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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25
For tie EidoertiSci


EpGEYIELD DISTRICT, Sep. IS, 1Sli.
Mr. Editor IL promised not long since
10 furnish you some particulars in relation
10 my experiment in making Syrup from
the Corns,alk. | had about TWO acres
planted in Corn for my experiment, in The
month Of March last. The land selected
was originally highland pond, or al least
a large norton of it, and rather damp for
planting so early. The consequence was
,harthe stand wasconsiderably injured by
The cu,-worm, and had to he rePlan'ed.
The corn was planted in drills, three feet
wide, slightly manured with cotton seed,
plouehed twice and hoed hot once. Ill
rec,ed abou, the middle Of June. for all the
shoots TO be stripped, and given 10 the hor-
ses for food. The object in stripping the
shoots was TO preven, the growth of'he
ear, SO as TO enable the stalk 10 retain all
The sacharine juice. ! was Informed 10y
the boy. who attended the horses, abonr
week afterwards, that as the shoots were
stripped, others soon appeared at the other
Joints, owing no doubtto the luxurianl sap
in the stalk. Ithen camo 10 The couclu-
Sion uOt ID udSGStuC oHOOtS
stripped, but to strip them as needed for
food, and get the full benefit OF them.
Linen directed for my mules as well as
horses, about twenty head, TO be regularly
fed from the shoots.
Though feeding thus bountifully great
many of the shoots grew into roasting
ears, which were freely used by the family.
besides furnishing my stock of horses and
mules with sufficiency Of food for about
five weeks. The sap by this time became
fully ripe for my experiment, and in fact
j rather delayed j, COO long, as The stalks
began! to fire. After saving the fodder
The land yielded l74 gallons, of what Ecall
good Syrup to the acre. lpresent you
specimen for your own taste. aud then you
will be better calculated to judge Of the ar
iice. also present you Two specimens ol
shell-marl, which found not long since on
The lands Of Maj. Tiilman Watson, near
Peters Creek, on:the old Charleston road.
Yours, respectfully.
JAM ES S. POPE.
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We are inrormedI by= gentleman, WI

We are inlormediby gentleman who
have just been to the north to buy goods.
that there has been, since last year a very
considerable advance in The price of coarse
cottons and wollen. Tho manufacturers
are doing a ilourishing business; and agri-
cultural products are going. al The l6wesl
prices.-New Cotton of the finest quality
brings about six cents in Hamburg and
Whata glorious tariff has that
of .42 proved itself! Ithas reduced pri-
ces sure enough, but the reduction is con-
fined 10 the products Of The labour oflhe
asmer.-Pendleeoa Messenger. SIS
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snrER Bl.ugE. Semi. rs. Is44


Gcntiemcn-I have received your polite il.vi-
ia,ion to attend a Public Dinner, to be given to
Gen Geo. Nc Dnffie, on the 20lII inst at Edge
ieI Court House. and TO take part in the
proceedings. Entertaining ns ] do the most
profound sense Of his eminent public services,
abilities and patriotism, and concurrins entire
ly in all the views and sentiments expressed by
him during the recent session of Congress, it
would afford me great pleasure TO cooperate
with you in this tribute ofrcspect and gratitude.
In the present peculiar and excited condi-
lion of public affairs however, it would be
scarcely possible for me to take par, in the pro-
cerdings Of political meetinSIin which meas
ures looking to the future will doubtless be dis
cussed, without affordins 10 the factious ene-
mIes Of oir State fresh cause for obloquy; as
from The station which I occupy. they would
not fail 10 cndeayor Ia make The State respon.
sible in some SORT for the sentiments might
utter. II seems 10 me therefore. tha, it will he
more becoming thai should avoid full and
public expression ofmy opinions in regard to
the exciting topics of The times, until called on
10 do SO IN the manner and under the responsi.
bililies belonging to the office which hold
Fin the lean time il may not be improper for
me To say. th,t I am fully alive to the perils
which menace and the difficulties which sur
round the State. and that shall not shrink from
the faithful performances ofmy duty TO the hest
OF my ability, whether as your Chief Magistrate
or fellow citizen.
have the honor to be, with great respect,
Your obediant servant.
j. Fl. II NMMOND.
FIJI. Wardlaw and others, Esqs. Comm'tee.
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The following notice of British interfer-
ence in The affairs of Texas, appears in
6late number of the Houston (Texas) Tele.
graph:
1--WE now learn, upon the authority of
Capl. Eiiio' himself, thar England has
advised Mexico under no circumstances. 10
acknowledge The independence ofTexas,
hu! 10 keep up an armis.ice with her as
long as possible; aud in case successful
attempt a, annexation between the United
States and Texas took place, then go TO
aoar, and England ,could back her in the
contest" This confirms us in the opinion
we have long entertained, that our inde-
pendeuce will never be acknowledged by
Mexico while there is q prospect Of annex
alton. England will resist The measure as
long as il can be resisted by diplomacy.
And our goveromen, journal admits that
',he influence Of England over Mexico is
almost if not entirely unbounded.'"
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j. Fl. H NMMOND.
FIJI. Wardlaw and others, Esqs. Committee.
EDGEFIELD. Sept. Is, 1914


Gentlemen Having received an invitation
TO attend u Wing and Democratic Meeting in
Lincolnton. Georgia, few days previous to
your note and the Martial Band attached to
my Company having accepted the invitation in
connection with sonr OF the members. as
representative of Corps of Light Infantry.
Esprit Of rs" under my command, adopt
This mehud oftendering to you our humble ac.
acknowledgements FOR the polite invitation tender
ed us, assuring you that it would have afforded
me great pleasure to have responded, and to
have rendered to our old military Inspector, and
the political champion Of onr constitutional
rights the honors regard justly due to merit
With sentiments Of high regard, / remain
your mos, obedient serv'i.,
JOHN HILL.
Capt. L. l.. SPIRIT Of '76..
F. II Wardlaw and others, E,qs, Commltc.
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her 10 Congress, by invitation Of the Commit.
tee of Arrangements. We wiIliiot presume
TO report his speech, bat will content ourself
by saving. that he agreed substantially with
sir. McDnffie, that fhe speech was most ,apprO.
priate 10 the occasions and gave We believe,
universal satisfaction. NJ
We have been kindly furnished by The Com
mite with the, following letters, received from
invited Guests, which we append.
PoRTMAs SHOALS, Sept: rs, 1914.
Gentiemcn,-l have received your Commu.
nication of the 18th instant but my totaI retire.
ment from public scenes prevents me from ac.
cepting the invitation.
There is no man living whom would rhofe
willingly contribute TO honor than Mr. McDnf
fie. His long and distinguished serricess his
rare abilities, his brilliant and fervid eIoquence,
so often poured forth in his connlry's cause
and his exalted and undoubted patriotism call
for all the manifestations of distinction, honor
and affection which his constituents can be-
STOW. His principles and conduct have not
only my entiie appreciation, butthc latter has
excited my highest admi alton. At Time,
when for more than half century. we have
supposed I'VE had secured the enjoyment of n
just, free and protecting Government, we find
ourselves suffering under the iron hand of op-
preston and threatened with danger menac-
ing all that we hold dear, no estimate too high
eau be placed on the value of such man, and
il is not only gratitude but wisdom, to cherish
him with all the warmth of our hearts.
| am Gentlemen.with great respect and con.
sideratlon, your obedent servant.
LANGDON CHEVES.
r. H. Wardlaw and others, Esqs Comm'tce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25
DINNER TO rHs Hon. GEO. McDurr,E:

On Friday last about one thousand OF the
Citizens Of Edge6eld, with many ofthe Ladies
oflhe Village and vicinity. assembled at the
beautiful Grove of the Academy. togreet this
distingu gentleman, md 10 hear his opn.
ions on the great political questions which are
now agitating the coantry. AT il o'clock he
was escorted to the egsound by the Committee
of Arrangements, and introducedto the meet
ing'by the Chairman, F, H. Wardlaw, Esqr.
After few appropriate remarks by the Chair
man, Mr.. nc Duffie arose amid the cheers Of
the multitude, and the countenances of all
exhibited the deepest interest IN the cause, and
the warmest admiration Of the man.
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we ,oiH cling TO the Pillars ofthe Temple Of
ourLibert,es. and VI mast fal, ,ue'cill Perish
cmMstthc RuinS.''
Democratic Re AnncratiGn Ticket.
FOR PRESIDENT.
JAMES K. POLK. Of Tennessee.
FOR vIcr PREsIDEHT.
GEORGE NJ. DALLAS, Of Penn.

4 10 Correspondcnts.-W have received
Communication. post marked Germanrille, in
this District, signed "a VoTER,' which we de-
cline publishing in conformity 10 our established
rule, viz; not to publish any communication
unaccompanied by responsible name.
We also take this occasion. to request our
friends 10 study hsrity. Our paper is small,
our patrons, for whom we have to cater nu'
,nerous, and being desirous that our Original
and Selected articles should embrace rar'ety
Of subjects, we shalf for the future be under The
elisagreeable necessity Of ofexcludiug, or dividing,
all communications over Two and half or three
columns liz length. "A word to the wise is
sufficient"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25
From the Petersburgh { Ka.) Republican.
OUR PROSPECTS. ri

We never cro1D--it savours loo much OF
want of confidence in our estimate success.
We occasionally call the attention of our
readers TO the gratifying fact that in egery
State in which an election has been held
since the nomination of Polk and Dallas,
our GAIN has been IMMENSE. We have
reduced The Wing majority in North Car
olina and Kentucky 10000 votes, chang
ed Louisiana and Indiana from about 49,.
000 agains, us To- 600 for us, aud iocrea.
sed our majorities in Illinois Missouri.
and Alabama abou, 90 Thousand votes
even in Abolition Vermont, the faithful
few of our party have reduced tue Wing
majority in manner which makes us e.
ven hope for the final redemption Of the
Green Mountain Suite. To cap the cli-
max, gallant, honest hard working Maine
-or rather ,twhat is left Of Mai le' ,hun.
ders forth Democratic majority of 8 or
10.000!--ire largest, we believe, ever OBJ
lained By any party in that Stale. The
Coons are just beginning TO open their eyes
they fiud the Democracy was 10 good2ear-
nest nhen they resolved TO rally once a.
gain in the cause of Constitutional Free
dom against The {" Embodyment" of Con-
solidation. We do nor s'btae" in Maiue
she has done her duty! Vnginia scilt do
hers and Polk and Dallas carry the Old
Dominion by from 8 to 10 600 majority,
aud the Union by some 2or 800, 900:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25

Sober ThougM.--"Il is said that the.
English, so far from; anticipating a repeat
of the preseni aciion Of Congress, organ.
lied, all along the frontier Of their nor
ihern provinces, plans for extensive snug.
Cling. And yeAlhat froatier is protected
by an army Of s,om.houses officers.
Give England, the conIrot Of Tsxian COM.
merce-let her manufactures be admitted
free o. ddty:-ant what beautiful field
ior smuggling will no, our extended soulh-
western boundary aford."-[N. q Pieo,
yune,
September Storm.-Ths Tallahassee
Floridian Of the l4lh inst. Says Or
Monday night fast.ihe annual September
Storm canie on. Allhogh very severe. il
was nohing equal to thai iof last yeae. We
have heard of very, bile damage .dane.
The building Of Mr., Geo. McMulla.waa
unrooted in this city. aud few .reea,and
fences proslrated. Al Newport, 81. Marks,
and oiher places on the.coasI, we learns,ho
tide was unusually high but no damage
was done by the. gale. From the country.
we have heard that the crops have nps
suffered-bul very liuls cotton, has hsaa-
injured.
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We lave on our tablea specimen of Marl
or Limestone, shown us by our entefprls'ng
and intelllgen, citizen, Mr.. James S. Pope,
which was found in the Eastern part of this
District.
And also, by the same gentleman. we have
been presented with beautiful specimen of
Syrup Cor Molasses.) made by himself from the
carless stalks oflndian Corn, the remnant Of L
roastins-ear patch.
We also learn with pleasure that he has been
very successful in raising wo.lliirds ofa Flori-
da crop OF Sugar Cane, on upland.
These experiments, added to his success in
breeding fine horses and other stock, 80 10
prove beyond doubt that, whether we are
compelled or not, the cntcrprising and l,dds-
trious farmer of Edgefield eau live as free and
as Independent of foreign resources, Us any
people on the globe.
Give US but light and such "A spirit of en-
terprise would be generally difrused throughout
our District, and such resources developed
therein as would shame emigration aud re-
ward with liberal llaml the efforts Of industry
and economy.
And surely farmer Of such intelligence, ell
terprise and public spilit will meet with cor
responding reward in the suflrages Of the free
and enlightened people of Edgafed District, at
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25

After The termination Of the election fol:
President the intelligent and influential
men ofboth parties: should unite their ef-
forts 10 remove The tariff controversy from
beyoud lbe sphere Of party politics and
these influence connected with ilihat are
brought to hear on the canvass for the
Chief Magislracy. OF all Questions this
is purely commercial one, aud should
he forced into the arena Of POLITICAL strife.
Withthe stability of the revenue laws. OF
all matters requiring certainty iI Iegtsfa-
,ion, is involved individual and national
prosperity. What mercantile calculation
can embrace the euctuaion il the rates Of
duty Of impofla ,ions, varying nearly eve
ry second year? What sagacity, howev-
er far seeing, can anticipate ,he changes
in lhe collection laws Thai may follow The
ascendancy ofthis party or oflhat? What
pow er of commercial wealth can sustain
the losses from this source OF unstable
legislation, in addition to those which
arise from an i'll regulated currency. with
which they are frequently connected. 1t
ceEainly then would be the highrst Office
ofpalriotism, ifthe influential statesman.
fhoth parties, would lend their efforts to
the removal of The tariff and currency
questions from beyond the sphere of par
~ politics aud disturbing agencies oflhe
Presidential election, thus placing these
ereat controversies so far beyond The or
dinary reach ofpolirical aspiran,s, espe-
cially that ofibe tariff. as 10 render even
the attempt TO disturb a settlement Of
Them impossible Charleston Patriot.
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The great length of Col. W;gfall's Comm.
nication excludes from our paper, this week.
the Letter Of Judge Cheves. which our renders,
we know, are impatient to receive. Thc.full
account OF the Dinner 10 Mr.. McDuffie, which
we could not omit leaves us but little time or
space for any remarks on the address OF Col.
Wigfall
We take leave however 10 say, that we re-
gret its appearance. 1t is calculated, we fear.
to do harm at home and abroad. Ii is uncaed
for and i'll timed. It's temper, we think, is
rather too haish and violent. lis indiscrmir-
ate abuse and Remuneration of The whole De.
mocralic Party are unauthorized and unjusl.-
In its general feeling and tone, the address, we
hope and believe, will meet with no response
in this or any other quarter ofthe State. We
cannot however, quarrel with the writer, forh his
boldness and frankness are striking, and com.
maud one g notice and respect.
We repeat it, that we regard The address as
iil-iimed and unfortunate. The position Of S.
Carolina was never more serious aud grave
Grearw sdom, calm reflection, and united coun.
sells are demanded 10 guide her in safety. II is
no time for infiana,rry addresses. Our people
know their rights, and we have no fears that
they will shrink from defending them. The
hope IS generally entertained in the State, tia,
we may be relieved, # the Democratic Party
succeed in the next Presidential election.-
This hope, more or less sanguincly entertained,
has induced The Slate with great manimily.to 10
fnrbear any attempt at resistance. and enter
with good faith into the support Of The Demo-
cratic Candidates. and every one who has paid
any attention 10 the canvass now pending
knows, that the inevitable effect Of all infama-
tory addresses goes 10 aid The Vhigs The
Sonlh ought not 10 be guilty Of the folly Of
elec,ing Mr. Clay. 1t is well known. that
rash movement Of our friends in another quar-
Ter the State, mas already been used 10 and
the fortunes fthe Wing Candidate.
We say again to our friends torbear. Union
among ourselves is sine qna non, to the sure
vindcatonofourr rights. Exhaust every rene.
dy and every hope which any respectable por-
ton Of us may be disposed to confde in, and
then when i, becomes necessary let us, as a
united people, yindicate our rights, or perish
in the attempt.
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IOuN HIJT,

Capt. L. L.. SPIRIT Of '76.
F. II Wardaw and others, E;qs, Comm'lte.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-25

Ir-TsThe Exeter IN. H.) News Letter sHyS 'ha'
voter in that county on being asked whether 1t was
expedont to abolish capital punishment took time 70
consider the question, and gravely answered that ne
was opposed 20 its abolition until his neighbor Barnes
with whom he had a controversy was hanged ana
then he should be in favor OF It
Our renders will be pleased to learn that the va
cancy in the Judgeshp o. this District occasloned ny
the lamented death of Mr. Justice Fletcher has been
at length filled. The last Canada Gazette announces
that tho Office has been bestowed upon RoBERT
HUNTER GARDNER, Esq. Advocate Of Quebec -
Sher6rooke Gdzstt.
ICJsSome Of tho first fruits Of the recent Folk u'-
umph in the nation beginning to display themselves
in our own County. We learn from Proctorsvle
that the large Wooden Mill recently erected there,
will remain uaoccuped; ts proprietors deemng al
together too hazardous to obtain machinery, with a
free trade President in the Chair Woodstock Msr-
curry.
EJSThe recent triumph Of Polk in the Country
has in many places at the north been tho occa-
sion of merry making among the locofocos; and their
Tejocings have given vent, in the firing OF cannon
bonfires, sc. SC. We know OF but one instance IL
history that furnishes parallel to this 81 that is in h'
case Of the Emperor Nero who RECALLED himself ami
the throng of his drunken and dancing courtier, while
the Imperial City was wrapt in ore conaagration.-
IPoodstock Mercury.
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HERE SHE aoEs.-A few weeks ago, the found
ation Of large Cotton Mill was commenced at the
Cahoes. When completed, il would have been one
Of the largest mills in the Union. Since the election
of Polk, ii has been suspended; and it is doubtful
when wsrk will be resumed upon it. large num-
Der Of aborers are thus thrown out Of employment ut
the commencement OF winter Will the Loco Focos,
who profess be such great friends to the aborng
man, take them by the hand, and give them employ
ment9 We shall
Ir tho Loco Foco capitalists do not believe that the
Tariff is in danger, why do thcy not embark in the
business Of manufacturing, and thus give employment
to the thousands Of poor lnborers whom their false
hoods nave deuded into casting their votes against
the measures which gave them bread' Why do they
not come forward and offer the price for wool,
Sc. which given before the election. They
have been Boosting of their patriotism, ever since they
were old enough to murder the kings Engsh-now
is the time for them TO come forward and give tho
world a sample ofit.-Troy Whig.
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GAIN TO CHANDLER,
#Except Westmore.

GEN JAcKsoN's INFLUENcE.-1nth the Hermit
AGE district in Tennessee the vote at the resent cleo
ton stood, Clay ll6; Polk bo-lnst year i, stood,
Wing SO; Loco Foco So. So much for Gen jack
sons influence al home.
SOBER SECOND THoUGHr.-A correspondent
states that merchant who voted for Polk and Dallas
after witnessing the effects of the defeat Of Mr. Clay
says he you'd now give $4,000 to have Mr. CLAY
elected.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTAL young man by
the name of Julius Pratt, Of Promfret VT. on Tues
day last, had both his hands shockngly manged and
the flesh torn from his breast while charging gun
[Woodstock Mercury.
Up TO SNuFF.-The following dialogue took
place in this town between old lady. disciple OF
Miller, and friend who called upon her. the morn
ing aier tho world came to end on the 22d uh
"Well, marin, Pm surprised to you. How hap
pens you did'ntgo up last night" 'Well, did
start, but mercy on US, IJorgOt my snuff 6or''-
Bulletin.
At Salem, Ohio, five have died from eating
watermelons that had been drugged-the proprietor
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Phillips Academy,

TVNHE Trustees of this Institution have engaged
L. the services of CHARLES G. BURNHAM, A.
d. an experienced and popular Teacher who will en-.
ter on the discharge of his duties at the commence
mont of tho winter term on the 9th day Of Deccm.
Der next
The high reputation enjoyed by Mr. Burnham in
oil places where he has taught and tho favorable es-
innate which the people in this vicinity have formed
of his character and qualifications, leave no doubt
but that the school under his auspices will at once
take that rank among similar institutions which lis
central position, conmodous buildings and ample
apparatus justly entitle il to.
All the usual branches Of useful learning will he
taught and such assistance, male or female, as may
from time to time be necessary, will be provided.
a. M'MILLAN. Secretary.
Danvile, Nov. 0, 1874. 3slw3
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TIL CTION.

DELAwAAE has gone for Clay. and elected
Wing Governor and Wing LegisIature-thus secur-
ing Wing u. s. Senator for the next four years.
GEORGIA goes for Polk by from to 1000.
INDIANA, too, by something like about 1000.
NORTH CAROLINA. gives Clay over 1000 ma
jor,y. This is Mr. Folks native State.
TENNESSEE. Clay, 80 ,46s, Polk, ss,Ol9,Clays
maj 444.
Lauderdals only TO hear from, which gave Jones &C
mai in Is48.
Many Of our returns unofficial, and may not be
implicitly relied on, yet we confident tho official
figures cannot vary enough to change the result,
Gallant Wings Of Tennessee ,nobIy have ye done your
duty Daily Tribune, Nou 20.
LOUISIANA. Thrty-fve Parishes give. Clay 1873
majority, 10 more 10 be heard from which gave 227
loco majority at last election The Wings may as
we'll give up the State for in Parish, Plaque
mines whore in 1910, by the.census, there only
about 800 men, women and children, Polk has 1899
votes This is the way Texas is to be Annexed. The
N. o. Tropic says
That our distant readers may have some idea of tho
real state orthe CASE we have been the trouble OF
comparing the vote with that given at three previous