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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27
aBuYlNG A PIG IN A PoKE.n

A correspondent of the Indiana Journal fur
nishes the following good thing:
An old apo thegm, far too good for joke,
Advises to 'tne'er buy a pig in a poke"
But - instances modern" such ''wise saws have
crost,
And prudence in party dictation is lost.
For instance-the Loky Convention last week,
Reduced from a Hermitage roar to a squeak
Now DER a PIG only are driven TO croak,
But must "go'' to the death "the whole hog" in
q Polk.
From the Tennessee lion. to Kinderhook fox,
The fall was quite ample--as see baliot-box;
But from Kinderhook back 10 aTennessee swine
Is q stride too colossal for rs to divine.
Evil spirits of old, TO resort like this driven,
PossEss'D such a refuge, abandon'd of Heavens;
And were only delivered from this their ENTREE.
BY quick 'runnIng down a steep place to the
sea-"
TO counsel such step in their present dismay,
Is graiuitous quite, and advice thrown away;
The party are running down such a steep fast
Nor can sea, or Salt River, cen save them "a
last.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

Rumors are now quite prevalent that Ty-
Ter is 5eginng TO beat-a retreat and thus to
give up at last his thirstlng for a reelection.
Washington correspondent of the N. York
Tribune says
l feel authorized by the best authority, to
say Mr.. Tyler will withdra raw within twenty.
and probably ten days from the canvass. He
would have taken this step some days since
but for the solicitation of. DR.. Sutherland oil
Philadelphia, who has no doubt some sinister
purpose to accomplish. | know the fact thai
certain numbers which appeared some time
since in the Madisonian were designed te
pave the way for the event | have mention.
ed. You will see some eightor ten paper:
formerly in his interest have Withdrawn. He
is represented as pale, emaciated, and looking
woe-begone enough. Was everman so wed
ded TO power, and did ever one surrender i
with such never dying grief2
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27
THE OPINION OF THE PRESS.

The New York Evening Post, the lead
ing Locofoco paper of the State if not of the
Unlon,-speaking ofthe late Locofoco Ma
tional Convention and The scheme by which
Mr.. Van Buren, was defeated, says, ''there
never has been a grosser or more manifest
piece of knavery transacted"
True, every word. Trickster as he is;
magician as he is reported to be: skilled as
be is in all the subterfuges and fetches of
party management-all that MF. Van Blu
rem or his friends have heretofore been able
to accomplish in the way ofparty knavery, is
lost in this last act by which he is deafeated.
He may say in the words of Manfred:
sEThe spirits | have raised abandon me!
The remedy | rocked of tortures me!
lean no more on superhuman add"
The Post also says:
"a nomination made by such mean
[Gross and manifest knavery'1 = = =
could command no moral force or be regard.
ed as having the least authority. Anomina
ton made by delegates in violation of tht
instructions of their constituents, is clearl,
no nomination at all, no matte by whatleg
erdemain it may have been effected"
In relation to the annexation scheme tn
Post has the following remarks:
"For our part, we are very sure that tn
: -
sooner Texas is lost 10 the Union the bel
Ter. Nothing but mischief has thus far pre-
ceeded from the project of anexing it
this country. An infamous treaty, an offici;
correspondence disgraceful to the nation
n the introduction of a new party test, whic
sets aside as incompetent for public oflic
the highest talent and most exalted virtue
if its Possessor be not in favor of the proje'
e of annexation, these are the fruits of Ii
Texas question, and the sooner the root
bitterness from which they springs plucke
up the better. For our par, I'VE hope time W
shortly arrive, when we shall hear as lit
of Texas as we do of Venezuela; or hei
of her only as a quiet neighbor, minding h
own business without our interference, al
occupied in those peaceful cares which be
!, suit the genius of republics. Other tidin!
we pray may never be brought to our ear
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27
WING MEETING.

At a meeting Of the Wings of West Frank
lin, held on June the 18th 1914, for the
purpose of organizing "a Clay Club; DR..
Wilson was called to the chair pro lem, and
requested TO explain the object of the meet
ing, which he did in a brief but persuasive
aud argumentative style. Calling on the
Wings of West franklin, to unite and pre-
pare for the coming contest.
The meeting then proceeded TO business
by e%lecting johnson Farris President, and
DR.. L~ittlepage Secretary.
Resolped, That the nomination of Henry
Clay, for President, and Theodore Freling
huysen, for Vice President, receive our ap-
probation and hearty support.
Resogoed, That the Wings of the adjoin-
ing countys be invited to meet US on the 4tl
of July next; (when a general attendance is
expected; to aid in carrying out the grea
Fundamental Wing principles.
ReSolaed, That the proceedings of thu
meeting be signed by the President and Sc
cretary and published in the Evansville jour
nal.
On motion the meeting adjourned TO NEE
on the 9TH day of July,
JOHNSON FARRIS, Pres. 2
w. LITFLEpEGE, Sec'y.
West franklin, June 18th, 1874.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

PoLKED OUT OF THE PARrY.-Mr. David Brown,
Of Spencer County, in the last Rockport Herald
withdraws his name as a candidate for Treasur-
er, aud here is the reason he gives:-"It was al
the solicitation of the Democratic party that l
became q candidate, and as do not feel dispos-
ed under existing circumstance, to support the
nominee of the Democratic party for President.
| feel it to be my duty TO decline Immediately,
so that they may bring forward their candidate
and be fairly represented"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

hFThe reader will fnd-in another column an
extract from the speech of Mr.. Giddings OF Ohio,
ment, which should have great weight with eve
ry honest citizen of Indiana, in a very forcible
light. We shall probably present other extracts
hereafter.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27
TO THE WINGS OF OF INDIANA.

Inasmuch as it is found impracticable TO
comply with the resolution adopted by the
Wing Baltimore Convention requesting State
Conventions to be held throughout the I'm
ion on the third day of next July, we have
been requested, by Wings from all parts OF
the State to make this suggestion through
our paper and TO request a response. THAT
MASS COUNTY CONVENTIONS
SHALL BE HELD AT SOME PERIOD
IN JULY IN EVERY COUNTY IN IN
DIANA. ROUSING GATHERINGS OF
THE PEOPLE In THE GOOD OIL
WAY.
What say our friends? VIII brother Ed
tors give their views as to this suggestion?
Too many meetings we cannot well have
Ind. Jour.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

The BLACK FLAG.-We are sorry to see that
Captain Buchanan, of the u. S. ship Vincennes,
disgraced himselfby hosting the Texan flag up
on his arrival at Galveston. The Vincenncs is
of course ore of our vessels lent to The Texan SER
vice by Tyler.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

The sickness Of the editor, and death in his
family, will account fer the delay in the Publi-
cation Of the Journal this week.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

GRAHAM N. FrrcH, Esq of Cass, being Gen
Towards contingent, supplies the place OF the
latter on the ~locofoco electoral ticket.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

Our COUNTRY UNDER PAR.-The- Mobile
"Polk and Texas meeting, held;in a GER
tain city not a thousand miles distant from
Mobile, a few evenings since, three cheers
were given for "Polk and Dallas" and NINE
for Texasi When the noise had somewhat
subsidized, a gentleman rose and addressed
the chairman very g%ravely, as follows:-
MIR. President if an order, | beg most res
pectfully TO p~ropose--ONE cheer for OUR owl
COUNTRY"
ga Whig?n "a Whigm "out of ORDER
shouted the crowd. The chairman decided
the motion u Of order, and adds the Adver
tiser-we left!
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

@-ADvERrIsERs, yearly and all others, are
referred to our first page for terms, &C., from
which no deviation WILDE made in any case.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

WESTERN HARBoR B1LL-The following
are some of the items of appropriation made
by this bill.
For the Ohio river between Pittsburgh &
the tails at Louisville 100000
For the Ohio below Louisville,
and for the Mississippi, Missouri,
and Arkansas rivers 10000
On Lake Michigan;
Harbour at ST. Joseph 10000
at Michigan City $4,000
at Chicago 10000
at Milwaukee 10000
Together with sundry harbours &c. on the
other Lakes.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-27

Messrs. Geo. A. Chapman, Charles Stephens
Jos. I. Roberts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07
DE- Y Nl EMAIL.
MARRIED.

MiRpiCD,
On Thursday evening the 1st inst, by the
Rev. D. d. BmnsUn, CHARLES IN. MATsos,
NJ. D., to Miss FRANCES E., only daughter Of
Joel Roper, senr., Esqr., oil OF this district.
On The Ist inst. by the Rev. Fl. A Williams,
Mr.. NATHAN S. BARrLEY, TO Miss REBrccA
A.. eldest daughter of Mr.. Austin Darlington,
alI of this District.
On the let inst, by the Rev. NJ. NJ. Abney.
Mr.. w. It. Bird. to Miss TEMPERANCE NJ.
eldest daughter of D. D. Marvin, Esqr., all of
this District.
At Savannas, on the 25ih ult.. by the Rev.
Mr.. NeufviIle, Mr. Jntis Harris, of Abbeville
District, S. c., 10 Miss HESRIErTA A. ScorT,
of Savannah. GeJ.
At Cambridge, IS. CO. on Thursday even
ing the 18Th ult., by the Rev. William p. Hill,
Major WILLIAM W. GRIFFIN, Of Edgefeld
District, 10 Miss Louisa, dangh,er Of James
w Child. of Abbevc District.
I" How happy they! the happiest of their kind !!
Whom gentler stars Unite ; and in one fate
Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings
blend.
What is The world to them7
It's pomp, its pleasure, und its nonsense all,
Who in each other clasp whatever fair
High fancy forms and lavish hearts can wish y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07
From the Washingtonian.

Messrs Editors.-I understand that the
Students ofFranklin College enacted an
other of those disgraceful scenes, for which
thew have so distinguished themselves, on
the occusion of The visit to Athens Of Mr..
John w. Hawkins, the distinguished Tenn
perance reformer.-This gentlemen was
molested on both nights Of his lectures,
and the conduct of the students 10 him,
aud the disrespect to the audience, was
such as almost exceeds belief. This is
not the first outrage of these literary row.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07
AUGUSTA, February

AUGUSTA, February ].
Cotton.--The receipts during the week has
been moderate and principally by Rail Road.
We stated in our last weekly notice that the
market exhibited at the close of the week, q
dropping tendency, and we quoted decline al
from 1 to j a cent. On Friday night last we
received accounts per the Britannia bringing
intelligence of an advance in the markets on
the other side Of the Atlantic. This gave on
impetus TO our marke! here. and considerable
activity prevailed until yesterday, when the
market exhibited some dullness, which grew
out of The frmness Of holders in claiming the
full advance Of cent, which had been pre-
viously established, and disinclinalion ofbuy-
ers to operate upon such terms. Extensive
sales were effected during the first of the pre-
sen, week, at prices ranging from s4 10 81 cts.
-Constitutionalist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07
commercial.

HAMBURG. January 80.
Cotton.-Since the arrival of the steamship
Britannia at Boston, bringing sixteen days lai-
or accounts, with an advance in the Liverpool
market, and the state Of trade in prosperous,
condition, our cotton market has gone llp sew
eral degrees. The highest quotations last week
were 81 cts; to-day we ra,se prices up to 10
cents, making the extremes to 10 cents, max
ing the e1trems 8 to 10 Cts; principal sales 81
10 81 cts. Buyers are eager TO lay hold Of all
the cotton they can purchase, at the going rates
and every appearance indicates sound and
safe condition; but I'VE think that cotton has
very near reached its highest notch, and we
advise our country friends to sell as soon as
pussible.-Jour,ial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

PY' OLIVER .TOWLES. Esquire.
I'D Ordinary of Edge6eld District.
Whereas, Goody McManus hath applied
to me for Letters of Administration, with
The will annexed, on all and singular the
goods and chat,els, rights, and credits Of
John McManus, ST., late Of the District
aforesaid, deceased
These are, therefore. to cite and admon
ish all and singular the kindred and credir
Tors of the said deceased, to be and appea.
before me, at our next Ordinary's Court
for the said District to be holden al Edge
field Court House on the 10Th of January,
1874, TO show cause, if any, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this 9th
day Of February, one thousand eight hun
dred and forty four, & in the sixty-eighth
year Of American independence.
o. TOWLES. o. E. D
Jan. %, 1874. 1922 2t So
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07
State Of south Carolina.

oIoSStzOASeSU SUtlJAl5SdfOl1tkds =
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
PY OLIVER TOWLES, Esqnire;
I'D Ordinary of Edgefeld District. 49, 49,
Whereas, George. w. .McC Cullough hath
applied 10 me. for Letters of Administrator
on all and singular thesgoods aud seshianels
rights and credits Of Elizabeth Mitchell;
late Of the.District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, TO cite and admon-
ish alland singular the kindred and credit
tors of the said deceased. to4be andZappear.
before me, atour mex, 0rdinary's Conrl for
the said District to be holden AT Edge6eld
Court House on the 19lh sofs Feb. IS44ss,
10 show cause, if any, why The said Ad-
minis,ration should not be: granted. 80
Given undermy hand and seal Ibis e5tfi
day Of Feb. one thousand eigh. hum
dredan forty four. aud iuthe kixty.eighth
year Of American Independence. &
o. TOWLES, 20. Ed.
Fe. Z. 1S43. 1852 1917 b 9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07

Edgefield Debating Soc'y.
FHNHE Members Of this Society will hold IA
III public discussion on Friduy evening, the
10Th inst, i'll the Court House. 10 commence at
Z o'clock Question fof debate:
"Should the Election Of Governor be given
to the people 7"
The ladies' and gentlemen Of the Village are
especially invited 10 attend.
BY order of the Society:
CHAS. A. MEIGS, Secretary.
JAM, St 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07

P We regret exceeding TO learn from the
last Baptist Advocate, that that valuable Jour-
nal is to be suspended for short time, if not
altogether. The cause assigned, is want Of
sufficient patronage. All other denominations
support their. periodicals much better than the
Baptists. Several Intellectual attempts have
been made to establish Baptist papers, in TINS
State and North Carolina, but. unfortunately,
not one has been able to continue in existence
more than two or three years. We do not
know the precise cause, but we fear it is, in a
great measure owing to the selisbncss in the
majority of this denomination.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07
NOtice.

A LII persons having demands against
IN, the estate ofsCharles McKie. deceased,
are requested to present them, properly attest
ed, and those indebted TO The estate are TeqiIr.
ed to make immediate payment, for longer in
dulsence will not positively be given. &
And also all persons indebted TO GA. Nc
kie, by Note, arerequestedtot come and re-
new their notes or pay the money, before re.
turn day, or they will be waited upon by an
officer authorised 10 collect, az s..=
G. A. & THOS. MCKEE,
Jan. 90 Ct
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Feb. L.
ST.ATE OF s. CAROLlNA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

STATE OF s.. CAROLlNA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
pY OLIVER TOWLEs, Esquire,
I'D Ordinary Of Edgc6eld Distriet.
Whereas, Wade Glover, applies 10 me
for Letters of Administration on all and
singular the goods and chaltels, rights, and
credits of Martha Wilkinson, late Of the
District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all aud singular the kindred and
creditors Of the said deceased, TO be and
appear before me. at our mex, Ordinary's
Court for the said District TO be holden at
Edgefield Court House, Oh the 18th OF
February, 1874, 10 show cause, If any,
why the said Administration should mol
be granted.
Given under my hand aud sealthis Glib
day Of February, one thousand eight hun
dred and forty-four, and in the sixty
eighth year Of American independence.
OLIVER TOWLES, o. E. D.
Jan. 7, (S2 1917 Ct 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07

dies. Mr.. Taylor, another Temperance
lecturer, was equally badly treated. 1t
would seem that these students learn as
much laziness as latin, and much more
rudeness of conduct than either good sense
or good manners.
They are thrice welcometo the wreatbs
which encircIe their brows-wou and
worn in a cause in which every victory is
adefeat, and its highest honors-dissrace.
understand also that The Professorswere
not present on either occasion, nor many
of the citizens, in consequence of antlcIpa-
ting disturbance from the Students.
ORDER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07

Destructive Fire.-Between twelve and
one o'clock yesterday morning, our cili-
zens were aroused by the cry offre, which
was discovered 10 proceed from the store
of Messrs. Clarke IL Carsewell, formerly
occupied by Jesse Kent, on Broad street,
the second story of which was occupied
as adweling by Mr.. J. F. Carsewell. The
fire, which is supposed to have taken from
The fire place of the store, had progressed
so far before i, was discovered, that moth
ing could be saved, either from the store
or dwelling, from which the family Of
Mr.. Carsewel escaped only with their
clothing. The loss Of Messrs. Clarke g.
Carsewel, who are both young men, just
commenced in business,is about $4,000, no
insurance.
Dir. Kenl's loss, besides tho building, which
was worth from 2to $4,000, was S6l 600
in notes and papers, no insurance. The
notes and papers however, can all be es.
tablished as we'll as his recollection will
enable him to do it, as bis books were al
so consumed.
The efficiency and zeal displayed by the
fire companies, which cannot be too high
ly commended, saved the adjacent bull
diugs.-Augusta Chronicle, Febuary l.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07

Mad Dogs.-Wo have been informed, that
Dog passed through section of this District,
of about Is or 90 miles, upon the Saluda river.
on the 9th ult., perfectly mad. biting all the
dogs. hogs, and cattle. that came in his way.
Our informant states that number of dogs
which were bitten by him are still retained by
their owners, and that 6ne steer, the proper
lty of Mr.. J. Fl. Howle, which was bitten, went
J mad upon the 30th or 3lst ult., about twenty.
one days after receiving the wound, and was
killed by its owner. We would advise the
owners of all dogs to keep them up, after they
heve been bitten, at least one month, least they
do an irreparable injury to some of their own
family, or their neighbOrs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07
AdyaptlseIanemt.


Strayed or stolen, lost or dead,
The OILY Horse own;
He holds high and gaily head,
Yet has less flesh than bone.
His color, roam or gris,ly-gray,
His main and tail are black;
One ear is pointing out the way,
The other pointing back.
In shupe he's like lousy calf
He's splinted near the knee;
Though good his sight, he sees but half
That other horses see.
He has sore upon his tiligh,
Made by the wagon tracei -
And just above his seeing eye,
A star adorns his face.
He's good 10 walk, to lrot or rack,
And runs to beat snail;
And if the saddle hurts his back,
He's sure to switch his tail.
And if he rares behind, o, man!
As sometimes he will rare;
He'll uphill pitch you in the sand,
And leave you lying there.
Friend! should yon find this wond'rous steed
Pray keep him TILL / come;
III pay you for the corn yon feed,
And take old "BLazzard' home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07

Fire.-Our citizens were aroused from their
slumbers, on the night Of the 3Oth ult., by the
appalling cry ofFire, which sound had not been
heard in our village for long time upon
repairing to the spot from which the light ap-
peared, it was found to be the Blacksmith shop
Of our industrious citizens, Messrs. Glover &
Bushnell, which was totally consumed. Their
loss is estimated at about $500. Our Firemen
promptly repaired to the spot, and rendered
considerable service, by preventing the adjoin.
ing buildings, which were all of wood, by their
e1ertions, from taking fire.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-07

1--WE lay before our readers To-Day 'ne
admirable Address of the Hon. JOHN Z. CAL,
uous. to his political friends and supporters
Withdrawing himself from all connexlon, win
the Convention about TO assemble at Baltimore
in MAY next. We, from the outset OF the pre-
sent Presidential campaign, contemplated tha'
something of this nature would be the result
therefore we have not been disappointed. The
no,iticians with whom we expected toshaVe 10
contend, to procure the nomination ofthls able
statesman, were, generally, of that Glass; tha'
little political honesty was to be expected from
them. as they had every thing to gam. and no.
thing to lose; consisting, chiefly, OF those VINO
had been discarded from Office, by the present
administration, who expects, coulo hey again
elevate Mr.. Van Buren, to be replaced IN some
snug birth, for their strict adherence to bis prln.
ciples. With such opponents in Convention
we saw no ray of hope for our Southern states
man becoming the nominee; the 'otrs phatsrs
at the seat of government, having long since de-
,ermined that the mode proposed Ly the South
ern Democrats, of voting in the Convention,
was ;n;udieious, and would not give the North
that power which they conceive themselves, on
such occasions, entitled to, and which the South
have. heretofore, for the sake Of Union,too tame
ly submitted TO-
Under such circumstances, all Southerners'
should hail this document as second Declara-
lion of Independence, as it speaks the mind OF
every independent man. The die is now cast'
and the question now before our citizens is,who
will South Carolina support for the next Presi.
dency2 All her actions speak for themselves,
and plainly says: she is not in favor of Ia
riff man, nor au Internal Improvement man
she abhors an United States Bank; she cannot
make friends with those in favor Of assuming
the States Debts, and squandering the revenue
from the public lands; she is opposed to the
mutilation of the Constitution, by destroying
the Presidential Veto the safeguard Of the
South; in fact, she is at open war with all the
principles advocated by the opponents OF Mr.
Calhoun, and we have no doubt she will act
wisely, and do as she has heretofore done in
such cases, select her own candidate.
As our leader has retired so honorably from
the field, we lower our flag, and carefully pre-
serve it for future day, when perhaps it may
be unfurled to the breeze under more favorable
auspices.