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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Democratic Barbecuc.-The Democratic As.
sociation Of Richmond county, Geo., invites
the ciuzensof Edge6eId and Barnwell Districts,
TO ioin them in Barbecue to be held at the
CITY. Hall of Augusta, ON Tuesday the 9th inst.
A large number of,he most prominent Demo.
cratic Orators of Georgia and South Carolina,
have been invited, and accepted of the invita-
lion. Z; .ls.s..;{.. 5..t:s
~. The Anderson Gazette, says. :" The yo-
ters OF Anderson District have at this time 43
candidates before them for their su6rages, viz:
Q for Congress ;s16 for Legislaturei 16 for
Tax Collector; a for Clerk, and S for Sheriff.
A stranger would conclude we were rather an
Office seeking people," G - 49,, 49,
Suieids.-On Monday the 22d inst. Mr.. s:
r. A.. Nc DowELL, q Teacher, who had for
some ls months past taught School upon the
Columbia road, about Is miles from this village,
put an end to his existence, by cutting both jug-
gular veins with aknile, ~
Mr.. Med. left the village that morning in
the stage, for home, when about three miles
and an half upon the road, he lsaped from the
stage, telling the driver where to leave his bag.
gage. "a. and made his way into the woods about. about
half a mile from the road, where be committed
the rash acl. Although an alarm was gwen
the mex, day, and numbers went in search OF.
The body, il was no. found until Thursday hl1l
evening, when q Coroncrs Inquest, was W held
and returned verdict of Suicide.
Mr.. Mcdowell was much respected, but
had been in state Of slight mental derange;-,
ment for some two or three weeks, He was IS.
abuut thir.y.two years ofage: al,s
d Reputation Cheeksd,-Ths Charleston Pa:
.riol of the 9th inst. states, that athe Supreme
Cont Of Connecticut has given decision I!In if
rela,iont to the bonds issued by the Corporation
or the borough to aid in constructing The Hou-
sa,opio railroad, and which The citizens have
nt,epp,ed 10 rreepudiute. The decision Of the
Cour, declares thu, the private property of.lhe
|. civ is liable be seized for the paymente
Tie debt f.i,5 ~ S,..3 3.,sa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Hauana.-By the brig t. Street, which
arrived yesterday from Havana, we have
received our files Of papers to the 9th inst:
They contain little that is new. Puerto
de Principle is sickly,lmaIignant fevers and
dynasties prevail there. Provisions are
dear. Rice sells at $40 quintal. lard
374 cents bottle; salt beef at Sl2 per
100 lbs. g
At Santiago de Cuba pretty severe
shock of an earthquake was felt some
weeks since il lasted, however, but few
moments, and did no damage.
Abundant rains have Eallen on all parts
of the Island, aud the prospects Of the
planter have revived.-N. 0. Bee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Catching a Tartar.--A gentleman in
this village, who appears to be The body
and soul, if not rhe breeches Of whiggery,
lately addressed a letter TO the Hon. Gu
lian G. Verplank, who has deserted the
whig for the democratic ranks, with the
expressed expectation Of elci,ing inforh,a-
lion in regard 10 bis supposed free trade
views. MOI long after, an answer was re-
ceived; hui instead of Mr.. V. being a
free trade man, he says, in substance, if
no, in so many words, that:
II wen, with Mr.. Clay in his advocacy
of the compromise acl, but beyond this |
could not go. My income and resources
arise almost entirely from agricultural pro-
ductions. and in common with others,
have severely felt the burdens imposed
upon us by this present prohibitory tariff.
I am well acquainted with the private
moral character Of Governor Polk, and
also know him 10 Se man free from the
mos, remote taint ofEullifica'ion, aud shall
give him my support"
N. B. The conscientious coon who re-
ceived The letter, has, we understand, some
doubts now, whether he has a right 10
show this lellerin public, it being private
epislle. Wonder if these scruples would
have existed had Mr.. Verplank opposed
any tariff al all.-Ithaca Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Louisiana Election.-The N. o. Morning
Herald. gives the following as:the inal result
Of the State elections: for Congress, Demo-
Gratis, ] Wing; State Senate, Democrats, 8
Wings; House of Representatives, 2s Demo-
crats, 81 Wings; which gives the Wings a
majority Of one upon Joint ballot The Con-
ven,ion will consist Of AZ Democrats and 80
Wings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

The Influence efWealh.-A fellow by
the name Of Lyman Kendall has been
sentenced to three years imprisonment
for purloing money from the Cleveland
{Ohio) Bank. The offender being a man
Of wealth, and belonging 10 a family Of
high staining, this fearlessSindication OF
The outraged law, by both judge and jury,
has raised a considerable excitement and
every effort is making TO loseoure his
.relase, z.,,i5i,; 81 -;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Health of Yicksbug.-The Vickst9. g
Constitu,iunalist of The 18th inst says:-
We have much sickness in the city and
counly-conges,ive fever in adults, and the
usual summer complaints of children are
very severe and fatal in many cases.
Death is with US; disease is asonizing
our friends distress is upon US; widows
and orphans are daily added 10 our long
list of the afflicted and sorrowng. Pa
rents are snalched from their clildren;
children are torn from their parents---we
know not where the shaft1is.to strike.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Joint Endorsers.-William Slade. who,
as member oc Congress, was notorious
for his reckless Abolitionism, is now The
Whig candidate fur Governoro Of Vermont.
The Clay party having endorsed him as
good Wing, he returns the favor by endor-
sing Mr., Clay as good Abolitionist. The
following is Mr.. Slade's language in ac-
cep,ing the nomination for Governor -
Spectator.
II rejoice to say" (aaid Mr.. s.)"that /
believe Henry Clay has and ,oill do more
other man. Mr.. Clay is a citizen of the
South: the South know that his feelings
and sympathies are with them. and conse-
quently are less ready to suspect the purity
of his motives upon this great question:
living az he does, in the mist Of these in.
s,itutions, bis facilities are more ample for
warning against them" las
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Later from Dominica.-The brig Smith
Tultle, from Guadalupe. arrived at New
Haven on Sunday, bringing adyices from
Dominica 10 the 22d June. The accounts
we had Yesterday were 20 The 9Th. We
learn from the New Haven Herald that
the insur-ection had been put down with
out much difficulty, and that the operation
Of martial law was suspended on the 2ls..
Great damage was done TO several oil
the estates on the island. The Governor
had issued proclamation Of amnesty to
all, with the exception of the -ingleaders,
ninety OF whom had been retained i'll the
prison TO undergo the decision of the laws,
several hundred having been discharged
under the ,admonilory advice Of the Go
vernon.
The islands had been overwhelmed
with rains and floods, with great damage
10 the roads, &c.
A singular discovery had been made in
taking a census uflhe Island of Trinidad,
being that of "lwo encampmenls Of the
aborigina! Indians. of the Island, belonging
to race perfectly distinct from any hith
eric known" The fact is noted in the
Trinidad STANDARD of the 9Th ult.
Charibs, probably. The same race yel
existing numerousy in Guiana, Brazil,
and other parts Of South America. They
were once very numerous in Trinidad, but
after long and desperate struggles against
the Europeans they Abandoned the island
for the main. Remnants of them are
found in Central America, degenerates
but not distinct from other tribes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Remote Vieacs.-It is common to over
look what is near, by keeping the eye
fixed on something remote. In the man
ner present opportunities are neglected,
and attaiuable good is slighred, by minds
busted in extensive ranges, aud intent up
on future advantages. Life, however
short, is made shorter by waste Of time !;
and its progress toward happiness, though
naturally slow, is made still slower by
unnecessary labor,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

Sinking of a Riuer's Bed.-The H a
wanna Faro Industrial records The sinking
of the bed of the river Amendaries 10 au
extraordinary depth, on the Both June
last. On 29th, there had been heavy
fall of rain. causing great flood, fairly
sweeping all before it. The very next
day, in place of keeping up. The river fell
to level three feet below what ii bad
been at any time during the previous Sc.
we're drought. So suddenly did the river
fall, that boats. which at The ,ime of The
rise were made fast to the Trees, were
found the nexr morning enlangled in the
upper branches. The importance of This
river 10 the city of Havana is very great.
1t supplies the basin and acqucducf, upon
which the city now entirely depends for
its water, aud fears are entertained that
it may sink so low as to render The acque-
duct useless.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31
Translated for the Phita. U. S. Gazette.
PUERTO CABELLo Sd July.

Translated for the Phita. U. S. Gazette.
Puerto CABELLo Sd July.
The Small pox has nearly lef us; the
cases of infection that have appeared for
the last two or three weeks have been
comparatively slight. The fears Of this
contagon, SO seriously affecting business,
have disappeared, and merchants feel en-
couraged. The reports Of the severity of
the disease have been in a measure exag
gera,ed in the Interior, and this taken to-
gether with the wretched stale ofthe roads
leading to this place. has caused an almos
stagnalion Of all business operations. or
course what Coffee, Indigo. Hides and
Cacao left in The country will when,
brought 10 market, from their scarcity.
realize higher price than the rates quoted
today. The following details may be re-
lied upon relative 10 the late fearful iuun-
dations:-The main road from Caracas to
Puerto Cahello is impossible; and the
whole communication is now made by the
old road roud the Cape. Ia The Valley of
The Tuy the unfortunate proprielors of
plantations have lost their all. In facl,
ihe destruction 10 The Coffee and Cacao
trees is immense, and The soil is either
ruined by being washed away or else COW
cred up with the sand brought down the
river. In fact The poor laborers are beg
CARED, aud the land-holder is in despair.
Thus much for tue fearful inundalion Of the
river Tuy.
Ia the very fertile District Of Sinamaica.
in the valley of the river Limon, The loss
by the flood is incaiculable. The des'ruc-
lion OF property far exceeds that caused by
the grea, overflow of The year 1880. Cat
tie OF all kinds have perished in almost 10
credible numbers; and what few houses
on the plantations not actually washed
away, are SO injured as 10 be nearly worth
less.
In the unfortunate city of Carora, half
of the population have lost their homes,
aud the Governor has been obliged TO offer
The hospitals aud barracks as shelter TO The
suffering poor.
From Bogala. Carabobo, Maracaibo, &c.
the accounts of suffering caused BY the de
slruclion Of life and property during the
late inundalions, are really mournful. 1t
will take years of prosperity 10 replace the
damage done by the fearful rains of the
,,a,, 1914
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31

The Wabash FloOd.--The Goshen Re-
publican contains an extract of a letter
from Terre Hau,e. Ind. which says.
ITO give you some little idea of the de-
struclion, will state, that l9 out of every
20 houses from Fort Wayne 10 this place
are deserted entirely, and the inhabitants
compelled 10 leave for the high land. miles
back from the river. Very often passing
house you might see ponllry Of all kinds
on The tops Of barns houses, cattle aud
hogs on some high bluff, surrounded by
wafer for miles. The prospect along the
river is deplorable indeed, and must pro-
duce an unknown amount Of sickness as
soon as the walters suhside."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-31
POLITICAL.
Frou, the Southern Patriot.

The Hon. l. E. Holmes having been
addressed through the Mercury&on the
question e.What is the proper remedy for
the evils " hich affiict The South !" has
published the following reply; in that pa
Der Of this morning, which as the dellbe-
rate option Of our immediate representa-.
tive, we think should be placed on record
and generally circulated.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

attending his unsimey and depIotaos
Sta The Doctor having concluded, Miers W. flshei
Foo moved that the Chairman appoint comm"tee "
roaon,ops expressive Of the feelings OF the meet
in, with rera,d 10 The awful catastrophe In cohse'
ouence Of which they were assembled
,rhs Chairman then appointed the following. VIZ
NJ w Fisher. Dr.. Jesse Simpkins, DR.. W. u
smith a. r. Gray, DR.. William A, Thorn, and n. ,
NJ" % constitute the said Committee; and, alter
shor, retirement they reported the following resoiu
Psso,r,d That we have heard with feel OF Inc
das, oocush of the late dreadful accident on ooafe
,hs II s steamer Princeton, by which the country mas
sustained an ireparable loss in the death OF 'he oh
Abel P. Upshur. No.,h.,,,o,
p,..yred That VIZ, the citizens OF Northampton
oonn,v IN public meeting assembled, while we deeply
s,mn,b;ze with the whole country in relation 10 'hS
terrible dispensaon of Providence, by whlch so many
n.Inah,e Ives have been suddenly terminated, feel,
With p.cuar sorrow, the melancholy bereavement SUE
t;nad hv our whole community in the premature de-
.,.a . eternity of the amented Upshur-,he pride
md boot of orr county, the friend and companion Of
our daily walks. "a
pssorr.d Tina, we tender our heartfelt sympathy nnd
c,ndolencs to the afflicted family and relatives OF the
Jnaassd mon this mournfu occasion.
PesoJyed That will wear The usual badge OF
monrn,np for thirty days, in respect to his memory
Resoy1ed Tha, the proceedings OF this meeting oe
nnh,;sbed in the National Inlellgencer, Richmond
Enon,er and Norfolk Herald, and that the Chairman
of mi, meeting communicate copy of the same to the
family of Mr.. Upshur.
The foregoing resolutions having been unanimously
adonted the meeting then adjourned
"'Op'' JOHN EYRE, Chairman.
N ]. WISDER, Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

yet 10 be heard from, and there are twenty five
IN which there has been no choice, in rnanv If WIS
there is yet TO be an election "eH
The Representatives elected in the several ,,...
ties of the State are, Democrats 80, Wings 81 ''"
There three towns to be heard from-cbs....
Roxbury and Misunderstanding i've members 81
ln twenty five towns there was no choice on Tho l..
of the general election. The names of these ,o ry
with the number of representatives, they failed 10 chooaa
are rs follows: Ashford 2, Columbia l. Danberry :,
Pennington ., Gulford 2, Hebron !, Ken, |, MsnsS.,t
2, Meriten |, MddIe,own 9, New Canaan New F,
field ! New Milford 2, Salem |, Salisbury ,, Sharon
Sherman |, Stralford |, Sou,hbury !, Thompson -
n Il, Waterbury Weston i Woodstock l. and
Woodbury. total 80 members.
In each of these towns, except two, Cleveland had
majority over Baldwin, the Wing Candidate, and =
two-lh'rds OF them msjoriiies over all. The obe.
towns (St'a,ford and Waterbury, gave Balwin sm.n
majorites. "-'
The New York Tribune (Whig) of Thursday morn,,
says, in The Senat the Wings have IS, the Democrs.
In the House. the Wings have elected S., tie Der
Gratis S0-Not chosen SO. "''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

a. We have the honor of introducing this morning
to our readers the first of series Of papers, which the
author proposes to address TO The people of Virginia..
The power of his production speaks for itself The
author of those taunch and sturdy, and ntelli.
gent Republicans, who has been long and uniformly
what he signs himself, "a Disciple Of JeGersOn. No
man is worthy Of being heard, both for the con-
sistency of his character the sodity of his prin
ciples the strength of his statements, the force OF
his composition. His first No. dedicated 10 the espe-
cial benefit of the Central Clay Committee of Virginia.
The topics which he proposes to discuss in succession
are all interesting and germane to the season. at which
he wriles-a great political struggle, on which depend
The principles of Virginia, and the fate of free in
stitutions.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06
TEXAS.

EXTRACT from The letter IF a distinguished man
Washington, 10 friend in rirginia ,cho has gre
us PERMISSION 10 publish ii:
"Ihc Texan question, to which you advert,
one Of your late letters. is beginning to agiia,e i
country deeply II will produce, If am no, N,
taken, storm, which will be felt from e.
tremty of the Union to the other. In the d
ance II is already heard like the roaring of the
but ID can do no harm! Annexation may be for sIo
space of time postponed, but it cannot be defeated
1t is essential to the safety and perpe,ui,y Of our Fl
rious Union and this the northern portion Of lie pe
will soon see and understand we'll those Of Il
South Abolit'onsts and Demagogues may retrrd, e
a short season, its consummalion; but, repeat il
they cannot defeat it, The people are in arorof d,
nc xati0n, aud icW demand it,"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

Az APPEAL TO lsTELLIGEScER.-The Intel
pencer has asserted that the Executive begged the
Texan Government to apply for annexation and that
the British Minister has given notice that his Govern
men, shas no designs upon Texas" We appeal TO the
candor OF the Integencer to correct these errors.
We assure IT, authority that neither Of the statements
have any foundation in truth
Messrs adams and Ciay begged the Mexican
Government to cede Texas 10 the United States
[.NaGisoninn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

The Cincinnati Atlas Zone of the papers Of the great
Embodimcnt says, that "a concerted and party attack
is TO be made upon our present excellent Tariff Qhe
black Tariff of '42)-and though the Loco Focos may
carry the proposed bill in the House Of Representatives
yet that this destructive will be arrested BY the
conservative power (of the Whigs) in the Senae."-
The people of Virginia will in this language which
is current in the Coon press in all directions who are
The friends of most unjust and oppressive Tarltf-and
who are the friends Of Reform Can they then support
party with its Tariff champion, who opposes the interests
OF the South
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

" Mr. Samuel e. Anderson, the able Deb.,a, =,
staunch Democrat, has been unanimously nomlns,.s
By the Democratic meeting as their candidate for p,r,.
Edward His success cannot be doubted He ads,a
ed the meeting in his impressive manner-snd our r.,
respondent writes US, that the Democracy of Prlrn
Edward mean to give good account Of themseys.
Our Cores pondent (whose communication was -
ceived loo late for this mornings paper rdlcuIes ii.
very idea put forth in the Wing, of his inferor,v
r. r Irving lie says such slang is utterly unwoltSr
Of notice ~!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

uHow natural, says the N. Y. Plebenn, 'he Courier
and Tribune are earnestly opposed 10 the annexation
Texas 10 the Union Instead of favorng our acqusi
on OF territory that would be valuable for defence,
they would give to the British hef Of '0hot haze
already They are very familiar and loving with The
elder branch of the family, Daniel Webster termed
the Bulls at the cattle show.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06
NoRrBAMpToN COUNTY.

At meeting Of the citizens OF Northampton county,
w. held a, Eastille Monday, the Ilth Of March,
70, the purpose of expressing their respect for the
mory of the Hon. Abel P. Upshur, late Secretary of
S,,te. John Eyre, Esq, called to the Chair and
N ]. Winder, ESQ.,, was chosen Secretary.
DR.. Jesse j. Simpkins, IN chas's' beautiful and
f..Inr address. remarked upon the loss sustained BY
81. wboIp Union in the death Of Judge Upshur, and
in a most affecting manner portrayed the melancholy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

Mr.. W. j. Eppes of Buckingham declines acting as
one of Committee of Vigilance appointed BY the
Curdsville Democratic Association, as announced in
the Enquirer. He cannot support Mr.. Van Buren,
though he should be The selected candidate Of the De-
mocratc Party.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

Democratic District Contention of Lee, Scott Wash
ington, Russell and Smyth
This Convention assembled at Abingdon on the 25,h
March.WIlliam Byars, Esq, President, and R. La.
than, ESQ Secretary
The following gentlemen appointed delegates
to the baltimore Convention, viz: lsanc Left@ich.
OF Wyihe Gel. William Byars and John B. Floyd,
Of Washington; and Colonel Fayet,e McMullen of
Scotland as alternates, Colonel w. Hopkins, Gen.
George c. Dromgoole Gen. A. A. Chapman, and
William F. Richie. particulars hereailer)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

Correspondent, requests US TO notice Mr. Clay s
opinions on the Constitutional power of Congress
abolish slavery in the District Of Columbia We shall
state them Notwithstanding at this time that Mr.
Clay opposed Mr.. Calhoun's resolution denying to
Congress any such constitutional power.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

L+raft q a Istitr from Chor'0nesriNe, .qprjl3
"about Leake's and Southslls speeches. | have
heard much: and but one opinion prevails, which i.
hat Southa got the most Tremendous bastng that ap
man ever bud IN contests here lie richly deserve:
u, we snail make strong fight for the county :
we nave and viii keep decided advantage in d.
bate Leake, you know ; and Carr is a younr mn,
Of fine intellect fine voice, aud corec, and consistn
politics. Gen. Gordon brings good news ftom Be-.
ford and Amherst -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

The Wings, in the House of Representatives y.
trying TO cut short the session, for the purpose Of be
venting reduction of the Tariff and other measure, ot
The Reform. They were foed by the vote of n.
House Thursday
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

% The long and very interesting letter of Lynn
Boyd Esq "a member of Congress from Kentucky
addressed to two of The Representatives of Virginia. is
crowded out this morning. 1t shall appear on Tues
day.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06

~ We are happy to see the able Frank G. Ruff.n
OF Aloemarle, at the helm of the Charlottesville Jeer
sonlan His genius will tell bravely during the cam
paign.