Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-12

4 our goeernmsnt hassits attention upon this
isthmus, or neck OF land as very desirable 10 The
limited States. BY taking advantage Of two ,
.|nayigable rivers. one5of which emp,ies into The
Pacific, aud the other into the Gulf Of ofsMexico,
acommunication between the Atlantic and Pa
cifc Oceans, at no great expense, could be ct
ffected. This would be ofincalcnlable advan.i
tage, nolyonly TO the commerce of our own
country, but to the whole world. A union OF
| these seas across our continent. has heen long
most anxiously desired. Gould thisbe brought
about, the expense and hazard in vessels sail.
| ing from our ports for the Pacific, would be
Iessened immensely. A correspondent in the
Public Ledgerssays, that some members Of the
Cabinet are probably Of opinion, that the pos
lesion ofiho isthmus would be of far greater
advantage than any territory south Of The Rio
Grande, oisouth Of the Both degree Of north
latitude in California.
The Palmetto Regiment. regret TO
learn by letters received in this place, that
very large number Of our Regiment
were on the sick list, at the latest dates,
with measels and diarrhee, and thatithe
mortality had been considerable. The
Regiment with Gen. Quilman's Brigade,
was to have taken up the line Of march
for Jaapa, on the 10th ult. From the
same source, we learn also. hat Lieut.,
Roberts, Col. Tilman, DR.. Asnew. w. E.
Watson, w. Middleton aud J. J. Martin,
have been discharged, and are on their
way home, the latter was appoined a
Lieutenant in one Of the new regiments TO
be raised, and is returning 10 recruit, the
former discharged III consequence of bad
health. Isaiah Slarkey Of our company
is dead, Richard Watson and man by
the name Of Riley, who went fromthis
place, were LOST 10 vessel which was.
blown off on the night of the 26th ult.
these are the only losses we, have heard
ofas yet iu the cosnpauy.-A6beviLe Ban.
The Palmetto Rsgim.nt.-A letter has
been received in this city from Capt.
Blauding of the Charleston Volunteers.
which states that the Regiment left Vera
Cruz, for Jalapa, on the 10Th Of April.
TIE health of the men, generally, was
good.-Char. Eue. Nctrs.
ArrivoL and Reception Of Mr. Webster
The Hon. Daniel Webster, accompanied
by bis lady, arrived by The Wilmington
boat this morniog, aud took lodgings at the
Charleston Hotel. At IL O'Clock the
Committee of Reception waited upon
him, aud through Col. Elmore, as Chair
man, was rendered cordial welcome 10
the city. Col. Gilmore, in rendering the
hospitalities Of Charleston, remarked that
our citizens, differing from him on many
POLITICAL questions, were yet happy toPay
just tribute 10 one who stood among men
pre-. eminent for genius and talent.-He
had been instrumental, while occupying
the Office Of Secretary of Slate, 10 settling
an important boundary question, and to
him were the United States in part in
debled for the amicable feelings which
now subsst between the people OF both
countries. South Carolina was willing
and ready to extend any act Of courtesy to
adislinguished son of Massachusetts. He
by again bidding him welcome.
to the city,; 5s.4 ~. \. s,,. 3
rs Mr.. Webster responded in a feeling man
.ner,--accepting the elproalred coprtesies..
He said That he should be doing violence
10 hissown feelings and wrong 10 the people
Of Charleston, if he failed to do SO. Mas
sachusetts regarded South Carolina as
sister in the confeceracy Of States. In the
Revolution they had fought shoulder to
shoulder, and the soil Of the latter had
drank up the blood of The sons Of the for
Iner. 1t was true there were many differ.
ences ofopinion existing between The North
g. South = but in sentiment & feeling,
where patriotism was concerned they were
one. He was happy 10 be in Charleston
and to partake of its hospi,ailies. aud he
thanked The Commillee for the hal,ering
manner in which they had extended the
welcome.
Mr.. Webster was afterwards waited
upon BY the Managers oflhe proposed Ball
who, in the name of the citizens rendered
it to himself and lady.-Mr. Webster ac-
cepted The invitation, and the Ball will
lake place on-Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Peligru. as Chairman Of the Com
miltee of the Bar Of Charleston, rendered
him on their behalf Dinner. Mr.. Peti-
CRU said he was happy to be the organ Of
so pleasant duty. Mr.. Webster replied
in appropriate terms.-saying il was an
old custom for the Bar 10 dine together,
aud that he should be much grattied IL
meet with his professional brethren. The
dinner will take place on Monday.
Altogether, the reception ofMr Webster
was such an one as reflects equal honor on
him and our own city.-Euening NewS.
From the Correspondence of the Char. Courier.
WASHINGTON, MAYA.
The rumors heretofore prevailing ia
regard TO the character Of The overture
made to the Mexican Government by Mr..