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CIT Y A T T A | r S.

STREET FIsHr.-A fight occurred this morn
ing near the corner Of G and Second street, in
the rear Of the Railroad depot, in which PTS
tol was discharged. Fortunately the ball took
no effect We were unable 10 procure the
names Of the parties engaged in this disgrace
full affair.
The war with Mexico seems TO have intro
duced along with its other attendan. evils, a
fondness for carrying and using firearms,
which should be checked by the strongest mea-
sures. The habit of wearing pistols or knives
is in direct opposition to law, and it would be
well for the civil authorities to manifest on all
occasions their disapproval Of the custom. by
making il an aggravalion Of the offence against
good order. For our own parts, we have uni
formly regarded the practice of going armed,
in law governed community, not only as an
insult to those entrusted with the administra-
lion Of justice, but proof of cowardice on the
part Of those who resort to it. Few instances
can occur in which recourse to such means of
defence is justi6able, and craven indeed must
be the spirit that would needlessly deprive a
fellow being Of life, under the impulse Of heat
ed passion. Cases have lately occurred within
the limits Of our city, in which pardons have
been granted 10 persons convicted of assaults
with deadly weapons. Every such mistaken
act of clemency operates as an inducement TO
continuance Of the evil, and is nothing more
nor less than reward for assassination. In
taking into consideration the feelings Of those
who suffer for their own wickedness il is hard
ly fair to lose sight Of the safety Of such as may
be willing to trust their lives to the protection
of the laws.
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MATCHES! MAT, HE'S Ono hundred and
Nl fifty Gross Of Gosi,'s and Donnelys friction
Matches Just received and for sale at manufactu-
rers prices, by L. WHEELER,
July 27-3t Penn. ave, near 18th street.
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A man, as "drunk as Davy's sow was ly
ing at the Railroad depot this morning, and re-
manned there until he was carried TO some
place Of shelier-it should have been the work
house.
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FOR SALE OR RENT, that large. commodious

KSTIA FOX SALE OK KENT, that large CONNEXIONS,
E'i] and we'll finished brick dwelling situated on the
ELL east side OF 9Th street, between and II, the
Patent Office This dwelling is three stories high and
sss of twelve rooms, including the basement and kitchen
The parors the first and second floors handsomely
finished with mantes Of Italian and Egyptian marble The
basement dining room Ia comfortable aparnen) is also
furnished with mantepie of Egyptian marble. In the
yard there is large cstern capable OF holding four thou
sand gallons of ram water There is also convenient
bahhouse the premises, and extensive coal and wood
cellar in front, under the pavement which connects
with the basement The dwelling has many other
such requisite for large and gen
teel family, for which the house is well adapted
lnquirers who wish view the premises may call at
the residence of the subscriber door the advertised
dwelling, at his marble yard and rooms on street,
near the Union office. THOMAS BERRY.
Nov. q DIFF
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N.t,onnI Eating Housc.

ID EOPENED. This old and well known establishment
II has bee thoroughly renewed and modernzed regard
less of cost in its every Department. and Is ready
the better accommodation of the public
A public collation. will be served (gratis) tomorrow
Saturday III O'clock of which patrons and the
public are respectfully invited to call and gartake;
Nov l9-- w. WALKER,
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Ga FOR RENT, convenient little tvvo-story brick
G1 house, with a basement 1t contains seven rooms,
and II streets nearly opposite the Rev. John c. Smiths
church. Posse sson may be had Immediately.
Any wishing the house will obtain The kew of
Dec I6-so3t
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To Sustain tho Administration and the War
The democratic mass meeting. held at the Chinese
Museum on Saturday evening last December 49, lS47,
one of the most remarkable demonstrations Of public
opinion ever witnessed in Philadelphia II was called
in accordance with the proceedings of preparatory
meeting, held Thursday the 9th OF December instant
to sustain the administration and the war; ana 10 express
the opinions of the democracy of this city ana county on
the great questions involved in the future prosecution Oh
the The result the most numerous, and enthu-
sastc and patriotic meeting ever assembled IN any
public ed6ce in this city The vast saloon OF the Muse
crowded with thousands and is presumed that
quite a. many were unable to obtain admance. They
Came to maintain the honor the interest," and the glory
of the United States against all her enemies foreign and
domestic Long before the hour appointed, the democra-
tic of the city began to assemble and large bodies
from the Northern Liberties Moyamensing kensington
Southwark Marlborough, Spring Garden, Passyunk,
Blockey, West Philadelphia, Germantown Kingsesslng
and the other districts, poured into the hall until was
and the streets around the hall also filled with the
true-hearted patriots of the city and county more
magnificent and imposing display was never witnessed
Military music, flags banners, and the exultng shouts of
thousands thousands of freemen evinced and excit
ed spirit which man, with heart in his BOSOM
could behold without profound emotion.
The immense mass which crowded the vast saloon OF
the Museum remained for than three hours in close
and earnest attention upon the proceedings-save only
when they broke into loud explosions of cheers favor
of the resolutions speeches The patient and intense
interest with which they heard all that was said the
best proof OF the deep and anxious soctude with which
they watched the progress OF the meeting and their deep
devotion to their country.
At O'Clock. John H. Dohner esq, called the meeting
to order, and nominated for
PRESIDENT.
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to say that regard il as righteous war; brought upon
nation and that the honor of country demands ITS
vigorous prosecution at the expense OF Mexico until she
sues for peace But if did approve the war.
cannot conceive how could do otherwise than occupy
the same position as to its prosecution The was
declared by the almost unanimous voice of the national
Legislature fifty thousand OF our citizens called
upon, by the same body to rally to their counys flag
and money appropriated TO pay them. In answer
this CALL the noble of soil have gone to Mexico,
and fought and bed and covered themselves and their
country with mperishable honor and glory; they
now in the heart of the enemys country, looking to
their brethren at home to send them aid. How any man
could hesitate under such circumstances to discuss the
war question II II were an abstract question: can
not conceive. Ii we are right, we owe 1t TO our
country and to ourselves to sustain the If we
are wrong, owe il to the principles OF free govern
ment not to disregard the expression OF the popular WILL
legitimatey ascertaned; and, above ALL we owe 1t to
PATRIOTISM free country not TO alter when the honor
OF our common country is at stake and our brothers IN
arms are surrounded by merciless foe. Pennsylvania
ranks second to none in the prompude OF her reply 10
the call OF the nation to and trust she never Will
be found wanting in disposition to support them. She
has Just chosena chief magistrate whose patriotic voice
and vigorous efforts to sustain the were well known,
and the mark OF her appreciation such not to be mis-
taken The proudest feature in the character of the good
old Keystone has always been her NOBLE prompt endu-
ring patriotism. 1t shines respendenty every page OF
her history. 1t was so of od-it is SO now-and God
-, p' ' ' j. CLANCY JONES.
WASHINGTON, Dec TO- lSi7.
GENTLEMEN Your letter of the. 9th instant inviting me
to meet with and address the democracy of the city and
county of Philadelphia Saturday evening next, is
ceived.
am sorry, truly sorry, that my engagements such
as to prevent my acceptance of your kind invitation
Very truly, yours,
J. d. BRIGHT.
To the COMMITTEE,
p. S. Your letter. though dated the 18th, did not reach
my hands until few moments since.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IS, 1s47.
GENTLEMEN: II would give great pleasure to adj
dress my fellow citizens in meeting on Saturday
evening next, in the Museum sustaining the policy OF
the country and the administration in prosecuting to an
honorable peace the existing with Mexico; but do
not know the day the hour my voice and my vote
may be wanted here, in support OF the same good cause
The President has spoken out clearly and boldly let
the people and Congress respond to the patriotic and de-
termined taken and recommended by him, and we
shall soon have an honorable peace. What the democ
racv of Pennsylvania and of Philadelphia have done and
will do when countrys honor is at stake, will give
them and large claims to the confidence and regard
of the democracy of the whole Union.
Very respectfully. your fellow citizen,
CHAS. BROWN
IT. fho (o,s
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To the COMMITTEES.
WAsHINGTON Dec II 1917

WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1S47.
GENTLEMEN: sincerely regret my inability to accept
your kind invitation to address the assembled democ
cy OF Philadelphia, upon the subject OF "the unlimited
its policy of prosecuting to honorable peace the exist
ing war; with Mexico.
The results OF this war have not been more glorious
that its origin was just part Forced upon us by
an enemy who spurns repeated proers of peace, let
be prosecuted until Mexico shall feel that her very
existence among the nations of the earth depends upon
her making ample PREPARATION for the past and strictly
observing the principles of justice and friendship in u
ture.
With my grateful Acknowledgements for the compliment
my public acts have the honor TO be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant, s. A. DOUGLAS
To the COMMITTEE
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READING, Dec. Z, 1S47.
GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowlei-e the re-
cep of your letter OF the 10Th inst, in which you invite
me to meet and address the democracy of the city and
county of Philadelphia to be assembled in meeting
on Saturday evening next at the Museum, for The pur-
pose OF sustaining the policy of the country and the pres
ent administration in prosecuting to an honorable peace
the existing with Mexico. regret that my engage
mens are such TO put out of my power to accept
your kind invitation
While approve most cordially of its object and am
fully sensible of its importance, it strikes most
extraordinary event in the history of much beloved
country, that necessity should exist for the call of
meeting TO sustain the honor and the arms of
country Can it be possible that after the brilliant
achievements of the revolution, and of the late war, in
which have proved TO the world both the capacity TO
achieve and the power to maintain independence and
the freedom of nstuions-that, after half centu-
RVS glorious experience has demonstrated to the civilized
world the praccability of segovernment and of cit
zen-sodieryit should become necessary to call
ing of our fellow citizens in order to show the world
that patriotism still exists, and that our government can
yet be sustained Yet the immediate of this call
shows its necessity.
deem needless TO touch the question of the necessity
OF the war IN which we are now nveved further than
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they must participate in the freest and best government
upon earth, on equal terms with ourselves.
The capital of Mexico is now the headq uarers of our
conquerng army and yet such is the genius of free
institutions that, for the first time, its peaceful and we'll
disposed citizens enjoy security in their private rights
and the advantage OF just and firm government. From
all that can be learned they appreciate protection at
its proper value and dread nothing much the with
drawal OF army They know this would be the sig
nal for renewed and fierce dissensions among their mill
tary leaders, in which the Mexican people would become
the victims In this wretched condition of affairs Justice
to them and TO ourselves may require that should pro-
tect them In establishing, upon permanent basis,
publican governmen-abe and willing to conclude and
maintain equitable treaty of peace with the United
States After every effort to obtain such treaty should
we finally fail in accomplishing the object and should the
military factions in Mexico still persist in wagng upon
fruitess war, then must fulfil the destiny which
Providence may have in store for both countries.
In any event, it to the gories of the past
the duties of the present and the hopes of the future
to falter in the vigorous prosecution of this war,
until shall have secured just and honorable peace
The people of the United States will upon this deter
mnaton, surely that indomtable perseverance
righteous cause is characteristic of our
Yours very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
To J. c. vANDYKE, A. MILLER, J. f BEILsrERLTNG,
e. G. WEsTcoTT.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1S47
GENTLEMEN: My public engagements here will not
allow of my being in Philadelphia Saturday even
ing requested by your letter OF the 18th instant which
! have just had the honor of receiving.
| am, very respectfully, your humble servant,
c. J. INGERSOLL
To the COMMITTEE.
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WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 16, 1877.
GENTLEMEN: thank you sincerely for your kind let
ter of the 18th instant inviting me, in behalf of the
democratic citizens of the city and county OF Phadel
pha, to be present at general mass meeting to be held
at the Museum on Saturday evening
To unite with you and your patriotic fellow -citzens
upon the occasion referred to, in giving public express
SION Oh opinion IN support OF inc pocy OF the admins
ford great pleasure but such is the division of par
ties in the House, and such the important questions
siderations of public duty to remain at my post
Hoping and believing that your meeting will be worthy
of the democracy of the city and county of Philadelphia
at this important crisis in the affairs of our country
subscribe myself as ever, truly your friend,
RICHD BRODHEAD
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WASHINGTON Cry, Dec. IT, 1877.
GENTLEMEN: Your obliging invitation, bearing date
the 10th instant, but only received this morning,
tend at public town meeting, be held at the Phadel-
pha Museum" tomorrow evening, regret exceedingly
my inability to accept owing TO engagements of official
duty.
With much respect, have the honor to be, your most
obedient servant; &. Nj. DALLAS
To the COMMITTEE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-01-20
C. The friends Of Maj. ABRAHAM
JONES, announce him as 4 candidate for the
Legislature, to fill the vacancy accustomed by
the death orJumes S. Pope, Esq.
sJtyys,e's EHpecsorss,ss,

THIS Medic inc has already proved itself 10
be all that it has been recommended, by those
who have given it fair test i'll This country,
aud the demand FOR it increases daily. We
have Just heard of an important cure of Astll-
ma, which has been effected by the nse Of it in
a ueighhurng lown-the case was that OF fe-
male, who had Tor long time been under the
cafe of Il physician, but had received no relief,
aud her case was considered hopeless. As n
last resort sh" purchased bnttle of Dr.. Jnyne's
Expcctorant, which caused her to expectorate
freely; gradually cuscd her cough, and rapidly
restored her 10 health. We have no hesta-
ton III sayi g. that this preparation of DR..
Jayne, for the cure of Coughs, Colds, lniluen-
IN. Asthma. Consumption, &c, is tho most
valuable medicine ever offered to the American
public. There is no quackery about lt-Dr.
Jayne is one of the most skilfuI practising ply
sicians in Pennsylvania, and wherever his va
rions preparations have been thoroughly tested,
lie is looked upon as great public benefactor'
Somerset Maine Journal.
R. S, ROBERTS, svle agent, Edsctiell
Couu HouSe,'S G..
January 20 3t
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BAk Err ".

fEyIE undersigned takes this opportunity
h OF ftendering his thanks fur the liberal pa
ttnnage he has received, during the short time
he has been in Ed eiield, aud would respect.
fully solicit n continuance Of the same. Heis
now prepared to carry on the above business
in all its branches: 49,
Lgh, Bread. Rusks, Butter Crackers. Sugar
Crackers, Water Crackers, Milk Biscuits,
Wine Biscuits, Sugar Biscuits. Pound and
Sponge Cake. Washington Cakes, Taylor.
Cakes, Wedding and Party Cakes, Ginger
Bread, &c. &c.
Fresh CANDIES of all kinds made to order,
and at the shortes! possible notice.
s. p. FIELD.
jauuary'20 If SO
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sE5FysYaEyEssYIaSzEzt 80 agHEZYSA%1
III 81 saasl "a NASEeA DE RS
Asl3a;l. II |,:,!,!sl kay:d y ~ lIEl! aS
AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Tile following Certificate is from Tobins Fol.
som, Esq.,, of Kershaw Dist.:S c..

Tile following Certificate is from Tobins Fol.
som, Esq, of Kershaw Dist" c:
Kcrshau, District, s. ,C., June Cd, 1886.
n HAVE. used in my family .Spenccr's PaLs,"
q for two wears past. and during that time
my confidence in their superiority over every
other 5,milar preparariulfWilhin my knowledge
ha. bcpn constantly increasing;.l now esteem
them 10 be the best cutharlic Pills inl Use. From
nv earliest remembrance j have been affict.
e6 with Sick Headache and CoSttucness, and
fo, n number offs years past have been trying
var;6ns adyertized remedies. among others;
Reckyith s. Lees and Peters Pills; but failed
m Obtain any permanent relief, until Jan. o.
NJ which time DR.. Spencer's Agent left me
some of his Pills; recommending Inc TO try
,bc,n lcr my complaint. Idid.so;' and by their
snneriot action uion the morbid matter and
tbeir mild yet effectual purgatiye properties
ti,ry so cleansed my. stomach and bowels that
,hey removed both the head:ache and its cause
and Gaye me certain and speedy relief. My
mother.inlaw has also used them with success
in tbe same complaint whi.h she has lad; SO
severe as to throw her intospasms and convul
s;ons. being oblieeh i'll these cases TO resort to,
cuopius and other severe applications. have
nll6 made frequent and constant .nseS of these
pills ri nv family. in cases Of Bowel Com
nlsint, brought onby the too free indulgence
in use of Berries and FrnitSand in ALL CASES
with success. In short ] have never known
of their failure in any disease which they are
recommended to cure, for whcllI have known
oftbeir beiugtrieds if their use was persevered
in. and directions strictly followed.
- TOBIAS FOLSOM.
For sale by J., J,D.sTEBBE,rTS,
Edgefeld n, s. G.,
iunrarye0 I'm 50
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SHERIFFS SALE.

81 BYvir,ue of8sundry Wriis' of Fiea Fl
,cias. TO me directed, 4 will proceed 10 sell,
at Edgefeld Court House on The first
Monday and Tuesday in February. ,nexr,
the following property, viz:
Two Horses, one Wagon-and Harness,
levied on as the properly Of Hillcry Coop.
er ads. II. r. Spann. $500. ?, :
One negro boy Jack, levied on as the
property of Elizabeth CuIberson ads Fl.
R. Spann.
: Two slavesnamed JEFF and Isaac, levied
on as The properly of Nlilledge Galphin
ats Charles Hall, and ptbers. ,severa'Iy.
. Eight slaves viz: Dan, L. ydia, Amer,
Eliza, Brit. Edmund, Sukcy. and Judy.
layied on as the property Of Hezekiah'
Harris ads A. Bland, Bland s. Butler,
and others, severally. e. :: 2
Fen slaves, viz: Peter, Bob, Lark Bill,
Dave, Tom, Charles, Sina. Beck, and
Marlin, levied; on as The property Of A.
q. Leeke ads Jacob bucket, and others,
severally.
Two slaves George and Silva; Ievietoin
as The property of fStephen P. Oliver ads.
Nancy Oliver, aud others, severally.
. Terms of,sale, cash.
Fl. BOULWARE, $. E. d
January l6 3t SO ;.
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Notice

rs HEREBY GIVEN: that the Tin Factory
a ofthis place. belongs 10 me exclusively I;
and tHatit will he conducted in the following
manner viz.-Al sales Of Ware, the retail prl-
ces. will be for cash. The wholesnles. (Which
in no case will be made for less than S20')
will be offered on reasonable terms. AlLrepair-
ing. Roofing, Guttering and other JobsNork,
il To be paid for. when finished.
The Work of this Factory, is in'every case
warranted 10 be made good.
January Is IT 81 .
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Look at This

3YHNHE subscriber sells his manu- fdctnted
n work cheap; in, order that bis Gus 'onlers
would settle up al The end ofthes year-- Now
as many lave ieglec,edsme,I u talseitbis method
to warn them all that will not settle withtie
by the first of February next ll:at they must
settle with one OF the law authorities. =:
NJ. L. GEARTYf :.
January 10 81 81
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lost on. Stolen,

A NOTE OF HAND, d7aan by Mark
-EA .Etherldsc, in favor of Julius Banks, or
bearer. Tor the snm Of four hundred and twer
ty.slx dollars. datea 2nd or 3rd May 1886 npay-
able 25th Deoeu1ber, 1916. All persons are
warned agal!!st II aiding for said Note, rs paw
ment has been stopped.
JULIUS BANKS: :.
January 2D 81 SO
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WANTEDi
january ~

GANE or two single Gentlemen of respecta'
" bity, wishes TO obtain Boarding in a. pri.
vate family. Please apply at Mr.. r. S. Ro'
berts' Dme Apartment.
January 20 1t So