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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

Tie American rowdy is terrible nuisance.
Hear how the poor Dutch landlord described
bis sufferings at the haads of one of these
amabIe beings: "Ter rowdy coined in and
axed me to sell bin sum beer. | tells i'm
he had moro as would do i'm goot. lie calls
me von ole Tutch liar and begins to proke
two tumpers. My wife she call for de watch,
'ouse. Fore de watch 0use got dare, de row.
dy he kick Hans Scrugsle behint his back,
kissed my daughter Petsy before her face,
proke all my tumplers 'cept ter ole stone
pitcher, and split my wife and fodder peer
barrels in ter cellar"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

An IMPORTANT DECIs1oS.-The Supreme
Court of Alabama has recently decided that
the law by which it was provided that no
liquor shtuld be sold within Eve miles of the
town of Greensboro, where the Southern
University is located, is constitutional. This
settles the question. The liquor shops haye
all been closed, and the door.kuobs hung in
Grape. This decision frees the. town from
great nuisance for five miles; taking them
into the open prairie, or into the midst Of plan
tations, whose owners do not wish any dram
shops to corrupt their negroes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

THE newspapers are laughing and joking
about the use of Harper's Magazine, by Sen
ator Douglas, as the medium Of communica-
ting his political opinions. We wish that
many other politicians would follow his ex-
ample, and prefer the monthly magazines to
the newspapers for their communications;
1t would relieve the latter of great deal OF
trash, and make them much more acceptable
to the public.-Alexandria Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

any WORK IL DoyE."-Such was the
exclamanalion of an old man, near eighty
years Of age, seated in his house, at sunset,
with his hands placed upon bis bead, after
having performed his accustomed daily labor
in the field. Ills work was done for he soon
after breathed his last. How suggestive the
words; "My work is DONE We all have
work to accompish-a destiny to fulfill; and
with what calmness of conscience must he
meet death, who departs not till ample time
has been given him to perform each and all
the important duties of life, and can then
proudly say, "My work is dons."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

"Ir WAS MY BRoTHER's."-While passing
rapidly up king-street, we saw little boy
seated on a curb.stone. He was apparently
about five or six years old, and his we'll
combed hair, clean hands and face, bright
though we'll patched apron, ard whole ap-
pearance, indicated that he was the child Of .
loving though INDECENT mother. AS we looked
at him closel y, We were struck with the heart
broken expression of his count enance, and
the marks of recent tears OH his check. So,
yielding to all impulse which always leads us
to sympathize with the joys OF sorrows Of
the little ones, we stopped, and, putting q
hand upon his head, asked what was the mat
ter. He replied by holding up his open hand,
in which We beheld the fragments Of Bro
ken tiny toy-a figure OF COW.
60! is that all Well, never mind it.
Step into the nearest tcy.shop ;'i.d buy an
other" and we dropped four-pence into his
hand. "That will buy another, will it not 2"
go! yes" replied he, bursting into par
oxysln of grief, "but that was little brother
Tommy's, and he is dead"
The wealth of the world could not have
supplied the vacancy that the breaking Of
that toy had left in his little heart. 1t was
Tommy's, and be was dead.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

A Judge, on passing sentence Of. death
npon an Irishman, said as usual, -
have nothing now to do but to pass the
dreadful sentence of the law upon you."
40, don't trouble yourself on my account
interrupted Pat. -
~ must do my duty" resumed the judge.
(" You must go from hence to the place of ex.
ecution, where YOU are 10 be hanged by your
neck till you are dead; and the Lord have.
mercy on your soul |" :
II am much obliged to you," says the pris.
oner, "but never heard Of any one MT1riny
efer y0ur p1pytrS.n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

Stove Polish: Make weak alum water
and mix your British lustre with it: let the
stove be cold, and brush it with the mixture;
then take dry brush and lustre, and rub
the stove till it is dry. Should any part, be-
fore polishing, become 70 dry as to look gray,
moisten it with wet brush, and proceed as
before. BY two applications year is can be
kept as bright a. coach body.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

4 farmer hired a sailor 10 dig a patch Of
potatoes upon condition of being allowed Il
hottie Of whiskey to begin with. In about an
honr, the farmer went to see how the son Of
Neptune had progressed with his business Of
farming, when he found him holding to q
stump, the bottle lying empty at his feet, and
no potatoes dug. "Halloo, you rascal!" said
he, sis this the way you dig potatoes ?" "lf
hiccoughing, "bring 'eln on, for Pm not
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

"WILL you help me out of this mud-hole ?'
said travelling druggist, who had just been
compelled to stop his TEEN in mud.hole, be-
cause his horses couldn't pull it out. mo,
cant STOP" said the Yankee, who vas heavi-
ly loaded, and was fearful that be would be
too late for the cars. ~ would take it as
great favor, besides paying you," said the
druggis. Wha. are you loaded with ?"
asked the Yankee. Drugs and medicines"
said he. " guess I'll try TO get you out, then,
for am loaded with tombstones." They were
seen travelling together aftertha
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION FROM Rusty
IKox--Mr. Marsh, on able chemist found
that iron long under water, when reduced TO
powder, invariably becomes rcd.hot: and ig.
mites any thing it touches. A general knowI
edge Of this is important, and it accounts for
many spontaneous fires. A piece of rusty old
iron, brought into contact with q cotton-bae
in warehouse or on ship hoard, may occa.
sion much loss oflile and propatr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

"SrRASeER, where mought you be from ~
" Madam, reside in Shelby county, kentuc-
KY" "Wall, stranger, hope no ofensc, but
what mought You be doin' way up here?'
MADAM, am searching for the lost sheep Of
the house of Isreal." )" "John, JohnI' shouted
the old lady, "come right here this mint !;
here's stranger all the way from Shelby
county, Kentucky, huntin' stock, and III
Jest bet my life that tangle.haired old black
ram that's been in orr lot last week is one Of
hia'n -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

SHnAr, vEEY.-A negro man who purchased
his freedom went to New York State, and BY
rgid economy saved $500, which he entrusted
to an abolition lecturer to 60 to Delaware and
buy his oldest daughter. The lecturer was
overcome on his charitable errand b. o fair
daughter Of the State Of Delaware, whom lie
married aud chen pocketcd the 5000 given to
him by the negro. This is about as far as
the principle Of an abo!tionist eHtends-as
far as it is possible to make money out Of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

AN Irish servant having entered the draw
ing-room, with the ni.tress's favorite poodle
wringing wet, "How i. lis, Bridget; how
came F,do to get 30 yer, WI ?'inquired the
lady. I" An, faith, mem. an II WAS little Tom
my that had the tiny baste la,Lcd u the end
Of rowl, and was washing the wn.:vrs wild
liz,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

DEATH or REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER
William Oweney, OF Southampton county,
Va, died few days since, aged 100 years
and five months. He was engaged in the
battle Of Brandvwine, and also at Petersburg,
Va. The old soldier had never taken medi.
cine in his life, and in his last illness positively
refused to have it administered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

4 beautiful thought Is suggested in the 10.
ram" Angels in the grave, will not ques.
ton thee rs to the amount Of wealth thou
hast left behind thee. but what good deed thou
hast done, while in the world, ic eutitle thee
to seat among the blcsl."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21
Surgical Operation.

We had heard of the operation noticed in
the subjoined extract from Columbia cor
respondent of the Charleston Courier, which
has proved to be very successful one. The
patient was in very low condition (says the
Southern Guardian utterly depressed in
spirit and not expecting to fnd relief this
side of the grave. Such on operation de-
serves q place in the record Of passing events
In former letter think alluded to o
somewhat novel and critical operation, per-
formed by one Of our most fearless and prom
ising young surgeons, DR.. R. w. Gibbes, Jr.
This Operatiun-the removal Of an extensive
fungus growth, OF the size Of large closed
fist, from the lower lip--has been most sue
cessful one. The whole lower lip to the chin
wa, removed, and tho lower jaw laid bare.
The skin from the chin was then stretched
and sewed to the upper lip, thus making an
entire new lip. The gentleman upon whom
this operation was performed had given up
all hopes of existence, and submitted to the
operation as last resource. lie is now re-
joicing in the restoration Of good health, with
prospect of many years of the better en-
joyment of life's blessings.
1t is most curious sight to witness this
fungus growth in bottle, preserved in spir-
its; the only evidence that it was lip being
the whiskers which yet remain on the flesh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

a prominent speaker at "Republican''
gathering in Ohio, said that he expected to
spend an eternity in company with "Repub-
licans," to which ripe old Democrat replied
that he rather thought he would, unless he
reDented of his sins 70
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

Somebody has found out new way Of
taking pictures. by which they can he taken
better in the night than in the daytime. a
Schenectady daguereotypist has missed sever.
al from the frames that hang by his door, and
doscn't approve Of the new plan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

The last words of the Old Testament arc
a fearful threatening: Less cnrac ami m,e
the earth with curse" The last words ~.
the New Testament ar. henediction = The
grace of our Lord Jesus Chris, be with YOU
all. Amen"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

HopE FOR ErERSIrY.-IIad mankind moth.
ing to expect beyond the grave, their best
faculties would be a torment to them; and
the more considerate and virtuous they were.
the greater the concern and grief they would
feel from the shortness of their prospect
Balgnr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

Friendship does not consist in words, in
great dinners, or unmeaning smiles. Show
me the m On who will break bis last loaf with
me, and will call that man friend,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

TlpsY WIT.-Sheridan was staggering home
one night, when he was observed by police.
man, to whom he said confidentially: MY
name is Wilberforce-I am religious man
don't expose me"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

Two city ladies meeting at a visit, one a
groccr's wife and the other a checsemonger's
(who perhaps stood more upon the punctilio
Of precedence than some of their betters would
have done at the court end ofthe town, when
they had risen up and took their leaves, the
cheesemonger's wife was going out of the
room first. upon wllichthe groccrs lady pulling
her back by her gown, and stepping before
her,
"No, mslam," said she, "nothing comes
finr chense ::
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

The love Of pleasure betrays US into pain,
and many mau, through the love OF fame,
becomes infamous.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

An envious man repines as much al the
manner in which his friends live as if he
maintained them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21
VOLUME XXIV.---No. 81.

n.tween them on many other important quea.
tions, if the Sonth is true 10 herself she need
not be subjected to the humiliation of having
to make choice between two evils. lf.the
doctrine of either can prevail, We can entertain
no we'll founded hope of having the: rights
guaranteed to us under the constitution, and
affirmed by the Supreme Court, guarded
and protected" in the Union.
NJ. i. BOEHAM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

EDGsrIELD, Sept. 6.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
Mort1nqe .SQ(e.

WHEREAS BY a certain in3enture Of mortgage
w dated Oh the thrtieth dag Of September. A d.
1854; and Med for record the fourth day
D. 1854, and recorded the Recorder. ofce aud
for the Comfy Of La Sale and State % Illinois. BOOK
49, pages 3ii and 5i5. William NrClasEey did bar
gain, sell and convey to Henry G. Cotton, for the
o. Eliza " Bacon, the real estate hereinafter described
70 secure the payment o. certain prolui.sory
bearing even date with said mort gage deed.
And whereas, u j. provided ia and by said mortgage
deed that u default shall BE- made 10 the payment %
the at prom.soEy note. either Of principal
any part portion % either, the time
the should b-sorue tu- the said Cotton AID
H. assigns and authorized 10 sel the said real
esta'~- .; public 1u-t-u, after CiTn: foUr wesss
paper the County where situate,
and convey III. the highest and bidder and
the money arising there rom, first pay all
and counsel fees. and expenses, and then
said mortgage With !utcrts: tie the day o.
sale, and the eyerp!us, II tere shall be- tie
saii M.Ciatkcy.
And xlereas default has been made in the payment
Of the principal and interest in said Proui,sory
mentioned, secured aforesaid ana the sill.
being due and UNI aid
AID whereas by decree Q! the County Court or la
Sale County, STATE Of Illinois the March Term 4 D.
ISL, ordered aalcgyc. aEd decTrec that the
mortgage Aforesaid and Ihe Of money therein de-
-cTlb-d. sha! become vested ia and become due and
payable to tza Bacon, ~ the same manner that the
rarr vested and payable tc tie -lld Henry e.
Cotton. a. Trustee for the sand t.szA NJ Bacon
Nov therefore public notice Is hereby given that the
uuiers gned. Ey virtue Of the power her vested by
tiv purposes therein expressed viii expose TO sale Al
pub- suction the south door 81 the CUart House IN
the City Ottawa. Ls ale County and state or li
Io. on tie s,s,,h day OF March. \ u. I,59 between
scrb-d real estate, The west isf % the north
cas-; quarter Of Section fifteen, Township thirty-siS
North, Range :hTee cas-; o. the third PRINCIPAL meridian
ELIZA IL BACON.
[ PER- f.hS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
The Leayitt claim.

We are glad this matter is being pressed
in our legislature. The whole case can be
given in a nutshell Messrs Ryan and Oak
ley, as commissioners on the part of Illinois,
went TO Europe to negotiate the canal loan
About half Of it was subscribed there thre
their efforts, and about $500 900 more in
New York. The commissioners needed
more help from this side to wind up the bu-
sness, and David Leavitt volunteered his
service. BY his aid the whole loan was sub.
lions involved, among other things, visit
Of Gov. Davis, Of Mass, to Illinois and to
Europe, with many other expenses. By the
aid CT all together the loan was finally etfec-
ted. Then comes Leavi,t and claims pay for
securing the whole loan by his own unaided
exertions. The foreign bendholders deny
the truth Of his pretence and the justice Of
his CAIN. They pay the expense of his trip
to Europe (some $1,000 and tell him they
will make him a canal trustee if he will re-.
sign all prcteHce to any additional pay, and
Leavitt accepts the Trusteeshlp. After
wards, however, he has again the ;mpudence
to uge his claim, and by his own vote and
that OF Mr.. State Treasurer Ray 1t is allowed.
1t is no defence to Mr.. Ray to say land
this is all the defence he offers that othe.
men high in authority had been willing &c
allow this unjust demand. 1t makes nc
wrong thing right because coed men have
endorsed it. The Lcavitt claim was palpa'
bly, unjust, and there's the end oft
No action Of our legislature will probably
ever be able to restore this money TO the
Treasury; but the act Of voting it away
Should ct least elicit from our Legislature
some significant expression of condem
nation; and the most practicable way tc
make this felt, it strikes US, is to refuse tt
confirm Mr.. Rays re-appointment, should
Gov. B:sseil have the hardihood to send i
to the Senate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
EIcE { RrKp. A.tv..



NJ fIFRFiS. hy a certain indentUre Of mortgage
w dated OF the twenty fourth day OF December, A
ID l., aud filed for record the 21th day of Dccrm
her, 4 u l95 and recorded in the Recorders Office in
and FOR the County % La Sale and Of Illinois, ia
Book 10, on pages IA and las William McCaskey did
bargain sell aud convey TO Henry Or. Cotton, FOR the
sCrbsd 10 the payment OF a certain pronissory
note, bearing even date with said mortgage deed
And whereas i provided ia and 10y said mortgage
dec! that IL shall be made the payment Of
any part portion OF either, the time times
the should become due. then the said Cotton and
hIs assigns were and are authorized to sell the sad real
estate pgbc auction, after giving four weeks notice
OF the time aud place OF sale. in p4bc newspaper
in the where said real estate Is situate and con
the the highest and best bidder, and out OF
the money arising herefrou first pay al attorney and
counsel fees, costs, and expenses aud then retain the
whole amount OF the principal sum secured by said
mortgage with interest the 10 the day OF sale
and the orerplus, if any there shall be, the said
NCCiaskey.
And whereas default has been made in the payment
OF the principal and interest said pr"uissory
mentioned, secured aforesaid, and the still
being due and unpaid.
And whereas by a decree 81 the County Court OF La
Sale County, state Of Illnoi, the March Term, A
d. ISL ordered, adjudged, and decreed that the
mortgage Aforesaid and the of money therein de-
scrbcd sha! become vested in and become due and
payable to Eliza NJ Bacon, in the manner that the
vested in ard payable the said Henry G..
Cotton, Trustee fer the said Eliza NJ Bacon
Now therefore public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned by virtue OF the power in hsr vested by
said mortgage deed and the decree aforesaid and for
the purposes therein expressed will sale
public auction the south door of the Court House in
the City OF Ottawa, La sale County and State Of Hi
nois, the seventh day OF March A. D. 1859, between
scrbed real estate wi The west half of the north
quarter OF section Fifteen, in township tirty-six
North Range three east Of the third principal meridian
ELIZA N. BACON.
4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
Nnrtnnnc S1le.

WHEREAS, by n certain indenture of mortgage,
w dated on the fourth day Of January, A ID. 1854,
ls4 and recorded in the Recorders Office in and for
te county of La Sale and State of Illinois, in book 80
On pages 100 and 166, William McCiaskey did bargain,
AZ n anu convey to Henry &. Cotton for the Of Eliza
m the real estate hereinafter described, to Sc
.re payment OF Il certain promissory note bearing
even date with said mortgage deed
III "ieieas 1t is provided in and by said mortgage
'ha u Hcanlt shall be made In the pa yment of the
sad promissory note either of nrincin, or nter..t mr.
any part OF portion of either AT the tim. or times the
s;, $50. eo1 , QUE then the said Cotton and his
VIZ anu are authorized to sell the said real 8
tae at pubic auction, after giving four weet oc. ~
the time and place of sale in soui. ,nhli ~
the County where said real estate is situate o.. -
the same to the highest and best bidder and on os ~
money arising therefrom, first pay all attorn.v "a
counsel fees costs, and expenses and then retain the
whole amount of the principal sum secured nv -,
mortgage, with interest the the day OF .I.
and the overpus If any there shall be- the said
McClaskey.
And whereas, default has been made in the payment
Of the principal and interest in said promissory note
mentioned secured aforesaid, and the still
being due and unpaid.
Sale County State OF Illinois at the March Term A. d.
1871 1t ordered adj judged. and decreed that the
mortgage aforesaid and the Of money therein de
scribed, shall become vested in and become due and
payable Eliza VI. Bacon the that the
same vested in and payable to the said Henry
Cotton, AS Trustee for the said Eliza NJ Bacon.
Now therefore, public notice is hereby given, that the
Undersigned, by virtue of the power in her vested by
SAID mortgage deed and the aforesaid and for
the purposes therein expressed, will expose sale
public auction, the south door of the Court House,
the City Of Ottawa, La Sale County and State OF Hi
nos the seventh day OF March, A ID. 1853, between
scrbed real estate to wit The half OF the north
east quarter OF Section fifteen, Township thirty -six
North Range three east Of the third principal meridian
ELIZA ". BACON.
RICE REED f.bs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
Canal Claims.

We are indebted to Hon. 3. c. Cook, we
presume, for a copy of the Report and Do
cuments" submitted by the Commissioners
appointed several years ago 20 investigate
and report upon the unadjusted claims aris-
ing out OF the construction of the Illinois &
Michigan Canal. 1t is a document of 426
pages, and of course we have not had time
even to glance through it. OF these claims,
amounting originally to about $l,100,0 G0,
the Commissioners allowed about $50, 900.
II all the claimants are willing TO r, ceive this
sum as full and final adjustment of the
matter, it strikes US the cheapest way to dis
pose Of the matter is to allow them at once
The Commissioners, whose high standing,
ability, and integrity no one can question,
have said that $780, 900 are equitably due
these claimants. With the force of such an
endorsement in their favor. the state will
never get rid of paying something Ike that
amount, and as the longer tie payment is
delayed. the larger the sum will grow by
the accumulation Of interest, the sooner it
is paid the less it Will probably cost.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

The bill for the construction of a Railroad
to the Pacific, which had occupied the L. s.
Senate about half the time since the COM
mencement Of the session, received its quie-
tus in that body last Tuesday. 1t had been
clogged with amendments, that even its
father. Mr.. Gwin. no longer recognized it
There was clearly a majority in the Senate
in favor ofthe passage of a bill of some sort,
but they wero unable to agree on the de-
tails
The subject must now go over to another
session, and may then be killed again. But
the country is Enthusiastically for this road
and the pressure from the constituencies
will before another two years become so ur
gent that members of congress will no lon
ger be able to resist it, and will find it con-
venient to be lutte less lastidious abeui
the niceties Of detail.