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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

Puglists.-lt has been disputed whether
Pugilists arc really brave men or not
Among the Libcralors we had many pro-
fessional b~ruisers, and OH this day, (Sept.I6
1881 saw an instance of sheer cowardice
in one of them. He pretended to be drunk
and did not advance. lie was a very strong
man. l was in a fury with him / seized
him by the collar, put my sword to his
mouth, threatened to run him through ifhc
did not advance at length he came for
ward like n lamb, totally powcrlcss from
terror. This evening, to accustom him to
shoot, ] placed him as The most cx posed sem
try but he was incurable. On the 17th
November, when the enemy had driven
us sharply in, and l had formed the men
behind a wall, 10 stop the advance, they
kept up a very hot fire OF this spot. Two
Of my fellows, close together, were firing
over this wall, when the powder Of the fire.
lock OF the one hurt the cheek of the other.
who gave him a blow for it. In n moment
down went their frclocks, ofr:went their ac-
~coutremcn's. and n regular pugilislic en-
counter commenced. I tried to separate
them by hitting them with the fat Of nv
sword, but it was of no use, and the firing
being very hot, l left them -Shu,r's ,car in
Spain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

THE Steamer Cdrolne.-The' history of
few vessels is so c~vcntful as that Of the Car
oline. She was built of live oak some
years ago at Charleston, 5. c., and was
brought to Albany, between which place
and Troy she piled for some time. She
was then sent by the Erie and Oswcgo
canals to Canada, when a new keel was
given her, and made a British bottom.-
Having oeen engaged ia some smuggling
transactions, she was condemned g. sold thus
making her an American boat again, Af.
ter plying from this to various ports on tho
lake, she went Oh her Inflated expedition
down the river, aud met with an end, the
sublimity Of which can scarcely be paral-
lcled.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

Lac for enforcing Neutralny.-By a law
of the United States. passed April 20 1918,
1t is enacted that 'ifany person shall, with
in the territory or the jurisdiction Of the U.
States, begin or set on foot, or parade, or
prepare tho means for any military expe-
d'tion, or enterprise, TO be carried ON from
thence, against the territory or dominionso of
any icreign prince or state. or Of any colo
ny, district or people, with whom the U.
). arc at peace, every person so offending
shall DC deemed Guilty OF a high INSIDE
meanor, anu shall be fined not exceeding
$4,000, and imprisoned not more than three
years.
. BY the sa'no &c, it is provided, that any
person accepting a commission in such SER
vice, shall be liable To Il penalty not exceed
ing 2000 dollars, and to imprisonment not
exceeding three years and any person en-
listing i'll such service as u soldier or sailor,
or hiring or retaining another person To en-
list in such service, shall he liable to a fine
not exceeding $1,000 and to imprisonment
not exceeding 3 years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
NEW ORLEANS, Jan, 10,
LATEST FROM TEXAS.

The following Intelligence communicated
oy llr. Moore, editor Of the Texus I'elc.
graph, to Capt Aud Of the steamer shin
Constitution, which arrived this morpinr.
i'll forty hours from Galveston, confirms
tho account brought by the Watchman. of
Mexican troops being dispatched towards.
the Rio Grande after some Indians. WIN,
had committed deprcdations on The ir haL;-
tants. DIR. Moor had arrived Il few hours
previous 10 the sailing off the Constitution.
from st: Antonio which place he left OH the
18th inst.
THE rumor afioat relative to an inyas;-
on from Mexico, originated from some spies
who discovered near San Pa,ricio, a BODY
Of several hundred Mcxicans. Their trail
was large, apparently that Of several hun
dred. Their horses cropped close four a.
cres OF grass each night. Each encamp-.
mcnt exhibited marks of about a hundred
fires. They had five Wagons, and posi-
bly, some cannon.
ut was generally supposed ut San An
tonic, that they had been Sent out to pro-
tcct the h%crds'ncn, who arc driving in cat
tie towards the Rio Grand"
The following report is in circulation, bur
we think it less entitled to condolences:
"A passenger i'll The Constitution reports
that much excitement prevailed in Houston
on account OF recent engagement with a
party OF McXicans, near Conception in
which the Texans under the command Of
Col. harcns, obtained the victory.
january 18th.
1eras.-Thc steam ship Columbia Cap
tain Wright. "A hours from Brazoria, arriv-
ed yesterday at our port. From a gen.
tleman who came passenger, we nave re-
ceivcd the most cheering Intelligence, as to
the strong confidence which animatcs the
hearts of the TEXANS. They have no fear
Of an invasion from the Mcxicuns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

WV Atot ~. -NuS SNtlIt
dated
January 3 1883.
sour War has again commenced in good
earnest. The Indians certainly have ex-
hibired some considerable tact in selecting
their battle ground in the late engagement
with Col. Taylor. As ! nave been inform
ed the place selected was Il horse shoe in
form. The Indians posted themselves OH
the right and left and as soon as orr forces
had marched in, they received the Indian
fire on each flank. There must have been
at least one thousand men of our forces en-
gagged. The Indians have learned some
lessons Of mA1te mans warthre; they retreat
cd through the hammock and formed out
side, and as soon as our forces reached the
outer edge, they were received by a deadly
fire from the Indians.
How long is this wal to lasi?-General
Jesup certainly does all that he can to close
it but il is believed that he is fatered by
The interference of GOvcrnmeut-the Cher
okee Delegation. ard such like matters
and ] never have believed in the close O f,he
war At a btow. 1t mus! be closed through
a long course OF successive operations, well
followed up. 1t is after all, more like a For
hunt-you must kill them off one by one,
after Il loag chase"
We copy the following extract from the
correspondence of the Savannah Georgian
dated,
Fort LANE, e. +. Jan. l.
"We have news also from Charlotte liar
hour or vicinity, of n battle having been
fought in rhc early part Of last week in
which five Indians were killed aud nine ia
ken prisoners, and Lieut.. Hardin of drag
oons, being dangerously if not mor,ally
wounded.
1.-The express from General Eus,is' camp
(Fort Christmas) who arrived here ycstcr-
day morning, states tina, upon his leaving
Tho camp, an express had just arrived from
Col. Twiggs, with the information that a
similar engagement had taken place be-
tween a portion of his command and the
Indians, and that the same number were
killed and taken prisoners, as in the battle
OF Lieut.. Hardin. This news appears 10
be correct, but the express has probably
COMPOUNDED Col. Taylor's and Col. Twige's
expresses, by some means or other. We will
have the true. Story shortly. and | will give
ityou."
The following particulars of the late dis
astrous action with Col. Taylors regiment,
we copy from the N. o. True American of
the 10Th inst.
"Col. Taylor having with him n part of
the LIST, 4th aud 9th regiments of infantry,
amounting TO aboyc 600 men, 800 Missouri
Volunteers, and about 100 Indians, was
marching in pursuit, Of large party orl,os-
tiles. supposed to consist of from 200 to 400
Seminoles and Micasukics, under Alligator
and Sam Jones, came up with them near
Lake -, near where the River Kissimmi
empties itself. He had learned their position
from two prisoners taken OH lis route, and
on accommodating found the enemy con-
ccaled in thick hammock, only accessible
by Il passage over a morass of q quarter Of
Il mile wide. Perceiving no other way to
approach them, Colonel II gave orders to
the 9Th. regiment TO advance, supported by
the Missouri volunteers and the Iudians.-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
Mr.. Forsyth to Mr.. For.
DEPARTMENT. OF STATE,
w Jup r 1Ss>S.

Sir:rBy the direction of thc President OF
tho United States, ! have the honor to conl-
manica!e tn you a copy of the evidence fur
nlstcd to this department of an extraordina-
~ outrage committed from Her. Britanic
Majes,y's province o Upper Conada, on the
persons and property Of citizens OF tho, U.
States, within the jurisdiction of the State
Of N. York. The obstruction of the prop
crty. and a~ssasisStions of citizens of tho
United States III the soil of n. York, at
the when, as is well known to you
the President was anxionsly, endenvoring
to allay the excitement, and earnestly seek
ing to prevent any unfortunate occurrence
On the frontier Of Canada, hns produced
upon his mind the most painful emotions of
surprise and regret. 1t will necessarily
form the subject of a demand for redress
upon her Majesty's Government. This
communication is made to you under the
expectation That through your instrument
tality, an carly explanation may he obtain
cd from tho authorities of Upper Canada OF
all the circumstances Of the transaction I;
and that, by your advice to those authorities
such decisive precautions may he used as
will render the REPETITION of similar acts
i,cI CATER impossible. Not doubling the dis
POSITION Of tile Government of Uppe rCan-
ada TO do it's duty in Furnishing the agrees
sors aud preventing future outrage, the
President Notwithstanding, has deemed it
necessary 10 order n sufficient force on the
frontier to rcpel amy attempt Of like char
acter. and to make known to you thatifjt
should occur, he cannot be answcrable 70:
the effect of the Indignation of the ueigE-
boring people Of the u. States.
/ take this occasion to renew to you the
assurance of my distinguished considera-
ton, JOHN FORSYTH.
10 Henry S. Fcx &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
New YoRH. Jan. 10.

This has been the finest bright day for
the owners of Real Estate Than we have
bad Tor more than a year. During that pc
Rod. of all property Real Estate has been
considered the poorest; and TO be known as
Il Spectator in this description Of property
was fatal to any mans credit. Yesterday
the large property of the Estate of .Jordon
Wright was brought to the hammer. and
the whole Of it was pcremptoriIy sold Great
spirit was manifested, and the prices OBJ
tanned were perfectly satisfactory to the
Executors. We have never seen so large
a company on any similar OCCASION, and
mauy were obliged to leave. being unable
to obtain an entrance into the sales room.
The sales were positive, and none of the
heirs were purchasers
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

MysteTious.-Nlonsy Eaund on Brooklyn
ifeight,--Scveral thousand dollars were
lately found on the property Of Mr.. M'Coy,
Oh Brooklyn Heights. While the work.
men were employed to digging, they found
buried in The earth, a handkerchief full Ct
silver, and on digging n little further n tin
box was dug up containing sovrcigns and
American gold. We have not learned all
the circumstances, There is little doubr,
however, but il belonged to an Irishmau,
who arrived here from New Orleans, on bis
way 70 Ireland, and who was murdered in
the neishborhood ofihe spot from Which the
money was taken. The discovery has Gre
atch u good deal of conversation in Brook
lynn. y Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
Mr. Poinse,. - Coz. Marcy.
DEPARTMENT OF WAR, ]
Jan, 9Th 1898. {

Sir. The territory of the United States
having been violated by a party of armed
men from the Canada shore, and apprc-
heusions being entertained, from the highly
excited feelings of both parties, that similar
outraSas may lead to an invasion of our
soil, the President has thought proper to
exercise the authority vested in him by law
and call out such a military force as may lie
deemed necessary to protect the frontiers of
the u. States. :
| am, in consequence, instructed by the
President to request yon will call into the
service of the United States, and place au-
der the command of Brewer Major Gcner-
al Scott, such militia force as lie may re-
uuire to he e~mployedon the Canada frontier
for the purpose set forth.
Very respectfully, your most ob't serv't
J. K. POlNSETT.
His cxcellency WI Marcy
Gov. Of New York, Albany N. Y.
(Same to his Excellency, Silas II. Jcn-
nison, Governor Of Vermont, Montpelier
Vcrmunt.)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

John Randolph Esqr. a planter residing
on tic highlands Of East Baton Rogue,
was murdered on the twenty first ult. The
Gazette states that TWO of his sluvas n ne
gro man and woman have been tried,
found guilty of the crime, and have been
sentenced to be hung on the public square
IN that town on Wednesday the 1eth inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

the nets ofparitpation in the revolt ofCan-
ada. No mention, however, or allusion, is
made to any revoIted force in arms at NAL
den, or any where else in the vicinity.
Gov. Mason issued on the the 2StI ultino
a proclamation Of neutrality. Gin compli-
ance,' as the instrument s,ntcs, .'wilh tho
request Of tho President of the United
States."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
Extract ofa letter dated
CITY OF Mexico, Nov. 8.

OF VHEAICU, NOV. o.
''We are on the cue ofa Reuolution, the
object Of which will do away with the pres
ent Objectionable Constitution, and rc-es-
tablisll the old one Of 1924. There will be
IL" blood she'd in the matter; it willbe ctIcc-
ted by those in power by which thew will
be kept in. This is the way we manage in
this country."-Nat. Int.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
Domestic News
THE CANADA DISTURBANCES.

lie DISTURBANCES.
The following letter from the Secretary
of State, AM! Secretary Of War, accompa-
MED the Presidents Message in relation to
the disturbances in Canada, communicated
to Congress on the 9th inst.
.AIr. E'oinsett to Gen. Scott.
DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
Jan. s 1888.
Sir:-You will repair, without delay, to
the Cannda frontier Of the U. S. aud assume
the military Command there.
Herewith you will receive duplicate let
tiers to the Governors Of the States of New
York aud Vermont, requesting them to call
into the service of the U. States such "A
military force as you may deem necessary
for The defence of that frontier Of the United
States.
This power has been conided TO you ia
the full persuasion that you will use it dis
crce,ly, and extend the call only 50 far as
circumstances may seem to require.
1t is important that the troops called into
the service should he, if possible, exempt
from that state Of excitement which the
late violation Of our territory has created,
and you will therefore impress upon the
Governors of these border States the
Propricty Of selecting troops from a portion
OF the State distant from the theatre of ac-
ton.
The Executives not in possession Of legal
authority tn employ the military force to re-
Strain persons within our jurisdiction, and
who ought to be under our control, for vio-
lating the laws, by making incursions into
tlie,crri,ory OF neiglborins and friendly na-
tons, with hostile intent. l can give YOU,
therefore, no instructions on thar subject F.;
bat request that you will use u rinfuencc
TO prevent such excuses, aud 10 preserve
the character Of this Government for good
faith and Il proper regard for the rights of
friendly powers.
The militia will be calle,! into the ser
vice for three months, unless sooner dis
charged; and in your acquisitions you will
designate the number Of men, and take
care that the officers do not exceed q due
proportion.
The disposition of the force, with regard
10 the points to he occupied, is conlided to
your discretion, military skill, and intimate
knowledge of the country; and the amoun,
OF the force must depend upon the charac-
ter ana duration of the contest now going
on in Canada. and the disposition mauifcs-
ted by the people and the public authorities
Of Thar colony.
The President INDUCES a hope that out
raSes. similar TO that which lately occurred
at Schlosscr, will not be repeated: aud that
yun will be able to maintain the peace Of
that frontier without being called upon to
you.
Very respectfully, your most ob't ~serv't,
(Signed) j. II. POINSETT.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott, Wash
instoh City.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

Il MoniHc.-The New Hampshire Ga
zette records the following aud states it as
a fact.
Some hunters recently found, near the
dwelling house Of MIR. Vets, in the neigh
horhooa Of Newgate, a human being Il ma
MAC, shut up i'll n cage about 4 by 6 feet,
partly under ground. where he had been
confined by n chain for 7 years. lie had
no fire, was almost naked, his beard was
nearly a foot long, and his whole appear
nncc resclnblcd that Of Observation-Disclosures,
after his dwelling wss with the beasts ofthc
field. His wretched condition excited he
sympathies OF rheshunters, and we arc told
that some persons p.Wcstfold rave dotcr-
authorities of flo S@(fe6f Connecticut to the
subject. r
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

In the passage ovet, the men were frequent
ly plunged up TO their waists, and the enc
my now commenced a murderous fire (: this
was about l o'clock. The 9th, under Col.
Taylor himself, continued to advance most
gallantly, although officers and men were
falling in great numbers. At this moment,
perceiying thai the corps. under Col. Gentry
was not ab!e to pass, owing to their being
mostly mounted men, and that tho Missouri
indians had turned aud fled, Col. Il. had
ordered Col Foster to bring up the 9TH;
aud with this force, a brilliant charge was
then made, driving the Indians towards The
lake, and clearing the hammock. The Iu-
dians returned to the fight three several
times, but at length we're completely routed
escaping by the lake and river, where they
had a great many pirogues and canoes
They Left dead on the field. but it is sup
posed many more must have fallen.
On our side the loss was very great-lhcrc
being ~ killed and Ill wounded. Among
the former wore Col. Gentry. of the Missouri
corps, killed i'll the first advance, and 1t.
Col. Thompson, Capt Van Sw~earengen, &
Lieut. Brooks and Center, all ofthe 9th in
fantry. OF the latter was Capt. Andrews
ofthe 9th and others. Company X ofthe
9th infantry, commanded by Lieut.. Garter
was cut to pieces-not moro than 6 being
left!
Tho first regiment was not in action. be-
ing stationed as corps de reserve. AS to
the volunteers, it is TO 10 regretted they did
not partake ofthe glory,ol the achievements;
especially because if The regulars had been
supported by them, it is believed a large
number Of the enemy could have been made
prisoners.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
FronsLe Correspondence Of TIA $pIMern Panio,.
WAsuxNGTpN.Jan. g. 1898.

sPoNseeHee " uWASRhrHCTn f~QUtOx.
WAsntNGToN.J Jan. 8, 1888.
Tho Senate are still engulphed on the
suhject;of Abolition, aud the last Of MIR.
Calhoun's Resolutions was disposed Of by
being mid on the table by a vote Of 35
to nine.
MIR. Preston addressed the Senate al
length against il, and he himself made the
motion 10 lay il on the table,
Mr.. Allen, of Ohio, then moved the Res
ointiom heretofore moved by him as an a
mendmcnt TO ore Of Mr.. Calh0nn's, de-
clariag that nothing contained in these res
o%lutioDs was to be considered as restricting
the liberty of speech, %impairing the right Of
Petition, &c.
MIR. Smith. of Indiana. moved a substi-
tute declaring afirmatively i'm favor of
those rights, aud that all petitions should
not only be received, but also considered as
adjudicaled. On this u long discussion Ell
sued.
Mr.. Allen opposed the amendment. be-
cause it did not discriminate between what
Petitons should be considered. Mr.. Allen
wasdisposed to receive Petitions. but to
compel the Senate to consider and adjudi-
cate upon all that might be sent, might be
TO compel the Senate 10 consider whether
they should perjuro themselves. For in
stance they might be called upon to consid-
or aud adludicate ON what was so obvious
~ unconstitutional, that no man could vote
for it, and yet they must under this propo-
sition, be forced to discuss it.
The discussion is still going on. but the
final question is expected to be taken this
evening.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

The New Exchange Hotel at New Orle-
leans, an establishment said to be surpas-
edby mono in the Uuion was opened OH the
Dth iast.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

We understand (says the Tallahassee
Floridian Of the GIL, inst.) that The fugitive
Greeks i'll West Florida, have at length,
been induced TO submit, and have come in
understhe conduct Of their chief, Co-a-ha-go,
and Stephen Richards, Esq, who bad been
senfby Gov Call, to treat with thcm.-
This intelligence is communicated by n lei
Ter, received a few days since by the Gov
crnor. from Mr., Richards ;.who states that
the Creek Indians to the number of seventy
which is supposed to be all who are, out,
are now at Walkers Town on the Apalach-
icoln.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
HEAD QuARrERs,
Chippewa, Dcc.30, 1887. !

Sir: l have the honor to report for the
information of his Excellency the LicuI.
Governor, that having received positive in
formation that the pirates and rebels at Ma.
Wy island had purchased n steam boat cal
led the Caroline, to facilitate their intended
invasion III this county, and being confirmed
in my information yesterday by the boat
(Which sailed under British colors) appear
ing ut the Island, determined to cut her
out, Capt Drew Of the Royal NAVY, in
n most gallant nanlier, with q crew ofVol-
u%nteers, (whose names | shall hereafter
mention,) performed This most dangerous
service, which was indeed handsomely eff.
fected.
In consequence Of the swift current il was
found TO be impossible to get the vessel over
TO this place, and it was therefore necessary
TO set her OH fire. Her colors are in nv pos
session. A. N. M'NABB
Colonel Commanding.
p. S.-We have two or three wounded
and the Pirates about the same number
killed. A. N. M,NABB.
Accompanying this letter arc statements
and %atfidavids, that both from the main
American shore, near Fort Schlosser, and
Grand Island, British boats were fred on
-that the Caroline belonged TO Mckenzie;
that artillery taken on hoard al Forl Soho
loser had been landed from her on Navy
Island, and that her flag which was taken,
was ~tricolo n two STARS, TO indicate tho
two States of Upper Canada and Lower
Canada.
All this tends 10 emharrass the uues-
ton hut ms there is wrong on both sides.
neither should be unduly per,inacious.
At Detroit, or the 28lh ult the Armory of
the Brady guards was broken opon and ri
fed ofsoinc forty muske,s, by ''pcrsons IN.
known"
Some uncasiness appeared to be felt at
Detroit, lest the ci,nens should be led. into
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
PRISONERS,

. NAVY YARD, CHARLESTON, S. C.-Lei-
ter from tho Secretary Of The Navy, in re-
alton TO tho establishment Of 4 Navy Yard
at Charleston, S. c. December 81, 1897
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
Fran Tie Charleston Mercury.
FROM FLORIDA.

Extract of u letter from ST. Augustine,
dated
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-04

On the 18Th day of March. in The 47lh
year Of her age, Arm GALLAHER, wife Of
John Gallaher.
Mrs. 6. died 10 The faith of the gospel,
having been for 81 years member Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Du
ring her long protracted sufierings. she
was sustained by the consultations oil The
gospel and " hen The time Of her depar
ture drew nigh. she expressed perfect
willingness to die, not doubling that he
to whom she had committed her soul, and
body, would take care Of her dust, and
raise it up at the last day to her glorious
Immortality. III.