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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-24

1--WE have received from the Hon: Mr.
Brockenborough, member Of Congress, from
Florida. copy of his Speech on the " !hrse
million BILL" delivered in The House Of Repre-
sentatives on February 13ih.
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Tbe aDnRrftser.
WEDNESDAY,. MARCH "a. 1877

The Ncusf from Mezieo,---We publish to day
an account of desperate battle, reported to
have been tough, between General Taylor and
Santa Anna, about the 22d ult., near Saitllo.
From all accounts, the position Of General Tay.
lor is very CRITICAL we await further intelligence
with great anxiety.
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The Wsather-The heavy rain which fell
several days since. was succeeded by very
cold and unpleasant weather for the season.
We do not remember, ever to have experience
ed colder spell in March. For several morn
inss at about sunrise, the thermometer in our
room stood at 81 degrees. The early fruit
will be injured. Oats ond wheat, so far as we
learn, have sustained no serious damage. After
the cold spell had passed, we had some fine
sunshine.
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ND,s of. Mr.. Benton to the Adj. General
WASHINGTON, Tuesday Evening, I
!. March 9. lS47.

!. Sir: had the honor 10 receive :'our
note of The 9th nstanl, with aycoihmisslon
Of Major General in the army, and delay
ed the answer of acceptance or non-accep-
tance until I should receive an answer
from the President 10 anote which ad-
dressed to him in The morning of thatday.
That answer is now received, and enables
one, to answer TO your note, and 10 say
that the commission is not>accePtsd:
Please to accept sir, my thanks for The
kind lerms'of'your note. aud for the thou.
san courtesies which you have extended
10 me in the course of our long aud friend
ly acquaintance.
Most truly aud respectfully yours.
THOMAS H. BENTON.
To Adjulaut General Jones.
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Vera Craz sguadron.-The following is ,eale
10 be a. correct list of the United States nava
forces, which are concentrating in the Gull ic'
an attack on Vera Cruz. The 2Oth OF thls
month is said TO be the day fixed on by the De
partment for the attack TO take place
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CAMP WfNElELD, ISLAND OF Losos, Nzs
49, 23,l February, j S47. " 9. 81

The Palmetto Regiment had the pieasufe.ai
last night, of being informed that Il was 6aaof5
the Acknowledgements for the attack on sNeaae
ra Cruz. 1t is rather unmiliiary ioth be attempk1
ting to deyelope the plans Of "a eampnig .bes
fore they are executed, or even fairly detey:
mined on, but can tell ouisnows from stiiss;
most accurate information. that in aAfea days.
unless the President directs otherwise, ,7onr 10
giment, the Pennsylvania and New iorkfaV Vol-sS3
an,eers, and several thousand regulars are ire 70
sail Tor point about nine miles from Vera s.
Cruz; and as sooa as they be- paIin lpraPss
order, TO attack the city. Ganesai ,scpitis heIss
ON board Of the Steamer Massaeh ehusetta, and
Col. Butler at this hour pay him "a sss
Gen. Worth has not yet YET arrived. we asess
looking for him every moment snip loads o
between for,y and FIFTY ships in thes bari tsEat
this time, and in a day or tive. their plSs!5
II / am N sorry 10 say, .llat The Miasssib bpt ssla 8
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plans, both Of the late and Of tho present
commander-,he defensive policy of one
and The San Juan Of Ulua attack of the
|olhers and this being knoWn,my presence
would operate as an implied censure on
the Two generals, and might make me, 10
spite Of myself the nacfeus of discomfort
and characterization. The command OF
the army, therefore, is the only military
position which could hold in it.
+ Authority 10 conclude a peace, or a!
least to sign the preliminaries Of peace,
deem highly essential to success. as it
would enable the commander-in-chief TO
I!take instant advantage Of all passing
eyerits, military or political, to close the
war.
T. Furnished with these powers, ] am
willing to make the sacrifices, and TO incur
! the responsibilities Of this high command;
but | leave i, 10 5ou, sir, for your free and
final decision, consideraling it as, a nation
al question, and a new zone, on which
there is no commitment, on either side, in
any thing tha. has passed.
I Whatever may be The decisions, my
thanks aud gratitude will no, be the less
to you for your unsolicited nomination ol
me to this high appointment, nor to the
Senate for its Instant aud unanimous con.
frmation oEil. nor to the House of Rep.
| resenratives for its three times virtual
election of me, TO be the commauder-n'
chief of the army in Mexico.
Respectfully, sir, your friend and fellow.
citizen. THOMAS H.BENTON.
H. To.the PRESIDENT.
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Mrstodon Coaon.-We call the attention Of
our reader 10 an article upon the subject ofshis
celebrated Cotton, upon our first page. Not
having had a chance to try an experiment as
yet, we cannot youch for the correctness of the
statement made by the writer, bat have no rea-
son to doubt its superiority over onr common
Cotton. ]. d. TlBBErrs, Of this village, can
supply those who wish 10 try the cultivation Of
1t with Seed, upon as moderate terms as they
can be procured elsewhere. i
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Scottish Bagpipcs.-We have been handed
blythe Postmaster, a handbill, received froUa
g"W. FERGUSON RAMSEY. the unrivalled per
former on the Bagpipes." in which he propos-
es to give an Entertainment to The citizens Of
this village, and its vicinity, On Tomorrow
Thursday evening, the 25lh inst.
( MIR. Ramsey I,as travelled over larss por.
ton of the Union, and is highly spoken ot, by
the press. in every section. The National H.
telligenesr, in speaking of his performance in
Washington City, says
"lAmongst other novelties here at present,
we have the celebrated piper, MIR. w. Fergu-
son Ramsey, and he certainly performs wonder
fully on his four different Bagpipes. The Irish
pipes, in our estimation, is "lcctle ahead OF
any thing we have heard in these ''dggIns, y
he being distinguished for his really splendid
execution on that instrument, which ne makes
discourse most excellent music" and almost
excites the very chairs, tables. and benches to
dance round the room. The Irish pipes, which
can sound strain almost as loud as trumpet
call, can also pour forth tide of melody. sweet,
soft, low as the first whisper ofmutnal love.
You have never felt The eloquent expression of
Irish music, unless you have heard il from the
IrisI, pipes"
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i. The Nes0 Major Gensrals.--The Hon. Thos.
H. Benton, of the United States Senate. in a
correspondence with the President, has declin.
ed accepting the appOin,meni.of Major Gene,
ral;under the new army regulation, which was
conferred upon him. We have no doubt, that
Col. B. has acted wisely, for serious difficulties
might have arisen in the service, if lie had as.
sumed command. Col. William Cumming, Of
Augusta, Geo., who had also been appointed
Major General, has likewise declined the &C.
ceptance of the Office. He took this step, it is
said, for certain high and honoiable reasons
We cannot say with certainty, who will be ap-
pointed 10 the place of the above gentlemen.
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Murderer o f,B. B. .Hussey.-The Grand
Jury Of Laurens, (Geo.) Superior Court,
in the case of Gibbs, indicted for The mu:-
der Of Mr.. B. B. Hussey. have refused. 10
fiud bill, on the ground that >thesdefen.
daut was ofunsound mini s5s3s2a }Esg5s,.St.
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To be Hung.-Benj. Morgan, Indicted
al the late session Of the Court at Ches
ter6eld for the murder Of Andrew Jacks on
was found guilty Of murder on the duh
inst, sentenced by Judge Frost 70 be exc.
cuted on the frat Friday in June next.
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THE President.to Mr., Benton.
WAsHINeToN, March 9, IS

WASHINGTON, March y, 1871.
b Sir: have given to your leIer of the
9th instant the consideration which lis
.im portance demands. Ia rendering to
YOU the appointment of Major General in
The army, earnestly desired that the
country should have the advantage of your
conceded ability and military knowledge,
syour intimate acquaintance with the Mex
lean character, aud your familiarity with
their language and political condition.
Immediately after your nomination as
Major General had been unanimously coz
ferred Blythe Senate, fcarefuly examined
The question W hether'I possessed tine pow
er 10 designate you-a junior Major Gene
ral-to The chief command of the army in
The field. The result of this examination
is, / am constrained 10 say, q settled con-
viclion on my mind that such power has
not been conferred upol ME by the exist
Jog laws. ~ -
I am fully sensible ofthe exalted patriot
ism which could alone have induced you
to make the personal sacrifices 10 which
you would be subjected in assuming even
The chief command Of the army in Mexi-
co; and duly appreciate the reasons you
Have assigned, and which may, l.fear,
prevell, you from accepting your appoint
ment as Major General. If, on further
reaec,ion, such should be your decision,
shall learn ii with deepregret.
/ L am, sir, with high consideration, very
lrespectfully, YOUR obedienl servant,
|. JAMES X. POLK.
| TosMajor General Thomas II. Bsnlon
Washington. ID. c.. 2
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Speech of the Hon. Taos. Il. Baitey.-The
Speech of the Hon. Thomas II. Bailey, Of
which we acknowledged having received, a
copy, is all excellent defence Of Southern rights,
and vindicates in manly mauner. the perfect
equality Of the South with the North or West,
or any portion Of the free States. This Speech
was deliveredinthe House of Representatives,
and doubtless produced salutary effect in that
body. The "Wilmo.: Proviso," in the three
million bill. which the speaker more par!icu.
larly attacks, was not adopted in the passage
of that act, We sincerely hope. that proyiso'
Of this character will never again. be brought
forward. twill be like the apple offdiscord,
buta fruitful source Of strife, and will endan.
ger the perpetnity Of our UNION. Let the whole hole
South, rs one man resist il anli il can never
be adopted. we confidently believe. WeFhigh.
Iy appreciate the services Of our own states..
man dn nd WIN stood apin their places;
ii opposition 10 this nostaari islitsous pfosiii
sion in the lale bill: s. =, 1 IA .s;jl s IS
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80 -. MI. peRtOH w 'tte 4teSsoe 10 -
sNAsHIsGToa, tuesday Eve. March 8.
Sir: Your slelter OF this days dale,is
jlsI tn4ipei y and seeing no .reasonl for
'fufther reflection, and wishing tosavoid all
.delayIin ofIicering The army, | have writ
ten a.note to the Adjutant General, to be
delivered his office.in the morning, de.
cIiping 10 accept the appointment Of Ma.
jor General in The army. so kindly offered
10 me by you, and SO honorably confirmed
bytbe Senate.
Ehave the hoilor to be, sir, with great
respect, your friend and felIow-citizen, !.
:. .s.f4a THOMAS H. BENTON.
To- the President.
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Proposals for n 900 the Pedestal o
the jackson MOntsm

A T meeting of the Jackson Monument Committee,
"A held the 10th day of June instant, unani
mousy resolved that the monument to jackson should be
placed in the of Lafayette Square. in the city OF
Washington, and that It's pedestal should be solid block
of rock and the undersigned committee instructed
advertise for proposals furnish and deliver in said
square rock of suitable dimensions for the pedestal upon
which is TO be erected the colossal bronze equestrian
Of Jackson.
This is therefore TO give notice. that sealed proposals will
be received by the undersigned committee until o'clock
M Tuesday, the third day of august merit for furnish
ing and delivering the centre Of Lafayette Square,
this city, by the LIST day of March next solid rock
of GRANTEE other durable stone OF between 800 and
in weightas may be OF the latter weight II
believed that such Ray be obtained on the Poo-
river, this city The the rock must be
such will be suitable for the purposes OF the committee
which they will decide before its removal
The proposals will state the price for furnishing and de-
livering the rock the of Lafayette Square, and
the kind of stone offered.
The money viii be paid upon the delivery of the rock
the place above nafned but the will make adj
the account the rock
to its place of destination.
The undersigned committee the right of rejecting
all the proposals. If they should not be satisfactory.
Proposals be addressed the undersigned, from whom
further information the subject may be had il desired
Washington city, June ~, 1871
Join C. 1'i RIvEs. }commit,se
JOHN W. MAURY>
June A-2awdNcpl3A MAT Init
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Fsuquier White Sulphur Springs.

a., THIS establishment svoraby known for the
Ei qualities of its and the elegance and
E.U comfort OF its accommodation, will be opened for
the reception of visitors the LIST June. Ii situated
miles from Alexandria, 81 miles from Fredericksburg, and
20 miles of the Blue RIDGE in of the healthy
and delightful climates of Virginia. The direction and
will be the as heretofore, and the
attention paid to the accommodation and comfort of their
guests. We have abundant supply Of ice.
The season, commencing the LIST of June, will end the LIST
of October, embracing months.
Lovers OF Music win find the band unsurpassed.
Board $40 per week. SO per week for weeks, $50 per
month"; $50 for the season.
For than day 81 80 per day, 90 for sim
gle meal % cents lodging children under IL years
and servants half price horses 50 per day. per
week 81 30, per month So.
Tr-weekly stages viii from Washington until list of
July, after that time daily
There will be line stages from fredericksburg after
the Is OF july previous which conveyances win
nished ON accommodating terms.
May lf-lawtlstA Until DAN'L WARD.
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One of the most Valuable Residences City
Snye Mt Public Auction.

DY virtue ola deed Of trus; executed the 18th day
ID March, lS, duly recorded in Liber w. b., No l07,
olos 100 l32, of the land records of the county
Washington, in the District of Columbia the subscriber
will offer for sae public auction the premises,
Thursday the LIST day OF July ensuing, O'clock
those valuable lots in square No. lS6, fronting the
Presidents square and Connecticut avenues numbers D. g.
T. 8, TO- H. and IL, laid Oft in subdivision of said
square by the late Samuel Davidson. The Improvements
consist very fine threestory brick dwelling, with large
back building fine stables canage-houses, and other
buildings, making the establishment very complete. This
properly for the last three years. has been occupied by the
right honorable Richard Pakenbap envoy extraordinary
from the British government; and, being otherwise well
known needs no other description.
The of sale One fourth of the purchase money
be paid hand and the residue in twelve eighteen
and weniyfour months the purchaser purchasers
give with approved endorses bearing interest from
the day sale, and n deed the property
the payment of said and full payment of all
the purchase money! with all interest and costs thereon
viii convey the purchasers all the right and title
given in the aforesaid deed.
The trustee the right of resellng for cash.
credit he may deem proper, ten days notice,
failure the part purchasers to comply with the aore
said terms OF sale. BY order of the trustee,
June s-eodt2JJunedtsif X. w. DYER, Auctioneer.
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Ry II. w. DYER, .qlcffOnlcr.

elegant Carriage and Harness and fine pair of Horses
IA at auction.--O Wednesday, the Both inst, at O'Clock
p M shall SELL in front of Browns Hotel iii Previous
ly disposed of AT private sae) superb family carriage
and harness the carriage exhibited the National
Fair in May OF last year, built by Cuett Sons OF
Baltimore, and is OF superior workmanship and finish
Also pair of handsome bright bay horses well matched
and broke, and perfectly healthy and gentle.
The terms of sale credit of ninety days for ap
proved endorsed note, bearing interest
great bargain can be had at private sale, applca-
ton to the subscriber.
r. w. DYER, Auctioneer
Il sold at private sale, due notice will be given,
June 26--ts
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L james River and Kanawha Company, in Richmond,
Virginia. until the 18th July next for the construction OF
three dams James river the line of the
pany canal between Lynchburg and the mouth of North
river The first of said dams will be about 81 feet high and
400 feet long, and situated about miles above Lynchburg
the second will be about ID feet high and $40 feet long, and
situated about miles west OF lyncbburg the third will be
miles OF Lynchburg The foundations of these dams
of rock and the uperstructures will be required to be
raised high owater level during the present
Plans of said works may be and specifications thereof
obtained, the companys office in Richmond, the
subscribers office said line above Lynehburg and af
ter the LIST Of July next. WALTER GWYNN,
Chief Engineer James River and Kanawka Co.
RICHMOND, May "a, l5i7 May 27-c3awtl2J
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Sugar Lands.

A NDREW j. POWELL, Donaldsonville, La, agent fol
IA the purchase OF estates in Louisiana, would
specially offer his services to gentlemen wishing pur
chase sugar in Louisiana He has had an exper
OF many years surveyor in the State thereby
curing familiar knowledge OF the lands in The sugar
rict and the advantageous purchases that may be made
whether in improved estates wild lands But moderate
charge will be made where information is furnished
lima D II,
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av N. u. DYEn, .s.e,,o.se,

INTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
T. PLATE, WINES &C., at Browns Hotel, Washing
ton,-On Monday, the 2sth June instant 10 O'Clock
M will be sod by order OF the ophsns court, Brown
Holeo Pennsylvania avenue, all the household furniture
plate Wines liquors. &c of that large and well known e
adjustment, embracing
The fniture of several parors, furnished in the most Ella
giant manner with rosewood and mahogany furniture
Very large and handsome French plate pier glasses
Saxony, imperial, and Brussels carpets, &c all nearly
The furniture of 100 chambers the feather beds and hal,
mattresses OF superior quality
large quantity Of table and bed linen, blankets and bed
ding
Aarge quantity of silver plate and plated ware cutlery
China, glass, and crockery
Also the wines and liquors, of which there is a lar0e
quantity OF most superior qualify
With great variety OF articles necessary nor large an
establishment
Due will be given Of the order in which the umi
ure, Ne, will be sold.
Catalogues will be made of the wines and liquors. and
can be had ut and al the hotel previous IN
the sale
The terms OF sale will be All of and under $50
cash over 500 and not exceeding 500, credit of sixty
days SlO0 credit of three six, and nine months
for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest
June IL X. w. DYER, Auctiopeer
o. The above sale Is postponed tili Thursday mex,
the LIST of July, same hour and place.
June % K. w DYER, aucioneer
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80 o. ,.s,
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Old Point Comfort Hotel, Virginia.

Wills splendid establishment from provements
unsurpassed in the comfort and extent of its accommo
dations by in the UniQn will be opened ecep
ton OF vsiters the LIST day of june. Situated
Chesapeake bay, in full view Of the ocean, healthy
any spot in the world and lying directly great mail
route between the north and the SOUTH offers resting
place every Involvement to the traveller, either search
health or pleasure; with climate in early famed
Tor It's refreshing sea breezes, be described more
delightful or more healtyns the experience of all persons
wing or acquainted here will provehan that enjoyed by
us all in the latter part of August and the fall months
This, with the great facility reaching herebeng distant
only few hours from most of large cities, with daily
mails both north and SOUTH and from eight twelve fne
STEAMBOATS, passing daily every directionmake mo
desirable location for families and business well
also, delightful and safe for those whom
disease drives away from their homes
The lighthouses have been greatly enlarged and im
proved, fitted with hot baths, shower baths and private
baths, and still afiording ample for the expe
swimmer There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing.
The table will be supplied with all the Injuries of the
sea and surrounding markets. the cellar and bar with the
best wines and liquors to be procured The ioihe mos
magnificent public work in the countryoers military pa
fades and the Ioveest walks the bay, finest fishing
and sailing, while for others there are billiards pms
music and dancing, with obging and efficient agents in
each department. We shall every exerton TO make
Old Point in all respects the desirable waterng-pa
in the county.
JAMES S. FRENCH.
May D-lawcp MAT. mtell