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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-08-18
To be sold at Auction, i,

AAN the first Monday in September next, a
W LOT in the town of Edgefeld, contain.
ing between three and four acres of land situ-
a,ed near the Baptist and Episcopal Churches.
On the lot there is comfortable Dwelling
and Work Shop. There is at present a crop
of Corn and Potatoes on The ground, which will
be also Sold Persons wishing 10 view The pre-.
misses, can call at the shop where they will find
the subscriber. Terms Of sale cash. !.
PETER GOLLY,
mug lS 81 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-08-18
Land for Sale.

HS TUE Subscriber, desirous ofemi.
tT5S grating West, offers for sale his tract
STva OF LAND. situate in Abbevile Dis.
.eAsss trct on the Vienna road, 6 miles
from Liberty Hill containing 4S7 acres, $50
of which is cleared and in cultivation. The
place is well improved with nil necessary bull
dings; also Gin and Screw.
Those wishing to buy, will do we'll 10 call
and view the premises. as bargain will be
given. For further particulars, call on the
WYATT c. HOLMES.
aue 1S al so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-08-18
Drugs !! Drugs! Drugs!

YMNH Subscribers have opened DRUG
4. STORE, in the village Of Cambridge 8.
c.. and are now receiving. from one ofthe first
Drng houses in Philadelphia, a choice selection
Of 4'sssi &. III ssz'ss
Drugs. NA AedIcHnes, Paints,
OILS, DYE STUFF, WINDOW :srsa.
e. f.i.a5 GLASS, &c. &c, ~.
10 which they invite the attention Of Physicians,
Planters and others. in want OF such articles.
Orders thankfully received and carefully at.
y9-5. R. c. GRIFFIN & CO.
Cambridge 8. c., Aug. 10, 1s47.
P. S.-Dr. R. c. Griffin would respectful
ly inform his friends and The public generally
iha, lie has permanently located at Cambridge,
for the purpose of practising Medicine, and
may at all times be found at ms Drug Store,
ready To attend to all calls connected with the
profession. $500
aug Is at 30
The Abbeville Banner will give the above
four insertions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-08-18

8 august 10 0U
Consolation and Gold Leaf Segnrs Salmon,
Lobster, Sardines. Said Oil, New Cheese,
Pickled Tongues, Picked SIad, Picked Mac
kereI, &C.. &C., &C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-08-18
Picked Herrin g!

NMTHO has tasted real L0ch Fine and can
Wv help tIlel grateful recollection Of the
,wamg OH have got one barrel of picked
Locn Fines. Try them They arc delicious
breakfast relish. quite a "bonne Jouche." Five
for 125 cents. forty for one dollar.
r. s. ROBERTS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-08-18
Extensive Public Sale
4, Ofpart o ttatlLGrse and Haluable
3 STNGKs0F, GOODS, Is.

THE property o Il. 8. ROBERT q !!
,2 EdgefeM C. IT.. S.C...
Sums Of $f0'and upwards, al a credit Of sixty
days, for good endorsed mites. s. :.
tHD 8. ROBERT 8 ,desirons Of contracting
eEk. his business, will. on Sale Day, 6tl,l Of
September, aud the following days, offer ut
Public Auction, a. great part Of OF his new an
valuable STOCK or GOODS. His inien.
lion is in future to conduct his business on
more limited footing in the general branches. s
The DRUG business he will go into more
extensively, with the most efficient aid. Ad.
vice will be givengralisund Medicines charged
moderately.
august l8 st 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-08-18
Edscfield C. Fl. July %
NEW GOODS!

NEW GUUDS.!!
MlO. ] MACKAREL
Iy Pickled Shad,s :.]
!. Picked Herring. Z fssstlg;;FF :.
Table Sal,in ,Boxesi ~
Linsced Oil, q, 60. f..,:s,,i..rs 50
5oounces sntphate Of QHinihs,
Black Pepper, - Z. -.
Race Ginger, {.
Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry.
Fahnesrock's Verlnifnge, z.
e u Dead Shot s. do. sIlsse. -,45ss Il
~ McAIIister's Ointment, s;ts.a -. go 80
White Wine Vinegar, ~ 3 -; Sc
I; For sale by - -
july % ] }; Il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-08-18
HOGAN & THOMPSON.

DOoAoC " ~ La SLS5 AeA|f
No. 30. N. Fourth-street,
Philadelphia;
ENAVE for the supply Of Booksellers, Coun-
HE try Merchants and others, a large and
complete assortment Of
Books, Stationery,
And FANCY ARTIC { e S !.
II. & T. ME tho publishers of School and
Standard Books, Manufacturers Of Blank Books
and most of the articles of American Statione
ry; and keeping aso a handsome assortment Of
FOREIGN FANCY STATlONERY,,# ~
they are enabled to offer extra ordinary inSuces
ments to purchasers, in the prices, yarietyfald
extent of their stock.
Having recently become the Commissions
Agents Of some of the most extensive Paper
Makers, they can offer to who lesale or retail
dealers and to Printers and Binders LETTER,
CAP, LEDGER. WRITING 81 PRINTING
PAPERS, at very low prices. They will also
keep Constantly on hand stock Of WALL,
WINDOW, and SCREEN PAPERS, of the
most beautiful patterns and brilliant colours, al
manufacturers prices.
BLANK BOOKS
OF their own superior make, ure always kept
in quantities 10 supply orders, or make mp TO
such particular patterns as may be required:
Merchants ShOWbiHls,
Or Advertising Cards for NeD Goods.
Ii. ds II. have been printing these ShowhiIs
for the last year or two for their customers in
very beautiful style, bnt for the approaching
season they have had some Nes0 and Elegant
Designs engraved, which will make more
snowy and attractive advertising sheet than
has before been printed, and they particularly
invite the attention of merchants 10 this article,
which will be furnished at moderate price.
DESTROYS of retaining their old cnslomers,
and Of adding as many new ones as possible 10
their list, II. & T. will lendeavor alwaysio have
such stock Of articles in their line as is not to
be found in any other establishment, and their
prices will be found to range. as low as any
other house. they hope, therefore, the advanta.
ges which they can offer will induce all deal
ers in these articles TO call at
No. 80. North. Fourth Street.
whenever they visit Philadelphia. -
aug Is ~'.lss 80 ;.
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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20
Col, DOniDhan at Home.

Since the speech of Colonel Doniphan,
at st. Louis, he seems to have fallen great
ly in the estimation of his political friends
(ior the gallaut Colonel is member of
the opposition party) in Missouri. 1t is
supposed that even If he had not declined
their offer of q Gubernatorial nomination,
they never would have conferred that hon.
or upon him. But the intrepid soldier un-
queslionadly one Of the remarkable char.
acters oi, the tpresent war-does not tire
with doing good. We learn from the JEFF
ferson City .Metropolitan, that he continues
every where to denounce the course OF the
Federalsts in opposing and misrepresent-
ing it. The Metropolitan says:
sin his speech at independence, Col.
Doniphan said that the annexation of Tex
as was measure just in itself, and that he
had always been in favor Of it; and al
though we had many other just causes of
war with Mexico, yet if he assumed that it
grew out Of the Texas question, it was n
just war on our part, and declared by an
almost unanimous vote Of Congress to have
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20
The LEGISLATURE.

Enough Of the result of the late election
is known to render it certain that the fede-
ralists again have the control OF the Legs
ls,ure. The Senate will stand II demo.
Gratis to 10 federalists. Last winter there
was tie in the Senate. The federallsts
have gained one Senator in the Perry Nor
gan and Washington district, giving them
a minority Of two in that branch.
In the House the democrats will have 50
and the federalists 80 members. Last year
the federal majority in the House was g.
The seekers after exclusive privileges can
now take comfort, as another winter IS to
be spent by the peoples servants in pro.
viding for the interests of the 'rich and
we'll born.' and promoting the future sue
cess of the federal party.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20
Ubc 1portaee 5enti11el.
RAW VEN N A, 0 II 10:
50 wednesday, Oct. 90, lsA7.
Glorious Democratic Victory in Penn
Syiyania!

The democracy of the Keystone State
have achieved most signal victory over
the Mexican allies, and redeemed themselves
from the influence of federal rule. One
year ago the federalists carried PennsylVa'
MIA by means of their hollow and hypocrlt'
ical cry Of ruin in consequence OF the re-
peal of the tariff of 1912; but the opera
lion of the democratic tariff has convinced
the people of old Democratic Pennsylvania
that the federal predictions of ruin were
made but to deceive them into the support
of federalism, and most signally have they
rebuked the deceivers. FRANCIS K. SKUNK
has been reelected Governor by from
$4,000 to 10000 majority. Well done
old democratic Pennsylvania! That is
q victory such as we used to hear of in
years gone by.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20
Late from Mexico!

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l3, 8 o'clock, P. M.
The Spanish paper at New Orleans,
La Patria, has rumors from the city Of
Mexico, which are generally discredited, to
the effect that the American troops in the
City, have had severe conflicts with the
Mexicans, and owing TO the forces Of the
latter being superior, the Americana loss
was very severe.
1t is said that Gen. Scott withdrew from
the city. Santa Anna then advanced from
Guadalupe, with an army Of 10000 fight
ing men, and the fighting was resumed.
The conflict was going on desperately at
the last accounts.
Gen. Rea is also said to have obtained
complete possession of Puebla, but the A
merican troops occupied the heights in the
neighborhood Of the city-a commanding
position, and were pouring destructive
fire upon the enomy.
No news direct from Gen. Scott.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20
From Mexico.
REPORT Of SANTA ANNAsP CAPTURE
Eaxsacnenanaaa ~ ia NJ Y Gan

REPORT OF SANTA AENAe CAPTURE
=. Correspondents Of the N. Y.Suu.
SiEce | wrote you, we have been
fl CODED with Mexican rumors; and as
there are no papers published now, from
which authentic information can be had
give the rumors for what they are
worth. Gen. Scott is said 10 be ia
most hazardous situation in the city Of
Mexico. An immense number Of SOL
diers and robbers under Santa Anna
have surrounded the city, driven back
the troops encamped at Tacubaya, and
entirely cut off oil communication be-
tween the American force within and
without the city. Rumor also says the
Americans are suffering for want Of
provisions. Gen. Scott is hemned in
the plaza, and every day loses some
OF his men by assassination or shots from
the roofs Of Mexican buildings.
Still another rumor, which / hope 10
true, IS, that Santa Anna has been SUR
prised and captured in one of his evs-
ming rides near Guadalupe by party
of American cavalry. He was in a
close carriage with three other officers,
who were permitted to escape. And
the news has just reached here that a
civil war is raging between Zacatecas
and Aguas Calientes; also, that Yuca.
tan, Aguas Calientes, and TamauliPos
are ready 10 declare for the United
States,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

Benton and Silas Wright. He thus con-
cludes his remarks on this important topic.
"Let US ADOPT q course, in relation to
these rivers and harbors, compatible with
the Constitution; and such as has been en-
joyed by portion of the country since the
formation of the. government"
The s'obsolete ideas'' Of a bank of the
United States, and protective tariff receive
n passing notice, and are dismissed with the
remarks that mo statesman will propose
either Of these questions now." Freedom
Of the press,-freedom Of conscience
| freedom of personal opinion and action,-
| and adherence to the Union were the themes
of his concluding remarks.
| Mr.. Dallas was frequently interrupted,
during the delivery of this address, by deaf
ening rounds of applause; and sat down
amid three hearty rounds, such rs the de-
mocracy know how to give.
The sentiments themselves-the time
and place where they were delivered, and
the man-justify this extended notice.
Death has stricken one man in the lore.
most ranks Of the democratic party, upon
whom many eyes were looking to lead i'll
the approaching battle. The democratic
party is as yet undetermined assto whom ii
! will entrust its banner. No one knows
upon whom the chance may fall. Bu
there has never been time when it was
more incumbent upon the democratic party
to scan, to weigh, and to convince the mer
its of those who stand conspicuous in it
ranks. -.-
In bis Pittsburgh speech Mr.. Dallas has
declared his sentiments, and when choice
comes to be made among the many wise
worthy, and true upholders Of democratic
principles, he will not stand unnoticed.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

Col CURTIS made another speech upon
the Mexican war on the 18th, at Ashland,
in which. says the Democrat, he gave some
whitening rebukes to that portion of the
whig party who proclaim themselves op-
posed to the Mexican war. 1t was mas
terly effort, and some of those who were
engaged in getting up the resolutions, pass
ed at the recent whig meeting in this place,
must have withered under it like wounded
worms"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20
Webster on Annexation.

Mr.. Webster, in his speech before the
whig convention at Springfield, Massachu.
sets, after being nominated for President.
thus gives the lie to his whig friends who
say tha: the annexation of Texas was the
cause Of the war. Mr.. Webster says:
81 am no apologist for Mexico. have a
poor opinion Of the Mexican government.
/ pity the people Of the country, and should
pity them the more if they knew the state
they were in. 1t is the worst governed Of
any country in the world that claims to bs
civilized. 1t has been for twenty years the
prey of every military upstart, who had
money enough to get up miserable army.
From 1886, when was the battle Of: San
Jacinto, to 1912, Mexico had no authority
over Texas, no just claim upon her terrific
ry. In l94l-'2-'3, Texas was an 'inds-
pendent government, so nominnlly, 50
practically, so recognized by our own and
other governments. Mexico had no ground
of complaint in the annexation of Texas;
we are the party to complain did not
want Texas. But she did take offence; she
persisted in claiming Texas as her prov
ince, long as it had been an independent
territory, and broke off terms Of unity with
our government, calling home her minis
ters, and refusing to receive our own"
The above is from the speech Of Mr.
Webster as reuised by himself. It is Il
beautiful commentary upon the assertions
Of the whig press who have sought, and still
seek to justify the cause Of the enemy, by
insisting that the annexation Of Texas was
cause for the war. ..4.r. ,..
What MIR. Webster says in the above, l.
undoubtedly true. For eight or nine years.
dating from the battle of San Jacinto, Fox
as Was to all intents and purposes MS free
from Mexico rs any State in this Union.
No hostile foot dared press her free soil.
Finding Texas able to make good her dec
laration of independence, the United States
acknowledged her as free and indepen-
dent government, and received and accred.
tied a minister from the government 80 ac-
knowledged. The Mexican government,
by allowing her minister to remain at
Washington, acquesced in tho justice Of
the net. England and France also oc-
knowledged the independence Of Texas and
made treaties with her and received, and
(as did also the United States) sent minis.
ters to represent their respective govern
ments at the capital Of Texas. Still Mexi.
CO continued ani:able relations with tho
United States, France, and Engiand--a
thing which that nation would never have
been guilty of, had she had even distant
hope that Texas could be reconquered. She
then, by retaining her relations with the
three great powers named, virtually &C.
knowledged the independence Of Texas,and
thus Webster is right when he says that
"Mexico had no ground Of complaint in tn"
annexation Of Texas. ."-Statesman
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20
the negotiations ended, as others have ended
before, in a failure to make peace.
Another letter from General Taylor.

GENERAL TAYLoR.-The National In
telligencer has received from DR.. Bronson,
the gentleman to whom it was addressed q
copy of the following letter from General
Taylor:
ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, Aug 10 le47.
S1R:-Your letter of the 17th ultimo re-
questing of me an expression Of my views
on the question of national policy now at
issue between tine political parties of the
United States, has duly reached me.
l must take occasion to say that many of
my letters addressed to gentlemen in the
United States in answer TO similar inquir-
eres have already been made public, and
had greatly hoped that all persons interest
ed had by this time obtained from them
sufficiently accurate knowledge Of my
views and desires to relation to the subject
AS it appears however that such is not the
case, deem it proper, in reply to YOU
letter, directly to repeat that am not be
fore the people Of the United States as {
candidate for the next Presidency. 1t j.
my great desire to return at the close o.
this war to the discharge of those profes
sional duties and to tho enjoyment of the
domestic pursuits from which was called
at the commencement, and for which my
tastes and education best fit me.
deem it but candor TO state, at the same
time, that if were called to the Presiden.
tial chair, by the general voice Of the peo.
pie without regard to their political differ.
ence | should deem it became duty to nc.
cept the office. But while | freely avow
my attachment to the administrative policy
Of our early Presidents desire to be under.
stood that cannot submit even in thus ac-
cepting it to the exaclion of any other
pledge as to the course | should pursue
than that Of discharging its functions to the
best Of my ability and strictly in accord
ance with the requirements Of the constitu.
ton.
have thus given you the circumstances
under which only can be induced to &c.
cept the high and responsible Office of Presi.
dent Of the United States, l need hardly add
that cannot in any case permit myself to
be brought before the people exclusively
by any of the political parties that now 50
unfortunately divided our country as their
candidate for this Office.
1t affords me pleasure in conclusion,
fully to concur with you in your high and
Just estimate Of the virtues both of head and
heart, of the distinguished citizens [ Messrs'
Clay, Webster, Adams, M'Dufi and Cal
houn, mentioned in your letter have
never yet exercised the privilege of voting
but had been called upon at the last Presi
Dental election to do so, should most Ger
tainly have cast my vote for Mr.. Clay.
am, sir very respectfully your ob't
servant,
4. TAYLOR, Major General U. S. Army
F. S. ROBINSON, M. D. Charleston S. C.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

New Daily.-We have received several
numbers of THE CLEVELAND DAILY TINES.
the publication Of which has been recently
commenced. r. HADDocK is the Editor
and publisher. He is assisted in the edito-
rial department by Mr.. A. JACKSON Nor
GAN, brother Of w. D. MORGAN, Esq,
editor Of the Ohio Patriot, Col. MORGAN,
&c. Cleveland is one Of the greatest cit
les in the West for newspapers. There
are six or seven weekly newspapers pub
lished in the city, and four dailies, and none
of them are ahead Of the Times
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

AGRICULTURAL REPoRr.-The annual
Report Of the Portage CO unity Agricultural
Society has not been received in time for
publication this week. We are informed
by an officer of the Society that the Off
GERS have been unable to prepare the Re-
port for publication at an earlier date.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

BALTIMORE ELEcTIoN.-The municipal
election took place in Baltimore on the 18th
inst, which resulted in favor of the demo-
crrts. Ofthe 90 Councilmen elected Is
are democrats and S wings. The whole
vote polled was 5000, less than the vote at
the Goveror election.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

FoRGING WILL.-Three men named
Snyder, Sharp and Divine, were recently
tried in Tuscarawas county, Ohio on q
charge of forging will. They were
found guilty and sentenced to four years
confinement ip the Penitentiary.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

F Another American newspaper is
talked Of at Vera Cruz and the typos of
Gen. SCOTS army were to commence is.
suing daily paper from the capital early
this month. The standing army Of news
papers in Mexico will soon be sufficiently
powerful to Americanize and hold any con-
quests our troops may make.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20
New Indian Treaty.

Gen. Isaac A. VERPLANK recently con-
cluded a treaty with the Chippewas Of the
Mississippi and the Pillager Indians, within
the limits Of the proposed new Territory Of
Menesoto, by which large bodies Of excel.
lent land has been ceded to the United
States:
''The first treaty was concluded at Fon
du Lac at Lake Superior, on the I'd OF Au-
gust, l947, with the Chirpewus Of Loke
Superior and the Mississippi. The innd
purchased is bounded on the east by tho
Mississippi river, on the north by the Crow
Wing and Long Prairie river, on the west
by the boundary line between the Sioux
and Chlppewas, and on tho south by tho
Watab river. This land is to be the future
home of the Winnebagoes.
The second treaty was concluded at
Leech Lake, August 2lst, ls47, with the
PLACER Indians. Said purchase is adjoin-
ing the tract purchased of the Chippewas,
and lying between Long Prairie and Leaf
rivers.;' ...-.- ......
This treaty, we suppose, will be opposed
by the "no more territory" wings in the
United States Senate.-Siatesman
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

@ The following minutes may be OF
interest to some Of our citizens. They are
the minutes Of levels taken by Judge TAP
PAN in the Summer of 1922, through Ra-
VIENNA:
Level of the swamp on the south line of
Randolph, in which the Breakneck heads,
$50 2O-lOO feet above lake Erie.
Center Of Randolph above the swamp,
20 27-1OO feet.
South line of Ravenna (on the road to
Randolph) below swamp 80 feet.
Center of Ravenna (town) higher than
the swamp, feet.
Cuyahoga on the road from Ravenna to
Montua lower than swamp, So 67-1oo feet.
Breakneck at Woodard's old mill above
Lake Erie, 46e 54-lOO feet.
Or, center of Randolph above Lake E.
rie, 572 47-lO0 feet.
South line of Ravenna above Lake E.
rie, 522 2O-1oO feet.
Center of Ravennn above Lake Erie,
555 2O-1OO feet.
Cuyahogo south Of Mantua above Lake
Eric, 493 53-I00 feet.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

O. The Washington Union says the
revenue from customs, for the first quar-
ter of the first fiscal year, under the tariff
of '46, will exceed eleven million Of dollars
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

A HORRIBLE SloHr.-A man by
the name Of Ansel Mcdonald, confined
in the Jail Of this county, under the in
fluence of delirium tremens,: dug both
his eyes out Tuesday last the 18th inst.
He presented horrible spectacle to the
eholder.-Onondaga Standard.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-20

o. An American merchant at the Cape
Of Good Hope has within twelve years,
sold hundred thousand Yankee ploughs,
chiefly to the Dutch for the use Of their
vineyards.