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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
An Interesting Incident.

From the Cleveland Plaindealcr, Of a
recent date, we extract the following no
less singular than romantic story:
In company Captain Steel, Wade
and Hutchiu's regiment of cavalry, is a
private, nineteen years of age, who en-,
listed in Medina county, where the
company was formed, under the name OF
John Grutf. His history is little pecrl-
liar. He remembers that he was stolen
from his home and parents when about
ten Years of age. but where that houc
was, or who were his parents, he was
totally ignorant upto yesterday. Hc re-
members being taken away several miles
by man, from whom he escaped. While
wandering about, not knowing where: he
was taken up as a vagrant and sent to a
poor house. A man by the name Of
Briggs, Of Westfcld, Medina county, took
him from the poor. house and gave him
employment. lie worked for several
persrls subsequently, remaining for t!y,
wears in The employment of one Dean,
in Lafayette, Medina county. How he
came by the name of John Gruff' he can.
not tell. He thinks it WAS given him at
the poor-housc. lie enlisted in tile above
regiment and came to Cunp Wade.
Yesterday morning, while wandering
about on the heights, i'll the ncighborliood
ofthe Oak Grove House, he remarked
that The locality was strangely familiar
to his eyes, and yet he did not know lhst
he had ever been there before. The
more he looked about the more familiar
everything appeared. sudlenly,as ifby
the force of .alssociation,. a name that he
had not thought Ofl. ten years occurred
to him, and Us he pronounced it aloud.
and it rev,rheratcd through the cells Of
mcmprf, itawoke echoes that had long
been dormant, and caused thousand old
recolleclinnS 10 rush upon his lniud. The
nam" that occurred TO him in so singular
a manner WAS Thona; Strouska-lhc
n,me his Ia-ants gave hin-and the
conviction that he was in the neighbor.
hood OF his native home became too strong
~ 't'Iii'I VI d N'Nbl. w UGlIGT HIS
or mother still dwelt there, or were in
the land of the living, he would endcavor
% ascertain. He entered house to make
inquiries of the inmates.
While in conversations with them an
old lady, ancighbor came in. She could
only understand German, and the neigh
bor ON whom she had called interpreted
to her the story of the young soldier.
The old lady scanned his features carn-
cstly and tremblingIy fora moment, ard
then tottering towards him with eager,
outs.rctched arms, exclaimed? Mein
S"hn !! Meir vcrlor.n"r snhn y and motlicr
an. S'm were locked in each others arms
The parents Of Thomas are both alive
and live opposite the Oak Grove House.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

hut here's little Biddy, she's rnrlycr fIr
an NV you please sir, will you swap
Certainly" said +; whichever yon
like. -
So he snapped up little Norah, rs
though it were some recovered treasure.
aud dart,d away with her, leaving little
Bidlv, who remained with us all night !;
hut, 10! the moment when We entered
the cabin in the morning, there vas Pat
making his mysterious signs again at the
window and this time he had the young;
est, a baby in his arms.
What wrong now 2" inquired.
Be the hockey fly, sir, an it's me:el'
that's almost ASHAMED! to tell you. lou
see Eve been talkin' 10 Mary, and she
didn't Ike to part with Norah, because
she hal look ov me, and, by my soul
can't part with Biddy, because she $ tn
model Of her mother, but there's. the lit
tie Paudecn, sir. There's a lump OF :
Christian for you, two years old, and no
a day more he'll have the brightest eye
an aV lc lakes alteI HIS idlic!, Hc i 'iu
fine broad pair of shoulders to push nj:
way through the world. Will you swal
agin, sir 2"
f." With all my heart" said |; tits al
the same to me; and so little Paudeel
was left with me-
"Ha, ha," s,lil | to myself, as looke'
into his big, laughing eyes, " the affair i
settled at lust"
ut it wa>'I'l; for ten minutes la
,carceiy elapsed, when Pat rushed int
the cabin without sign or ceremony, all
>natching up the baby, cried out.
It's no use; I've hccn taikin to Mar,
an We can't do it. Look at him, sir
he's the youngest and the best OF tn
batch. You wouldn't keep him from u:
You see, sir, Nurah has IL look ov me, .
Biddy has u look ov Mary; but. be m
soul, little Paudcen has the mothers ey
IN my nose, an l'ric of both OF w a
over. No, sir, no; we can bear hard TO
tune, starvation, and misery, but We can
bcar to part from our children, unless
he the will of Heaven to take them trol
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
snclc Jerry.

From volumo Of poens-,hs production Of
DR.. WILLIAM II. HolcoMBs nf Virginia-we copy
the following:
Why, Jerry! what means all this sadn"ss and
fear!
Here, your bittcrs. mao Why do you cry I:
Who told you I'd sell you the trador that's here'
BY zouujs. sir! ne .old yoa lie
When sell the guild ring from my dead mothers
band.
Or the sword which my grandfather bore,
WhsI at Guiiford his TROOPERS made such bold
will sell you-snl not b fore
Why. don't vom remember my face as buys,
When often sat On your knee,
Whilst you sang, iu your rugged, moEotonons
voice,
Your foolish old ballads TO me7
+ w-p. ut your sad ones, anil laughed at ynur gay
And made you repeat them all Ger;
All when forget my lfe's hsppiest day,
will sell you-and not before
You made me the boat which launched on the
tide,
And my traps for the birds in the snow;
You led my bny pony, and taught me to ride
And half the good things which know.
You won't like child when they sent me to school
To 10 absent fnr six months or more;
When y'u are william, or um fool,
vii sell ynu-and MT fore
Il y"vcr,y.s cup a,o scuto: cod to drain,
will part with Y .u-l.s Of them all;
Your kindness. Old Jerry would double my pain
Aud your sorrows embitter my fall.
Iffato or misfortune should cause US 10 part;
There's God will unite us once more;
So drink my good health und console your oil
heart.
And lovo me aud serve, as before.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

The fondncsS Of reformed drnkarls
10 speak of their former habits, and the
applause the.y receive in proportion to
tho cxcesses of which they have been
guilty, are marked --tea:ures,of the tenn.
pcrancc reform. That incorrigible fel-
low, I" Vars" S, attended one Of
these mcstings once, gave very ucx-
pected finish to his narrative, causing his
audience to suddenly discover that al
tI!ous' Ilc was among them, yet he WAS
not Of them. He said.
My friends. three months ago !
signed the pledge" (Clarpingot hands, to-
gcthcr with loud cheering
"In month afterwaM, my friends
had five dollars in my pocket" CLAP
ping and still louder cheers.)
"In another month. my friends, | had
a good coat ON my back" (Grcat ap-
plause, and cries ofaGo on"
"In fortnight after that, my friends,
bought ccMn ~
The audience were about TO cheer
again, udt paused. and waitel for an ex.
planation.
"You WONDER" he continued, why |
bought coffin. Well my friends. will
tell you why. ! bought the coffin be-
cause felt pretty certain that i'll kept
the pledge another fortnight ] should want
one
The wag was mceremoniously hustled
out as an enemy in disguise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

RECIPE Fon KEEPING EIonsEs HEALTHY.
Thct1llowingrecipc for preventing 1iseas, 9
in horses is vouchcd for by an old farmer,
who has used it for upward OF twenty
years, anil has never had sick horse Z:
"Onc pound Of alum one pound copperas
and one pound of the genuine saltpetcr
all reduced to Il fine powder. Give d
tcaspoonful twice a week, or tablespoon.
full oncea week" The mpound is Ger.
tainly worth the trial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.

dpY w.,F. DURIsoE, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
I'D field District
Whereas, z. W: carvile, c; E. L. D., has ap-
piled to ME for Letters of Administration, on all
and singular, the goods and ehattles, rights and
credits Of Hon. F. II. Wardaw, late of the Dis
trict aforesaid. deed. >-,..
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before mo, at our next
Ordinary's Court for the said District, to be holden
at Edgefeld c. H., on the llth day of Nov. next,
to show cause If any, why tho said administrator
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 18th day of
Sept. in. the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixsyone, and in tho 8Oth ysar of
Independence Of, South Carolina.
We. DURIsoE, o.E.p.
Oct ., 1862. st ss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

We once saved the if:. N an infant
which had been inadvertently druggeL
with laudauuni, and was fast slnk ing into
the sheep from which there was uu waken-
Ing, by giving it strong coffee, cleared with
the white of an egg, . teaspoonful every
five minutes, until it ceased to seem
drowsy.-Dr. Hall.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
What 1t Won't Do to Do.

1t is curious how many thousand things
there are which it won't do to do on this
cosy planet OF ours, whrreon we eat, sleep,
and yet our dinners. For instance,
1t wont do to plunge into lawsuit,
relying wholly on the justice of your
cause and not equipped beforehand with
a brimming purse.
Ii won't do for man, when horse
kicks him, to kick back.
1t won't do to crack jokes on old maids
past the age of forty.
1t won't do when mosquito bites your
face in the night To beat your own crani.
um in pieces with your fist, under the
impression that YOU are killing the skee.
ter.
1t won't DO for man to fancy a lady
in love with him because she treats him
civillv.
1t won't DO to be desperately enamorcd
ola pretty face until you have seen it ut
breakfast table.
1t won't do for politician TO imagine
himself elected to the gubernatorial chair
willie the "btcIi counties remain to DC
heard from"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT,
.M-CO.HHOE PLEAS.
Aaron A. Clark,

Aaron A. Clark,
FOrriuD Attachment
Samuel R. Fuller.
yDyIE Plaintiff in the sLove stated case, having
Il thisday filed his declaration in my Office, and
th" Defendant having neither wife nor Attorncv
known to reside within the limits Of this State, or,
whom copies Of said declaration With rules 20
plead can bs served. On motion of Messrs. Abncv
& Wright. Plaintiffs Attorneys, Ordered that sail
Defendant appear and plend 10 said Dsclarutirp
within ycnr and day from tile date hereof. ar
fnal and absolute judgment will be given acain,.
him. s. HARRISON, c.c.r.
Clerks 0aice, October ii. 1851. elva 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

RATHER CLosE.-A Yankee rinenlan in
the late fight seeing n cannon ball bury
in bank near him. sprang to the hole it
had made saying, "Shoot away; you can't
hit twice in the same place" Instantly
another shot struck trw feet distant,
covering the fellow with sand and gravel.
Emerging from his new quarters, he con-
tinucd the unfinished sentence, " but you
came so pesky near it that the first hole
is uncomfortable.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
State of South Carolina,

T. UU I L L 2 2 > NIC
~ ORDINARY.
PYW.F DURISoE, Esq. Ordinary of Edge.
I'D field District.
Whcreas, L. P. Rutland has applied to me for Let
ters of Administration. "n'al and singular the
goods and ehat'le,. rights and credits of E. W.
Rutland, late of the District aforesaid, decd.
These are, therefore, To cite. aud admonish all
md singular, the Kindred ard creditors OF tho
aid dc I'D, to be aud appear before me, at cur
next ..n.rys Court for The said District, to 30
holden nj Eigefcd Court House, on the 3lst doy
If Uc;'.bcr inst, to show Cause, if any, why the
said administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand aud scul, this 32d day Of
-0ctuher, in tho year OF our Lord .one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-onc, and in the eighty
sixth ycar of the Independence Of South Carolina.
W. +. DURIS0E, o.E.p.
Oct. a 2te 43
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

rc. Foreign Attachment.
Samuel R. Fuller.
TVHE Plaintiff in the ubuve stated case, having
q this day filed his declaration in my Office, and
the Defendant having neither wife nor Attorney
known to reside within tue limits Of this State,
ON whom copies OF said declaration with rules t."
plead cun be served, On motion Of Mcssrs. Abney
& Wright, Plaintiffs Attorneys, Ordered that said
Defendant appear urd plead TO said declaration
within year aud day from the date hereof, or
final and absolute Judgment will he given against
him. ). HARRISON, c.c.P.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
FIN PIANOS,

yN1HE subscriber, after returning thanks to their
a friends in Edge6eld and adjoining Districts,
for their liberal patronage during the last ten years,
would inform them that they stili continue to keep
on hand largo assortment Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

From volumo of poe,ns-,hs production Of
Dr. WILLIAM IT, HoLcoMBs, vt Virginia-we copy
the following:
Why, Jerry. what means all this sadn"ss and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

"What's the matter now J" asked |.
Well, sir, said he, 81 AK your par.
don for troubling you about so foolish q
thing as child or two, but we were
rh;uk;n' tin. may he it'd make no differ
-y.,,i saa, sir, we been taking to Mary,
an she says she cant part with Norah,
becsuse the creature has look oy me
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
Lamps and Kerosene Oil,

CLOCKS, WATCHES and MUSICAL BOXES
faithfully repaired at the lowest Iate, and war
ranted.
Jan. ] ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06
Giving Away q Child.

And lovo me aud serve, as before.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

tut here's little Bi'ldy, she's rnrlycr fir
an NV you please sir, will you swap"
Certainly, said /; whenever yon
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-06

Now, MIR. Editor, any gentleman can
prove this BY trial-it may take short
time for the sheep and cattle to assirnu.
late together, but that it is certain, is be.
yond questoa--thcreforc don't kill any
more dogs on account of mans ignorance.
Let every newspaper print this.
B. Fl. P.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-18
The Latest News.

We have no news of interest by the last mails.
All is quiet on the James River and in the neigh
borhood OF Norfolk. We have accounts Of skir-
mishes on the line Of the Potomac and especially in
the neigh5orhood of Washington City, but nothing
like general engagement has taken place No for
ward movement will be made by Beauregard until
Johnston crosses the Potomac above Washington.
Our Generals in that quarter are moving slowly,
but wisely and surely. :.
Information has been officially received in Rich
mond that vessel, under British register, arrived
at New Orleans few days since, with an assorted
cargo, having successfully run the blockade. A
portion of her cargo consisted Of 1000 muskets and
1875 rifles
The London Times of the latest date received in
Montreal, concludes leading editorial on the Amer
ican question, by stating that the subjugaton of
the Confederate States by the United States is a
hopeless undertaking.
Lord John Russers latest letter says that the
issue is narrowing down to the question Of slavery
and abotionisn and thinks that President Lincoln
will soon declare all slaves within the United States
to be free
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-18
From Correspondent of the Petersburg Express.l
Cotton Better than Wool socks for the Army,
and Way TO Keep the SOliiers' Feet Warm.

WARREN Co., N. c., Sept 4, 1861.
Dear Erpress:-Al the circulars which have
seen both from Governors and Societies. in relation
to clothing for the army call for wool instead Of cot
ton socks for soldiers, an unintentional error,
which wish to correct. Cotton socks are decided
ly warmer, cheaper, and more durable than WOOL
Cotton is cheap and abundant; wool is scarce, DEAR
and should be appropriated to clothing and blankets
for the army. Woolen socks are warmest when first
put on, but they soon excite an unnatural amount
Of perspiration which cannot be evaporated by ami
NAL heat, and therefore soon become saturated and
cold. Cotton ones invite uniform and continued
glow, and no more moisture than they can absorb
while clean. The truth and philosophy of this will
be manifest to those in the habit Of wearing india
rubber Shoes which create undue warmth, and pre-
vent the escape Of moisture. / am subject to cold
feet in winter, and for many years have given both
kind Of socks impartial trial. and shall send cot
ton socks to my sons in the army, although We have
three years clipping of wool. TO those who will
not be convinced, would respectfully suggest that
they have the yarn mixed with equal parts of both
material in carding strand Of each such will
be more durable and less subject to sweat
To keep the soldiers feet warE. and prevent them
from taking cold, they should change their socks
three times per week battle their feet and necks in
cold water every morning, and their feet should be
bathed again, or rubbed with snow just beforesand-
ing guard. MACON.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-18
Congressional and Electoral Districts.


The Legislature Of this State has laid off the Con-
gressional Districts as follows and learn that the
District for Electors for President and Vice Presi-
dent are the same with two Electors for the State
at large:
First Distriet-Martin, Hertford, Gates, Chow
an, Perquimans+ Pasquotank, Camden Currituck,
Northampton, Washington, Tyrrell and BERTHE
Second District-Haliax, Edgccombc, Beaufort,
Wilson, Pitt. Greene. Lenor and Hyde.
Third Distr;ct-Carterct, Craven, Jones, Onslow,
Duplin, Wayne. Johnston and Sampson.
Fourth District-New Hanover, Brunswick, Co.
lumbus, Bladen, Robson, Cumberland, Richmond
and Harnett ..-.-.
Fifth District-Warren, Franklin, Granville,
Wake, Orange and Nash
Sirth hDistrict-Alamance, Person, Caswel, Rock
ingham, Guilford, Stokes and Forsyth.
Seventh District-Randolph Davidson, Chatham,
Moore, Montgomery, Stanly and Anson.
Eighth District-Rowap, Cabarrus Union Meek
lenburg CASTOR, Lincoln, Catawba and Cleveland
Ninth District-Axhe, Allegheny, Wilkes, Cald-
well, Alexander, Yadkin, Surry, Davie, Iredell and
Burke.
Tenth District-Cay, Cherokee, Macon, jackson,
Madison, Buncombe, Pennsylvania, Henderson, Polk,
Yancy, Mcdowell, Rutherford Mitchell, Haywood
and Watauga.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-18
NOrth.CaroIina School Books.

We learn from the Salisbury Banner that Prof.
Sterling, of Greensborough assisted by Prof. ]. D.
Campbell, has now ready for the press the First
and Second Numbers of series of Southern Read
ers. The Editor of the Banner has seen the man.
uscript of this work, and speaks in high terms of
the forthcoming numl ers 1t is hoped that these
numbers will be ready for use by the irst Of JAN
uary next
We learn from the Hillsborough Recorder, that
Rev. Alexander Wilson, D. D.. Principal of the
Melville Academy, is preparing for the press Latin
Grammar. We concur with the Recorder, that
"Dr. Wilson's critical knowledge of the language
and his long experience teacher, will enable
him to produce Valuable book"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-18
REMARKS OF COL. BROWN.
OF CASWELl.

OF CASWELl,
In tho Senate on the resolutions offered by Mr..
I~rner Of Orange, announcing the death Of tile
Hon: Willie p Aangum.
Mr.. Brown rose to express his sincere and nro
found sorrow at the melancholy event, which had
been announced, aud to offer the homage of his own
high regard and veneration for the eminent citizen
and statesman to whose virtues and distinguished
public services the resolutions proposed to pay a
just and fitting tribute.
Mr.. B. said that it had been his fortune to be as
sociated with Mr. Mangum at College, in the I.egs-
lature OF tie State when he in the dawn of man.
hood and afterwards in the Senate of the United
States In all these various positions and relations
Mr. Mangum had won for himself among his asso-
ciates high estimate of his qualities as man and
warm admiration of his mental endowments.-
Largely indebted to his exertons for success in
lille, possessing rare and varied talents, with per-
sonal presence seldom equalled, he had almost at
single bound after entering the theatre of life
gained position and emnencea the bar and in the pub
hccouncils Himselfcoten. .porary with Mr.. Mangum
in the Senate of the United States during the ad-
ministration of General Jackson, when that body
by universal consent had reached its culmina-
honor enough to say that, in that extraordinary
body OF intellectual giants, Mr.. Mangum held
splcuous and prominent rank as an able and eloquent
debater. Alas how melancholy the reflection that
the great actors the theatre Of public life at that
day live only in their own great actions and in the
pages of history In recalling these the most
melancholy emotions were excited in his bosom
Centuries perhaps, may roll round before SO many
individuals of unrivaled endowments and exalted
character will again be grouped together in public
consultation.
Honorable as we're the achievements of Mr.. Man.
gum on this field Of highest renown, there was a
trait in his character if not so brilliant vet more to
be honored and which stamped on it q still highe,
worth. In private life, possessed of most genial
disposition and true nobility of nature these quail
ties had often in the heat and excitement of party
conflict, most honorably asserted their influence in
favor of political opponents. The history OF the
State, just to SO fair claim to honorable mention
could not fail to award to the distinguished lament
ed individual whose decease they now deplored the
honors of high private worth, great public useful
ness, patriotism and talent. He hoped the resolu
tions would be unanimously adopted.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-18
GENERAL NEWS.

The fortifcations at Roanoke Island are said to
be going on rapidly and the place will soon bo in
good condition of defence.
The Richmond Enquirer publishes the names Of
twenty eight Virginia officers in Lncoln's army, in
cuding Gen. Scott.
Gen. Joseph R. Anderson, graduate Of West
Point, and "A resident of Richmond. Va, has been
appointed Brigadier General by President Davis,
and assigned to the coast of North. Carolina He
has reported himself to Gen. Gatlin, who outranks
hm, and has been assigned to command the coast
defences.
Capt W. F. Lynch, Of the Confederate Navy, is
on duty at Fort Macon. Capt Lynch is, We believe,
the somewhat famous explorer Of the Jordan, in
Palestine.
The Newbern Pogress is informed that the Lin
coin marauders at Hatteras have already been conf
municating with Hyde County, and offering pre-
miums for treason. The Progress calls the atten.
ton Of our authorities 10 the matter. Treason to
the Confederate States will make no progress in
Hyde.
The Charlotte Democrat states that $s2, 500 have
been subscribed in that place to the Confederate
cash loan.
Gen. Grayson, an old and experienced officer, has
been appointed military comniandant Of the forces
in Florida.
The citizens of Memphis urging President
Davis to appoint Gen. Johnston, who has just ar
rived from the Pacific region to the command of
the forces Of that quarter. ,.
SrocKs.-Saies in New York on Thursday last of
Virginia skies at 544; Missouri skies 43t; Tcnnes-
see bonds 49,; North. Carolina bonds 81; Treasury
six per cents, two years, 98a.
Salt IN TExAs-A late number Of the Indianols
Courier says: l-
=
about salt By sending TO Indianola they car get
as much as they want at very low rates.. Our tner
chants are constantly receiving supplies by boats
fresn the salt lagoons.