Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-11-29


,hermome,er in the morning staining al
freezing point.
Col, E.. II. MILLER Of Williamsburg,
was on The 1llh inst. elected brgadier
General, 10 command the 4Ih brigade oil
Cavalry.
Col. Fremont This highly accomplish
ed Officer has determined to pursue his ex-
plorations of Oregon and California, on his
own footing, us he is no longcrin the employ
worth hundred ordinary politicians.
The nert House Of Rep'esentatircs.-
The next House OF Representatives,
will have a majority Of Wing members,
who have been clccled on The same ticket
with General Taylor. In the States in
which Congressional elections have been
held, the general result was 90 majority
far the Wings. 1t is probable that this
majority will be increased. The Senate
will still continue Democratic.
Great Geological Erhibilion.-We refer
our readers 10 the advertisement of Mcssrs
RAYMOND & WARING, who are now ex.
hbiling in Charleston their fine collection
of wild animals. This exhibition we un>
dersland is one of rare interest. and is well
worthy CT visit. This exhibition will
take place at Edgefeld G. H., on the 18th
Of December next. Get your change ready
all se lovers Of fine shows.
TBIRTIErn CoNGREss-INe House
When the present Congress first assembled
in December last, il was politically divided
as follows: Wings lis, Administration
10. Abolition /, Naive American L.
The Session closed according to the New
York Tribune, with 1l3 Wings, 10 l2
Democrats. This may mol be precisely
correct, but il is nearly so, we lhuk. On
account of certain vacancies, some' new
members wero elected. increased
the Wing strength TO its original number
1I5.ZWe do not vouch for the entire ac-
curacy of this classification, as i, is diff
cult 10 tell the political hue Of some Of the
members. But il is certain that the Wings
have majority.
We have received pamphlet copy Of the
proceedings the democratic Ia, lor Par
ty" which assembled in Charleston on the
Is, Of November We have also received a
circular.
This meeting adopted preamble and re-
solutions on the subject Of Slavery and the
Wilmot Proviso. This meeting appointed a
Corresponding Committee of 81, to cores
pond with all portions OF the State and the
Slave holding States, for concert Of action,
and also an Executive Committee of fifty,
who shall he authorized to assemble the party
whenever it may be necessary. According
10 the 10th resolution, the meeting proposed,
TO the several Dists. Of the State, 10 organize
Southern States Rights Republican Par.
ty," pledged to each other, ,o the South and
TO the Nation, TO leave no effort untried
which shall secure them in their rights, their
Institutions and their properly.
The llth resolution Of the meeting asserts,
that, whatever course Of conduct the peo-
pie Of the State Of South Carolina may uti-
nately decide on, as proper foi their adop>
tion, IN relation to this important issue, we
shall stand ever prepared 10 give it our dcci>
ded and most hearty concurrence and sup>
port"
We have but word at present TO say on
the subject. There can be no doubt, that
South Carolina is unal,erably opposed to the
Wilroot Proviso, or any thing else which will
interfere with the institution Of Slavery
What particular mode Of action against it she
may adopt, is uncertain, but most assured!y
she will resistit. Or this matter, her people
are united. Conccr, Of aclionwi,h her sister
States she decidedly prefers. and with them
will cooperate heartily in The maintenance
Of their common rights.
GREAT FIRES IN NEW YORK.
In reference 10 The destructive fires in
New York mentioned in despatch yes
lertay, letter wriller on Sunday 10 the
Philadelphia Inquirer says:
We were visited last night by several
dreadful fires. which destroyed an immense
amount Of property, and Srea, deal Of
animal life.
The fire first broke out in Murphy's Stage
establishment on the corner Of 9Th street
and Third avenue, and destroyed up
wards Of one hundred and lify-six horses,
twcnty.six stages. twenty-five sleishs,
factory attached, Methodist church on
9th street, public school No Is, several
small dwelling houses, two good fame
dwellings, and ST, Baruabas Protestant
Episcopal Church. The whole loss will
not fall much short OF one hundred and
fifty Thousand dollars. Mr.. Murphy's loss