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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Public Meeting in Humburg.-A meet
ing of the citizens Of Hamburg, was held
on the 18th instant, for the purpose Of ap-
pointing Delegates to the Commercial
Convention. which will assemble in Char
lesion, I'm the Sd Monday in next month.
The following gentlemen were appointed
w. w. Starke. H. L. Jcfers, H. W.
Sullivan, and NJ. Gray.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

4 provoking !Mistake.-A shor, time
since, a long editorial article was publish
ed as communication. in the Charleston
Courier. In his next paper after its pub
LEGATION, the editor said that The article
was not communication, but was one of
his oVn editorial illusions. The PRIMER
through mistake, gave the article The
wrong caption. This was vexalious
enough, for no editor likes to give the
credit Of his o'on good things to other per-
sons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Texas VERSUS DUELLISe.-The grand
Jury for the comfy Of Harrisburg in Tex
as, has presented the savage custom Of
dueling. Whenwill a jury in Mississippi
take the same high ground? Speaking of
the d1ellist. this presentment says:
"We take the high and elevated ground
that dueLlist is murderer in every
sense of the term, and deserves TO have
stamped upon his brow. a brand black and
burning as was placed by The Great Jeho.
va on the forehead Of the guilty Cain
His constant practice for the purpose of
making himself proficient in the use of
weapons 10 be handled iu deadly combat.
fixes upon him the charge Of malice afore-
thought. He has not the excuse of the
culprit arraigned at the bar for mansaugh-
ter, because the law does as it ever must.
make some allowance for the weakness of
humailfrailty. and the force Of human pas
ions .''-Nseksburg Sen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

The following are the most important
provisions of the Bank law recently pass
ed by the Legislature Of the State Of In
diana:
II provides that the State capital may
be increased. this year, one and half
million Of dollars, and seven hundred
thousand dollars per annum for five years,
more, in all five millions. The bill fur
,her provides. tha, four more branches may
he established when the State Bank thinks
The interest of the Stale shall require it..
and the consent Of The Branches shall be
Obtained
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Sub Marine Armor.-We learn from the
Charleston papers that a descent was made
with the Sub Marine Armor, (of which
we published an account last weekly in
The harbor OF Charleston. The expert
meni proved quite successful.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

A correspondent whose communication
we publish to-day. expresses wish fiat
it may be read by "the sweet little girl
whom we saw STOPPING over snow
bank" short time siuce. We promise
him that we will send it to her, though we
know that she is not of that class Of fashion
able young ladies, OF whom he gives such a
faithful description.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Wbara noble contemplation to every To-
yer of his country is the recent chivalrous
course of the leading Southern men in
Congress in regard to The Maine troubles.
Look at them; they vie with the represen:
;alives off The East in their determination
to stand firm aud support The rights of
The East Clay. Calhoun and Preston.
Walker, Linn. and others in the Senate
Thompson, Pickens, aud others in the
House all spoke Of Maine and her rights
with the determination to support her as
freely as they would the fields of their own
sunny South, whenever necessary. They
forgot that the East had sustained abo'i-
Iion-they dill not look TO themselves or
their local interests or sectional position in
this matler-it was enough for the South
to know that the territorial rights of sis
ter and spvereign Stale were invaded by
a foreign power, and thew rushed to her
aid.-Aler Gaz.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

We are indebted to the Hon. Waddy
Thompson, for copy of his "Speech in
the House Of Representatives Of the Uni
ted States, being III Committee of the
Whole on the State of the Union. Deliv-
cred, February S, $780,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Border Troubles. s.--Governor Fairfield
has positively refused to withdraw the
troops of Maine, from the disputed terri
tory. His Excellency is not pleased with
the arrangement, entered into between Mr..
Forsyth, and Mr.. Fox.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

We are wiling 10 toll, day and night,
for The benefit Of our patrons.A But we be-
lieve tha, the "laborer is worthy Of his
hire" Our friends would greatly obliee
US, by complying with the rules of this
paper, published Oh our first page, TO
which we refer them.
All editor some time since, gave this
solemn advice to his readers-.'sERvE
GOD, AND PAY YOUR PRINTER"
This saying should be written in letters
Of gold, ON a tablet, an suspended in eve
ry dwelling, throughout our extensive
country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Commissioner TO Kentucky.-Col. Mem
minger, the commissioner to Kentucky.
has returned without having accomplish
ed The object of his mission. 1t is thought,
however, that the legislature of Kentucky,
will ultimately grant a charter to the
South Western Railroad.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28
Miscellaneous.
CHARLESTON. March Id.

CHARLESTON. NldTCH L 4.
Medical College ofthe State Of South
Carolina.-The annual Commencement
of this nourishing Institution was celebra-
ted in this city, yesterday morning, at the
College building, in Broad street. A nu-
imerous and brilliant assemblage graced
the occasion. The exercises were COM
menced with an appropriate prayer. Ivy
the Rev. T. Smyth. NJ King. Esq Pres.
ident of the board Of Trustees, delivered
an able and impressive address to the sra-
duating class; and DR.. S. H. Dickson, Dean
of The Faculty, also pronounced an ad-
dress in most brilliant aud felicitous vein.
The degree ofM. D. was conferred OH 40
graduates, aud premiums awarded for the
best Greek, Latin, French, and English
dissertations, respectively. to VIM. A.
Sparks, Of Society Hill. ]. Murdoch, Of
Columbia. B. H. Moss, Of Orangeburg,
and A. P. Wylie, of Lancaster. S, c.
The class in attendance on the lectures,
during the course, numbered l57.-Cour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

We have received from The Hon. F. w.
Pickens. copy Of his speech ION The sub
ject ofrhe North Eastern Boundary, de-
lvered in the House Of Representatives,
March |, 1885," We will publish it in our
next paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

To prcrent Horses from bring teased ,oith
Flies. Take two or three small handllls of
walnut leaves, upon which pour two or three
pir:s OF soft and cold water-let il iuIlla" one
night ard let 1t boil for quarter ofan hour
Wien cold twill be fit Tor use. N" more is're-
quired than to mostrn sponge, und before the
horse goes on, of the stable, let those parts
which are most irritable. be sneared over with
the liquor, viz. between and dnp,n the ears, The
flank, &c. Beloidere apollo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

We have OIL hand, copies Of several spec
ches by members of Congress, which we
will publish at as early period, as posi-
BILE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

The Darien Herald. thus exhUrts The
young inen ofrhat tnwn to volunteer 10 90
against the Indians -
"HannibaI passed the A lps; Cesar cross
ed the Rubicon; Napoleon forced The
Bridge Of Lodi. and why mot the fhrmers
and merchants Of Darien cover themselves
with islory by waliowing in the hogs Of the
Oke6nokee!!'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

ComptrolIers Of the Treasury, upon ar.
Price the Lite Dist: Atlorney.upon the Pre-.
sideut, and General Jackson. The present
collector of the customs at N. York, also
receives share of their censure From,
the political complexion Of the COMMITTEES
we did uol expect any thing more favora
BILE. II is not for us to defend the ap
poiutment of MIR. Swartwout, or to hold
the Administration entirely blame!ess in
this matter, but we believe that the COM
mltIee III their zeal to ferret out abuses,
have given his defalcalion, as hideous an
aspect as possible. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

The Court of Common Pleas and Gen
eral Sessions, commenced its session at
this place, on the 9th instant. Judge
Richardson, presiding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

During the last year. % persons died at
Newport. R. ]. whose united ages amount
to 2477 wears. Thev were all over 20,
and one reached the age Of ITO years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Terus.-A Texas paper of The 1sr inst.
says. that $4,000 had been subscribed
in Houston, in order to equip two compa-
nies Of mounted men for the defence Of
the settlements on the Colorado. An en-
gagement had taken place between tho
Camanches, and two white companies
from the Colorado, aud company of Ii
pans, The Indians were a, first defeated,
and 1000 horses were captured by the
whites. The Indians being reinforced,
rallied, repulsed The whites, and recaptur-
ed the horses. Colonel Moore. the com
nlander, retired upon Baslrop, whittier he
was pursued by 500 Camanches. .,'
President Lamar had issued a manifes-
To addressed to the people of Texas, ap-.
pealing to their cbivalry, to meet the re-
QUESTION made by the War Department.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Medical College Of Georgia.-Thc COM.
mencement Of this College was held on
the 9th instant The degree of Doctor of
Medicine, was conferred on twelve young
gentlemen. Among the graduates, is VIM.
NJ. Burt, of Edgefeld District. South C ar
olina. The medical class during the ses-
sion, numbered 60 Students.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

We refer our readers to The advertise
menls of Messrs. c. A. Dowd, and Mich
olson q Presley.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

Mr.. Greedy, of the New Yorker, III an
article sustaining the demand of the New
York Journeyman Printers in their de-
,nand for the prices established in 1896,
says:-
.sWe know by our experience iu the
business as apprentice. jourueyman and
employer. tina; these raIes afford but a
meagrp reward for their labor in most ca
ses, though generous in few instances.
The quan1nm Of intelligence, integrity,
talent, Sobri,ly, and mechanical skill re
ouired 10 constitute good Journeyman
Printer would serve 10 fiji up two average
peItifoggers, three green doctors. four trav-
elling dentists or lecturers TN phrenology.
and have enough scraps left 10 make any
number ofIocu TOGO legislators, aud specie
currency reclaimers. Why should quail
ficatiou, so various, and duties as arduous
20 but half rewarded?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28

A fool always comes short of srsekoning
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-28
CHARLESTON. March IS.

Sub Marine Descent. The exhibition
of the process of drcendns enrased in the
Sub Marine Armor, took place yesterday
atfprnnun, at the specified hour aud ac-
cnr,line to the arrangements made. with
the exception Of the place of descent,
which was changed from of the Battery,
East end uf Alantic street, to point about
.quidistant from Meeting street and East
Bav. to the South of white Point.
The weather, in the forenoon was plea
,lnr, hut abour2 O'Clock, il became cloudy.
and there was every indication of rain.-
A little before o'clock. however, The citi
lens commenced" assembling at the Bat
try, and the public promenade. at White
Point. WIS soon well filled with spectators.
aulnno whom were number of ladies',
Notwithstanding the uufavorablc appear
nee of the weather. Th" sleam hoat
Snuherncr also came round crowded with
naSsenyers. and anchored within short
!lStancc of The schooner.that had OH board
he gentleman who was TO make the de-
scent.
A few minutes after o'clock, the eX-
pIosion Of the submerged casks of powder
took place, but from a want Of proper man
agemcut, no signal was given. and hut Il
portion ofih spectators hal an oppnrtn.
niiy of Judging Of ihc effect. Our eye
caught the body of water thrown up by the
concussiun, as it was descending, aud from
its volume and appearance, il is our con-
victiun that The wafer must have heen
thrown as high as the fore yard Of the
sclnnner, and extended over an area of
200 feet in circumference. Immediately
after the explosion, The revenue cutter, iy-
ing in Cooper River. fred several guns.
and III the space of few minutes. The sub
marine apparatus was hoisterl over The side
j: s;.lt ne schooner, Mr. Taylor being eacased,
rhrrc;:. md The descent was made. After
remaining submerser, some minutes, he
arose, and repeated The experiment sever
al times before he was brought OIL deck
After an interval, he again descended and
remained about Il quarter OF an hour, arose
aud again descended. During the time, he
several times handed up articles, taken
from the hot,om, proving, 10 the satsfac-
,ion of all, as (aras We can learn, The prac-
reliability of his invention subscribing the
purpose for which il was intended -Cour.
Morning herald., 1839-10-02

Weekly Report OF Anser,Aen~
In the City County Of New York; from the 2st day %
Sept, to the 25th day of Sept leSS.
81 men, " womea, 80 boys; 40 girls-Tosai i4i
DIsEAsEs-Abscess0 Asthma APxy Burned or sea,d'
cd Il Bleeding from the lungs, D, Casualties, 1; Chole-
ra nfantum, 9; Cancer, 0; Consumption 3o Conyusohs,
o. Group hives Conestion OF brain Dellrum reGens
q Diarhea A. Dropsy, Dropsy IN the head ~ Drowned 81
Dysentery Il Fever, a; Fever bilious /; Fever iniamma-
tory Fever, remten Fever scarlet 81 Fever typhoid
Whoopng cough2; ;Hydrophobs, srypeia FeverPuPp0 q
Inflammation OF percardium o. Inflammation OF kidneys o.
Inflammation Of brain, Inflammation Of bowels 6; nfam.
nation Of chest o. Of lungs 8; Inflammation OF
stomach Innamuaon Of womb 0; Inflammation liver, o.
Insanity Il Malformation o. Marasmus, 81 Measles Il Nor
icaton q Old age Organic disease of heart l. Killed or
murdered o. Scroula Small rox, o. sprue, Palsy !;
Tuser o; Teethngti; Liberation Of the throat, o. Worms
0; Unknown, o.
AeEOf year and under %; between and . 30, and
2i and TO- 10 and D. Il 20 and 80 ; 80 and TO- IA; 40
and so and 60 s. go and TO- q 20 aud 80 d 80 and
90, 2; 90 and 100, 0; unknown, D.
Places NATIVITY United States. l0 Ireland %; Eng
land 8; Scotland d Switzernd 0; France British Possess
sons A. 0; Wales. o. Germany, 8; SPAIN o. Windies, o
unknown, l..
FRoM-Ams House, Bellevue, 6; Hospital, do. 6; New
jersey Long Island 0; Hospital 0; Blackwes island 81
Small Pox Hospital o. City Hospital, 8; fenitentiary, O.
Weschester, 7; Colored persons, =.
Morning herald., 1839-10-02
Passengers Sailed.

In the hip British Queen, for London-Peter Van
Hall lady child Phladepha; Jas Little, Thos Ward,
Ihos Barton, Vim Shaw and lady, Mr. Ducszeon, Alien
Wetzlar, Edw Bristicie Jsnes, Edmund Morewood Jr
Alex Fordeaux, WIN Torrey Andrew Gray, New York. Z
Moore Philadelphia John Tearan, NOreans; James Neb,
Dundee; Harcourt England Fl I jenkins, Mrs McGill
and servant Baltmore Paul Tagloni and Madame Tagoni
Berlin; Bely, Lacroix, France; Fsrque, Foro.
Manuel Nanero Runner Paer, Tagueroles and lady Next
Sir Eustace Canada; James Nc Moran, Sheeld Eng;
Rob Gof England; Congreve Sheffield Eng; Mrs coghlsn
and four Children England John Molneaux, do Lieut. Col
Estcomb, laay and servant Canada; James, Saith Hegt;
capt Maybe Royal Regiment; Atcheson United States;
II Smith, VIM Higgins, Glassow Charles Lecroex, M
Hersant and lady, Dupour: Frances Draper Paris,
Dresser, do VIM HouShtoa, Royal Army-6O in all
In the Moderator for Lnndon-Osmend Jones' Sam Dykes,
Mrs Bowles and chld richard Warell Rev DR. McClug Mr.
Cliff, Miss Fl Hogg, Of New York; w Child, lady child
servt san Cobb, r Henry Rodgers and lady Bos.
tom Carter Virginia; Governor Simpson, of the Hudson
Bay Coz Miss Mcleod; Cameron, Keilh swaaseu and Jno
Ken Of Canada; Lieut. Newcomer, A; Daniel Wheeler
Engand-and IS in the steeraac.
In the Colunhus for LiverpooThomas Hughes Of Ohio
Mr. and Mrs Chwell, England; James Roche, New York;
James Young, England; Smith, Cincinnati; DIR Buxton
W~burn. Mass.
In the Char.s Carroll for Havre-Mr and Miss Gespy. Of
Philadelphia; Bnjae, do Guene Levesque three sisters
Of charity, shipped by the Rev Power.
- -
NNRrIN(x a I'm NEWS.
Morning herald., 1839-10-02

THE INDIA S's rANACEA for the cure Of scsofuls j,
Kings Evil Incpien Caneers Syphiiitic and M.rcuria
Diseases; particularly Ulcers and painful aeci of the
Bones, liberated Throat and Nor,ls Ulcers ot erer,
desc scripton; Rheumatism Sciatea, Hpgou Fever
Sores and Internal Assesses Fs,us scad ead Scurvy
Bes. Chronic Sore Eyes, Erysreas Cutaneous Diseases
Chrome Catarrh, and Headache o particular Pain in
the Stomach aod Dyspepsia ptocedug from vation Aec.
ton, OF the Liver Chronic innamsoD Of the Kidneys and
ueneral Debility caused by torpid ton III tie vsees Of the
which have been broken dows Wy inudcou
Juvenile Irregularities In general terms Is recommended
all those diseases which from the blood
vation Of the humors Of whatever name kind.
The proprietor OF this valuable medicine curSd his know
ledge Of u ingredients from ieng residence smsng the abe
proved and successful medicines which they II /. offered
to the public by the proprietor with the that he
n placing within their reach remedy capable Of relieving
OF his afflicted fellow beings who suffering under the
chronic and obstinate complaints which u IS appica
BILE. To such, II will prove the and, IN many
the only means of relieving their sugerngs, aud restor
ing them 10 health and happiness This 10 not
offered remedy. that may perchsnce be equally
good with many Others IA bat which y
bic OF saving life extreme case when all the usual
medIes fail This IL has done repeatedly; and this u the repu
tation IL has obtained WHEREVER il has been introduced
This medicine has been found highly useful in many abgu
diseases not here specified and has been used With
dee Spring and Fall PURIFIER by those who
subject complaints aud whose constitutions require
invigorsng Whenever diet drink this Papa
ces takes usual doses will all its purposes much
less time at less expense, and la far agreeable
than the common diet Erink
Sold wholesale and retail IN New York by A. B. d. Sands,
Druggists 20 and loo Fulton IN Newhurg by j. " b.
Fowler; Poughkeepsie by DR.. Trive; in Albany BY n
Rawls Co.'S in Utica by j. ID. Msrchisi; in Buffalo by Cole
and chief of the United States Price Two Dollars.
Morning herald., 1839-10-02

MO CURE NO Pay saspi RrskDy ron ssLr
IN Rprua. New York. sept 10, $50.
AIesus. A. u. ID. sands-Gentemea For about year
past have been severely afflicted with the Salt Rheum and
order sbsn relief used various popular medicines with
out any good effect then applied my physician, and final
!, another, of the most IN the city. but
complaint baed the skill entirely, aud neither Of them
sved Seeing your advertisement and certificate Of
from Mrs Chapman, 70 Chatham street called IN her
knsw the TRUTH and happy to have Il AL confirmed
which you stated. bought box Of your Reredy and
bottle Of ssfapara, and after using u three days
disese subdued the distress relieved and then felt that
should be cured. have bought another box and bottle
and sn we'll. The cure completed in between
aud weeks and from being cripple scarce able to leave
bed by the of your valuable medicine restored
health again You nave sincere thanks and " any
afflicted with this disease, will call residence,
will confirm all these facts, and many which
cssary to publish have recommended Il 20 many as o.
Of y friends all of whom u ha. equally b,nefted Truly
YOUR, Mrs. MARGARET cLahN,
VI affords pleasure 10 publish the certificate il
sfcted with this complaat them the Of
obtaining relief All diseases of The kin such ett
scad head jackson or BARRIERS itch on the face eczema, &C.
fec luay cured hy is ue and All Who afflicted With
these npants any form invited - call and get cured
without delay Prepared saa sold wholesale md retail
A. Sands, Nos 9and Too f0i0n street Nsw York
sold also BY ~ Rswls 60 AlbAny Il Frivstt Posghketp
sie M, Pattes New ven 4. W. Bull Hartford y. A.
wadsworh Providence W'n Brown, ts Washington street
Boston and BY srafri' generally The principal towns -
lhe United States rrics 81
" 3. Merchants Supplied Ju IT. o,s' liberal ,erns.
ollm
Morning herald., 1839-10-02
CARTER AND THORP,
Book, Sob and Catalogue Prinsers,


DOCKS, Pamphlets Cards, Circulars, Hsndbils, Cata.
ID oguss, and every description OF Mercantile Law No
tarisl Blanks, executed the most moderate terms
Mess Carter and Thorp return thanks for the very liberal
patronage hitherto EXTENDED to hem and would respect fully
inform The public that as their type presses &c are entirely
doubt Of giving satisfaction t. all vino may snrust them with
orders.
ny- o. particular, No 50 Exchange Place. ,6. I'm,
DUCKLIN's PATENT RAILWAY LOOKING STOVE.
ID As the approaching Cor hou-ekeeper 20 supply
themselves With h uscfu ard article their aten
ton solicited before purchasing TO the Raiiay Stove
being altogether the best in the aket for the purposes of
cooking Hundreds have ronsod in this city within the
u months and every instance far Known have given
perfect satisfaction.
Alo for sale, the trsat Western Cooking Stove for
ships steam boats and hotels II exhibiting bs Me.
chsaics' Fair, Castle Garden. L. FIELD,
ss-lm' l31 Water street
Morning herald., 1839-10-02

eJ.MR BRisto ow let all bad writers look At
his adyertiscGsnt so I'm
Morning herald., 1839-10-02

On Sunday evening" BY the Rev w. @. Miller Mr. ,Sen @
j. Whssy, al Ohio, to Miss Deborah Ann White o. ~s"
Ysrk.
Morning herald., 1839-10-02
Packets To ssepnri

Packets to EeFart.
LeNDoS.
Wellington, Chadwick, Oct 10
Quebec, Hibbard, Oct 20
LIVERPOOL.
9 Washington, Burrows, Oct7
United States, Fisher, Oct l3
South America, Bailey, Oct l9
HAvRE.
Albany, Johnston, Oct 8
Morning herald., 1839-10-02
1887 1855 ios
so 600 hhd,. % 1000 hhds. iloow

MACHINE BLANKETS Ayy LArplNos.-For sale
M by PERssE 4 BhOOKs,
o2-v 6i Lissr street
DINDEps BONpDs s--Twen'J Eve Tor for sale by
~ o2v rERSSE BROOK-.ei ~. sr,ya
nNE Hu SpNtD cases tvtrn enc tcresce Braid Bcnuets
~ 2s a. PLAN fh straw lo st received AVID lot sale
~ I;het.l i.rts r, m l.. SMITH 4 Go. Z
nu7 9ms la5 Pearl ST.