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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04
From the West Indies-Accounts

From the West Indies-Accounts al
Baltimore from Jamaica, 10 June lst, rep
resent matters as usual, in most disas.
trous state; crops neglected by the free ne.
groes, who refuse to work, aud general
aspect Of decay and misery all over the
island. In the island of 81. Vincent's, nc
sugar a, all will he made. OF IL 0UU lazy
free negroes, only 4UUO are al work. On
one plantation alone, the work left unearnea
by them amounts to f3UUO. In BarDa.
does there are, from the same causes
great apprehensions ofa scarcity OF Prov
sons.- Chron. and Sen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04
New ORLEANS, June 10

Latest from Teras-The steam packet
Columbia, arrived here to day brings ac-
counts from Texas 10 the 10Th inst. They
are far from satisfactory. First, and fore
most, we hear of the loss of the fine steam
er Cuba, insured in this city for $50. 900.
Then we hear of hostiIiies with the Cher
okees in the Northern parts of Texas, and
finally, we are told Western Texas is har-
rassed by predatory parties of Mexicans
and Camanches,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

The Charlotte, North Carolina, Journal
of Goth instant. states that the Chinch Bug
was doing. and had done, considerable
damage 10 Oats and Wheat. some fields
beng nearly destroyed. and in some in
stances where the Wheat had been cui
they had attacked the Corn. We have
been informed that in the neighborhood Of
Augusta, the same species Of bugs have
attacked some some corn fields; and al
most destroyed Observation-Disclosures.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

Iorraado.-On Friday evening last, this
place and vicinity was visited bv Storm
Of rain and wind. which we certainly never
saw surpassed, if equalled. The Western
Stage had got within about miles of The
Village when the storm overlook it, and
almnst Instantly capsized it. There was
hui QUE passenger on hoard, and he and
the driver escaped without the least injury.
The stage was soon riehtetl again, and The
mail delivered at the Post Office in due
time. A great many trees and fences were
blown down, as well as several buildings
We have not heard. however. of any per.
son being seriously injured. -Greenuille
Mountaineer, June 2S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

Miss AMERICA VEspuccI is at present
al 81. Louis, where she has been received
with great favor. At public meeting of
the cilIzeus, held a few days ago, rcsolu-
tons were adopted as follows;
Resotced, That in co.operarion with The
generous movement a; New Orleans in
favor of hladenoiseIle America Vespucci,
a pecuniary subscription be sci on foot in
this city and county Of ST. Louis, and as
far as practicable, that il he extended
throughput The whole State Of Missouri.
ReSoirsd, That commilre of "a citi-
zens he appointed to collect the sums of
money that shall be subscribed for The a.
huve purpose; and that said committee
shall lodge the amount So collected. in the
Bank of the State of Missouri, TO the credit
Of Madcmosele America Vespucci.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

We learn by letters from Columbia. that
the REV. Professor ThornweII has received
81 unanimous call from the church in that
place, to become their Pastor. His duties
will conGne him TO The College until Janu
arv. Bur whether lie will meanwhile
-igni(y his acceptance ofthc call,s yet un-
rcrt:in.-Lid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

Trouble in Indiana.-Wc have seen a
paragraph from the Chicago Democrat,
which states that Mr.. White, who was
lately elected United States Senator for
Indiana, declares himself in favour Of Mr..
Van Buren for the nexI President. in pre-
ference TO any body but General Harrison.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

A Plan Te DRIVE THE INDIANS FROM
FLoRIDa.-General Gaines recommends
10 the Government, the construction Of
an immense rail road, with one hundred
branches, some of which will extend into
Eas: Florida. He says, the cost will only
be about Is millions Of dollars! On this
road. soldiers can 5e transported into the
Indian country very rapidly. These he
thinks, will in time, certainly subjugate
the savages! This plan has been face'ious-
ly called, d,conquering the Indians by s,eam'
In anticipation of this glorious event, we
parody the famous lines of Dr.. Darwin.
Soon shall thine arm unconquered steam afar,
Drive o'er the Seminolcs, the fiery car.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04
The Mercury saws that the proprietor e

The Mercury says that the proprietor Of
the new Democratic paper, about 10 be
issued 4, New York has contratlicIed and
pronounced utterly false the statement in
tie New York Erpress, that Mr.. Calhoun
had subscribed SJ0O0 towards the new pa
per. The contradiction has never met our
eye. bul we have entire faith in it.--Char.
Cour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

Return Of NIisSionaries.-Rev. G. W..
Bogss aud lady, with their child, arrived
IN This city ON tie 14lh inst. i'll the British
barque John Anderson, from Liverpool,
and Immediately left for the up country.
ii did not see hem, bul understand that
I,e delicate state of Mrs. BIS. health was
the octa,io" of their return. Their situa-
lion it will lie rccolccled. has been Ahmed
uugsur, ,Iud;a.-Charlesioa Observer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

Jonathan Outdone.-Our transatlantic
brethren are famous for their ingenuity,
But we think we can cope with them in
any thing, onl y we don't trumpet forth our
abilities as hey do. There is al present al
Cockerham a tailor, who Is 50 quick at his
trade, that he has constantly beside him Il
howl Of water 70 cool his needle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. roRFLoRrDA.-
The Tallahassee Star of the 18th ull.says:
1.-The official returns are in from Alachua
county, which make complete the vote Of
The Territory. The Constitution is defeat
ed by II votes.r
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

The New Orleans Sun of the 18th ult,
states upon respectable authority, that the
yellow fever has broken out in that city,
Five cases have occurred within few
days, three Of which had terminated fatal
ly, while a fourth remained in very pre-
carious condition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

The Globe of the 25th ult, says tina.
The President of the United States, left
Washington City, the day before, on
visit to his home in New York. The Pres.
ident has declined receiving any public
bonours from his friends,ou his route.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04
From the Galrcstonian ofthc 13,h.

THE Steam Ship Cuba-Is total wreck
on The middle ground Of the East Pass in
to Galveston bay. She appeared in the
otfing yesterday about two O'Clock, and
soon after was discovered to be aground.
She made The signal Of union down, and
fired several guns, when the steamers Co
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

and five hundred and sixty-uhree and one
third, II any one can get nearer than
that, il is because they don't know any
thing more about it than we do.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

Long Liued Ne,ospaper.-The New
port. (R. ~ Mercury, has completed its
Slst year. Its first number was published
on The 18th June, 1883, by Jas. franklin,
the elder brother Of Dr.. Benz. franklin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

The last number of the Pendle,on Mes
senser is much improved in size and an
pearance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

Editorinl blunder-The Editor Of the
New York Morning Despatch in late
number Of his paper, wrote an erudite ar
,iclc upon the hours Of the day, the days
oflhe week, their names in different lam
guases. and their derivations. The "learn-
ed Theban" says. "Veuus for whom FRI
day is named in Latin, and French, is
The mother of Mars, in the Roman My.
,hology." This piece of information is
new to US. We lad always supposed
that Juno. the Queen ofIhe gods, was the
mother of Mars, The god Of war. But the
New York editor did not probably look
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

John Dorm has been appointed Post
Master al Sleepy Creek, Edsefeld Dist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04
Formulation ofMe United Statas.-Th

Boston Times face,iously says;
Editors are making estimates OF the
population of the U States al the next
census. One puts il at eighteen millions,
another sixteen, and so on, according to
their various notions of addition and lnul-
,iplica,ion. We set it at seventeen mil
lions four hundred and nineteen thousand
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

Gen. George McDufie arrived at this
place, on the Both ultiIno.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

On The 2Sth uIt, large oak-,ree within
a lew feet of the Female Academy, at
this place, and but short distance from
the house of tho Rev. w. 3. Johnson, was
struck ny lightning. The tree was trim.
ed OF lis bark. around the body, and was
considerably shivered. Several panes of
glass in the Academy building, were bro
ken. When the Lightning struck, no person
was in The Academy, or in the neigh.
borhood of the tree. Shortly afterwards.
shower of rain fell aud partially mois-
tened the earth, which had greatly suffer.
Ell from long continued drought.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

The chinch-bus is ravaging the crops in
some sections in Virginia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

The PREsIDENcY.-The Southern Re-
corder of the 25lh ult. says, 1--WE to-day
hoist to the most head. The name of Geor-
gia's great patriot, George NJ. Troup.-
We believe he will he formally proposed
by the Stafe-Rights Party during the next
Session of the Legislature, sthe favoritc,
as most assuredly he is, of Georgia, for
the Presidency"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

The Carolina Gazette of the 18th ult.
says "'he weather for the past week, has
been exceedingly hot. The thermometer
has been as high as 9S. Every one seemed
TO be planning Out with himself, some
means by which TO keep from suffocating."
Let it be remembered, that this grea, hea,
was experienced in the cool, delightful eli.
mate Of the mountains. Truly, we low
landers thus far. have Jared better than the
mountaneers. The weather has been
hot enough here, as we can testify, but
such uncommon heal as the good folks of
Rutherford N. c. have experienced, We
have not yet felt at Edgefeld C. H.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF TEN.
In another column of our paper, will be
found some extracts from the Report ofthe
Committee, 10 which had been referred
the resolution Of the late Commercial Con.
vention, directing them to ascertain and
report whether goods have not heen import.
ed and sold at the Southern sea ports, up
on as good terms, and at as fair rates, as
they can be procured at the Northern-and
whether the Country Merchants cannot
no'0 procure at the Southern seaports as
full supply and as good assorments,
upon as fair terms, and as favorable peri
ods of payment. as they can be procured
elsewhere-and whether there exist any
and what advantages IN making porcha
ses from the direcr importers at The South"
We call The attention ofthe upper coun-
try merchants particularly, to this report.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

During the last ten years, through the
eIforls of the Temperance Society, the
number Of licensed rum shops in this city
has decreased from 1892 to 25tI7, notwith-
standing The constant and rapid increase
of the population. There has also been
decrease of 25 per cent. in The importations
of foreign liquors 10 this port during the
last year. There were in the State of
New York, in 1925, 1929 dstiIIeries: the
numbrris now reduced 10 about 200. In
1887, there were in operation in the city
of New York aud vicinity II large grain
dsIllleries; now there are but Q. In 1887;
35,6SO,UU0 gallons first proof domestic
spirIls were inspected in this city: and in
The preceding year,'hcre was falling oil Of
more Than 33 per CT, & g'ca'erlhan double
The 'irrrrasc of any previous year.-Ner
York Ithig.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04

We have heen informed from an authen
tic source that our estimate Of S5,OOO rs
the amount Of Mr.. Hale's loss by The fire
on Tuesday morning over and above his
insurance, is 100 small The building nl
the Hotel cost S30,U00 originally. and The
furniture uas entitled at from l2to Sl5,-
UOU. besides the brick building on the cor
nerof Reymold aud McCaltau streets which
cost about $1,000. But a very small pur-
ton of the furniture was saved, and not n
single article apperlainiug to the dining
room.-Chron. and Sen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-04
Extract Of letter rsceired in Charleston dated
"MuBiLE, June %, 1889.

mobile. June %, 1889.
"At clock this morning fire broke
out opposite my office on Commerce-slreet
three fine large four story brick stores
destroyed; large amount of property also
destroyed. The counting houses of ChiIds
Hibleu g. Co., Russell, Sliebens d Co.
aud John Simpson, their books and papers
all burnt.
This is The second fire within two weeks,
in the most ceulraI part of the city. Our
city is infested with robbers, &c, much to
the annoyance of our citizens. About
fifty thousand dollars insured, which falls
upon TN. Insurance Offices of this city, the
amount on each, have not heard"
The native American., 1839-01-26

ing rusty knife, to plunge into his own heart
preierrlng death to that endless, weary wanderii
to and fro. In an instant his resolve was taken
his limbs received new life; he ran quickly fro
the spot and paused not for breath until he reacht
the river side. He crept softly down the stee
stone steps that led from the commencement
Waterloo bridge, to the waters level. He croucl
cd into corner, and held his breath as the patr
passed. Never did prisoners heart throb with th
hope of liberty and life half SO eagerly, as did th;
of the wretched man at the prospect of deatf
The watch passed close to him, but he rename
unobserved; and, after waiting till the sound
footsteps had died away in the distance he eau
tiously descended, and stood beneath the gloom,
arch that formed the landing-place from the river
The tide was in and the water flowed at his feet
The rain had ceased and all was for the momen
still and Guet-so quiet, that the slightest sount
on the opposite bank, even the ripping Of tn.
water against the barges that were moored there.
was distinctly audible TO his ear. The stream stole
anguidly and sluggishy on. Strange and fantas-
tic forms rose to the surface and beckoned him to
approach; dark cleaning eyes peered from the
water, and seemed to mock his hesitation Will,
hollow murmurs from behind urged him onward
He retreated few paces-took short rum
desperate leap-and plunged into the river. Not
five seconds had elapsed when he rose to the
waters surface: but what change had taken
place in that short time in all his thoughts and feel
ings! Lile-life in any orm,--poverty, misery,
starvation, any thing but death He fought an,
struggled with the water that closed over his head
and screamed in agonies of terror. The curse G.
his own son rang in his ears. The shore--but on
foot of dry ground--he could almost touch th
step. One hands breadth nearer and he ws
saved but the tide bore him onward under tn
dark arches of the bridge, and he sank to the bot
TOM Again; he rose aud struggled for lite fo
one instant, for one brief instant the buildings o
the rivers banks the lights on the barges through
which the current had borne him, the black water
and the black flying clouds, were distinctly visibe
once more he sunk, and once again he rose; brigb
flames of fire shot up from the earth to heaven
and reeled before his eyes; while the water thun
dered in his ears and stunned him with its fur
Gus roar.--,Metches.
The native American., 1839-01-26
G.. B.,C.
Yours truly,

THE DRuNKARDs DEATH.-One bitter night,
he sunk down on door step, in Piccadilly, faint
and i'll. The premature decay of vice and profi-
cacv had worn him 10 the bone. His cheeks were
hollow and livd his eyes were sunken, and their
sight was dim His legs trembled beneath his weight
and cold shiver ran through every limb And
now the long g-forgotten scenes OF ms-sPent HE,
crowded thick and fast upon HIM. He thought OF
the time when he had home, happy, cheerful
home and of those who peopled it, and locked
about it then, until the forms of his elder children
seemed to rise from the grave. and stand about
him: SO plain, SO clear, and so distinct they were,
hat he could touch and feel them. Looks that he
had long forgotten were fixed upon him once more
voices long since hushed in death, sounded In
his ears like the music of village bells; but il was
only for an instant The rain beat heavily upon
him and cold and hunger were gnawing at his heart
He raised his head and looked up the
long dismal street. He recollected the outcasts
Like himself, condemned to wander day and nigh
these dreadful streets, had sometimes gone distract
ed with their loneliness. He remembered to have
heard manv wears before, that homeless wretch
had once been found in solitary corner, sharpen
The native American., 1839-01-26

EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY NINE
Every man is writing history Of his life w
do not mean with pen ink and paper,-but still
characters as imperishable as the human soul. /
history too, which must be read and re-read aga
and again while the soul exists and at each revie,
will give pleasure or pain as it tells Of innocenc
or guilt-of duties performed or conscience viola
ted.
Life is like blank book. Every day we tur,
over new leaf in the volume and fill up the page
The record once made, 1T is not in the power
man or angel to blot it out A good or bad az
once done can never be undone. We do nc
mean to say that the wanderer may not return, Q
that sin cannot be forgiven, and its effects preven
| ted by repentance towards God and faith in ou
Lord Jesus Chrst,-but we do not mean that tim
once lost is lost forever-wolds once uttered ca
never be recaed-and every crime unless repen
ted of, will sooner or later find out its guilty per
petrator and the end will bite like serpent an
sting like an adder.
The record of Eighteen Hundred and thirty
eight is finished and beyond our control. We ca
only lament our errors, and from the experienc
of the past learn lessons of wisdom for the future
The blank leaves Of Eighteen Hundred and thirty
nine are yet to be filled up by every one of L
who shall live to see its close. If we wickedly dis
regard the dictates of conscience and the precept
of Religion its history will only furnish the fue
of unavailing remorse. But by the blessing
God on our sincere and persevering endeavors +
do good, we may make it a pleasant record.
we will but catch the spirit and initiate the exampleo
Jesus five seek kconscientiously do to others
would that others should do unto us,-if we strive
to diffuse happiness wherever we 60 and habitual-
ly cherish the feelings Of love to God and love to
man, we shall find at the close OF Eighteen Hun
dred and thirty-nine in the record we have made
of it.
"Few lines which dying we should wish to blot"
WatchtoWer.
The native American., 1839-01-26
IN has ia,sti riad ahir

WARE, CHINA. AND GLASS
~ THOMAS PURsELL has just imported per ship
John Marshall from Liverpool (direct and from other
large assortment Of the above articles Of the
newest patterns and shapes and expects in few days
ten packages of India French and English China Dinner
and Tea Sets, &C. which, with his former stock, make
his assortment extensive and complete. All of which
will be sold wholesale and retail at the Alexandria and
Northern prices.
He soliciis call from his friends and the Public gene
rally assuring them that nothing his part shall be
wanting to give satisfaction.
good assortment of Common Ware, suitable for gro
ceries, &Sc.
p. S.First quality Stoneware, at the factory prices,
Pipes in boxes Knives and Forks, Spoons Waters, Br
tannia Ware German Silver &C. Lamps of almost all de-
scriptons, and Lampwicks and Glasses.
Nov. "a
The native American., 1839-01-26

How TO RUIN soN.--l. Let him have his own
way.
3. Allow him free use of money.
8. Suffer him to rove on the Sabbath where he
peases.
4. Give him full access to wicked companions.
5. Call him to no account for his evenings.
6. Furnish him with no steady employment.
Pursue either of these ways and you will expe-
rience most marvellous ,leli,eIance, or will have
to mourn over debased and ruined child Thou
sands have realised the sad result, and gone mour-
ming to the grave.-Philadelohia Observer.
The native American., 1839-01-26

Gouernor's Sularies.---The salary Of the Co.
vernon Of Louisiana, is 81 800; Of the Governors
Of New York and Pennsylvania, 1000 Of Mas
sachusetts, 1865; Of South Carolina, $500; Of
Virginia, 1888; of Georgia, 5000; of Maryland,
1860; of Mississippi and Kentucky. $500 each;
Of New Jersey, North Carolina, Alabama and
Tennessee 1000 each; Maine and Missouri,
l,50O each Delaware, 1888; Ohio, 1900;
Connecticut and New Hampshire, l,100 each;
Indiana and Illinois, 1000 each; Indiana and IL
linois, 1000 each; Vermont 750; Rhode Island
400.
The native American., 1839-01-26

NJ Office -COPARTNERsHIP.- W BATES,
IN Merchant Tailor, would inform the public that he
has this day associated himself with THOMAS F.
HAHKNESS. for the purpose of carrying on the TAILOR
ing business in all its branches al his old stand
Pennsylvania avenue First Ward next door 70 Dr nov"
the public to call examine their choice selection OF
goods or the latest importation, which they will make up
TO order in the most fashionable STYLE
Nov lO--6t bAl E.n . HAhhNEoe.
The native American., 1839-01-26

Gigantic Seamer.-Steam navigation seems 10
.Lo adSsnc,nc with rapid strides. An iron steam
stin 70 he called the Queen of the East, is now
building in England, to ply between London and
Calcutta. She will be Of gigantic dimensions,
viz 1000 ions burthen, and 600 horse power'
The native American., 1839-01-26

Nnpoleon's Lost Manuscripts Tound.-A large mass of
letters and documents written by Napoleon when between
be ages of fifteen and twenty have been Gently dis
covered in Corsica containing much curious matter, and
are preparing for publication Napoleons "istory of the
Revolution in orsca" alluded to by Lucen Bonapare, in
his memoirs Of himself, is doubtless among this coec
tion These manuse rips supposed have been des
hoyed when Madame Bonapartes house burnt by the
troops OF Psoli.
The native American., 1839-01-26
Serere-rhe New Orleans Ameri can Of Iale

tSerere.-The New Orleans American of a late
date says-''Smi,h, the young man who, about
Two weeks SINCE robbed the post office in tins city,
by calling for letter not his own and extracting
its contents, "a 500 bill,) has been found guilty.
and sentenced, we understand, by Judge Law
rance ot the United States District Court, to ten
vears Imprisonment at hard labor.
The native American., 1839-01-26

Sir James Anderson, Irish Raronet has completed
sa,m locomotive to travel roads, which to
be naced on one of the London roads in about ten days.
and which was warranted to travel fifteen miles hour
It said that he has expended upwards OF 100000 in his
experiments for the completion OF this machine.