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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

THE Doc1oR..Everybody knows the doc
tor very important person he Is to us, ALL
What could we do without him |? lie brings
US into this world and tries to'keep us as long
in it as.he can, and as long as our bodies can
told together; and.he. is with US at that
strange and last hour, which will come to US
all. when we must leave the world and go m
10 the next. When we'are well We perhaps
think little about the doctor, or VIC lave Our
snaH iolSo at him.and his drugs but let every
thing 20 wrong with our bodies, that won
dergIl tabernacle in which our soul dwe'ls-
let anyo OF its wheels g wrong-then on VIC
Ay to them. If the mother thinks her hus
band or child dying, huw'she runs, to him and
rr;,cs him with her tears how she watches
his faca. and follows ,is searching eyeas he
examines the dear sufferer how.she wonders
wLa, be thinks what would she give to
know what ne knows how she weares Tor
mis- visit! how. cheerful word from nl'n
makes her heart leap with joy, and-g'ves her
spirit and strength to watch over the bed OF OF
distress Her whole soul goes out to him IN
unspeakablc gratitude when he brings back
to her from tie power of the grave her hus'
hand or darling child The doctor kno''S
MANY of our secrets, CT our sorrows, which
no one.els knows some of our sins. perhaps
which the great God alone else knows How
,panvi;ves and hearts he carries in his heart
and in his hands So you see he is very i'm
portant person, the doctor, and we should 40
our bsst to make the most of him, ana ~ 90
opr1hoty to him and to ourselves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13
why. Women Cannot Enter Masonic

Frequent complaints are made By ladies IN
relation to Masonry and their principal ar-
nvmerts are, that their husbands have DO bu.
siness to do anything that they cannot tell
their wives-lhat which is secret must be
wrong-that it is only u mean excuse, ana
30 on. One branch Of the. subject seems,
however, to be capable Of legendary cxplana'
ton, and the Norfolk Journal publishes, 'Ee:e-
on. the following paragraphs:
When King Solomon was still young man
bo had married his seventh wife. Shc.was
beautiful young Ammonitess, with locks as
blocl, rs the ravens wing aud eyes as bright
nc The eacc's. 1t was believed that she was
lLe favored fair one among all the sultanas
If the Great King, for his affections were
not divided then as they afterwards became.
She knew her power, and used it unsparins'y.
In addition to her other qualities, she was as
iuop;s;tiye as ever was a woman on this
earth.
One evening King Solomon attended lodge
on some grand occasion, ana stayed out some,
what late. When he returned home he found
the fair Ammonitess in the dumps, and pout-
;nr lust like the dear wives of Masons do
somstimes n now when their lords stay out too
late at the lodge. She upbraided hia VIII
neglcctiug her, insinuating that he hadn't
been to the lodge as he pretended, and In,
sisted that in future he should give proof that
be went there by having herself initiated, so
that she might 90 there and watch him.
Dsachtcr of Ammon,' replied che King,
1. thou hast behaved thysef as one of the fool.
ish women, in prcsuming to questio thy lord
and master. Thouart not SO angry with me
as thou pretendest to be; for the true reason
of this behavior is thy Unsuitable curiosity,
in which thou excelest Eve herself Know,
then, that here ordain that neither thou,
nor any Of thy inquisi'lye sex alter thee, ever
enter the portals of Masonic Lodge; but |
snail enioin the Tyler to pierce through with
his drawn sword any woman that shall at
temp to enter lodge; aye, even thee, Queen
of Israel though thou bel" And that ordi-
nance of this wisest Of monarchs has contin-
ued in force till this day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

As' .AxEcporE WORTH PHEsEkvISf'-A
Paris correspondent soiches for the truth Oh 4
the following, True or false, b. is good
stor5, and will bear repatation' -.
A Frsnuhman, prisoner in Edinbnrg, hav'
ing managed to escape, took refuge 'r;the
toSwdsr. S magazine. When the authorities
wished to seAs him, they found hun sitting
on barrel with n lighted matehi and threat
en- inr to blow UP the to%p. The authorizes
reflected pruAenlly; and the result o, fNsir
deliberations was that it wouid BE- eeecT: to
starye the Frcnrhmau out Hut they reck,
onea without theiF prisoner, ~ho loved good
cheer and determined to live well. In con-
sequence he called out that be, would blow
the town to pieces if he did not gel, three
meals 4 day-hc would write out the bin of
fare. sawney s,iccumbed, and the demands
of the prisoner went on increasing Some
times he had serehade Under his window;
then a review of the garrison; then sham
in, which the troops representing the
French army beat the HighldndeEs. AT last
be exacted that every Sabbath morning, DE-
fore breakfast, the Lord Provost, in full uni,
form, should make his appearance and read
him an address. This lasted until the 4tliies
entered Paris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

An old lady who lives in these parts eljoys
attending camp meetings very mucb, and some
times becomes rather noisy. One time she
was more than usually SO, anil twas deter,
mined to remove her in such q manpcr IS to
preven! her returning. She'liyed ata dis
lance Of nine Or ten miles from the ground,
and man VAS procured who, for tho coqsid-.
Grafton of twenty-five cents (specie) prorais,,
ed to convey her to her home. She submit
Led quietly, and WREN they had arrived at the
end of their trip she gave the man anather,
quarter to take her back Imagine the sur.
orise Of the brethren to see the man drive OIL
10 the ground with the old lady by his side
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ono Right that Still Remains.

The Southern people are refused inuch>that
they desire, and are granted much that they
had rather be without. Every variety oi
scheme for changing their condition >is'. sug
gested and discussed. Day aftefday.passes
by; and the Southern States reman'p6iitiedIy
in tbe pesitiont hat they occupied at the close
I of the war. The Southern people are denfsf!
political right, but one right still re-
maids :--thc right 10 1eork
Isis now generally eoBcsded that the tra-
essand most Gignified course for the Soaeh-
-crn States to adopt rs, that Which is usoa'lg
terlired mnsterly inactivity ~ baeis must
be always understood tdat 'inis en4y applies
to political affairs, and that in every other
thing; the South will assume and maintain
a condition of inost4mSterfy activity.
There is an abundance 'oi work before us (;
there is work enough to occupy oar hands
and brains for years to come. There are
plantations toplace in erder and cultivate !;
negroes TO employ and direct ssstores and
houses to build; harbors to deepen and bars
to dreaee; Steamship lines to establish and
railroads 10 reconstruct and dromplete; deS'
tituterhildren TO educate andtbonsands Oh
poor to feed ansl elothe manufactures to erect
andmiils to establish ; Cotton and corn to
raise and supplies OF meat to provide. -.
Is.ehere notthere work for one and work
Tn all? There is field, of-labor for every
man, wAateverdis. order Of capacity there
is field Of usefulness for every man, what
ever his degree ofweasth. Here lies the true
strength OF the South. Bone and slue%, thew
and muscle, still are left. There are taeught,
full heads and brawpy arms; men to lead and
thousands to followIl the paths that they
shall point out; ;.aud, q the South be unable
to help, herself politically, she can help her.
self in the vast arena Of personal and general
prosperity.
Let the Southern people bat depend on
themselves. Let them but worksas though
they had bot friendin the universe, aud no
one to trust. the Almighty Dispenser Of
ali Good; and fortune, in a greater or lesser
degree, must return 10 them, and will have
far more important, though passive power, IN
compelling Justice to be accorded them thar
anywhere theoretical display, or patient wait
ing, with folding hands, for what may never
turn up" ~. =, -.
In patient and persistent labor is our best
refuge and, when the South is once more
on the road 10 prosperity, she may be assured
tha, she will meet with that consideration
and rcctitude which she cannot. now obtain.
Nations are disposed to Kick the fallen ma,
|. ton as men Will kick tho fallen, man and
when the Northern hot-heads find that the
south has determined to do her best With
what she has and so esuccess, they will
not hesitate to give her that share in the gov
erument of the country to which we are con
stitutionally entitled, brt which we are no"
denied.- Charleston Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13
GO zzssx .:Esstsrs
VOLUME ,XxXH..Ee. ii.

memorials. Of farae. When we slook back
upon that lorg career, so'falf ahd SO Fnled,
we cannot bat marvel at the extraordinary
genius of the excelling,. as he did, n
legI lore. il. .oratory,- in scieIce. in pQlltlcal
philosophy, in moral theses, End in various
depaftaierss 81 physical Knowledge I1c has
now -goGe, -of his own accord, into history
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN GEORGE @. HEf-
FARp.-Dispatches were received in this city
on Saturday, from Savannah, communicating
the ...elancholy intelligence that MIR. Hayward
was murdered and robbed OF bis pocket-book
and watch, on the public road, by negroes.
He resided at Bluhton, and planted Buckirg-
tom plantation, on May River, distant about
eleven miles; and it is supposed here that he
was assassinated in going down or returning.
Mr.. Hayward belonged to:the eldest branch
of the Hayward family; was at first plan
ter. then a merchant and factor in Charleston.
Captain Hayward was man of imperturba.
bile coolnesg and quiet gallantry and served
with distinction throughout the late war, as
commander of company in Colonel Col.
cocks cavalry regiment. He was universally
esteemed, as man Of strict integrity and the
highest honor-a person of great purity of
life life and simplicity of character one whose
conduct in all the relations of life bore tho
impress of the Christian gentleman. Cut off
in his prime, he leaves behind him very
large family. who were dependent upon his
personal Observation-Disclosures Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

Ina certain town in Michigan lives c. a
very good sort Of man, who once in while
unintentiomllly gets off something pretty
GOOD. He attended a political meeting dur.
inc recent campaign, where the gentleman
npno;nted NJ to the chair made a long, rambling
spaech. which very much disguised B.
After the meeting was over he gave vent to
his feelings in the following manner:
uWhat business had c. (the chair
manl (" to get up and talk so long? In these
meetings tkey always appoint the poorest
material they have to the chair-thc man
that they don't want to hear speak Why, in
Wisconsin, where / came from, | was chair
man more than fifty times"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

At the close of college term in New Eng
land school, number of students determined
to wind up with soirec, as twas called.
The party assembled, each with one o,
more of The fair ones Of the place, borrowed
or imported for the occasion. One of the
students takinea little too much of the over
flowing BOWL" in attempting to get out hap
pcned to get into the ladies dressing-Eoom,
where no was discovered by class mate, who
took compassion upon him and spugly stow
ed him away in secluded corner to sleep off
his over.indulgence." After remaining there
some three hours or more, q couple of the
young ladies came from the hall 10 dress up
a little for the last dance, when the following
conversation ensued:
"Juia, did you hear any one say any
thing about me ?''
"Yes, Mary. John B-said you were
the prettiest girl in. the hall. Did you hear
any one say any thing about me?" said
Julia. ~ l...
"Yes," said Mary Mr., s. said.
AT this point John, who had begun to re-
vive little, raised up his head, much to
the astonishmsnt of the girls, and drawled
out: t - ee
"Did you hear any ono say any thing
about me?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13
whioh eopfers it awaits only the signature B

whiot eonters it awaits only the signature Of
one man. To day majority of eur people
may not bolievein confscation; yet the next
Congress, ,moreRadieal than the present. un-.
der aeslead-of such men as Butler and Ste
vers, win 60 % step beyond the present opi
lressise measure; and IN six months we may
be pennlless. The picture is not hopeful
oDe.: = ::
kis -seiC.evident proposition, too, that the
less cotton we plant the more.we cripple and
derange nations al finances. -Fouch the'great
pocket of the North, and you change-ts poli.'
ticians and voters, from the Wall street capi-
tafist to the huu5lest Lowell! workman.-
Exchange. ~ -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

PHYSICIAN, HEAL TMysELr.-The Bill
which has been passed for the government:
the South was, in Its main features, presented
in tie Sehate, by Senator Sherman. Of Ohio,
the brother Of General Sherman. his coz
league, Mt. Wade, is we'll ,known as one ff
the most violent, not only IN his politics, but
in bis srnliments, 'ewards the States and pea;
pie of the South. They are, both Of Them,
Of the EXTREMIST Radic.f faith: ThtJ insist
upon negro suffrage in the South. - >" - - -
And yet. while sustained IN this by the ps5.
pie of their State, these reject the sanie rale,,
when it is attempted to be applied to them
selves. We thus find that the House Of R:g
-resentatiscs OF the Ohio Legislature haCe by
vote OF twenty.six ayes to 6ffy noes refissd
to Adopt Mr.. Boyntoa's resolntion: :te strike
the word 's@Lile' from tie Constellation Of
/ that State. So, too, we find that The Sew.
York Legislature, which is largely Fsa,lical,
h as negatived the proposition to allow ne
gfoes to vote for Delegates to their State Con-
s.itutional Convention. ~
Would it not be we'll to include The States
of Ohio and New York as among the sunre-
constructed" and enact that whereas there
exist there no legal State governments, that
taesefoteE they sho1)d be placed under military
rule sc. This'is, however, bot anote n.thes
eve Of the Radicals in those States. It's
large beam in that CT the South Charleston
Courier. -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

A Little fellow in Yanheedom, some four
or five wears old. and who had never seen a
negro was greatly perplcxed one day when
one came by where he. and his father were.
The youngstcr eyed the stranger suspicious
y as he had passed, and then asked his tathe;; =;
spa, who painted that man all black so p
"God did, my son" replied the father.
"Well," said the littlo one, still looking Of
ter the negro, 81 shouldn't "a thought he'd "a
held still"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

The SEoUEI.-Our readers says an ex-
chahge, ,haveiall heard the story. of soaping
the clergymanss tin horn at camp meeting
SO that whenfh fhe went TO. call his flock to-
.gether, be blea the soap over his brother
clergymen,, and how he exclaimed; " "Breth-
rem, have served the Lord thirty years, and
in that time r. have not uttered a profane
word, but Flf be id I can't whip the
man that soapsd, that hornm Our readers
we say. have AZ heard this but have, perhaps
never heard .tbe sequel, given us by a gentle
man present. 1T is as follows:
Some two ddRs after, a tall, swarthy, villain
ons-looking despc ado srollcd upon the
ground and leancd against tree. listening to
th4n being lns5e by the preacher. After q
while he becaase interested, finally affected,
'and then takiHs n position on the anxious
seat, commered gruaning in the every bit
ternessn. ofia;as;s sorrow. The clergyman
walked, downsnld attempted 10 console him.
On consultatixu he was too great sinner,
he said No, ne was too wicked-thego
was no mercy for him"
Why, what crime have You committed p
asked the preacher: have you stoien''
sob, worse than that y
"Whai! have you. by violence, robbed fe-
male innocence Of its virtuc?'
Worse thar that-oh, worse than that y
"Murder p gasped the Mortified minister.
"Worse than that y groaned the sinner.
The excited minister commenced spceling
off" his outer garments:
Here, brother Cole!" he shouted hold
my coat. I've found the fellow that soapcd
my horn p
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

In New Hampshire town there lived an
Ignorant rrclgious worthless family, Ran
som by name, no member of which had been
seen inside church within the memory Of
the Oldest nhabitant." The village pastor,
after years # failure, had at length galmost
persuaded" two Of the younger soions to pro.
mise attendance for one Sabbath but the
fear that they would be made the subjects of
some personal remarks still deferred them.
They were in great terror lest they should be
publicly upbraided with their msdoings. and
called 10 account for their wckcdness. After
much exertion their fears were 'quieted, and
on the following Sunday the eyes Of the good
pastors congregation were astonished at the
unwonted presence of the aforesaid Ransoms.
All went pleasantly, enough until. tho read
ing of the second hymn, which was the ia
miliar .......-..
Blow yc the trumpet, blow!" etc.
Imagine the effect when, at the end ol the line
"Relurn ye ransom'd sinners home,,"
the older of our heroes seized his hat, and
with long strides toward the door, shouted
" Come along home, Bill kuowcd they'd
be tlinging q. US if we came here!''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

I've guinea I can spenl,-
I've wife, and I've friend.
And troop ofli,tle childrenrat my knee, John
Brown;
P|e eottage of my own,
With the Try orergrowp,
And garden with view of the Sea, John
Brown;
I can sit atmy door,
By my shady sycamore,
Large of heart, though. of very small estate,
John Brown;
So come asid drain glass
In my arbor.as you pass,
And I'll tell you what love and what hat0,
John Brown.
love the song of birds,
And the children's early words.
Aud loving yomaps voice, low and sweet
John Brown;
And I hate false pretenee,
And the mant.of common sense,
And arrogance, and fawning, and deeeis, John
Browns -
love the meadow flowers,
And the bricr in the bowGrs,
Apd love an open fsct withoui guile, John
Brown;
And hats selfish knaye,
And proud cQntcnted slave,
And lout who'd rather borrow than to tell,
John Brown.
love simple song
That awakes emotions strong,
And the word Of hope that raises him who
faints, John Brown;
And hate the constant whine.
or the foolish who rcpine,.
Aad turn their good to cril by complaining s,
JOHN Brown:
But-cver when 1 hate,
If seek my garden gate.
bal survey the world around me, and above,
John Brown;
TheAatred dies my miud,
Aud sigh for human kiph,
And excuse the Gaalts Of those | cannot love,
John Brown.
So. if you like my ways, =
Aud the comfort of my days,
/ will tell you how I live so unve1'd, John
brown;
never srern my health,
Nor sell my sou! for wealth,
Nor destroy one day the pleasures Of the next
John Brown;
I've parted with my pride,
And take the suIny side.
For I've found it worse than folly to be sad,
John Brown;
I keep conscience clear,
I've hundred pounds year,
And I manage to exist and to be glad, John
Brown.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13
Emigration TO Brgzii..

. Much has been written and said both-ih
'f4voor Of and, against the Southern people.
em;gratiag to Brazil. 1t may be that: under
the increasing political pressurs, some may
be cmpted to quit the land of their fstheEs,j
and We therefore quote the following, from 9
Rio Janeiro letter in the New York 2Ei1aae, :.
which is certainly not very enccuoging:. Z. !.
aCan nv voice avail to warn honest Amerf-
can mechanics and Iaborets against a,bhHd
emigration to Brazil e Zach steamer brings
from 100 to 800 deceived men and women,
the grcaier part of whom 1re miserable and :
begging for help in less than Two days There !
is r5om for associated labor2a colony viii DO
well here. if judicionsly managed. But the,
solitary rnecLanic Or .lafJoref, whatever hrs
skill may be, cannot, SO long as he is stfail- :.
ger. compete with the Cheap slaves and cheap.
,wolkin tmen who do the shabby worR 'of
,Brizilian trades. have seen many %eeplng
wives and mothers, and gloomy men, drassiag
through these streets, appealing piteousIy to
every American passer.by for work, and tell
ing the same tale Of disappointed expecla-
tions. Our Consul is over-l1h by them: Every
American store is full Of them. They enlist
oa our men-of.war as landsmen and boys
coed, skiilfuI mechanics serving for the pit.
farce, pay and rations of navy green horns;
For organized emigration, | repeat, BFa.!
of.rs many inducements. But any poor man
is .retchedly fooled who leaves the States,
exiacting to do better on his own hook IN.
Brazil. Use this testimony as you win; :tF I
ar grieycd to see SO much diSappaintmeat
and suffering. ..,..s -. -. {, ~.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13
By request We publish the following lines.
A PIuin Mans Philosophy.

By CHARLES MAcKAY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

THE WnoNGsa a.JoURyAL.-A member of the
kentucky Legislature, who dotted on the
louisville Journal, and was to be found read
ing it every morning, when the House assem-
bled, was observed to always lay itaside
when asmotion was made to dispense with
the reading Of the journal of the House.
Finally; however, feeling that he was supposed
on, he rose and said:
Mr.. Speaker: l've sot here in my seat for
MORN week and submitted to the tyranny
of this House. Somebody every morning
moycs to dispense with the reading of the
journal, and I've lost every paper I've bought
for week by il, and no man las ever moved
to dispense withshc Democrat or Commercial;
and, Mr.. Speaker, won't stand it any longer.
Mr. Speaker
The rest of the speech was lost in-univer.
sal laughter. =
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Fun, Frolic ana Amusement.

A HAIRY RsroRr.-Aa instance, of. Irish
readiness at rypartee occurred the .other.day
at. the Capitol, (which is too good to-be lest.
Certain mepbers Of Congress, finding the
debates rathcr;dry irf the House, stepped out
to refresh their thirsty spirits at Casarish's
refectory, which is conveniently contiguous.
As they passedUut, they saw some eight or
nine aborers, tharnessed to asFed, haalfng a
stone about heavy enough for one horse, while
one, acting as driver, leisurcly walked along
side. 81 -.
(All the laborers are on per diem allow
ance, as well as the members.)
- Pausing to witness this >operation-which
seemed parallel to their own arduous labors
,insthe public sssyice-one of the. members,
addressing " the driver"
Well, friends, you are making yourselves
horses, see." e ;e7@ 20 p
pYcs,n- was:the prompt rejoinder, g ..rd by
the powers its1a mighty sight better than
making asses of ourselves; as some Of you
are doing up there"
The prevailing report is, that the converse.
ton abruptly closed, and every. man Of that
party patronizsd Casarish to the extent of
two juleps instesd ofrone.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

I've a guin ca can spcnd,-
I've wife, and I've FRIEND.
And troop oflittle children at my knee, John
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-03-13

"Did you hear any one say any thing
about mes"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-14
REMEMBER THE DEAD.

NTEsSRs. D. G. Dissinger and John a, Taylor
wi would respectfully announce TO the citizens OF
Sunbrry, and surrounding country, that having
formed co-psrtnsrship they are now prepared 70
furnish ornAlnented ana plain
Grayestones, IOnnbs a. Monuments
of the best Italian and American marble, at prices
that cannot fail 20 give entire satissoton and
speotfuily solioit the public patronage,
DISSINGEE a TAYLOR
Sunbury, March II, 1888 --ly