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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
ARRIVAL OF The CANADA.
N.yv Wong lrr-

Nlw YoRK. Dec. IL.
The Canada arrived to- day, bringing days
later dates from Liverpool.
COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS.
Liverpool, Nov. %.
There has not been any material changes IN
the state OF afTairs, since The last steamer.
Cotton has been in very good demand, and
prices have ugsin advanced.
The Corn market is less firm, and prices are
on the decline.
The accounts from the manufacturing dis
,ricts are more encouraging.
The produce market remains steady and
fsir.-Thcre is an abundant supply oil money
and good business is doing. The current
rate for money is "a per cent. for prime bills.
The corn trade has continued IN dull aud
drtliniug state throughout the week, and the
| arrivals oil breadstuiis from America are
large.
The following are the quotations for -four:
Western Canal, Richmond, Phiadelphia aud
Baltimore 2Sa29s. New Orleans and Ohio a
21s 6iazSs I'd. Causdion us SLABS 81.
| PR0VlSl0NS.-The imports oi cured pro
visions from America for the last week, have
been limited. The trade has been steady
New beef is much wanted.
ENGLAND.
The election OF General TAYLOR to the Pres
ideucy OF the United States, has diilused UNI
speskabe satisfaction in Great Britain. Thu
manly tone which rervsded his addresses Il
to his countr, men, marking him as the ad,o
Gates OF peace, has propitldted the people y
hat country, generally.
FRANCE.
In Paris, as the time for the election sp
proat hes, the people begin TO feel alarmed
and are removing from lhe espial until III
result OF the election is known. An lnsuT
rec,ion oil the Red Republicans and Socialist
is feared.
AUSrRlA.-MGsscs have been performer
ct Vienna for the repose Of the soul oi Coun
La Tour.
ITALY.-An attempt has been made I
sssa ssina,e the Duke oi Modena. The eul pr
was seized aud imprisoned.
GERMANY.
| Cuxseld las been declared in state c
siegr. On the 22ud the civic guard were OF
drred TO give up their arms, aud the troop
occupied all the squares.
| IkELAND,-lhe case Of Martin was u
and judgment pronounced on The Sth, Th
Argument in the css~ OF UBrien on spplioa
ton for "a writ OF error. In the case oil u
Dougl erty memorial praying Tor commute
ton Of punishment was presented.
Bres an and other towns III Prussia weT
ripe Tor an appeal 10 the sword.
| lTALf.-LetteTs from Rome state that al
insurrecti"n had broken out among the pom
litical troops ON the Austrian frontier.
| Lainartinc has consented to be a caudiddt,
for president Of Frauce.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

Ma. CLaY ASo Ma. Cass.-The following
letter has been furnished Tor publication to
the correspondent Of the Philstlel phis North
American. Ii is said TO have been wrirteu
by MIR Cdss Immediately after his reading Mr.
Clsys address to his constituents, excul peiing
himself from the charge OF "basgain and
sale"
| (c1ry) Detroit, April IL, 1925.
! Dear Sir:--I have just finished the peru.als
OF your tnls,erly ldress TO your late coustit-
inen,s, aud caTuo; refrain from expressing
TO you the high satisfaction i, has afforded
me. 1t is a trium liant reiu,stion Of the vile
slanters which hav. been propsgated respec-
ting the motives oi your conduct in the pecu-
liar circumstances in which you were rece II
ly pacrd. You may safely commit your char
se,er to the judgment OF your countrymen &
Of posterity. They will not tail to award you
full Justice
81 must ask your indulgence for this al
most involuntary tribute to your claims and
services. So strongis the impression which
your appeal has made upon me, that | could
not restrain this oppression Of my feelings.
With warm regard, | am, dear sir, sincerely
yours, LEWIS CAss,
| Hon. II. CLAY
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

Secretary Walker has issned long article
conceruing his experience in ,res,ing the chol-
era in 1882 He states that the remedies
applied under the advice Of Dr.. Cartwright.
were 10 grains csmrhor aud % Of cslomel on
the appearance OF the first symptoms, and that
a gentle friction with some s,imula,iong ONT
men,. over the surface of the body. should be
persevered in until the symptoms had dissp-
pesred. lie says that out OF 81 cases mus
treated only two died.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
OFFICE OF TIE BOARD OK MALLS.

SFfiCb VI IhE bpAhD or HhABIhs
All persons are hereby warned no, to de
pasale any filthy manure Or other matter on
The river bank. II such matter should be de-
posted on The terminus Of any public street
~ s'ley. The street commissioner by order Of
The board Of health. viii have the persons
20 offending fined end he offensive matter re-
moved st their expense. All such matter
should be Deposited III he river OF removed
out Of the city.
1t was the deposit Of such hi,hy matter on
The ri,er bank, ia 1888, That induced 50 many
deaths in the usshborlood from cholera. The
Boar Of Health hone that this notice will be
strictly attended to, as well as in all other in
stances where they have required the ciiizen'
10 remove olensive matter aud cleanse thei
premises. The Boa 10 is determined TO enforce
ITS orders. b. order Vt the Boari.
JAMES TANNER, See'y.
Dec. Is, 1913.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
sMYLiE 4 cnoRNANN.
mAGAZINES.

NOW Is THE TIME TO ST. BSCRIBE.
GODEY's Lsdy's Book for January 1919 edreihx
,r, aan ;. nsie, Grace Greenwood aud l.. A Godsy
'hFsied ana numerous embellishments. engraved
cover by w. f. Tucker; "Tbe scason.." e.u,.ia
1ou' ainefeht designs Title page, by Tueker-"Tbs
and spec mens OF - different flowers 's"'
The Dawn Of Love, by A. u. Waiter
Flower piece. designed by w l. Tucker:
An Equestrian fashion plate.
Butter is riz. '-one Of rtI,ur's characteristic.
Model ColiAses. engraved on steel
Music-Tin,e flies;
tsIuestriaRsu for the fair ser.
cottage 'utniture-4 engravinr.:
Gtahsms American MONTH, Magazine far J.np.,v
ISL ono OF ,he best pcriooals published in America
saisns Union Magazine. for January Is4a con.
tanning - pages Of letter press printing on extra fine
Paef' thtee superb Mezxiiints engravins., besides
other varied iiiustr ations
Either OF the above Magazines furnished by
AZ, ,,,, w. u. WAkEMAN
NO III Nain street, Wheeling Va for 81 ner ann,,,
OF - cents per noaih free of postage
PERSONS wishing TO Obtain either of tho above Maya
ncs would do well to call soon, before the first num-
Der IL exhausted. de.is
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
ENGLISH AID CALLED FOR BY NlCAR
AGUANS IN e.. AMERICA.

NV York, DEC. 10, 1913.
BY an arrival al this port TO day. we learn
that war has commenced between the Nicara-
gums and Ricos. So perfectly satisfied are
the Nlcsrsguans Of their weakness to stand
sgsinst Rioos and his forces, that they have
despatched a vessel to implore English aid
Notwithstanding the weakness OF the Nicsr-
agaan power, the news ciearl, indicates that
the war was brought on by their own dcclar-
alton.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

The loco loco who have possession oil the
Ohio state house in,i,ed the cha plain Of the
Ohio peniienlisry to preach 10 them. tie de-
tlined on the ground that he did not know
how TO preach 10 luDatics.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
CONGRESSIONAL.
Washington, Dec. IA.
SENATE.

Mr.. Webster appeared and took his seat.
Several petitions were presented and refer
red
Mr.. Cameron ob,ainrd leave TO bring IN u
bill Tor taking he next Census.
Mr.. Benton introduced bill authorizing
Aspinwell and others to construct The lana.
mu rail road.
In the house the death OF Mr. Smns wa,
announced, and the customary resolutions
passed, and the house adjourned.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
Trustees Sale

II virtue OF Deed Of Trust, executed hy VIM Mar
uh a"a henry kr.so. bearing date April 2Ith 1871
aa recorded IN the tiefks Office OF the County Co1rt
OF MARSHAL county. in deed look No g. page ~ sbai
on friday the 2th day of December neyt stor.ed 10
on me prem certain tract Of land situated on
bnsss Kun, IN the said couaty of MarssiI containing
II acres 10 poles and having steam Saw Mill thereon
ae as ihs'ec'i shaiI only convey such title as 10
vested n ne l,y The deed Of trust
hov5o-liAw2 JAS. H. McMECIEN Trustee
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

THE partnership heretofore existing between James
/ Barnett and James q. Smylie 10 by mviuai consent
TINS dag dissolved and we would, by this notice. solicit
alt those Indebted TO the firm al Barnett L Smyc to
call aud se'te their accounts eher by oherw
Those having claims against sad firm Will also have
their accounts ready for settlement.
Ahenilnn ler l -
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Monday, Dee. llth. 1913.
SENATE.
Joint order

7
! Mr. Lsidley informed the sens,e OF the read.
insss OF the House OF Delegates to proceed TO
the election oi Judge OF the 49, Judicial Cir
cult; " here upon there was a unanimous vote
for George II Lee, Esq.
On motion OF MIR Denesle, the Senate adj
| lourned.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
Choice Gift Books and Juveniles

TIE subscriber has just reed the teaulifii as
sortnent OF Present Books for old and young ever
offered IN this city. To ennmeraie impossible suf
hos TO say, his stock consists Of Annusis Poetcaf
,iss.,eA' and Miscellaneous works Bibles and PRAYER
noss W me tehest les OF himdtnes Also Juvenile
and Toy Books, in endless variety
dscI JOHN n THOMPSON I,n;., -,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
PAPER IIANGINGS

ToHN ". THOMPSON, Union street. has lust reed
" fresh supply OF fine and common paner hanyinrs
among winch are many and beautiful PATTERNS
Al who wish per this season arc reqnc strd to
call and examine ilis the only STOCK IN the city deco
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

wei. Qua OF fotiy al leas, you will ani but.
tons IA some shape at the bottom ct EN-
at may be-" said we. "lt is." crird the her
| mt, with emotion. Asses are LED b. their
noses; men BY their buttons. "-itinaindit d
Magazines.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
DANCING SCHOOL.

DROP. T. w. JENNINGS respectfully gives notice
4 TO his friends and the eiizers OF Wheeling that the
second term Of his school for the ab've polite and
eessary accomplishment, will commence Monday
evening" Dec. 4th, 1919 st Cong Hail. and will
tinue ON Mondays and Fridays.
Hours for instruction from O'Clock to for Ladrs,
and from Z 10 10 O'Clock for Gentlemen.
Terms. 8 tor IL Lessons
Mr.. j. viii teach Waltz aud Polka Colilions In his
school, and viii give private e,sop~ in Waiting Pol
kH Filings, hornPpes, &C. to all that may favor him
wItls call. nov3a-i,u
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

The editor Of the Richmond Wing thinks II
Nj. Bolts is TOO good wing TO support Geo.
Tsrlor. be IS TOO good 10 90 TO eonSress.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
NOTICE

TUE subscribers beg leave TO inform
TSS.sI@AZ the citizens OF W becling and its vicinity
Sv1-GO thai they Intend mani ac,uriny Coaclrs
Carriages, and Busgies Of every dsscIip.
tion, IN the shop formerly occupied b, Barnett A spv
!is one door North OF ont Greers hardware ,,orc
~, Shothann u't from the East where has been prn.
pal director of Coach budin. IN some OF the I.Tg,.,
easiishments feels confident that eau make Coach
es As neat good and cheap any osiashn,pt in ibe
Chted ststas All orr work will be warranted such a,
this notice sets forth. ~ az
decI5-y sMYIJEA cuopw,.N
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

Two companies Of California gold han'."
ere preparing to STAR from Pit,sbargh. They
vii probably come back with he dust In
their eyss
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
HARDWARE & CUTLERY

TX subscriber has lust received his fall stock of
iat"Whe ami cutlery. comprising the best a. sort
ne OF every thing in the line when viii lie sold ri,h
CT a, Wholesale or retail at reduced prices
NV sam l. NEIL,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
iSUFFA1()S.
NOTICE.

z BALES Buffalo Robes. jus, cd and for sale cheap
- by the bate, robe or sadtle cover, by
oet3 JOHN KNOTE.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

w ANIfD-A young man can find A situation To
stand IN Grocery Store Nv calling AT hi, one
would lie preferred y de-
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
SPANISH SOLE LEATHER.
DISSOLUTION.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CANDY MANDATORY

M nc, N j. HEATING respectfully informs he,
-. Hiehas ana the public, that She has commence,
mahu,ae.uflhg candles Of all descriptions Also ,hn
% nshhs IN all iis branches. Dealers win lnd n 10
HieIf advantage To give her call ~ " "
"''es sef'es on tte most reasonable terms
A., INKS. NJ. j. HEATING
"ee' Monroe street, between Main anl Market
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

QOiNCl OUNpR1.
MI EssRs SANDS Il FLEMING having sold their ip,e.
~" rests IN Inc Quincy Foundry TO Afe.sry Tuxc.
DOM " GODS and GroRaE Hamilton, the frm of fIani
'"n, sands Go. il dissolved The business viii her.
a"eI I've conducted under The style of HANtLros
- VINO are hsreby warmly recommended 10
puno patronage ny the retiring partners An p~rsons
hoeu'ed 10 the Old firm requested settle their
counts and those having claims preseut them for
se'iemeht JOHN HAMILTON
deco ANnRr,v ~ 49,,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
CONSTABLE BURKE r. cos

- 80 = ~ u x NOO
IL u iMPERisHABLE SALAMANCA
rom daals n" mould. secured by Chuhbs Thief tar
LOCKS Also ales Powder aud Thief roof rs ana
anatew's Combination Locks with 10 90 chanres fo1
'ae ny THOS. q. CuiBERrSoN
y Union . Uhceiins
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

.ook AT THis.-Ail persons knowing them ,eiv..
- indebted to Geo. w. Graham deceased. mus, m,s.
pay msn to me- on or befors the Of January at Nh.
a sana on Monroe street as am legally authorized
10 settle the same. II settlement is not made by th.,
niue. all The accounts will he placed IN the hand. Of
proper ohcers for collection. deol3l SFFAKIs
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
INDIANA SENATOR

INDIANA SEN ATOR.
Louisville, Dec. Ia.
Mr.. Whiicomb, Democrat. has been elect
ed Senator, from indiana. The Wings voted
G- ~. 49,, fN.t-h smith
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

Philadelphia. Dec. a. 6P. NJ.
Governor johnson has divided the appoint.
menis to office IN this city, between the
Wings and Natives.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

The subscribers 10 the capital stock of the
Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company are
hereby notified that an instalment of 81 90
upon each and every share thereof is re-.
9uired to be paid by them respectively TO the
Treasurer OF the said Company, on Tues.
day the 10th day oil January, 1919
BY order OF the Board Of Managers.
+. ii. FlTZhUGH, Clerk.
John Morgan, ESQ.,. the Treasurer, will be
'ound at the Merchants aud Mechanics Bank
Dec. IL, 1913.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

The eulIurs OF sugar has been commenced
in 0eoEgis.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

M N'"H e IsbiAN NroII.ulk rl,t, f..,-. :,
asca ~ NM, K sekLE
-ou'h w-seiiEs.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

CHOLERA IN NEW YORK.
New York, Dec. Ia.
Seven new cases ore announced to-day. in
the Staten Island Hospiial among the shin
passengers no deaths occurred TO day,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
NEW GROCERIES.

NEW GROCERIES,
tx BBI.S, Moiasses,
u ~ hid sugar,
tieree Rice
Is bbls Chesnuts
100 bsls Green Apples lust received nd ,x.,r.,,
a. ~ ~ , .ae crop iot sale ny IL NJ JAMESON
., MeNIED.-kes and Roi Butter, Lard, Bulk Pork
..nsehs Dried Apples and Peaches Beesw az Ginseng
timothy anu Clover Seed Jowls and country produce
generally fdec Ial n N y ses
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
QUINCY FOUNDRY.

GENTLEMEN's CLOAK TAssEIs-Rsc'd hy Ex
press 'etemens heavy rich Cloak Tasseis; also
''-.'! eoiofea sa'ihs and siiks. RHODES
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
DAGUERREnTYpEs.

~ z ,p3 The subscriber having removed 10 the
SzEC4AS3 the left hand side OF the former
49, IA entrance, and having made great improve
RSPN nieuts in regard 10 light. il prepared TO
NA<Y take likenesses IN superior style. either
MIA sineiy groups.
TO- Us Likencsecs of children taken in few
seconds in clear weather. Frees uiodeI ale
J- Rooms next TO Times Office, the court house.
ceco WIN. CON DEN.
DLANkETS--A few pair much larger and fsr supc-
d riur TO Mckee Il Roi.inson's, Just received from
New Philadelphia. Ohio, here they make the best ati
&c in tire western country, for sale low at
des9 ". G0ODRICH's.
% ECEiVED this day, by Fxpress few dozens Silk
~ Plush Gays. new style very fne aud cheap.
Also. 10 doz Oregon Caps, and general assortment
OF ou's and Chiidrcms Csrs, for sale tow.
6cea SLAVERY, No. 10 Monroe street.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

Akp oii-Ertfa hne winter pressed Lard oit -,
- b, all who have used II, TO be very sau.r,a, 80
family oT stofs Psses, reed per steamer re,r.tb
hon Cincinnati and far sale by NMRMckrf" p"'
ases Main street, sJ.ta Nh,,lIn,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
Gs:zss55p~
FOREIGN NEWS.

Corr. pondenee Of he Pin.burgA Journal.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

JOS. l.. WILDE, Music Tr,cura
Ma Gives lessons ON the Piano FORTE Organ ya..
~ Music, and Thorough Bass
$Eib Appi, al John II. rhompsons Rock Store NJ,
'nd Centre streets, Wheeling. Va nevis
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
----1---.-- ---
BUFFALO ROBES
NEW VARIETY STORE

"tap Lot Just reeeised.-We can furnish The IN
= now by the hale. robe or saddle cover AI.a NM
ao over Shoes by the dozen single pair al No 100
vain shrr' decigl NICfliI. l.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

knn flETEs wade window shades of n,x, -,
S~S tef"s ana the best eoioIs, lust rae,d 49,. ~
sale " helessle and retail BY anu iof
decd JOHN IL THOMPSON. Union =,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
" HEELlNG g. BELMONT

Nothing done in the legislature of Ohio.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
A CARD.

90 ShprS superior blue Matches, for sale Al
desl2 J. HORNBROON's new ,torr y
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
BUFFALO RORFs

WE nave commenced receiving our seasonable stock
OF Buffalo Robes. which we inlead 10 mai. MIC
oSei SHOES Saddle covers or sell by the robe Can =,
NO IVY Main st. 'deesl NlCoLL 4 CARR
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

BUFFALO ROBES.
"A LOT OF ROBES lust received Dire, ,o,,
d,eo ""''' '"' sac low. NiCoLL L CARR.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
NORTH. wgsTrRY R.Ny m v1ocI

poTAToEs-A fine lot Of Potatoes, can be h,J =,
= The ID " ard Family Grocery.
deeI5 J n HAuxtxs
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16
'lDE WINDOW SHADES

TIE hishesI pf.ees pad fof flaa Seed. nry r,vi,
ksss, he- tdeel3 BASSETF 4 RoRiSs,,S
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-16

"heh ne VIII 81 as low any other store west Of he
mountains Among his stock may he found every v,
,eiy OF small articles OF domestic use from PANTY
NIUE 70 button mould either by the package or a.
49, .. ''aSe ee'i sha examine deelg
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-11-08
Same rate.
From the South Carolinian.
OUR NEXT GOVERNOR-HON. F.
w. PICkENS.

Mr. EDIToR:-In the recent numbers
Of the Mercury | have observed several
articles in which the writers. after safe
delivery Of their private opinions on the
present and soon 10 be condition of The
country. aud after many lines of patriotic
and disinteresled advice 10 The ureeu, ne.
cessity of securing certain particular vir
tues, qualities and requisites in him who
is to succeed his present ExceIlencv, qui
city aud kindly proceed, according to their
different fancles. TO tell US who is the man.
Whether these communications have ben,
Gifted The especial favories of either wri,
J ter or not, am ignorant; but that they
have caused some inquiry with the masses
as to The prelensious Of The different as.
pirants is certain.
Some of the nominees we know by repu
ta,ion, (by which alone Governor should
desire TO be elec,ed.) and others are uu-
familiar even hy name, except to the oldest
inhab,ani. But We live in The backwnods
and do not know much! have lately
had occasion 10 be abseni from home, and
have made il point 10 feel The general
pulse in different quarters On this subject.
OF the various nominations of the Guber.
satis(acti"r 10 the people Of the 81 Con.
gressional District as ,ha, of the Hon. +.
w. Pickens Of Edgefeld.
The intelligence and urbanty of this
gentleman. his personal worth and dis
,inguished public services first in The State
Legislature; then as aid>de-camp to both
Governors Hamilton and Hayne, which
al the time, was position OF labor. res
possibility and confidence; then. during
an honorable career of twelve years in our
National Councils again, at a subsequent
period, in the State SenaIr-invi'e an ad
vantageous comparison with The claims of
any gentleman whose name has been con
nec.ed with the Governorship. His abili-
ty in The Legislature was acknowledged
by being repeatedly elected at an early
age TO Congress, and his usefulness, while
thSre, finds its commentary in The fac, thai
his seat was never contested, and that he
was offered, first by President Tyler, and
then BY Mr.. Polk, the mission to the Two
most splendid Courts Of Europe-both of
which were refused distinctly on the ground
that he could moi conscienliously take
benefit Of The Federal Government SO long
as his Stale was denied equal rights with
all her confederates.
The patriotic motives by which this
gentleman was actuated. in twice refusing
the most faueriue and valuable appoint
men, within the gift of the President, car
ry the proof Of their genuineness on the
face Of the circumstances.
So spirited all act Of self-denial should
meet with au acknowledgment from the
State, whose wrocSsay the Federal Coy