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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

John C Calhoun.-Some folks are so
easily frightened. that they are beginning
to give up MI. Calhoun as lost. They
should moi despair yet. The times are
more favorable for him than those that
have passed. No backing out so soon,
no crying when there is no necessity for il
Let Malty run ifhe chooses, il will be all
for the better on our side. The fact is
the Wings have more nerve by long shot
than the Democrats, and more than all.
are more liberal in the support of the press
upholding their side. The Wings use
every edge that will cut, while the Demo
Gratis go on with their old dull meat-axe
notions, and will find when too late lhey
have been behind their duty.
Democrats if you want protection, you
must shell out TO the printers, they are the
boys al last.-Hamburg Jounal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

Statute Of Mr.. Calhoun.-We learn
by letter from Cincinnati. TO the Balli-
more Patriot, thai The celebrated sculptor,
Hiram Powers, of the former city, now
in Italy, is engaged on statute of Mr..
Calhoun, for some of his friends in this
State. The writer says, on the authority
of letter from the sculptor 10 his brother,
"On The completion of statute of Mr..
Calhoun, which will require about three
months. the 1--we" an elaborate work
previously menioned] and the Nullifer,
will be sent over from Italy together. This
latter statute is 10 be paid for by some of
the personal friends of MIR. Calhoun in his
own Stale, and is as large as life."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

Sudden Deaih-The Columbus Times Of the
9Th inst, states. that "Mr. w. ]. Vincent, of
Charleston, s. c., connected with the agency
in this city of the Mechanics Bank of Augusta
and who arrived in Columbus a week or two
since. was found dead in his bed, yesterday
morning, at the Oglethorpe House. Mr.. Vim
cent had been indisposed since his arrival here,
being indeed too feeble TO attend to business.
Appopexy was the disease which terminated
his ife."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

A Venerable Clergyman.-We are in
formed by a correspondent, says The Pro-
violence Herald, ofthe death of The Rev.
J, Williams, OF Richfeld N. Y, aged 100
years, 2 months and 10 days, who states
that he was great grandson Of Roger
Williams, and was ordained a Baptist
minister at the age Of 25 years. He has
left a numerous offspring, including ma
nv descendants 10 the fifth generation,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15
TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS.

We once more call the attention Of our dis.
tant Delinquent Subscribers Ia a settlement of
their accounts, some ofwhich has been forward
ed them six months ago, and Of which there
has been no more notice taken, than if they
were blank paper. The troubles and cares of
proprietor ofa newspaper is bad enough at
the best, but TO be weekly catering for num-
Der of subscribers hundreds Of miles distant
from HIM, who must know his want Of the
needfn, and who refuses TO forward theiryearly
stipend knowing, on account Of the smaness
Of The demand, the difficulty of collecting it, is
not only hard, but shows disposition on the
part of the subscriber to act dishonest. After
having waited SO long, and not wishing 10 act
rashly towards any Of our patrons, we will now
inform them, that all those who have received
their accounts from this Office, during the past
spring and summer, by mail, and have never
attended to answering them, that those which
remain unanswered on the LIST day of February
next will have their names erased from our
list, and placed upon black list which we in
tend publishing monthly.
We are thankful to the Postmaster Of Mount
Lebanon, (La.) for the information he lately
sent US, and hope he will let US know where
they can be found.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

P The Members OF the Executive Com
mittee of the Abbeve and Edge6eld Union
Bible Society, are hereby notified, that Meet,
ing will be held in Greenwood, at the residence
Of w. P. Hill, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, Tuesday
December2.
Preaching in the Chapel at IL o'clock, by
] NJ. Chies.
As many Of the Members, as can reach
Greenwood Monday evening, will be cordial
Iy received and entertained by the brethren T..
l.. Whilock, T. Cheaiham, S. y. Sullivan, A
Waller, and w. P. Hill.
A full and punctual attendance is requested.
w. S. HARRIS, Sec'ry.
U Southern Baptist Advocate will please
copy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

N. Y. Election.-In the City part of each
ticket has heen elected, owing to the move
ment of the Democrats. who voted so many
split tickets. The American Republican par
ty polled several thousand votes, which was
no doubt, the principal cause of the defeat Of
portion of the regular nominated Democratic
ticket
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

P The Charleston Mercury, says: 1--WE
are authorized by the President of the State
Agricultural Society of South Carolina to say,
that it is expected of the Local Societies of the
State, that they will appoint Delegates to at.
tend the Annual meeting of the State Agrcul-
tural Society that will be held at Columbia, on
the 4th Monday, (the 27th) of this month.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

% The Charleston Courier of the 11th inst.
says:-" We have seen letter from Claren.
don, Sumter District, under tho date of Novr
9Th, which states that the cotton crop in that
section is even shorter than the worst or latest
anicipa,ions. The fields are now entirely
CLEANED ofany open cotton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

jail Delirsry.--The ST. Louis New Era Of
the 9th ult. has information from Jefferson
City, to the effect that fifteen convicls escaped
from the Missouri Penitentiary few days be.
fore. Among them Buffalo Bill, Fitzgerald,
Phelan Pepper, and other most accomplished
scoundrels.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

Rail Road Stock-Four hundred and forty
fonr shares South Western Rail Road and Lou
isvile, Cincinnati and Charleston Rail Road
Company Stock, were sold at auction, in
Charleston, on the 9th inst, at $545 to $55 per
share. Subsequently several hundred shares
brought 1854.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

New York Market.-Tbe Tribune of the 9th
inst, on the rise of tho price of Cotton says:
"Ontlle strength of the advices by the steam
er, holders have advanced their pretensions !
cent por lb. for the staple, but shippers evince
no desire TO come into market to any extent at
any advance. The snles to-day reach some 500
bales, at about previous rates."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

o. Rev. Mr.. AsNEY, will preach, in
The Baptist Meeting House, Of this place.
on next Lords day, 10Th inst, by Divine
permission.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

Gsorgia.-The Legislature Of this State met
on the 9th inst. and organized by electing MIR.
Dougherty, of Clarke, President of the Senate,
and Mr. Hardman, Of Oglethorpe, Secretary.
In the House, Charles ]. Jenkins, of Richmond,
was elected Speaker, and Augustus c. Ferrel.
Of Troup, CIerk.-An Wings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15
WEDNEsDAY, NOVEMBER Is, ls43.
FOR PRESIDENT:
JOHN G.. CALHOUN,

Subject to the decision Of the Democratic
Republican Conrsntion, to assemble in
May.l84l, as recommended By the States
ofMaryland, Michigan, Kentucky, Lou
ssiana, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
.dldbdmn and Mississippi,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

guilt. A peii,ioh we understand is 10 cir
culation praying the executive cIemency:-
She was sentenced BY Judge Butlerio be
hanged some time iu January next.
Pendleton Messenger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

Sucids.-We learn from passengers in
the Augusta stage, that on the morning Of
the Cd inst, Mr.. Posey committed suicide
at his residence in Abbeville VILLAGE, by
cutting his throat with kuifr, during fit
of temporary insanity. MIR. P. had for
several years been the proprietor of Ho-
tel in that town. He has left several chill
dren, and large number of relatives and
acquaintances to lament his truly sad aud
traeical end.- Greenpille Mountaineer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

Earthquake.-A heavy shock of an, earth
quake was felt BY the citizens of Maysville, KY,
on Sunday night the 29th ult., a. about ten
o'clock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

The Court of Sessions and Common
Pleas is held in this place The present
week. The Hon. A. p. Butler presides.
We are happy to learn that there has been
less sueing at this Term than for several
years pasi. which is certainly favorable
omen for The citizens of our District There
is probably sufficien, number Of litigated
cases upon The dockels to prevent an ad-
journmen, before Saturday evening, bu,
we do Dol learn that there is any case of
general interest to be lried.-Ibid
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

We mentioned last week two cases Of
murder to he tried at Pickens. Joseph
Mark indicted for shooting negro The day
of the last regimental muster at Wolf
Creek, was acquitted, the jury being Of
opinion. that the occurrence was the result
of an accident.
In the other case against Martha Brown
formerly Martha Cannon,for the murder of
her husband William Brown, the evidence
was entirely circumsrantial, we are infor-
med, but the circumstances were 80 very
strong, that the jury rendered verdict of
guilty. He was shot whilst lying in bed al
night, and it was supposed the gun or pis.
tol, was introduced through a crack within
a few inches of his head. Previous quar-
rels and threats on the part of.he wife were
proven and these with her conduct on the
nigh, Of the murder, satisfied many Of her
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

UTo.morrow is set apart by the Mayor Of
Charleston, as day of Thanksgiving and
PRAYER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

Mathematical Demo onstrotion.-Thela late
eccentric mathematician Professor Vince,
of Kings College, Cambridge, being en-
gagged in conversation with gentleman
who advocated duelling, is said to have
thrown his adversary completely hors due
comba., by the following acute and charac-
teristic reply TO bis question-"Bul what
could you do, sir. If a man told you to your
very face. You lie'?" "What cud I do :?
Why wudn't knock him down, bn, I'd tell
him TO pruv it. 'Pruv, cir. pruv it, I'D
say. If he cudn't he'd be the liar, and
there l shud hav him (; but il. he did pruv
that I'd lied, | must cen pocket the afffont,
aud there, | expect. The matter wud end"
The Bible Prohlbited.-The Philad.
Gazette says: Dr,Franklin. in bis own
Life, has preserved the following singu-
lar anecdote of the Bible being prohibited
in England, in the t me of Mary, the ca
tholic. His father had then early em-
braced the reformation: They had an
English Bible, and TO conceal il the moro
securely, they conceived the project OF
fastening it open with packthreads across
the leaves, on The inside Of tho lid OF q
stool! When my grandfather wished to
read TO his family. he reversed the lid Of
the stool upon bis knees, and passed the
leaves from one side to another, which
were held down on each by the pack
thread. One of the children was placed
at the door to give notice if he saw an
officer of the Spiritual! Court make his ap-
pearance; in that case the lid was res.o-
red to its place with the Bible concealed
under il as before"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-15

U Southern Baptist Advocate will please
copy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-20

hi. Aecidency Is without doubt the most grateful man for
small favor' in the nation. Just say you think he i honest.
and he forthwith looks about for n snug little official berth
for you. nyou say he Is no traitor TO the Wing party. tut
that the Wing party is a traitor to him, he will 10 tiw. IA
bring out his political quadrant, and, ascertaining your slu-
tude. viii Immediately confer on you some Office suited to
your lofty or lowly proportions.
Not long since. a shrewd scion OF Shamrock. who has
been fer some years publishing his ingenuity in New Eng.
land. hit upon n plan OF getting into his Aecidency's good
graces, which was as rich as itproved to be successful. He
wal n carpetwcaver, and woye one. in the figures OF which
he worked the name OF John Tyler. Having finished the
job and rolled up the carpet, he stuck IL under his arm and
started offor Washington as fast rs legs, stages, steamboat.
and railroads could carry him. He obtained admiitance TO
the presence Of his Aecidcney, and. talking the roll OF car
potfrom under his honest arm, he began unrolling 1t at Ty-
lers feet, ut the same time rolling out of hs mouth the rich
est specimens OF brcguish fsueTy that ever tckled the ears
Of n ~weakling. When Tyler saw his name in-wrought in
to the very fabric OF the carpet, his heart leaped within him,
and, sscertaining that the shrewd Hibernisn was desirous
feet was forthwith made out for him. That was a very
profitable carpet. for though nobody would condescend TO
tread on such n mann on his own foors, and It was conse-
quently utterly u~nsaleable, II procured Pat n snug little office
and n snugger little salary, worth a great deal more than all
the materials of the carpet and all the labor required in Its
manufacture. We shall soon hear that Pats effort is out
done by some ingenious aspirnt for official station who will
make a clock which, in striking the hours. will seem TO say,
John Tyler is a gentleman. Let n clockmakcr Of genus
accomplish such an ingenious work, and we predict that he
will get a high office IN this world though he will certainly
be damned in the next-LOHisriile Journal.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-20
CROPs IN PENNsyIVANIA

The Carlisle Herald states that by the late Frost in f,At vi.
cinity, "sone kinds Of garden vegetables have been nearly
or quite destroyed, and that the corn and rye crops have
been injured ioa considerable extent, though they may yet
recover under favorable weather"
The Nouistowu Herald says:
The frosto the % inst occasioned much damnpe TO the
corn and potatoes IN many sections Of the county-in fact,
lnovery neighbourhood there arc fields more or less injured.
In some instances ibe more tender garden vegetables are
entirely destroyed. Many Of the farmers have been busily
engaged tor the last few days in cutting of the withered
blades u the corn.
The Cloarfeld Banner statez that the "very heavy End de-.
structye frost' Ut the ist of June, has, IN that county.
seriously injured he fruit, and That the corn and rye have al
80 suffered materially.
The Lebanon Courier states that the late favorable wealth.
~ has s.rcudy began n revive the "drooping plantsr from
the effects Of the Iute lrost, and remarks:
$50 for as We have been able 10 ascertain, the grain and
grass will yield q fair crop"
The Union County Star says the frost ofthe 6nt Of the
month "hns frozen the corn dead 10 the ground and also the
potatoes, and has injured fruit tremendously, destroyed pess
%cucumbers, sc.
The Juniaia County papensuy tina, the frost did injury
~ the crops in that county.
The Miltonian Of the 9th inst. states that since the I'd
inst the weather had been most remarkably favorable 10
vegetation ~ that vicinity. il says The corn has taken o
new start, 10 aome fields Il hasgrown at least sx inches,
while generally the fields present promising tilaEe. Most
dthe early rye. however, has been totally destroyed.
hail storm 10 the Allegheny { vnshiP, Wostmoreand
county lately did some dnmage ~ groin, and broke tho
panes q glass QUITO the south side Of ~ the houses.
The cadingG Gazette mentions thsttbe ~hay.makin season
hos commenced, and the grass crop il every where fine and
heavy.
The Lycoming Gazette Of the 1Oth inst, remarks that the
grain fields IN that vicinity present O very unfayoroblo sp-
pearance. Fear are entertained Of a failure Of the wheat
crop, and the rye BE- by no means good'-Bah. AHericsn.
In his part Of Virgins, a. we'll as IN the noighboring val
ley counuesf Augusta and RockbHdRc, which form to-
gethor The great field Tor the growth ofWheat in our State,
We are sorry 90 chronicle the disappointed hopes Of the far
mors, who, from what W. learn, can hardly reckon upon
one half u the usual crop. The exceedingly unh voTablo
Seasons. sUrng the winter and spring have caused ihe crop
20 RBw up very meyenly and The grain makes a very sorry
how IN the fields. II seems 90 be heading snd ipcning
very i~reeulary and is 20 infefivr that the most favorable
weather during the remainder u the season can tend but
little TO is improvement. The seasone have been % harsh
In this region Of late ycsfs TINT the quantity aud quality 81
the wheat have both declined mstchfhy.
Charlottesville Adrocote.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-20

We have paid some further attention 20 the wheat crop
In this region within a few days. aud we find that those fields
sowed early In September. after thorough ploughine, are
good; but those sown late arc very much thinned and injur.
ed. The greatest injury sustained was In Januay-ater n
week or two OF warm weather, which had started the sprouts,
a heavy rain fell and IL set in cold. The ground being bare
that wheat that had not taken deep root was killed. The
practice VI sowing wheat late in this country, has grown out
OF the injury often sustained by the fly. There arc a mum.
Der Of Fields Of wheat ON the ridge through the back part Of
Marshall county, that have a yellow appearance in the low.
erpsrt Of the stalk and leaf. Ia appears something like the
effects OF the fly, but IL is not. We cannot account for IL in
any other way, then as being The effect Of the very cold wea.
ther. Drought sometimes produces like appearance. but
inc heids have not been troubled with that this year. The
corn Is backward. but with good weather from this time,
will be as heavy as usual. We have not yet been able to
perceive the effects Of the frost upon tho piums OF peaches,
otherwise than thai, perhaps, an unusual number have fallen
h.-WAeslsg Tines.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-20
From the Nortolk H,yaId,



We watch the weather with a deeper interest than we
have been wont to do, for, upon it is now depending the
comfort or wretchedness, the prosperity or poverty Of thou.
sands. The last years failure OF the crops has temporarily
~parayyzed TO n great degree the enterprise Of commerce in
the eastern section OF Virginia and North Carolina, aud i'm
poyenshed a large portion Of its active populauon-and
another coming upon the back Of it, or any thing less than
a fair average crop, must Perpctuate, for a another year at
least, the reign OF adversely, whether with augmented OF
ameio.eted ngor. The crops of every description have
been backward this season-three or four weeks Ut least
behind their time; owing 10 the prOraeted cold weather;
but we have 50 far.reason to be grateful to a benefcient
Providence, that they have been highly favored with sea.
sonable weather since the hHto this month, and are grow
ing with a vigor and rapidly which shews that they are
making up for lost time. The wheat in the afflicted region
is said to be generally a full crop and free from any un.
healthiness The early wheat has already been harvested
IN fine condition. The oats are also very promising; and
the corn, Of which the planting has been unusually exien.
sive; Ito make up for the last years failure) could not have
had a better season, 50 far, nor look more promising for It's
growth. The potato crop, too, is unusually large, and the
growth has amply realised the best hopes Of the planters,
both IN size and quantity.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-20
DEATH OF DIR.

DEATH OF DIR. HAGAN.-By the steamboat Clos
ter, arrived ON Saturday, we learn that DIR. James Hsgan,
editor Of the Nicksburg Sentinel, was killed in Vicksburg
on the 9TH instant, in n street encounter with ID. w. Adams,
Esq. 1t appears tina. in the Sentinel of the 5th or 9th, an
editorial article was published rejecting injuriously on the
character OF n near knsman Of ID. w. Adams. The lat.
ter gentleman met DR.. Ii. on the afternoon of the eth and
attempted To cane him. A seufls ensued, and the parties
closed, clinehed and iel-Hagan being uppermost In this
position, Adams drew n pistol. and placing il against the
back part OF his antagonists head, fired. The ball carried
away a portion of DR.. Hagan's skull, killing him instantly.
MIR. Adams was arrested and held to bail in the sum OF
$4,000.
The Sentinel Of the sth describes this fatal affny in near.
ly the preceding terms, adding that DR.. Hagan was unarm.
ed ut the time, and no one near to render any assistance.
DIR. Hagan was n vigorous and able writer, but a man
who appeared entirely under the despotsm of violent passion.
In Poiucs he belonged TO the ultra democratic school; was
an immoderate partizan, and is generally regarded as the "a.
Their and founder of the dOcrince of repudiaton-a doc
time which %triumphed in Mississippi ut the last State cleo
tion- Mr.. Adams belonged to the same political party that
DIR. Hagan did.-N. q. Bee.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-20

Two h~og'honds OF W. r. -. Gay's Tobacco woro sold
last week OF the very good prices Of $50 the cwt, for one
%hogshead aud $40 Tor the other. They were bought by Mr.
Porlaux Robinson TO I'll q contract for supplying the Navy.
The Jolly Tars will literally turn a swcotmorsol under thoir
tongues, when this comes to hand. They hav'nt been used
90 such stuff.
The remainder Of the crop Of Mr.. Gsy-who resides in
Goochland and obtained the premium in that county for The
best Tobacco-was sold ~otS7,-making the highest ave.
rage Of any crop sold in the city this year.
The sale was made by Messr. Dibrel, Holoombe e.
Co. The same House has sold during the season, many
other hne Tobaccos, at prices ranging from $40 10 sl21.
These prices to be sure ore not equal to some reported In
the L%ynchburg papers-but here is no CANNON in them
they are HriHg phces-and pretty fair-all things consider.
ed