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Der Bab}-. BY MARK QUENCHER. So help me gracious, efery day I laugh me wild to saw der vay May small young baby drie tiplay Dot funny little baby. Vhen I look ot dheni leetle toes, Und saw dot funny leetle nose, Und heard der vay dot rooster crows, I shmilo like I was grazy. Und vhen I heard the real nice vay Dh9m beoples to my wife dhey say, " More like his fader* every day," I vas so broud like blazes. Sometimes dhore comes a leetle schq nail, Dot's vhen der vind viii crawl, Righd in its leetle stchomack small Dot's too bad for der baby Dot makes him sing at night so schveet, Und gorry barri?.'he must cat, Und I must chumb shbry on my feet To help dot leetle baby. He bulls my nose und kicks my hair, Und grawls me1 over every where, Und shlobbers me-but vat 1 care ? Dot vas my small young baby. Around my head dot leetle arm Vas scque?zin me so nice und varin Oh ! may dhere never coom some harm To* dot shmall leetle baby. * Dot vas me himself. TEE MASOff. CONCLUDED. His guest, bowing to the countess, followed Ivan to an apartment, where everything necessary had been pre pared for his accommodation. "It is natural," said Ivan, " for us to feel interested for those whom we have in any way served-nay, no thanks ; perhaps I may one day ask a richer reward-your friendship; but I am strangely situated. Edu cated by my mother in a manner dif ferent from the generality of our youths, I have in vain sought for that companion with whom I could ex change confidence and feeling. Like yourself, I am a JFreemasoii ; but in Russia the craft is so jealously watch ed by the Government, that lt is only in secret we can assemble ; yet, have I, as far as opportunity would allow, practiced its mysteries, and cultiva ted its divine precppts. You are the first Brother, except the Masons of Moscow, whom I have ever encount ered ; and I feel as if Providence bad bestowed upon me a new tie. Yon are of mv own agp; yon.have deep feeling, for I marked you when the bodies of your companions were be ing stripped before your eyes. While you sojourn here, I may learn much of that world I can never hope to visit. Yon must be my instructor, and endeavor to forget that, even for a moment, we have been enemies. Should peace l?e made, or opportuni ty ofter, you ?hall return to your na tive country ; but many months must elapse ere yon can pass the vast em pires which divide you from France ; meanwhile, be happy here with us." Adolphe grasped his hand, and warmly expressed his gratitude. " I make no professions of friend ship, dear Ivan ; but time will show that I am not ungrateful." "Farewell," replied his host ; '. sloe}) and refresh yourself-you must re quire it after last night's hard bivou ac. You will meet at dinner my cous in Catharine, and Ann of Crandstein. the daughter of a distinguished no ble ; her father leaves hvr -auder the protection of my mother while he i. absent with the army. Adieu and on OP more remember-we are Broth ers." The rescued soldier closed the door as his host departed, and, falling upon his knees, returned thanks to heaven for his almost miraculous escape. " Poor major !" sighed Adolphe, as he threw himself upon the couch : ,: al thy bantering has found an.end at last." The events of the day passed in rapid succession through his brain, til?, gradually becoming less distinct, his over-excited spirit found refuge in sleep. After a short repose, he was roused from his slumber by a slight pres sure of the hand, and found, on st irt . ing from his couch, Ivan standing by his side. " I regret to disturb you !" exclaim el the host: "but the.hour of din ner has arrived, and the ladies ex pect our jiresence." The young soldier followed him to the apartment where he had left countess. Catharine and her com panion, the La ly Ann, were with her. Never had a more beautiful being met his gaze than Catharine Zerinski Her form -just merging into woman hood-was cast in tin- juli, voluptu ous mould of perle t beauty : lier blue eyes lit up a countenance of the mos* amiable expression ; while a profit 3-ot> of light-brown curls, whose lux uriance the enfa?i fur cap .she wore could not restrain, fell upon her' shoulders, and gave a graceful con four to the bea-! and neck " Hov; !" exclaimed Ivan, gayly, observing hi* evident admiration : "a soldier, and taken by surprise ? What reparation can you offer for having driven our divinities to seek refuge in these deserts ? But here," he con tinued, " is on'1, whose anger you will find moro difficult to pr?pitiub not that yon. have bp^n an en?my bur that yon have hitherto .-:i:f .?.<.?? her io remain unnoticed. The Lady Ann. whose aire and ap pearanoe served as foils to her ?non juvenile friend, received Adolph) apology and advances with that care less good humor which at once restor ed him to himself. The ceremony of introduction be ing over, their conversation beenja' general: and if, at time:-, the polish, ed Frenchman .smiled at his preserv er's ignorance of the world and ro mantic, enthusiasm, the elev 'ion of his sentiment snd goodness of . ? .rt became more and more apparent. To Ivan, thc. young and ardent child of nature, the accomplishments of Adolphe were subjects ot admira tion. Ho gazed with respect upon the man who had visited the glori ous capital of Europe-whoso steps had wandered amid the gardens of Italy. His classic descriptions excited his imagination, and every hour he deem ed himself nure fortunate in the pos session of such a companion, while the mysterious bond of fraternal union by which they were bound sanctioned the rapid growth of their mutuai friendship. Frequently would the lovely Cath arine desert her female companions to listen to their conversations, and "ljang, with attentivp ear, upon every word the young soldier uttered. Sometimes he would sing to them the airs of his native Janet, descrip tive of her vine-clad hills and old romance, or of those victories which had rendered her at once the terror ?nd astonishment of Europe. The fair Russian possessed a rich natural voice, and was slightly skill ed in .mjisjc. At, .Ivan/s request, Adelphe became her instructor. To gether they practiced those lays whose passion-breathing strains (before eith-1 sr dreamt of danger) imparted the J fatal sentiment they too well de: ed-Adolphe and Catharine 1 The unsuspecting girl knew noi nature of her feelings-she fa her interest for the stranger ceeded from friendship, and grat for his instruction ; but he, practiced in the feelings of the 1 saw his danger, without resoluti inclination to avoid it T is youqg Frenchman had the guest, rather than the prison Ivan, about two months,, whet morning, his host entered his a ment, with a letter in his hand. "Bad news, dear Adolphe! exclaimed. "Some enemy to happiness has informed the govi i of Moscow that a French offk high rank has found refuge here writes to thank me for my ser1 and commands me to give you the general of the district." "Mine was a lot too fortuna! last," replied his friend ; " but the fate of war, and I submit in the dungeons of Moscow, I the privations of your hospi home, the recollection of your gi ous friendship shall console me. V must I depart ?" " Depart !" exclaimed Ivan. 1 vou, then, think so meanly of m desert you in the moment of dan Are you not my friend-my Bro\ Consign you to the dungeons of cow ! Not if the Emperor hil commanded it ! You are my gu< a nam" sacred to the poorest pea: you never bave been my prisone resign all claim upon your honoi here restore your parole. I had named this unfortunate affair, prudence may compel us to a precautions for your safety, wi had you not been aware of the tive. must have appeared strangi you." " Generous Ivan ! how shall ] press my gratitude ? Yet, let your zeal in my behalf compro you with your Government ; have ;f mother-" "Who would blush for me," ii rupted his Mend, " were I cap ' of violating the rights of hospita I will meet the general ; he WMS rasher's friend : I will appeal to generosity. Should that fail, must descend to artifice. Mean wi vou must lay aside your uniform, be content to disguise yoursell habiliments of.mine. The ladies already aware of the necessity of < cealment, and will not be surpri at the exchange." " Unfortunate that! am!" exchi ed Adolphe, " to disturb the ha] ness and tranquility of your fate Should I be discovered, the vengea of the Emperor would fall on th? and your domestics, they-" " Have neither eyes nor ears as we direct. At the worst, too, have a chamber so curiously cone ed, that Suspicion's self might \ it in her search. It was providec ?i pl.ice of refuge for the fem: against an enemy-it maty now r serve a friend. There we can c ceal you till tlie arrival of Aran Jrw merchant, who annually vi these wilds o purchase furs. I guised as his servant, you may cu rely reach the frontier. Fi well ! I m nat io horse, and rein< ber tl?at, ' By tlie mystic word and sign ; J'y our secret art divine ; . By each poiut of fellowship; By tlie grasp and hy tho slip ; By the rite we dare not name; By a Brother's sacred chum,' -Gkiur.vx MASONIC SONC these walls are your home-y< safety is my duty and peculiar car While speaking the above lin Ivan grasped the hand of his co panion ; at the conclusion, he she it warmly, and quitted the apa merit. Ivan had left his house about t days, when Aran, the long-expect Jew merchant, arrived in the neip borhood, to purchase skins of t serfs and neighboring boors. I caravan consisted of six sledges, whi were well h-.den with the fruits ' his long journey. To Adolphe's offers he turned deaf ear. "The danger was t great-it would interfere with 1 trade " The scruples were eventually r moved by a sight of Lauriston's ca ket. The eyes of the avarie ons I raelite sparkled as be beheld tl gems, and Le consented, on cone tion that he received a considerab portion of the treasure, to allow tl young soldier to accompany him the disguise ol -no of his drivel and even promised" tb shorten a po rion of his rout?, in order to facil rate his escape. It ?'>is finally ii ranged that thev should depart i fu ur days. ' Aware of bis own feelings, an more t han suspecting the nature < Catharine's, Adolphe was copsiderin liow he could best impart to h?*r 'JJ intelligence of his departure. Tl countess, being indisposed, had I??M: her chamber, and it was not till lat in the evening that an opportnnit presented itself. He was seated at his guitar, play ing a Russian air from memon when "atharine entered the apart ment. " Is it possible," she ??xclaiinei j smiling, " riiat so accomplished troubadour can des' end to the ?tv age strains of the frozen North'.'' Cai anything Russian dwell upon you memory ?" " lt.must, indeed, be cold, Catha rine," he rep,ie*l, " ere I forget tin generosity of Ivan, or the beauty o his fair-countrywoman." he added checking himself, lest his too-pointei meaning should bring on the de claration he deemed it most honora ble to avoid. " A compliment," replied Catha rine, " at the expense of poor sinceri ty. You are detected ; I can read the heart. As a punishment, you shall sing some lay of your own deai country." " V\ il?ngly," he replied; and, striking a slight prelude on the in s.rument, he sang the following words, not inapplicable to hjs own feelings : " Farewell ! farewell ! I would not fling Around thy brow thc veil of sorrow ; Brightly for the the mom may spring, And mirth and pleasure wait thy mor row. " The words of lovo thy lips have spo ken, Each* burning thought alike forget, Keep not of me one parting token To wake the strain of vain regret. "Strike not the lute, whose chords for me Breathed music's strain or passiorTs spell ; Each note would breathe acrain in thee The memory of this sad farewell. " Gay hours of bliss-long happy years-> And Love's best joys, fair maid, be thine ; His broken heart, his burning tears, And sighs of vain regret, are mino." The deep manly voice of the young soldier trembled at the concluding stanzas. From his emotion, even more than the words of his strain, Catha rine felt he was aboui to depart. "YOB are going to Im* tuf" she exclaimed, bursting into te " and I shall see you no more." The undisguised feeling with wi these few words were uttered betr ed too plainly the state of her f in?s. Adolphe threw himself u his knees before her, and declared love. " Honor," he exclaimed, " has h erto bound my tongue in silence, a captive and enemy, I dared not your heart ; but these cruel w mus- end. I will return-I can 1 on Ivan's friendship-I shall demi your hand--" '. You will find me his wife !" p sionately interrupted the agita giri. 1 Know you ndt I am betrc ed to him ?*' . " God !" exclaimed Adolphe, " w have I done ! There wanted but tl wretch that I am ! Is this my ret' for his generous friendship ? For me, Catharine," he continued. " I ter we had never met. Thnk not me. I were a monster, unworthy .the name of man, could I gratify own pa>sion at the expense of happiness. He?is gentle, affection? formed to be loved. You will si recall your heart from this wand ing, wayward choice, and learn look upon him as your husband." " Never, never," replied Cathan " can I love Ivan but with a siste love. You never felt.the passion, you could not coolly resign me to j other. But go,'?she continued, nv calmly. " In your own land, dou less, you will find one worthier your heart than the deserted Cat rine-" "Never loved! You. wrong i Witness these tear? that shame i manhood-the pangs that rend i soul. Nothing but the powerful c of gratitude and imperious hoi could tear me from you. My he? mav break with the effort, but it mi be accomplished. One embrace-t first and last of -happiness I may e\ know." i At this moment, Ivan, who h unexpectedly returned, entered t apartment, but started as if a sei pc had stung him on beholding Cati rine in the arms of bis friend. Z perceived, he quitted them. " Farewell for ever !" exclaim Adolphe, as he disengaged Iiis a: I rom the trembling form of Ca thurn "Think of me but as a dream." J'e imprinted upon her brow a si gie kiss, and rushed from her pr/ euee. "'Tis over, thank heaven !" he mt mured. " Tiie struggle's past ;" ? sinking upon a couch in his o\ room, he began to reflect upon 1 future course. f Here I must not remain anoth hour-we must never meet, again, owe it.todier peace-to Ivan's irien ship-to my own honor." Hastily writing a letter, which left upon bis table, he threw his cloi around lum, and placing Laaristoi casket in his bosom, I e, silently ai unobserved, quitted the hospital mansion whi> h had so long conceal* and sheltered him. The night-fires guided him Alan's tent, who, won by the g of the jewels, consented to depa instantly. The arrangements we soon made. While his people were strikii their te?tri, Adolphe changed L dress for the meaner habiliments a sledge-driver. An hour before mi' night everything was prepared, ai the party silently commenced the j >umey. " Thus ends my dream of friem ship," said Ivan, as, starting from h feverish slumber, he prepared tl ,next morning to visit the deserte chamber of Adolphe. " I have rea it is the nature of woman to be fal6 and man to deceive. Hitherto I hn\ deemed if-. the philosopher's trutl Yet, the false mistress and treadle ous .riend should not have been Cati arine ?nd Adolphe Lesseau. "How, gene!".he exclaimed, i looking round fae apartment, h searched in vain for its late ininati Can Catharine be the partner of h; flight?" His eye fell upon the letter. II trembled as he broke the seal. It ra thus : " DEAR IVAN-Condemn me nc that J. have withdrawn from you j hospitable home without bidding yu farewell ; but my honor and you happiness demand that 1 should ac as i have: Till a few moments pre ceding the writing of this, I kne\ not of my danger. May you am Catharine be happy !. Farewell. ADOLPHE." "He is true-he is true!" sai< IVHU, rapidly glancing over tire pa per. '' Human na!ure forgive mi i nal I doubt" d thee ! lie loved, bu knew not o! my engagement to Catii arine. T was to blame-be shollU have bee?| forewsiriied." Iv*n took no notice of the seem he had witnessed to Catharine or lui mother, trusting that time would les sen her grief, and her heart gradual ly appreciate his devoted affection By a tacit agreement,, the name, o Adolphe was never mentioned be tween t*hem. As the Spring advanced, the coun tess removed to St. Petersburg, hei )>.;:.iee :.t Mo.-cow billig d Mroved Here ?hey visited, and g nd Hal ly plungvd into the fashionable dissipa tion oi the court. But although.Catharine moved amid the brilliant ihrong, her buoyancy ol spirit was gone-she appeared to en dure rather than enjoy, and Ivan found that the shalt had pierced deeper than he at first imagined. Two years rolled on, and the once blooming Catharine had become a delicate invalid. Apathy and lan guor, the forerunners of consumption, had gntdnaliy tainted the springs of health, and frequently obliged her. to keep her chamber. She was reclining upon a sofa, lis tening to a lYunance that Ivan was reading. It turned on France and her minstrel knights. A deep sigh from his auditor drew his attention. She lay pale arid gasping, a tear upon her cheek. His generous nature could endure it no longer. " Catharine !" he exclaimed, " we must change the scene. Your health is too delicate for this cold northern climate. You shall travel. The genial airs of France will restore you." * "France!" cried Catharine, half springing from the couch. " Can you be serious? Should we meet-" " Adolphe, you would say. Why you must punish him for his deser tion. Yes, dear Catharine," contin ued Ivan, " I now look upon you but as a sister. My friend 'is* worthy of your love. Honor and gratitude a?one prevented your union. They shall be rewarded. Nay, no words. I shall be repaid the sacrifice in your happiness, and again embracing my friend. Summon' your spirits^ In a few days we-will set out for France." In the Summer of the same year the military Lodge of -r-was as ftubldd in Paria, Toe room WM I crowded with officers, and foreign Brothers of distinctior. Count Lau riston, as Master, was in the cb:.w. The- usual signal for silence being given, he thus addressed the assem bly : '" Brothers, it*is my pleasurable task to record another instance of the advantages resulting from Masonry. A Brother here present, while escort ing me, during the late war in Rus sia, from an interview with Prince Kutusuf?, was attacked by a party of Cossacks. I had barely time to es cape with my dispatches. His men were slain, and one of the enemy about to dispatch bim, when it be came apparent to the commander of the party that the Frenchman was a Brother. He saved his life-con cealed him in his own house, and finally enabled him to reach his na tive land. I find, by the list of this night's visitors, that, unknown to, each other, the Brothers are pres ent." "How!" exclaimed Adolphe, rush ing forward ; " my friend here ?" A group of foreign officers at the same moment opened their circle, and Ivan was clasped in the embrace of his friend. Accompanied by Catharine, he that .very day had arrived in Paris, and hearing that a lodge was held in the hotel where he was staying, he sent in his name and certificate to the Master. We will not detain our readers by dwelling upon the happiness Of Cath arine, or the gratitude of Adolphe. The following announcement, from the journals of the same month, will conclude eur t?iex: " Married, at the chapel of his Ex cellency the Russian Embassador, Count Adolphe Lesseau to Lady Catharine Zerinski. Count Ivan of DantzofF gave away the bride." The Mother as a ^Hair-Cutler. . You can always tell a boy whose motlier cuts h s hair. Not because the edges of it loolc as if ir had been chewed off' by an absent*minded horse, but you tell it by the way he stops on the street and wriggle? his shonldeis. When aloud mother Las to cut her boy's hair she is careful to guard against any annoyance and muss by laying'a sheet on the carpet. It has .lever yet oceurr id to her te sir him over a bare floor a;id put tin*' sheet around his neck. .'Then she draws the front hair over his eyes and leaves it there while she cuts thal which is at the back. The hair which lies over Ins eyes appears tn be sur-charged with electric needles, and that which is silently dropping down under his shirt-band appears to .be on fire. She has unconsciously cont ned to push his he id forward until his nose presses his breast, arni is too busily engaged to notice th' snuffing sound that is becoming alarm bigly frequent. In the mean time* Ii is seized with an irresistible desire io blow his nose, but. recollects that hie handkerchief is in the Other room Then a fly lights on his nose, a|io does it KO unexpectedly that heiuvoJ untarily dodges, and catches the poin's of the shears in bis left ear. At. thi. he commences to cry and wish he was a man. But his motlier doesn't notice him. She merely hits him on the other ear to inspire confidence and goes on with the work. When she is through she holds his jacki.t collar back hom his neck, and wit! her month blows the short bits o! hair from the top of his head down his back. He calls her attention this fact, but she looks for a new place on his head and hits him there, and asks him why he didn't use his handkerchief. Then he takes his aw fully disfigured head to the mirror and 'ooks at it, and, young as he is, shiu ders as he thinks of what the boys on the street will say.-Danbury News Man. A FASHIONABLE WOMAN'S PRAYER. -" Dear Lord, have mercy on my soul, and please let me have the French satin that I saw at Ste? ?rt's tlris morning, for with black lace flounces and overskirt that dress would be very becoming to me, 1 know. If you grant me my request, please let me have a new black lace shawl also, dear Lord. J, kneel be fore Thee tonight, feeling perfectly happy, for Mme. Emile has sent me home sup'h a "lovely bonnet-! a mo.-t heavenly bijou ! composed of while satin, with coral ostrich tufts. For this favor I am feeling very grateful Give me, I pray Thee,, aa hunibb heart, and a new greejr sik, will point lace _ trimmings. L -t me no: grow too fond of this vain and de ? ceil ful world, like other women, bm make me exceedingly gentle and ar istocratic. When the Winter fashion; come let. them suit my style-of beau ty, and let there be plenty of put) tings, ruffle*, a.nd flounces, Jor I ?ov? them alf very dearly. Bless my j children, and please send them c. good nurse, for I have neither the time nor inclination to look aftei them myself. And. Lord, take can of me while I sleep, and pray keep watch over ruy diamonds. Arnon." MADISON AS A TEMPERANCE MAN. -Many ye?r.s ??zo, when tho temp?r ance movement, be^an in Virginia, e>:-President Madison lent I lie weight of his influence to the cause. Case bottles and decanters disappeared from thesideboard at Montpelier and wine was no longer dispensed to tin many visitors at that hospitable man sion. Nor was this all. Harvest be gan ; but the customary barrel ot whisky was not purchased, and the song bf the scythemven in the wheat field languished. In lieu of whisky, there was a beverage most innocuous, unsti-m?lating-and unpalatable to the army of dusky laborers. The following morning Mr. Madi son called in his head man to make the usual inquiry: " Nelson, how comes on the crop?" " Po'ly, Mars' Jeems-monsus po' ly." " Why, what's the matter?" "Tnings is sevus." " What do you mean by serious?" " We gwine los' dat crap." " Lose the crop ! Why should we lose it?" " 'Cause dat ar crap ar heap too big a crap to be gethered 'thont whis ky. 'Lasses-and-water nuver ge: ti ered no crap sence de worl' war made, ner 'tain't gwine to." . Mr. Madison succumbed. The whisky was procured, the "crap" was " gethered," case-bottles and decan ters re-appeared, and the ancient or der was restored at Montpelier, never again to be disturbed. . ^Sr* At a coroner's inquest, a witness was asked, -'What was tho last tiling seen by the deceased!" "Kerosene," was the reply. . J , - ' if i ,? .? i " ? .-L Tho young lady who refnsod to go Into, a rifle factory because sotno of tho guns had no breeches on is spending a tow day? in tixo country. Keblctt & Goodrich COTTON GINS. BL . AVING increased our Manufactory we are prepared to supply the demand for our well known COTTON GINS, which aro considered the best in the market by those who have used and know them. EVERY GIN GUARAN TEED TO GIVE SATISFACTION. Prico lower than any other first-class Gin. Orders solicited carly in the season ' to prevent delay. Old Gins REPAIRE I . on reasonable terms. By permission wo refer to tho follow ing gentlemen : Gov. M. L. Bonham, Messrs. C. A Cheatham and T. P. 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TIIPY arcp-rtlcnlarly BI.JVEv?ntAE?O EEMAEES, Strength'rlojO.Bbo.lv, lnrlsnrallng tho mind, and giTlnjr tona auf! ti. Idly loth? ?hcl? rystam. Tho DOME BIT TERS ar". '- -.idcdwlthliiogreale-tof care, and noton lc stimulant list ct'cr brlbr* l-r. n ofinred to tho publlo to PLEASANT TO TUE TASTE tir>.l nt t!io same tino combla log so many rcnWInl tjvnfJ cn.!->rs-d bj the medical fraterni ty as Ibo U*?tkno*va to tho r.iarmucop?-ia. Ilcbsti but 11t tla to giro them a Mr trial, end Every Enmity Knott."/.! l?avc n Bottie. No preparation In the waridan produce io many unijuall. fled MonaaeBM hy phyiiclaui of thc very highest Handing in their proHeit! n. Endonrd a'.jo by tilt Clergy and tilt leading denornfnov rtp>ieij>r:.T?. Ber. ll *. il. BABCOCK, the oldest Methodist minister in St. Leu! , sar, ||,a USEN Litten wero sooft grateful la contrito* i -i UM restoration of my itrength, and an icc rt SJ o of appetite. ? 0?noR.i Mo., Jone 25, IS71. Pcrsnns freailr debilitated, as I Lave been, and who require i Tuons i r cracKA*., need mic for nothing belter than tho UutU Ri-n. S. W. COPE, Prc: Liing t :: rM. E. rbirr'.i. rise.shurg District. I : :.E0 JjTirK i MatlMRI licV'MTM. I ST. i.njHiio., ocr.a, isak j .isa .i. JAI-rx A Cn.-11.-, n- examined t!.a formula fer ru:... ri : "ii *t &*?iugfc Pitter?.** and Mod latin it thia 1.. .. Do il ! 'u .r nr. j.h.... I catuddertaea tai mm l vaia* i ala ?I ..;.u i; utno-.r'n L :. S. lt. MELCUEC, ie .11'arnictan Incharje V. S. Marine Hospital. Ml i A. .:.II::<IIM&Cd.-G Btlcaiea: Asjcu hare com* : . l : 11 . nie ".i?rI i.rcf.m.ia the rr-cipc of the "Homo at," 11 ctiatat. t?nt ..wo Itt coaildu'ld na paten: mel ni i :.. in t. srlag lim flinn forlt. Wc hare examined titeCormB*j kr tun hin ft the" Homo Bittirs." and unhesta llnelr cir Ibo eo':...?Ballcnlsoncor rare excellence, all tba anieles turd la Ito cwnpoollirn oro the best of the class to irti -.'i x'.ry lj;|..iig, Maa highly Tonie. Stlmclant, Stomachic, Carmlniiivc, na I i.II*!uly Laxative. Tho mida of preparing Ibera li strictly li tccordanco with the rules of pharmacy. Having ne 1 them I'J orr private practice, wo take pleasure la rocomm Silin;* them to nil -?-rsnai desirous of taking Bitters, as bciue (hotest "coi: and Stimulant now ottered to the pub lic. FRANK O: POBTKR, Prof. Ohrletrlcs and Diseases of TTomcn, College of Physl citai, bad lite ucnibcr Beard of Health. L. C. BoISLINIERE Prof. of Obstetrics and Diseases of Wemen, St. Louis Med. College. DRAKE MCDOWELL, M. b., Late Pres't. Mo. Medical College. E. A. CLARK, M. I)., rrof.Surgerr, Mo. Medical College and lato R?sidant Physl. clan City Hospital, St. Louis Missouri. HERBERT PRIMM. Prof. Practical Pharmaoy, St. Leal! Collete or Pharmacy. J. C. WHITEHILL, Ed. Medical Archives. Air. ITIACOCV, M. D. Dr. C. V. F. Lcnwto, C. Gsnicxi, M. D. S. GOAT? Mow, M. D. C. A. WAK?, M. D. W. A. WILCOX, M. D. E. C. FRANKLIN. M. D., Prof. Surgery, Ucmoeopathlc Medical Collete. T. J. VASTISK, M. D.. T. 0. COMSTOCK, M. D., Prot of Midwifery and Dl?casci cf Women, College of Homooo Prof. Materia Medica and Thcraupculics, Homoeopathic Medi cal Collegs cf Mi.- .ri. J.VO. CONZLEMAN, g, D., Lectnrer On Discaiei of Chndrcn, Ilomrccpatblo College of Mtisoiti. CHARLES VAST1NE, M. D., Prof. of Phisloloi-T. norareonatblc Medical College or Mt. JOHN HARTMAN. M. H., Prof. Clinical Medicine, Col. Ho-iceopathle Physicians and Snrg'i. They are superior o all other Stomach Bitters. ENNO SANDERS. Analytical Chemist. No Bitten lu tte wnrld can ex:rl them SIMON HIRSCH, Analytical Chemist Eminent PhjrAiclnnH or Chicago. The formula lor the Horns miters his been submitted to ai, and re believe them to le thc best tonic and itimulant fer t eccrul use now offered to tho public. H. WoooBt-nr, M. D., 0. A. MAJUXII, Amlyti:tl Chemist. lt. S. HAIIX, M. D., H. MCVICAM, M. D., f.'i.r. x. S. IIAK.ES, M. D., R. I.t-DLAU, M. D" JA?. A. CIILLIXS, M. D., JAI. V. Z. BLANIT, M. D. Prof. Chemistry, Hush Medical College. J. B. WAUCH, M. D., T- S. Horn, M. D.. Titos. T. ELLIS, M. D., J. A. lUn-., M. D. Eminent Phv'iiclans in Cincinnati, S'earlv all of whom aro Professors in ona or the other of tho UeJIeiil Colleges, No other inners hercc-er been offered to thc publia em* bracing so many raluabli remedial a?cats. J. L. VATJIUI," M. D." C. T. FjMnnK, M. D., C. S. MUSCKAIT, M. D., . V. T. T ALU Atron?. M. D., J. II. RDCCKEB. IL D., G. A. Uoiisnrr. M. D" C. M'CXIDWACO, M. D., I). W. MCCAIITIIY. M, D., lt* ll. .I.iiix.os, M. D. L. A. JAMBS, M. D" ?. P. Bo*iNXB, M. D., O. W. Bis?, M. D., J. J. OUIN-I, M. D., W. R. WOOOWARD, M. D^ R. S. WATXB. ChemliL O. K. TATLOtt, M. D., P. F, MALIT, M. D., 3. B. TOMLI-ISOX, M. D. Eminent Physicians in Memphis; Tte Home Bitters are in Invaluable remedy lor indigestion nn-l dlseaMJ arising fron malarial causes. U. ll. TuoKxro*?, M. D.. Alex. EMKIW?, M. D., In ehargc of City !!o.sp tal, >!. R. Hooau, M. D., J. M. Ropo su, M. D PAVL OTIY, M. D., II. w. Pvrumt, M. D., m- a- -ttown? M* D., ?A-inroia DELI, M. D., J**-* ?? Lr.icii, M. D., Kmlncnt I'hy iicians in IMttsbu .-gh; B. V. DA?, M. JJ Wy. CLOWSI, M. U., W. R. CIIILIM, K D D. H. WOLARO, M. D., (A. WCTM, C., '' J- H. MCCLILLAMD, M. D., Anti Hundreds of Others In nil partier the North, Wetland South. .*? J. Iv. OAK..ca, M. D. Milwaukee. COUNCIL Blum, March 27, 18T1. TAXSS A. ,T>.cK?0K.i Co.-Having examined the rormula of tba " i. STAMtct Uhlen*." I have prescribed them In my prao* .: J f'.r stine time tjd nronouncc them the bent Tonie Bitten n aie. ' 1 p. H. MCMAHON, M. D. C ; For ?ale br -?ll ilrncRlsu and grocers. J :n:es A. Sa?Uno? & Co., Proprietor*. li?atlttj 10'j aid Hi; N. Second St., Su Loiui Miisoari. ^ ^.'i-For sale liv A. A. CLISii?, i>i ujj gist Fe..28, ly 10 TUG GREAT 'CAUSK H UM A X -M FSE RY, Just Published, in n fknled Envelope. Price nix eeuts. -v*. A Lecture nu thf '<SQ Salin e, i re?,,,,;eiil. ?ininal Weakness. . T Spennatorrhitta, induced byaelf ahusi rnvoluiiUry Kii?i>si'"'s, ?nipotehey, Ner vous riehilftv and Iini?c?limentsio Mar riage ge??xallyj Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits; Mentid mad Physical Inenpaci ty, &e.-Bv ito rr. J. Cl' LVERWE-LL, M. D , authur of the " Green Ihiok," tte. The World-renowned author, in this admirable Lecture, .clearly proves from his own ?xpenenco that thc awful eon seqnonces of Self-Abuse may be effectu ally removed wi?ioiitmodicinA,jind with out dangerous surgical operations, bou '-rios, instminonts, rings, or cordials, pointing out a mode of cure ;i? unce cer tain ami effectual, bj* which every suf ?ercr, no matter what his condition may l?e, mav cure himself cheaply, privately .md radically. This lecture will provea boon to thousands and thousands.' Sent, under .-cal, in a plain envelope, to any address, on rweipt of?'"ils, or two postage stamps, by addressing the publishers. Also, nu. cUTArERWELL'S " ^:!1rri. age Guido," price 50 els. Address thc Plblishers, CHAS. J. C. KM NE & CO., 127 Bowen's Nc?' Vork, Post Onice Rox 4/?sn "BedTBug Poison. pOR salo at G. L. PENAV A SOX'S, Dru? Kron Pair Notice ! ALLporeons indobted to me for Goods purchased during the year 1.872, aro URGENTLY REQUESTED TN ? CALL AND.SETTLE AT ONCE. Jiincteen per'cont, pornfihum will be added to nil f|?0h. accourt ts hf for lat January. ' Hencc orth my Terms will be 10 per .cent.'per annum, with ton (10) days of grace after maturity. J. H. CHEATHAM. Msy.j, tf 29 CAR WILE & SA JOHNS TO IV S DEPOT, , C. C. & A. R. B. E woul l respectfully nnnounce to our "friends und tfce public generally that we are now opening at Johnston's Depot, a complete ?tock of Goods, consist? n-g of Dry (joods, G-rooeries, SHOES, HATS, HARDWARE, &c. And we are prepared to make Advances to Planters in Provi sions and Guanos, upon satisfactory papers, payable 1st November, next. An examination of our Stock and Prices respectfully solicited. CARWILE & SAMS. Mar 19 tf * . 18 T. W. CARWILE & CO GROCERS -AND 270 Broad St., Augusta, Ga., PREPARING for the Spring and Summer Trade, to . iuil wants of friends and customers m the way of Plantation and l^amiLy Sup plies, are daily making heuyy additions to theil nlrendy large Stock, to .vhich they invite, attention. Our Stock comprises: in pan: BACON, LARD, COFFEES, SUGARS, TEAS, SYRUPS, MOLASSES, RICE, MACKEREL, SALT; <. FLOUR. MEAL, CORN, ' BUTTER, CANDLES, SOAP, STARCH, . WHISKIES, BRANDIES, WINES, ALE, FORTER,, TOBACCO, SEGA RS, &c., . . And in fact EVERYTHING usually on saje in First Class Grocery Houses. "We.are also Agents for the sale of*Wm. Massey & Co's. Celebrated Phila delphia ALES. Will be glad at all times to see our Edgefield friends, and will sell the Best Goods at the Low?st Market Prices. ? Augusta, Feb 5 , If 7 LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF VIRGINIA. Poiicies Issued oves* - - 17,000. Income oven' - - &i,500,000. The procreas of this Company during the past year has been STEADY nd PROGRESSIVE. The Management ECONOMICAL, the Losses i SMALL During the summer months our largest business was from the Northern States, in which we have nb Sontheim competitors, sim e no Southern Com -any but this has passed the rigid inspection of the Northern Insurance Jepartments. We need no extended advertisement in Edgefield, other than the grateful estimony of the widows and orphans preserved lrom want by policies in his Company. We are known and patronized in nearly every household. Our friends .now where to'.find us when they need insurance. JLEAPfflART Sc RAitS'OJT^ General Agents, Augusta, Ga. B. M. TALBERT. Canvassing Agent, ) . ? E. KEESE, " " y E. E. JEFFERSON " ' " J Oct. 9, tf 42 Ti HE Undersigned having established his office at Edgefield, as General \.ge.nt ft-r the Colton States Iii ie Insurance Company. uvites attention to ore or two of the advantages'offered those who may lesire to effect insurance on their lives in a safe Home Company : The Board ot Managers ata recent meeting passed unanimously the fol owirg Resolution : " Resolved, That in view of the fact that there fire unusually large sum* ?aid for Life Insurance, to the Companies of the North and East, -whie]. urns, being lhere invested, contribute to the enrichment of those sections, vhilst our own South is greatly in nee l of cash capital to prosecute success illly our Agricultural and Mechanical enterprises ; it is ordered, that foi he purpose of pfai?>ing these sums in our midst, hereafter a certain pro1 lortton ol the net cash receipts from premiums, amounting to not more har; ~0 per cent, of the same bo invested in such manner as may be in accord^ ..nce with the regulations of the Company, in those sections from which the .aid premiums are attained." , * (Signed) WM. B. JOHNSON, Pres't. GEOBGE S. O'BEAR, Sec'iy. In accordance with the above Resolution a Board of Advisory Trustees lias been regularly organized at Edgefield C. II.. S. C., with the following dimers, viz : Maj. W. T. GARY, Prcidlnt. ? Capt. B. C. BRYAN*. Vice President. Ii. 0. SAMS, Esq., Secretary. Thia Board is now prepared to transact business, and invest the funds oi he Company agreeable th rh.' prescribed regulations: The financial strength ol' the Company places it in hick rank. Its last Annur l Statement shows that the Conip.niy possess, besides its large Guar mtee, $170 for every $100 of its liability. ill. W. AB?V?T, General Agent. June 21, tf . 27 ! III Ii BBAil ! 10 Cases fine old ?Te?nesey Cognac, 4 " Imported CliiVmpstgtir, 6 " . ,; Madeira mid Sherry Wines, 2 " u Claret and Old Port* " 2 r" Rhine Wine, 4 Casks Scutch Ale and Porter. OLD RYE AND CORN WHISKEY ! 20 Bbls. Old Rye Whiskey, different gKaues, 10 " " Corn .. " * u I?**Just received and for sale by A. A. CL1S1BT, Drnggist. Apr 23 tf 18 ESTABLISHED IN 1850. .A.- Prontaut ?fe Son, WATGN-MAIEIS AND JEWELLERS. The subscribers would respectfully inform the citizens of Edgefield, and sur rounding country, that they keep a special establishment for tho Repair of Watches and Jewelry. Also, HAIR WORK, in every design, made to order. All work entrusted to their caro will be cxeoutcd Proir.ptly, Neatly, and warranted for one year. At their Store will be found ono of tho largest Stocks of Gold and Silver Watches Of the best European and American Manufacture in tho Southern States, with a select assortment of Rich and New Styles of ETRUSCAN GOLD JLH hLKi , set with Diamonds, Pearls, Rubies, Oriental Garnets, Coral, ?ic. Also, S" Pitchers Remingtoi FINE CUTLERY, SPECTACLES, WALKING CANES, and FANCY GOODS of every variety to be found in a lirst-class Jewelry establishment. Old Gold and Silver takcu in exchange for goods. noe TD , oi/v , ~ A. PRONTAUT & SON, 2?b Broad St., between Central and Globe Hotels, Augusta, Ga. Sept 25 ly e 40 Boots, Shoes & Hats ON TIME. H'E are now prepared to Sell all Goo<jls in.our'line on' approved Fae torfc^Acc?ptailces^'payable in the. Fall. ,, GAL LAHER & i?II;XHER?^. Augusta, April 30 2a 29 J / CLOSING OUT SALE : urti OF Spring and Slimmer DRY GOODS The Greatest Sacrifice cf theSeason AT Wright, Landram 4 Co's., 233 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. D _ ESIRING to Close Out our Stock of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,, we will commence on TUESDAY, June 24th, and continue for two weeks to sell our Beautiful and Attractive Stock REGARDLESS OF COS?. We cordially invite you to come, see, and examine these Goods yourself;, or rve-will send you samples if desired. Respectfully, ; WRIGHT, LANDRAM & CO., 233 Broad St., Augusta,' Ga, June 20, lm - . 27 New Goods for Summer 1873 ! m AT THE m , . il? : l One Price House, ? ? . ' ?lilriff* u ..: wu! WHOLESALE AND RF T AIL, rt \ . i ' lr ?i,.; <].: H'M ? ' .o.'?-f. : ? wei ??):!'A.r .u !<<.. ' -OF ?. BALK, 172 Broad Street, Augusta, (?a, ' '. fiiift O'J -/ JH ii Ultu *?fU HAVE Received a Carefully Selectee} Stock of Alt the Novel r ? I tics o?" tiic Season in STRAW HATS for Ladies, Misses, Gents and Youths, from 25 etsi up: wards. . PARASOLS, with or without attachments, from 50-?ts. and' np. .. ; LADIES* READY MADE SUITS from $5,00 and upward. t . PRINTS, all the new styles, fast colors, 10 cts. upi DRESS GOODS, a fine eelection^of all the Novelties, afc 15 cts. and np. Bed-Ticking, Ginghams, Table Covers, Table Damask,-Homespuas, ?n d-rshirts, Drawers, Trimming, Ribbons, Corsets, &c. . . Shirts for Gents and Youths, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas, Trunks, Va lises, &c., ?cc. ? * : . . .?'?":,'?? L -ALSO I have also rt full assortment of BOOTS and SHOES, and a fin? 'selec tion of READY MADE CLOTHING. ; All these Goods are marked As Low as the Lowest, and I ask Best Osjjt? Pa'ice. Make note cf this, and come and see, or send an order, on which I will allow a liberal discount. IS. L. A. BALK, , 172 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., next door tc Bothwell..-. Mav23 22 European Turnip Seed. J UST IMPORTED by the Subscriber 2,0*00 Pounds of the Finest' Quality of tho above Seeds, from the Les; and most reliable growers ip. England.. Experience of ?several years has taught us that these Seed ure ??ie only kind suitable to our Southern Climate. This, is admitted by our largest Turnip Growers, as their Certificates, published below, will attest. \y?*li a ve now in Store our full Stock of Twenty-two Varieties, all com prising llie- most desirable qualities, viz : ' Clarke's Nonsuch White Six Weeks, Early White Flat Dutch, " " Red Top, . - ? ' " White Field Stone or Stubble, Orange .Telly or Golden Ball, New Yellow Akhingham, Yellow Tankard or Hanover, Purple Top Yellow Swede or Ruta Baga, Green " " " " " Bronze " Laing's Improved " " 11 Westbury Purple Top " " \ Dale's Hybrid Yellow Scotch or Aberdeen. Purple Top " ,; Aberdeen and Bullock, Eclipse Hybrid " " Skirvings Improved " " Large White Globe, " Norfolk, .i Pomerian Globe, Purple Top, White East Lothian Stock, Long Red ?nd Orange MAN GLE WURZLE or STOCK BEET. . Mammoth C IR ROT for Stock. Also, a fine variety of Imported Winter CABBAGE SEED, to be sown in TM ly and August. " . Descriptive Catalogues mai ledi free to any address. Send for one, to W. W. PEMBLE, Augusta Seed Store, ll Washington Street, A?GUSTA, GA. CERTIFICATES: ALEXANDRIA, Eurke Co., Ga., May 17,1873. MK. W.W.PEMH.E, Augusta Seed Store,-Dear Sir : I take great pleasure in certifying that 1 purchased of you last year vour imported Ruta Baga (or Swede) White Globe and Robinson's Golden Ball Turnip Seed. The result was that the Rubi Bnga (or Swede) aiid Globe grew so large that, a peck measure was not large enough lo ??old either Turnip. The Golden Ball I foun?Sa's recommenped, not so large, of medium size, and of a superior flavor, and keeps as well as any other variety grown. Yours, Very Respectfully, . WM. CHANDLER. Wo, ftie undersigned, after, having seen Mr. Chandler's patch of the above Turnips, take grent pleasure in ??stifying fully to Mr. C's statement, and further recommend to all Turnip growers Mr. Pemble's Imported Seed as the best for our soil and climate. JUDGE JOSEPH SHEWMAKE, WALKER McCATHRAN, GEO. W. SAPP, GEO. W. HURST, Alexander, Burke Co., Ga. j Augustn, June ll, 6t 26 j MONS' REGULATOR This unrivalled Southern Remedy is warranted not to contain asingle particle of MERCURY, or any injurious mineral substance, but is PURELY VEGETABLE, containing those Southern Roots and Herbs, which an all-wise Providence has placed in countries where Liver Diseases most prevail. It will Cure all Diseases caused by Derangement ol' the Liver. Tn R SYM PTOMS of Liver Complaint are a bitter or bad taste in the mouth: Pain in the Back, Sides or Joints, often mistaken for Rheumatism ; Sour Stom ach: Loss of Appetite; Bowels alternate ly costive and fax; Headache; Loss of memorv, with a painful sensation of having'failed to do something which ought'to have been done; Debility, Low Spirits, a thick vcllow appearance of tho Skin and Eves, ? dry Cough often mista ken for Consumption. Sometimes many of these Symptoms attend the disease, at others very few: but tho LIVER, the largest organ in thc body, is generally the seat ol* the disease, and if not Regu lated in time, great suffering, wretched ness and DEATH will ensue. Tills Great Unlaillng Specific will not lie found thc Least Unpleasant. For DYSPEPSIA, .CONSTIPATION, Jaundice, Bilious attacks, SICK HEAD ACHE, Colic, Depression of Spirits, SOUR STOMACH, Heart Burn, ?tc, ?tc, Simmons' iiver Regulator, or Medicine, Is thc Cheapest, Purest and Best Family Medicine in tho World ! MANUFACTURED ONLY ET J. H. ZEIL IN A CO. Macon, Ga, and Philadelphia. Price, $14)0. Sold by ?ll Druggists. Jun?25 if ? M. L. BONHAM, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICI TOR IN EQUITY. Office, Law Range. Edgefield, S. C. May 28 tf 23 "DISSOLUTION. BY mutual consent the Oo-Partner ship heretofore existing between ns has been this day dissolved. R. 0. SAMS, J. B. HILL. Juno 16th, 1S73. IHAVE this dav associated with mel C P. ROBERTS. The business ofl the Firm will be conducted under the] name of JNO. B HILL ct Co. JOHN B. HILL. June 16th, 1873. tf 26 King's Monntain Military School ] YORK VILLE, S. C THE Second Session of thel School Year, 1873, will begin! JULY 1st, and end NOYEM-1 BER30th. TERMS:ForSchoolJ Expenses, i. c.. Board, Tuition, Fuel, Lights, washing, Stationery, <6cJ ?185 per session, payable in advance. 1 For Circulars, adel ress COL. A. COWARD, Principal. Yorkville, June 4 lm 24 Horse-Shoeing a Specialty ALTHOUGH PHIL JOHNSON, well behaved and polite colored mai makes to order all kinds of Ploughs, ?fee and does likewise all kinds of Blacl smith work generally^-and all which ] does in a workmanliko.;and satisfacto* manner,-still, like most other arti? now-a-days, he has a Speciality, and Speciality is HORSE - SHuElNG. this branch of his trade he professes L be master of bis profession. And he hi just received a full assortment of Hors Shoes, Nails, <ftc, which he warrants i tho best quality, and which he puta c any horse so that they can be worn witl perfect ease, and to the great advantagf of the horse. Try Phil, once, and yoi will be his friend and patron ever after! wards. Apr. 30, . tf 19 Sewing Machine Needles. ALWAYS on hand the Hand Sewinj Machine Needles^ .[ _ aP.CfiBATflAMi Ju? 17 tf