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Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13
kUTY OF CHILDHOOD.

oman is an object irresistiblY en-
I the austere of grace of man
soul witha proud sense OF ma
n nature; but there is something
W and more intimately allied to
naglnings in the purity of a child.
e most delicate fancy and the ses
pent. Its happy and affeclionate
Unchecked by one guileful thought
usplcion. its little beauteous face
! emotion of lis heart. and it is as
aa the silvery cloud veil of a sum,
p shows all the light within. Il
and innocent in its waking hours
q slumbers. 1t loves every one.
pnall! / have sometimes gazed
eutltul child with a passion only
= Intensity by that of youthful love.
such a time IS nearly sti1sd with
EPOuOn Of tenderness, admiration and
almost aches with affection. l
|npathize in a mothers deep idola-
Eau lovely children, and have often
imprint a thousand passionate ks
Ranger's child though met, per-
Y moment in theatres or IN
Y Passing from me like, a radiant
pc seen no more. The more sud-
IIance Of a child of extraordinary
y = upon the spirit like a fash Of
!. breaks up a train Of melancho-
l S y; sunbeam scatters the mist
ahe changing looks and attitudes
I auord q, perpetual feast TO every
>, ~ true perception. of grace and
lsGfdsOn's Eiier0ry Leaves.
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13
The Moral Influence of Females.

The Moral Influence of Females.
The Hon. Horace Mann, in his
admirable report TO the boald Of Edu-
cation, introduces the following re-
marks concerning the Prisons he Wis
tied during his late European tour, in
whichan example is mentioned worthy
elimination whenever the great scheme
of benevolence extends:
Gin regard to Prisons. l have
found them almost uniformly, and es.
pecially on the continent, 10 most
deplorable condition, often worse than
any Of ours were twenty years ago,
before the commencement among US
of that great reform in Prison Discip-
line, which has already produced such
benifcent results. Great Britain, how
ever, now furnishes some admirable
for the imitation of the world. In the
city of Dublin l visited a prison con-
tanning about three hundred female
cOnVicts. 1t was superintended by
Female. The whole was perfect
pattern of neatneess, order and deco
rum; and the moral government was as
admirable as the maternal administra-
ton. As the Lady principal conduct
ed me 10 different parts of the estab-
lishment, speaking no me with such
sorrow and such hope ofthe different
subjects of her charge, and addressing
thea as one who came to console and
to save, and not to punish or aAenge,
always in the tones Of the sweetest af-
lection, yet modified to suit the cir
cumstances Of each offender felt,
more wildly than l had ever done be-
fore, to what sublime light Of excel
Ience the female character can reach,
when it consecrates it energies to the
" Ork Of benevolence. Amid these
from society she spends her
days and her nights; but with her con-
victions and sentiments of duty and
Of charity toward the lost, they must
be days and nights which afford her
more substantial and enduring happi-
ness than queens, or those who, by
their destinations, govern the govern
ors of man, can ever enjoy.
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13

On the second ballot, Charles Stewart had
one vote; and on the third, Levi Woodbury.
hao two.
After the seventh ballot, the Ohio delegation
feeling that injustice had been done to a ma
jority of the Convention by the operationlof the
twO-third rule.
MIR. BARLEY, as their Chairman, moved to
rescind it. He advaEeed the motion at censld-
cradle length, taking much the same ground as
had been before taken in opposition to the reso.
luton, and urging ITS rescesion with great zeal.
Much excitement followed, and the PresI
dent decided that vote of two. thirds was me-
cessary for the adoption of the notion
Mr.. McNulty, of Ohio appealed from the
decision of the President, and after speaking
for some time upon the appeal gave way for
motion to adjourn, as the excitement had be-
come go intense and the confusion so great that
it was found utterly impossible to transact bu-
sinesS.
And the Convention adjourned until O'Clock
Wednesday morning
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13

VNOES As003S \ 4
prt, June Term, 1914.
Is interested in the Lands OF
food, minor hair of Felix Wood
by cited to appear before the
4 Probate Court, at a Court to
Il County, on the
bNDAY OF AUGUST,
Il House in the town of Colum>
cfe to show cause, if any you
Ter should not be made TO sell
bcribed Lands, situated in said
MISUNDERSTANDING TO the
bod, minor heir of Felix Wood,
|ug TO the prayer Of the petition
Guardian of the said Caroline
Re east halfof South west quar-
kty six, township 16, range IL
q Ola acres more or less.
|rdered by the Court, that this
bhed in the" OMNIBUS Whig,"
Democrat" two newspapers
|own of Columbus, for six weeks
Hon. Thomas Sampson, Judge
court, for Lowndes county, the
me, 1874. w. p. PULLR,
mar. n, C. Clerk.
be 1874. Prt. lO 90.
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13

4 Those Lcccfocos, who intend joining th~
Whiga, had better DO 30 as soon Az Is Ihr
Our party iagettmg 30 flll that we shrli teI
be very particular in receiving new recfnilr
An applicants will have 20 bring ceriferir-
Of good character. Just a. % ent N6 $40
almost anything, bat we shall soon zee above
that OlE, Jour.
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13
eE OF MISSISSIPPI, J
WNDEs COUNTY. (

burt, June Tern, 1914.
IN it may concern. You are
led to appear before the Judge
He Court, at a Court to be held
ANDAY OF AUGUST,
here to show cause, if any you
Der shonld not be made to sell
scribed lands, belonging to the
b J. Brownrigg, deceased, and
N, according to the prayer of
ichard T. BTownrigg, Executor
Brownrigg, decd. Benjamin s.
Sparkman, to wit:
IS Ella OF Sec. |. E. l>2 Of Sec.
N. ia of sec. Is. T. l8, R.l8
edered by the Court; that this
bhed in the Columbus Wing and
Acrat, two newspapers published
blumbus, for six weeks success
las SAMPSON, Judge of the Pro
ID county, this first Monday of
Dth 1874.
VIM. P. FULLER, Clerk.
By w. F. CATTLETT, D C.
-6W-pf. $40 so
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13

aschauic who IS ashamed of
.cfthe farmer who is ashan1-
lock, is himself q shame 20
Asiop,
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13

u.,.,r~v poets. Ahoy!- The Boston - ia q.
"A, HH a 4 Offer prize Of fifty dollars lor
ths most approved pstrOtic song Isg aSapt.
. = 'ns he hs tune Of sThs Brave Oa Qaa 1
- .n;' y -. 10 Sc susTdedon the lst NUNS
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13

...m
4 The Moral ofa Dyg ls1gi's D.e'.sA' o.
The Salem (Ohio) VillSle .a.ol
furnishes Us with the Parlculars q &
Ideatli which occurred in New Lisbon
q town 10 the vicinity, ont ths och
| dIt. There was AZ fox hoHtSn thagdag
on which li1uor BAD been freely used.
Becoming too much Intoxicated @
continue the hunt, tie poor wretch laH
Tor some hours on the cold groundt
attended only BY his, son.. lad about
twelve years old, who on tindiug himr
self unable to gethis drunken .lalhet
away, went ZONE and informed his
motheroEthe circumstance. sui hope
ing he would return she did NOT send
after him, night came on, and he was
accidentally discovered BY a t1eighbOrv
who carried him to a house near by
where he expired ina few hours. His
body was broughIIO town and for some
cause exhibited at grocery. The e(-
feet upon bis, wife is said TO have been
horrilying and heartrendsng. Tho
next morning the grocer who bad
sod the man the liquor, brought. out
the remainder Of his stock and burned
i:-having FIRST signed the pledge.
His example was followed by another
grocer. AT the funeral the pledge was
aid uPen the dead mans coffin, and
pefs0Hs signed :it on the
'pot. AcOlIection of eighty dollars
vas then made for lhelWidorEs fity az
which were contributed by the grocer
Who had soH the liquor.
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13

n,,r,her of lots belonging e sne 2. ..,;iI
30. e 1870 80, cold II Fackeoa rne ssas W.
Y y, - l. warrants upon r.: :,:- ::ssssury.
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13
LATER.
SILAS WRIGHT.
OF NEW WORK

has been unanimously chosen tho candidate
for the Vice Presidency -,-~
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-06-13
ETING TYPES.
b OF MISSISSIPPI,

INES CONNER & SON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
Washington, April %. 1874.

Mr.. Van Bmea's Letter on the Annera.
alton Of Teras.-Mr. Van Buren has ad-
dressed letteron The Annexation OF
Texas, in reply to Mr.. Hammet, member
of Congress from Mississippi, the great
length of which excludes it from our COL
umes. 1t is written with ability, and is
opposed to the Annexation Of Texas by
The United States, principally on the
ground of our treaty obligations with Mex
leo, and the existing belligereut relations
between Mexico and Texas. Mr., Van
Buren concludes that these relations have
not been changed since the recognition by
the U. S. of the independence Of Texas,
and that such recognition can give US no
right. in public law,to incorporate Texas
into the U1ion. Heis Of opinion that it
would not be unconstitutional TO do so as a
Territory, bat. is. s.against the erpediency
until there has been full expression Of
public opinion atthegnext election 10 Con-
gress.-Charlesion Patriot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

The following arc the contents Of the
Southern Agriculturist for May 1874.
Contents.-lntroduction of black and
green.seed Cotton into South Carolina, by
Kinsey Burden ;remarks on Ruffn's Re-
port Of his Agricultural Survey Of South
Carolina; extracts from Rufin's Agricul-
tural Survey of Sonth Carolina extracts
from an Address on Agriculture, pronoun-
csd before the Barbour County Agricultu-
raj Society, Alabama, by John L. Hunter;
McCarthy's Cotton Gin-Correspondence
in relation 10; Culture and Preparation of
Indigo for Market; Cutting Corn Stalk
Fodder; Culture The Cucumber, Tobac-
CO round Peach Trees; how to preserve
the vitality Of Cuttings Cor Grating; 10
prevent Grape Wines from Bleeding; Du-
rability and expense of Plank Roads; on
Cows dropping after calving; Remedy for
Hollow Horn; Cure for swiney; Effects Of
Deepening the Soil; The Oak, curious ex-
pertinent; Mousseline De LANES; Manu-
tacture; Importa,ions-Business; Water
Power VS.. Steam; Peat Ashes; Lime for
Plum Trees; Wash for Fruit Trees; 2orl
Wine. e.
The Editor regrets that the Proceedings
of the 81. Andrews, Ashley and Slono
Agricultural Association, were received
TOO late for insertion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
From the Charleston Mercury.
Mr.. CLAYAND TEXAS.

We have the big gun at last-the Wing
candidate for the Presidency is out, in The
track John @. Adams aud Daniel Web
ster, against the admission of Texas. We
had hoped better things. We could scarce
y think so poorly of,he manhood of Mr..
Clay, as to imagine that he would make a
political progress through the Southern
States, marking bis course every where by
electioneering speeches, and keeping in The
dark his opinions on a question Of such
deep and absorbing interest as this, till he
bad escaped from ouriborders, and found
himself on The north side of the Potomac.
ltis no answer to say his letter is dated at
Raleigh-we have nota doubt thai it was
discussed at AshIandit was published the
day after his ARRIVAL al Washington. It
was published too, before he could have
had any opportunity TO examine the ques-
ton in the aspect in which it is presented
to the Senate by The Executive commune
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
AUGUSTA, May 2

AUGUSTA, May 2.
Cotton.-The market since our weekly no.
tice has been subject to much luctuation. The
advices received per the Acadia, proving un-
favorable, the market rapidly declined fully q
half cent from previously established prices.
On Tuesday the demand became more active,
and increasing on "Wednesday, prices rose TO
within quarter Of cent of previous rates.
Very little cotton is Offering at our present
quotations, and much frmness is manifested
on the part ofholders disposed to SELL We
quote the extremes Of the market at from to
a cents, with the remark that it would require
superior article to bring tho higher rate
Constitutionaks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
0RITUA RY.

Departed this life on the 18th Of April, Mrs.
SARAH MARTIN, widow ofsthe late VIM Mar
lin. Mrs. Martin was born the 22d of Decem:
Der 1883, being in the eighiy.fift year of her
age. She has left no children behind to mourn
her loss, but an adopted son and q large nun.
Der Of relatives. The cord that has been cut
by the cold hand ofdeatb, was one that was
only strong enough to bind her to the earth,
and that affection which glows in the bosom Of
those left behind is not exlinguished, but seems
to get stronger; and while they mourn her ab-
sence here, they rejoice to think the day is not
Tar distant, when they will meet hep whom they
here so fondIy loved. True it is, our loss is her
eternal gain. And as we have to know the
tree by the fruit, so we feel confident that her
departed spirit is now shouting the praises OF
God. in that haYen Of repose at Gods right
hand, when the wicked cease from troubling,
and the weary are at rest Mrs. Martin was
highly esteemed by all who knew her; her
private life and public walk, was that thai
should ever characterize the children Of God.
She was one Of those of whom it is said, many
are the Affections ofthe iighteous, but the Lord
delivers out of them all. She was member
ofthe Baptist Church of Christ at Dry Creek,
for the last forty years, except some four or
five years, at which Time she was member Of
the Rocky Creek Church. The last two years
of her life was trying time with her. Some
three or four months before her death, she was
heard 10 express some unwillingness TO die,
stating, that before that time she always felt
willing to go; but having labored under the
affecting hand Of Providence for nearly two
years, became somewhat like Thomas, having
doubts and fears; bnt He, who has said, will
be with you in six troubles, and not forsake
you in the seventh, was pleased to verify that
promisein the end, and give her grace to cheer
her sinkinglspiritsIn the trying hour: and while
her poor body was contending with the King
Of Terrors, jesus soft hand was there to sup
port and comfort her. SO having fought a good
fight, and having kept the faith, she has now
finished her course. Hence, Jesus says, bles
sed are the dead which die in the Lord, from
henceforth: yea saith the Spirit, that they may
Test from their labors and their works do fol-
low them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
Sta.aageea 0a. Sfoleaa

ENRON the subscriber, living al Col. Moss, !,
III within three miles Of Edge6eld Court
House, on the 10th inst, a large bay MARE,
ISL hands high, FIVE years old. some white Id
her face. blind in left eye, and has large knot
on her back also small sorrel COLT, will,
white face, and one hind foot white. ANY Der.
son taken up said animals and giving infofina.
ton of the same, TO the subscriber, will he
literally rewarded. Address - 10
o. H.. NORRIS,
Edgefeld Court House.
April24 $; I3
P The Ahbeville Banner will please give
the above two insertions, and forward the ac.
count TO this Office for payment. s =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

DTo'Ontng Out.-We copy Inc su0)0ln-
ed from the Apalachcola Commercial Ad-
verliser.
MARIANA. April I'd, 1874.
1--WE are literallay drowned out. The
rain commencing on Wednesday last, con-
tinued almost without cessation fer forty
eight hours, and has seriously injured many
of our planters. From all quarters we hear
ofdrowned crops, and on rolling lands, the
wash has been still more injurious. To
give you some idea Of the quantity of rain
which has fallen and the sudden rise of wa
ter, repeat circumstance that actually
happened to one Of my neighbors. His
hands fed in haste from the rain On We'd
nesday evening, leaving ploughs and gear
in The field. On Saturday morning they
were ordered TO continue ploughing, and
when the gentleman alluded in, some half
hour after, visited his field. his asionish.
men was great to find one of his hands
swimming bis horse in large pond made
by the rain while the rest stood upon the
bank giving directions. Upon inquiriug
why they were not at work, he received
for reply (from the swimmer,) "Wy bress
you, massa, Use Iookin' for de plow l lef
here by dis big gum."
Also the following from the Pensacola
Gazette:
1--WE learn ihallast weekthe whole couu-
try above here, was inundated with wa
ter. The Black Water river at Col. Nor
toms rose twenty or thirty feet above its
usual level, although the rise aud fall ofthe
tide is sensibly observed there. The food
swept away every thing; il is said there is
scarcely one ofthe numerous saw mills on
the Black Water aud Escambia, but has
been ruined, and the destruction ofcattle
and hogs is thought to be immense.-Ial-
lahaSsee Sentinel, % inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
commercial.
HAmAURa, April 30,

HAMAURa, April SU.
Cotton.-The Acadia's accounts have knock.
cd the bottom out our market, There is no.
thing done in the article, and no great deal
coming in. Prices to-day range from S to II
cents, according to quality; principal sales 6 TO
z cts; in fact we might as well omit quotations,
for the market is unsteady, and il will be some
time before the agitation ceases Journal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
sCoLuMBIA, May

COLUMBIA May
% Cotton There has beena good deal coming
In, and conside derable business doing in the mar
iket, and notwithstanding the. lnfavorabIe acs
counts from Europe, and the decline: fnearly
j a cent in New York and Charleston. prices
have not'giyeniways here more than a 3.8 of
AGENT. and in many instances not SO much.
Prices ranged yesterday from 81 to74 cents,
and alot Of choice was sold few days ago at
8 cents round .-C Carolinian.,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
RAY NH EMAIL.

On the Isl inst, by the Rev. John Trapp,
Mr.. HIRAM ADAMS, cf this District, to Miss
LYDIA HosoRIA Gill, Of fLiuleton, New Hamp.
shire
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

1--WE are authorized TO announce NJ.
GRAY, Esq. as a candidate for the leg
islature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
State of South Carolina.

HHNHE estate of Moses Gree and wife Sa
IL rah, decd, being left derslect, i shall
proceed TO sell, nj the late residence of said de.
ceased, on Wednesday the 29th day of May
next, all the personal estate Of said deceased.
consisting Of stock Of Cattle and Hogs, some
Plantation Tools, Household and Kitchen Fur.
niture. Terms cash.
JOHNHILL, o. =. D.
Mayl At " IA -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

Edgefield Debat'g Society.
THyHE Members of this Society will hold a
u Public Discussion at the Court House
OH Friday evening the 10th inst, to commence
at half past o'clock. Question for debate:
"Is there such a thing as intellectual plea.
sures?"
A Lecture will also be delivered by the Pre-
sident DR.. Fl. Burt, upon the subject of Ma
laria. =
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully insi-
ted 10 attend.
BY order Of the Society.
CA. MElGs, sec'ry.
Mays, is It's
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

T We are authorized to announce DANIEL
HOLLAND, ESQ.,, candidate for seat in the
House ofDelegates, at the ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

Robbing the Gsrgy.-The Philadelphia
North American says: -Four clergynien,
Of the Convention now in session at the
First Baptist Church, Second street and
Lagrange Piece, sitting together in the
second row Of. seats from the pulpit, had
their pockets picked by some dexleroos
thief on Wednesday afternoon. One Of
them, the Rev. Mr.. Colgate. Treasurer Of
the American Foreign Bible Society, was
robbed Of $l25, funds of the Society.
Another the Rev. M. Matthias, lost sum
of money, and number of valuable pa
pers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08
BALLOON AScENlfr

BALLOON ASCENTKON s
VIE small Pilot Balloon will Start at
n half past 6 p. M. from the public
square, and immed ediately aftert the large Balloon
wlll start from the same place accompanied
Mays, II, 81 rs 4,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

Departure ofthe Merican Minister from.
Washmgton.--We learn from an authen.
tic source (says the Baltimore American)
that the Mexican Minister, Gen. AImonte,
arrived in this city on Wednesday evening
from Washington. and left for New York
yesterday, where he will await the final
action of The United States Senate on The
Texas treaty now before that body. 1t is
understood that bis own course will be
governed by the action of the Senate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

G The friends of BENJAMIN Y.
YANCEY announce him as candidate
for the Legislature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

Important.-The New York Tribune
says: 1--WE have private Information,
from source which we cannon discredit,
that President Tyler has ordered de-
tachment Of u. S. Troops to march from
st. Louis to the Sabine, preparatory to op-
eralions in Texas. 1t is believed that
Mexico is about 10 invade Texas, and this
movement is intended as counlerpoise.
-Chas. Patriot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

Cations and the facts disclosed ia iliemsfor
the FIRST time. We are. bound 10 consider
this movement Of Afr. Clay as mere po-
lilical one, bearing on the Presidency, and
that be has withheld his sentiments so far
to give himself the advantage oftravelIing
through the South as "a Southern man.,
and pledging and committing people to his
support, before they knew bis sentiments
on This subject, and while indeed, they be-
lieyed him 10 be Of opposite opinion. ALL
this is very sneaking and unworthy of Mr..
Clay. But now there comes another scene
in the play. The Southern Wing politi-.
cans will first stare, and theft look blank,
then sigh, then wriggle, then cut a double
shuttle aud finally a summerset, and come
down anti-Texas upon the hub. Look out
for this. The Berriens and all such, who
have deserted all their former opinions to
follow Mr.. Clay on the Tariff, will scruple
as little to follow him wherever he leads,
so long as they believe the course ends in
the possession ofpower. 1t remains to be
seen if the people will be equally tracta-.
hle land we should not be surprised If they
were. We have seen them desert their
friends and 60 over to their enemies before
now-but it would indeed seem that the
question of Texas is too manifestly great
urgent and vital question, to allow any fear
how the Southern people will trealir. The
best authorities assure US in way 10 leave
scarce a doubt, that If Texas is rejected
now, IL is lost to us cntirely,-tbat the i'm
mediate consequence will be British Al
liance-with conditions and consequences
such as will impair the safety ofthe Sonth.
ern Stales and make Texas the fruitful
source Of future disturbance and mischief.
The Senate will act with this knowledge
before them, and if they sacrifice Texas, il
will for Presidenl-making, and nothing
else. They will leave repentance for
time when it will be too late. We shall
not touch Mr.. Clay's argument to day
there is precious little Of il, bul what there
is we will notice to- morrow. We are thank
ful at least for knowing where Mr.. Clay
is, however much regret and notification
we may feel at seeing him following in the
train Of New England fanalicism.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

DroaUning Out.-We copy the subjoin-
ed from the Apalachicola Commercial Ad-