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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25
FaEIiand Winter Goods.
WM. KETCHAM & CO.,

80. HAMBURG, 8. c.. -
A RE now receiving their FALL AND WlS.
"A TER stock of. 80. ,.-
FANcYAN dHl AM 4 STAPLE DRY ti GOODS,
NEGRO CLOTHS, Bi.ANKETs, BoLrrse CLOTHS,
- CARrETlSe. BoNNETs, and
all The fine and d,fashiohable articles for Ladies
and Genticmen,s ,cear
We have completed such arrangements as
will put US in.the receipt of ne,o Goods ioeekly;
during the business season, so thar all the new
styles of fashionable goods can be found at our
Store, as good as the best, and cheap as the cheap.
est, as fast as they shall appear in the New York
market
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25

4 Singular Fact.-Dr. Smith, who has
recently visited The Forks of,he Missis-
sippi, in au article, on Medicine in Iowa,
and other matters, gives a most singular
fact. by stating from good authority, That
no person officially; associated with The
Indians or,he Upper Mississippi, ever saw
or heard of deaf Indian, lpr Que whose
sight was impaired by age, Or whose teeth
were essentially decayed. mo Indian Of
the Sioux tribe ever required spectaces
or discovered any advantages from trying.
those of travellers, because ..lheir. vision
was not impaired, even in extreme old age.
Mr., Reed and Mr.. Doe, the practical farm.
ers employed by government to teach them
agriculture, both concur in declaring this
to 5ei true, !..;afier a residence Of six years
in their midst. Opblhalmia, however is
a common complaint, from which they
suffer very considerably"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25

Anecdote.-lt will be borne in mind that
The first. powder burned in the late war
with England, wac burnt on board The
President frigate, Com Rogers. A, the
commencement o! the action on board the
President frigate, ball (an 1s ID. sllol)
from. the Belyidere, came over The waist
cloths of The President, and such was. the
force Of the ball that il actually cut of,
without throwing them down, the muzzles
of several of The muskels, (eft there by the
marine from, 6 to s inches in lenelh-kill-
ed one marine-took of The wrist Of one
rnidshipman, Mr.. Montgomery killed an-
other, MIR. Buck together with the quarter
gunner, and finally lodged on The deck,
and was taken below by The narrator of
this, aud shown to the Sd lieutenant, Mr..
Dallas, who took it in his hand and wrote
on il with chalk "Cousin, I have recei-
we'd your present and will return il again"
-clapt it in The gun himself, and fired the
gun himself aud fred the piece; and il is
remarkable fact that it actually killed
several of the officers and men on hoard
The Belvidere, and finally lodged in the
cabin Of that vessel, aud was afterward
hung in the BeIviders, cabin as a Globe,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25

TIE ,Crops.-The caterpillar or army
worm is more Than usually destructive in
the parishes Of Rapides, Catahoula and
Concordia. May of our friends who had
by extraordinary exertion, succeeded in
preserving their crops from ruin by
overflow are now compelled to look silently
upon The rayages of this second and most
devastating plagus.-Concordia InteAigen-
ctr - FF
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25

RoFms in CoiLon.-From every part of
this and Surrounding counties in this Stale,
and several parishes in Louisiana, we learn
that the worps,have been very ydestruclive
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25

to the cotton oflate. On many plantations
there will no, be half crops.-Naichez
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-25

Rauages of the Cut Worm.-The
Sumter (Ala.) Whis says that in that
county the ravases of the cut worm have
been very destructive to the cotton: Without
speedy change for the better, only a
half crop will be gathered.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

TO these disadvantages, add intellectual duties
on Foreign fish. In justification Of these last. il
is urged that the Foreign fish received ia in ex.
change for the produce Of Agriculture. To which
II may be answered that the thing given is more
merchantabe than that received in EXCHANGE and
that agriculture has too many markets 10 DO al
lowed to take away those OF the fisheries. IL
will rest therefore with the wisdom of thu leuis.
lature to decide whether prohibition shall mol be
opposed TO prohibition, and high duty to bivh
duty, on the fish of other nations :-Whetber any
and which Of the naval and other duties may he
RENTED, or an equivalent given to the fishermen
I'm the form of drawback or bounty: and whe-
ther the loss of markets abroad NAV moi in some
degree. DO compensated by creating markets at
home."
We would beg to know from the editor of the
Enquirer what is the principle embraced in this
recommendation! Is it not protection i'm its mos,
offensive form is 1t not proposing TO do openly
and directly that very thing which the modest
democrats say, protective tariff does Indirectly,
VIZ: tax one portion OF the people for the benefit
OF another! Is it not in fact asking Conuress to
put its hands into the pockets of the farmers and
mechanics, to take from them a sum of money. to
give TO the fshermen-not in the form of peculiar
immunisies, or Observation-Disclosures IN ACTUAL
CASH. 10 enable them to carry on their business {!
III THIS IS not PROTECTION we should like 10 know
what is?
We propose now 10 give the opinions of Mr.
Jefferson on the subject Of Protection TO MANU-.
FAcTuREs' whilst he was Secretary of Stale du-
ring the period he filed the Presidential Chair.
and alter he had retired 10 the phiiosophic shades
OF Monticello. But as this subject will require
more room than we can devote TODAY. we must
postpone 1t until our next number.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

duced the prices Of important articles of use ana
consumption. Gentlemen could not get rid Of
this fact by pronouncing it an absurdity. He
knew that in 1912 he paid 30 cents yard for
cotton ba9gng, but that after the Tariff wen, into
operation he obtained it for 10 cents-so of other
articles which were cited. This speech had
great effect upon the members, and we hope il
will be reported at large.
In the Senate on Wednesday the bill to extend
the charters Of the District Banks was taken M.
MIR. Buchanan proposed amendment making
the stockholders responsible for all the transac.
tions Of the Banks, which after some discussion
was adopted, by vote Of 81 to 10. The Senate
soon after went into Executive session, supposed
to be on the violation Of secrecy in regard to tho
Texas treaty and correspondence.
In the House, after an Intellectual ATTEMPT to
get rid of the resolution that the debate on the
Tariff should close this day, the bill was taken
uP' and several amendments made to it. The
o"'y on coarse manufactured wool was increased
from 10 10 20 per ccnt-and on raw silk from l2S
10 ~ per cent. The proposition to reduce the
duty on all goods to 25 per cent after Septembcr
1915 was carried, rs to 81, and a new section
was added 10 the bill, fixing duty of 90 per
cent. on number Of articles not before embraced.
being sort OF "omnium gatherum." The read
ing Of the bill was finished by sections about 90
minutes before 4, and the bill reported to tho
House.
On Thursday, in the Senate, Mr.. Phelps pre.
scented memorial from Vermont against the an.
nexation Of Texas, and Messrs. Buchanan and
Archer presented several from Pennsy lvania and
virginia in favor Of annexation.
In the House, the death of member, Mr..
Dr'nkerhoof, Of Ohio, was announced, and no
business was transacted.
on Friday, in the Senate, several memorials
ior ana against the annexation of Texas were
presented The Senate went early into Execu
tive session.
In the House, Mr.. Carey, the new member
from Maine, appeared and took his seat, Tho
Iarih Oil coming up as the order of the day, Mr..
barnard oil New York, made an able speech in
defence OF the Protective policy. The main
question then coming up to concur in the amend
ments OF the committee, and order the bill to be
engrossed, MIR. ELMER, Ga democrat from New
Jersey,) moved TO lay the bill upon the table.
ne motion produced considerable sensation, and
'"e vote resulted, yeas los, nays 90. Mr., Irwin
moved to reconsider. Mr.. DromGoole moved tina.
the House adjourn-lost 80 to 1I2. The uues-
ZION was now on reconsidering the vote LAYING
tue OIL on the table-which was also lost. % ia
lo'. This is regarded decisive of the oues-
lion Tor the session. During the pendency Of
these questions, Mr. Goggin, of Va appeared and
took his seat.
On Saturday the Senate did not sit.
In the House, the day spent chiefly on bu-
siness Of the District.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
IS N A U 81 TON 60
THURSDAY, MAY IG, 1914.
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
HENRY CLAY, OF KENTUCKY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THEODORE FRELINGH,JySrN orNv

aS-Ihe District Court of the United States
closed its session in this place on Saturday
'as'' YIN the earnest appeal of the bar, all the
cases not ready for hearing on the Bankrup,
docket were continued until the next term
NO doubt many of them had fair claims for
further indulgence, and as it would have been
impossible to investigate the circumstances Of
ais' this probably was the only practicable
course that could be adopted. The next term
OF the Court will commence on the first day
of October next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

MR. CLAWS ACCEPTANCE.
BALTIMORE, lst May, 1914.

S'n-The grateful Office Of announcing TO
you the result of the deliberations Of the Ma
tional Wing Convention, this day assembled
at this place, for the selection OF a candidate
for the office of President Of the United States.
at the approaching election, has been. by ,ha,
Convention, assigned to us.
We perform it by communicating to YOU,
the accompanying copy Ola resolution adopted
unanimously, aud by acclama,ion, by tina,
oody, and we beg to add TO it, the expression
oil our earnest hope, that the wish of Your as
semoiec fellow citizens in which sail with
one voice" have united, and in which their
personal feelings, auI as they believe, the hes,
interests OF this great people are involved
may meet your prompt and cheerful acuuies.
cence.
We have the honor TO be
Very respectfully, your fellow citizens.
JOHN MCPHERSON BERRIEN.
j. BURNETT,
ERASrUS ROOT,
ABBOT LAWRENCE,
WILLIAM s. ARCHER.
Hon. HENRY CLAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
DISCLOSURE OF THE TEXAS TREATY

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore American states that the Senate were in
Executive session between two and three
hours on Wednesday evening, discussing what
should be done with Mr.. TAprAN, of Ohio.
for his violation of the Injunction of secrecy
SIN exposing the Treaty to annex Texas, to
the public eye" There was no definite &C
ton at the time of the adjournment, but il
was thought the case would be disposed of
at the next meeting of the Senate.
1t was believed that The Treaty itself would
be reported on in a few days-h is thought
TO have no chance whatever of rati fication.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
WASHINGTON, Cd Nav. 1914

GENTLEMEN 81 have the honor TO nc
hhowiedge the receipt of your letter, dated
yesterday at Baltimore, communicating nv
nomination by the National Wing Convention
mere assembled, to the people Of the United
plates, as candidate for the office of Presi-
Geht OF the United States. Confidently be.
with the desire of majority of the people 81
the United States, accept it, from high
sense OF duty, and with feelings of profound
gratitude. request you, gentlemen, in an
nounc'ng to the Convention my acceptance of
the nomination TO express the very srea, sat-
isiactlon derive from the unanimi,y with
which it has been made
nave The honor to be, with the highes, re-
spect, faithfully, your friend and fellow ci,-
zen. II TSJ Az
Messrs. John Mcpherson Berrien. Cros,ns
Root, J. Burnett, VIM. S. Archer and Abbo,
Lawrence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNJA
Fifteen days Later from Euro,e.

Ay'ee" Jugs <uteT from Europe.
The British steamer Hiberna arrived at Boston
on Saturday, after passage of sixtsen DAYS from
Liverpool. 0"'
The intelligence brought by her is fifteen DAYS
later than previous advices. There has hesn
anothe! fall in the price of cotton of from an EIGHTH
to quarter OF penny per pound.
Inc news OF the movement to annex Texas to
this country had reached England, and produced
some sensation in political circles. Yhe ONLY
newspaper comment which we yet have on
me subject is from the Liverpool Mercury.
Which regards The project as an event that will
prove favorable for British interests. because IA
thinks that Texas would necessarily advocate tho
free trade doctrine.
Ireland was still in an excited condition.
MIR. O'Connell had not been sentenced. and he
and his friends were endeavoring to procure new
triai' MT.O'CoDneI was entertained with grand
oanquet at Cork on the evening Of the 7th ult;mo,
at which he delivered speech that was moro
than usually interesting from the many allu-
sions it contained TO the sentence which was
expected to be passed upon him.
India and 0ina.-The Overland Mail arrived
in London on the 5th ult.
The intelligence brought by this mail from the
East Is oil the most satisfactory character. Peace
and tranquility prevailed throughout The whole of
the British possessions in India
The accounts from China are as favorable an
those from India, and universal peace also reipus
In that quarter. We regret to state. however,
mat the massacre OF three Catholic bishops, with
seventy Christians, a: Corea, is confirmed They
were all beheaded, and about $50 more were said
TO have been straDgled.
our accounts from Madrid of the 9Th inst.
mention the occurrence of frigbtful catastro-
Phe at FaIantix, in The Belearic Islands. On
The 3lst ut. a large crowd Of people having
assembled 10 hear sermon in the old cemetery
of the village, the wall which separated the
church-yard from the Gale Mayor, suddenly fell
down, and buried in its ruins upwards of 600 per-
sons. The Alcade and six members of the
Ayuntamiento and the preacher were among tho
victims. The Conesponsal estimated at 500 tho
sufferers by the accident, Ala of whom were said
to have been killed, and I6l wounded,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

6, The Detroit Advertiser says-We beg those
Southern politicians, who are seeking to encroach
upon the North by annexing Texas, 10 understand
and reflect upon this fact. If war is desired 10
increase our national territory, We will invite them
10 an entertainment here at the North, for which
.ney nave not bargained, and probably are not pre-
pared. Ii the bloodhounds are to be let loose. we
VIII select the hunting ground and the game.
Our people, ifthey are to fight at all, will fight
not lor lexas' nor Tor California, nor Oregon, nor
Tor ,,r, any other such bagatehe, buff CANApA.-
when slayeholding Texas is annexed 10 the
american Union on the South, in defiance Of
Northen sentiments and Northern rights, we will
annex the non-slaveholding Canadas on the North
law or no law, treaty or no treaty, Constitution
or no Constitution. They who madly unloose
Inc wild demon of misrule and mischief NAV
oind him again as they can. And we now invite
Mr.: Calhoun and his friends, (if they persist in
their schemes,) TO this Northern entertainment, i'm
advance OF The day: but be assured we shall not
Van Buren,, whose former policy we we'll remem-
oer' with the management of this festival.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The Circuit Superior Court of Law and Cham
Gerry for this county is now in session-Judpe
SMITH presiding. The trial of &c. Gwa,kins,
for the murder Of Pitman, did notcone on, in con.
sequence Of the absence Of important witnesses.
1t is expected TO be called on the 9TH inst
buckingham Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

Are military NoUemcnts-The st. Lopis Re-
publican Of the I'd inst. says:
"Orders were yesterday received for the de-
parture Of the 4th regiment United States infantry
from Jefferson Barracks TO Fort Jesup, on the
Texan liDe.--They leave, we hear, on Tpes-
day next. The Sd regiment left Jefferson bar
racks last Saturday, for the same point.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The Workngmen's Literary Association was
favored with an admirable Lecture on SATURDAY.
evening last' by the Rev. Mr.. BAnEY.-Subiect,
Ire Workingman; his proper position in So
ciety' embracing his duties and responsibilities.
IL is greatly to be regretted that there was not
fuller attendance of the members and citizens
generally, and we think it would be very we'll to
have the Lecture repeated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The Virginia Free Press asks" What ia the
reason that those who declaim so loudly abont
the assumption Of the debts Of the States Rave
not word TO say about the assumption of the
debt Of Texas in the Treaty Of Annexation l,'-
Aye, what is the reason
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

Mr. Creaver made very handsome Balloon
ascension at Harrisonburg on Wednesday of last
week. He had not been heard of at our last ac-
counts. twas said that he intended, if possible,
to make his way TO Pennsylvania.
tItis reported that Mr.. G. descended in Cnlpcncr.1
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The trial of Thomas w. Dorr. before tho Gu,
Pteme court oil Rhode Island, has terminated in
MS conviction of the crime Of treason against the
State. Dorr has moved arrest Of judgment.
founded on bill Of exceptions.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The Wings of Port Republic and vicinity, as
sem6led a; the School Room in Port Republic, on
me ION March, 1914, formed Clay Club, and
elected the following named persons: GEORGE
w. Nemper, Esq, President, Stephen lIarns.
berger, Esq, LIST Vice President; Gen. Samuel
II. Lewis, I'd Vice President; and Chas. Lewis,
Secretary.
Gen. :. III. Lewis, Geo. G. Butler, and Chas.
Lewis were appointed committee to prepare and
iepoI. to The next meeting Of the Club Cons,itu-
ton for its government; am, the Club adjourned
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-19
eo,respond.rc. oc The Tribune.

'ISCIySATI ], Jan. Is i633
Gentlemen: cannot definitely the OF Pork
already put up here but think 40 900 would and
will probably have 10 y 900 including the
packed this week do think, including every t.ag,
will reach us 0O0 and feel very we'll satisfied that attey
operations have ceased IL the coGr ad the Hogs are COM
ing to
Mess Pork is olering al Sales have been made
2. Lard sells At ST. and sales have been made high
S. There transactions in Prime PorA, and packers and
holders satisfied 10 hold longer frIce here are at The
loves, ebo, and OF the opinion Will advance
cutting Hogs sold yesterday at from q 10 a. The
weather is Very fine for Pork
FioUR-Thc receipts O. h- week 25eS bb!s and the
has ranged btween 90 aad inspection 81 In City
Mills but te doing owius hight stock occa.ioued b,
insufficient, supple. OF Wheat.
WAEAr,-The rrce fixed upon three weeks age IS
ceais pc: oushei. /. pad 70. such lots IN
CLOVER SEEp has arrived iee within te week and bseu
sold Il; ~ IS So s; IS and ST S7.-one So Very
superior aTtCle.
FLAX SEED.-Rtther ha, the past week than
previous, bat the supply Is sui made
qua,e demand SO sc psf bnel Is paid readily and
sales reported al &c.
WHISKY rather dull The ptce renlaas rn al l9c per
gallon snd lus!vction al the ca2a.
PnovMoss.We hAve su nothing like activity 10 notice
the P,oylson market large number OF Hogs have been
IuIn.d Pork and Lard every week and The shipments OF
both these a,iioes heavy bal proportion Of
the have hus far Esstsn and
sales have been b@te! eno.gh sabsa ptces Within
lew days two lots OF Mess Pok have taken
SIS ia bo but th,. generally considered rather above
The market being The commoa assns price AID s. 81 IS
Inc common oeIin. price. Wehave anothet sale OF Clear
report al So "a which advance OF l2ic per bt the
sale reported last week Small sales OF Runp hav o been
made within few days SO safe OF COO bs bulk Porh
Ia reported al Is per 100 lbs hoSroand. OF LOT of
Hogs he Green Hams sold at H. and The Shoulders
&c This was aseci, transaction however, d above The
market; Fo Green Hans 81 s4cis iOiIer quotation The
.ai.s ksg Lard No. mostly az Sac TO- but have
.a.d of several small sales during the week fraction above
,s ,Vd Of sale OF go Tuesday nornas 5!
r he shiamen,s OF Pork TO New Orleans the
o-n OF the active business Of Cincinnati amount o
about 20 600 bbls packed aud 3&5 in bulk.
Hoos-Doa 5000 Hogs INTO the market ea,ly IN the
uoou 5000 in the The receipts by wagon
have also been considerable and the price has ceded 10 abon,
g. 20 2 Is a.
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-19
THE TRIBUNE.

c.prrA1 PUNISHMENT IN PENNsrLvAN1A.-The
.,,Iou,ino bill is now before the Legislature OF
Pennsylvania
SrcrIoSl Be il enacted by the Senateand House
of Representatives of the Commonwealth OF Penn
sylyap;a in General Assembly met, and it is hereby
enac1ed bv the authority the same: Thatno crime
whatsoever, hereafter committed shall be punished
with death in the State ofPennsylvsna, and all per
sons who NAV now be confined in any jail within
fbis State, who under sentence OF death, any
nersons guilty of murder in the first degree who have
not been regularly convicted shall be punished as
provided for III the second section of this act.
SECTION 2. Every person duly convicted OF muir
der in the first degree, shall be sentenced 10 undergo
imprisonment il OF the State penltenuanes a.
the case may be, and 10 be kept IN separate or soii
tary confinement, labor, for the period OF his OF
her natural lie, and be fed clothed and treated, as
is provided 5y the act entitled a further supple
ment 10 an act entitled an act to reform the penal
laws of this Commonwealth.
SEcrloS 3. Every person duly convicted and SEN
fenced as aforesaid, for the crime of murder in the
first degree or for the second offence, OF murder IN
the second degree, he or she, shall thereupon be
deemed with respect 10 ali contracts TO the bonds OF
matrimony, all rig hts of property, and TO all civil
rights and relations Of what nature soever dead, III
all respects, as il his or her natural decease had
taken place Of the time OF such CONVICTION.
SECTION 4. l, shall be the duty of the Secretar!
of the Commonwealth, within ten days alter the
opening OF each session OF the Legislature TO la.
before the Legislature list OF the pardons granted
by the Executive during the preceding year, setting
forth the names Of the persons pardoned, the crimes
or which they convicted, the date OF then sen
fence the period for which they sentenced, anC
The reasons get forth i'll the pardon for granting the
same.