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, 1842-10-22
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
3Oth August, 8 4

Su:--You are informed, in reply
to vourlet,er of the 29th inst. en-
closing one from II. c.. Edwards.
Esq. that there is but one hemp agent
Albert G.. Brown, Esq.-who is
travelling through the hemp country.
Under existing laws | have no au-
thority 10 appoint others. Ii is pre-
sumed that congress will legIslate up
on the subject, as soon as the lnior-
nation which they have directed me
to obtain, shall be acquired. ! shall
endeavor 10 obtain authority to es-
tablish depo,s and inspections on the
weStera materS, but at present 1 an
not authorized to do so; and can only
purchase the article ,Caen delivered
al the nary yard. Boston.
Mr.. Edwasds'le letter Is herewith re-
turned.
am, very respectfully,
Your ob't s~erv't.,
A. G.. UpsHUR.
Hon. J. c. Edwards, Ho. of Reps.
The Secretary has appointed a
general agent, and decides that he
has mo authority 10 appoint others;
that he has no authority ITO estab-
lish depOts and inspections on the
western waters" and that he "can
only purchase the article (water rot
tea hemp.) when delivered at the navy
ward, Boston," The following is the
resolution giving the secretary pow
er to act upon this subject:
"A RESOLUTION in relation 10
the purchase of domestic water rot
tel hemp. for the use Of the United
States Nary.
Sec. /. Resolved by the Senate
and House Of Representatives OF the
United States of America, in Con
gress assembled, That the Secretary
of the Navy be. and he hereby Is,
T o PURCHASE domestic water
rotted hemp for the $ OF the United
States Navy, so far as the same shall
be found of suitable quality, and can
be used beneficially to the service,
having regard to the cost, strength,
and durability of the ertIcle; and for
that purpose shall cause purchases Of
such hemp to be made in THE pIFFER-
ENT HEMp-GRowING REGIONS OF THE
UNION.
Sec. Q. And be it further resolved,
That this joint resolution shall be
and remain in force for the period Of
seven years from the passing thereof.
Approved Sept. H., 1871.
This resolution does not leave it
discretionary with the Secretary to
purchase, but 'DIREcrs" him "to pur-
chase domestic water rotted hemp for
the use of the United States Navy,
so far as the same shall be found of
suitable quality, and can be used bene-
~iciallIy to the services" and instead
of requiring him to purchase the ar
ticle, only "when delivered at the
Navy yard, Boston, the resolution
absolutely requires him TO "cause pur-
chases of such hemp to be made in the
different hemp growing regions Of the
Union" Kentucky and Missouri are
the hemp growing regions--Roston
is not one. Under this resolution,
then. purchases should be made in
Kentucky and Missouri, and not at
Boston. On further examination,
the Secretary may yet change his
opinion. hope he will. OF course
he wishes TO do what is right.
, 1842-10-22

hands less necessitated to sell than
the original importers.
Improvement Of any moment in
prices Is very tardy, and we have no
anticipation of otherwise than mode
rate rates for some time forward
The best brands of United States
flour have realized 29s. to 30s.; Cana
dian, fine, 27s. Cd. to 28s.; super6ne.
99s. per bbi, duty paid; Peas, 28s. to
3OS. per quarter.
, 1842-10-22
OFFICIAL.
HEMP.
NAVY DEPARTMENT. }
Sept. 90,

, 'oiio"iuS RESOLUTION, offered
oy Senator Linn, was adopted at the
last session of Congress:
In the Senate of the United States.
June 29th, 1912.
ReSofUed, That the Secretary of the
Navy be directed to collect, from au,
thentlc sources, all the information
attalnabie. in time TO be communicat.
ed to the Senate, during the second
week OF the next session of Congress,
showing;
LIST. The progress in the cultivation
and manufacture of Hemp, in the Sc
veral States and Territories of the U.
States, and in foreign countries or CO.
lonies.
"a. The quantities Of the raw mate
rial as prepared for manufacture, and
the quantity, value and description of
the manufactures thereof in the seve-
raj states and TERRITORIES of the Unit
ed States, and in foreign couties, pro-
duced within the year 1910.
Sd. The quantity and value Of Hemp
and the manufactures thereof, with
their description, imported into, and
exported from the United States,
within the last two years; the coun-
tres from which imported, and to
which exported.
4th. The quantity, description and
samples of Hemp, and manufactures
thereof, annually required or used in
the Navy of the United States, and
what proportion OF each kind is of 70.
reign or domestic produce or manu-
ticture, and whether any comparison
has been instituted 10 test the quality
or strength OF the domistic and foreign
article, with the result thereof.
ReSolel, That the Secretary be re-
queSted TO communicate, at the same
time, such general information as he
may be able to collect in relation 10
the soil ard climate most congenial 10
the growth OF Hemp, and the COM
paratIve strength between water and
dew rotted, the nos approved meth
cd OF preparing it from crude state
To that suitable for different descrip-
tons OF manufactures, and such other
information relating TO the culture.
preparation and manufacture of this
article, and such views as he NAV
deem useful 10 present for the en-
enlargement and Incidental protec-
ton OF This important and growing
interest.
ReSoired, That the Secretary be
also requested loaSccrtain and report
the quantity OF Manila grass or
SIsal hemp. as we'll as cordage and
other articles manufactured ;herefrom,
and the value thereof, imported into
the United Stetes in the wears 1910
and lG4i. distinguishing the quantity
and value of each description Of
manufacture. and of the raw article
as prepared for manufacture Or other
wise: and to ascertain It's compare
tive strength and other advantages
when compared with u domestic
hemp and The manufactures thereof,
as also the natural history of the
plants producing that article, TO what
countries INDIGENOUS, and what por-
tons Of the United States. as to soil
and climate, would best suit It's growth
and production.
Attest, ASBURY DICXINS,
.SecJ.Pf1rn.
, 1842-10-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS NO1lCE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the under
~ signed has taken out letters Of Ad-
ministration on the estate CT Jas. ?. Turner
decd. from the Clerk OF the County Count
of Pike County-bearing date the 18th.
Oct. ls42. All persons, therefore who have
claims against the estlte Of said deceased,
are required to exhibit the same duly au-
thentiCated for allowance, within one year
from the date of said letters, or they may
be preoluded from having any benefit of said
estate, and if such claims are not presented
within three years they will be forever bar
red. TERISlIA TURNER, Admir-.
Oct. -. 1912. 3w 30.
, 1842-10-22

Died, on Grassy Creek, in this county. on
the Goth inst. Mrs. Nancy Reading, aged 70
years.
, 1842-10-22
Look at thiS!!

A Ii persons indebted to the under
IA signed, either by note or book
account, for goods sold last year, are
requested to come forward and make
payment, in liquidation Of at least
half their indebtedness, and :hose
whose notes we're given for goods sold
in the years 1889, and 1910, are here
by notified that if they do not make
payment within a Gerry short time,
their notes will be sued upon, with
out partiality. favour, or affection.
|. n. BRYSON, & Co.
P. S. We will receive WHEAT,
at the highest market price, in pay
ment of debts or for Goods, or will re-
ceive it for Shipment, on account Of
the owner if proffered.
|. N. B. & Co.
Louisiana, July &c, 1912, 80.
, 1842-10-22

ANOTHER REVOLUTIONARY PATRIOT
GoNE.-John Thatcher Otis died at
Colchester, Conn, on the 18th ult.,
aged "a. He was a patriot of the
Revolution. He joined the Ameri-
can army at Cambridge; was at Con-
cord; helped to take possession Of
Dorchester Heights; was among the
many who flocked 10 the standard OF
the commander of the northern ar
mics, Gen. Gates. He was in one or
two engagements, at the battle of
Saltwater and at the surrender OF
Burgovne.
, 1842-10-22
FINAL

THE undersigned administrators
l. of the estate of John Watts
deceased, late of Pike County Mo.
hereby gives notice to all creditors
and others interested in said estate,
that he intends to make 4 final set
element of said estate, at the next
Nov. term of the County Court OF
said County.
FRANCIS WATTS,
VIM. WATTS,
October LIST, 1912. 4W4S.
, 1842-10-22
CORRESPONDENTS,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 1912.
WILLIAM LUsK. ESQ.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 1912.
WILLIAM LUsK. ESQ.
Dear Sir:-I have received a
number Of letters in reference to the
''agency for purchasing water rotted
hemp, in u States" but until recent
ly, the Secretary of the Navy has
not had time to examine the subject,
and to give an answer to my inqui-
ries. The following letter from
Hiram G.. Edwards, Esq. of Pike
county, Is one, among others, on this
subject, which | have referred to the
Secretary of the Navy, and to which
the Secretary replies. | select this
letter for publication, instead of 9TH
ers, because it is short, and refers 10
70 ether subject:
BOWLING GREEN, Mo-. Aug. 1912.
Dear ST:---At the request of
many OF the farmers in this section
of Missouri, | address you a few lines
for the purpose of asking some infor-
nation in regard TO the agency for
purchasing water rotted hemp in our
State. Some of our farmers have
turned their attention to the prepare
ton of this article, but do not know
who is the agent for the State; where
he resides, nor to whom samples of
the article can be sent. If there is a
general agen: for this State, it would
be well to have sub-agents also at
different places. You will confer a
favor upon me and others, by for
warding to me the information IN re-
gard to the agency asked above, and
any other information which you can
give in addition to that already asked.
With respect, yours, &c.
HIRAM G.. EpwARDR.
Hon. ]. c. Edwards"
To this letter, and 4 lettes of mine
which accompanied it, the Secretary
of the Navy gives the following an
sWer:
, 1842-10-22

Comparative Mortality Of Bacie-
/ rs and Ndrriei Ncn.-The NOR
talitv of bachelors. from the ages of
so to d, is 81 per cent. Of Marri-
ed men. of the same ages. l8 per
cent. For Al bachelors who attain
the age of 40 there are IS married
men. The difference is more striking
rs are advances. At the age of 60
there are but - bachelors alive for
48 married men; at 20 wears, II
bachelors for 81 married men; and at
so wears. for ; bachelors there are Q
married men.-[Dr. Casper of Berlin.
, 1842-10-22

Colonel. JouvsoN's ELoauENcE.-
We perceive from the papers. that
Colonel Johnson has been giving eX-
quisite delight 10 some Of the good
people of Pennsylvania. whether he
is travelling on an electioneer tour
ing. by specimens of his rare and pc
cuiiar eloqurnce. Shades Of Demos
themes and Cicero, the eloquence Of
Col. Dick Johnson! We had most
interesting exhibition Of the CoIonel's
peculiarly felicItlous eleoquence some
time last winter IN this city. 1t con-
sisted of an occasional word and Il
consecutive tear. The Col. has L
thousand times more eloqucnce in his
hacked and SCARED arm than clothes
his tongue. OF this fact he is fully
aware. and hence whenever he arises
TO address his friends he pulls of lis
coat, turns up shirt sleeves and holds
I'D his arm. His scars are irreslsta-
bic. They are replete with eIoquence
pathetic argumentative. That same
arm knocks down all opposition. and
he shows its scars as Mark Anthony
showed Caesars wounds, and bids
them
, 1842-10-22

To this letter, and 4 lettes of mine
which accompanied it, the Secretary
Of the Navy gives the following an
sWer:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

spiri, of our people has been reused we
p,cdic, mol WHERE they will he willing 10
stop. Crossing The Rio Grandc they will
bend their footsteps towards the Capitol OF
Mexico, and we shall be greatly surprised
il before their onward march is fnlly
checked they shall not have planted The
Tree of Civil and Religious Liberty in the
midst Of tho City Of Palaces. and branch
OF ibis noble tree shall and will yet extend
its fostering shade over The present resi-
dence of the supreme Dictator.
We therefore cordially invite TO our aid
ALL who desire 10 be Instrumental in The
hands of Divine Providence in extending
The blessings Of civil and religious liberty
over one Of the fairest portions oflhc globe.
We invite all who arc desirous TO aid IN
breaking the chains Of papal superstition
aud biso,ry, md opening the door for the
introduction Of Protestant Christianity into
a lous bsnighied portion Of tho earth, 10
raIlv around oui standard; for we wish the
Lone Star OF Texas and the Star Of Beth.
lehem to travel 10 unison in their weslwa!d
march, wherever the one shall be stationed,
we trust the other will be found close by
its side.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. EplToR.-Therei is m unusual apathy in
the public mind, upon the subject Of the repre-.
sentativcs Of this District. in the next Legisla.
iure, and even 4, this laic period of the year.
only one candidate has been announced.
am nPprehensire this apathy has grown ont of
the sacrifices, which candidates have been roi-
ccd 10 encounter, in The two las, elections, in
visiting the different, sections Of the District, in
order 10 form an acquaintance with the people.
and to recommend themselves 10 their confident,
support. This mode Of canvnssng for Office of
mere honor Is attended with too heavy loss of
time, and pcgec, Of private interests to jus'-
fy many men in the undertaking. The plan.
ter and farmer is occupied with The Business
and duties Of his plantation, day by day from
the beginning TO The end Of the year, and he
cannot spare the time, which would be requir.
cd to mix with the people in all parts of the
District, and form their personal acquaintance,
however agreeable j, would otherwise be to
him. From present appearances il Is inferablS
that different mode Of canyassing win be in.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

Contributions for Te1as.-By the Cons,itr
,ionaist. we perceive that our neighbors in Au
gusta have behaved very liberal, by subscribing
the sum Of 1907 90, towards assisting the go
yerument Of Texas in their struggle against the
Mexicans. After disposing of the uncurrcn
fauds, the ne, proceeds amounting to sSa3 j
has been remiilcd to VIM. C. Micou Esq. o
New Orleans, TO be placed by him in The hands
of the proper authority.
bankrupt za.-The Charleston Conrer szys
that his Honor Judge Giichns,. U. s. District
Judge for this State. differing from Judge Ir
win. Of Pennsylvania, and Potter Of Norh C ar
olina. has decided tia, petitioner for tie ben
eft ofthe bankrupt act is rot entitled to excmp
ton from arrest by his creditors and iniima,ed
The opinion that such exemption would not arise
until the prisoner shall have actually received
his linll discharge and certificate thereof The
same question, we learn, is before Judge Story
Of Massachusetts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

Bankrupt Lau.-Thc Journal Of Commerce
states, that within few days past, there ha 4
been some heavy debtors applying for the ben'
eft OF The law in New York-onc owing up
wards Of million. The number OF ofapp,rsn,s
in the United States, are stated to be abou, 1000
The greatest number in proportion to the popu.
lation is in Rhode Island. The Creates, number
ofapplican,s in any State, is in Massachusetts,.
In South Carolina we believe there has not
been 100 applicants as yet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

taliou. We ansiously look iurwari to the
forth coming engraving OF iae Jasper," !"
intended BY Mr. White as ,ho companion
to his "Marion." We regeis however,
that il had not been produced earlier, as il
might have been adapted aga device for
some other bill; for nothing, NE conceive,
can be more approprile, especially for a
State institution, than The heroic. or valo-
rous exploits of,he sons ofCarplina-leav-
ing lesson o! proud moral, perpeiually
TO be seen aud read by every member oi
our community. We trust iba, ihis pre-
cedont will always be foIloWed.- Charles
fon Courier,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

En4orsing.-Whal Gun be more vexa-
lious than TO become involved by endorse
meuis! You meet with friend who wish
es 20 &c, discount al a bank; i, is ncces-
sary lc have an cndorser ; he asks you 10
put Your uame on The back Of hrs note
merely as matter Of form; out Of kindness
or good nature you do il, though you reap
no, the least beneti, by SO doing. by and
by the note becomes due; it is not paid
aud you are forthwith notified that you, be.
ing The endorser, must baud over the need
iul. There is no remedy; your name is
down in black and white aud you cannot
eraseit. Can any thing he more provo.
king! Here you have done a good nalu-
red act OF disin,creslcd bcnevoIencc and
your pocket must suffer for it. A debt ac-
crued by another must be paid hy YOURSELF
and all the satisfaction you receive is that
you mus, pocket the loss" with the best
grace you can yes you can learn lesson
of wisdom from such an event. which is,
..nevcr TO do so any more" Such are tho
benefits of endorsing, and such they will
be till the whole system is abolished
Boston Trans.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

The Bank OF The State Of South Caro-
lima has, We perceive, issued new SET of
bills of various denominations intending to
call 10 their old circulation. As one OF the
devices selected by The Directors for their
FIVE dollar notes. we are gralified to sec
Dir. John B. Whites admirable historical
picture Of "General Marion in his Swamp
Encampmen,, inviting British Officer TO
Dinner" I, makes as charming Wig
neiie rs il does nn engraving, md is rs APP
propriaie on a bill for daily circulation, as
for Tho moro disnifieG oraancu, of,hc par
lor. Our Bank Directors hnvo done well
in paying this jus, tribute TO the taste aud
skill Of our native artisI-siIar,ling a wide
spread circulation to bis well. carned ,cpn-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06
eOsss.
I 70 d, ckarlesloa colriisr.

sSrngF sv.-- We give below tiic ru-
og seysial important ppinssin relation
ID ssie pperasbnoffhis law by Judge Story.
aphr points OF chief importance are LIST.
That the declaring OF ouS bankrupt does
NOT auihorizo.a United States Court to
discharge him from confinement under au
execution from q State Court; and the
reasoning goes strongly TO confirm the pro-
pristy ofthe decision Of Judge Gilchrisr,
70 which we alluded yesterday, ruling that
q petitioner for the benefit Of The bankrupt
act was not exempt from arrest by his
creditors. 2 Tha, creditor retaining his
debtor IN prison would no, be allowed to
prove his debt or receive dividend under
tho bankrupt acl,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

,roduced, and that candidates - lEe.' 81;
ly more upon their general charaetes
for Office, TO recommend thcm ,c public ccps
dcnce. then the mode heretofore pursued. III
this expectation. / take tho liberty Of recon-
mcndiug to public support. gentleman PCS
sessng many Of the qualifications. which VIII
constitute useful member 10 the Legislature.
He is distinguished among his ncighbOrs for
modes, worth, general intelligence. aud pre-
bity ofcharacier above reproacli. He is plan
ter by interest, and therefore well qualified TO
represent the planting interest. 1t is with great
confidence in the fitness Of DIR. JoHy U. NIcH-
oLsos. for seat IN the Legislature. tha, take
the liberty TO recommend him to public support,
giving him the assurance that he will not only
receive my vote, but that OF many.
VOTERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

Eiode Iaand Tho Boston Post says: The
.ncoplc of Rhode Island have rejected the con-
siiln;ion offered for their acceptance by the
General Assembly, by the vote Of G6717 10 7177iS.
The majority arc determined to have such a
constitution as they Ike, or none al all, and
they are night"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

Cheering 10 Pos:masters.-The otlical organ
OF the Government, tie Madisonian, states that
the commissions of the Postmas,crs are reduced
ten per cent. The reduction commenced OH
the first OF April.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

Hamburg Raj Road.-Thc Charleston Cou'
rier says: ave are pleased to perceive that a
change in the hour Of the departure Of tn" cars
on this road has been made. which will doubt
less be the cause of more frequent conneSion
OF the mail. From the irsi of April the hour
Of departure win be s. instead Of Z o'clock
A. ".
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

Fsinia.-Thc Legislature of this State adj
iourned on The nigh, Of tho Doth n;.. having
been III days in session, and passed 22O bills
Elections for members Of the next Legislature
will take place on the fourth Monday OF this
month throughon. the Stale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06
From he selmn Errc rress. ].

We have Just derived information (iron, tfis
Clerk Of the steamer Cahawba) that upwards
Of loo emisrants. armed and equipped, were ig
have started yesterday from Mobile Tor Texas.
Ahpu, 5000 were forthwith contributed by the
chiva!rous citizens 10 aid the cause Of their ss
ter Republic.
Upon The receipt OF the news of,he invasion
of Texas ii, Cahawba, three gentlemen. DR..
Herbcrt, alr. Casey aud DR.. Earle. promptly
st-rtrd Tor that country. II IS umorcd that Or.
Herbert had all his negroes, with brothcr.in.
law, murdered by the invaders.
Since writing the above. we have Through
the kindness Of Col. =. J. Weavcr) been per-
uittrd TO make the following extract from a let
ter just received, dated Mobile, March 23d.
Although we hope that il may be true. yet we
fear j, Is hardly probable, being almost too good
Ia be true:
We have accounts from Texas TO the lsdi
inst, which report the Mexican army retreat
ing from the coun,ry-ihe Texans pursuing
The number OF Mexicans is thought not to ex-
ceed two or three thousand The Texans had
retakeu San Antonio. and there remains but
little doubt but that every Mexican will be dri-
ven from the land OF Texas in short order"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-04-06

Bankrupt Cases.-'rhe Boston Cour, has de-
sixty dollars. will beexacted from all applicants
for the benefit Of the Bankrupt law. 10 cover the
necessary expenses Of the proceedings, In a
number Of cases which have occurred. the assets
Of the applicants have not amounted to enough
10 pay the costs.