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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16
A Benevolent Minister,

Not long since, small boy, in very
dilapidated clothing, called at the resi-
dcnce of Rev. Mr. r., and asked for
something to eat. The servant who came
to the door asked the minister what she
should give him, when he pointed to a
pile of bread that was very stale, saying,
Give him some of that The servant
did so, and, as the boy was going away,
chewing on the crust of bread: the min
lister called ont, Bridget, send that little
boyehere."S The little fellow went into
the dining-room, where the minister and
his family were about sitting down to
dinner, and was staring at the eatables on
the table, when the dominic said, "My
little lnan, did you ever go to Sunday
school 2"
"No sir"
..Did YOU ever learn to pray?" again
asked the minister.
!" No sir" replied the boy.
"Cone here, and | will teach you"
The boy went up 10 the minister, when
lie commenced 6.
You must say just as | do. Our
Father
"Your father" said the boy.
"No, no; ;.you must say, Our Father. ."
"Y"ur father" again said the boy.
"Will you never learn?" said the
minister. 'You must say, Our Father ,"
ais it our father? Your father-my
father?"
"Why certainly
The boy looked at him awhile, and
then commenced crying, at the same time
holding up his crust Of bread, and ex,
claiming, between his sobs:
''Iou say that your father is my father,
yet you aren't ashamed to give your lit
tie brother such stuff as this to eat, when
you have got so many good things for
yourself?"
The minister looked astonished, and
although it hurt his feelings, he asked the
little fellow to sit down and take dinner
with him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16
Taking a Dislike.

An ill-natured fellow quarreled with
his sweetheart on the day they were tc
be married. After the ceremony had
begun, he was asked:
"Do you take this woman to be your
welded wife," etc.
He replied, "No!"
"What is the reason?" asked the min.
ister.
"Ive taken a dislike to her, and that's
enough" was the sury reply.
The parties retired-the bride in tears
ard after much persuasion, the groom
was induced to have the marriage pro-
ceed. 1t was now the lady's turn, and
when the minister asked the all-important
question
"Nor' said she, resolutely, "I've to.
ken a dislike to him."
The groom, admiring her spunk, made
the matter up with her as soon as posi-
BILE, and a third time they presented them
selves before the minister, who began the
ceremony by asking the usual questions,
which were satisfactorily answered this
time. But to the astonishment of the
party the minister continued:
"Well, Pm glad to hear that you are
willing TO take each other for husband
and wife, for it is good thing to be OF
forgiving tempers. You can 60 now and
get married where you will will not
tie the knot, for | have taken dislike to
both of you"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

HA1R-BRusHEs AND CONES Children
should be taught, from their earliest re-
membrance, the importance OF. keeping
the hair clean, not so much by the use Of
the comb as the brush. Two sorts of
combs are used, fine and coarse, made
either Of ivory or bone; when the brush
has been we'll used, there is seldom any
necessity for the fine tooth comb, and the
intention of using the coarse comb is
merely to disentangle the hair and pre-
pare it for the brush. Nothing is more
injurious to the skin of the head than the
frequent application of the small tooth
comb, the points Of the teeth Of which
scratch and otherwise irrtate the scalp,
tending more that any other cause to the
formation of scuH. 1t cannot be too
strictly impressed upon the minds of pa,
rents, if they would see their offspring
blessed with q good head of hair, to re-
fran as much as possible from the use of
the small comb; moderately hard brush
is quito sufficient to keep the head and
hair clean, and should be Used the first
thing in the morning, on account of the
hair being more supple at that time than
any other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

A HoGe1sH DUTcHMAN.-A German
tavern keeper in Cincinnati, who enter
tains porkmen, and caters to the taste both
of his countrymen and patrons, had a
roast pig for dinner on Sunday. The
animal IA small one) was served up whole,
and as it was placed on the table sent
forth an appetising and savory smell that
pervaded the dining room. and made
every occupant wish for asice, but to
the astonishment of every guest, hurley
hirsuted 'reutonic pork dealer from the
country sat down opposite the dish and
iincontinently appropriated the entireroast.
The landlord happened TO be absent, and
good breeding prevented any Of the guests
from mentering protest, so Hans made such
q havoc of the dish, and wiped his mouth,
with such evident relish. that one of the
walters with keener sense of the fun
approached him, and inquired if he would
have anything else Hans beaming face
frightened in q moment and he asked in
reply, SCOT any more ov dem lcetle
hogs 2"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16
The Railway Switch Tender and his
Child.

Oh! the value, the inestimable value
to youth, of prompt obedience to pa.
rental commands! An anecdote strik-
ingly illustrative of this, as well as set
ting forth Christian heroism of an exalted
character, has recently occL rrcd in Prus-
sia. On one of the railroands in that
country, q switch tender was just taking
his place, in order to turn coming train
then in sight on different track, to pre-
vent collision with train approaching
in contrary direction. Just at this mo.
ment, on turning his head, he discerned
his little son playing on the track OF the
advancing engine. What could he do?
Thought was quick at such q moment of
peril! He might spring to his child and
rescue him, but he could not do this and
turn the switch at the same time, and for
want of that, hundreds of lives might be
lost. Although in sore trouble, he could
not neglect his greater duty, but, exclaim-
ing with loud voice to his son, "Lic
down." he laid hold of the switch, and
saw the train safely turned on its proper
track. His boy, accustomed to obedience,
did as his father commanded him, and the
tearfully heavy train thunderel over him.
Little did The passengers dream, as they
found themselves quietly resting on that
turnout, what terrible anguish their ap..
proach had that day caused to one noble
heart. The father rus. cd forward to.
where his boy lay, fearful lest he should
find only manglcd corpse, but, 10 his
great 10y and thankful gratitude, he found
him alive and unharmed. Prompt obc
dence had saved him. Had he paused
to argue, to reason whcther itwere best
death and fearful mutlation of body
would have resulted. The circumstances
connected with this event were made
known to the King of Prussia, who the
next day sent for the man and presented
him with a medal of honor for his he.
roism. 's-- --7'' .
Dear reader, couldst thou have done
as this switch tender did Il Consider.
Thy darling-the delight of thine eyes,
the Joy of thy heart, about to be crushed
and mangled by that coming train, and
thou couIdst save him by neglecting the
switch! The momentary contest in the
bosom of this noble man must have been
intensely agonizing We can all rejoice
with him when he found his obedient
child uninjured by the mighty hurricane
of power that had whired over his head
but lei US pause and consider, could
we haye done as he dd9 And then an
other question may claim the serious
thoughtlulness of parents. Have We
broug up our children in such habits of
prompt, unhesitating obedience, as char
acterized this little boy9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

choicest piece of furniture therefor so
her husband regards her. Formal and
stern. he. has thrown around her the dra
perry of his chill heart, and it has folded
about her like marble. She is my la
dy," and nothing more. No outburst OF
affection in the form Of sweet praise falls
upon her ears; pendants of diamonds
drop therefrom, but their shining is like
his love, costly and cold. We have heard
such one say, in times gone by, All
this show and pride of station, would |
resign, for one word of praise from my
husband"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16
Caulioa to th1 Toung,

Beware of the card. playing circle! Be
ware of the gambling-table Beware of
the biliard-saloon Beware of the thea
tre! Yes young friend, beware of such
resorts. You can find sufficient recrea-
ton elsewhere. There are amusements
enough, without recourse to any of these.
Be on your guard against the seductive
influence of all of them. Direct your
footsteps into wiser and safer paths.
"Avoid them, pass not by them turn
from them and pass away" -
None of these are necessary to your
responsibility or happiness. to your health
of body or purity of mind, to the educa'
ton of the intellect or the salvation of the
soul, to your prosperity through time or
welfare in eternity. They are positively
dangerous to your peace of conscience,
future, if not present; dangerous to hab'
its of industry and dangerous to your
morals. They all peril the dearest inter
ests of your immortal nature. In the
hour Of sober conviction, on the bed of
death, and at the Judgment of the great
day, you will be ready to acknowledge
it, if not before. There is no need of thus
risking your good name in. the estima-
ton of the best part of the community {;
and, what is worse than all, risking the
possession of an unsullied character and
virtuous principles in your own and Gods
estimation.
Remember, that while "the way of
tranegressors is hard" and while sin at
the last biteth like serpent, and sting
eth like an adder" it is also true, for our
encouragement, that "religion never was
designed to make our pleasures less" and
that wisdom's ways are ways of pleas
rantness, and all her paths are peace
Am. MESSENGER. rs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

ToBAcco.SMoK1No.-The hverness Cou-
rier says, that in one of the ancient Chin
ney pieces in Cawdor Castle there is q
rude carving in stone of fox smoking a
tobacco pipe, with the date 1910. As it
is generally believed THAI tobacco was
first introduced into this country by Sir
Walter Raleigh, about 1885, it is singu-
lar to find the common short tobacco-pipe
thus represented on stone bearing date
50 much earlier. The Courier says, "there
can be no mistake as to the date, or the
nature of the representation. The fox
holds the fragrant tube in his mouth,
exactly as it is held by its human admi-
rers; and the instrument is such as may
be seen every day with those who pat
ronize the Guilty pipe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16
6tnaal 9fltiiseelIarg.
1t Isn't All in Bringing Up.

1t isn't all in bringing up"
Let folks say what what they will;
To silver scour pewter cup
It will be pewter still.
Fen he of old, wise Solomon,
Who said Train up child"
If mistake not had o son
Proved rattle Drained and wild.
A man of mark, who fain would pass
For love of sea and land,
May have training of son,
And bring him up full grand;
May give him al the wealth Of lore,
or college and of school,
Yet after al! may make him more
Than just decent fool.
Another raised by pcnury,
Upon her bitter bread,
Whose road to knowledge is like that
The good to Heaven must tread
Us got spark of NATURES light,
He'll fan it 10 flame,
Till in its burning letters bright,
The world may read his name.
If it were all in "brinsins up"
In counsel and restraint
Some .asculs had been honest men
I'd been myself saint.
Oh, it ISN'T all in bringing mp"
Let folks say what they will,
Neglect may dim silver cup
I; will be silver still.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

The Inquirer, at Gonzales, Texas, says
an old freedman told his old master that
his sable highness was getting too feeble
to work, and wanted to be elected county
Judge. But" said his employer, "you
must know the law of the land before
you can act as q judge: and you can
neither read nor write" Oh. ~ ell, dat
makes no difference. Mas. j. wants dc
office, and den | wants you for my clerk.
You can do all de ,writin'."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

4 New Englander, riding in railroad
car, seemed particularly disposed to as
tonish the other passengers with tough
stories about Yankeedom. At last he
mentioned that one of his neighbors owned
an immense dairy, and made a million
pounds of butter and million pounds Of
cheese yearly. The story produced some
sensation, and the Yankee perceiving that
his veraeity was in danger of being qucs.
toned, appealed to a friend as follows
True, isn't it, Mr. P? speak
of Deacon Brown-you know Deacon
Browne"
eyes" replied the friend, that is,
yes, know Deacon Brown, though !
don't know as ever heard precisely how
many pounds Of butter and cheese he
made year, but know he has twelve
saw-mills that all 60 by buttermilk."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

GooD FOR Mas. P Will you have
a Daily SUM-" said q news-boy to Mrs.
PartinSton.
"Will have daily son? Why, you
little scapegrace! How dare you insinu-
ate against a lone woman from home
No, indeed guess | won't have a daily
son. My poor. dear man used to COM
plain awful when | presented him with
yearly son! A daily son, indeed Be
gone, you little upstart imp" and the old
lady called for the old turkey fan TO keep
her from faintiDg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

The base ball tever.is widely spread.
4 little six year cid was gazing intently
at the moon. pa" he suddenly spoke,
''is there only one man in the moon?'
''Tha. is the tradition, my son." After
a moments pause, he remarked, He
must be lonesome, pa, and no one to play
base ball with"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

"Now children" said school insp, !.
tor, "who loves all men 2" A little girl
not four years old, and evidently not
posted in the catechism, answered quickly,
4" all women % -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16

A Scotchman asked an Irishman "Why
were half farthings coined in England q
Pats answer was - TO give Scotchmen
an opportunity OF subscribing to charita.
bile Institutions"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16
Stete OF South Carolina
State of South Carolina,

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.
DYw. F. DURisoE, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
I'D field District.
Whereas, Z.W. Carwile C.E.ED. has applied
to me for Letters of Administration, on all
and sins gular :he goods and chattcs, rights and
credits Of George II. Long, latc.of tho District
aforesaid, deceased.
Those are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
ami singular, t.. kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to bo and appear before me, at our
next 0rdinarys Court for the said District, to be
holden at Edgefeld c. H., on the 22d day Of
Oct. next to show. cause, if any, why the said
administration should not he granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 18th day of
Sept. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and si1ty-ssven and in the ninety y-second
year Of American 1ndepeEdence.
VT DURIsoE, o.E.D.
Sept Is ct IS
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State of South Carolina,
EDG FIELD DISTRICT.
Nv HQI[NON PLEA&

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vTyuE Plaintiff in the above stated case having
4 this day filed his Declaration in my Office,
md the Defendant having neither wife nor At
torney known to reside within the limits of this
State on whom copies of said Declaration with
rules to plead can-be served: On motion Of J. Il.
Addison, Pluihtitf z Attorney, Ordered thai said
Defendant appear and plead to said Declaration
within year and day from the date hereof, or
final and absolute Judgment will be given against
him. S. HARRISON, C. c.. D.
Mar q, 1887. Oily 13
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State of South Carolina
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN COMMON PLEAS.

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"Speak {" the gentle words
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