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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18
WISCeELO7leOagS.

The Southern AgriculturiSt.-This use
full periodical (lale the Southrrn Cabinet)
has again assumed its appropriate title.
The January number, beginning a new Sc,
ries, makes its appearance in the shape oil
a very neat pamphlet, from the press OF
Mr.. A. E. Miller, under The continued
editorial management Of Mr. J. D. Legare'
its experienced and jealous conductor, at
the old price Of SIS per annum. payable in
advance. The articles Of chiefin interest in
the present number are a scientific essay
on soil and their improvement, by +" y
Southerner;" numerous series of Ran
dom Reflections" by Dcidrich Bucklhorn
of Bucklhorn Hall, in which the Sugar
Beet is shewn to be the best thing i'll the
world 10 fanen cattle for the shambles, or
10 fill the distended udder with the sweet
est and richest milk, and Rohan Potatoes
are exposed as worse humbus than Mo
rus Multicautis: valuable series of Sc
Iections OH Horticulture, with running or
in,erspersed commentaries by the editor;
and pleasing and instructive essay on The
"Flower Garden" by" "a Practical Car
dener." The editor invokes additional
support for his journal, both in the way Of
contributions to his pages, aud names to
his subscription list; and his appeal should
meet ready response from both the talent
aud liberality of our agricultural commu-
nifty. 1t will really be a reproach to the
planting interest, the great and paramount
interest o. our essentially agricultural
State, ifso useful journal should be abau-
doued for failure of contributions of either
the penlor the purse-of mind or money
Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

The New York Signal inculcatcs this
doctrine:-'The very circumstances which
couduce to the rapid voyage of a sailing
vessel, diminish the speed ofone propelled
by steam. A steamboat, can go faster with
a head wind and smooth sea, Than when
the wind blows fresh and fair. a packet
ship rides easily aud rapidly over the waves
while steamer, from The peculiarly OF
her construction-beins sharp at her bows
aud long-diss and ploushs through tho
pillows in such manner that they are
serious distractions to her progress, as mud
and snow 10 the wheels of COACH"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

The Treasury Note Bill, au,horisins
an issue nf notes, MOI to exceed five mil
lions, passed The House of ofRepresen,a,ives,
OH the 5th inst. by vote of 176 to 70.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

Delacae.-This State is the only one in
The Union without State debt, aud with an
actual "surplus" revenue-amountiug to
a million and half. II is also the only
State in the Union, in which there is no
distllery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

Nhnois.-Abrut t,centy millions flush
els of Corn were produced in Illinois last
wear. There were also produced 385 1868
lbs. Tobacco, 2S,I2l, lbs. Rice, l0l lbs.
Cotton, apd 323, 29G los. Sugar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

4 Pihial Rogue.-Mark Harris, late
treasurer Of Cumberland county, Maine,
has "absquatula'ed" with S2600. Poor
scamp-hc should have added another cy.
pher to the right, ifhc wishes to be respect
able.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

MAINE.
Ruel William, 1913
George Erans, 1917
New HAMPSHIRE.
Franklin Pierce, 1913
Levi Woodbury., 1917
VERMONT.
Samuel Preniiss, 1913
Samnet Phelps, 1916
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Daniel Webster, 1916
Isaac C. Bates, 1917
RHODE ISLAND.
Nathan f. Diron, 1915
James +. Simmons. 1917
Perry sniff, miTIhS""""''"T 1913
J. ". Huntington, 1916
NEW YORK.
Silas Wright, 1913
N. p. Idiimadge, 1915
New JERSEY.
Samuel l.. Southam, 1915
Vacancy, lS47
PENNSYLVANIA.
James Buchanan, 1913
Daniel w. Sturgeon, 1916
DELAWARE.
r. Fl. Bayad, 1915
Thomas Clayton, 1917
MARYLAND.
John i. Kerr, 1913
Him. u. Merrick, 1915
VIRGINIA.
H'iliam C. Riues, 1915
Vacancy, 1S47
Nonrn CAROLINA.
William 4. Graham, 1913
W'iHic p. Mangum, 1917
SoUrH CAROLINA.
I'm. C. Preston, 1913
John C.. Calhoun, 1917
GEORGIA.
Alfred Cuthherl, 1913
John NJ. Bcrrien, 1917
ALABAMA.
Clement G.. Clay, 1913
William r. King, 1917
MISSISSIPPI.
Joha Henderson 1915
Robt. J. Walker, 1917
LOUISIANA.
Alexander Mouton, 1913
alexander Barow, 1917
TENNESSEE.
40. p. Nicholson. 1915
Vacancy. 1917
KENTUCKY.
Henri Clan, 1913
JohnJ. Critiendcn, 1917
ONO.
William Allen, 1913
Benjamin Tappan, 1915
INDIANA.
Otrer II. Smith, 1913
Albert s. White, 1915
ILLINOIS.
Richard M. Young, 1913
Samuel M'Robcrts, 1917
Missouri.
Lewis F. Linn, 1913
Thomas II. Benton, 1915
ARKANSAS.
Ambrose H. Sewer, 1S45
William S. Fulton, 1S47
MICHIGAN.
augustus S. Porter, 1915
Vacancy, lS47
Ofhe 4S Senators elected, 2f are II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

The Pennsylvania Bank of the Uniied
States, has again suspended specie pay
ment, after resumption Of twenty days ::
during which time, it has paid for its bills;
nearly six millions Of dollars in specie
funds. THIS unexpected susp cnsion has
produced great sensation in the moAeta.
ry affairs at tho North, particularly, in
Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.
We sincerely hope, That it will in no way
affect our own Banking Institutions, but
that they will act independently, and main
tain inviolatc, their at present established
reputation, for soundness and ability to re-
deem their paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

der the immediate control Of DR.. E. Marks
and lady, and the Rev. w. Tyler and lady,
as Directors, they arc assisted by five la
dies and three gentlemen Of the finest ia
lcnts, as Instructors in the different branch
es proposed TO be taught by them; with
The regulations laid down FOR The pupils,
and the mode of teaching, we are much
pleased, and feel il pleasure in recon-.
mendins this Institute 10 the supper, OF our
citizens, who have been in the habit Of
sending abroad their daughters to complete
their education. DR.. Marks and the Rev.
w. Tyler, have laid out their plans, so that
Young Lady, prepared to enter The Ins,i-
tu'e, that is, being acquainted with Read
ing Writing. Spelling, and the general
principles of Grammar, Geography, and
Arithmetic, can complete; her education;
in three years; We have-no doubt of the
capacity of those gentlemen, and their
assistants, and should be much gralified, 10
fad in them, the founders, of (what is
much wanting in our Slaie,) an Institution,
which will enable its citizens to have their
daughters we'll educated, without the pain
and expense Of sending them to northern
cities; and at the same time, keep within
our own State, the money so lavishly ex-
pended al the north Cor education. ...,
This institute has at present about fifty
pupils, and is in as healthy a situation as
any in the State, being but a short walk
from the town of Columbia, S, c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-18

In The House. to-day, there was no bu'
sincss of importance. There was no dispo-l
si,ion, indeed to do any business. The
navy pension bill was taken up, and Mr.
Waddy Thompson moved an amendment
approprialing 100000 for the purp"sc OF
bringing the Florida war to friendly ter
nlina,ion. Mr.. Giddings, Of Ohio a mem
her who has been somewhat distinguished
for very Jealous speeches on the various
anli-slavcry questions that have come be-
fore the House, spoke three hours on the
subject. His chief object seemed 10 be to
shew that the Florida war had been ex-
cited and prolonged to this day by NEGRO
ca,chcrs or negro stcalers," as he calleu
them, from Georgia and other southern
States. lie represented that the war was
between the Iulans and their negro allies,
on one side, aud "a handitti" Of southern
men on the other, who deprecated on the
property ofthe Indians, and carried of the
negroes as slaves. lie said that as soon as
q trea,y was made, aud the Indians were
disposed to surrender and emisralc, the
neerocs took the alarm and ran away tc
avoid being kidnapped, and induced the
Indians to 90 with them. Mr.. Cooper
of Georgia, replied TO Mr.. Giddings. ant
disputed his facts. No question was laker
OH the amendment.
Feb. Q.
General Harrison arrived in this city to
day, in The cars from Baltimore, ATTENDED
by a committee from Baltimore, his fami
ly. sc,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
From the Louisville Journal.

| UNPARALLELED RASCALITY.--A few weeks
ago. we made, on good authority, statement
winch was deemed startling,in regard TO a GER
tam transaction, in which the three L,,cofoco
Postmasters General, Barry, Kendall. and
Niles, were engaged. Many ofthe Whip ma.
pers copied IT and exclaimed, Can il he t1io1,
| Wen, it is true. The editor of the New Work
Commercial Advertiser says in reference to n:
Whe IN Washington ten DAYS ago. the
statement from the Louisville Journal was mt
INTO onr hands. Notwithstanding all the known
ana unknown instances of Official corruption
under the late Administration, we copld
scarcely credit tale of such unblusbino, vii
ANY, and we stralghtway applied TO the Gen
eral Post Office for information, We more
mere informed that IL loaS true to the Letter.
AS the truth ofthe statement is thus placed
beyond question, many of our readers, who
may have forgotten the particulars, would no
doubt like to see it re-published. 1t was as
follows: 90
When Mr.. Barry was Postmaster General
committee was appointed by the United
states Senate to investigate the affiiJs of
the Post Office Department. The inyesti.
CATION resulted in the very able report made
by MIR. Ewing, in which divers extra al
lowances, and other corruptions, were duly
made known to the people of the country.
TO parry the effect of that startling re-
port, MIR. Barry, it may be remembered,
published pamphlet "a vindication. SO call.
ED of his conduct. Nevertheless,Ihe agreed
to pay to the editors of the Globe, .Messrs
Blair q Rives, $500 for printing it, and
charged the amount TO the Government.
When Amos Keneall succeeded MIR. Barry.
as postmaster General, he glanced over the
book of the department and saw this item of
Sl.5OO. Afraid that another investigation
would soon take place, and that this extra
ordinary item would be brought 10 light.
ne made Blair & Rives refund the MONEY;
at last he entered it as refunded on he
books. Thus the matter remained till the
Sd of March, 164l, the very last day of Mr..
Van Buren's Administration, when Mr.. Niles, |
the successor of Kendall as Postmaster Gen
eral, paid back the 1880 to Blair d. Riues
and an entry acds Gctally made in the books to
that efect
The statement, we repeat is true, and the |
iacts' doubtless, constitute a fair specimen of |
the conduct OF the Post Office department, du- |
rng the twelve years antecedent to the 4th of |
March last. Beyond all doubt that department |
has during that period, been one of the foulest |
dens OF corruption that ever existed in civil. |
lied nation.
:, The New York Commercial after copying
this statement, adds:
From another but well advised source. we
were informed that being out of funds, Niles |
drew upon Pennsylvania Postmaster in favor
Of Blair for the amount. The latter was in
great haste to obtain the amount before Mr..
Granger got into power, and purposed send /
ing an express to Pennsylvania for the money,
to prevent the possibility of defeat. Let there
be resolution ofinquiry in the House of Rep
resentatives.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13

Mr.. THOMAS T. MARsHALL.-We copy the
following letter, from the New Orleans Bee
describing this gentleman debut in the House
of Representatives in Congress.
Mr.. Marshall is the son of Doctor Mar
shall, of Kentucky, who is brother of the late
chisfjustice. We have often heard him spo-
ken of as man of brilliant intellect and pro-
found learning, and we are doubly gratified in
having so gifted an individual in the ranks Of
the Wings advocating the rights of the south,
and that he has so fully realized the antlcipa-
tons ofhis friends,
In the House of Representatives, the day
was spent in discussing the Dist rule-con-
corning the reception of abolition petitions.
The debate was upon motion to reconsider
vote which passed on Monday last rescind-
ing that rule. Upon this motion, Mr. Thomas
+. Marsail, of Kentucky, made his debut, IN a
speech OF the most thrilling eloquence. As
no description can do Justice to this effort. |
Will send IT to you when it is reported. SUI
fee it to say, that Notwithstanding he only
obtained the floor after the house had been in
session four hours, and spoke two hours and A
the cries the whole house to 60 on, 90 on
Inc members lett their seats and focked
around hum, and the crowded galleries listened
upon liptoe OF anxiety and GREATNESS from end
to end. He gave new views upon this thread
bare theme, and presented the constitutional
argument against the interference oftbe North
with the institutions OF tue South, in many
novel and striking lights. His appeal 10 Mr..
Adams a. 4
To the formation of the constitution. and desert
bed in glowing words the part taken bv the
elder Adams IN achieving our Liberties, and
construct ng the glorious edifice of freedom.
cemented by the blood of the revolution; and
asked if it was for the son to apply the torch TO
the work of the father. He recounted tina SER
vices of the younger Adams, his co-existence
with the patriarchs of liberty, his association
with Washington, and his identity with tho
times ofthe illustrious statesmen and warriors
of '76. He enumerated the titles and honors
he had acquired in the services of hIs country:
described the great party that had at one time
gathered around him and placed upon his head
the wreath of civic power, and mplored him
not to frltter away his fame, nor witber tho
chapet that encrcled his brow, by bearing the
trebrand that was TO overwhelm his country IN
one general conflagration. He reminded him
of his age; that he ought to be father to the
house, around whom the members should flock
for council and wisdom: and spoke of the shock
he had experienced upon hearing him for the
first time, when instead o:pursuing a course
so consonent with his years and fame, he lis
tened TO the voice OF an agtator struggling to
sever the bonds that unite US as a people. |
have only suggested the prominent ideas of
this eloque Vt passage the spirit of true genius
cannot be tettered TO manuscript.
A LOBBY MEMBER.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
[CoMMuN1cArED.l
A MELANCHOLY ACCIDEN MT. .

We regret to hear of the death of our worthy
friend and fellow citizen Mr.. DELAWARE FEN.
TREss who was drowned on last Friday the
End day of July in the Tombigbv river. five
miles below Columbus Miss. He had been DIN.
ring the day in company with several other
gentlemen hauling the seine and about four
o'clock IN the evening they all went in BATHING
when MIR. +. and two others were drawn in an
eddy or whirlpool, when he was Immediately
drawn under and could not receive the assis.
lance of his friends. The other two gentlemen
made'tbeir escape by assistance of their friends
Notice was immediately given to the neirh-
bors when large number collected and drsa-
ged for the body but did not succeed IN finding
it until the next day at eleven o'clock when. q
was floating short distance from wheraJ3 ~
tirst sunk. 1t was Immediately brought 10 o. 10
lumbus and buried on Saturday evening the IA
Of July. Mr.. F. was native Of Princess Ann N
County Virginia, and left his native home ! |
bout five years ago, leaving behind bin broth
er and sister, and has been living among ms
since ne left them, and we are happy to saw
that he has proven himselfa wovthy and res.
Pectable citizen and had cmbrred the Chris
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
For the Southern Argus.

MEssRs EDIroRs:--As the Anti bond party
ofthis County have formed their ticket, for
for the Legislature, allow me to suggcststo the
bond paying party ofthis county, the names oil
James II. Harrison, Esq, Col. John Gimer,
and Col. Nimrod Davis, as suitable persons to
represent the bond-payiug party in our next
Legislature, the writer of this, sugges Is the
above names without having consulted with
either of them, but presumes they will allow
their names to be placed on the ticket should
it bel the wish of The bond paying party.
LOWNDES.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
From the Madisopian. June o..
DEATH OF GENERAL. MACOmR

DGAA II VI OE1NEhAL MACOMB.
We regret to announce the death of Major
Gen. Alexander Macomb, the General-in-
Chief of the United States Army, which oc-
CURED at halfpast Two o'clock yesterday. His
funeral will take place on Monday next at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ.
General Ma. comb entered the service as a
cornet of dragons in 1899, and was in the
military family of Gen. Alexander Hamilton:
he commanded at the successful battle of
Plattsburg during the war of1SI2; received a
gold medal from Congress for his gallantry,
and was appointed, by President ]. @. Adams,
Commanding General ofthe army of the Uni
tedStates, in place of Gen, Brown, immedi-
ately after his decease, which took place in
February, 1928. Since that period, Gen.
Malcomb has discharged the duties of his Office
In this city, excepting occasionally labsences
to the frontiers of the Union in obedience to
the calls of the service.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
SUMNER FASHIONS.

For feet number seven, shoes number three,
Tight lacing twenty as to keep the blood in
the face. Lacing is very important for two
reasons: first it pro1ucss a fine shape, and Sc
condIy: 1t makes lady delicate, by destroying
the. appetite. After marriage the ladies' expe-
rience some inconveniencies from continued i'll
health and bad humor; but this is matter of
no great moment, they must always show to
the best advantage. Dresses Of the finest ma
terials, (of which the ladies' can always Judge
by the price,) with six or seven flowers and
if unfortunately any of the ladies are fiat upon
their backs we would recommend hustle
about the size ola common red potAtoe neith-
or too lille or too big. This cannot be dis
pensed with by the ladies if they wonld at
tract the attention of the gentlemen, which by
the by is very desirable, as we have under
stood. The advantage of tight shoes is very
it gives the ladies kind ofpoliteness
very peculiar something between a finch and
nod, which some of the young gentlemen
think very becoming. BY the force of polite
ness,some people make their way through the
world without a9stumble.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
A LOBBY MEMBER

STEAM.-In some of his works, we forgot
winch, John Neal prophecies that mans per-
spTation may yet be turned TO account, as
sleam,in aid oflocomotion,and drive him M hin
like railroad engine. Who know but that MIR.
Neal may yet prove prophet 1t looks quite
as probable, as Fulton's promises did in their
day. - '''0''
II MIR. Meals prophecy, should be realized
during the life time ofGov. McNutt, he would
certainly beat any Mississippi steamboat that
ever moved on the waters.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13

The editorial corps will be well and ably rep
resented in the expedition about to start for
Santa Fe; among those accompanying it, are
Mr. Kendall of the New Orleans Picayuue;
Mr.. Case, of the Galveston Courier; Major
Geo. w. Bonnell, formerly of the Southern
(MississippD Argus, and w. w. Bell, of the
Richmond (Va.) Telescope.
"Messrs. Rowland and Morgan Of Chihua-
hua, who have been engaged for some years
past in the Santa Fe trade are well acquainted
with most of the principal citizens, will also
it.-Austin Gaz.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13

An injury is followed by fever, in our blood
which can only be cured by letting the blood
OF our enemy; but the remedy too often produ-
ces relapse, which is remorse--a malady far
more dreadful than the first disease, because.
it is incurable.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13

The current reports from Washington as
sign the mission 20 England to Mr. Sergeant,
Austria to Mr.. ID. Jenifer Of Md. Spain to Col.
&. S Todd, late of the Cincinnati Republican;
Philip r. Fendall is 10 be District Attorney
for the District Of Columbia uice F. s. Key.
Judge Huntingdon Of Indiana Commissioner
Of ne Land Ofice rice Jas. Whitcombe.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13

o.. We are authorised to state, that there
will be meeting of the people at or near
Ringol's Ferry on the Buttahatchie on Satur-
day when the subject of the State Bond ques-
ton will be discussed.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
SADDLERY

WE II o subscriber would inform the citizens
ersIIv Q, y Uk'I6beha county and the public gen.
Stsrkn;,I mat 9avlng established himself at
Sam MS & VIII attend to making and repairing
'0<'DLES. BRIDES. and HARNESS.
StarkvilIe July ls4l. '''0h''Oi'.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
COLUMBUS, MIss.:::::::JuLY 13. 1S41.

W We are indebted to the Honorable r J.
Walker and the Honorable John Henderson of
the u s. Senate, for important public papers
These gentlemen have our thanks for their
regardfo us in this matter and respectfully So
liclt from them a continuance in such Efavors
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13

4He lohoWng from a London Danar ~
snow IN what light the bond question is Yie.,
& eu IN that counlry-The person alluded TO !,
Tue iast sentence, IS undoubtedly Tborn., n
Hhhams, Esq ofPontotoc, Miss, the non1;, ~
- sHs Loco foco convention. The Chronicle
a., u mistaken ABOUT hs having been member ~
ties H0out his pol.
From the Evening Chronicle Mav,s
considerable anxiety has been felt ,osD...
lng lne gooGfaith of the Americans. IN go"
9 IeHIe % the non-payment of the last into-a.,
Snicn leh que on the Bonds of the State -
.nI.iSsISs'ppi,l 1t may be proper 10 observe ~,
''.s 9tate Is the only one of the North A.,
icdn Union which has thus failed n nav a.; :,
uso.S' ana that 1t stands alone IN ia 49,.
WE nose Smong the States which are s
P.eSent 0linculty are all, with tbis arcent;oo
tL'. ing themselves to provide means N feen
sieH engagements. The case of M;ss;.snnE
= PeIuiial' and 1t is hut justice to tbe State 10
-. ~ 1ndl the legislature and a majority Of The
Up are whiing and anxious TO keen tbsT
Mt out inc Governor (Alexander G, Mr
- 'l refuses his assent 20 any bin imposing
b 49, o aor this purpose. No action tberebrs
for ,ss LIE On IN The Legislature. for providing
tbat ,e ueOt by taxation, as the opposition II
the .s ernor would render al efforts uselessfor
p;raf :; sSG q seSSionr-His term of Office ex-
DoI;t;a - december, and already the different
Ii s,,sa Parues' IN proposing their candidates
IN ipst ~,ss nun snow their intentions to act
inctI S pm The Wing party state dis
Ia -, uaa. 70 pay the State debt is a princi.
r MARI, -" heoI they come forward and he 9th.
,apoh:g uase nominated as their candidate
s sOer o. the Legislature VINO voted for tho
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-07-13
COL. VIM. r. HARLEY.

WIN address his fellow-citizens at the fol-