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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-07-27
Items of State. News.

DR.. Max LaBorde, our former towns
man, has determined to publish second
edition of his valuable ''History Of the
South Carolina College, The first edi-
ton brought the history down to the
close of the year 1857! The edition now
proposed viii embrace the whole period
of the existence Of the College.
Shadrach Webster, colored murder
er, was hung in Anderson on Friday
last.
1t is in contemplation to run narrow
gauge Railroadf from Laurens to Newber-
ry. Another line is also proposed across
Lexington County, connecting the Green
vile and Augusta Railroads, via Lex
ington G. II. Would it not be better
for the Laurens people to join us and
build the Road between Laurens and
Edgefeld? Laurens is due North of us
about fifty miles.
Sheriff Boswell, of Kershaw County,
has obtained large judgment against
the said County and advertised all its
public property for sale, to wit: the
Courthouse and Jail, with their furni-
ture. Funny, isn't it. Radically funny!
Rev. w. D. Thomas, for some years
past the popular and beloved pastor Of
the Greenville Baptist Church, has re-
signed his pastorship, and willsoon go
to talio charge ofAa prominent Baptist
Church in Norfolk, Va. sa iss..i.' /,
The late. annual Commencements of
the Male and Female Colleges ut Duo
West, are described by the up-country
papers as having beenextremely bril-
liant and successful. ac
The Laprepsville Herald says: "The
conductof the 9reenyille Railroad pre-
prietors, of which Gov. Scottis said to bc
magma pars, in respect to the Laurens
Railroad, is the most unblushing piece
of rascahty of which Radicalism has
been guilty in this State
The Marion Star has the following
good thing:
The LATEST AGoNY.---A "cullered
gemen' trudging along under the rage
of Il noon-day sun under an umbrella,
and his better half following at a dis
taAce of fifteen PAGES tanning herself with
two feathers from hawks tail. Tho
fifteenths think this the essence of polite
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-07-27

JOHN HART, N. y. - PRINCIPAL.
Aided bY q FNM Gody 0i Teachers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-07-27

P.S. If succeed in gcttin2 :. y,e..
from, the Scool Commissione: "r III"
County Treasurer, may continue Ill,
subject. If not, 1 shall have to wait i"
help. III.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-07-27

There are few men so well qualified to
give instruction to any class. of pupils as
/ know Mr.. Hart to be.
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Sherif's Sale.

. JOHN H. McDEyITT, SEC
July II Ate 81
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-15
The Lazy Man.

81 A lazy man is always good.natured. He
never flies into passion. He might crawl
into one, if that were possible, but the idea
of flying into one is simply preposterous.
Who ever heard Of a lazy man breaking
into bank where crow.bar had to be
used, or drilling into safe Not but that
he might covet his neighbours goods contain
ed therein, but the horror Of handling a
crow-bar and drills would always deter him
from actually committing burglary.
He never runs aways with his neighbours
wife. simply on account of the horror he has
of running. If he is ever known to run, it
is to-run to seed. e5 s.s.fr
He rarely lies about his neighbors, for it
would be too much exertion; but he lies
about bar-reom all day.
He is of inestimable service to billiard
saloon, keeping the chairs warm and watch
ing the game, for few care to play where
there are no spectators. The fact that he
does this without pay, day in and day out,
shows the unsel6shness of his nature.
The lazy man never gets up revolutions,
instructions, or other popular excitements,
and doesn't make nuisance of himself by
trailing around the country making incen-
diary speeches to promote public discon-
tent -,.-- ....s. -as-
In his own neighborhood he is never a
busybody in other peoples affairs, for the
very idea of being busybody at anything
would drive him out of his head
No lazy man ever ran mad. If he went
crazy, it was because he couldn't 60 any,
where else without walking Lazy men
don't disturb the quiet or peaceful neighbors
by putting up factories, furnaces and other
denominations. --
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The Little Folks.

Don't expect too much of them it has
taken forty years to make you what you are
with your lessons of experience; and most
probably you are faulty being at best
Above all, don't expect judgment in child,
or patience under trials. Sympathize in
their trials or troubles; don't ridicnle them.
Remember not to measure child's trials
by your standard. ''Aud one whom his
mother comforteth," says the inspired writer,
and beautifully does he convey to us the
deep love that ought to be found in every
woman's heart, the unfailing sympathy in
all the children's griefs. Let the memories
Of their childhood be as bright as you can
make them. Grant them every innocent
pleasure in your power.
We have often felt our tempers rise to
see how carelessly their plans were thwarted
by older persons, when little trouble on
their part would have given the child
rem pleasure, the memory of which would
last a lifetime. Lastly, don't think child
hopeless, because it betrays some bad habits.
We have known children that seemed to
have been born thieves and liars, SO early
did they display these undesirable habits
yet these same children have become noble
men and women. - f-a i--
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ing tones she interrupted her: .a
Enough comprehend yours and Mr..
Roberts delicacy. Give my apology to
Mrs. Craven My trunks will be called for
by the expressman.
She put on her hat and cloak, and with
out vouchsafng word to the delighted,
triumphant girl, went out from the house
II have to thank my presiding stars for
suggesting that story I knew her proud
spirit would be up in arms and leave me clear
field to win him. I only hope | have utter
ed a prophecy. As if didn't read Alright
their secret p
She had made slight mistake, however.
And poor Isabel, her cheeks burning,
walked on to the depot that she had arrived
at SO lately, wondering where she would
go, when glad, joyous voice called her
name
''Isabel, were you going home to me, as
you promised me to do if you needed me p
She instinctively recoiled a step. Then,
seeing there was no one in the waiting room
but themselves, she threw back her veil and
gave him the full benefit of her indigna-
ton. 4t..53 .-e. ts. -. .
CHOW dare you ask me such ques tion
when your lips have SO lately asked Vivian
Folsom to be your wife Champney Rob
erts, had thought better of YOU
And then she cried Champney Rob
erts' heart gave great bound of delight.
30. my Isabel Now know that you
love me, else why this accusation. these
tears ? I have never spoken Of love to any
woman saving yourself Isabel, you be-
lieve me You love me at last 2"
Like a solemn truth she could not help
believing, came the blessed knowledge to
her.
II believe you. I love you"
And in the momentary desertion of that
busy, public place, Isabel Kent knew she
was alone no longer forever.
An hour later when the expressman
drove up to Mrs. Craven's for the trunks,
Vivian met the two at the hall door.
'Please send Mrs Roberts trunks down,
Miss Folsom es-. ,..,- ........
p It was true. They we're married and
Vivian was punished.
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A Friend i'm Need.

The New York San has an editorial Civ
ing some good advice to parents to give
their boys good trade. That is the best
''friend in need" the editor knows Of as
life wears on, and be adds 'sEvery day
there are men slipping from the highes.
rounds to the low est one in the ladder of
wealth. Business men find themselves en-
quilted in the sea Of financial embarrass-
ment, from which they emerge with moth
ing but personal resources to depend upon
for living. Clerks, statesmen and others
are thrown out of employment, with no
prospect of readily obtaining places which
they are competent to fill and with no other
means of gaining livelihood How many
men are there in this city to-day, some Of
whom having families dependent upon
them for support,sswho bewail the mistake
they made in not learning some useful trade
in their younger days? There are hun.
dreds of them. There are men who have
seen better days, men Of education and bust
ness ability, who envy the mechanic, who
has sure support for himself and family in
handkerchief. Parents make great mis-
take when they impose upon the brain of
their boy the task Of supporting himself,
without preparing his hands for emergen-
cies
''No matter how favorable boys cir
cumstances may be, he should enter the bat
tie of life as every prudent general enters
the battles or armies-with reliable reserve
to fall back upon in case of disaster. Every
man is liable to be reduced to the lowest pc
cuniary point at some stage of life. and IL is
hardly necessary to refer to the large por.
ton of men who reach that point
"No man is poor who is the master of a
trade. 1t is kind Of capital that deies
the storm Of financial reverse, and that
clings to man when all else has been swept
away. 1t consoles him in the hour of ad-
versity with the assurance that, whatever
may befall him, he need have no fear for
the support Of himself and family. Unfor-
tunately, a silly notion, the offspring of
sham aristocracy, has Of late years led many
parents to regard trade as something dis
reputable, with which their children should
not be tainted. Labor disreputable What
would the world be without il? 1t is the
very power that moves the world. A power
higher than the throne of aristocracy has
ennobled labor, and he who would dispar-
age it must set himself above the Divine
principle In the sweat of thy face shalt
thou eat bread A trade is friend in
need;' it is independently and wealth-a rich
legacy which the poorest father can give
his son, and which the richest should re-
gard as more valuable than gold.
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Little Things.

The sharpest thorns are always small,
And painful are the stings
OF little insects that unfold td
The tiniest of wings.
The vessel that in safety rode
The pillows mighty reach,
Mid briefer waves may separate,
And strand upon the beach.
A hasty word, an unkind look,
False hearts that once were true,
Dark weeds that sprang up ia the path,
Where only roses grew;)
The careless smiles when we besought
The sympathizing tear
And thorns that rankle in the flesh
With agony severe.
'Twere less martyrdom to yield
Ones life for conscience sake,
Than suffer torture, wrong, and shame,
Before we reach the stake.
A giant sinks beneath the blow
Of pebbles, David sings;
And am crushed beneath
The weight of little things.
These little things-these little things!
Mere trifles they appear;
And yet, like frost they chill the buds,
And disappoint the yearl
They make an aggregate of woe,
They poison with the stings;
All, me need world of grace
To bear these little things.
But patience, in her perfect work,
Must not be checked nor stayed,
For in these troubled tenements
Are Gods fair angels made;
And these sharp thorns, for aught know,
May help to plume the wings,
With which my soul shall soar above
Earth and these little things.
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The ''F1FTH CALr."-A good story is
told Of a couple of farmers who lived few
miles apart. One day one called on the
other, happening around at dinner. The
person called upon, by the way, was very
penurious old fellow. He was seated at
the table enjoying his meal The visitor
drew to the stove, looking very wistfully
toward the table, expecting the farmer to
ask him to dine. The old farmer kept on
eating.
What's the news up your way, neigh
Dor p (still eating) "No news, en- %
r "No. [ believe not" presently thought
struck the visitor.) "Well, yes, friend, 1
did hear one item of news that's worth
something" '
"Ha, what is that ~
"Neighbor Jones has COW that has five
calves"
els that SO What does the fifth calf do
when the others are sucking 2"
"Why, he stands and look on, Just as
do, like fool"
MARY put on another plate.''
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Woman.

A woman in neighborhood is only ex-
ceeded by another woman. She can love
truer, or hate worse, than the man of ordi.
nary calibre.
She can make of home little heaven, or
a little hell, on less capital than any other
business can be carried on.
She can make ten or hundred dollar
bill go up. oh, SO quick
She can drive man out of house, il
her tongue be working all right, quicker
than Ben Butler could get away with SGT
Of spoons.
She is better than pine or stone coal for
keeping neighborhood boiling hot, and
home less endurable than burn on your
thumb-joint, all the time making you think
she is package Of refined innocence, a
saint, favorite angelic advertising agent
for Gabriel.
She can kiss another woman sweeter and
then talk about her worse than one of these
reform Republicans can tell about Grant.
And she knows more by intuition, of all
the affairs of the neighborhood than the
aforesaid Grant knows about his relations,
or the post-of6ce presents he receives, or is
willing to receive.
She can walk further to display new
dress than loyal or disloyal contraband
could travel for chickens in the night.
And God love her, if she loves man,
she sticks to him longer than the Dent fami-
ly will to the immortal speech-maker, Ulys-
ses
Like dollars, good women are hard to
get, hard to keep, bothersome 10 look after,
but here is conundrum How can we get
along without them i?
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p Be A MAN-Foolish spending is the faith
er Of poverty Do not be ashamed of work,
nor of hard work. Work for the best sala-
ry or wages you can get, but work for half
price rather than be idle Be your own mas
ter, and do not let society or fashion swallow
up your individuality coat and boots.
Do not eat up or wear out all that you
earn. Compel your selfish body to spare
something for profits saved. Be stingy to
your own appetite, but merciful to others
necessities. Help others, and ask no help
for yourself. See that you are proud, Let
your pride be Of the light kind. Be too
proud to be lazy; too proud to give up
without conquering every difficulty. too
proud to wear coat that you cannot afford
to buy, too proud to be in company
that you cannot up with in expenses; too
proud to lie, or steal, or cheat, too proud to
be stingy.
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The editor of the Elmira Advertiser has
poor luck buying medicine. He says; II
went to a drug store early one morning for
dose Of morphine for sick friend. The
night clerk objected to giving it to me with
out prescription, evidently fearing that
might destroy myself. "Pshaw," said I,
edo look like man who would kill nv.
self?" Gazing at me steadily for half
moment, he replied II don't know
Seems to me. if looked like you, should
be greatly tempted to kill myself"
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ARAB WIDOWS. WHEN an Arab woman
intends marrying after the death of her
husband she goes the night before the eere-
mony to pay visit to his grave. There
she kneels and prays him not to be offended,
not to be jealous. As, however, she feels
he will be offended or jealous, the widow
brings with her donkey laden with two
goats skins of water. The prayer ended,
she proceeds to pour the water upon the
grave to keep the first husband cool under
the irritating circumstances about to take
place. and having well saturated him she
then departs. 5 a.a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-15

One man in hundred reads book .
ninety-nine in hundred read newspaper.
Nearly century ago, when the American
press, which is now spreading oak, was in
its green ,twig, Thomas Jefferson said he
would rather live in a country with newspa-
pers and without government than In a
country with a government but without
newspapers. The press. instead of being
the fourth, is the first estate of the realm. -
Golden Aoe. '
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A man who passes through life without
marrying is like fair mansion left by the
builders unfinished. The half that is COM
pleted runs to decay from neglect, or be-
come at best but a sorry tenement, want.
ing the addition of that which makes the
whole useful. s
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WANrED-FoR Cash
augl1-tf

GRAIN, -a51 as
~ af 9i8 BACON.
augll-N JAMES H. BLACKLEY.
DIANOS! PIANOSil-It is admitted by
every one, that the KNABE PIANOS
which have brought here are the best to be
found in the whole community and beyond COM
petition. +, E5Af
These Pianos were selected by me personally
at the Factory in Baltimore and as shall visit
Baltimore again in q short time would be glad
to select Instruments for those wishing to pur-
chase.
In addition to these magnificent Instruments
which have received Is Premiums in this country
and Europe can furnish a cheap Piano, which
can sell for $50 less than any other Manufac-
tured in thecountry-and warrant them for five
years
For further particulars address,
.EtfLI4 "a E. LOUIS IDE,
may6-3mos Staunton, Va.
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FoR THE LADIESl
r. Just received at the "Temple Of Fash
ion, !, direct from New York and Baltimore, the
most beautiful and varied assortment of Millinery
and Fancy Goods ever before presented in this
market. They have been selected with the great
est care and consist Of the latest Partisan Novel
ties in Bonnst,, Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces,
&C., together with Ready-Made Walking Suits
for ladies and children. Also Infants Robesin
endless variety A cordial invitation to call and
examine our unsurpassed assortment, extended
to each and all.
Stamping done at the shortest notice:
may2E-tf MRS. K. NJ. KELLEY.
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DREss GooDs.-Mohair Gauze Poplin,
IL "a new article) Japanese Poplins and
Silks, Brocade Grenadines, very low,
Striped Grenadines, Buff, Blue and
Pink Jaconets White, Buff and
Figured Peques, White
ground Brocade En-
glish Grenadines
In connection with the above, we have every
other style and variety of dress goods in the
market, and can be sold, we think, q fraction
lower than goods bought earlier in the season.
At any rate no house can sell lower than cur
goods are marked. Try us and see.
JAS. A. PIPER l. SON,
may19-tf near Va HOTEL
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The man who denies that he is ever mis-
taken disapproves his own denial by the
act Of making it.
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LIVER

weakness, debility, and low spirits. Sometimes
many of the above symptoms attend the disease,
and at other times very few of them; but the
liver is generally the organ most involved. Cure
the Liver with
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plate

DR. B. P. REESE
- $50 HAS MOVED TO HIS OFFICE
at his residence opposite the market-house, cor
ner of Frederick and Water Streets.
Ladies will find private room where they
can consult him at all times.
Patients while under treatment can procure
board in his family.Iaa4eT st june3O-8m
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II UMBER, LUMBER.
L.. ,... CO-PARI IN Eli =ll-E,.
R,H. Bell and G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest Of T. B. Cauthorn
in the s'Steam Saw Mill" Of Hughes Cauthorn,
and having formed a partnership with Mr.. g. 2:
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. U. Il. H., near
Milboro' Depot.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business or orders should be ad
dressed 10 HUGHES & co.,
Gladys Tunnel P. o.,
NAV 18th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
the nnhlic for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak con tinuance of the same towards
the above firm. Mr.. G.. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm of Hughes& Cauthorn.
mayl 5'68-tf. T. B. CAUTHORN
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He that would have q wife without fault
must remain bachelor.
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Corner Of Frederick ana Mar6et , Ssrests.
nnon these grounds. weare erati6ed toannounce
to the public generally, and our friends, that we
have stocked them with every adjunct to a com
p ana vol Hroken our Rn0o;es CARRIAGES kc.
new and of the latest style, and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference to the cony0rs ana
se1sty Oh our pa t: a...a 80 81, hon-
III s;.,o s domb,a huon;es r;J;na horses f.
WIN single OF uouole Sugg:es, aiu1ns no,ses ~
iao'es anu gen'lenen, ost Mn,s " r.
9o. =. 80: Ill
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DIR. SIMMONS
IVER roe.

A preparation of roots and herbs, warranted
to be strictly vegetable, and can do no injury to
any one. @0a
It has been used by hundreds, and known for
the last 40 years as one of the most reliable, eff
cacious and harmless Preparations ever offered to
ly, it is sure to cure dyspepsia. headache, jaun-
dice eostiveness, sick headache. chronic diar-
rhoea, affections of the n dysentery,
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Business Cards.

BUS140S6 CAr0Se
TAMES Il. BLACKLEY,a lisu9Esa .sa
d Late Of Powell l. Blackley, J
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCER AND PRODUCE DEALER,
has opened new and full stock in the large, airy
and nice room, directly opposite the Courthouse,
Staunton, Va :, and will endeayor to keep con-
stantly on hand choice selection of goods in
his line, and to give satisfaction to all who may
favor him with their patronage. Particular at
tention will be paid to Flour Grain, Feed and
Provisions. N- vi
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Business Cards.

9Ia9 Business Cards.
~~~~~~~o~--~-~-o- ~o~-o----~--~~------~
| Mohn. NEW GOODS
LII AT L. WITT Il BROS,
4t MAIN STREET.
| We have just received another supply of Spring
| and Summer Goods, of the latest and most beau
tiful styles, consisting of
LADIES' l. GENTS DRESS GOODS,
AIDES 4 GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
STAPLE n E.a.TCY'
DRY GOODS.
And, in fact, everything kept in first class
Dry Goods House. 1,g
Give us call, before purchasing, as we pledge
ourselves to sell good Goods as low as any other
House. $50 e..e -
Our goods were purchased after the recent de-
cline and will be sold at a very small profit.
Va Everything guaranteed as represented.
apr20-tf - ~ 4..e-
~ -a0lias9@ 'alE AND GLASSWARE.
JAMES A. PIPER 4 son,
NEAR VIRGINIA HOTEL, NS~
have just received the largest stock of ware ever
seen in Staunton, embracing in part the follow
ing kinds of goods:
10 sets gold band and decorated china tea sets,
5 chamber sets from e$ to 500,
$50 dozen white granite plates,
200 sets handled teas,
100 covered Dishes ~
200 assorted pitchers,
Soup tureens, sauce do,
Dishes, caseroles, buffers,
Basins and ewers,
Fire-proof and Rockingham ware, assorted.
Plated and common castors
Goblets, tumblers, large glass bowls,
French cut goblets,
Bowls and tumblers,
Bohemian ware, vases and
Figures, mugs &c. &c.
We can sell all goods at Baltimore prices
freight added. We guarantee this.
may19tf
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Professional Cards /.

olI0 Office, South Side Main Street
at his old stand.
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold, Silver and
Vulcanite. t.
L All operations performed in the most scien-
tifc and skillful manner, with strict regard to
Permanancy, and warranted to compete with
: any work done in the cities.
Thanking the people ofAugusta and the sur
rounding Counties for their very 1iberalpatfon-
age prior to, during and since the war, I re-
spectfully solicit its continuation.
The highest price paid for old gold and
plate JUnel-tf