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laaporsdnt 10 gists sales - ANeswonld
(sttie attention of the M Masistratss of This
District 10 the decision Of Judge Wardlaw
in the case Of the slave, Giles, upon .appli-
cation to him fara "prohiaition, orfor a
new ,ral.p We haveno hesitation in say
ing. that if the formula there laid down he
adhered to, we shall hear of fewer informal
proceedings in our trials throughout the
District.
At CHAMBERS-ABpEvlLLE G. H..
Z l2lh June. l647.
The $ STATE Upon application for a
Giles, a slave of Prohibition, or for a
VIM. Pratt. New TRIAL.
This is second trial, Of which the pro-
eeedings are now before me: and regret
to perceive, that in mater so important,
as every matter affecting the>life Of hu-
man creature must be, notwithstanding The
plain directions given in the Magistrates
Act of 1889, there are yet many aud great
errors in the proceedings. Magistrates
5 who preside at the trial of cases like this,
should remem Der that the law requires The
various warrants and returns thereof, the
steps by which the Court is organized, the
offence distincly stated, the evidence, the
Judgment and the sentence. all 10 be IN
writing. 1t is not sufficient han an essen
tial matter did actually exist ; il must ap-
pear on the face Of the proceedings, and
be here shewn to have existed. What is
written must be taken to have been all
that appeared for here especially the
rule applies, that part cannot be in wri-
ting and par, be leftlo thememory of wit
nesses.
In these proceedings the following par
ticulars donot appear, which should have
appeared, viz -
/. That the owner of the slave had one
days's notice Of he time and place Of the
trial. No recital of this is in the minutes
orihe Court; and il we Look to q separate
paper, The return Of the Constable does
nor appear 10 have been sworn 10.
2. That the freeholders were, neighbor-
ing freehoIders of The District in which The
offence was committed.
8. That the freeholders were summon
ed.
4. That by the selection of the owner,
or other means authorized by The Act o
1889; the feeholders who sat on'lhe trial
were regularly taken out l>eighsIhat were
summoned.
5. That the free white witnesses exam
ined-in the case were sworn.
That after the evidence on the part o
The prosecution had been heard; the prl-
,soner, his owner, or any person in his
behalf was called on for testimony in an-
swer to the charge.
VI. That the sentence is. 10 be executed
in the year IS47, or any other particular
I year.
IS. That The place of execution is GER
tainly fixed, wiIhou, all alternative lett TO
The choice of the executioner.
g. Tha, he execution is to be done by
any particular constable, or by any con
stable at all. -
10, That there was distinctstatemenl
in writing of the offence, for whlclie The ne
prisoner was put on trial, toSwhch the
testimony was annexed.
have enumerated hose errors and
omissions, thai care may be taken 10 ayolu
them aud all similar ones in ffuidre. I &c
y ~
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u. L. WARDLAW.

Opening the Sapanah Rirer.-We are
graiced 10 learn that some of The citizens
orlhis District and Edeofeld, with the
neighborng counties of Georgia. arc sug-
gesting the proprely and practicablllly OF
opening the Savannah river up to Peters
burg for steamboats,. Should this project
be successfully carried out, i, will be otin-
calcuable advantage to Ibis section of the
country, and wetrust that our citizens. are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

fFThe friends Of Major ABRAHAM
JONES, announce him as candidate ior
the Legislature, to fli the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death Of James S.Pope
Esq. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

T The friends of JAMES SPANN, Esqr.
respectfully announce him as candidate ior
the Office OF Tax Collector, atthe ensuing cleo
,;on april14 II IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

CT The friends of WESLEY BoDIE, an
uounce him as candidate for the office of
Sheriff, at the ensuing election.
february "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

Oueruorked Chanccllors -Thurlow, oh
being asked how he got through all his
business as chancellor, answered. Just
as pickpocket gels through horse pond
-he must get through Dunnins; when
a similar question was put 10 him, answer
ed in much The same spirit, though in
a more professional style: i divine my
business into three paris one part do ;
another does itself and the third goes un-
done
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

U The following gentlemen are announced
by their friends as candidates for the Office of
Tax Collector, at the ensuing election:
Col. JOHN QUATTLEBUM,
GEORGE ]. SHEPPARD, "
EDMUND MORRIS,
g5 SAMPSON B, MAYS,
Lieut.. JAMES B. HARRIS,
Mai. s. C. SCOTT,
LEVI R. WILSON.
U The following gentlemen are announced
! by their fiends as candidates for the Office of
Ordinary, at the ensuing election.
Col. JOHN HILL,
- JULIUS BANKS,
Capt. w. l.. COLEMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

Love one human being purely andl
warmly and you will loye.all.. The hear,
in this heaven; like the wandering sun,
sees nothing, from the dew.dfop toafa.
ocean, bul q. mirror, whiohit WARNS aad
fills.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

Sno,0 in Junet-The Wilmington, (Del.)
Journal says, a'severe snow storm visited
the farmers near and above the PennsyI-
vania boundary line on Monday of last
week. Snow fell for nearly an hour in,
some places, and must have injured The.
crops, but we hear Of no serious damages.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

Negro Slauc Mschanics.-The practice
of owners Of slaves of permitting and ma. :.
ny times forcing their male slaves TO learn
and acqG!re the knowledge Of trades, is
carried 10 very great extent in this city,
so much so, that it is almost impossible
for white mechanics 10 procure work in
order to earn ii support for their families.
This is ungenerous, sordid and almost
inhuman There is at present negro me-
chanics amounting 10 several hundreds,
the properties of wealthy citizens, actually
grasping from the hands and out of.the
mouths of the children Of poor mechanics
oven the hard crusts Of dry bread which
Heaven.sent, is duly and honorabIy theirs,
A word TO such owners or slaves and we
have done for the present-be human
permit your slave no, longer to, work, as
mechanics, thereby robbing the poor;.they
will "put money inlheir spurse'senough
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-07

Both branches ofthe Connecticut LIE
gislaiure have approved finally Of an
amendment their constitution, extending
the right Of suffrage to blacks. The peo-
pie have yet vote upon the question.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28
MONEY MARKET.
Thursday, May 27-GP M.

The stock market opened very heavy this morning
and prices fell of fraction at the first board Farmers
Loan declined u per cent; Canton III Harlem Ii Long
Island 216 Indiana Illinois, Reading, and Norwich closed
ct yesterdays prices Alabama went up u per cent; u
8. 6s "; and Morris Canal u.
At the second board there slight Improvement
Reading Bonds advanced - per cent Harlem Farmers
Loan u; Reading Railroad u prices current in the
morning Long Island fell off n per cent. The trans
actions ut both boards to extent It Is with
the greatest difficulty present prices are sustained 1t
will be observed reference to the daily quo
tations for the stock will advance one day and fall
back the next, and fuctuate in this way from day
day.
The Reading Railroad Company have funded the
whole of its floating debt at par, and the company
therefore, relieved entirely from all the
the existence of unfunded debt usually creates
There are no liabilities of the company falling due until
1880 and the income of the road will not only net
enough to meet the payments then but good dividends
can in the meantime be declared should the board Of
directors deem it good policy to make them Should the
receipts Of the remaining six months of the fiscal year
increase at the rate realized during the past six the
gross income Of the company for the year ending Nov
30, ls47 win not fall mnch short Of 300 being an
increase Of 900 those year. equal to about
eighteen per cent.
The receipts of the Little Miami Railroad Company
for April ls47 ooa 30 against Sssl6 70 for the
month in lsis, showing increase Of $iaa46 SO
in tho month this year.
The receipts from tolls the canals of this State for
the week ending May a2d inclusive this year and last
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WAsnrsoror, May 90, lsa7.



We glad to inform you that Mr. Walkers health
Is mproviDg though he is still nterdiccd restricted
by his physician in the liberty Of speech
You will have been duly apprsed Of the mission OF
Major Hobbe, Of the Post Master Generals most ef-
fcent assistants the water in the steamer WASH
ton from New York. No better could be sent In
behalf Of the Post Office Department than the Majors
and is Of the best ideas Of the Post Master Gene
raj since he has undertaken tho management OF the
mails We are satisfied too IL will turn out n hundred
per cent Letter than the squabbng with the Jersey rail-
road lines though hc deserves credit for his spunk
In that business.
After all, despatch OF the Matamorss american
Flag will have been la advance Of the ponies the ele
graph and the mail That paper must have around
independently Of Col Johnsons apparatus to be
In advance OF all information from New Orleans.
There said to be peculiar designs foot here
in regard 20 Mexican affairs which will forth at
the proper time Peace expected and the clergy and
the three millions also expecedin which case what
win become Of our old dot and go oner customer.
SANTA ANNA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28

The receipts this year only for twenty-five days
while those for last year for thirty days The
cess OF receipts this year. for fourteen days less time
over those Of last, was on the 2ad inst, $4,000
There are great complaints among the commercial
classes Of New Orleans relative to the in which
the government regulates it payments that point II
appears that the Secretary Of the Treasury sends drafts
drawn by the Treasurer of the United States on New
York and Boston, in sums of one hundred thousand
dollars EACH to be negotiated in the New Orleans
ke where they disposed of discount of two and
two and half per cent. In addition TO this all pay
ments on the part of the government made in bills
on Washington which paid by drafts on New York
Considerable curiosity has been excited in New Orleans
learn the of the great scarcity ofreasury notes
that section Of the country. They command premiums
at all points, and the embarrassment and difficulties
created by the Of drafts would be obviaed by the
Of these notes The banks of New Orleans
overloaded with northern exchange, some of them
having it is represented upwards of million of dol
lars TO their credit in the northern cities which they
unwilling to realize by drawing at the present discount
Their unwillngness to increase the amount and their
inability to do compes them to restrict their fac
ties and great deal of embarrassment is produc ed in
the money market of that city.
There appears to be something wrong In the financial
movements Of the government So long It has funds
at command they can place them at proper points upon
much better than appears have been submitted
to- The loan recently made for 100000 is to be paid
afst the wants of the government may require, and
do not see the policy of the government standing
shave of two and half per cent when it command
the money at much more reasonable rates New Or
leans is the principal point Of expenditure of money to
carry the and the amount deposit there to the
credit Of the government less than in either of the
three great northern cities.
The annexed comparative statement exhibits the
amount of paper Issues and Of specie hand four PEE
RODS showing also the position of these departments in
each bank IL will be perceived that there has been
very large increase in the amount of specie hand and
n small increase in the amount of paper issues -
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40 t.is.iaus, TO = a'H. irr .sgs q r.-.
LATEST MOMENT.
UY THE MALLS.


WAsHNoroS, May u, lsl7.
De'p'feAes from General Scou-7ae Yoiuntesrs-Ds-
idy-1he MarinesM Tria
Despalehes were last evening received from Genera
ne was stu at Jslapa. His advance tho Ca
P'ai wi" Dc delayed for ten days or FORTNIGHT bv the
departure OF the twelve months vo,,rt.sr /, hr.
stated In former letter that ample di,nostiors baa
peen mace oy the War Department supply the place
OF those whose terms would expire Such dispostons
nave been made but on the calculation that tho youn
tcers would remain in the service until the acua sxn,
ration Of their several terms General Tsvlor and
General Scott have put different construction on thu
law of Congress authorizing the organization Of the vo
lunteer force They have discharged men from tho
camp at such periods as to enable them reach the
United States before the expiration of term Of ser
vice.
This ID an erroneous construction. The law of Con.
gress contemplated actual service Of twelve
II instead OF its present location the were
California under this construction the twelve month";
men would give but six months service for the remain
ing six months would be barely sufficient to ensure their
arrival home before the expiration their term of SER
wee General Jackson compelled the militia to servo
twenty clear days after the expiration Of their term
those who attempted to construe the law themselves
oy leaving at the actual expiration Of their term he shot
US deseters But the two Generals to blame for
the case Is new one The volunteers or militia Of tho
United states have before been engaged nghting
On ioreisnso and consequently the case has never
come up for decision
slucnerai scott may probably push on in person to
fueba before tho arrival renorcements but IN this
he Will be guided by circumstances If there be road
from Jalapa to Orizabla he will send force 10 attack
santa Anna at the latter place. IL there be such
road, the Mexican general might harrass General
SCOUTS rear, as he threatened should the latter I'D
vance with his diminished force on Puebla But the
delay to his advance cannot last longer than ten DAYS or
fortnight as the deficiency by the departure OF
the volunteers will be than covered by General
rearces and General Cadwaladers brgades These br.
gades have in all probability arrived before this time
In addition to these troops many now on the way
Will DO despatched possible to reinforce Gene
raj Scott ana he is already doubtless in condition to
march on the capital
The marines not intended as has been errous
ously stated for the occupation the shmus Of Tohu.
antepec They will cooperate INN diatey with Gene
raj Scott
see it stated that Mr. Trist on his arrival at Vera
Cruz had long and mysterious conference with Com.
modore Perry and sage calculations made as to the
result OF his communication with General Scott The
fact happens to be- that farther than the delivery of de-
spatches to Commodore Perry and General Scott Mr.
Trist will have official with neither OF
these ofhcers GALvIENsIS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28

baltimore, May ~, ls47.
"A Disgusting and Horrible Outrgae-Emigranfsf from
HoAand-Forrest-Sio Market, &c
most horrd tried yesterday morning before
the Baltimore City Court. strapping negro, named
Charles Walker was arraigned the charge Of commit
ting rape on an interesting little white girl named
rah Ellen Bond, about twelve years Of age The negro
seized her whilst In the cellar of her mothers house and
by threats Of instant death, accomplished his purpose
But this was not ALL In doing no communicated to
ner the most horrid diseasethe fact of his having
which was also brought in evidence against him The
little girl cried bitterly when brought TO the wtncsses
stand and her mother had TO be carried oth court
room In hysterical 1T Although the evidence was OF
the most direct and positive character, the Jury Mt
10 O'Clock last night lad been out about seven hours
and stll unable TO agree But as II usually the
with Baltimore jurics the toe plain for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28
TIE Il g II APHIC
Markets..

BosroN, Thursday Afternoon, May 81
We report sales of 200 bales of cotton without change
In prices The previous dulness still influenced the
market
Genesee and Michigan -four continued firm with mo-
derate sales at So so a So s7h. Ashes continued
steady Pork frmer, and sales Of old prime made
at $l3 Sl3 80. Corn in fair demand, though
sales limited Southern white was hold at ll0c
ll2kc, and northern yellow at ll2c Il5c. Rye was
steadv Mt l30c
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28
BUFFALO. Thursday, NAV 81, Is47-P. NJ.

The -four market was dull to-day with downward
tendency The enquiry less active and sellers
than buyers change We report sales Of 1000 bbls,
chiefly Ohio and Michigan brands at So 5oa6 SIN Wheat
was also less rm while prices had tendency to droop
Sales Of 5000 bushels Of Ohio and Indiana made at
81 &c. Corn lower with tendency to further de.
cne the highest quotation for yellow CSC; buyers
generally offered lower figure, while holders do
manded higher price. There some better enquiry
for pork and small sales made at full prices Canal boats
with vessels generally, have become plenty and
freights have downward tendency.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28

comparison Of these figures will show the condition
Of the city and country banks of this State in very
strong light The paper issues of the country banks
proportion to the amount of specie hand, was as
seventeen to one, while the paper issues Of the city
banks in proportion to the of specie was
to one and half Our city banks derive no benefit
from their circulation 1t is confined principally to the
city, and is returned upon them almost in full every day
The issues Of country banks and those Of banks out
Of the State enter largely into circulation in this city
through the influence of the difference in value,
pared with the issues of city banks The discount
upon uncurrent money, actually gives these bills crcu
aton to the exclusion Of those of local banks The
par redemption law would remedy this evil and have
doubt ultimately will be carried through the Legis-
lature
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28

CINCINNATI, May 81, p. NJ.
Sales -four at S. rs, but So is generally asked The
demand continues active, but buyers unwilling to
pay the high prices asked Sales for future delivery
have been made at corresponding prices Sales whisky
in bbls at Is to l9H cents Holders firm and q slight
advance has again been obtained and parcels are
temporarily Withdrawn from market. Sales bbls
corn meal at 50 3d. Sales cheese at cents and in
demand Sales beef cattle on hoof So to 81 l2n Pro-
visions-The stock Of all kinds Is now quite light and
holders are firm ut last quotations. The demand has
been mostly for city use
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28

WaAIr.oxr. INV: wss worth sc. ana scuth sss
WHrsKEy-sales reported at slkc. ". .s.fi
WooL--The market for American fleece was very nrm,
and receipts light The sales this week have reach
ed l5O0o lbs. The three-quarter blood sold at 35c
S3sc 10000 lbs. Mexican sold ut i016c.
FREioHrs-Rates continued to be unsettled and in
active We heard Of few engagements to any quarter
worth reporting To Hamburg rice taken at S6os,
and liquids at cents II is likely not much change can
be anticipated till after the arrival OF the next steamer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28

FITTsBUKGH May "a I +. NJ.
There are five feet nine inches in the channel day
The receipts Of -four continue to moderate extent
The market has been comparatively quiet to-day and
prices hardly sustained quote the range SIS s71 So
There has been sale made Boston account deliver
able in june at 81 62h Sales prime yellow at 10
cents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28
AMUsEmENTs ELsEWHEIsIs.

MRS. MASON's BENEFIT AND LAST APPEAR.
.,,,,,, ANC E THIS SEASON.
n, Erday evening Nay Is VII be performed ,as admire
Wheasy; Col Damas Mr.. a'Ber kett; Pauline Mira Mason
Miss Walters in a favorite dance.
To oncude with the petite comedy OF the YOUTHFUL
SUEENNSeinberg, Mr. Wheatley; Christine, Queen Of
Tomorow, FEUDAL TIMEs-Cochrane, Earl of Mar
MI !. Ws,ack Jr;, his last Appearance this season.
ne celebrated Viennoise 40 number under
the direction of Mad Josephine Weiss engaged for
nights only and will make their first since their
return from the South on Monday evening next
OrtRA HOUSE, CHtsNUT STREET. Philadelphia -
Stnday Evening, Mays 20. will be presented 1.-THE
Of ZAMPAIamra, Mr. FIR Ter; Bruno Capuzxi, MIR seguIG
AphSns' de Mona Mr. Holman: Count Lugano, Mr. Bow
s.s; Dandols MIR. W. !. Johnsoue; Lorenzo de Matezk
S-gun.
Oily Produced
fces-Drs circle and Psrsusta, ecsts Family CIRCLES
IS crais; Private boacS, S.
Doors nsr ~ ~ n'cioek-to EIGHT O'Clock.
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$5926,ssi 6,iis,3s 5.62s,9i8 63I6,4s6
The circulation of the banks this city the LIST of
May only about twothrds of the amount Of specie
on hand while the country banks have very extensive
circulation and small amount Of specie. The annexed
statement exhibits the movement Of the city and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28

" AuXHALL GARDEN CONCERT RUOM.-A de.
ghtu Musical Entertainment will be given the
popular place oil until further notice. UNI
aer !he Ne. direction 81 Mr. Austin Phillips assisted by Miss Mar
Eonce1 tickets Is cents. admitting Gentleman Ladies
Free admission to Garden m23 III re
Iva Grand and Broome sts-
FAREWELL CONCERTS.
CHRISTY'S MlNSTRELS
Have the honor OF announcing, that by the desire of
e heads oil numerous families they will continue for one
week longer their popular Concerts which
by the elite and fashion Of the city.
Admission Is cents to commence o'clock mv237tsre
EXHlB!TlON PAINTINGS FOR SALE-The four
large Pictures Of Christ Rejected Christ Bearing the
Gross Calvary, and The Three Days Paris painted
BY the late VIVA Dunlap Esq., will be sold for exhibit
pie party. Apply to IL. f. FRASER,
m2f Vis'rc Art Union, 322 Broadway.