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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-02-14
WAsHINGToN, Jan 80,

In The Senate, to-day, after The trans
action Of morning business. Mr.. Rugges
addressed the Senate in opposition to the
motion OF Mr.. Benton for leave to intro
duce bill To repeal the duty on salt. The
debate was continued by Messrs. South
ard, Benton, Williams Of Maine, Calhoun.
and Norvell; aud The question being taken
on granting leave, was decided in the af-
firmative, yeas 20, nays l9, and the bill
was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Two bills for the relief Of the Alabama,
Florida and Georgia Rail Road Conpa-
nv. aud a joint resolution directing the
manner in which certain laws Of the Dis
lrlc, shall be executed, were ordered to be
engrossed for third reading.
The House again went inio committee
of the Whole on SO much Of the Presidents
Message as was undisposeI of. Mr.. Cra-
ry concluded his very able speech. in reply
principally to Mr.. Bell. He was followed
by MIR. Clark, the Conservative of New
York, who threw off all restraint, and
fully entered the lists with the Opposition
in denouncing the Administration. He
admitted the alliance Of the Conservatives
with the Wing parly--that they thought
alike. and were in duty bound 10 act in con-
cert, to overthrow the present party in
power. The mask was so far thrown of,
as to call from Mr.. Mason of Virginia a
disclaimer, as 10 the intentions of the Con-
serva,ive party Of the South. Mr., Thomp-
son obtained the floor, and on bis motion
the Committee rose.
The House, on motion Of Mr.. Cambre-
leng, again went into committee on the
appropriation bills; and, after some time
spent thereon, reported Eve 10 the House,
which were severally ordered to be en-
grossed.-Globe.
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IN SENATE.
January %.

w.
Mr.. Benton presented the petition Of
Mary Helena America Vespucci, ayoung
lady of Florence. descendant Of the cele-
brated Americas Vespuccius, one of the
renowned na,igators of the 18th century,
aud whose name this continent bears
This petition, said Mr.. Benton, states the
reason which has induced. or rather con-
strained, this goune lady to leave her coun-
try, and seek an asylum in the U. States;
it also states her reasons for making the re-
quests Which the petition contains for the
rights OF citizenship aud a grant of land
lie would pass The petition to the table,
and ask that it might be read by the Sec
retary.
The petition was then read by the Sec
relary.
MIR. Thompson submitted the following
joint resolution, which. under the rules, Lies
over. and was ordered to he printed:
Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States Of
America. in Congress assembled. That the
notes of sound Specie paying banks shall
hereafter be received in payment of the
dues Of the Government, under such regu-
latons and restrictions as may be prescri-
bed by Congress.
Resolved, That the public funds shall
hereafter be deposited with banks owned
in whole Or in part by the States where
situated, aud that where none such exist.
with such corporated banks as the Sec.
retary of the Treasury may select; Provi-
ded, That when deposited with private in
corporated banks, the funds Of the Govern
menr are not to be used in the discounts
or other business of such banks; and that
the Secretary Of the Treasury, be author
lied to conrract with said banks for
stipulated compensation for the safe-keep-
ing, transfer, and disbursement of the pub.
lie moneys.
On motion of MIR. Benton, the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of the leave
asked by him, to introduce bill TO re.
peal The duty on sait,and the fishing boun-
ties and allowances dependant thereon.
A debate theu ensued, in which Messrs.
Williams of Maine, Benton, Davis, Buch-
anan, Niles, and Rugsles took part.
MIR. Rueglcs moved to lay the whole
subject on the table; which motion was
negalived-yeas IL, nays "a.
The Senate then adjourned.
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bnt your quotations would fail to convince
him. Mr.. Pickens. They would fail to
show that they were congenial with the
6rst principles of the Constitution. Yet
be would not discuss these points nj present;
he would only say that he should rejoice
to shiver a lance with the gentleman, on
these subjects, at the proper time; he was
proud tn say that he should have to meet
in this conflict the shield of even Knight
T'cmplar.
The principles Of this report, added MIR.
P. are The principles of reform and re
trenchment which seem 10 he the popular
doctrines of the day. Now he wanted to
to see who are the gentlemen prepared
to do their lip service to tue goddess of
reform, and bow down and worship,i in their
hearts, prohigacy aud recklessness Of ex-
penditure. Vote appropriations, said he,
as you have done heretofore, with an ul-
ter disregard to the condition OF the Trea-
sury, and you will be compelled to issue
Treasury notes or borrow money. He
repeated. in conclusion, that he desired to
SEQ parties ranged under The principles of
that report. 1t was noble document,
end the party which took its stand upon it.
would risk much at first, but would tri-
umph in the end. We were now about
to take new latitude and departure, and
he desired to see The other side come out.
Mr.. P. rejoiced that the gentleman had
made his motion, aud again expressed a
hope that it would be considered as test
question.
The orders of the day were then pro-
ceeded to.
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SENATE.
January %

The Senate, to-day was principally oc-
cupied in discussing the motion of MIR.
Benton, for leave to introduce bill for
abolishiug the duty on salt. MIR. Williams,
from Maine who was entitled to the floor,
addressed the Senate at length, and with
much ability, in opposition to the objec'
of the bill, though he intimated his in'en-
,ion Of voting for its Introduction, that it
might be referred To an appropriate COM
mit,ee for the purpose of inquiry. MIR.
w. was followed in the debate by Messrs.
Benton, Davis, Buchanan, Niles. and
Ruggles. The Senate adjourned without
taking the question or granting leave.
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From the Globe
WAsuINGToN, Jan. 9

In the Senate, to day, upwards of one
hundred and fifty bills were received from
the House Of Representatives. aud were
referred to appropriate committees. The
afternoon was principally occupied by
Mr.. Davis in reply to Mr.. Benton's re-
marks in favor Of the repeal of the duty on
salt. TO which Mr.. Benton rejoined; and
after short Executive session, the Senate
adjourned.
In the House Of Representatives, no bu-
siness of importance was transacted. The
whole day was occupied in the presenta-
tion of resolutions.
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90. That no collector, naval officer, sur
veyor, appraiser,ipspcctor. receiver of pub
lie moneys for lands, register Of land Of
fee, or any deputy. assistant, clerk or
other person, employed by or under them,
shall receive any present, or fee for any
official duty performed by them, under the
penalty of imprisonment for not more
than twelve months nor less than three
months, and of a fine equal to three times
the value ofthe money received.
%. That the Secretary shall prescribe
in whal manner the books and accounts
shall be kept, and the returns made, so as
TO preserve uniformity in the same.
ELEGANT E1TRAGT.-The taste of the
House Of Representatives runs altogether
upon the gigantesque 10 rhetoric. Since
the days OF EnceIaius, famed for lying
rather uneasily under the smoking caverns
of Etna, the world has heard nothing so
awful as the convulsiye throes of that re-
markable triad of patriots, Wise, Menefee
and Prentiss, laborins under the eyerlast-
ing pressure Of the BOmbastir mountains.
Thse interesting prodigies are exhibited al
most daily for the padime Of the epicurean
deities of the capitol. and what sport they
afford, may be judged from the following
select gambol of Mr., Prentiss in his great
speech on the Defalation Committee. 1t
will be observed thai the force of the ex-
tract rests upon three main figures, to ,Oit,
bogs, bowieknives anil the devil.
l could not but admire (said Mr.. Prem
tiss,) the humanity and generous feeling
which brought to the rescue the honorable
gentleman from Nes Hampshire, mr.
Cushman.) For QUO, in his life he laid
aside the sling and pebble of the Previous
Questions; that weapon which he wields
with such deadly skill which no mortal ar
gumenl may resist; with which he has so
often snoie. even upoa the very forehead,
The vaunling PhiIistine of debaie; this he
laid aside and essayed he armour of Saul.
Cased in denial and btandishing assertion
he boldly stood forth fol battlc-aye, sir,
and when it waxed tod warm, and safety
consisted only in retreat, even as Eneas
"did from the walls IF Troy, upon his
shoulders the old Anchses bear" so with
pious care did the hotorable gentleman
convey from the field ths tapless secretary.
In rapid flight, like Sat In voyaging thro'
chaos. half flying and half walking, he
bore hin, across the Sc bonian bog Of his
official correspondence that documentary
morass, that boitomlrss guagmire ofignor-
ance, negligence and stupidity.
Honor TO whom honoE is due. While
the party have stood aeH Hast at the astoun-
ding array offacts; whill even the gallant
gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Thomas)
has hung out the Whit Flag and half
begged for quarter-the gentleman from,
New Hampshire has taken the front rank
and horne the brunt ofEihe fight. For
shameia for shame! Where is Achilles!-
Whess Agamemnon?- Where is Ajax,
that Nes,or should be compelled to buckle
on the unwonted armor!- -Mercury.
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From the Correspondence of the Southern Patriot.
SENATE.
WAsHINGToN. Feb. |.

Mr.. Southard presented memorial,
asking the abolition Of slavery in the Dis
trio, of c Columbia, and moved it's reference
to Select Committee, with instructions
to consider and report thereon.
Mr.. Spence, moved that the memorial
be laid on the table, which motion was g.
greed to,
The decided stand, which the Senate
has taken on this exciting subject. bas had
the effect Of sending all memorials of that
nature to the. House where Mr.. Adams
takes care that they shall make some
noise.
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OSohs aso NVbSSPoNoc"tS " esS S'sN' NN~''
WAsRINGToN. Jan. 26.
The Senate is no, in session to-day,
The House, to-day is busy in passing
those private bills, as 10 which there is no
dispute. All bills which give rise TO de-
bate are passed over. Even, flhe reading
Of the report accompanying the bill be
called for, it kills the bill for this session.
About two hundred private bills will prob
ably be passed aud sent to the other House;
hut these are not one tbird of the whole
number on the calendar. Congress will
take no steps, at this session, for the estab-
lishment of Board Of Commissioners to
settle Claims.
Tbisis the las, private bill to-day. Mr..
Cambreleng and Mr.. Howard notified
the House that every succeeding Friday
aud Saturday, till the end of the Session.
would necessarily be devoted TO the pub
lie business which is in state of forward
ness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-02-14

A Post Office has been established at
Rocky Mount, Fairfield District. S, e.,
and Thos, F. BarkIey Esq, appointed Post
Master.
James M. Yonng, Esq, has been ap.
pointed Post Master, at Laureus c. H.,
William A. Bull, Esq. at GowdeyvilIe,
Union District; Elliot S. E. Chambers. at
Hurricane, Sparanburg District; and VIM.
g. Fleming, Esq, ar Lubbub, Pickens Dis
trict, S. G..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-02-14

Deaths in Boston.-There were 1920
deaths in Boston during the year 1888,
which, for population of over $4,000,
shows a remarkable state Of health to bave
prevailed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-02-14

Resolved. That we have witnessed will
pleasure, the recent action in the House
of Representatives Of the United States,
inducing the determination of the friends Of
the present administration, from all sec.
tions ofthe Union, to preserve inviolable
the National compact, from the poiluting
hand Of abolition incendiarism.
Resolved, That for the promotion Of
Republican principles, and that hereafter,
less OF personal feeling and personal preia-
dice, may influence our elections, it is
proper and eXpedien,, that committee or
committees be appointed in each county,
TO correspond with each other,s and cause
an interchange ofpolitical opinions. that
central committee Of correspondence DO
appointed in Leou county. and that com
mittee be appointed to draft an address to
the Democratic Republicans of Florida,
in relation to the various political topics
requiring, discussion aud action; and it was
further resolved, that the President and
Vice Presidents, appoint said committees,
and cause these resolutions to be published
in all the Democratic newspapers of Flori-
da.
The thanks Of the meeting were then by
resolution rendered 10 the officers, and the
meeting then adjourned.
WALKER ANDERSON, Pres't
:: + 3E{5SS !: 3!5$SSbi :{5SSbss. '. Presidents,
EDWARD R. GIBSON, lso
BUCKINGHAM SMITH, e'o'ie''
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Domestic News.
CONGRESSIONAL.

Eom tbs Correspondence ofths Charleston Copr.
WAsaINGToN. Jan. 26.
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lion OF the money, accounts, &c. of :the
receivers.
18. That the Secretary of the Treasury
shall have authority TO direct the district at
torney or marshal to examine the money
and accounts of any receiving or disbur-
sing officer: and when the money in the
hands of such officer usually exceeds three
fourths of the amount Of his official bond,
such examinations shall not be made less
frequently than once year.
19. That, until otherwise ordered by
Congress: Committee of the House Of
Representatives shall, under such limita-
tions as the House may prescribe, examine
the money, accounts, &c. of all collecting
and disbursing officers, and report the re-
suit to both Houses, g. all cases of defaults
they may discover TO the President.
20. That additional bonds be given by
officers or agents, employed in collecting,
keeping; or disbursing the public money,
when such bonds shall be required by the
Secretary of the Treasury, with the ap-
probation of the President.
81. That If any person employed in
collecting, keeping, or dsbursing the pub
lie money shall make false returns of the
same, or shallle public money, or use ii
for his private purposes, he shall. ON con-
viction thereof, be sentenced to imprison-
ment for term Of not less than three, nor
more than five years, and to a fine equal
to rhe amount of the false return of the
money enbezzled.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-05

Ho,o to tell Drunken Man-If you
wish 10 ascertain whether man is re-
ally i'll liquor, put the word municipali,
ty IN his mouth il he can shell tina,
ont-pronouce it plain and dis,inct-he
is sober enough to deliver temperance
lecture, take our word for it. The
words National Intc!hgencer' are even
harder to get over. and may be given as
test to any one where the least suspi>
cion is entertained that he is how
come you SOP
Some fifteen years since, there lived
IN pleasant down east village a wor-
thy minister of the Presby terian persua-
sion, DR.. H. The Doctor had a
hard case OF son. a wild. harum scarum
dog as ever lived. named David. David
was good hearted fellow, fond Of s,o.
ries and Santa Cruz ram sings. aud sell
dom came home at nigh, without be-
sraying that he had rubbed hard against
every tavern in the village. Frequent
| were the admonitions and excellent the
advice his worthy father gave David,
and one night, after lecture rather
more severe than common, the Young
scaPe grace faithfully promised amend
ment.
Some few days after this, while the
minister was out visiting his flock, he
saw his hopeful mounted on young
colt with large bush tied TO his tail III
ding furiously down the road tow ards
him. By whirling his hat and cane and
shouting, the old gentleman arrested his
progress, and brought him to a halt.
Why. David! said the minister, you
told me faithfully You had sown al
your wild cats
SO have. father I'm only brushing
them in now and away he went down
the street as fast as ever. the bush TOP
tied TO the colts tail, W hisking about III
every direction.
That night David came home, as the
saying il, rather the worse for liquor
1t is a known fact that drunken man
in trying to make himself appear sober
always overdoes the thing, and BY the
very means he uses detects himself So
it was with David.
Father said he, has the Nacial In
teltencer come ye,9'
'Ah! you dog, you: you bave been
to the tavern again. You are drunk
sir; get out of my house, aud never Ell
ter that door again
David went as he was bid. but the
next murning his father was aslonished
at seeing him walk down the chamber
stairs, and seat himself al breakfast
'Sirrah didn't | tell you never to en-
ter that door again - said the father.
Yes, sir, know you did; SO got uE
on the shed and came in at the cham
Der window. didn't come ia a, tn.
door at ALL
David is still living, and his sons bic
fair 10 be come as wild os ever he wa
himself.-N o. Picayune.
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MISCELLANY.
AN APPALLING SITUATION.

In Cooprr's Naval History. we find
the following interesting description Of
a scene on shipboard. which illustrates,
in striking manner, the effect OF disci-
pine in man of war:
"On the 10Th Of April, the New York,
john Adams, and Enterprise sailed, to
touch at Malta. on their way TO the enc
my's port.-Whie making this passage,
just as the music had been beating 10
grog, @ heavy explosion was heard near
the cockpit Of the flag ship. and the
lower part OF the vessel was immediate.
ly filled with smoke. Ii was an appal
ling moment, for every man OIL board
was aware that quantity Of powder,
not far from the magazine, must have ex-
ploded; that fire was necessarily scatter
ed in the passages; that the ship was in
flames, and that. in all human probabil.
ty, the magazine was in danger.
Captain Cbauncey was passing the
drummer when the explosion occurred
and he ordered him to beat to quarters.
The alarm had not been given minute,
when the men were going steadily TO
their gus, and other stations, under a
standing regulation, which directed this
measure in The event of cry of fire, as
the most certain means OF giving the off,
GERS entire command Of the ship, and OF
preventing confusion. The influence OF
discipline was well exhibited on the try>
ing occasion; for, while there is nothing SO
fearful TO the seaman as the alarm OF fire
the people went TO their quarters as reg
ularly as in the moments Of confidence.
The sea being smooth, and the weather
moderate, the commodore himself now
issued an order TO hoist on! the boats
The command, which bad been given
under the influence Of the best feelings
of the human heart was mos, unfoIta-
nately timed. The people had no soon
er left the guns TO execute it, than the
Jlo>boom, bowsprit, spirit sally ard knight
heads, aud every spot forward was lined
with men, under the idea of getting as
tar as possible from the magazine. -
Some even Ieaped overheard and swan
| for the nearest vessel.
The situation Of the ship was now
exceedipgiy critical. With a fire known
to be kiDdled near the magazine, aud g
crew IN great measure disorganized
The chances Of escape were much dimin
ished. But Captain Chsuncey rallied a
lew followers, and reminding them that
they might as well be blown up through
one deck as three, he led the way be.
low. into passages choked with smoke,
where the danger was raDidly increas.
Sing. There, by means Of wet blank els
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POETHs ".

The Democratic Il, view snme time since
aiinde! 10 GEORGE ID. PaESTlcE, as en-.
titled 10 The iront rank among Amer j, mn 30
cts. The reviewer insianced some lines,
written at the age Of Ii, US particularly re.
markable, nnd breathing the very soul OF
sorrow. They will he found below, aud are
Indeed beautiful. We are indebted for III en-
TO tho Louisville Literary News Letter.
pritsea. at my Mothers Grave.
By G. ID PRENTICE.
The trembling dow .,lrops fall,
Upon the shutting flowefs-like souls al rest
The stars shine gl"riously-and al,
Save me, 10 blest.
Molher-I love thy grave -
The violet, with us blossom blue and mild,
Waves DER thy head; hen sha II il wave
Above thy child
lis a sweet flnwer-ye, must
It's bright leaves 10 the coming tempest bow,
Dear inothcr-'tis thine embl em-dust
Is on Thy brow -
And could live TO die
To leave un,asted l,le's dark bitter streams !;
By thee, as erst in chillhood, lie,
And share Thy dreams.
Ard must lnger here
To stain the rlumage of my sinless years,
And mourn the hopes to childhood dear
With bitter tears!
Ay-must iinger, here,
a lonely branch upon blasted tree,
"huse las, irail leaf, uniirnely sere,
Went down with thee
or from life's wilhered bower,
l" still communion with tn. past ! turn
And muse on thee, the only flower,
In memoIJ . urn.
And, when the Evening pale
Bows like ,nourner on the dim. blue wave,
stray 20 hear the night winds wall
Around thy grave
Where is thy spirit fown:-
gaze above-ihy look is imaged there
Iis'en-and thy gentle tone
Is on the air.
Oh come-"hilst here p esq
My brow upon Thy grave-and in those mild
And thrilling tones OF tenderness,
Bless. bless, Thy child
Yes, bless thy weeping child,
And Ger thine urn religions hulies, shrine;
OH give his spirit undefIed
To blend with thine.
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taken from the purser's store room. and
water throwu by hand, he began TO con-
tend with the fire, in spot where a
spark. scattered even by the efforts to
extinguish the flames, might, in single
Instant. bave left nothing Of all on board
but their names.
MIR. David Porter, the first lieutenant,
who meets US in so many scenes OF trial
and danger, had assembled from the ward.
room. by means Of u stern ladder. and
he and the other officers seconded the
noble efforts of their intrepid commau.
der. The men were got in from spars
forward, water was abundantiy supplied
aud the ship was saved. This accident
is supposed TO have occurred IN consc-
quence Of a candle having been taken
from lantern, while the gunner was
searching some object in store room
that led from the ock pit A quantity
of marine cartridges, and the powder
horns used in printing the guns. and it
is thought some mealed powder explo>
ded. Two doors leading to the maya.
zine passage were forced open aad near
ly all the adjoining bulkheads were
blown down. Nineteen officers and
men were injured, of whom fourteen
died. The sentinel at the magazine
passage was driven quite through TO the
filling room door"