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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

Death of Col. John S. Cogdeit.-We
record with uufeisned regret The death OF
this useful citizen and estimable man.
His failing health had compelled him,
some time since, to retire from active en-
ployme6t, and he brealhed his last yester-
hay morning, in this city, in the sixty-ninth
year of his age. Col. Cogdel was ma.
tive Of Georgetown, 10 this State, but was
from boyhood resident Of this city, dc.
voling HIMSELF TO its interests and enjoying
large share Of its civic and military
honors, besides filling responsible posts
under the General and Stale Governments
tle was lawyer by profession, aud SER
we'd repeatedly as an Alderman of the
city and member Of :the State LeeisIa-
ture. At the outset Of his career, he was
elected Clerk Of the City Court Of Charles.
ton, and in maturer life, successfully filled
the Offices of Comptroller General Of The
Slate, Colonel Of the Militia, Naval Officer
of the Port of Charleston, and President Of
,he-Bank of South Carolina. He was an
active aud jealous member of the M ason
ic fraternity, and, for several years, was
Grand Master. of the Order in lliis State.
In The midst Of his professional and Off
cial avocations, his genius and taste led
him 10 find lime for the cultivation OF The
fiue aus; and 10 numerous and we'll known
busls, portraits, historical pieces and land
scapes, honorably attest his proficiency as
sculptor and painter, while many reli-
gious and oher societies stand indebted 10
his liberality for highly admired produc-
lions Of his pencil. In all the relations OF
life, public aud private, he acted well his
part, conciialiug affection by his kindly
manners and amiable department, and
Winning esteem by his probity and sterling
virtues and The grave now closes on his
life Of usefulness and honor amid the gen.
eral regrets Of his fellow -citizens.--Chas.
Courier,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03
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M ,.,,,I INsO[TICE. s[e'l!,
~ ~. hereby hereby lorewS::rn all or sny person
Il ~ IRON ~ trading tor ?, note Of hand. payable TO
,;s.I .onn au'naey, o, bearer, ON on hsjpre the
Men.le'i ,e o, 'p:s inst. bearing date 6h Of Fe-
.n ornaly, ioa! for seventy deaars;. as i'anfde!
.elmi'nIu .ot 10 pay said note ankss am COM
psneu p;,hr law, as The property fur which il was
eiver, is tnsound.
february Sly St
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

Aaack upon the Castle Of Vera Cruz
We have information, derived from a gen.
ileman direct from Brazos, who is we'll
informed. that Gen. Scott is making active
aud effective arrangements for an assault
upon Vera Cruz. The place is to be in
vested simultaneously by sea and land. A
t'lofllla Is in readiness to convey The Army
TO a poin, within fifteen miles Of the Gas :
tie. The demonstration is 10 be made
by the 5'h~ or q, The latest. by lhe.1eh Of
March.-Ala. Eve. Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

The N. Orleans correspondent OF the Char
lestJn Courier, under date of the 2lst ult. says,
"Gen. Scotts plan Of operations is now uoto.
rious and differs materially from the intricate
ones prepared for him in the newspapers of
late. Itis understood that the Island Of Loos
is to be the great rendezvous for the land forces,
sit having the alyantas % of excellent water, a
capital anchorage ground, aud all easy com.
,nunica,ionwith the main land. Com. Conner
has received orders to be ready by the first Of
March 10 made an attack with the fleet upon
the Castle of San Juan de Ulloa aud Vera
Cruz, simultaneously with nn assanlt by land
from Gems. Scott and Worth. The assault
may be delayed little, but it is certain that the
"Ides Of March" are to witness the most terri.
HE nd decisive battle between the Mexicans
and our troops"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-5, p. Nj.
Dueylists Arrested.-At dusk this even-
ing, two young men from North Carolina,
AIpheus Lindsay, as principal, and Val
enline Garland, as his second 10 pro-
posed duel, were arrested in Pennsylvania
avenue. They were taken before mag.
istrate aud held to bail inlhe sum of $4,000,
not TO fight or participate in duel with
James r.. Mclean, as principal, on the
other side, and Robert p. Dick as his Sc.
coud. The two latter are hourly expect.
ed here, or at Baltimore, aud an effort is
being made for their arrest.
An unsuccessful attempt was made tc
arrest The parties at Greepville, N. c.
The bondsmen are Capt. Hyatt, who fol-
lowed the two on here, Mr.. B. Mclean,
brother OF the other principal, and Honor
ables Alfred Dockery and D. J. Reed
The difficulty between the parties are said
10 he Of long standing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

1t. Col. Dickinson. hare heen
Informed Of most noble hearted and gen.
erous act. performed by the officer named
above. During the march ofthe right wing
ofthe Regiment from Ataanta, member
Of The Fairfield company. quite youth,
became very tired and exhausted from the
fatigues Of The. march. which, as soon as
Col. Dickinson. who was in command OF
the Battalion. perceived, he dismounled
from his horse. placed The youth in the
saddle, and marched on foot for whole
day, at the head Of his command, Cam
den Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

4 Noble Act have just ascer-
ained (says the Fayetteville Observer)
that gentleman of Moore county, Nal
com Bruce by name, is now purchasing
and shipping from this town, through
Messrs. Williams, McGilvery 81 Co., sir
hundred bushels Of corn, as present to
his suffering countrymeu in ScoIland.-
A deed worthy Of the noblo name he
bears,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

10 In the present number we spread before
onr readers considerableporon ofthe Speech
of the Hon. R. B. Rhe,t, Of this State, on the
Oregon Territory Bill. cregard this as one
of the happiest efforts of This gentleman. The
argumen, in favor Of the doctrine Of State So
vereignty iiyery forcble and TO us conclusive.
We do not think It necessary to make any apol
ogy for the space occupied in our speech, as
we feel confident that its perusa will amply
repay our readers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

THE Grain Trade.-The Rome (Geo.) Jour
nal, states that Corn had advanced in price, in
that section Of country, within few days from
IL to 25 cents per bushel, and that so cents
can now be obtained at Kingston, where two
weeks previously 25 and 30 cents could be OBJ
tanned with difficulty.
Tie same paper says-"F From fifty 10 sixty
wagons could find employment for month or
two to haul cotton, grain, &c. from this place
and the surrounding neighborhood to Kings.
ton, at fair prices. The trade over this route
has greatly increased this season, and the
steamer Coosa is doing good business; ste
len our wharf on Tuesday freightcd with
goods for the interior OF Alabama.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

The N. Y. Journal Of Commerce states, that
Col. James Watson Webb, has been appoint
ed Brigadier General Of the Vounleers, and
will Immediately take his departure for Mexico.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

did Virginia speak TO aggression In language
of more pregnant import. She appeals 10
hearts and hands everywhere ready when the
hour OF action comes to take their position side
by side with her. We have not seen a man
whose heart has moi been stirred up by this
appeal, as with the sound of trumpet, ind
who Is not prepared at all hazards, to vindicate
the rights and dignity Of the South
No man should be silent now. The Rep,a5.
t,c is III danger!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

The Medical StaE-Persons desIrous
of entering the medical staff, are informed
that an army medical board has been or.
dered to convene in The city Of N. York
on the 18th of the present March, for the
examination ofsuch candidates as may be
authorized by the Secretary iof War tc
present themselves. Applications for per.
mission 10 be examined for the appoint.
menl of assistant surgeon must be ad-
dressed 10 The Secretary. Of. :tar;, mus
state the age and residence Of the apican,
and must be accompanied, by,respectable
testimonials of his possessing The moral
and physical qualifications requisite fol
filling credibIy the arduous and active du
ties OF an officer Of the medical staff. Bal
Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

The Protective Syste,s- against our To-.
.5acco.-A resolution has passed the legis-
lature Of Maryland, calling upon the Ma
tio1al Government to take measures reIa-
tive 10 the duties imposed by foreign gov
eromeDls upon tobacco, The London
correspondence Of the Boston Traveller
says. there is s.sone e-prsseect ;harthe pres
ens enormous duty upon tobacco imported
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

The Court of Common Pleas and General
Sessions, commenced its regular Spring ses,
sion, on Monday last, his honor Judge Rich
ardson presiding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03
WEDNESDAY,. March 3, 1917

To our Delinquent Subscribers, Ac.-ln order
that there may be no misunderstanding, we
deem expedient to let delinquent subscribers.
and Others, in arrears for job printing, adver.
tising, &c. know, that Immediately upon the
adjournment of the Court, we shall proceed to
make out all our accounts, and give them into
the hands of a collector, when we shall strictly
comply in our charges. TO the terms of the pa
per. Finding it impossible u carry on bu-
siness, which calls weekly for large amount
ofcash, without greater punctuality upon the
part Of number of our patrons, we are de:
termined, hereafter, 10 act as near as possible
upon the cash system, or at all times demand
the published terms the paper. We return
thanks 10 those who have come forward and
settled up, and have hope, that very many
will either come or send their dues by some Of
their friends, during the term ofthe Court,
which will be in session TWO weeks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

U We understand, that the Baptist Church
of this place, has requested DR.. JOHNSON, TO
preach on the next Lords Day morning, on
occasion Of the sufelings Of their brethren in
Ireland, and appointed collection to be taken
up in their behalf at the close OF the discourse.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-03

p We acknowledge the receipt, during the
past week, of a number Of public documents
from the Hon. J. C. Calhoun, Hon. Mr.. But
Yer, and Hon. A. Burt.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30

We hasten TO correct expression IN our remarks IN
the last nights Union respecting the renorcemenls sent
forward from the seaboard 10 the Rio Grande-beng the
nanes belonging 10 the new regiments, and recruited
under the act of February H. 1917 II is calculated to
lead to error We stated, at is expected that al eas'
vo thousand would be at the Brazos or near that des
nation By the end OF March, and three thousand oy 'he
1dle of Aur" We did not catch with sufficient pre-
Ion the letter which was kindly shown to us at the
,iiu,ant Generals office We should have SAID that
but two thousand would be en- route Tor the bazos Dy
o ond Of March, and probably three thousand by The
lue of April. &c Six companies of the 18th mfan-
y five OF the foot rifle or pohge regiment one OIL 'ne
h infantry and two of the ID Dragons, Several OF
which we learn are over hundred strong) besides
detachment of recruits from New iork-n all fourteen
exclusive of the recruits are actually en- route
or be seat of war and the Adutan General does mol
doubt that as many more will be on the way Wihih the
eyt ten DAYS If the recruiting service be pushed III the
ost and elsewhere with the vigor and success which
, o,rra al the service in Pennsylvania and Maryland
The President and the Secretary of War recommended
and messed upon Congress TO raise the ten regiments
,ronptly Had their propositions been seconded with
40 much zeal and decision as they recommended
the ten regiments might have been in place before this
,me-probaby in time to participate OF the thrilling
hattie of Buena Vista No man can lay any blame, on
This account at the door of the administration And be-
cause a free press thought proper to publish firm
ebuke on the want OF energy in the Senate coalition
Of that body wreak their resentment on the editor, and
strike at the liberty OF the press.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30
New Ifampshire.

Wiamss majority over both of his competitors is
about l,l37he democratic net gain since last year rC
thousand three hundred The democrats have increased
Their vote 3,sl0; the allies 1907 from last year The
democratic majority in the House will be TO- and 10 in
The Senate. On joint ballot a. The democrats having
elected eight senator's, and the eleraists one Last year
The ederasts had nine, the democrats three
The falling off of the coalition in the st congressional
district under the immediate eye of Hale & Co.. is mos,
cheering There the "allies' (ederaIists and abolition
ss) carried everything with high hand. during the last
year Jenness, (dem) has 627 votes more than Good
Wn but Iuck's vote has prevented his election at the
ast trial. and leaves Jenness 5i2 behind the majority of
the whole Goodwin is 2,706 behind In the other (the
dL district where there has been no election Mouon
dem,) Is od0 votes ahead OF Wilson. He wants but 735
OF an election, while Wilson wants $50 The Man
chester Democrat is confident that "such state of the
vote nsures the election of Mr. Mouon at the next trial.
II our friends but take the matter in hand and 90 to the
polls And this too is the district where the county of
isooough has become the largest manufacturing coun-
" IN the State In that county, Moulton is 2o7 ahead
OF Wilson.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30
From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, March 30, I8N
tVdr abundance The telegraphs-Tle cotton
-four, and grain markets &c.

BALTIMORE, March 30, 1917
Udr in abundance The felegraphs-Tle cotton
-four, and gram markets &c.
Ourcy continues TO be, like Washington distracted with
rors from the seat OF war, OF every imaginable hue The
next mail from the south is however looked for with SOME
confidence to bring tidngs OF definite and saac ory
character.
The telegraph companies working night and day tc
complete the repairs to their lines by the storm
which has occurred at most unpopitoustime. The i'm
portant news daily expected from the army will have tc
reach New York; Philadelphia, and Boston, by the com
paravey slow process of railroad travel The telegraph
has become necessity wherever il has been put in opera
on and its suspension is much subject regret the
entire withdrawal of the mails from points where it la.
been daily received would be-
The mail from the north brings no news to-day
The MARKETs.-The Baltimore flour market has been
rather quiet today. There sales, this morning, Of
about 100 barrels Howard street at So l2b which price
holders are firm in asking Offers of SO and Sc g. have
been refused, to considerable There also
sales this morning of about l6OO barrels City Mills al Se
l2a and sale Of 400 barrels SO 25 Corn meal is held
Va 31t Susquehanna -four may be quoted SO l2a.
The receipts of Maryland wheat light Good prime
reds command 25 TO 100 There have been sales since
yesterday oil about 5000 Pennsylvania red, prime quality
at lS cents white com, II IS cents and yellow 50 81
cents, with sales oats - cents; rye 81 S3 cents and
clover seed is dull at 81 81 so for good to prime.
AtNew York, yesterday the -four market quiet ow-
ing 10 The limited supplies here but are making
ahead for cargo supplies Limited sales were making
Genesee western, Brooklyn, and Troy at 81 81 l2t
Southern was in active demand sales of 1000 Phlade
phia Georgetown, and Baltimore at So A SO so. Large
sales of meal at 81 10 i s7A rye -four S5 g. There
was an active demand for Sales of 800 southern
white, SO 80 and Co. OOs yellow northern and south
ern at 20 cents rye 80 II 45 cents Jersey and
North river oats II As cents; lard kegs I0l cents Mod
crate sales OF Virginia and Kentucky tobacco-abou 200
hogsheads "a cents so bales ST Jago % cents 300
Connecticut and Pennsylvania seed-leaf al s cts
AT Philadelphia, yesterday, the market for breadsf-
was quiet There sale of 600 barrels of -four $751;
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30
The Texas Rangers.

We were not fortunate enough TO see Col Jack HAYS
on his recent visit to this city He arrived there on
the 18th to make certain military arrangements with the
War Office and has departed on his destination We I'M
dersand that he left Washington with authority TO hasten
the organization of the regiment OF mounted men called
for from Texas part of this detachment is TO be sent
Gen Taylor and the rest TO be employed the from
tier OF Texas to protect the inhabitants from Indian dep
relations Four companies of the regiment have already
been organized and before this time on their way to
report TO Gen. Taylor The remaining companies will be
speedily in motion.
correspondent of the New Orleans Delta scarcely
gives extravagant description of the efficiency of
this remarkable corps Ii agrees with the vivid portrait
which OF our correspondents drew of them few
weeks snce-which Gen. Worth confirmed after the bat
tie Of Monterey-and which we have no doubt their flu
ture daring will fully attest
:" Capt Ben McCuloch, of the Texan Rangers, has mr.
rived nj Saltio and reported TO Gen Taylor Ben will he,
great acquisition TO the generals forces No has
better knowledge of the Mexican character than himself
besides, he is well acquainted with their mode of warfare
with the country, and wh their languages he knows how
avoid their nareS and to thwart their best laid schemes
and al the same time, will acquire a thorough knowledge
of the enemys forces and their position in short he is
host within himself There never has been time since
the commencement of the war thai the Texan Rangers
were 50 much needed as at the present. The country is
full OF handful, commissioned by the Mexican government
whoare numbering and robbng our people at every oppor
tuny 1t to be the general opinion that have
force but the Texan Rangers who keep these fellows
ouiet Tie boys are light draugh and move with un
eqiaed alacrity from point To point carrying with
them unnecessary baggage, they have nothing 10 inn
pede their operations and thing is very certain, they
will be taken by the enemy sleeping, drinking
iandango, let the weather be clear and oggy raining
shining There to be but opinion here both in
and Of the army, in reference TO bringing them
into the service, which ishat the government should
enlist them any expense, and upon their own terms,
though it be but Tor SIX months, for two years
Why should the government hesitate upon terms in bring
ing troops efficient they into the field If it
known among the Mexicans that Jack Hays, Walker Che
vale, Acland, Tom Green, Rhine, Mustang Grey, Giles
pie, McCown, Chandler, and Raow, had arrived on the
Rio Grande with force OF Rangers there would not be
Mexican commissioner this side OF the Sierra Nadre in
two weeks very much doubt if they would stop be-
fore they arrived at San Luis Potosi."
I'VE are informed by, brother OF Chevale, both
ves of Richmond, that he has joined Masons company
of dragoons and was in the expedition to Vera Cruz
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30
True md .uusf.

The Boston Post has the following hard hit at those
federal prints who have sought 10 make political capital
out OF the recent situation of Gen. TAYLOR:
ne opposition wish TO attribute all the successes of
me Mexican campaign to the generals and all the re-
verses 10 the government The people, much wiser and
better than party writers and orators applaud the army
sustain the administration and mete out Justice TO the Con-
gess at the same time. The people have courage pa-
uenee patriotism, and honor, and look to bright results
Wnie the violent partisans who rail at the war have
no counselors but their fears and surrounded by an
atmosphere OF envy and treason can see nothing but en-
OaTrassment and failure. They wish nothing but the
success of pary the people seek only the prosperity
Inc country, and an honorable peace"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30
DIED.

At his residence in Fairfax county, Virginia near Alex
andra, after short Illness Tuesday, March %, FRAN
CTS ASHFORD, in the SIth year of his age.
The deceased was born and raised in the neighbohood
Mount Vernon, and the youngest of three brothers
who participated in the revolutionary struggle which happ
y resulted in securing the blessings Of Independence and
after living long in the enjoyment of those blessings added
to which was that of almost uninterrupted good health, with
a character unspotted and undmmed, he bowed the
destroyer and breathed his last Verify his end peace
blessed with the entire possession OF his mental faculties to
the time OF his DEATH the latter stages of his pilgrimage
were characterized by meekness and patience under suffer
ing corresponding with the resignation he poiessed to the
Divine VIII, and faith in the merits of the risen Saviour.
He has left aged widow and several Children with
their families, to mourn their loss, May they all prepare 10
meet him in Heouen c. A.
alexandra Gazette will please copy.l
In this city, this morning o'clock after an illness o
four days, Mr. PETER CALLAN, in the l3d year of HE
age.
His friends and those of his brothers families are with
further notice. invited attend his funeral from his late
residence 9Th street, above street. O'Clock D. IN
on Wednesday, 3st inst
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30

The "Boston Times of Saturday last gives the follow
ing account of the ''shes and howitzers which have
been shipped from Boston to the war. Let the war
last two years longer and the inventive ingenuity of our
counrymen will strike out new weapons of warfare,
which will astonish Europe itself The inventive
genius will be shown in military matters, much it
has distinguished itself in more peaceful manufactures
"sSHEIIs AND HowITzERs.-We have Vera Cruz
forty howners, which discharge forty shells minute
viii rain shells OF the most mischevous character in the
city and in the castle which place resist There is
sand hill yards south of the city, which is feet
higher than the walls. and which if occupied by the how
tiers, Will command the whole place. The troops in the
castle will be compelled seek shelter in the bomb proof
chambers Ii makes vast difference in asailmg the infe
rior instead of the exterior OF such formidable place
Anna has doubt marched north get rid Of the
response bty of losing Vera Cruz"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30

The comet will cross the plane of the earths orbit on
the goth inst, (Monlay) at midnight and the tail will
sweep across the same plane the evening at about
o'clock Had the longitude of the node been few de-
grees less, the comet might be in ASIA projected
the suns disc This comet discovered at Cambridge
on the 18th inst by g. Bond esq, assistant at the OBJ
servaoy there and at the latest dates from Europe had
not been observed 1t is believed that only five telescope
comets have been discovered in this country, OF
which four first by this active and enthusiastic
astronomer Boston Traveller