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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-02-15

Not Cesar. veal, bat that Of Roms.'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25
From the Charleston Mercury.

1t is said in late number Of the Mercury
that Mr. Pickens denounced tho Governors 8
Message as opposed TO the spirit OF the Constl-
tuition ard that the idea that we mad as
strong ground for complaint orTes,s,nnce now.
as in 1882, was founded in gross ignorance.
Mr.. Piclsens said no such thing he first
'harge.is wholly erroneous, As to tle last,
L.. P. did say that in 1882 we had but one
isolated question. the Tariff-that the Republi
can ,rty had been led off, so that we could not
get hearing with them at that time--and that
the Nationals or Fcderalists at that duy were
opposed TO us on principle, so that in 1882 W.
were compelled 10 fight that battle alone, aud
that il was proud page in the history Of the
State. But since them the Abolition question
had risen with all its hideous ioruls, aud recent
ly the Texas question had sprung upon Us win
all the incidental questions taat had been raised
connected with the issues Great Britain had
rendered, declaring as she did, that her object
was to produce emancipation throughout the
world. That these were great vital, and para
mount questions to South Carolina. We had
sister States whose final existence depended
upon the decision Of these questions before the
world. that il was not wise in us under such
circumstances. at present TO do any thing thai
might ALLEVIATE our Sister Stare States from u,
that the slave.hoidlng race united Gould scarcely
stand against the cunflict iha! must arise That
the history of British West lndia Emancpu-
lion staring us in the face as a practical com
mentary upon the declaration recently made by
Lord Aberdeen, and that the man who said
that because South Carolina resisted alone
against the Tariff in 1892 therefore she was
bound to resist in 1874. under these great nid
complicated issues was grosstg ignorant Of the
true state Of the country. liewould survey the
whole ground and do nothing at pre- enI TO lear
open wider the wounds that had been inflicted
in recent conflicts Let them heal over. and
when we should be Compelled 10 vindicate our
rights in the last resort let us do it as united
people. He said expressly, he did nol rely i'm
plicitIy upon the Domocratic party of the Union
10 protect our rights. No! he seorned TO do
il. If faith ihouild be broken (Which he did
moi believe would be done us-he looked TO
South Carolina to do her duty to herself andto
pos,erity, and to leave the consequence toGDd.
He would raise the .Banner-the Palmetto Ban.
ner If needs be, (Which, he said may God in
his mercy avert and bear it alofi III. trinmph,
or perish beneath it in Glory. .-.-..-.rf f;.g
As to the particular points made BY The Mef-
tury, this is the substance exactly nf what Mr..
Pickens did say. The other paris Of his speech
have not been commented particularly upon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25
STATE LEGISLATURE.

At the late session Of our Legislature, no
bills OH the subject of The Judicial tenure or for
giving the election of Governor and Preslden
tial eecor to The people, were passed
Resolutions Passcd.-The resolutions en-
powering the Governor 10 eypel he Massachu-
sets Ageat, Samuel Hoar, Fl ON the State, were
passed with but two dissenting voices. The
resolutions oil Mr.. Pickens, which we published
some time since, and which were so long dcba.
ted in the House, were passed.
A resolution introduced by Mr.. Holland,
empowering The Commissioners of the Poor to
sell the present p"or house and buy site tor
new one. was passed. Some other resolutions
were passed, of which we will give an ac-
cdunt in our next.
The resolutions offered by Col. Pickens.
which we publish to-day were postponed on mo-
ton of Mr. Preston Brooks. Divers other reso-
lutions shared the same fate. As we stated
above, the jointset of resolutions offered in the
Senate were passed by the House at a late
hour,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

has been referred. the Committee of For
-eien Affairs have reported a Joint Resolu
ton for The annexation Of Texas OH the
terms of the late Treaty, which has NOT
been acted on, and bill enaclns that
hereafter. the electors of President. &c
shall be voted for on the same day in all
the STATES, has been discussed Two weeks
without receiving the last polish yet. So
much for the House.
III the Senate certain Executive APP
poinlmenIs have been cousidered-calls
for information have been made-Mr
McDuffie has introduced Resolution for
annexaliou, aud MIR. Benton has brought
forward his hill for the same with difir-
renee" The leading features Of that bill
are that The assent Of Mexico, Ito wit. Eng.
Iand) shall be first obtained, and that the
country so annexed shall be divided into
free and slave States. Both propositions
were quietly sent TO the Commiuee on
Foreign Affairs. and we have no informa-
iion as to further progress. The indications
are that nothing will be effected by the
present Congress.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25
From the Charleston Mercury.

Congress Two weeks ofthe Session Of
Congress h. We now. passed, and it s worth
while 20 observe whatfhas been done. aud
what indicated. In the House the ouly
measure that has been carried 6hI is 'bc
legirimalipg and nation alizins of Abolition
and The abolition agitation The virtual as.
sumption by Congress .ofpower over the
existence Of slavery. Already the Aboli
tonisls are urged onby the anli-Son'hern
press, to redouble their exerions; to re-
ioice ovet lheir.lriumphonly as 'he omen
and seed of greater victories ITO advance
uovaby demanding the prohibition Sof The
sale of slaves in the District Of Columbia !;
now that they have cleared the only out
work, to assail with new determination The
fortress itself. Fifty six Democrats and
fifty. two Wings ia the House Of Represen.
ta,ives united TO achieve this victory for
Abolition. This is truly. a refreshing prds
pect. - as % .,.a'i.'. :. -. -. =. IS
Beyond this, the Presidents Message
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25
From the Charleston Me,curY.

The following is sketch of the remarks OF
MIR. Pickens in support OF his Resolutions pub,
lished yesterday:
Mr.. Pickens commenced by stating that as
much excitement prevailed in relation 10 ru-
Enors in regard to II communication from Wash
iugton to the Governor in relation to PROPOSE
tions from Paris touching slavery--he said it
amounted TO nothing more thana proposition
made by gentleman in Paris to organize
some system with the Southern slave holders,
by which funds may be raised TO print de.
fence of our interests in the Paris Journals aud
Reviews, and that the agents ofthe slave.hol.-
ders from the French West India Islands
would be glad 10 act in concert with US in en-.
tightening the French public.
He said the object of admitting Abolition
petitions in Congress was to agitate and thus
undermine our institutions gradually. They
wished through the District Of Columbia, to
place fulcrum by which,hey could shake
this Union; we must meet il as we would the
defence ofan out post. He had watched its
progress ever since he entered Congress in
1894, up to this time, aud II was now spreading.
That England-New and Old England, held
the sources of our literature, magazines,
reviews school books and all. and that they
were poisoning the epnbc mind gradually and
operating upon our children and females. and
this was our danger.
We could meet any overt act of Abolition as
became men and freemen, but this slow and
insiduous mode cooperation was the enthusiasm
of the country :,
He then traced The history oftke Abolition
movements, in the West India Islands-the
movements, in the Worlds Convention in 1912
1.-The remarkable communication of Arthur
Tappan, declaring in that Convention The ad-
vice Mr.. Adams had given hini aud the Com
mittee that waited on Lord Abcrdeen; nnd the
policy immediately pursued the Government
in compliance with the suggestions ofMr Ad-
ans. s5
He traced the debates in Parliament of Lord
Brougham, Peel and Aberdeen. in relation to
Texas aud slavery and the policy there laid
down, being advanced by oil these gentlemen
thar the result Of ,fie Abolition in Texas,
would Immediately lead to Abolition in the
United States
He proved there was concert on the par,
ofthe agitators in this country, with the Aboli.
ton party IN England aud the British Minis
4 ters. ,..ss
i He then said, that this movement in Congros
\ was connected with the same system. and thai
those who were moving, professed phiIanthro
py on their lips and had treason in their hearts
/ He said he would be one Of the last men tt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

Christmas This day is Christmas and we
especially to those who are ap'Iy called
@ ...Heavens last. best gifi to man."
Thy married men who read this will krow at
onre whom we mean. bnt the crusty old bach
elor may not Or If they do, they may not
consider woman good gift at all, bnt real
Panhora's box of evil But we will not n,rne
the matter with these persons at all and will
leave ihein in their solitary wretchedness -
Twelve months have passed, and Christmas is
again in onr midst II comes with nll its pleas
ant associations. and is heartily welcomed by
all particularly the younn. whose hearts are
over active to emotions ofioy, nnd whose warm
pulses heni in extasv on every returning sea-
son nc fesiiyity. On this day. how many will
assemble ronnd,he sociel board To .parIake of
the Christmas dinner the most luxurious in all
the year1.. How many delightful reunions
will there be Of friends long since parted and
of relations who have separated for a season I
What scores Of chickens and turkeys noun
iains dfpies and delicacies OF all sorts will be
demolished On this dny7 Our month waters at
the vrry thought oeif! What oceans Of syyila.
bnb. milk rusfards and floating islands will he
gulped down on this day! Besides divers 9th.
er delicious n,orceauz, the name of which we
do moi recollect Will no hody invite us 10 a
Christmas dinner We would be highly
npased for once in a year at least, to exchange
our porrige for a dinner ofturkey. ham, dnck,
beef. and dessertto match. If we ore not in.
vited. we will remain IN our sdnc,um, and con.
tent; ourselves with dreaming about all the good
things which our friends will enjoy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25
LIST OF ACTS,
Fasssd at the December Session, 1874, of the
Legislature of South Carolina.

- StStot"6 " oObps Se'Ott'He. +.
1. An net to amend an act entitled an act to
incorporate Provident Institution for Savings
in the City Of Charleston.
2. An act to permit James Jones to bring
back into the State certain slave.
3. An act TO increase the compensation OF
Grand and Petit Jurors
S. An act TO establish the time of holding
the terms ofthe City Courts Of Charleston, and
for other purposes.
s. An act to raise supplies for the year com.
dred and forty -four.
6. An act to exempt the Pilots oflbe Bar and
Harbor Of Charleston from doing Jury duty :
Z. An act to amend an act concerning the
Public Works, passed 18th day of December,
1927.
g. An act to authorize the South Carolina
Rail Road Company 10 aid in constructing
branch of their Rail Road to the town of Cam
den.
9. An act to vet the right and title Of the
State in and to certain house and lot ia the
village Of Darlington, to James Bell.
Z TO- An ACT for the more effectual punishment
of the official misconduct of Sheriffs.
II. An act to declare The meaning ofun act
prescribing the mode Of electing Clerks, Sher-
ifs and 0rdnaries. passed on the 2lst day OF
December, 1889. .!b.. !
l2. An act to provide for the punishment of
persons disturbing the peace of the State, in
relation to Slaves and Free Persons of color. j
l3. Anact to raise an independent Battalion
ofMiEtia, and for other purposes. ~ -
IA An act 10 incorporate the Presbyterian
Church in Abbevile District, heretofore known
as the Rocky Creek Church.. .. s..
Is. An act to incorporate certain Societies
and Companies, and to renew and amend cer-
tain charters heretofore granted. -.
l6. An act to amend the Attachment Laws
of the State.
~. An act to establish certain Roads, Bridges
and Ferries. a.h 49,.
ls. An act to amend an act, entitled an acl
to revive aad amend an act entitled az act to
incorporate the Union Insurance and Trnst
Company.
49, An act to amend an act, entitled an act
to amend the laws in relation to Slaves and
Free Persons Of color. ~ i.t
90. An act to grant Pension to Elizabeth
Brown: .t ~
81 An act to make further provision for the
security of public moneys UNDER the control Of
the different Boards Of Commissioners in this
State.
22 An act to confer additional powers on
the Intendant and Town Council Of the village
of Lancaster
% Anact 10 amend an act, entitled an act
more effectualy to prevent Free Negroes and
other persons Of color from entering into this
State, and for other purposes
"a. An act to require the Ordinary of Ker-
shaw to transfer to the Ordinary of Sumter
District all the records in his Office pertaining to
the latter District prior to the establishment Of
a Court Of Ordinary therefor.
25. An act to postpone one week the siltings
of the several Courts of Equity in the fourth
Equity Circuit, and to change the siltings ofeer
tain Courts Of Equity in the sixth Equity Cir
cult
26. An act TO make appropriations for the
year commencing in October 1874.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

a'Ip hostile foot has foand resln, for The
las, eight years, who have been recogni-
zed and Introduced as one of its members
into the family of nations. that Mexico
has undertaken to treat as a lawless ban
ditti, and against whom, as such she has
proclaimed war Of exterminatlon, for
ge,ful of their exalted and generous hu-
nanity, when. during the former Invasion.
they spared the forfeited lives of him who
ordered and those who butchered IN cold
blood the heroic Fannin and fiis brave as
socia,es, regardless Of pfishted faith The
Government OF Ne, leo may delude itself
by ITS bold ifctions, but it cannot deudc
tao rest of the world. 1t will be judged
and heldresponsible, not by wha! it may
choose To rega. j as facts; and 10 act upon
as such, but by what are 10 reality facts
known and acknowledgedby all save her.
self.
Such are the views which4the President
en,ertains in reference tothe renewal of
the war, after SO long a suspension, and
under existing circumstances, and the
'barbarous and bloody manner in which it
is proclaimed it will be conducted. He
instructs you, accordingly, 10 address,
without delay, TO the proper department
of the hexican Government, a communi-
cation, in which you will state the views
entertained by him in reference to the re,
newal Of the. war while the question of
annexation is pending, aud the manner in
which it is intended TO be conducted. and
10 protest against both in strong language,
accompanied by declarations that the
President cannot regard then, with indie-
ference, but as highly offensive to the
United States. You are also instructed
TO renew the declaration made TO the Mex
ican Secretary by our Charged Affaires.
in announcing the conclusion Of the treaty
that the measure was adopted in no spirit
Of hostility 10 Mexico, and il annexation,
should be consu,nated, will be prepared to
adjdst all questions growing out ofitin-
Guiding that Of boundary on the most iibor-
oil terms. lam, str, respectfully
....a...r Your obedient servant,
j. G.. CALHOUN.
WsLsoa SHANNON, Esq. &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25
Ftua the Charleston Mercury Dec. 18th.

From the Charleston Mercury Dec. 18Th.
Extract of letter from gentleman of
responsibility now on visit TO the cont.
neat of Europe: Nov 10. 1874.
AIy Dear Sir:-I see by tho papers that
you are in the mids, of a very exciting in
canvass-l hope thai Mr.. Polk may be
elected, but whether he is or not, if the
South can only be united it would not
matter straw. Now thst Virginia has
turned her face right. it is TO be hoped she
Uill continue in her course and take the
head of the South, which is her natural
position aud one that she would have
occupied long since had it not been for "a
but let it cventuate as it will, do not
think it matters much TO the South.
Uu,ii,h time nolhing can be done unless
DIR. Calhoun retains this present position.
Since has adven, our foreign affairs have
put OH another face and truly may it be
aaid that Mr.. Calhoun has done more for
the South since he has come to his present
position than all the preceding legislation
since the year '76. The pastconduct of
party in the United States ought 10 be
treated as treachery by the South and the
endeavors OF every Southern man ought
70 produce union among themselves with
out which they can have no weight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25
Correspondence Of The Charleston Mercury

COLUMBIA, Dec 10.
herewith send you a copy Of certain Reso-
lutions introduced in the Senate to-day, by Mr..
Pickens, also brief statement Of his remarks
upon them. Comment think. is unnecessary,
for they speak for themselves.
He was listened to by the Senate with greut
attention. and the Resolutions were adopted
without dissenting voice. and ordered to the
House of Representatives for concurrence. =
Resolved, unanimously, That this Senate
considers the recent movement in the House Of
Representatives in Congress, in relation to the
reception of petitions 10 abolish slavery IN any
portion of this confederacy. as calcuisied 10 en-.
danger the peace Of our Siate-as fragrant
ostrage upon our rights, and decided step TO-.
wards the subvrrsion of our Institutions, and
the dissolution Of the Union.
Resolved, unanimously. That OH this subject
We admit no legislative power in Congress, and
that such legislation will be in fact dissolution
oil the Federal Government.
Resolved unanimously, That if there should
be Legislation on this subject, by Congress, that
the Governor is hereby requested to call the
Legislature together. in order to decide upon
the mode aud manner in which VIC shall pre-.
serve and defend our ancient rights and liber
ties.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

The Charleston Patriot states that the Board
of sDirecto . of the sonth Carolina Rail Road
Company have declared a dividend of SO 25
per share, equal TO s per cent. per anu,lm on
S7s, for the half year ending 31st inst, ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25
EDGEFIELD c.. H /.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25. 1874.

U Mr. BENJAMIN F. t'oRLEY is duly au-
lhorized to collect Notes and Accounts due
this office, IN this and the adjoining Districts
We hope our friends will avail themselves of
sofavorable an opportunity for liquidating their
respective amounts
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

Congress ss-Since the repeal of the 25ih Rule,
petitions ngainst Slavery in the Distr ict Of Co
lumbia are referred to committee. Thus has
Congress virtually assumed jurisdiction over
Slavery! Great excitement throughout the
South will necessarily arise in consequence.
In rhe Senate Mr.. McDufie has introduced
Joint resolutions for the annexation of Texas.
In the Hnnse of, Representatives. Mr. Burt
has given notice. that he will introduce bill
to repeal the duty on cotton bagging and gunny
cloth From the fate Of this bill we can judge
what action the presen, Congress will take
upon the Tariff.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

State agricultural Soeiety.-TAt the reco mt
meeting of The State Agricultural Society. in
Columbia, Whitelnarsh B. Seabrook was cleo.
ted President, and Chancellor Dnnkin first Wire
President Joel n. Poinseit was elected An
niversnry Orator, and Judge A. P. Butler was
appointed to address the Society at its nexl
semi.annual meeting. This will be held on
the last Wednesday in July, at Newberry c. Fl !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

FsFe.-A Ab'nt z o'clock last evening. an
alarm Of Gre:s as given which was found
TO have taken place in q small wooden,
building in Concord street which was eri:s
tirely consumed. The house was owned
by Mrs. Chambers. and occupied by, a,
hitelaborer. We leafnttiat the fro was.
accidental - Charleston Courier, 81. \
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

We are authorized to announce GfoRGE,
y SHEpPARD ms d. candidate for ihe Office
of Tax Coilectofs a, the ~ election.
Dec. 225 re 43
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

Th, first fruits Of Victory?-Our rea-.
been very sa"guine in our hopes from, the,
Democratic parry. nor Disposed TO rely up
on il beyond what the most vigilani pru-
dence and self respeci might dictate. In
laboring 10 promote its success, we did
what we lhnughI our duty. That done.
The consequences" were with God. Let
us trust in Him. only. and we shall never
be deceived. Yet we have been by no
means disposed To disparage its fidelity, or
withhold from ',anylhins not timperarively
due to ourselves And We certainly could
moi have anticipated mai the first fruits of
It's victory, would be q deadly stab at our
very vitals. The doors of Congress had
scarcely opened TO the triumphant DEM
ocratic majority Of the House, ere they
were thrown wide open by those Demo-
Gratis, with The Abolition leader at their
head, TO our deadly enemies. The Aholi-
tionisls! Is not this timely warning.
from Him who never permits Ihnse dispo-
sed tn trust in Him. to he taken materially.
unawares p? We counsel no rash or
hasly action; but surely this fearful event
warns us to think more Of vigilance and
Self defence, than of reliance on those,
who produced it. Shall we be less true
TO Others, by being tue to ourselves 2
Will real friends respect US for it, or false
ones be more likely 10 deride' Us secretly,.
or assail US opealy Z Will il become us.
TO press forward unnecessarily with prof.
fered friendship, where there is the lease
chance Of encountering the glance Of scorn
or indifference, er the kick Of ennily 2
And above ALI does il become us to drive.
indignantly single Abolitionist from our
shores, and at the same time submit tc the
whole horde taking possessinn of the great,
law making power of the country Ito.
strike promptly atthe weak, aud silently,
succumblo the deadly asgressions Of the.
strong, whether open enemies or pretended
frieudsSa We would say more, bin have,
;notrnom. We cannet believe, however.
that the Legislature of South Carolina,
after expellins Hoar. willsiiently pass over;
the terrible courage af: opening The doors
{of Congress 70 the Aboli'ioniss.- Soats
Carolirians go. *,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

adjournment Of the Legislature The Legis.
Iature adjourned sine dis at midnight on We'd
nrsday last, after passing 26 Acls-a list of
which W publish. The Honse also adopted
the Resolutions from the Senate, offered by
Hon. F. w. Pirkens in the early part Of the
session after The reading Of the Governors
Message in relation TO the Tariff, Texas, &c.
and laid OIL the table all the other Resolutions
on those subjects. and in relation TO the rescis
sion Of the 25li Rule Carol,nian, 21si inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-25

;
A meeting ofths citizens of Pensacola
took place on The 9Th instant, lhe object Of
which was The reviving of the project Of
rhp Alabama, Georgia and Florida Rail
Road. The Hon. Dillon jordan was pres
ideui Of the meeting. aud Mr., Kelly an l
Lieu. Scarret. U. S. Engineer. were
Secretaries. A committee was appointed
10 report resolutions to The meeting. This
committee made areporl which was adop-
ted, together with resolutions to forward
the contemplated rail road. The rail road
is 10 connect Pensacola with Montgomery
in Alabama, and the Intermediate adjacent
country, embracing anarea al least 81,
600 square miles. The rail road from
Pensacola 10 Montgomery is estimated al
aboul 100 3milesi ir length. - augusta Con.