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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-06-24
Agricultural.
W Ork for June,


| Planting is now done and the work of weed
inc and tlliug commences with June. Corn is
benefited on most of our dry lands. bv handful
of ashes on the hill. Some apply these ashes as
soon as the corn is planted and while the mark
of the hcc is plain, showing where the seed is.
This is the easiest and best mode, but farmers
generally put their ashes on after the corn is up
and before hocing it.
The earth among planted vegetables should
be often stirred, for stirring kills the weeds and
keeps the surface more moist, in dry summer,
than it would otherwise be- Weeds, too, suck
up the moisture from the sod and send it off on
the winds and if you doubt it, dig down in
your garden where the weeds have not been
disturbed, also where they have been DESTROYED
as fast as they appeared, and YOU will see the
difference. Yet many people plant potoes around
the trunks Of trees, lust transplanted, to favor
the roots, which often die for want of moisture.
The pillow or cuItivator should pass between
the rows of corn at least three several times be-
fore haying time. 1t is bad husbandrv to let
weeds get the better of the corn stalks and
spread perncous seeds for another year. Pow
and hoe thoroughly and your land will be in bet
ter condition for succeeding harvest.
In regard to killing up we are in favor of a
middle course, not killing SO high as in the last
age, and not leaving the corn roots bare of fresh
earth. We hold that corn roots and potatoe roots
know how deep to descend as well as we can
show them, Yet as the ear til needs string and
to be made fresh on the surface, it is better to
throw little fresh mould among the cornstalks
than to remove what now covers the roots 1t is
easier, too, to cover up the small weeds in the
hill than to cut them up for covered weeds turn
directly to manure, but cut weeds grow again
when the weather is wet.
Fruit Trees that were set this year, should be
attended to early the earth about them must
not be suffered to become dry so as to prevent
the shooting out Of the little rootlets The sur
face must be often stirred that no weeds may be
tdmntod to drain tbe soil of its natural moisture
Tbe best mode TO keen it moist and light, and tc
afford support the tree in case of winds is tc
mack around tbc trunk coarse manure. cheap ole
bov ~ stro,, with stones 70 keen if down or noa
r,nd d,,o, nm last fall poat mnd &c ronarkpble
Gr rotain;nra moisture and ;s hottor 70 ho miyol
With c,rtb to come IN contact with tbc new SCI
r ~, tbn ham, ,nonnros from tbo bornyard arc
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-06-24
Qbr family Gtrtlr.
Ny Sisters Grave.
BY J. f. M'CAULEY.

BY J. E. M'cAULEY.
Softly waves the weeping willow,
Bending low its head
Der the cold and earthly pillow
Ofthe once loved dead;
The ruby rose its beauty lends,
And lilies gently wave
Where nought but fervent prayer attends
My sisters hallowcd grave.
No gaudy marble there is seen
To say, edo not forget"
But me'mry tells us what she's been,
And angels what she's yet
For, what to her if worlds know not
The gem, but by its name
Its jcwcled worth I've not forgot,
Nor yet its drizzling flame.
There mcm'ry with her guided show
Doth open her treasures wide,
And lucid waters gently flow
TO swell the glitt'ring tide
Of thought on thought heoped far above
Mere yanity's proud sphere,
OF her, now blessed with heavens love
Her highest hope whilst here.
What spot can be more dear to me
Than that which hides the frame
OF her so fair-and yet so free
From every earthly STAN;
For there the rose its beauty lends,
And lilies gently wave,
And naught but fevent prayer attends
My sisters halowed grave.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-06-24

IN the bottom of the trenches, will give the plants
a vigorous growth
Strawberry beds should be occasionally water
ed between the rows; this must be particularly
attended to while the vines are fruiting. New
plantations may now be set out.
Grape vines should be tied up as soon as the
bloom Is over, and see that they do not suffer for
water.
Don't forget successive paintings of peas, sal
ads and other vegetables And above all, keep
your gardens and corn field clean of weeds
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-06-24

for the rights of conscience as well as for liber-
ty under the command of a stakeholder. If
they celebrate in the open air, the Declaration
of independence should be read from parchment
made from the skins of game hunted at forty
millions of dollars cost in the Florida swampsj
this should be laid on temporary desk, support
ted by kneeling slaves, and kept from huttering
by hand-cuf laid on it. After all the display
of our peculiar characteristics, if Mr.. Monte
yuma didn't ask them into his Hall for dance
we don't see but the neglect and stupidity would
Justify their walking in, without an invitation,
seeing how little it takes to justify greater Of
fcnces-Chdrtlr Oak.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-06-24

Observation-Disclosures Jones has conscience
that looks forward and keeps him from doing
wrong. But neighbor Smiths conscience is of
the ex-postfacto order, never manltestlng itself
till after the wrong deed is done, and then &C
ting as a terrible avenger. How many there
are of this kind, always SHINING and always re-
penting No class of men, III moral point Of
view, suffer so much as they,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-06-24

The deviser of liberal things will find means
of efIecting them, which to the indolent appear
incredible, to the covetous impossible,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22
From the N. O. Delta, 9th inst.

P SANIA ANNA . NlANlr Go ",
OF THE BATTLES OF AUGUST ~ AND ~.
The following account Of The battles Of
Coutreras and Churusbusco, although er.
roueous in many particulars, shows in ar
stronger lights than even the accounts
Z our own correspondent, the splendid and
decided nature of the late victories Of Gen.
Scott. From the tenor ofthis, the tamest
and most suddued document which has
been written during this war, By the self.
complacent and boastful Mexican, it will
be seen tha, Santa Anna still keeps up.
his old habit of shufflins the responsibility
offfrom his own upon The shoulders Of an
inferior officer. Gen. Valencia IS the scape-
goa, of the battle of Churubusco, as Miuou
was of the battle Of BueDa Vista.
MANIFESTO.
Ofthe President ad interim Of the Repub'
lie, and Generat-in. Chief Of the Army,
10 The Nation.
In such solemn and critical moments as
these, it is the duty of him who presides
over the deslinies of the Nation 10 give
publicity TO passing events; and it is with
greater pleasure that perform this duty
iuasmuch as frankuess has ever been the
character of my administration. The
unfortunate events Of the 18th and 2Olh,
are only 100 we'll known; aud il ouly re.
mains for me 10 present review Of them
in order that they may not be distorted,
either by The spirit ofdetractioh and malice,
or by that error which arises from an in
suficien, analysis Of affairs Of the srayesl
and most serious nature.
The Nation is aware Of the great, the
extraordinary efforts which | have made
within The last three months for the defence
of the Capital that was about to fall de-
ferceless into The hands Of The enemy.
have formed, armed and equipped an army
of more than 10000 men; have collected
an immense amour, of material for this
army have fortified various points in order
TO keen at distance from Mexico the
ravapcs of war; have crealed>resources in
the midst Of the Insulation to which the
Government has been reduced, aud no
labor and no fatigue have Ispared in order
that my country might present itself with
dignity and 6rmness in the struggle 10
which it had been unjustly provoked.
In war, a mere accident, apparently the
most Insignificant irifie, may illustrate the
best formed combinations. A glance a,
the de(ences which established around
the city is enough 10 discover the plan
which 1 had proposed 10 myself. The
forces which I had advanced by one flank
were supported on the other, were suitably
arranged in echelons, and had convent
ent and well known ground left open for
retreat. A certain General (Yalencia) who
was in command Of a strong division, con.
sisting of50CO men and24 pieces Of artille-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

Court oflasl resort and fnal jurisdiction,
lin which al eminent advocate of the Char
lesion Bar rejoiced, as enabling him to
fire alths .t19ek,) Gov. Johnson, although
originally Law Judge, was assigned to
the Chancery Bench, and continued TO
hold his seat as Chancellor, under the
organization of 1886 Tin which the Law
Judges form the Law Court of Appeals.
aud The Equity Judges or Chuncellors tho
Equity Court Of Appeals, and sboth The
Law Judges and Chancelors form the
Court Of Errors aud Appeals, or Of Dernter
Resort, in Law uud Equity,) and until his
electiop to the Office Of Governor in De-
cember. 1916. As a Law Judge aud
Chancellor, in both :he Circuit and Appel
late Jurisdictions. he ably and satisfactorily
administered the justice Of The State; aud,
as the incumbent OF the Executive Chair,
the graceful and meriled distinction of tho
evening of his days, he has administered
the pardoniug power with wise discrim-
inalion, neither withholding it in undue
severity nor applying it in weakness; and
is maturing various plans for the public
good, to be disclosed in his annual message
10 the Stale Legislature.
The summer residence and present head
quarters of his ExceIlency are in the i'm
mediate vicinity Of the Limestone Spriags,
pleasantly situated and commodlous
mansion, with some II acres Of good corn
land attached. Under the depreciation OF
property in the neighborhood, Gov. J..
purchased this farm for something between
S400 aud $500, but has since laid out some
three or four thousand dollars, i'll impro-
wing the Mansion House, renderingi it the
fit abode Of generous, cordial aud unos-
tentatious hospitality, and in the erection
Of out buildings aud conveniences. His
plantation is in Union. near the border OF
Chester District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22
ST. AUGUSTINE, Aug. /

ST. AUGUSTINE, Aug. l9. sss,Ssss ss e
Dear General.-We are here in tribuIa:ss -
tion. can but hope however, tits but 80 80
temporary. 1t is ordered that the division
remain as protection 10 the train. There sss
is gloom, OH US all. While I am one who ss
believe there ,OiK be fighting enough or az
The moral effect is wilhering Regi;sss,ss.ss ss
menr, though weakened in numbers nressis
up 10 the full point, aud Trust South sss,.,
Carolina may have a place in the picture. 4, .s;
We have been watching you and y9lrsy5.ss.:S;
division for the last two days. with ,frater1l. "A
nal affection but The euiire Army, where s s
have been, or heard, is 1nbonnded cot.
6dence in "Worlll." mo1t .it be: q
But, have strayed from The finci ia! l,. ;..s
point, or purpose Of my Note, (Which i IS toiss
say) our friend Dickinson, more imPa atient ,lE q
aud not so long Soldier. as myself, desires
place nearer The flashing Of the guns, 81
and with good taste wishes to get;nsar yog .ss.s
III. you can make him dseful, he will feel
much gra,iied. Am aware you are 50 .sss
rounded with a talented Staff. but aslitlle
moro of "a good thing vii Etendef NOT tkss
less complete or effsctJal. s.
Lam Dear General, ssS 81 Il
ssF 5}aIbi Yours Sincerely.
Pm. BUTLER. ss.
GEN. w. J. WORTH, Cong. &c. &:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

Which was raised yesterday. A single
squadron Of our dragons could have ridden
owe. me rioiers as easily as they could
over a ,lawn. suppose now; that the
wagons will not be allowed 10 enter The
cilY-auolher point gained by The Mex
icans. They certainly have not been 80
10 day. =
The Diario del Gabierao Of yesterday is
almost entirely filled with documents anu
letters, all undertaking to prove that va
lencia was the sole cause ofLlhe defeat OF
the great Mexican army. Santa Aanas
friends are at the bottom of all thus OIL
course. Several Of Valencia's letters are
Ineeed into the document, in one OF whlch,
daied al 8 o'clock on the evening OF the
10Th. al Coutreras, he speaks OF having
ronted The entire America army at all
points, and that the liberty aud honor oil
his country had been saved by the glorious
victory. lie further discloses The fact that
Gen. Fron,era was killed while heading
a charge of cavalry. and lha, Gen. Parrodl
was wounded. This is news: we shall
oet the truth oul OF them after a while.
The last we heard of Valencia he was at
Toluca, whittier he had gone, ACCORDING
10 his own published proclamation, 10 col
lect forces 10y vindicale the honor oil MS
country!
The same number Of the Diario contains
a, account of the attack upon the wagon
train. Ii makes lighl Of the whole AFFAIR."
says that few persons were slightly inJ'r-
eJ thai Gems. TorueI, Herrera aud Gut
iauo soon dispersed tho rioters, and 'nal
The fact oil the wagon going as lar as tlle
Plaza Principal was an error or Oversight.
Among those who received shower oi
s,ones on the occasion was Mr.. Hargous,
The gentleman who has mainly led aud
clothed the army since it marched from
J,lopa. lie was in the city after supplies
at the lime. Ut,
I believe that up to this time have
noa,ected TO mention lha, Major Gaines,
Who recently escaped from Mexico, was
on lhe staff Of Gen. Scull during The re-
cen, battles, and that Midshipnan Rogers
was on that of Gen. Pillow. After the
rout al Coulreras, and while our troops
were on the way 10 Churubusco, house
where Capt. Danley and Major Borland
were secreted was passed. The former
unite unwell at the time, but the latter
came out, shouldered a muske', anu was
in at the defeat of Churubusco. | hear
that Clay and all the prisoners will now
soon be released. Yours, SC.
@. w. e.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

Cool IReathar.-The early part of September
was quite warm, but afterwards the re succeed
ed cold unpleasant spell, We noticed few
mornings since, that the thermometer at sunrise,
stood at 54. These sudden changes, unless
great care is taken may produce some sickness.
Until The present time, however, this immediate
section of country has been almost exempt from
fever. -. I'd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22
GEN. W. J. WORTH, Cong. &c. ...y,
COL. Pm. BUTLER. AND THE
PALMETTO REGIMENT. - - y

Intelligence having been received at this
place few days ago, that Cor. B UTLERs
had fallen in the bloody batle of the 20tt III
of August last, before the gates of Mexico.
whilst gallantly leading bis Regiment to i,
the conflict, 10 whichit was SO signally and 81
sloriously conspicuous; and that .inlelli: :sss
gence having been confirmed by private
communications from the Army by the
next mail, il was thought by our citizens q
that some public demonstration Of respect &
was due the memory of Col. BUTLER
who was native of our District, aud his &: 3
brave compratrio,s in arms. Alter shor:: {,
notice public meeting was this day held
in the Court House at llso'clock a.. NJ -; 3;
This very large building was crowded BY s
a vast concourse Of ladies' and gentlemen,
long before the appointed flour, all anxious
TO unite in the solemn tribute Of respect 10 s.
the galan, and the brave. es!'3 ls1 5!
Col John Bauskelt, called the meeting,
TO order, and his motion, F.. H.sWARDLAy. s.,
Esq, was appointed Chairman, and .Nai
T.. C. Bacon, Secretary. "a I: .S:,e Iss.Vss
Z The Chairman iu feeling and affect,
ing manner announced the object of The q.
meeting. and read several letters from, The y
higher field officers Of The Army, besloWing
rbe most destinguisheJprais6s on the noble 81
aud undaunled bearing of Cor. B GTLER q
and his Regiment, on the sanguinary fields
of Coutreras and Churubusco. The
Chairman having concluded his remarks
by very heartfelt reference 10 COT, :: 3
BUTLER. as his early aud youthful asso:
cate and friend. 20 s 9is. u
Col. James P. Carol, addressed the
meeting for about one hour, riyating the {
attention and exciting the !deepest emo
tions of,he audience, by bis most beauti
fully touching, and eloquent a!lusionss tos
the dead aud living of the Palmetto Regi-s.
ment; his impressive picture Of theirs
privalions and sufferings, and their glorious 6
aud unhinching conduct on the feld;a Of fss
battle. deeply affected The audience. Col. m
Carroll's description Of the conduct Of ,ha &
lamented BUTLER, on the. bloody 6eId, OTIS
Churubusco, rising from his sick couch, 3
when informed that The Palmetto aas wasssi
about TO be unfured in baltle, knowing
that the honor Of that flag had beenssspeci.#
ally confded to him, manniing his h0fses:s
against The remons,rances Of shis physics
Clans, and placing himself at the head of3s
his Regiment and leading it.on lilahis6
own life was exlingui,hed in glory; zsas,o
the most deeply solemn and eloquent char-g'
acter. He uttered the senlimentp ,,,that
the noble nan had done more 10 :sustains
and vindicate The chivalry Of South; Caro-
lima, than any other man who has Sliyedss
since The days Of the Revolution. .sand thesa'
sentiments found "a response .ies eYeryal
heart. A touching and affecting altpsipns5
10 the gallant aud heroic young l,isatsss
ADAMS, who lsll. With il lhe fas Of his eeaa;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22
Gbe aOnerttser.
EDGEFIELD DC. II
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER %. 1917.

The ne,os from Merieo.-We give up large
space ofour paper to the news from the seat
ofwar We have endeavored to spread before
our readers every thing of the least interest
about the operation Of our army and particular
ly about the Palmetto Regiment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22


'hen ase eten eeuass
anusio" ~ ,'ns. sss
Gonyeh.'op,sMe a q
asfea au aosoiuse auu u..s NV
uas'on. 'e. 'iis, 23's
:: ,,II,,. {; 4 t,
~ Dsen N'il,s
sne io'lowns .c'e's
Colonel Butler we lrusl .Iae tIW' nesDs
gardsd as improper 10 presep9t them ~ osrlsa
ders No testimony as 70 the sallansty l!s
Ianentcd Butler and his command could bsS
higher or I, pursr than that contained
Worta,s letter, and the ardent desireof .GolaHet
Ruler. EXPRESSED in his letter,
n.,,;c;no,e il ,be bloudv conflict INV il;ebq
r. a,or;ou.lv fell hui, ;llp,, a,es
- s.I ,.,s. ,nb,h .s an t,ns,g Rim -
u"0 'A''' e 80 -, :.
-. AcusAaA, S,iea,eoj sasug;fass9,. t,sl
hon. fiesens batter, &c Se'
SIR tross colaial lnslmaey ss e agdSs !lstSs
irenush.p OF 'Weh.yinYe years Whs y9ars &
iate bro'hef' tue soiant Seionel e. oIleI,
VIII excuse .ne arespass o. sIf9angeEi
our pro.ner .. .el tios' glorlouslY le ines
oatte o, 'he ]o' oelore Tue ga.es 2. y y
leo. 10 una! ploouy sopn.es. no Mas
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

Large Earof Corn.-We have received from
Mr.. D. w. Devore, afarmer oflhis District,
some large ears of Corn, one Of which mea.
sures from one extremity the otherTl a inches,
and is 10 inches ir circumference.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

Telegraph in Virginia.-The South ern Tel
egraph is progressing towards New Orleans.
A few days since, the line between Richmond
and Petersburg, Virginia, was op ered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22
TAcuBAYA, Aug. 26. lS47.

IACUBAYA, mug. 20, lori.
The peace commissioners met again
Yesterday, aud at point nearer this place.
Nothing positive in relation to the proce-
edings ofthis second meeting has transpired
some says that everything went on
smoothly, others say not, whichis toierably
strong proof that but little is known one
way orlhe other in relation TO the delibera-
lions. The new commissioner, Bernardo
Couto, was present, as was also Arlstain.
The latter is represented as a tool Of Mac
kintosh's !; but ifhe can do anything To-
wards bringing about a peace This makes
no difference. They say that in the city
they indulge The hope that the commission
ers will agree upon the Nueces as ii boun.
dary. This is carrying the stakes and
stones a lillle. TOO far. Give Them an inch
and they'll lake an ell is applied 10 many
people in tsS world-give Mexican an
inch aud he'll take at leas. seven miles
and aShalf.
mus, close this letter in haste, as a
messenger has jus, come in TO say that the
express man is about 10 start. You shall
be keptinformed ofeverylhing.
Yours, &c. G.. K.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

Volunteers in Gsorgia.-Accordins to the late
requisiton Of the Government, the battalion
of Georgia horse, has been completed. and
there is an extra company. This battalion is
preparing to leave Immediately for the seat of
war
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

5 Nomination Of Mr.. Clay.-The Demo.
cralic Wbig Young Mems General Com
miltec of New York, al a meeting on the
Sd inst. nominated Mr.. Clay as the Whis
candidate for the Presidency, Though
the young men have actedin this matter
there is evory reason 10 suppose that old
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

Kentucky chi5alry.-The chvalrons Kentuc
kians have promptly met the call of the Gene
raj Government, fot additional Volunteers from
that State. The Governor issued his procla.
nation for two companies from each Congress.
siona District, and many have already repaired
to their country's standard. This State has al
ready done much, and bed freely in the Mexi-
can war.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

Yelto,o Fercr in NeU Orleans.-This scourge
has again visited the city of New Orleans
The deaths for some time past were considera-
BILE. According to New Orleans paper, the
fever has been more indiscrimnatc in its rava-
ges, than perhaps for a long term Of years be
fore. The following account from the Delta
of the 4th is appalling
"The number Of deaths still increases. For
24 hours preceding 8 o'clock yesterday, there
were n victims. We hear of great increase
of cases during the prevalence Of the cold Nor
thern winds, Tor the last two or three days.
There were several physicians who have lived
a long time in the city taken down with the fe'
yerand many citizens who passed safely through
former cpidemics are now suffering from severe
attacks of this strange aud fatal disease. We
trust no stranger will come into the city during
the prevalence of the fever.
with its present headway and al atnios.
phere so favorable 10 its increase, nothing can
stay the onward course Of the epidemic but the
exhaustion Of material for il To operate on. If
unacclimaled persons will come into the city
and supply it with subjects, there will be no
abatement of Its ravages until it is nipped aud
extinguished by frost.-If it is to continue, at
this early stage Of the season, toincrease at the
rate it now is, our city will be decimu.ed by the
1.t Noven,hprn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

YelloD Feoer in MobiLe.-The yellow fever
has not been very severe in Mobile, and accord:
ing to recent accounts was on the decrease.
But it would be prudent in all strangers and
.unaccIinated persons not to visit the place un'
Ill the feYer has disappeared