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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-22

position of the enemy, he gave them in sue
cession rakng shot, as his guns bore, then
cut away his spring and cable, set the foretop-
sail, and run in before the wind. Being per-
tectly acquainted with the harbor, he laid his
vessel broadside on the beach, still presenting
the starboard side to the enemy. The guns
were once more brought to bear on them, and
another, the last broadsde was discharged
They did not return the fire, but hauled their
wind out of the bay, leaving the Pandora un.
vanqushed, even though she was ashore
Capt. Paxton and his crew gave three cheers
for the American flag, and thus closed this glo-
rious encounter.
The crew of the Pandora, all told, consisted
OF eight men and boy ofthese one man had
toe torn of by the recol of gun, and ano-
theirs face was burned with gunpowdor these
were the only accidents which befel the crew.
The vessel had her starboard side riddled with
musketry-the main rail shot away, amidships
running rigging and sails cut-long boat shot
away-the quarter of the jolly boat stove-one
maintopmast backstay on the starboard side of
the main rigging shot away.
The three schooners were vessels of about
100 tons, and mounted six carronades and
long tom each. The two who bore the brunt
of the battle must have suffered severely in the
less of men, besides having their bulls cut up
Subsequently Capt. Paxton was informed that
they had over forty killed, and large number
wonnriad
When the enemy had disappeared, Capt.
Paxton ordered the jolly boat, the only one left,
to be manned, as he intended to 90 ashore, and
if possible procure the means of still defending
his vessel, should she be again attacked. The
poor Haytien soldiers were so terrified at the
idea of seeing the boat depart, that they Jump
ed overheard and nine of them perished. To
calm the fears of those who were saved, Capt.
Paxton returned on board and assuring them
that he had no thought of leaving them.
The next day no enemy appearing, the Pan
dora was lightened, and day or two afterwards
was hove afloat, without having sustained any
material damage under water. On the 22d she
was once more under canvass on her way TO
Port au Prince, where she arrived on the 2sth,
and was greeted by the inhabitants with mea-
sure!ess applause. On the passage home the
crew subscribed for piece Of plate 10 be pre-
sen.ed to Capt. Paxton, as testimonial Of their
respect for his gallant conduct
OfCapt. Paxton and his crew it is not ncces~
sary TO make single remark in theI praise
Their actions, though i'm perfectly sketched,
speak for them. The facts that, during the
hour and quarter the action continued, they
discharged over fifty rounds, and kept at bay
two vessels having the advantages Of being un.
der way, possessing superior armaments and
numbers, and finally out manGuvring three YES.
scls stand alone in the annals of mercantile
warfare.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-22

For whitewash that will not rub of, mix
half pail of lime aud water ready to put on the
wall then take gill of wheat flour, mix it up
well with very little cold watdr, then pour
boiling water over it TILL it thickens. Pour 1t
into the white-wash while hot, and stir the
whole well together.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-22
From the Boston Evening Gazette.
THE MINERS bride.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.

-''No shadow of decay
Had touched those pale bright features, yet he
wore
A men of other days, earb of yorc,
Who could unfold that mystery -
MrS HINiAN
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-22

"WHo HATH REDNrss OF EyEs.'-This in
terrogatlve "portion of divine scripture" is il.
lustraed by an anecdote related with most eff
fective dryness by friend of ours. An elderly
gentleman, accustomed to "indulge," entered
the bar room Of al inn in the pleasant city of
Il, on the Hudson, where sat grave
Friend toasting his toes by the fire. Lifting a
pair Of green spectacles upon his forehead, rub
blng his inflamed eyes, and calling for a glass OF
brandy toddy, he seated himself by the crate !,
and as he did so, he remarked to Uncle Broad
brm that his "eyes were getting weaker and
weaker, and that even spectacles didn't seem to
do 'em any good" "rl tell thee, friend" repli-
ed the Quaker, "what think. think if thee
was to wear the spectacles over thy mouth Tor
few months, thy eyes would get sound again"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-22

To keep preserves for years, bottle them up
and place them on some conspicuous shetlabel
led "arsenic." We have kept the best pre-.
serves for years in this manner, even in house
full of boarders and apprentice boys 1t beats
cool cellars all to smash.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-22
PRICES OF ADvERTrsuNG.

Every subsequent insertion, o 2s
Yearly Advertisements; one column, S25 half
column, SIS, three squares, Sl2 two squares 80 (;
one square, So Half-yearly one column, SIS !;
half column, Sl2 three squares, So two squares,
SIS; one square, SO so.
Advertisements left without directions ms 10 ihs
length Of time they are to he published, will lie
continued until ordered out, and charged accord.
ingly.
CTSixtecn lines make a square.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30
q steamers of war, are tie
NEW ORLEANS. Oct.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. ~.
Disturbed state Of the Indians.-We
learn by a passenger who arrived here
from Shreveport in the steam boat Robert
T.. lyle. that The Indians in the neigh
borhood of Fort Ouachira had risen, and
were il state of open hostility with the
neighboring whites. So very alarming
had become their position. that on sun
day last an express was despatched 10
Fort Jesup for force of three companies
OF U. S. troops TO quell them. g.
Expectations 10 Hauana.-When we
recorded the late disastrous hurricane in
island of Cuba, we took occasion to men
lion tho decree of The Captain General,
allowing the admission into Havana, free
Of duty, OF certain articles of provisions,
lumber. sc. Wesince learn by letter
received in Mobile from Havana, dated
October llh, through a commercial house
here, that this permission has been extern
dcd 10 lhe porls of Malanzas aud Carde-
mas. The Captain General eyinces the
most praise worthy alacrity to mitigate The
evils of the great catastrophe. so far as
il lies id his power. Ii is rumored that lie
intends TO take off SO per barrel from the
duty al present levied on American flour,
which will no doubl cause a more active
demand for IT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

TOO much tflbhcy. Tie Wings proposed To-
raise only enough. to support government
Gould any thing be fiiirer ~ Very fair in. I
deed! Only make your party stick to il, Col.s
Dawson! Tliise exposition Of the Whigcreed
is.yery palaiable 10 the members of the party
in Georgia This calculation Of one ofstheire
Eablest men, IS well adapted to their neildinn!
sEelus hear Mr.. Clay himself. We !akesitfor
grantcdlha he knows the opinionso llle wing
party generally with regard to The Tariff
We do not believe that lie would lmisrepresenfs emf.
the Wings. We believe thathis opinions com /
eide perfectly with theirs. &: a
MIR. Clay in a.lelter bearing daieS2olf
September OH, in replyslo some queries
on the subject oflhe Tariff, says:
81 take great pleasure III. complying
with your request. in saying that l "a am
of opinion that The Tariff Of ffS42has been;
eminenily salutary that | am; decidedly
opposed TO its repeal; tbatI should regard
its repeal as a great national calamity,
and that lam unaware of the necessity of
any modification oft. am therefore
opposed alike toits repeal or modification
A fixed and stable policy is what The:
country now most needs, and | sincerely
hope that the tariff Of. ls42 may he main
tained, and thus afford security for that
desideratum." ~. q 81 l53f
The New York Plebian iu commenting
on this document, perlineDtly remarks =
'.He not only declares that he is opposed
to It's repeal but 10 any modification or
change ofthe present infamous law. II
must, if he is elected, remain just as it's.
Be The amount of revenue thirty, er fifty
millions ordolIars, no sxhange shall take
place."n :s7.sst..s s. 4 1s::.,.5s!,:,:s
Mark what palpable contradiction there IS
between Col. Dawson an able expounder OF
Wing doctrines in Georgia, aud Mr.. Clay the
great head of the party. Whichis risht2 We
leave IL 10 the Wings themselves TO decide.
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From the Temperance Advocate. B
Carolina.

To the Temperance Societies Of The STATE o Soatlt
Carolina :,
The annual Meeting ofthe Stale Society
will be held .inihe Carolina Hall on the
"Wednesday after The fourth Monday il,s
November next. being the 9Th OF the,
month, at 10 o'clock, A. M Ssss tt.;{ g,
IT is pery important. that you should
be all represented al that meeting, as:
business Of great important lthe electionc
odSeers. Tie course to be pursued an }uttier-; !;
ance of tie Temperance re form tor The en-.
suing gear, will be transacted. Z.
Pasf experience teaches aae, that it Is best
that L should not undertake .to:nake a1st.
suggestions in my Circular For: I desire
The Delegates TO come .nPledged, as 70 dny.
course Of action, sGre TO promote Che SPREAD
Of Temperance. - ii ~
The Societies under one thanJred 3nem-
bers, including The District Societies. Will
EACH be entitled to two delegates. When
Society hasSmore Than one hundred
members, it will be entitled 10 an; addition
al delegate for every additional hundred
members. T.,
Pres'dt. of,he Stale Temp. Society; !;
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FoRG1GN NEWS

The Steamer Acadia, arrived at Boston
on Sunday last, from Liverpool bringing
advices from that place 10 the 4th inclusive.
The intelligence appears 10 be oflitlle
general interest. except rumor r'of !rea-
~ having been negotiated by the American
Minister with the Chinese is said 10 be OF a
most advantageous character.
The Cotton market is still much depres
sed blythe heavy stocks-Upland 81 ii ST
Orleans 81 a Ct, Mobile 81 a 81 Alabama
and Tennessee, 8 AZ.
e A Comet which completes its revolutions
round the sun in five years, has just been
discovered. II has been seen al the OBJ
sserva,ories Of Rome, Parish, Alona, and
Kensing,on. -
\ Letters from Naples stale that they ex-
pect another eruption Of Vesuyious. The
cra,a is full of lava, and The fountains and
springs no longer give their usual supply Of
water. '.ss
Ninery-six human beings were killed by
an explosion in pit aboutlen miles
from updcrland-There were $50 per-
SOUS in The pit; only one man has escaped
unipjured. II is utterly impossible to
describe The dreadful anguish ofthe survi:
vingrelalives Each cottage had its dead
fathers or brothers or both.
According 10 The last streport oftte French
Engineers, The project Of cutting canal
through the Islhmuss sof Pana cannot be
realized. The difference inlhe level or
the two seas, instead OF 30feet. as.reported
is 375 feet. and The canal would reqnireup.
wards Of sixty sluices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

The Baptis, Church in this place ResOlrsd,
on III last Sabbath. upon the recommendation
of the Reedy River Association. to observe
mex, Friday as day Of Humiliation and prayer
in reference to our political troubles, aud the
present disseuhons in religion. A prayer meet
ing will be held al 9 o'clock in the morning,
and preaching at il o'clock in the Baptist
Meeting House.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

The ,cca.her.-We should have stated in our
last, that after suffering considerably from dry
weather for some Time past, fine rain fell on
Monday the 18th inst. Several cool and cloudy
days succeeded, aud then the sun broke out,
and we had warm. delightful weather. With
such balmy, delicious temperature, as we have
had, existence in real pleasure. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30
gIsCELH.ANEOUs.
From the Humnurg Republican.

Mr.. Editor Heretofore, in The Edge
field Advertiser, and Hamburg Republi-
can, there appeared an extract from an
Alabama.paper, IN form of letter, pur.
porsing to give an account of a speech de-
livered by the Hon. F. w. PIcKENs before
the people of Tennessee, a, Shel6yUille on
thee 9Th of August last. In that article Mr..
Pickeus was represented as having said
thar -Sourh Carolina, with reference to the
elilsofthe tariff, looked only TO the bal
lot box. The impression, therefore, has
obtained with some, that, even in the
event the Government refuses 10 reform
ihesabuses of the Tariff system, and return
othe Constitution, Mr., Pickens, abandon.
ing his long, cherished principles, would
be opposed 10 resistance. He was farther
represented as having reflected severely
and improperly upon a few politicians in
our Slate, who, with reference to immedi.
ale Stale inlerposition, have been demon
mated Rhetl. measure men. Such were
incorrect presentations. as MIR. sPickens
has since said. / have received the
Nashville Union" of the 2nd instant, COZ
taining an account prepared from notes
made ON lhe, spo, land from The Editors
comment we can place thereon "lhe
most implicit reliance" ae.
In justice, therefore, TO one who has
heretofore occupied distinguished posi-
lion in our National Legislature as a!mem.
ber of Congress, and who has recently
been elected Senate for our Stale Legis
lature for this District, | have determined
TO request you will be kind enough TO give
this note and the article / have marked in
Nashville Union" place in the columns
Of your paper. lhope the 'Edseield Ad-
verliser,' will consider this also colnmu-
cation for its eolmns.
, ,..'.1s.' . JUSTICE.
October 81, 1874.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

We call the attention Of our readers to the
communication f"Juslice' which we have
copied from the Hamburg Republican. We
recently published letter written at Shell
byvie, Tennessee, giving an account of
speech delivered by Col. F. w. Pickens, at
thar place. This aecount it appears. was not
strictly correct. We therefore, insert in our
columns 10 day, another report of the above
mentioned speech, which appeared in the Nash.
vile Uniou. %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

Turnips.-We were presented last week,
by MAIL. H Hughes, with Two large, hne iur.
nips, averaging Two pounds each. we have in
past years seen larger and heavier ones, bnt we
think they will be hard to beat this season. as
all vegetation suffered very much from the
drought during the months of July, August
and September.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30
ave ,OiH cling to the. Pillars ofthe Temple ot
ourLibert,es anu. .fit must fall, ice ,cill Perish
amidst the Ruins

We are requested to state, that the Extra
Conrt of Equity, ordered fer this Distric; on
Monday next will not be held. This notice is
intended by the Bar for the Suitors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

We have published on our frs, page, the let
ter of General Hamilton to MIR. Webster.
Doubtless. its perusal will afford rich treat to
many Of our readers, as it has to ourselves. ls
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

The following gentlemen were elected Com.
lnissinners oil the Poor for this district at our
recent election, TO serve for two years.
Messrs. Robert Bryan, Sen., ]. Huiet,
I.illlelon Brooks, Seth Butler, and George
Boswell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

THE Hon. WM. C. DAWSON AND HENRY
CLAY.-Alany of our readers will remember,
thata Z" free barbecue" was recently gwen by
the Wings a, Augusta Ga. Some OF them
were there present, and heard the discussion on
the great questions Of the day, between Wing
aud Democratic orators. We presume that
the Wings brought oul their best speakers, and
abIest poticians--men, who understood fully
all the political principles Of the party, not on.
ly in Georgia but throughout the United States.
They, it is tosibe supposed kept nothing
concealed, butieXpounded i'll the fullest and
most straight forward manner, the cardinal
doctrines Of the great Wing party and devel.
oped The course which they would pursue,
with regard 10 the Tariff, and other importan,
matters, should Henry Clay be elected Presi,
dent. Letus see if the principles ofthe great
chief were clearly set forth by yhis Lieutenanls
TO The meeting which so recently assembled al
Augusta. Wecopy the following extract from
Report of the proceedings, published m the
Chronicle and Sentinel, a Wing paper: :
On the part Of The Wings, Col. VIC, Daw,
son led off the debate. y =, ;5s. = :
Col D. then adrerted TO the other great
question ON which parties are divided, the Ia
riff - -1e. : 81 i.ss :. 2
MIR. Clay and the Wings contend that suti-
cient duties, and no more, TO suppl The wants
OF the government, economically administered,
should be raised, and in laying the rales, that
discrimination must behadin favor Of home IN.
dustry. -, = -
BUTT wasa fact, Col d. said, that it wasthe
lowest tariff, since that Of BIG, that had brought
enough money into tbetreasury TO supplythe
wants OF the government. lf herenlter expe-
rience showed that; ii brought more than was
needed the Wings would modify it. What
more could be required of tiiemf What more,
as men, could they dol ys 5si
Col. d. then explained how, as be had often
been asked the question, he and Mr. Clay had
come TO act together. a u opposition between
them, he said grew out of the Tariff act of ,2S.
That Ind been modified & by the Compro-
mise Act of 80. AN ;helr differences were
settled b. that act. The present law conform.
ed 10 the spirit Of that act They had therefore
met as political brethren, and stood together as
such to the present day. - ~
Col. d. then contendeds Shit sall revenue for
the support of government should come from
duties ON imports he was opposedSto direct
taxation, and so, he thought, were tlie people.
The Tariff could easily be redlced,if'it pro.
dnced too much money. The Wings pro.
posed 10 raise only enough 10 support govern
nent. Could anything be fairer 's;:.ss :. Z: : :
Webeg; our readers to remember that Col.
1 =
Dawson says that if5hereafler. experience
showed, that tit( The. Tariff broughtmore thal,
was needed, the Wings would modilyit.''+-
The Tariffcould easilybe reduced II through
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

Political Prophecying Now that the
Presidential Election is upon US, and the
result will in few days be settled by sim
pie addition, we are surprised that men
will borher their brains 10 make it out by
Auxions and the integral calculus. Every
oIher man we meet, lugs out his pencil
aud insists on proving 10 US on The back of
an old letter that Polk will be elected, or
Cray will be elected. And granting the;i
nremises, both conclusions are as certain
as fate. The Baltimore american for
instance, ent,merates the StaIes that are
certain for CLAy-makins in all 1873 voles
and among lhsse certain States. it is
nIeased 10 class Deisware, Georgia, Lou
isiaua and Indiana. which have all given
Democratic majarities, and Tennessee
which has no voted at all since The nolnl-
nations. Charleston Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

Stale of Religion IN the Churches.--Th The.
Ministers of Christ continue to preach and
administer the ordinances of|the Gospel.
The congregations assemble as nsual TO:
hear The .word--Eccesias,ical assemblies,
are held at their regular. periods-:T.he b
eternal machinery Of The Church moves;
onward in its accustomed round. The.
proceedings of different denominations ares
reported, and. their. reports are widely
scattered over the land, through The re-,
lisious and political press. But as tho
papers are barrenin relation 10 reyiyals OF
religion we have reason 10, erthat The
are exceedingly rare: Morris This remark
applied 10 any particular place, Or any,
particular denomination. All places, and
all denominations 10 The land seem alike 10.
be left wilhou, any ofihese extraordinary,
tokens of the Divine presence. There may
be exceptions, but they must be few and
far between. Aud we bring this subject,
10 the notice Of our Christian readers that
they inquire, into the cause, remove The
stumbling blocks out OF the way. and thus
be prepared ito receive that refreshing.
from on high. in which they have former
Observation-Disclosures OJseruer Oct. 26
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

Upwards of forty thousand copies, of the
Holy Bible, have been issued monthly for the
last FIVE months, by the American Bible So
ce,y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

should be sbine who are able at all times.
oapply the necessary remedy in extreme,
cases; process that must not be divulged,
Though difficulties at the time Of perform
ance may be thrown in the way off the OPP
orator Our trade is increasing rapidly,
and new houses are opening. aud we want
still more. On Wednesday evening there
were twenty FIVE cotton wagons. all in
row, coming into camp.-JourndL % inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

Business Prospects of Han.burg.-Never
sinceits erection on the Cd day ofJulyllS2l,
have the prospect of Hamburg been more
promising for business, aud for improve
ment than rhe present. There is nothing
toimpede the onward course Of Hamburg,
but proyidenliaf Interference. Aiob;;
slacles have been tispfaced-alt doubts
thoroughly removed and attempts al her
i1jury. have been promptly provided
against; and we now bfd all herspeed pos
.sibIe. h:5is true there are some who do
not seq as they should. because they are
moi blessed with foresight which nature
ailots to a majority ofthe human family;
yet for lhe'sake of'the good, they should
be passed over with charity. In alfyoung
cities, and especially ia Hamburg, there
: -EE..s' s.H4H Hi iF.ss sa4zsar H
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.

The following is corrected tab'e o1 ~
time for holding elections ofeleclols IN the
several stales of the Union.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

The rain which has fallen since Monday
ilas,, has made ourriver considerably high,
erihan it has been fol, some montbsszs We
may now expec..the arrival of steamboats,
from below, bearing freight ofsall Gescript,
;tions for our merchants. The appearance
Eof,he weather denotes more rain and we:
feel confdentthai the embargo, occasioned
by lowowater, between our town and Sa-,
iyannah. sal an end, af lens, for. a season.,,
Hamburg Republican, 24th inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

Our Gallant lille Napy.-The Ameri.
can Navy consits Of IS ships Of war. All
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

Savannah Rirer.-Last week there,
were showers in the country, which pro-;
Iduceda lille swell in our1riger. We]had
a copious rain here Yesterday, which no.
doubt extended further, as our streamhas.
risen considerably, and has been rendered
,uavig able to our wharfs. The annoyance
of dust has been removed from ourtstreets
for a, least The whole season; andritis al
most certain that for the elsameiime the,
lradesof Augusta willlnot beimpededb by q,
low ivcr.--C -Constiiutionalst. lai:gY Sour
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-30

Dir;ssion Of the Methodist Cdurcb,-
From The slalemeutsinih The; Meihodisfipa-
per at Piusburg, Il would appear very
doub,fulwhe,her three-fo fourihs Of the Hay;s
elling preachers in the United Siates wlls
agree 10 the alternatives ofiile skin restHc-
,;ye mile. d In The case il1e South,will have
- - tseceje Wi,houtiis, due proportion offths
finds r. Charleston Obseree5s q