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III .2tta.i on San Jadn u tUO0.-h Is
is GENERALLY supposed that an attack by
sea and land. will be made shortly upon the
Castle of San Juan d. UIloa. If such is the
case, the squadron in the Gulf to cooper
ate in the enterprise, will consist of the fol-
lowing vessels: Frigates, Cumberland, A
Raritan "A, Potomac "A. Shops, John
Adams 2G. St. Mary's 20, Albany 20. Briggs,
Porpoise 10, Somers 10. Steamers, Mis-
sisSipp; 10, Princeton 9, sr:tiirc 3, Nixcn3
Schooncrs. Rcefcr l, Petrol l, Bonital.-
Storcsl.ip, Relief 8, Total number of guns,
23e. These viii, probably, be joined by
the line Of battle ship Ohio, which will sail
from Boston, with sealed orders, In a lew
days. The number of guns in the gulf Will
then amount to SO.
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- RENEGADE LIkUTETANT.
'iAL.E or MONTERREY.

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Democratic banner., 1847-01-18
TERN OF THE BANNER.

- i'll advance; 50 so at the end of the volume
Noln:,.'S paper viii he discontinued unless the
same De p1id for uptothe time of its discontinu-
ance
DFERzJfL1'G done rery h,c.-E
All letters on as;ness must be post paid.
Democratic banner., 1847-01-18

Substitute far Crrnna IN C&lr-8cat the
white of an egg TO Il froth; put 10 1t small
lump Of butter, and turn TIE coffee to II
gradually, so that it may not curdle' 1t IS
difficult to distinguish TIE taste from iFesl
lcrcam.
Democratic banner., 1847-01-18

TLO.Irt SUGAR.-lt is stated In the
augustine Herald, Of the 10Th instant, that
Col. Mcintosh has n.ade this season, at his
plantation on tie st. Johns, Fifty Hogs
heads Of Sugar, being an average OF one
hogshead tic the acre; and that the crop
would have been much larger, but for an
unusually early frost.
Democratic banner., 1847-01-18

Tight lacing is apublie benefit, as it kill
lie foolish oirls AMI lr~vc- the wise ones.
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Federal majority
This is very similar, view, to the victory which
Santa Anna announced some two months since he was
about achieve over General Taylor the 2lst odd
of February and which has turned out will the federal
announcement above copied, in signal defeat of tie
MeTicdls
Fourteen federal majority in the next House Well
done, Mr. Express; you are almost much behind the
age as the Boston Atlas, which has not yet discovered
that the wings are breaten in New Hampshire! and is
determined not to know it until next June, when the
sterling democracy will take special that plurality
principle shall be established which will insure full
delegation from that noble State in the next House, and
all of whom will be democrats Then the scales will
fall from the eyes Of the Atlas, and the National
nelligencer will longer ''see as through glass;
darkly".
We now assert, and without doubt that what we
will be sustained by the actual result that the next
House OF Representatives will be democratic. We base
assertion upon the following facts and estimates
L., l..v~ IL L. IL
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received, we make up the following table:

In the above estimate have given, as we believe
the ederasts every that they elect except per-
haps one in Connecticut We have claimed one democrat
from that Sate and believe one will be elected but
single week will determine whether we are right or
wrong.
In the six districts in Maine and New Hampshire,
where elections still to be held, there are democratic
puraties and there is not doubt that the legislatures
Of both those States will the plurality principle
which will insure democrat from each district
We do not believe the federalists can elect four in
Maryland The far-seeing, patriotic and eloquent Long
will doubtless be elected for he dared to throw off the
federal shackes and go for his country and we hope he
the patriotism of old Maryland we know she will sustain
those who sustain the just in which we are engaged
and we look with confidence to her for glorious demo.
cratic triumph next October.
Of Virginia, have spoken in recent article, and
we have no fears but that she will do her whole duty
We have allowed the ederalsts two gain in that time
honored State. If our friends do their duty and with
the enthusiasm which becomes them now, can we doubt
and the republican party, of every shade of difference
should rally in behalf of the republican candidate (and who
will caumnate them so far to have the slightest doubt
of their mistaken devotion the great PRINCIPLES of our
common party-anti-bank, anti tariff, nti-federalsm
and for the honor and rights of country in state of
warp we shall lose, in the Old Dominion not a man.
much less two three
From recent assurances from Alabama we were very
doubtful whether TO concede federas to that State
We than half believe she viii return delegation
entirely democratic.
We learn that Mr.. Thibodeaux, the only whig from
Louisiana, has declined another canvass; if So the
chances very strong that the democracy will carry
his district
The patriotism of sold Kentuck" is now fairly arous-
ed and recent letter from that State to gentleman of
acquaintance, in this city, speaks in the most san
guine manner of gam the number of democrats in
the present House We have set down but three in our
table. which is the present number.
In Tennessee we think Blackwell stands good chance
to beat Cooke, which win be gain of one in that State
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 2, Is47


We find the federal papers are still clngng to the idea
that there will be federal majority in the House OF Rep
resenatives during the 3Oth Congress. The assertion
that such viii be the has been made again and
again. but without any definite statement of the odus
opsraad by which 'a consummation devouty prayed
for by federalism be brought about With our own
views unchanged except from the positive to the super
ative since the publication Of our statement of the prob
abilities relative to the next House, in the Union some
time last autumn, have suffered the federal editors
enjoy their imaginary victories IN ddranee, without any
attempt to throw cold water upon their poetcal hauci-
nations; and but for the appearance OF sundry figures
not facts recent number of the New York Express,
after the following fashion, we should in all probability
have remained silent the subject for time longer:
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federal print in Richmond has recalled TO aen-
ton the following portrait of the head of the present adj
mlnstraon. We endorse its justice, mauge all the OBJ
ections of the aforesaid editor, who does not know,
appreciate the character of the whom it compares TO
''pigmy" and of whom the federal candidate for the
Buckingham congressional district ridiculous enough
the other day. in of his stump speeches, designate
as 'a reptile /" We republish the article to show
our perfect indifference for the srctureitof the Rich
mond editors, and mistaken confidence in the
remarks of the Augusta (Ga) Consttutionalist,'
from the columns of which paper they are extract
ed The Constutionalist expresses its regret at Mr.
Folks determination not again to be candidate
In this have every reason to beIevehe is fixed
Let us be permitted to add in republishing the article,
that cannot separate he south" from the other sec
tons OF the Union. There is but one wise system oil
measures which permanently rebound to the interest
OF the whole country and they drawn from the pn-
cples OF the constitution itself, wisely and strictly in
terpetei, according to its letter, ami according to the
spirit of the confederacy OF States After regreng Mr.
Folks determinations the able editor of the Augusta pape
proceeds follows
"In saying dis cannot orbear the expression Of our
profound regret that this obstacle that any obstacles
should nterpose 10 prevent his nomination He is one o.
the very best Presidents the country had We make no
tActP'o'' III itNoi vi any IN
of statesmen who have occupied that exalted station no
man could have acted better Mr. Polk has done under
an the trying circumstances of his administration n'
fidelity to the principles of that political creed OF stern re-
publicanisn in which he reared-to which he has
through lite been pledged and the faith of which he was
elected, are worthy of all commentators With less mn
ness and less purity of character he might have waVee'
OF been swuyed by sinister influence.
'Bu he has calmly and phosophicaly pursuedthe even
tenor OF way amidst the fierce collisions OF party %
the u6scrupuous strfes sectional interests He has KEEP
the vessel OF State steadily on the republican tack ne
has been shield to protect the constitution from lno
and violation Many and dangerous would have been lnu
attempts TO innovare upon and disregard It's restrcion
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and in Indiana, Joseph A. Wright is making great head
way against McGaughey and will probably beat him
which will be another gain to the democracy
We up the whole matter by reassurng our friends
that the nert House Of Representatives @ be democratic
Let not, however, indulge too overweening conn
dence in this result Prudence, energy enthusiasm, are
the secrets OF Let every man do his duty NOW
PRINCIPLES not men-everyhng for the cause and moth
ing for active organization of our whole party
in every State which has yet to vote and shall accom-
psh all that have down., and more than we have
predicted rs heH .s Days
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Now Music-.Just received

NIE following music is this day received and 70
i sale at Stationers' Hall, Pennsylvania avenue tw
doors east of 18th street VIM. FISCHER.
Oh no, never mention her ; arranged as d waltz.
Moscow waltz; arranged for the piano
Carnival of Paris-gallop; by Strauss
Nightingale waltz arranged for the piano
The home that love arranged as a waltz by White
Angelo waltz by T.. l.. White
Rory OMore arranged a waltz
New stop waltz; by Carlo Rosalia
Sleigh-bell waltz; by Bricher
Six Tyroean values by Hunter
The Duoro waltzes by 1.abitzkey
Athletic waltzes; by J. p. Ordway
Invitation to waltz by Hunter
Watcher quick step; by White
Royal Irish march; by Stephen Glover
General Tayor,s quick steps by A. G. Pckens
Mountain maids quick step; arranged by Burdett
Diaboique quick step; composed by Bohlman.
April2 .sA
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WOOD AND COAL.

GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the Office OF
- the Clerk Of the House of Representatives ohe United
States until Friday, the Both Of April inst at IL o'clock
meridian, for the furnishing for the of said House,
Of TWO HUNDRED CORDS OF THE BEST IIICKO,
RY WOOD saving the into lengths OF two feet and
depositing il in the vaults of the Capitol.
Sealed proposals viii also be received the place
TONS OF THE BEST ANTHRACITE COAL, well bro
ken and screened to be deposited in the vaults of the Capt.
toll.
Said wood and coal to be measured and weighed at the
expense OF the furnishing the same, and be de-
vered and packed away before the first day of October
' ftt Il. Il. FRENCH
April 2--dtd Clerk House Reps. u. s.
[Intcl.l rs-
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SAANDhAAD AutIAOIs, reprlnteu-flne paper ana large
- type, in large twelve volumes usimported from
London by F. Taylor
Memoirs OF Count Grammont and the Court of Charles
the Second, by Anthony Count Hamiltonl volume 81
Schiers History of the Thirty Years Wars Schle His
tory of the Revolt of the Netherlands and other historical
works of that author-2 volumes, So So
Lie OF LSre p; de Medie BY Roscoe voame 81 25
ScheegePs Course of Lectures Dramatic Art and Lit
erature-l volume, 81 Is.
Life and pontiicae OF Pope Leo the Tenth, by Roscoe
volumes, 81 60
Mgnet History of the French Revolutions 1889 to 1914
volume, 81 Is.
Beckman's History of Inventions Discoveries and ORR
gins volumes, VIZ 3d. Aprl2
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VAN AMBURGH ~ CO.'S
Grand and Triumpha Exhibition Of the past and mag
n,fcent collection Of
UNkLA ua.XLMALG


nifcenf collection of
WILD .a.vLMaLG
Will exhibit in Washington Monday, Tuesday, and
"Wednesday, April 9th, 9th, and 7th 1917 three days
only.
Hours of exhibition from to p m, and to p
Prices of admission 25 Children under nine years
OF age, halfprice.
c. Z. BRISTOL, Agent
The procession will be preceded by the and colossal
Roman Chariot,
Constructed after the model of the ancient charios of the
Roman conquerors in the costly and gorgeous style
OF workmanship, being 20 feet in length by seventeen
feet IN height drawn by eight black Flemish horses OF
prodgious size and weight, and containing
SKELETONS FAMOUS AMERICAN BRASS BAND.
From New York.
The cavalcade consisting of the carriages containing the
animals all newly painted and glded in superior
style of workmanship and drawn by the most beautiful
daps grey horses that could be selected regardless of ex
pense will parade through the principal streets to the spa
pavilion erected for the exhibition Of this matches
collection Of awwa where the public may have oppor-
tunity of Witnessing the
TA~Gfssg Prfeymswces Of Van .svsbwsh,
Whose dominion these terrible and powerful
has been universally acknowledged throughout Europe
and America.
eJForSarticulars, the large and small bills at the
hotels DC, March 2-dtd
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INOR SALE.-lntendng to remove west wish to dis
T. pose of my very valuable property, situated street,
few doors from the War Department; part OF which is
occupied at present by Commodore Bolton, private
residence the other part adjoining, occupied by
myself as residence grocery store and butter depot the
butter vault Is of the best in the city, and in good
neghbohood for retailing butter and groceries. Also lo
and Improvements on 18th street.
Any person or persons wishing to purchase, will please
call on Mr. Stanisaus Murray, myself The property
will be shown by me at any time.
Ap2-law3w AQUILLA RICKETTS,
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nOMESTIC GOODs.-We have now u large and well
IL assorted stock of domestic goods. We have
cases extra fine domestic longcloths, English finish
2 do fine do do "A wide
do l2A cent longcloths of the Boot Mill, Waltham,
and other makers
do ow-priced cotton
do 12-4 Hamilton cotton sheetings
do Ga do do
1000 yards caicoes, l2i cents every possible variety
Also, cotton checks, twiled cotton pants, &c.
These goods having been purchased from manufacturers
agents, we soil them the lowest possible
APP 2-8tif ID. CLAGETT, IL CO.
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Under the directions given by Mr. Walker, as
Secretary of the Treasury, and the jealous cooperation
of the able director, DR. Patterson, is believed the COM
age at the Philadelphia mint win reach three millions of
dollars monthchefy in gold 1t is fully believed that,
during President Folks administration, sixty millions of
dollars will be converted into American coin, being in
four years, than onehalf the amount OF the fifty
five years preceding So much for democracy and hard
money
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e have been already elected

There remain 10 be hereafter elecied-from Maine 4
New Hampshire, 2; Rhode Island 9; Connecticut, 4
Maryland, 6 Virginia, IS; North Carolina, O.; Alaba-
ma, 7 Mississippi Al; Louisiana, A; Kentucky, 10;
Tennessee, IL Indiana, 10: Iowa, 81 Wisconsin,.
From all these States have the best advices and
have not the conclusion which we are about to
state without much reflection, and duly weighing all the
chances.
From our own knowledge, and the assurances we have
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The coinage OF the Mint at Philadelphia last month
exceeded two millions of dollars being the largest
ever coined in one month since the government was
founded. 1t was as follows
In gold coins 81 ,9ss, $50
In silver do $4,000
In copper do 1901
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Interesting from Mexico.
Translated for the Union.l

Translated for the Unionl
file Of the :" Locomoor" of Vera Cruz from the 5th
to the oath of February, and another of the Indicator
from the 18th of February the LIST of March, have been
received at the Navy Department The only paper of
later date than these, the Indicator of March 9TH the
day which the landing of our troops effected
The following extracts taken from this paper, and
probably contain the latest intelligence from the city OF
Mexico, where, apparently, complete anarchy pre-
valing:
From the Dario'' of March g.
The firing continued yesterday between the troops of
the government and the insurgents from their respective
positions. II was violent between the Cathedral and La
Terceros.
1t is stated that yesterday column of the government,
troops respectively attacked San Diego another column
small loss
The belligerent forces il seems, have not suffered
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Tampico, March rs, 1847.

Form 8.
We certify that of the ship Fosca Helena has
deposited manifest of the cargo of said vessel with the
United States authorities ut this port of which the within
Is true copy. 1,
Permission is hereby granted for said vessel to sail for
the port of Bremen.
Dated at Tampico March 18th. 1917.
C. D., Paymaster.
(Countersigned,) A. B., Commandant
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''MoNTEREY, Feb 2G, 1917.
"DEAR -- While is copying my letter to
YOU feel that ought TO keep writing about this glori-
Gus eventglorious to that little but Spartan army and
thrice glorious to the country
But what sacrifice il has cost in blood AS to treas
ure, it is nothing in comparison. Poor Hardin Poor
Yell They my friends, and the pride of that ar
my, with others who fortunately survive. There are
names on the list of officers who have fallen, whose loss
is national calamity. The President win grieve for the
fate of all but for several he will for the loss
Of personal and dear friends"
Passing the other brave spirits who were endear-
ed to the President by ancient associations or eminent
virtues. we may specify Col. YELL who has successvey
filled the places of Judge, governor and member of Con.
gress from the State of Arkansas. He was one of the
Oldest and best friends whom the President has ever had
and one OF the nobest spirits whom he has ever known
He was intimately acquainted with him before Yell
left Tennessee. The chain of friendship which bound
them together, though heightened by distance was al
ways kept bright We know he feels for his loss as that
of ga dear and personal friend" When Gov Yell parted
with him to to the army his last words TO the Presi
dent appeared almost "prophetc of his end"
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-OORT, Madeira, and Champagne Wines.-South side
L Madeira wines, "Symington's" brand, all grades
Sicily Madeira wine
Lisbon do
Port wine, pure juice of the grape
Do low priced brand.
Holland gin, grapes
The above goods are all under custom house lock- and
will he delivered as pure imported Samples and prices
at my Office. STANlSLAUS MURRAY.
April 2--law3w
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Erhad from letter Of gentleman attached 10 the ar
N.Y. aho wes acith ne garrison at Monterey during the
battle of Bsena Vista.
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6s-st. Matthew'S Church.-Rev. Mr.. Early, of George
town College, will preach in st. Matthew'S Church OF
Easter Sunday, at III, a. m
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OUR NOMINATIONS From every part OF the State We heaI
the united and harmonious voice othe democracy respond
ing to the nominations Francis r.. Skunk and Morris
Longsreth, The democratic party appears cor
daily ana heartily a unit remember 10 have
seen II In this State and its Mnanimity precursor
IT'S success Two more unexceponable of any parry
could not be placed before the people for their support than
Skunk and Longstreth
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-26
SHERTFF'S SALE. ]

PY virtue Of sundry writs Of FieH ia.
I'D cias, to me directed, ! will proceed 10
sell at Ed geield Court. House, on the first
Monday aud Tuesday following in June
next, the following proper'y,in The follow
ing named cases,,o wit: 5E Z
John Hill, Ordinary, for Harriet Minis.
vs. Joshua Hammond. the tract Of land
whereon Thomas Ford lives, containing
ore hundred and seventeen and an hall
acres, more or less, adjoining lands ot
Henry Huffman, R. p. Brunson, James
F. Adams, and others. m s'ss-
Simeon Matthews vs.. B. D. Ryan. and
C.. J. Glover; Presley 81 Bryan vs.. b. J..
Ryan; S. f. Goode, and others. several
ly, vs.. the same, a house aad lot in The
village of Edgefeld, on whichIdefendant
lives, containing an half acre, more or less,
bounded by The public square,t,he lot of
John L. Dolby, and others. Also, another
lot in said village, containing FIVE acres,
more or less, adjoining lands Of: MrssCor-
ley, ]. Kirksey, and others.aAlso, TWO
slaves, viz. MilIey and Elmore.
Terms Of sale Cash. 81 :
FL. BOULWAREi Sc. D:
may IA 4i3sl IA ~
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TO those who love thcIr
C. % VI N TR "!

HHERE is Recruiting Rendezvous now
IL opun, at Edgefeld Court House, under
the superintendent Of Lieut.. A. NJ. Perrin.
=. Those who may wish 10 Enlist, will please
call at Goodman's Hotel.
Recruits are supplied with Clothing when
they are enlisted, good Quarters are provided,
and The pay commences from the date Of ell
listmenl.
As Old Edgefield and Abbevillc were never
know to DC behind in patriotism, hope that
the young men of those Districts will come
forward, with aaciiiy, 10 the standard Of their
country, MS she is much in want of good sol,
diers. Capt. Maniganlt, who is TO command
the company, is brave and noble gentleman,
he is from This State. The lst Lieut. is from
AbbevilIe District, S. e. Gen. NJ. l.. Bonaam.
is the Lieut.. Col OF the same Regiment, and
Major Mickey Gregg, Of South Carolina is the
Major. "A: NJ: FERklN,
2nd Lieut.. 18th Inf U. S. Army,
Recruiting Officer
april 2S 1t IA