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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
From the Camden Journal.
TO TAX PAYERS"

Under This head, The Georgetown Ame-
rican, makes number of amusing blunders
in commenting on the" Act to raise supplies
for the year 1885," passed at the late Ses-
sion of our Legislature. The first mistake
is in the following paragraph:
At The last session of the Legislature, a
tax Of t,oelue and a ha! T cents on the dollar
was imposed On "all purchases aud sale S
of Bullion, Specie, Bank Norcs. Bills OF
Exchange, and Stocks by Brokers or
Agent, for, or on account Of, any company
or individual, out of the Stale. or on his
own account, or for any other person en-
gagged in.ihe same pursuit"
Ifthe Editor was right i'll this matter, it
would put an end at once 10 the business Of
the Brokers. Agents Sc. who are taxed,
for it would amoun, TO prohibition, but in-
stead of"a lax of rwelveand half cents On
the dollar" as the American has ii, it is
That amount on one hundred dollars, or one
eight, of one per cent. The Editor too,
gives the operation Of this clause, much
wider range, we think than The words i'm
ply, or the Legislature intended.
The next error into which The Editor
falls is in his commentary on the fifteenth
section of the Act. He says,
Another section of the act provides that
leach lax collector, shall require returns
on oath. ofthe true ualue ofall real estate
returned in his District" This destroys
the classification oflands. which has here
tofore been the basis Of all the taxes levied
upon real estate without the limits Of cor
pnrations. This change, will add very con-
siderably TO the revenue of the State we do
NOT doubt, but while changes were being
made, the merchants should not have been
forgotten.
The Editor here takes it for granted, that
because each tax payeris required 10 make
a return on oath ofths true value ST his real
estate" that he is 10 be taxed according to
that return; but the factis not so. This sec-
ton of,he Act was added as being the bes.
aud easiest mode for the Legislature to get
at the value Of The real estate within the
Stale. The Comptroller General ia re-
quired by the same Section 10 report the
result 10 the next Legislature. The infor-
nation is desired, no doubt, with the view
to some change in the present mode of as
sessing the taxes, which i, must be admitted
is very defective and unequal. The great
changes which having taken place in the
value and products of the soil, in various
portions of The Slate, lesseniDg the vHlue of
lands in some sections. and increasing it in
others, renders some modification Of the old
classification, essentially necessary. We
concur entirely with the american, in the
opinion, that the Merchants tax should be
on sales, INSTEAD ofthe amountof Stock they
may have OH hand. on any given day. 1t
is the only mode. iu fact. by which the tax
on this; class Of our citizens can be made
to bear equally'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
From the National In,cuigeneer.
THE MAINE BOUNDARY.

A message from the President Of the
United States was presented othe Senate
OH Thursday, containing the information
called for by certain resolutions of that
body concerning the state of affairs on the
boundary between the United States and
the British north western possessions.
We shall lay these documents before our
readers as soon as we can get possession of
them. For the present we must he con-
tent 10 state the substance Of them. as mn-
derstood from The reading by thuse who
heard them read.
The material papers are those furnished
by The Department of State, consisting, as
follows:
l. A Letter from Mr.. Fox, the British
Minister. to Mr.. Forsyth. Secretary of
State, dated in November last, complain
ing of the violation Of the asreemen, en-.
tered into between the agents Of the two
Governments last winter, by the opening
of roads to the Arooslook, and the occupa
lion of q part Of the disputed territory by
body Of armed men employed by the
authorities of the State Of Maine.
2. A letter from Mr.. Forsyth, written
some weeks afterwards, replying to the
complaints Of Mr.. Fox, that the opening
of the roads in question is not policy a
dop,ed twelve or fourteen years ago; that
the armed body spoken of is only a posse
employed to drive off in,ruders: and that
noi,ing has been done on our side iDcom-
pa,iblo with The spirit OF the agreement be-
tween the agents Of the two countries,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
ANDKEW JACKSON

The Corner stone of the Battle Monu-
ment" was laid ON Monday, 18th inst,
with appropriate ceremonies. in the Place
d'Armes. N. Orleans. The Catholic Bish-
op. in his poniiicals, and the clergy in their
robes. assisted; brief address in French
and English was read by the Abhe An
duze, aud All oration pronounced by MIR.
Barton. Gen. Jackson was persenl on the
occasion; aud after the Grafton was crnclu-
tled, embarked Oil the steamboat Vicks
burg. and proceeded up the river on his
way home.
The following is The reply Of Gen. Jack
son to the address delivered by the Hon.
C. Gcnois, chief magistrate Of N. Orleans:
Sir:-i am at loss for words to express
The obligations under which | am placed
by your kindness as the organ Of the in-
habitants of the city ofNew Orleans. The
welcome yon offer me in their name, and
the many other proofs Of affection and res
pect which have received al their hands,
incite emotions ia my heart to which Ian.
guage cannot give utrerance.
Allow me to say, Sir, in reply to the
terms in which you have adverted TO my
agency in defending this city during the
invasion Of 1914 and rs, that bu, per-
formed the part of General, whose duty
il was to give direction to the noble en-
thusiasm aud bravery Of the various corps
under his command, and which only wal
ted for an opportunity to signalize their
conduct as the defenders of their country
soil and rights. To these corps, (oi
which Louisianians, and particularly the
inhabitants ofthis city formed SO meritori-
Gus par) belongs the honor and glory ol
the 9Th of January. 10 their name then,
sir, rather than nTe own, | thank you for
the tribute Of praise aud gratitude which
is offered by 80 many thousands Of your
citizens OIL this occasion.
rejoice. Sir. in the numerous eviden-
ces which your city, AID the surrounding
country, present of prosperity, wealth and
happiness. No quarter of our beloved
Union can exhibit more beautiful picture
of improvement, aud none, am sure, can
excel in the possession Of those qualities
which are necessary to make the future as
glorious aud as honorable, as the past has
been to the pride and ehlerprize of its in
habitants.
tender you again my thanks for the
cordial welcome you have given me, and
my prayers that the city over which you
preside. may ever he favored with the
choices, blessing Of kind Providence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
THE MIDNIGHT WIND.

Mournrully! oh, mournfally
This midnight wind doth sigh,
Like some swee, plaintive melody
or ages long gone by:
I,spcaks a tale Of other years
or hopes that bloomed TO die
OF sunny smiles that set i" 'ears'
And loves that mouldering lie?
Mournfully! oh, mournful'y
This midnight wind doth moan;
II s,irs some chord of memory
In each dull, heavy tone:
The voices of the much-lovec dead
Seen floating ,hcrcupon;
All, all my fond heart cherished
Ere death had made it lone.
Mourufuliy! oh, mournfully
This midnight wind doth swell,
With its quaint, pensive minstrelsy,
Hopes passionate farewell:
To the dreamy joys of other years,
Ere We, grief or canker fell
On the hearts bloom --ah well may teal
Start a, the pairing knell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
REDUCTION OF POSTAGE.

We readily comply with a request TO
give circulation to the following commu-
nication. The ezan,ple which has beet
selby the British Government, Of reducing
the postage on letters TO a very low rate,
and thereby increasing utility Of the Post
Office Departments is we'll deserving OF imi
Iation, in this country. The rates Of pos.
tase; especially on the most frequented
routes, where the number OF letters is
great, and the produce immense. are most
unreasouably high. There is little doubt
that the rates might be much reduced.
without causing any reduction of the a
mount of income. lfsuch be The fact, II
calls most cmpha,ically on Congress to
make the reduction, and 10 extend the ac-
commodation. lf even there were doubts
on this point. there is no good reason why
the productive routes should he so heavily
taxed : for the maintenance of so frequent
a conveyance of the mails on routes which
are unproductive.-Boston Patriot.
To the People Cfthe United States:
The British Government has set an ex-
ample 10 this country. Its reduction
Of Postage.
In a country where every farthing that
can possibly be raised hy taxation direct
aud indirect, is wanted TO carry on the
Government, the Parliament has reduced
the Postage all over the kingdom 10 one
penny ou every letter not exceeding half
an ounce in weight. The Government
has yielded 10 the wishes and petitions of
the whole people, but not till it was rea-
sonably proved that the revenue would be
rs srea, with a low, as with high rate Of
Postage.
The wants Of our people for a cheap
communication through the mails are as
great as those Of the people of England
Our condition. however, is different, owing
to the greater exten, OF our territory. But
if the English Postage can safely lie redu-
ced to one penny, is it not prable that ours
can be reduced to two cents, FIVE cents,
and ten cents. according TO the distance
which the mail has To be carried. The ad-
vantage of such reduction are apparent 10
every man, woman and child, who has in
teTCOtiTSe VI DuoiiicS VI HiCuoShip Sueo VA hhS'
immediate neishborhood.
There is but one way 10 get 1t done, and
that is, to send in Petitions from all quar-
ters Of the country. We therefore, recon- :
mend the following form of Petition.
To the Senate & House OF Representatives
in Congress Assembled.
Your petitioners helieve that it would
be great benefit TO the people Of the U. S.
social, moral, political, aud pecuniary, to
reduce the postage on letters. They there
fore pray that it may be reduced so that
the greatest postage ON any single letter
shall not exceed len cents.
All Editors of newspapers and periodi-
Gals, favorable to the reduction of postage
in The U. S. are requested TO insert the a.
bavc Address ami Petition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
He ,l,a, attempts to cut with the back .,

He that attempts to cut with the back os
knife, will fail In his object, and cut hin
own fingers. The same strength and pa-
lience that, rightly applied, would suffice
to loosen knot, will, if misdirscte,l, only
tighten it. Thus, rational beings may bs
laid hold oftbe wrong way; and those who
might have been useful are rendered mis-
chievous by calling into exercise their bad
feelings and passions instead Of their best.
[fyou want 10 induce persons 10 do any
good action. or to win them 10 goodness
in general, you are. nuch more likely 10
succeed by kindness than BY harshnesa and
reviling. Even. the worst Of men. whom !.
neither threa!euings,. terrors: Nor inaiosiops ,
could subdue. have not been proof gain,:5
The power OF kirdness.-Anan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
@oetie &eeess.
For the Advertiser.

TOT me fHUcTUScF'
ANSWER TO oBsCrRUs.
There is a flow'r which sheds around,
The richest fragrance On the air.
In every cline it may be found,
Above all low'rs, its head 10 rear.
In the deep forest it will bloom
As brightly, as in verdant bow'r,
II aladdcus cen the desert gloom
Can YOU declare this lovely flower!
This Magic Flowcris Woman fair,
The sweetest, can't with her compare.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
Cen. Hnyne,-Tbe remains Of this be-

Gen. Hayne.-The remains Of this be-
laced and lamented citizen, ofthis eminent
gifted patrio, aud statesman were brnught
TO this city, from Ashville. N. c., on Mou-
day last, and unostentariously inferred in
the ceme,ry Of 81. Michael,s Church.
Peace to his ashes! Honor to lis mem-
ory.-Charicston Courier Of Jan. 30.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13

Cure for the Croup.-The Pot,sville En-
porium says lba, The juice of an onion roas,
ted in brown paper and mixed with a dou-
BILE portion of honey, is al immediate RENE
dy for the cyoup.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13

There is nothing like keeping up ones
dignity. An Ohio editor, in speaking of
the river, says i, has col so low lha, it is be-
meath his notice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13

A humble man is like good tree, the
more foil offruis the branches arc. tho
lower they bend themantyss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13

Upon the subject Of the present state Of
the Boundary Question between the U. S.
and Great Britain, as some opinion may
be expected from us, we can ouly say,
that, after more mature consideration of
the matter, we do not see any immediate
cause of alarm abou, il. The only danger,
is that Of Governor F Fairfield's undertaking g
second campaign against her Majes,y's
Province of New Brunswick. We think
it quite likely. however, that he had G..
nough of his las, experiment Of that sort to
deter him from inconsiderately underla-
king another. The question is in the
hands of the Diplomatic agents Of The two
Nations; and itmay he hoped that friend
ly adjustment of it will not he narred or
defeated, sit probably land almost GER
rainly) would be by The State of Names
resolving again to take the business into
her own hands; an interference forbidden
by the terms of the Constitution of the
United States, and to which neither this
Government nor that of Great Britain
could submit without surrendering, or at
least compromising, lhehpolilical rights.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-13
EageAeAa Court House, S. G., February As, ts4o.

whilst on the British side, acls have been
done which may he justly complained Of
as infringing the agreement, such as erec-
ting barracks for troops on the ST. Johns,
placing troops on part OF the disputed
territory, &c.
3. A. Letter from Mr.. Fox justifsing
what the British authorities have done,
on the ground of the current report that
the Legislature of the State Of Maine had
an intention to abrogate and nulllfy the
agreemen, made between the TWO Countries
last spring, which rumor was too strongly
corroborated by the lauguaseof Governor
Fairfield at the opening ofrhe Session OF
that Legislature, not TO justify fyprecau'lona,
ry measures, which have no, heen resorted
10, however. with any design to infringe
the agreement, &c.
4. Another Letter from Mr.. FORSYTH to
Mr.. Fox, in which he says that there il no
reason to apprehend such an intention as
is imputed to the Legislature Of Maine:
that The alleged precautionary measures
are therefore altogether gratuilous on The
Part of the British authorities in New
Brunswick, aud must he considered "A
bold infraction" Of the agreement of last
winter; and that. If the British Govern-
ment uphold this proceeding on the part
Of its agents, such course on its part will
he regarded by this Government as evil
dence of a want ofthat friendly disposition
on the part of Great Britain which has
hitherto been belle, ed to exist, DC.
This is the subsl..lce of these Letters,
which we expect to be able 10 publish at
large IN on Ext paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-09-24
A TRUE DEMOCRAT

THr Pretended MERcmANTs' MEET
INo.-The greatest farce ever enacted
in New York was that of the meeting Of
pretended merchants in Wall street,
on Monday. .NeW York merchants in
invor Of the Snb-Trcasury system -
The joke was considered too good when
the notice calling the meeting was pub
lishcd. Better yet was the joke on ex-
aminng the names of a majority Of the
sign ,rs Of the C lll, and asccrtaining whn,
sort of )olks are considered merchants by
the leaders of tho destructive party in
this city. And still more excellent did
the joke appear on sitting the array OF
names, and counting up the apocrypha
merchants who have not yet obtained
admiuauce into Mr.. Longworth's useful
directory. But all was not equal TO the
Joke of .hc meeting itself.
The STANDARD of this morning asserts,
gravely, that tho meeting was compose d
of at least ten housGnd men. ii may be
SD. We did not count them. But this
we say, if there were ten thousand per
sons nj the meeting in Wall street, then
were there TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND peO-
ple u, the Bunker Hill meeting, and ONE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND at SYRIA
cuse. But j, is not SO. We passed
about IN the rain among the meeting
yesterday, ard saw MIR. Wright heating
the cir, but We were unable to hcal
ono word ,hut lie uttered. A portion o
the audience, gathered close around ,h'
forum, were apparently attentive--dr'nk
ing in the speech Of Mr.. Wright, ant
wishing that i, were raining whiskcy in
stead Of water.
At least SO We Judge from the appear
snce oftheso pretended merchants. The
merchants F! Why, no, one in ten Of th
members Of The party present ever SAY
the inside Of well kept ledger nc
one in five could distinguish ledge
from a blotter not one in twenty eve
imported an article or received aeon
sigumcnt. There were a multitude
boys in the crowd, making all sorts
fun while a large majority Of the NEE
ing--at least FIVE out Of every seve
whom we could recognise Wing
Iookirg on with wicked merriment an
enjoying the sport. Oh ], was mob
mee,ipg--a brilliant affair and mo
capital joke 4! And iha, is all thnt ca
he said with truth upon the subject.
The merchants of New York IN fave
of the ub-Trensury system !! IL
really ton rich. He.he! hah'hah! boil
~ y Com .7dr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-09-24
Wsr Fr,r-IIow often do we s,

WEr FEtr.-IIow often do we see
people uumpling about in the mud, with
leather soaked through, and how often de-
such people when they return home, ST
down by the fireside and permit ,he''
feet to dry, without changing either
stockings or shoes. Can we then wen
der at the coughing aud barking, and
rheumatism and ,naamm alton, which en-
ables the doctors to ride IN their car
riapes. Wet feet most commonly pro
duce affections Of the throat and lungs
and when such Diseases have once tn
ken place, the house is on sre"-dan
ger IL not far oil, therefore let uS en-
treat our reader no matter bow a'thy
to guard against wet fest.-Med. .7dr
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-09-24
M AINE! NJ AIN E.!
Ten times len thousand Guns for Maine :!
THE GREATEST POLITICAL
REVOLUTION ON RECORD.
Another State for II harrison
THE DAYS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN,
NUMBERED.

Since our last, full returns have
reached US from this hitherto benig cd
region Of Locofocoism, and suffice to
say, the revolution is complete in all
its parts-we have swept the state oi
almost every vestige Of Locoiocoism.--
A Wing Governor by a majority from
200 to 400. A Wing Senate and q
Wing House Of Representatives by
large majorities and better than all
tow certain, if not fire, Wing Repre-
sentatives to Congress, leaving two for
the locos, and one doubtful.
The returns are as yet somewhat in
complete-when they are officially re-
ported we shall publish them.--But at
all events, there is NO MISTAKE as
to the result.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-09-24
Es A SA Is Z e G. q s.

In thi. Town. on "Wednesday evening last, by tlr
Rev Mr.. vinton Cspt Jesse Chase, of Somerset Mas.
Miss Don,nrias e. Allen, daughter VI MIR. samuel Al
len, Of this town
YESTERDAY morning. by the Rev. Dir. Howard, Mr.
Ste phcn X. Bucklin, OfPawtucLetoh Miss Amsy Z. Law
ton, daughter Of Capt. BeDj II Lswion ofthis town
In this town. on sunday evening last, by the kov Mr.
Howard, Mr. Thomas u. Fogg, to Miss Mary u. Grams
,on shtor OF the late Mr.. W Cranston, all Of lhi
place
la Portsmouth, ON the LIST Inst, Mr.. Oliver Pierce, u
Miss Elzn Ann, daughter OF Mr. Prrseryed-Fi.h.
In Bristol, on sunday evening last by'ths Rev. Mr.
nrsied, Mr.. Nelson WaldrOn, 10 Miss Elizabeth dangh
ici of apt John Gladding.0n Thursday evening last
BY the Rev Mr.. shepherd. Mr.. George Mutton TO Mis-
Sarah W, Coy.
A. fnll River, on the lith inst, Mr.. Edward d chac
forneri, Of Middlctowi, TO Miss Mary Child, ofFsl
River.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-09-24
d z A r H g..
'liss Cuthnrine Wick.

In this town, on Monday last, Miss Cuthnrne Wick
hnni, hfter few da, \ illness.
On Tuesday morning last, Mrs. Abby Phillips, widow
of the tc Capt samuel Phillips, uged nbou 90 years
In this town on Monday last, Miss Hannah !ienshaw
daughter Of the late John enshuw, aged % years sh'
was highly esteemed member ei tho second Baptist
Church. -
In this town, on Friday morning last Miss Mar,
Newiop daughter VI tho late Mr.. John Newton aged u
years.
horn. wife Of Mr.. Ednund Frceborn, and daughter q
Mr.. George Fish, sged 81 years.
IN Providence, on sunday nngsuddemiy' Dr w " w
7. Esten. son Of Den. Esek Esien, nged 3O-On Tues
day, Mr.. Edward Billings, agod IS.
In Bristol, on Tuesday 18th insi sophrona Elizabeth
daughter OF Ephra and Harriet Scott sged IS months
and IL da,s-same day, infant child of Mr.. JOSEPH
Springer, Jr.-On Wednesday, Mr. Ephraim Munro
same dny, Aimira, daughter of Mr.. Gideon Clifford aged
- years.--On Wednesday night Mrs. Sarah Crsnston
widow of the late Mr.. stephen Gnnston. aged SO years
Al Tire Seneca Co., n. ", on the 3vIh uli Captain
Beriah Er~d, aged ca years, formerly Of WEXFORD X
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-09-24
WAKD'S
VEGETABLE HAIR OIL.

Mis- Vegetable Oil possesses the peculiar
j property, so long sought for in other oils.
bot sought in vain, of Reproducing new grow IN
Of hair on heads totally bald.
H So great ARE its nouriSbing properties.
which it readily imparis To the roots of the bair,
that il requires tut short time 10 produce new
growth, and few applcationsto to check that fa'-
ling o the hair which often occurs, especially
after sickness. II prevents the hair from turn
ing grey, aud when il begins TO turn, may bv
easily checked and re.torcd to its natural bean
~, by impar,,ng new life and vgor. This ~
IL patronized by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert.
aud the whole Royal Family, by the Medic
Faculty. the Clergy, SC. No Lady who has
ever used This oil " III dispense with il. Young
Gentlemen will 6nd this oil 10 produce beau,r-
ful growth Of whisker- in u very short fiuac.
From the Royal College Of Physicians Of Ikt-
Il rann. FtB. ~. 1888
II "DR. T.. A WARD, having proved ~ rh's
Royal Tribunal that tho Vegetable Hair Oil %
his composition has the properly ofcau-sg the
yrowt Of hair and preventing its fall by for,iy-
ing the decn yed pari t,ie eilsers ofthe aronatis
ingredients which have been found in ~ COM
position BY the Chemis, Don Frrne k'co Suarcz,I
we hereby nsthorize ts ss-, not as a specific,
but as a good aud useful rcmsdy for persons se-
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sickness or other cas-ss.
Signed by s;,,..a S;.. n'y"sl, ~. 1l,,;', -, p. ;.
Witnessed by
1 Cay.,ano Pon,op, Ne,ary Publtc.
III. abovc ,csihnoniaI Of III. great rIRcnry
aud value Of Ward lIau OII, WIS gwen the p'o-
p,ieior b., the Royal olIege Of w, siSs~- nc
Havana, aud ~ ihos. who ave segsoa'ted wt'p
the .xtren,. rigidn.ss Of the wsiical police ~
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