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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-14

Pied the country in the vicinity of the Ess
teen Halchee River. west of the Suwan-'
nee, is now moving South with bis women
and children, satisfied as he expressed,
himself, that he had better be removed
fronrthe numerous whites who were COM
ing so near his old haunls. and join his
friends and relatives in the South.
Our citizens should have no apprehen-
sions, but cherish with these remnants oil
bands kindly feeling; when concentra-
Ted South, they are more satisfactorily
within Our reach, either for peace or war.
P. S.--Since the above was in type, we
learn that letters have been received from
Col. Belknap, commanding at Tampa, as
late as the 29lh ull. He says: Within
the last two months number Of indians
have come in a, this post; they are gradu-
aIly growing tanner; we encourage the
most friendly intercourse with them
meantime, not the slightest act of hostility
on their part, is 10 be apprehended."
From the same paper, we extract the
following paragraphs:
The Weather.-Last Saturday aud Sun
day mornings were the coolest experien-
ced in this city for some time past-the
thermometer, al 7 O'Clock. being 81 and
q degrees, in the open air; siDcey when,
the temperature has gradually assumed its
usual mildness. The thermometer yes
terday morning at 7 O'Clock, in an exposed
ciluaiion, stood 81 deg; and at noon, al
70 deg.
Seizure.-The shcr. Hope from N. Y,
with por'iou,,of hel cargo, " ere seized by
the Collector Of this Port on the 9th ull.,
and The Captain fined 500, for non-com-
piance with the acquisitions Of the Reven-
ue Laws in filling out his Manifest. We
would caution all Captains Of vessels
bound 10 this port to be very precise in
entering the different items Of foreign
growth and manufacture in the statement
of their cargoes; thereby avoiding con-
siderable difficulty in discharging them
here.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-14

Liquid Fire-Crime.- Shoemaker, who
was lately hung at ZanesVille. for the mur.
der of his brother, before his execution
made a full confession of bis guilt. which
has been published. He says that before
he could bring himself to commit the deed,
he had frequent recourse 10 intoxicating
drink. He says:
IL was reared. as was all Of my family.
by my father, to The occupation he himself
wed-that of farming. Twas always
NV own mas,er-grew to manhood in
deplorable ignorance, having never re-
ccived any acknowledgements the
Sabbath, anil rarely visited religious gath
erngs in my neiehborhood, OF elsewhere.
for any purpose than '!a, Of indulging in
the osotfing Of wicked and unrogenerate
spirit. And yet, Notwithstanding all this,
there were moments when my conscience
whispered me, in tones that would make
themselves heard, of the exceeding wick
edbess of my course. Blu, her impressions
we're neither deep nor lasting, nor stayed
me hut for mere moment in my career.
NV Sabbaths were chiefly spent in traver-
sing The forests with my gun, searching
for same-or al a tavern playing ball, aud
on such occasions, by uighifall, | and my
associates, who hailed me as their leader,
were generally ripe for the commission Of
any immoral offence. And at such times,
too, drank immoderalely; always an
occasional drinker, but on occurrences like
these. I drank deeply"
The following are the last words OF the
confessor. Lei it be read and remember
ed
81 Let these, my last words. tell upon
your hearts! Shun.oh shun, the intoxi-
eating draught as you would the whirl-
wind of ruin here, and the damualion of
ELL hereafter. For. be assured, il arms
aud prepares a man to do the work Of a
ierd. Farewell Z"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-14

A Remarkable Sheep.--Mr. Daniel Sin
clair, of Fredonia, Livingston county N.
Y, has a sheep in his possession sixteen
years oc age, which has never failed OF
shedding sixteen pounds of wool, and rals,
ing two lambs annually. The mother OF
this sheep was butchered in its sixteenth
year, and yielded twenty pounds OF tried
lallow.
The above can be relied upon as mat
ter OF fact, the worthy gentleman being a
man of undoubted veracity; the relation
of the circumstances ! bad from him YER
batim.-Rochester Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-14

summer but Iaterin winter, and waits till
the men 60 to tbeir:work. Blu, ihe should
have missed lhemin anyway, he proceeds
over the district ,ilEhe meets with them,
and then takes his station beside the bar
row. No other dog dores approach the
spot, or dipped the clothes of the men.
When the labor is over, he goes away, bul
no one knows where. AS matter ol
course, he ! is a great favorite among Inc
men, and from Mr.. Hall, the super'nten'
dent, having made his peculiarities known
he has become much noticed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-14

Death of Major Ruttedge:-The Nash
Vile Bonner announces the death of Major
Henry NJ. Rulledse, the only SON Of The
Hon. Edward Rulledge. one of the sgners
of the Declaration Of Independence, and
formerly Govsnorof South Carolina. Ma
ior Rutledge was born in Charleston, South
Carolina, in April l774. At the age Of
twenty-five, in 1897, he joined at Paris
General C. G. Piuckney, in the embassy
sent 10 France, as his private Secretary,
and on his return TO the United States, in
1899, he received commission as Major
in the United States Army, and became
also the Aid of General Piuckuey. Major
R. removed 10 Tennessee in 1916.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-14

Z General Jackson is.described by a cor
respondent Of The Plebeian, writing from:
the Hermitage. on tho I4lh inst. .as. being
in an exceedingly precarious state ol health:
The writer says !,
"He is very feeble; appetite poor; cough
distressing, attended with severe par
oxysms on account Of the painjn his side.
Al times he suffers with degree OF tight
ness about the chest, attended with much
difficulty of respiration; at other times q
more free expecloralion greatly relieves
him. He thinks one of his lungs is near
" gone; his. ye.sigbt has failed him very
much; he can converse but little at a
time, even when the most comfortable, has
had several bamorrhases of the lungs, aud
is isl frequently &c obliged 70 resort 10 bleeding
and cupping 10 preventils return. Hehas
been gradually failing for the last year bu,
more rapidly for the las, seven months =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-14

Harper.s Pictorial Bible-We had
supposed that this publication had been
prepared with so much taste and care,
that il was altogether above objections
its paper was 90 white, its type 80 clear
and large, and its illuminations and pic
lures 80 appropriate and neat. But we
see by card in the Newark Daily Adver-
,iser, that four gentlemen-clergymen we
presume-have thought ii their duty TO
publish protest agains, this Bible, as a
most injudicious and hurtful book. The
grounds Of this protest are somewhat Pc
culiar:
"Ia the first place, we are decidedly op-
posed TO the growing disposition to accom-
pany the Sacred Scriptures with pictorial
illustrations. While in some few cases
this may afford clearer views oflhe ancient
rites, or give more perfect knowledge OF
The stale of the arts Of the age. it can sell
dom. if ever, aid at all in giving clearer
perceptions of truth, or enforcing its sacred
claims. Its tendencies TO evil are too nu-
merous 10 mention in this place, obviously
holding natural and immediate affinity
to the sickening usages of superstition and
image worship.
"But, in the second place, we are strong
Iy opposed to the present work, on ac-
count of the character of some Of its pic
lures, aud US christian ministers. we feel
bound to record our most decided obJec-
,ions 10 il, whatever may be its claim 10
excellence of mechanical execution. Ma
ny of these pictures are revoltingly indel-
icale, if no, obscene, and coming as they
10 in immediate connection with the word
of God. We feel bound to enter our solemn
protest against its circulation; still more
of these pictures, if not all that have ye:
appeared, afford moi the slightest aid to
more correct understanding of the Scrip
lures and we have not been able to dis
cover either their great excellence as spe-
cimens of art. or The propriety of afiixing
thonlo passages Of inspired truth, where
they are found."
This document is signed by E.. Chez
yer. a. D. Eddy. VIM. Bradley. and H.
N. Brisbane.-N. Y. Euen. Post,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-14

The Rev. Mr.. Barnwell. Chairman Of
the Committee appointed to prepare an
Address to the Ministers Of the Gospel Of
the different religious denominations
throughout the State, submitted the fols
lowing report, which was adopted.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-15
From he ". y. Courier & Enquirer.
CARTRIDGES FOR THE NAVY.

We notice a dreadful accident, BY which seaman
on board the L. S. brig Lawrence was blown to pie
ces while ramming down cartridge. IL is only few
months since one of the best hands board the So
mers lost his arm in the way. Every year sim
liar accidents and loss of life occurring, and the
lives of our brave seamen sacrificed? We say soci-
feed and beg leave to call the attention of Congress,
and the President and Secretary of the Navy-as
one is appointcd-to the quality of the Car
fridge cases, used for heavy ordnance in our navy
We are informed, on good authority that for the
sake of saving few cents in the price of each cyln-
der for POWDER miserable, loose thin flannel is
purchased-ofteD containing mixture of COLON
and often sewed with 1axen thread, instead Of wooden
This wretcbed fabric allows the fine grains OF powder
TO sft through it and il any fire left in the gun or
the piece is heated the cartridge explodes, and the
probability is gallant sailor is blown into eternity
And this for the sake of saving sixpencc in the cost Of
a cartridge case.
The French navy uses parchment case for powder,
through which the powder cannot sin, and which will
not explode in a heated gun-but then they pay from
four TO six shngs each for them, while econoo,-
cal! government get their cylinders for shilling
Out upon such miserable economy
An economy of few shillings, and wicked waste
and risk of the lives of our gallant seamen! This
matter should be looked to and hope some one IN
in Congress will call attention to the subject
The editor Of the Courier e Enquirer was
probably not aware when he penned the above,
llldt an Ingt0iOus anu tultlUIlSlily CltLtN mas
already invented substitute for the cartridge
now in use, which, while il will cost the Go
vernmcnt but trHe, if any more, efectuslly
prevents the possibility of accident from the
causes above mentioned, and entirely removes
all the objections urged against the old one.
The article referred 10, is "Goodyear's Patent
.metallic Rubber cartridge" Its qualities have
already been tested at the New York Navy
Yard, by order of Com Crane, and the result
was most satisfactory, as will be seen by the
official Report made to that officer. Many Of
she most scientific gentlemen of the Navy and
Army, have examined it, among whom there is
but one opinion as to its entire safety and vast
superiority over every thing heretofore used for
that purpose.
We learn from good authority, that large
amount is lost to the Government, annually, by
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SENATE,
.,aa.a


Messages received from the President traus-
uniting, IN answer TO resolutions, communications
from the State Department, giving list of the Con-
suls and Vice Consuls of the United States.
Also, IN reference to he charge that the United
States flag has been used for the promotion of the
African slave trade
Memorials were presented on the subject OF Ore
gon the reduction of postage and 10 favor of canal
around the Falls of St. Marys
Mr.. HAYWOOD introduced about two dozen bills
for reducing after the 4th of March, the salaries of
all officers OF the Government, from the President
down to the lowest grade of clerks.
Mr. BERRlEN from the Judiciary Committee
reported bill to amend the act in force provid-
ing io the collection, safe keeping and disbursement
of the public money.
Mr. JARNAGIN submitted resolution calling on
the Secretary of the Treasury for information to
the amount of revenue collected from the public
lands aud imports since September last
The Oregon question came up next but Mr.. Ar
cher, no had the floor, being ndisposed, the sub
jec was postponed till tomorrow.
After the passage of some unimportant resolutions
on motion of Mr.. MERRIcH, the Senate went into an
Executive session, and then adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-15
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THURSDAY, March IL, 1874.

THURSDAY, March ~, 1874.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. TusToN.
The CLERK then read the journal Of yesterday
After which,
Mr.. CATLIN offered resolution allowing the use
of the Hall to the Congressional Temperance Socie-
ty, this evening.
Mr. HOPKINS objected, and said every night
such meetings held in the Hall it cost the Gov.
eminent 500 dollars
MIR HhMl,iN moved TO suspend the rules, and
demat ded tcIlers which were ordered
Messrs McCernand and Grlnncll were appointed
tellers who reported o. IN the affirmative not being
two-thirds the rules were not suspended.
The SPEAKER then announced the first business
10 be the resolution of the Select Committee sending
or persons and papers TO investigate the
MEMORIAL or TUE DEMoCRATIC MEMBERS or THE
LEGISLATURE OF RHODE ISLAND.
Mr.. CALEB SMITH said he was not one Of those
who subscribed to the doctrine OF popuh ror DEF
that the voice OF the people was the voice Of God
lie said they we're Liable TO be deceived by dcma-
gogues who shout hosannas and atter them aud that
such ctrines would lead to anarchy, and the Co
yernmcnt would cease TO be Government Of laws,
and b come one of confusion. He then won't into
long argument in favor Of the Algerinc party Of
Rhode Island and denied the right Of The majority TO
control the minority.
Mr.. RATHBUN asked him in what law did he
derive the authority that the minority should rule
the majority, was the case in Rhode island
Mr. SMITH said the minority had as much right
to govern the majority, the majority had to gov.
ern the minority. lie said the negroes of South
Carolina were human beings, and they were malo
W yet they were governed by the minority, and they
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-15
ANDREW JACKSON.
THE PRESIDENCY-THE RESTORA
TION

The principle upon which the denomination
and reelection of Mr. Van Buren are claimed
by The Globe, Richmond Enquirer, &C., &c, is
that wrong was done in 1910 by his defeat,
from which he must be indicated Ii is in
short the ground upon which all restorations have
been made. VENGEANCE is the watchword and
the People, who overthrow him, are to be the
victims. 1t is important that The voters of the
country should be folly apprised of the extent of
this principle, and the results to which it inevi-
tably leads, before the heat and confusion of
the conlic, preclude all opportunity for calm in
vestigation.
If wrong was done Mr.. Van Buren, in 1910,
members of the Cabinet and the various minor
officers Of the Government. Col yohnson's
claim to a reelection to the Vice Presidency,
therefore, is equally strong with Mr.. Van Blu
ren's. Will this claim be recognized IL so,
what becomes of Mr.. Stevenson, Mr.. King
Col. Polk, and other gentlemen who have been
named in connection with that post 2 II not,
with what justice or consistency can Mr.. Van
Buren, make lscbrymose exhibition to the Peo-
pc. of the wounds he received in that encoun-
teri Will the People not be indignant at the
hypocrisy, and scott at the "principle" OF his
pre,eusions viii they not inquire, "w what
has the gallant veteran Of the Thames done, that
he should be refused the same measure ofJustlcs
which is melted to the distinguished politician
ofNew York ~ We shall soon see what are The
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-15
THE OREGON QUESTION.

This question is still before the Senate, and
we believe several of Mr.. Benton's followers
have yet TO speak on it. We cannot but regard
the agitation of the subject at this particular juno
ture, when steps have been taken by the Exc
cutive Che only treaty forming power) to bring
the whole matter to final settlement, as an in
dignity to the President, gratuiously insulting
TO the British Governm mt, and gross mposi-
ton on the American People.
It is the trick of demagogue. And if Mr..
Benton should make any capital for himself out
Of the movement, it can only be done by max
ing other Senators the humble slaves Of his am
bition. lie may increase his own popularity in
one or two Of the Western States, al the ex-
pense Of twice the number lost to the Demo
cratic party elsewhere. The movement cannot
possibly convert single Wing; but it will
estrange thousands of Democrats.
Mr.. Benton is bold man He knew that
the timid Senators who are now favorng his
project, would never had done so, had he not led
the way But, we repeat. the whole movement
is dsmagogues trick The design was a
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-15

double one. First, to acquire an accession oil
personal popularity at the expense Of the party,
and second, TO strike at No. Calhoun. Mr..
Calhoun's views were known, and Mr.. Benton
has resorted to this trick to prejudice the West
against him. The result will be, that while
one or two Western States will approve Mr..
Benon's course, thousands aud tens Of thou
sands Of rejecting Democrats in the South
East, and North will abandon the party.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-15
Twenty-Eighth Congress.
FIRST SESSION
SENATE,
WEDNESDAY, March 10, 1874.

Mr.: BUCHANAN presented sundry memorials
from rennsyvania protesting against any alteration
on Congress to acknow ledge the sovereignty of God
Mr. EVANS, from the Finance Committee, asked
and was discharged from the further consideration
OF memorials asking drawback ON foreign spirits
and molasses.
The Committee Commerce we're discharged
from The further consideration Of memorials asking
the extension of fishing bounies TO open boats, &C.
The Committee on Pensions reported bill extend
ing the provisions of the Navy Pension act of 1897
for five years.
After some debate on the bill for the improvement
OF Fox and Wisconsin rivers, the Senate went into
an Executive session, and then adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-15

The nJury Of powder, WHICH, owing 10 The mis-
erat'e fabric now used FOR the cartridges, be-
comes damp and unfit for use. The new arli-
Gle VIII save all this waste, as they have been
submerged for fifteen days, and the powder
found 10 be as dry as when put in.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-12

ian Is 7th street
EAMILY GROCERIEGJe HOLMES has now
i received his full suHI4S Of Fall and Winter
Goods, comprising co!lpAte assortment assert s His
ter, cheese, cranberries, pples, buckwheat, and
family flour, mackerel, sala1S smoked and picked,
&C., &C., is worthy Of attenkpn, which he respect
fully invites. Seventh strest nearly opposite the
Patriotic Bank f :s.s ~@ tsg- dec
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-12

THE undersigned respectfully inform merchants
j. and the citizens of the district generally, that
they have established an Office in Washington city
for the receiving and forwarding East, West, and
South of valuable Packages Parcels Samples Bundles
&C.; which they fully prepared to transport by
mail speed sf.
As they are the only persons who have q contract
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for
that purpose, they enabled receive and forward
goods, &c. in advance of any other line s3.
Merchants and others who wish to avail them
selves of our line, and who order goods, &c from
Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore will
find it to their advantage to direct in Of the fol-
lowing:
Per Adams & Cos Express from Boston and New
York.
Per Shoemaker & Sanlords Express from Phila-
delphia. ,. sfa7
Per Rogers s Co.'S Express from Baltimore.
We receive Packages, Parcels &c., for the East,
West and South at all hours during the day. and de.
liver them to the consignee soon as received. We
will also receive and forward from Baltimore and
Washington goods and articles Of every description,
by the first regular trains.
ROGERS & co.
Office at Brooke's Periodical Depot adjoining Beers
Temperance Hotel Penn. av., Washington city.
Office adjoining Baltimore and Ohio Railroad De-
pot, Pratt street, Baltimore.
nov Tim
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MOTICE-The Campbels are coming Hard to

NOTICE-The Campbells are coming Hard to
oly.NBEEF! BEEif! BEEF HEfo my old friends
and fellow citizens, and tho public gcneniiy--i
return thanks to you all for the kind patrchase ign
have extended to me since have catered for YOU -
the Centre Market and now make known To- you
that Gin addition to my stalls in old Centre A.rsa
next to Mr. James Rhodess, and opposite Efddsrick
Hagars) have store the corner Of 9Th strest and
Pennsylvania avenue, whore, at all times. have On
hand the best assortment of Beef both fresh and sa
that can be procured in this city. nov hAye for
slaughter 80 head Of fat cattle raised and fed ~
Hamilton Rodgers, Esq and SO head Of spayed hsif
ers, raised and fed BY Tltba, (both Of which gem
tlemen are the best feeders of cattle in Virginia
and drove with the greatest caro- By Robert L. Ats-
stead and Bascable, and purchased for me BY gan
tleman of this city who is admittedt to BE- the best
Judge Of good Beef in the United States; and viii
have commencing on Saturday morning, and tcoqtpr
ung each market morning thereafter, portion ~
said extraordinary fine Beef, at 81 cents per pound
first cuts. sft .
All boarding houses and families who are fond q
you once cal, you will assurediy purchase.
jan 29-eo3w T. CROWLEY. 4
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MUFF AND FUR TRIMMINGs AT REDUCED

NTUFF AND FUR TRIMMINGS AT REDUCED
lIl PRICES-FISH & co. beg leave 70 annosincs
that from this date until the close Of the sedson hsy
will dispose of the balance Of their stock Of Fps =
very small advance upon the actual cost. Ladiee
wishing bargains will do well TO call. ngeissaa,
Also, small invoice Of Paris Moleskin and Caes-
mere Hats (Laville and Pornavouzs Brovetesl which
have become popular both in the city Of New York
and here. n
We offer also varied assortment of GcntIcmcn'ls
Youths and Infants CAPS embracing every style g
present in vogue all OF which we will sell At exceed
ingly desirable prices. FISH = CO,
Hatters, Browns Hotel, and Broadway, n.
dec o. 1EaGEta
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,plENpID PIANO FoRTEs.--Persons wishin,

c,PiENDID PIANO FoRTES.--Persons wishing
y Piano tortes are invited to call at CoNcERT HAIL,
lTods rooms and examine six superior toned nstru-
ments from the factory Of Joseph Risky, Baltimore.
Among them is splendid upright piano. made 1or the
vate sale will be put up at RATTLE
The instruments will be sold cheap for cash or
note with an approved endorser.
JOHN II. HEWITT, Agent.
feb o--eo3t@ II MAT inteil