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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

The following is Mr.. Calhonn's reply
TO the Resolutions of the Georgetown
Meeting:
@WAsH,NeToN, 10th July, 1649.
"Dear Sir,-I have received your COM
municalion of the 9th inst. covering the
preamble and resolutions Of the citizens of
Georgetown District, and am highly gra--
tilted with their appreciation of my course
in reference to the Oregon and Mexican
questions.
adopted the course took in reference
to both, uuder deep sense Of duty, aud
with full knowledge of The responsibility
involved; and am confirmed, by your
appreciation, in the conviction that nothing
more is required to gain or retain The
confidence and support of the people OF
South Carolina, but an honest, faithful aod
fearless discharge Of duty regardless ofthe
excitement Of the moment, he it ever so
great. Entertaining this opinion, have
never hesi,ated III long and eVenilul
period Of public servicei TO act Oh it, with
out, in a single instance, losing their con.
fidence Or stppor,: ] may well be proud
oil representing such constituents 700 eh.
lightened 10 be- deceived, and too just and
patriotic 10. condemn or discard public
servant, without calm, impartial and
thorough examination Of his motives and
reasons. What mine were have been
fully explained as to The course | took in
reference to The Oregon question, while
under discussion hot such is not The case
in reference 20 the Mexican. 1t was hurried
through, without affordips an opportunity
for explanation; and now that We are in
volved in war. that sense of duty, which
would have compelled free and full ex.
preston Of my objections to The course OF
policy by which we are involved in it,
compels silence now, when It eau be ofno
avail, and might lend TO retard its speedy
iermiuation-a consummatlon, which, all
who love their country must desire.
With great respect.
Yours, truly,
J. C. CALHOUN"
K. E. w. AlIslon, Esq.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12
JAMES X. POLK.
Washington, August Sd, 1916.
From The Hamburg Repu5licah


That One. Wheeled Suiky.-This novel
aod interesting invention of Mr.. Willis, Of
Augusta, has been exciting the curiosity
ofthe wonder.loving part of that commu-
nifty for some time. Having q few hours
of leisure yesterday, we applied them in
giving this inventisn careful examination.
The invention has been. we think, subject
to great deal of undeseryed .ridicule, and
we hope he will. 10 the end, receiye full
compensation in dollars and cenls for this
unjust treatment. From our examination,
and from what haa gone before in the way
Of wonders, we believe the pIau as fully
practicable. We cannot do The sulky
justice in description here, but will
merely state what we noticed about it..
1t is worked without traces, breechiny, col
lar, or hames: the wheel flor but one it
has) is placed precisely under the seat, and,
according TO MIR. WIS views. will follow
wherever horse can lead. The manner
in which this vehicle is constructed is
simple and economical, and The day is not
far distant when all vehicles of this nature
will run on one wheel.
9TH invention all admir'd, and each, he
Tobe tn inventor miss'd; 50 easy il seem
.Once found, which yet inbound mos, would
arethought impossible
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12
= Hindostan.

Goet Stronge the Drummer Philadelphia
paper not long since, gave musical criticism
upon the performance of Goet Stronge upon
The Drum The editor says. 1--WE cannot con-
vey to our hearers the wonderful impression
made upon us by this astonishing performance !;
fo' time, we were almost tempted to think
that such tremendous torrents of sound, that
seemed to swallow up as it were, all other ex.
Istencies, could not be produced by any thing
outside Of US; but instead of the huge round
instrumentwe saw before US, the great perform
or was actually beating with his furious drum
stricks upon the very drums of our ears. So
wonderful was the sound, so overwhelming the
harmony. His Ocean Hurricane is sublime
composition"
We have not room for any other extracts
from this musical criticism, which describes
more particularly the style Of playing of the
Drummer. We mus, say, in conclusion, tha,
GOet StrOnge, has very appropriate name,
and that he does in reality, go it strong upon
the drum.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12
For the Advertiser,

Mr.. Ehilor-I ,ako this opportunity 10
inform you. that on las, Friday, the III,
instant. a little afler dark, a tall, spare
made gentleman, with white hat, appa-
renIly in great hurry, called at my gate,
and requested to have his horse fed. Upon
my offering 10 take his saddle bags, he in
terfered, and took them in hand himself,
saying that he would take care Of them
uuli lis horse had ealen, and that then he
would continue on his journey. He refused
10 60 into the house, but entered the stable
Iol-was restless, listening and constantly.
looking up the road, the way he had come.
After few moments he ran down 10 The
woods. not far from my house, carrying
his saddle-bags, but leaving his mare in
my stable. Since which lime have not.
heard Of him.
His mare is small bright sorrel. with a.
star OH her forehead, and white mark
upon her nose. 5...
| have been thus particular in making.
this publication, with view that it may
lead TO the detection Of the guilty. and to
an explanation Of this mystery.
Yours. &c. A. BLAND.
August 9, 1916.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12
Tte AUnerttser.
EDGEFIELD C. Ii.
WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST I2. 1916

The Tariff Bill and the Veto Of President
Polk, which we publish this week. Iecessarily
exclude much other matter, which sc had Sc.
lected for insertion. We think nj apalogy
necessary, as our readers generally, W, I'D de-
sire to read these important papers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

Rain.-since our last, heavy sho Wers Of
rain have fallen at this place and in various
sections of our District. Tho late Corn is
much benefited.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

Kissing in the Mexican languags.-Hum.
boldt gives some amusing words heard in the
conversation of the native Mexicans. A kiss
is called teseHOmiQuai=tts. A cotemporary say
1t feels just the way i, is spelt. Now, we are
very fond of kissing, but we are afraid ,ha, we
should 60 lacking in Mexico, if our pronuncia-
ton ofthe above word was the only way of
getting kiss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

The Stale of Nep York, according to cen
sls lately taken, the population ofNew York
amounts to upwards oftwo millions six hun.
dred thousand. .;ffSss5 - s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

The Oregon Negotiation.-The cores
pondence published by US this evening
does not assume an official form, but It's
authenticity, from internal evidence, is
stionable.-The injunction of Sc
crecy has been violated by some one or
other iu possession Of the secrets of gov
ernment. If the violator of this sacred
pledge puts in the plea, that no harm can
come from placing before the public the
correspondence now that the negotiation
is substantially terminated, his plea is mol
available as a defence, for of the COM
parative advantage to the community or
evil to the public service, by the disclosure,
he is not the judge. The seal of secrecy
il not removed until the Senate releases
its members formally from the official
obligation.
The correspondence discloses some
circumstances of which the public were
not before in possession. The tenacily
with which The British government held
to she navigation Of the Columbia was
greater even than was imagined in this
country, and hence The importance Of the
concession which limits the right both as
TO them and persons. tbs evident that
the total surrender of the navigation Of
that river would never have formed the
condition Of any final arrangement. Mr..
McLane plainly hints that the restrictions
proposed were not the limits Of British
concession; but between the entire sur
render of the right and its limitation in The
manner stipulated, we are at loss 10
discover any intermediate proposition as
the British ultimatum.
Be this as it may the Senate acted with
great wisdom in accepting the convention
10 the form proposed, with full under
htanding Of The hazards Of committing the
matter TO the chances Of a change Of min.
is,ry. The Russell ministry may not have
been more stubborn that was the Peel
ininis,ry, while it mus, be admitted that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12
From The Evening Ne,cs.
COL, BUTLER.
K. E. w. Allslon, Esq.

There is associated with the name Of
this gentleman recolleciions Of gallantry,
patriotism and. honorable bearing, which
have always formed subjects Of pride to
South Carolinians. The campaign in
Florida, during which he had an impor-
taut command, bears testimony 10 the
truth OF this remark, while his recent elec-
ton 10 the CoIonelcy of the S. Carolina
Regiment, raised for the Mexican war,
furnishes just sense and appreciation Of
his personal merit. His successful adjust
ment aud negotiation of treaty with the
Cumanche Indians, supplies evidence, al
so, Of his ability in that line Of diploma
cy, which is very dilficult-the concilla.
ton of those rude tribes which disturb our
frontier. Indeed it is impossible to form
an exaggerated estimate Of Col. Buffers
merits as Indian Agent and Commissioner.
He has devoted several years ofhis life to
the investigation aud settlement of dis
putes between the Indians. BY most per-
seyering efforts he not only succeeded in
uniting the tribes which are parties 10 The
Cumanche treaty, but laid the foundation
by bis skilful exerlions during the last three
lsyenrs, for the eala;e&arrangement by which
the bitter feuds between the Cherokees
have been reconcileL. Under these cir.
cumstances, We regretted to see thai a
Washington correspondent Of one Of our
city papers had thought fit 10 disparage
Col. Butler, by asserting that he had been
dismissed from his office as Commissioner,
leaving The implication that this was in
consequence of misconduct.
We have seen letter from Washing
ton, which sales that the opinion and feel
lug there are unanimous in relation TO the
purity and integrity Of Col. Buffers con-
duct as Indian Commissioner. At the In
dian Bureau bis eccoun,s, no doubt, will be
found clear aud uneKceptioDable, while so
much courtesy was paid 10 him, that the
comm ission itself was not terminated until
the day after his arrival there. In conhr-
nation of the truth Of this statement, we
need only observe. that in repl y 10 Col.
Burt's motion in The House of Represen-
iatives fol Committee TO Investigate the
accounts of Col. Butler, the Chairman
stalled that no ceusure was intended 10 be
reflected on him.
We have penned the above remarks
10 justice to an honorable man and dis.
tinguished citizen, which it is The duty Of
the public journalists 10 vindicale, when
wrongly assailed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

Ghosts Ghosts! The editor of an ex.
change paper says, he never saw but enc ghost,
and that was the ghos, Of sinner, who died
without paying for his paper. "Twas terrible;
10 look upon the ghost in Hamlet was no,
circumstance" When we first read the above,
we were filled with horror. We feared we
slIonld never sleep again-so much did VIC
dread, in The wtchins' s'hour of night, the visits
of,he spirits of our subscribers, who died aud
never paid US.
caton.-U Our Hamburg correspondent under
date of the Stllsinst. says:- -.-g,...5t...
F" Since my repor. ,Ilis day week ago, tue;
good demand thennoticed for this article, has
been continued with a slight advance in price,
and | advance quotations accordingly, sales
now range from6 81 10 7}, principal sales at ITO
3.s ents, with brisk market. The last ac-
count from Liverpool to I9th uIt.. does not
seem 10 produce any effect on. prices here, or
in the seaports.
In Provisions. ] don't know that any change
has taken place. flour.is plenty, and prices
range from So 50 to "a so. Corn 70 to IS
cents. Meal s7aato $ls0Os Lard 10 to II cts.
Bacon 6! to cents. Stock ligh, and inclined
10 advance.
For the information of those interested,
will mention that our Merchants are getting in
large supplies Of Baggins, Rope, Twinc. and
other articles in tbe$Way of,lrarle, so that
planter may obtain his farming supplies with.
out trouble, and at low prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

Loss Of Forty Lioes.-on the 10Th ur.
the countryof Cornwall was visited with
a heavy thunder storm. into one of the
shafts Of the East Wheel Rose Lead
Mines, a, Newlyn, torrents Of water pour
ed, when the men were at work beneath.
The props of: The roof and sides Of the
mines were snapped asunder, and the wall
immediately.canne together, enltombing
the wofkmep. Between forty and fifty
persons are missing. and upwards of one,
hundred children are zleItsfatherless by
Ibis awful calamity, 3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

Congress.-The Warehouse Bilhas;pas5cd.
The Bill for the payment of the claims Of the
French Spoliations, TO the extent offve millions
prior 10 1900, has passed. The Sub.Treasury
Bill has passed The great Harbor Bill, which
embraces appropriations 10 the extent Of one
million and upwards Of dollars, was returned
by the President. The bill was again discussed
in the House, and upon the QUESTION Of its
adoption, Notwithstanding its rejection by tho
President, the vote was, yeas 96, nays 81.
There no, being constitutional majority o.
two thirds in its favor, it was lost.
We congratulate the country upon The fate
which this great measure OF extravaganza, inc.
quality and injustice has received at the hands
Of Mr. Polk. We heartily rejoice that he has
nterposed his veto to shield the Constitution Of
the United from violation, and to stay the reck t
less expenditures into which both Houses of
Congress were about To plunge the country.
For his bold and well timed veto he has richly
mertej tile thanks OF the Nation at large, and
of the South in particular. In his course on
This occasion, he has given strong proof of his
devotion to the true Stale Right doctrines, and
OF his thorough independence.
Oregon Tteaty.-By the arrival of the steam.
er Hiberniu, whichwas teIegiaphed at New
York, on The 3rd inst. We have received some
important intelligence. The Oregon Treaty
was ratified by the British Government under
the seal Of the new Foreign Minister, Lord
Palmerston, on the 17th ofJuly. II was also
signed by our Minister, Mr.. McLane.
Congressional Printing.-The Senate has
passed the joint resolution previously adopted
by tho House, prescribing that all the Printing
Of Congress shall hereafter be performed under
contract. This will GU, off a fruitful source oil
corruption, and will abolish the system of "a.
voritism to any particular printer who may
happen to be specially agreeable to the party
III power. All the printers at Washington,
will hereafter be placed upon an equal footing
with regard TO the public printing.
DR.. Judson and Miss CkuJJuck.-Nnt long
since, several editors were quite merry at the
announcement fthe marriage of this venerable
Missionary and Miss Fanny Forester. or Miss
Chubbuck. There was considerable disparity
in their ages. One editor remarked, that were
he Mlsa Fanny, he would rather have seen the
old doctor in H.. than married him.
Doubtless, the match, after all, was good one,
as both parties were distinguished for piety.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

The sandersville Telescope Of the 3ls,
ult. says I'VE have been shown a coun.
terfei, $50 bill on the Bank of Charleston,
S. G.. No lO9, dated Feb. Cd 1884. It
had passed through several hands, we un..
ders'and, as genuine bill, and perhaps il
would have passed through several more,
had it not been forwarded 10 one Of the
Banks in Savannah which discovered the.
imposition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

Tic Painter Hayden and Sir Robert Ped
English papers recently gave an account of
the death Of the celebrated Painter Haydon.'
He died by his own hand. Poverty .,yas the
cause oft. Before his untimely end, he wrole
to several distinguished persons soliciting pc.
cuniary aid. Among the rest he applied TO
Sir Robert Peel. To this appeal none responded
but the late Prime Minister. He RENTED the
unfortunate nap fifty pounds. This is not the
first time, that Sir Robert has shewn such no.
bleness Of soul, and pity for the afflicted. We
heve seen il stated, that lie did much for the
relief of the destitute ialnily of The celebrated
poetess Mrs. Hemans. Her sons we believe
were much indebted to him. Great as Sir Re. :.
bert undoubtedly is as q politician, these gen.
erous acts add much to his greatness, in mo-
raj pointof view. We would that other states.
men, as well as private men would initiate his
example. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

Does any body know, where General TAY-,
LoR was born? Divers places claim the honor
of being the birth place of General Taylor.
In the olden time, seven cities .boasied +oF
having given birth TO the great epic poet Ho.
meF. Hts not yet known, to this day, in ,ohick
he was born. or whether lie was born. a, all.
1t is very doubtful, whether there erer uas
such man as Homer. The situation of Gem
eral Taylor. is something like tia, Of the old
Grecsn bard. Virginia, Kentucky, and Penn.
sylvania. all claim him as native. At least.
certain newspaper writers have severally, cal.
led him Virginian, Keniuckian, and Penn.
sylvanian. Tie editor Of the Saturday Posi-
says, if however he is claimed by many more
parts Of the Country, we shall beginto believe
that he was not born at dl-but like othe rs of
the trough and ready" school, that be came
down the river, from the illus,rIous land Of
no where, "on raft" Our own ihougtitsou
the subject is tllis-tat old Zack, like Minerva,
the Goddess of War, sprung ready armed from
the head ofJupi.er the Thunderer. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

The Slarcs Of John Randolph.-our. readers
are aware. that according 10 one ofihe wills Of
the late John Randolph, bis slaves were manu-,
mtted. Three bundled and ninety one Of,
them recently left their home in Virginia, for
Ohio, where they proposed to settle. 4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

Missionaries TO China.-Tbe Religieus He:
aid, states, that at late meeting Of the Mission
ary Board Of the Southern Convention, three
young brethren, Johnson, Of s. c., ,,son Of Dr.,
VIM u JohnsonisY Yates, ofiN. c., and no..
BEY, of Columbian College, were accepted as
Missionaries. z, {.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-12

The following is Mr.. calhoun's reply
to the Resolutions of the Georgetown
MeeIino:
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-26
Stopthe Runaway!

ID lNAWAY from the subscriber, on the
~ l7,h insr., residing in Yazoo county.
Mississippi, negrO man named Alfred
who may be known BY the following de-
scriplion:
He is about twenty three years old
stout buili--weighing about no or l6C
pounds-aboul feet, 10 or ii inches higt
IA little knocked koeed -slow spoken
and speaks low. HIS complexion is some.
what OF a copper tinge-his gums are Pc
Guitar, owing 10 their prominence. ! pre-
sumo tina, as he formerly lived 10 Georgia,
aaA from he declaration to otheF negroes,
be will attempt to reach that Safe. Ill
will probably 20 lhrnugh Cnlumhus, MIS-
sissPPi. ROBERT STEPHENS.
August 25th, 1916. 4Gtf
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-26
Doct. w. p. sayle

YMRAVING established himself permanently
"a in Yazo0 City, Tor the entire purpose Of
DEaetising Medicine, Surgery and Ousletrica--
would represent 20 the public that be hashad
l6 years experience in the profession, during
Which time he has repeatedly performed most Of
the capital operations ia surgery and obstetrics,
viz :-for calculus or stone in tie bladder, tTae.
tured scull. amputaiisns, strahismus ard The va
riouS forms IL 6slala and dTopsies, ihstrumental
obstetrics &c. His Office opposite the Post Of
Zee, where he viii Be ind ready 10 give prompt
attention to all cases cunhded to his care
Jan. 10, 1896 l5H
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-26

To Planters and Blacksmiths.
9NHE Subscriber living near Nashville, Ten-
~ nessee, is constantly making superior arr
ticle of Spinning Machines, and Blacksmith
Bellows, which he warrants to be equal to those
Of any shop in the United States in durability
and usefulness. His work will always be kept
for sale with Messes Allen & Barksdale, YazOO
City. NATHANIEL BROWN.
Feb. 18th, 1916. l9.6@.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-26
Vicksburg and Yazoo City
PACKET.
The splendid light draught a4d
substantial Steamer,
(69E.
.rtssall a -
LAUREL,
CHARLES s. DRENNING. Master:


TKTil leave Yazoo City on her 6rst trip,
wv on Monday July 9th, and will eontin-
us 10 ply regularly, leaving YazOO City every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Vieks
hurg every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
1t IAN
For freight or passage, apply on board or to
Messrs. PORTERFIELD g. Co. Vicksburg.
8 BROWN g. CO., Yazno City.
P. S. ths Laurel has been selected and puT-
chased expressly Tor this trade; passengers and
shippers may rely upor her being Punotual, and
continuing 10 thiS trade.
July, 1916. -
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-26
Phenix LiYerY Stable.

nN the hank Of the River, at the Lowei
" Landing, Yazoo City, Travellers and
others, viii and accommodation in the Livery
Business, also T. Sims a Brothers. four Horst
C"aChes running from this place to Lexington
Memphis, Caninn, ard Jackson connecting wifi
other Mail Routs, We hope to give general salts
faction as regards fare and prices viz single feed
for horse, Is cents, Others charges in proportion
BLACKMAN, SCOTT &. co.
Managers
EYasoO city, Aug. 26, 1886. 46-tL
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-26

prepared
~ back sFs and than ever DO
epaF to- cudom
August IA, 1916 As. BLAcKMAN SCOTT CO. PrOphetOrI
Or Cut this d stick up q some public place.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-26
SALE AT AUCTION

In 4 azoo City,
an the Grsl 81 October nexi, Lot No. 2.
~ CON- aiming the Store now occupied b.
J. Francioli, Is Zee, front; the vacant Siof'
ali lining the came, Is feet front; thetwe
81 ~ frame building. lately nrcuPied BY
Wilson, Plcksns q c., lot so feet front;
the smlIl buiIdging now occupied By T..
Bupgener, lot so feet frOt. Also vacen'
lot No. 5, and the undivided haif Of lot NJ.
I, with Cotton She's. This valuable prop
orly will be cold. without reserve, unless
soouer disposed of At private sale, apd pos
session given. Terms cash or approved
bills At tour month, adding interest. Foi
particulars aPply .
s. A. WILSON + CO.
Angus, N, 1915, 45I7R
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-08-26
orSaIe.

LIGHT running. second handed bug
a 81 On moderate terms. Apply Al this
Office. Sep. 2, 1916. Az.