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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

The Lord Ashbwton.-We are happy
10 state that The fire which, was raging
amongst the cargo of cotton on board this
ship, as stated in our paper of yesterday
morning. was got under in The course of
The night, and The ship hauled off with the
aid of steam power. and brought to an an
chor opposite The city. The ship was not
scut'ed, but has large quantity Of water
which was thrown into her by the fire en-
gines, which must be pumped out, when
she will be taken into dock for repairs.
The cargo has no doubt suffered great
Injury both from FIRE and wafer. A strong
force was engaged all yesterday, in dis
charging The Cotton into lighters along
sde.-I5id.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

THE TwESTYsEcoSD OF FEBRUARY.-Eut
a very brief period since, we witnessed another
return of the twenty.secoud Of February. On
this memorable day, wus born George Wash
ington, the saviour of his country. first Presi.
dent of the United States, and the most illus
trious man since the birth Of Christ, who has
figured on the page Of history. For DIR own
part, we would not commemorate his BIRTH
with the roll Of drums, the roar of artillery, or
with bois,erous demonstrations Of joy. We
would prefer to mediate in silence ON the vr.
tues OF tile illustrious hero, patriot, sage and
christian. We think, that in this manner, we
most approp riataly pay honor TO his memory.
We would enshrinc him in our hearts and
think of him rs dearly beloved parent, who
has bestowed upon us treasures, earthly though
they he, of ine,timabe value. But we would
by no means condemn those who think proper
to pay their respects TO the memory of this great
man, by military display, or various demon
stralions Of innocent enjoyment Lei us all
honor his birth day tu, In manner which he
himself would not disapprove. Let us all, to
whatever party we may belong, aud whatever
portion of,his widely extended Union we may
claim as our homes, venerate the man who
was first i'll war, fiist in peace, and first in the
affections of his countrymcn."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

CoTToN MAcHlNERY.-In our last we pub.
lished some account of Francis AlcCuly, an
American residing in Newark, New Jersey,
who has made considerable improvement in
Cotton Spinning Machinery. The new pro.
cess requires less than half the power needed
by the ordinary machine, is cheaper, and pro.
duces yarn of better quality.
The inventor has received patent for his
machine in this country, and in France, Bel
GUM. England and Mexico. tits thought that
he will realize considerable profit from it,
In the present rage for cotton manufactures,
this new "yankee notion" may make The for
tune Of Mr.. McCuIly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

The correspondent Of the Charleston Cou.
rier, dated Washington, Feb I7Ih, says: We
learn that, to this hour, MIR, Polk has not in
viled any person 10 remain in or to come into
his Cabinet. But is confidently asserted by
those who are best informed, that Mr.. Cal.
Ioun will have the option TO remain, and tina,
he will decline the appointment. There is no
doubt also, as before mentioned, that Colonel
Butler of Kentucky, was invited hither for
the purpose of taking charge Of a department.
Further than this every thing is conjecture.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

How beautifully has il been asked by
an eminent writer: there TO be found
a gift Of heaven more precious. more wor-
thy urmost ardent gratitude, than that of
possessing. a family, home, where vir-
tues, kindness, and enjoyments are every
day guests where The hearts aud The eye
sun themselves in world of love. where
the thoughts are lively and enlightened,
where friends moi only by word but by ac-
ton say 10 each other-Thy Joy, thy sor-
row, thy hop., thy prayer are mine!"-
Philadelphia Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

WISCONSIN TERRITuRY.-This Territory
according 10 the annual report made 10 The
Legislature. is rapidly advancing in wealth and
population. 1t was organized into a Terrific
rial Government in 1885, embracing AZ ,0O0, 900
of acres, of which ten millions have been sur.
veyed. The public lands sold up to January
1912, amount to nearly three millions of acres.
The lead mines of the country will be an mex
haustdble source ofwealth. Wisconsin is said
to produce nearly one half of the lead in the
United States. The number orpounds ofthe
article amounts 10 about fifteen millions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Some time since, we read in the New York
Journal of Commerce" an excellent article on
the 4" Tax Of Protection" We would have CO.
pied i, entirely but for the great press of matter
We have, however, Ibid it before our readers
to-day, and call their attention to it. The Jour.
nal of Commerce is generally considered an
impartial paper. We have NO doubt, that the
facts stated in The article to which we have
referred. are correct. Ifso, the great injustice
and oppression Of the Tariff are sufficiently
manifest
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Another Invention-C CoIunel Reed, Of
Boston, has bit upon an invention. which
it. successful. is likely 10 be formidable
competitor TO Mr.. Morse's magnetic ,ele-
graph. Its purpose ia TO transmit letters
and packages any distance, with the rapid
iIy of lightning The Boston Post says:
The process by which This is accom-
plished is very simple, consisting merely
of an air.chest, which is charged with air
by force pump contiguous to the chest.
When the chest is sufficiently charged
with air the letter or package is placed in
the feeder, and il is Immediately dischar-
ged through the pipe, with great velocity
and perfect safety. Col Reed the invcn-
Tor, is Of opinion that an outlay Of 100000
would ensure The transmission Of letters
and packages between Boston aud New
York with perfec, safety, in The 81 ace of
half an hour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

MEcKLENBURG JEFFERsoHIAN.-At the ur,
gent solicitation numerous personal and po'
litical friends in Western North Carolina, J.
w. Hampton, Esq, has consented again TO be.
come the Editor of the Mecklenburg Jefier.
sonlan. The principles of the paper are Dem,
ociatic. MIR. Hampton has for some years been
known to editors Of newspapers genera ly.-
The Jeffersonian is published at Charlotte, N.
Carolina. Terms, two dollars in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26
THE CASE OF DORR.

The acr of amnesty by the Legislature
of Rhode Island, 10 the case of Thos. w.
Dorr, grants liberty TO The prisoner on The
single condition of his taking line oath of
allegiance to the Stale. Upon the petition
Of the parents Of Dorr tde acl was passed
as follows:
Voted and resolved, That The prayer
thereof he so far granted as Thomas W..
Dorr be liberated from his confinement
in The Stale Prison. upon his taking the
following oath or affirmation:
81 do solemnly swear Tor affirn) that
will bear true faith and allegiance to the
State of Rhode Island and Providence
Plantations, aud that | will support the
Constitution and laws Of this State and of
the United States, SO help me Cod, (or this
affirmation I make and give upon The
peril of the penalty or peIury.')
Said oath or affirmation shall he ad-
lninis,ered by the Clerk Of The Supreme
Court, in open court, sitting thereof in va.
cation, and recorded upon the records of
said Cour, in the county in which The said
oath is taken.
AND The warden oil lhe State prison Is
hereby directed TO furnish said Dorr with
copy of this resolution, and whenever he
shall signify his desire TO take said oath or
affirmation, 10 attend said Dor before said
Court or Justice, and. upon bis said oath
or affirmation, to discharge him according
ly.
The prisoner refused 10 avail himself of
this act He remains in confinement at
his own option. The reason given by his
friends is that under the criminal code of
Rhode Island any parson sentenced 10 i'm
prisonment in the Penitenliary, FOR life, or
for one year or more, is thereby incompe.
tent 10 hold Office or to vote within The
Commonwealth, unless such sentence be
revoked. The partizans OF Ddrr therefore
are not content with his release from
prison they call for reversal of his sen:
tence.
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

CorToN MANUFACTURES IN AUGUSTA, GA
Some weeks since, large meetings of the citi-
vens of Augusta were held, in order to discuss
the policy Of erecting Cotton Manufacturing
establishments in that city. Various projects
were set on foot and it is probable, TIM, one or
more manufactures will be established.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

BALTIMoRE-We see it stated, that six hun.
dred and ninety one houses were erected in
The city of Baltimore in The year 1e44-beinsf
an increase of ninety four over the number cree.
ted in lS43
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

EDUCATION IN MIssIssIPpL-A State Uni
versity will be established in Mississippi 1t
will be located at Oxford. Ninety five thousand
dollars have been collected and credited to
the seminary fund.-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

RAN.-After experiencing several warm
and pleasant days, on Saturday night we had
some thunder, and rain succeeded This con-
linued on Sunday, for a considerable portion
of the day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Waid Pigeons.-Durine tlhe past week
or ten days. myriads Of these birds have
passed over this place, but whittier they
are bound, or what has brought them here
is more than we can tell. II has been six
or seven years since we have been visited
by any considerable number Of these stran-
geTs.-I6id.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Something Neo.-Dr. Swain exhibited
TO us curious specimen Of daguereo
ing which he had prepared. Itwas The
transferring to The Photographic plate all
the beautiful patterns Of :he kaleidoscope; );
so that patterns for carpets. for muslins,
for iron fences, &c. &c., of the most beau
tiful figures. can be easily obtained and
perpetuated -Phifadelphia U. S. Ga=.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

An Indla Rubber Manufactory is now
in operation a, Pittsburgh, at which ladies'
shoes, of various patterns, and overs'ioes
of superior nea,ness -:and lightness, are
made without stitch. Mr.. Morgan, .ho
proprietor of the establishment, also man.
ufaclures all kinds Of gum elastic articles.
such as life-preservers, pillows, coach
cloths. &c ...s'::
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

The Senior editor of the Savannah Re-
publican, who is in Europe, visited the
Capuch in chapel where the royal family
of Austria are deposited, and says:-
The coffin which is viewed with the
most interest is that Of the young Napo.
leon which is simple one, aud is placed
near that of his grandfather Francis, who
was very fond Of him. On il are inscribed
The words-Napeoulis Gallice Inperatoris
Filius" (Son Of Napoleon, Emperor OF
France.) How little could Napoleon have
imagined when he entered these very
vaults. in 1909, that his own son was to
be placed there 1t is singular, too. that
the young Napoleon should have died in
the same room in the Palace a! Schonbrun
where his father slept.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

CoTreN MANUFACTURES. IN CHARLEfToN:-
The stock for Steam Cotton Factory in Char.
lesion IS said TO have been all taken. The
city authorities have repealed The ordinance
against the erection of steam mills in that city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

1hei eiRandolph Viii Case.-The Jury for
this case took the papers on Monday morn
ing, and GU Tuesday evening brought in a
verdict establishing the Will and Codicil
Of 1921 as the last will and testament Of
John Randolph. ~
An application for new trial has been
made and is now MISUNDERSTANDING
(Ta.) lntetiigencer, 18Th inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

The RECENT SToRMs.-Our exchanges gives
us accounts Of The great severity and extent Of
the recent storms nf rain and snow. They
were very heavy as far sonth as Virginia.
James river, in Virginia, was frozen over for
the first time since 1887.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

From an official statement in the Athens
Banner, it appears that the value of gold coined
at the brancn mint in Georgia, in 1874, was
S4eS 900.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

TRADE WITH New ORLEANs.-The whole
annual collection of produce through the Mis-
sissippi at this city, for distribution to every
part of the world, is estimated as amounting to
aoont ninety millions of dollars. One half Of
the entire cotton crop of the United States, it
is said, eepters at New Orleans for shipment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Henry Y. Gray has been appointed by
rhe District Court of Georgia comnis-
sioncr in Bankruptcy in and for the Dis
trict OF South Carolina, to take proofs Of
debts, &C., in the State ofG eorgia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Employment for Abolitionist.-The Rev
Mr. Torrey is engaged in The Penitentiary
as hand loom weaver, and Miss Webster
is experimenting the culinary department
Of The Penilenliary io Kentucky.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

The Arkansas 1ntellisencer is, says,
that there is little "uigger" ip that Stale
whose heels are SO long, that people don'l
know aohich ,ray he is going to aoalk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26
EDGEFIELD C.. H
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26. 1s45.

The Conrt of Common Pleas and General
Sessions will commence at this place, on the
Second NJ onday in March.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

TowN ELEcrIos.-On the 22d instant Mr..
George Addison was elected Warden of this
town, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation Of Mr.. VIM. ]. Simkins.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

OREeoY.-By the Convention of 1918, all
the country on the North Western coust of
America, claimed by Great Britain aud the u.
States, is declared to be free and open to
the vessels. citizens and subjects Of the two
powers for len years from The dale of said
agreement, the rights AID claims of neither
party being jeoparded Uereby.- In 1s2. the
Convention Of 1918 was resumed with the
proviso that one years notice should be given
by either party when it wished 10 put an end
10 the joint oc upancy: The subjoined, Which
we copy from tile South Carolinian. will show
what foundation there is for The claim whlcl,
tire United States lay 10 Oregon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Fires i1accndiaries at Work ION Sun
day morning last, al O'Clock A. NJ, a fire
was discovered by Mr.. Kenrcdy's servant
in The Cotton Ware house of Mr.. David
Ewar,, which was fortunately exlinguish-
ed. Fire, lightwood, other comhus'ibles,
and several sorts of friction matches " ere
found between TWO bales Of cotton. A
rope was burned of each bale. and their
ends were on fire: Whilst few neigh
bors were looking atihe spot where the
fire had been another fire was discovered
10 Messrs. Law s. Drennan's Cotton Ware
house on the same side of north Boundary
Street west of Richardson street, above
the corporate limits Of the city Of Colum.
bia, and upon examination, it was found
that the fire had been communicated much
in the same manner as 10 the case above
alluded 10. This is not all The fendsh
work which was done, in order to spread
ruin aud desolation over our beautiful city
On the night before, about l0sP. NJ, conf
busiib!e materials were thrown through a
broken pane of glass, in the lower story OF
The west wing of The Columbia Hotel,
which communicated the flames 10 the
curt aims and scorched the bed posi-. The
lodSer fortunately entered and extinguish-
ed ii. On Saturday night a week ago,
fire was applied TO Mr.. Wier's stable which
was discovered in time to extinguish It.
A fire occurred al Mr.. VIM, Bakers, in
Lexington District, on the Congaree, ten
miles below Columbia. which consumed
his Gin House 1l2 bales Of cotton, aud
various other matters. Cause not com.
municated 10 us.
Still another. About two weeks since
the barn of Capt. James Douglass in this
district was burned, logeth with all his
corn and fodder, gears, sc. The origin
is moi known, but supposed 10 be the work
Of an iucendiary.-S. Carolinian Feb 20.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

The Government Express Mail is now
in operation New Orleans and the Eastern
Cities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26
From, the South Caroiinjon.

lHE PASSAGE OF THE OREGOS BILL.
The claim Of The United States to all
that tract OF counlry lying between the
parallels of AZ deg. and 81 deg. Al, min
North latitude, and hounded on The East
by the Rocky mountains and Oh the West
by The Pacific OCEAN, usually known as
the Oregon Territory, Is founded on a dis.
covery made in The year 1882. Icy Captain
Gray. citizen Of the United States. in The
ship Columbia, which was fitted oul by
some enterprizing cirl2rns oi Boston, f1r
an expedition 10 the Pacific Ocean Capt.
Gray was the first navigator who discover
ed and ell cred the n"uth Of the Colum
bia River. and by we'll known principle
Of the law of nations. the United S'ales
became the owner of all the territory
drained by said river and lis tributaries.
This discovery was followed up by The
expedition Of Lewis and Clark, which was
ordered by The United States. in the yenrs
1903. These eulerprizing men ascended
the Missouri to its source. crossed the
Rocky Mountains. discovered The CoIum.
bia river, and spen, the winter a, its mouth
where they erecleda fort. ln 1920 John
Jacob AsIos formed an association for The
purpose oftrade. to aud from The Territory
of Oregon. The principal post of this
Company, was situated near the mouth Of
the Columbia River, and was called As.
toria. THIS place was taken possession
Of by The British in the warof 1912 aud 'l3,
and agaiu surrendered TO the United States
under the treaty of peace, Oh the 9th day
of October, 1918.
We also claim by purchase from The
Spanish Government under the Florida
and Louisiana purchases"
The British Government claims under
discoveries made by Sir Francis Drake,
in 1850, and 1858, and by Cap;. Cook, in
l776, neither of whom discovered the
mouth of the Columbia, nor did they land
or take possession, except 10 take in water
The British Government never did take
possession Of the country a, all, and if the
men sailing along the coast can give title
then is The right of The British government
superseded by tn Spanish claim, which is
now ours by purchase.
In the year 1858, some thirty.f FIVE wears
previous to The discoveries Of Drake, two
Spanish vessels. commanded by Gabrielle
aud Ferrello. pushed their discoveries as
far North as 43 Oh d degrees, and made
a superficial survey Of The coast to this dis
tance;. and about The year IVA, some few
years previous TO the expedition Of Capt
Cook. Juan Perez. a Spanish navigator,
sailed along The north west coast, as far as
the 54'h degree of north latitude 39d, dis
covered commodious bay, which he cal
led Porl San Lorenzo. Here he remain
ed for sorae time, and traded with, the To-
dians. This is the extent ofthe Spanish
claim, which we now possess, in addition
10 our own lille BY discovery and actual
possession.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
LATER FROM TEXAS.

i ne steam sup JORH -. MChtW, LeNlS,
arrived at New Orleans on The l3lh inst,
bringing Galveston dates to the 9th. We
copy The following from slips from the Off
ces Of the Picayune aud Bulletin.
The Galveston Neaps estimates;he num-
her Of German emisrants arrived in Texas
in three or four months at 800.
The news from the interior Of the coun-
try represents every thing as quiet. Not
an Indian disturbance do We hear of in
any quarter.
The Texan Congress adjourned OH the
Sd inst. Previous to adjournment, The
nomination of Gen. Terrell as Charge
d'Ahaires to England and France, and
Col. Rely as Charge lolhe United StaIes,
were rejected by the Senate. 1t is said
that the chief cause of opposition to these
gentlemen was owing 10 their hostility 10
annexation.
Congress refused 10 receive the petition
Of a meeting Of the citizens Of Rusk coun-
ty against annexation, from which it may
be inferred how strongly the members yc;
are in favor Of Thai measure.
The Houston Telegraph Of The 5lh inst
says Ill is estimated that there are
abou, Z 600 bales Of Cotton now stored in
The warehouses Of this CITY,"
Col. William G. Cooke, has been ap-
pointed Secretary Of War by President
Jones.
Tho Texan Congress has passed res
oluliun granting Mr.. Castro TWO years
further time 10 complete his colonization
contract. Mr.. G. is now al Galveston.
A correspondence has been published
between Mr.. Donaldson, U. S. Charge
dAffaires, and The Government of Texas,
mainly on The subject of annexation, TO-
cether with report from "A Committee Of
the House. on the same topic. MI. Don
aldson expresses all confidence in the -ulli
mate success Of the measure, and earnestly
hopes The people Of Texas will not aban.
don it Oh account of the defeat Of the late
treaty. In reply, he is assured by the 60
vernmenl Of Texas lha, this question will
moi I" be effected by any opposing or un-
favorable action on the part Of the Execu-
live of Texas" This assurance, says the
Galveston News, will be received by The
people of Texas with much satisfaction.
The report is stated 10 lie an eloquent doc
ument, setting forth the great and imme-
dia'e advantages Of annexation with much
ability.
The Telegraph slales that The difficulty
between Gen. Green and President Jones
has 5esn adjusted. Con. Green. it is said,
has signiicd his determination to become
Il citizen Of Texas. and had written 10 The
United States Secretary of Stale to tina, ef-
feet, aud also desiring his appointment as
Consul TO Galveston 10 be annulled, before
the misunderstanding occurred.