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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Homicide.-We understand from a
gentleman who resides in 0rangeburg,
that all affray occurred on Saturday last,
at Capt. Kitchens Muster Ground, al the
Club House on Dean Swamp. which re-
suited in the death Of Daniel j. Smi,he.
hart. From the testimony taken before
The Magistrate, who acted as Coroner on
The inquest, we learn that Smilhehalt at
racked by Mr.. John Ward without provo.
catioo. knocked him down. and ,cboked
him-after which he was pulled off by
Mr.. James Walker. He made second
attack, and again knocked Mr.. Ward
down. Mr.. Ward is small eleminatc
weak man aud is entirely iuofensige. Ar,
ter this SmiIhehar pursued him aboul. one
hundred yards-when Mr.. Ward warned
him Hol to oapproach, but he sill persisted
in pursuing him with the ainlenlion OF
beaIing him again. Mr.. Ward retrealed
s,iIlEurlher from him, when Smithehart
rushed on him! Mr.. Ward fred when
he came 10 within five PAGES Of him, and
Smihehart received the contents of the
sho, gunin his left breast, and fell dead to
the ground
A Jury was empanueied Immediately
by James Garvin, Esq, who acted as
Coroner OH the OCCASION. They returned
verdict Of Jusrifuble Homicide. and Mr..
Ward was Immediately released.- South
CaroLinian, April 10.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Gross assault. Monday last most
gross aud yillianous attack, was made up
on Mr.. David Lesly, of this place, iu trout
Uf the Court House, by fellow whose
name we learn, is Richardson. Ii ap.
pears from good authority, that this assas-
sin was hired by some one more base than
himself, TO ommit the assault, for The pit
ilul sum of ten dollars! Mr.. Lesly is a
jealous advocate in The cause of temper.
ance, by his praise worthy exertious, aud
that Of his fellow members of the Council,
have succeeded in aboishiug in our Vii
lage those sinks of perdilion, known as
groceries, or grog shops, which have been
and still are a nuisance TO any community
where they are permitted to exist. This
has greatly excited The ire Of some, and
this is the daslardy and vilianous manner
in which they would avenge themselves.
Abbeu,lle Banner Apfii9,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16
From hc " Y. Tribune, April 5.
RHODE ISLAND.

sa
We have returns from all but one town
of this Stale, indicating the following re-
suit:
Charles Jackson, Wing and Law and
Order, but in favor of the unconditional
liberation of Dorr, is chosen Governor by
about $50 majority over James Fenner'
The Democratic Law and Order lncum
bent, who is opposed TO the liberation OF
Dor. Jackson's clear majority will be
about 125 votes.
Lieut.. Gov. Duncan, and all the rest oil
the regular Law and Order State ticket,
are reelected over the candidates suppor-
ted by those in favor of iberating Dorr'
by about 400 majority.
Hun. Henry Y. Cranston. Wing and
Law and Order, has been reelected to
Congress from the Eastern District with
out opposition. lie has over 5000 yoles
to 100 scattering.
Ex-Governor Lemuei H. Arnold, indie
pendent Whig, has run Out Hon. E. R.
Potter, original Democrat and regular Law
and Order candidate, by more thau 300
majority.
The Legislature is strongly Law aud
Order and Whig. To the Senate 81 Law
and Order, 10 Dorr men are returned
elected.
To the. House 43 Law and Orler, %
Dorrites are returned; no choice ir
South Kingstown, where seperale Wing
Law and Order and Dorr tickets were run
and no choice. Law and Order, IS6
Whig, lO6; Dorr, l74.) The Legislature
;stherefore nearly two to Que Law aud
Order.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16
GREAT BRITAIN. FRANCE AND THE U.
STATES.

The New York Courier translates the
following from the Paris Constitutional !:
The Duke de BrogIe sill leave Paris for
London, towards the end Of the week.
The Duke and DR.. LushingtoH will imme-
diately commence their labors. We have
been assured that The question of the right
Of search will not be the only one exam
ned by The plenipotentaries, and that two
other questi ms will occupy much more of
their attention. namely the emancipation
fthe slaves in The French colonies, and
the annexation of Texas. 1t would ap
pear that the British Ministers are rather
inclined 10 give up The right of visitation,
if they can obtain two new compensalons;
the one at the expense of our colonies, that
is, prompt emancipation Of The slaves /;
and The other al the expense of America,
thai is, an intervention, dipIomatical at
first, Of France against the United States,
in the affairs of Texas
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16
THE NEW POSTAGE SYSTEM.

We have always been in favor Of a re-
form in The postage system Of the U. S. ;
but no, of such reform as was made by
The last Congress. The new postage sys-
TEN may work well-we hope il will, but
fear very much ii will moi. II was goi
up By agilalions in the northern cities,
amoug The mercantile and manufacturing
classes o. The north ;-nn agitation on the
subject was ever heard IN the South. And
while The authors of this postage reform
have been clambering for Lo,O postage, as
a means of increasing the revenue OF the
Post Office Department, the very same
men have been equally clanorous for high
duties on foreign Imports, as a means Of
increasing the revenue the government,
Are they consistent if low postage will
Increase The revenue of The Post Office es.
lablishment, will not low duties increase
the revenue Of the government? The
principle is the same precisely, in both
cases. But we fear our northern friends
wish to speculate on US in double sense /:
tax US on The tariff, and in order 10 keep
up this burden, cut down the postage sys-
tenn, so as 10 throw that branch Of govern
menl on The treasury for support. Then
we have 10 pay the postage, aud pay them
tariff tribute besides. This is our view
Of the matter. We hope we may he la,
boring under a mislake.-Neck. Jefer'n.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Immensely Of Numbers.-We never
hear of the wandering Jew, (says the
Spirit of The Times,i but We mentally in,
ql:ire what was the sentence ofhis punish.
ment? Perhaps it was calculation. Per.
haps he was told to walk the earth until
he counted trillion. But, will some
folks say, he could not count that number
We fear they would not; Suppose q
man to coun, one every second of lime
day and night, without stopping to rest
to eat, 10 sleep, it would take thirty-twc
years to count billion, or lhirty-lwc
thousand years 10 count triiliun Wha
limited idea we generally entertain o
The immensity Of numbers ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

The Editors of the Constitution, Demo.
cratic paper published at Washington City,
thus define their position:
"The Spectator, while under the con-
troll ofone Of the Editors Of this paper, adj
vocated Mr.. Calhoun's claims iolhe Presi.
dency, until the withdrawal Of his name
from the canvass. Its efforts were then di.
recled in good faith 10 secure the election
by the Baltimore Conventiun of candi-
date that would insure The united aud bar.
lnonious action of our party and the sue
cess of our principles. II was The first pa
per in The Uniled States to place the name
of James X. Polk al the masthead, and
during the campaign its columns and those
Of the Young Hickory" were zealously
and unremllingly devoted to insure his
success. OF the value or efficiency of those
labors, it becomes US not to speak. r....
Having purchased the materials Of The
Spectator, we established the Constitution
as free and Independents Democratic pa
per. In our prospectus We said 1--WE
hope to make the paper worthy of the
confidence and support Of the Democratic
{ party. 1t shall be the faithful expositor
of their principles, and the ever ready me-
dunn to convey their sentiments and wish
es TO the public. The Democratic cause
is The cause oftruth aud justice. Itconrts
the light. 1t tshuns no investigation. And
we are determined 10 see wbethera paper,
! conducted with devotion tothe .princi.
ciples, rather than TO the men, Of our party
Ito further The great cause of human pro-
gress, rather than the.mere advancement
Of particular individuals-will not com
mend itself 10 The confidence and favor OF
The people," We reiterate this declara-
ton. We are the advocate and the organ,
moi of men. but Of principles-lhe- -princi-
Piles of the Democratic party, as promul-
gated by Jefferson aud Madison in l79Si
as repeated by The representatives OF the
Democracy in the Baltimore Convention
fin May. "A; and as sanctioned by,a ma
jority Of the American people in the Gle"
walton OF their embodiment and exponent,
James X. Polk, to the Presidential Chair.
We have the most unbounded confidence
in his wisdom firmncss, and integrity; !;
that "rhe Republic will suffer no detri-
ment" whileits destinies are entrusted TO
bis guidance; and while his administra,
ton Of the affairs Of this great nation. will
| rebound 10 his own fame, it will perpelu-
ate the success Of The great principles Yiih
| which hesis identified"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

alabama Medical inStitute.-We un-
derstand that the Legislature of Alabama
at their recent session have passed an acl
Incorporating under the above title, Bo
tanico Medical Institution, with board
of 8 or IL trustees whose duty it will be
TO elect Faculty of Medical Professors
and make all needful arrangements 10 open
the Inslituton. for the delivery of a course
of Lectures by The lat Monday of Novem-
her next. Wetumpka is spoken of as the
probable site Of the College. We hail with
Joy all such indications of improvement in
the science of medicine. and the advance
nenl of the new school men in the path
Of reform in matters apperuaiuing TO life
aud health. Though brought up in The
old school, Of Medicine, yet we have long
since learned to 4nnk upon it as narrow
predjudice which can see nothing good
save in The system we may have ourselves
been taught. Success, then, we say TO
the Alabama Medical institute, and all
Others having in view the improvement
of Medical Science and the amelioration
of The sufferiugs Of the human race,
While on ais subject we ought perhaps
10 notice the existence of Botanco Med
cal School at Fnrsyh, in our own State,
and New Medical Juurnal from he same
place. Our information, is however, so
limited, that we are unable 10 speak de
fnitely of either the School or the Journal.
MuScogee Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16
From the Christian hder.
REACTION.

We discover that many of our Northern
brethren are much dissatisfied, with the
s.unanimous" decision of the Boston Board
but il becomes US TO look well into The
grounds of their dissatisfaction, before we
.1auer oerselves that they sympalhizd with
us and are willing 10 admit US to equal
privileges with themselves. They object
to The action of the Board merely because
they decided the "vexed question"-be-
cause they answered candidly tho plain
question propounded to them. They
would have Them, we suppose, continue
to act deceilfuIly towards the South, by
holding out The idea that they are not dis:
posed 10 make distinctions between the
pro. slavery and anti-slavery'brother, while
they carefully aroid giving an agency, or
even u Sub-agency 10 Shareholder. The
objections to the aclion Of the Boston
Board, so far as we have become acquain-
ted with them, are not passed upon The in
Justice done US in DISTINGUISHING US, bul
up what they conceive to be The impru,
dence Of the Board end the impolicy OF
their action
We are surprized that any at The South
should view the query involved, in the AL
ALBANIA resolutions as purely hypotheticai'
lit had as much reference to agents as 10
missionaries. The most influential min
islers in S. Carolina, Georgia. Alabama
aud Mississippi, are shareholders; and,
welding more influence than others, are
the best qualified TO act as agents in the
South-they would be most successful
agents. We repeat, we ares surprized-
we are astonished beyond measure, that
any slave holdef-IlIa, any Southern
man, should consider tie question, do
you consider me eligible 10 oflice?" a pretty
Hypothetical one.
We doubt not action will. be taken al
the Northto endeavor 10 prevenl if possible
The proposed convention in Augusta, or,
failing in this, to distract our deliberations
Ito divide that they may conquer. We
hope our brethren iI the South will be on
their guard, & not suffer themselves to. .be
deceived, as they have heretofore been,
by the soft speeches and equipocaL repre-
seuta,lons Of Forrhern men and their Sc.
crel allies in The South. In 'the present
emergency, the man who has ony inter.
ests al the North-fame or friendship-tc
be jcopardizedby by separation is uol to
be trusted, without scrulinizins well bis
position and the Ultimate bearing of the
measures he may advocate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

CHASGEABLE WEArHER.-During aconsid.
erable portion of last week, the weather was
very warm for the season, the thermometer
rising to pcint not usually reached until late
in May. We have had also SOME very cold
days severe enough for winter We have SUE;
fered considerably from drought and dust.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

The Washington Constitution says, that
rumor is current and generally accredi-
ted, in that city, that the British Minister,
Mr.. Packenham, is charged with The ne
gocialion ofa treaty with The United Sta es'
chased upon reciprocal advantages TO the
productsof each country in their respective
markels."-Ckas. Patriot, .4priL lh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

1t will be seen by reference to the official
order of the Post Master General, that the
Magnetic Telegraph from Washington 10 Bal.
timore has become apart Of the Post Office
Department.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

The Boston Almanac estimates the
professors of religion in the United States
at 4, lSl ,202 about one half the adult pop
ulaliou.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Na0al Observation-Disclosures have been
current for some days, says the N. York
Commercial Advertiser, Slb inst, that or.
ders had been given for concentration of
naval forces in the Gulf of Mexico that
the Prince'on's trip to Europe had been
couDtermanded, and that vessel with sew
eral Others. directed to proceed immedi-
ately to the coast Of Mexico. We are as.
sured this morning, by an officer Of the
Navy, that the ruTors are well founded"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16
We ,Diu cling to the Pillars Of the Temple OF
Our Liberties, and if 1t mast fall, scc 1otlt per-
ISL amidst the Ruins" So 8.

1--WE refer the attention of our readers TO
the communications OF Rev. VIM. B. JoHNsos,
D D., and Rev. J. M. CuILEs, ,o.be found in
another column Of to day's,paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Firs.-On Saturday last. about S o.
clock P. NJ, a fire occurred in the upper
part OF the Town, which consumed the
dwelling of Mr.. .Fetner. All The family
of Mr. FeIuer were absent at the time
she fire occurred, and we regret TO add that
besides the building, which we understand
was not insured, MIR. F. los, all his furni-
ture. Mr. Fetner is poor but very res
pectable aud worthy citizen Of our Town.
aud will feel very sensibIy The 8: rious loss
he has sustained. The fire is supposed
TO have been the work Of an ncendiary,
aud suspicion has fixed itself upon negro
woman who was the only person on the
premises al the time of tie occurrence
Of the FIRE. The woman is now in Gus.
tody. bu, we understand that very little, if
any testimony can be procured towards
her conviction.-South Caroiinian april
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Gov. Dorr is at present SO feeble in
health as 10 be unable TO perform any
labor in the prison work k-shop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

The Madisouian newspaper establish
ment of this city has passed into the hands
of Messrs. Theophilus Fisk and Jesse E..
Dow, who proposes to issue, in lieu OF it, a
new daily, semi weekly, and weekly
"DeuocraIic" paper, under The title Of
"The Constellation.--Nat. IntelLigencer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

SHOCKING MuRDER.-Mr. Ansel Talbert,
Sen, a highly resnectable citizen of this Dis
trict, was OH The 3lst Of March most unmerci
fully beaten by one Of his negro boys, about le
years of age. MIR. T. had been for some time
previously. in feeble state of health, aud wa:
confined in bed, when the assault was made
upon him. He died on the 9th. of this month
The negro boy was tried for murder on the
18th inStant;and found guilty. He is sentenced
to be hung on Friday the 25th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

il forward, would we have no doubt, have
produced a complete revolution ir the
mining. business OF this country, IN very
short fime."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

FWe invite the attention Of our read
ers, and more especially those of the An.
derson Gazette, who may be subscribers TO
the Advertiser, 10 be found in another co.
lumn of to.day's paper, to the Gard oi
Messrs. Todd & Wyatt, late Proprietors o
sail paper-but who were-so unfortunate
as 10 loose their establishment during the
late destructive FIRE in Anderson. They
have ordered a new supply of materials
aud expect to be enabled to resume The
publication of their paper about the lsto
Nav We hope their patrons will have
little patience, and those. indebted fork up
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

"Oh thou munifceni dispenser of blessings u
as the turkey buzzard said to the Railroad car.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

SOUTHERN CgLT1vAToR.-We have recci.
ved the April number of the Southern Cult
vator This periodical is published on tire lst
of every month, at Augusta. Ca. ]. w. & w.
S. Jones editors of the Chronicle g. Sentinel
are the proprietors. The Cuftivator is under
the editorial control of Jas. Camak, Of Athens,
Georgia The terms are one dollar per an.
mum, in advance. This periodical has reached
the fourth number of the third volume. The
number before US. is neat in its typographical
appearance, and embraces in its pages an
abundance Of carefully selected and interesting
ori.ina matter. The contents are sufficiently
diversified TO please the tastes of all who take
the least interest IN the progress or pursuit Of
Agriculture. Many ofthe articlesin the number
before us, are worthy Of attention fromall. We
will only refer to one, OH the subject Of "Agri
cultural Education" This article contains sew.
eral very important suggestions, which if car
red out, would doubtless greatly benefit the
Agricultural interests Of Georgia. 1t recon-
mends that the system of education in 'qhe
Stale University, shall include u Professorsbir
cfAgricultulal Chemistry and Geology" Thi:
we consider very important matter. and one
worthy of the most serious attention in all The
States The article 10 which we have refer
ence, will be found on the first page of our pa
per. We would be pleased to extend the cir
culation OF the Southern Cultivator,' as W,
believe it will amply repay the price of sui
Bcrption.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Democratic maturity as far as heard
from for Mayor over The Wings, 1898, over
the American Republican. 1869.
Board Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ma.
jorty in the Board of Aldermen, over
Wings and American Republicans, two.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Municipal Eleetion.-The Camden Journal
says: The election held on Monday, 9Th inst,
resulted in the choice Of the following geu,le.
men:
Hayman Levy, Intcndant.
J. R. McKain, J. H. Anderson, J. G. West,
>and E. w. Bonney, Wardens.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

The MAD1soalAs MIR. Jones, Editor ofthi!
paper, has sold the establishment to Messrs. ]
l.. Dow and T. Fisk. II will hereafter be
called the onstellalion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

The Rev. Mr.. Fairbanks, against whom an
infamous charge was preferred, was recently
tried at Boston, and acquitted. The yerdic,
has given general satisfaction. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16
New YoRK. March 8

NEW L Ohh, IupISh ~
City Eteclion.-Our annual election OF
Municipal officers came off yesterday
Perfecr order prevailed, and every man
entitled ioSvote, had opportunity to do so.
The result is as might have been forseen
from The determination Of the Whigs 10
run sepera'e ticket at all hazards. WIN.
F. Heyemayer, the Democratic candidate,
is elected Mayor, by plcurality Of full
5000 votes, counting only his excess above
the highest opposing candidate in each
Ward.
Harper, (Am. Rep.) SIS; selden, CW.)
90; Heyemeyer, (D.l 6945. Heye,neyer's
majority in The city 63o7.
Common Counci.-ln The Common
Council TOO The Democrats have made
nearly clean sweep. Oul of II Wards
they have carried Is. In the Bird g. 18Th,
the Wing candidates are elected. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Brooklyn flection.-fn Brooklyn, too,
The Deomcra,s are notwithstanding
otccted Thomas G. Tallmase, their can
didate for Mayor, and a majority no out
of}S) of the members OF the Common
Council. There, as here. The Wing and
Am. Republican run seperate tickets.
Vote for Mayor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

Municipal Election in Columbia.-On Mon
d1y. April 7th, the election for Municipal Off
GERS in this Town, took place, and resulted as
follows;
Inlendant-W. B. Stanley.
Wardens.-Ward No. 1-Henry Lyons. !.
S. Boatwrigh.
Ward No. 2-Joel Stevenson, VIM. Glaze.
Ward No. 3-Thos. Wade, R. C. SwindIer.
The Mecklenburg Jeffersonian announces
the death Of Col. John H. Bissell, distin.
guished Geologist in North Calolina. The
Jeffcrsonian says:
"Col. BisseN was gentleman of extern
sive learning and indomi!abe enterprize;
and as scientific miner, has for years
added new life 10 the mining business
of this region, and has done more to de-
velope The mineral wealth of Western
Carolina. than any other individual in it.
He had in progress near this place, an es-
Enlistment for extracting the precious
metals which, hadhe been spared TO carry
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-16

LETTER OF THE Rev. Mr.. Mason on sLA'
yERY.-The letter of this mau, who is. For
eign Missionary, onlhe institution of slavery.
win be found below. I. breathes the spirit OF
the widest lanatcism or insanity on this sub
iect -
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-08-20
PUBLIC NOTICE.

1t gives me great pleasure TO have it in my
power to announce to the play loving, play go.
ing patrons of the DRAMA in this pretty "Qucen
of the East, that have obtained, a new. origi
nal comedy, entitled "!fMe Cap fits the knight
ofthc CeremOnics-HE SHALL WEAR IT-and
YeliOo Sash too"
This blood'stirrng, soullhrilling comedy, is
written on these words-"Whocver the cap fits
may wear i'll j. McRac No. 8. 1t is in
one act, of three scenes, and is TO be reformed
by two persons, and Learned Dog, The per.
sons are Vox PoPuLI, principal actor, and our
acorthy friend, as an auxiliary, aided by our in
imitablc and learned old dog, WArcm.
This comedy is rich, no mislake-iust stand
llptoe, till next week, and you have, right
iresh-frst print, first edtion-and if it don't
make no body feel alover,ish, then that author
don't know nothing no how.
The several parts are to be studied, and the
play come of on "the first Monday and day
BENEFIT for the East--Be shrew
most APPLY doth, the "acords," the "actions
ft-a $4,000 "gratuity to tho East" by the,
Printers DEVIL.
P. S. See small bills on day Of performance.
Tickets taken for Tares' P.D.