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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-07-01

j
in closing this ffes trsde, African Slavery might
have continued to exist throughout the eentirs
length and breadth ofothe United States to the
present time, except perhaps in some Of the eedr
sterile. over. .peoped States of New-Engiand. an'h
it might have continued SO tos1ist Hereafter for
Perhaps . century. as We yet have plenty Of land,
and lkMexioo, Central America, and Hsyti tso,..
are to be ours whenever the white race here shsah
need tho fertile lands Of those regions. Since
the abolition OF Slavery freedmen are going to.
soma partsof tho North in large numbers as-do--
| mestics and as farm iaborers. Contrary TO tho,
expectation of our short.sighted ancestors, sincs
the sd6pion of tho Feaeral Constitution Ehishe
prohibited the, Free Slave Trads, Tho Unitsd
States have acquired more than three times as
much new territory as thsaold States possessed
when they closed the Free Tfadsin African labor.
These new forests had to be cleared, the s&anps
drained, the Rivers learied, the fields titled and
the thousand other demands for labor in thcsel
now territories to say nothing Of the need Cor
more labor 10 tho old States, hadto be supplied
FROM some quarter.
Tho insxhaustible supply from Africa having
been cut Of, the enormous damand formoretsbor
in the United States has been filled BY vhits isSor
from Europe, or rather The demand at tho North:
and West has been finished from this sesree,
while the stil! large demand st the South has
been supplied from no source but natural increase,
and by draining Africans from the Northern
States, which caused slavery to behbelished there,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-07-01

between distant Continents in ten days, that used
10 occupy as many weeks or months. At least
fifty thousand miles Of Rail Road have been built
through the colored mans territory within the
Inst thirty years. England has constructed over
four thousand miles of permanent Railway in only
one OF her Colonies-Indis-during the past seven
wears. Perhaps o million miles Of such Road
will be bull, over the colored mans land within
tho lifetime OF children now born. The white
mans iron horse, carrying both troops and immi-
grants In his train, is every where riding down
the oolored races, Ike the car Of Juggernaut Be-
cause redundant white population any where
can easily find relief by taking short voyage,
as to time, and by doing little fighting after
landing on the shores Of some colored mans ter
ritory, the white race are multiplying and repeu.
ishine beyond NIL precodent--beyond all crpecta-
ton. Mathus is laid aside rs obsolete. For every
white child bern into the world, ut least two COL
ored human beings have to get out Of is to make
room for tho Caucasian infant. As land is the
only limit to the reproduction Of white population,
the white race are determined 70 conquer thcland,
and go on with unlimited reproduction.
The white mans Government as well as indi-
yidual white capitalists everywhere, find it better
and cheaper to arm and pay the passage Of their
thriftless poor and vicious criminals 70 some COL
ored mans land, where they can quickly become
producers, tax payers and customers, than to sep.
port them permanently Ind Poor Houses, or dettay
the expense of their punishment for Grimm. or foot
the bill for higher insurance to guard against the
violence Of hungry mobs. ,f,
There is nothing which makes m4a 50 free,
80 iudependant, and so lOrdly in his aspirations,
as ownership of land, and every white man. noT-
a-dsys can eaaily become slaud.osnsr .snssAsses..
and be hes avssy vssspy os soil, elinsis aad
-.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16
Learn n Trade.

Stephen Girard had a favorite clerk, and
he always said he ''intended to do we'll by
Ben. Lippincott." So when Ben got to be
twenty-one, he expected to hear the "gov-
cnor say something of his future pros
poets, and perhaps lend helping hand in
starting him in the world But the old
fox carefully avoided the subject. Ben
mustered courage.
81 suppose | am now free, sir" said
he, "and L thought L would say some
thing, to you as to my course. What do
you think l had better do?
Yes, yes, l know you are" said the
millionaire; "and my advice is that you
60 aud learn the cooper's trade"
This piece of advice nearly froze Ben
out, but recovering his equilibrium, he
said, If Mr.. Girard was in earnest he would
do so. 81 am in earnest :" and Ben
forthwith sought the best cooper in Spring
Garden became an apprentice, and in due
time could make as good barrel as the
best. lie announced to old Stephen that
he had graduated and was ready to set up
in business. The old man seemed graft
fled, and Immediately ordered three of the
best barrels he could turn out. Ben did
his prettiest, and wheeled them up to his
counting room. Mr.. Girard pronounced
them first-rate, and demanded the price.
One dollar" said Ben, is as low as
I can live by"
Cheap enough Make out your bill !"
The bill was made out, and old Stephen
settled it with a check for $50, 900, which
he accompanied with this little moral to
the story:
There, take that, and invest it in the
best possible manner; and if you are un-
fortunate and lose it, you have good
trade to fall back upon, which will afford
you good living"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

Mr.. Clayton uttered this speech in dis
jointed cXclamations, and | imagined that
he cndcavorcd to conceal his amusement
at the ludicrous spectacle which L present
cd.
&C cannot stay, sir. 1t is impossible
u must leave in the next stage" l re-
piled.
-" 1t starts in an hour; but cannot per-
nit you to-"
&C Do not urge me to remain, sir" I in
tcrrupted. ''You are very kind, but in
my present situation you see it is impos-
sible"
After again expressing his regret at my
abrupt departure, Mr.. Clayton left the
apartment to order my breakfast to be
sent up.
Meanwhile, the rain continued to de-
scend in a most steady and determined
manner: but IWiewcd it with altered feel
ings. 1t might be "capital day. for
cultivating the friendship of three young
ladies, but not for travelling fifteen miles
in rickoty stage, and minus a wig.
An hour later, issued from the hospit-
able mansion of Mr.. Clayton, dismal
figure, envcloped head and body in hea-
Wy waterproof cloak. Like Lots wife,
must needs cast one parting glance behind.
AS ! turned, my eye involuntarily fell up-
on the library window. Oh, ye gods, Did
ever three pairs of coal-black eyes strike
such terror to the heart of man I should
rather think not. They had all seen me
This was the last drop in my Gun of sor.
row it was full before, but now it was
running over They had all seen me-
AS speedily as possible l fed beyond the
reach OF those piercing glances, nor did
feel quite safe until, closely cnsconccd with
in the stage, travelled rapidly toward my
city home.
VI course another wig was easily pro-
cured but I never saw Wakeland again.
What delights ! missed I never knew
W here Ignorance is bliss, It's folly to be
wise"
Two weeks later | received a letter
from Arthur Clayton; in it were these
words:
"a few days after your hasty visit,
the servant, while sweeping the room Won
occupied, discovered a brownish tuft Of
something sticking between the carpet and
the wainscoting A closer examination
disclosed large rat-hole, in the entrance
of which were several fragments of hair,
which, imagine, once composed your styl-
ish wig. The girls were immensely de-
lighted with the discovery"
" Horrid girls ! mentally exclaimed.
And thus the mystery was explained.
L have never seen either Carrie. Katbir
or Nellie since, nor have I ever married
An old bachelor l am (for which never
quite decided which to blame, the wig or
rat and an old bachelor / shall always
remain. n.-Idie!
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

MILKING Cows BY STEAM-The fun
niest picture we have seen for a long time,
out of professedly comic newspaper, is
that in the last number of the Scientifc
American, representing the operation of a
cowmilking machine. The COWS stand in
row; attached to each teat is a tube with
a close-iitting mouth, and all these tubes
communicate with pumps, which are driv-
en- by steam or horsepower. The COWS
being thus properly tapped, the pumps are
set to work, and the milk drawn from their
udders neatly, cxpeditiously, and With
comfort to the animals Indeed, the edi-
tor says " the cows soon learn to come to
tho machine if fed or salted q few times
while being milked." What next?
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

SUIT FOR DAMAGEs-In the City Court
yesterday suit was brought by J. P. Poe,
Esq, attorney for VIM. H. Richardson,
against the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free
and Accepted Masons. The declaration in
the case alleges that the plaintiff was ut the
time oftho alleged wrong member in good
standing of the Order of the Grand Lodge
Of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and
was one of the editors and proprietors of
the Masonic Review and Keystone. weekly
newspaper in Baltimore city, having a
large and valuable and increasing circula-
ton among the the members of the said
Order, from which he derived an annual
income of $4,000; that the defendant the
Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Acccp-
ted Masons on the Goth of September, 1867
expelled the plaintiff from said Order with
out probable cause whereby the plaintiff was
deprived of all benefit of his association in
said Order, and his newspaper business ut
tcrly broken up. for which he claims dam
ages in $25 900. 1t is known to the pub
lie that the Masonic newspaper ofthe plain
tiff published several structures upon the
action of the building committee ofthe new
Masonic Temple baltimore San Of Sat
urlay,
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16
impeachment Preecdents.

Charles |. of England, and Louis XVI.
Of France, constitute memorable examples
of royal impeachmcnts in Europe, and
more recently, Louis Philippe and his
dynasty were deprived of the throne by a
solemn decree of the representatives of the
French nation. In Republics, the Presi-
dent is only the first among the executive
officers of the Government, and the possi-
bility of his violating the law is expressly
provided for. Still, eases of the formal
impeachment of the President are exceed
ingly rare. Instances occurred only few
months ago in Colombia, when President
Mosquera was deposed and exiled, and in
Ecuador, where the President was i'm
peached by the House of Representatives,
and censured by the Senate but more
commonly dissatisfaction with the Presi-
dent vents itself in insurrection and civil
war. In the United States the impeach-
ment of the President is without precedent
Only once, in lS43 we believe, an attempt
was made against President Tyler, but it
failed. There have, however, been seve-
raj cases of the impeachment of other civil
officers. In 1907, William Blount a
Senator from Tennessee, was impeached
for having intrigued to transfer New Or
leans to Great Britain. In 1903, John
Pickering, Justice of the District Court
of the District of New Hampshire, was
impeached on four charges, one of which
alleged that he was man of loose morals
and incorporate habits. = In 1905, the i'm
parchment of Samuel Chase, an Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of the Unit
ed States, was the cause of great public
excitement. In 1880. james II. Peck,
Judge of the District Court for the District
of Missouri, was impeachcd for nigh mis-
dcmeanors. The latest cases ere those of
Judge Watrous, of Texas, who was inn
pcached in 1867, and of Judge West II =.
Humphreys. of Tennessee, who in 1862
was impcachcd for completely in the re-
bellion.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

unarned and without money, carry the
American flag from that place to Washing
ton. was told that my life would not be
worth cent; that, indeed, would never
be permitted to leave Vicksburg alive.
Articles Engagement were drawn up, and
| was dared to sign them. did 50, and
thus bound myself to the performance. /
went home, thought over the matter, saw
that it was novel enterprise, and would
attract some attention, but did not think
it would receive the notice it has l felt
sure | would be treated we'll, and that the
flag would be respected; but had no idea
the people would take so much pains to
show their respect for the flag or that
would receive such an ovation. There
was not, sir. during the entire journey, a
breath uttered against the flag or myself
whether in rich mans parlor or the poor
mans cabin whether on the road or in
the city, the old flag received the respect
and homage of all, and I, welcome and
hospitality. ! was determined to carry
out the plan. / have done so, and when
/ reached Washington had not a penny
in my pocket. I did not know where !
was TO get meal or where to find rest
ing place have had money enough of
fered me ON the route to make me rich for
life, but have not accepted cent, nor
have | sold photograph, as some have
said. During my journey, Mr.. President,
| recaptured one of our flags without ex-
pending shot 1t was flag that had
been taken from us at Charlottesville,
and it was handed to me by an ex-Confed-
crate soldier, who had preserved it at his
home. Before leave l will call on you
to show you a sash presented to me by the
ladies of Montgomery, Ala. and which l
promised when reached Washington you
should see. l hope on Monday next to
leave for home near Edgcrton, Wis. where
/ have a wife and two children. The last
work | did before left was the cutting of
two cords of wood. / left tree partially
cut and [ want to go home and finish it. :"
N. Y. Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16
00lit and 6umor,

SrRINa FEvER:-Corry O'Lanus Of the
Brooklyn Eagle, has experienced an attack
offspring fever. He describes the symp-
toms as follows:
Did you ever catch the spring fever ?
1t has caught me slightly. and think OF
reporting myself to the Board of Health as
case for quarantine.
If they would send me somewhere for a
week or two, where l would have nothing
to do and no board to pay. l think l should
feel better
The symptoms of the spring fever are a
vigorous inclination to do nothing.
You feel as though you could stand any
quantity of repose.
The spring fever is bad complaint when
you haven't time to attend to it.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16
To PROTECT CosN FROM TIE Cur WoRN

To PRoTEcr Com FROM TIE Cur WoRM.
The Practical Farmer says an excellent
plan to- keep off the cut worm is to drop
about tablespoonful of coarse salt on top
of the hill soon after planting the corn.
This is carried down by the rains, and acts
as a fertilizer, besides destroying the cut
worm. Salt is peculiarly obnoxious to this
class of insects, and perhaps all classes
Instead ofputting the salt ON the hill, some
Farmers spread about eight bushcl to the
acre broadcast upon their corn-fclds after
ploughing, and before narrowing. This is
also very profitable application Farmers
should bear these facts in mind when they
plant their corn in the coming spring.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

When Sheridan had bought him beau
tiful place, he invited old DIR. johnson to
20 and see it. The stern old cycnic went
and looked through the house and the IL
brnry, and tasted the wine from the cellar,
and walked in the garden and said moth
ing; and Sheridan said to him: ''Well,
Doctor, what do you think of ~ "Ahr'
said he, these are the things that make
death terrible"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

A leader of music in church where
congregationalsinging was practiced. selec-
ted tune with the wrong metre, " be sung
to the words, with hyssop purge my soul,
y Lord p He tried it twice, when some
old lady cried out: "Mister, you had better
try some other yatb."
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16
srlett portrn.
SUMMER LONGINGS.


long TO walk by the meadow brooks,
To haunt the fields and woods once more,
To loiter long in the shady hooks,
To tread the paths have trod before,
Or under the spreading boughs to lie
And watch the clouds in the azure sky.
Close to me there will the wild bee hum
His drowsy tune in the meadow grass
And the wandering winds will go and come,
Gently tanning my face as they pass:
Then, hasten Summer-my whole heart longs
For thy beautiful flowers and the birds gay
song.
OH regal Summer, long for thee
As the turtle-dove for its mate when awayl
Sweet is the scent ofthy breath tome
So come in thy beauty, nor long delay,
But bring the joy of thy honeyed hours,
The birds gay songs and the beautiful flow
ers.
With crimson and gold will the sunsets burn
Far down in the West at the close of day,
Oh haste sweet Summer, haste to return
All | when will the Winter pass away?
My heart with passionate yearning longs
For the beautiful flowers and the birds gay
songs.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

A Housemaid who was sent to call a
gentleman to dinner found him engaged
in using toothbrush.
"Well is he coming?' said the lady as
the servant returned.
YES, ma'an. directly" was the reply,
he's jist sharpening his teeth"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

Captain" said son of Erin, as a
ship was nearing the coast in inclemcnt
weather, +" have ye an almanac on boardY''
NO." said the Captain. Then, be ia
bers, we shall have to take the weather as
it comes"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

Two friends meeting, one remarked:
Il have just met man who told ME
looked like you"
"Tell me who it was, that may knock
him down." replied his friend.
"Don't trouble yourself" said he, :"
did that myself"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

IMPEAcHAENT.-A darkey was recently
seen with scraggy branch of peach tree
in one hand. while he held little ebony
urchin with the other What are yoa
going to do with that boyr said a by
.stander. "Why. sab. he's guilty Of hig gh
crime and mis-dem-onah, and Use guine
to peach him."
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

A Quaker gentleman. riding in a car
riage with a fashionable lady decked with
a profusion Of jewelry, heard her complain
of the cold. Shivering in her lace bonaet
and shawl as thin as Il cobweb, she ex-
claimed. What shall ! do to get wAsnf'
II really don't know" replied the QS;t&er,
solemnly, ''unless thee should put ON auo-
Mer G,eastpinP
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

An old woman in steamboat observed
two men pumping up water to wash the
deck, and the captain being near by. she
accosted him as follows:
Well. captain, got well aboard eh7'
Yes ma'am always carry oae." said
the polite captain.
"Well, that's clever. always did dislike
river water, especially in dog days"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

The students of Old Yale were admon-
ished by the spiritual director that it was
their duty to sacrifice some of their luxu-
ries during Lent. They held meeting,
and resolved unanimously to sacrifice
hash.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

A Witness spoke ofa particular person as
having seen him partially clad:'
"Was he not quite nude?" asked the
examining counsel.
NO" replied the witness, "hc wore
pair of spectaclcs.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

The latest style of visiting cards are oval
in form, and the border Is divided into
twelve angular sections, each carrying the
figures from one to twelve. TO represent
the hours of the day. The visitor turns
down the corner which contains the hour ct
which the call was made.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

A doting mother out West, whose SYM
pathies run to an@sthetics, when satisefid
that her child merits fogging, first places
it under the influence of chloroform.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

Double blcssedncss is better than single;
but ssedness ofany sort is better than
thci<.'Slrolc wretchcdncss of being the COM
panion for life of a person who is unsuitable
for you, or to whom you are unsuitable.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

An old bachelor thinks that the trains
of ladies' dresses are internal machines,
from the fact that blow up took place di-
rectly after he put his foot on one
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

Hood, in describing the meeting of a
man and lion, said, {" the man ran off
with all his might, and the lion with all
his name"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

" Orthodoxy" said the late wise and
witty Archbishop of Dublin, Orthodoxy
is my doxy. Hetcrodoxy is another mans
doxy,"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

A young man who was crossed in love at
tempted suicide recently by taking a dose
of yeast powder, He Immediately rose a.
boye his troubles.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

A Connecticut infant having been born
with three noses, it was suggested. that it
would do for a Congressional Smelling
Committee.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

A vocalist says he could sing "Way
down old Tar River" ifhc could only got
the pitch.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

The fowllowing was contributed to Punch
by fashionable young married woman
q" The latest thing out-My husband"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

An Australian lady gives public notice
that, if her husband docs not turn up in
three months, she means to marry again.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

Prentice says Queen Vic and Theodorus
didn't marry, but fought just as if they had.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16

Most things in life seldom turn out as
good as we hope, or as bad as we fear.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-03-14
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SpeciGJ Notice.

w E would say to all who are indebt-
ed to please call and settle without delay as our
business must be closed up Immediately. '- d.
HERRICK 6 BRO.
Ashtabala Jan 9, 1865 so
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Ashtabuia, Dec. r.

SUPPORTERS and Trusses. A.
~ Hendry, sole agent for Fchs, Chapin's and Londo
Sold at wholesale and Retail by c.
H. A. HENDRY, Druggist
Ashtabula Aug 3, 1857. g02
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Coal! COdE!'

CTRONG & MANNING, Dealers in
Silver Brook. Lehigh. Sbamokin and R;tr1n;,o+,l ~
Lump, Stove. EGG and Chestnut Goals and best pitts
burgh Mutt, for Blacksmiths. always ON hand -
Parties in want of Coal will consult their interest by
giving us call before purchasing elsewhere
Having procured one of FORSYTH & Co.'S u s Stand.
toners. f..' '.'f ~ -P COO