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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

needed for immediate disbursements and in
that way will neither hoard it nor compete
with others for it's possession.
All we receive, in any way. will imme=
diately be naid out again to defray the ap-
preparations. ~
/ make these statements explicitly and
promptly, and have forwarded similar ones
TO Boston, in order that no injurious ap.
prehensions need be entertained as TO the
financial operations Of the Govorumeni..', Al.
Respectfully. yours, ~
LEVI WOODBURY.t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

Resumption Of Specie Payments. fol-
loving letter from tho Secretary of. the
treasury has appeared in the New York
papers,
WASHINGTON, MARcH 1S, 1888.
Oedr or:-ln reply to yours of the 18th
.hs.. i naslen TO remove any erroneous in
., e.enves rom the rumor mentioned. The
se,t'e" pohcys OF the Department, and one
promote the resumption of specie pavmen,. 10
by tho banks, SO far as its lim;Ied ,n,va.S
may permit.
Consequential it has not, &, will no, hero.
aflor, purchase spccio beyond what NAV bo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

The Mexican Gect had disappeared from
the fexian coast, whether driven off by the
fright they received from other enemies
equally formidable, has moi been revealed.
Recent arrivals from Tampico. states that
the blockadipg squadron had returned to
that port and sailed thence for Vera Cruz.
From this it would seem, that all tho parade
OF this blockade was got up more as bravado
than from serious intention Of shutting up
an ene'ny's ports. Perhaps the prime mo-
i've OF this excursion, was the hope of booty,
OF which rich harvest might have been
ga'hered from nnarmed passengers, but for
the rencontre with the Columbia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

ABOLITION DISTURBANCE AT NoRro,K
!VA:)-The English brig Charity. Cantp;,'
Hubert, arrived at Norfolk it anpears. a.
bout six weeks since. and was on the eve
ming of her departure for Barbados with
slaves, but four Of her crew having deserr.
ed alter she dropped down to Hampton
Noads, no the Captain, with the owner, Mr..
WIN. McCannan, of ST. Johns, New Bruns.
wick, together with Police Officer. brok q
INTO sailor lodging house in Water.s,.. on
friday night, for the purpose of fapprehend-
ING them: One was captured and borne of
to jail. MIR. McCannan himself was ON The
ensuing morning committed to iail for the
act OF forcibe entry, and obtained his re-
lease by paying Sl12, as COMPROMISE
Meanwhile the sailor who was apprehend.
ed' informed that runaway slave was Sc.
creted on board the brig A posse went on
hoard and found him secreted among the
slaves. He was brough, up to town and
the Captain then placed in custody. The
present law is very severe on the Canaan
whether nc knew the slave w as on board n,
not. Also. on the owners Of the brig. w bich
is now attached, and in the Sheriff,s hands
Thus the exciting matter rests.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26
Miscellaneous.
NEw-OELEAHs, April IL.

Teras.-By the steam packet Columbia
from Galveston, We have received files oi
the Houston Telegraph to the date of March
Dist. The District Court was in session at
houston. Ollts proceedings The Telegram
remarks, the decOrum that has uniformly
been observed, the cortlialty and even offi-
ciousncss, which have been every wI.r.
shown lin sustaining the officers of Justice
III tho discharge of their duties, the i,,tcIli.
Sencc and responsibility of the Jurors the
dccorous and gentlemanly department of
tie several attorneys engaged, and the n
bllIty, integrity and decision of the prcsi-
ding Judge, have combined TO render tb;s
Court one OF the most august and interest.
ing, spcctacles, which our city has ever af
forded
On the 2Sih, at Houston, w. c.. Quick
and David Jones were executed for murder
The confession and dying speech of The
former was forwarded TO us, bu: there il M
space for its publication. On the frDn,icrs
there was no disturbance except an occa.
sIonal skirmlSh between wandering hands
OF savagcs. party Of surveyors, from
the head waters Of the Guadaloupe. report
an engagement, i'll which a troop of Shaw
nces fought the Camanches and put Them
to flight with the loss of 8 men killed.
By way of improving the currency, some
ingenious persons have suggested that the
government Of Texas instead of sisn;nn
promisory notes, should issue bills. each of
which, may be an immediate tile to land
representing some specified portion, desio'
mated in advance, and numbered on n man
prepared for the purpose. The scheme
attempted, "
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26
Domestic News.
Head Quarters of the Army, }
Adju,ant Generals Office, 7
WAsHINoroN, April 10, 1883. }
GENERAL ORDERS,

GENERAL ORDERS,
!. Major General Jesup having reported
that the operations in Florida will have
terminated by the 1st Of May, and that a
portion Of the troops will be disposable, the
following arrangements will be carried into
effect as soon thereafter as practicable.
II. The 1st and 9Th regiments of Infantry,
the six companies Of the I'd Infantry, and
four companies Of the 2d Dragons, will
constitute the regular force to remain in
= Florida, with rs many companies Of the
volunteers or militia of the Territory rs the
officer in command may deem necessary
The three companies the 9th Infantry,
now in Louisiana, will forthwith join the
Head Quarters Of the regiment at Tampa
Bay.
III. Tho fourth regiment of Artillery, the
4th regiment Of Infantry, six companies Of
the 2d Dragons, and the detachment Of
Marines, will repair to the Cherokee coun-
try bytl,c most convenient and expeditions
routes from the several points at which they
may be found OIL the receipt Of this order.
The troops, as far as practicable, will move
by regiments, and be accompanied by all
the officers belonging TO each. Should any
Of the companies ordered TO the Cherokee
country, occupy stations in Florida from
which they should no, be Immediately with
drawn, they will continue i'll position until
they can be relieved by tho troops designated
to remain in the Territory; after which fol-
low their regiments without delay, it being
important to concentrate the companies Of
each regiment.
vi. Two Surgeons. and as may assistants
rs the service may require, will be retained
in Florida, to be selected from those who
have served the shortest period in the Ter
ritory. All other officers of the Medical
Staff will proceed with the troops ordered
TO the Cherokee country.
V. Major General Jesup will take all the
necessary measures for The prompt execution
of this order, and will then turn over the
command of the troops in Florida TO Brevct
Brigadicr General Il. Taylor, Colonel Of
the LIST infantry; aud on being relieved, he
will repair TO the seat Of Government, and
resume the duties Of Quarter Master Gen
eral.
VI. The officers at tho heads Of tho sew
eral branches of tho staff will make the
necessary arrangements for moving and
supplying the troops on their routes to their
destination, and for the service in which they
are to lie employed
VII. Major Gen. Scott is assigned to the
Immediate command Of The troops ordered
TO the Cherokee country. and the direction
Of affairs in that quarter. The commanders
of regiments and detachmcnts will report to
his head Quarters at Athens, in Tennessee,
or wherever else they may he esta ablishcd
at the time.
BY order of Alexander Macomb,
Major General Commanding-in chief,
X. JONES, Adju,ant General.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

The Legislature Of South Carolina con-
sists of l65 mcmbers--I5 Senator's. and
l23 Representatives. AS matter of curl
osity, we have looked al The constitution of
the Lower House, and find the various i'll
terests OF The country represented as follows:
Planters SO, Lawyers 32, Physicians 90
Merchants 13, and Mechanics 3. The
Clergy, it will be remembered. are cxclud
eel under the Constitution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

Moving Buiitings.-Mcchanica feats in
the way of moving large brick buildings are
constantly going on. Tie great house OF
the Dispensary in Ceutre street, has been
some ten feet, without injury. A large store
OH the south side of Fulton Market is now
on the screws, and is to be raised threo feet
There are hundred and fifty tons oftobac.
co in tho lofts, which it was not thourbt
necessary TO take out.-N. Y. Jour. Com.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

IMPORTANT MiI'rARY INrEI1,GrSc..
we learn that the President of The II.
States, by and with the advice of the Sen.
ate, has conferred the Breret of Bripodrr
General on The galan, Colonel Tayl'r. Of
tho First Regiment of Infantry, 70. lis mc.
ritorious conductin The last aGrjo, win -,
Florida Indians.--Na.. Ep '"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

THE SuBLIME.-A Mr.. Aaron Cloud OF
DeKalb county, Ga, is building tower
upon the top of Stone Mountain, which he
intends TO he 800 feet high. II is his design
to mount it with a Telescope, and make it
an Observatory 70. tho lovers Of nature and
scioncc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

On the morning Of the 2lst, We were vis-
tied with quite destructive frost. We
know one gentleman who had $50 acres Of
cotton killed. Our gardens have suffered
no little. We infer from the follow ing ex
tract Of 4 letter from a friends at Greenwood,
Ahbeville District, that the up-county has
sustained great injury.
"We had n most killing frost this morn
ing. The corn in this ncishborhood is bit
TO the ground. and some cotton. The gar
dens are all ruined. Vegetables of ncarly
every description killed. We have com
Incnccd the second time upon our gardens.
1t is thought by some ofour farmers that
wheat has suffered severely"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26
Tte a annerttaer.
EDGEFIELD C. IL
THURSDAY, APRIL &c. 1898.

BY the last accounts from Liverpool, we
learn that the glut Of the marke, by the ar.
rival in one week of upwards of 60 vessels
nj that port alone, laden with cotton, and
from other causes, prices have rcccdcd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

The State Of Ohio is said to have more
children in proportion to the number of iu-
babitants, than any other State in tho union.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26


wheat has suffered severely"
From all quarters we hear Of the reap
pcarancc of that new, but dreadful enemy
to oats, wheat and corn, whom we houorcd
with short paragraph during the last sea-
son. 1t is species of fly, known here by
the amcofthe Chinch Fly, from the resem-
blance Of its otour to that of the celebrated
little animal whose whole pleasure consists
in pouncins upon tho weary pilgrim, when
seeking "nature's sweet rcstorcr, baImy
Sleep" and boring him with its probpscis, as
if TO draw the last drop of blood out of him.
Last year the Fly was confined to hui a
few neighborhoods in This District, bur so
Tapidly has it multiplied, that the en,lro
District is now threatened with its ravagcs.
The oat seoms To be its filvoritc element
Hence it is always found first upon it, frq,m
which it makes ifs way to wheut,Sryr,, ,i,d
other grain. From this fact we infer, that
its generation is somehow dependcn, upon
the culture Of OATS, aud it is probable that
the specdicst and most eflcctual remedy will
be found in discontinuance Of that crop for
few years. Without this, it seems 10 us.
that no one can limit its rate of increase or
lis ravnges. Several Of tho mos, intelligent
planters of the District have told US, that al
ready their oai crop is destroyed, aud that
their young corn is attacked. An old Vir-
g'nan now residing among us, saws, that
many years ago. similar Fly made its ap
pcarance in Virginia, and that i, was driven
oil in The way which we have suggested.
The article below is from the Mountain
eer. IL is n fact that we have been ton li,tIc
concerned in developing the resources of
our own State. Our mountain rerions
abound IN mineral wealth, and we are Inn
lazyto gather it.
We arc proud to believe that the dawn of
new and more glorious day is bursting up-
on us. a spirit has gone forth from the
Commercial Convention, which we fondIv
trust will emancipate our whole people from
the degrading thraldom under which thew
have so long suffered; a thraldom which
makes them look elsewhere for erery u;,g
but cotton. and forces them even to nav o,h.
ers for carrying that 10 market, when ,bev
can do it cheaper themselves.
''BLAcK LEAD AND BLACK SANn.-We
presume ii is not generally known, even to
the citizens of the upper country, tina, This |
District contains Il mine of Plnnbago. or
Black Lead Such is the fact; bu we nm.
ders'and there has never been an a,,c,nn,
made 10 convert it to any valuable purno.
,es. AT some future period, we have M
toubt but it will be a source of prof, IN The
owners of the land.
"Blnck Sand, such as is used for drv;no
nix in writing, is also found in our yici1,,v
This article can be furnished at a vcrv low
price; and we have no hesitation in sov;no
hat II is fully equal to that which is broI,obt
rom the North. If this Sand-bapk was in |
some sections of the world, it would bo con.
'ldered very valuable; but here, we are in
he practice ofpaying more for foreign com.
noditles of all kinds, than for those of q
superior quality produced at home. Such |
state OF things should not. and will NOT
much longer exist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

Death Of OLD Bertrand.--The Turf R.c-
,ster Tor April, contained a report of tie
Death of this renowned horse, copied from,
the Spirit Of the Times, but al The same
time, doubted its correctness. We resrct
TO say that the report proved to bc true. n
letter from the owner, dated Lexington. ar
inst, having been shown us yesterday, sta
ting that he died the preceding dny ofbo,,s.
His loss will be deeply regretted by all those
eng"set'in in the raising Of good horses. In
the same paragraph, we find the announce
n,ent OF the deatI, of Lance, and imported
Valentine.-Char. Cour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

We were yesterday gratGed TO see a
house, with chimneys standing. steadily
moving up South Bay street, having alrea
dy proceeded upwards of 700 feet, and, in
the course of the weak, to he taken near
1000 feet further, to new site. The pro-
cess by which this removal is accomplished
is simple, but lis practical exhibition, has.
we believe, never before taken place in
Charleston. We have frequently observed,
in the Northern papers, statements of the
removal of brick buildings, chimneys and
furniture standing, and the occupants en-
gagged in their usual avocations; and on
mentioning the circumstance to the ingeni
Gus operator, engaged in this undertaking,
he informed us that he had freauentlv re-.
moved buildings in that way. We wouId
advise our citizens to take a view Of this
with us, unusual operation. The owner
stated 'nat Inc Inc d.y and dusty weather only,
ed, inside and out, while on its voyare.-
Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26
SAVANNAH, Anril 13.


From FLoRIDA.-The steamer William
CASTOR, Capt. Freeland, arrived Yesterday
afternoon from Garcy's Ferry, (Ciarksville)
Eff.
From Capt. + and passenger in the
VIM. CASTOR, we learn, that the planters
have abandoned the crops between Fort
Harlec, Micanopy and NewnansvilIe, and
had gone into the forts for protection.
An Express rider, it is SAID. was recently
shot i'll an arm within mile of Fort Har-
lee, on his way 10 hicanopy, and Newnans-
vile, but made his escape back to the fort.
On Monday, two men named Snowdcn
and Townsend, were murdered ON New
River, IL miles from Fort Harlcc, by q par
ty Of Indians.
Col. Sanchez, on Friday last, was driven
from his plantation by party of I8 or 20
Indians, and had gone to Ncwnansville.
From our valued correspondent in Florida,
we also learn that on the 4th inst. Alligator
came i'll TO Col. Taylor at Fort Basinger.
and stated that lie had buried the hatche,
forever. He left on the same day for his
family.
1t is thought that the prospect Of termi
mating existing difficulties is more favorable
now than ever. More, however, will be
known in a few tlavs.
detachment Of the 2d drasoons, left
Fort Brooke Oh the 5th instant for Black
Creek.
Tho 4th infantry under command of Col.
Foster, arrived ut Fort Brooke on the same
day, and three companies of Sd infantry.
under the command of Major RciIey, were
to have left Fort Brooke on the I9tb ins,
for Micanopy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26

Sharp Shooting.-There resides in Front.
street, q gentleman. who in castle Garden
fired ball from rifle at sixty wards dis
tancc into the cenlrc, and IN a successive
shof, another ball on to the other, so rs 10
tnsten them together. The same at the
lha'ched Cottage, Jersey City, made a
lr'h,nS wager OF is to !, that he would with
n duelling pistol, shoot in to the size of a
dollar at 10 yards distance. He hi the exact
centre. drove the nail, and had six penny
piece been placed on the centre. and its
edge traced with penknife, the centre
could not have been cut out more perfectly
iie has also hit visiting card 13 times in
10 shots at 10 PAGES. He has killed at scu
l. stormy peterels in II shots; the ize Of
the body of this bird is so small tbot il !.
supposed by many that it is impossible 70
hit it.: The sailors arc very supcrstitions
regarding this bird, and many viewed Their
destruction with fear.-Ne,u- YORK CIR.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26
OF THE
BANK OF THE e. 8FATES.
TO NICHOLAS BIDDLE, Esu.
THEIR PRESIDENT

In token of their gratitude for his faithful.
jealous and fearless devotion to,
their Interests; and for his scr
vices To the country. in
establishing the hes,
currency in the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-26
February 18th, 1856.

The ornamental part of the entire service.
as well as The design, is massive and hand
some; but none of the specimens, in Our
OPINION, display so much beauty and taste
as the candcIabra, constructed for the centre
Of the table,
,eAa And this is all done in the gear o ruin,
1888 the year in which silver and cold hid
themselves behind the buIwarks Of paper.
we marvel not that Mr.. Bddle is opposed
to resumption,- and in favor of the ..credii
Sysfem' OF fourteen paper dollars to one of
specie. NO wonder that he, and his as
sociates i'll Congress. are such devoted nd
vocates of paper. WHY not mel, nm Tho
gold and silver Of the country in vessels of
ornament to tickle the fancy and minister
to the pride of our would be nobil;ty,-
There would be paper enough left to fili ,be
pockets of the people.-and that, VIC are
assured. is the very best currency.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-05
TWENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
THIRD SESSION.
IN SENATE,

MONDAY, Dec. 3, 1888
The Hon. WM. r. KING, Of Alabama, President
pro tenn OF the Senate, having taken the chair the
following Senators were In attendance:
From Maine, Mr.. Ruggles and Mr. Williams;
New Hampshire Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Pierce
Vermont, Mr.. Preniiss and Mr.. Swift; Massachu-
sets, Mr.. Davis; Rhode Island Mr. knight and Mr.
Robbins; Connecticut, Mr.. Niles and Mr.. Smith
New York, Mr. Wright New Jersey, Mr.. Wall
Pennsylvania, Mr. Buchanan and Mr.. Mexican
Delaware, Mr.. Bayard and Mr.. Clayton; Maryland,
Mr.. Merrick; Virginia, Mr.. Rives and Mr.. Roane
North Carolina, Mr.. Strange; South Carolina Mr.
Calhoun; Georgia, Mr.. Lumpkin; Kentucky, Mr..
Crl,tenden; Tennessee, Mr. Foster, (new member;)
Ohio, Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Morris; Louisiana, none
none; Illinois, Mr.. Robinson and Mr.. Young; Ala
bama, Mr.: King; Missouri, none; Arkansas, Mr..
Fulton Michigan, Mr. Norvell.
The oath OF office was then administered by the
CHAIR 10 Mr. Foster, appointed Senator TO fill the
vacancy occasioned by The resignation of Mr.. Grun-
dy of Tennessee.
On motion Of Mr.. MORRIS, the President Of the
Senate was directed to inform The House OF Repre-
sentatives that quorum Of the Senate was assem-
bled, and ready TO proceed to business.
On motion of Mr.. WRIGHT, was
Resolved, That committee OF the Senate be APP
pointed to join committee on the part ofthe House
10 wait upon the President Of The United States and
TO receive anyicommunication which he might think
proper TO submit.
Messrs. Wright and Allen were accordingly APP
pointed.
On motion of Mr. McKEAN, the usual resolu-
ton was adopted In relation to the supply Of three
daily newspapers.
on motion OF Mr.. MORRIS, II was
Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn II ad-
journ TO meet at IL o'clock.
The Senate then adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-05
THE TROJAN HORSEl

As faithful Sentinels it becomes our duty to warn
the public that deep intrigue has been gong on lot
some months past, between two great parties, winch
for years have maintained the strongest mutually
heligerent attitude; declaration of "uncompro
missing hostility" having been, on time, declared
by one against the other. The secret movements
have already progressed SO far successfully, as
that hostility" on one side has ceased altogether,
through the mouths of its accustomed batteries; and
on the other the paniers filed with gold and the
asses adened and ready to move at the given nod
not for the purpose used by Philip of Macedon the
conquest Of Troy after seven years seige, but to
make the desertion TO the enemy of the Cartoiamns
of the drama more acceptable to the rolse when the
articles of treaty shall be finally ratified between the
high contracting parties, and the ratorous design be
finally consnmmated.
The ambassador Extraordinary with penipoenti-
airy powers, from one to the other of these great
parties, through whom we learn, constant and ac-
tive communication has been kept up for the last
few months between the two, is, we understand, now
in this city. We may look therefore soon for some
thing Of decisive character connected with this
distinguished and important mission.
Il would not be the least of the extraordinary cir
Gums ances that have attended the progress of the
present administration were We TO find il numbering
among It's new allies "thc Money King" as we'll as
the prince of Notification"
Since the preceding was written, we have read the
Message Of the President and are compelled to ac-
KIN ,wledge that our apprehensons appear to be on
the eve Of being realized The recommendation in
the Message, that the Government be lef, at liberty
TO seek "the aid Of the banks at its own discretion.
is one OF fearful import TO our mind We tell the
American people that there is just cause for the deep
Ell alarm The Executive and the "mamnoth mo-
ney power are about being united
Corruption we fear, Is rearing its fcsiered head
in the very precincts Of the metropolis, as we'll as
elsewhere IS.
We shall say more on this aimporrant and deep
~ interesting subject,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-05

Mr. HAYNES proposed that a. the Clerk elect
Was nol present, the House take up and adopt the
loihi resolution ofihe Senate declaring both Houses
ofgshized and ready 10 receive the Presidents Mes
sage
Mr. THoMAssuegrs thai the Assistant Clerk
80 With the Message
NJ. BELL objected 20 this The House could not
say thai u was duly organized until u had Clerk
well ~ . Speaker, bat n the Clerk elect had not
been qualified this was not yei the tact He moved
an adjournment
u Was stated 10 the House By Mr. Rvs Of Virgil
nia, that MIR GaRI.Asp Was within the walls Of the
Capitol, and would be Ia the H0nse In a few mi
nulss but, As he did not appear
Mr.. WISE moved 10 adjourn
And The House, having fKed upon twelve as The
hour for is daily meeting until further order, ad-
lourned