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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

Robbery Of the Bank Of the Metropolis
at Washington City.-The Globe says
that Mr.. Dennis G.. Orme, a Teller in the
Bank Of the Metropolis, very respectfully
connected, and having handsome parri.
mony. recently took $4,000 from The
Bank. Upon investigation. he confessed
that he had handed it over to Mr.. A.W
Goodrich, Clerk in the War Depart.
ment. Mr.. Goodrich was arrested and
stated that he had received il 70. safe keep.
ing, as Mr.Orme was drinking and crazy,
AT the time he saw him with the money.
Two or three witnesses,in great degree,
corroborated the statement of Mr.. G.
Both Mr. Orme and Mr.. Goodrich were
then discharged. The latter, however,
was afterwards required to give bail in the
sum of $4,000, for his appearance at the
next Criminal Court for The County oil
Washington. The whole amount of mo-
ney was returned by Mr.. G. except $500.
AT the latest dale, MIR. Orme had not been
re.arrested.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The Vest Indies.-The Jamaica Cour-
ier gives gloomy picture of The appren-
ticeship system in The Parish of Trelawny.
The price of labor there has greatly risen;
the number of laborers has diminished,
and the amount Of labor performed by
each negro is less than it was previous to
the act of emancipation. These are the
bitter fruits of abolition in one of the finest
islands in The world
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09
Nora Scotia.-The Woodstock Times

Nora Scotia.-The Woodstock Times
states that -four companies of the 69'h
res iment Of Regular Troops were 10 gar
ris"n there, aud one at The Grand Falls,
with a detachment at the mouth of the
Re,took. The rest Of The regiment is al
St. John. Maj. Brooks, of the 69th. has
assumed the command in the county OF
Carleton. The last Of the Both regiment
has left there for Fredericton. The 81
John Royal Gazette states that consid-
cradle force is stationed al the mouth Of
The Restouk, for the purpose Of protecting
the hoom which is placed across its mouth
The officer in command is instructed to
seize all The timber cut on the disputed
territory. which may he attempted 10 be
passed into the ST Juhn. The warden
OF the disputed territory has also received
authority to employ a sufficient civil force
10 make seizure of all the timber cut upon
ST. John.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09
JUSTICE.
From the Ne,o York O6serrer, April 26td.
THE DAGUERROTYPE. ir

The following is an extract from a. pri.
vate letter OF. P rofessor ST. B. Morse to
The Editor of the Observer, dated Paris.
March 9th. SIS -, ..s.E
"You have perhaps heard of the Da.
guerrolype, 80 called from ils discoyerer,
M. Daguerre. IT is one oftsie most beau-
tiful discoveries of the age. don't know
if you recollect some experiments Of mine
in New Haven, many years ago, when ]
had my painting room nextto Prof. Silli-
mans, experiments to ascertain ifit were
possible 10 fix the image-of the Camera
Obscura. Twas able to produce different
degrees ofshade on paper, dipped into So
luton of nitrate of silver, by means Of diff.
ferent degrees oflishl. but finding that
light produced dark, and dark light, !
presumed the production Of a true image
TO be impracticable, and gave up the at
tempt. M. Daguerre has realised in the
most exquisite manner this idea. !,
et"Aefew days ago addressed note to
Mr.. ID. requesting, as a stranger. the IA
yor to see his results, and inviting him in
turn to see my telegraph. Twas politely
invited to see them under these cifcum-
stances, for he had determined not to
show them again, until the Chambers had
passed definitely on a proposition for the
government to purchase the secret Of. the
discovery, and make it public. The day
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09
NEw ORLEANS, April go.

Three days later from Vera Cruz by
the arril al Of The schooner Carter BaxIon
from Vera Cruz, which place she lett on
the l7lh inst. we have received lntel,i-
ecncc, that General Mejia, within ID
leagues of the city, and no' Is miles as
we were ar first informed. Reports nad
reached Vera Cruz on the l7lh inst. that
IIe delay of Gen. NJ. was caused by the
non-arrivaI OF some of the vessels which
he had chartered 10 bring his artillery, &c
The arrival of the schooner Andrew Jack
son at Mobile accounts in part for his in
activity.
All the French and English vessels OF
war had sailed from Vera Cruz, except
ING five French and twn English. The
u. S. Shops of war V,lndalia and Ontario
sailed on The 10Th inst. for Laguna; U.
S. revenue cutter Woodbury. was to sail
for lampico on The 18th. Business was
al stand, great confusion prevailed a
mong the people; preparations were ma
king 10 defend the city, and the attack
FROM Gen. Mejia was hourly expected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09
From the Charleston Mercury Apra %.
THECOTTON TRADE.

FAcr,-The Steamer Sam Jones ar
rived last week with freight of 700 bales
of Cotton, from Macon. Georgia, at 81
DER bale freight, and has returned or will will
return with return cargo Of Sl5O'OOo
worth of goods for the country trade
This is one of number of facts which
might be stated, showing the advantages
we have for concentrating a controlling
share of The Cotton trade; little exerlion
onIy need be added, and a small outlay of
capital, in aid of the natural facilities to
ensure such a concentration in few
mouths. Not at all interfering with our
great Rail Road to the West. the opening
a communication with the cismonlane re-
eions of the South and South West, will
in fact secure the stability Of that road,
which mus, profit chiefly as travel road
and the travel will Of course increase TO-
wards that point where capital and trade
shall most accumulate. The plying of
the now boat Savannah, outside passage,
between Savannah and this port, is ano-
ther step in promoting the desired result.
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Miscellaneous.
From the Charleston Mercury, April29:

From the Charleston Mercury, APTat2S.
Our CITY.-Anniversary.of the Great
Eire.-The number Of stores, dwellings,
sc. excluding hack buildings. destroyed
bv ,he great fire was little over SUI. VI
these II must be remembered the far great
or part were wood and old, and many OF
them comparatively valueless. Since The
fire there have heen notwithstanding about
40 now in progress) nearly loO buildings
all o. brick, excluding, as before, kitchens
&c. which in Southern cities are neces'
sary adjunct 10 every hahitation. Among
these should be noticed 3 Churches. (aii
restored in style far superior to those
des,royed,) and the Charleston Hotel re-
built on the former plan. King street u.s.
we think, fully half rebuilt, and probably
the value of the buildings there IS greater
thou that of all which were destroyed IN
that street. Meeting street is rapidly r's,
inc from its ruins, and bids fair to 90 ahead
of lis neighbor in banisline The last e
maius of the conhagration. We confident
Iy anticipate that these two lmportan,
streets, with those that connect them' Will
IN the course Of another year be complete
" restored. In that tconsummatlon Charles
ton will have, in great measure, forgot
ten tho great fire. That part OF The city
between Meeting street and the Bay, VII,
nm doubt wait on the more central anu
valuable district, and will wear some me-
MORALS of the conhagration for years To
come. Buteven here, There are now aoun
dant evidences Of euterprlze.
MANY fine buildings have been erected
in Society street, several in Hasel, fine
block ON The Bay. and Market street is
shelving signs Of life In almost every
case TOO, the new buildings are great
Improvement on the old, which is 10 he
attributed to the brick law, the blessings
of which will be both great aud lasting
AS instances of this improvement, com
pare the massive and imposing block al
the corner of King aud Society streets;
the tasteful row opposite to it. Maj. Black s
buildings near Market street, aud many
that might be pointed out on both hIns
and Meeting streets, with lhnse which we
have replaced, aud what change for The
better! We should also notice, as IN i'm
provement likely to add much to the beau
ty of Charleston, the taste for Sranre
fronts, the credi, of Introducing which, Is
we believe due to Mr.. Boyce, in the con
struction of the noble range known as
the Pearl-streer Row. This range, con-
sists of 20 wholesale stores though il
comes mo-, strictly within the limits of our
present object, yet should be mentioned AS
an entire addition to the business accom-
modations of Charleston, no part OF 1t be-
;np finished at the time of the fire, and
much the greater part having been built
since.
We make no comment now on the
statements we have exhibited above-they
have language of their own That is pet
Ter than rhetoric, and will give the world
fairly 10 understand, that the progress OF
Charleston is onward!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM PERU -
Letters from Callao 10 Feb. Isl. (says the
New York Journal of Commerce Of the
29th ull brought by the supercarso of the
brig Ocean, which arrived at Maza,lan,
(Alexico,) 10Th March, bring intelligence
that a battle had been fought near Lima.
between the Chilian and Peruvian armies,
each GUUO strong, resulting III the loss Of
1900 killed aud wounded on each side,
and the defeat of the Peruvians under
Santa Cruz. The Caslles,nf Callao still
held out for Sana Cruz. The Peruvians
had issued letters of marque. but all the
cruisers they had sent out, had heeu taken
BY the Chilians.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

Circular ofthe Hon. james Graham, OF
North Carolina.-The Hon. Mr.. Graham,
Member o. Congress, has written Circu-
lar, to his Constituents, ''the Freemen OF
Rutherford, Burke, Yancy, Buncombe,
Henderson, Hayward, Macon, and Chero-
kee Counties, in N. Carolina" These
Circulars are very fashionable iu N. Caro-
lima. In that State, Members Of Congress
write them, we believe, every year, giving
general view of the policy Of the Gov
ernment, either favorably, or unfavorably,
according to their own political notions.
Like his colleagues, Mr.. Graham has given
his views al length, on several important
questions. He commences his Circular
by giving his constituents the follow
ing nopel and highly interesting infor-
nation.
Fellow Ci,izens:-The 25lh Congress
expired on the Sd day of this month; and
with it, the term for which was elected
your Representative in that body. Or
dinarily, Congress holds its sessions but
once gear. 10 the last two years, how
ever, there have been three sessions. You
remember certain experiments were made
by the Government on the finances and
currency, in which [ could not concur, be-
lieving it is always wisest and best to let
we'll enough alone.'"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The Sheriff and Clerk of the Court Of
Monroe county Mississippi, have both re-
signed their Offices. The object seems TO
have been to prevent the sitting of the
Court aud thereby TO prolong the time Of
procuring judgements upon cases which
had been placed in suit. The effect will
be 10 give those in debt a few months of
grace, but the precedent was undoubtedly
q very bad one. Every thing which has
tendency to impede the progress of the
law, or to place barriers 10 the way Of its
execution, should be frowned down by the
community, and more especially when
the attemp, is made by those whOseduty
it should be 10 see that the laws are faith.
folly Observation-Disclosures Jour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The news from England (says
The Charleston Mercury comes so void of
all details, that here is only occasion for
a single remark. The action Of Congress
seems 10 have been anticipated by The
English politicians, without giving occa-
sion to any fears that it would add 10 the
causes for war. The dangerof war, there
fore, from excitement, may be considered
as passed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The VsceP cePresidency.-The Louisianian
strongly advocates the claims Of Mr.. For
syih. 10 the V. Presidency. In the event
of the resignation, or non-electiou of Col.
Il. NJ. johnson, the present incumbent, 10
the office, at the next term. the editor of
that paper recommends the Secretary of
State, to the support Of the Democratic
party. The editor speaks very highly of
The gallant old Colonel, but evidently wish
es him 10 retire, and give place 10 the ac-
comPlished Georgian. He greatly lauds
the commanding talents of Mr. Forsyth,
and says that he "has discharged the func-
lions of every species of employment uu-
der the Government-legislaive, judicial,
diplomatic and executive. In each and all
of these various parts, he acquitted him
self with honor" 1t seems plain to US,
that portion Of the Van Buren party are
anxious to rid themselves of the v. Presi-
dent. They wish him TO retire. He ap-
pears ITO hang as mill stone round their
necks." We feel grateful TO the gallant
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

Merico.-The Castle of San Juan de
Ulloa was delivered up by The French TO
the Mexicans, on the 9th ult. The troops
of Vice Admiral Baudin evacuated Vera
Cruz on the 9TH ult. and The Mexican flag
was then raised aloff.
A New CLEANS paper of the 9th ult.
gives an account of the installation OF San
Ia Anna in the Presidential Chair, and oi
the raising Of half million of dollars
from the clergy.to carry on the war against
The Federals's. The cause of the Fed
eralsls. (the anti-government party,) at
The latest date. was gaining ground rapidly
in all the northern provinces.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

Centenary of Methodism.-A General
melting of the members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, in this city. was held
in the Light street Church, on Monday
evening; the object more especially in
view, was to take the initiatory steps Tor
Joining with The Church in Europe, in
commemorating, in a suitable manner, the
completion Of the first century, since The
foundation of the Methodist Church,w hich
will take place in October next. "A
thank offering" made during the meeting,
according TO az approved custom OF the
Church, in aid of the various charities aud
benevolent institutions on the occasion,
il said to have amounted to nearly seven
teen thousand dollars. A cheering exam
pie Of well directed Observation-Disclosures
Patriot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

Remarks O the Hon. E.Moore.-Accor-
ding to promise we commence publishing
the remarks Of this gentleman, on the sub
ject Of abolition. We deem it unnecessa-
ry to make any apology for their great
length, as they are worthy of all conlmen-
da.iou, and the subject is of high impor-
to the South.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

Improvement in the Lightning Rod
DR.. Joseph S. Barber has just received II
pension for the improvement he has lately
made in the lightning rod; or rather for
the invention OF ia substitute for the present
mode of conducting electricity. The in
strunenl OF DIR. Barber has no rod TO con-
duci the electricity 10 the earth. Ii is so
conducted that while it receives charge
OF electricity, il at the same time scatlers
il in The air. This instrument is peculiar
ly adapted to protect churches. and all
buildings with domes. The expense of
protecting building with this instrument
will cot exceed two thirds the expense of
the rod. DIR. b. will soon be ready to OIL
fer his services to those who wish to have
their buildings protected in cheap and
safe way from so powerful an agent.
Gloucester Tel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The Columbus Eng. of the "a ult. says:
We understand from afriend just from
Heard County, that the Court House and
Clerks Office, with all the papers Of any
importance in both, were Consumed by
fire on Wednesday oflast week. The
Superior Court had been in session, aud
several cases of Importance were 10 be
tried on the succeeding day. The fire
was the work of an incendiary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The political game Of Chess.-We find
under the head of Varieties" in the
Journal Of Bellies Let,res, the Collowing:-
THE Argus says that Lord Melbourne is
about 10 publish new work on Chess, in
which is fully exempliied tho best method
of playing the Queen; of getting posses
sion of the Castle, and of entirely disre-
garding the old system with regard TO the
utility and service Of The Bishops" Chess
players will understand this Those who
have read any thing about the present po-
litical condition Of Great Britain, will also
understand it. They know that The Bish-
ops of the English High Church, are in
bad odor with large portion of the peo-
Pile, who do not believe "in their utility
and SERVICE"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The Bangor Wbis of April 10Th, says:
"a gentleman who went on TO Wash
ington last week, with dispatches from Sir
john Harvey, arrived here in The Bangor
yesterday ohShis return. with despaicies
brought by the Great Western for Gov
crnor Harvey"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

veteran for his military services. hut We
have always thought that he was not in
his right place. He never filed the chair
of V.Presdent. His election to his present
high Office, we never approved, for vari-
Gus reasons. Let him retire, and we will
say in all sincerity,
Requiescat in pace.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The May Festival at Edgefeld CHI
We have prepared an account Of The eel
ebration of this Festival, which we will
publish shortly. In the mean time, we
recommend patience 10 all concerned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The ST. Louis Bulletin states. that the
trial of the suit of the United States vs.
Gen Gratiot, commenced on the 10Th inst.
in the U. s. Circuit Court, now sitting in
thar city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

Business in Ne,c York. A new impetus
has been given TO trade in this City. It
appears, from several accounts which we
have seen, thai business is fourishing to a
greater extent than ever in New York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The following is copied from a slip Of
the Norfolk Herald, dated "April 27-4
P. NJ"
Fatal Duel.-A meeting took place on
Friday last, in Norfolk county, near the
North Carolina line, between j. Seawell
Jones, Esq. nf North. Carolina. and H.
Wrigh, Wilson, Esq of New-York, TO seI-
tie by the barbarous appeal to the duel. a
point of honor, which had originated be-
tween them short time before, at Peters
burg. They fought with pistols, at six
PAGES. Alihe first fire. Mr.. Wilson was
shot through the body and died7on the spot.
His ball grazed his adversary's temple
This lataEevent is the more to be lalnen-
ted from the circumstance that the parties
had long known and esteemed each other,
and up to the moment of their feud had
reciprocatet The most friendly and respect
ful entirnents-This is evidenced by the
survivor, in the bitter agony Of his feelings
and,he avowal of his high appreciation of
the worth and character Of the deceased.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The New York Correspondent of the
National Intelliscncer, under date Of The
18th ult. says:
The Cost Of Gov. Fairfeld's movement
in Maine is estimated at from S70O,000
to 81, 100000. He is about to call on The
Federal Government for pay,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09
AMOS KENDALL.
Oh Amos KcndaUi-Phoebu ,ohat a name,
To JMaie speaking trump Of future fame!

To fill the speaking trump of future fame!
BYRON.
The whole country has rung with The
name of this Prince of American Post
Masters. From the disputed territory in
the State of Maine, to the remotest boun-
dary Of Louisiana; from the islands on
the coast Of New York, to the distant set
Elements of The Oregon, this name is
sounded without the least cessation. II
you go to the crowded commercial mari,
it strikes upon your car. IL you 60 10 the
sequestered village, you hear it still. II
you dy to the rural districts of our coun-
Try, the name meets you there. 'Tis Ken
dali Kendall. forever! All North Amer
icn speaks Of Kendall. A large portion Of
North America curses Kendall! ALI the
Wing papers teen with abuse of Kendall.
So do some Democratic papers. Editors
revile him for his rude insolence, or indie.
pendence, we do not know which. Mail
contractors curse him, because they can
make no money in dealing with him. He
is too sharp-sighted Yankee for them.
Does paper from Washington, fail once
in the year to come TO a subscriber? He
curses Kendall. Amos has kept it back !!
Do numbers of the Globe 20 in shoals
from Washington TO any post Office? Ken
dali sent them. He wishes to create a ia
vorable impression for himself, and the Ad-
mlnistration. Does the stage, running to
a remote village, break down, and half a
dozen subscribers thereby fail to receive
their papers for a few hours! Amos is the
cause of it. He is the cause of all the
detention and miscarriages of letters and
papers over this extensive country! What
ever is wrong in the mail arrangements, is
attributed TO him. The sins of 5000 post
masters, s,and of stage drivers innumerable,
are chargeabe to him! He bears on his
heal, the iniquities Of them all! The
Wings call on The President to dismiss
Kendall. He toiH not. The Conserva-
lives takes up the cry. The President
hears them not. Wings and Conservatives
command, entreat, threaten, curse. Amos
will not resign! He is as firm as Mount
Atlas.
Thou hast seen him
When storms and tempests thunder round his
brow,
And oceans break their pillows at his feet,
He stands unmoved, and glories in his height"
The enemies of Kendall assail him in win.
He holds on To Office with the gripe of
death! He mil not let go. He is not yet
gorged.
g Non missura eutens nisi plena cruoris hrado."
~ ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-09

The case Of General Gratiot.-Thet trial
of this case which commenced about the
18th ut.. at St. Louis, has been postponed
until the next term Of the United States
Circuit Court.