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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-09

Another rumored Dcftication.--ft is with
pain that we are called upon to record a.
mother rumored defalcation, on the par,
of member Of the Philadelphia bar. who
has heretofore occupied highly respecta,
bic position in society. The runo"s, tha,
rIle individual in question. whuse name
we withhold in this Stage of the matter, in
respect to The feelings Of his family. was
the trustee of several properties, amount.
ing in all 10 from 61,n0U To 100000. a
large portion Of hi, property belonged To
the wife Of "A distinguished American gen
Ielnau now ahrnad. aud f,rnerly connect
cll with the Philadelphia press. The
property so held in lrusr, was misappro-
priated, If uni squandered and LOST by The
trustee. who, unable to make it good, ard
seeing the dreadful naiure Of his position,
on Wednesday last He'd The city. His ac
counts in Que Or TWO Of the banks have,
since his absence, been found deficient to
small amounls. 1t is supposed that stuck
gambling aud n.orus mullican|is specula-
tions were among the Causes nf his ruin.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The lady above referred r mist be, we
presume, Mrs. Walsh. We should he
very sorry to learn thai she and her esli-
mabIc husband had sustained any serious
pecuniary loss.--N. Y. Spectator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-09

CAMDEN, June 27.-ProuisionS.-Wc
heg our country friends To have compus-
sions on us. and save US from siarvation.-
We don't believe, that AT the time we write
there is a single barrel Of -four for sale in
town. and corn has been. for som days,
remarkable scarce. Flour wnuid bring
from 6 to 9 dollars per barrel, and Corn
has heen selling al dollar per bnshcl.-
We are not complaining so much shout
The price however, as Of the scarify.-
The latter, we hope our country friends
will rem dy, and the former we must try
and manage ourselves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-09

The following Card is copied from the St.
Louis (MissourD Daily Argus. the proprietor of
which, J. DAVIS Esq, was ass;lssinated by Il
British Wing desperate
4 CaED.-rhr attack whirh has been made
OIL this establishment has res;itrd il, the un-
fortunate death OF the proprietor and this
event has necessarily dissolved the contract be-.
tween the late proprietor and the editor. A
friend of the deceased. and Of the establish.
mcnt. took ont letters of administration, which
might probably have rr-uIlea in tue Temporary
renewal of The contract with the undersigned,
but the decisio' of The Comfy Court OH the
application Of different part es, revoked the let.
iers aud placed the press in the hands of our
political opponents. This reLders it, OF course
necessary, that The editor should resign his
station aud dissolve his connection with the
establishment, which h. now does. The friends
and patrons of the Argus are respectfully in.
formed that in very few days the undersg gned
will resume his station as Democratic editor
in this city, and the paper will be sent rnctn
ally to all the subscribers of tine Argus. The
arrangements are not yet complete. but our
friends may rely upon it. that such measures as
these, violent ard extraordinary rs they may
seem. have hut little power TO silence the voice
of the Democracy of st. Lonis.'
WILLIAM GILPIN.
ST Iouis Juue IL 1Sll
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-09
ST. AUGUSTINE, June 2G.

ST. AUGUSTINE, June ~.
Lient. Ashton. Cd Dragons, writes trum his
camp, near NVuhoo Swamp, that an Indian
sqnaw, with her child, came in, and leaving the
cid. she went ont again promising to return.
The next day she brought in two warriors, who
informed I.ieut. Ashton that they would bring
in 30 warriors and their fauilics on Thursday,
25h inst.
The steamer Santce, Poinsett arrived here
from Southern posts. On Tuesday last, five
Indians had show themselves in sight nf Indian
River Bar. On the night of the 18th inst. an
Indian approached within fifty yards of Font
Dallas. and placed book in the road with ,wu
sticks laid across il, and made several marks
around. The hook had the name of Col. IIar-
ncy written in it. supposed to have hecn taken
at Consala:chie. 1t is said the Indian gave Il
yell and rctreaed after having placed he book
We are indebted to the same gentleman for
the following additional information
Col. .Harney has brought into Black Creek.
the child and mother Of Coaroche, together
with negro, who can rCaI! and write, and who
says the Indians are regularly supplied with
the 81. Augustine papers, aud ammunition, by
some persons.
The scout is broken up in consequence OF
sickness. TO soldiers being sick at Fort King.
Gen. Armistead is expected at ST. Augustine
in few days. 1t is contemplated to remove
the principal depot located at Gary's Ferry to
Pilalka.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-09

Fattery is like arinor of neede-work, pleas
Ito wear, but Of no avail for defence
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-09

Mr. Editorials believe yon were NOT in
Attendance at tn" Barbecue near Horns Creek
OH the 4tl, you will allow me the privilege
through the columns ofyOn paper, ofsaying; Tor
the benefit oil those who were not present, that
consider il one among the best that | ever at.
tended.
The assrmbagc numbered two Ilnndred and
upwards, about fifty of whom were Ladies,
which though smaller iD number, were not the
least important portion | can assure you.-
While the elder Ladies aud Gentlemen were
making snitabe preparations for the dinner,
the younger class were engaged III social COLI
versatun.
No political discussion, or party wranging
ntrnded upon the good order oI the day. The
arrangement of the tables, and the superabun-
dance upon them exhibited well the tnste and
resources of tho inhabitants in the vicinity.
No Grafton was delivered upon the occasion,
neither we've any Toas!s given. But the trem-
ulous voices of the Heroes oil the RevoIu-
finn. rs they related the history Of their aJven-
lures, and the cheerful and approving smiles Of
the Young. all united 10 re.rin. us, that it was
n memorable occasion that we had met 10 eel.
eJrate.
In short the assrmblage, the patriotic spirit
manifested aud periect good order that pre-
vailed on the occasion. rendered this ce'ebra-
iion Il worthy tribute to the Fathers of our In
dependnncc.
Much praise is due TO the superintcndents
Of The dinner. Much gallantry was displayed
by the young men present, and [ beg lcnve in
the conclusion to say, seldom if ever met
with a collection ofyoung Ladies, on such an
"ccrsion. whose general beauty and appear
ance could have afforded a finer specimen of
the rising fair Of iidgeield District, than the
one here present
VILLAGE GUEST.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-09
From the Charleston Mercury.
CHARLESTON, July 3.

CHARLEsToS, July 3.
We are indebted to the lolteness of pas
senger in the schr. Stephen d Francis, from
St. Augustine. for the loan of the st. Augustine
News, from which we cnpy the following i'll
telli"ence:
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
.APPoRTIONMENT.

A bill was introduced in the Council
yesterday to apportion the representation
according to the basis of the census. Ac-
cording to the bill, Lee county is to be the
LIST Electoral District, entitled to two
members of the Council and three men,
bers Of the House Of Representatives.
I'd. Van Buren, and the country at
tached, entitled to two Councilmen and
three members in II. r.
Sd. Des Moines, one Councilman and
five members in Fl. 4.
4th. Henry, one Councilman and three
members in II. II.
5th. Jefferson, one Councilman and
one member in Fl. r.
9th. Louisa & Washington, one Coun-
Gilman and two members in H. r. Each
of these counties to elect its own mem
Der Of the House.
7th. Muscatine & Johnson, one Coun-
Gilman and two members in H. r.
9Th. Cedar, Jones and Linn, one Coun-
Gilman and two members in H. r.
9th. Scott and Clinton, one Council
man and two members in H. r.
10th. Du Buque, Jackson, Delaware,
Clayton and the country thereto attached,
two Councilmen and three members in
H. R. Jackson to elect one and the 9TH
ers in this district to elect two represent
atives.
The bill appears to be fair one, and
will, in all probability, pass without lnucl,
alteration.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
YOU CAN'T COME IT.

We understand that the locos are try.
ing to hatch up the idea that the edition
of Hollands Life of Van Buren,, from
which MIR Grimes proved good many
statements in relation to their
idol on Saturday last, is spurious. We
thought they would do this, as it has been
done in other places. But the people
ought to know that the edition from which
Mr. Grimes quoted is the genuine copy,
and if there is another and different edi-
ton 1t is forgery, and it is not the first
one the Van Buren, party have committed
to suit their purposes. We have heard i,
whispered that an edition has recently
been printed in New York by the locos,
who have stricken out all the obnoxious
passages, and ante-dated it on the imprint.
Time will show.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
THE LEGISLATURE.

The members have shown DISPOSE
ton to accomplish as much business as
possible during their present session. 1,
must necessarily be short, and they will
endeavor to get through so as to adjourn
on Tuesday next. We know from ex-
perience that they are Industrious, by the
way they keep the printers moving, Of
which of course we do not complain. They
have already accomplished more than is
generally got through with in whole
month at the commencement of an ordi
nary session. We assure them that it is
not selfish feelings that prompt US to say
that we shall be sorry to part with them
With few exceptions, the members have
been opposed to the decree that has gone
forth, and which has in part been con
summated, of drawing the party lines
All such deserve well of their constituents
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
BLOOMINGTON.

It will be astonishing # there should be
representation from all the counties at Bloom
ington on Wednesday next. The notice has
been so short that all can have hardly heard
Of it. We hope that all who reside in re-
mote counties and have not yet had time to
hold county meetings. and feel disposed to
show their hostility to the interference and
dictat:on Of men who would never have been
citizens Of the Territory had not an appoint
nent to Office brought them here, will attend
the meeting at Bloomington on the 29th,
without waiting for an appointment at a
formal meeting. The Bloomington gathering
will be a meeting of the People called in their
own way and it will be conducted after a
similar sort. The locos may say it is in
formal and will be unwieldy and try to sheer
it down; but we reckon the people know
what's what.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

IMPORTANT AccEss1oN.-Much has been said
and that in the Gazette too, against lawyers.
They have been stigmatized by epithcts which
were intended to lower them in the estimation
of the people. To show how glazing is the ny.
pocrisy of the Editor of the Gazette, we need
only state the fact, that he was yesterday ad.
mitted to practice as an Attorney in the Su.
preme Court of this Territory. The circum.
stances Of his admission appear little curious
A committee was appointcd-we cannot find
out when or where, in open court or in secret
consisting Of three loco foco lawyers, two OF
its present session. Mr. Morgan was examined
by this same committee, who reported favora.
bly, in his case, and on yesterday, on the mo
ton Of one Of them, he was admitted.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
The EMPIRE COUNTY AWAKE!

The Lee County boys gave their opinion
about being represented by PROXY on satur-
day last. There were about two hundred and
fifty real Democrat Is present at the meeting
at Wet Point. We understand they had some
s4pirit-stirring addresses from Messrs Rich,
Miller and Reid, from Lee, Gen. Learned
fromf'this and Capt. Hall from Van Buren,
county. We have not yet received the off,
cis! proceedings. The meeting passed re,
solution to attend the Congress of the People
at Bloomington on the Goth en- massc. large
crowd will doubtless represent Lee will Old
Des Moines allow herself to be beaten Let
us all 60 up.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
EXTRA HAWK-EYE, AT so CENTS FOR
THREE MONTHS.

The efforts that are now being made by the
Van Buren, party to circulate their newspapers
throughout the country, particularly the
Globe and q few other leading Journals of
that party, and as the Gazette Of this place
has made the proposition to issue an Extra,
we have thought it advisable to take subscrib-
ers for three months at the low rate of fifth
cents foy each, during that length of time,
or until the election of President is termi
mated.
We make this proposition, sincerely believ-
ing that if the efforts that are made by our
opponents to secure the reelection of Martin
Van Buren, should be successful, the days OF
our republic, as such, are numbered. Al.
ready the power of the President exceeds
that Of the King Of France and Queen Of En-.
gland and unless some steps are taken by the
People to curtail it, our liberties live but in
name-thc spirit and vitality are nearly ex.
tinct
The papers opposed to US in politics have
ono every thing to bring into disrepute the
Peoples candidate for the Presidency. NJ
SANDER has been too fcul-no epithcts too OBJ
scene or vulgar on their part to put him dowr
whom the People delight to honor. They
have not hesitated to fabricate false charges
and forge the basest statements to accom-
plish their objects. In the course of the cam
paign we shall endeayor to prove al! VI,
charge upan them, and shall guard agains
making any statement that cannot be sub
/. stantiatcd by proof. We shall make no al
tcration in the size of the Hawk Eye; it viii
in all respects be the same paper as is sen
to our regular Subscribers. We shall com
mence the week after next printing an extr
number of copies, and as VIC shall not know
how many. We hope all who feel interests
will send in names as speedily as possible
No paper will be sent to any address or orde
unless it be accompanied by the cash in ac
vance. Almost every settlement can SUI
scribe for ten copies, and when this is done
. Eve dollar nnte can easily be transmitted
We solicit orders in the hope thSts}his plan
which was first suggested by ontsopponents
will be effectual in sustaining the cause q
the People. Nc Prospectus will be necessar
.-lct all who procure names send them o
vi it'll the subscription money, and they sha
be attended to.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

~ We owe an apology to both
branches Of the Legislature in not having
published their doings in more com
plete form. We prepared the copy, but
owing 10 accidental circumstances it was
not put in type. We propose, in order
to atone for any disappointment it may
have caused, to anticipate our publication
day next week, in season to supply the
members with their papers before the
adjournment. The next number shall con-
tain a pretty full report of their doings.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
ONE WHO Ksovs
For the Hawkeye and Patriot.
4TH July AYR DU BUQUE.

4TH JULY AT DU BUQUE'
Mr. Editor-Finding myself a Y
fourishing town Of Du Buque, assraDs y.
on the 4th day Of July. had tne n Y.
faction Of beholding the celebration % y.
anniversary of our National ln0s 81
dence, in part, by the teachers ana ss ~,
lars Of the sunday schools Of thai P u;
The number of children there asse% 2, !;
was about one hundred and fifty. ~
appearance was extremely neat, anu ~ Y
behaviour reflected the highest credis "
their breeding. IS, :,
An address appropriate to the day y y
delivered by |. Crawford, Esq. i1s :
q. X. Hawley, addressed the Children
a style of language peculiarly fellcl:eit'
| the tender mind Of youth, in Wnlcn
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

We have been informed by Mr. Raguc
Architect and Contractor Of the Iowa Capito
that on account Of the failure of the Quarry
the Commissioners and himself have umicabl,
cancelled the contract, and Mr. r. is employed
by the Commissioners to make all the detail
drawing as the work progresses. We under
stand the original plan Of the building vii
be preserved and is to be built OF ruble ma
sonry and succeed.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
STATE GOVERNMENT.

A bill was introduced on Tuesday, by
MIR Hampstead, of the Council, from the
committee appointed for the purpose, au-
thorizing the people to vote for Con-
vention, preliminary to the formation of a
State Government. We have no room
for the report or bill this week.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
IOWA CITY MEETING.

johnson County has come out manfully for
correct principles, as will be seen by refe-
renee to the proceedings. She seems disposed to
eschew oil the Generals, except General Har-
rison. The new Seat Of Government has done
we'll. We have no doubt her prompt move
ment in this matter will be highly beneficial
to her interests. We hope to meet many Of
her enterprising citizens at Bloomington.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
70 BLOOMlNCT,DN.

All those who can attend the Bloomington
Gathering on "Wednesday next from this coun-
iy, are requested 10 meet at the State House
on Saturday at one o'clock, P. NJ. Speeches
ns1 be expected
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

The Federal loco foco organ expresses con.
siderable regret that we have not continued
our criticisms of his famous production,
'ycleped the Democratic Address," The
influence of his wonderful and astonishing
proofs" and satisfactory. evidence" has
given US no fears. They are too much of the
:" begging the question" order TO excite any
|solicitude Besides we have had too much
important business on hand TO pay moro at.
tention for the present to such small fry" as
the editor of the Gazette. We may notice
his production hereafter at our leisure.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

CoRREcT,oN.-We are requested by the Act
ing Commissioner to say that an omission oc
CURED in the account given in our last re.
speeding the laying Of the Corner Stone al
Iowa city. The Journal of the Council was
deposited in the box as we'll as the Journal
of the H. of Reps.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
The Rev. JAMES GAILAHER has preac

The Rev. JAMES GALLAHER has preach
ed IN this place every evening during
this week. He will preach this evening
at the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
will also hold Communion season at the
same place on next Sabbath. His audi
ences have been large and attentive thus
far.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

The following gentlemen were H..
pointed: wen ,
AUGUSTA PRECINCT,
Thos. r. Davis, Warren Dee
Alfred Clark, Alfred Hebs.a
Garlic Canterbury,
wAssoN's PRECINCT. Il
Israel Chamness, Isaac Fleeno, 7
John D. Wright,
YELLOW SPRINGS.
Thomas Blair, David Blair.
David Rankin, Alexander WIS.,
DIR. Fullenwider, James Dayidsasst go
BURLINGTON PRECINCT,
VIM. Morgan, Israel Robinso,
VIM. Stewart, VIM. B, Rene
VIM. Johnson, -
Resolued, That Committee &c
respondence from among the ci,izs,.
Burlington be appointed. Whereupon
the following gentlemen were apuoin,,
J. w. Grimes, H. E. Dicken.ans
J: B. ~ Mew VI i, II. R. Thompson
Geo. W. Kelley, M. D. Browning,
C. J.Starr, S. A. Hudson o.
Resolved, That the editor Of The n,
Eye and Patriot be requested 70 n,,b
the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Thompson.
Resolved, That this meeting now
journ, to meet our fellow citizens
brethren of the good cause at Bloom
ton, there to unite on candidate,
shall beat the office holders and The
fce-holding candidate, "horse, fool,
dragons
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
POPULATION OF IOWA.

Census Of ls4O.-It will be seen by
the following that the population has
nearly doubled itself within the past two
years. At the enumeration of 1898 we
had 22.659; on The LIST Of June last we
had 43,ll7.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

The Celebration of the 40Oth Anniversary
Of the Art of Printing was observed in Bos.
ton in splendid style. We have no space for
particulars this week.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

The Gazette says nothing about the banter
we offered it few weeks since. We still
say if the editor will republish Gen. Harri-
sons late Columbus speech, We will republsh
his democratic Address,"
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

Harrison, and Capt. James Davidson, who was
q soldier at the battle of the Thames. These
old soldiers spoke in high terms of the bravery
and gencralshp Of General Harrison, and repu-
dated the idea of his being coward. They
kno,o. Do those who daro brand him with cow
ardice All! no. Wa cannot give even a
sketch of the speeches. They were eloquent
land interesting. The statements made by the
speakers, particularly the one by Mr.. Grimes,
were backed by documentary proof. Figures
land Congressional documents ought not to lie
1t will be seen by a pcrusal Of the proceedings,
that instead ofappointing Delegates. the meet
ling resolved itself into committee of the Whole,
to attend the gathering ut Bloomington on
"Wednesday next.
The zette man seems terribly troubled
because we 10 not abuse Gen. A. C.. DODGE.
the loco foco candidate. This is not our trade,
and we cannot possibly afford the consciences
OF the loco leaders any such salvo for their
abuse of General Harrison. Neither do we
admit that the author Of the Editors Diary
knows quite so much about the matter as he
pretends. 1t is our settled opinion that Gen.
Dodge or any other man brought out in the
manner he was, can and will be easily beaten.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

DROWNING Two boys by the name Of Fen
Observation-Disclosures fifteen, the other about
twelve years OF age, were drowned in the
Mississippi opposite this place on Thursday
/, last.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

Col Cox of the House Of Representatives
has been confined to his room nearly the whole
of the present session. We are glad to learn
that he is convalescent.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

Tho news from the States continues to be
Of the most cheering character, in favor OF
Harrison, Tyler and Reform.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

The Tippecanoe Boys of Muscaiine have
beat us. They have the honor Of forming the
first Tippecanoe Club in Iowa viii not Des
Moines and Che other Counties follow suit
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

Ex-Gov. Hill, of New Hampshire, has been
appointed President of the Mechanics Bank
of Concord. What Bank will Benton take
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

GIVE are obliged to lay over one or
two communications. We beg our cor
respondents to make their epistles brief
and pithy. If zoe don't do this in our
editorials, it is because we have not time
to condense our thoughts, or we can,
do it.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23

Congress was to have adjourned on Mon
day last.