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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
From the Mobile Tribune, Extra Sept IA.
VERY LA'FE FROM MEXICO.
- ,,1s s-rTT q Chin Princeton. j..
Pensacola Sept. 10, 40.

. .s euSdCOid. SSPs.sof
This ship arrived here lhisevening, iour
days from Vera ruz, with daspaihes in
answer 10 those seut from The State De-
'partment which were published about the
close Of the session.
They were answered by the Mexican
Government instantly, LII. n. Y. Purvl-
ance is The bearer, aud proceeds with all
dispatch to Washington. No one in our
Squadron has the least idea OF the nature
Of them.
A new Miuistey has been formed
Almoute is Seclelar Of War, and Rejnn
of Foreign Affairs. Santa Anna is at his
country seat near Jalapa. ltwas expected
he would 20 to the capital 10 a day or two.
Mexico is making no preparation to carry
ON the war. Some time since a brigade
was formed and equipped complete 10
march against Gen. Taylor, but the com
mander has not aud viii rot move from
the city of Mexico.
He prefers spending his evenings 10 The
"Cafes." 10 advancing against old Rough
and Ready. The papers are pressing hlm
but he will not move; in fact The soldiers
do no, desire to march. The Squadron
are blockadins Vera Cruz and Alvarado.
They would gladly take hand at any
thing, bu, positively there is no one 10 iiSh'
with. If you go ten miles to the north Of
Vera Cruz they send you bullocks, and
the country women desire TO come on
board to look at The Ship-eight miles lo
the south they actually come in their boats
and send invitations off for "fandanso."
The C;ptain Of one Of their Launches
desired to know "when the wor would
commence. The counlrymen are with
US, tho soldiers agains, us,
The Princeton brough, the mate MIR. N,
Meyer and part of the crew of the brig
Nayadc. of Hamburg, captured by the U.
S. brig Somers, for attempting 10 force the
blockade. The Nayade sailed for New
Orleans under The charge of Lieut.. Berry,
man-we passed her in lat. q "a N. long
81 l9 w.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Something Nc,o in tic uray Of Emigmlion.--
The Fairfax News says, we learn that con
siderable number of farms have been recently
sold in this county. Besides others, the farm
OF The late Henry Hodges, was sold under
decree ofthe Court, TO Mr.. A. H. I've, or Per.
ryville, ct $l7 per acre. About twenty seven
thousand acres in this county are held by
"norttern settlers" We have seen it stated
that there ure other farms at no great distance
from Washington city, and sufficiently con-.
venient TO market, which could be purchased
at reasonable price aud which to Northern
Capitalists especially, would be most profiia.
bic invcs tment Of capital. '''r.t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
Correspondents efMs Charleston E, Neus,
Rnarnn Gant Ia lSa6

"Among the hundreds of casts and busts
Of our prominent men, dead aud alive. /
notice many OF our own,StaIe, and some
moulded by OUT lownsmap,. J. s. Cosdell.
Whatever may be. our family disputes at
home, il is gratifying and heartfelt plea.
sure 10 hear all men, from Quebec down
wards, speak Of John G. Calhoun as q
statesman who contributed; largely to the
present treaty with England, by; throwing
the whole might of his influence in the
scale Of peace; norris that encomiunlllesa
sened by The remark onlhe harmony4ex.,
isting between his public character and
he puritylof his moral " orib in The private
elStipns OF Iife;' $50, -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

The Bank Of Eamba'g is checking .on !!
New York at per cent, premium; on
Charleston and Savannahpar. q
: This Bank does not receive: any bank
note OF a denomination less than fire dol-i
lars. ei,heron deposite or in payment
Those selling produce here will do well
to keep this in mind. The Bank is pre-
pared TO use siluer change. The Planters
may thus get rid Of small muilated notes,
by rejecting them when selling and set,
Ting for The proceeds of their years labor;
if they do not the fault will be theirs.
10 laying the above information before
our readers. we take occasion 10 say lhai
we nre grarihed TO perceive that our Bank
is disposed TO further the great scheme ol
metallic currency, so far as change i,
concerned. flour fellow citizens will bui
lend helping hand, they can now secure
a sufficient quantity Of silver change to
answer all their purposes. thereby drawing
out of circulation the present mutila'ed
dirty shin plas,ers that have been loo long
forced on them by those who have been
more disposed to consul, their own inter
ests than The public nod.-Republican.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
From the Charleston Mercury.
NFSIcO.

The Proclamation of Santa Anna, set
ting forth The grounds, or at leas' the
pretex, of the new revolution. seemed 10
us of sufficient interest 10 be published al
large Indeed, nothing could just now be
more Interesting. if it clearly indicated The
temper in which the exiled Chief returns
10 puwer, aud the measures he intends to
pursue towards the Uuiled STATES. 1t is
an able aud spccious document, and more
calm and diguifed than revolutionary
manifesloes usually arc. 1t does not rail
a, the United STATES, and that is some
proof that Santa Anna is peaceahly ln-
clined. Beyond this, however, there is no
indication Of his iutcutions, aud we are
left TO res, our hopes Of all early Iermna.
lion OF the war, upon his sagacily aud the
state of utter prossraliou in which he will
fud his country. 1t is true that Herrera
was ,overthrown for attempting to arrange
me quarrel amicably, but then, Paroles
s:Las, shared The same lale for rushing into
war. Tie iasl lesson is as impressive aud
moro fresh than the first; aud all !he hopes
on which Paredes resied,-of a war with
England, of European intervention, and
finally Of striking successful blow before
we were preparct-have vanished. Mexi.
co, defeated, invaded by land, sirded in
by sea, without money or credit or friends,
is not the same Mexico which began Ibis
war; nor is il with such resources that a
chief will decide 10 continue it.
Such is our Conclusion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

and another was compelled 10 fight abo;l:
d pinch ofsnulf'; General Barry was chel.
zlenecd by Captain Smith for declining
glass Divine at dinner on steamboat,
although lhe General had pleaded, as an
excuse that wine invariably. made him
sick and Lieul. Crowther lost his life III
duel because, he was refused adnliltancer
TO acub ofpigeoh shooters. = NoaFs Mes
Senger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Paris Nc

Mr.. Hheaton.-Galignani's Paris Mes.
senger staIes that Mr.. Wheaton, the late
American Minister 10 the Court Of Berlin,
having delivered his letter OF recall, was
with his lady invited 10 dine with The King.
MIR. Wheaton was presented by his Majes,
~ with magnificent copy of The works
of Frederick the Great, which he accepted
for the use of lhe National Library at
Washington. MIR. Wheaton has received
the honorary degree of Doctor Of Philoso-
ply, as mark Of respec, for his scientific
attainments and Of the general esteem he
has conciliated during hislong residence in
Germany. E'r
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

The Weathsr.-We have had a great deal Of
warm and dry weather during this month. In
the mornings and evenings there is a slight
change oftemperalure. Atsunrise on the 2lst
instant, the thermometer in our room stood at
Sc, but the day was quite warm. Some sick.
ness is prevailing in certain sections Of. our
District, and it becomes all persons to be 1ex-
ceedinsly careful Of their health at this season.
and 10 avoid exposure as much as possible. /.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

RAIL ROAD IN THE PoPE's DoMAIS.-Thc
present Pontiff Of the Rou,ish Church is said
to be in favor ofa RliI Road Though his do.
main. The late Pope was opposed to Rail
Roads, and refused to permit any TO be con.
struc,e5 IN his territory. A recent correspon.
dent of tile Charleston Evening News, says
tha, an Englishman no, long since obtained;a
charter for Railroad through the rapal States.
This road isin,cndcd to form par, ofa Ine Of
railway from France to India. This line was
al one time abandoned, through the opposition
OF the late Pope.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Murder.--Col. Wilkinson, The owner
ofa wood yard at Pawper Island, about
twenty miles above Vicksburg, Miss, was
while in company with his two sous and
another man, shot at, on Monday week,
py The Two sons Of Mr.. Minor, who rents
the woodward from Wilkinson. Wilkin-
sou and one Of his sons were killed on the
spot, and The two others severely wounded.
The murder was perpelrated in conse-
quence Of Wilkinson's having refused to
surrender the lease to Minor. who was
dcsirous Of giving up lhe yard. Minors
sons have been committed for trial.
Charleston Evening News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
EDGEFIELDC C.. Ii.
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 2a,p 1916;

Fire.-We regret 10 announce. that On
Tuesday the 10Th instant, fire broke tous
on the farm Of Mr., Samuel F. Goode, near
this place, and consumed the dwelling house
occupied by his overseer, and an out holse.-.,
Sundry valuable articles which were in. the
house, owned by the overseer, were destroyed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Homicide.-The Columbus (Ga.) En-
qulrer states that Mr.. A. V. Allen was
shot and instantly killed few days since
By Uriab Paule. They were both respccla-
Bile citizens Of Russell county in Alabama.
The different between them arose in the
settlement Of some private accounts. Mr..
P. it is understood, sent for The Sheriff, and
surrendered himself to the laws of his
country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
Georgetown, Sept. 16. 1916

Another AyfuI Fue!-Last night about
9 o'clock our citizens were alarmed by the
cry Of ire. which il appears originated in
the Millinery store of Mrs E. McWiIlnms,
which in few minutes was on fire in every
part. This was large building. aud all
the adjacent building being of wood and
large were in a few moments wrapped IN
f:mes. So rapid was The progress of the
fire Iha, by 2 2o'clock this morning the entire
square of the town with The exception Of
two buildings was in ashes
Tie fire extended from Bay TO Princess
street, and from Scirven to Queen street.
leaving DR.. trior's residence and the Lii
brary opposite The Bank alone standing.
About thirty buildings in all were de.
stroyed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
FORSYTH. fGeo. ! Sent. II

We sill hear muck complaint ofworms
i'll cotton fields. They are of Two kinds,
il is said-onc species, commonly desie-
mated as caterpillar, employ themselves
in cutting of young bolls, forms and
leaves the other species, (known 20 US
only as the boring .worm,) bore into both
large and small bols-and hence, do very
great damage, as The almost constant rains
Of course soon rot all the perforated hollis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
From the NJ. orlcrns Com. Times, Sept. 12.

The subjoned letter. from our cores.
pondeni at Camargo give some interest
ing details regarding the movement Of the
troops
General Taylor expecrs to be al Mon
terey by the 18th of September. and 10
Saltilo, about sixty miles beyond, by the
Isl. Of October. Whetherany movement
beyond the latter place will be made on
this lineof operations. is unknown to The
uninitated. Whether we shall meet with
any resistance, is a qGesrion upon which
opinions are divided. Iii is certain there
will be resistance this side Of Monterey,
unless il may be a skirmish between smal!
parties; and thatis mol very probable.-
Col. Hays. in his tour, ofsupwards of two
hundred miles, met no resistance. Gen.
Worth has not seen an enemy. Single
companies of Texan Rangers have travers-
ed the countrvin different directions, and
met no opposition. Small parties of men
have travelled different routes WITHOUT in-
rerupiion. So far. every thing indicates
a state Of quictude aud peace.
AT Montery we understand there is from
three 10. FIVE thousand men, almost in a |
neutrality-suspicious., and deserving eve. !
ry opportunity. Geo. Mefca commands !!
there. ] doubt If there be any serious
fight. The Mexicans have no army thar
can resist the one how. moving against
them. They are all excellent troops, and
efficient in, every respect. c,g, s..,,,sj se4
Tine Salem Gazette stalea. that !"on
Wednesday nigh! rhere;;was slight frost
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

More Euidunces Of DsstructiOn.-Ye es-
terday we were handed bundle OF stalks
OF lotion. from James Island. covered
with hol!s. almost every one Of which had
been entirely perforated blythe cotton
worm; aid sssss7asasls .,s aia
ducing.a particle Of Cotton. The accounts
Of the devastation Of The Cotton fields
come to us in such shape. and from such
quarters. as 10 put at rest all doubt that
the coming crop WILDE unusually short.
Chur. Courier, Sept. 18th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

TIE Conr. Of Common Pleas and Gcasra
Sessions will very shortly commence at this'
place, and we advise our friends and patrons;
generally 10 avail themselves Of the favorable
opportunity which will then present itself, 10
pay up or do,cn, (which term do you like besn)
the several sums which they owe us. We
will have our corps Of collectors completely
organized for this occasion, to attend 10 our:
business. We viii have ready also, a corsid.
cradle number of pocket books, purses, wal.
lets, bags. &C., to hold the large sums of bank
bills, specie and shin plusters. which we ex.
pect to receive. g.sftA
Come then good friends, and lend US a help.
ing hand, and do not permit US 10 be made
laughing stock TO the community. OH accoun.
Of our poverty. Such Of our subscribers as .
may not be able to see Us in person, will be so
good as to forward to US the amount which
they owe US. If any Of our frisnds cannot nov
pay the full sum for (which they are ildsb,ed
to us, they will please remit US n part. and they
shall receive creditor the same. We believe
in the old maxim, "ttat half loaf IS better
than no Bread" aud we will gladly receiveii,
but we mnst confess. we greatly prefer the
IGia lliYe ,SiI " he Iiiai3Gs,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Points Of Honor.-Col. Montgomery
was shot in duel abou, dog; Col. Ramsey
in one about a servant; Mr.. Fealherslon
in one about recruit Sterne's falberin
one about a goose ; aud another gentleman
in one about an 'acre Of snchoyies;" one
officer was challenged for merely asking
his opponont 10 enjoy the second goblc:1
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

THE Steam Ship Southerner.-This
splendid Ocean Steamer, detailed ac
count Of whose construction, as well as trial
trip in he harhor of New. York, short
time since, was published in our paper on
Monday last, made her appearance in our
waters early yesterday morning, and few
minutes after six o'clock. landed her
passengers at Ahger's wharf. The high
encomiums passed on this vessel by the
New. York press, do not seem al all ex.
osgerated. She is indeed a splendid ctfor,
of marine architecture, and SETS The water
like thing Of life. She brought over
upwards Of one hundred and twenty-five
passengers. with many Of whom we have
conversed, who speak in The higbes, terms
ol her qualities as sea boat. We are truly
gralified to see that the Southerner halls
from Charleston, for as we said before, she
is cmphaticaly Charleston enterprise.
Her engine not only shows the work off
master hand, but is said to be finished
piece of machinery. Mr.. j. B. StiIlman,
Of the firm ofSlilnan, Allen g. Co., of the
Novelty Works. New-Yolk. the builders
of the engine, come out passenger, for the
purpose of testing its work. and is highly
gratihed with tho result.-Chariesion
Courier. 16 anst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
The Telegraph from New York TO Bufalu. is
now in successful operation.

Po'ccrs Tic Sculptur.-alr. Powers, tile ccle.
brated Sculptor, now in Italy, is engaged OIL Il
colossal statue Of Mr.. Calhoun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
Ertraet cfa letter rersircd in Charleston dated
ST. JoHN's, (Berkley,) Sept. IA

II am sorry 10 say that we have been
visited by the caterpillar in this neighbor.
hood We did not know that they were
near US until last Thursday, and now
believe that they are in every field in the
Observation-Disclosures eating the leaves and
know. in some instances, they have began
TO ca, tho small pods-whal the loss is 10
be, i, is now impossible 10 say.
"P. S.-We know thatthey are liRewIse
on plantations near Nelson's Ferry
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Tial. for Burglary.-William and Ber-
ry, slaves, The former The property Of John
Harrison, and the Ial:er belonging 10 DR..
j. D. Siarke, of Fairfield District, were
tried for Burglary, by Court of NJ agis-
trates and Freeholders in this town on
Saturday last, were convicted and SEN
fenced to be hung on Friday, the 9th Of
October next. Owing 10 some mitigating
circumstances, Ihe court recommended
them TO The clemency of,he Executive.
Camden Jour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Randolph's "Jchn."-We arc told by
the Lynchbure Virsinian, that John, The
well known aud faithful servant Of the
late John Randolph, who, with The eman-
cipa,ed slaves ofhis master, went TO Ohio.
and were there treated by The citizens in
a manner, Of which our readers have been
apprized, has returned to Charlotte with
the intention of pe;i'ionins the Legisla-
ture 10 allow him 10 remain in the com.
monwea'h. He says, they have to feeling
for colored people in the Ohio, and if the
legislature refuse TO gran, his petition, he
will submit TO the penalty Of remaining,
and be sold as slave, prelering this 10
enjoying freedom in a free Slate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

The Charleston Mercury says, among
the papers which abused Mr.. Dallas most
savagely for his vote on the Tariff, was
the Philadelphia Spirit Of the Times
The Ediler was at the time in Europe,
aud we 6nd since his return that The paper
grossly misreprcsentcd him in that matter.
In recent number, alluding to the charge
that he had turned about, on the Tariff
question, he says:
"As TO Free Trade and the Tariff, our
opinion has been the same for the last ten
years upon the subject. We never changed
and are never likely to change, for every
days experience only confirms Us in our
early impressions. We are opposed 10
TO high dulles in any and every shape, as
the certain'forerunners of want and misery,
and starvation for the, poor, and of inor-
dinales:wealth, for those who become the
privileged favoritesof governments: :.-s11
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23
/, From the Charleston Euonine Ne,cs.
4 v,r,,, of Iott or roco;ya1 from, n bi1hl,

:; Extract ol aletter received from 0igniy
respectable planter near Vicksburg, Miss.
dated, "OAKLAND, Sept. 3, 1916.
fSs"On the 25th uit. l gave you gloomy
account uf The Cotton crop, and have now
TO give you dismal ons. Eigh, days since,
the Cal,erpillars began their work of de-
rslruclion. and have progressed al fear
full ra1e. My valley lands are already
eaten up; and, in few days, every stalk
of Colon | have, will be in similar situa.
lion. So soon as the leaves are totally
consumed, the wre,ches attack and destroy
,he-snall size hollis. and when they finish
them, take tho next smallest. They are
now a, work on those somewha, larger
than hickory nut. No frost could more
efsctualiy hare done the deed than their
appearance. Ltell you this, and leave you
to form YOUR own estimate of the Cotton
crops in this region; as to the aggregate
yield, you, 10 doubt, have better informa-
ton than possess. have had no pick
ing yet, equal to what i had previous to
the 10Th August last. And if we could ge'
ten days hot and dry weather, l am con
vinced all would be open that will be made
Since last wrote you, it has rained more
or loss every day. am anxious TO hear
from you what the prospects are in yeur
State and Georgia"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

The GreenvilIe Moun.aineer of the 18th
inst. says, "Hon. w. c. Preston, Presi-
dent of the South Carolina College, after
a short visit 10 this place, left here with
his family for Glenn's Springs on Monday
last. This distinguished gentleman is now
scarcely ever named without calling 10
mind the greatly improved condition and
prospects of the College, since he was
chosen lis President. We are Informed,
on good authority. that the number of
Students in The Souh Carolina College
will reach about 200 at the next Com:
mencoment, number double that which
it contained few years past"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Lutcr from .Nauuoo.-Progress Of the
War.-Capture al an OGcer:--We Learn
from the ST. Louis Republicansibat ooo
anli-Mormons left Carthage on.'he 3oth
ult. to attack Nauvoo, but afterproceedlns
seven miles encampedto await reinforce
.men!s. and 4hs ,rsssipl ei.a hsaag aE!.!lesy
IRON ST. Louis. They; wcreto march
again on the Sd inst. Col. John b. Crit
ienden, Of Adams county, who went TO
Nauvoo al the request of the Mormons.
for the purpose Of concluding a treaty Of
peace, has becu taken prisoner by them.
This has eaasperlted tho citizens, who
have determined On retribulion, and re-
fused all terms Tor peace. a meeting has
been held, aud resolutions adopted 10 res
cue him al all hazards, and punish The
Mormons for their dupicily. A quantity
of powder, canister shot, and muskets, on
the way from ST. Louis TO oNauvoo, had
been captured by The antics.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Prodigious! I'VE had yesterday upon
our desk, duly bnltled in spirits. a specimen
of the caterpillar kind, lhs, "beats all
nater." 'Ifi were the only one. it would
be bad enough 10 have such vile beast in
The worId-but it is species, and counts
its millions. This specimen was brought
from plantation on Johns Island, where
it has succeeded the common caterpillar
and is finishing what the latter has spared,
oflhe Cotton crops. 1t is ssusn inches long
and to the eye appears Ia inches circumfer
ence. in tue largest part. Its sling is highly
poisouous.-in this respect as well as in lis
h"rrible usliness, resembling The iaranIula.
We have never set eyesupon more rascal
ly looking beast. As far as we know, il is
a new plague,-but we cannot undertake
to decide that this is absolutely its tirsl ap-
pearance. We hope that the Na,uralls,s
ofour city will take il into consideration
and settle the point. which has now become
one of practical imporlance.-Charteston
Mercury
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Fire an Washington, ~ a destruc.
tive tire, said to be the work of an incen.
diary, occurred al Washington, N. c., on
The morning of Thursday fast. 1t com.
menced on the Turnpike wharf in the ware
house ofMr. w. II. Willard, and consumed
the whole block of buildings down to s,he
II arket. The loss is considerable, bur has
not yet been estimated.-Tbid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Storm at Ocracoke.-A violent storm
was experienced a, Ocraoke bar On the
I'm inst. Several schooners were driven
ashore, and brig and six schooners sunk.
On the 9Th The storm extended to Eliza
beth City, doing much damage. The tide
in the river fell 10 Or l2 feet, leaving vessels
high and dry. All The bridges were carried
away.-Ewnine Ne,cs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-23

Tine Salem Gazette staIea, that, !"on
Wednesday nigh, lhereswas slight frost
The leaves Of the grape. :.riue. were DESTROY
ed insoms orour Salem gardens" .,g,t :,