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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Fan River foIil 1. 9oaksi
thin, fromsliiss laIsfi and
shades blacker than e isaea
scompanied ,sWeab believed, s6v sbstsr|
and Miss Seatoa, and We ssnIde fsia1fl tlis;
.partysyesterday ftfort thea farm lafstlss
field.-Boston Courfe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Elegant Carpeting for Ninepence (l2d
Ctnis) per Yard. We called on friend,
ths other day, land our attention was at
tracted TO what was apparently canvass
carpet, Of very fine texture, of fresh colors
and with handsome border. On inquiry
we were surprised 10 learn that it might
be called homespun and that it cost but
Dinepence per square yard. AS no letters
patent have been taken out for the inven-
ton we give the direction as we received
them. SewtogeIher strips Of the cheapest
cotton cloth of the size Of the room and
lack the edges to tho floor. Then paper
the cloth as you would the sides of the
room, with any sort of room paper. Tho
paste will be stronger il gum arabic be
mixed with it. After being well dried
give il two coats Of varnish and your car
per is finished. It can be washed like
canvass carpets, without injury. Such
carpets ofcourse, will not bear the rough
usage Of a kitchen, but in chambers aud
sleeping rooms, our informant tells US ne
has ueen them, after being used for two
years and frequently washed retaining a
mostbeautilul polish, smoother Than can
VASES Portsmouth Journal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23
E. Y. YOUNG, Secretary.

Ho7rid Tragedy.-Since our paper
went to press on yesterday evening, we
learn that an alteration took place in the
town OF Gainesville Oh yesterday, in which
Col. Johu Anthony Winston shot DR..
Sidney S. Perry with shot gun. We
understand DR.. Perry survived but a few
hours.-We have heard something Of the
particulars but not in a shape to give them
to our readers. Col Winston surrendered
10 all officer. and the matter will Of course
undergo a judicial iuvestiSatiou-.Su Sumter
Whig, 9Th inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

The Wilmington IN. C.) Journal Of
Friday states that i, is currently reported
that a number Of Boston capitalists are
now in North Carolina for the purpose of
completing negotiations for the building Of
Rail Road from Raleigh to Columbia or
Camden, South Carolina. Aspreparato-
ry 10 this step, the said rumor says that
these gentlemen have already purchased
tue Portsmouth aud Roanoke Railroad,
and that they Intend TO purchase the Ra-
Leigh and CASTOR Railroad now the pro-
perty ofthe State of North Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23
John Wadleigh's Trial for Sleeping in
Meeting.


Meeting.
Justice Winslou.-What do you know
about Johu WadIeigh's sleeping in. mee-
ling
Wliness.-I know all about it; taint no
secret, Iguess.
Jus.ice.-Then tell US all about il; that's
lust what we want to know.
Witmss.-( scratching his head We'll,
the long and the short Of it is John Wad.
leigh is hard working man; that is, ne
works mighty hard doing nothing; and
that's The hardest work there is done. Ii
will make Teller sleep quicker than pop
py.leaves. So it stands to reason that
WadIeigh would materially be a very
sleepy sor. of person. Well the weather
is sometimes materially considerable warm,
and Parson Moody's sermons is some
times rather heavy-like.
stop, stop!" said Justice Winslow.
"No reflections upon Parsou Moody; that
is no. wha, you were called here for"
Witness.-I dom, cast no reflections on
Parson Moody. was only telling what
I know about John Wadleish's sleeping
in meeting; and its my opinion, especially
in warm weather. that sarmons that arc
heavy. like, and two hours long, materially
have tendency
"S,op, stop!I say" said Squire Win
low; "if you repeat any of these redec'
tions on Parson Moody again. Ill commit
you 10 the case for contempt of the court"
WitneSs.-I dou't cast no reflections on
Parson Moody. was only telling what
| know about John Wadleigh's sleeping
in meeting. =
Squire Winslow.--Well, go on, and tell
us ali about that. You wern't called here
to testify about Parson Moody.
Witness.-That's what | am trying to
do, if you wouldn't keep putting me oul.
And it's my opinion, in warm weather,
folks is considerable apt to sleep in meet
ing; especially when the sarmon-l mean
especially where they get pretty tired. l
know I find itprelty tired. know hnd
il pretty hard work to get by seventhly
and eighthly in the sarmon myself; utifl
once ge, by there, | generally get iuto
kind Of waking train again and make
out 10 weather il. But it isn't so with
Wadleigb; I've generally noticed that if he
begins 10, cape at seven,bly and eighthly,
it's gone goose with him before he gets
throug gh tenthly, and he has TO look out
for another prop for his head somewhere,
for his neck isn't stiff enough to holdit up.
And from enlhly up TO sixleen,hly he s as
dead as a door nail, ill tho amen brings
the people upsto prayers, and Wadleigh
comes up,with; jerk just like opening a
iiacksknife.-Seba5 Smith.,l L
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Army Requirements. Washing,
ton Union says. that the measures adopted
by the GovernIne nj to send forward rein.
forcemeuts to replace the twelve months.
volunteers Withdrawn from the army under
the immediate orders of Gen. Scott, have
been very successful; aud that, although
the twelve months troops have left the
seat of war some weeks before the expira.
lion OF their term, their places will soon be
supplied by other troops. II is calculated
that nearly 1000 regulars, old and new re-.
giments. will soon reinforce The main army
aSVera Cruz-of which between 2,O0O
anil 5000 doubtless have arrived, at Vera
Cruz in all April and May; and, of the
residue. large proportion will reach that
place, i. is supposed, by the middle OF
June.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Famine in our opn country 6s Nfiin-
yaw Observer says that the population of,
some neighborhoods of GeorgetownsD Diss
.rict, has decreased twenty pericents swith.;
in The last ten years, 90; account;o faactuat
destitulion Of the comforts oflife. ssSSs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Improvement in Carriage LONDON
there has beensa great sinprov ovemsnt iiia
Omnibuses, which consists i'm having AN;
India.rubbertube stretched overt iiss Of;
the wheel. thereby preventing sndd dehjolis
and avoiding The disagt teeable noise thai as
made by5y hisfes, ming ogers u ssEssIs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

In the English prices current, the reader
frequently finds whoa. quoted at so many
shillings "per quarter" term which all
do not comprehend, The following ex.
PLANTATION, which we find 10 another jour-
nal, may be 10 such persons not uninte-
resting IA quarter Of wheat is an EGG
lsh measure Of eight standard bushels. If,
therefore. one sees wheat quoted at56
shilings, i, is; z shillinSs q bushel. A
shilling is 221 cts,, multiply by Z, and we
have 81 ,57d cents per bushe,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23
MASONIC.

Whereas, in tho inscrutabIe dispensa-.
.tion of Il kind and mercilul God, death
has again been permitted to invade our
"Mystic Union" and our much beloved
aud esteemed brother, Samuel Weir, has
received summons to appear before The
Supreme Architect Of the Universe, there
10 be tried by the "plumb-line Of ruth and
love-"
We his breIbrcu, who have so we'll
known him, ia one of The most intimate
relations which eau biud man TO his fellow
man 10 society, would hereby testify To the
many virtues which adorned bis life,
Be it therefore,
ResUlued, That in The death Of brother
Samuel Weir, our order has lost vaua-
Bile member; and tho divine principle of
charity, which is the cement of our union,
an ardent friend.
RESOLVED, That as citizen of'the State,
aud The conductor OF All independent press,
his talents and energies, were at all times
devoted 10 the true interests Of the Uoion,
but more especially to South Carolina,
and the Southern States. That as a citi-
zen of our town. he constantly labored for
the onward march of all her citizens in vir-
tue, intelligence and wealth.
Resotued, That to all the relations Of
the deceased, but more especially TO the
daughter, be 80 much loved, and who so
devotedly attended him in bis last sickness,
we beg TO- present our deepest sorrow, for
Ihe iireparable loss they have sustained. I.
Z lfss0lUed, That his daughter will ever
find friend and brother, in the members
Of our order; and should occasion hereaf-
ter require it, she vii! always fnd them
ready to aid and protect her.
Resolved That The members Of this
Lodge, aua all the brethren of the town,
be requested to wear Grape on the left arm,
for the space of thirty days.
Resolved, That the above preamble and
resolutions be published in the papers of
ouretown, and that copy be sent to tue
daughter Of our deceased brother.
/, Extracts from the Minutes Of the Lodge;
June 10th, 1917.
II W VnIrMc Se,-o,,r,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Mr.. Webster This gentleman arrived
in this city on Sunday morning, BY the:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Henry J. Leyyi The y. IS. Mail Agent
a, the Brazos, gives noiics-und5 il is; me-!
cessary that persons writing to ihe army
should beatiti ia mind -thatitis absoluse-H
ly necessary that the po.itips Regiment
land division Of the army 10 which such
regiments is. attached ,sifitisknoWn) should
be stated on The snperscfiption 10 sensures
a correct lransmission;liyeiy Of army slet-!i
ters. .i:s.
Santa Anna was born in 180 04,Sand IS
now in his 43d year. He isatie sonsof alls
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23


Raleigh Rail Road. We are informed
from reliable authority, that negotiationss
for the purchase and extentiou Of the Ra-s
leigh Railroad to the North Carolina boul-8
Diary, are now in progress: Propositions.
from wealthy Eastern Company, have
been entertained by the Governor Of our;
sister State, and there is no doubt butfthat5
the purchase will be made, and the exten-:
sion beyond Raleigh commenced so soon
as favorable response is received from
South Carolina, to, meet on the border
near Cheraw. It will be erecollecied that
Charter for Road on this. route, ,sWas3
granted by our las, Legislature. Wouldis8
not be as we'll for Camden and Kerahaw
to turn their attention in thar drec,ion;s
and by cooperating with Cheraw;f remove
any cause ofcontest with Columbia forthes
Charlotte terminus !-G Chars Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Forty Sir Days on The Ice.-Captain
Allen Of the ship Albion. from Greenock
for Quebec, thus describes his adventures
in the ice last April aud May, in letter
in the Montreal Herald Of The 9Th inst :
ITO my great modification we again
fell in with the ice above Cape Ray. aud
on the 26th, the wind coming round from
SSW, we got suck fast-the Belleisie aad
Erromauga both in company. We were
dragged Ivy tho ice along the coast of New
foundlaad, nearly as far as the Straits of
BelleisIe, and remained fast, driven about
ty every wind, until the 24th of May,
when gale of south wind having loosened
the ice, we got into clear water, after
having been detained in ii forty six days.
The Erromange got away on The 10Th,
and the Beiiisle on the 18th. We were
(rozen into solid field, and while We we're
in the ice there never was break near
US. The ice turned US twice round the
compass, and for twenty eight days there
never was man al our wheel.
1.-THE ship was so fast bound that the
rudder would not move, We made three
attempts at cutting out, and you may
conceive how thick the ice was, when i
mention that. after, all hands had been at
work for, three entire days. they Tonly
managed 10 cut seven feet The weather
was so cold Iwas afraid they would ALL be
laid up, as they were wet allihe time.
and we were at length compelled TO aban-
don the work in despair. cannot accuse
into the ice, as everything was done for
the best, and when the wind came from
the S. w. on the 26th Of April, we were
in The heavy swell within halfa mile of
clear water, and if We had accomplished
that half fmile.we would have been through
all the ice, as TWO men who came ou
board of us from a sealing schooner the
day after, told us they had come from
Byron Island. and saw no ice till they
came TO the field they were fast in. |
hope-lo get 10 Quebec tomorrow, and
will proceed TO Montreal without delay.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-23

Geological Facts.-Some twenty or
thirty feet. below the level Of the plain
aronnd Richmond, Virginia, occurs one Of
The most remarkable deposties in this
country, or in any country. Tho piece in
which we baye found ii most fully dovel-
opaed is where the small brook at the cas-,
end, and on the north side of Clay-street
empIies into Shockeo Creek. On the
hank of tha, brook will be seen stratum
from ten, 10 fifteen feet thick, which most
,sfsa persons would call white clay; out Pro-
sfessor w. b. Rogers, of the University,
(the Stale .Geologisl,) has ascertalned that
ii. .ismade up almost entirely of the skele-
tons Of dBimaleue or. infusoria---that is,
microscopic animals. These skeletons,
consisting Of silex, are, increditably small,
$50 that each cnbit4 inch Of this infusorial
earth conlainssmany lhuusand millions Of
.lhem |! How inconceivably numerous,
there fore,dnuy they be, 10 form a desposit
AT least ZEN feet thick: and diextepdiBg: many
miles over rstho, adj joining conntry!s Itshasi
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

SHOCKING CALAMITy.-We understand
that Mrs. Mason, wife Of John Mason,
residing at Harbor's Mouth was burned
to death on Sunday evening last under
the following circumstances, as was Judg-
ed from the position of the body when
found, the family being absent at church.
She was coming down stairs with lighted
lamp containing >omphene, and making
a misstep, fell. breaking the lamp, thus
setting her clothes on fire. When the
family returned home the body was burn
ed to a crisp. and life was extinct.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16
From the South.

Our accounts from New Orleans, by
'he Northerner, are of the 2Sth ult.
/ The weather on that and the two
preceding days was extremely coda,
least SO considered by the inhabitants
ice being formed in the streets.
The great st. Louis Hotel was put I'D
ior sale by auction on the 9th, and
knocked down at $500 900; the Citizens
BANK IS named as the purchaser 1t is
SAID to have cost 81 400 900.
Ihe high prize in the Havana lottery.
sIoO,OOO was drawn by Mr.. Cuculla, a
resident Of New Orleans.
Gen. Taylor was expected hourly.
The committee ofreception went down to
meet him at Col Whites plantation on
the evening Of the 9th.
The u. s. steamer Edith left for the
Brazos and Vera Cruz on the night OF
the 9th. having on board number of
officers, and S250, 900 for Gen. Scott
army
The following extract contains some
interesting items Of intelligence
MONTEREY, SUNDAY, Oct. 81.
On the Goth we broke up our encamp-
ment at headquarters, and Gen. Wool
lett the scene ofhis triumphs, accompani-
ed hy his staff and escorted by the squad
ron OF the LIST regiment of Dragons, com
manded by Capt. Rucker, stopping in
Saltillo to take leave of his command
there. While in Saltillo captain of
Mexican lancers made application to Gen.
Wool for leave to live with his wife and
family in Saltillo. lie represented that
he had received no pay from his Govern
rnent for seven months, and was compell-
ed to live with his father-in law, who is
the owner of a hacienda called Gonzales,
near Saltillo. The general sent him
word that if he remained in the city he
would be considered as a spy and treated
accordingly, but that if he gave himself
up as prisoner Of war he would be per-
mitted to remain upon his paroIc. lie
gladly accepted those conditions, and
presented himself before the general in
person, and rendered his parole. The
Mexicans say in Saltillo that there are
great numbers Of the Mexican officers Of
the line and field who are in the same
predicament as this captain, and that at
San Luis there are a number of generals
unable to obtain any pay from Their gov
ernment, who have met 10 consult as to
what course they shall pursue. The
Satllcros assert that they will pronounce
IN favor Of Paredes.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

Fatal accident. The d, a,h of Cornc-
lius W. Lo,hrop, a worthy young man,
Of the nor,hwes,erly part OF this town,
took place ut the saw mill of Nesws
Dean and Wilbur, in Raynham, yestrr-
day morning. lie was engaged N
saw ing shingles aud while standing M
front OF the circular saw, II suddenly
broke, and piece Of 1t was thrown with
such force that i, severed the main arte-
~ of his neck, producing instant death.
Taunton Wig d Fridoy.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

Sub Treasury Operations The Sub
treasury in ST. LOUIS was replenishcd
yesterday by the reception Of about
s37O,OO from the Subueasury at CHI.
cago. IL Is pretty sum, aud required
only eight or ten persons To guard :, on
the route. Or course Il cost nothing to
pay them for the time employed, nothing
for transportation, aud no risk was in
CURED oi loss by land md waters
Louis RrpubIican of 2jh
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

Theft AND ARREsT.-We understand
that two boats belonging TO Samuel Carr and
Lewis Mitchell, and also some sails were
stolen a few nights since. A man named
Silas Souihwick was suspected Of the theft
and pursued TO New York and arrested
Both Of the boats and the sails were recov.
cred and have been brought back. The
thief was found by following two boys he
had sent to the boat for the sails, &c.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

A FEMALE FARMER. second
premium Tor the best cultivated farm u,
Li,chh,d county, Conn, was awarded
the past season To Mrs. Vesta Iiaa k'n',
of w Wate,iown. The farm contains 100
acres. II has been under Mrs lis
management Tor the last ten years. Tho
committee of examination say
IL Is divided the present season into
twenty-five acres OF meadow, three snd
half of corn, six OF oats, and one and
half Of rye, two OF buckwheat, a hall
acre Of potatoes, seven acres oi wood
land. aud the residue OF pasture land
The produce OF the farm for the pvrscnt
season is estimated as follows: fifty tons
Of hay, two hundred bushels Of corn, one
hundred and thirty three shocks Of oats,
und one hundred and fifty bushels Of po-
tstoes. The stock kept on il this sea-
son CONSISTS Of twenty six bead, ioeis-
ding SIX calves raised this season, two
horses aud fhy SIX sheep. This iarm
is convene ally laid out into small helds,
the fences mostly Of rails, oil IA go"d re-
pair. and together with The buildings,
presents a neat and tidy appearances, -
Cuhiunfor.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

PosrRUMoUs GLORIA good story 10
told OF Gen. Lane, Of Indiana. AT the battle
Of Buena Vista, when the Indiana regimen,
retrca,ed, the General tried every means 10
get them 10 return. Becoming enthusiastic,
he appealed to them "as they loved their
native State, to do their duty "Come
now" said he, and rush into the lhickest Of
Tho 6gh,--l'll lead you. and only think ho,o
glorious Il wil look IN history 10 have IL sa,d
ihoi the phok Indiana regiment 'oas cut to
pieess"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

.Weefing, very The Washington Union
gives vent to is feelings in view of the cleo
lion OF Wing Clerk in the following pa.
'he'ic language:
One Head of!-Tbe Wings Of the House
o' Representatives have comrnenc d the pro.
cess OF prescription. The accomplishe d
Clerk; b. D. French, Esq. was this day re
moved. and Mr.. CsmpbeiI.oG Tennessee sub.
'tnuted in his place, by a majority Of iour
votes. We are satisfied that the interests of
the public service werc opposed to such a
Proscrp'ive measure. Whose head is next
To be put upon the block. II is said tha,
they nre determined upon a general sweep.
But the blood Of the martyrs is the seed Of
the church.
We don't like to be uncivil to the mourn. =.
era, but we can't help saying tina, the Union
has uttered 6o in stating that French was
removed Every body knows of course
that he served during the whole term for
which he was elected. This, however, 10 a
white lie compared with those contained in
the Presidents Messsge.-.N Y. Tribune.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

VIRGrNA.-The Legislature Of this State
convened at Richmond on Monday, 9th inst.
In the Senate, Hon, Edward r. Scott (Loco)
of Greenvlle, was chosen Speaker without
opposition. Addison w. IIansford was cho
sen Clerk, receiving the votes Of oil present.
In the House, James F. STROLLER (Whigl
Of RnPpahannock was chosen Speaker by a
vote OF ll9 to Il2 for John w. Jones. Geo
w. Munford was elected Clerk. The Wing
majority IN the House 10 about 10.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

THE PREsiDENr's MEssAGE.-We some
days ago engaged enough extra copies Of
the Presidents Message, to supply oil Of our
subscribers. and had the promise Of reeeiv.
ing il as soon as il reached Boston. As we
have not received them. our subscribers
mus, take the will for the deed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

GA Convention Of Universalists in
Cambridge. Macs, after a long and some.
what exciting debate, have adopted The fol.
lowing resolution
Resolved, that this Association express its
solemn conviction that, IN order for one 10
be regarded as Chrst,on Minister. with
respect to faith, no must believe IN the Bible
account Of the Life. Teachings, Miracles
Death and Resurrection Of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16

GFTbe Tribune says that Mr.. Winthrop
is the third Representative of Massachusetts,
who has presided over the House Of Repre-.
sen,s,ives since the adoption Of our Consti.
tuition (; having been preceded by Theodore
Sedgwick in the sixth Congress, and Joseph
b. Varnum in the tenth and eleventh.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-16
New Orleans, Dec. 9.

The public reception Of Gen. Taylor
having been postponed from the ID to
the Sd, was organizing as the express left.
1t surpassed any public display ever wit
messed in the city. The General was
mounted on one Of his favorlte war hors-
es which he had brought over with
him in the steamer Matamoras. The
entire population appeared to he muster
ing with banners and badges to JOIN IN or
witness the procession. Business was
entirely suspended.
! Col. Wynkoop, who had been appon-
ted Governor of Jnlapa, had issued ord
ers encouraging the merchants TO resume
business and open their stores, pledging
to them and to the inhabitants gener-
ally, full protection of life and property
in the pursuit Of their ordinary avoca,ions
lie has prohibited the sale Of ardent
spirit under heavy penalties, and the prop
erty of the Mexican authoritlesIs made
responsible in case of the commission of
crimes. The Mexican authorities, civil
and judicial, are restored to the full ex-
ercise Of their functions, and all dispu tes
among Mexicans are 10 be settled by
them.
MsRKETs-The news by the Acadia
had so far depressed the market that a
reaction has occurred. The sales to-day
are about 1000 bales. We quote mid-
ding to good middling 6 IL to Z. Mo-
LAsses frmer with slight advance. The
sales for to-day were AT 10 "a 20.