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Correspondence ofthc Baltimore Sun.
6WAsHlHGTnN, Dec. 25, lS4;

aWAsHINGToN, Dec. 25, lS45.
The dispatches received by the gov
ernment from Mexico, are deemed 10 he
Of such importance as 20 render necessary
some immediate movements on The part Of
Congress. Measures will next be recon.
ded by the President, with view TO the
prosecution Of our Just claims npon Mexi-
CO 10 speedy issue.
Mr.. Bancroft. the Secretary of the
Navy. is preparing report on the subject
Of the Navy, which will be Communicated
10 Congress by the President next week.
and which will recommend the immediate
Finishing and equipment of war.steamers.
The downfall of Herrera, which is now
anticipated as certain, will break off all
negotiation with MIR SildeIl, aud his
speedy return to the United States may
he expected. General Urea and Paroles
undoubtedly have with them the people
and the clergy, and their violent and i'm.
polite counsels will prevail, at least until
such time as we shall be ready 10 batter
down the walls OF the castle oil San joan
de Ulloa, or march an army Heross -she
Rio del Norlo, or lake possession of hion-
terey.
Commodore Stockton will reach the
coast Of California just in tiue 10 carry
out the views or tie Uai,ed States, in
case OF war with Mexico. That he will
have orders to take possession Of certain
ports in The California, there is 10 doubt.
The mex, question will be whether Great
Britain will tamely submit 20 it.-lt is
copjeclured that Admiral Sir George
Seymour has orders in regard to lha, mat
ter, and will not be slow to execute thern,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

Mr.. Calhoun not on the Committee of
Foreign Affairs The announcement Of
Mr.. Calhoun's return to the Senate was
hailed throughout The Union by the press
Of all parties, as beius particularly fortu-
nate at this crisis of our foreign affairs.
II will be perceived by reference to the
proceedings Of the Senate, that Mr.. Cal,
houn is not Chairman Of this important
committee, is mol even a member of il.
We are satisfied that the whole country,
irrespective Of party, will regret this, as
Mr.. Calboun's intimate knowledge and
connection with the Oregon question
made him. joined with his splended talents
and Influence, a most proper person to
preside over The important deliberations Of
the Committee in The Senale on foreign
a(lairs,-N. o. Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
Correspondence o the Baltimore american.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a. ,

The President it is understood, has
signed the joint resolution for tho admis-
sion Of Texas, and forwarded copy of i,
bya messenger to the capitol Of Texas.
Two monlbs will probably see Texas
sinking her identity as an independent
nation into a single Slate of'this Union,
with Representatives upon the floor OF
Congress.
The confirmation of MIR. McLnne's
nomination as Ministers 10 England, is
understood TO have been quite unanimous.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

Order of the sons and Daughters cj
Temperance" ."-Tais Order was Instituted
in the city of New York, on the 29th oi
September, 1912, ty sixteen efficient
friends Of the Temperance cause with q
delermineliop 10 introduce among the
elemeuls of moral reform, an Order thai
should moi he liable 10 any Of the objec.
lious which had been previously urged
These gentlemen, after fulls Interchange
ofopinion, decided upon plan. an epitoule
of which we gave in our last. 1t may.
however, be we'll TO repeat. 1t was 10
consist of National, Grand and Subordi.
nale divisions. Any Stale 10 the Union.
having four or more Divisions, should be
entitled 10 State or Grand Division, and
the President and Past Officers uf the
Grand, TO constitute that Of The National
Division. The SubordinaIes are 10 meet
once week The Grand, quarterly and
The National, annually. Each member
Of the order TO pay six and quarter cents
per week, and in case of sickness 10 receive
not less than three dollars, and as much
more as the Division Of which lie is
member may direct. or deem necessary.
A member taken sick whilst travelling, is
authorized and expected TO call upon the
nearest branch of the Order. aud the
amount expended for his relief is to be
re-imb bursed from the fund set apart for
that purpose. But, since imposition might
easily be practised, secret is necessary
TO guard against the vicious and unprinci
pied. This secret is merely the quarterly
pass-word-the ceremonial initiation,
which in itself, strikes us as most admi-
rabIe compendium of mans moral duties,
and in which The candidate for member
ship is obligated 10 abstain from alcoholic
drinks-that liquid fire which has filled
The body with disease--even death with
dishonor-the earth With mourning, and
hell ilselfwiIh rejocings over the damned.
Ofthe necessity Of This secresy, single
exempliicalion will suffice. A hruIher
from The Division in Macon, Ga. (ioI they
have one Ihere,) is ON visit 10 one Of The
inland iowns OF the remote Wesl-he is
overtaken by disease. Frustrated on he'd
of sickness. in Il distan, and strange land,
with no father 10 counsel him, no wife or
sister TO watch over and comfort him, no
mother to smooth his pillow or cool his
levered brow, and no friend 10 him medi-
cal assistanre-but,l The poor, unfortunate
stranger. lhousI, far lrurn kindred and
home, hears the glad tidings that in This
village exists a Division Of the
Sons of Temperance. Nature nov
rallies her desparing energies at the joyful
member Of the Division Is
seut for, and simple word like an angels
whisper. discovers relationship unknown
before. A Brother meets his brother,
hear meers heart, love cements The uniun
purity adorns il, whilst fidelity elevates,
strengthens aud eunobles t.-Itmperance
AdrocQte.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
From the Raleigh IN. CT Stef.,

Stop The Kidnapper.-A little son Of a
poor blind free negro, William Richard
son, was taken off on Friday Or; Saturday
last from this vicinity under such circum.
stances as to raise the suspicion thai he
was stolen with view 10 enslave him.
The man who took him away, came 10
the house Of his parents On. horse 4,acki
without any sadie, said he had left his
carryall or small wagon somewhere in the
city. and :endeavoriug I" hud his way 10
Burns Shop, requested that the boy
might 60 and shew him The way. and took
him up behind him. He is represented TO
be tall, spare made young man, appa-
ren'ly between 81 and 25 years OF age. of
salow complexion, with very black hair,
thin visage, about six feet high, and had
on something Of dark cloth sack or sur
tout coat, with an oil cap, pleated around
about where The band should be. He
rode bay horse, low in order, which, il
fat, would have been a good looking
animal. The name. of the boy taken is
Nelson Dudley Richardson, WIN is about
eight years old, spare made, and rather
delicate, Of dark mula,lo complexion, with
good head Of hair-has generally a
down cast look, flesh mole on The right
side Of his face and near the lower part ol
The ear, one front tooth out above and
below; and had on purple colored cotton
cloth suit of clelhes'
Every friend Of humanity should
interest and everl himself in endeavorine
10 restore The boy to his unfortunate aRd
afflicted parents and newspapers every
where may aid ii this object BY copying
this this article.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

Americans in Europe" Who reads an !:
American book" is now = ouss,;om:
which The QuarierIt Review would "a hard.
" have The audacity again 10 ask.a Our
inventive genius, exhibited in The taste of
our scnlp'orst aud 10 the skill of our men
oi science, have enabled our nation M
take a high stand, and 10 rresepii. ,iis oiI
with important improvements io,6e deon-
raliTe as well as the useful arts. Catfiu.
whose gallery of Iudian portraits bur Con.
sIess refused or at eas, neglected. TO
Purchase' has made a grea, sensation 10
iarls. His museum Of pictures and cu..
riosities of savage life have Nv spcciat
command been placed under. the roof of
Tue honarch's palace. tha, more freaueut
opportunities Of examining :.ihTis interest
ing collection may he afforded Ia The royat
family, and tits satdlhat Louis PhilIipne
ls 2ol likely to permit tito leave The coun.
Try II any of his treasures Gao secure i,sf
permanent location in Paris.
Mr.. Morse's Telegraph which was IN.
ken by Mr.. Fleischam TO 'Eurone. has oc.
casoned not less iiGiiieres, 10 Aps,ria' and
| was: by ike, last advices received. he lion m
OF Vlenna-lhe whole coun with the EN-
Perorr at The head, being anxious to seq
lhls wonder from America. A commission
hau oeen appointed TO report on the adon.
'ion OF Telegraph for The use Of Gov.
eminent, and, lwo have been proposedfor
| tne!r consideralion--Nlorse's for ;hs prir,.
ciPie stations, and The English Telegraph
OF Balm for the intermediate ones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
FROM ST. DOMINGO.

We learn from Capt. Robinson, oflht
Schooner Lareh arrived yesterday from
PoIt Paix, Isl. Domingo) in distress,
that previous 10 his departure the French
army had returned from The Spanish
part of the Island to The Cape; and that
the Dominicans had taken a fort on the
frontiers, and put the whole garrison,
consisting of abou, 16o 'Haytiens 10
death.-Char. Evening News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

The people Of Alabama have decided
in favor of biennial sessions of the Legis-
ture Of that State, by a majority of So
652-oniy 5,l67 votes having been cast
in favor Of annual Sessions. THEY also
voted 10 remove the seat Of government
from Tuscaloosa. Before these changes
can be made, however, they must be ra.i.
lied by two.thirds vote Of the present
Legislature, ,....
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,-EpGEFIELD ADVERTISER,
BY
w. +. DURIsoE, PROPRIETOR.
NrW TERMS

Two DOLLARS and FIrry CENTS, per annum,
# paid in advance SO if not paid within six SIX
manths from the date Of subscription, and
sa If not paid before the expiration Of tn the
Sear. ali subscriptions will! be continued
unless otherwise ordered before the expira-
ton Of the year; but no paper wi.i pe uisoo"
t;uued until all arrearases are paid' 'up'ess at
Anv nerson procuring 6ve responsible SUB
ssribers, shall receiveihe papertor one year,
ApyssrsEnEsrs coas picuouslyinser'ed at % 9;
csnts p.r square, az lines, or less LOT tne
FIRST insertion, and 374 for each con.ina"nc1 @ .u;1
Those published monthly or q%astisy m
non having the aumber oriusert ons marked
nn them. will be continued until ordered out
All communications, post paid 'ill be prompt
.ly and strictly attcndedto.
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says here. Our government cannot longer
leave unsettled the difficulties 30 long
pending between the two countries, MR. 10
it the intention Of the presen, admlnistra
ton to withdraw their forces until the
boundary question, at least, shall be sci
tied. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
Foreign Cor.csp ondencc Of the o. S. Ga=:t'e.
ANTWERP, Dec. 2, 1S45

ANTWERP, Dec. 2, 1S45.
The Belgian papers announce the treaty
concluded between The Uai,ed SlaIes aud
Belgium by our Charge d'Affairs in Brus-
sells. Ii will create some talk in the Uni.
ted States, especially in regard TO the re-
ciprocity clauses it contains, | refrain.
Of course, from all remarks on The sub
ject. Those who are opposed 10 recipro;
city treaties with small powers in general,
will, Of course, mol like it, the notions
entertained in the extreme south will be
different on the subject. All | venture 10
say, is, that navigation treaties concern
the north more than the soulf,; so that
northern men are perhaps the hest judges
of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
THE TARIFF AND THE SENATE.

The Washington Correspondent Of the
Narth American, alluding 10 the admission
Of Texas and various consequences flowing
from ii, adds the following, in which we
are as deeply interested as Pennsylvania.
But the chef aud paramount conse-
qu ences Of this enactment is soon 10 be felt
upon the protective policy and the industry
Of The country. Up 10 this day at 2 o'clock
the Tariff was not in danger, except pros.
pec'ively. Now ii is almos. hopcLessiy
anu irretrievabiy lost. do nol wish to
exagerate The uauger, but csndor compels
to avOw what is no longer doubtful. The
~ pei ceut hOrIzOutalIsts, sume of whom,
and s9lne only, concede nominal discrim-
lnaliOns for Jevenue, have been exceeding
ly active IN ascerlaInius wha, would be
the correcI poll Of The Senate upon a final
vote, and their estimates and my own
almnst literally accord After most
careful examination. ] capnol discover
more than three Democratic Senators VINO
secede from Ihe party upon this question
namely Cameron, Sturgeon and Fairfield.
There was some expectation Uf Miles,
vote, but fear The signs are against That
hope, and DIX, from whose pusilion il
would be reasonable 10 infer an upright
support oi the existing bill, will have 10
surrender 10 the pressure from wItliou, and
fall IN, an enemy 10 his real principles.
II one additional vote could be secured the
casting puvilegeof the Vice Presidents,
would place the Tariff beyond the con
sency ufharm. Without that succor it is
gone.
The interest TO be affected by The pros
ualou OF this great measure, now fully
undsrs'opd ,ohere their energies and efforts
ought 10 be directed. and il will be their
own fault II they are not applied ,oith yigor
and The perseverance, and pursuasion due 10
us magnitude and The necessity of The
crisis. The preservation or destruction of
The whole Tariff policy turns upon one role :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
Correspondence Of the c hds. Courier

WASHINGTDN, DEC. tS'5.
The intelligence received here from
Mexico, by way OF Havana, is fully cred.
lied. The Mexican government. 10 un-
doub,edly in a SLATE! Of dissolution. The
effect Of The downfa!l Of Herrera's gov
ernment, upon our interests will be very
impo!ta0t. a war mus. eusue, % every
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
Compound Extract

M OF CupEBs AND CAPAvAI, stands unrI
vailed FORTS efficacy. 1t performs cure in
few days--no confinement or restriction in
diet is necessary. 1t will be found invaluable.
being prepared with the greatest possible care,
upon well.tesled principles, found upon that
i,npoItant law first established by the celebra-
ted Or. Fordyce, viz: "That combination
~ similar remedies will produce more certain
sneeay and considerable effect than an equiv.
aIcnt dose Of. any single one." "a combna,
,;on Of Cubebs and Capavia form n very use.
t;,, Medicine in certain cases Sir r. Cooper,
j. r. S., M. r. S., Sc, &c.
phis article is jus, lecelved, and iGr sale ny
J. D. TIBBETTs.
Dtc. 10 Il as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
PROSPECTUS
OF TIE
Southern CNlgkvatOr.

A Monthly Journal, devoted to Tue Improve
ment of Southern Agriculture.
Edited Lu JAMES CAMAK. Of Atkens Georgia.
IN submitting to- tue Southern public the
Prospectus fcrtfie Fourth volume OF ,he'" South.
crn Cutita,or," which may now he regarded
rs permanently established. The Pubishersideem
i, unnecessary to advert 10 the high character
the work has attained under the editorial con-
troll of Mir. CAMAK. and,hsfefoye make n direct
appesl 20 The Planters and friends Of AgrIcul.
,ure ,hrougllou, the Southern States, 10 aid
them in sustaining publication devoted eXcu.
s,yey To the cause Of Southern Agriculture.
The advantages aud benefits resulting from
Agricultural Periodicals, have been felt and
acknowledged by the ip,ellisen, and rejecting
'rIlers of the Soil IN all civilized natious TO
be most useful. therefore, they should he e5-
tensively circulated among all classes of Agri-
cul,urists il possible they should be in the
hands of every man who .tills an acre OF land,
md to this end we invoke The aid OF every one
who feels an interest in the improvement o! the
Agriculture Of the South.
THE first number OF The Fourth Volume will
be issued on III" Ist of January next. II is
pubIished Mon ihly, in Quarto form, each mum
ber contains sixteen pages OF matter, y by Il
inches square.
Terms:
One copy. one wear, 81 o..
S;r comics 5 90
T,rentv five comics. ope wear, 20 90
Ono bnnd rod rs 90
The cash system will be rigidly enforced
Tie cash m1sl always accompany the order.
DAs we desire 10 regulate our issue by the
number of subscribers, all persons who obtain
subscribers are requested 10 send the lists q:
early rs possible. ,o,,s
Augusta Ga. Nov. ISd5 It "A
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
To the Independent Voters of
Edgeheld District!

Edlo,o Citizens :-Contrary 10 the ad.
vice and wishes of my friends ! offer my
self as a Candidate for The office OF Tax
Co,,ecror, and solc,, your sufirages. II
Elected, which do not exPec, 10 be, ] will
discharge the duties Of the office to The best
of my abilities. aa,or,cu
Setember 10 die %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

~ The friends Of Lieut.. JANE j.
HAnRIs, announce him as candidate tor
the Office Of tax Cof!ect"F at the next etec-
tinn.
Sep 5 lie o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

The British authorities havo, 1t Is STA
ted, objected to the construction Of a
Bridgd across the Niagara River. below
the Falls. as il might be used disadvauta:
geously I'd them in the event Of war.-
ChoS; 'CcWiieI.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

nFWe are authorized 10 announce
MARSHAL R. SMITH as candidate
for Tax Collector a, the mex, election.
Dec. "a lie 4o
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

We are authorized to oannounce GEosGE
7 SHEprARD as candidate for The office
,f.Tax Collector; al the mex, elec'loni
Dec: 25 If 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

~ The fiiends of EDMUND MoRiRs
Esn. announce him as candidate for the
i,{tice Of Tax Collector al The next election
Nov 6. u ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

NFrhe friends Of SAMPSON b. MAYS
,,nounce him as candidate for The Office
&c Tax Collector at the next election.
-. on If 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

ngThe friends of Col. JoHs QuArTLs
tIIM aunoutce FIN as a candidate for the
office of Tax Collector, at the mex, cleo
Ion July !
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

We are authorized to announce
~, r. WILSON, as a candidate Tor the
cf;ce ofTax Collector at the next election,
Feb. 26 lie D
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

Muskets.-It is estimated that there
are at leas. one million finished muskels
in the different armories and arsenals ol
the Union.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07
SAVING FROM THE PERSIAN.

The horse that is ever bounding. makes
q short journey long. The man who is
ever vaunting performeth little.
Muscles open their mouth only to swal-
low the pear! dropped from the siars.
Wise men open iheirsoniy 10 ut'er words
more precious than poarls. -
The rose is sw eetest. when it firstopen
and the spikebard root when the harb dies.
Beauty Belongs to you,h;- and dies mitifit.
bu, the odoE Of beauly survives death, and
perfume ile tomb.
The fishes are mute; less they should
reveal lhe.secrnts Of Tho saoep. Salnmon
knew them and yet he died.
Fire createlh all lbiugs and aes,rdyerh
oil thioss.-A lilile is life, a great deal is
death
Love is like diamond with flaw in
it. ii is precious but imperfect.
Life. 10 the young is q fairy tale but just
opened-io the old i, is tale read through
ending with death.
The wise man was asked what cures all
misfortunes and he answered death ! A
fool was asked the same question, and ne
answered, nothing.
A sage and poor shepherd looked for
truth. The sage searched for her among
the stars. The Shepard found her at his
feet.
Poetry is like a mirage. It maeni6es
sma i things, and gives to- common things
sinslar forms.
Happiness, is like a snail, it is never
found from home.
The Rose prayed for a gift, and the
Genius gave it lhorns. The Rose wcpl
until il saw the antelope eating Lilies
| Bufuloe Comn,srcial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

The trial Of Caleb J. McNuly,
charged with embezziing the contingent
fund Of the House Of Representatives
while Clerk ofthat body, was brought
to close in The U. S. Court al Wash.
iugton, Oh Wednesday. The Jury
brought in verdict Of not Guilty. This
trial, says the lntellisencer, has lasted
one entire week, and has excited in its
progress, from day to day, unusual inle-
resi-, the courtroom being crowded
with spectators.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

y
Ifevery one woud.mend one, all would
soon be nepded,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

~ We are authorized to announce
NJ. GRAHAM. Esq. as a canu'da'e ior
Ordinary of EdSe6eld District at the
ueyl election.
Feb. Z
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

The Oregon Negotiattda.-On Friday
last runor was in circulation in New
York. that letter had been received in
that city from a member Of ihe Cabinet Of
Washington, 10 lhe effect THAI settlement
Of the Oregon boundary has been conclu-
ded between The British Government and
MIR. McLane, on ,he basis Of the 49lh de-
gree. The editor Of the; Mof6fhg News
says that he has great confidence 10 the
truth of the ruror. from the knowledge
which. during late visit to Europe, he
acquired Of the pacific disposition of the
British Government and lis anxiety 10
accept this basis. rather than go to extrem:.
tiles.
The "Union," though it refuses to
give faith 10 "any actual settlement of
the boundary question al London" know
ing the opportunities which Mr.. Sullivan,
The Editor Of The News, has hGd of reach
ing The best sources of Information, shares
the!cenfdence which ne expresses Of
speedy and satisfactory adjustment Of the
question ou the principle above stated
A rumor confided in by such good auihor-
ily as the Editor of the Morning News,
aud whose probability is endorsed by the
official organ, gives Us every reason TO
ourselves ON The pacific ap-
pearance which our political relations as
10 this "vexed question" are beginning to
assume. Char. Ne,rs.
Arrest % Fugitire .slaues.-lnlormalion
was received in this city on "Wednesday
|asl, that two slaves, named William and
John, The properly Of Messrs Stamford &
Leeome of Mobile, Ala. had been enliced
sway from lheir owners by white man,
aud that the three had proceeded 10 Cha
es'on. The letters were placed in the
hands Of officer Moses Levy. who prompt
y arrested The slaves and placed them in
safe keeping until further orders shall be
received from Alahama:-Eve. Nescs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-01-07

Benefit q cfjoining The Church.-WilIlam
Bloomfield, an old bachelor, gol married
in Iowa, TO q pretty young girl named
Eliza Church. Since his marriage he
has known more happiness, lie says, tnan
be ever did before--all OF which be altri-
Gutea 10 having joined ihe church. .-Phila.
Ledger. -
We wonder ifhis Church had Bishop?
It's much better TO reprore openly,
shap 10 be in anger secretly.