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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

I, is TO be remarked generally that the Toasts
we're received with enthusiasm, but particular
" those which referred to the Regiment or the
Dis,ric, Company. When the toast to the Res'
men, was read, Lieut. Moragne ofthe SO Boys
was loudly called for, aud responded mi speech
we'll worthy the man who was shot down'"ne"
bearing the Company Flag upon the hloooy
field Of Churubusco. He was al one time III
command of the '96 Boys, and as he told 'he
story Of their priva,ions and sutterlnss' thelr
for,udc, their subordina,ion, their sallantry III
the field, and the terrible havoc which depr'
ved the country Of nearly one half of that deso.
ted Corps, every eye was turned npon him. ana
an intensity Of interest excited which perhaps
has never been surpassed in any assembly OF
the people of This District.
We have to notice rs one Of the most inter-.
esting ceremonies Of the occasion, the pre-
sentalon Of Silver Pitcher to Capt. Brooks
by his company. in testimony Of their apprec'
alton of his services. Lieutenant Morusne was
the organ of The company, and most appropri'
etely did he discharge the duty which his gal
liant comrades devolved upon him Captain
Brooks replied in one Of the most tsliritous
addresses which it has been our fortune to hear.
He received it a. the willing testimony of as
gallant corps as ever went into battle field
Of men who know him better than all the world
beside. aad whose appreciation he priced fa'
above all other earthly h,nors. Lieut.. Mo.
ragne avaed himself Of The present occaslor
10 return his thanks 10 The company for the
sword presented him in Mexico. As admira
BILE as was each aud every part of the addresses
Of Capt. Brooks and Lieut.. Moragne the mos
touching by FAR was that in which they tool
leave of their gallant and war-worn corps an'
announced that the connection between then
was dissolved forever. 1t was the parting O
brethren in arms who had fought shoulder /
shoulder over many n bloody ield-who. 10
a long period had but one common purpose
the honor and glory Of oEr National Arms bu
who were now to be returned to the great mas
of society, and never again associated exceE
in'their stirring rccolleclions. The deep ieelin
so manfeslin the speakers we know was recip
rrca,cd by every man iuthat gallant corps, an
mos sincerely did the whole assembly sympi
lhize in the sorrows of separation which Ill
necessity Of the thing had forced upon them.
We have attended many public meeting
but never did we observe more becomiH
spirit. The order, the harmony and sobriel
were perfect It was just such reception q
should have been given by an intelligent an
patriotic people. 1t was marked by no'hir
whicI, can bring shame or sorrow, but wi
long be remembered rs the nffeclionaic spo1
taneons offe,ing Of admiration and gratitude
the gallan, men, who by their heroic conduct
distant land, have illustrated the power
American Arms, and entwined new laurels f
The brow Of "OLD EpoEriELD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02
REGULAR TOASTS.

uas utEeh III renewed by tho receut peril
,bey have bravel and the recent triumph
,hev have achieved.
2. Free Principles The torerins throne
of the "Old World" exhibit Tho rising sp1
ri, of Freedom 10 regions which hav
long eroaned under the weight of tyranny
8. Ihe South. If she yield in any par
licalar, her equality in The confederacy
she submits to o master aud aVows berseI
slave.
q. His Ercelhncy .G",srnor Johns n
We venerate hip" MS long ana i; iaymo ,.,,,,.
p-rnrsc in his present sul1eriro. >, .,
5. Our Senator'S in L'neheSS'-ii ao,i
ily and ,f,lelirv~;~represen'al!ves coutt
urutect Tho :"teresis Of their constituent.
political fanaticisn, we should be
| safe in their hands.
e. TIE Palmetto Regiment. Uniting the
steadiness cf regulars with the zeal of pa
lriets, they have redeemed US from the
effects ofour owa boasrs aud ahe launls o
Others, nd made truly glorious the chiv-
airy of South Carolina.
z. The '9G Boys. For gallanlry not sur
passed by amy company in The resiment:
Honor 10 the mea who have so glori>
ously illustrated the character ul'oId Edge
field.
8. Col. Pierce NJ. Bullsr. Called bv
SoullI Carolina TO The command of her
devoted Regiment, he was faithful 10 his
duty under all circumstances. aud sealed
his fidelity by his heroic death. His ma
tive district j"ins with The whole country
in embaIming his fame.
0 The Army and Many. Strong arms
of"ur national defence. In the recent strue.
gle with Mexico each achieved success
worthy of our most grateful applause.
TO- Gen Scoti.-The hero of two wars,
aud among The greatest captains OF the
age: The conquesl Of Mexico by the army
under his guidance is without parallel, ey-
en- The conquest OF the same country By
Hernauoo C0rIes.
ii. Gen. Quitman. The frs, TO mount
! ne walls of the great city aud To cheer lhe
Palmetto lisg--,he frs, which waived
from lis batllements.
IL. Gen. Shields. He nnbly shared the
periis anu Trials ol our Regiment IN Mex
leo, aud should now share the honors the
Regiment is receiving from South Caro-
Dlina.
l3. The dead Of :he '96 Boys. Whe,h.
er victims Of disease or The sword, they
Tell in The course of duty, aud their m EN-.
Dry should be cherished with afecsionale
gratitude by their countrynen.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
BY Hon. F w. Pickens. Pres. The Old
'9o Boys. The blood that watered The
lelds of old Edgefeld in the DAYS of the /
revolution has risen again in heroic band
10 baP,ize the Star Redoubl" and "OlJ
9b' in the hearts and affections of q gal.
ant people.
BY Hon. N. L. Griffin, Is, v. P. The
SO Boys. We welcome and honor them
all; they have moistened their flag with
heir blood. and by heir un!auItering cal
an'ry nobIy maintained the honor Of Old
96.
BY The Committee. Co.. Arthu, Sim.
Orator Of the Day. His brilliant
ddress has amply justified his selection
Or the duty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

Reception Of the Palmetto Regiment IN Co.
Humb;a and Charlcsi0u.-Th reception oi onr
Reumeut in Columbia and Charleston was
brilliant and worthy of the two principal cities
:, our Stale. The ccrempnies attendant OH the
occasion, were Of most imposing character
Swords were presented TO certain otllcers''aho
.,,o,,,Is :, certain standard bcarrrs Of the Pal
mc,,o Flag in Mexico. A very large number
of persons attended in both cities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02
CHARLESTON. July "a, '45.
Col. NJ. Frazier, Chm.

Gentlemen: received your polite invi.
talion 10 myself and to the officers and
men Of The Charleston Volunteers 10 al.
tend a Barbecue or the 9th insl., in hon.
sr of the "06 Boys"
! regret that the Festival in Charleston
N the 2SIh' i'll honor of the Regiment will
Prevent our attendance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

The "yG I,uvs" have tarned for them
selves Il higfi name Illrnug hou'Ihe ardu"us
campaign in which the Palmetto ResI'
men. horo part, aud they deserve all the
bnnvrs which the ciizsns Of ElSciIeIi dis
Igjrt can bestnw on them.
am very respectfully,
Your ob',lt. Serv't.
WILLIAM BLANDlNG.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

Gen. Taulor.-Gen. Taylor has accepted the
nomination of the Wings Tor the Presidency
His letter is very brief, and affords no clue TO
knowledge of the particular policy which he
may adop, in the administration OF the Govern
men,. This we can only learn from other
letters written by himself and from other
sources
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02
For the Advertiser


Mr.. EpIToE:-In my remarks at The
Dinner given to The Volunteers on Thurs.
day last, labpring under severe physical
dcpressnn,. i nnn,en!ionally made several
omissions, which l beg leave to supply
through The columns of your Journal.
They were. assure you, entirely acci
dental. There is no one among the '.OId
96 Boys" who for his seuIIemanly bear.
ing in camp and his gallantry on the field
of battle. deserves more honorable mcn>
tipn than Lieutenant L. Is. WEvER. A
Sergeant during the early part of ihe
cnmpaign, aud in lhe battles before tho
City Of Mexicn, he, won for himself high
distinction. which was fully acknowledged
by his Company. in promnrins him to a
I.ieutenaucy. The '.Old 9G Boys" eau
never forget his gallant bearing a, Con
treras. at Churubusco, al Chupulrepec and
the Garila Belen. In the fgh, at the
latter place, when tho brave Blocker fell,
Lieutenant Viewer, then Sergeant, took
command of the Company, and led it
through The rest of the action.
[ beg leave. also. to supply another
omission. 1t is well known, perhaps, 10
tho people Of the District, that, in the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

Early Co'ton.-,Wc received Yesterday 4
boil of full blown Cotton plucked from 'he
plantation of Capt. Norris. Of this district 1t
il very fair, and Of tic fines; quality.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

HoRArto BrFAsE, one of the gallant 96
Bows" reached this place day or two past.
Mr. BIease arrived at Augusta Ga., where hs
family resides. about The same time with other
members OF the Edgetield Company OF Volun'
teers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

We return our thanks To Mr.. Emcl'nc MINIS
Of this place. FOR n present "I some very hne
tomatoes. Tie largest weighs II oz' During
the seass., such presents are very acceptable
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

Harm Ucather.-For several days during
the past week, the Thermometer attained
considerable height, and The weather was very
sutry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

Adjournment Of Congrcss.-By Joint i'esa'
,u,ion. ho,l, houses of Congress, fixed on the
7,h inst, as the day Of adjournment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST 2, lS4s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20
DOMESTIC MARKETS.


BRIeHToN MARKEr-Tuesday, Feb. IL, le4s AT mar
ket 400 Beef Cattle 10 yokes Working Oxen l5 Cows
Csttle-Extra, 81; LIST quality, $oa6 so; I'd quality
IS 90 rs; Sd quality, 81 rs as. Working Oxen
$50, 49, 81, 95, 10. Cows and Caves-$22, g. 3d. 35
rs Sheep-S2 so, rs, 4, 4 so, and 49, swine-At
wholesale, 4aa4; selected lots, AZ 81.
photographic Correspondence Of Phila Bulletin
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10, o'clock, P. M.-The -four mar.
ke Is steady but not active Sales Howard street at
SIS 81. Last sales City Mills So rs held at So 81
with very light supply, Tbs receipts Of grain light
Sales red wheat lae to ~ and white lae to as Corn
yellow 81 to Sac Corn meal 50 81 to So tending to
lowest rates Rye ~ to TOO Rye hour - Oo to 81 H.
There have been sales of New Orleans sugar ct
&c for choice qualities. Other groceries quiet. The
market Is heavy for pork and hear OF sale; lower
offers would be accepted. The steamer from Norfolk
this morning brought no mail south Of Richmond
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20
UTICA, Feb. Is, 1913.
UTICA, FEB. IS, IS4S.
The Tendency of the Proceedings of the late Utica
C0uypDfiou


The Tendency Of the Proceedings ofMe late Utica
Convention.
A teegraphc despatch from this city,, pub
lished IN the Ne,c York Herald of yesterday
morning, announced that the nomination by the
second democratic Sta'e convention, of Gen
Zachary TAYLOR and Senator John A. Dix-the
former tor President, and the latter for Vice
President--was certain. 1t may be presumed
that that announcement was not made upon good
grounds: but such is not the fact Probably two
thirds of the delegates in that convention were
in favor of the nomination of Taylor and Dix,
and they came into the convention with the i'm
preston that these nominations would be
made The reason why they were NOT
made, is because they were strongly opposed
hv Mr.. John Van Buren,, and by several other
leaders Of this section, whose positions in re-
gard To the Wimot proviso would have heen
preiudlced by the nomination OF Taylor; In tact.
his nomination would have been fatal to their
positions. because in nominating him, they must
have abandoned that ntl-slavery principle
which thew pretend to regard as the " corner
stone" of the democratic party.
This second democratic State convention was
called bv caucus OF the democratic members of
the Legislature, composed Of both sections Of
the party It was, therefore, confidently hoped
that it would devise some means to reconcile in
some degree the divisions in the democratic
party. This convention was not pledged to sns-
tain the Wilmot proviso. and number of its
delegates were strongly hostile to that measure |;
IT was an independent convention, called bv
legislative caucus, and it was dissmilar tn the
Herkimer convention in all Its aspects. But in
emitting to make these nominations, the Will
mot proviso section has dimini shed it's influence
with the masses Of the people it has made
false movement. and it has not avaied itself of
an excellent opportunity to give strength and
character to its position and its organization.
This Utica convention, in nominating dele
gates 10 the Baltimore convention, and in in
sructing those delegates to apply for seats in that
convention, admits its authority to give binding
decision upon the merits Of the controversy be-
tween the two sections of the democratic party
of this State. Such being the case. it is easily
seen that the rejection of the Utica delegates, at
Baltimore. will be INJURIOUS, If not fatal, to the
position of the Van Buren, or Wilmot proviso
wing Of the party. mention these things to
show that the young leaders of the radical demo-
crazy have committed an error, and that their
proceedings at Utica have not been marked by
that caution and energy which have distinguish
ed them at former periods. The whole proceed
ings Of the Utica convention will have a tenden-
cy to diminish the influence of the friends of the
Wilmot provi so in this State.
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II the pay Of the Canal Commissioners, Secretary
clerk hire messenger and incidental Of their Of
hce amounting to g. be deducted from the above
sum, it will leave $sss 044 49, the net from
the canals and railroads Of the Commonwealth for the
year ending November 80. lsa7 being an increase Of
az the net of the previous year
Judging from the receipts up to the LIST of October is
conf ently believed that had there been interruption
from foods the from tolls would have reached
Sl90O,o0o The expenditures, which amounted to
$oss476 49, would by dsducting 9so 6 the cost Of
the repairs of damage by foods have been reduced to
$sa76ao 29-lsaving the net at ST. Q72 46s 49,
instead of sss O44 40.
The expenditures for the year have been swelled by
the repairs Of the damages caused by the floods The
augmentation of motive power to meet the increase of
tonnage tho Philsdelphia and Columbie and Ale.
ghsny Portage railroads. also increased that item Of
expenditure beyond the amount required for the preced
ing year.
la masking up their statement of receipts and expend
lures the Board have been governed by the actual
amount Of tolls received during the year. and the
tire cost Of motive power, REPAIRS expenses Of coec
ton, 60, whether paid unpaid. This will account for
any apparent discrepancy which may appear between
this report and those emsnatng from the accounting
departments which are made up from settlements to
the close OF tina Ascal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, l848.
The Senate-Mr. Crittenden-lMr. Foote-Free
Discussion.

WASHINGTON, Feb IL, 1913.
The Senate-Mr. Crittenden-Mr. Foote-Frse
Discussion.
In the Unions Congressional summary of last
night, appears the following passage -
"A few words from Mr. Crittsnden, commanding on
Mr. Hales speech day or two ago, gave rise to Ihsrp
Mr. Crttenden and Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi, partci-
pated."
What is here slighungly called sharp and ire
levant discussion, was in reality one of the most
brilliant and pertinent debates Of the session
il involved some of the gravest questions now
agitating the countryside opposition to the war,
and the principle of free discussion. There are
few living men so able in debate as Mr.. Critten.
den. One element of his success Is his straight
forward honesty and candor,which are impressed
on every sentiment he utters. Then his words
crcumlocutory, but always terse, curt, and
strictly pertinent. No man on the floor of the
Senate Is more courteous, and yet no one deals
in more bitter sarcasm, and no one can so aptly
apply it, and effectualy, to the demolition of an
adversary's argument. Mr.. Crttenden never
makes an irrelevant speech. His remarks of
yesterday were even unusually happy.
Mr.. Foote'S speech fell like bomb-shell on
the opposition side of the chamber. 1t was a
strain of burning, whitening invective, ably sus-
tanned throughout, and of terrible intensity.
While it lasted, it produced greater sensation,
and did more damage IN the ranks of the wings,
than any speech delivered this session. Each
sentence made a breach in the defences of the
opposition, and one after another of those who
have denounced the war dragged forth, and
made to receive a tremendous castigation Dur
ing this time, the crowded galleries were still as
death, and the Senate was unclaimed in a breath
less and anxious silence. But this bold philip
pic did not suit the palates of the timid and the
time-serving of Mr.. Foote'S own party. They
suggested that the morning hour had expired,
and, before he could conclude, he was thus fool
ishy cut short in the middle of burst of elo-
quence which has not had parallel on the floor
of the Senate since the great speech of Mr..
Soule last session.
The right of free discussion, INDICATED by
Mr.. Crlttenden, was first invaded by the PresI
dent. He denounced the opponents of the war
as giving aid and comfort to the enemy and
the phrase "moral treason" has never since dis
appeared from the columns of his organ. He
committed the foolish error of making no dis
tinction between fair and moderate opposition
to the war, and that mad fanaticism which re-
cognzes no tie of country, claims friend in
every foe OF the United States, and is scarcely
more responsible for it's acts and sentiments
than babes or lunatics To call such men as
Mr.. Crittenden, Mr.. Clayton, Mr.. Johnson, and
Mr.. Calhoun, traitors, could only be done by
such men as Mr.. Polk and the editor of the
Union. That there are in the country traitors at
heart, who long to see the nation degraded, the
pamphlet read by Mr.. Foote affords sufficient
evidence. GALvrENsrs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20
The Crops.

The Cincinnati Gazette states that the pesch-bud
in portions of Ohio have been entirely destroyed
by the severity Of the winter In the immediate vic-
nifty Of Cincinnati however, enough buds still left
alive
The sugar crop Of Texas is said by the Gaiceston
News to have been cat short onefourh by carly rosts
The Mlwaukie Sentinel regrets to hear that the
Wheat in many parts Of the Territory has been greatly
Of the last two months The early wheat suffered
considerably from the ny and this added to the injury
caused BY the open winter threatens to diminish very
materially the amount Of the coming wheat crop.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20

THE FREMONT COURT MARTIAL.-Thc Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot
says: Upon what deem reliable authority learn the
sentencs of the court against Lieut. Colonel Fremont
than has bsen reported In the newspa
perez tina. he sentenced to be cashered though
commanded TO the clsmepey OF the executive But for
ing for the authority of Commodore Stockton
la California-whieh furnished excuse to q certain
extent for the conduct of the accused-the court
am Informed would have made the sentence DEATH by
shooting
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20
MARKETS ELSEWHERE,
STOCK SALE )

PHILADELPHIA, Feb l9-First Bodrd-S500 Texas IS;
Kentucky Blk Is; So Bennington Copper; 81 gag Y. s.
Notes looA $1,000 State S., TAX 100 Girord Bk loH
Msch's BIZ 2s IS Flemington Copper 81 Second Beard
-xl00 State Is, SO $3.50 State S. 72z $4,000 do do 70.
Afr Sales5oco Reading r. r sax 200 N J. Copper, AZ
BosroN Feb. 1875 Auburn and Rochester Railroad 93
RRighs $50 iS Portland s,cS Poits%oS,h Railroad o.
ss Boston and Maine Railroad, III 200 Reading
Railroad b6o. 23 so do 22; 100 Norwich and Worcer
Ter Railroad 3sL do $50 39T Exchange Bank, 90
$1,000 Rsaaiug Railroad Bonds, 1850, 63X
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20

ELoPRMENr AT WILMINGTON. "A romantic
young Miss, in herteens, who was pupil at one
OF the boarding schools in Wilmington eloped with her
lover during the past week. and up to this city by
The evening train for the purpose of getting married -
Whether The solemn rite performed net is I'M
inown but few days subse quently the young lady ap
Piled to enter the school again but refused and
che had to return home. The affair created great ex
stemen among the youthful portion Of the Inhabitants
OF Wilmington and particularly to the schoomates OF
the young lady - Phil Lrdesr. Feb l7fh,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20
The question has been asked us, what IL the

necessary article Of mans dress ApswerIt is nice
pair Of boo and of all the bootmasers the only place to
opposite oe; here find the cheapest aud best
the city He sells his best fine boots 81 so good
in other for 81 90 warranted give
ccn do ue calf boots 80 sold in 9th for 81 SO
and5 10 Our friend ellis from IS 30 pair boots day. and
that the he sell such pri Of
En- ton nd Naas THE DOCTOR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20

Eastern

RUSSIAN LIFK AT NKw BEpRoRD.-The Boston
Traveller has seen a letter from New Bedford,
extract from which says I'VE a having great
excitement here In the coasing line which the only
shousble amusement to be found Imagine yourself in
st. Petersburg where the people build bills TO sids
upon with the Emperor during tho short days Of win
tsr-whers the greatest accomplishment is oosstng and
the greatest possession sed-snd you IN W have an
idea Of what doing here The great snow storm
which We had eight ten days since, made sleigh
ing and the boys converted School street into
hill to slide upon Whereupon the Mayor and council
ordered all horses and carriages be kept Of the
street that the boys might enjoy the fun And to
THY their order, the members Of the council with the
Mayor Joined in the sport This enough to render
It very popular and in few evenings most of the ia
shonable people, ladies we'll gentlemen had been
down One street not enough, the engines were
brought out and several other wstered until
they were converted into Ice hills Thu most fashion
able place Is Walnut street v--++ saw Dr. R. go
down night Every shouted"Dr n and Ho-
meopathy going down hill ~ while he cried out % my
soul O. my soul !" (But the DR.. can 60 bill ALSO as
fast the best Of thsm 1t estimated hat there are
from Ave to hue dred people at W alnut street.
every night until twelve O'Clock and oms three
four hundred at Msxssld street. Many others
numerousy visited The poorest sled IL valued at six
dollars But most persons have very large stuffed
and covered with csrpetng Common sic ds let for fifty
cents hour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT. Deputy
Postmasters.-S Samuel Medary, Columbus, Ono;
Luke Baldwin, Ogdensburgh, New York Isaac Mo
Kney Harrisburgb, Pennsylvanis Phipeas, Alien, jr,
d Johnson, Galveston, Texas Jacob Walker, Lafay.
cite Indiana Holla Dooittle, Madison, Inaana Tho
mas Es'on, Bath, Maine James b Glars, Columbia,
South Caroline Levi J. Cooley. Elmirs New York ;
J0eeph Fckliu lexington Kentucky James Nj Bouck
schenectady, New Yorx Joseph Justice Trenton, New
Jersey.