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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-05-09
Home,

The following beautiful passage is from
the pen of DR.. Guthrie:
Home 70 be nome is the wish of the
seaman ,n stormy seas, and lonely watch.
Home is the wish ofths soldier and
tender visions mingIe with the trcubled
dream ,f trench and field Where the
palm tree waves its graceful plnneS, amt
h!ris of jnweled lustrc fash, and flicker
from among gorgeous flowers; the exile
sits staring upon vacancy far away
home lies ON his heart; and borne, ON the
wings of fancy, over intervening seas,
and .ands, be has swept away to home,
and hears the lark sing above his father $
fields, and see his tair.headed boy broth
er, with light foot and childhood's glee,
chasing the butterfly by his native stream.
And in his best hours, home, his own sin
less home-a home with Fathers above
that starry sky-wil be the wisiaef every
Christian man He looks around him
the world is full of suffering; he is dis.
tresscd by its sorrows, and vcAed with
his *i,l< He looks within him-he linds
much in his osn corruption to grievc for
IN the language OF heart repelled
grieved. yexed, he often turns his eye up
wards, saying, / would not live always
No; not for all the gold Of the worlds
,nines-nor for al the pearls Of her sea:
hot for all the pleasures ot her flashing
trothy cup-nor for the crowns OF hel
kingdoms, would live always. Like a
bird about 70 migrate to those sunny lands
where no winter sheds her SHOWS. ol
strips tlle grove, or binds the streams
he will oftea.- in spirit, be pluming hi:
wing for the hour of Lis fight to glory.
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T1ME.-aA million of money for one
inch Of time," said England's proud Queen
Elizabeth, while filled with remorse in
her dying moments; but all the wealth
of the world could not purchase single
hour.
Young woman, are you improving your
golden hours SO as to save yourself from
' vain regrets by and-by, when the fatal
archer lets fly tbe arrow of death and cuts
short your dream of life-s You have
heart sympathies to cultivate, mind to
educate, powers to make active for good,
and influence to WELD for the right and
the true How much of your time is
absorbed by lofty aims and noble stri-
wings?
Young man, can you afford to waste
an hour i'll idieness and frivolity? Can
YOU afford to neglect your opportunities
of storing you' mind with useful infor-
nation, Of making solid requirements,
aud preparing yourself thoroughly for
those high efforts that win success in the
great undertakings of life? You have a
great deal to do, before you attain to
your majority. in order to meet the just
expectations Of society. You have.to d.
with fast age, to share in operation:
moving with lightning speed aud you
must be capable ofquick decisions and
brisk movements, for time and tide vii
not wait for you. Every hour rot need
I'd for repose and recreation should be
filled mp with benefits to yourself ane
others. Act upon this hint, and you viii
bless us for dropping it. Here is an ole
saying aud a true cne, which you will dc
we'll to fix in you. memory: " ""h he
huows nothing in his thrtieth year, i
nothing in his iortieth, has nothing in hi
fitticth. learns nothing, and comes to moth
ing.
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The M0theriess,

They are motherle,s Oh, gently, gent
", keep back those bitter words. Avert
that cold. cruel stare. See you not the
uuiverlng of the grieved lips! Mark you
not the fearful eyes! Alas that sorrow
should ever make ch;id's heart its
aonlc!
They are motherless! Stranger hands
ministcring to their daily wants stranger
hearts wearying of the irksome duty
No fond sweet kiss; /; no warm embrace.
No gentle words of comfort and love
No soft folding of little hands in prayer.
No mother.
Missing the low sweet cadence of her
voice; missing that tender " good night )"
seeking, seeking, seeking, all in vain, that
ark for the weary dove-a mothers
heart
Draw the little forms near TO your
heart! Pillow the aching head upon your
bosom! Think of your sunny childhood ;
your mothers earnest love! Her gentle
carc--her patient forbearance-her pre-
cious forgiveness. Then, only in kind.
ness let your hands rest on each honored
little head-only in love reprove that
stricken little flock
Oh, let yours be the hand that shall
lead them in the green pastures, and by
the still waters of the precious Saviour's
love! Let yours be the blessed benedic,
tion, "lnasmuch as ye have dore it unto
me-" Remember the angels DO always
behold the face of our Father in Heaven
Then, it msy be. that child's hand shall
lead you to that Heavenly home. A
child's hand place the crown upon your
head.
Speak gently to the motherlcss
weight of woe they bear;
Greet them with looks of tenderness.
Oh add not TO their care,
Speak gently to the mothcress,
When tears their eyes bedim;
Remember who mas bid them come"
Aud lead them unto Him
Thcu yours shall that rich blessing be-
Friends, ye have done this uuto ine."
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TEXAS TEXAS 1! TEXAS /,

THynE tendency Of immigration in the whole
Il country, North and South, is now towards
Texas. The desire is universal to know more Of
this promised land. A newspaper that gives re-
liable intelligence of affairs here the condition Of
the country, etc, should be welceme to thousands
of people in the older States. This newspaper is
THE HOUSTON TELEGRAPH,
Published at Houston, Texas. Daily, Tri-Weekly
and Weekly. Itiss large deuble-sheet,. of the
same size as the New York Herald, Tribune and
World. Besides the news Of the day, It deyotes
q large spaceto to Texas Intelligence. To this de-
partment it has over thirty paid contributors, in
every part Of tie State, besides an exchange list
embracing every paper in the State. II pub
lishod at the following rates
PER:YEAR. PER nosrH.
Daily, $16 90 $3.50
Tri-Wcekly,, IL 90 sst~1 90 s
Weekly, 90 y" oo
And for shorter periods in proportion.
Mecbanica;. fnrmersl capitalists railroad .nd
steamboat men. artists, teachers, ETC., come to
Texas. and welcome to her fertile fields and geni-
al skies We have room for twenty millions, and
will not be crowded.
For the Telegraph, address
Z. II. GUSHING, Publisher,
=, ~ :, Houston, Texas.
R. Il. GRIFFIN, Bus. Manager.
Mar ~ Zt~ IL
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LlFE.-Men rejoice when the sun is
risen; they rejoice when it goes down !;
while they are unconscious Of the decay
Of their own lives. Men rejoice at seeing
the face Of Q new season, us the arrival
of one greatly desired. Nevertheless the
revolution eff the seasons is the decay Of
human life. Fragments Of driftwood
meeting in the wide ocean, continue to-
gether little space; thus parents, wives,
children, relatives, friends and riches re-
main with US but short time-then sepa.
rate, and the separation is inevitable. No
mortal man can escape the common lot;
he who mourns for departed relatives has
no power to make them return. Know
ing that the end of life is death, every
right-minded man ought to pursue that
which is connected with ultimate bliss.
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KEEP TRY1NG.-The way to success is
to keep on trying. The dcsponling should
remember that time and patience convert
the mulberry leaf into satin, while a
handful of acorns only need the fostering
influence of little sunshine and little
rain, with little OK Juggling and little
genius, to become frigate with two rows
Of teeth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-05-09

SoLoS ROBINSON TO TIE FARMEI's CLUB, JAN 90:
mo Farmer who owns well or cistern can possibly
afford to bo without IN iron pump. Itshoud be at once
suction and force pump-a perfect little enginc-such
a one knc Vests Improved Pump 1 speak o
this pun 'ecause happen 10 know It to be very sim.
Pile, dr &C. powerful and cheap, and 1t don't freeze up
nor out Of order once year. know tis and think
bow ten years old can work L, and throw contnuou.
acknowledgements stream. II can be made 10 work 10
deer, wells ay well as In shallow ones"
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From Tie Ne,c lork Observer.

1--WE have had In use for months past one Of Wests
pumps which has given moro satisfaction force
and lining pump than any have ever ueed. Ills one
Of great power and well adapted for ships decks mines
Chronicle and Rail,Ody ooufMdi says: 1t is recommcn-
ded for its extreme simplicity of construction great
strength and consequent durability and cleapness {"
pair There i. stuffng box-ihe pressure being held
BY cup-packing like upon Tho workng-piaOn, working
in cylinder fitted for the purpose wilhin The upper ali
chamber-which we think great movement, ss siufup
i. soliabe c deranged and leak under strong pressure
to say nothing o. the lLss BY friction incident thereto Ii
has also two air cGambCrstbus The action Of the valv
Is cushioned upon beth sides by ar-revening wafer
hammer and vacuI:n-thunp. The valves are very nc
cessible, and simpf and cheapy repaired They work
easier than any pump We have the inch cy
Under being worked by children in wells one hundred
feet Deep and they are extremely cheap, as We'll Or
simple and strong, We freely recommend ihem."
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Direct and Fresh.

TUST received direct and fresh, largo stock
~ 4, B and SUGAR;
RIO COFFEE, first rate article;
SUGAR CURED HAMS;
CLEAR SIDES and SHOULDERS;
MESS MACKEREL in kits;
Choice LARD; -
Superior TEAS, 60, &c.
Also. always on hand splendid article of Ca
NAL FLOUR, ut the lowest market price
s. 4. BOWERS.
Hamburg, Mar q If -
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Final Notice.

vH9HE CREDITORS OF THOMAS PITTS,
4 decd, are notified that final settlement
will be had on his Estate, in the 0rdiunry's Office
for EdgeGold District, on tho 26th MAY NEXT.
All persons having demands against the said
Estate mast esent them according 10 law on or
before that day, otherwise thcy will be excluded
from payment THOMAS JONES,
Agent for L A. .Pats Eyer.
Fob 20 in 3
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
rNY rnrTrvNV

EUGEt JEEU Do hICI,
IN EQUITY.
The State of South Carolinu, Bill to pcrpetuate
Ex rclationc the Solicitor testimony in the
of the Southern Circuit. matter of doeunits
an hearing the Bill in this case. and on mo-
" ton OF Leroy +. Yuuman., Solicitor Of tho
soutbern Circuit It is Ordered, That all persons
interested in documents'of airy description, lost
or destroyed during the recent war, tho proof OF
whose existence, loss and contents or any of them,
vests in TIE memory Of Witnesses. md who desire
to have evidence taken and perpetuutcd in regard
-hcrrto, ihuru ionrc to-come before the Court for
:his purpose, by making written application un-
ier oath to the Commissioner.
z. W. CARWILE, C. E. Ed.
Nor IL, 1866. 2m1I
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THE EUREKA GIFT ASSOCIATION

would call attention to the fact Of lis being the Orgina
and Largest Gifl Association in the country. We ure
therefre enabled send FINER Goods cnd give better
chances To obtain the more raadJle prices than any
other establishment Of the kind. The business cor!in-
ucs to he conducted in fuir and honorable manner,
and large and greatly Increasing trade is prouf thai
our patrons appreciate this method Of obtaining rch
and elegant goods.
During tho past year this Association has sent very
try Those who pronikc us will receive the full value
nf their money, article OH our list is worth less
than One Dollar retail. and h:re ure no blanks.
Parties dealing with us may depend on having prompt
returns and the hrt:cc drawn will be Immediately seLr
TO any address by return mail or express.
The following parties have recently drawn valuable
prizes from the Eureka AssociatiO and have kindly
allowed the use of their names many other namea
might be published were VIC permitted:
Andrew Wilson, Custom House, Philadelphia Penn,
Oil Painting, value, $10p james Hargrayes. S21 Broad
way New York, Oil Painting, value. 800; T. F. Jones,
Barrett, Marshall Co., Kansas, Mclodenn, value $500 !;
Patrick j. Dyrnes Waterbury, Ct Gold Watch, value
slo5 F. Shaw 224 East 2ih Street. New York, Piano.
value 1850; Mra Chas. j. Nevis Emira, ~ Y, Cluster
Diamond Ring, value, 5000; Mrs. h Pennoyer, CITY
Hotel Nashville Tenn, Mclodenn, value si25 Oscar
NJ Allen, Co.B, led Reg Ind Vols, Nashville Tenn
Watch value Ss5; Rowland $. Patterson, Co. d, 10th
iowa Vel. Volunteers, Oil Painting value, 300; Mrs
Abbey j. Parsons Springfield, Mass, Melodeon value
$3.50 Jnmes L. Dexter, City Surveyor, Syracuse. N. y
Gold Watch. value. $3.50; Mrs James Ely, III Wooster
81. cor Becker n Y. Oil Painting. value, $1OO; Mrs
j. c. Coles, Grand Rapids Michigan, Silver Castor vane
$40: DR.. j. r. Sinclair, No. Main St., Utca N. Y,
Framed Engraving. value, $25; Hon. Luther Detmold
Washington, D. o !, OIL Painting, value $l0o.
Letters from varlou, parties throughout the country
acknowledging the receipt of very valuable gls may
L. nlaa cfnaa
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Deal gently with those who stray.
Draw them bacl; by love and persuasion.
A kiss is worth thousand kicks. A
kind word is more valuable to the lost
than mine of gold. Think of this and
be on your guard, ye who would chase to
the grave the errng brother.
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIEID DISTRICT,

IN Equity.
Eliza Adams and Others, Ex'Ors, Billfor Con.
vs.. struction OF
Nancy A. Adams and others. Will and Relief.
1T appearing to my satisfaction that Josephus
Il E. Childress and his wife Snrah T., two Of the
Defendants to this causc, reside beyond the limits
of this State, On motion byMr W. W. ADAMS,
Complainants Solicitor, Ordered that the said De-
PENDANTS do appear aDd.plead, answer or demur
20 this Bill, within three months from the publ.
cation hereof, or in default thereof, judgment
will be rendered against them rro confesso.
2. W. CARW1LE, C.E.E.T.
March 1855 st 13
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.

IN EQUITY.
Robert Hatcher and wife Perme-
lis Hatcher James Morris and
Lucy Morris, ct al, Bill for Par,
VS.. Acct. Relief
Alfred Hatcher L Samuel Posey,
Adm'or., ct al.
1T appearing to my. satisfaction that the Defen-
4 dauts John Hatcher, Martin Phillips and wife
Polly, BENZ. F. Hatcher, John Carpenter,
Hardy and wife Elizabeth, Benjamin Thomas and
- Powell and wife Lucy, reside beyond the
limits ofsthis State, On motion Of Mesars. ABSEY
& WRIGHT, complninants' Solicitors, Ordered that
the said Defendants do appear and plead, answer
or demur to this bill within three months from
tho Modification hereof, or in default thereof judg
menf will be rendered against them pro con- fetsc.
2. W. CARWILE, c.E.E.D.
Feb. 2S, 1855. 3m
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II. d. AlcILyIAN.p

"The undersigned having used VESTS Improved
and powerful in raising and throwing water and foi
their ease of action security against os and low price
we believe them superior TO all others.
WARREN LELAND, Met IIeel, n. y.
j. W. POMEROY, Yonkers N. Y.
JOHN MESSERAU, N. 7.
DOMINICk LAWRENCE, Winchester" /"
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Gge YYol'1tsQJirfls,
A PRAYER.
A Prayer.
Father! by thy spirit teach us;


Father! by thy spirit teach us;
Lead us on from grace to grace;
Let not sin or evil reach us,
~ 1illwc see thee face to face.
Sroog in theo, our souls enlightened
NsWith thy Spirits inward ray;
Strong in theo, our pathway brighten'd,
frightening to the perfect day.
Holy Father! be thou near US;
In temptation bring relief;
With the hope "f glory cheer us.
When our souls arc lowed With grief;
To the quiet streams lirSet us
Bid US rest in pastures green;
Through the barren waste protec, US
Nay We on thy bosom lean.
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To the Public.

m McEWEN, having received COM
A. PLETE ASSORTMENT; OF WATCH
MATERIALS, would respectfully inform his
friends and the public generally that he is now
prepared to execute, With dispatch, all work
in the
Watch Repairing Department.
egAlr work dom Nv him will be warranted.
An. .tyles Of. HAIR WORK and SOLID GOLD
JEMEI.lsy made TO oTder.
TERMSGAsH... No wortwill be- allowed 10
leaye the. Shop until paid fos.
Qe4 3l II "A
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.
TN rnTJT7rlr

IN EQUITY.
James Bodie, and
Nathan Bodie, ct al. nil ecr po,,n
cs.
David Bodie, Admir-, ct al.
Or Appearing TO my Satisfaction that the DcfeE-
4 dnnts, Danl. Hosonbacke and bis wife Mary,
- Pardue and his vile Elizabeth. Gilbert Cay
Ind his wife Margaret, Praice hofton and the
Children Of Elijah Rodie, dec'd., whose names
md numl er are unknown, reside beyond tho linz
its of this State, On motion by M,esrs Abney &
Wright, Comp. Solicitors, 1t is Ordered that the
,aid Defendants appear within three months from
the publication heteoi, and plead, answer or de-
'nur to tljs bill. or judgment will be rendered
.sainst them pro confrsso.
2 W. CARWILE, C.E.E.D.
commissioners Office, Feb IL 3m Z
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New Spring Trimmings !!

TUST received, and for sale at Augusta retail
~ prices complete assortment of the latest
styles, and most desirable patterns of
Ladies Dress and Cloak TRIMMINGS;
BRAID, CORD, EDGINGS;
FRILLS. fancy and plain;
Dress BUTTONS in great variety;
And many othor articles too humorous to mon
ton, at the Edgefield Variety Store.
D. F. McEWEN.
March 81 tf l3
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GrRAr NICK /. ]. 1851.

GERAT Week, l.. L.. 1851.
at have used this Pump for one summer and winter
exposed the northwest wind, coming over Long Isant
Sound being tho codtst possible exposure, and a
time did il freeze, were we unable at ANY time I,
pump water with great ease.
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VESTS IMPROVED PUMP.
-o-x
Anti-Freezing, Double-ACting, For
cling and Lifting.
TIE BESTI

rEyHEsE PUMPS have now been in general
Il use, number of years, and give better sat-
isfaction than any other, and are recommcndedas
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March S, 1855
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIEIiD DISTRICT,

EDGEFtELD DISTRICT,
I'M EQUITY.
Vim. A. STROLLER, kdm,or, I Bill to call in Cred
VS.. itors, Dis. of Assets,
sophronia Clark, ct aE Par'n. and Relief:
EDY virtue of an order Of. the Court 10 this
Id cause, all and singular the Creditors of Cap.
VIII. E. CLARK, decd, arc required to present
and prove their respective claims within three
months from this date. Such as fail to do so will
be barred from all benefit Of the decree to DO
pronounced in this cause.
Q. w. CARWILE, c.E.E.D.
Comm'rs. Office, Mar s, 1868. .Sm II
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KEEP IN Coop HuMoR.-lt is not great
calanities that embitter existence; it is
the petty vexations, the small jealousies,
the little disappointments, the minor mise
ries, that make the heart heavy and the
temper sour. Don't let them. Anger is
u pure waste of vitality; it is always dis
graceful, except in some very rare cases.
when it is Ilindled by seeing wrong done
to another and even then noble rage
seldom mcnds the matter.
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SPE CT ACLES

For Old and Young
n HAVE nm hand d largo and choice variety of
A.spECT acLES. including .Pptent Peresedpio
LENS and conuinn Scotch PEBBLES. Also,
EYE GLASSES, EYE PROTECTORS, DC.
: Givo me call: can suit ydur Eyes. '-''' -.
D. z: MoEWEN.
Oe.s1 81 90 /:
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J.D. WEST 4 Cove are pleased to state that the
Pumps we had OF you, about year ago, have been III
constant us9 II hours each day. and raise for the use o.
our wooen factory, about hundred and ly gallons
per minute They work with but little power, compared
with pumps have used before and do not get out OF
repair, and are satisfactory IN all respects.
DIJNLAp MANIrFAC CTIJPING cor
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State of South Carolina,

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.
Nancy Adams and others, Applicants Petifn for
vs Par. and
Thomas J. Vaughn and wife Carolina Sale of
and others, Defendants. Land, &c.
1T appearing to my satisfaction that Elizabeth
n wife of John McDonna, and Caroline, wife of
Thomas j. Vaughn, Defendants in the above
stated case, reside beyond the limits Of this State
1t is therefore Ordered that they.do appear and
object to the division or aale of the Real Estate
of Abner Adams, deceased, on or before the 25th
day of June next, their consent will be entered
of record. w. F. DURIS0E, o.H.D.
Ordiuary's Office, Mar &c. 1866. l2tl4
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Execaltor,s Notice.

A III persons indebted to the Estate of JOHN
n QUATrLEBAJM, deed, will please make
Immediate payment. and NIL persons having de-
,nands against the said Estate requested to
prosopt thom, duly astcste9, to tho undersigned at
the late residence of the deceased, on or before
the 3Otb day of January 1867, as thore will be n
final settlcment.o of the Estnte on TINT day.
= SIMEON EOGBURN, Ex'or.
. Ian 20 ~ =: :. ~, -. q.
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State Of South Carolina,

sEDGEFIELD. DISTRICT,
SIN EQUITY.
Rich'd. T. Parks,
VS. Bill to make title,
VIM. D. Jennings, Cancel Mort, Spec'f.
c. L. Blair, PERI, DC.
WI: Parks and others.
1T appearing to my satisfaction that the Defen-
Il dant,,-W. D. jennings and J. A. Bass, are abb
sent from and reside beyond the limits of this
State, On motion by Messrs. ADaEY WRIGHT,
Complaiuants Solicitors. ordered that the said
Defendants do appear ond plead, answer or dsmur,
to this bill within three montha from the publiea-
ton hereof, or in default thereof, judgment will be
rendered against them pro confesso.
z. W. CARWILE, C-E.ED.
March S, 1855 3m .1ss IL
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GROCERIES,
Tax Assessors Notice.

n WILL DO ut the time aud places hereinafter
4 mentioned to make tho Assessment on the AS
scssable property of the District, consisting of
Lands, Lots, Lands and Buildings in Towns and
Villages, Manufacturers, Spirituuus Liquors, Cot
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-05-09

By CAPTAIN ERIcssoN, and other eminent engi.
neers. VIC can refer to thousands using them, and
guarantee that all will recommend them. They
arc more simple in construction, and work easier,
and cost less than all others.
"Ourreaders will find the double acting, improved
Pump OF j. d. West & Co.. one of the best in market
II is very simple, works to Charm, 80 That any child
may use it; throws steady, continuous Stream, and
does not freeze in the coolest exposure, and snnusuay
cheap We say this knowingly, and give the testimony
of own accord, without the knowledge or request OF
the proprctprs."-N. IEce''in0 Ios, J0ty 1sf 1868.
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Cons JUDGMENT AND MAS's JUDGMENT.
Comparing ourselves with others, we
may have kept our places in all the pr@s
preties of life, and neither in act nor in
jention given any Legitimate ground for
eeproach to he cast upon US. In the eye
of man. we may be blame!ess and rraise-
worthy; but what shall we think of that
ordeal when our secret sins are placed in
the light of Gods counlenance: and how
shall we be prepared to meet it, but by
examining our spiritual condition, not by
the 6tful glare of mans opinion. but by
the enduring light of God's most holy
word.-Brown.