Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-11-04

ayuno. They show the tone of feeling |
prevailing among The Mexican people as
lhatof bitter aninosity. This is mani
tested however more 10 wordstha action.
Ths supreme tribunal ofwar has been
organized in. tho capital; and the notorious
Gen. Alvarez appointed President thereof.
A decree was issued by Gen. Salas on
The 10th Sept. authorizing the issue of
naturalization to all foreigners who desire
10 become citizens, having useful profess
sions or trades, or who are willing TO join
the Army.
The citizens Of any nation at war with
The Republic are excluded from The beuo
fits Of this decree. Apart from the ulteri-
or operations of this decree, il strikes US as
having an immediate design, TO enable
foreigners to serve as Mexicans in Mexi.
can privaleers.
Gomez Farias, the Secretary Of the
Treasury, addressed circular on the 9th
of September to the Governor ofthe States,
calling upon them 10 make up the arrears
Of The national revenues, which had been
cut short by lhe blockade of porls, &c.
The Government is ensrgetically en-
deavoring to organize national guard.
A meeting OF The citizens of Vera Cruz
was held on the 10Th ult., iu obedience 10
call upon them, to perfect an organiza-
lion. The papers speak Of the project
as the grand scheme oftheir regeneration.
Late and Important from Merico and
PacJfc.-The barque Elizabeth arrived
here this evening from Havana, whence
she sailed on the 10Th. The British mail
steamer of the 1st from Vera Cruz arri-
we'd at Havana on the 9th.
Santa Anna at The head Of 1000 men,
left the city Of Mexico on lhe 2Sth uIt. for
the seat of war.
A decree has been promulgated at Mex
leo city, reducing the duties on all impor
lation 50 per cent, and suspending laws
which prohibited the importation of certain
descriptions Of merchandise.
Paroles, Elk. President of Mexico, was
at Havana, on his way TO England.
CoHfornia.-The probable acquisition
Of this territory by The United States, if
we nay judge from the demonstrations in
The London Journals, al all agreeable to
the British people. The Times speaks n
its usual surly style, Of the coming transfer
Of California, as materially affecting the
interest of British capitalists. California,
it declares, is the only security which they
have for moneys lent to Mexico, and it is
not willing that "the rights of mortgages
for which we exchanged our advances,
should be demolished by the INSCRIPTIONS
less Of the invaders or the imbecility of the
sufferers"
Il New Mode of Attack.-Mr. j. Wise
the celebrated Eronaut has rendered bis
services TO The government, through the
columns of the Lancaster American Re-
publican. Mr.. Wise. proposes to take the
castle Of San Juan de Ulloa oy means of
what he calls "war balloon"
Hi. plan, he describes as follows A
balloon of common twilIed muslin. of 100
feet in diameter. well coated with varnish,
and capable when inaamed Of raising 90
|000poundssEe itofz percGssiohed bomb:
shells and torpedoes, leaving 1000 pounds
for ballast and men. The balloon may
be inflated OH shore or on board a n1an.of.
war, having a cable Of FIVE miles in length
atlached to it, to govern IFS manouvres.-.
Leaving the shore or vessel, out Of reach of
the guns of the Castle. it is to- hover al
the heish, of mile above the Castle, and
literally rain down destruction upon its 10.
males. This offer completely throws
Capt, Brobdiguag's plan of culIins up an
army in detail, into The shade.
The Hamburg Journal OF the 29Ih ult.
says "One thousand two hundred and
twenty three bales of cotton wero received
in this place on Thursday last, 22d instant.
Of which twas estimated 1000 were sold
on arrival. aod the balanced in slore on
planters accounts. This we believe is The
largest days receipt ever known in the
place {; and we mention it as one evidence
OF the increasing trade and business i'm.
pOrtance OF our town.
We are gratifed also, 10 stale that this
is Of the growing importance of our town.
II is fast becoming and important market
for the sale Of flour--large quantities Of
which are being brought here for shipment
TO Charleston and other ports, and the
greatest activity prevails n the business OF
the place generally. We predict that the
presen, season in this place will be one Of
unexampIed prosperity, both 10 The plan
ter aud merchant
Cheering News.-The following extract
OF letter from highly respectable gen.
tIeman, residing at Mecklenburg, near
Knoxville, East Tennessee. received in
this city, will be. perused with pleasure by
our readers.-Eve. NenS.
"MEcKLEN BURG. tE. T.) Oct. 19, '46.
If you write via Augusta ! will hear
from Won Ia fnut dauo Rnsinn.s 10 fasi