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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16
Mr.. Editor:

| .tlI. EuftO!
In your last paper I observed COM
nunicatnn from Jerome" cemsurine the
Report of the Joint Committee 10 which
vas referred The memorials IN The sub
jrct Of Temperance, but venting lis spleen
more particularly upon the worthy Chair
man, as having solely determined The char
acter OF said Report. From the tenor of
his remarks, he would have Us believe
that the Chairman, "hy the trickcry Of Ic-
gislali,n" was enabled TO frame, submit
aud adopt for The Committee. kiS report.
aud then present it to lie House, as their
report. Here however Jcronc's rrickery
will not equal The Chairman's. aud he
must yci practice little more before he
can impress us " ilh The belief that Il dozen
sensible men would submit to the dirialion
or false representation of one, who in
his opinion wears all "ainazunian chin {"
That TIC repurt may have been prepared
and presented by The Chairman 10 The
Committee, is possible. BuI that il went
to The House without Ihc consent of a ma
jDritv of that Coulmitre, is not in such
case, The rote is invariably taken antl The
result rcpurtcd hy the Chairman, the or
gan of The Cumnlilt,c. as the opinion Of
The wh hole. "ilark now, how plain tale
has pat him down" will Lc excused in
passing To that part Of the communication,
in which Jerome acquainis us with the
Chairman's "eXtreme youh," and with
the tender sympathy of all old gentleman,
savoring of marvellous humanity, alter
aiming his blow. comes to his resrue. with
loItering pace, and hnary lock-, crying "lhr
young nun is inexperienced" We ad-
nire this recnling klndness-thls wonder
Gus masnanimity On the part of the OLD
Gentleman and sorrow that his ability To
counsel. has passed with his youth, for
were his head more equal to his heart
ass sed by his great experience, he would
be alvnst Invaluable. Blu, the old Gcnife
man has undergone a general decay-his
auditory faculties are scrinusly impaired,
aud his memory a mere wrerk-clse his
information relative TO The Chairman, is
vastly incorrect. For a length Of lime,
] have been personally acquainted viii the
Chairman. aud susprc, that hp has seen
as many summers as The old Gentleman
himself.
The next complaint lodged by Jerome,
alias the old Gentleman, against the Chair.
nau. is that he '.asked for bread and was
given stonc!" that he will not be aclua.
Ted bv the great spirit of Reform, like
Huss, Jerome, Luther. or the old Gentle
man. and lastly, that the Chairman wont
think, as he, Jerome, the old Gentleman,
does. deem il unnecessary here to make
any other comment, than that this olsen
gpuuousness does not correspond with the
generous feeling for Which have previ
ously given him credit. Near the cnucu-
sion of his remarks, Jerome. or the old
Gentleman offers an apologv for having
dwelt longer on the Report than il deserves.
His apology is, THAT coming forth under
The imposing name of COMMUNE of the
Legislature, i! may possess a fctiIiousim-
purlance." This was quite apropos. and
we grant him The sasacily of pcrreiving
tha; the influence of his opinion would
bear. but small proportion TO .halofa Com
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

We read lately in one Of our exchange
papers, That the common price of corn in
one of the Western STATES was l2i cts per
bushel. In another, that flour was only
81 70 per bushcI. This is cheap living
truly; We would "pack up and emiSrate
to lha' region CT plenty, if the happiness
OF this life, depend'd solely OH The cheap
ness OF bread! But what Southern man
would exchange his country, however srer-
lie it may be, with its cloudless skies-its
baln'y cline, and lis thousand nameIc,.
enjoymrnls, for the ice-bound regions, Of
The Nurlh West! He would not indeed!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

To our Subscribers.-We will in a short
time, publish all receipts of money, paid
lorsnbscriptiuns 10 the Advertiser. Those
ofour patrons who choose, wiIl then, la, e
The pleasure OF seeing their names in print.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

Border mar ended.-The terrible squad
bic between Missouri, and Iowa, about
which so much has been said, has ended
without bloulshcd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

We have received from DR.. n. S. Jones
uf Alabama, some seed Of The Multi-builed
cn,lon. We return him our grateful ac-
acknowledgements for The present, and will
plant the seed. We will cndeavor 10 make
as many cotton bags from them, as
we can.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

Fire in Nutchrz.-A fire occurred in
Narchrz on the night Of the 18th ulr.. in
one of the front streets under The Hill,
which destroyed property the value of
between 20 and Sd, ,0Un. on which there
wns but liIIe insurance. Among the build
ings burnt was the Kentucky Hotel.-i6id'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

Our subscribers at White Hall, Able
vile District, complain Of irresularily in
the arrival of our paper. We will state
that our paper is regularly deposited
in the Post Office at this place. every
Wednesday,. evening, at or before &, or 9
O'clock, P. VI. The Post Master here,
informs us that the paper is forwarded
'cifhout delay. The fault III, II must lie in
some Post Office, between White Hall,
and this place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

Mortality among Neusmpers.-The Ma
ronal Inelligcncer mentions the discon-
tinunrce of four Daily Newspapers within
a short period. viz: Poulson's American
Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia: Baltimore
Chrnnicle; and the Wing and Evening
Pnsl. Cincinnati. The BaIlimn Chroni-
Gle has been disposed Of 10 the prnprielors
nr the Anerican.-Char. Mer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

ca,ion like the present caaro, bet lie to
great utility, and as such is deserving of
general encouragement, particularly by
those engaged in the culture of silk. We
commend it 10 public patronage.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

Not loue sinre, BickneIl's Reporter
stated thar the Philadelphia banks were
preparing TO resume specie paynenls.-
If they should resume, our Southern banks
will probably do the same. Why canno.
our banks throwing aside all considera-
ton of 'nhrest, or losses, lead The ,ray in
this mailer!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

The merit Gorernor.-The Hon. John P.
Richardson lalc! y member Of Congress,
from this State, was spoken Of during the
session of The Legislature, for next Gov
prnor. Mr.. Richardson is n Uninn man.
but il is believed that both parties in the
State, will unite in his support.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

The Legislature of Virginia, by a vote
of eighty to forty. have Iesalze'l the sus-
pension Of ofspece payments by the banks.
until March next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

4 new evening paper called the "Da-
~ Telegraph" will shortly he published
in Savannah Geo. Ii will he under thr'
editorial management Of C.. Macardell
late assistant editor Of The Georgian"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

The Hon. Charles f. Mercer. men,
bcrof Congress from Virginia. has resigned
his seat. He has received The aplnint'
mcnt of Prcsidcn, Of Il bank in Florida.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

Observation-Disclosures e. Winthrop
Wing. has been reelected Speaker Of the
Lower Honse Of The Massachusetts Legis
larure.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

Cotion.-Arcounrs TO the Isl Of Dcccm-
hers that there WAS n fall Of sd. in the
price Of cotton at Liverpool, and that The
narke; was very dull.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

Our correspondent "Romeo" is very
severe on old bachelors. They are grace
less set. and doubtless deserve all that he
has said
He who will not in homage knccl
Al dear and ovely wnman's sl:ri:e,
No earthly joys can ever feel,
And should not TASTE ofhliss divine!
Eu! we are growing sentimental, and will
say no more on This delightful subject
We might write column and hlunde!
upon some good remarks, but we are moi
in the mood at present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

AT an election recently held in Augusta
Geo, VIM. V. Herr was elected Sheriff,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

The editor of the G arlcs,nn Observer,
The office Of which was recently "hrrn;
out" says that lie will resume The pu5lica-
Ion # his paper in few weeks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

The Charleston Courier, always neat
paper has put on a new dress recently.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

SheriG's Eiection.-At an election held
IN The 18th and l4rh insl., Simeon Chris
lie was elected Sheriff Of ElIcrfcli Dis
trici. We will give the full return in oul
next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

The Milledeevile Recorder of The 9Th
inst. says that the Banks in Savannah
have stopped specie payments.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

The Augusta Daily Cons,itulioualis,
looks new, neat and clean.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-01-16

To OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" is re-
ceivcd and will be published.
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23
From the Southern SIM.

HOW despcable and grovellmg must be th,
feelings the man who in the present part,
strife would attempts to defame the charac te,
ol patriot who had ever shown himself the
friend OF his country! There are individuals
VINO have never rendered their country INV
service, IN peace or war, who are proclaim ing
ueneral Harrison to be a coward and no oenar7
al' and urge against him, as a candidate Gor
tue Presidency, that he was Unsuccessful in tho
last war DO such thoughtless brawlerS 49,,
lnas Mr. Van Buren, during the last war ,as
acting with the anti-war party, and did alI bs Sa
could against the success of our arms in ~ onS ne
struggle with great Britain and the IoJ;oUa5 IL Oa
10 they ever think, that even il Cen Har";.n, "S
ulu not display as much military skill as a Ro.
naParte or Wellington, that he neyer,hoI @
dio his duty to his country to be he's, Of b;s
aoiii!y-that It was an error of the head and
not the hcartf But has it come to this, thai n
n,an ~ VINO was commissioned by Washington.
and Jefferson, and possessed their an
y tlre conference.-the was complimenied bv
General Wayne, one of the mosl intren;d vag-
.ors lhaI America ever produced had
Soted TO nm the thanks Of Kentucky and o,her
states whose chivalrous sons fought in The
wars oil tho Northwestern frontierowbo w"s @
lPpoInted as a successor 10 the Magma 4nol1o
d democracy, Andrew Jackson. to an tha i'm
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23

she announces herself on the side OF the insti
1utons OF the country, the friends of civil Lib
erly have cause TO feel assured that all is safe
Such are the feelings which your late pro
ceedings and addresses are calculated to in
sPlre, and such, am sure, will be the happy re
suit.
FOR the complimentary notice which has
oeen taken of myself by the Wing members
ol 'he Legislature, beg to BE- permitted to ex.
press my thanks, and TO tender to each Of you,
gentlemen, wishes for your health, happiness,
and prosperity.
have the honor to be,
Yours. &c. &c.
JOHN TYLER.
Hon. &c. VERPLANcK,
Gen. MARTIN LIE, Com. of The Senate.
>" JoHN MAYNARD,
Messrs. G. Z, CLARK,
VIM. DUER,
PETER b. PORTER, Com Gf Assembly.
d. B.St. JOHN, &
J. HUBAARD.
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23
VERUS

Il From the New York Courier & Enoujr,r
!ENERAL HARRISON AND THE WuIcs
pF THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURES
E"e publish below an interesting correspon-
mce between the Wings Of the New York
legislature and the Wing candidates for the
gesldency and Vice Presidency of the United
pies The action which led to the CORES.
ndence was consummated on the 22d of Feb.
hry, the birth day of WASHINGTON; and the
prth Of July, the birth day of the Republ;c
is been with great proprety selected bv the
nmmittee for its publication. The letter or
pneral HARRISON is flank, full and eynl;c;,
fakes the ground that should be maintained
ieyery Presidential candidate. The adon,ion
Ehe. principles of the letter will do more than
" thing else to carry back the Renublic -
= purity and integrity ofits earlier davs md
clntroduce an administration worthy 10 snc.
ed that Of Washington:
n ALBANY, 28th February. 1910
SIR,-On behalf of the Whip memherS ri
r Legislature, being majority oCbo,h ,bn
na'e ana me House OF Assembly, the under
'Aueu nave inc honor to transmit to you the
lclosed Resolutions prepared by us and passed
IN perfect unanimly and the most entbusas.
Sieeling, by those members, at a meeting heId
saturday last, being the anniversary Of
Iashington's birth day. y
eve nave also the honor 10 transmit 10 YOU n
PER containing report in full of the speech. :
ana proceedings, at that meeting.
1--WE nave the fullest confidence that in tho
WIS mere expressed as to he character and
F.cy o' Inc present Administration, as we'll
~ me. me tributes paid 10 your own character
oI'.c services, and TO those Of the dis,in ,
60 S'''A'a as'cciated With you in the Har.
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23

risburg nomination, we have given utteranc,
not only TO our own feelings and conyiolions
oSl 10 those ola largo majority Of the People
of this State. ''p''
We are with high respect,
Your friends and follow citizens,
G. C. VERPLANcK,)
MARTIN LEE, Ofthc Senate.
john MAYNARD,
c. E. Clark,
VIM DUER,
PETER B. PORTER, Ofthe Assemblv
D. B. ST. JOHN,
J. HUBBARD,
Gen. WIN. II. HARRISON.
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23

. eIPoi.ant post ol Chairman Of the Commit,oo :
! Mliilary Aftairs--in a word. who has e', on
4 win honor to himsefand his country .. med
!, 'mPorlan1 posts as any other man yino :, ~
na'ion--has i come to this, we saw. ,hs, :, ne
an individual should be sneered AT bv ,ho ~ such
Igosiings ol party that has shown i,seIr i'ere
Ienough to trample under foot eyerv ,h;n,. 1ass
ana sacred TO high-souled aud pairio,io ueaf
icanf This party has made cbaroaS n'ner'
tGeneral Harrison which il knew ., asa'hsl
time TO be false, and which the more tn h"o same
even that base party have openly nroo noneS Of
to be without foundation. When snot rttonounced
WIN sucn mohstrous principles, can possess sy'
as s!rong toothold IN the administrator ISTSs os'
aHars OF State as 1t has, we feel that ,ho. y. ,no
lahser IN the Times, that the Goths and w.
dals are about to glut their cormorant na,;a ,an
upon the ruins OF another noble fabric IF h
man man enterprise in tho great struggle in ,%e n
Oa'aline and his faction in Rome VINO ~.
more darlng In their attempts upon the IihaO aO'
ses Q, Rome, than the glutted hordes that bova
oeel ia'tenlng upon the spoils of our govern
neht' corruption has been introduced ;n,o
our government under the speclous garb of,ho
peoples VIII, but it is an absurdty 10 spnr.n ."e
-nal Inc hard-fisted yeomanry, the bone ro'S o~S
'ihew OF the country, would or could in,rodnaNU "nN
governments have sufe,ed wy,
lave been overturned by the ntreues of wi,'i nI'u
and aspirants for Office. In n
country It must be done by deceiyinp ,bs noo '
bic, by cnlisting their passions and (aoIipp" poo
oy lalse and deceptive promises, and bytho Tor
d money In brlbing suitable mouth.nieco0 ~
urn public attention from the true Interests "
ne commonwealth. Caesar was enabled )"
Ifetch MS mighty arm over q great empire bw
10 expenditure of Thousands more than be a.
could DO worth as private individual. sna
Tier his power become almost unbounded bo
laintdlned hisdignity and the means oc tram
ng upon the liberties ofthe people BY the prD,
'se expenditure Of the public funds, and WIKI
It such means he never could have corrur,oI
ID awed the Senate, by which his louest d.
gus were made to wear the appearance ofths
copies, Will. Is there nothing in the conduc,
Inc late and present administrations that
lngs the mind back TO the days of Roman
graduation? And do we not now find
NO. VINO raises his voice against corrun.
'n' against that species of corruption which.
not checked, must ultimately lead to the
erlhrow OF virtue in the Senate and liber.
IN the landt DO we not find that even now
majority OF the Senate is base enough to
erlook the great interests of the people, and
10 Tor such measures, and such measures on.
as VIII carry out party ends2 FLAWS ara
'de' are they for the benefit Of the people
are 'ney not rather to strengthen the exec.
We arm, and thus enable him to pursue such
licy as Will best promote his own interests
tne interests of the party2 We are mo
but the whole drift political action
lhe government convinces US that there ID Z
rotten in Denmark" and q puri6-
ION is absolutely necessary TO the preseryp-
n of our liberties.
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. March 20, 1a4o.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. March 20, 1910.
uentIemen--l owe you my acknowledgment.
lor your letter communicating to me tho pro
ceedIngs of the Wing members Of the Lerisla.
ture OF New York, and the paper containing the
addresses made at their late meeting. have
read them with deep interest, not because ormy
present political relations to the country, reIa,
tions which you are we'll aware are not in the
degree of my own seeking; but be-
cause whatever proceeds from the accredited
representatives of majority of The People Of
Inc great State Of New York, is entitled at all
'mes' and more especially at the present. 10
excite The highest degree of attention. The
lhnuence and power which sho exerts over the
analrs oil the Union, devoIve upon her resnon.
SiOl'I'y OF the weightiest character, and when
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23

In reply to letter similar in substance tc
mat oil Gen. HARRISON, Gov. Tyler thus
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23

:, 1--WE are authorized to announce JonN T. LAMKIN,
ESQ as candidate for the Office of District Attorney
Tor the lth Judicial District at the November election
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23

we are authorised to announce Mr. JAMES NJ. Downs,
as candidate for the Office of State Treasurer to fiji
the vacancy occasoned by the death of Mr. Williams.
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23

6JWe are authorised to announce Hon. V. T. Craw
Iord candidate for the office of Judge of the Elev
enth Judicial District. at the November election.
Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23

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OF HIS SUCCESSOR-DICT
In late Nashville papers we find the follow
ing extraordinary letter from General Jack
son:
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-30

renee of government in the matter. We
would have most glorious times if govern
ment could do eVory thing for u.s. 1t IS
not strange, howeror, that the advocates
of monarchy should expect much from
government In monarchies whatever of
good or evil exists, generally comes from
the governors; and those in our country
who are preiudiced in favor of monarchy
will naturally look for much at the hands
of public officers; but where the people
are themselves the government, they will
sooner 5r later learn TO rely entirely up
on their own industry, perseverance and
economy for prosperity, and to look to
THAR public servants only for protection
in their pursuits.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-30

The following is the news brought by
the last mail from Main. 1t will be seen
that the wings have commenced crow
ing" little too early, and that Chapman
may yet out-crow them.
From the Bay State Democrat of Sept. 10.
MAINE ELECTION.
The result is still in doubt, and the
scattering votes begin to appear more
numerous than was expected; there were
IA in Carmel and Is in Dresden. There
is no choice of member of Congress in
the Oxford district, the Democratic vote
being about equally divided between
Paris and Littlefeld. There is no
choice in the Washington and Hancock
district, and the same doubt in regard to
the Penobscot district.
The Senate is, Of course, "Whig," as
the Cumberland vote decides that mat
ter. The House will depend for its po-
litical complexion on the elections next
Monday to fill vacancies. Yesterday we
stated that ifthe Federal party were to
be believed, the Feds had carried every
thing. The complexion of things is
somewhat changed to-day. The Feder-
alists are not so sanguine ofsuccess, and
the facts do not bear them out in their
boastings. The following table exhibits
the true state of the vote by counties, so
faras we have been able to obtain it, re-
lying in most cases on Federal authority:
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-30
l840.
44,4OS 44,079

The majority for Kent (whig) is now
only 27l, and the towns to be heard from,
including the county of Aroostook, gave
majority OF 423 for Fairfield (dem, in
1888.
We have recently conversed with in
telligent gentlemen from Maine, who as
sure us that Maine will give her electori-
al vote for Martin Van Buren,. In No
vember the Democrats will rally to a
man; they have reSOIoed to triumph, and
THEY WILL.
GIVE have given in our table of the
Maine election the vote Of Piscataquis
county as stated in the Wing prints, but
the Eastern Argus gives the returns from
all but one town, which add up 1877 for
Fairfield, to l,l2S for Kent, being ma
iorty of 60 for Fairfield, instead of SO
for Kent.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-30
EXCHANGE.

Nothing seems to US more nonsensical
than the talk of some of the wbip papers
about exchanges--that " it is the duty of
government to regulate them, so that
merchants will not have to cart their spe-
Gle from one end OF the union TO the 9th
er," NC. Now it is no more the duty of
government to furnish channels of ex-
change than TO provide the farmer with
means for conveying his produce to mar.
ket. The merchant pays his debts with
money The farmer pays his with grain.
II government should transport one, it
should transport both. The merchants
might as we'll ask government to trans
Por: his goods as his money. All gov
eminent can do is TO furnish proper pro-
tecllon to those who undertake the ex-
change business, as it does to all other
kinds of business; and exchanges will
best be transacted without the interfe-
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-30
CANAL TOLLS.

The returns the Collectors of canal
tolls in this State show that there has
been Sls,1I7 80 more collected during
the month of Aug. this year than during
the same month last year. NotWithstand-
ing the whig cry of "hard times,' figures
show an increase of business on our ca
nails, which, according 10 the prediction
of Thomas Ewing, we're ere this tire to
become ''a solitude."F