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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

THE Free Bunking Law of Georgia
As this law now exists in Georgia, per-
haps in=lhe course of time, she will be
flooded with paper money. Before the
passage of this law, that Slate had alrea-
dy, we believe, upwards frhirty banks
and will probably, at no distant period.
have as many more. Nota a little of1hosr
paper bills will find their way into our
State. Some Of the old Georgia banks
are bad enough, and we fear that some Of
of the new banks will not he better. We
hope that our apprehensious are ground
less. We are not monopolists, and have
no particular parlialiry for the hanks now
rxisting-but we are applehensive that
This free banking law will create redun-
dancy of paper money.
This experience has proved, adds moi
to The wealth OF COZ nt',. In the
west, many of the free banks which were
established, have recently failed, and
blonght grea, distress upon the people. II
may be said, that this is no argument a.
sainst the principle, hut only against the
management of the banks. This may he
So
"But clouds and darkness rest upon it."
The principle of the General Bankin.
Law is new, and we wish to see it fairly
tried in other States, before it is intr"du.
ced into our own.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

Maine.-The Legislature of this State
has passed resolution, authorizing Gov.
Fairfield to disband The military forces,
whenever he shall he satisfied that Sir
John Harvey. has no intention of occupy
ing the disputed territory. or of moIesting
the civil officers of Maine, in ,heir efforts
to drive away trespassers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04
GDl aDbertiser.
EUGEt'lELD T.. Ii
THURSDAY. APRIL a 1889.

We refer our readers to the excellent
speech of MIR. Pickens, OH the "Norlh-
Eastern boundary question"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

luuiSudy III "dJ.ouo >" oosSSou'a 3
years, 10 the fourth Thursday in April. =,
The Public Squars.-Since The reno
val of the venerable old Court House, and
the market, buildings of no know n order
Of architecture, unless Of the Economic" :"
modern style, the Public Square has
been much enlarged, and is now open to
all the winds Of heaven. Ii has recently
been levelled, but the work is not COM
pIete. When This is done, we suggest
that park be planted in the centre ofthe
square. Nothing adds more to the con-
fort and beauty Of town, than a sufficient
number of shade trees. Among the bright
est ornaments of Philadelphia, are her
beautifu! chesnut, locust, aud other trees,
which grow on the side walks of her
streets, her pleasure grounds. her parks,
and gardens, refreshing the resident, and
the stranger with their verdure. Other
cities al The north, are embellished in like
manner. Why should southern towns
generally, have so small number OF
shade trees? Under fervid sun they are
peculiarly needed. Spacious groves in
the heart Of a city, afford delightful re-
retreat TO the man of business. Of study, or
of pleasure. Last bu, not least, where
can the pensive maiden roam more pleas
antIy, and dream oflovel Where can the
dashing belle, more suitably display her
thousand charms to The admiring gaze OF
her sutors? We have mentioned but a
few of the advantages Of shade trees.
We believe that they are highly promo
tive of health, and good order in large
towns. They are supposed TO have ben
efcial tendency in many OF the cities Of
Europe, where large groves have been
planted for the recreation of the crowded
population. To these, large numbers now
resort in their hours OF leisure, instead Of
10 scenes OF dissi patton. In Paris, and
London, this has been remarked by lrav-
ellers. The Turks, who certainly know
how to appreciate the Comforts of life,
generally fill their cities or their immedl-
ale vicinity, with ornamental trees. Our
climate very much resembles that Of Tur-
key, and we should initiate the Mussul-
mans in this particular.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

The CourI of Common Pleas and Cen
eral Sessions, for EdSe6eId District, ad-
journed Saturday last.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

FWe refer our readers to the adver-
sisemen. of Messrs. Harrington and Bryan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

Elections in Tirginia.-The time Of
holding elections in this State has been
changed for the present year. to the fourth
Thursday in May-and for succeeding
years, 10 the fourth Thursday in April.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

Marriage Democratic "A short time
since, we read in a North Carolina paper,
an account of the marriage of couple
who were good Democrats. The Parsor
was also a Democrat. Now we are de.
lighted 10 hear Of weddings of any sort
We are better pleased, to hear Of those
which are Democratic. But We are best
pleased when aue ourselves, are invited t.
the marriage feast.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04
JOHN RAWLS, Pres't.

British Parliament.-A London paper
of the 9Th Of February, contains some ac-
count of the proceedings of Parliament.
There was an exciting debate in the
House of Lords, OIL Canada affairs. Lord
Wellington spoke violently against those
United States citizens on the frontier,
who disturbed the peace Of Great Britain,
and America. by their interference in the
Canadian difficulties.
He cast great censure upon our Govern
meni for no, restraining its citizens from
creating disturbance on The frontier. Lord
Melbourne said that when the character Of
our Gov erlmeni was taken into consider
alton, when he remembered the disposi-
ton exhibited by the different States 10 in
terfere with each Others alfairs-and the
tendency TO private warfare with each
oIher-the prrsen; state of things, was moi,
to him, subject of wonder. lie said lhat
he had no reason TO doubt the sincerity Of
the American government, in its desire 10
carry into effect, the stipulalions binding
on it, as regards its duties TO its nei ghbours
but taking many things inIo considera-
tion, it must be admitted, thar the United
States Government had serious difficulties
in carrying this object into effect.
Lord Brougham took more favorable
view orthe course Of our Government to-
wards Canada, and in great degree cx-
culpated it.
In the House of Commons, Lord John
Russell declared, that no suspicion of ad
faith could attach to the government Of
the United States-and that it had done
every thing which could be expected oft.
He declared in relation TO Canada, that
the supremacy of England must be main
lained at all liazards-and that whether
The expense was great or small, Minis
tiers were ready 10 encounter it.
We have read in The Augusta Mirror,
"The British Parrizan," prize tale, by
Miss Morasue. of Ahbeville District.
The scene is laid in The upper country
of South Carolina, bordering on the Sa-
vannab River. The period choseu-the
Revolution. The aurhoress carries us
back to those stirring times, and brings US
face to face with the iron men of that
day. She describes the country when
the wild Indian, roamed in our forests
and the virgin soil was YET untouched, by
The ploughshare of the husbandman. Her
style is ornate, hut vet chaste. The story
is creditable 10 our literature.
The Army aud Navy Chronicle of the
2lst ultimo, says: that Major General
Macomb, will leave Washington this day.
TO take the chief direction of affairs in
Florida. His stay there will depend upon
circumstances. General Taylor will re.
main ou duty in Florida.
Maine.-The Legislature of this State
has passed resolution, authorizing Gov.
Fairfield to disband the military forces,
whenever he shall he satisfied that Sir
John Harvey. has no intention of occupy
ing the disputed territory. or of molesting
] tho ciui offcars nc Maine In thai. eanrtc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

The Army aud Navy Chronicle of the
2ls, ultimo, says: that Major General
Macomb, will leave Washington this day,
TO take the chief direction of affairs in
Florida. His stay there will depend upon
circumstances. General Taylor will re.
main ou duty in Florida.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04
Legislative.
AN ACT

AN ACT
To authorize Subscription in behalf o. the
State 10 The South Western Rail Road
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-04-04

she would commune 10 exercise jlTlSulctiOH
upon all donbtruIor disputed territory
Until The doubtful points are settled. she
claims jurisdiction by reason of her prior
sovereignty. This is the basis of her
whole claim to exclusive jurisdiction, aud
yet this is all mere fiction of law-the
same as claiming righ, from possession
until better title is proved. If such
position he sound, then, in controversy
between Great Britain and Russia in the
Northwest, as to territory, the struggle
would be to prove which was the oldest
sovereign, Great Britain or Russia. The
truth is, Great Britain treated with US in
1888, as an independent and equal sover-
eign; and, amongst equals, there can be,
guoad hoe, no prior sovereign. The trea-
ty makes the boundary, and is the law of
location as to the line And he who ex-
amines that, cen have no hesitation as to
hetrueline. Two rational minds can
not differ about it. Yet Great Britain
wishes particularly The northern portion Of
this disputed territory as forming a military
position TO enable her to move troops across
from New Brunswick to Canada; and, as
she wants military position, she makes a
claim to territory. and ] believe she was
never known to yield such claim. This
is the whole amoun, Of the controversy.
As to the declaration recently made 10
a letter Of Sir John Harvey. that he was
..acting under strict orders from his Gov
ernment to exercise exclusive jurisdiction,
and for that purpose he had the whole,
military force in the Province at his COM
mand, and that his orders admitted of no
discretion, that he was bound to execute
them," cannot believe but that he has
misconceived his instructions.
I will now refer 10 only one circum-
stance, which is conclusive TO my mind
that he is mistaken. 1t will he recollected
that the British minister here MIR. Fox)
had but the other day signed joint MEM
Uranium with Mr.. Forsyth, recommending
both Governor Fairfield and Sir John
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26

-, Of The breaking up of the Wing pa,lS,
's'nS0' ,mucsI,iOn of its original elements Nr'
Sd tP ,ooI. corics forward in very impressive
cHT tale The character Of the Republican Pnfiy
fr s ina, II formed Stiid construction oi .n'
II. , He had never known firm RepuOil.
,h, nd not maua'n this principe, ana nc "au
81 ,,n Fedsra!ist who did sincerely MAINTAIN
q" -" y" and profession He considered IL the best
u = ,,ilics orthodoxy. This principle OF str,et
= - Iton vas the foundation Of State rights he |
- y,sinn of parties in this country into Federal
r,..n, was based upon this principle OF STRICT
%, The Fedeiai,sls had always sought TO
~. constitutional power OF government oy con-
nom It was natural they should. ihey d'a mol
" ,bc rcople had capacity 10 govern themselves,
= " ,nry considered it right TO admit them 10 the
q. *, n,..,ple share in Gnvernment-to strengthen
@ :, ,ss,,msn, Itself Mr.. Toole dissenled from
J. wv, ue thought il violated the Fundamental
p e pur !o-nl Of Government which recog
y ~, ,aosciy us 1t did the RICH, Of the people
~. ven ~. ,hsms, Ives. He wen, for strict con-
~ the slric'ea-A departure from this prncl
re.,, ;he r.Ji OF oil Inc great errors committed
,r,on .. The Fedora! Government. To this
I ..bs raced the Ahsn and Sedtion Laws, which as
~ I'M, Congress nigh, abritge the liberty Of the
i a. speech; although forbidden so TO do by
N'',, ,i,p.ion Hence also, the Tariff for proiec
? @,h toy fay"rirg The North at the expense Of
,,,a. wa; well nigh bringing the Union TO
s..,I hy introducing lie CC,Hininn oil The ESyonet
. ,Bnatil thai this great principle of strict Don
.,,. l.r Stale Rights was the surest safeguard of
.,.,r, Union. Embracing SO great diversity OF
.'.s IS tho Union did-a diversity of interests as
., s.. ne diversity of climate, it was impOssibls
-, ;su.ls,lon could be impartial and just, if il
,..@4 il powers and sought TO regulate those iu-
IA; i; j., should confne itself to lis delegated
,,s which cn;shy respected our foreign relations,
,,y, our domestic interests TO the regulation OF our
" constitutes. which were the appropriate au,hori
:. No. 81, no reason why the Union might no, BE- per
Tb. occasion was propiions Cor re union of the
..,,y,r,o family. 50 lnng aud SO unhappiiy divided
rn,r !u,r u unite. II they did not, they mus,
, gslragd Ii they did, they would march to an as
r3 victory TIE greH, question, the great reform be-
49, III, cnua,ry ought not. must not be Perlled by d.
..,,,s The broad Republican banner must be flung
y tn The brsezsa banner, consecrated by The blood
~. Revolution of '7G, and the services and talents Of
b., ,Ir,rous jefferson, in tie great Revolution the
~ Revolution q: l19o
i. Too.e himself gets the example Of reunion and
= rlnn-, hut hope. that the principles which he recon-
eoI. wi! contribute 10 renne here Us there, the or.
p, ,l.airat, of the Republican party. No man could
.os- gfac. IT, than the gentleman whom our corres
aG.n syeanesiy recommends TO the citizens Of Meek
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26
4 SHORT rRlBU7E TO TIE DEAD.

Our engagements have been SO numerous and hurried
of late, that they have irnm noticing many
events, Wtchhore passed in other walks under ey.s
But should be gully OF an act OF gross Injustice
aud we should do violence to our own feelings, If we
did not attempt /" repair our apparent neglect IN MOTTO
ing The death at one Of CTR most accomplished Citizens
We ulu';e 10 J"sEru JAMES, who hrealhed his last
in this City, last Friday week. We cordially agree
with The Compiler, that MIR James observed passing
tribute a, least from the Richmond press for his enter
prize and intelligence had done our City much service
He was an able man-thought deeply and wrote we'll
His general theories of political ECONOMY were correct
and the energy with which he acted upon them IN his
own affsirs fully ailested by the opuence to which
he seemed 10 b. rising, and the distinction which he was
acquiring in City. But his constitution was delicate
and he carried off, under circumstances which
have excited the deepes, sympathy OF the community
The following tribute has been paid him by The CONNER
cial Advertiser Of New FORK in Which City MIR. James
had passed many years Of his life:
"ORirUARY We announce, with unfrigned regret,
the death, Friday morning last, Of MIR. JosEru S.
JAMES u distinguished merchant Of Richmond, Virgil
nia in the 18th year Of his age. Mr.. James removed
to this city, from Richmond, in The "snler Of lS2l-22
and remained here abou, eight years when the rigos
Of climate proving too strong for delicate constl
tuition, he compelled TO return TO his native Slpe.
Peculiar circumstances brought him into early and
intimate association with the writer Of this humble
tribute to his character and both his business and his
domestic n laliuns have since his return to Virginia,
brought him frequently 10 New York, that he has
continued to be regarded more like citizen, than u
resident stranger. lie was man OF very ex-
celIent talents; and by dgent study Of other books
than his ledgers. had greatly improved his mind While
resident here he wrote occasionally for the press upon
commercial subjects. He was man of high and ch'vai
rous feelings, tempered by the benign influences OF
Christianity His bosom the seat of honor, and his
hand was ever ready engsge in every good work -
As his life had been without eproach SO he died calmly
without fear and in the uI hope Of the Gospel oil Jesus
Christ. We mourn him as brother departed. In lie
language Of Haeck,
There should wreath ha woven
To 1 he ~ worth -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26

Petitions were presented lily Mr. RoBLHrsoI Of
Richmond from Harriet H. Perry, praying for divorce
from her husband William Perry-By Dir. PRiscE, froUi
John Il. Anderson OF Sussex county praying The Leg's
lalure 10 remit fire imposed on him by The County
C"n'. q Sussex-By Mr. OuElL from sundly citizens
of Hampshire 10 favor Of general system Of Internal
Improvements, and praying appropriations 10 construct
two roads-cne from Mooreied in the county of Hardy,
point about seven miles west Of Romncy on the
Northwestern Road Inc Of her from Romuey 10 the toUn
of Curlbefa land Oh the National Road
And lhcn on motion OF Mr.. TAYLOR Of Halifax the
House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26
Moea II Eo"ES, Stationary. Fanny G0ody, .hGStcdt
InStruLntMLs. IN Pet.EsLHrg. la.


ssOsSiEiY there few establishments Virginia in which
could be- oCHd larger and better e desirable
Goods, than the subscribers Petersburg, has recently
h voted ad time, and considerable capital effect ills
t'srGbc end The public must that because tho
q PsbUrg small that therefore the stork Books and
TiGngS, SMELL for such conclusion, would be
;cly Wrong particularly l:uO Fortc will
fad establishment IN Richmond, NorlUik Baltimore,
fhatclp! iork large G,st Ia
sruacns they viii lind Whre camofe
have sold Of bundled Pianos, and
gr instrument has proven defective. l.. T. NASH,
March 81 il03-2a w'wlil Pst,rs5urg, ia.
H1AECUl OR'S SALE-Wi!l be Sold to the high.
q = est bidder. Thursday. Ike 4h day Of Apr lS:9
ul The late residence of Mrs. Martha Palteson in Cbes
terfed, oil the cael estate Of The said decedent, not
otherwise disposed of by her viii, consisting Of house,
hold end kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, caIi!e
sheep hogs horses aud carriage about 80 barrels OF corn
fiGter, oa,s &c lot of fine bacon just cured and
every other article Of perishabe property belonging TO
the said Among the cattle good mich
COWS yoke OF fine work steers and .he sheep and hogs
very good and desirable.
For all sums under $50, cash will be required, over
that sum credit Of 90 days will be allowed Tor endorsed
negotiable roies. SAINT. A PATTESON,
EIecufor Of .Hdrtha P0ttesOn.
Chesterfield. March o. 1889. lO3-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26
iestcrdny's House Of Delegates.

We have '",nI TO day for yesterdays Legislative
proceedingsA message was received from the Senate,
su,ing that they had passed se"eral bills MIR Hay
mond presented resolution calling upon the lst and "a
Auditors and the Treasurer, to make report To the
ouse If practicable this session. IT not III lS day O.!
the shelving the different, modes Of receiving keep.
ing and dsbursng the moneys belonging 10 The Conn
monwealh Particulars 10 our next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26
Tie Editor IF The Enquirer will confer favor by pub
fishing the enclosed in his paper at an early day
ESTATES kiGUTs."

Extract Of ientr 10 Ehig Delegate in Me present &C.
neral .isscnMy. MARCH 10
zone who has a!ways taken deep and abiding interest
in your welfare both public and private, has taken the
liberty of addressing you few lines, in relation TO your
recent course in the attempt to elect IT, ; Senator
do this particularly because that course has mnfl-
fed and wounded the feelings os friend who las al
WAYS agreed with you politically, and has stood up in
your defence but who (snce y"u no longer hold your
own prncp!es) is compelled 10 separate from y"n
In voting for WIN. e. ti"es az Senator, | contend, that
you have sacrificed your principles and those ct the
Wig party in your county of which party you we're
the pride and boast You may say to your people az an
excuse; that you took Mr.. Rves n choice OF evils
aud because you could not get Wing This fear VIII
not do. They will 10 why did you not act win
tina, noble little band who stood at their posts and truly
represented the true hGs Of irgnia; aude to that
party and little hand of lmpacc0tlcs TO which The
member from Elizabeth CRY belongs III the defence OF
which he sgnBlly and mphanty sustained himself
would occupy his station, than that Of my
other in The Legislature. PREVIOUS to that time, lie
was charged with not being true Why; but from Inc
noble stand which he took during the pendency oil that
election. there be doubt remaining Of his devo
ton to true and genuine Wing principles; and lock
upon him. with The Other II lmpraccabIes occupy
ing the highest slard that has been taken by any
party in this country. look upon this little band, with
him al their head the party which is soon TO triumph
and put down this corrupt and damnable Administrator
am told that this gentleman - particular and bosom
friend of yours Why did you not take ccunse from
him? Would 10 God, that You had followed IN his
tracks. our name would nave Deen lHlnoFl1-uc bo.
bic county which you represent would have been proud
of YOUR course and the Wing bn.ner would have waived
over her soil, pure and indebted
81 hope my den friend, tina, you may be forgiven nr
this error OF your c and that You may hereafter look 10
principles and policy aonc-to the 'rug"od aud
interest Of YOUR county, ard no, 10 The advice oil design
inv and corrupt Politicians and sufr yourself 10 be
Influenced by Editors Of Newspapers. |
would advise you, hereafter, 10 keep more OF ht com
pany of the member from Elizabeth City and the other
lm,praclicabe Wings. and less of that Of The policy
Wings, such r. ndleton, Beard: DC.
"1hnugh have never seen the member from Eliza,
beth City. tell him thai look upon him as true sno
genuine Wig brother and that he mast never give up
the good and glorious cause, long there is she" IN
the ockeraud lille he triumph Perching upon
our banners. Your friend.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26

IL The Funeral Sermon of Mrs VIM Lipscomb
will be delivered BY the Rev. Dir Jeer, the Acqun"n
church, in King William county, on Friday, The aJ!h
inst when her relations are requested 10 attend
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hI.rsh 70

s1T. LEDGER-This very fine Stallion the i1 l pro-
e her to The noted race mare Ariel, Lance and kel'
lev (soby American EclpseJ will stand the P'esen. sea
oo,n,r u At e2O the season. and 81 10 the groom
He has proven himself sure and good ioalge,,sr For
particulars, see handbills, n L. .AiNE'
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Your obedent servant,
March 2j [!o3-2wl JACOB &. DAVIES.


Something Supcrb !-9nCher GOO Doii0T Pc"o
be sac thing superb Piano oe ccram! 'ne
received by The subscribe ought truly 10 Dc 80
uru.uuy superior inside and outside II . not ieA! ana
uyy ps;turneEf, then r!a., he cnc 10 CONFESS 'ne'
those celebrated makers SodG worcester Du"fHh are an'
which has been 50 largely "T eH'
ali quarters of the world Ny OiJec NO Is Ece
"a the public ,h.n their money cs Is desirable,
future people, one and a shoul see 'o he-
n.udd One OF the late high priced ramos
~. so, 70 william 81 Kuin.on ESQ., Richmond; anL # the pub
lie w,sb 10 Luu. what Of satisfaction that lnsemen ga'e
,b.y can ni BY calling Mr. r. in whose i1e
and IL cannot be dOCbich nave no" ~
teen Piano, on hand expect twelve more ~ e" days
'ee" 1'""N' +. Pe,srs6Erg "a
49,, =, IGa-2lw3w If
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26
GEoEGETowS, May 18th, 1897.
hIr [. ID Guilds.

Mr.. L. ~. NHILDsi
Dear Sill have now in operation, one Of Fzpa
tricks Machines for rubbing and cleaning wheat,
and il answers my most sangune expectations ! have
heretofore seen aud used ubbers Of various kinds but
consider this Iai superior any Of them the construc
tons Of il is simple requires but little power TO propel,
and being made entirely Of Iron, will require but lte,
if any repairs for several years Whea, rubbed with
this Machine so much improves the color and quality OF
the -four that the whole product WILL or ought to be,
from wheat cf fair quality TO the very best superGne-
In short believe the advantages great from the use
Of it, lha, would recommend every Miller 10 imme.
dia,cly have ore put in operation in his Mill.
ain. Sir,
Respectfully yours,
JOHN LYONS