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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

sanctioned by very general uso among the
large Planters Of our State. The mohe o,
instruction is exactly similar to that USED
in many churches whicl. have visited 10
the lower Districts, and the same IN SUD-
stance with that pursued by me me,no a,.
dist Missionaries in their exclusive M's,
sions upun the plantations on The seaboatu
The hour for assembling is O'Clock ID
The afternoon, The doors are opon 10 eny
citizen who chooses 10 attend. The teach,
ers are residents of the community, ana
confiue themselves TO oral instruction. Us
| can testify from personal inspection OF
the school every Sunday.
Notwithstanding these precautionary ar
ransemenis. regret TO lind that some oP
position exists to the schools, aud TO lie
mode of conducting 1--WE are charged
with violating the laws OF the state 10
spirit. If not in the letter. and encouraging
Negroes to read aud the teachers have
been threatened with prosecution II lhey
persevercd in their efforts to leach these
.poor" the Gospel Of Jesus Christ. The
only ground for this charge appears TO lie
the fact. that some Of the Negroes have
been seen iu the streets with the books u
sed in the school, which they were carry
ing to their owners who wished 10 give
them religious instruction during the
week.
Believing TIM, our proceedings are per
fcc,ly legal, aud being satisfied 'ha, Ii !:
according to the will Of God that we should
use this mode of instruction, which think
the only efficient one for uncducated mind
] am vet sincerely desirous Of showing al
proper respec, for the laws Of the State
on this or any other subject. l therefore
apply to you Tor your Interpretation OF the
laws on this point. You will confor la
vor IN me by an early answer, with the
privilege Of using ii us circumstances may
render expedicn,,
Very respectfully. your ob't. sesv't.,
C. c. PlNCkNEY. Jr.
Gcu. J. y, WnITSER, Anderson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28
J. Z. ONLIfUUN.
To Geo. p. Elliott. 3. L. Scott, Sc &c
Erom lhe Grcerrille alpun,aiuecr.
! am, &c. s.

Nix. WELLs:-i request the favor OF
sou to insert the following correspondence
in your paper. With the hope of rcrnov
,ng the predjudice which exists against the
expediency of Sunday Schools for The re-
lisious instruction of colored population.
l have obtained the opinion Of Gen. WhiI
ncr, which presented 10 your readers. I,
settle, trust, The question: Of the legality
such School. The erpedieney Of es,ah-
fishing them is found by experience for
this mode Of instruction is extensively pur-
sued through large portion Of our State.
and invariably attended with good, aud
never with evil effects, so far rs ! have
been able 10 ascertain, after much inquiry
on the subject. Perhaps the best rrgula-
ted plantation in the Southern States (Mr.
Clay's, in Georsia) is that in which this
sys,em Of instruction has been mos, thor
oushiy aud fully tested; and many other
witnesses might be brought TO testify to
the moral Improvement Of their Negroes
under similar institutions, Nothing more
is necessary than an acquaintance with
the system TO remove from the minds OF
the mos, sensitive. the imaginary dangers
with which i, is invested.
The following Is the substance Of Let.
ter addressed 10 Gen. Wilmer:
GREEsvILLE, Aug. l6. 1912.
Dear Sir:-E address you as the SnIici
tor Of this Circuit, for the purpose Of OBJ
taining your legal opinion on the follow
ing point: Early iu the last summer,
established; iu the Episcopal Church, a
Sabbath School for the instruction OF the
blacks 10 the principles Of the christian re-
ligion. The instruction impaired is en-.
,irely oral. The books used by The teach
nrs are Jones Catechism" for the adult
classes. aud Dr.. Capers' small Catcchlsln
for ,hs children. Thsse Two works arc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28
job. @. Cdhoun's reply.

EWAsnISGTUS, July %. 1872.
-Gfatlemen.-lt Is wilhsincere and deem
resre, that feel myself compcl'cdE TO de.
clue the invitation you have SO acccpiably
rendered me in The name Of my fellow
ci,izeus in the lower part Of ST. Lukes. 10
partake of public dinner a, the Village OF
Blufftou. a, such time as might suit my
convenience. But wish you and those
YOU represen, TO be assured, that while
decliue, regard your invitation in the light
YOU intended it. as no ordinary invitation
for complimentary purposes. No; view
il in a very dificreu, light. as coming
from true and faithful constituents desirous
Of seeing. knowing and forming the per-
sonal acquaintance OF an old public ser
want, wbo'at least has the merit Of having
endeavored To serve them with fidelity aud
honesty: and feel that there is strong
obligation on my par; To accept au invita-
lion coming from such quarter and orisl-
pa,ing in such motives. But. noiwiihs,aud-
ing, am compelled TO ask you and those
you rcprescn, TO excuse me. have been
abseu, from home the las! TWO years more
thar ,hree four,hs nfny lime, and fear
from present Indications. that ] may be
detained here 50 long that shall have but
n short recess TO he with my family aud at.
tend 10 my private concerns. before shall
be compelled to return to my duties here.
| hope that This, with The exhaustion Incl
dent to long continued attention 10 public
business. and the necessity fc. rcpose, will
be urged as sufficient apology for declin-
ING an invitation which would otherwise
have had great inducements 10 accept.
With great respect,
am, &c, &c.
J. E.. CALHOUN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

during the night, and struck him lew
blows with the club aud lett him. Che
ney had $50 20 cts. in money, which was
taken from him IL is supposed. by Fish
Although YET alive, we understand that no
hopes are entertained Of Cheney's rccoV-
cry.
Fisk has bcen arrested aud committed
To Jail 10 Hopkinton. Ii is proper 10 state
that the boy run of a, the commencement
OF tue aaray.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

Fire.--A Gre occurred about S o'clock
last evening. in small negro house on the
back part of the Globe Hotel lot, which
was consumed in about fifteen minutes
The flames were prevented from exteuds
ing farther by the excrtions Of the citizen
and the Fire Companies. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by the careless.
ness OF the negro children who were alone
~ The building when il commenced
South Carolirian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

Horrible Outrage ana attempt 10 MH--
derive learn from the Lowell Courier.
that an outrage Of a desperate nature. was
perpeIraied in AIlouslown last week. by a
man named Fisk, upon man named
Cheney. The particulars are as follows:
Fisk, Cheney, aud boy were q, work IN
the woods, choppins wood, where they
had camp, aud each found and cooked
his own provisions. Fisk accused Cheney
Of stealing some Of his provisions; quar-.
rel ensued. Fisk knocked Cheney down
with club. and after beating and bruisiue
him while. ordered him 10 get up and
clear out. This Cheney attempted and
although scarcely able 20 rise. 90, up anu
endcayored to get on, Of his reach. but
Fisk followed with his club, and asain
knocked him down; and aficr maui
ing aud pounding him until he was cuiirc-
ly disabled, took our his knife and cut and
mansled him in mos, shocking manner,
large pieces of the scalp, being entirety cleft
from the head. Cheney was found the
next morning in The woods. where he mad
been left by Fisk. lie was able TO give
the particulars Of the transaction above re-
lated, aud stated, Fisk came to him onco
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28
Tbe aOnerttser.
EDGEFiELD C.. II.
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER %. 1912.

We have received n communication signed
Many Countrymen' but which cannot ap-
pear unless the authors name Is furnished Us.
The Obituary notices Of Mrs. TRraBLE. and
Mrs. WArLEY, has been received too late for
insertion in this week paper. They shall ap-
pear in our next
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

Seizure ola Steam Frigate-On Mon
day last Mr.. Forsay,h. Scarcher OF Ihe
Customs, boarded and seized, and took
possession of The fine slean frieale Mon
tezuma. laying of Blackwell. for being
manned and armed, and destined to as
sist :he Mexicnns in hostile operations
against Texas, contrary 10 the Foreign
:nlislmen, Act. The Mou,czuma is Of
beautiful construction and great power.
and, from The superior style in which she
is olEcercd. manned, and equipped, II 10
supposed that in proper cause she would
do credit TO the country that has htled her
out.-London Times.
Teras and Merieo.--We publish slip
from The Fonda Herald Of the 22d August,
aud learn from our Fonda correspondent,
who has taken pains 10 inform himself,
Thar If the Lords of the Treasury do not
order the release OF The Monlezuma, her
condomnarion is certain in the Cour, oi
Exchequcr, SO strongly has Gen. Hanril-
ION fortified himself with prools against
this steamer before he lodged information
at The Customs. She cost go or $4,000
il is said, and could sell for ESQ or EiO.-
O0U. In the event of condemnation. one
half 10 the person whu lodged information
a, the Customs.
Alihough one Of the steamers has esca-
ped, 1.-THE Guadaloupe.) before Gen. H.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

An Anl.Tanff Meeting is TO be held Q, Al.
bcville. OH Monday next. on which occasion tho
grea, Anti Tariff Champion, Gen. McDufde,
will address the meeting in concert with others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

The Democratic Convention Of New Jersey
had meeting for the purpose ofnominatipg o
Congressional Ticket. but after matr.c delib-
Grafton. determined to adjourn until aiter tho
State was laid or into District. az they were Of
opinion ,ha, BY making nomination. the mem-
bers OF the Legislature would, in measure, DO
biased in the laying Of Of the Districts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28
FROM SAVANNAH.

The s,enm boa. Thomas Salnond, Capt.
Fredrick, arrived at this port last evening
FROM Tampa Bay, Key West and Savan-
nah. having left the latter port yesterday
morning. at 9 O'Clock. We are indebted
to Capt. F. TO. the Savannah Georgian Of
yesterday.
CAM. Frederick informs US that The re-
cent gale wa. very severe at Key West,
and caused much damage 10 the buildings
in iha, place, up,urnins many Of the man
grove und cocoa trees, tearing oil their
limbs, &c.
The brig Tusenritla Capt. Morril, from
Por, Leon. bound to New York, laden with
cottor. was disnasIcd IN the gale IN tho
Gulf stream.
The brig Russell. Of Boston, Captain
Mathews. from Kingston. Jamaca. bound
10 Philadelphia, dismasrcd in the Gulf
The brig Cotharme Capt. Rose. from
Charleston, bound 10 lIavuna, with cur
20 of rice, to,nlly lost between Havana
and Maanzas, captain and crew carried
into Matanzas.
The steamship Nafchs-, from Havana,
OOuuu lO NlulduIdo, WIN ~ po'oShSS w.
got into Key Yves, on The Th inst. with
loss OF ruGdcr, forcmast and one wheel
house.
The schr. .4ris, Capt Baker. of and for
New York, from the West Indies, was dis
masted in The Gulf and carried into Acy
West by The wreckers.
An English barQue, Z months old. name
no, recollected. laden with sugar and coi-
fee, was totally lost a, Tho mouth OF Ma'au.
zas Bay.
The fishing smaeks Superior and Hu-
ron. were supposed to have been lost in the
Bay Of Mexico, and that oil on board had
perishcd.
Several other vessels wcrc supposed TO
have been lost, and the Thomas SoimonG
passed a quantity Of slaves in tho vicinity
OF Florida Reef.
The brig Ed'rard Baidnrin, frnm New
York for Savannah, vas seen Of Stono.--
Charleston Courirr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

The Hamburg Journal Of the 2lst INST. says
I'VE arc authorized. by Arms,ead Burt. Esq.
to say he is candidate for Representative ofthe
Districts of EdsefelJ and Abbevi!Ie, in the next
Congress"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

In rencoun,er near Livingston. in this
state, between Archibald Bishop and Hen-
ry ). Godfrey, the former was killed, o
lew davs since. Godfrey hos been COM
mieltd tojail TO await his trial al the next
Circuit Court Of Sumter, which common.
on the last Monday ofthis month.-Setme
Free Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

A Prorac,ed Meeting. will commence o,
Little Stevens Creek Church, on Sabbath
next, the I'd day of October.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

More Georgia Co!ion.-Since our ias7
papcr went TO press. several bales OF Geof-5
sia Cotton have been brought over ING
Bridge. aud stored in the warehouses oy
Hamburg. having been purchased oy SONG
Of our Cotton dealers.
While wiring. we arc informed ,baY
there is Cotton in market raised wtn'ix
forty miles OF columbia, s. C.-the oisf
,nnce from here TO where ii started iron1
being over sixty miles. -. j
What arc the Inducements Tor oil ths
The advantages of,wo markets. Savaonatff
aud Charleston; ready sale Of the staple 1
cheap and we'll selected stocks OF goods \
sound aud healthy currency. and every
advantage which the planters desire.
Here the Columbia purchasers can ootaio1
sal, in any quantity, aud such grocer,es asl
NAV be called for. al a fair price, hea'des,
other alclcs in the diferen, branches o.
business; aud the Georgia planter can oo
likewise here. besides receiving SafoHna
money for his produce.-Ham6urs 'oH''
We learn by letters and travellers ,sa'
Courcs,ivc aud Bilious fcvers. ot maiiS
nan, character. are very prevalent I'D inc
miJdl. Districts Of this State. compris@g
nar,s OF Abbcvillc, Laureus. Newoeriy.|
Union. York, aud others in the same la.n,
,ude. The citizens Of this District sheustE
be truly grateful 10 tho great "niVe' III
every GOOD and pcrfec, gin" that they arH
nermi,tcd to enjoy their usual degree III
bealrh Wills, il is His will to chas.en oui
peishbors aud friends with sore aili'ct!on
for whom we con put express our unie'gd
cd sympathy and Sorrow -Gtsn' loaE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

In case Of horse stealing in Illinois, at
late session. tho Jury returned verdict Of
.guilty. provided tho prisoner is The one
ho took the horse."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

From Ieras.--We learn from gentle
man who has been making tour through
the eastern rortion Of Texas, that the set
,lemcnt known as the "Cnss Timber set
tlemeui," in Famin county, has been bro
ken up by ,he Indians. The settlement was
composed of some twelve families OF erni-
srauts who came up to ihis place last win
ter in The steamer Embassy, from Louis
vile. kentucky. They bad opened some
500 acres Of land, which they planted in
coru, and which was reported 10 be in a
fino state Of cultivation, when large par
ty Of Indians made their appearance and
compelled the whites TO abandon their ae-
riculturaI pursuits and belakc themselves
TO The fort. la these quarters they re-
manned some tw o or three weeks (durins
which time their cattle and the buffalo de-
siroycd The corn. when their supply Of pro.
Visions beiug exhausted they were COM
PEELED 10 cvacuate tho post aud seek pro-
iector among the settlers Of Bowie coun.
ty. :, will. no doubt. be rccoliecled by
nun a.r Of our readers, That Gen Rusk,
in he summer Of 80. drove party Of In.
d,ans, from this sumc place, where they
had la.sc quantity Of corn growing.
A treaty Of peace with all The northern
Indians is in contemplation. ond five
commissioners on the par, Of The Texian
government have been dispatched TO the
hunting ground OF the red men 10 meet them
in genera! council. Ovcrturcs Of peace
have been made by all The tribes. with The
exception of few renegade Chcrokees
and Cadios, and the other tribes pledge
themselves 10 force those into subjcciion
should the treaty be made. Old 10 burst
has accompanied the commissioners as
interpreter, and. from his known influence
with the Indians, the most favorable results
arc an.icipu,ed.-Caddo Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

Hard iime,.in Rtality.-By reference to our
advertising columns, II will be seen that tho
Sheriff. sales, by Ear exceeds any amount OF
monthly sales. Of similar kind, known in this
District, within the las, ten year, and affords o
stronger proof Of hard times. than any thing
which can be produced-proois that ara COO
elusive. We have reeLoned. as the yankee says \
,srons. We have spent Jffty cents. when wcI'
only have been earning t,rctre and hay-wi'S.I
OIL, ever considering that pag day nus, come
some time-wc have pu, 1t of. (as we are sorry
10 say. too many Of our subscribers do) unit! shs;
las, moment. and. when the Officer, whose duty
il is. compels him to close up. we blame h'ufs
for no, being more lcnieut. The large amcuntl
land, negroes, and other property enumerated
in this is, is beyond all bounds. the sacrlhe'nsl
Of which, n, this moment. will create, we Tear,
n great deal Of distress among number OF our
inhabitants. who have been considered good
liver.; and for whom we feel heartily sony, bug
such times mus, come. We have been for tho
:..: few months forced to feel goodly share Of
the hard times. and have. rs far as posstose'
kept aloof from dannias those 10 whom a'one
we have 10 look for support, for our hue ps7
lancc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

Death, with his never erring shaft, has been
amongs, us With pain do we announce this
week the death Of two Of our young fellow
citizens. WILLrAa J. GLOVER, and WILLIAM
o. JOHNSON, Jrs. Esqrs. The former died at
the readeuce Of bis brother. MR. c. J. GLo-
vEu. of Congestive Fever, and tho latter in tho
city Of New Orleans. (of which place he was
resident for The last two or three years,) ofsnAi-
fection of the Lungs. Inthe death Of these two
young gentlemen vacuum has been caused
.pw easty niIs We wore intimately sc-
quain;ed with both Of them. They were both
young men Of promise, and were universally
beloved and respected by all who bad the plea
sure of their acquaintance, and long win Il be
ere their memory shall have been forgotten.
The remains Of the former was accompanied
by upwards OF one hundred persons to the fu-
miIy buryind ground. "a distance Of 8 uilcs.)
where near two hundred persons were 10 wait
ing to receive il. and TO unite in paying the Inst
tribute Of respect to the lamented GLOVER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-28

We are gra;ified to learn that tho ac-
counts received from Annapolis Yesterday
roprcaen, Lcgrand, Secretary Of SsaIe, 10
be in no danger from the siabs inflicted BY
Mr.. Loockerman.--Ba!t. Ama.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-10-19

WISCONSIN DEMoCRAT-W learn that
a paper entitled the Wisconsin Democrat
has been started at Madison. We are in
formed the editor Of this new paper is dis
posed TO exult over the defeat Of the dem.
oeratc party in this courtyard TO join In
full chorus with the wings and Dotymen
in celebra ting their successes. We can
not speak definitely OF the character of
the paper, as the editor has not seen fit 10
send US coy-none but wings and fol-.
lowers of Doty we are told have been ia
vored with it 10 this town. We hope to
be able to speak better things Of this new
ENTERPRISE hereafter
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-10-19

NArURALizATIoN.--W publish this
week a summary of the main provisions of
the law pertaining 10 the naturalization of
foreigners. The abstract which we pub
fish, was hastily compiled from the law Of
1892. and the amendments made by Con-
gress at subsequent periods, and although
it may mt be perfect, still we believe it
embraces all that is essentially Of service
to those interested. Among the popula-
ton Of our Territory there are large
number of foreigners-they are generally
speaking intelligent and enterPrising, and
il is to be hoped they will feel sufficient
interest in the exercise o. the elective fran
chise, to Immediately avail themselves Of
the provisions Of the naturalization law I.
They no doubt are favorably disposed to-
wards our institutions, and regard our re-
publican government with complacency;
if then they would number themselves with
the sovereign people. and help to fashion
our future laws and strengthen the fabric
of the Republic, they should lose no time
in becoming citizens of the United States,
according to the forms prescribed by our
laws.
None are so we'll qualified to appreciate
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-10-19

is held by the really Democratic party in
the territory, and also by three fourths OF
the whig party in the western counties OF
the territory viii not be denied.
We may entertain difference Of opin-
ion with the editor Of The Courier, as to
the mode Of expression best calculated to
influence the public mind on this subject az
well as on many others; bat iftnequivo-
cal language, and a fathfnl and often re-
peated exposure of Doty's~ dishonest acts,
be not taking sufficiently "high ground "
on the subject of Dotyism. then we are at
a loss to conceive what meaning TO attach
TO the Courer's exhortation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-10-19

We exhort our friend cf the Telegram
to Jake holder and higher ground than he
has hitherto done on the subject of Doty-
ism, and the political and pecRnary spe-
culations that prevail in the Territory"
The above extract we take from the
Milwaukee Courier. The inference from
the Courier's remark is that the Telegraph
has been accustomed TO tamper with Doty-
ism, or at least that we have expressed but
an equivocal and hesiiaiing opposition to
Doty and his measures. Nothing can be
wider from the truth as every reader O.
the Telegraph full well knows. On no
subject relating TO men or measures in the
Territory, has The Telegraph taken more
decided stand, than on the subject Of '.Do-
tyism." We have scarcely suffered
week TO pass during the past season with
out bringing the subject Of Doty, and his
acts before the minds Of the people. We
nave not been influenced 10 this course for
the mere purpose Of political effective
believe Doty 10 be dishonest, and destitute
of any fixed political or moral principle.
That this is the estimation in which Doty