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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

E1teasirc FOrgery.-A merchant Of Peter.
sham, Mass, named William Goddard. has
been detected in having issued and passed
drafts drawn by himself. will, the names Of a
number Of respectable merchants, which were
ell forged by himself. as endorsers. to the
amount Of Jorty-one thousand seren hundred dol.
iors. Goddard was Postmaster at Pctersham,
and partner in several trading and manufac-
turing firms. When accused Of the crime G..
Immediately acknowledged the fact, and gave
bail for his appearance before the Criminal
Court in the sum OF $4,000, thus making, by
the speculation, enough Of the ready, 10 enable
him TO take a tour over the con;inen, Of Eu-
rope in the frs. (s,oindiing) style.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

A Rsmedy,-A correspondent Of the
London Spectator suggests the following
plan 10 suppress duelling:
lie. seconds be appointed, as now lei
them choose 40 umpire: lei The seconds.
if they eau ngree-or, ifnot. the umpire
dictate the apologies or explanations pro-
per to be made by the offending party. or
by holh parties. If both are in fault
Should party refuse TO obey the> award
50 made. !er his refusal he published in the
newspapers. and himself be cut in decent
society. And whether he gives or refuses
he apology required Of him, let the houor
ofthe other party be considered as satisfied
by the proceeding"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

they will average about one barrel Of oil
zach. The shore and wharves wers lined
with hundreds TO witness the sport-thc
house tops near the water were covered
with The fair sex: and the harbor was
ihronged will, boaIs Of every possible de-
scviption. The scene was very exciting
one, and grand beyond description. One
of the smallest, we understand, wns pur-
chased by a gentlemen for $40, and will
be taken TO New York this afternoon, in
the steamboat, COR exhibiiion.-Newpori
r. Islander.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Important Decision in Bankruptcy. the
matter {says the Charleston Country of An.
drew nj Dowall and VIM G. Mood. Bank.
rup,s the assignee asked the instruction of the
Court. whether in declaring dividends they
are 20 npportion lhe same On tl,r aggregate OF
the principal and interest Of each claim I'D
10 the decree Of Bankruptcy. or 10 some and
what other period. or on the principal of each
cin,m only. whether bearing interest or not .
Tn saturday lrst. mis- Honor Judge Gichrist.
siihus IN The District Cour oflhr United States
for the District Of South Carolina. r.spondc d
Us follows:
sm Of opinion thnt the interest in favor OF
the creditors OF n bankrupt, on these debts that
carry interest aud are overdue. nj the date of
the decree OF bankruptcy. should he computed
20 the time Of such decree; and if there be a
surplas the interest on those debt. t.,at carry
inlere-, should be calculated 10 the time of final
dislribuion--o rediiors on notes and bills of ea-
change being entitled TO the full amount, but
bond creditors not beyond The penalty OF the
bond. h;cases. however. OF Bankrupts. who
are partners in trade. where the assisnees are
required 10 keep separate accounts Of the Joint
stock or property Of the company and OF the
separate estate o! each member thereof if i,
shall appear tina, the separate estate, after pay.
ing one hundrcd cents Oh the dollar, has sur
plus. bat The ONT estnfe is still deficient, no in.
ieres, should be allowed to the separate credi.
tors. subsequent 10 the date of the decree Of
Bankruptcy until the Join; creditors shall have
received one hundred cents on the dollar. hut
the surplus OF the separate estates should be
carried to the fund Of the joint estate. And
AIN fur,herlof opinion ,ha, the bonds, notes aad
bills Of exchange, UPON which inleres, is recov.
erabIe by the laws and usaees Of this State. are
TO DO considered US debts carrying interest, IA
wei as those instruments or writing upon
which interest is reserved
(signed) r. o. GILCHRIST, d..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

A, the Annual Communication OF the r.
W.. Grand Lodge Of South Carolina, 7. o. o. F.,
held on the 9th inss. in Charleston. the follow.
ing officers for the ensuing year were installed:
Peter Della Tore. M. w. Gfand Master.
J. E. Carew. r. w. Deputy Grand Master.
E. B. White, r. w. Grand Warden.
John A. Gyles, z. w. Grand Secretary.
J.E. Walker, z. w. Grand Treasurer.
G. Kanapaux, w. Grand Marshal.
M. w. ST Armand, w. Grand Conductor.
John BonneIi, Jr.. w. Grand Guardian.
Committee Of Grieranees on Lodges.-R. w.
Seymour, ]. II. Taylor, w. Berney. P. C.
Gaillard. r. II. Goodwyn, J. ST. Julien Prin.
gle, J. schnierle.
COMMITTEE on riaaree.-G. B. Eckhardt, J.
Schnierle, p. G.. Gaillard.
Committee on corresp,ndcnes.-A, G. Nh.
gra,h. S g. Hurlbu:, J. II. Honour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Marshal BcstraHd.-The New Orleans Cox.
7ier states tha, .his aged veteran arrived in that
city On he 7,h inst. from HAVANA, and tia,
Muj. Gen Lewis. had called a meeting Of the
officers ofh his Division. for the purpose ofgree,-
ing the Marshal by q military visit.
The Marshal is aboa; 20 years Of age. Of ro-
bust health and vigorous frame, strongly
marked coun,enance, and even to stranger
his appearance would Indicate man who had
passed through many stirring and trying scenes.
The Marshal Is accompanied by bis SON Ma
poleon Bertrand gentleman Of abou, thirty
years Of age, upwards Of six feet high, ofvery
pleasing appearance, and Us we Iearr Of rare
Accomplishments and requirements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

U General z. Taylor. commanding the
Second U. S. Military Department, (says the
Speetator,) writing from his head quarters a,
Fort Smith, under date Of the 18th uIt. says
that no further serious consequences are likely
to grow gu, ofthc late disturbances among the
Cherokee Indisns. Four of the persons con.
cerned in the murder Of BushYkead have been
arrested, and two Others, one Of whom is a
white man, have escaped.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20
From The Charleston Obserrer.
SOCIETY FOR TIRE DUE OBSERVANCE OF I'll
IoRp's Day

Society FOR TIRE DUE OBSERVANCE OF THE
LoRp's Day.
A pablo meeting Of this Society was held
last Sabbath evening in the Circular Church,
which was well attended-The President, John
Robinson. Esq, in the chair. The Meeting
was opened with prayer by the Rev. DIR. Man-
ly. President of the University Of Alabama
After which the choir sung
.W-icome swee, day of rest"
The Rev Mr. Barnwell then read bIiei
written statement, embracing the origin Of the
Socieiy-,he good which il tad already effect
ed-and the objects al which II aims.
The meeting was then addressed successive.
II by the Rev. Mr.. Wightnsan, and line Rev.
Drs. Carts d Manly; each alon: hall an honr.
The specific object OF Dir. Wightnan's address
wus TO exhibi; the advantages Of the Christian
Sabbath 10 the ponr and laborins classes. The
Rev Dr. Curtis tnen ielci,ously presented the
CONTRAST. showing the advantages Of the Sab
bnth to the ricl, and the would be rich. And
DR.. Manly tcox general view of the subject,
bu, such 10 10 show thai it was Instituted in
Paradise-,ha, il descended TO US unrc pealej,
anrevoke6-and that we reap from it incaIcu.
liable blessings. He Congratulated the Society
np"n what they had effected, and urged them
l., 60 forward prudently and zcnlousy in their
work. Among other recommendations, he
suggested the, 1t would no. injure the healtI,
no- the comlort, nor the conscience Of any
family pursued the coarse whiel, he reecui-
mcnded 10 others.
Th- influence Of the Society has already heen
felt, perhaps 10 I mnch wider extent Than any
Of It's members imagine e.-And as its object is
intimately connected with the glory Of God and
tie best interests of man the wise and the good
caano' tail TO rcjoier in It's promotion Were
proper measures taken nj the monthly meeting y
OF lne Society, the number of members could
no doubt be- doubled, ,rcbled. and even Gnladru
Piled and that 100 with III. creates, ease. Nolh.
ing farther would be necessary than to read
the Constitution and give an opportunity for
the cnrollHien, Of names.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Damages By its late Rains 10 The Rail Roads
The Baltimore American states that there was
considerable damage done by The late rains on
tho lines Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road !;
the Baltimore and Snsquchannah Rail Road !;
and the Winchester (Va.) Rail Road; on all
OF which there was culverts, bridges or en-
bankmen,s destroyed, SO as TO proven, the pas
sag0 Of the cars for some day oc two.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Charter Elections. On Monday ,hr lfih inst.
the following gentlemen were elected lnten'
dant and Wardens Of the Town Of Greenvile
Eaisadaut T. J. Coleman.
Rardens.-G. B. Dyer. r. Loveiand, G.
F. Tcwnes, and J. NJ. Roberts.
On the 9Th inst. tho following gentlemen
wore elected ln,endant and Wardens Of the
village Of fspartanburg:
Ia.endaat-H. J. Dean.
Rarasns.-Pa,en Turner, Geo. w. II. Legg,
Geo. NJ. Bon,ar, and Jno. T. Kirby.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

our worthiesl and bravesl citizens. 10 call ont
some expression Of pubic feeling on the sub
jec, of duelling, which has come INTO such un-
usual vogue in our city this summer. II IS
certainly well worthy the consideration Of the
humane and honorable, whether some means
NAV not be devised for the adjustment ofprivaie
differences between gentlemen, that shall OBJ
via,e the necessity ofan appealIo arms, save in
those extreme aud rare cases in which satisfuc-
lion cun onls be obtained By the death Of one
or the other Of the parties Even should no
practical suggestion gsow ont Of free and
sober discussion Of the subject, at meeting Of
those who would stay The frequency of duelling
if not preveu, it altogether still such meet
ing would exercise a salutary moral influence.
which would itself preven, call TO the field in
many Of those cases in which differences arc
trifing, and "the sober second thoughts" Of
either party would enable their friends to brtng
about honorable adjustments. The measures
now projected will come before the public un-
der auspices 10 convince all, thar If humanity
may gain something from the steps proposed.
the canse of,rue honor will be IN no whit in
fringed upon therebv.-N. o. Piec3uHe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

U The Hon. Abner s. Lipscornb, formerly
ono of the Judges Of the Supremo Court Of
the State OF Alabama. but now n citizen OF
Texas. is candidate .or the Presidency oftha'
republic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Anti Duelfing Association. Such an
Association has already been formed in
London. and il has held n meeting and
adopted a memorial TO The Queen, asking
her to make some public manifestation Of
her adherence Of dueilins. There are
4l6 members, all persons Of rank and
character.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20
We ,riR cling to the Pillars of,hc Tempie Of
oar Liber,,cs. and if {. must fall, ue ,ciR Perish
c1,idsf khs Rginsn
FOR PRESIDENT:
John G.. CALHOUN

JOHN G. CALHOUN
Subject to the decision Of he Democratic
Republican Coarention, to assemble IN
May,lSii, as recommended BY The States
ofMarylana. Michigan, Kentucky. Lou
isicna, Neg Hampshire, Massachusetts,.
alabama and Mississippi.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Young Spcaecr.-The ST. Louis Republican
of the 18th ult. has the following notice Of
John e. Spencer's hopeful son. There ap-
penrs to be in the entire family o remarkable
proclivi,y for rascality: I'VE have been in.
formed BY gentleman lately from Ind"pen.
dence. thai this hopeful scion Of the Tyler Sc
crctary visited the land receiver nj Plstisburg.
and threatened lhat il he refused to lend him
$500. he wonld write 10 his father md have
him removed from office. The fears Of the re.
ceiver made him yield up. and the rogue Spen-
Ger, boasted ofthe matter at Fort Leayenwor,h
rs good Joke. He is with This money no doubt
purchasing 4 new outfit The knave bears I
frigh,fnl scar on his throat. received from some
injured husbands knife. Wha: knife could
moi accomplish is no doubt reserved FOR hal.
ter"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20
CD RHTU A RY,

Died, a, the residence Of K. J. Burton, Esq.
in this district on the 18th inst. Miss MALissA
BRIDwELL, uged % years, three months aud
- days
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Odd Fs!!c'eship.-Thc Charleston coni.y
sayss {" The Odd Fellows of Wilmington. n.
c., intend establishing school, in ,ha, place,
on an extensive plan, in school house now
bailding for the purpose. The school will be
open on the 18th Oct nezf--price of tuition
S3 per quarter Of IL weeks, books. slaics aud
stationery furnished"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Seven of a school often black fish werc
taken in our inner harbor this morning, tho
largest about 20 fec, iu length. 1t is said
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Health of Charleston The Courier OF the
1l,h inst. says: Tho health Of our city, under
the blessing Of Providence, continues unimpair-
cd. notwithstanding ruuiours to the coe,rary
have been in circulation. A reference to our
last weekly bill of mortality shews the deaths
ofbu, three whites and six blacks and co.ored,
and not onc Of terer. We are authorized by
the Mayor, who has strictly investigated tho
matter, to say that the rnmor Of the existence
ofysllow fever among us is utterly unioundcd.
ave have had so iar an unusually high ,em.
peraturc for tho month Of September, bnt yes.
,srduy weihad strong indications ofcooling of +"
Tsrss.--The Baltimore Patriot states, ,ha,
a;he British Charge FAfaiies. Capt. Elliott,
has made formal requisit,on in the name Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20
MYNENEAL.
The silIcl tic that binds tr0 ,siHing hearts.
MARRIED

In Charleston. on tho ! l,h inst, By the Rev.
Mr. oarnwell, Mr. E. c. REnEH. Of EdgeGeld
C. H., to Miss CHARLOTTE MATTHEWS, Of
Plymouth, Conn.
The Printers Fee was duly received.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Drsiliag. I'VE learn with unfeigned plea.
sure that measures are on foo, among some of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20
unmbnr. Sept
Notice,
September l3
Water Proof, IL no Mistake!
e. L. JEFFERS g. co.
Ang Is

IL La JILL A1A0 w OVs
WAREHOUSE &c GENERAL coMMIssIoS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 8. C..
ND EG leave to inform their friends. and the
HID public generally. their NEV WATER
PROOF RAREH0USE. with large conve.
MEN, close Stores attached. is now completed
and ready for the reception Of
Cotton, Merchandise, &c.
I, is situated on The principal street leading
into the business par, Ui the town. four feet
above the highes, water mark by actual survey;
entirely remote from all other buildings, which
renders il iire.prooi, and conveniently situated
for loading aud unloading wagons.
They are now permanently located in this
place, and pledged no. to speculate in Cotton
on bier own account, but TO give their uadivi-
ded attention 10 the in;eres, Of their customers,
and are fully prepared TO attend to the Sale,
Storing and Shipping. Of
CORN, Flour. Bacon, &C.
Reeeiring and For,earding MERCHANDISE.
Purchasing Goods TO order, SC. Sc.
Their charges will be as fallows:--For sell
ling Cotton 25 cents per bale; Shipping do,
i2I cents per bale. Commission for buying or
selling Merchandise and Produce 2A per cent.
Forwarding and Storage. in accordance with
the established rates. All Cotton. Flour, &c.
received by the river free from wharfage. L.
berai advances will be made when required,
on nny consignmen,s made TO them.
Hamburg. Sep'r.9 33
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Ne,o Post 0Gee-There has been Post
Office established on Saluda river at Higgins
Ferry, in this District, Of which E. Y. Abney,
Esq.,, is appointed Pos, Master. A shor, route,
connecting the route from Elton to Cambridge.
with the route from UnionHille TO the Ridge.
of only II miles. Il; this Office and Richardson's.
by Coleman's * Roads. would be 4 great ad-
vantage to the citizens Of thar part Of our dis
,Yict, as i. would open to them drec, way by
which they nigh, hold regular weekly cor
Iespondence with Edse6eld c. H., the cities
Of Hamburg and Augusta, and Newberry C..
H., which is a. presen, denied them by the
irregularities Of the mails.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Ariiehokes.-Thc following communication
on the subjec, OF cnllivating the Ar,ichoke, we
copy from the Columbia Planter. The writer
would. no doubt. be doing service to the far
mcrs Of this St7te. by forwarding a part Of his
surplus seed to those editors Of newspapers
who would take the trouble to distribute them
throughout, their neighborhood.
Mr. EMior:-I wish 10 communicate G
TO the public through your valuable paper
an experiment, which am now making
with the Jerusalem Arlichnke. The seed of
which procured last spring IN the Stale
Of Tennessee, | was preseGt when my
seed weie dug and piece Of land l96 by
66 feet yielded 2O0 bushels. they were
planted feet each way and cultivated
like corn and grew about ten feet high and
completely shielded the earth from the
san. They are recommended TO be laid
by at abou, three feet high. They differ
from the common .Arichoke both in The
appearance oI the plan, and the root " h,ch
is long like sweet potato, and run SO Tar
as to become intewoven with each other
and cover tho entire space between The
hills. The usual quantity Of seed to the
acre is bushels although il is thought by
some ,,ul less quantity would be equal.
ly productive il cut into smaller pieces
All The planters in Tennessee. who cult.
vacd this valuable plant had fat hogs, cal.
wee, and sheep, without feeding any hind
Of grniu to them, even during the severe
weather Of The past winter. The stock
vas freely sailed. The hogs rooted up
the Arlichose; the sheep and calves fol.
lowed in The rear picking up what The hogs
left. have few acres of this valuable
plant in cultivation and they are now be,
ginning 10 hloou,. My design is to save
all the seed can for sale, and this COM
municarion is made with The view of giving
all who feel an interest in agricultural i'm
provemeni ar opportunity Of coming to
examine for themselves. II would afford
me much pleasure ts show my growing
crop TO such as vii! call on me; as soon as
they are dug, vii! communicate to the
public The particulars Of my observation
aud experience.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Tomato Ketehnp.-Bakc your tomatoes ripe
and peeled, in brown earlhcn pan. in cool
oven; then press ont the Juice and pulp
through a sieve. Next to each quart Of juice
and pulp ndd 4.b. Of salt. : or. Of shallo's (or
on;ons) OF. OF ground black pepper. of M
or. mace: the same weight OF allspicc. ginger
and nulmcg. Pound the spices together and
boil them with The tomato pulp half IN hour !;
then pass the mixture throus sieve, and when
cold bottle it. This will keep good for years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

Tie Heather. &e.-From the commence
nnent Of the month un,il,h evening OF the l2,h
day, we h nd The warnest weather We ever re-
rollec, to have experienced, at this season, for
any length of time; on that evening, and the
two following days, we had, what we presume
we may set down as the September gale; the
wind blew hurricane and the rain fell in tor
rents. We fear the cotton crop in the neigh
borhscd has suffered considerably. and those
who had rot been so fortunate as to have had
their fodder secured, must have sustained
considerable loss in that article. The weather
has cleared away, the days still very warm,
bu, The nights pleasant.
There has been some cases OF fever in this
peighboshood, bu, not Of 4 malignant ncture,
as i, appears TO yield to the prescriptions Of
cur able physicians, If called in due season. in
q few days.
We have been informed tha, tina, part Of the
District, which les upon the Savannah river.
has been. and still continues to be very Sickly
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

T The friends Of Brig. Gent.
VI. L. BONHAM, announce him as candi-
date for the office Of Msjor General Of Ibe Ist
Division Of S. C. NJ to ill The vacancy occa.
stoned by the resignation Of General George
McDuifie. Aug2 q
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