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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09
Correspondence of the Charleston Courier.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 26,-2 2. N.

Correspondence of the Charleston Courier.
New ORLEANS, Aug. 26-2 P. N.
wrote you day before yesterday, CIV
ing the highly important information
brought by the British sIoop of War Dar-
ling, Of the pronunciamento OF the CITY Of
Mexico in favor OF Santa Auna, aud oil
his arrival at Vera Cruz in the steamer
Arab. The announcement of the annex
alton of the Californias, which was made
in large capitals, in some OF the extras
was uf course, TOO ridiculous 10 be credl'
ted, as i, takes Two parties to make a bar
gain of that kind. 1t seems thai this an
neration was in fact the act of some Amer
lean citizens residing in these provinces,
who combined with the disatfecled por-
ton of the Mexican population, and pro-
claimed the Cali(ornias independent
Santa Anna is now in the cily of Mex
leo, and his future movements will be
frausht with deep interest TO us--tor, upon
him will depend whether the present. war
shall be terminated at once. Or indefinitely
protracled. He is excessively ambitious
and Intensely selfish, aud cannot he sup
posed te be friendly to the United States
except just in proportion 10 his interest
lie is said to be immensely rich, aud 10
small portion of his wealth consists in real
estate in The Crescent City, as we'll as U.
States stocks ami British Government Sc
curi,ies. Whe,u"r he be for war or peace,
bis operations will be energetic, aud The
question will be easily decided.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

under The head Of Curious Statistics of
Paris" which contain one curious fact
more than that paper seems TO have been
aware Of. We copy The following
Legitimate children 2l,626
Legitimate children l0.430
Totll number of births 1886
OF the ilies'lnatcs, they were
Born in private houses 5,744
Boru in the hospitals 1856
Total l9.430
The total number Of deaths in Paris in
1911 was as fullUws:
In private houses 1886
In the hospital l0,O54
In the military hospitals 465
In prisons lS5
Brought to the Morguo s9S
Executed
Total 27.36O
Thus it appears that forty per cent. of
the tola! number Of deaths in Paris take
place in huspitals.
BY the statistical returns it is shown that
for the last twenty seven years The ratio of
the whole population 10 the numbers OF
births is 344 to |, which gives the mean
duration OF life for that period 10 be thirty
three years. Before The revolution the
average duration of life was onIy 273
years; The present averase.is an Increase
of 19 per cent on the length of life since
The revolution.
From 1917 10 1913 the total number Of
males born in Paris vas 13,447, ,4S9, thai.
of females was l2,6S0,776, being an ex-
cess 64 per cent. of males over females
Thus it appears by the first Statements
that in the year Sl4, The whole number Of
births in Paris was 1885 aud The whole
number Of deaths 27.250; while by The
last slalemeet, from 1917 10 lS43 inclu
sive, Il period Of 27 years. the total number
Of births was 26. l5S. .265.-or near mil.
lion annually in city whose population
is less than a million, Truly these are
"curlous Statistics" which would make
every man, woman and child gave birth
TO a little more than one infant apiece, cv-
cry year! We cannot 6nd out from The
paper, whether il is the editor OF lhe ln-
telligencer or another, who has produced
these very original statistical results
Figures ought not to he haddled So care
lcssly.
Medica! College of The State Of South
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

Sale of cheap Dry Goods in Ne'o YORK
The Journal Of Commerce paollshes
the following notice Of a sale of dry goods
in ,ha, ci,yon Wednesday, chiefly domes-
tic, which drew large company aud pro
tuced spirited bidding:
The prices were as good as those pro-
viously obtained by auction this season.
Over lwo thousand packages were dispos
ed of. Among them ""e thnusanu pacNa'
ses ncgro cloths, at Is s ioa cents
They sold last year at % Gents, aud alter,
wards went down to twenty cents anu
this year 10 l75 ceuts per yard at prIsa'e
sale; 200 cases prjn st 4 a 7 cents; last
year 81 GEMS for the same Qualities Irish
linens brought about 10 per ceal. Sali:
nels, 80 per cent. less. 100 cases colorcd
cambrics, for lining at a cIs.; last
wear Sd u cts. There was also very
large sale of French goods part of which
wero very rich. The spirit displayed al
the sale disappointed the expectations
which had been formed, though after all,
prices were lower Than last year. Upan
the whole, the spirit of The dry goods men
has exhibited itself in full energy, and the
face oe affairs is much frightened by the
business of the day."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

One of the severes, struggles in life. is !
that between proud spirit aud an empty
purse. =.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

Medica! College Of the State Of South
Carolina.-We extract the following CON-
plimentarv nolice from the Boston Medical
and Surgical Journal, Of one OF the inslit.
utions of ouT cty.-It observes, that ian
examination oflhe catalogue Of this Insli.
tuition is very gratifying, as it reveals the
fact lha, powerful influence is exerted
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

Rana,ray Negroes.--For several mouths
past, our vicinity has been infested by
gang of runaway negroes, who had be
come exceedingly troublesome in breaking
open smoke houses and committing other
depredations. About Two weeks since,
their camp was discovered in swamp
near The race course, and number oil our
citizens went out, surrounded the camp
and succeeded 10 capturing one OF The ne
proes, three or four making their escape
In aud about The camp was found several
hundred pounds of bacon, large quan'l-
ty of lard, bee hives. sugar coffee, &c
After breaking up this camp, the negroes
took up their quarters on lhe opposite
side of the river, and continued their dep.
relations. On Monday last. Mr.. James
Teen and Mr.. James Woud, discovered
two of them in a house, and on finding
they were discovered, the negroes endea.
vored 10 make their escape. but one OF
them was soon over!aken and stopped by
the dogs Of MIR. Wood. Teen was left in
charge Of this, and Wood went on in pur-
sui, Of the other, who was armed with
double barrelled gun. The dogs soon
brought him 10 a bay, and as Mr.. Wood
rode up. the negro fred OH him, with
one barrel; wounding him severely in
the hand, the larger part Of the load
lodng in his horses head, thereby saving
his life. The negro fred the other barrel
al the dogs and fled. Mr.. Wood was too
much disabled to pursue him, and his
dogs refused 10 follow any person else.
We learn that another party went Oh
in pursuit Of The negro this afternoon, and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

4 E'TC1Sr7UUrrny 7Icr.==1 ne c-rIurou- u-nirsE
senger of the 24,n inst. says-"We are
informed that Judge Tarver, who lives
in the lower part Of Jefferson county, near
the Ccutral Rail Road, during the pas,
spring found that many of his pooE neigh
bors we're in a starving condition, in con.
seoueuce.of The short crops last year, and
without the means of purchasing subsls.
tence. l'e accordingly procured ll50
bushels of Corn and len hossheads OF Ba-
con from Savannah. which he distributed
among them at moderate prices on credit.
to he paid for whenever they might be-
able. Such acs Of generosity arc worthy
10 be recorded 10 letters Of gold, and We
trus, thai The feelings of Judge Tarver
have compensated him for this act.
I'VE nigh, add, that this is one of The
benefits derived from Rail Roads. The
CeuraI Road bcius able to lay down The
provisions al very low rate, near The
Judges residence, when, without ii, he
could have obtained them on y al great
cost aud much trouble"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

,uiished silver, aud every article of their ac-
scontrements corresponding. Col. Hitch
cock, who is uhfortuha ely for the service.
sick aud dsahsent. belonging 10 this corps.
3 AnssAmerican arrived in town 10 day
from Monterey, who. am told, reports
that there are $4,000 ranrheros and regu-
lars $4,000 regularsl collecred at hat place
already. Many Of this force are from the
Rio Grande. They speak confidently of
whipping our army. Its ruMored about
camp, too. that Capt. Duncan, who left
here day before Yesterday. to recounole
some 20 leagues distant, was yesterday on
Canales's train with 4 fair prospect Of
-0vcrIaking him.
Gen. Twiggs was to have left Maramo
ros yesterday. with the remainder OF the
troops tha, are destined for Monterrey
On his arrival here, it IS believed new
organization of brisades will take place
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09
CAmARGn, Saturday. August is

Editors OF: the Picayune: Since The ex-
cilcmenl aud anxiety of the army just pre-
vious TO the balIes of the Sth and 9th,
there h IS been no nnre enicresIIng period
than the present in The campaign Every
report from The in'erior is weighed and
commented npon eravely. The extreme
heat of the weather. the arduous and i'm
por,ant duties lhal are marked OUl for The
army, and the facr--an importuni and
very serinus consideration with an Ameri-
can su!dier--thai we are aboui To leave
far behind us-l say "us." BECAUSE | am
determined 10 see it nul-"ihe land Of the
free and the home fthe brave" to enter
The inlerinr of any enemy's country, al
most unknown to ns, causes every one 10
reflect deeply. Il is no child's play. this
campaigning in Mexico, as many Of our
Louisiana boys have already found out,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

Eppes the Murderer.-The Richmond
Repubicau states thai facls have recently
come to iignl which render il more than
probable that previous 10 his murder Of
Adolphus Muir. Eppes had murdered
bis own son, his mo,herin law, aud dro
ver.. His mother in law died suddenly
after taking dose of medicine he admin
istered to her-his son was reported TO
have accidentally shot himself whilst OUT
cunning with his falher-and drover was
never seen after going to Eppes' house TO
receive money for drove OF hogs. The
son and mother in law both stood in the
way of his obtaining possession of money.
and q skull has since been found in barn
on his former premises, supposed 10 be
that of the drover.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09
From lie Charleston .lLcreuru.

We find in The National Intellisencer
some statements about the city Of Paris,
under The head Of Curious Statistics of
Paris" which contain one curious fact
more than that paper seems to have been
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09
Corros Go" &c.
White homespuns. sheetInss
aud shirtlngs, costing 4 cts

Nous. de lame costing 90 cts.
All cotton flnnels. velvets, ,fus.
,ians, cords, or goods, mani
ufaclured by mapping or|
raising, which cost 10 cts.l
,.n. ,,n.,I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-09-09

COMPARISON OF TARIFFS OF 1912
AND 1876.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-26

place OF twenty 80 that It is placed on the SIMS folt
ing as that Of The East Indies Or Egypt The wines
Of Naples and Sicily are To be admitted into the
Union on paying the same duties as the wines of
other nations.
IoBAeoo.-By recent order of the lords com Il.
missioneIs Of her Majsstys treasury all leaf tobacco
IA an unmanutaetured stale may be imported from
the United States Of America into Great Britain and
Ireland IN packages Of the same weight in which
phe same description Of tobacco can he legally i'm
ported from the P aces Of its growth. They have
also authorized that the requisite alteration may be
made IN the law in the next customs amendment
ACT, or TO allow tobacco product Of Mexico, Ameri
ca, South America, ST. Domingo and Cuba, 10 be
imported into the United Kingdom, in bales con-
tanning 81 lbs. weight each, from any place from
which IL may be legally imported Tor home use.
Their lordshps have also allowed tobacco the pro-
duee Of Trinidad, TO 10 imported into the United
Kingdom, In packages Of the same size az those
sanctioned for tobacco the produce Of South Amer.
ca and ST. Domingo.
The state Of Ireland is still unsettled and o'Con-
nell has declared himself to be hrn supporter Of
the eorn-law league.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-26

bad titles can no more make good one, than tw'
! alternatives can make negative
Upon the whole, then, II the message has no
given all the satisfaction in England, which tn,
friends and well wishers Of America desire, II hai
It's favorable point-that of free trade; and the pend
ing triumph Of free-trade principles will, ia all
probability, be accompanied by satisfactory ad.
ustment Of that bone OF CONFERENCE.-The Oregon
Polk and Peel agree as to the necessity Of the first
why not TO the last alternative
In the opinion Of the Guardian, paper OF high
commercial repute--
The recommendation To extend American urisdic-
ton over American citizens ia Oregon, is ono TO
which mo reasonable objection can be made by the
British government" Upon tho subjec. Of lermi-
mating the joint occupancy, the Guardian says:
"WiIh respect to the notice for terminating the
JOINT occupancy Of Oregon, not sure that
President Polk may not rseeips II from the English
yorernmsni before he possibty be IN condition 10
siue u himself But whether given by the side
or the other, we do not conceive that IL will add
materially IL at all, 10 the chance OF hostile col
lision. Il has hssa Obvious enough for some time
I.ast, elat nsess the question be amicably
lied IN very short period, say Ia twelve months at
tho latest, hardly anything can prevent war; and
decisive step like that Of giving notice
for putting end TO the subsistIDg agreement, is
rather favorable than otherwise. When both gov
emments know that the alternative Is an arrange
ment in year, war, they will that there is no
time to be lost in useless discussions and will pro-
baby hit upon some compromise TO which both can
accede. We aware that this opinion ID rather
at variance with the views Of large portion OF the
press both In England aud IN the United States, by
whom the proposal TO give notice 10 terminate the
oint occupancy 10 regarded decidedly unfavorable
70 the preservation OF peace; but sec nothing in
their arguments 10 change our opinions on the sub
lect.h
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-26

Communicated,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-02-26
CONFESSION.

I THE SUBSCRIBER, publicly confess that Il
4 have been afflicted with a SECRET DISEASE ever
since 1923; had thirteen eminent physicians whose
names are recorded at the French Medical Houses;
some of them abated the disease, but it always re-
turned worse than before, until it carried away both
sides Of my throat and pierced the top of the palate
also lost several bones of my nose and was almost
blind of an eye, and my face was covered with an
immense quantity of scabs, between which the skin
was as red scarlet and | was indeed in a most de-
plorable condition. SO much that the learned pro-
tesscr S. pronounced me incurable. 1t was obvious
to me- then, that a common doctor could not extri-
cate me from the Jaws Of death-for they all follow
the old roe, with their train of mercury, mix
lures pills, invented by ignorance and continued
by cupidity, and do no good to any but the UedeTs
Several persons recommended the French Doctor
of the Medical House, Is South FREDERICK
ST, as scientific man and rare genius in those
complaints. | went to him and he pledged himself
Ito cure me on written guaranty, and he furnished
me with one room in his house, as he generally does
with strangers, at no cure no pay. | did not hest
tate at all on seeing so many likenesses of patients
who are living evidences of the many wonderful
cures be has performed in almost every kind of dis
lease. Then he had my daguerreotype likeness tax
len and took his medicine for about year, which
cured me. He had then my other like
ness taken, and both are to be seen at his office
this meets the eye Of some wretched being in tht
grasp of death, as was, let him fly to this praise
worthy philanthropist, whose deep knowledge ofth'
vital principles which animate and move the human
frame, are known in both hemlspheres; and be
ieve from my very soul (not forgetting that am OF
oath) that his exquisite genius will discover many
new and we'll appropriated remedies, as new dis
cases may be formed. HENRY DRUMMER.
Sworn before Justice VIM. McJilton, the 30tl
October 1915, Baltimore, Nd
nov CITY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-02-26
THE WHEAT CROP.

fTNHE Wheat crop promises to be unusually large
IL this year, and the prospects for advanced
prices being favorable, should induce the AgriCul-
ural community to provide themselves with ma
chinery to put their crops in the markets at the
earliest period and in the best condition to command
the highest market rates. The subscribers, there
fore. have made preparation to meet that object, by
providing Machinery of best construction, which
they offer for sale at the following prices, viz
HORSE POWERS, for the draught of 2, 4 or
8 horses, at SIS, 500 and Sl25 each.
Those at 500 and SI25 are particularly recon-
superior.
THRESHING MACHINES, adapted to be
driven by above powers-price $40 to $50, all made
on the spike principle Ono cast iron used) and each
spike secured with a screw nut and warranted not
to break or cause detention by their use.
DRIVING BANDS, for do. SIS to $40 each.
RICE'S & WATKINS PATENT FAM
ING MILLS, warranted equal to the best patterns
tn the United States, price S25, $50 and S45 each
Also-CORN MILLS at $40, Corn
49, and Cob Crushers $50 and sos each
SIS sz7zS Sffsa4A PLOUGHS and other Agriculture
machinery. TOLLS, GARDEN AND FELL
SEEDS, a large and general assortment. For 8
description and sorts we refer to our general cata
logue to be had gratis.
ROBERT SINCLAIR, Jr. & Co,
7 agricultural Implement ManutacturerS and
/ Seedemen, 60 Light st., Baltimore
! may G7, 1645-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-02-26
CIRCULAR.


FTTHE subscribers continue to transact GRO
L Gerry and COMMISSION BUSINESS,
and respectfully ask the patronage of their friends
and the public generally All orders for the purchase
of Merchandise Produce will be carefully attend
ed to by one of our firm, who has been for several
years resident here, and has the advantage ola
very extensive acquaintance in this city.
In the sales of Produce, and also of Manufacture
ed Goods, we are in situation to do justice to
those who may consign to us.
Our charges will be but the actual expenses in
CURED, and our commission Will be at the lowest
rates.
Auy business that may be put in our hands shall
be faithfully attended to; and we confidently hope
by care and prudence to merit and receive the favor
of our friends and the public generally.
Respectfully,
III. DUVALL s. co.
No. A, Light-street Whaf, Baltimore
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-02-26
BOOKS FOR THE LADIES.
.NEW EDITTON'S-JUST RECEIVED.
Dec. 4, lS45.

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From the latest London editions. Revised and
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The LADIES' WoRK Box COMPANION, being in
structions in all varieties of Canvass work, with
twenty-nine engraved specimens. From the Sc
cond London edition. Revised and engrayedb by
a lady of New York. Price IL 1-2 cents.
The LADIES' GUIDE TO EMBROIDERY AND APPLIQUE,
being instructions in Embroidery on silk, velvet,
muslin, lace, merino, &C., and in Applique, with
fifteen beautiful engraved patterns. From the
latest London edition. Dedicated to the Queen
Revised and enlarged by an American Lady
Price IL l-2 cents.
THE LADIES' SELF INSTRUCTOR in Millinary, Man
tau making, and all branches of Plain Sewing
with particular directions for cutting out dresses
&C. By an American Lady. Illustrated with
fourteen engravings. Price IL l-2 cents.
Ten copies of the above works sent to one address
for one dollar. The postage per copy will be only
8 u cents. for any distance A single 70 l-2 con
piece may be enclosed for one book % cents tol
two, SC. Orders, POSTAGE PAID, from any pos
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g-gCountry Editors giving this advertisement
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ceiye as an equivalent, two sets OF the BOOKS aaVef
tised The above works are also tor sale by an LII
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Ledger Building,
Third and Chestnut SITS. Philadelphia.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-02-26
THE GREAT DIGESTOR AND WIND
DESTROYED

VTIHE most an;i-fatulent Medicine ever known
L in the world, which cures and prevents the
formation of Dyspepsia, Consumption, Disease OF
the Heart, Rheumatic palms, Costiveness, Liver
Complaint, Pains in the Side in the Small OF
the Back, Palpitation of the Heart Headache,
Sore Throat, Shortness of Breath, Govt Cold
Cholic, and is perfect emmenagogue. This Me-
dicine has been invented more than a score ofyears
ago by the French Doctor ofthe FnENCH MEDICAL
House, Is south Frederick street, Baltimore, when
he was living in Paris practising physician
and lecturer. He then made a chemical extraction
of the juice of blossom of certain flowers, which
acts wonderfully on the nervous system and re-
establishes its own circulation. The DIR. has used
it ever since in the above named diseases, with
great success. Many persons think that the French
Doctor confines his practice solely to Secret Dis
eases, but such is not the case; any disease what,
ever will be treated and cured on written guaranty
and forfeiture, fdesired with strict honesty-even
those given up by Regular Doctors. Persons at
a distance may consult the French Doctor by let
ter, and have the medicine sent to them. Advice
gratis. jan ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-02-26
State of MARYLAND, Charles Countg, Set:

In N application by petition in writing to me, the
W subscriber, Chief Justice of the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Git being in the recess of the
County Court ofsaid county, from JOSEPH JENKINS,
praying for the benefit of the act of Assembly pass
ed at November session, eighteen hundred and five,
and the several supplements thereto, schedule of
his property and list of his creditors on oath, as
far as ascertained, being annexed to his petition;
and the said Joseph Jenkins having satisfied me by
competent testimony, that he has resided in the
State of Maryland two years Immediately preceding
the time of his appcation-It is therefore ordered
that the said Joseph Jenkins be and he hereby dis
charged; provided a copy of this order be inserted
in the Port Tobacco Times in each week for
the space three months prior to the third Monday
| in March next, notifying the creditors of the said
Joseph Jenkins to be and appear in Charles County
Court on the said third Monday in March, for the
purpose of Recommending Trustee for their benefit
and to shew cause, if any they have, why the said
Joseph Jenkins shall not have the benefit Of the said
act of Assembly and the several supplements there
to as prayed.
Given under my hand this 18th day of August,
Ammo Domini 1916.
. JOSIAS HAWKINS.
True copy-Test, WALTER MITCHELL, Clerk.
Il sep. 25-3m.