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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02
Correspondence Of the Courier.
New YORK, March %,
z o'clock, A. NJ.

Mr.. Webster arrived here yesterday af-
ternoon from Washington. on his way
home. He looks the same intellectual
greal.man as ever-calm. .inscrulible, quiet,
We, with something indefnable and start
ling about his eyes, and the flashes that
play around his mouth, which makes one
thrill as lie looks, and involuntarily turn
and look again., The recent declarations
of MIR. Webster. on he subject Of nalurali-
cation. point 10 him as the probablecandi-
date of the American Republicans for
President in 1S4s. and his movements at.
trac, new interest at this moment, when
the Native feeling is so prominent topic
Of public conversation. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

Inland Mail Route.-The citizens Of
Raleigh, N. c., were 10 have held pub,
lie meeting on Saturday afternoon last, TO
consider the propriety OF memorializiug
the Post Master General 10 place on The
route from that place to Columbia con.
linuous line Of four horse Coaches, to be
run in the time the Great Mail is carried.
The co. operation Of the citizens of,Fay-
etleville, Cheraw, Camden and Columbia
is requested. Columbia Chronicle. -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

THE PUBLIC LANDs.-It is stated, that the
forty years, extingulshed the Indian title 10 four
hundred and thirty millions acres of land
for two millions of dollars. This is considered
n fine speculation, for the Government sells
the land ut 81 25 per acre. I. will thus be
seen that comparatively small portion of pub
lie land sold at 81 rs, will amply repay The
government for all the cost of purchasing the
Indian title.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

Cold Heather The late cold weather which
we experienced seems to have been general in
the South. The fruit which was in state OF
forwardness in many places, is greatly injured.
Since we issued our last, the weather has been
much milder in this section of country. We
have been informed, that the Peachesare not
all destroyed, and we hope, that there will still
be enough to tickle the palates ofthe natives.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02
For The AdusrtiSer.,

MR. EDiroR:-By giving the following com
munication place in your valuable paper
You will confer a favor upon many of yourread
ers. lhave thought it desirable tocopy tile
Resolutions, adopted by the Virginia Board 'o
Missions, at Richmo nd, supposng that many
ofthe Churches in the Association have no
seen them.
Yours, respectfully,
n NJIIES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

We understand, says the N. o. JetIer-
sonian, that Maj. Donelson, our Charge
'dAl1aires TO Texas, will sail in the next
packet for Galveston, by whichtimelhe
supposes that the instructions said 10 have
been forwarded to him by thetway Of Nash-
vile, will have arrived.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02
PUBLIC MEETING IN COLUMBIA.

At an adjourned meeting of the citizens Of
this place, held on the 18th of March. the pol.
icy of constructing turnpike road from Co.
lumbia to the North Carolina line was discuss.
ed. The following resolutions were passed by
the meeting:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

ANOTHER WARNwe.-The Anderson Ga
zete says : We learn that Mr.. John Vandlver,
of Pickens District. was thrown from his horse
on Wednesday evening last, few miles from
this place, aud had his head horribly mashed !;
he died almost instantly; lis said he was very
much intoxicated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

FRANKLIN, LA northern paper says, that
the little port oil Franklin, Louisiana, is annu-
ally visited by about one hundred brigs and
schooners, from oil paris of the United States.
Eighteen thousand hogsheads of sugar are man.
ufac,ured in that Parish every year. We be-
lieve that at no distant day sugar will be the
most important staple in Louisiana.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

A Washington correspondent OF tho N.
Y. Express :"S. S. Soulhworth, now
OF the New York Custom House, was 10
day appointed Consul TO Japan. be.
lieve this is q new Office. Mr.. Zadosk
Pratt wanted TO have it made full mis-
sion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

The Mexican Minister, General Almonte,
passed through this city yesterday from
Washington, on bis way 10 New York
We. have already stated the fact tha, he
had asked for his passports and terminated
his official intercourse with our govern
men,.-Balt. American, 27th uLt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

The notorious Abolitionists, Arthur and
Lewis Tappan, and twelve others, styling
themselves the Executive Committee of the
American and Foreign Ahti-Slavery Society.
recently sent forth Recommendation of a
day of prayer, fasting and humiliation, in ref:
ence to the proposed Annexation Of Texas"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

Office of Intendant in Columbia.-The pres.
ent incumbent, Mr.. VIM. NJ. Myers, declining
a reelection. Mr.. VIM. B. Stanley and James
D. Tradewel are candidates for the Office OF
Intendant. An election for Intendant and six
Wardens will be held on the first Monday in
April.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

The Abbevile Banner Of March 26th, says.
The March Term of Court, came off last week
Judge WardIaw presiding, Notwlthstand-
ing his Honor's great industry and ability in
the despatch OF business. not one third Of the
Gases on the issue docket were disposed Of; SO
that an extra Court has been ordered Tor the
fourth week of Jaly.next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

THE ZOll Nersin Treaty.-The commercial
treaty between the United States and the Zoll
Verein Confederacy, which was before the
Senate, was postponed for consideration at the
next session Of Congress.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

We invite the attention of onl readers to the
communication into.days paper. from the Rev.
Mr.. Chiles, on the subject ofAboltion-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

Tie Court Of Errors.-The Court of Errors
will assemble on the frs, Monday in May next,
fol the hearing Of all cases referred to that tn
bunal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

Bold incendiary Attemps.-The Char
lesion Courier Of Monday says: About
half-past nine o'clock on Friday nigh,
last. the. sentinel on Exchange wharf saw
"a ballo fire descending among pile OF
cotton, apparently thrown from an adjoin-
ing yard, and Immediately rushed TO the
spot, with the assistance of another indi-
vidual, who brought pail of water, ex-
tinguished tho fame. The ball was found
TO consist ofloose cotton, containing a piece
of brick, and bound around with twine.
II was doubtless saturated with alcohol or
spirits Of turpenline, and ignitsd before be.
ing thrown, and but for the vigilance and
promptiness Of the guard, the design of
the wretch who perpe,raled the act would
have been accomplished.
There is, as yet, no clue by which the
villain can be identified. We learn that
the passage way to the yard is left open,
and,he act may have been done by some
person entering in that way.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

The Court Of General Sessionsand Common
Pleas commenced its session IN Columbia on
Monday the 2Ath ult, his Honor Judge Ward.
law presiding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

First Arriual Of Sugar from the United
States.-On Sunday lasl The American
ship Franconia arrived 10 this port, bring
ing as part of her cargo Twelve hogsheaGs
of Louisiana sugar. This is the first arri
val Of American grown sugar in this coun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

The Hon. John G.. Calhoun arrived at his
residence, in Pendeton, on the 2lstult. His
health is said to be much improved
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

The Cincinnati Chronicle says, that the
bricks made in that city. las. year, amounted
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

Fire.-B e,ween 10 and II o'clock las,
night flames were found issuing from the
Foundry Establishme ut Of Messrs. Cam
eron & McDermou, formerly Johnson's.
at the foot Of Hasel street. The interior
of the building, part of The roof and mos.
ofthe contents destroyed.
Much credit is due to the fire compan-
les for the prompt manner TO- which ihey
subdued the ire.--Charteston> Patriot
March 90. iG -,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

Division Georgia Militia. We presume
that The officers or tho First Regiment
vii! meet to testify their regard for his
memory"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02

in Boston, should hold Convention, to
confer on the hest means Of promoting The
Foreign Mission cause, and other interests
of the Baptist denomination 10 the South
q. Resolued. That in the judgment OF
this Board. Augusta, Geo, is suitable
place for holding such a Convention; and
that Thursday before the End Lords Gay:
in NAV next is suitable time.
S. Resolved, That while we are willing
to meet our Southern brethren 10 Augusta
or any other place which may be selected.
we shouId heartily welcome them in the
city OF fRchmond-and should il be DEEM
ed proper 10 hold j, in This city. the Thurs
day before the 4th Lords day in June next
will be suitable time. s,,.x
On motion, - H. Se',s
ResoEred, That Churches and assocla-
lions of The, Slate be recommended 70, ,ap.
point delegates 10 The proposed Conven-
fion. z z q q. Z. Y &.
R.solued, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be published under the direction
Of brethren Taylor, Jeter, Walker and
Smith. .,yrss.,,.s::,r..scer, ..,,.zs:,rr... N. =.
j. B. TAYLOR.sPres't Board.
C. WALTHALL,. Sec'y; a. =
May the spirit Of wisdom and of grace. direcf
you in your deliberations is the. prayer of "a
Yours in, the Gospel. 80 - (, 4.:.:
Edge6eld C. h. March 31st,.ls45 ;.is
asssf ffg-F =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-04-02
TDe .Aun ertlaer.
EDGEF1ELD c. II.
"WEDNESDAY, April 2, ls45.

/" We a0iA cling to the Pillars Of the Temple Of
Our Liberties. and II il must fall, ice ,oiH per-
ish amidst the Ruins"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-07

bers the Legislature are elected by an unexpect.
ed and triumphant majority. Whggery and Ma
tivlsm are put To route. The noble policy of Presi-
dent Polk as reflected in his inaugural is sustain
ed in quiet election by an overwhelming ma
Jority of the votes pulled. His foreign pulley is
sustained by the most decisive majority, and that
majority is given by the people of the great Com.
nerciat Emporium of the Western Continent
We feel proud of our CITY, Where has there
been crisis where ner sturdy Democracy have not
come off victors? When has she failed not only
TO originate great measures but to use her Heicu
lean arm In their cOnsunmation ~
The Tribune winds up two column article. of
rel vixenish stuff, against Democrats, Wings,
Natives and all, with the following -
We presume things are to 90 on in the course
they have taken. Well, let them go! Exper.
ence is said To be dear schoulmasler, but those
VINO won't have any other must be allowed their
tree choice. Let the .Jacnbinic spirit awakened
and pandered TO by Loco Focoism feel free tn
manifest itself, and we shall have a struggle, ere
long, which will hiring the men of property and
business of their sofas and of their counting
rooms To take their places beside the most insie-
nilicant Of us around the polls. We shall not
have to coax them or drag them out then Let
US patiently bide our time"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-07
THE AMENDE HONORABLE

The New York True Sun, having inadvertent-
ly cast reflection upon the present talented and
efficient Commissioner of Patents, the Hon. Ed
mund Bur Ike, thus renders Justice.
Hon Henry L. Ellsworth. the late Commits
soner of Patents. has we learn from pood ,ntbori.
ty, received lnvountary high and Justly merit
ed Acknowledgements of his great usefulness and
aolily, In being appointed to make out the reports
ior this wear pertaining To the Patent office. The
Government were obliged To call the x.oficer
as they c"nld find else ca pable of fnl6Ilino
the duties"
The foregoing paragraph, which appeared in
our columns on Saturday week. has. we observe
oeen seized upon by some of the party journals as
The basis of little capital To operate against the
President and the changes he has made in the af
fairs of The Patent Office 1t is hardly necessary
Tor us 10 say, that it was with no such view we
issued the paragraph, although The concludino
sentence OF 1t might 10 some appear 10 have a
gra'u'lous squirting that way. The alleged facts
Sc, forth In the paragraph were obtained at the
Farmers and Silk Growers Convention. held in
this city week before last, and as our reporier
assures us, are the substance of letter from Mr.
Ellsworth, explanatory of his absence, read TO the
convention by Mr.. Suon Robinson. and of re-
marks with which Mr.. Robinson accompanied the
Extraordinarily which we deemed abundant to
warrant the publication
We have now before us. however a letter from
a distinguished source at Washington, which
assures us that " Ellsworth will have nothing TO
do with making out the next annual report of the
Patent Office; that the Government was NOT
'obliged' to call upon Mr.. Ellsworth for his
services IN making out the agricultural report nor
IN any other duty connected with the Patent OF
nee; that. IT 1t was ever contemplated to permit
Mr.. Ellsworth TO have any thing to do with ma
king out the agricultural report, that permission
was given at has oCn urgent application for IL :.
and, finally. that even that permission, solicited
by himself, has been Withdrawn. Further, (adds
the wriier) ! will take occasion to saw. that the
present Commissioner of Patents will have unite
as much OF the mental and physical labor of ma
king up the compilation called the agricultural
report, as any former Commissioner ever had .
that he feels fully competent to the task and thai
he hopes the next Report will be quite as in
ierestlng as any which has preceded it."-.N Y.
True Sun
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-07
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
PRICE OF AN UNCONSUMMATED
COURTSHIP

In a case tried in Boston last week, Jane Mil
lay against Charles II. Sawn, for breach of
marriage promise, the jury returned verdict for
the plaintiff, giving $500 damages The conver-
satlonal part of the cUurlshp occupied fifteen
hours, which at the time were deemed and taken
to be the plessanlest part of TWO November DAYS
twenty dollars an hour, however is a higher
price probably than the defendant expected to pay
for his portion of the enjoyment The case was
curious mixture Of religion and courtship. The
lady was dressmaker, the gentleman gun
smith. In 1880 the parties became acquainted at
church In l640 the gunsmith married. and in
lS43 his wife died In 1914 he called ON
friend in Boston to know where he could find Miss
MIllay, and sent her note requesting her to
spend the afternoon with him at his friend Mrs
Bonney's, which she did, and talked Of many az.
fairs such people talk about Who meditate ma,
rage. But he said ne should not like to marry
MIerite. That fact being satisfactorily explain-
ed the parties separated and corresponded tooetb
er. But among many epistes read at the trial
the strongest relied upon for verdict was one in
which the guDsmih says, " Write me soon. and
your letter will be evidence Of co partoersbir
concern" After considerable pious and Affection
ate correspondence, the lady was thrown oni,s
into Mysteries on receiving the following;
1914, Dec. 22d, Shrewsbury. Mase
.Madum-I expected an answer 10 NV lac,
was much disappointed at not receiving one,-,f.
fairs with me have turned out different TO INV sv.
pectatlons, therefore You will be SURPRISED tn bos,
that ! am going TO he married, as SION as nv n,b.
lishment IS out, which will be Ia DAYS from now
with widow lady about % years of ace. I will
now bring my letter tn a close. WISHING van
health and happiness, long life and prosperity.
Yours, IN friendship, Suy1N
The next unwelcome epistle of the tickle swain
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-07

Medical Faculty as to the theory If fehr;ias tne
ease one portion believing that the rnateres uoyb;
OF noaD,d matter h acts principally upon the brain
anu nerves, tne otner upon the blood But among
most OF other magnates, and the recent domonst,a
ions, OF Chemistry have, VIC think rendered their
!!nseory beyond dispute Eryspelas, and all other
inhammatory affections of the skin and intepn.
menis may therefore be safely referred to an mn.
snal state OF the blood, and it is through this fnid
that Sandss SarsaParilla exercises its extraorona
ry influence upon this class of maladies
for further particulars and conclusive eyiderc.
ID itJ superior value and efficacy, see pamphlets
"q pS may be obtained of agents gratis
Prepared and sold Wholesale and retail h., A ID
u SANDS, Wholesale Druggists 10 FnIton 81
New YORK Sold also by CHARLES Fl. HEJNITsH'
gent, PORTSMOUTH, and M. A. SANTos Norfoll
rrlce y per bottle; bottles for S..
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-07

as in that international reciprocity which should
govern all commercial intercourse between free
aud friendly nations and that the justice and pro-
pr'eiy OF the demand upon the Venezuelan Gov
ernmenl are made more apparent by the failure Of
Mr. Manrique 10 overthrow the positions of Mr..
Ellis; aud 1t is 10 be hoped his successor will not
cease to pursue the subject 10 favorable termina
ton"
Mr. Ellis is gentleman of sterling ability, and
was formerly Senator from the Accomack Dis
trict in the Legislature We understood while
in Baltimore, that it was Mr. E's intention To re-
sumo the practice Of the law, and that it was
probable that he would locate himself in Norfolk
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-07
CANDIDATES FOR THE SPEAKERS
CHAIR

The session of Congress draws nigh and the
public mind Is somewhat excited with the mes
ton Of "who will be Speaker?'' We shall rot
attempt to be wiser than the mass by dopmstical
~ presenting any one as the successful man. In
the following list, which we take from the IT {
journal, are many worthy men, who stand prom-
nent before the country. and who would do bonor
TO the station, while there are some W no stand M
chance OF even being looked at, as thew do mt
morally nor physically deserve the place Our
prejUdlces we freely confess run in favor If HIM
r. M. i. Hunter, against all opposition. He
filled the same office once before with honor to
himself and credit to the party, and we a re sure
he viii do it again, if selected.
&" Hon. II. Hamn and Hon J. ID. McCrato
Me.-Hon. George Rahbun, N. Y-fIon. G. j
Ingersoll, Hon. X. Brosdhead, Jr, Hon II u
Foster, Pa.--Hon. George G.. Dromgoole, Hon
G. W. Hopkins, Hon. K NJ II. Hunter. Va
Hon. f Holmes, S. C.-Hon j. w. Tibbaus
ky.-Hon. J. }. Mcdowell, O.-Hon J. w
DAVIS lnd.-HOn. 5. A. Douglass Hon, J. A.
McClernand, lll.--Hon. r. McClelland. Mich D
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-07
CORRESPONDENTS

BetCesn The Hon Y. Ellis late u. s. CHAIR,
d1Da"eS 10 IenezuIa, and The Hon. Juan
Ha"iGue' Ju'n'SIer Of Foreign Relations.
We observe In recent number of the Phila-
delphia u. S. Gazette, review Of this cores
pondence, which as the Editor Of the Gazet,e ,o
marks, has created much interest, and which 70.
bounds very much to the credit of Mr.. Ellis a.
may be inferred from the closing paragraph Of The
review, viz:
On perusing the whole correspondence :, i.
evident that Mr. Manrique has avoided rnes,io 70
and combating the arguments of Mr. Ellis, VIII
still remain unanswered and unanswerable aa
they rest on undoubled facts, and are fonndod -
the true principles Of political economy as yell
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-07
THE NAVAL BUREAUS.

The fact that the law creating the Naval Bu-
reaus in the Navy Department, has been, and il.
totally dlsregarded in letter and spirit in the
selection of the persons who occupy them, SO far
as that of Construction, Equipment and Repair,
and that of Provisions and Clothing are concerned.
is arousng deep feeling throughout the country.
we have seen Memorial which is circulating
In every part of the country, requesting Mr.. Polk
to carry out the law in this particular, and the
press, in various places, has loudly given voice to
the public feeling on this subject.
we have, ourselves, eatedy spoken against
the injustice which is done to a large portion of
our fellow citizens, the mechanics by retaining
Naval officer at the head of the Bureau of Con
sirncion' &c, not from any captions, or envious
disposition towards the brave and gallant officers
OF our Navy. for we love To see g the gold lace
and eagle buttons worthy worn but because
we know that +" brave old Commodore'' cannot he
a " ski1uL Naval Constructor, ;" or a gallant Can.
tam, whose g home is on the Deep be a sLiIfid
Dealer In pork, fish, potatoes cheese and slops
Faugh! how the epauettes will smell
Our attention was directed to this subject. this
morning, in looking over the New York Globe.
""'Nh 1""'d'iS lhe proceedings OF several w ard
Meetings at which the following Resolutions
were passed bearing on the matter
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of a reorrapi-
Zation of the Navy Department, so far as regards
the Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Re
pair, by the appointment of a skifu Naval Con
strnctor as Chief of said Bureau, pursuant to the
provisions of the law passed August 7th, lS42.
wherein the President is directly instructed tn
make such appointment
RESOLVED, That the Democracy of the Ninth
ward do highly approve of the administration of
national affairs under the direction of our WORTHY
Chief Magistrate, James K Polk, and most res
pectfnlly call his immediate attention TO the acl
of Congress, of 1912 for recognizing the Navv
Department. and particularly the Sd section Of
that act, which is as follows: :" The President
OF the United States, by and with the advice
and consent OF the Senate, shall appoint Chef
OF the Bureau OF Construction, E1upment and
Repair, who shall be a skillful Naval Con
stTuctOr."
ReSotUed, That an Act of Congress of Ie42.
making IT requisite that the Chief of the Bureau
OF Construction Equipment and Repairs, shall be
a skIItuI Naval Constructor is, in our opinion
just law; therefore, we would respectfully call
the attention of our eslimabe President io said
Act, and recommend It's fulfment
The principle of filling these Bureaus with
Navy officers, was fixed by Mr. Upshur but we
trust that the present Secretary of the Navy will
act In sccordance with the plain letter of the law.
and IN unison with the wishes of large majority
of both political parties in the country.