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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-11
NOTICE.

My Agency for The. Insurance Company
WI Of Columbia, s. e. has expired. Per
sons having demands will presen, them for ad.
ustment: B..A. WALLACE.
Edgefelh C. II. June 2nd 1e40 18 b.
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SLIDE OF EARTH IN CAyApA.-On the
morning of the 4rh ult. large tract of
land of several hundred acres, near Three
Rivers, Lower Canada. slid off into the
river There were upon ii two houses,
several barns, 40 horses and cows; and olher
domestic animals, and 500 fine sugar ma.
pie tress. The land went of gradually,
and tho inhabitants (ineluding the. men
employed in making sugar. who took the
alarm az soon as they saw the trees NOV.
ing) made their escape. :,
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Revolutions in South America.-The
following is all extract of letter received
in Boston, dated Panama, lsihmus of Da-
rien, April 18th, 1s4O
"The Lexington passed the islands Of
Panama the other day, on her way to the
United States.
The whole republican, system Of the
South is in revolt. The mail arrived
here few hours ago, inforn,ing us that
Central America had divided itself into
Eve different republics. Bolevia had do.
clared war against Peru, aud Santa Cruz
at The head Of The Bolevian Army, threat
to invade Peru immedialely!"
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The Harrison Meeting in Hamburg,

The Harrison Meeting in Hamburg.-
We publish to o.day, the proceedings of the
Rate Harrison meeting. which assembled
at Hamburg. We would have done so
before had our limits permitted. Though
we dissent entirely, from the views Of the
meeting, far be it from us to set The seal of
condemnation upon the respectable persons
who composed it, because they have given
an independent, and doubtless, an honest
expression of their opinions on the great
political questions Of 'he day. They have
right to declare their political preferences,
different as they may be, from those of the
mass Of their felIew citizens.
For the benefit of our readers at dis
tance. We beg leave to state. that the Har-
rison meeting at Hamburg, respectable as
it was, did not represent the opinions Of
the grea, majority Of The People Of Edge
field District, or Of the Upper Country
generally. These with few exceptions,
are Democratic in their faith, and eschew
Harrison aud Whigsery in everv shape.
We are indebted 10 the Hon. John G.
Calhoun for Public Document.
We are indebted 10 the Hon. F. w.
Pickens. for copy Of The address of the
Democratic Central Committee, 10 the
People Of Kentucky"
We have received from The Hon. S. II.
Butler. a Public Document called ME
mortal of the Committee of Tobacco Plan.
,crs."
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On the, lss inst. some heavy showers Of
rain fell in this District. The FIRST shower
was accompanied by hail stores, which
descended
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"1aiek as the leares in Vauombrood." /"

: The stones were not as large as heneggs.
as editors generally, would say, but they
certainly were Of a very good size. The
weather. has been very cool ever since.
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"a Voter" is received, and will be at
tended to next week.
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Notice.

TnERsoNs having demands against ths
Iais A. Y. Burton. will present them du!
10 s,tsstsd to Daniel Holland or AvoIy Bland.
at H.. ;ndsh,,d 10 said deeeased will make
anu payment 70 eitksY Sf those gentle
n,nne ,mmeo'A' NJ EGGRIFFN, Ezsr.
Wv ls.b, 1870. ="
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Tan.Yard q Shoe Shop opened:

Tan.Yari q Shoe Shop opened:
AN the Edgeield Road near Mt Vintage,
" where good Cow Hides will be bought,
or tanned on shares.-one half for the other;
and.Gn Shoes. Boots. and Nefso Shoes will be
made on as good terms, and oil materials infe.
rior to none in tie State.
Wagon Hairless made, and Carriage Hsr:
ness repaired. Any articles made will be e1-
changed for good Cow Hides. From applica.
ton to business, and the best Of Leather, the
subscriber hopes. the public in general will pa;
tronize his nsw. effort to. accommodate this
District. and Will .call and see his work and
'"'F' ''' A''e MIciiAEt GEARTY.
,; :. Near Mt. Vintage, 8. G,
Ma,ch 93.. ts46 ds.
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nR. JAMES H. MtRkAY tender; kii,, BIZ
lid fessional services to Tho citizens 6f Ham.
b Office a. II: 4. Cook & Co.'S Drug
''asi a.nbdts. M.ssh ID; is4o 8 SIN
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT

rrsnsi: %a: Fss; Fsss; % and Mortgage.
DY Virtue Of a Mortgage from VIM. New;
lid 10 Francis Possy and Derrick Holsom.
back, will be sold at Ed gefeld Court House. OH
the frs, Monday in July next, the following
property, viz:
or less, adjoining lands Of jarrett Wise, and
others, and one cart and one OK. Terms Cash.
s. CHRISTIE, s.r.p,
June 8, 1a40 .(S2) l9
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE
a T my plantation, two or three mules. upon
IA. easy terms, both rs TO price and the time
Of payment. ., WHIT. BROOKS.
June 3, 1S4U b l9
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
COMMUNICATED.
A DAYS JOURNEY, WEST.
SOUTHPORT, August. IS4l

ooo III UNI 4AuSdots IOto.
AS the traveller leaves the thriving vii
lagc Of Southport, on his way westward, if
he has been a long resident Of that place,
he cannot but take parting look of lake
Michigan, as he leaves that beautiful sheet
Of water in the distance. | always part
with lake, favorte mountain or river,
with the same feelings of regret as leaving
an old friend whom should not soon see
again. The country from the lake to what
is called the Chicago and Milwaukee road,
distance of three miles, is mostly open
prairie and a gradual ascent. Upon this
ridge there is beautiful prospect. Plea
SAINT Prairie is out-spread before the ira
weller, dotted over with groves Of timber,
and farms with buildings and large improve
ments. This prairie is about three miles
wide, by ten in length, and every acre, SO
far as have ever learned, we'll adapted to
agricultural purposes. From here to Bur-
lington, on the Fox river, making in all
% miles from the lake, the country con-
sists Of alternate woodland and prairie.
The former is mostly burr oak openings,
and the latter, what is called undulatng
prairie. The soil is excellent for the
growth Of wheat, the natural product of
Wisconsin, an4 from the position Of the
land, being very rolling, instead Of level,
carrying off the water in rivulets and
streams into the Oplain and Fox rivers, the
country is healthy. On inquiry, learned
that still there were great number Of
quarter sections, and good land too, that
might be yet entered at government price
this too in the heart Of Wisconsin. |
am from the Green Mountain State, re-
tanning a vivid recollection of happy days
spent among the sunny hills Of New En-
gland, and should not like to be thought
one of those to whom Walter Scott aIludes
in one Of his best poems:
"Breahes there man with soul so dead,
That 10 himself hath never said
This is my own, my native land"
But could The young men in the East
have ambition and enterprise, sufficient to
come to Wisconsin and satisfy themselves
by an examination, in two years from this
time, there would not be a vacant lot IN
Racine county. Every nook and corner
would be settled by young and enterprizing
Immigrants, from New England whose
own fathers homes would be soon forgot
ten, in their admiration for the land OF
their adoption.
Burlington is the first village | reached
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on my way westward. 1t is situated -.
| the confluence of the Fox and White p;
vers, and has one Of the most romant;,
and picturesque sites for Town, of onv
village in Wisconsin. 1t is in the cent?,
Of large farming country, and there are
! nine roads from various parts Of the Ter.
ritory leading into it. lis present populo.
ton, adding in the whole town, as appears
by the last census is 247. There are two
| organized Churches, Physician, Law.
yer, Stores, 2 Tavcrns, 2 blacksmth's.
2 shoe-shops, l tailor shop and a number
of Carpenters, Joiners, and other Me-
chanics usually found in new and flour
;shlng village. The great advantages of
Burlington over many other places, are
her hydraulic privileges. There is at
present only one Mill, owned by one Of
the eaIly settlers Of Burlington, Mr.. Per-
klns, which has Il sufficient power to pro-
pei three run Of stones, and these running
night and day, do the business of the coun-
try. But by cutting across a bend in the
Fox, great power can be obtained, when
ever the wants Of the public require il.
The Fox River here is about thirtv
yards widc-is swift and has clear SANDY
bottom. The Indian name for it is Pishla-
ka. The scenery around burlington is
peculiarly enhanced, from The fact Of there
being several chrystal lakes in its vicinity;
and, also, number of Mills running up IN
the form OF cones, with an undertaking ia
per-and whose sides arc partially cover
cd with scattering oaks. There is much,
also, interesting to the Antiquarian. With
in one and-a-half miles Of the village,
there arc about two hundred mounds of
earth. One Of the citizens told me, that
in digging cellar a short time since, he
found in one of these mounds, six skulls,
OF the aborigincs, lying very near together.
The Chippewas and Pottawotomies occu-
pied this ground last, but from present APP
pcaranccs, ii must have one day, been the
strong hold Of some powerful and warIikc
tribe OF Indians. Having taken dinner at
Mr.. McLaughlin's, (who by the way en-
tcrtalns travellers with all the hospitality
any Democrat could ask turned my
Arablan's head to the west, and left for the
Rock River. MORE ANON
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

With several other Of our citizens, we
have been politely furnished by Capt
Walker,wlth new 'engraving'of his noble
steam-ship,the Great Western. 1t is ltho-
graph, and is the tallest as we'll as most
beautiful specimen fthis kind ofengraving
that we recollect ever having seen. Itr
presents the noble craft in her avocation
of walking the waters,' and such is the fl
deity with which every feature is traced,
that the spectator, almost unconscously
listens for the accustomed sounds of the
thunder of her engine and the dash Of wa
tcrs from her bow and whe els. 1t is faith
full picture and handsome one, and wor-
thy prominent place in the best furnished
paror. If we can procure frame worthy
its object, we shall adorn q square yard Of
our sanctum with it, where those who are
curious and have a taste for the fine arts,
can have an opportunity Of seeing it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

zing as a distinct political party, nomna-
led Gerret Smith of Madison CO. for Gov.
and Charles o. Shepherd, for Lieut.. Gov
ernor. The convention also nominated q
distinct electoral ticket, headed with the
name of Arthur Tappan.
The readers Of the Jewish Synagogue at
Philadelphia, commenced fighting in the
pulpit on last Saturday morning. Immense
confusion and uproar cnsued, and the
meeting broke up without service being
performed.
Valuable Cdrgoes.-On the 18th inst.
twelve boats arrived at St. Louis, from the
Upper Missouri, loaded with Buffalo robes,
and skins TO the value Of $4,000.
Three Spanish boys residing at West
Point, (N.Y.) for the purpose Of learning
the English language, and the arts practi-
ced there, were drowned on the Hudson,
by the sinking Of small boat.
There are in the New England States
10000 members Of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, and 500 regular itinerant mi
nlstcrS.
The products Of the Southern Gold
Mines in 1889, was about $500, 200; and
since they first began TO be worked about
100000.
Mr. Tappan, United States Senator from
Ohio, presented a resolution at the late ses-
sion, proposing to limit the office Of Judge
Of the u. S. Courts, to prescribed term
Of years. lie has expressed his dctermi-
nation, to pcrscvcre in the object of the
resolution, as long as he lives, or until he
succeeds.
The number Of persons committed 10
prison. at the cells Of the Upper Police,in
New York city, during the month Of July
is 81.
The number Of Prisoners in the State
Prison at Sing Sing, N. Y. on the sth Au-
gust inst, was as follows 1872 men, and
81 womcn-total, $50.
A violent storm of thunder and lightning
occurred on Monday night, few miles
north Of Philadelphia several buildings
were destroyed.
Railroad accident. The cars Of the
Utica and Syracuse Rail Road, were thrown
off the track near Manlius on Saturday
last the 9Th inst. and number Of the pas
sengers severely injured.
Livingston Palmer, who was recently
under sentence Of death for treason in Up
per Canada, has had his sentence mtiga-
ted TO transportation for life.
Widoacs.-Thcrc are 53,G25 widows in
the city of Paris, and G4,082 in the de-
partmcnts.
Monroe Edwards, Esq. Of the Parish Of
Ibervillc, Louisiana, has manumittcd one
hundred and sixty slaves.
Ellen Konner, servant Girl at the AS
tor House, New York City. committed SUI
icidc by throwing herself from the 9th sto-
nv window.
Death from Volcmce.-A naked body,
horribly mutilatcd by stabs and cuts, was
found floating in the East River, near
Brooklyn, on the 9th ult.
Hon. Slas Wright, is spoken of as the
democratic candidate, for governor Of the
state of New York.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
A destructive fire lately occurred at

A destructive fire lately occurred at
Green Bay. Seven buildings were destroy
ed; comprising large warehouse and
two store houses, belonging to MIR. Daniel
Whitney, occupied by Messrs. Bartlett and
Coburn; large warehouse and store
house belonging to VIM. Ii. Bruce g. Co.
and occupied by Mr.. F. Gilbert, and two
groceries. These buildings were all filled
with goods moro or less of which were de-
stroyed. A strong wind was blowing at
the time, and from what we learn, it was
principally owing to the activity of the Ia
dies, that many buildings removed from the
immediate scene Of the conAagration, were
not destroyed by the falling embers. In
addition, we learn, that some 800 cords Of
wood on the wharves were destroyed, and
we presume the wharves also. The fire,
which took place in the night, is supposed
to have been occasioned by The careless
ness Of some Indians, who built their fires
in the ncighborhood of combustblo matcri-
ais.
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COMMUNICATED.

The public are respectfully informed that
the Right Rev. JACKSON KEMrER. d. D..
Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
will hold divine service in ST. Matthew
Church, Southport, on Sunday the 9th day
of September Preaching in the morning;
and in the afternoon, preaching and CON
firmation.
The Bishop will also hold divine service
in the Court House, at Racine, the follow
ing Tuesday, September 9Th Services TO
commence at past 10 in the morning, aud
in the afternoon at 9 o'clock.
Southport, 9th August, 1910
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

The following is list Of the acts and re-
solutions passed al the late session of the
legislature:
From the Madison Enquirer.
An act relating to the general election
for the year 1910.
An act concerning the Supreme and Dis
trict Courts.
An act TO apportion the members Of the
House of Representatives TO the several
counties Of the Territory. %
An act concerning the Supreme Court.
An act to amend an act in relation 10
collectors, assessors, and supervisors Of
roads.
An act to amend an act entitled, An act
to provide for the support of common
schools, and for other purposes.
An act relating 10 the duties of the Re-
gister of Deeds Of the county of Dane.
An act 10 organize the county Of Wash
ington, and for other purposes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
FOREIGN NEWS.

By the arrival of the Great Western in
New York, news has been received from
Europe 81 days later than by previous ad-
vices.
The harvcsts in England and Ireland,
were not yet perfected, and considerable
anxiety prevailed, with respect to the fate
Of the crops in consequeE &C Of bad weather.
A bill had been brought in Parliament,
creating Prince Albert Regent Of Great
Britain, in case Of the death of the Queen.
The appointment gives general satisfac-
ton.
Lucicn Bonaparte died in Italy on the
Goth Of June, aged GO years.
The boy who fired pistol at the Queen
of England, has been adjudged insane and
disposed Of accordingly.
A steam communication is about to be
established between England and the East
Indies, through the Red Sea. Seven
steamboats, are TO be employed in this SER
vice.
New difficulties have arisen in SPAIN
Internal difficulties between the Queen and
the military, seem to threaten that Inflated
country with another civil war.
An extraordinary sale of Fox Hounds
took place recently in London; l27 hounds
were sold for the enormous sum Of 6,511
guineas. The Earl of Cardigan, was one
Of the principal buyers.
The subject Of our North Eastern Boun-
dairy, has been called up in Parliament,
but no definite action has yet been had
on the subject.
An extensive instruction has broken
out in various parts of Syria. The Sui
tan of Turkey, had despatched large bod
les of troops to the scene Of Revolution,
TO suppress the insurgents.
Upper Acknowledgements Amer
leans in Upper California, have recently
been taken prisoners by the Mexican au-
thorities, and placed in irons. A demand
for their restoration, has been made by the
American Consul accordingly the priso-
ners have been liberated on parole. The
Mexcans alledge in self justification, that
the Americans in California, are seeking
to instigate revolt among the people, and
ultimately usurp the control of the coun-
try, IN the same manner as Texas was re-
volutonized, and alenated from the Next
can government.
England and Chind.-The affairs be-
tween these two countries, arc continually
assuming more hostile attitude. Active
preparations are being made by the Chi
nese, for war by building ships, fortifying
their sea ports, &c. Most of the British
trading vessels, have left the coast OF Chi
ma, and general suspension of all COM
merce with England prevails.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

We clip the following table from an OK
change paper. 1t purports 10 be an 'oni-
clal statement Of the result Of The election
for President and Vice President in 1886
We will not vouch, however for lis cor
RICHNESS. The Massachusetts, vote is cyi-
IDENTIFY wrong; probably Typographical cr
ror; the balance may be correct. The Two
columns are set down, one for and one
against Van Buren,; it will rccoIlcctcd
though, that there was several candidates
in the field, and the votes Of some of the
states were cast for candidates orthcir own
at this election there will be but two, so
that with regard TO the result in those states
this table can furnish but little index:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Very Singular Fact.-Mr Marsh, an
able chemist, connected with the Royal
Arsenal at WooIwich recently discovered
that it is an invariablc rule with Iron which
has remained for considerable time under
water, when reduced to small grains, or to
an impalpablc powder TO become red hot
and ignite any object with which it may
come in contact. This he experienced by
scraping some corrodcd metal from gun
which ignited the paper containing it and
burnt hole in his pocket The know
ledge of this fact may be useful in account
ing for spontaneous fires, the origin of
which has never been traced. Iron is now
so universally used as to render this disco
very worthy Of minute investigation, as
the action of old rusty hinges bringing the
corrodcd powder into contact with doors,
or falling upon the floor may have been
the origin of many calamitous events at
tended with loss Of life.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

We see il stated in some of the N. York
papers, that news had been received from
London, by the Great Western, stating
that the wheat crop in England, notwith-
standing the extravagant anticipations
which had been formed, was coming in
bad. A rise in the price of flour in the
city OF New York, was the consequence.
The rumor, however, is contradicted; it be-
ing stated in opposition that the crops are
abundant and excellent
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Penmanship.-We state for the in(orma-
ton Of the public in this vicinity. that Mr..
RoLLosoN,a gentleman Of celebrity in the
art of pcnmanship, is now in town, and
proposes TO instruct class in writing. Ha-
wing examined specimens Of Mr.. RS pen
manshlp, we unhesltatingly pronounce his
executions in point Of taste and beauty,
equal to the best we ever saw All who
feel interested are invited to call on him at
the Wisconsin House, where he will ex-
hibt satisfactory evidence Of his being mas
ter of the science he Processes. We make
the suggestion to the citizens Of the place
to give him a call, for we feel assured that
the exhibitions Of his skill, will fully re-
quite the trouble. Mr.. R. proposes to in
struct a class Of ladies and gentlemen, and
will give his first lesson on Monday eve.
ming next, provided sufficient encourage
ment shall be obtained. We would recon-
mend to those who arc DESTROYS Of impro-
wing in this branch Of science, whether as
matter Of business utility, or Of orna-
ment, to embrace the present opportunity.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Royal Nuptidl Presents.-Hor Majesty
has recently presented to each ofthe clor-
gy engaged in the ceremony Of the royal
nuptials copy Of the Holy Scriptures,
magnilicicntly bound in purple aud gold,
as token of her gracious favor. There
is an inscription in each, declaratory of
the origin of the present, in the autograph
of the Bishop Of London. Her Majesty
has also presented Sir G. Smart and ]. B.
Sale Esq, the organists ofthe Chapel Roy
al, st. Jamcs's (undcr the former Of whom
was the direction Of the musical depart
mcnt at her Mojcsty's nuptials, with a
most elegant and splendidly chased silver
inkstand. Mr.. William HAYES, one Of
gentlemen Of the Chapel Royal, who upon
the Same occasion, superintendent the sing
ing arrangements, has likewise had pre-
scented to him similar testimonial at the
hands OF the Sovereign. 1t is believed
that the whole of the remainder Of the gen.
tlemcn Of the Chapel Royal, amounting to
sixteen, who olliciated at that important
ceremony. will be complimentod in some
what similar manner.