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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06
SAVANNAH, April %


From Ecrida.-One of Our correspou-
dents writes US by the U. S. Steamer Gen.
Taylor, arrived yesterday from Pila'ka,
that there was no Indian news iu that
quarter, or anything worth communica-
ting up to the time Of the departure of the
boat. Nothing late from Tampa.-Re-
publican.
We understand that Mr.. Gilbert Dudley,
formerly Of Eiingham County, but who
has resided in this city for two months past,
was m ordered near Springfield on the 2Olh
inst. by some person or persons unknown.
He was discovered by negro before life
was extinct and asked for water, which
was given him, when he Immediately ex-
pired. There was wound in his thigh.
caused by musket ball, and several
wounds about The breast, supposed 10 be
made by dagger. He was about 40
years of age, aud we learn has left wife
aod FIVE children.-Ibid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

We call the attention of our readers 70
an article, in this days paper, copied from
the South Carolinian, signed !" EeBir1."
Upon perusal it will be foundto coniaia a
good remedy for "hard tines" whioh'wo
would recommend our present members Of
The legislature to give, al least trial.; re-.
lrenchment being much wanted. the soon-
er they commence, the sooner the distress
ed part Of our community will, in a, mea.
sure, be relieved. The present general fee
hill wants considerable alterations 20 bring
it within decenl bounds, as il stands now, the
ex,ravagant costs accruing on suits, injure
the creditor as much as the debtor. Tho:
people, in such pressing times look TO their
law makers, for relief, and it is their duty
to remedy all evils, that they can, without
injuring any part Of the community.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

Mr.. Wilson Hall, Of Charleston, was or.
dained Pastor Of the Baptist Church, at
Aiken, S. c., on Sunday, the ll.h ult. A
ser mon was preached ou the occasion hy
the Rev. DR.. Bran'ly, Of Charleston; Rev.
DR.. Johnson, of Edgefeld, S. c., made the
ordaining prayer and delivered the charge
10 the candidate. The right hand Of feI-
lowship was presented by the Rev. w.
T. Brantly, ofAugusta.
The Rev. Mr.. Hall has commenced his
labors in his new relation, under very en-
couragins prospects of success. He has
under his care, the Baptist Churches at
Beach Island and at Good Spring, in con-
nexion with his charge al Aiker.-Ghar.
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

The following extract from The Presby.
lerian Advocate, published in Pittsburg,
shows what bitter fruits the negroes pluck
from the tree of abolition:
There are 25, $40 negroes in the city
and country Of Philadelphia. A house OF
refuge for colored children is proposed
There are $4,000 negroes in The State. OF
every nine convicts in The Eastern Peni-
tertiary in 1881, four were negroes ofeve-
ry nine in 1911, 7 were blacks! This is
all alarming disprororiion, considering the
fewness of The blacks"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

4 Disappointmtnt.--'rheabo aboliiionists
bnaste,l, while Gen. Harrison was candi.
date for The Presidency and after his elec-
ton, that noslave. holder should ever again
he Presiden, of The Uuited States. Presi-
dent Tyler is, we learn, slave holder, 10
whose election the abolitionisrs were instru.
mental. The abolitionists will learn thai
there is Power that can over-rnle the
wild spirit Of fanacticism, as we'll as disap-
point the ambitious aspirations Of crafty
and dishonest politicians. Raleigh Stand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

An lrishman on his passage from this
city to Albany in one of the steamers, was
observed to walk up and down the deck at
brisk pace occasionally giving look at
the captain when he came in sight, as flo
attrack his observation. On being asked
by the steward for his fare when nearing
the landing. Pat replied, "Arrah honey,
be asy now-sure master won't do such a
trick as charge poor traveller what has
,ualked the 'cholc passage."-M. Y. pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

a . -
Convenience O Bank Notes..-The grea,
argument ofihe paper-mongers,is The con.
venience of bank notes TO travellers, and
merchants making remittances. Thismay
be exemplifed in the adventures Of a little
Frenchman which we remember to have
seen many years ago in q pleasant story,
now out Of pint and forgotten.
He came, if we recolec, Alright, from Ha-
wanna. with bag of doubloons. which he
deposited in bank at Savannah, and was
advised, 'for convenience sake" to ex-
change them for bank notes, 10 order thar
he might not he ncommoded by the weight
of his gold. He travelled North by laud,
his object being 10 see the country and the
first time he had occasion TO dispurse his
notes, was little surprised to lind they
had deprecated two or three per cent
The further he went, the greater the de-
probation until his surprise became aston
ishmenl, and his aslonishmeut dismay.
At Now Yorklhe depreciation was from
twenty-five to thirty per cent. and at Bos-
ton they would not take his money at all.
"Sacrc, "exclaimed The little Frenchman.
"vat. you call dis convenience? Diable!
it has turned all my doubloons into one dam
good-for nothing shine plasters." Com
planning to friend, ho was advised to
travel back again, when the table would DC
turned, aud he might recover all the pre-
miums he had paid. "Sacre blue" cried
the little Frenchman in rage; Il travel
back again1 DiabIe Where will ] get
the money to begin with, eh! I shall so
home as fast as can" So he took ship
ping for Havana and was ever afterwards
observed to fall into great passion when
any body mentioned the word convenience.
Globe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

State Dsbts.-It is reported on good au'
thorily that the Hon. John Quincy Adams
has declared his intention 10 bring forward,
a, the extra session OF Congress, bill for
the assumption Of The State debts by the
General Government.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

By the New York papers it appears,
that fears are entertained that the Steamer
President has been lost, as she had been
out 81 days at the time the Great Western
sailed, and no accounts Of her received at
Liverpool.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

The late Forgeries.-From statements
in the last N. Y. Papers, it appears proba-
BILE that the various certificates of depo-
site sold in that and other cities were in
part genuine, and that the forgery consis-
ted in substituting large for small amounts.
Otherwise, it is nearly certain that some
Of the officers of The Commercial Bank at
New Orleans are participant Of the fraud
Charleston Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

Ne,o Code of Bank La,0.-The Augusta
Chronicle the other day made foray into
the dominions of Ruckersville Bank, which
was charged with the trifing offence of re-
fusng to redeem its nntes. The adher.
ents Qftlre Bank have come down upon the
Chronicle in a tempest Of rage ending in
the usual catastrophe Of "srop my sub
scripriou J" One Of them however. who
writes in such a passion of injured inno-
cence thar he has no time to spell his
words, says thai the Ruckersville Bank
has plenty of specie, and "has never relu-
sed to payspecis 10 gentl.men !" Here's a
discovery in The law Of contracts for you
Henceforth lei every man who has Ruck-
ersviIle notes, take lessons in dancing and
buy hat brush, if he wishes to "realize." +"
Charleston Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

The Legislatures of Virginia, Maryland
Delaware, Illinois, and Indiana, have au-
,horized their Banks 10 issue notes under
The denomination of Five dollars, and re.
moved The penalties for suspension Of spe'
Gle payments. --,.-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

The President Of the United States has
recognized John II, Brewer, as Consul Of
Texas for the por, Of New York; and
Francis Gurney Smith, Consul Of Texas
for The port Of Philadelphia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

People are seldom perfect. When they
think they have cured an imperlec.ion, The
evil principle will show itself somewhere
else; like fat man in tish, pair of bree-
ches-no sooner has he lnended the rim in
the leg than they break out behind.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06
From The GLobs.

LETTER TO PRESlDENTTYLER.
The letter below, from onepublic ser
want to another, is IN the time spirit OF
American freedom, and speaks for our in
siitutions, in uuering the independent feel
ings of one having trust undefahem. Pre-
sident Tyler. will, at some time. be will.
ing TO exchange the edicl of his Inaugural
for his correspondents brief comment upon
ir EIss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

We this day publish the letter Of MIR. w.
Marshall Armstrong, which we invite our
readers to puruse with care. The.inde-
pendent sentiments Of Mr.. A., deserves to
find place in the breasts Of all, placed
under the restriction. he complain, Of; but,
we would ask, where is TO be found, an
American at heart, who would accept an
Office, ,underany Administration, that would
demand ihe saeri6se:of
'0ord, and dtea,'" as the means by which
Tint Office was TO be obtained? !? We an
sweI; there is none, who hasever read our
sacred Declaration of independence. in
which are written, with The blood Of our
forefalhers, that "Allm are bum equal"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

The Hon. Alexander H. Everett has
been appointed President ofJefferson Col
lege, Louisiana, and accepted the appoint
ment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

The sum ofs25, 900. lost by A. Brigham.
Esor., while Treasurer of fTexas,was found
bv Mr.. Jno. Breen, near Austin, and innc-
din,ely restored TO tho owner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

Sewing Sik.-We have received from
gentleman specimen Of Sewing Silk
manufactured at Fair Hope. Mcintosh
county. Its beauty and texture evince the
perfection which can be acquired in the
manufacture, if skill and industry combine
their powers to effect i,.-Sap. Gcor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06
From our Correspondents.

From our Correspondents.
Office Of the daily Georgian,
SAVANNAH, April %.
BY this mornings mail the Editor of the
Georgian received the following:
Herald Office,
ST. AUGUSTINE, April 81, l64l.
We have various rumors Of the Indians
again becoming hostile, but | have seen no
authentic letters and therefore needs say
these are "rumors."
lfyou hear any thing of the same nature
by way ofPiatka, you may conclude it
true.
have seen letter from Tampa which
states that Wild Cat had gone out proba-
bly, for good and all. II so, you may con-
slider our negotiations" becoming some
what embarrassed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

Chief Justice Taney is to deliver a
funeral oration al Baltimore, on the death
of Gen. Harrison.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

would be on terms Of equality with tho
Emperorof China. Atthis juncturc, tlion
he would ri osl probably be able to effect,
an arrangementof the highest Importance
to this country, and, perhaps, obtain ad-
vantages which at no other time could be
realized. s.e.ss .s-:5s:: a. ::
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06
Cu,LLIcorHE Anrilll6. ls4l

Dear Sir: Allow me to calf your alien
ton to those passages ofyour proclamation
which treat of Office holders. with great
respect for your high characleryand station,
I protest against the Infringement OF my
rights and liberties, which the course mark
ed out for,y yourself will undoubtedly affect,
| protest against The passage of any law
by Congress which you may hereafter re-
commend, which shall tend tosrestrict The
freedom and equality of the citizens Of the
United States, whether they beoffice hold
ers or private men. The Constitution de-
clares that there shallb be no privileged, and,
by just inference, no half enslayed. class, in
this yet free country. belicvothat neith
er yourselfor any minor oficeF Fof the Co.
vernment, can more ardently ;ssh TO pre-
serve our elections pure and unsorrup, than
| do. Nevertheless, l assert that it is my
right, not my privilege, 10 support or op-
pose each and every act ofiaa Admins
tratiou which deen unjust illegal, OF
Hlintcrrcau trrzuh ai--'' IUtuo1
freedom of opinion will be tolerated." aud
| grant you "lhe right Of suffrage" bul
you shall not speak or write for or against
this Administration. In short, thus far,
and no farther, shalt thou 60. This is Ian.
guage which belongs TO God alone. What,
sir am less freeman than the Secreta-
ry of Stale7 Am mol authorized by the
laws and Constitution ofmy ycountry to de-
clare in words, or publish in any other man.
ner, that such measure would be inju-
rious or beneficial 10 my beloved country!
IL such be the case, we may indeed expect
TO see "an army Of Office holders Of Inosl
crsuching servility." When accepted
the unasked for appointment which I now
hDld, was under .he impression that if |
discharged the duties Of ii faithfully aud ho-
neslly, would be doing all that my COM
mission did or could require of me. This
is all that it does, or can require. Beyond
this, my time, my tongue, my thoughts, and
my honor, thank God and our glorious
Constitution, are in my own keeping, and
subject 10 no power but that of the Most
High.
With my sincerest wishes for the sue
cess Of all your measures which shall be
for the honor and prosperity Of our much
loved country, 1 am, respectfully, your
fellow citizen.
w. MARSHALL ANDERSON.
Surveyor General of the Va. Mil. Dis
trict ia the State of Ohio.
TO JOHN TYLER, PresidentU. States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06
Waking up!-Itis said ,ha, the excite

Waking up!-It is said tha, the excite
ment in Philadelphia is so great, in con-
sequence Of the startling disclosures of the
condition Of the National Bank, that he
who would now advocate the char,ering of
such another monster, would almost stand
in danger Of a coat of "tar and feathers"
The Philadelphians have ever been the
strong advocates of National Bank. bur
corruption has stalked SO boldly among
them, and ruined SO many good and honest
business men, and helpless widows and
orphans. that they now iurn their backs
with loalhiug upon such an institution. Will
not the whole country follow their exam
ple.-Mrck. Jefcrsonian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

Great Reaction.-ln Portland, Maine,
there has been two trials 10 elect a Mayor.
The two regular candidates were South
gate (Demotra) and Churchill (Fed.) J.
The forIrer received 1872 votes, (includlng
islands,) and The latter 576-there are 307
scattering votes which defeat choice
Portland gave over GOO majority for Har-
rison last November, but now The Fedora
lists cannot elect their Mayor by the peo-
pie. This results an index OF flhe tremen-
deus reaction in favor of Democracy
throughout the entire state, and indeed the
whole country. After all an incorrupI peo.
pile generlly are The most impartial judges
of political good and evil. They may err
at times, from the imperfection of their
nature, but all deviations, however rapid
al their commencement, are Of transitory
duration. Ere four years shall have pas
se,l away, their conduct will bear evidence
that the light flhe understanding will cor
rect tho cccentricties of the heaH.-Era.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06

The Weathcr.-For the last few DAYS,
we have had The most bois,erous weather
that has been ever experienced, ini6iss Sec
ton Of the country, for any length Of time,
within the recollection Of our oldest inha-
bitants. The crops, we fear, has been
much injured, and the appearance Of our
fields are not that Of the pleasant and
thriving Spring.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-05-06
QPWe would call the attention ofsour.

Owe would call the attention ofsour.
readers; 10 the advertising columns ofthis
paper, where will be found a Prospectus
of an Agricultural paper, which ne intend
publishing. The members of,Agricultural
Societies. and our Planters and Farmers,
generally, are respectfully solicited "a, as
sist usin our undertaking, by,s pforuring
subscribers; and forwarding US such useful:
knowledge, as,hey may-have required &by
experience, ,.or otherwise, asswould tend to
advance the Science Of Agriculture. &
The first number Of the paper will BE
published on the first Saturday in July.
Those wishing Ito subscribe, will please:
forward their names. and the name Of the,
Pos, Office; where they wish their copies
sent, by the 25,h Of June.
Agricultural Societies, already formed,
aud those about forming, will please for.
ward the publisher a copy of,heH proceed
ings, which will, at all times, be published.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-10-13
Nsv-loRn WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER rs, ssai

LADY BYRo> A>D HER DArGHrtR--Ih iol-
lowing is from the Foreign Correspondence OF the
American:
In my last letier promised 10 tell You some
thing Of LADY Byron, whom it wa my pleasure
10 ncet in London. few words must redeem the
pledge haze rarely been moro interested in any
lady on either side o the Atlantic. than in this love
+, winning worlan. She appears mild rs the
blue SKY OF al Italian evening. Instructed by her
intelligent conversation and charmed with the
soiencd grace, which modcSfy -parked on the
current OF her thoughts said To myself. 90 Can 1t
De that that pale blue eye. that mellow 'olce. those
bland manners, belonged to he Lady Byron the
va OF The wild genius, whose erratic fire. while 1t
startled thc round world with IL glare. whered
all Ihai sweet and beautiful within il own do
nestle circle, and ultimately consumed itself by
the intensity Of its own heat Hidden under
th'. cheek aud quiet countcnancs Of this unfor
tunate lady, there may Ito The smouderng embers
of fierce passions that once shot their flame.
through the very vein. OF the noble bard aud made
him the desparing suicide he was-but. they noW
slumber profoundly that I cannot. vii! not be-
lieve they ever in being.
But, this * needless conjecture. Moore. the
partial friend Of: The poet, admit, that Lady Byron
gentle and l-yry; and the impartial world
cannot wholly arqui; her Of blame in the unfortu-
nate affair to which iiuyc alluded Let oblivion
cover all
There is Il sprghtness in the conversation OF
Lady Byron thar wns and WEEDS her listener. and
dignifcd common SENSE that edities him. The
tinge OF ,adne>s--shall call it melancholy =
which flows through it, gives serious and sincere
hue 10 the VEN of pure morality which pervade-
muck of her discourse. Her address and rncin
arc familiar and easy. Decidedly plain looking,
her countenancc when lying in repo>e is rather dull
and unin,ercsting. When excited by the ardent
conversation OF kindred spirits, it beam. but never
flashes. Even in her bloom she could not have
been handsome. The portraits OF her, which ale
usually met with in the shops or appended TO the
works of Lady Byron, toerably faithful 10 the
original.
As might be expected she Is very sensitive to
all illusions, however remote. to her late husband
] told she often leaves the when his name
and history are NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rudey. OF course
but on some tegncd real excuse. was stand
ing near her when II well meaning but bungling
gentleman spoke To her OF her " iuslrious hus
band" With much readiness ste adrotly turned
the conversations and politely dsengaged herself
from the circle.
1t is not So with Ada Augusta her daughter, tic
present LADY, LoesLAcE. She loves TO talk OF
her father, and i, delighted when you tell her that
h- works arc universally rcod not only in the
sea board cities of America. but among the far
off hills and priiries OF the NewWorld. Ada is
gerIe, WHY. and pretty but neither beoutifu! nor
larec.ininded She i said 10 be The happy wife
OF Lord Toveacc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-10-13

SuIcipE-Mr. Atba Rice, Of Homer, in this
county, committed suicide by hanging himself, on
Wednesday, the 10Th ul,. MIR. Rice OF
the irS, settlers of the and man OF
good character and standing in society. He WAS
worthy and esteemed member OF TIE Preshyirr-
an Church. and in all the various walks of life he
sustained high reputation good and honest
nan. Cortland 20 w hlg-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-10-13

THE PoPE AND rHE ALcHYNIsr.-A new adept
in slchymy, who prided himself on having disco,
vered the ar, of making gold, demanded a reward
from Leo \. for it. This great pope appeared
immediately accede TO his wishes, and eur quack
felicitated himself on his good fortune When he
came for his rccompense, Leo gave him large
empty purse, exclaiming, % Since, my friend, you
know how to make gold, OF course you can only
require purse TO hold it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-10-13

SHARP-SrGHrrn One of the witnesses named
Harris, examined lay commission in behalf of Nc
Leod, j. reported 10 have testified as follows;
Resistance was made on board the Caroline. l
was fired at by man who cried out Tarn up. boys,
the enemy are coming. Sac tie slot pass 5etreen
me- and Drec.
That on Il dark night; was what we should call
pretty quick sight. If this witness as
straight As he sees, shall have TO give up our
opinion tina, there no resistance made on
board the Carolisc. Here is man who .wcurs 10
having seen the shot iy-it was red-iof shot per
haps. Albany DAILY Adv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-10-13
Y H Z Il R | B U N L i.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 10.

IrrryR PROM Nh. CLAY.--The friends oil
ussRY CLAY in Kentucky, where their name is
reoion. invited him to great festival on the eth
inst. at Lexington. Mr. Clay declined it in the
following manly letter;
ASHLAND, Sept % l-il.
GEErIEMEs: have received your friendly note,
welcoming my arrival at home, and transmitting
certain resolutions adopted al meeting Of my tel
ow citizens of Faye,te County aud the City OF
Lexington, proposing to distinguish my return from
the recent Extra Session of Congress, by manifest
slions OF their confidence and esteem toward me
According to one OF those resolutions, you do me
the honor to tender me the compliment OF public
dinner the 9Th proximo.
receive. gentlemen with no ordinary sensibll-
y, those testimonies of friendly consideration ana
public attachment Proceeding FROM any com'nu-
ai;y they would command prompt expression Oh
nv respectful acknowledgements; but emana'ing'
a. thcy do from my neighbor. and my trlcads,
siectionate associates of forty yeas duration, or
their descendants and connections | should be
happy to find adequate language 10 express the
sentiments with which they inspire me- All can
offer is the conveyance of my cordial thanks and
assurances of my lasting gratitude.
recognise, with pleasure, your superior claims
upon me 10 attend public entertainment; but the
ycry ground on which you justly place them en-
courages the hope that you will kindly receive the
reasons which compel me, with regret, to decline
accepting your obligins invitation. An arduous
Session of Congress has been followed by long
and fa,iguing journey; and both make me intensely
feel the want Of repose barbecue, with public
speaking in the open air. and other usual incidents
would greatly add to my present exhaustion if it
did not produce more serious effects. hope,
therefore, that my fellow citizens, in lieu OF u pub
lie festival will agree 10 substitute that private,
nformaI and friendly intercourse much more
congenal with my feelings, and compatible with
my health. -,
I offer YOU, gentlemen, assurances Of the high
regard and constant esteem OF
H CLAY.