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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-05-24

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. II, 1917,
Sir: The last general assembly adopt
ed the ANNEXED report and reoolulious in
reference To certain proceedings had in IA
meeting of The people Of Trimble and
Carroll counties in this State, which now
have the honor 10 forward, agreeably to
the directions Of the legislature.
have the honor 10 be, very respectful,
ly, your obedieul servant,
WIN. OWSLEY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-05-24

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KINGSTON, Autauga County, Ala. }
 May "a. I949. {


 JouN HARDY-Dedr Sir: l herewith send you copy of the orders of the Com. missioners Court, Districting the county and appointing Assessors.
 DISTRICT No. l, Consists of Ranges 12 and B; A. F. HUGHES, Assessor. DIs. No. 2, consists of Range II, from the river 10 the T. line between T. l9 and 20; L. HousEn, Assessor.
 DIs No. 3, consists of Range l5 from Ala. river to the T. line between l9 and 20; T. A. STUART Assessor.
 DIs. No 1. Range l6, to the T. line between T. l9 and 20; J. MATTHEWS Assessor.
 Dis. No. 5. of Ranges IT and IS, to the T. line between T. l9 and 20; E.. A. LONG, Assessor.
 DIs. No. 6, consists of Ranges IA, l5, Is and IT, bounded south by the T.. line between T. 19 and 20, east by Coo sa river, west by Bibb county line, and north by Shelby county line; J. J. BAR. BoUR, Assessor. You will see the above is laid off by the Range lines, it being considered by the Court to be much better than to % by the old beat lines, and which will prevent any difficulty that might arise in going by the old beat lines. =
 Yours, &c.,
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Randolph and Repudiation

In another column of to-day's paper will he found the proceedings of meet ing of the citizens of Randolph county, in relation to the Revenue Law of Ala bama. To the citizens of that, as we'll as to the citizens of every other county in the State. we would respectfully suggest the safety and propriety of exercising a. little more caution and judgment in the selection of their Legislators, for the spelling book { good authority because true ) informs us that we cannot have good and virtuous laws, without having good and virtuous men to make those laws We have heard that two members from Randolph were engaged, during the last Legislature, in the traffic of beef cattle, which traffic engaged the attention of those members to some extent at least, we must acknowledge; but the purchase and sale of cattlc are certainly laudable, when confined to a legitimate ayocation, but we should rather think would not con. ducc much to deliberate and wise leaisla. ton. Ii the mere traflick in beef (yory good food by the way) was the only ob- jection to be urged or entertained against that august body. we would not have said a word on the subject in all probability, but we fear that some, perhaps, have been too extensively engaged in the traffic of corn,juicc to ensure sufficiently extensive meditation and reflection before voting on this, or any other law. Although We do not belong to the teetotalers, neither arc we member of the Sons of Temperance, but we must claim the right to express our decided preference for beef over that of corn,juice. These remarks are random shots, and not aimed at any particular member or members; but if, in future, we can serve the cause of temperate and wise legislstion, or morality and virtue, by la. king little better aim in time to come, we shall certainly claim that right, but We must confess that we are little sur. prlscd at seeing Randolph county taking the lead in this system of repudiation, in which we fear there is some trick, and knowing that Randolph pays as li,tle tal
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fused, which only remains to be done tc secure us Triumphant victory, and an in. glorious defeat to our opponents. We hope our democratic friends will readil, perceive the necessity of general difiil. sion of democratic papers during the can vass, and to give a ready facility, we pro. pose to let the l" Guard" at the following very low prices, so as to enable every democrat to have one of his own:
 The "Guard" for the campaign will be sent az above, at $l per single copy. To clubs sending $5 six copies will be sent 1; and those remitting S1O will receive l2 copies. The money in all cases to ac. company the order, as in no instance will il be sent for the campaign unless paid for in advance.
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J nlcTls.

There is something enchanting in g julep, meet with it whenever you may
 and at all times, but when it visits an edi- tors sanctum, fixed" up in such q style, with fragrant mint, strawberries, and all other such doin's, as was that sent us by our friend of the Coosa Hall Bar, on yesterday, was enough to make reform ed teetotaller sigh over his reformation We had almost, loo, quit it "measurably'' here of late, listening to tho warnings of the "Sons," but when we looked at them "s'raws," which, if not audibly, speak a language too plain to be misunderstood, "suck," we could resist it no longer, and at it we went, banishing for the time all recollection of the turmoils and vicissi- tudes which are naturally editors compan- ions To those who wish to drive dull care away and become happy, we would advise them to call at the Coosa Hall Bar, where they will find Levi and Ia few more of the same sort"
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ALADAxA ESTERPRIsE.-Messrs. Saw. in & Harvey, have recently established a manufactory of Wooden Vessels of vari- ous kinds, near Greemillc, Butler county, which from the ready sale they meet with in Mobile and elsewhere, promises to yield fair per cont. In the vicinity where this factory is cstablised, Is cedar timber in the greatest abundance. Already have they received large orders for segar box es, &c., from Mobile, New Orleans, and several other places, giving to these enter. prising gentlemen the most 1attering in. dications for success.
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H We regret to learn tho decease of Coz. ALEXANDER B. FoRsRY, of Lowndes O., one of the Representatives in the last Legislature from that county. Col. Forney was native of Lincoln county, N. C., and was a young gentle. man of talent and promise. From his legal abilities and promise, he was cleo ted by the last Legislature Solicitor of tho end Judicial Circuit, the duties of which hs discharged with signal ability until his death.
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n- What delightful pickle the unan-
 imous whigs are in just about this time.
 They are 80 feeling for the democratic par y--and so feelingly enlisted in the cause of honesty. They hold up the great q am as the man of the day, and the (sup- posed) second father of his country, alias the whis party Again they hold up Gen. Taylor as "a very good whig," a :. true whig," a !" Henry Clay whig, ,"-all these sort of things. to tickle the fancy of those
 in whose ears tho word whig sound 80 melodious and sweet. When with the same voice they breathe the Hero's name to the democratic side of the House, as q very great mana very honest man, and consequently the democrats must support So honest man.-which qualities many ot the democrats are disposed to doubt, from the fact that whiggcry and honesty are two precious qualities but seldom found working together; and if Gen. Taylor is
 such an honest man, they arc inclined to doub: his whiggery y-pice rersa-if he is such good whig his honcstyis somewhat questioned, and so it goes. So the whigs say the democrats ought to vote for him because he is an honest man, and a no. party man, and tho whgs vote for him be- cause he is such ''truo whig" such a ''good whig." Why do the whigs turn both sides of the old Generals face The query is easy solved. He is the only man that probability exists, from whose fame the old game O. humbnggcry can be play cd. lie Is the only man that sulky whigs and sulky democrats can unite upon to de- feat the organization of the democratic party, and to help each other into office. In Alabama, particularly, have these cal culations been largely relied on, so as to suit some of the milky washy concerns of both parties. To view this course of the wings h calm manner, it presents an omin, not to say low, dlsreputable way ot' doing things. When it is viewed with calmness it strikes Us with surprise that the consistent portion of tho whigs do not become disgusted with its pcrIidity, and resort to rcprimandiug their old CO., workers in iniquity. It is having tho re- verse tendency than what was calculated by its originators instead of the demo- crats being inveaglcd into such nonsense, it is adding numbers almost daily to the democratic ranks, and causing assertions from whiggery continually. Some other humbug must be rcsortod to--the honesty of Gen. Taylor is "all in my eyc,"--"all talk and no cider" Resort to some other plan yc whigs of old principles tired Come out like honest men. If you want office, the best plan i, to fall into the de- mocratic ranks and work vaiertly. Hon. csty is the brightest jewel in the posses. sion of man. nj.
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the war. But unfortunately We cannot, at the present time, without serious dan. ger, withdraw our forces from other DOT. tions of the Mexican Aerritory now in our occupation, and send them to Yucatan. All that can be done, under existing cir. cumstances, is to employ our na ,al forces in the Guf, not required at other points, to afford them relief; but it is not to bs expected that any adequate protection can thus be afforded, as the operations of such naval forces must, of necessity, be confin. ed to the coast.
 l have considered it proper to commu. nicate the information contained in the accompanying correspondence and I submit to the wisdom of Congress to adopt such measures as, in their judgment, may be expedient to. prevent Yucatan from be- coming colony of any European power, which, in no event. could be permitted; and at the same time, to rescue the white race from eItermination or expulsion from their country. t
 JAMES K. POLK.
 Washington. April 2o. lS4S. as
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Campaign Paper.

We have been asked frequently by our party friends, if WIG contemplated issuing a campaign paper during the approaching canvass to which we now answer, that we will send the "State Guard' to neu subscribers, from the first of June, com. mencing with the proceedings of the Bal. tinore National Convention, and ending the second week in November by which time the general result in all the States will be at hand, and given in the second number published in November, for the low price of ONE DOLLAR per single copy, The canvass threatens to be one of intense excitement and fraught with much interest to the democratic party.- Much depends upon the action of our democratic friends throughout the country for success in the struggle. Let every democrat in the country subscribe for some good democratic paper, and make it
 his business, at least once a week, to read to, and enlighten, his less informed whig neishbor. Let this coursc be pursued,
 and the democratis principles will be dis.
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Or It is a fact worthy of consideration, whenever you meet with whig from the Northern States, you meet with an aboli- tionist in heart if not in words but when you meet with democrat you meet with man in favor of slavery existing wher- ever we wish it to exist, and takes the let. ter of the Constitution upon the matter. This is Il fact which holds good in all most every instance, and is worthy of consideration to some of the Southern whigs.
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Gv Next Monday is the day for the Meeting of the Democratic National Con. vention at Baltimore. All the Delegates from this Stnte, so far as wc have learned, have lett for the scene of action. We in- tend keeping perfectly cool until the nom inaton by the Convention i; known, after which it will bo tho duty of every we'll wisher of the Democratic party to be at his post, ready for service.
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eT The Message of MT. Polk to Con- sress, in relation to Yucatan, found in to- days paper, should be read with interest by every American, and the circumstan- ces which prompted the Executive to pur-
 sue this course, should be well understood by all, as tho whigs calculate on using it as a hobby, during tho Presidential csn-
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eeuih Caro.ina Ba,,ks.

kumor has been quite rife in this vicin- fly for several days past, that several of the South Carolina Banks had suspended specie payment. We received on ycster- day the Charleston Mercury, which per cmptorily contradicts this unforndcd re- port, and says tha, tho Banks of that State were never in a more solvent condition than they are at this time.
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we will use every means in our power to have raised by subscription, if no other way, each ones separate amount No gentlemen, the plan is not to cry be- fore you have experienced the pain, and after the Revenue Law shall be properly expounded, and you hold yourselves quite gentle, we think your apprehcnsions of evil will be somewhat eased off.
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COURT OF ISeUIRy.--Ali the members of this Court arrived in New Orleans on the 9th inst, and on the sth organized at the St. Charles Hotel, heard all the testi- nlony bearing on the case that could be obtained in that city, and adjourned to meet a. Fredrick,burg, Maryland, where they will meet on tho 29th inst, there to finish their investigations.
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C We have received several numbers of "Nan Courts Counterfeit Detector' and "BanlS Note List" published in Phil adclphia, which we would recommend to the favorable consideration of the mer- chants and business men in this section of country. Issued monthly at tie low price of Sl per annum.
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T It is rumored here that the liabili- iies of the house of E. L. Andrews & Go. of Mt bile, amount 10 over five hundred thousand dollars.
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pr What degrading humbuggcry it is to witness men living in non- slavchold.
 ing State, where prohibitory laws exist against free negroes, entering the terri. tories of such Siates, to cry out and make a tremendous noise against the ius,itl- tions of slavery at the South. There is but one exception among the free States, that of Massachusetts, that free negroes are allowed to move into from other States. What consideration forthe philanthro- pist What field for Mr. Wi.mot and Abby FolseH. ss, s.siea
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@ We arc pleased to sec the i'm provement in that .taunch democratic pa- per the Columbus Times. It is much en- larged in size, and in every way presents a much heater appearance than ever heretofore. May its patronage justify it's improvement.
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Democratic Republican.

We have received the first number of neatly printed democratic paper, hearing the above name, published in Marion, Perry CO.,, by Messrs. spalding & Cam mcr. Its editorial department cvilces much ability, and if we are to take the first number as specimen, it bids fair to be an auxiliary of no inconsiderablc strength to the good cause in which it is enlisted during the approaching canvass. We hope success may attend you, gentle. men, both in your politics and pccuniary pffaire. u
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6- Cos. WM. R. KING passed through Montgomery last week, on his way to N. Carolina. "Tho old Col" looked well and in fine health. .#.
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& We were presente the other day with fine and large cucumber, the lar ssst that We have seen, of this season.
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ese.l. sc,,ft.

It cannot be with any other than feel ings of disgust that any epstle eminating from Gen. Scott. here of late, can be read. In no instance does he let slip an opportu- nity to vent his hostility towards the Pres ident, somewhat like an old bear, which has been beaten on the head by some suc- cessful huntsman. As soon as the fact was ascertained that he would return to the United States, the patriotic citizens of New Orleans were desirous of receiving him in manner becoming man in his position. and addressed him an invitation 10 Vera Cruz through Mayor Crossman. - From his answer, we extract the following malignant and petty sentence, which would better characterize an old granny who had been laborng with the rheumatism for 20 years, than military man who has occupied the position which Gen. Scott has.
 "But sir, am laboring under the public dispieasure of the President of the United States, and as soldier, dutiliil to constitu- tional authority, l may not, for the, time, obtrude myself upon my partial cddntry- men. or make any personal movement it may be in my power to avoid, that might provoke their greetings. l am, therefore, already embarked for one of our Northern ports, the nearest to my family, and shall, in retirement, await the further orders of the War Department.
 Tlus does this old military chiefiain bring himself to the level of the lowest menial--succeeding most wonderfully at the game of cp'ting off his '.own nose to spite his face." .
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Mexican News.

The Mexican news, taken from the N. o. Delta of the 7th inst, which will be found in to-day's paper, should be read with interest by our readers. Tho favor able prospect of the ratification of the treaty seems to be getting beautifully less' by degrees. The Commissioners, we think, arc acting commendable.
 Tho Court of Enquiry had adjourned to meet at some place in the United States, probably at Washington City.
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 TALLApoosA Co0NTY.-The Commis- sioncrs of Roads dS K ,venue meet on the ist Monday in May, and proceeded to Dis trict the County and appoint Assessors, in accordance with the provisions of the Re. venue Law, passed by lho last Legislature. The county has been divided into three Districts Wm. II. Price, late one of tho Commission rs, elected county Assessor Simeon Goldsby, formerly the County Clerk. Joel c. Mackcy and James B. Sparks, District Assessors. Several of the Assessors, we learn, were present, and immediately entered into bond according to the manner prescribed by law, and the others are notified of their election, and to give bond by tho 4th Monday in this month, at which time n special term will be held, and so far as Tallapoosa is con- oerned, the process of assessing will be ready to go into effect. As yet the Comp troller has not furnished the county with the Maps, Books, &c., that are prescrib- cd, but we hope it will, as well as to all other counties, be done soon. So fur as we have been enabled to learn, the sever al counties throughout the State, with bu, ono or two exceptions, have succeeded in carrying out the law so far. '.'
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Arrivals at the Temiicniiary.

TRIAH WILLIAMS, April 2ith, from Macon county crime, larceny sentence four years.
 RoBr seorr, April 18th, Coosa coun- ty; crime obtaining goods under false prc,cnces, sentence four years.
 ALEX $. WILKINSON. April 2Sth. from U. $. Court at Mobile crimo robbing the mail, sentence ten years.
 MATHEW VowELL, May 2d, from Tal. lapoosa county; crime rape, sent cnce life. ..=4..
 HARaLrss w. HURST, May 9th, from Barbour county; crime, assault with at. tempt to murder, sentenced for years.
 AR cnIBALD OWEN, May 9th, from Bar bour county; crime, horse-stcaling, scn- fenced for 3 years. 8+t
 D. r. ADAMS, May 9th, from Barbour county; crime, ncgro-stea.ing, sentenced for l5 years.
 There arc at this tima l39 convcts in the Prison, and but one case of sickness has been in the hospital department for several weeks, circumstance that speaks volumes for the discipline and manage. ment of Maj. Graham, from the fact that at no time since convicts commenced being committed has such general good state of health been known. Hs
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Di4t. T. B. BETiA, of Wilcox. ] JOHN COCHRAN, Barbour. 5 J. L. F. COTrRELL, Lowndes. 4 JAS. M. BECKETT, Pickens. 5, L. P. WALKER, Lauderdale. 2 JAS. ". McCLuNG, Madison. ' A. J. WALKER, Benton.
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The Illinois Democratic State Conven- ton have met, and appointed their electo. rial ticket. Before adjourning, Lewis Cass was recommended as their first choice for the presidency, and Levi Woodbury their second. The present State officers were nominated without change for re- election. The Democratic party in St.
 Louis have renominated James B. Bowlin, the present member, for their represents, tive in Congress. 'iiH '''iii sA'''''l'j '1'
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neeu. Let lnlS thorn and thistle Oi the iault-fnding whigs be nipped in its early growth. Let ,hc laws of the land be rig idly enforced, and visit to those who resist the proper penalties. Let the tax law be placed in force, and we think the objec- tions will not be so great as the ' Ran. doiph fellows" seem to imagine. At least let Randolph be in the rear and not in the front of repudiation. Wait until one years tax can be collected from the thousands of acres of land in Randolph which. have never paid dime of taxes. Do not make yourselves so prominent yet awhile, tor take it as all adagc, when men go in for repudiation it is invariablc the case that they are either dishonest men, or dcma- gogucs seeking some note to strike to please the fancy of the ignorant. Now the truth of the whole matter is this {: the wings of Chambers failed in getting up a iecling of opposition to the tax law, and consequently must set about and saddle it upon ''the Randolph fellows" Gentlemen of Randolph, you must not let the red land of Chambers be thrown in your eyes,
 Look well to the consequences before you take your stand in favor of repudiation at the instance of the whigs of Chambers. We should be pleased to know what were the professions of these gentlemen who participated in this meeting in Ran dolph, and what species ot. properly each one of tLeml pays'ti,ci heaviest tax on, and
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-06-17
E7Oi. Ehc Osngc Elircl..

p@r~ a VsNH f new and light draught
Ht4S Il Steamer LIGHTFOOT,
r. C. HENRY, Master,
Having been purchased expressly for the
Usage river trade, will commence her re-
gular trips upon the first water. The
Lightfoot is well adapted TO the trade,
drawing only l8 inches light, will carry
$50 tons ON feet water, and 800 tons when
fully laden, and being accompanied by a
verv light draft barge, shippers in allparts
of the river may rely on getting their
freight up and down without delay. The
interests of shippers in the interior partic-
ularly attendedto.
For freight or passage, apply or board,
or to Geo. Buchanan SEQ, st. Louis.
JAS. Glenn, Usage City.
+. B. Cordell, jefferson City.
s. r. Roberts, Erie.
Jno. Jones, Mouth Linn Creek.
JAS. Atkisson, Warsaw.
Waldo & McCulloch, Oseola.
n. B-The Lightfoot will positively
remain in the Usage river until the lst of
July. [febl2-tf