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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05
NO. 15

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARsfa.
VERA CRUZ. April II. 1647.
Maj Gen. Scott General in Chief of lhe
Armies Of the U. States Of america
TO THEeooD PEOPLE OF MEXICO.
PROCLAMATION.
;.Mexicans At the need of powerful
army soon to be doubled-a part of WHICH
is now advancing on your capital-and!
with another army under Maj. Gen. Tay-
lor in march from Saltiflo towards San,
Luis Potosi-I think myself called upon lo'
address you. -
Mexicans americans are not your
enemies but the enemies for a time, OF the'
men. who, year ago, misgoverned your
aud brough, about this unnatural war be-
tween two great Republics. We are the
friends Of the peaceful inhabitants of the,
country we occupy, and the friends of your:
holy religion, its hierarchy aud its piiest-
hood. The same church is found in ALI
parts ofour own country, crowded with,
devout Catholics. and respected by our
Government, laws and people.
For the church Of Mexico. the unof-
Tending inhabitants of The country and their
property, [ have from the first cone eve
ryhins ir my power to place them under
the safeguard Of martial Law against the,
few bad men in the army.
NV orders. to iiat effect, known 10 ALL.
are precise and rigorous. Under them.
several Americans have already been pun.
ished, by fine, for the benefit Of the Mex
:cans, besides Imprisonment, and one, for,
rape, has been hung by rfe neck.
lsthis not aproof of good faith and ener-.
ge,ic discipline? Other proofs shall. be-
given as often as injuries TO Mexicans,
may be detected.
On the other hand, injuries Committed
by individuals, or parties Of Mexico, noe
belonging to The public forces, upon iudi-
viduals, small parties, trains of wagons and
teams, or Of back mules, or Oh any other
person or properly belonging to this army
contrary To- the laws of war; shall be pun
ished with rigor-orif the particular Of
fender be not delivered up by Mexicap
authorities, the punishment shall fall upon
entire cities, ,towos or neighborhoods.
Let, then, all good Mexicans remain at
home OF at rheir peaceful occupations (; but
they are invited to bring in, for sale, hors-
es, mules beef, cattle, corn, barley, wheae
-four for bread, and vegetables. Cash will
be paid for everything this army may take
or purchase, and protection will given 20;
Fall sellers. The Americans are strong,
enough o:ofeu these; asslran ancss. wbieh,
should idaMexicansswiseIy accept, this war
rnau snnn he honn;lv ended fnt fhas ~ Ynan,s. !, !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05

Tight Sgueezing.-"Come here, my
lad," said an attorney, to boy about nine
years Of age. The boy came and asked
the attorney. .swhat case was to be tried
next?'' The lawyer answered, "a case
between the pope and the devi-which do
you think will gain the action 2" The
boy replied, II guess it will be pretty
tight squeeze the pope has got The most
money, but the devil has the most law
yers."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05

A Calf Story.-A country gentleman
was boastiug Of having been educated al
two colleges. "You remind me, said an
aged divine, of calf sucked Two cows"
Wha, was the consequence ?" asked a
third person, why slr," replied the old
gentleman, very gravely, "lhe consequence
was that he was very great calf
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05

Vera Cruz will, we doubt not bring us
the details of an important engagement.
We subjoin the news from Vera Cruz
papers and our correspondence. The let
ter from Mr.. Kendall Of the l4lh, written
al Camp San Juan, is the very latest from
the army. The soldiers were suffering a I
Vera Cruz from sickness, but the vomito
had not appeared.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05
s. q. From the South CaroLinian.
RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT
OF OVERSEERS.

Mr.. Editor,-One Of the best overseers,
II ever had. laid down the following rules
for his regulation. There are some ex
scelent things in them, and / would advise
overseers TO write them out, and place
them over their mantle pieces for obser-
Z vance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05
sthatthought.

II is said that the sinYinciblesArab chief
who has for many years battle the French
Generals in Africa, is accompanied on all
his expeditions by a regular down easter,
Nantucket man, lineally descended from
old admiral coffin. He sports the Moorish
dress, rides magnificent barb, lays by
the dollars, processes Mahometanism, but
sings Old Hundred with the genuine nasal
twaug, when he is going into battle. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05

Merican Clergy.-A Vera Cruz cor
respondent OF the New York Sun writes.
that the clergy, who hold the balance Of
power in Mexico, are disposed 10 favor the
peace propositions of the United States,
and will make some sacrifice ofterritory 10
that end. on two conditions. 1st. The
release oflh mass from the oppression Of
their military Ieaders-they wish The army
dissolved aud ID, They desire in some
form a guarantee that the laws and con
sti,ulion shall be sustained, and privalo
property. including thai held by corpora
lions and the Church. should be respected.
THIS is prevented by keeping up military
despotism.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05

Fasting.-Tt is recommended by many
able physicians that fasting is means
of removing incipient disease. and Of res
loriug the BODY 10 its customary healthy
sensations. Howard, the celebrated phil
anlhropist, says writer, used 10 fast one
day in every week. DR.. FrantIin, Tor
a period, did the same. Napoleon. when
he fell his system unstrung. suspended his
wonied repast, aud look his exercise on
horseback. We entertain 20 doubt bu, If
moderation aud temperance were observed
iu our diet and beverage, vas! amount Of
sickness and suffering would be prevented.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05

F'i,e a, Ne,obern, N. CA fire recently
occurred al Newbern, N. c., which de.
s,royed property to :he amount of $780,
1t originated in the cooper shop of Mr.
Blackwell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05

Ole Bull has written to friend in New
York that he will return to this country
soon, wi itllhis family, and settle here for
life. ,.ssl-s.s s.y,g .r s-,s.F . ~
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a Stike.-Tbe iourneymen house car

II SElke.-1 Ue JOuTue yuIeh uouo0 So'
penters in Nashville have made a strike
for what is called The ten hour system.
They have published in the Nashville
Union statement of their intentions, in
which they say that they have resolved
to change the practice which has hitherto
prevailed of working from sun to SUM- that
they have families and household affairs
which claim a portion Of their attention,
and that for the future they will work ten
hours day the year round-tha, is. from
7 TO IL o'clock 10 the forenoon aud in tie
afternoon from ! 10 6. They say:
ave are flesh and blood; we need hours
of recreation. II is estimated by political
economists that FIVE hours labor per day
by each Individual would be sufficient for
the support of the human race. Surely,
then we do our share when we labor ten.
We have social feelings which mus; be
gra,i6ed. We have minds, and they must
have time and opportunity to study It's
interests. Shall we live and die knowing
nothing but the rudiments Of our trades!
Is knowledge useless TO US that we should
be debared the means of obtaining il!
Would we be less adept as workmeu,
would the trade of which we are are mem
hers be less respectable or useful, or would
the community to which we are members
suffer loss because we were enlightened! !!
Writer that Thought.-"Many valuable
thoughts have passed through The minds o
men when alone, which could not be cal
led into service when needed, and thus los,
for want of some mode of relaining them
more safe than an ordinary memory. To
carry q pencil and little book constantly
in the pocked for the record and preserva-
ton Of The thought of more than ordinary
value, will be found to be valuable prac.
lice. Suppose but one such record was
made every day,-at the end Of year the
individual would be able TO carry around
him brighter array Of thoughts and sug
geslions relative 10 the affairs Of life in
which he was interested, than he would be
able TO do under any other circumstances.
Presiden, Dwight recommended this pTac.
lice TO his students, aud little as he seemed
to stand in need Of sound Thoughts on al
mos, any subject, be has often been seen
writing upon little table on a rock or 9
log by the road side, and even to stop his
horse and arrest a passing thought by
writing oD the pommel of his saddle,-i1
was:one Of. the secret springs that supplied
the fountain of.his giat intellect, and is.a
|spsnctics " hich shas proyed. ils utility in
4 IiiiGTsands 81 OF 1853 laliea as. Young niaI-
|Spreserve that thought,
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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04
The Money Market.

The news by the HiberRia, to the great agricultural
interest Of the country, is Of the most gratifying cha
racter. Our farmers not only able, by the free
intercourse established between the two nations, to
contribute to the relief of the suffering Of the famis
ing poor Of Europe, but to do at great profit. But
for the removal Of the restrictions heretofore existing
on trade and commerce instead Of our farmers being
able to throw their surplus brcadstuts into England
and France at an advance of % TO 90 per cent. on
previous prices, their produce would either remain
their hands or find a market prices to the pro-
Queer the amount Of the duty less than it now cum
mands. The advance of flour and produce, shown
by the present increased demand, is full twenty five
per cent, and If any of our producers will take the
trouble to estimate this increase Of price on the
whole stock Of flour, grain &C., IN the country, he
may form some adequate idea of the immense bene-
fits which the farmers of the United States likely
to derive from free unnecessarily encountered
trade with the world. II is not, however, the mil
lions which the increased price the present agri-
cultural produce brings into the country that consti
utes the chief advantages OF our present trade In
-four and grain-the removal Of privileges and OBJ
structions will operate stimulus to the farmer to
produce more, TO make the most Of his means, and
instead Of individual crops Of hundreds Of bushels
they will be swollen, in many cases, to thousands
nor, with our abundance of cheap and productive
lands. human calculation can scarcely fix limit to
the amount that can be produced. Aye, say those
who opposed to free intercourse, it is all very
well to open British ports TO our surplus, but we
should close to all the world. We should get
all we and keep al get. Those who thus
narrowly reason forget that such policy would de-
stroy iIself-that trade, to be profitable, must be
reciprocal exchange of commodities-that party
can all the time buy, never selling have corn and
want pofk-my neighbor has pork and wants corn
we exchange. That is unrestricted trade, and the
thing which the friends of privileges and obstruction
to untramme!led intercourse sneer at and rdcule as
visionary and destructive They tell me, ''Mr. K,
yosr untaxed and unobstructed trade is very bad
thing for you; do you Just pay the Government the
third of the price Of pork you get from your ghbor
L., and let him pay third of the price of the
he gets of you and it will be much better for both Of
your That is the restrictive policy. Which, far
mers think you is the better for your interest, and
will most advantage this agricultural country !
While all must sympatlise with the suffering mil
lions of Europe, all may rejoice that the laws of the
two nations allow farmers to furnish the required
relief at lower prices than the Continent can, with
increased profit to the country.-Pa. Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04

The omission in the Royal speeches both of Eng
land and France of any aluson this country IL
the with Mexico, remarked upon very gener-
ally yesterday-and by some was looked upon as indi-
eating that slight interest only is felt by these leading
European governments either in the existing war.
in the general policy and progress of the United
States.
Far different is our Interpretation of this silence,
which seems denotes rather the extreme solicit
tude felt by each of these governments as 10 their
own difficult position, than Indifference to such war
as that between the United States and Mexico, or
about the prospects or progress Of the country.
For, in fact, what is now weighing down Europe,
is raising US, and their calamity gain. Be ii
our case so TO use these advantages, that mankind
may Judge US not worthy of them; and that our
selves may practically fulfil in our home of prosperity
that first of moral lessons, for nations for men
Do ye unto others, ye would they should do unto
you."-N Y. Courier.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04

ENGLAND AND FRANcE-The London correspondent
of the N. Y. Journal of Commerce, speaks in the
following terms of the critical state of the relations
between these two Governments -
:" We are all waiting with some solicitude for the
opening Of the French Chambers. Unless am greatly
mistaken, there will be exciting scenes enacted
In the Chamber of Deputies, during the session which
Is about to commence. The Spanish marriage, as
well a number of other and smaller questions are
concurring, | am sorry to say it, to bring about
state of mind in both England and France, which
will render a at the death of Louis Philippe
result of some trivial cause.
Ii Is deplorable, but nevertheless true. For myself
| consider the war between France and England to
be almost inevitable. Indeed think that almost all
Europe will be involved in war before great many
years pass away. II will be war for freedom for
constitutional liberty; for the possession the part
Of the people, of their proper share of the Govern
ment, who feel that they have been long enough the
slaves of the privileged few. But this subjest it
is not my intention enter further the present
casIon.
At another time may give you my reasons in er-
tense for the opinion have Just expressed. will
only now add, that Louis Philippe is every year
opening the eyes of the world to his true character
which is compound Of cunning, ambition, selfshness,
and talent for administration, such few men have
ever possessed. But the end will come cunning is
not wisdom.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04

Nor so FAsT.-A southern federal paper says that
Mr.. Baker, of Illinois, the only member of Con-
gress that resigned his seat and went to the war;
The editor Of that paper must have short memo
~. Does he not know that Col. DAVIS of Missis-
sipp, and Col YELL of Arkansas, resigned last
summer and in Mexico :! Besides, nei-
Their of these democrats came all the way back to
Washington to- draw two three thousand dollars
mileage, as did COL Baker. Whenever these wing
editors come wing who exhibits patriotism,
they make much of him that they him into the
ground and break him short off, Much credit was
due Col. Baker, considering the sentiments of his
party, the war question. He was well paid for
his sacrifices
The Mobile Register says:
The Journal has right that we should give its
explanation, but must not complain if we add line
of amendment. Davis, Yell, and Baker ali departed
for the 90 last season." but Davis and Yell re-
signed their Seats and thus gave up their pay and
emoluuents" Baker did not resign but returned from
Mexico-spent six days in Washington, as a mem
Der of Congress, before resigning--received pay
therefor; and, moreover, charged the United States
with his whole mileage to Washington from Illinois
and back although he came from Mexico; and recei-
we'd also his mileage a bearer of dispatches to
Washington from Mexico and moreover gathered
his stationary bill a member Of Congress; and we
assured received full pay all the time Colonel
of volunteers
We doubt not but there are wings in and out of
Congress, who willing to make the sacri fces
with lzyfinching tortitude.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04

POVERTY AND AFFEcrIoN.-Death from Grief
The Coroner of New York was called to hold an in
quest, on Tuesday. on the body of named
Sabina Daley, who had died of consumption. The
coroner had not yet gone to perform his official duty
when another messenger arrived and stated that James
Daley the husband Of the deceased woman, was also
dead. He had literally grieved himself to DEATH
During long illness, which his wife had endured he
said to have been ceaseless in his efforts make
her comfortable possible, and when, at length,
she died, he expressed wish that he might follow
his companion to her long home. His grief was SO
poignant that he at length seized with dizziness,
laid down and died. His unfeigned mourning had
caused congestion of the brain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04

COOP ONr.-Hon Andrew Stewart, distin-
guished member of Congress from Pennsylvania has
recently paid visit to Lowell He relates, in let
ter to the Uniontown (Pa.) Democrat, the following
anecdote
In looking over the pay roll or book, which acct
dentally picked up from the table, found twenty
seven consecutive pages, containing eight hundred
signatures nearly all girls but single one that made
mark or X, all written in good and many of them
in most elegant hand. The clerk observed to me
that Lord Morpeth, when on visit TO this country
some years ago, happened 10 be present pay day,
and with some surprise inquired, " What! do your
operatives wrie!" Certainly SIR, said the clerk,
80 the Americans all write" Directly there me in
man who made a mark 'sAh!" said his lordship
with smile, " thought you said all wrote" "All
Americans, your ordshp-this was an Englishman.' -
Whereupon his lOrdship grinned CHASTITY smile
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04
Monterey.

Hark, the sound Of northern bugles,
Peals along the Southrons strand,
See the Dcrthmen's starry banner
Streams along the Rio Grande.
From each tropic hill and valley,
Erst in Montezuma's sway;
Sons OF Spain, and Aztecs gather
Round the walls Of Monterey.
Hank, the tramping Of the charger
Hank, the cianking Of the steel.
See The Eagle banners lutteT-
See the brissling columns wheel.
10 the men Of PaIo Alto,
On the eighth and ninth Of May,
Come to gather brighter laurels
From the walls Of Monterey.
See how in battle order
The glittering ranks deploy,
With the warriors gen'rous ardor,
With his stern and silent joy
Loud booms the hostile thunder,
Thick falls the iron rain-
Yet still the march is onward
Ger the stormy battle plain.
ilark a mighty shout is pealing,
Pealing on the foeman's ear,
Clearer than his Ioudest thunder.
'Tis the Saxon's onset cheer.
On they press, the gallant comrades
OF the heroes, RinggOld-May-
And the weapons OF La Palma
Flash again at Monterey.
Up the heights the Bishops palace.
Wrspt in clouds Il smoke and fame,
Stands beacon 10 the warrior
On his daring path to fame.
Up the heights the Bishops palace,
As the waI-cloud rolls along,
Spreads the charging columns banner
Flom its rsmparts dark and strong.
In the city enfiladed,
Hemm'd with stockade, ditch and wSll,
See the gallant Third is pressing
On in triumph through them all.
See, the Texan rangers painting,
StoIming on their bloody way
The stroDghOlds Of the foeman.
Striking home at Monterey.
Long and bloody was the contest,
Many gallant soldier fell,
Never in our country's annals,
Was battle fought SO well.
Not in all the deeds of daring,
Since Freedoms earlier day,
Was there brighter than the storming
OF the walls at Monterey.
ALBANY Argus
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04

MCLEAN MEETING.-A meeting of those favorable
to the election Of Judge Mclean TO the Presidency
was held In Pittsburgh week or two since. The
meeting numbered about 200 made up as we infer
from the proceedings, of few of all parties An
address and resolutions favorable to the object of the
meeting adopted. The resolutions set forth thai
they adopted by protesting democratic anti
masonic and whig' doctrines. Rother hoch pooh
mess we should think, and not very well calculated to
commend the Judge to the good opinion of any partc-
ular party.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-04
The Leaders of the English Party.

1t is well TO call men and things by their right
names. Animated by this desire, we have called the
opposition wing party, by the name they were
known by in the war of 1872 Federalists. They
were so netled by the recall of their dshonored
name, that really felt quite concerned, lest they
would not sleep at nights. In the abundance of our
pity, we sung lullaby, and they might have rested in
peace for US, had not in looking the Sd VOL
ume OF the {" British Quarterly Review" had our
attention arrested at page 232 by some remarks on
these United States, which, for the benefit of the
cerned, we reprint:
From The British Quarterly Rerietc, FEB, 1876.
Ii seems to be admitted, either tacitly openly
by politicians Of all grades that the democratic principle
is surely triumphant in the United States The
struggle has been a long The of the dsas
rous of 1914, the naval victories Of the United
States; the death of Gen. Ross and the retreat of his
forces from Baltimore; the total destruction of Sir
Edward Pakenham, and his brave but Inflated troops be-
fore New Orleans and the naval supremacy Of the
States the lakes, decisive to the possibility
of coercng this great republic by force of The
attempt was then made to effect by the influence oil
money, that which the aud bayonet were mpo-
attain. Ii was endeavored 10 rule The union OF
States from England by of money ansiocracy
This too, has now utterly failed The destruction Of
the United States Bank and its paper money by the
solved and intrepid President JAcKsos dispersed this
deep scheme into empty air. From that hour the power
Of the American Wings, as they strangely them
selves, began to decline and fall.
The election of General Harrison his brief Presi-
dency, their final effort Since that period the in
uence of Messs Clay, Webster and other leaders OF
the Engtsk party, has fsen nothing with the Ameii-
people, TheJ gta;5ersay distrusted and their
sabserrieney the views of the English Government
not only desroved themselves but has excited the
Atlantic, pofSsseeling against England, rather "its
government, which is only deporable, but fearful
and alarming in high degree