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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-22
Respectfully, yours, &c.
EDN ARD PALMER.
JOHN B. GROSS.

According 10 previous notice, 4 special
meeting of The Prince Williams Temper
ance Society was held at Hoospa Church.
oh the 22d inst. TO consider the expedi-
ency of peIlioning the Legislature to abn-
IisIl the existing license laws. After hav-
Ing been heen duly organized with prayer
by Rev..R Fuller. the Society was. on
motion of Rev. c.. Davis, resolved into a
popular meeting of citizens. The Presi
dent, Rev. Edw. Palmer. aud the Secre-
,arv. Mr.. John B. Gross, still retaining
their seats.
In pursuance of a motion by Rev. R
Fuller, it was
ResoIucd. That committee of three
he appointed by the chair, to draft me
m rial 10 he presented 10 The Lesisla ure
at its next session.
Whereupon. The Rev R. Fuller. Alhcr
Rhctr, ESQ, and Rev. ]. N. Davis, were
appointed.
The committee having suhmirred their
memorial, it was, after free and full con-
ference, unanimously adopted.
MEMORIAL
To the Hon. Members IF the Senate and
House of Representatives Of the State
of South Carolina.
The petition of the Undersigned, inba-
bitants of Prince Williams Parish,
shewelh-
That your petitioners are amongst those
who regard inlcmperance as one of the
greatest evils bv which the human race
has ever been cursed. and who deem lis
suppression high duty-deInanGiag and
deserving their most nnwearied efforts
They rejnice that. not only in their neigh
borhool, bui throughout the whole Union.
the cause ortemperance is asserting ITS So
lcmn importance, attracting to its support
the zeal and talent, experience and pleiy
of the land, daily acquiring strength. and
achieving victory. Nor can your petition.
ers suppose any man to he Christian, nr
a patriot, Or philanrhropist, who does not
leeI an interest in The final triumph of such
cause.
Much, however, as may be aud has been
done by exrrlioms. individual aud asso
ciate. your petitioners beg leave respect
fully 10 stale to your honorable hodies,lhat
the friends of Temperance must always
see their labors in great measure fruslra.
led. and their hopes disappointed, so long
as the traffic in fiery spirits is sanctioned
hv the laws Of the land. and the retail OF
this baneful fluid continued as a source OF
public revenue.
Your petitioners are not without appre
hension that their prayer may at first en-
counter opposition from those who have
not seriously reflected on the misery which
intemperance is inAcling upon our popula-
rion. bond and free-ihe blight it is she'd
ding upon the dignity of "ur State. and the
happiness of our homes. *Bu' at leas! the
Bishop England, of the Roman Ca
tholic Church in Charleston, in q conmu-
niration, addressed to Mr.. Rhrit, took ex.
ception 10 this passage. Mr.. Fuller, in
reply. said -" Permit me 10 assure ynu
in the outset, that the Cnmmitlee had no
design to reflect upon the present resnla-
lions or polity Of the Roman Catholic
Church. Whatever these may he---and
whatever our settled conviction concern
ing them, the address TO The Legislature.
would have been an improper vehicle for
structures on religious Sect"
F2lrcE EnGE, ADVERTISER.
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DISSOLUTION.

YEyHE Copartnership OH L.JErFkRs& Co
q Of Hamburg, South Carolina, was dis
solved on the lst of August, 1888. by mutual
consent. All unsettled business ofthc concerr
will be attended to by II. L. Jeiers.
Fl l.. JEFFERS.
II. BARBER.
Hamburg, May 9. 1889 ac IL
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From the .Natcke= Courier.
TIL MOSQUITOES SONG.

The following song must interest more or
less AL our readers-lOr, VIII" among ihein has
nol heard the mosquito huzzin. Io,esi The
word, we now furnish for heir edfcaiion, thai
iiey may tile bett apprrciaie thu vn'llctive
little SOodsuckers nlgntlv warbllng, Us lie
huslly coaunts-" T. bite, I'll bite =!
In the dream, hour of nigh, I'll HE,
When the hum is !iushed OF the weary fly,
When lne ialnpsarr 1T, andthc curtains drawn,
Aud sport VI, my win: S till the morning dawn.
In tile festive nall, where all Ii JOY
In tile Cha Der husned, wnere the slecpers lie !;
In me garden bowers. where the primrose
smiles,
And tnc chirpins cricket the hour b'guiles;
La these pli sport through the summer
light,
And the MORALS to vex. I'll bite, I'll bite
There's one view with an evil eye,
a flame Of pride III his breast spy;
tie breatne- in 4 lue with masters SKILL
a, listening souls the rich Strain fll
With the raplrlnus thrill oinelody;
But he carries hls head so llaus shty,
I'll play ,,im trick-in his happiest swell,
When the lingering thrill with magic spell,
Ho:ds all enIranced, I'll WI e my fight,
And pop Oh his nose, III bite, Iii bite.
There's poet, known the still midnight
he pics the pen by the taper's light,
Aud wearied OF earth in Il world all his own,
With fancy he rumbles where flowers are
sircwn,
Offadeess hue, and he images there
A creation Of beauty III the pure sill air.
With the world around ton, his srns sliu: Out,
He needs not he buzz o my round about;
But when new image has broke on his
sight,
Ere lie gives it existence, I'll bite, I'll bite
And the long g-cour,ed vision shall vanish, while
In snug little corner, shall watch him. so shy,
As lie lhumps his b ow in burning rage,
And dasllcs his pen DER the wrltiil'd page
| SIZE Il young maid in her hamber mapping,
And know that love at her heart is tapping;
She dscanis OF youth. AID srni es in bliss,
As she pouts out her lips 10 receive kiss;
Bu she shall not taste the gentle delight.
For I'll light OH her lips, aud I'll bite, Ill
bite.
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For SHEc.

7EEY HOUSE and LOT. in the Village OF
I'VE iAgcGeld, upon terms TO slit purchaser.
In my absence. apply to Col Ban<kctt:
JAMES JONES.
April 10 # 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-22
.gppycRxlces BE1vnteM.

NNE or $50 iIoYs. frofn II 10 rs years Of
W age. who cllI rea! an.! write well, will
i,. '"i:"u as apprentices G,..his On:c".
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-08-22
BY REQUEsT.l
From the Charleston Mercury.

McPHERsoNvILLE, July "a. 1889.
Mr.. Editor.-By the closing resolution
of The within, you will perceive that the
Editors Of sundry papers are respectfully
to publish the proceedings now
sent. Asa committee appointed 10 attend
TO this matter. we take the liberty of for
warding to you the same for publication in
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03
MUSIC ABROAD,

PetersburYh-The musical mania has broken out in
this city. NJ. Valvle has written treastse coun-
terroint school has been opened for the education
Of actresses un dancers who obliged serve gov
ernmcnt ten years Narcotics Psalms have been turn.
ed into Russian. The harp, kettle hunting horn
and bagpipe are the INSTRUMENTS most in in Rus:
same purpose at our latest duties.
Paris.-Thc d eltanti resort now chiefly N ,bo
Achucne koyale dc hlusque. Maycrleer is finish.
nS an opera Tor this place, partly written by Weber
ing author can be played in France TX, ep by his can
sent and then at $50 francs for the first SO rcpresen.
t't,'ns nn! luo for every succeeding one.
NJ Bcrioz lately produc ed at a concert two sy,nnbo
mes, Playd ny the Conservative band. Paganin was
soch"rned with them that he knccle in homage To In.
Composer and sent him cheek tor $780,
non'zeui has settled in Paris and yed on two
now opera, having composed already 60.
Mr. iinlevy has written and troug hit out II new opera
called The PLAGUE in Flu'snce 1t is highly sucre.
i ,ui' Mcss'e IL writing u new 'opera. Nourr killed
h',nsnt because he that Duprez had rx.elIc Il
him. ~ " ''ie !"
b'"ssct*-A company has opened here tl,ca,rc for
me performance of Italian, German and French musi.
Ihe Countess Merlin has published n wurk,-The
Memoirs of Mabmn. "
srn aen" En-. new Opera of the uenes-
ei'n mas been ant,relv successful His works are
slowly getting into England kicsseu clcr has PUBLISH
ca ne" work on the Greek Music
Le,psic-Auhers new Oprra-,he Sister Of the Fu;.
,he '1s Jus, oten published here DR. Fnks work
voice by Bsoz7 is announced VI '''' ''u"''"
he'fn.-Ihe 10y August Moser ~ wears Old made
saeu tSchtnent here by his violin performances They
are said to be wonderful '"'S
Drc'den.-'fhalberg ha. been astonishing every ono
IN 'n's town ny his improved style decomposition and
per hahces on the Piano.iorte He is said to be n
i"o years head OF the age upon this instrument
D"rmstadt -Steppes new Opera of" Life, II Dream
hos eeen highly successful, The music is by SchJns
ser. - - ''''
fcnoa-Costagmana's new opera at the S,ooione
lhente Is spoken tavourahly Of Rowan i. the pntbnr
o. The words which said h equal to the poctry Of
Metusta.Io. i'' VI
Rome.-Spontin has been invested by the pon- will,
the order OF st. Gregory. The Pope has ordered I,
to animate the Church music by his genius and 1ni
ehti JOHN Crumer is at Rome.
'e"'ce.-|arraJs ne" opera Of e Brle of Ness;na
Is COMPLETE failure.
NnP|es-A We ky journal. the Musical Gazette. h,s
zen "sahli> he'd lse II designs TO give history nc
Italian Music and record OF the musical intelligence
ut The day i'll Italy.
P0r"-Perelli hns Use the story Of Manfred to Mns;c
and the Opera is highly spoken Of 1t has succeeded
7'rieste.--Mss Krmblc is the prim, Dom, at tho
GRAND Theatre Shel the cynosure of all eyes
Lonion..-Sponlni, while in London the post snrioo
COLLECTED an the materials requisite for hs new o. era Of
"OAver CROMWELL" - ~ "
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03


The British Queen Steam ship.-The suhjonel
description Of The British Queen, take from late
number Of the "Atel,num."
The external appearance of the ship seen from the
sh,re il imposing and beautiful. Tho figure head is
graceful representa- ion Of the youthful monarch Of Br
tuin well Frool toned seem not more than the
usual height although twelve feet in sntu,eud i, is
only when the sturdy fellows, who form the crew an
proach the sovereign that her Paag oman size is de
tcrnined by their liiIipuan dmcn 4ons The appcn-
dagrs OF the figure head and cutwa,er beautifully
moulded aud covered with gold and the effect Of the
vessel at the bow, the whole is very mnestic. Pass
ing round II her st,ln the vessel is still very ine-thc
lug ofte stern is in petec' keeping with the of
her ornamental work. and the slern galleries gunt
and wei! placed The rigging is also well proporune,;
he! mass are beautiful, and her yards are of gna.
strength and excellent proportion. There she hides ma
Jescuy queen OF The seus, the nobes steam ship the
world has ever
1t WINS only when had gained the deck ofhe British
Queen that became entirely impressed with the truth
other enormous size The deck is Via, is called a
tnsh"deck, perfectly continuous from end to the
other instead Of having higher and lower portions, form
ing popps, ltpoops, &c. most in vessels Of
her size The deck is long promenade and the dis
lance from stem to stern is goDd rifle shot, her breadth
on deck being some sixty feet, Her cabins Of the
Dimensions of her Majesty's drawing rooms, and the
whole OF her accommodation spacious airy, and sutfi-
cienty splendid.
Descending 10 her engine rooms, the engine does not
strike the spectator being extraordinarily large; but
when once at the bottom OF it, looking up, perceive
the men VINO guide lie whole machinery, and regulate
und direct the combined strength and simultaneous en-
ergy ofve hundred horses 18th greater success than
the tyran Phopacr his galley three thousand suve-
power, and feel that you in the presence Of the
nobles of human creations, the impersonaon of the
adage that "knowledgeis rower"powcr applied to the
benefit and improvement Of humanity. The engine is
ofhe gothic structure, thirty fee, high occupying
length ofeishy four feet, and wes hing with its op-
pe'daSes about five hundred TONS It does great cred,
to the engineering talent of the river CLYDE; and although
its appearance is rendered somewha, heavy by tho tnc
of having two condonsers instead Of oe otherwise
strong, light locking and we'll proporoncd.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

We sorry learn that the Jubilee for,he return
Of Mr. Prieur, on Thursday night was productive Of
more than scuhle, fight row-Wc we're truly
gricved learn that the valiant, vglant and impartial
guard Of the first Municipality, wursed in IN en-
gagenent into which they entered solely with u view
the preservation Of the publr peace, and the good
and quiet Of society.
The hiiarles visited the grog shops of the Second
Municipality but they behaved very deccn'ly, because
they were apparently headed by functiouary, who
kept the crowd in due subsection.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

One Of the surenlons works of modern times
is projtc ted Railroad from Venice to Milan, connect
ing the severn richest and most populos cities of Italy
with each other Venice, Padua, Vcenza, Verona Nun
tua, resca, and Milan the most gigantic portion will
be the bridge the Lasoona, connecting Venice with
the main land. The length of the Railrond will be l66
Italian (ahout the same in Enslish) miles, passing
through population Of three and half millions, the
seven cities alone having population of half million
viz Venice, l2n,0O0. Paina, $4,000, Vcenza, $4,000,
Veronu $4,000 Nnntua, "a Oo Brescia, 49, 00o and Mil
an, 100000 inhabitants to,whch may he added! 10000
foreigners in Venice aud Milan 1t is calculated the
l500 tons of goods, and 1000 tons OF Goals daily.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

The Tsllahasse Floredian contains an account Of a.
mother de ably boodsled and devastation committed by
he Indians upon citizens. On Saturday night III. 18th
July, the mansion Of Green II ''hairr, esq eight miles
from Tallahasse ia, kea by party Of 10 20
savages headed by Tiger Tail. They Murdered MIR c.
and burnt the dwelling and two Of his chidren-Nr C.
very wealthy ranter,s loss is estimated $4,000
besides all his papers, The excitement accustomed by the
outrage is very great and parties went out in pursuit
Of the Indians but of them has been found
So much for the ending of the War in Flordu.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

Query Was there trial in the U. 5. District Court
yesterday examinations investigation. in rela
ton 10 charge for perjury! AT too late an hour to
send Reporter to ascertain aud report the fact we
informed that Physico Alendico, who had sued
his creditors, to Ire hauled the Goals for such
All offence. We shall try ard fluid out th.whole matter
and pn lish together with other queer anecdotes,
N. u. We are credibly informed ,aat an officer is
now in this city, making cnlisnens for the Iexan ar
ny,-and that those he refuses have opportunity Of
entering the Mexican service,
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

We took trip yesterday on the Nashville Rail road.
In Company Gen. Felix Huston, "A lceo Lebranche
Minister to Texas, Judge Franklin and many gentle.
from the city and various parts of the state Over
the smuothest road imaginable the party whirled
over space Of than 20 miles and back in hours
verse it, for lis smoones. and the scenery on the
lake shore and the fine bracns breezes are heathfu
and delightful
On the ltli instant, grand party will be given by
mr. lrocier OR beautiful spot the lake Shore @.
miles from the city, IN a very beautiful and SHADY grove
Of trees. Many Of the planters of the coast intend
visiting the sp" on that day and the pleasure and recre
alton afforded will be great
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

E"ghs4 ITEMS TIL" news which we give to ,lav is
III commercial pon' OF view, OF the most u,porluI
character lint We have received from England since linz
sr,ng ct 83|. The tall Of cotton, equal to $50 t,
fio per e-lhc increased restrictions OF the ,uk If
land, will produce failure unprecedented lbroushout
tla ln' unless there elements this country cana
ne OF organ za'!on, strong enough to ward off ,h.
blow. " "
The excitement yesterday was intense in Woll street
--toc"s rcceded terbl y-lnd the avlity for The "
ira H'rads even greater than ever k,lown This only
shows The state OF public feeling '
10 meet the hostile measures of the Bank of ENGLAND
what is IN he done! Is there any element, in this cam ,v
that can be welded to prevent the blow from,
crushing our commercial interest? Is there any ,node
OF organizing an American element capable of wi,Ls,nn
ding the Engsb element! Are there any financcr. md
capitalists capable OF devsing and during such a MOI 6.
menll
We believe there nre-we believe there exists in our
great staple cottoAlEe real specie OF Americana nov
ef capable OF "ardng off or mitigating this crisis, In
April last VIC saw the present crs,s-we preJir,rJ tho
present state OF things, and chaIked out pIun FIR
combining American credit and power that would have
prevented these disasters. N''
shall recur to this important subject Tomorrow
anu lnenhne request the commercial Interests nor m
oeSFo""' ~ Y. Her.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

1he 1ou'"nneM-Ihe practising for the approa,I,
ing tournament is continued twice II week. Tue.la Va
IN pubic. IN the last occasion the scene of action
which is at the back Of Eyre Arms tny-r, nea, -
Wood barracks, was visited by most Of The prurnaI
mm 1 OF ne nobility in town. The Knights are in
aeea 80 high'y connected that, admission is only
gained by an order from one of them, ,hs comn,nv
assembled Is Of the most select description. The
ground chosen oong, and OF about four acres in size
along the centre Of which is placed barrier with :,
frame for the working of figure in arnor which ia
PEELED along the railroad by the strength of three me,
m me opposite objection to that which the knights takes
10 charging H. tappears absolutely that tbs
horse should DO obedieul the riGer's viii in ors
der even to apnroaGh the figure None of The Lorsee
are as yet sufficiently trained. There is however mn
want OF esprit the part the RIDERS ami their horses
are evidently gone both for strength and spee.i
me trumpet sounds! Away goes Mr. CHARTER. at fan
speed! His headlong is not however ss,i,d IN
De successful, The plume of the figure remains unsnil
cd ana ms gallant knight is compelled to bite the dusr
WIN better sue ess l."rd Ecliutoun. Captain May
h"'d' aud Lo'd Cassiis ,ndc their PIT in urn Lord
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03
Sir, your O0t H1ent hErVUH7,
81 Old Broad street, sune 20. 5. JAUDt

State and prospects Of the Iron Tradc.-Tl!ere are
at this time in Scotland, fifty furnaces in bas five out
seven building, and twentysix contemplated. In south
Wales, l22 furnaces in blast, seven out hvo bull,
ding, and ninety contemplated. ln7lO the annual
produce of the kingdom was II $50 o! IRON In
1912 Scotland alone, will produce upwards Of 36O0Ou
tons and within five years. 1000 tins will be produ
Led annually in South Wales.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

Tie Grand Jury If the United States Circuit Court.
recently h.d in Detroit have made presentmeut, in
which they express opinion, that English enisssres
have been engaged in "orrupng the adopted citizens of
that place. by entering into stipulation ~h them to ar
ray themselves against The United 1taes, in case of
war sh England
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03
THE LIREL CASE.

DUBLISHED THIS DAY, and for sale at the
Counting Room of The True American, st Charle
Hoe,and at the principal Book Stors, correct Repor'
Of the late interesting and important suit Of the State
Of Louisiana John Gibson, Editor and Publisher Of
the True American, before the Criminal Court for Ii
BEL july 21st
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

Near Disease. Some of the London Journals state that
Lady Flora Hastings died victim "to outraged sens,
bes" The Queen it reported, felt her death very
acue'y, so much so that she visited the Opera more
frequently than usual and dinner parties and equestrian
exercises were the order ofthe day II expected
The Morning Post, that there will be very general
mourning among the higher circles for Lady Flora Has,
tng'. In which case, provided the mourning is ex>
pressed alter the manner of the Queen, the essees ofthe
Theatres must find the morning profitable business
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

Mr. clay. The Charlottesville Adyocu,e states fac,
IN relation to Mr. Clay, not generally known before to
w-Ihat at the commencement of til, last war he was
The person selected by Mr.. Madison to be COMMANDER
'n-Ch'ef OF the Army. The reason why he was no,
dominated was, that his services were more ulay
required in Congress-
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

The Governor of Florida has made arrangements with
the Union Bank for loan on the bonds of the Ten-
tory for icien, for the purchase Of arms, pros
visions &c. and the mainainance Of territorial force
independent of the IT, s. for the protection of tho from
tier-An application for and provisions made by
the Governor to Col. Davenport comma her U. $. for
refused.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

The London Press give accounts of the teccp,ion at
the Ha,marke', of Miss Mary Haywood. Her debu,
was made MS Blanca. and triumphant, She WINS
called ont at the end Of the performance repeated the
part the next evening" will, the same honor and was I'M
medateIy engaged for number ofnights She plaved
Mrs iialer with equal ecat. 1t is said tina, no such
debut has been made in London since tim, If Fanny
kembe, to which it was fully equal
Miss Haywood is from Philadelphia
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

TWe have ,ecevedby the Great Western, very
pious files Of the London Liverpool and provincial pa.
rers Of England and all parts Of Scotland and Ireland
which are on flu at our Reading Roon.-Our Euro.
pean papers and correspondence is superior to that Of
any Room, in the United States.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

The Biennial Meeting ofthe Stockholders oftle Gus
Bank is to be held this day, IL O'Clock, at the new
Banking House, en- St. Charles street.
The Statement that the Bank will exhibit, we under
stand, will be most favura BILE to the Institution.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

hessrs Carey 4 Hart, of Philadelphia, have receiv-
cd the completion Of Marryatts travels in America. 1t
will be out of press Immediately.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

Denis Pricur, our former Mayor, and worthy fellow.
citizen, returned from his voyage Europe by the river
on Thursday morning. His reception BY his political
partisans and personal friends, enthusiastic.
More so than the occasion called for perhaps
MIR Prieur, will understand Immediately enter up
the duties of bis Office Collector Of the PORT in
which situation doubt not he will afford general
sfac,ion for we believe him to be quite capable, and
know him to be honest
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

The coal received at Philadelp ha by tr SquyIki
for the week ending 18th july was by 1924 bouts
'92,657 tons Of this quantity about $4,000 were for thu
supply Of the Canal.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-08-03

The Great Western brought out 700 packages Of
British Goods-She also brought 9, $50 ctters which
at % cts each would pay the proprictors sr,s46.