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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-26
From the N. o. Delta.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM
MEXICO.

Latest from General SCOTS Division.
The steam boat James l.. Day, Capt.
Wood. arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz,
whence she left oa the 6thinst. We have
lana 81 { totie 2oih:iili., and from Tie city Of
Mexico 10 The 2ls,. This we proceed to
give, commencing the first with our cpr7
respondence. m
Eds. Delia.-You will tinl'dl the news
that is to be picked up he'e tn a paper a
copy ofwhich sendy.du. some inie Fua
NOR prevails this>dornIns 'hai santa AN
~ @ has been rdde prisoner, but SO litIe
n,,sn,ion ~ M nj l pay to it at the moment
,ba, Lorsol to ask whether 10 Americans
or.1 exicaus.
" Gen. Scott will probably leave this place
in l2 or ID days, when he will maSe no
halt shorl of Puebla. As you will see from
the news send you in The Star. The enc
nv talk of nothing but resistance.
The Mexicaus are bringing in their corn
pre.ly freely.
believe, from what can hear about
head quarters. that when we march from
this place, there will be little or 10 COM
municalion with Vera Cruz. Our means
of transportation will not enable Us TO look
for supplies from home, and the enemy
will be looked TO to furnish US TO great
extent. Our trains are beginning already
to be annoyed in the short space between
This and Vera Cruz. and to keep The road
open all the way 10 Mexico would require
more men than would be necessary to lake
thai city, CHAFAhhAL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-26

Surrender Of the City Of crico.-"lm-
n:cdiately before the James L. Day start
cd from Vera Cruz, Maj. Leonard, who is
stationed there. seul an officer OH board to
inform Gen. Pillow that an express had
arrived from Gen. Scott, with a despatch,
in which he stated that deputalion OF
Mexican cilizeus from The capital had ar
rived at the Generals head quarters, in-
viring him TO advance, assuring him that
it would surrender 10 him without oppos-
lion, and asking his protection of their rer-
sons and property. To such favorable
terms Gen. Scott assenled. He is there
fore. on his march to. if not already in The
.'halI. Of The Monlezumas."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-26

M The friends of WESLEY BODlE, an.
nounce him as candidate for the oihce OF
Sheriff, at the ensuing election.
february "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-26

T The following gentlemen are announced
NV their friends as candidates for the Office ol
Tax Collector. at the ensuing election:
Col. JOHN QUATTLEBUM,
GEORGE ]. SHEPPARD,
EDMUND NORRIS,
SAMPSON B, MAYS,
Lieut.. JAMES B. HARRIS,
Mai. S. C. SCOTT.
Maj MARSHALL r. SMITH,
LEVI Z. WILSON.
" The following gentlemen are announced
by their fiiends as candidates for the office of
Ordinary, at the ensuing election.
Col. JOHN HILL,
JULIUS BANKS,
Capt. w l.. COLEMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-26

From the Vera Cruz Eagle, Gfthe Isl inst. .
Midskipman Rodgers.-Lt. Semmes. OF
the lrigate Rarilan, left this city yesterday
evening, with an escort of twenty men, for
the head quarters Of Gen. Scout, intending
TO obtain from him means of communica-
ton with the Mexican Government, in re-
gard TO Alidshipmau Rodgers, who has
been transferred from the Castle OF Pcrole
10 Peubla, and perhaps further into The in
terror. It's certain, however, that he was
taken TO Puebla.
The Government Of the United States is
determined 10 compel Mexico TO treat Mr..
Rodgers as a prisoner Of war; and Lieut..
Semmes is authorized, we understand, 10
make such representations to the Mexican
Government, and that, in case of the fail
ure on their part to comply with The de-
mand, retalialory course will henceiorlh
be pursued by our Government towards
prisoners failing into our hands,
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VERA Cruz. Nav 5th, 1917.

EuS. JJclld.-AS luC SledHicl UdS UeCi
detained until to-day by had weather,
give you the latest news that has reached
us since | closed my letter of the Sd there
is not much Of it, but what there is, is o
some interest and importance. The Bri'
fish Consul at this place has just received
a communication from the British minis
ter. MIR. Bankhead, saying that the Mexi-
can Government has solicited the friendly
mediation of his government, TO settle the
difficulties between Mexico and the United
States. learned this morning hat such
a letter had been received from Mr.. Bank.
head, and at once called on the English
Consul, who tells me that such is fact.
You may therefore rely ou The accuracy
oil this statement.
Santa Anna is about 40 miles from here
with 1000 men, threatening to march in
and sack Vera Cruz. This information
comes fom Spanish merchant of this
place, who came in yesterday from Mexi-
co-he states that he saw Santa Anna,
who advised him to lake-his things out Of
the cily, as he should destroy everything in
il. This of course, we consider as mere
Mexican ebravodo, as it is not likely be
would make his plans public, did he intend
executing them. We are, nevertheless,
5aelisng tesn LlpfpnlESA a. !As asll
We1earnby yiederffbm The City of. Mex.
je6, that they have stopped throwing up
enlrenchmenls around the city, and do not
intend standing siege or bcInbardmenI.
Forlhe first lime sinc7sI have been in
begin 10 think that The war is
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PaUe's Portable Windmill.

GEORGE PAGE, machinst and manufacturer of aEri-
VI cultural implements and other useful Inventions re-
specially informs the public that he has completed his
engagements for the manufacture of his newly
portable windmill which is intended for ploughng on level
lands grinding theshng, and other agricultural purposes
and for machine shops carpenters shops, and other esab-
lishments requiring power for driving machinery.
The windmill is built upon tower of any height, ac-
corlng the size Of the wheelhe height and diameter
should be in proportion the of the wheel The wheel
is divided into large number of spaces, by arms, and is
supported by rods the shaft which project forward
from the centre. BY this arrangement, the sails be
made and long, and fill desired surface OF the
wheel the shaft which is horizontal Each sail is hung
to the arm by hinges the side, and brought TO the
wind by n lever and spring, independently OF each other
By this all surplus power is allowed to pass through
and at the the sails brought instantly to the
wind and may be operated by the smallest breeze and
are also accommodated flaws of wind, which strike upon
only part the wheel but give more regular motion to
the min. This windmill is selfadjustng in every parcu-
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counerbalance the power used, and always keep the
wheel square the wind The vein also construc ted to
revove when the wind strikes it either sde and to ope
upon gearing to throw itself instantly into the
direct course oil the wind. ~.
One Of these mills has been constructed at his establish
this city and all Interested ale respectful
ly invited to call and 1t in practical operation mas
been attached his portable gristmi and used Tor grind
ing all kinds of grain, which has been effected in manner
forth the admiration of all who have witnessed its
performance.
Orders received at his machine shop in Baltimore, or
this civ June 2-eod3m
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.First Principles OF Chemistry -

BY BENJAMIN SLLIMAN, JR., M a.,
Professor ia Yale College, Of Science applied to the ds
TN department of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been felt such amentable
deficiency of textbooks in that OF chemistry None OF
the textbooks upon this subject now in seem to meet
the OF teachers and for years past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies than of those that have hereto
Sillman has been induced to prepare elementary
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81 have examined Silliman's First Principles of Chem
stry and consider it decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met, containing large
amount of well-ananged matter in small space The
style clear and concise, it should be in textbook
and is easily conpehensIbe by the beginner It. work
admirably adapted the of schools and academies
and of all who commencing the study of chemistry
''HENRY S. PATTERSON, M. d.,
professor of Maiea Medica, Pennsylvania College,
For sale by +. TAYLOR.
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n MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, tIc.-The Const-

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BEDFORD Mineral springs.-Mr. ANDERSON, Pre-

DEDFORD Mineral Springs.-Mr ANDERSON pro.
ID prieor, respectfully informs the public that this esab
shent will be opened and prepared for the accommoda
ton of visiters by the 18th OF this month.
The attractions of this fashionable watering place
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the Pennsylvania canal and ChanIbersburg
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FLORENCE's NEW HOTEL,


EUROPEAN STYLE.
THIS elegant Hotel is open for the reception of
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PATENT OFFICE, June 8, 1917.
NN the petition of John EIgar, city Balti-

PATENT IoH.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 2, 1S47
by the President OF the United states.

TN pursuance OF law, l. JAMES X. POLK, President o.
the United States of America, do hereby deca~ and
mentioned land Offices in the State of FLORIDA, at the
periods hereinafter designated, to wit:
AT the land office at ST. AUGUSTINE, commencing ON
MONDAY, the twelfth day of July next for the disposal
OF the public lands within the limits oil the
townships, TO wit;
South ofie base line aud east of the principal meridian
Township twenty-five, Off range wcnty-eight
Townships twentone and twenty-five, OF range twenty
nine.
Townships eighteen and nineteen, and section six, in
township twenty, of range thirty.
townships eighteen, nineteen and twentyone, OF range
thrty-one.
Townships eighteen and nineteen, of range thirtywo.
Township eighteen, OF range thirty-three
At the land office at NEW EVANSVILLE, commencing on
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OF The public lands within the limits OF the aforementioned
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South Of the base line, and east of the principal nertdian
Township nine, OF range fourteen.
Fractional townships twentyseven, wenty-eight, TWEEN
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Township twenyseven and fractional township thirty
five, on The main land, OF range sixteen.
Township twenty and fractional townships thlry
three and thrtyve, the main land OF range seventeen
Township twentyseven, fractional township thirty
the main land, and townships thryth and thirty
ive OF range eighteen.
Townships trytwo, try-three hirty-iour and thirty
five, OF range nineteen.
Lands appropriated by law for the of schools, militia
ny, other purposes, VIII be excluded from the sales
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the lands sooner disposed o) and no longer and no
private of land in the townships offered will be
commencement ofsaid sales.
Given under my hand at the city OF Washington, TINS
sixth day of April, ammo Domni one thousand eight
hundred and forty-seven. JAMES n. POLh.
BY the President:
RICHARD M. YOU'VE,
Commissioners of the General Land Office
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NEW Soap and Candle Faetory.-The subscriber has
IN recently fitted up the building formerly occupied
warehouse, Lenox's wharf; where he is now manufac-
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experienced workman from Scotland he determined not
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