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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

The editor Of the Temperance Advo.
cate" is cheerful soul. He states ,hathe
has been confined 10 his post, that is bis
0ed-post, for considerable part of the
Winter and Spring. Still, he writes with
as much earnes'ness, aud occasional pleas
antry. as if he felt none OF the ills that
hesf is heir to-" This is setting good
example. Editors should never succ umb
to The misforlunes belonging to humanity.
They should rise alone the ills which bow
down mere common MORALS,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Bank Bills at Auction.-The bills of the
Marine and Fire Insurance Bank. of Sa-
vannah, Ga. were sold at public auction,
in the city of Savannah, on the l6tI, inst.
aud only brought 94d cts. on the dollar,
being Sd per cen, discount.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Charles Hammond, ESQ.,, late Editor
of the Cincinnati Gazette, died on the 4lh
inst. Mr.. John c. Wright, formerly
member of Congress from Ohio, succeeds
Mr.. H.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

A Harrison aud Tyler meeting" was
held in Charleston, OH the 23d inst. The
meeting was called for the purpose of ap-
pointing Delegates to the National Con.
vention Of young men, TO be held at Balti.
more in May next. Among others, James
L. Petisru, Esq. and the Hon. Hugh S.
Legare addressed the meeting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30
The Court of Common Pleas and Ses.

The Court of Common Pleas and Ses-
sions for Williamsburg District, commen-
ced its sitting on Monday, the 18th inst,
His Honor Judge Evans presiding. Du-
ring the term. Thos A. McCrae was tried
for the murder of VIM. H. Fleming. The
Jury retired, and after all absence Of half
an hour, returned with n verdict Of mot
guilty" The prisoner was defended, by
Col. Hunt oflbls city, Col. Moses of Sum
ter, and a. D. simons, Esq. of Darlington,
H. Fl. Bailey, Esq, the Attorney General
conducted the prosecution on behalf Of the
State.-ibid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30
TDe auberttser
EDGEFIELD c. II.
THURSDAY, APRIL 80, 1910.

We are indebted TO the Hon. J. C. Cal
houn, for copy ofthe Letter Of the Hon.
Mr.. Hubbard, of Ala, 10 bis constituents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Mr.. J. B. Webb has retired from the
editorial chair Of tho Tallahassee Star"
That paper is now conducted by Benz.
+. Whi'nor, Jun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Alarge and respectable meeting Of The
friends Of Harrison and Tyler, assembled
few days since, in Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Nearly three hundred converts to the
Methodist Church, have been made al
MaysviIlc, Ky, within the last few weeks,
through the instrumcntally Of Mr.. Matiit
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

We are requested to state that at meet
ing Of the Officers Of the Second Battal-
lion, Tenlh Regiments South Carolina Mi
lilia, David Payne, Esq. was nominated
Candidate 10 represent the District OF
Edselield at the ensuing election, for men,
bers Of the Legislature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

The Bank Of Hamburg, S. G. still con-
linues TO check on New York, at 3 per CT.
for lis own bills, aud at 81 for bills of The
different banks Of the Stale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30
NEwC)RLeANs, April IL.


From Tsras.-The steam packet Co
lumbia, Capt. Windle, arrived yesterday
afternoon bringing Galveston papers of the
Sh inst.
No further news had been received from
San Anlpnio. The Houston Morning Star
says: We wait with great impa'ience for
another arrival from San Antonio, as il
will probably bring us accounts of the re-
suit which followed the dispatch Of mes
senser to the Cumauches, to inform them
of our readiness 10 exchange prisoners with
them. The ma ajorily among us appear to be
ignorant oflhc great sulllaSes imposed upon
The unfortunate women and children, who
arein the vilest aud most cruel bondage to
these ruthless savages. If the whole truth
concerning their hardships, tolls, depriva-
tions aud misery could be .known-if an
eye witness or fellow sufferer would come
among us, and draw a picture true 10 The
life Of the wreched state in which they are
held, of the long drawn sighs for freedom
which day after day are escaping them in
the midst of their toll and drndgery, if the
sickness Of the heart which is continually
caused by the long deferred hope ofonce
again beholdins The face ofkiudred, home,
civilization, and happiness, it would stir
fever in he blood of age, and waken in eve.
ry manly heart determination 10 free
them from their wretchedness.
ut is yet very doubtful what course
those devils incarnale will pursue in regard
to their captives, when they are Informed
of the blood that has been shed. They
may murder them iu revenge, and then
make a dash upon the forces guarding the
prisoners taken at Bexar-they may form
a juncture with kindred tribe, or thew
may have sense and feeling enough TO ac-
cede 10 our offers of exchause-uous ver-
rons."
The Tonkewa Indians remain true 10
their profession. and have volunteered un-
der Col. Burlcson TO go after The Cuman-
ches. Tho later lately robbel The Ton
kewas Of all their mules and horses, aud
killed TWO of their tribe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Eleclions.-The friends of Mr.. Van Bu-
ren have triumphed in the New York city
election, their majority for Mayor, shew-
ing an increase Of 637 votes on the previ-
Gus City Election There is an Admins
tralion loss, however, Of l7S voies, as CON-
pared with the average majnriy OIL the
Legislative ticket, at that time. Brooklyn
has gone for The Wings by au increased
majority.-Char. Cour,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Robbery on large seale.-Wm. P.Dab.
ney, ffst teller in the Bank of Virpinis
recently stole upwards of half million of
dollars from that bank, aud ran away.-
He is said to have sustained an excellen.
character previously, and to be highly cou-
nected. After this, let the Wings write
no more about lbe petit larceny of Sub.
Treasures. All Government officers who
have "an itching palm" for public money,
can learn much in the art of robbery, from
Dabn ey the bank teller.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

We publish to-day letter from R. NJ.
Johnson, Vice Presidentsof the United
States, TO Lewis Tappan of New York,
upon declining 10 present 10 the Senate,
an Abolition petition, signed by some wo-
men. We are pleased:at The manly tho
courteous rebuke, which Col. Johnson has
given 10 these females. In sisuing the Pc
tition, they have certainly stepped out Of
their sphere. Their only excuse can be,
that they were urged TO afiix their sigma
lures TO ii, by sci Of fdesperate fanatics Of
the other sex, who should have taught
Them better. In the words of Homer, we
would recommend 10 them 10 Ego 10 spin
ming,
For work like this to females doth belong"
We would say to them, let politics alone"
The high station of Col. Johnson and the
vital importance of The subject of his let
ter, will ensure for it, a careful peru.al.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

We commend 10 The attention of ouI
District readers, the address of "Arator'
10 the planters Of Edge6eld. We are
highly pleased with this communication
1t comes from very intelligent gentleman
Of acknowledged practical skill in Agricul.
ture, and one who, as we know, has a,
heart the best interests of the District
His suggestions meet our entire approval.
1t will be remembered by some Of our
readers, that we recommended not long
since, the formation Of an Agricultural So
ciety in Edse6eld. We are much graft
fed to see. tha, one will probably soon be
established.
The suggestion Of the Union of an Ag-
riculural Society with the Philosophical
Society, now in operation, is a good one.
Agricultureis is science, and we are pleas
ed that it should receive that attention
which it so eminently merits, from an In
stitulion, calling itself Philosophical. We
hope, tha, the planters of EdgefelJ, will
attend to the suggestion OF "Arator," who
recommends to them to assemble at this
place, on saIe-day next at twelve o'clock,
for the purpose Of organizing a Dislric'
Agricultural Society.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Carairy Parade.-Wc omitted to nc.
ice IN our last, the parade of,he Edscfcld
squadron ol Horse, at this place, on the
18th inst. Three companies consisting of
tbs Edge6eld Hussars, commanded by
Capt. Bonham, the Jefferson Nullihcrs.
commanded by Capt. Muudy, and The; he;
Meeting Street Cavalry commanded by
Capt. sentell, were mustered on that day.
They were drilled by Lieutenant Col.
carroll, and reviewed by Col. Co,hran.
We did not see the Squadron on parade
but for short time. as business prevent.
&c. We were pleased with the fine mill
tary bearing of the officers and men. Tbey
presented generally, quite an imposing an.
pearance. a-5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

At The commencemenlo of the University
OF Pennsylvania, held 3d inst. the Degree
of Doctor Of Medicine was conferred on
l59 young gentlemen. Two Of this num-
ber, Edward H. Anderson and Thomas
Lake, are Of this Stale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

sonal topics were, as usual, brought. into
il; The bill itself being lost sight Of. Mr.,
Jones gave notice that he would endea.
YOUR to-day 10 have the bill taken out Of
the Committee and disposed Of, as the
public service was suffering in consequence
of the delay of this and other appropria-
ton bills. So, VIC shall Probab1y have
another night session; and from the great
excitement manifested in the House, l
should apprehend very disorderly one.
Extraordinary Petition.-On Saturday
The llth inst. Mr. Walker ofMiss. present.
ed to the Senate. a petition from John
Scarborough and Nancy his wife, asking
a grant of land on The ground of having
raised 20 children for the benefit Of the
Republic. They state that they >emigra-
ted from North Carolina about eight years
ago to the far West that they have reared
~ children, The Oldest not 25, and the
youngest not weaned. They tell Con-
srcss that by going to Texas they can
have an immense grant Of land, bnt they
prefer their own glorious Republic. They
express hope thai, with Gods power
"and perseverance, :" they may. be fur.
ther ruitful, as they have high health and
unImpalred constitutions, and conclude
with the belief that, as future precedent,
it will uot be dangerous, Int would rather
meet with the appreciation of The whole
American People. 1t was referred to The
Committee on Public Lands.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

wise all our readers TO examine their light
lining roads. There are many in the city
that require immediate attention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30
SAVANNAH, April Il

~
From Florida.-Capt. Pearson, of the
steamboat Iris, arrived yesterday morn-
ing from Black Creek, has furnished US
with the following:
Information reached Black Creek on The
10Th inst, by express from Fort Tanning,
that on The 18Th. as an 0mbulance was
returning frem Fort Griffin, escorted by a
non-commissioned officer and six privates;
(reaulars) it was attacked within abou, s
miles from Fort Tanning, by a party OF
abou, ID lnlians. as is said-the four mules
were killed, and the Ombulance burnt
From the teamslcr's statement, there was
among the Indians, who fired first, a uhite
man, (stoul, we'll built and athelc) dressed
with panlaloons, calico shirt, black vest,
hat and whiskcrs. As the driver sprung
out of the wagon on one side. the white
man enlercd il on the other, who said, ac-
corhinS TO the tcamser's reporl-"Don't
run and we will not hurt YOU" One OF
the escort was badly shM through The body
bur he was taken off by his comrades, who
behaved with great courage and delermin-
alton.
Letters received at Black Creek. 10th
April, from Tampa Bay, dated 9th April,
says-"Two Indians came there few
evenings before, al taItoo-said they came
from Hospitarki, exhibited while feathers
and other indications, dcsirous Of being a
peace. Tho information does not say.
whether the commanding officer secured
and confined these hostiles;the presumption
is, that he did so, as it was Gen. Taylor's
orders that all Indians coming in to the
different posts, should be Immediately Sc
cured aud treated as prisoners.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Two papers are now published in Edge
field District. Thes, are the Hamburg
Journal, and the Edge6cld Advertiser
The former, is neat, semi-weekly, COM
mefciai paper,prolessins neutrality in pol
tics. The numbers we have received, have
contained besides commercial news, much
miscellany. Our paper is political Que,
not protesting neutrality in politics, but
flee, TOE think, from party bitterness. Ii
is not exclusively political. Duriug the
recess of Congress, it contains something
else besides tho speeches and pressing. vap-
id essays Of politicians. But we are moi
disposed to laud ourselves. Some years
since, two papers were published and sus-
tained for Time, in Edgc6eld. Our com
muu;ty is rich chough, and we hope lib.
eral enough, to support two at the present,
time. We will use our best exertions to
preserve our paper from sinking, and we
doubt not that our neighbors of The Ham
hurg Journal, will do the same.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

Indian troubles In tic He,t.-Accounts
from Fort Leavenworth Stale that serious
difficulties arc apprehended between our
border settlers id that quarter aud The from
tier tribes. In the northwest of Missouri
outrages and depredalions have been al
ready committed by the Oltoe Indians on
our citizens. a squadron Of one hundred
mounted dragons under the command of
Capt. Boone has been despatched from
Fort Leavenworth to the scene OF distur-
bance. The accounts say that the pre-.
paralons for defence on our frontiers a.
long The whole extent as far South as Tex
as arc lamentabIy deficient. At Fort Lea
vcnworth, after the departure of Capt.
Boone's squadron, there were not forty ef-
fective men left 10 garrison the works--lhe
post having been weakened some time
since by the withdrawal of three co,npa-
nics of dragons ordered by Gen. Arbuckle
10 Fort Gibson.
The unpreparcd state Of our frontiers is
the more alarming on account Of The APP
prehenSions entertained Of combination
amoug the various Indian tribes. Ru-
mors had reached fort Leavenwor,h of
union amoue the Sacs, Ioways and Ot-
toes-these tribes are capable of arming
twelve hundred warriors. They were re-
presented as going through the usual pre-
liminaries Of a warlike expedrion-such
as painting themselves, singing war songs.
&c. The departure of the three compa-
nies from Fort Leavenworlh is known to
them, and it is thought that this circum-
stance has tended TO hasten the develope-
ment Of heir long intended schemes Of hos
tiliiy against the whites. The feuds a.
mong The different tribes are regarded as
nero family quarrels, which are t6'be re-
conciled whenever occasion is presealed of
successful warfare against common eu-
emy.
A confederation of this kind among the
many powerful tribes on our Western from
tier might produce war of no slight de-
siruclivenes-especially if the means OF
adequate defenceare not supplied to our
citizens and military posls.-Baltimore
American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

The Senate Chamber was crowded
Yesterday, morning, in consequence of the
in,imaton from Mr.. Clay, that he should
speak in opposition to bills, now on their
passage. extending the pre- emplion laws,
aud for The reduction aud graduation Of
the price Of lhe public lands. But, as soon
as the journal was read, MIR. Anderson. Of
Tennessee, announced the death Of the
venerable Hugh l.. White, his immediate
predecessor, as Senator from tie State of
Tennessee, information of which event he
had just received. Mr.. Anderson passed
warm eulosium on the character and
service Of Judge White, and moved the
customary resolutions in honor of his
memory.
The resolutions were seconded by Mr..
Preston, who also paid abriefand eloquent
tribute to the public aud private virtues of
bis deceased friend. The resolutions were
unanimously adopted, and in further tes-
timony of,he respect Of The Senate for the
deceased, they Immediately adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Wise applied to DO
excused from serving on The Select Com.
mitteo concerning stationary and other
contracts, giving his i'll health as reason.
He also stated that, yielding TO the advice
Of his physicians. he sliould abstain from,
any participation 10 the debates of the
House. Mr.. Wise's disorder to bronchitis,
The discussion of the civil and diplomatic
appropriation bill, was continued in Com.
! mIii,ee Of tho Whole; many party and per.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30


Mr.. Cali,eua.s resolutions in relation TO
the rights Of neutral vessels in foreign ports
were taken up IN tho Seoate. MIR. Clay
NJ Ky,. EXPRESSED some doubt as TO the ex-
pressing an opinion on merely abstract
propositions. But Mr.. Calhoun said ii
was very important to the whole Union,
and particularly to that portion Of il which
he had the hopor in part TO represent. that
.he sense ofIhe Senate should be taken on
this subject Mr.. or,erof Michigan,doubt-
ed II I understood him. whether the princl-
pies declared in tho 6rst two resolutions
applied to the case Of the EnterPrlze aud
whether the negro slaves on board Of her
rould be- considered as properly, by the
British, authorities. If under the laws of the
place, every persop who touched its soil,
was free. He moved to lay the resolutions
oo the table. and the motion was 'os'. yeas
k.-Hr.Por,cr, nnys 80.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-04-30

o. The marriage Of Chevalier Bodisco, the
Russian Minister, which has so long-been
talked of, has al length taken place. Mr.
Fox, the British Minister, the Belgian
Minister, Mr.. -Paulding, Jr., and Senator
Buchanan, acted as groom's men. Mr..
Clay, of Kentucky, gave the lady away.
The preparations for this marriage, have
It is said, been more costly and elegant
than for any.other that ever took place in
this country. The Chevalier is reported
10 he very rich.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-01
1 uol.iu0 rLruxir

The New York Herald, the Globe, and other papers,
insist upon it, tina, The present rcnnsysania) Bank OF
the U. 5. is attempting 10 borrow funds cnou Ri to put
upon It's legs by The 18th January; and then 10 Inv
claim TO the agency Of the United States funds in
order that those who opposed 10 the charter of
National Bank may whip the devil round the stump
We should not be surprised if such were the Machiave
Ian scheme Of certain politicians and that they would
consen, 10 rus. the public funds the hands of Bank
that IS obliged 10 borrow money before can resume
specie payments. The Banks Of New York have made
some difficulty in lending it funds The New York
Standard Of Saturday states rumor, that The Bos
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-01

tan hanks have succeeded III distributing in Salem ami
other Eastern cities all but about $500 o0o Of the nil
Ron and half of u. 5. Bank notes, taken BY them
njI,eral in payment of the loan to the Philadelphia
hanks. We also understand that one bank IN Wall
street has taken S25oooo Of these promises to pay
The Philadelphia Ledger says IN case the nego-
cation fer The loan should fail, the next Legislature
r pennsylvania will be pressed for an extension Of
1 ISc ' suspension of the Bank-bn1 every fortunately
"dds the ledger for OF our Banks, they are able
70 rnsn,ne without this proposed n'd though they
mod suffer much Inconvenience on account OF u.
nas due to those that would b. driven into lqn,da
ron and very fortunately, for our men Of real bnsi-
ness they a:e net much indebted to the h1ns' Gsie-
LII those reported 10 ne i'll TIE greatest difficulties
rh.,,e his argument will not avail the advocates q
hi. shameful attempt to connect the finances Of tie
United States with rot-n and m'smanaged ins'';u.
ton, (Which talks tits SAID OF sung us former rs,si
c.r,,n cotton transactiors) has been assaed and de.
nonpced by the Globe in the strongest terms
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-01

MAIZE ELEcTIos-ProJatiiyof no choice Of Presi,
nearly all the State, which are for Van Buren, As 2i
Harrison - 1885; and the towns TO hear from gave Fair
field 1915, Ken, ls The scattering will probably pre-
vent choice, and the present Legislature, which is
strongly Democratic, will be assembled and choose The
Van Buren, Electors Lowell is said 10 be reelected
10 Congress in the PASSPORT dstrict.-.S T. Standard
ILIrsors.-A gentleman, who writes from Ed
wardsvle, under date of the 18th, says This State
has gone for Van Buren,, although the vote is very
information from other sources.-LouisruHe Journal.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-01

property, and counterva all other ,SsnnIy -,
This way all claims may be defeated The con"nGa o.
the British Government, Mr. b. sad' was unlns.''a'1
IN breach of the laws Of nntions-and wrong anu
ndsniiy to the United States She possesses Islands ~
inv IN the Gulf of Mexico in the very track Of I'LL our
ships entering departing from the guilt anu T1f'a
tempests are frequent and shpwrecks frequent ~, AZ
American vessel, tins passing from one part oil sar
s to another is driven by the tempest into any OF tee
Islands, and has slaves board, the British Govern
ment declares them free and in The case where sue as
consul certificate This unuslitable and We should
50 declare it. ..o,e
The question then being taken, the resolutions were
unanimously adopted, as follows; D.,
R,cbon,n Calhoun. CIa v of Alabama Clay of Ny.
Clayton r criitenden, cuhbert, Dixon, Fulton GTan
DIV, Henderson, Hubbard, King, Linn LnmPk'n, Mer
rick, alouton, Nicholas Norvel Pierce koan En-, no
binson, Sewer, Strange, Sturgeon, Iappan' "a'Ner
Williams and Young-33.
Nuys-None.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-01

The papers state that Gen. Harrison was present ~
"a magnificent illumination and loica'oh az Loa'
vile on the 18th The L. Advertiser admres hr breIity
of the Generals speech that OCCASION or bIerl'y
being the soul of wit, it must, as matter Of course ~
universally admired. Here il is word for word. as IT,
delivered from the balcony of the Gait House a :. M
nutes and ~ seconds past o'clock, p m: Fellow.
Citizens, thank you for the kind greeting w''!' which
,om have received me--a reception have always e..
nerienced from my fellow.cilizens of Kentucky /
can only say in return that will endeavor to ni"I tic
expec taons of those Of my friends who have elected
me as they think, SO goriously few days since
The General is already INDUCING his taste for spec'
Giles and eclaf lie has extended his visit from LOUIS
vile TO Bardstown, Frankfort and Lexington.
The New York Sun calls upon the General 10 PIT
down all the ridiculous pageanry, that Is SAID in s"mc
oftbe newspapers to be about attend HIM to Washing
ton tan array Of 1000 cavalry and 800 Insanir!
But unless he excrs moral force than he display,
cd in 1896 when he was drawn III the streets Of Phia
delphia by his felow-citizens Ike SO many beasts Il
burden we can scarcely expect hun to AVOID IT. a. Gen
Jackson did when he cvaded his escort TO Washns'c1
| n IN