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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08
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PUBLIC MEETING.

All large and respectable meeting of
the young men Of, and its vicinity,
in the Court House, on - instant, Felix
Porter, Esq, was called TO the chair; and
II. G. Cigar, Esq, appointed Secretary.
After an eloquent and appropriate ad-
dress from The Chair, explanatory of the
object fthe meeting,
Big Quid Cavendish, ESQ.,, read the
following preamble and resolutions. which
were unanimously adopted:-
Whereas, having seen iD the last Ad-
vertiser, satire on chewing tobacco in
church, and au appeal made to the ladies
in behalf Of a society against it, we take
into consideration the importance Of the
subject, as affecting our vital interests.
Whereas, the habits of chewing and smok-
ing tobacco, exert an evil and pernicious
tendency on The prosperity Of the present
and rising generation; and whereas the
habits of tight lacing, and wearing tour
neures, detract from the health and
beauty ofthe ladies, we, withtbe co-opera-
lion ofour fairer neighbors. will form So
ciety to do away with these abominable
vices therefore,
u. Rcsoired, That our Society be styled
the Anti Bachelor, Anti ti-Old-Maid, Anti
Tobacco, Anti-Liquor, Anti -Tourneure
and Tight Lacing, and Anti ct Cetera
Society.
"2. Resolued, That ifthe ladies will dis
pcnse with their stays and tourneures, in
imitation Of the Venus de Medicis, we,
the young men. will chew no more tobac-
co, smoke no cigars, drink no liquor, and
be no longer bachelors from this time
forth and forever. -.
"3. Rcsoiued, That the ladies, who ap
prove of this society, will signify it by
showing a partiality for the colours Of
blue, pink, and yellow, in their choice Of
ribbons, and ornamental apparel; and the
young men who approve, shall look i'm.
proved in health, estate, and spirits, from
having already fallen into the measure"
Mr.. Boltleneck then moved, "That
the proceedings be published in the Ad-
rertissr.'
On motion of Obadiah Pipes, Esq the
Society adjourned sine die.
FELIX PORTER, Chairman.
TT ~ 60
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

ANrI-ToBAcco-CHEwING. EFT cETERA
SocIETY.-lli is matter of high gratifca-
tionro lis, that our suggestions about the es-
tablishment Of an An,i-'Tobacco- Chew
ing Society have been so very promptly
met by certain gentlemen. We hope that
The society, which they have resolved 10
establish, will flourish for long course Of
years. dispensing its blessings all over our
country. May its members live to see the
fruits of their zeal and self-denying labors.
The cause is noble one, and merits the
hearty corporation of the lovely daush-
rers of our land. Go on then, ye zeal
ous nnralists, and success the most glori-
Gus will crown your efforts
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

whose agency he has lost confidence, ow-
ing to the multiplicity of other duties, or
anv cause whatever, as to say that the
American growers of cotton may not de-
lermine. as regular practice, to obtain
their advances from the institutions of
their own country al certain rates, instead
Of applying to foreign commission agents.
subjected as the latter are 10 influences
with the control of which oar people can
have nothing 10 d0.-Balt. amer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

Several communications in opposition
to Mr.. Van Buren, and in favor Of Hen
ry Clay, have recently appeared in the
Charleston Courier. This shews great
liberality i'll an Administration paper, such
as the Courier is. Probably, many other
papers in the State, though they might not
solicit, would yet permit the Introduction
of articles in favor of either of The promi-
nent candidates, for the Presidency, in their
columns. Thisis nothing bu, fair. TEN
perate and well.wrtien ESSAYS on either
side, of the great Presidential question,
should not be excluded, merely because
the editor differs from the writer Though
the propriety Of this course appears SO OH
vious, still we believe, that a different
practice prevails with many editors. They
are nothing but mere partisans, and shut
their eyes TO every thing which initiates
againsr their own opinions. This is to
he condemned but let il not be inferred,
that we disapprove Of bold and honest
partisanship in any editor, whenever the
public good may seem to him, to require
it. he believe in the truth of any prin-
ciple, or vital political measure, let him
battle for it, manfully, and with all his
powers, though the whole world should
rise in arms against him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

TO DUR SUBSCRIBERS AND FRIENDS.
We have now entered upon the second
part of the fourth volume of our paper, and
we take this opportunity Of again appeal
ing TO our delinquent subscribers. The
accounts of many are of long standing,
aud should he liquidated. We pay cash
ourselves to our workmen, aud likewise
Gor all our materials. Surely, we cannot
he thought ilnporunate, or too much adj
dIcted to dunning, to ask our subscribers 10
pay us,cash also; especially,when we have
waited with many Of them for great
length of time. If they will pay us NOW
our difficulties will he at all end. We hope
our appeal will not be in vain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

From the suhjoined, it seems that the
Mammoth. Real Estate Lottery" Of
Syivesier& Co., is not fraud, or hum
bug, as has been confidently said by some.
We are puzzled to know. trhat TO think
about it, Let it be what it will, we wash
our hands Off il:
1--WE have received letter from SyI-
vest"r & Co, requesting our account for
publishing their Mammoth Real Estate
Lottery" advertisement. MOI such an
'abominable humbug,' after all, eh? Bro.
lher MesseDger?-!Southern Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

The St. Augustine News, of the 9th
ult, says, that Gov. Call has instructed
the following gentlemen to repair 10
Washington, and confer with the Presi-
dent, and urge on him rhe adoption of the
necessary measures, not only for The de.
fence OF the country, but for the further
of the war Hon. Charles
Downing, Hon. R. Randall, w. H.
Brockenboro. Esq.,, S. X. Walker, Esq,
and Colonel G. S. Hawkins.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

The following "comes home 10 our
business and bosoms." We commend it
to the attention of all those, who are dis
posed 10 grunrble about the continuance OF
old and long advertisements in our CO.
lumns. We Inform such, that these, ard
The weekly ones, are the very "pabulum
vite" of newspaper. Without them, il
could not exist. About year since, a
person, who was not a subscriber TO the
advertiser, argued with US, that the inser
ton of advertisements Of any kind in a
newspaper, was an imposition upon the
subscribers! He said, that they should he
published on an ertra sheet, and Seni gratis
to the readers!! This is piece oflibera-
lity which we will certainly not exercise.
Ours is an advertising sheet, as its name
imports, and we will give paying adver-
tisements the preference to every thing
else in our paper =
Z" NEWSPAPER ADvERTIsING.-Wbile
every editor must be thankful to certain
portion Of his subscribers, for uniform
puncluaIiIy in their payments, and for the
kind interest which they take in the sue
cess of The paper, YET it is seldom, we he
lieve. that he really experiences any feel
ing of extraordinary gratitude. The pa
pers received by each suhscriber'in The
course ola year, cost annually more than
the price ofihe subscription in the mere ex-
pense of material and manual labor, and
ifthe editor finds aftersel'ing his accounts
that he has any thing left for his trouble.
it must come from The advertising CO.
lumns. Persons who are so much sur
priscd to find long advertisements of quack
medicines, &c., will. therefore, under
stand thar they are moi inserted from be-
lief that nothing more interesting TO rea-
ders could I've found, bur for other reasons
equally importaut."-Berks and iSchuyl-
kill Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

A writer in the Pendleton Messenger
saws, that it is one of the oldest. if not the
very oldest, of the newspaper establish
meD,s of this state. out of Charleston. II
was first issued by John Miller about the
wear 1904.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

The Southern Patriot says. that /" The
advance of the rate of interest by the Bank
of England, to FIVE and half per cent.
per annum, has NOT occurred since Queen
Anne's day; the highest rate oil interest
being in thai reign, five per cent"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

M. DAeUERRE.-The foreign correspon-
dent of the New York Star says, that
Louis Philippe has given the cross of the
Legion of Honor to M. Daguerre, whom
The French claim as inventor of the Phote-
ginic art, or The art of producing accurate
copies of subjects by the chymcal action
of light.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

Mr.. Daniel c. Webb, in consequence OF
necessary absence from the Stale, has re-
signed The Presidency Of the Bank Of The
State of Soulh Carolina. MIR. James
Rose has been elected in his stead.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

Correction, our notice of the exhbi-
ton of the students of the Male Academy.
at this place, for James M. Landrum, read
John NJ. Landruan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

Teras Loan.-Colonel Bee, in letter
dated New Orleans, July 4lh, says, that
General Hamilton, before leaving the
United States for Europe, negotiated
loan of half million for Texas, under the
law authorising loan of one million 10 be
raised.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

The First Cotton Circular.-This circu-
lar, which was disowned by The President
of the United States Bank, is now ascribed
to General Hamilton of our state.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08
chr nnrrfIar Z.
I.DGEFIELD G.. ii
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8. 1899.

The Edgeield Philosophical Society
will meet in the Court House, on Monday
evening next. The public are invited 10
attend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

The Cotton Circular seems to have
found little favor in Charleston, New
York. and some other cities. We copy to-
day, some extracts for and against it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

North Carolina Election for Congress.
AT the latest date in The Edsecombe
(Third) District. Stanley (Whig) was
ahead. 1t is supposed that ho will be
elected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

The New Orleans Bulletin, of the 18th
ult., says, that The yellow fever is quite
fatal in that city. 1t had made great ra-
wages among the sailors of several foreign
vessels.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

The Army and Navy Chronicle says.
that Lieutenant Edwin w. Moore " has
resigned his commission in the United
States navy, and that there can no longer
be any doubt of his having accepted the
command of The Texian navy"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

Webster,. were prepared to tromple the
rights O. asister State into The dust, to in
rade her territory ,cith the hired soldiery Of
the Government, and to immoLate her pa
triotic people, in defence of a measure that,
like a vampire, was sucking the rery
hearts blood ofhe South !"'-Gso. Jour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

Pennsyluonia.-This state has been
compelled TO borrow money 10 pay The in
terest ofthe debt, which she contracted for
internal improvements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

We think it GOOD SIGN 10 see Admin
istration papers, which formerly opposed
Stale Rights doctrines, now advocating
them, and laboring with their utmost exer-
lions, to establish them. 1t looks as if the
Government was returning to correct prin-
ciples.
Let the Wings vie with the Democrats,
in the support of the cardinal doctrines Of
State Rights, and all will be well.
III is no uncommon occurrence, in the
present dav, TO read articles on Stale Sove-
reignty and Stale Rights in the columns
of political journals which, few years
ago, were devoted-to the propagation and
support Of principles Numerically oppo-
site. aud tie Editors of which, with Mar
tin Van Buren, Henry. Clay, and Daniel
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

The Court OF Enquiry in the case of
Commodore Elliott, has adjourned. The
opinion of the Court has not been made
public.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

Tallahassee, July 27.-Two men, in
company with an escort, from Fort Frank
Brooke to Fort Andrews, were fred on by
a party of Indians, from hammock near
the road, and were killed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08

Kcntucky.-The crops ofgrain in Ken
lucky are said to be very fine. The Com
monwealth says, that they have never
been better.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-08
sWiScegseyi:e0ag5.

From tho Macon Messenger.
To the Cotton Planters, Merchants, Fac
tors, and Presidents and Directors Of the
several Banks ofthe Southern STATES:
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-03-20
For the Cheraw Gazette.


Complaints of bad times have been common
in all ages. No period was ever go good, but
many would think former days were not so
had. and present days might be better: THIS
is = neriod remarkable for complaints. Wheth-
or there he sufficient cause for them, will not
sav. Every man in this matter will judge
for himself. "Scarcity of cash. heavy taxes,
frequent suits, severity of creditors, bad debts,
III management Of public affairs" &c. &c. are
commou topics of conversation in most
complaints. But cannot find that complaining
has mended the times for they still continue
the SINE. Since complaining Is so considera-
Bile a part of the, business Of the day, 1t Is
nee essary some rules should be presented, to
puide us in so important an affair. Until better
are provided, | would recommend the foi.
lowing
Never complain Of any thing before you have
examined it,and are sure hat it is an evil. Judge
one of matter merely from its present appear
ance, or nom your present feelings: out con-
sider it's natural tendency, and probable con-
sequence for, however disagreeabls it may be
at present yet, if it be naturally productive
of superior good, it IS not. on the whole, al evil,
or proper matter OF complaint. II you are not
capable, at present, of making proper judg-
ment of its probable tendency, suspend your
complains, till you are wiser, or can see the
issue. Never complain of that as grievance
which is necessary to prevent or remove some
thing worse. Complain not of that which
could not have been prevented: or cannot oe
remediod. this won!d be :mproprtety, az Wel
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-03-20
For the Clieraw Gazette.

Mr.. Edisor,-Be it known TO you as
also your readers that I consider myself
and Friends as very ill.used gentlemen f,r
several very obvious reasons: In the frs,
place there is most dangerous Disagreea-
able not 10 say selfish spirit got out among
the people particular among the Fs !
say the spirit that has NANTES ed itself
among them, is dangerous, ,Disaereeable,
and selfish, it is the spirit of monopoliza.
ton. They have taken the liberty Of
preventing my Friends from selling grog
and necessarily me frem drinking it is a
privilege as old as Noah''s day for lie press
The Grape and drank the juice there off:
A privilege as Dear to Us as our souls?
privilege as Dear as the constitution,
concerning which they keep such racett.
q privilege the loss OF which has nearly cos:
me nv life Would you believe it sir, Would
YOU b%licve i, Mr.. Editor have been com
PEELED to sleep in house ever since the
usurpation Of our rights by these men Of
monopoly. The close confined air Of the
room as might have been expected, affected
nv head, and oh such an ache, as have
had lost my dram and the Fools tell me /
am getting soberif This be sober may ever
be drunk and y they tell US it is for our
good oh yes, they will rob US Of our sus.
tenahce and preach to US our comfort
They tell US ii For the good Of our fami.
lies and ye, you will assist nv Wife and
chill by the death Of their Father and
Husband. l. is all monopolizatien they
drink all and me none, aud We! this is tho
boas,ed land Of Freedom, yes the Freedom
of the rich and powerful. but not of the
poor and impotent this is the chivalric S'ato
Of Son,h Carolina. this place where men
arc lmi;ed in their drink 10 the will Of the
few Rich and powerful. Ch my country
nv country 10 infamy ar: thou fallen.
Your most obedient.
FIT. KIP.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-03-20
A Coop UNA well known simple.

A Coop UNA well known simple.
ton, who had for many years been cm-
ployeJ in carrying the corn to mill for the
poor house of the town in which ne lived,
WINS one day accosed by the miller in the
following manner John, they say that you
are fool, that you dou'l know any thing
'[Iah, hah = said John, that cant DC true.
for do know some things, though may
not know other ,hioss. Bnt | can tell
you wha; do know, and what | don't
know. Pm gadto hear it, replied the
miller, now let us hear, John, what you
do know" KNOW answered John, that
the m;lIer's hogs grow fat.'-'Very we'll
that's true John now please TO infurm me
what you dom. know 4 don't know,
said John, scra,chinghis head, whose corn
they are fed on
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-03-20

as folly: for it would be murmuring at prov; .
dence. Complain not OF that which proceed.
from your own choice, or your own conduct
but silently ce1sure you. error and. fo,,
your experience learn wisdom and virtue
Never complain Of that which it is 10 your
powe. to mend Remove the evil and thar
will be nothing to complain Of Complain M,
of that which becomes painful merely from the I
ire ularty of your own temper: but cor,ect
your temper: and all will be we'll. Never com
plain Of the conduc: of othes, when Won act
IN the came manner, or in manner that
shews you have the same disposition. and
would act like them, in the same circumstan-
ces, but first reform yourself; and then. per.
haps, your example will do something to reform
them. Complain not of that in the pross
which is faulty in art: nor wish TO DESTROY
what only wants mending. Would you throw
away your whole coat because the tailor erred
IN the cut of the cuff! Complain not, when
complaints do no good. THIS is SPENDING your
breath and disturbing your mind, in vain
Never complain of mere triang inconvenien.
ces. This shews :riAing mind. Complain
not OF that which you do not, and cannot, un.
derstand. This indicates rashness CON- lain not
Of disappontments which originate from I'm.
reasonable or extravagant expectations. Bring
your views down to the standard of nature:
and your disappointments will be few. and
email. Never serve like piece Of inanimats
nature, to echo other peoples complaints: per. !,
haps, they are designing men, and want you
to be their tool. Never complain of matter
after it has been fully explained, or unswera.
bly, justified. This would be obstnacy and
perverseuess. Never complain to shew yoar
own Importance, or to make a noise. Per.
haps you will raise noise that you did not
expect, and sink, from supposed Importance,
into real insignidicance. Never complain of
that which in no respect concerns you nor
search after faults, for the sake of talking about
them. This is to be a busy body in other mems
matters. Complain not of grievances, but with
view to remove them; nor of misconduct in
others, but for the sake of reforming it. Ifno
good end is to be answered, you may as well
be silent. But If you will say, "these are
rigid rules: may we not complain at ai!''
What matter s it whether you do or not? Let
every man study his own duty and comply
with his own obligations know himself and
amend his faults; be as good as he ought,
and by his example make others as good as he
can; conduct as v:rtuously az he thinks 9th.
ers ought 10 conduct; and fill his sphere %
we'll as he thinks others ought to ell theirs:
and he will see less evil to complain Of aud
be less disposed to complain Of what he sees.
@. RS.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-03-20

III. President O order Minister Plenipocn.
riary from the United States 10 repair to
Mexico, with all convenient despatch, after
the prepartion Of his instructions, which
cannot be drawn up until satisfactory ex.
PLANTATION (aaily expected) shall be given Of
the causes which prevented the ratification
Of the convention. In the mean lime, Con-
gress is about 10 close It's session, and the
committee cannot, with any probability Of
having it discussed, offer to the House any
mode in which i, may exercise its Legislative
powers. They have thrown their opinion
/ into The form Of resolutions, which are here.
with submitted.
Resolrcd, That the House Of Represcn-
t.ycs of The United States view The existing
condition Of the political relations between
the United Sta:es and Mexico with great DIS
satisfaction, the carrier causes Of which are
now incrcnssad by the om;ssi n Of the Mex.
can Government to ratify the convention
concluded between fhe agents Of the two
Powcrsin September last, without assign
l1H any SuliIClellL IcuSoil ioI SuS' OiHiSSioh'
Resolved. That the unreasonable procras.
iinalion which has attended every step on
the part Of Mexico in the progress of the
negotiations between the two Governments,
for many years past, lustifies a hope that
thr minister who is about to be sent TO that
caun,ry by the P.csidcnt viii press for
speedy and define settlement Of the de-
mands which have been SO repeatedly, but
incH c:ually, made upon Mexico by the
Cove rnment Of the Uai.ed States.
Resolred, That this House illimpatIent'
~ expect the result ofthis mission and,
if it shall provo unavaiIing. will sustain the
Executive branch Of the Government IN any
ul,crior measures which may become ne
cessary.
The House being at the time exceeding
ly pressed by impending business, this re-
port was, without being read, laid on the
table. 1t is of interest, however, as presen.
ting the views Of the Committee on Foreign
Relations upon The matter Of witch ntreaiS
These views it is probable, iftmc had al
lowed, would have heen seconded by Fo'e
of the House in affirmation Of the report.
Nat. Intel.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-03-20

ary ea, ecs, beaten, captured, and held pr's'
oner BY he Texans released by them, re-.
Dairiur to Washington, and sent home in
opb!ic vessel of the United States there
co.dly and repulsively received retiring 10
his farm for two years called from it 10
head an army to resist the invasion Of the
Mexican Territory by the forces Of France
in gallant sally, losing his leg, and amos,
his life and hey presto by anol!l:'r sud-
den revelation OF things, again President
and in eftc, Dictator, the Mcx:can To -
nnhlic
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-03-20

Mr.. Howard Of Maryland, Mr., Forsyth
Secretary OF State Mr.. Calhoun ofSouth
Carolina and Mr.. Canbreling are named
in the public prints, as persons in the eye Of
the President, out ofwhom to make selection
for special minister to England. We guess
that Mr.. Cambreling will be the man. A leading
rule ofthe Administration has been to reward
by honorable appointments faithful adhereats
whom the people had dismissed from the
public service.