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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-07-15

The Washington correspondent Of che
Philadelphia American, after announcing
she appointment of Gen Taylor To- be a
Major General, says
= The management of the war is now
eommiued 10 The hands Of Gen. Taylor,
whose progress thus far has shown him
10 be emineDtly worthy Of The destination
and confidence. FheJp plan of operations
is exceedingly extensive. The force under
Gen. Taylor is to march 10 the city Of
Mexico, that under General Wool is to
subduey should there be resistance, the
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alternating one from the other. The
teeth Of the ub-Treasury will all be
drawn before it is allowed 10 go at
large The SURPRISES in the banks will
be invested in government stocks, and
the great iron rooms, deemed and Ia
KEN to be treasures, will be for the
safe keeping Of nothing at all. Some
contrivance will be got up by which
paper will be used in the payment Of
duties, and the heavy, INDECENT specie
be allowed TO sleep on. Commerce
will be benefited by the establishment
OF warehousing system, the extension
Of the Mint, and the modification of the
Tariff, as we have reason to believe.
When all these things are done-and
we trust they will speedily be done
one more rough voyage will have been
safely performed by our republican
ship, and we shall have occasion TO
thank God for a combination Of bless
ings, richer than were ever dealt out
TO any nation, especially the blessing
Of elderly in eyerything"-N. Y
Jour. Of Commerce.
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sons, who were all taken from him af-
ter they had attained the age Of man
hood, and several Of them by sudden
deaths.
We knew GEORGE WILSON well. We
were his playmate lnsboyhood; his as
sociate and friend in youth, and fell
low-member in The Halls of the Legis-
la.ure of our STATE in maturer years,
and we never knew more gallant, gay,
and generous spirit. He possessed
lively talents and a quick wit, and was
a ready and interesting debater and adj
vocate. In the Florida campaign OF
1886, he commanded one Of the Spy
Companies attached to General Arm
strong's Brigade Of Tennessee volun-
teers, and his courage and services
were appreciated and acknowled by all
his associates Those who survive him,
we are convinced, will deeply regret
his loss and will drop tear to his
memory. lie was a member and com
munIcant 10 the Episcopal Church, and,
we understand that shortly before his
death, he partook of the Holy Sacra-
meat and joined fervenly and devoutly
in prayer and song-mani(esting the
same coliectedness and courage in his
last great struggle that he had ever ex-
hIblted in times Of trial and difficulty
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30
LATEST FROM THE ARMY

The James L. Day arrived at-Nev
Orleans on the 10Th. with three day:
later news from the army.
Gen. Taylor had left Point Isabel on
the 18th, with one company of artillery
and two Of dragons, taking with him
a large train Of wagons. Gen. Tay.
Tor travels in the simplest style, dress.
ed like a plain country farmer. His
soldiers have nicknamed him "O7d
Rough and ReGdy'
An arrival from the Fort met him
on the 18th. He doubtless reached the
camp in safety.
Nothing further is stated about the
advance Of Paroles or new lroons. 1t
is supposed some or 1000 Mexcans
are lowering in the neighborhood of
Point Isabel.
There were goo men at Point Isa-
bel on the 18th, and volunteers coming
in every day. The PLACE is considered
too strong fer any Mexican force to
take it.
-Four companies Of regular infantry,
one artillery company of Louisiana
volunteers, and the Mobile volunteers,
in all 1900, left Point Isabel for Barita
on the 18th, under command Of Col
Wilson.--At this town of Barita, the
Mexicans have collected in considera-
lie strength. 1t is on the Rio Grande,
about midway between Matamoras and
the Gull. Gen. Taylor has entrusted
the taking of the place to the volun-
teers, and they are determined to prove
themselves worthy Of the trust. The
U. S. steamer Mississippi, frigates Cum
berIand, Raritan, and Potomac, and
briggs St. Marys, Somers and Lawrence.
have run down TO the mouth OF the
river, and will send a detachment in
boats up the stream, to cooperate with
the land forces Steamers will here
after take transports for the army TO
Barita.
1t is no doubt Gen. Taylor's design
TO concentrate an army by an approach
from various points, for a decisive &C.
ton at an early day-perhaps an at.
tack on the town Of Matamoras.
The next engagement: we hear of
will probably be the collision Barita.
Y. Sentinel, Esd,
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THE MISSISSIPPI LYNX.
Il. Y. Rocket, Editor.
Saturday May SO, IS46.

TThose were glorious battles
which Gen. Taylor fought on his re-
turn from Point Isabel. -Four to one
were aginsl him, and SO superior was
the bravery oc our troops, that the
Mexicans were whipped and driven
back in disgrace and confusion on the
other side Of the river If it be q fact
that Paroles has arrived on the Rio
Grande with fifteen thousand troops,
some hard fighting may be expected.
We do not place implicit reliance On
this rumor.
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0TIhe following is the order from
the Governor to the Col nes ofthe va
rious Regiments of the State.
JACKSON, Miss, May 9. 1916.
STRENGTHENING roquisition on
this State from Gen. Taylor, comman-
ding the Army of Occupation in Texas.
for several Regiments Of troops; have
10 advise you to cause all the effectiv e
militia in your regiment to be enrolled
without delay. The enrolment must
be by companies, and each company
supplied with officers chosen by cleo
ton; and, if elections. are not effected,
1t is your duty TO appoint a captain,
and require him 10 enroll every man
of sound mind and body, from 8 to
45 years of age, residing within his
beat, and who has not been erempted
by lac from military duty.
With a view of responding 10 any
call that may be made on this State
tor troops; you are advised to open a
list for the enrolment Of such yoiun
teers as are ready to march at TWEEN
tour hours notice. If volunteers are
called into the service, each company
OF from 81 to 100 Will be allowed TO
elect its own captain and other commits
stoned officers; and volunteer comma
MES from several Regiments, will be
allowed to uniteI and whenever they
unmber 500 or more, they will be al
lowed TO elect a Colonel and other field
officers. These privileges may not be
allowed them if draft is resorted to
The term Of service for volunteers will
be six months, unless sooner dischar
ged. | shall expect your prompt a'ten-
lion to these suggestions.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
a. G. BROWN.
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LAND Ho.-Our Washington letters
are of unusual Importance this morn
ing, and we have reason, from other
sources, 10 believe that the statements.
as they are, are we'll founded, and
worthy of full reliance. If SO, our re-
cent rough sea has been only the
ground swell which heaves just outside
the port.
The Oregon contfcvarsy-more i'm
portant than all others, because not
only money, but life, honor, and all the
worlds dearest interests hang upon it
there is good reason to believe. will
be speedily adjusted, and without fur
Their hindrance. An unusual amity
must spring up from the kind settle
ment Of This last dispute with old moth
er England, especially as her CONNER
cIal policy, and we trust ours also. will
be upon tho basis of our mutual inter.
ests, binding US together, rather than
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30

The ROad.-We publish the follow
ing extract Of letter from Mr.. Given
Of Memphis, to gentleman in this
place.
Mr.. Given is the gentleman employed
to survey the route OF our proposed
road to Delta:
81 nave just returned from Delta where
| went last Friday week, for the pur-
pose OF locating the road from there to
PanoIa; but after spending four days
OF severe labor, and getting only lit
tie over eight miles of the western end
Of the route, was compelled 20 post
pone the survey from the want Of time
to accomplish it, for have TO be in
Memphis this week, and next in Cincin-
natl, and with the very inefficient; corps
which was enabled to organize in Delta
for the prosecution Of the survey, it
would have taken fifteen days to have
reached Pamela, period entirely be-
yond the limits which previous engage
ments would have permitted me 10 be
absent. The river is also loo high TO
make that survey; for those. portions
Of the route which overflow are nov
covered SO deeply with water, as 10
render it impossible to measure The
work with suficien, accuracy TO make
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30

Var 'enoiteme"t--Mississs a5spi, from
east TO west, from North south is
is burning and glowing with the war
excitement. Every paper that comes
to US is ful. OF CAPITALSanG Postscrpts
and exclamation points!! The note Of
preparation rings loud and clear where
ever a Mississippian has heard of the
invasion Of our soil Democrats ana
wings have forgotten their political diff
ferences, and now wait impatientIy 10
show that they are equally brave, and
are equally friends TO their country,
and wish 10 demonstrate il or the banks
of the Rio Grande. When the intima-
ton comes, if it come at all, that Missis-
siPPians must proceed TO the scene of
war, thousand shouts will announce
the feelings of delight with which such
an event will be hailed The ladies
are urging the gallant and brave to &C
cept the flag oftheir country which they
are ready to present, to wave over them
in the day Of battle. Oh! who is there,
when the red eye Of battle shall glare
fercest and widest, would not fight
longer and Drawer when such banner
streamed over them. Mississippi
come veal, come wo, she is ready.
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n estimate ofihe probable cost.

an estimate ofthe probable cost.
regret exceedingly this failure, for
] fear it may be construed by the OPP
posers Of the road as detrimental TO lis
prospects--arguing lis impracticability
&c. If such a view should develope it.
self,I beg you TO disabuse such an i'm
preston, for SO far as examined the
route | found it more favorable than |
anticipated.
As the river is now very high and
rapidly rising with every prospect Of a
high freshet, should think it best to
delay the survey until it falls. In the
mean time, the friends Of the road
should be active and doing. In the
first place books should be opened, sub
scription energeiicalIy solicited, all the
stock taken that can be conviently had,
then board of directors elected, and
by that time the river will be down, the
location can be made and the work inn
mediately put under contract. This is
the usual course pursued by such in
corporatad companies, and much the
most effective and speedy mode Of pro-
crossing with the work"
The war excitement will necessarily
direct public attention from this work,
but its friends should, nevertheless be
active
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a. q. BROW n

10 The PUBLIc.-In consequence Of
the appalling calamity which has come
ubon our town, destroying the lives Of
many Of its citizens, leaving houseless
and in utter dcstituton and want a
large portion gifts inhabitants, we have
been appointed, by the sufferers, to ad
dress a generous and humane commu-
nifty in their behalf
We feel that simple statement of
facts will accomplish this object.
On Thursday, the 7lh inst, about
half past 9 o'clock, P. NJ, most fear
fol and terrific tornado swept through
the town, carrying with it ruin and
wide spread desolation, presenting
scene of distress and woe which beg
gars description.
One hundred and twelve houses III
of which were family residences) have
been torn from their foundations, and
now lie scattered in ruins. MANY of
their unfortunate inmates were killed :;
others were torn and mangled in the
most shocking manner. Some of the
wounded have since died; others still
linger in a hopeless condition.
The Baptist Church, large brick
edifice, the pride and ornament of the
town, has been crushed to the earth.
and not piece of the beautiful Male
Academy now remains to tell where il
stood. The loss of property has been
estimated ct $4,000.
ltw we'll could we stop here: all
ready we mourn the death of twenty
one of our fellow beings, and deplore
the condition Of sixty-two.
To relieve the destitute and distress.
ed, we appeal to the public Shall we
appeal in vain?
r. D. MCLEAN, Mayor.
t. S. LAND,
j. c. GRAY,
n. HOWARD,
Aldermen,
N. B.-Editors throughout the s.
Will confer a favor by COPY -
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30

The editor Of the Louisville Journal,
Geo. D. Prentice, passed down the riv-
er and informed the editor Of the Y
Wing, that a declaration Of war was
expected against Mexico, when he left
louisville.
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CoNGREss.-Congress has passed a
bill, authorizing the President to call
for $4,000 volunteers, ana appropriated
$lO,OOO,OOO, to defend the country
from invasion. The President sent q
message 10 congress urging strong
measures 10 be adopted against Mexico.
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30

He HAS A GREAT OPINION OF HIMSELF.
A man who was in the habit of talk
ing 10 himself, being asked the reason
why he did so, replied: Because | like
10 converse with a man Of sense!"
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30
"WHAT Will PEOPLE SAYg,

| The torCe OF the above brief sen tence
Is acknowledged by the greater portion
of mankind, nay, and of Womankind
| also. Perhaps its influence on the lat
ter is even more imperious than on the
former. The startling effect of this
question, when mentally asked, or for
ced upon our notice by ohicious kind :
ness, is even ludicrous. | will venture
to assert, that many of the most impor-
iant events Of our lives are regulated
by IT, and the minor ones certainly are
These four cabaIistic words seem to
possess the power of necromancy.
They are uttered, and 10: a previous
resolution takes TO flight, darling
scheme is abandoned, a favorne opin-
ion given up, for, should we persist,
"achat acN people sGy?'-A fine gen
tIemm is half resolved 10 marry the
girl he loves, blt-she is poor, her
family, though honest, are sbscure;
should he put his design in execution,
'wha: will people say?''-A lady is in
similar circumstances, her lover is not
fashionable, is little known to the polite
circles, she esteems him Tor his eslim-
able qualities; but-should she marry
him, "1chat should people soy?"-A
person of either sex is strongly impeI-
led TO perform a generous, but rather
unusual piece Of service for another,
but, is deferred by this formidable
question: sensitive person is perpet-
uaIly exclaiming, 81 acou7d do this or
that, oCou'1 go here or there, butt
dare not, for, sohat aeos!9 people say?"
In short, there is no bounds TO the
tyrannic power Of these four apparent
Iy simple words.-No station, however
exalted, is wholly exempt from their
influence; no mind, however enlighi-
ened, entirely above their control.
There is no office or employment in
which they do not sometimes interfere:
Even an Editor, that (byesprofession)
is most unshackIed Of all accountable
beings, even he is, doubtless, TO their
poWer,-many brilliant article, many
a delightful witicism, is excluded from
his columns, because,-"Whd aciH peo-
pie (that means, has readers say" In
some casesi certainly think that these
four formidable words, are the most
useful of any in our vocabulary, Tor
rather, their import,) for, doubtless i'll
they have the effect OF throwing cold
water on many praise worthy, though
uncommon violation, they as often
serve as check upon many silly
and eccentric exploit, and sometimes
have salutary effect, on our conduct
towards each other.--Though ne advo-
cate for those persons resembling the
woman in the play, who regulated eve
ry action, expense or acquisitions by the
question-"What will Mrs. Grundy
say?" | am still of opinion that it is
not amiss, sometimes 20 ask ourselves.
''achat aciV people say?" HIM.
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30

Vice Chancellor The election for
Vice Chancellor in the Southern Dis
trict has resulted as follows
For James NJ. Smiley, f457.
Powhatton Ellis, 1909.
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30

musquetoes are presenting their bill
by thousands. Well, we cashed few
the other day on the banks Of the river
and even now while we are pennine
this aoitiy article, our flesh is-oh
the idea is gone.
TIE IMMORTAL HowE.-This speci.
men Of Immortality, is publishing a pa
per on the sea coast at Mississippi City.
called the Stingaree. SInga-acho?
Don't sting this ere Lynx.
Var northumberland Volunteers.
On Tuesday last, meeting was held
in the Court House for the purpose al
forming Il volunteer company to be in
readiness TO 60 at the call of the coun-
try TO the seat Of war, on the Rio Grande
The notice was so short that the meet
ing was not so large as was expected.
but there were perhaps $50 persons
present. g..
MAJOR Harrison was called 10 the
chair, and the object of the meeting hav-
ing been explained, Mr.. 4. A. Ovcrton.
w. M. Estelle, and Col. John Watson.
addressed the meeting in eloquent.
souI-stlrring and patriotic strains. We
have never seen people so operated
upon by the power Of eloquence. The
minds OF speakers seemed 10 set apart
from their bodies, and as they portray
ed the treacherous and disingenuous
conduct Of the Mexicans, the death Of
some of our gallant men, and the go-
rlous victories Of our little band of gal
lants, over foe Of four times their num-
Der, each eye seemed to sparkle wiki
fercer fire, and each bosom seemed to
glow with a 'holten flame. We knew
that Pamela county would contend for
the honor of standing forward, fore,
most and first in the ranks Of the coun..
try's defenders, and where glory was
10 crown, and danger to be dispised,
there her sons would be.
At this little meeting nearly lorty
came forward TO tender their services
10 the country. God bless them! they
are first 10 enroll themselves for the
slaughter-feId, and if they should be
called upon, as it is almost certain they
will be, to tread among its broken
blades and pools Of gore, thousand
prayers will 90 up 10 the God Of bat
ties for their safety, and a thousand
hearts and hands will welcome them
back. Some of them will make great
cacrifceS in going, bat who can GO
without making sacrifices?
To day another meeting is 10 be held
for the purpose Of completing the com
pany. Young men, of the country
where are you? Do you wish to endear
yourselves TO your country ?-do you
wish to hang your names perpetual in
the memory Of mankind?- you wish
to wear through life the radiant gar
ment that dazzles around the form OF a
worrior, or soldier. when he returns
from the carnage Of his country'S fields
of glory?-if you do, 90 with your
comrades to the banks of the Rio
Grande. Don't, for the honor of your
country, suffer yourselves to be drafted
and dragged ingloriously 10 do wha
your valor and patriotism demands thai
you should do voluntarily. Be assured
that unless you volunteer, you will Ger
tainly be drafted, and what is more de
grading still, you will subject yourselve:
TO the sneers and gibcs oil all those who
instead OF being dragged, march with
impetuosity TO the war.
To day the officers Of the voluniee
company are to be elected. There are
men among them who can command
with honor in any field.
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News ErOzss the ARMY
Confirmed! EFaTcdes with
E5, 600 TEcxicaas orr their
march to the Rio Grandc!!

One of our most esteemed citize rs,
just from the seat Of war, confirms the
account Of the engagements OF the 9th
and 9Th inst, as published above.
He also informs us, that it was renor-
lei at Point Isabel, that the President.
al ateri0', Of Mexico, Gen. Paroles,
was on his march TO the Rio Grandc
at the head OF $1,000 men. A body Of
troops, supposed to be between one and
two thousand, had made their appear
ance, supposed TO be the advance guard
of Paroles army.
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The weather is Po1gsrtW warm, and
musquetoes are presenting their bills
by thousands. Well, we cashed few
the other day on the banks Of the river,
and even now while we are penning
this aoitfy article, our flesh is-oh,
the idea is gone.
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Nearly all the counties in this state
have formed companies. Some coun-
ties have formed two or three compa-
EIes.
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\ soldier writing from | DEL after
the engagement on the 9th adds, TO his
account Of the above rs follows:
An express came in last night from
Gen Taylcr's camp, by which we are
informed Of another fight, in which
some Of the U. S. Dragons have dis
tinguished themselves, and Capt May
more particularly; he charged Inc
Mexican Artillery, and took 9 pieces
of cannon, and GO prisoners, amogst
whom Gen. AmPudia figures.
Some say they have taken Arista.
but not generally believed.
The Mexicans have two companies
Of u. States Dragons prisoners. This
| presume you have heard before as
they were taken some two weeks ago.
The statements Of the number killed
and wounded on the American side are
contradictory, varying from 40 10 1914.
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To day the officers of the volunteer
company are to be elected. There are
men among them who can command
with honor in any field.
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30

TIE IMMORTAL HowE.-This speci-
men of Immortality, is publishing a pa
per on the sea coast at Mississippi City.
called the Stingaree. Singa-acho?
Don't sting this ere Lynx.
The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-05-30

FTho following is the order from
the Governor to the Cd.cn ofthe va
rious Regiments Of the State.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-04-04
MY UNCLE, THE PARSON,

By JOHN WATERS, is the title of a
capital thing in the January number of
the Knickerbocker. We copy the con-
cluding portion:
At the dinner table our "parson"
takes bottle Of cayenne pepper from
his pocket, TO season his meal withal.
The two farmers were attentive to
all his movements. The addition ofthe
sauce, when there was such full sup
ply of gravy in the dish, seemed to
them merely superfuity; but the ex-
ploring genius of Ajax lebanon was
irresistibly excited by the pepper, q
condiment that was altogether newtc
him; and perceiving that the effect was
grateful and appetizing, "Pray, sir
said he, s'would youhave the goodness
to let me taste a little of your rec
sALTp
"With pleasure," replied the parson
shut must apprise you that it is pep
per, and not salt; pepper ofthe strong
est force, that Ireceiyedi it from frient
in the tropics, and, said he, handing i
to him, "a very few grains go a grea
way"