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From the orangeburg southron.
Tho s,n4bern Field H. Firesidc.

The Southern Field e. Firesidc.
This most excellent paper published at Au-
gusta, Ga, comes to US as regular as 1t Is
issued, and never fails to find hearty vel,
come awaiting it. In former number OF
the Southron, we took occasion to express
our admiration for the Field & Fireside as an
admirable family paper, and feel now that to
speak again in its favor, would be but the pay
ing of tribute to merit where it is most rich
ly deserved. AS paper for the genera!
reader it cannot be surpassed. 4 number OF
our friends whom we induced to have their
names entered upon its mail book, and who
hare expressed themselves as greatly pleased
with it will bear us out in our estimate OF its
value. its aims, to use It's own lanstlaee: are
to refine, to cnliven and to instruct in iitera-
turc-to bring out much of the now hidden
wealth Of Southern intellect and cultivation
Ito shed the light of agricultural science
upon the waste and desert places of the South,
and cause them to TEEN with renewed fertili-
tr-and to open up to view sources of agri-
cultural wealth hitherto undeveloped and
unnoticed. That they have been so far fully
accomplished, none will deny after reading
the Field & Fireside. Should any Of our
readers desire to become subscribers to it
and we advise them by all means to subscribe
if they have not already done so-we will
take great pleasure in sending On their names
together with the other thing needful. Sub
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RELIEF OF NEUaALGIA.--As this dreadful
disease, says an exchange, is becoming more
prevalent that formerly and as doctors have
discovered no method or medicine that will
permanently cure it, We simply state !1 that for
some time past member OF our family has
suffered most intensely from it, and could find
no sure relief from any remedy applied, until
we saw an article that recommended the ap-
plication of horseradish to the face for tooth
ache. As neuralgia and the toothechc are
both nervous diseases, we though the remedy
for the one would be likely to give relief to the
other so we made the application of horse
radish, bruise, applied the sides of the body
where the disease was seated. 1t gave also
instant relief to the severest attack of neural
gia. Since then, we have applied it several
times, and with the same gratifying result.
The remedy is simple, cheap, and may be
within the reach Of every one. So says the
Detroit Advertiser.
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VOLUME XXIV.---No. 81.

"SIGNs OF THE TMEs."-Under the above
caption, the Darlington Flag names the fol.
lowing journals published in South Carolina
as being opposed to tue nomination and cleo
tion Of the Hon. S. A. Douglas to the Presi-
dency of the United States:
"The Charleston Mercury, Charleston
Evening News, Southern Guardian, Sumter
Watchman, Camden Journal, Pee Dee Times,
Cheraw Gazette, Unionvillc Times. Newberry
Conservatist, and Walhalla Banner, have
spoken out in opposition to Senator Douglas,
candidate for the Presidency, and have 40
idea of trying even one Black Republican
administration"
We doubt very much whether the Flag, if
it were to push its inquiries, could find one
decidedly in favor of Mr.. Douglas, against
all odds. Some may be willing to accept him
if nominated, but those even would prefer
that the Democracy select a gentleman less
Objectionable to the South.
However, the opinion Of the press in South
Carolina is not fair interpreter of the will
of the people. In 1852, the entire press Of
South Carolina, (save, the Charleston Stand
ard, the Greenville Patriot, the Columbia
Republican and tue Columbia Transcript
were in favor of and urged the propriety Of
dissolving the Union; bat when the vote was
taken to ,end delegates to Southern Con-
ven,ion looking 20 action, with or without
cooperation, the party was routed and was
shamefully defeated. Does the Flag wish to
see the second act of that farce performed 2
Charlotte Bulletin.
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tion they may be more or less liable to cor
rosion. In order that the teeth should look
natural, that is, retain their natural color, o
dentrifce, free from the smallest particle of
acid, should be used at the matin hour, and
the mouth rinsed with tepid water, for ex-
tremes of heat and cold are most highly pre-
judicial not only to-, their color, but also to
their durability and know no method SO
simple of converting really useful and orna-
mental set into one of pain and subsequent
extinction, than the use of washing in either
one or the other. The person who habituatcs
him or herself, to any extent, to hot soup,
tea, or other drinks, assuredly rivals the
friend to the dentist Just named. Brushes
for the teeth should be of medium substance
of bristle, and those made on what is called
the penetrating principle are best I would
also observe that children at an early age,
should be instructed in the use Of tooth
brush, and taught the value and Importance
of the teeth, in order to inculcate. habits of
cleanliness, and due appreciation of the or
naments of the mouth. A brush properly
selected (not too hardy may be used by
children Of five years of age, every morn
ing; and By being part and parcel of the
general ablution, md thus directing habitual
attention to the teeth, useful and cleanly
habit will be engendered, which will proba-
bly, insure for them proper care through life.
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selett 4oetrg.
The Contented Man.


FROM THE GERMAN OF JOHANN MARTIN MILLER.
Why need strive for wealth
It.is enough for me
That Heaven hath sent me strength and health,
A spirit glad and free;
Grateful these blessings to receive,
sing my hymn at morn and eve.
On some, what floods Of riches flow
House, herds, and gold have they;
Yet life's best joys they never know,
But fret their hours away,
The more they have, they seek increase;
Complaints and cravings never cease.
A vale of tears this world they call,
To me it seems so fair;
1t countless pleasures hath for all,
And none denied share.
The little birds on new-aedged wing,
And insects revel in the spring.
For love of US, hills, woods and plains
In beauteous hues are clad;
And birds sing far and near sweet strains,
Caught up by echoes glad.
"Risc," sings the lark, "your task to ply;'
The nightingale sings "lullaby,'
And when the golden sun goes FORTH,
And I'll like gold appears,
When bloom o'crspreads the glowing earth,
And fields have ripening ears,
I think these glorics that see,
My kind Creator made for me.
Then loud I thank the Lord above,
And say in joyful mood,
His love indeed is Fathers love,
lie wills to all men good.
Then let me ever grateful live,
Enjoying all he dcigns to give.
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From the Laurensville Herald.
Capt. Robert Cunningham.

On Thursday, the 7th July last, this ex-
cellent citizen of Laureus, at his residence,
Rosemont, closed his useful life, after four
months suffering from Dropsy.
He was the third son of Maj. Patrick Cum
nuingham, and was born at the residence of
his father, on Saluda River, in Laurens Dis
trict, on the 18th of October, l786; he died,
therefore, in the 73d year of his age,
His father was one of the best and most
unable citizens of Laurens, and although q
Ioyalist in the Revolution, his hands were
unstained by plander or blood. Like many
other good men, he was mistaken in his duty.
The people of his section showed their sense
of his virtues by returning him to the Legis-
ature, as one of their first members under
the Constitution Of 1890.
Capt. Cunningham received the benefit Of
good classical education under the teaching
of DR.. Abner Pyles; he too possibly was for
time pupil of Elisha Hammond, the father
of Gov. Hammond, at Mount Bethel, New
berry.
He studied law for short time in Charles
ton, under the direction of Judge Cheves.
On his return home, he pursued his studies
in the office of the Hon. John @. Calhoun, to
whom he became much attached lie fin
ished his legal course at the Law School of
Reeves and Gould, Litchfeld, Connecticut.
He was admitted to the bar in 1910, opened
his Office at Laurens, Court House, and, as
the partner of Benz. James, Esq, attended
to few cases. He did not, however, reside
at Laurens Court House, but, as was then
usual, at his paternal estate.
In June, 1872, came the declaration of war
with Great Britain, for "Free Trade and
Sailors Rights" Capt. Cunningham, anxious
to remove what his sensitive nature regarded
as blot on his name-the loyalty of his an
cestors-applied for and obtained Captains
commission in the U. S. service. His coin
pany was filled in an incredibly short space
Of time; and in August, he and Capt. Robe
son, from North Carolina, reached Columbia
With their resnective companies, and were
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The Administration ana inc s...
Trade.
WASHINGTON, Aug. %.


The administration has bestowed upon the
subject Of the African Slave Trade its earnest
attention, and, with view of suppresaing, as
far as possible, this traffic, has initiated meas
ures more efficient and extensive than ever
before for that purpose.
The squadron for the Coast of Africa, as
arranged by the Secretary of the Navy, will
consist of the following named vessels the
steamers Mystic, Sumter, San Jacinto and
Mohicsn and the sloop-ofwar Constellation,
(the flag ship) Portsmouth, Marion and Viu,
cennes. The most efficient officers are as
signed to their command. Those OF the
Mystic and Sumter are, respectively, Lieut..
W. E. Leroy and I.ieut. .. +. Armstrong.
These gentlemen were, at their own request,
ordered to this service. Their vessels, being
of light draft, can penetrate waters too shallow
for those which have heretofore been on that
coast, besides having The advantage OF steam.
Hence slavers will be more closely pursued.
The Joint treaty with England requires that
the United States shall keep there force OF
eighty guns but, BY the recent arrangement
on the part Of the Administration, the number
of guns will be one hundred and sixteen.
Mr. Birney, who succeeds. Mr.. Morse as
Naval Storekeeper, went out in the Consteila.
ton, with instructions to remove the naval
depot for the African Squadron from Porto
praya to San Paul de IIoando, which is three
hundred and thirty.six miles South of the
Congo river, or about twenty-five hundred
miles distant from Porto Praya. This new
depot will, consequently, be much nearer than
the former to the principal points of traffic on
the Coast, and will in great measure, obviate
the necessity oflong cruises.
On our own coast, too, there is to be an
efficient naval force, composed Of the steamers
Crusader, Lieut. Motiit the Mohawk, Lieut..
Craven; the Wyaldotte, Lieut.: Stanley and
the Fulton, Commander G. G. Williamson.
They are to cruise in the neighborhood of
Cuba, for the purpose of capturing any slavers
wh;ch may by their expertness. escape the vigl'
lance Of our naval police on the African coast
These arrangements will soon 50 inlo full
operation, and the Secretary Of the Navy is
no v hurryiug the preparation of such of the
vessels as are yet in port, for this important
service.
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sThe Barbecue mt Tunnel Hill.

We had the pleasure of attending the bar
becue;at Tunnel Hill on Friday, 18th inst
1t wasa spirited affair. Persons were in at
tendance from different portions of the State,
the Governor, Representatives and citizens.
There: were also citizens from Georgia, Ten.
.nessee,f and North Carolina. The number
present may be safely estimated at three
thousand. In the village all was life and
animation. Flags were suspended at various
points, whilst banners with notices were nail.
ed othe shafts. Hundreds of persons visited
the entrance of the tunnel and the different
shafts, from to 4, of which number 2 has
beenssunk the deepest, it is two hundred and
fifty feet deep, and the tunnel driven like the
letter T inverted, six hundred and seven feet.
Shaffnumber three has been sunk two hun.
dredald thirty.seven feet, but the tunnel has
beensdriven only thirty feet. Shaft number
folr5Aas been sunk two hundred and ten feet
and dtheltunnel driven distance of nineteen
hundred and 6fty-three feet. AT shafts mum.
ber three and four persons were continually
descending and ascending. At the eastern
end rthe tunnel. where the work has been
commenced, the mountain has been cut to a
smooth face of 81 feet in height. The exca.
vetiou presents section of 20 feet in height
by l5sfsst in depth, and has been driven to
distahceof 1870 feet. at a distance of 700
feet from the commencement shaft No. l
dashesia food of light into the tunnel; depth
lS0fees,
TIE Stump House Tunnel is 1864 feet in
length l63 feet of which has already been
driven, leaving, therefore, lT0l feet to be
now worked. The tunnel is cut to grade of
so feet to the mie The middle tunnel ano-
ther rpoint on the line of the road is completed
and The Saddle tunnel is worked one third
throSgh.a Fifteen months work with full
complement of workmen, we think would &C.
complisi1; all the tunnels and the road ready
for the track.
Everyone appeared anxious to crafty his
curiosity. The Governor visited the tunnel in
the eafly part of the day.
Tie speaking came off about l, a. m. Col.
A. p. Calhoun presided over the meeting.
Hon:$B. Il. Perry, of Greenville, orator of the
day,:made a forcible address and was listened
to wish.marked attention. Hon. J. F. Marshall,
Of Abbeville, j. F. Allen, of Barnwell, I. G.
Perrin, Presidento of G. & G. Railroad, ]. Reed,
of Anderson, also respectively addressed the
assembly, warmly espousing the enterprise.
After the speaking was concluded the crowd
repaired to the barbecue ground. In the
evening there was bountiful supper to
which those who remained were invited.
Thus closed the proceedings of the day which
we hope will be attended with success. We
have no space at the present, to offer our
views on what we heard and saw, but of one
thing we are fully satisfied, no opposer Of the
measure, q reasonable being, could visit Tun-
neEHii, see the amount of work that has
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house Of God. When the invltauon nas
given for pcnitents to approach the altar, be
arose, and with a calm resolve depicted upon
his face, walked firmly to the altar and knelt.
Many eyes unused to weeping overaowed to
see one so loved and honored bowling so peni-
tently among those holy me1 of God asking
direction to the fountain Of life. Before the
meeting closed, he arose with the glad cry of
y new born soul, and among the hosannas Of
Cots chosen ones, told what precious
Savior he had found" All methiaks the
angel Of Love that hovered over the sleeping
couch of that lovely child, sped its way back
to the courts Of glory, and wrote Wiliie's name
along the side Of his papals in the Lambs
book of life.
Upon awakening from the sweet sleep CT
childhood, the ensuing morning, little Willie's
mother bent over his crib and whispered,
GPa's Christian now, darling" "Ohl I'm
so very glad,n he exclaimed "why didn't
YOU send for Willie to see God make Pa a
Christian ?" And again in that household
there went up thanksgiving to God for
bringing the father home to Him. Oh may
the light of Heaven beam lovingly upon the
head Of that sweet child, and may angels
weave an immortal crown of Heavens flowers
to deck his brow when he enters the glory
land.
Mothers, do you realise the responsibility of
training an immortal soul? Are you prayer
full? DO you, when the sunlight fades away,
and the little eyes grow sleepy follow the
little ones to their couches, and there bend
your knee with them, aud teach them to send
up their pure devotions to the God who has
given such Jewels to your keeping? If so,
YOU too may one day know of truth, that
ssout of the mouth of babes God has perfected
praise"
Just here let me relate an incident that oc.
Cured not many days ago. A lady sat in the
dim twilight, in her home. BY her side was
her oldest son, a boy of eight or nine years
She had been relating circumstance relative
to prayer of one Of his little schoolmates
who had recently died. The boy asked why
his little friend prayed, and the mother ex
planned; then, looking into her face with an
earnestness and seriousness beyond his years
he said "Mother you never taught me how
to pray "But will now, my son." she re-
piled; and going to the stand, she took down
the family Bible and taught him the Lords
prayer. o. what reproof to that mother
Her son never saw her pray; he knew not
what it was to pray. A prayerless mother
o! there is no sadder sight on earth. Think
mothers. think what you are doing; for il
your children do not souhd the reproof now,
the day is coming when your heart will be
rent by the awful cry, "You never taught
me to pray, mothcrr' Do not think it is
enough to pray for your children but teach
them to pray.
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may u1 LIoLvI --..-.~~ =.
men in business, and much of the discomfort
and disappointment that renders life uncom.
Portable. 1t is very common thing for
man (, be dissatisfied with his business, and
to change it for some other, and which seems
to him will prove more lucrative employ.
ment; but in nine cases out of ten 1t IS mis-:
take. Look around you, and you will IND
among your acquaintance abundant veritlca-
ton of our assertion. Here is young man
who commenced life as mechanic, nut from
some cause imagined he ought to have been
doctor; and, after hasty and shallow pre-
paration has taken up the saddle.bags only
to find that work is still work, and that his
patients are no more profitable than his work.
bench, and the occupation not whit more
agreeable.
Here are two young men, clerks; one of
them il content, when his first term of service
is over, to continue clerk until he shall have
enough to commence business Oh his own &C.
count; the other cannot walt, but starts with.
out capital, and with a limited experience,
and brings up, after a few years, i'll court OF
insolvency while his former comrade, by
patient perseverance, comes out at last with
fortune. The young lawyer who became dis
heartened because briefs and cases did not
crowd upon him while he was vet redolent OF
calfbound volumes, and had mistaken his
calling, and 80 plunged into politics, finally
settled down into the character of a meddling
pettifogger, scrambling for his daily bread.
There is an honest farmer, who has toiled
few years, got his farm paid for but does not
grow rich very rapidly, as much for lack of
contentment mingled with his industry as any.
thing, though he is not aware of it-he hears
the wonderful stories of California, and ow
fortunes may be had for the trouble of picking
them up; mortgages his farm to raise money,
goes away to the land of gold, and, after many
months Of hard toll, comes home to commence
again ut the bottom of the hill for more
weary and less successful climbing up again.
Mark the men in every community who are
notorious for ability, and equally notorious
for never getting ahead, and you will usually
Gnd them to be those who never stick 10 one
business long, but are alwsya foraaking their
occupation juat whom it begins 10 be profitable
Young man, stick to your business. L
may be you have mistaken your cnlling II
50, find it out as quick as possible, and change
it but don't let any Uneasy desire to get
along fast, or dislike of your honest calling,
lead YOU to abandon. Have some honest
calling, and then stick to it; if you are stick,
ing type, stick away nt them if you are sell
ing oysters, keep on selling them if you are
at law, hold fast to that profession; pursue
that business you have chosen persistently,
industriously, and hopefully; and if there is
anything of you, it will appear and turn to &C.
count in that as well or better than in any
other calling; only, if you are loafer, forsake
that line of life as quickly as possible for tn
longer you stick to it, the worse it will 4" stick
to you.-Hunt's Merchants Magazine.
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From the Richmond Christian Advocate.
Doyou Teach Children to Pray2

During the Summer of 1857, glorious re.
viyal Of religion commenced in the town of
c., Tennessee Never before, in the re.
collection of the oldest inhabitant, was such a
scene witnessed in that section of the country.
Business houses were closed, and the usually
bustliug little town wore sober aspect. Min,
listers and christians of every name united in
the great work and the great Father looked
upon the same and SMILED and sent down
showers of blessings" upon the assembly
which daily met within the walls of his earth
ly So ctuary. There was au influential gen.
tlcman, who had attended the meeting for
several weeks but his proud heart rebelled
against bowling in such humble manner, to
request the prayers of Gods people. One
evening while sitting alone in his chamber,
his only child brighteyed boy of seven
summers, entered and seated himself upon his
fathers knee, looked earnestly into his face,
aud asked: "Pa, what is Christian ?"
!" One, my son, who speaks the truth, reads
the Bible, and prays.'' "Well, Pa" replied
the r':'A " ''"" ra"A ronr Rihln. and tell the
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How 70 TEar Ecoe.-:A correspondent cf

How 70 TEHr EGes-cA correspondent of
the Springfield RepublicaH says:
"l'here is no difficulty whatever in testing
eggs; they are mostly examined by . candle.
Another way to tell good eggs is to rut them
in pail OF water, and if they arc good they
will lie on their sides, always; if Dad shey
stand on their nall end, the large end al.
ways uppermost, unles they have been shaken
considerably, when they will stand either end
up. Therefore, a bad egg can be rold by the
way it rests in water-always end-up, never
OIL its side, ANY egg that lies aat is good to
eat, and can be depended upon. An ordinary
mode is to take them into room moderately
dark and hold them between the eye: and
candle or lap. Ifthe egg be good-that is if
the albumen is still unaffected light will
shine through of a reddish glow; while, if
affected, it will be opaque or dark"