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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

NEGRO. VoTIEG IN GIVE YEARS w-lhe
World, few days ago, had more than two
column article pointing out the way in which
negroes may be allowed to vote in five years
whereupon the Tribune has this remark:
"The proposition OF the New York World
that the blacks of the South Should have the
right to vote after a five years probation.
would have been regarded as ultra radical
two years ago. Two years is the usual diff
ference between Radical and Conservative"
But the editor of the World has not to ad-
vance two years to reach negro suffrage-he.
has rather TO 60 back six years, when he was
clear ahead of tbe editor Of. the Tribune in
favor of negro suffrage. he is now trying
to keep, in an awkward way, some where in
sight Of the outer edge OF Democracy, but
the negro foot sticks out ridiculously every
day or two. He is proof that tho Ethio-
plan cannot change his skim" His political
antics in playing the part. Of q Democrat, con.
stantly remind the public Of the lamentsble
failure of the ass in trying to wear the hons
skin. The ass was not improved, but the
lion was shamefully degraded. The man
who talks Of amalgamating the condition 6r
the black and white races in fire, Or in tiv,
thousand years, has no more right 10 call
HIMSELF Democrat than en- old skunk ha, to
pass himself Off for young fox. The mas;
important and sacred mission Of the Dcu:o-
cratic party is TO preserve the civilization of
the white race in America, to perpetuate :liis
government for that race, and its posterity
forcrcr.-N. Y. Day Book.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

/ have an idea that home left to take care
of itself, unwarmed by smile from its mis-
tress, from daylight to dusk, grows DINNER
and more dismal in its aspect day by day.
Never did enter the domicile of q street
ya71,-spinner to find her, as usual, notat home,.
without getting the blues. There is some
thing in the very atmosphere of house, left
wholly to the care of servants, that chils the
marrow of my bones. And then, what MIS-.
chief the street yarn spinner does. How she
,tittle-tastles away regulations; how she taints
gocc names with her dal,freighted breath
what cruel false surmises and mendacious ru-
mors, that truth seldom overtakes, she sets a
gallop in the community. What trouble she
brings upon her unhappy husband, who is
saddled with all the evil consequences of her
heartess gossip. If this article should ever
meepthe eyes of any Of the street yarn-spin-
ming species, may it reacn their hearts. Amen.
and amen '-:i. ~ f
The termagant, perhaps is worst of all.
With her there can be no peace, or hope of
peace. Her voice is still for war" And
what voice it is. It is as the shrek of q
dozen greaseless axles. There is no let 1own
to it. Pitched in alto, it stays there. 1t goes
through you like knife, and not only sets
your teeth on edge, but makes your hair stand
on end. 1t transpierces the servants through
the ears, and reduces them to a state of semi
ldiocy. 1t turns the milk of human Kindness
sour in the gentlest breast, as surely as
thunder storm turns real milk to bonney clab.
! Der. But the subject is too repulsVe. |
don't like to dwell upon it. Heaven keep all
good men and true from intermarrying with
one of those moral rasps, called tcrmsgants,
vixcus or viragos. A plague go with them
as indeed it does-go where they will. :
Thereeare other varieti 8 of the black sheep
of the wife-fold, but have no space todwell
upon them here. There ore the fast wife,
the slow wife, the pert wife, the dismal wife,
and several others, whose genius for making
HUSBANDS wretched ID themselves objects of
dislike, is truly wonderful. But when all the
chaff is winnowed away thereis enough Of the
pure sound wheat of womanhood to make all
good men happy. And besides, thousands of
incompetent and inconsiderate wives are
blessed with warm hearts; and where, there
is good material to work upon there is always
hope of reform. 1t is only wives without
hearts that are incorrigble, and they are as
truly exceptions, l hope in the kingdom Of
matrimony, as zoophytes are in the kingdom
of vegetation.
A-word AID I have done. Let no wife
derm ne obtrusive OF imperincnt when ad
rise all wives, for their owE sakes, to make
home so delightful that no spot on earth be-
yond its walls shall seem comparable to it,
even in the. eyes of not easily impressiue
husband. Shall l tell them hoo to do this.
Not I. Ereyy acoman kn0,0s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

GENERAL JOHN S. MosBY IN THE New
YORK GOLD Room.-The New York Herald,
of Wednesday last says:
About noon yesterday strange scene oc-
Cured in the Gold Room on Broad street:
Sitting By the side Of the Vice President, Mr.
Hoyt, was a person wearing grey coat, who,
it was whispered round, was the ex-rebel
chief Jack" Alosby. The breasts. Of the
loyal broker. burned with indignation, which
burst forth in the Shape Of note, written by
Mr. j. +. Colgate Aud sent, to Mr.. Hoyt, ask
in. tiim if the rebel Mosby was sitting at hs
side, aul if so, protesting against ns being
there. On RECEIVING the note and glancing
over It's contents, tae Vice-Prcsident read 1t
aloud AID then sad, 'sGehtiemen, allow me
to introduce TO you Colonel Mosby-" Mosby
then arose and WAS received with mingled
cheers and hisccs.. The brokers Of tie New
York Gull Beard we're evidently never more
divided than on This occasion. While some
advanced TO tie Colonel to shake him By the
hand, Others protested against the proceeding
'by Loyalty shaking their heSds and eesteuia.
ting their indignation. Amid the din and
confusion, the following broken sentences
might nave sDStu' uca4u A'o fioSS' ASA
traitor" AS much right there as anybody
clsc." Who have rendered themselves IN.
famous by their rebellious acts e: Colonel
Mosby was brave soldier" " Good judge
of horses" "a better man. ueyer lived"
A worse was nc7cr hung" &C. These de-
Iec,aLle ard entertaining expressions OF the
difference of opinion in which Mr.. Mosby
was held by The brokers present we're sudden
" sileneed by that worthy leaTing the room
and the-Vice- President calling special meet
Ing Of the Board, when he desired to know
whether or not he IVES TO be sustained 10 in
PRODUCING his friends into the room. Tab,
leaux! The Vice, President was supported
BY the majority, who endorsed Lis action in
introducing from his elevated position, one of
his rr;ends Colonel Mosby, the ex-eusrilla
chiefly to tic loyal brokers of the New York
Gold Board.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

AT a recent meeting Of the citizens Of
Laurens District, held :ar the purpose Of re-
ceiving tho report of their delegates to the
State Conservative Convention, the following
resolutions, offered by Col. John CuniDghall,
formerly OF Charleston were rtjected, aud the
action of the Convention endorsed:
RESOLVED, That the "'Address" lie on the
table. In the opinion of the white citizens OF
Laurens District here assembled, the conclu
sions at which that address has arrived, to
wit: that "thc people (while) Of the South
are powerless TO avert the impending run"
and that tho responsibility to pos,erity and
to the world has passed into other hands, : are
erroneous, and their announcement impolilic'
Those who will make no-furtber effort, how
ever desperate their situation, to do something
for their rights and safety, will never be eth.
er respected or assisted by other portions OF
mankind.
.pesolred, That the white people of The
South-each man-should now prepare to de-
lend themselves and their households, and to
aid and cooperate in any measures of relief
which may emanate from other quarters Or
persons, within the range of white civilization
We expect nothing from and will grant moth
ing to the negro race or their assistants.
Resolred, That the issues have now passed
beyond the ballot box, and are now "impend
ing" over our households.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

John Grafton, negro resident of this un-
pretending neighbcrhood, in endeavoring to
compel his son, a little boy about seven years
Of sse, to go and water e borse, became SO
enraged at the persistent refusal CT the child
to comply with his demands, that he seized
it, threw it upon the ground, and with his
coarse, heavy shoes stamped upon ifun;l life
was nearly extinct. Not satisfied with this,
the brute seized the boy aud forcibly placed
him upon the horse and attempted to make
him ride. The mother, at this juncture ran
out and caught the boy in her arms, removed
him from the horse, aud in few moments
a(terward the little fcllow expired.
When the wretch discovered the fatal re.
suit o! bis foolish anger, he fed prccipitate-
ly, made good his escape, and nothing to in
dicate his prceent whereab- -uts has yet t-aas-
pired.-Nashville Union and Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
NEGRO RIGHTS IN New York CI7Y.-IIor.

NEGRO RIGHTS In New YoRkCtTr.-uor-
ace Greeley says:
ga colored native Of this city who owns his
own house, earns an honest Livelihood. and IL
a respected mcmbcr Of a christian church, is
not allowed 10 drive his own Lorsc and cart
and do therewith the carling OF sach mer-
chants as may choose to employ him. Wo
should like 10 employ q colored mad 10 tax.
us.to and from railroad station or steamboat
landing occasionally; but the ordinances OF
this Democratic city forbid it. A bs.k r!an
who should try to earn living by driving his
own coach and carrying passengers in it,
would be first beaten TO a jelly for his mpu-
dcnce, and then hauled before magistrate
for violating the ordinance aforesaid"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
VOLUME .KXXH.-No, 40.

ed cause being that OhiefJustice Chase would
net preside, and that Attorney. General Speed
would not consent, under any circumstances,
to have the trial conducted before Judge La
.derwood. t@ rs
There was an attempt on the part Of La
fayette G. Baker, Chief of Detectives. to ges
up story about an imaginary letter frem
President Johnson, as then Military Governor
of Tennessee, to Jefferson Davis, Offering to
turn over the State to him, but the Commit
tee could have had no trouble in deciding
what degree Of credit was to be given to it.
The tale fell still-born.
There is>no allegation against the President
of his having personally given grounds of Of
fence.
Ashley, of Ohio, who presented the arti-
cles of impeachment, acknowledges that lie
has produced to.the Committee all the valid
evidence in his possession. II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

CoNv1crIoN OF A CITIZEN BY MILITARY
CoMMIssIoN- military tribunal con.
vencd at Columbia, by order Of General Cam
by, John McGinnis, citizen, vas arraigred
on the charge OF violating so much Of Gene.
raj Order No. 10 as prohibits the carrying Of
deadly weapons. 1t appears from tho testi-
mouy that BE- snapped apavy revolver at ono
soldier and threatened to shoot another. uo
was found guilty, but to corforz: the sentence
in u measure to the spirit of the State law. it
was commuted to stand as follows, To 10
confined at hard labor for the period Of six
months and topay fine of $500, which price
ifunpaid, will be expated by further impris
onment at the rate of S25 per month. Fort
Macon is the place designated for his con-
fuement.-Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
The Longing.
PROM SCHILLER.

From ont this dim and gloomy hollow,
Where hang the cold clouds heavily,
Could I but gain the clew to follow,
How hlosscd would tho jcarney be!
Aloft I sec fair dominion,
Through lime and change all yernal still,
But where the power, and what tho pinion,
To gain the ever blooming hill'
Afar hear the music ringing
Tho lulling sounds of heavens reposc,
And the light gales are downward bringing
The sweets of flowers the mountain knows
I see the fruits, all golden glowing,
Deckon the glossy leaves between,
And DER the blooms that there arc blowing
Nor blight nor winters wrath hath been.
To suns that shine forever, ycudcr,
o'er fields that fade not, aSeet to fee:
Tho very winds tha. there raay wander,
. How healing must their breathing bel
But 10! between US rolls o. river, o 4.
Ger which thciwrathful tempest raves;,
I feel the soal within me SILVER
To gaze upon the gloomy waves. =.
A rocking boat mino eyes discover,
But, wo is me, the PILOT fails!
In, boldly in-undaunted over!
And trust tho life thst swells tho soils
Thou must beliere, and thou must rentnre,
In fearless faith thy safoty iwells;
BY miracles alono men enter
The glorious land Of miracles!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Worth Reading.

This touching little piece has been floating
about for many years, and is occasionally cast W
on the shore of ncwspaperdom. The Wnit II
sometimes credited to /" Anonymous" If ooul
recollection is correct, it was'writtcn by an unap
prcciated Bostonian named Robert Cohin,-i
printer, We believe,-who lived uncared TOR, ane
died of consumption, poor and forlorn. LOIS !
the story as we heard it in our youth.
The piece is worthy of preservation, and mn,
we'll be laid to heart in this all too bitter minded
day. f.t
WHO is MY NEIGHBOUR?
Thy: neighbour Ills he whom thou
Hast power to aid and bless;
Whose aching heart or burning brow
Thy soothing hand may press.
Thy neighbour? 'Tis the fainting poor %
: Whose eye with want is dim, ,e....
Whom hunger sends from door to door l5s
Go thou and succour him! ..f
Thy neighbour 'Tis that weary man, a.s
Whose years are at their brim, ~ j.
Bent low with sickness, cares, anu pau = =
:, Go thou and comfort him! 80
Thy neighbour? 'Tis the heart berofs .
-. OF every earthly gem;
Widow and orphan, helpless left
90 thou and shelter them!
Thy neighbour3 Yondcr toiling slave, i
Fetter'd in thought and limb,
Whose hopes are all beyond the grave
= Go thou and rar som him
- Whcne'er thou meet'st human form
Less favour'd than thine own,
Z. Remember 'tis thy neighbour worm,
Thy brother or thy son., -
Oh, pass not, pass not Needless by
Perhaps thou caust redeem
The breaking heart from misery
60, share thy ylot with him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

SgwARD's AcaUlslrloNs.-A correspondent
of the New York Times thinks that Mr.. Sew
ards reiterated attempts TO get q ioothold in
the West Indies, is part of a scheme Tor the
acquisition of all the West India Islands as
future home for The negroes Of our Southern
States. The great bulk of the inhabitants of
Cuba, St. Domingo Jamaica and adjacent is
lands are blacks and the proximity of these
negro countries to our Sc'.s'iern coast, would
make it an easy ching to bring about the mi
grafton or deportation of the two or three.
millions of negroes located in the States of
our Southern sea-board. The tropical climate
and luxuriant soil of these sunny isles would
suit them exactly, and they would have a
great advantagesin settling down among peo'
pie of their own race and nature. AT the
same time the South would be glad to get
rid of dangerous and antagonisticE element,
and the fear of "negro supremacy" would
pass away from the whole country, or rather
from the Democratic party. We don't be-
lieve, however, TINT Mr.. Seward ever had any
such idea in his territorial negotiations, either
in Sitka or st. Thomas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
NEGRO OPINION OF WHITE RADIcALs.-A
of the Savannah Daily 4 dcer-

NEGRO OPINION OF WHITE RADIcALs.-A
correspondent of the Savannah Daily hdrer-
tiser says:
A few nights since, passing church where
freedmen love to congregate, we overheard
conversation; which amused US, and may
not be undressing to your readers. Sam
and Joe were costly seated on on the steps, when
Sam remarked: ~
"Joe, why don't you goto de League now
like yon use to do?' .oI -. 3
Says Joe: g De fac is, I don't ike de white
trash dat belongs to it. You see, dat is 'scic.
ty anybody can jine, white or oreolored, and do
white folks dat is jined are berry small taters,'
few in a hill, rotten in de middle: .pithy At
b 9th ends, and mighty Istringy at dat, and I
don't want. to have nothin' TO do Mid 'em.n
Sans hearty response yas, e, ! dat dat,s de blss--
sea troof."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

A BLACK FrEND-A most terrible instance
of the brutality Of the negro raco, when fully
aroused. occurred in Williamson county o
few days since, at a country place bearing.
the more significant than elegant title % OF
Lousy Level-a settlement made up OF a lit
tie grocery and several struggling buildings,
occupied by an interesting variety of tenants,
and not likely to compete successfully with
The general run Of commercial centres and
fsst towns in other parts OF the State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
READ! READ!

Our Stock consists in part Of
Brown ana Bleached SHEET1NGS;
Brown and Bleached SHIRTINGS;
pillow Case LINENS and COTTONS; :
Cotton and Linen DIAPER;
Brown and Bleached JEANS;
French and American MERINOES;
Figured and Solid DELAINES;
beautiful POPLINS and ALPACAS;
LUSTRES and Ornamental TWILLS;
Ornamental LUSTRES in variety:
Opera and all Wool FLANNELS;
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Balmoral and Hoop SKIRTS:
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Ladies' an! Misses HATS,
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we'll selected Stock, from The cheapest to the
finest:
Doe skin CAsSIMBRB;. s. z,
CASSIMER and SATINETS;
TWEEDS ana Kentucky JEANS;
Fed BLANKETS, Saddle BLANKETS;
Msu,s ana Boys HATS-alI kinds;
Ladies, Miss,s Mems. Boys and Children's
SHOES, in great variety;
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Fine FRENCH BRANDfES;
Baker's and Gibson's best WHISTLES;
MADEIRA, PORT and SHERRY WINES;
Califoruia CHAMPAGNES;
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Havana aud American SEGARS;
TRUNKS, yALISES, CARPET BAGS;
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Call and examine for yourselves before pur
chasing elsewhere. You vii! CERTAINLY SAVE
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a., If Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
NOTICE.
Final Settlement.

A FINAL Settlement cn the Estate OF DAVID
"A PAYNE, dead, will be mace in the Ordi-
nnry's Office, on The 1st January 1868. Those
having any demands against the said Estate will
present them by that day. The Notes and Ac-
counts due the Estate win be found IN the hands
Of Messrs. BUTLER Il YoUMAys, upon whom all
nersons interested will do wen to call.
r. W. PAYNE, Ad'or.
o,t7 l2t 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

q sy A Southern paper publishes an accout of
ahole on hillside. The bank, itsays, fellin,
and loft the hols sticking out about ten feet
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
INFoRM&TIoNs =

Information guaranteed t6fpfoducs a luxuriant
c-oyth Of hair upon a bald hcad or beardless
e"cc' also a recipe for the removal Of Pimples,
Blo,sbe.; Eruptiups, etc, on the skin, leaving the
same H. ctosr, aad beautiful, can be obtained
without charge by addressing =,
S23 Broadway, New York. =
s.,.1s sm ss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

Decs tea SO
We have beon requested by, many friends of
Mr.. JOHN A. BARKER to announce him Can
didatc for Tax Collector of Edgedela District at
the ensuing election.
Oct. 2, te# .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

~ We have been authorized By friends Of
Capt. STUART HARRISON to announce him
Candidate for reelection to the Office of Clerk of
tho Court of Common Pleas for this District, at
the next election:
April te 10
mrWehave been authorized by the many
friends of Capt. L. YANcEY DEAN to an
nounce him Candidate for Clerk Of the Court
of Common Pleas for Edgedeld District at the
next election.
juno 90 to Z
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
For Sheriff.
For Tax Collector.

TIE many Friends ot Capt. JAMES MITCH
ELL respectfully nominate him as. a Candidate
for TAX COLLECTOR at the next election.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-10-03
ns-The handwriting of distinguished English

sa-The handwriting of distinguished English
men is the subject of an article in the Manchester
Examiner. It says that ''Lord Derby writes .
very neat, but very lady-ike running hand. Lord
Palmerston wrote boldly ana most legibly,l with
large round letters and thick upsrokes
DisraeI writes large and angular running hand
Lord Russell writes like q lady, but with small and
Informed letters, very much such hand as that
of the late Robert Peel Lord Lyt.on writes SLOW
enly and carelessy, and in an all but iegible man
ner Lord Houghton writes an upright scraw,
Mr.. Gladstone an Oxford hand, Mr.. Bright m
small, neat, scholar-like characters. Lord Lynd-
hurst wrote fine, large, bold, legible hand, while
that of Lord Brougham is fine, large and bold,
but wonderfully difficult to decipher-apparenAy
an expression of the impetuouness Of the writer's
character" ssli st-ssa.i -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-10-03

Ex-PREsDENT DAvIs.--,We have been favored
with Photographic view Of the once great chief
of the Confederacy We remember him Is he
stood on the steps of General Ghesnut's residence
in 1864 addressing the audience gathered to hear
his words of counsel and cheer. Then, his hair
was of an iron grey, his face full Of frs, the eye
undimmed, the brow clear, and the person ayaight
as an Indian arrow. But time and trouble EaTe
evidently wrought great change, and one cannat
fail to observe that Mr. Davis has at least suffered
from more than an ordinary share Of misfortune
The figure is that of an elderly gentleman--plain,
diguifed, but depressed. His hair and beard are
white as snow He leans upon q stat, and the
weight of years shows alas too plainly, even in the
picture. He looks sad and thoughtful, and tho
souched hat which rests carelessly on his head Is
not needed to increase the shadows that seemto be
ever fitting around the lower portion Of his face.
It is not unlikely that the picture viii fall into
the hands Of some enterprising photographer, by
whom copies will be made and sold. It was taken
only thirty days ago, and is said to be the only one
of the kind in the Southern country. -" t.>f' -.
,~-. '''. ",''' - Columbia Chronicle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-10-03

sFrom April Slst, 1850, to May 81st 1852, two
yyictions N Of f1 negroes by Prince Edward Court.
From April 3lst, 1866 to April slst 1887, less Pc
Rod BY one month, there were, in the same codrt,
thirty-five criminal indictments OF negroes, ana
ffteen convictions leaving thirteen cases over to
be tried at subsequent terms. And this aggregate
of crime has already accumulated in our once
peaceful little community, notwithstanding that
the Jurisdiction ofou courts over negroes was
tally suspended by our conquerors for a number
of months after April Slst, 1885. @ s--a. 1
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-10-03

sThe negroes freed by Virginians, with theiri in
crease in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Liberia, etc., are
100, 900 at least. The maximum number OF slaves
freed by the above States was, New Hampshire,
629, Massachusetts, 5000, Rhode Island 1870, Con-
necticut 6,OOO, New York 10000, New Jersey H..
AZ Penns sylvania TO- 600. Total Al suehwas do b
thelargest number Of original freedmen MADE Dy
member that the census has proved that In the
Northern States their natural increase has amos'
ceased for several decades, and in some there mas
been an actual diminution, 1t appears very piain
that they and their progeny do not now numpei
States assisted to add more than 900 to the num-
ber of slaves in Carolina!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-10-03

nr A modern philosopher, taking the motion Of
the earth on its axis at seventeen miles second,
if you take off your hat in the street to bow to
friend, you go seventeen miles bare-headed with
out taking cold