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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25

Love SlcK.-" Amelia, for thcc--ycs,
at thy command, Id ,ear this eternal fir
mament into a thousand fragmcnts-l'd
gather the stars one hy one as they tnm-
bled from the regions Of e!herial space
and put them in my trowscrs' pockets !;
I'd pluck the sun, that oriental god Of day,
that traverses the blue arch of Heaven
in such majestic splendor-I'd tear him
from the sky and quench his bright ehnl-
gence in the fountain Of my ctcInal love
for thee y
Amelia" Don't, Henry, it would be
so dark
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
A TALE OF HoRaoR FROM CANADA
The Guelph AdyerhSer says:

A TALE OF HoRaoR FROM CASADA,-
The Guelph Adyertiser says:
We have received accounts from the
neighboring township of Caledon, which
purport to be the particulars of deed
that surpasscs in cold-blooded atrocity
and fendish malignity everything we re.
member in the annals of Canada. Ashort
time ago, middic,agcd man by the name
of William Wright, shoemaker, was
in q tavern at the village of Alton. along
with six women-including mother and
her daughter and other misscs-and four
young men. The names of all these
persons are known 10 us. A kind of
party was got up, and they arrived a! the
inn in a body. The unfortunate Wright
had been about the place two or three
days, under the inilnencc Of liquor. 1t
does not appear whether any previous
cnmity existed between them, Gil that it
was tipsy froic; but soon after their
finding him the ladies took hold, and un-
dressed him. lie was naturally a strong
llllH, uul "HI>hcy H'lt SuSH l'o"cI oNei
him that they accomplished their purpose
with tolcrabe case. They stripped him
stark naked, and then amused themselves
tickling, pinchng, scratching and other.
wise il-,reating him. We have not heard
what part the four men took in The affair,
or who first proposed the use Of fire.
The girls, however, soon armed them,
selves with hot iron:, burning sticks,
Goals, &c, and began to scar and roast
him in the most frighttul and diabolicaI
manner. The poor wretch struggled and
groaned piteously for his release, but they
would not desist until they had tortured
him to the utmost, and literally covered
his body with wounds. lie fingered for
several days in mutterable anguish, till
death stepped in to his relief Deceased
was unmarried We have not yet heard
the result of the cornncr's inquest, bnt
surely the jury can find nothing in the
case to excuse such ruthless barbarity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25

IDLE DAucurERs-lt is a most painful
spectacle in families, where the mother
is the drudge, to sec the daughters cle-
gantly dressed, reclining at their. case,
with their drawing, their music, their
fancy work, and their reading, bcguiling
themselves of the lapse Of hours. days
and weeks, and never dreaming of their
responsibilities, but as necessary consc,
qncncc of neglect of duty, growing weary
Of their useless lives, laying hold of eve
ry newly invented stimrlant to amusc
their dropping energies, and blaming their
fate when they dare not blame their God
for having placed them where they are.
These individuals will often tell you with
an air of affected compassion, for who can
believe it real ?-that poor. dear mamma
is working herselfto death, Yet 10 sooner
do You propose that they should assist
her, than they declare that she is quite in
her element-in short, that she would
never be happy if she had only half as
much to do
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25

y gentleman once asked little girl,
an only child, how, many sisters she had,
and was told three or four" Her mother
asked Mary, when they were alone, what
had induced her to tell such an untruth
Why, mamma" cried Mary, "didn't
want him TO think you were so poor that
you hadn't but one child Wouldn't he
thought we we're drefal poor?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25

The following Catalogues are issued and mailed
to any address, on receipt of stamp:-
/ L. Amateurs Price List of Fruit and Ornamen-
tai Trees, Grape Vines, Small Fruits, &c.
2. Descriptive Strawberry Catalogue, with
Supplement)
8. Wholesale Catalogue of Fruit and Orna-
mental Trees, &c. j. ~
4. Descriptive Seed Catalogue.
S. Descriptive Circular of New and Rare Seeds
g. Descriptive Catalogue Of Bedding Plants,
| Roses, &c.
Feb &c 4teow O
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25


While a. p. Hills division was tearing
mp the b. and O. Il. r., in the fall OF
1862, Lanes brigade Of that division was
ordered further north than the other
brigades, where a live reb was curiosity.
At this time the quartermasters had not
procured new clothing to take the place
of worn, tattercd and ragged relics of the
campaign into "My Maryland" and We
ragamuilins-that's a fact Tearing up
railroads is not very pleasant Business,
and we had enjoyed ourselves for about
twenty.four hours, when Capt. k, Of the
7th n. c., went to house to get some.
thing cooked, and got into quite an inter.
esting conversation with the good lady
of the house:
Old Lady. You is an officer, isn't
you
Capt. X. Yes, madam, am captain
in the 7th N. G. Infantry.
Old lady. Thar, now, Betsy Ann, |
told you he was IN officer. kin tell an
officer whenever lays my two eyes on
iciu.
The officers they has the seats of their
hrecchcs patched and the commonsoldicrs,
they Doesn't ! Land We Love.
A Cool TorEn.-A good anecdctc is
told Of man named Bentley, q confirm.
ell drnScr, who would never drink with
a friend or in public, and always bitterly
denied when a little overcome, ever tast.
ing liquor. Que day some bad witnesses
concealed themselves in his room. and
when the liquor was running down his
throat, seized him with his arm crooked
and his mouth open, and holding him fast
asked with an air of triumph: "Ah,
Bentley, we have caught you at last
You never drink, ch ?'' No one would
suppose but that Bentley would hive nc.
the fact. Not he. With tho
most grave and inexpensive face. he
calmly, and in dignilied manner, said
Gentlemen, my name is not Bentley" i
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
6tnttal gflisttlIangy,
Dead in the Street.
A cirT EcInENT.

Under the lamp lights, dead in the street,
Delicate, fair, and only twenty,
There she lies,
Face to the skies,
Starved to death in city Of plenty,
Spurncl BY all that is pure and sweet,
Passed by busy and careless feet
Hundreds bent upon folly and pleasure;
Hundreds with plenty, and time, ard leisure
Leisure to speed Christ's mission below,
70 teach the crrins and raise the lowly-
Plenty, in charity's name, to show
That life has something divine and holy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09

tits sold BY all wholesale and retail dealers
in Drugs and Medicines throughout the United
States. and by
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09
Rathinr in the Dead Sea.


From a work recently published in
England the annexed extract on the
buoyaucy OF the waters aud the appear
ance of the Dead Sea is taken:
Though in breadth not exceeding ten
miles. the Dead Sea seems boundless to
the eve when looking from north to
soutb. and the murmur of the waves, as
thew break upon the fint-strewn shores,
together with the lines of driftwood and
fragments of bitumen on the beach, give
10 its waters resemblance of the ocean.
Curious to experience the sensation OF
swimming in so strange q sea, l put the
test to various accounts of the buoyancy
felt in il, and / was quickly convinced
that there was no exaggeration in what
/ heard. / found the waters almost
TEND. and so strong that the chlei
difficulty was to keep sufficiently sub
merged, the feet starting up into the
air at every vigorous stroke. when
floating, half the body rose above the sur
face, and, with pillow, one might have
slept upon the water. After time the
strapgeness Of the sensation In some
measure disappeared, and on approach
ing the shore / carelessly dropped my
feet to walk out-when 10 as it a bladder
had been attached to each heel they flew
upwards. The struggle to recover myself
sent my head down; the bitter and briny
stuff. from which had hitherto guarded
nv head, rushed into my mouth, eyes,
ears and nose, and for one horrible mo.
ment the only doubt ! had was whether |
was to be drowned or poisoned. Coming
TO the surface, however, ! swan to land,
making no further attempt to walk in
dead water, which / am inclined to be.
lieye Is almost impossible"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09
Yalnahla pisnnvary.

The Grand Rapids Democrat has this
account Of what appears to be an impor-
tant discovery: "a new composition or
cement to mix in common mortar or
plaster has recently been invented or
discovered by Mr.. Berkeley, of this city,
which he thinks, as do also many of our
skillful mechanics and investigating citi-
zens, will prevent timber from burning,
and thus save blocks of stores from being
destroyed by fire. This article, when
properly applied, will, it is contended,
prevent the fire from one floor from
reaching another floor from either above
or below. The floor in the apartment
where the fire breaks out may burn of,
but the jcists above and below, with the
ceiling attached to them, being protected
by his composition cannot burn, and
therefore the fire is unable to extend to
the floors above or below the one where
the FIRE originates. The invention was
tested in the gas works by hot fire,
which burned for over two hours on and
under joist protected by this invention,
and no impression was apparently made
on the woodwork during that severe trial.
The invention is seemingly very valu-
able one, and we shall doubtless know
moro of IL hereafter"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09
rrHE total amount covered By the &tna Pom.

rVyHE total amount covered by the Etna Poll
i cies on property destroyed or damaged Ia
$206 1854. on which salvage will be about five
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from 5000 900, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum Is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. figure but slightly. exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year.
or proportion equal to 5000 loss for COM
pany of $100.00e assets.
Tho necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly IL
Illustrated by this FIRE. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has. q
population of 35,000-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone structures-protected
and screened with onward Of 5000 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-indeeds
literally, almost rising from the ocean--and
with steam fire department-yet IL has $l0,-
900 Of property consumed in few hours
upon holiday when its people are least occu-,
pied-from the very Insignificant cause of q
contemplate frecracker.
Remember the trifing origin Of fires that
sweep away in few hours the earnings o.
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Etna Agent call If you need. proper insur-
ance security. Paya fair rate Of premium for
good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your insurance with shrewd judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
to by II. A. LITTLETON Il CO., Ag'ts.
No. q Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09

n Br 3. N. srxSokh. III.
Two suitors came for susan's hand.
q, 81. 70 l Sss ana breadth Of land.
iB"fers a hickory hrei
Tbs old man heard them long and well,
In his old fashioned way,
And looking where the ashes iei': .x ,p
Thought What would susan sas
The one he told Of large estate.
OF fields and acres wide.
And Susan was the brisht.ey mate
The al man eyed this suppliant vain.
With gems OF brightest ray,
And looking In the IRE again. "a, $50.
Thought What will Susan sayY"
His sinews showed no signs Of toll.
Nor ~ The wealth acquired,
No proof that from the teeming soil
wealth Sisht take wings. and doins SO,
Mirht speedy hy away
And The old man gazing In TIE glow.
Thought What viii Susan say2"
The other had but his good heart,
The stout arms at his side.
And setting all things else apart,
Claimed Susan for his bride;
The old man feared that these might tire,
Life was a lifelong way.
And looking in the hickory IRE.
Theught What will Susan say
Yet there was work for all to do,
And moro homes yet mustgrow,
And men should their own fortunes hsw,
While struggling here below;
He'd built the roof above his head.
TWAS many a year away.
Thought OF the dear wife long SINCE dead.
And "What would Susan sayY"
The old man rubbed his shriveled hands.
And conued the matter DER,
The sutton with his spacious lands
The other poor-n0 more;
He drca med the years Of love aoack'
Long ere his locks were gray;
IN aced in the ere his weary tack
And" What would Susan say 7
Sc Susan came aud stoed beside
This sire Of many years;
She was his care and love and pride,
For her his hopes and fears;
And by the hearth upon whose stone
Her life grew bright and gay,
He took her hand. and in low toue.
Asked: What does Susan say! 7"
Ard Susan then, amid them all,
Her suffers and her sire;
There made her choice without recall
As they Eaxed in the fire;.
Twas for the one whose highest aim
Was but T. work his way.
And III. answer with a welcome came,
To "K hat does susan say 7"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09

TTNpER AND BY VIRTUE OF A DEED
u Of Trust, made by T. J. and A. NJ. Cogs..
well to me on the 18th day Of March, 1857 said
deed registered in Record Book No. 80. part 2.
pages 4&, 400 and 500. to secure the payment OF
cash TO the highest and best bidder. on Thurs
day. the 23i day Of April, 1868. at II o'clock m,
at the northeast corner of Union and second
streets. in the city Of Memphis. the following
described realty, in the county Of Shelby. state
ten acres, more or less, and as shown on the
plan Of Farmville. in Book 40. part l. page 100,
Registers office, as lots q, %, Sand ~ in deed.
from r. r. Stideer and wife TO Cromlieu. Title
good. but convey as trustee; ....,..a
March SO. 1898. l7-41
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09

A TREATISE ON DEAFNESS. GA
N tarrh, Consumption and Cancer their
causes, means of speedy relief, and ultimate
cure. By Pupil of the Academy Of Medi-
Letter from Rob-. McMurdy. I'D. Ill, q.
Grand Prelate of Grand Encampment OF U. b..
and Editor of the National Freemason :,
NEW YoRK, September IL, 1861. DIR. Stilwell
was in charge of Grace Church Hospital. Alex
andria, Va. during the war. / frequently, al
most daily. for months. visited this Hospital
and had every means Of knowing his reputa-
most credtable character, and his success IN
the treatment of patients was remarkable.
RoBT. McMuRDY.
ORGANIC VIBRATOR.
Il fits into the ear, Is not pereeptible., re-
uroues singing noises IN the head, and enables
deaf persons TO hear distinctly at church and
public assemblies. This instrument will often
produce results almost miraculous, and inoeed
In most cases Of long standing deafness, i will
relieve in a short time. IL may Do ADJUSTED
with the ease Of spectacles.
DR.. Stilwell will bo professionally at 81 East
WASHINGTON olsce. University, Buildings, y.
Y, daily, 10 to 4, except Tuesdays, when ne
will be at his rooms, 1882 Pine street, Phiia-
delphia, Pa. vi
Guardian Settlement in County Court of Shelby
County.
NO THE FRIENDS AND CREDITORS
/ Of John Bremen, minor: Notice is hereby
given that have filed settlement Of the estate
of said John Bremen. deceased, with the Ciers
Of said Court, and that will apply for con-
hrmation of said settlement at the May term
1865, OF said Court, 10 be held on the FIRST Mon
SS iy Of Of n sId %Ga'h in '3s fTfEINSsER
JOIN IoAeun, Clerk. GUARDIAN;
March 81. 1858. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09

Dy VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST Xxx TX.
ID ecuted 70 me on the ESP day Of MY w ~ .
By Henry 7. Hubert, which Is recorded ~ sne
Reeisters on 90 Of shelby county, Tcnnessee'
in book Ne. 81. PAGES 900 and 4o7. ! viii. on
Friday, ths aath Of April. Isss.
between the hours Of 10 am, and : ;m,s At The
southeast corner Of Court Square, In the city
Of Memphis. for the purpose Of payine the dsot
secured BY said deed, sell to the highest eidaSfi
for cash. the property conveyed to me ~ said
deed, described as follows. o-wit; .Lyins ana
being In the city Of Memphis. Shelby county,
Tennessee. beginning at the point Of lntsrss;Is-
thence east with the south line OF Excnange
street twenty Ave 1851 feet TO- . stake tnenee
south. parallel With the west line al, n f Ss
eight and cns-half liss,p feet 70 2 STAKE
thence west, parallel with Exchange sueeti
tWenty-fve (2S feet TO the west line q ssid
original country lot No. SOS; thence north, sisa
tbe west line OF said country lot TO the begin
Ming Equity Of redemption Is expressly waived;
believe the title to said lot Is good. but VIII
conV'' 0A' D. II. PosT0N. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09

Trustee Sale Of Real Estate.

4EObsSC $3.50 ~
ny VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST Ex-
b ecuted TO me on the 30 day OF April, isos.
BY Thomas w. Preston, and duly resisterea IN
he REGISTERS ofics Of Shelby county. Tennes..
see, in book SO, page 79 TO secure the payment
Of certain notes due A. ]. Hay. wih' as trus-
tee, on
Tuesday, the asth Day of April, 1ses,
in front of the Irving Block. IN Memphis, Ten Ten
proceed TO sell at public auction, 70 the nisness
Bidder for cash. the land described IN said deed
Of trust. as follows. 10 wit Lots 3, u. ~, 70
and 2l, In the subdivision Of A. j, Hays. near
the southern part Of Memphis. Lot fronts
i07l< feet on Patton avenue, and extends back
with Middleton avenue ss29s test lots Is and
an extend bach, 81 Il feet to q y ieet alley
lots 20 aud 81 front each lo2 BIZ test on Mcii.
said alley. The right Of redemption Is OK.
pressly waived. The title Is believed good. but
q. II. M0NsARRAT. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09
NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS REMOVED
i 70 the cts. cf 81 Louis. NO. g praet,es
has trnnsferrea his business y Haynes. Stock
ton Hart. who viii sftend 70 The sane He
takes treat pleasure In recommending aid frm
V bis clients and frisnds In tks citys
a. a1.rla 81 \. hhhhAn,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09

REEVES AMBR0SIA
FOR THE HAIR.
IMPROVED!
It's an elegant Dressing for the Hair.
1t causes the Hair to Curl beautifully.
It keeps the Scalp Clean and Healthy.
It invigorates the Roots of the Hair.
1t forces the Hair and Beard to grow luxuri-
aRtly.
II Immediately stops Hair Falling Out.
1t keeps the Hair from Changing Color from
Age.
It restores Gray Hair to its Original Color.
1t brings out Hair on heads that have been bald
for years.
II Is composed entirely Of simple and purely
vegetable substances.
II has received over six thousand voluntary
testimonials Of its excellence, many Of which
are from Physicians In high standing.
II Is sold in half pound bottles (the name blown
in the glass;. by Druggists and dealers In Fancy
Goods everywhere, at One Dollar per Bottle.
Wholesale By Demn Barnes 4 Co.; F. @. Wells
4 Co.; Schieffelin 4 Co., New York. 6
q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09
star Shuttle Sewing Machines |!
Tax Payers Notice.

TIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE NINTH
III iT--fh Wsrda has bsso 80 ~ ehe
Ttv Tax Assessor The book. 1kouinr the
~slnafion aud income of owners " each lot,
~iii Sc open for inspectiou ard Correction al
the Mayors once, kxrnanee n,11ilaalns, through
- - 4, fhrea two uer wa-ds call and SO
80 imistakss a. 70 ownsrshIg are cerrssssa-
'1-' JOHN P, PARK.
90 J.N. PR0YIEB.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09
N o II @ e /.

THAvE HEREToFoRE GIVEN NOTICE
i that would recoRniIe no acco IN Maet ~
my name, without my written an.non{ ~
~. s.-as In ave trouble By remembering
;hst have no open account. and will pay
none. SA~A' ~
April l. 1865.
xryF WILL PAY NO ACCOUNTS MADE
w witho1t oar personal OF written authsr1-
" "i'nou' GATES, WOOD CO.
April I. Ises. y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-09
TURNER 4 CO., Sole PrOprletOrs,

100 fremont street, Boston, Mass.
81 Sold by G. W. JONES. Agents, No. %
Main street, Memphis. Tenn.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-11-04

The business men cf Chicago must de-
eide for themselves which plan tn y will iol>
low TO make their currency good That
policy, put forth by your leading Republi-
can journal, of contraction with its various
cGnscqu noes; or that which is based upon
a wise aud economical administration of pub
lie affairs. Cheers You cannot afford
to decide this question in u way merely to
eratiiy your passions, or your prcjudices
against men. 1t is one that comes home to
you in all your business affairs. Your de-
cision will affect me less than it will your
selves. But ! invoke you as a duty due to
your State and to your country, that yen
will calmly review the actions and omis>
SONS of the Repnhlican party, and then
ay, you can, that its policy has been
m5rked by wisdom, by foresight, and by
careful scrutiny # all HE great business aud
SOCIAL interests Of the American pt ople,
Governor Seymour concluded by calm.
for three cheers for the whole country,
three cheers for the Union. and three cheers
fer the soldiers and sailors; all Of which
were heartily given.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-11-04
VOLUME i, NO. IA,

! lie debt wonli BY degrees, release the large
capital invested in the securities OF the
governm ut, winch, seeking remuneration
! IN other sources of income, wouI adj TO
| the faith oi the nation unon which it is
now great drain. This immense debt, If
| permitted to become permanent aud In
| creaSlug, must eventually be- gathered ino
| the hands of the few, and cna5lr them 10
exert dangerous and controlling power In
the affairs of the government. The debt
ors would become the servants Of the Lead
ers-the creditors the masters Of the people
| It is our boast that We have given free.
dom TO three millions of slaves 1t will be
then our -hame that by th! ir oyn tplera-
| tinn OF usu patton and pr6iiigacy eDslaved
themselves and xchangcd shareholders for
new task masters ia the shape of bondhold-
crs and tax ga,hcrtrs. Peace, the vital
issue, whether Congress Ind its arbitrary
| assumptions Of authority shall superceds
the supreme law of the land; whether in
time Of peace the country shall be cSl-
trol!ed by a multitude of tax collectors and
a standing army. the one almost Us nrmer>
soor as the other, and making the debt u
permanent burden upon the productive III
dustry of the peopie; or whether the con-
slitutioH with each and all of its guarantees
Silaii Dr Sacrtuiy PfFScfVeui W1ttheF Ho~I
as in 1889 and 1916, provisions shall be
made for the payment Of our obligations
at as early period as practicable, that the
fruits OF their labor may be enjoyed by our
citizenS, rather than used to buill MP ami
sustain monied monopoly at home and
abroad
The.contest is not ls.erely who shall oc-
eupy'the principal Offices in the peoples
gilt, but whether the high behests of the
Federal Constitution shall be observed and
guaranteed in order that our liberties may
be preserved, the union Of the States re-
stored; that our federal system may be un>
impaired, fraternaI feelings re-established;
that our national strength may be renewed
the expenditures diminished; that taxation
may be lightened, and the public debt once
more extinguished; that i may not injuri-
ously effect the life, PROSPERITY and morals
of the nation. Believing that for the re-
dress Of tie great ,wropes, and the correc-
ton Of the many abuses under which the
country is labnrng, We must look to the
people, and that in them is our hope, am,
very truly, your friend,
ANDREW JOHNSON,