southampton, was boarded Oft Cape
Race yesterday by the steam yacht Of the Asso'
ciated Press.
The Ariel brings news from Liverpool to June
10th.
LIVERPOOL CorroN MAEKEr.-The sales of
Cotton were light, and all qualities had declined
I'D. and the Market closed dull.
LIVERPOOL BREApsruFrs MARKEr.-Corn and
Breadstuffs generally were reported dull.
LONDON MONEY MARxEr.-No change is re.
ported in the condition Of money. Consols were
quoted at 9G.
The news by this arrival is generally unim-
portant.
The steamship New York, for New York, has
been wrecked off the coast OF Scotland All the
passengers and crew were saved.
Nothing was seen Of the telegraph cable fleet
from on board the Ariel.
The Paris INonitcur denies that any extraordi.
nary war preparations are being made in France.
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A MELANCHOLY SUICIDE.

On Monday tho 18th inst, Mr.. WESLEY WRrRR
of this District shot himself with shotgun, caus
ing instantaneous death. He must have placed th.
muzze of the gun in his mouth and pulled tho trig
ger with his toe, rs ho had one shoe of. The load
Inutilatcd the mouth in friShtful manner and
lodged in the back of the head The jury of inquest
VIC understand, wore clearly convinced that it was
very evidently case Of intentional suicide, and
rendered their Yirdict accordingly
Mr.. WEyEn was IN interesting young man, having
just attained his twouty6rst year with bright hopes
and glowing prospects ahoad-of highly esteemed
and worthy parentasc and being of an unsssuming,
courteous and kind disposition was we'll beloved by
large circle of friends. With his afflicted relatives
We sympathisc in tAeir sad bereavement.
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w. II. CRANE.

This old and well-known Augusta Dry Goods Mer-
cbant it will DC in this ssuo intend selling on bis
largo stock of Spring and Summer Dry Goods at
greatly reduced prices, for one mouth only, in order
to make further improvements to his already large
storc-room This We imagine is a fno opportunity
to obtain burgsius, bargains, bargains. See bis ad-
Yertisement.