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nFWe do not believe that the employ.

nFWe do not believe that the employ
ment. in The public office, Of men who
have serrsd an apprenticeship to mechanical
pursuits, has ever proved injurious TO good
government, provided they were honest
and competent. Among the clerks in the
Departments we can point ou, mechanics
from almos, every branch OF industry, and
can designate more than twenty printers,
who in many cases, are equal, ifuot su-
perior, to others who had the advantage
of collegiate tuition. Lei but encourage
menl be giveuio the working youth Of our
country, and diffuse among them .knowl
edge, sud it will not be long before, in
stead of looking to preferment as an espe.
cial favor, they will demand ii as due Of
political equality. Men were not born to
office, and it does mot follow, because a
grandfather has grown grey in place, his
entire descendants should follow in his
footsteps.-U. S. Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Gen. jackson. are deeply panied,
to learn, that General Jackson has been
altacked'by.dropsy. And he himself says,
in writing TO friend in this city, on the
third'of May, 81 am blubber of water
fromthe toes 10 The n.of my head"
From his occasional extreme sufterings and
debility, produced by'hemorrhage, we had
feared that this alone would havo occasion
led bis death, but, like the man himself,
even disease has taken an extraordinary
lurn. His mind. however.is clear and un-
clouded.; and having "filled the measure
of his country's glory" and inscribed his
name on tie ottiest summit Of renown, he
is prepared and willing TO dispossess him
self of the .honors of the earth, to inherit a
fading crown Of glory in the skies.
u. S. Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Proclamation Of President Jones.-In another
column will be found the Proclamation of An.
son Jones, President of Texas, recommending
a Convention of the people at Austin, on the
4thof July, for the purpose of:considering the
Annexation Of Texas to the United States.
and any orller proposition which may be made
concerning the nationality Of the republic.--
The election Of Deputies to this Convention
will be held the, ,4,h Of June. The Congress of
Texas will assemble on the 10Th of June. We
believe that public opinion in Texas is deci.
dedly in avor of Annexation, though the pres.
rulers Of the country are charged with
hostility ,othe measure The charge agains
President Jones is, Of a very grave character.
The people evidently disrust him. tits be.
lievcd. that he is under British and French in.
Anence. and it is alleged that he made. abold
attempt to thwart the consummation of a union
between Texas and the United States, by
sending an emissaryto to Mexico and soliciting
an acknowledgement Of the independence Of
Texas, provided Texas should rejec, Annex.
alton. The Proclamation which he has put
forth convoking Convention of the people
is though,to be merely rust on his part to
deceive the people, as TO his own schemesand
10 retrieve his reputation, which is none Of the
best. There has been evidently a deep laid
plan on the part of personages high in position
in Texas to prevent annexation. Towhat ex.
tent President Jones may be implicated in il,
is uncertain. But in spite Of all the efforts Of
ambitious, selfish politicians in Texas, and
foreign emssaries, we firmly believe, ,hatthe
"lone star" will soon be added to the brigh.
galaxy of States which compose our Union
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Dreadful dceiden, at the Camden Race
'CouSe.-The Charleston Patriot of The. 31st
ult. says. Owe learn BY passenger who came
by the Wilmington Boat this morning, that
Just as the great race at Camden was about to
commence, It was reported that the Stand.
containing hundreds of persons, gave way,
crushing screral thousands of persons, and kill.
ing instanily,as reported t,co oAundred-sevcrely
Gripping hundreds more. From the confusion
and dlsnay which ensued from this terrible ca.
lamity, the holses were withdrawn and the
race postponed"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04
SATURDAY. Nav II, 1S45.

Dr.. Early moved to take up The report
OIL the organization. Agreed.
The frs, resolution, which is in the fol.
lowing words. was then considered;
Be il resolued, by the delegates of the
several annual conferences of The Metho
dis, Episcopal Church, in The slave hold
ing States in general convention assem-
bled. That i, is right, expedlent and ne
cessary, TO erect the annual conferences
represented in this convention, into dis
,inct ecclesiastical conneXion, separate
from the jurisdiction of the general con-
ference Of The Methodist Episcopal Church
as at present. cousituted; and, according
II, we, the delegates Of said annual con-
ference, acting under the provisional plan
of separation adopted by tie general con-
ference Of 1914, do solemnly declare the
jurisdiction hitherto exercised over said
annual conferences, by The general confer
ences of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
entirely dissoired; and they hereby arc
constituted separate ecclesiastical con-
nexion, under the provisional plan of sep
ara,ion aforesaid, and based upon the
disciple of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, comprehending the doctrines and
entire moral, ecclesiastical andeeonomical
rules and regulations OF said discipline,
except ouIy, jim so far as verbal alterations
NAV be necessary 10 distinct orsaniza.
,ion, pnd 10 he known by the ttyle and
title ,cr the Methodist Episcopal Church
South.
On the question Of adoption The ayes
and noes were demanded Decided IN
The affirmative.
The second resolution, as follows, was
then considered:
Resoivtd, That while We cannot aban-
don,o compromise The principles of action
upon which we proceed to sepurate
organization in The South, nevertheless,
cherishing a sincere desire 10 maintain
christian union and fraternal intercourse
with the Church North, we shall always
be ready. kindly and respectfully 10 enter
tain, and duly aud carefully consider any
proposition or plau. having for its Object,
The union of the two great bodies, in the
North aud South, whether such proposed
union be jurisdictionat or connexional.
The yeas and nays were demanded on
the adoption of the resolution, aud decided
in The affirmative.
MIR. Early presented further report
from the committee on oFsanizalion' which
is as follows:
Resolued, That this Convention reques,
the Bishops presiding at the ensuing ses.
sions Of the border conferences of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Souh, to
incorporate into the aforesaid conferences
any societies or stations adjoining the line
Of division, provided such societies or
stations by majority Of the members
according TO tho provisions Of the plan Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

The Methodist Episcopal Gomez l';on.-
The Southern Methodist Episcopal Con.
ven,iun ar Louisville adjourned sine die on
Monday last. Before The adjournment The
report from the Committee providing for
a separate organization previously adopt
ed in parts, was taken up as whole, and
adopted with but two dissenting voles.-
Bishops Soule and Andrew were. by n
unanimous vote. requested TO unite with
and become regular and constitutional
bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, upon The basis of the plan
of separation adopted by the late General
Conference. To this resolution The Bish'
ops responded, notifying the Convention
Of their acceptance.-Patrict.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Goreraor Hammonds Letters on Sla1ery.-
Many of onr readers will remember the able
letters of Governor Hammond on Slavery,
common called the GLASGOW Letter." He has
since written two more on the same subiccGto
Thomas Clarkson, the great .Abolitionist in
England, in reply pamphlet by Ciarkson,
addressed to Governor Hammond. At the
earnest solicitation Of his friends. Governor Il.
has consented 10 the publication Of these lei
tiers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Temperance ddrocate,-aIr. Morgan, the
publisher Of the Temperance Advocate. and ].
G. Bowman. the Editor, have made an arrange.
mrnt by which Mr. Bowman after The Isl Of
July will ,become both publisher and editor Of
the paper. This arrangement was submitted
to the Executive Committee and received their
unanimous sanction. Mr.. Morgan will still
continue the Printer, uudera contract with Mr..
Bowman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

The Green Mountains of Vermont are.
according to the Vergennes paper, pretty
extensively on fire, and had on the l4,h
instant been burning for moro than a
week. The Essex Mountain presented
the appearance across the Lake of solid
columoor flame and smoke, and The smoke
and clnders filled the atmosphere for miles
around. The loss of property had been
very considerable, aud was likely 10 ae
much Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

The Senate and promptly sanctioned by
that body il received the signature of the
President, and became Law. Despatch
es, communicating this importan, move
ment, were at once sent of, TO Texas aud
the United States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

The Fourth of July-tke day upon
which this Convention is to assemble 's
not one upon which The interests Of Amer
lea ought 10 suffer. aud hence we attribute
to The President more sincerityin his snd'
den conversion than we should otherwise
do-but of This anon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

The Weathcr.-The weather was quite cool
for several days past, and we learn from our
exchanges that frost has fallen in several pla.
ces. In consequence of the dryness of the
earth, vegetation has not suffered much from it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Episcopal Bishop Of Pennsylrania-Afer.a Il
considerable number of ballottings. the Euisco.
pal Convention which assembled at PliIndel.
phia elected The Rev. Gr Alex'r Potter, Bishop
Of the Dioccse of Philadelphia. The Bishop
elected is represented as gentleman in every,
respect worthy to fill the high station, to which
ho -hosbrru caiicd:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

The General Assembly Of The Presbyte
.rian Church at Cincinnati. the Cincln
natl Gazette of the 22nd inst, we have the
action of this body or the question OF
slavery. They have acted with discre.
lion aud moderation we were not prepared
for. They have saved that Church from
disuniou, and it may, have stayed the
progress of contention among Christians.
-Cousier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

We will endeavor in our next, TO lay before
our readers an account of,he proceedings Of
the Mechanics Washingtonian Society ofthis
place. al its last meeting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

The Publisher of the Anderson Gazette has
again commenced issuing his paper. 1t is to
be hoped, that liberal public viii give the Ga.
zelte sufficient patronage to prevent its sus.
pension Or discontipuance a second lime.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

We understand that in the case Of Hen
ry Shultz. ct, aN., IS. Bank State of Ga,
ct, al.,the preparatory Steps to rcinstaIo
the cause 10 The u S. District Court foI
Georgia have only been taken. and not
been effected, as was erroneousy slaIed a
few days since-a bill for that purpose
alone having been fled.--Conrier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

The Court Of Equity commenced its session
for this District, ON Monday the End instant,
Chancellor David Johnston presiding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

According TO the late census, the population
of the City of Augusta. Georgia amounts 10
seven thousand FIVE hundred and eleven PET
sons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Professor Reynolds, of The Furman
Ins,itute, of South Carolina, aud u gem
tleman Of distinguished ability, has been
elected by the Board of Trusleess loahe
Professorsbip of Theology in the Mercer
University, tGeo.l and will, i, is under
stood, accept,he appoin,menl.-Courie
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
From The Louisville Journal.
THE SOUTHERN METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

FROM tRe LOutSUtHc JOuTHut.
THE SOUTHERN METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
TWELFTH DAr, WEDNESDAY, May Is.
The convention met pursuant TO ad-
tournament, Bishop Soule mlhe chair.
The Resolution of DR.. .Smith was taken
upfor further consideration, andsuppor'ed
in speeches by Mr.. Pits, Of Tenn; Mr.
Ctanch, Of KY, and several others. The
resolution was 6raIly passed. 1t is as
folloSS:
RsAbeaGy the Delegates Of The sereral
Annua& Conferences in the South and
Southeastern States, in the General Con
scntion assembled, That we cannot sane
ton The action OF the late general confer
ence Of The Methodist Episcopal Church,
on the subject of slavery, by remaining
under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction Of this
body, without deep aud lasting injury TO
the Interests of the ehuEch and the conp-
try; we. therefore, hereby instruct the
committee on organization rlatif, upon q
careful examination of The whole SUBJECT
,hev find 1ha, there is no reasonable; ground
10 hope that the Northern majority will
recede from their position and gire some
safe guaranty for The future security Of our
civil and ecclesiastical rights, that they
repor, in favor Of a separation from the
ecclesiastical jurisdiction Of the said gen.
eral conference.
Gu The passage Of the resolution, Bishop
Soule observed that the vote was very
remarkable for lis unanimi'y.
Methodist Conrention.-In 'rhe South.
eru Methods, Episcopal Convention at
Louisville, on Thursday las, DR.. Rascom,
chairman of the committee on separate
organization, made his report on that
subject. The report, which occupied
nearly two hours in the delivery of IT, lis
said to be document Of extraordinary
ability. 1t concludes BY recommending
distinct aud separate organizations, under
The title Of 1.-THE Methodist Episcopal
Church of the South" No action was
htld,on the repoFt.
FRIDAY, May l6.
The conveuiiou,met pursua 10 adjourn
men,. Bishop 'Soule in the chair.
On motion of Mr.. Bryant, the conven.
zion resolved itself into a committee OF
the whole for the purpose of resumnS
The unfinished business Of yesterday, Rev.
]. James in the chair. After considering
the report uu Missions, particularly the
location OF the Parent Mission. large
number of cities being named and their
claims advocated, the vote was finally
demanded.
The first place nominated was Peters
burg Tie question 10 make that place
the lIarent Missionary Station being put.
onlv is rose in its favor. Louisville was
mex, in order. For making this city the
Parent Station, large majority of the
convention arose.
The chair announced The vote to be in
favor of constituting Louisville The Parent
Station Of Missions.
TheEpoinls for two Assistant Treasnrcrs
were then decided 10 be Charleston and
New Orleans.
The repor, was read as amended in
committee of the whole. adopted, and on
motion The committee rose and reported
the same TO the convention. Bishop Soule
in the chair. On motion by Mr.. Lee, the
report was laid on the table until the re-
port on organization shall have been dis
posed Of.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Gocernor Aiken.-The Governor is now at.
tending to the military edcampmen,s, which
aye required by law,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

Reuben NJ. Hhitney. NJ Whitney.
long knownin inthe political world, recently died
at Washington City.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

A proud look makes foul work in the finest
face.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

" He ,ciu cling to the Pillars of the Temple of
Our Liberties. and i it must fall, zee ,eiu per-
ish amidst the Ruins"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

A hog that is bemired, is never. easy till h
has bemired others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-06-04

J. B. O'NEALL.
President Of The State Temperance Society.
May 24lh, lS45.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-06
RICHMOND DAILY WING.
Mr.. POLK'S INAUGURAL
THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH 6. is,s.


We lay this document before the Public, the excu.
sion OF course, OF every thing in its way.
Kings Speeches" ere, proyerbaly, empty generaltss
promising do every thing that ought be DONE aud
avoid all that ought be avoided They afford little
indication Of the future, and in reality furnish but
the slightest evidence ct the opinions Of him who makes
them The most be expected from them s that they
will in,erposc hereafter barrier the violation Of the
masims which they may happen to lay down.
The portion Of Mr.. Folks inaugural which will prove
generally satisfactory, is his distinct recognition
the existing Thrift Policy (undsr the Tariff Of lsi2.)-
We least. draw distinction between his doctrine
OF "incidonts protection here avowcdand previous.
ly avowcd in hi. Kano letier-and the doctrine OF Mr..
Clay and the whole Wing party
We were well aware that Mr.. Polk would, and would be
compelled tn take this decisive ground and hence il
that proclaimed time ago. what reaser,,
that the Of his administration will be essentially
Wing. No thanks perhaps to him tn his par'y-hut
only truth, principle and the victorious
ing Of the Wing party which have put their leading
sure in the ascendent although they themselves out Of
power.
But have space for descsnting upon this docu-
ment. We reserve speculations for ano,hcrday
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-06
THE POSTAGE RIII.

This bill has finally passed both Houses and received Tor
will doubtless received the Presidents signature. It's
tea feature is stated in the following paragraph from the
National lnielligeneer:
The bill reduce the Of Postage has passed both
Houses OF Congress and will doubtless become law
This is which will, believe, be universally
approved The postage all letters exceeding tie
weight OF halt ounce, for any distance short OF three
hundred miles, is be five cents and for any distance
three hundred miles, The reduction OF pos
will he great convenience the People. and
glad o; il; but there political do
party reasonsin favor OF the measure which appear
yet important"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-06
AZ. &c.,. See,fy.

fATAL Acc1DEsr-We learn that the stewart Of the pack
etbOai John Marshall, cooured man named James fine
property OF Col John Rriheriohrd Of RicmonI was unor
tnnaoy killed last Thursday, while the trip from Rich
nOnd to tins place. He standing the lower d. Ok
OF the boat near the Of the Geulemans cabin
ana another negro with whom lac mad been rompiny
was on the upper deck, IN front Of him. with boat pole
IN his hand, when, reaching bridge Unexpectedly one
end Of the pole hung while the other end was forced VIC
ehy against the breast OF the stewart who fell stunned
gihign.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-06

soee idse In my next. Inausuradons and eli that the dali
ana sovsniy pensp Of vulgar power w leave yos to Oh
tain IN account Of elsewhere. would post
laureate Lord Mayors procession celebrate the
emonisl OF Democratic coronation.
III. SECRETARlO.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-06
MARRIED

MARKED,
In this city. the % Rev Praneis suuo, Mo
LfSANDER ". ROSE Ms- ELLEN, I'd dausbt., M N,r,
Booth Esq all Of this city.
On Thursday 27t FeJy NJ Oak Grove Louis,
by the Rev David Wood Col SAINT. CoOrEs Of Roet ps,,
County Va 10 Mrs PAuLiNA e. EEFF, Of the former place
Here love his go den shaft e'npoys. here lights
liz constant lamp, aud waves his purple wings
Reignshefe and feyeis."
ary- Enquirer wi pifas. eopv.
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