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RICHMOND, April SO.


Dreadful! A.fmr.-Thcre was much cx
cit, men in the city yesterday morning
caused by The rumor, brought by the freight
train The night previous that Mr.. James
Hamilton, iormerl Y Of t;ls city had been
sho, by man named AlussroYe. at Bca-
yer Damp Depot. The facts connected
with This painful affair seems TO be these {:
Mussrovc was engaged to Mr.. Hamil'on's
daughter, an amiahIe, highly accomplish
cd and very bcaulifu! young lady ; but The
engagement was broken of in consequence
of some misundcr tundirs, growing out Of
hasly feelings and excitement. Some al
legged injustice towards her, on the part Of
Musgrove, inceuscd her father highly, aud
one account says that an interview took
place. III which The charge was Grnicd.-
Hamilton then wen, for witness and
wrote Mussrove lha, he would come bring
ing the proof with him and threatening the
young mans life, In consequence Of This,
Mussrove prepared for him with loaded
gun, and We understood, six barrclci
pistol. When The cars stopped Mr..
Hamilton aad his friend got on' and
approached Inc place where MuSgr"ve
was. Mussrovc had his gun aud called
to him, warning him iha, if he approach
he would shoot him; TO which he paid no
attention but kept on. telling him 10 shoot,
or something 10 that effect. When he was
within about fifty yards, Mussrove fired.
and Hamilton fell shockinsly wounded,
having received the full charge in his face,
breast and arms. The wounded man was
taken into a house, and Mnsgrove, telling
The persons present TO keep of at their pc
ril, went and surrendered himself To sir.
Foniaiue. neighboring Justice OF the
Peace.
Physicians were called in. aud Dr.. Haxss
all of this city, sent for, who Gu, ID ii, ,ssiss
cars yesterday morning, aud reruFtes lsss
night. Mr.. Hamilton is still iiYss ilsst
in very critical conditiou. - fass q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11
RrrupLici OFFICE.
Savannah. Wny-I@' VI. }
nru U,pr nRInA A

IMPORTANT FRO FLORIDA.
By The steamer Newbs, Capt. McNul-
ly. arrived yesterday moins from PLAT
ka, we have The irnpunt intelligence
,ha, HniIeck Tastenugs has come IN
once more, in order to !re an interview
with Col. Worth. o! a few hours
elapsed after the late bns in The neigh
borhood of the Ockiawai His warriors
suffered severely in rhat ,sasement, aud
he new proposes to sundcr. He has
again gone out to bring lpcop!e in, some
sixty OF seventy, includiiat least twenty
warriors. Col. Worth given him the
assurance thar be shall bmadc Chief,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

Small Por-Thc y. y Creseen, Cny Of the
3Olh ul,. says: We regret 10 announce the
spreading of thl- dreadful disease among us.
We heard yesterday of The death Of ten adults
on 81. Paul street; ana from all we rnu learn,
the disease is on The increase particularly in the
suburbs Of The city. There are also several ca.
scs IN the Charity Hospital"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

On the 3rd inst, the Appor'onnens Bill pas
.ed the House "l Representatives, the ra''o 0'
so l79 being adopted by majority oi 'o, !" j"
extraordinary full House The amendment
rc,u;r,,, the S,a,est To be divided into Congress
s;onal Districts, was finally adopted by u nm"'
;o,;,v Of t,r,. We think this too srea, change
to be forced upon the general ticket system
States, By 50 riiling majority
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

yrsinia Election The Globe says thai the
Democ rat, have gained the Senai"rnI districts
of BerkIcy aud Louisa, and will probably gam
the Piusylvanin aud Bo'eiour Districts also
In the House. the wing loss is 2o-whis gam
5-net; loss -. The Democratic majority OH
ioin, balIo, wiIi probably be 10.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11


r,,, judicial Dis,ries We are "fopinion.
,h,, nrw lurcia district should be formed
rom uarrs oi Edse.ield Barnwe!! aud Orange
bury Districts. Heretofore we were adverse
IN such a measure; but circumstances have
rrnnspircd. winch convince us, that he" as
,rict would he OF great benefit and con'cnienc.
10 the people III which they wouIi he embraced
II the Court House could beer"cted nj Ham,
burr or Aiken, the citizens oil either place would
save 4 great expense III travelling, &c., and
rould he At home every night. Whereas. we
ar. driven oil from business whole week
through bad road, uncomfortable Geeommoda-
tious and n, hundred Ills existing with our pic-
son, situation. We ara ali convinced ol this
fact. aud j, is to be hoped, that some eieltton
will b. made To Dhtaln II new district.
We coincide with til. editor oithc Hamburg
Joprnai in the ahpvc remarks, rs respects the
iincoy0GivncctAr %: ..
to the distance, aud the badness OF the roads
over which n number have TO travel in getting
to The Court House, but as regards his remark
relative TO accommodations" wc must differ
from him widely, Us we are well satisfied that
there is no, one house ia the village, either
public or private who entertain strangers, that
could be called uncomfortable in any accepta-
ton ol tilc word: our landlords are KIND, gen
tlcnicnly, accommodating men. VINO AT ali times.
keep The bes, oi fare, nj reasonable rates, and
III fact, this village has aIwa. been n"ted or
having ,hebes, = accommodations olany other.
OF The same magnltude IN The state We wouli
therefore. Mr Editor OF ,hc Journal. reqnes,
yon. inyour over anxiety 10 serve the poor souls
who have 10 travel so FAR. over bad roads 10 Use
ynur lash Oh tie Road CommissioR whou,no
dorib, deserve II. and let our little village rest.
as Il ALWAYS has done. IN peace.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

The Grecnville Mountaineer Of The 29'l' MI
SAYS: Tina, all documents in,ereeo '0f "eH,
Waddy Thompson, Munster TO Mexico sf"e'o
be- directed 10 ihe care oil Mr.. Thomas "'ote'
Morgan New Orleans
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

Tue National faieiiigeneer states. tia, Elisha
VI. iluniiusron (at present Commissioner of
tIrr General Land Ofice) has been appointed.
with the conscn, OF the Senate. Judge o: the
District Court OF the United States for The Dis.
,rict Of Indiana.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

The name Of tie May River Post Once I"
Beaufort Disric,, has been changed to Bina'"'',
where a!i communications must be addressed
accordingly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

BF. slauM.n, t.sq., mas been sp1sssse
Post Maaey al Calhoun, in Anderson Dissssr:
in ph,ce Of P. N. AcAcr. Esq, resigned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

Baytis. conreH'ion.--The Baptist consen- u en-
INN for the State Of Georgia, w'II ho'd X an
p,,ol session n, La Grange Traup county
commencing on Friday tire l3'l' inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11
L. HARGOUS.


In addition TO this wseceived letter
from the commander o!he revenue cutter
Woodbury.. at Vera Crs, confirming the
information communicsa by the above
letter. and stating lha, si was hourly cx-
pcrling Kendall from Mexico. 10 place
himself once more undo the protection oi
the "star spansled baner." we have
every reason 10 anticipio tho arrival oi
Sir. Kendall on board The cutter Wood
bury.-Pieayune.
CdmPcarhy.-Wc lem from gentle
man recently (rnm Cahpeachy, that The
U. S. Consul for ,hat pGt bad left the CITY,
in Consequence of i'll he,iih or nther cause,
nnh ;:iat The state ofputici feeling existing
towards the United SUES requires i'in'
his place should I've Immediately filed.--
Whilst our informant was ID CnmPeachy'
the Texas invasion was the topic Of scner-
el conversation, and in connection with IT,
the people of the United States and our
Government came 10 for q full compii-
ment of erandclaqueni iuvective. The
people of Yncatan were greatly divided
upon the subject of the relations of thai
Province with Mexico IL was reported
i'll Campeachy, aud generally credited
that the articles Of agreement by which
Yuca'an bound herself T. Furnish certain
quota Of money, &c. 10 pexas TO carry ~
the war with Mexico. Would be rescnde'l
The partizans OF Santa nna were boiste
rons. oyerbearing and confident. Wills
of Yuca,ap seemed TO hs @artring and IL
dread of The Dicta,or's power aud vcn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

When the executive requires troops in
the field. uuIcr The sanction of the consli-
tuition aud laws. he will call upon the peo-
pie Of Texas as a nation. aud the object
for which they will be called will he ma
rioual-it will no, he for spoil or inGivIdu-
nj ACKNOWLEDGMENT. We will mol incur
the epirhc, OF maraudors. 10 which our
enemies alone are entitled. The means TO
be cmplnycd mus, comport with The dig
uirv of our cause, aud our artions mus, DC
such rs will elicit tie admiration and en
sure The appreciation of the world.
Thus far the course Of Texas has been
one which has lcf, no stain on her nation
nj cscu,chenn. II Our cncInies' degrade
themselves by acts of inhumaui,y. cruelty
and oppression. let uscxhlhi' the beautiful
contrast of mercy, maSnaninity and JUS
lice. II they conduct tho war by urti-
licc, duplici,y and meanncsS, we will meet
them with frankness, bnidncss aud cl'lval-
~. The Mexican dcspo, should be ad-
,nonished by tho truth, that we have
sprunc from n race who, since their land
inc ut Jumcs,own and on The Rock of Ply
mouth. have meyer quai!ed before priva-
tons. or been appalled, by dangers. Our
march 10 greatness cannot he inpcded.
The puny efforts OF Mexico will DO harm-
Legs. Our triumph will be that Of reason,
intelligence aud civil liberty. We must
sustaiu our past character, maintain The
pre,en,. aud illustrate the future; anG
while commenting ourselves 10 the mp
nroba,ion of men, le, our course be a!way:
such as 10 merit tho wise direction OF 'h'
Cad of Battles. who pullc,h down an;
buildcth up nations. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11
From The ". O.G;seagiEr:-

GENERAL INDIAN COUNCIL.
The Lille Rock Gazette states that
there is 10 he General Council Of the
most in,por,an, Of the civilized tribes OF IN
dams held at the Greek Council Ground,
some time in May next. This council has
been called by General Rolly Mcintosh
Principal Chief Of the Creek nation. Gen.
Mcintosh has sen, written Invitations TO
General Taylor, Captain Armstrong and
Guvrruer Butler. and other Indian agents.
AMI also to some distinguished gentlemen
of Arkansas. soliciting their attendance. rs
well AS that of somc of lhe best men oflhe
several tribes Within their respective a2cn
cics.
Andrew u. Vann, acting principal Chief
of the Chcrokccs. has deputie,l dcleSa-
lion OF sixteen men, selected from all par
ties. 70 attend the counci.
The agents have entire confidence in the
pacific character of The proposed assem-
blasr. Several good oliert., it is thought,
may be produced by afriendly union.-
Que of them. ii Is said, 5 10 make some
permanent arrangement for The recovery
Of stolen prnpcr'y, and mother Tor The up.
prchcns;nn OF fugilives fun justice whlcl'
woul! he very beneficial TO all the tribes.
We annex copy of Inc Of the letters
of iuvi,alIou.-
April :, 1912.
Friends and Brotherl We, the Lead
Chiefs of The Creek Nuion. have appoint
cd the 9th nr May next Or holding Il coun-
Gil, at which time we wiuld like To see all
our red brothers. Wehave notified The
Chock,aws and Chicka1ws. and we have
received an answer from hem, stating that
,hey will meet US, and slih other tribes Us
will attend, If their hcaltiwill pernii, them
tn attend.
We. the Creeks. have ppointed coun
ell five days previous, tosetI!e our affairs
aud make arrangements ir the reception
of our red brothers at thaime mentioned
above. You arc well aure that we ought
10 told council ,ogcther;sut the last time
YOU met Us our ed brolirs were prevent
ed from so doing By bad feather.
Brothers. we expec, yai 10 mee, rs and
others in peacc and haruuy, in order that
VIC may have an understanding with the
different tribes Of our red relhren.
/ isigncd by) ROLLMclNTOSH.
U-FAR.AR HARJO.
Andy Vanu. CherokeChief.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

which. together with some other inoucessl
men,s held oul To him, leave no room 10
doub, tha, he is sincere. IN shon, ne mas
been holly pursued for months past by our
interchangeable troops. and is reduced 10 ca
treniiiy.
The surrender of HalIeck virtually hn-
ishes the war. Sam Jones and the Ff"ph
ct are still al the South, bul they have 10,
been hear the settlements, nor continues
murders for long time. They prettIs","
10 observe Gen. Macomb's treaty. ii"'
ieck has sent q messenger 10 thein' ",'"
there is every reason 10 believe thai tue
war is at an end We speak on the au'
thorily Of intelligent officers who came !"
the Newbcrn, who have been Tor years
campaigning it in Florida, when we ''a'e
,ha, The mex, arrival will bring us the graf
flying intelligence thailhc warts conc'ude";
One of the officers whom we converse"
with w as in The late skirmish with iia'iecH'
which is represented us a sharply con'es'
led aiTair. Capt. Casey's company wh,c'l
was most warmly engaged, had becn III ''U'
pursui, ever since the 4.h OF March. hn'-
eck had disposed his troops perfectly '"'
the combat. ard waited till The n'tach'ns
party hod extended in light infantry ofue'
aud advanced 10 within fifty yards. lie
re,rcutc,l three different times in good or
der, from hammock 10 hammock. =.
Lieut.. Arnold, in hunting up iran
became separated from his command WIN
ONLY three soldiers, one of whom was XII
led anu the two Others wounded. Lieut.
Aruo!d, was thus left alone. aud had reg
ular personal combat with one OF the war
riors. with whom ho exchanged shots
the Indian being badly wounded III 'hr al
fair.
From tie 81. Ausus,ine Nt,rs, 3OM nlt.
HaiecE Tusienuggtr romed.-We ar
indebted TO an Officer Of the ARMY !of III
following extract of n letter. received h
him from a brother Officer, relative 10 IN
rou,iu, of llalcck- -Tuslcnus.ec. IL wi
be perceived il.ai the gallant Col Wort
. is uuwcarrictI in his efforts 10 bring ahol
r n close of The troubles Of this war. This
. in entire keeping with the abilities aud hIS
r character frhc man. There is no oiiir'
in The service better fitted to carry out all ii
wants ond acquisitions Of Indian campalsi
inc than himself aud the country feels
lis full force tho value OF his past AMI col
,inued services. We have heard buI fc
: dissent from high admiration OF Colon
: Worth Us an officer and Il gentleman; or
: after Sitting all causes Of complaint again
j the Colonel. we find that the prIncIp
items of ofdissa,i,facl;un are, that he fee
' his iarned oil horsc on pumpkins where
or no can get them, md would ralf'
l. breakias, on boiled bacon and hard brea
!f ,ban comfort his inner man with stew
/ bowie knives and liquid muskct balls.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

The n Y. Herald states, that The H''efh0t
Of Canada. has given up Nelson hacke''' a
Refugee slave, 4, the call OF the Executive o'
Arkansls.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

C. II. Lindsey. esp sas heesI ssst.ss
poa Muster OF the ,owa3a isassagfg = E3.si
place Of John w. Marlborough, essssed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11
G, ~. " o. Rullcliu Of .ipra %.

YucafaR.-Our Yucatan papers by the
schooner Lilchfeld only came 10 hand
Yesterday. The young little nation ap-
ncars 10 be advancing in domestic indus
,ry. aud in confidence Of Independence
The people generally arc determined 10
follow the example of Texas, and resist
Mexico aud Santa Anna TO The hilt. HE
whole militia force Of the Pcninsular are
being organized and put in The best possl-
BILE stale for any emergency.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

Resumption.-The Baltimore Banks resume"
sn.cie paymc,,,s OH Monday the ID inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

tso Nep Orleans Pieaynae, Of Apri pc.
S,IE5srfant from Mtrieo.-We give the
II & Id s.t,ie from Com. Wilkinson. just
&. .ee sli. las, evening, through the
sEsahnel by which II came
/ ,l,;s Fsss ;ipss1 to us, bat we pre-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

The Prcsidcn, has taken every prccau.
lion in his power to prevent any further
alarms. He has directed that tyu con-. :.
pauics, under experienced aud vicilant Of
.iiscsasca asis sse zIpsinS, aa''I e"mfo~a-'-ai ai
the mos, efficient raen, should rcmain up
OF, the frontier. These iroops will act un:
der The orders Of the govcfnmeIr, Tt'si 11ail
render cllicicl service. All troops who
may attempt TO yi.i, the frontier. under
The name OF volunteers, and dcp!eda'c
"upon ;hcir own hook" rrii moi meet ,riih
the sanction Of The eorernment, because
,hcy will be acting in violation Of the laws.
In all military operations conccr, is indis-
prnsably necessary, and troops should al
all times acl IN obctlicncc 10 The laws and
the orders Of the government. keeping II
advised of their situation and thai of the
enemy. lf this course i, not pursued.
benefit, can never result TO Il country. II
we are not obcdicui 10 our own laws, We
camuol cypect those who come 10 mincle
with us in orr struggle TO he Subordinate,
disciplined and useful
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11
Nr,y OAgs, April 30.

Kendall Literaied.-ge have the high
sraIiicaIion this more of announcing
that Geo. wilkins Xedl, and six other
American citizens haven released ny
order Of Santa Anna, that our assocI-
a,es will undoubtedly In this city within
u few days. We gives following letter
from the United SlattConsnl at Vera
Cruz, received yesterday the royal ma'i
steamer Midway, fromnyanna:
VERA CRUApril2l, lSl2.
Toihe Editors Of theieayune:-i had
the pleasure Of writing you au The 9Th
instant, per Virginia Annette. and now
have The qualification oifurming you that
by the mail Of yesIerdaTom Mexico | re-
ccived positirc ne,cs ofe release OF your
friend Mr.. Kendall, andx other Amc'i'
cans. f'
| beg leave 10 congtulale you mos
on the event, nd repeat myself
Most truly yours
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

I NJ N~-th'yf 4SNds, igIln IEChc dUsRutueSsi
and'when her lands are bropshI iuto mar
kei, will possess the meaus 10 compensate
those who may haze participated in her
wars, and recompedse those who may
reader aid in her present circumstances.
In the prosecution Of the measures VIC
have been driven to adopt, 10 render ,hcm
efectual il will be necessary TO maintain
order, establish union, and preserve ha.-
mony. Patriotism will be powerful
incentive TO their accomplishment Sub
ordination 10 the constitutional auiiiarities
or the country aud officers of the law, is
The foundation Of all good government. ln
our armies, discipline must be established; |;
subordinalion must be regarded. and troops
must no, consider themselves independent
OF The constituted authorities OF the land.
Wi,hou, subordinuiiou aud discipline, an
army is as inefficient against an enemy
and as frigh,lul TO The citizens, as mob
governed by violen, impulse of feeling.
where all command aud none are willing
10 obey. !, was obedience TO rule aud
discipline that enabled Greece to triumph
over her enemies, and Rome TO suLiuearc
The world. Order will always triumph
over coniuson. Similar conduct on the
part OF Texas will ensure to her arms VIC
tory and Independence. All her past
mis!onunes can be traced to the fatal in.
flucucc OF discord and INSTRUMENTATION.
We are now called upon 10 act in uni
sou, and to permit no diversion OF our en-
crgies. Our armies must be organized
according 10 law. Our companies, bat
talions and regiments must be formed
ngrccahly 10 It's s,rIctest letter. and ia the
field they must be governed by the Army
Regulations" II is desired that volunteer
companies, each consisting of fifty men.
rank aud file, should be immediately form
cd lhrouslinut the republic, composed Of
such portion OF our citizens aa can bcsl
leave their homes. and whose ahsence will
not inIurinusIy affect the agricultural in
tcrests of the country. They will elect
their own officers. aad forthwith report TO
the Secretary of War muster roll of the
company, showing the names OF the meu,
and the coudIIi'ru aud character of the !
arms. The Executive has power 10 ac-
ccpi the lcndcr al their services and they
wal! be permitted 10 remain a, their homes
until the emergencies Of the country shall
require call upon Them, when 2 conpli. |
nnce On their part will be expected, con
,ouant with that Prompritudc ani chivai- !
~ with which Texans are always ready to |
meet the cncmy Ia The field. In The mean
lime ii is believed shat no cilzrn Yi!l hes.
tate to contribute in giving iucilrics 10
he formation oi such companies, us with
iuck other aid Us We can command, will
enable The country Ia niainloin war With
,ut materially burdcnins The mass OF the
population. Mean, voluntarily conlribu-
cd might render essential service To The
'aun'ry, without being oppressive 10 The
lonOrs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-05-11

q es,iiiiy, Texas, with .hesc advantages,
andwhen her lands are bropshl iuto mar
kei, will possess the meaus TO compensate
those who may haze participated in her
wars, and recompedse those who may
reader aid in her present circumstances.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-09-17
Vol. XxIv.
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CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES!

The subscribers beg leave to return their
thanks to their friends and the public in gene
raj, for the very liberal support they have re-
ceived in the line of their business and hope
to merit a continuance of the pubic patron
age. They have got m fine workmen from
the East, and are now prepared to repair all
kind of carriages, barouches, gigs, buggys,
&c, at the shortest notice and in the best
STYLE; also saddles, brides and harness; all
of which will be done to order and Warranted
~ h. well done. REEDER & Co.
Opposite the Louisiana Bank, B.-Rouge
n. b. Carriages, Barouches, &c, bought
and sold.
nov. Is 40
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]. HUSTON, ranger.
CARD.

DocroR JoHS C.. WILLIAMS respectfully ten-
ders his professional services to the Cit zens
of Baton Rouge and its vicinity. He hopes,
from his long experience in the treatmen Of
diseases of the South, having been extensl vely
engaged in the practice of Medicine, Surgery,
and Midwifery, for a term of more than thirty
wears, to be entitled to a share of public pa
~tronase. He will attend promptly to all pro-
fessional calls, and his charges in all tases
will be made with a due regard to the pressure
Of the times. DR.. w. will be in Baton Rouge
every day, except prevented by profess onal
business. in his absence any communications
left at the store Of Messrs. ]. & E.. F. Phillips
& Co, will be attended to-.
ARLINGTON. July 9. 1912. %