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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-21
BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS.

w It'll four, ears kaowsdgs and stpsIencs IL the early
Newspaper busness the subscribers confidently appeal
the for share Of their Orders for Chesp
BookE Bouod Books Magazines Newspapers, &c. will be
promptly filled prices low as can be bought Of any
other estab hmcnt.
The subacrbers fully alive The necessity Of prompt
ness and activity in this business pledge themselves be
Books, Nowspape Magazines. &C. And they particularly
desire book dealers the country understand thar
books will be filled the letter. Daily and Week
ly Newspapers packed. Address
J. A. LITTLE CO.,
FIJI 3tissr Booksellers. N. Y.
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during the fortnight Spectators had been ex-
tensivey purchasing. Prices had advanced con.
siderably beyond the quotations of the LIST inst.
and even over those last reported. At the close
the market had taken a turn-less business was
transacted, and prices had assumed declining
tendency
ported; further reduced rates having been sub.
mitted to for pig descriptions, buyers have been
induced to purchase with more freedom. Prices
OF manufactured iron continued fully as high
The tea market was rather dull.
The Zenobia reached Liverpool on the 9th,
Patrick Henry on the 18th, Anglo Saxon from
Boston, on the 23d.
There appears TO be no mitigation in the &C.
counts of suffering by the famine in Ireland
The amounts being raised by subscription and
otherwise, for the relief of the sufferers, were,
however, very liberal; and will, when applied
do much to alleviate their sufferings.
We have, from France, accounts of more dis
turbances, and of the threatened famine. The
French government, however, was taking active
measures to avert the impending calamity.
Accounts from Prussia are almost as distress
ing as those from Ireland. In the manufac'
turing districts particularly, the restitution is
very alarming, and robberies are of frequent
noou,rapoa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-21
PLAINFIELD BANK, N. j.
9. Liabilities.
S2l4 1856 SO
$233 7l9 81

The excess Of liabilities according to this report was
$lsss3 &c. Bill holders must bear in mind the fact that
the stockholders have claim upon the assets until all
other liabilities paid Off Deducting the capital and
the surplus of assets will be $sl O66 o. valuing the
assets at their face.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-21

REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT OF THE AoE.-We pub
lsh on the outside of this days paper, report.of
Professor o. Brownsons lecture on the Re
volutionary Spirit of the Age" which that cele-
bruted orator delivered at the Tabernacle on
Thursday evening last
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-21

BosToN PAPKks-We are sgain under obiga.
tons to Mr. Dennis for Boston papers OF yesterday
morning, via New Haven.
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With the details Of the Intelligence.

Our files by the Cambria will probably reach
US early this morning, by mail or special e K
press. We shall issue an
EXTRA HERALD.
with the details OF the news, particularly OF the
commercial intelligence, in ono hour after the
papers are received.
This will be of some importance to the COM
mereal community.
The new.boys will be on hand
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TELEGRAPHIC.
ARRIVAL OF THE
STEAMSHIP CAMBRI A
At 3 st ON.
FIFTEEN DAYS LATER
F r O NJ E u r 0 P E.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Decline in the Grain Markets.

State of the Cotton Market.
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To Master TeilOrs-Take Notice that the
Lease and Fixtures Clothing store at the corner 81
CHARLES and Baltimore in the city Of
be offered for sale auction the premse on inc 9n
will be sold private sale previous to na ume
The soe is about IS feet 'front.' and between % ana ~ se
the largest cash custom in that city. - -, ~, a.
Apply at the stare, Richard T. Shepherd, no. 70
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Agents for the Herald.-G'
B. ZlEBER Co, Ledger Building, Third street. pc
low Chestnut Those wishing 70 have the Herald serveo
regularly their and dwellings, will please leave theu
for sale daily Price cents j31 I'm
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28
, From the Chars. Mercurv,

Singular Coincidencs.-The "John c.
Calhoun" and the "Rough and Ready"
two Locomotives built for the South Car
olina Railroad Company, by Norris and
Brothers and Ross Winans, without con-
Ger, or design were shipped from Phia-
dephia and Baltimore on the same day,
and arrived in Charleston near the same
time.
These triumphs Of genius and Of art, as
General Gaines has said, are the 'real
'harbingers of peace" and Of an enduring
and "higher civilization" They are the
true exponents Of mastery inactivity" OF
the progress of Free Trade, and Of liberal
Institutions, under all the impulses, ami
nation and speed of the locomotive.
To march forty miles day, fight a
battle, and sleep in safety, was. in the
estimation Of Napolean, ",he sublimity OF
war;" How Insignificant, however, are
these bloody lriumphs, when compared
with the more rapid and peaceful achieve
ments ofsteam. 1t annihilates space; il,
brings the most remote regions in intimate
and (rierdly communion with each other;
and in its varied applications to science,
10 the mechanic arts, 10 River and Ocean
navigation, it swells ro overflowing the
measure Of couutry's prosperity. In
It's triumphs it .mingles no cypress leaves
with its laurels. The long musical swells
OF its respirations are disturbed by no mel
ancholy waiings.
The South Carolina Railroad, we are
happy to be informed, is making great
10 meet the approaching
business season the requirements of a
confidently expected increased transpor-
tation. They have aided two Passenger
and seven Freight Engines Of the first
class to their locomotive power. The
following are the names (mauy of them
very appropriately which lhoy bear:
Eight-,oheel -four connected) Passenger
Locomotives. es.-Antelope, Comet, Dolphin,
Falcon, John G. Calhoun, and Rough aud
Ready.
Sir .,uhceL Passengers Locomoliaes (sin-
ole. )-Sumtcr, Marion, Alabama, John
Ravenel, Edisto, Nashville, Edgefeld,
Ohio, Branchville, Barnwell.
Eight-pheel Connected Locomotives for
Freight,-Camel, T, Tupper, Arkansas,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

Diplomatic Relations acih the Pope
I, is now a matter of certainly. says the
correspondent Of the New-York Herald,
that the Pope has in,inated his desire,
though not formally, to, open diplomatic;
relations with his country. The channel
through overture has been made. is
such that it cannot be disregarded. The
Cabinet is fully alive TO the mutual ad'
vantages that would result to both coun-
tries, from the establishment Of diplomatic
intercourse between them, and the Presi.
dent. in his next annual message 10 Con.
gress, will recommend the appointment of
Charge d'Affaires. to reside alternately
near the courts of Rome and Tuscany.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

city, and the assault was countermanded.
A Government notification was lmmedl-
ately issued, ,sof which the following are
briefly the heads -
81. At the fixed period Of two years
from, this day, the 9Th of April, the CITY
OF Canton shall be opened 10 British sub
jects.
ssa2. Her Majesty's subjects shall be at
liberty to roam for exercise or amusement
III the neighbouring country without mo-
lesta,ion, returning the same day, as at
Shanghai, aud any persons molesllng them
shall be severely punished.
.3. The aggressors on the two seamen
in October last, and on Colonel Chesney
and others at Fushan on the 18th OF
March shall be made examples Of"
A space on the Honan side of the river
for the erection Of warehouses, &C.; site
for new church; and other minor arrange
meuts, including the keeping the river
front before the factories clear oil Ooals
were provided for.
After agreeing to these terms, keylng
still evaded their ful6lment, and IL was
onlyafier further demonstrations OF strength
and resolutions on the part OF Sir John
Davis, by threatening the city, and ~
actually razing a house 10 the ground
whence a stone had been hurled against
an Englisli officer, that Keying reluctant,
" consented at last 10 punish The Fnh-
shan rioters within the factories. The
populace a. Canton appeared still highly
exasperated against the English, aud no
workmen could be found to erect the
walls and buildings agreed upon. The
main body IF the troops were removed
down The river on the 9th, a company ol
:he 18th and few sappers being LETT a!
Canton until the improvements are carried
out, and to keep the populace in check.
The opinion generally prevails that the
terms of the new agreements are OF such
paramount importance as TO justify the
serious steps taken by Sir John Davis.
The delay Of two years before the city oi
Canton shall be opened 10 British subjects
is generally complained Of as an evasion
aud violation of the treaty of Nankin.-
Great alarm prevailed at Canton by the
last accounts, and the merchants were
removing their property under the appre.
tensions of violence from the Chinese. Ill
iudia, The distressing state Of the domIn-
ions of the Nizan rendered it probable that
the Indian Government would interfere
for the purpose Of restoring order.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

Rain.-We have had great deal of rain dur.
ing the past week in this district. In conse.
quence of these Showers the corn crops espe-
cially on the upands, look exceedingly promis-
ing. The cotton crop has suffered from the
excessive fall Of rain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

Editorial Conuention.-We like, ex.
ceedingly, the subjoined proposition for
holding an Editorial Convention. There
are, however, other things equally impor-
tant to The fraternity, which could, aud
ought to be acted upon in such Con-
venlion. 1t would tend mucl 10 the pros
perity of the press if the institution of the
cash system were adopted in good faith by
the conductors Of the press, and such an
arrangement could only be arranged at a
Convention. We will be at any place
which may be designated, we care not
where it be, and beg our brethren, in
passing along the notice below, to pass
this feature also.-SoAh Carolinian.
To Gentlemen ofthe Press.-As the
Magnetic Telegraph between New Y ork
and New Orleans will be completed by
the first of January next, il has occurred
10 US that the gentlemen Of the press, who
are so deeply interested in the enterprise.
gsliiould a; ;entersin some final sand uniform.
al air;ttangementsw swithf fha Company. bywhicE'
ltbIs intelligence can be obtained upon
reasonable terms. Thatsuch an arrange
rIIleul Cuu Ue uIduG NC uoSC-u uot uouUts
provided tits not delayed until the line is
completed and the prices fixed. Would
it.not be we'll, therefore, for the proprietors
OF newspapers in the several places where
registers are to be established, to hold
Convention at some central point, for the
purpose of deliberating. and if necessary
conferring with representatives of the
Board of Directors Of the Telegraph
Company upon the subject? We sugges,
Savannah as central point between
New. Y ork and New. Orleans, and easy
of access, and would be glad to hear from
our contemporaries whether it would accord
with their views to meet at that place.
The great pecuniary interests. involved, it
appears TO us, render such Convention
absolutely necessary.-Macon Journal &
Mess.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

We are requestedto TO state, that JULIUS BASKs,
Esqr., has declined being a candidate for the
Office OF Ordinary, at the ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28
Efe a0nerttsEr.
EDGEFIELD C. II.
WEDNESDAY. JULY 2S, 1917.

The EpoEFIELD MECHANICS WAsHIsGTo.
MAN SOCIETY, will meet on Monday Evening
next, when an Address will be delivered by the
Rev. Alexander McCaine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

Louisiana. Tennessee, Georgia. Texas,
Rio Grande.
Ten -,uheel (Sir. .connected) Locomotive
for Eeight.-Cerro Gordo.
Small Class Locomotiues.-Camden,
Columbia, Road Engine, Franklin.
In all, thirly.6ve Locomotives.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

Captured Meriean OGcers.-t is nm,
derslood by the Washington letters writer's
that for the future, all Mexican officers;
captured in the wor will be- sent 10 the
United States. zesssa sss,sss,s2:sss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

Tie GrecnviIle Mountaineer states, /" 1t is
with pleasure we learn that tho Hon. B. F.
Perry has consented to be a candidate for Con.
gress at the next ele ction, the Hon. r. r. Simp.
son having given notice to his friends that he
declines reelection. Major Perry's term Of
service in the Senate of this State will expire
with the next session Of tho Legislature"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28
Eztraet of a letter reeeiued in Charleston, dat
Julu Is, Three Miles South of YoTkuiQe. 'rga

Eatract ofa letter reeeiued in Charleston, dated
July Is, Three Miles South Of HorkviAe. 'ssSss.s
We had one of the most severe storms here:
yesterday, that ever witnessed, of hail, rain !
and wind, and one of the Oldest citizens says: J:
he never saw its equal-the earth was perfect
ly inundated; fruit trees were blown down..
Corn and Cotton laid in every direction ands
rdded with the hail, meadows were oyerflowns
and the grass destroyed. ! feel certain you ) !
have never witnessed such Storm. ] am al&s
most afraid to hear from the neigbborhoodn
of this few miles,. Before the storm the Corni
crop was never better, the prospec, for coHons
sery bad, Gerry bad indeed, the oatscrop,yeryS
good, and Wheat tolerable.s ssssss
We have mad dogs, cats and mules in sabunss.
dance in this section One Of Mr.. C's mules
went mad the other day, broke put ofJ
and has not been heard sos sii1ee. \ Il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28
BENJAMIN BAIRD, :

Cotton in Alabama.-A letter 10 the Mobile
Herald from Clarke county, announces the aPE;s4,,
pearance in that and Monroe county Of the Cas;
terpilIar or Army worm. 1t says."They were;
first discovered on the 25th ofJune. Last year
they were first discovered on the 9TH of July-;
As yet they have committed no serious sraya.S
ses on the cotton, as it usually requires from
four 10 six weeks for them TO complete their:
work. The cotton crop Caterpillar aside) is
the most unpromising have known for TWEEN.
ty.ive years past. 1t is at least two weeks la
Ter than it were last year-a bad stand. with
but few bols, having been for the last month.
drenched in constant foods ofrain. The grass
has also committed serious inroads upon many
plantations. the planters having given.it up or
rather adopted the water culture" ~:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28
lby the, most competent and efficient men,
some Of whom have already seeh hard

4s Reduction of Railroad Fare.-We are
really pleased to see lha, our Railroad
Company has reduced the fare along the
whole line something like so per cent.
JEhe tare from this place 10 WeldeD (l6l4
nliles,) is now only $4, aud from here to
Baltimore only $40. The fare from Char
lesion 10 Weldon, distance of about 325
miles. is now only SO. This is doing the
thing in real sensible style, and will be
alike advantageous to the Railroad Com
pany and the community.-Wilmingto
Journal, July l6.
= The Money coined in the United States.
The coinage during the So years that the
mint has been in operation, has been in
gold fifty two millions Of dollars; in silver
sixty. nine millions; in copper, one million
one hundred ,housaud:-tolal l22.5OO.OOO.
The average amount coined for the last
three years has been about six million dol
lars.
Ne,o Fire Arms.-We were present at
some experiments on Saturday, made
with a new piece of musketry--we had
almost said ordnance-recenily completed
at the U. S. armory. in this town, got up
as an experiment by Maj. Ripley, from a
model prepared by MIR. Cyrus Buckland,
that skilful master machinisl ofthe armory.
Itis called will rife, aud is the first
piece OF the kind even manufactured in the
United States. The length of the barrel
is 80 inches, calbre ! inch diameter at
the breech, II in. diameter at the muz-
zle, II in; weight Of barrel 80 lbs and Of
the whole piece, about 35 pounds.
The charge Of powder was us grains,
and the weight Of The balls or slugs, 24 OF.
A piece Of canvass, II by 81 feet, with a
painted ring in the centre, ID inches i'll di-
ameter, was pierced by the balls at dis
tance of halfa mile. 81 times in 24-three
ofthem piercing the ring in the centre.
The rife is designed for light mounting
upon wall or parapet, Or even upon the
back Of horse or mule, whence il might
do formidable execution upon the struggling
troops Of accommodating parties of an ene-
my.-Springfeld Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

Retirement of I'm. nd. Bobd
the subjoincd, it will be see# that Em. fss
Bobo, Esqr., has retired from the editorial conss
troll Of the Hamburg Republican. 8 N rs BpBos
will hereafter reside in columbia. s's'
From The Hamburg sRcpuJl liiean: s
Having disposed Of this euire establishment
10 Benjamin Baird, Esq, we confidently trust
that our old friends and patrons.wiif give lima
trial. and Judge him accordingly. s 3
We can recommend him as being a smansofsS sS
sterling energy, bold and fearless advocate Off
Democratic principles, and one qualified In sev.
cry way to take charge OF public Press. 81
He will complete all unfinished contracts for
Subscriptions and Advertisements. 5lslss5l
VIM! BoBo:7'
rsf:fs g-eTts 8 IS "a 4t ssssss2
From the above It will be perceiYedS fhatslF
have become Editor and Proprietorsof the Rs.ss
publican. It is scarcely worth while for: me to.s
say much IN the way of promises, as 70 what: I s
intend doing. My aim will be- TO make thesss,
Republican acceptable to all, by judicious se.
ections from an extensive exchange list with
such original matter as may be suggested. .fr5m J
time 10 time by passing events. In Poltics;I 2
am Democratic, "died IN the wool; al the sanlss
time shall take pleasure in making the Re.
publican the medium through which boih;D Demss
ocrats and Wings can let out their spentaupS;;
thoughts when those thoughts seem cacnlass,,, g,
ed to enlighten the public mind.
1t will be my constant care to keep p!my paSs.
irons advised as 10 the state Of the MafketsSSs
and the earliest information given Of such:
changes as may affect their interests. The Re; :,
publican will be continued to its present pa
irons, with the hope that my future efforts may,
not only retain them, but greatly increase what
is now literally bestowed. -. .ss..is J.
BENJAMIN BAIRD. 20 ss
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

The following letter addressed to his
father at Newcastle, tDel.) furnishes an
outline of the hardships he has endured
while in Mexico.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

More Ifoops.-The Baltimore Sun of
Saturday, says 1--WE learn from an
authentic source that the President Of the
United States yesterday determined to 6ll
up the battalion now. being raised in this
city aud Washington, and form regiment
OF it. A requisition was yesterday made
upon the Governor Of Maryland for com.
pany of artilerists, and also uron several
of The adjoining States for the companies
which have already been organized. II is
also the intention of,he Department 10
attach company of artillery 10 the regi-.
meunt, and the battery and horles willabe'
furnished to the command Immediately on
it's arrival at Vera Cruz. The troops now
Eere will be despa,ced forthwilh.-This
regiment, it is anticipated, will be officered
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-28

tits said lbatthe parents oflhis singular
character ernigraled some years ago 10
Sydney, from Scotland (; and having per-
mitted him in hisjuvenile days to range
the woods al pleasure, he acquired aillabit
ofleaving his parents residence fora hum
Der Of days at time, until compelled, sfrom
want of food. 10 return home and OH the,
death Of his parents ;he,ook up his abode
10 the forest altogether, until the time Of
bis capture. 81 x
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-01-02

Mr.. WEBSTER AND THE Vor UNTEERs. "A
pleasing scene took place in front of HartweIl's
Washington House, Philadelphia, on Tuesday,
in which Mr.. Webster participated. The Unit
ed States Gazette says:
The company of Light Guards, under the
command of Capt Bennett, having volunteer
ed to serve during the war with Nexico, and
being equipped in undress uniform, marched TO
the Washington House, for the purpose Of pay
ing their respects to our grta statesman Mr.
Webster appeared upon the balcony, and in a
few brief and impressive words, thanked them
for the call made upon him. They had v lun-
teered to go to a strange land, to bear up the
stars of our country, and maintain its honor.
There might be difference of %opinion relative
to the cause o. the war, but it being
ed, all must agree that it must be maintained'
He charged them, wherever they went, to re
member they we're Americans the country
men Of Washington-and he could not suggest
to them a better r%allying cry, than "Washing-
ton, our country, and our homes!n Repeating
his acknowledgment Of thanks, Mr.. Webster
bowed and retired, amid the cheers Of the
volunteers and of the crowd wllch hau garhor-
ed almost in a moment