Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-14
From the Philadelphia Keystone.
HOUR CHARGES D'AFrAIRrs.

IncHt VI iHc )idIc, Id'ilSi tuhu LOT uUJ
particular talent 10 represent our country
abroad. As far as talent goes, some Of
them possess il, in an eminent degree, but
few, however, exercise their functions with
reference 10 The great interests at home
Rcncher. at Lisbon, enjoys the climate,
aud in The style Of Southern planter, d.
vides in easy stages the necessities OF the
days existence. The Tagus is beaut-
full river, at the mouth of which is the city
of Lisbon, once truly the capitol of an in
dependent government, but now in fact but
British out post, whose commerce is en-
lirely controlled by British policy. Mr.. r.
has endeavorcd TO have the bounGes and
other advantages in favor Of England, SO
accommodated as to permit American bot
toms to enjoy similar privileges, in order
that the wines, salt and wool. may become
an object in our direct trade. AS yet no
intelligence has been received from him,
10 warrant the hope Of any mediation IN
/ that respect. The climate of Portugal IS
milder and more regular than N. Carolina,
whilst the industry and resources Of the
countries are very similar. The former
representative of the Chatham district
finds every Thug there to remind him of
home, except the fruits ofIhe usurline Sis
ters, and the entire absence of tho home
currency. pitch and Jar.
Mr.. Clemson, al Brussels, possesses ev-
cry advantage in promoting bis scientific
Investigations, he being one Of the first
Chemists Of the day. There is more in
dustry and comfort in Belgium, Than in
any of the smaller Sovereisn'ies, ard
Brussels is one of the most beautiful cities
of Europe. Carpets and laces abound. and
manufactures are constantly in consIruc-
| lion. At Gstend are many beautiful pic.
lures, for which he possesses very great
tase. There is no doubt Mr.. Clemson
will be of advantage TO his native land IN
the developemenl of some Of the new prin-
ciples and elements WHICH the rapid march
of science daily disclose5.
With Christopher Hughes. Esq, COM
monty called "kitt Buehes, WHO that
has crossed the water, has not an acquain-
lance? The Hague is beautiful city, the
scat of wealth. for which in former days
Holland was SO famous. If The climate
is so wet and dry, as 10 prevent the raising
of grain or fruit, there is nevertheless pa.
,ience, economy and neatness that entirely
| compensales for the marshncss of lhe soil.
In the diplomatic circles, MIR. Hughes has
acquired some ecat, from The facility with
which he discourses State secrets. His
residence is most admirably furnished, in
the kingdom, not with all os!entatious dis
play, but in The neatness and style of a
plain republican gentleman, who lor.nearly
thirty years has held the confidence OF his
own government. The conuoisseur and
viluoso. may delight themselver foT a
month in The contemplation Of his research
es in the antique, and The choice specimens
Of plate and other objects Of admirable
Workmanship that adorn his drawing
! room. 1t is 10 be regretted That Of late
though moi wealthy, he has launched into
the exlravasancies of "the npper ten thou
sand," aud therefore there is something 10
fear, IN rne eveur-or pccunfary ernnurrass-
menss, that may be consequent to his IN
discretion in this particular.
AT Copenhagen there resides as true
Dane as any in Denmark, in The person of
VIM. w. Irwin. With heart ready TO
serve The country wherever she may call
him, he endures the seventies Of north
ern climate and feeble government, with
perfect composure and stoical resignation.
Denmark commands the entrance 10 the
Baltic, and levics toll upon all ships thai
pass the sound, which is generally paid al
Elsinore. MIR. Irwin, should he live, is
destined to fill an important place in the
history Of our country. His business hab'
its are proverbial, and his agreeable man
ners, render him the special favoritc Of the
Americans who visit Denwark.
Mr.. Boulware eujeys the appointment
in The 1Ningdoa, of The Two Sicilies lie
possesses the confidence oflh morchants,
and endeavors to exert his utmost service
to his Government, in that land Of sui phur
apd rags. This country, although enjoy.
ing the balrAy atmosphere in which the
olive. aud the vine delight 10 thrive, is
known not 10 supply its own inhabitants
with food, hence poverty and beggary are
no where more extensive and distressing.
This is the mission for which William II.
! Polk, Esq. has been nominated.
George w. Day, Esq, at Stockholm,
has no particular indication that can form
paragraph. He is the successor Of Mr..
Hughes, who wos nearly overslaughed BY
him, bu! luckily just arrived at Washing
ton time enough to overslaugh Hermans
Becker, Esq. Unless Mr.. Lay gives some
account Of himself soon, it will. be the lay
of the last minstrel when it does come.
Mr.. Wickliffe, at Turin. is a very excel.
lent man, the son of the Post Master Gen
eral. His .amiatle department, and his
relationship with a Cabinet officer, has
afforded an opportunity 10 visit Europe in
a very excellent position. =, Every thing
thatcan promote enjoyment is 10 he had
in the SaTdiniap States, and The young
kenuekian, being of excellent report, will
doubtless profit greatly by the opportunity
presented Him. He has the rugged Alps,
in the Savoy, aad on. the Island Of Sardi
mia, coffee, sugar. and. the olives arc cuti-
vated. .~r..., :.
of Mr.. ,Eall at 'Caraccas. MIR. Brent,