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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
OBITUARY.

JOHN w. LEE, Jr., son of J. W. Lee, of Lex
ington District, died in Columbia, S. c., august
T. 1850, in his Esd year.
This untimely stroke has cut down young
man of promise, with high principles of morality,
who was Just stepping into active life, surrounded
By friends won by kindness and devotion. How
ever high may be tho endowments of character,
und however endearing may be the charm of a
gentle spirit, yet these cannot ward Of that fatal
arrow aimed at the breast of every mortal, nor
srpplant the place of living faith in the Son Of
God. Yet it is pleasant to sec, even i'll this peril
ous and uncertain soourn, that these delicate SYM
pathies and high principles may be so cultivated
US to enrich life with virtuous joys, and to draw
around US many kindred spirits. good charac-
ter is beyond price. Death may crumbe to dust
the tabernacle of clay, but cannot mar the faintest
trace of lovely character. The ,cihn is impet-
ishabc. How much more beautiful and perfect
this virtuous character becomes after it has re-
cciycd the finishing touch of christian grace V:r-
tue. then, is sloriied.
The subject of this brief member bad resided
in this city for the last few years. where, by his
amiablity and intelligence, his cheerfulness and
tender sensibilties, he bad cndeared many devoted
friends. Scarcely more than week before his
sad death, he was attacked with malignant dis
ease that bahled every attention and all medical
skill. He suffered no pain, and merciful Provi-
dencc kept bis mind clear and calm almost to the
last moment. Few there be who find peace with
God on death-bcd; but the happy departure of
our friend leads US to believe that be is numbered
among those few. Though he had made no open
profession of religion, yet he had been brought
up rcligiousy and knew what was required of
him by the law Of God. During his Sickness hc
requested to see minister, and gave in his pcui
tential expressions in his resigned will and ardent
hope of Heaven, an assurance that his trust was
IL -. Al nf 4bo
Even in delirium, his mind wandered in prayer to
his Saviour. A few minutes befor, he died. reason
returned; be calmly bid farewell to his broken
hearted parents and brother, and to his weeping
friends, and while still the words of the Lords
prayer fingered on his ips, his spirit escaped to
Abrahams bosom, leaving the last word he utter
cd, glory" as q precious legacy Of hope to q
smitten family.
"Thou art gone to the grave, but We will not de-
plorc thee,
Whose God was thy ransom, thy guardian and
guide:
o gave thcc hc took thee and he will restore thee
And death has no sting, for tho Saviour has
died"
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The Southern Guardian.

This paper contains IN article upon our reply
of last week. There are no paragraphs to notice
in it end we therefore gladly dispense with the
discussion. We will answer the Gaardian's ques-
ton however, as in courtesy bound. We regard
the requirement" of the Guardian and its fol-
lowers "unneecssary,' because Of the all-sufcient
suunducss of the Democratic Platform us it now
stands.
We aro glad to find the Guardian coming to
our position, as per this sentence: Nor did zee
positoely as.ert that it ,ctH be nell to elect
Black R.publican az Douglas" This comes pretty
near saying all that have said, viz: that it will
be better to elect DOUGLAS than see the Republic
cans 60 into power.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
Aiken Items.

We regret to record several incidents Of rio-
leace, perhaps all Of therl fatal, which have just
occurred in our neighboring village of Aiken.
On Saturday evening LAST q difficulty occurred
between GEORGE PURDUE and WILLIS BuRkMAL-
TER in which both parties fred double -burrellcd
guns. BuRKHALrER's asri was shot Of below
tho elbow and ho was oth.swisc seriously injured
At last accounts no was considered in imminent
danger. PURDUE, VIC understand, escaped un-
harmed.
During Saturday night one GEORGE HOLLY, q,
or near the same Village, was beaten severely by
suae person or persons unknown, receiving such
woands and bruises as render his situation alsc
very critical.
On the Sunday following in the same place, o
man named JERRY JErFcoAT committed suicide
by cutting his throat. His age was "a Wo have
not beard the supposed cause Of the dcod.
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FARTHER POINT, August 20.-The steam
ship Hungarian, Capt. t. Jones, has arrived,
bringing Liverpool dates to Wednesday, Au-
gust 10. 49,
LIVERPOOL CorToN MARKEr.-The sales Of
cotton for three days were 10000 bales. The
market was steady. Middling Orleans was
quoted at 7 3-l6d., aud Middliug Uplands
at 7.Sd.
LIVERPOOL GENERAL MARxETs.-Bread-
stuffs were very dull, and quotations barely
maintained. Provisions dull.
The general news by the Hungarian is in-
teresting, but nothing strikingly important.
The Peace Congress met at Zurich on the
9th; but nothing had traDspired Of their
proceedings thus far. Sardinia is represented.
The Parliament is still debating the Italian
question.
The Ambassadors to the Conference were
warmly welcomed.
The completion of the Great Eastern steam
splip was formally celebrated on the 9Th inst.
The banquet on the occasion was largely at
tended, and by several distinguished men.
The Grand Duke Constantine had arrived
at Spithead, in ship Of war.
The provisions Of Hon. Sydney Herbert's
new bill, organizing military reserve force,
has been published in the London papers.
The subscriptions to the stock Of the new
Cable Company were progressing faIorably.
4 long list of subscriptions had been obtained,
including the names of Barring Brothers d.
Co., Geo. Peabody, F. IIuth 4 Co., Samuel
Gurney, N. Rothschidls & Co., and others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

The UNCERTAINTY OF THE VOTE OF New
YoRK.-The New York Times admires Gov
ernor Wise for blundering into one sensible
remark" in his famous Donnelly letter-that
was in putting New York down as unreliable.
1t gives the following advice to other aspi-
rants:
"Republican journals abroad are wont to
speak Of New York as absolutely certain for
the nominee of the Republicans next year,
no matter who he may be, or who his oppo-
nent. Now it will be conceded that the State
is more likely to vote for the Republican
than the Democratic candidate; but that re-
suit may be changed by events quite possible
to happen. New York did not give majori-
ty for Fremont; she fell some forty thousand
short of it. Most of the men who voted in
1856 are alive still, and they have not mate
rally changed in their sentiments or convic-
tions. There may, or there may not, be q
union of the opposition as against the Demo-
cracy; and until events are further developed,
it will be safe for all the Presidential aspirants
to count without New York."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
The SlnYe Trade.

Tho indications arc plain enough that the slave
trade ngitators have mistaken their game in sup.
posing that the South is ready for the rs.opening
of that tradc In Texas, tho mere fact of his op.
opposition to it has again placed SAN Houston in
power,-n man who was thought to "stink in the
nostrils" of'his people, In Louisiana, We are az.
sured, similar test would show like result
Whero else then shall ne find State that will no.
rspudiate uud condemn the proposed measure
Mr.. spRArT, or any other advocate however strong,
who struggles against the voice of the ago in this
matter, will struggle lifetime away in vain. The
odict of public sentiment will 60 forth from every
Southern State as it has from Texas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
Health, Diet, &C.,

We commend the following sound and
wholesome advice of the Mobile Tribune, to
our readers
I'm warm weather, gross food is not essen.
tial and often proves highly injurious to those
who use it. We do not wish to be understood
by this what we advocate abstinence from
fish, flesh and fowl. On the contrary, we
think that moderate supply of good beef to
ken once g day, is very beneficial but we look
upon fat pork, gravies and wholesale guam
titles Of butter as fit to be used only in cold
weather as fuel for the body. When taken
in hot weather they clog the system and pre-
pare it for the entrance Of such diseases as
are of bilious character.
We might dwell upon many other agencies
and rules which are calculated to promote
health-such as pure Dir, moderate physical
exercise, sufficient sleep and regularity of
habits-but the effects of proper attention to
them are so we'll understood that mere allu.
sion to them is sufficient. There is one thing,
however, which is of more importance than
people are generally aware, and that isc ontent-
ment and cheerfulness See the man with smi-
ling eye and face full of sunshine-with no i'm.
patience, fretfulness, longing desires, remorse,
revenge or despair exhibited on his counte.
nance-but, pleased with himself and the rest
Of the world he passes with buoyant heart
and light step among his. fellow men, impart.
ing to them portion of the good humor with
which his features are lighted up. Such a
man jumps over ordinary obstacles with q
ha ha | He never borrows trouble, and con.
sequently is never sick.
I" In eating-always leave your meals with
a little appetite-never hurry-take .suffi-
cient time to masticate your food we'll; for
more depends on how you eat than what you
eat. 1t is the custom Of many to take large
draughts of water while eating-this is habit
and by giving way to it you soon find it diff
cult to swallow even mopthful of food with
out the aid of water, which dilutes the saliva
and retards the process ofdigstion. Wehavc
known men who were great sticklers for tenn
perance reform, sit down TO hearty meal of
ham and eggs, and extolling the virtues of
pure water, drink cff tumbler after tumbler,
thereby cooling the stomach, Weakening the
action ofthe gastric juices and causing o mis-
cradle, uneasy sensation to be experienced
for the remainder of the day. Such persons
we have generally found to be fretful, acri-
monious and tyrannical towards those who
happened to differ from them politically or
morally; and we have always attributed their
peculiarities to the dyspeptic condition of
their physical organization. We do. not
oppose the use of cold water-we love it
above all else as means for allaying thirst
and keeping the body free from impurity, and
we would recommend its exclusive use for
such purposes. A vitiated appetite may pre-
fer stimulating or acidulted alkaline drink,
under the impression that they are more re.
freshing but for the healthy, natural appetite,
nothing is better than plain, pure water. For
bathing purposes too, tits luxury which can
not be surpaSSed"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

THg ATLANTIC TElEGRApH1c CABLE.-The
cause of the failure of this cable has at length
been discovered. 1t has ascertained that the
gutta percha used to insuate the interior
wires, is only calculated to bear heat of 90
degrees. When the first cable was made, it
was coiled in yard having 6 southern ex-
posure, and subjected for several days to an
extraordinary heat, the thermometer ranging
at "a degrees in the shadc-the heat on The
cable, from the suns rays, being at least l30
degrees. The consequence was that the gutta
percha was softened, and the internal copper
wires worked through and came in contact
with the external iron wire, and when the
water penetrated to the internal core communi.
cations ceased.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
A Truth.

OrO Of tho Editors Of the Atlanta InteUigeneer,
having paid Augusta a visit iutely, comments in
this style:
"Augusta appear, to be doing well in thu way
of business and improvements. In regard to
manufactures, she is doubtlessy going ahead.
Several new buildings have been recently erected
for tho purpose OF making -four, and this impor-
tant interest seems to be receiving due attention
by our sister city, on the borders Of our State.
Augusta is city highly crcdtable to Goorgiu, so
far US her merchnnts her mechanics, her uauufuc-
turcrs, and her neu.pnpcr', arc concerned"
Yes, energetic, eutcrprisiug, hospituhlo Augusta
to any other great and noble State. Long may
she flourish
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Two DOLLARS per year if paid in advancs-Two
DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS if not paid within six
months-and THREE DOLLARS if not paie before
the expiration of the year.
Subscriptions out of the District and from other
States must invariably be paid for in advaace.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
All advertisements will be correctly and conspic-
uously inserted at Seventy-fve Cents per Square
2 Brewer lines OF less) for the first insertion and
Fifty Cents for each subsequent insertion. When
only published Monthly or Quarterly 81 per square
will bo charged.
Transient Advertisements, to secure publicity
through our columns, must invariably be paid in
advance.
Advertisements no. having the desired n',mbOr
Of insertions marked or tho margin, will b con-
tinued until forbid and charged accordingly
Those desiring to advertise by the year can do
90 on the most liberal terms-it being distinctly
understood that contracts for yearly advertising
are confined to the Immediate legitimate bu Iiness
of tho firm or individual contracting.
Ali communications of personal character will
be charged us advertisements.
Obituary Notices exceeding one square in length
will be charged for the ovepus, at regular rates.
Announcing Candidate (not inserted until paid
for,) Five Dollars.
For Advertising Estrays Tollod, Two Dolla7', to
be paid by the Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

WASHINGTON MoSUMEST.-For the purpose
of giving new impetus to the work on that
noble enterprise-the National Washington
Monument councils have voted $4,000,
The ars. peyn,eut of $500 te-e eo raaae o" the
first af September. The Mayor has approved
the bill. a handsome silver plate bearing the
incription, Contributions to the National
Washington Monument Association" has just
been finished By Mr.. Phipps, engraver, llth
street, to be placed on the contrbution.box at
the City Post Ofice.-Statcs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
Charleston.

We are pleased to observe in the Courier Of o
late date the following in reference to the health
of Charleston:
"Thc readers of the Courier will rejoice in the
showing made by the City Registrar for the past
week. 1t will DO socn by the report of this physi.
clan thut only one white person has died in that
space of timo. Wo Gull attention to this crafty.
ing proof of tho health of our city not in the
spiri: of boasting, but with emotions of gratitude
most devoutly acknowledging the goodness of q
watohful Providence.
We find by referring to the bill of mortality
that eleven whites died during the week in August
1857, and that in the same period of tho Same
month of the following year. when the yellow
fever was prevailing an epidemic, twenty-threc
white persons are reported to have died.
With these facts staring them in the face, how
cnn our enemies still continue to circulate their
vile reports concerning our city. This joyous in
telligence must sweep away their foundation OF
lies"
And the Mercury speaks thus chceringly Of tho
prospects of tho fall trade of our commercial en-
porium:
THE COMING TRAnE.-In the absence of m cpl
demic and the continued good health of the city,
our merchants sec evidence of good fall trade,
and are enlarging and otherwise improving their
stores At the same time, every vessel from Bal
timore, Philadelphia New York and Boston, brings
large freights OF goods which fill tho storos, both
new and old In Il few days our mcrchants.will
be ready for the trade.
The Edgcfeld merchants should by all means
give old Charleston trial before going further
North.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

The Guardian asks the papers Of the State
to say what course they will pursue should
Douglas get the nomination at Charleston next
wear. As we said asst week, the circumStan-
ces Of l84S, shouldadnonish editors to be cir
cumspect in denunsiation. We have no idea
that any change caa make Douglas accepta-
bile to us; but there seems to be an effort on
the part Of ultras to break down the Charles
ton Convention, orto aid the nomination of
an unacceptable candidate, 80 that the Black
Repr blicans can walk their man into the
White House-and hen force on the issue of
disunion. We have not the slightest objec-
ton to separate organization for the South
if the necessity is fCced upon us-but let it
be unavoidable, and hen we will stand justi-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

fled before the world. Government is no play
thing, and treating it as such perils all man
holds dear. For principle We may encounter
all dangers, as government is subordinate to
it; but for nothing less than that. And those
who would anew fan crusade OF secession,
in advance of imperious necessity, would do
we'll to heed the ordinance of the State Con-
vcntion, and test whether they are not getting
into NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Spartan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
For the Advertiser.
BY FL cIfIQulT(


My heart is filled with love of song,
Sweet music's strains can soothc all sorrow;
The wild birds notes, which all day long
Ring forth in joy, l fain would borrow.
For what cscels the voice by nature given!
Aud song can bear tho soul from earth to
Heaven.
In the grey twilight, gentle notes and low
Should steal upon US, as the daylight fades
The songs remembered well, of long ago;
And IN the midnight, touching serenadcs.
Better DC singing than be erer siyhing!
And lice on trdrely, than be a!,cays dying.
If sadness forces on us shades sedate,
Let music flow, and quick twill pass away;
Nor think that Ger for rnusic's powor It's late,
1t suits each action Of the passing day..
True, it is written oft in varying measure,
But still, thou'lt find in it wondrous treasure.
August, 1850. G.
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Items from Ncwberry Rising Sun /:

We have had refreshing rains in this sec
ton during the past week. Old corn cannot
be benefited by it; late corn will be mate
rally benefited. The cotton crop looks
fair. Upon the whole, we hope these latter
rains will prove a blessing.
We regret to learn the death Of Mr. Paul
Johnston, son Of Chancellor Johnston, who
died at his plantation on Monday afternoon,
of HeIno-rhage Of the Lungs. MIR. Johnston
was beloved and esteemed by all who knew
him, and his ripe scholarship gave promise OF
O life of much usefulness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

PRESIDENTIAL MorEMEsrs-"T The Tri-
bune's Washington correspondent says quiet
movements are making to bring Postmaster
General Holt forward as o compromise can
didate at Charleston"
This is right. We pominat.d Postmaster
General Holt for the Presidency long time
ago. If the South shall insist upon their un-
doubted right to the nomination, they cannot
present a candidate more unexceptionable
nnd popular. Mr.. Holt is an able and bril-
liant man, man of honor and integrity,
able, industrious, and sound in the doctrines
of Democracy.-Concord On. H. Standard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
Institute Eair.

Please refer to the notice of the Institute Fair,
to be held in Charleston during the month of No
vember rs usual. AS the object Of the Institute
is the development Of the industry of the South,
it surely merits and should receive large share
of public faror and patronage. 1t will be de-
ligh,fu time to visit Charleston, and.we advise all
who wish to enjoy the soa board mir and sea-board
fare in perfection to take advantage of this pleas
ant week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
Agricultural Address.

The address of Mr.. JAMES LrrscoApE before the
Newberry Agricultural Society, is one of tho best
productions Of the kind VIC have read. Sound and
practical throughout, it was just the thing for the
occasion. We understand that distinguished
gentleman who heard it, said it was tho best pure
ly agricultural address he haf! ever listened to-.
We hopc to bo ablc to lay it boforo our readers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

WHAT WILL TIE ABoL1r1oyIsrs SAY TO
THIS 2-TLe Bayou Sara Ledger of the 9th
has the following:
The Carney negroessent from East Feliciana,
shipped from Port Hudson to Cincinnati
few months since, returned few days ago
on the steamer Jesse K. Bell. They state
that they would rather be slaves in Louisiana
than free in Ohio. What will the abolition
lists say to this
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

SAD Acc1DESTs.-We learn that MIR. Elijah
Turner, near Grassy Pond, was killed on Fri.
day last, by being thrown from his horse while
returning from church. H. vas eighty-sx
years of age, aman of considerable wealth, and
much respected.
Mrs. Ellis, his daughter. was in company
with him. Her mule took fright ard scared
her fathers horse. Mrs. Ellis thigh was bro.
ken.-Spartan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

for tho eye raise phantomo of gayoty, as often
times for tho they raise the echoes of fugitive
laughter, mixing with the rawlings and choir-voi-
ces Of m angry sea-" p. p. 1923.
After MI, Mr. Editor, this may amount to no
more than "a tempest in a teapot"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

The Ror. Mr.. WELLS, Presbyterian Clergyman,
will preach in the Odd Fellows Hall at this place
en- Sunday morning next past 10, o'clock. Mr..
WELLS is divine Of high merit, and will interest
rs we'll rs edify all who may go to hear him. We
earnestly bespeak for him full attendance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
Glal to heEr 1t.

Pretty little aprons are coming into fashion
again. A lady writer in one Of our exchanges an
nounces the revival of an old fashion--that Of
wearing aprons. The styles, rs worn ut present,
are small, and tasteful, made Of single coored silk
and ornumcntcd with pockets, and trimming of
black velvet, or rows Of narrow lace.