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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06
From the Charleston Mercury.
GENERALMCASS.

CAN SoUTH CAROLINA SUPPORT HIN l,
We have seen that up 10 his vote against
The Wilmot Proviso in the Senate Of lS47,
Gen. CHss has been The uniform and con
sislent opponent Of that measure. We
proceed 10 examine Gen. Cass's views on
this subject, as expressed in his Nicholson
letter .. -.3 .. .....-. ......a...
This letter was written in December,
l647. in reply to the question Of A. 0. p.
Nicholson. of Nashville. Tennessee, ask,
ing Gen. Cass's :" senrimenrs with regard
10 the Wilmot Proviso." .a,<... a.
We invite the opponents Of Gen. Cass
TO examine this letter, aud We challenge
them TO disprove that il establishes any 9th
er than the following propositions:
i That Congress has no right or power
TO meddle with the question Of slavery
either in The States or Territories.
2. That Congress, not having such pow
er 10 ITSELF cannot delegate it 10 the Terri,
torial Legislatures. y
g. That The question of Master aud
Slave is one of law. to be determined un
der The general principles Of the CoRshtu'
lion, like The relations Of parent aud child,
husbund and wife, &c. -.
The following extracts will speak FOR
themselves.
. Can Congress meddte ,0ith the subject in
the States
On this point Gen. Cass says: -
We may well regret the existence Of
slavery in the Southern States, aud wish
they had heen saved from its introduction.
But there il is, and not by the act of The
present generation; nnh we must deal with
it as a great practical question, invoking
the most momentous consequences. We
have neither The right nor the power TO
touch it where ii exists; aud il We had
both, their exercise, by any means hereto
fore suggested, might lead 10 results trhich
no ,Oise man '0outd ,Oiliingty encounter, ond
,Uhich no good man could contemplate wiub'
out unriety." ..~..'
-" Local institutions. if may so speak,
whether they have reference 10 slavery, OF
to any other relations. domestic or public,
are left to local authority, either original ur
derivative. Congress has no right 10 say
that there shall be slavery in New York
or that there shall be no slavery in Geor'
gia; nor is there any other human power
but The people of those States, respective
ly, which can say if they will. We will
have slavery in the former, aud we will
abolish il in e'later." '
Can Congress meddle 'Oith the sn6jeet !"
the Territories? -...' b e -.s
lnrcpIy to this question General Cas'
writes ''E.'~.e &. ..".
! The power Of Congress over the Ter
ritores is 10 dispose Of and make all need
full rules and regulations respecting lhe
territory and property belonging TO The Un''
I led Siates.' q. .a -u2,.ss'... :. e..'Ea;S:H
"Surely Continues he) the simple au
thori,y TO dispose Of and regulate these doe
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For The Adusrtiis2s,yy

a.. .. j. D. 4. 81 s
Mr.. E EDIroR-We are entirely IMPOSED
TO producing any unnecessary Excitement
in. the district. and xe have a general dis,
trust of alarmists of any kind ;ebu,, OF this
particular iuncture, we feel lhaI our in.
stinct of elfpreservation our afeclidR for
our families, our love Of our ceInlTy aud
lis inslitulions--all prompt US 10 lake a
most active interest, in the approaching
Presidential Eteciion.jsS-, - s,sS.7t sun
The present canvassfor the Chief Ma
.gis,racy Of the United States, fron the cir.
cumstances by which we are strrounded,
deserves 10 be the NEST eKcitiIs Of any
that has taken place since the establish.
meut of our Independence. Tie 4lh, 5of
March next may determine whether the
Urion itself shall preserve its irsegriry.-
The question in regard 10 SluyGIY must be
settled-somo limit mast be ated TO its
agitation, or the South is disfraachiseG OF
her rights, and the Consli,utionhas failed
to afford us protection. Oihef questions
equally affecting The salvation oE the State
must also be decided during thenexl Pre-.
sidenlial term. 1t must be determined
wuetSer the President shall execise, 10 its
full extent, his consIiIIn06ai ria,t of veto;
and we must know if continued additions
are 10 be madeIo our Republit, by con
quest and otherwise, uatll its eaire struc-
,ure shall be lost in the incensrtous mass
es rudeIy cemeuted to1it.-s z:
These are questions upon which the
happiness, the safety and the Eery lives
of many Of US may depend, an9 I've should
specially know how they are lobe settled.
One or two of The, candidates ft.:he Pre-
sidency differ. with US upun tten ALL
Whom are we to support for hext Presi.
dency? Our Candidates for ils Legisla.
,ure aud Congress should spsaE oul, and
the matter shuuld be fully discussed by.hc
people. Tis.>>'Ss$ q :.
We therefore propose liiatl1ur candi.
dates for The State Legis!aluEs make Il
known IN eusry 10uy, @heihet lsey choose
Cas-, Taylor, Q: Van Bnren fyr the high,
esLposl ir the gift Of the people; b.,
We have made this call. because we
learn tia, there may be some difference
ia ,sa .n,,iinns,ts-nf our eapA,. :. EasLanch,
ing the matters contained IN this above. ~
= Q ..[s.sl RESPONSIBLE ForERs.
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Eor the Adrsrliser,

7 At Meeting oflhe Citizens Of this
District, convened on the 4dfi,ist.; for the
purpose Of making suitable arrangements
for. presenting 1t. Lafayette B.. Viewer,
| with sword as testimonial Of their opin-
ion Of his gallant, conduct in rhe Ballles
| in Mexico. s' r.. s1.. y ~.
On motion of Capt. Richard Ward,
Col. Giles d. Minis Wascalled 10 the chair,
and DR.. B. Y. Yarbrough appointed Sec
retary. The Chairman explained The OBJ
ject of the Meeting in a few very appro-
pirate remarks. r>r-E ...s-s
Mai Thos. G. Bacon offered the follow
ing Preamble and Resolutions, addressing
a few words in explanation Of their pur-
pose, and was followed 10 support of them
1t. Jos. Abney. who 10 the course Of his
remarks said. "tbal 1t. Wever had
fought bravely, endured .hordships, en-
couniered difficulties, and braved dangers
with the spirit and resolutionof a gallant
| man, and that no one deserved higher or
more lasting compliments: That he
heartily rejoiced 10 see the spirit manifest.
ed in the Preamble and Resolutions. The
Preamble and ResoIulionssiwere offered
and unanimously adopted. The Chair.
man then under inslruclioDs in. The second
Resolutions, proceeded 10 appoint Capt.
Richard Ward, Col. James SnyIey, DR..
J. A. Addison, Major Wilson Coleman and
Capt. Stuart Harrison C0mmilIee Of
five, to carry out the intentions of said
Resolution. On Motion of Mai. Thos.
G. Bacon, Col. Giles D.. Minis was added
to the Committee. -. ..... {.
"Whereas, 1t. Lafayette B.Never has
so nUbly sustained the reputation OF South
Carolina and won for himself imperisha-
bic fame in The waT with Mexico, in con-
sequence of which he conImaads our
CHEST admiration and respect; and
whereas II is our duty TO re ward brave
officers and soldiers according to their
Just deserls. - -. y .....
Res Jreh. lst.-Thar we bresent Ii.
Latay 5. Viewer with a.sWiord suitable
for the occasion as a testimonial of ouT
respectful opinions of his aallant and
noble conduct IN the baltiesinI Mexico.
RESOLVED, 2d.-Tha, a, Edmmittee 81
tlve be appointed by the Chai1man Of lhi:
Meeting, 10 make sucharrsng@ @men,s with
the funds now and hereafter Subscribed as
will best accomplish the object expressed
in the FIRST Resolutions. -.
RssOtped, 3rd,--Ihat the Secretary o.
this Meeting, serve 1t. WeyerIwilh a copy
Of the above Preamble and Resolutions
Resolred' 4th.-Ihat the proceedings
be published IN lbe Edgeheldv Advertiser
? sri, ..1sB., =. YARBRbOUGH, b,
Sept. 4lh, El64S. Secretary
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06

I'VE are requested to state that the Hon. A.
P. Butler. one of our distinguished Senators
in Congress, will deliver an address in the
Lour, House, on the frs: Monday in October
next, on the various topics of public interest
now asitating The country" The Committee
of citizens who waited oil him, will announce
the arrangements, previous to the hour. oi
meeting. The public are earnestly invited 10
attend aer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06

Judge Mclean Of The S preme Court.-Thls
Observation-Disclosures. IN a recent letter delivered
his opinion upon the Free Soil movement. He
is decidedly opposed 10 the extension OF sla>
verysin territory now free tc
We make the following extract from his
letter addressed TO a Committee.
The great and exciting question OF
slavery, extension, in The judicial form II
has assumed by the act of the Senate, as
il bears upon my position Oh the bench !;
the use of my name in the present cam
vass, and The rejection of il by The OHIO
drIeaatcs 10 ihe National Convention. the
relation which Mr. Van Buren, maintains
10 the public have all been deliberately
considered, and am brought to The con-
clusion that ! ought not 10 90 beiore The
Buffalo Convention as candidate Tor the
Presidency. feel deeply and gratefully
The honor you have done me by The
expression Of your kindness and conh-
dence, in connection with that high office.
Resting upon The principles OF The Con-
slilulion, as they have been judicIously
settled, The free States, by moderaton,,
vigilance, and ,firmness may prevent the
extension of slavery 10 the free territory
laleIy annexed. Without the sanction Of
law, slavery can-no more exist in Terri
tory than man eau breathe without air.
Slaves are not properly where they are not
made. So by the municipal law! The
Legislature OF a Territory car exercise no
power which is mol conferred on ii by the
act Of Congress.
This opinioni extra:judicial. High as may
be the authority of the Hon. Judge, others
equally learned and eminent have come TO al
opposite. conclusion upon the subject OF
slavery. 1t has been shown conclusiveIy, that
'slavcs are property where they are not made
SO by municipal law."@ A distinguished Sena'
Tor has proven, that "lliey were property prior
10 law, and ,hatIa did. moi establish the rea-
ton of slavery although it was required to
confirmed the right growing out Of that rela-
tOn."'. .... -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06
WEDNESDAY. SErr. 6, 1913.
TAX COLLECTORS ELECTION.

We deem it proper. to avoid mistake and
confusion, to the call the special attention CT
the Managers of the elections OH the second
Monday in Ocober next, TO the fact, that the
the act cf 1916, the election for Tax Collector
Is 10 be held only on one day-Monday, and
the votes counted on "Wednesday. The cleo
lion for Representatives and Member of Con,
grns will be held OIL Monday and Tuesday, as
usual. =. ~,
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For the AdperStiser.

Z Its nothing, more than VT lat is due TO
the memory OF noble hearted men, who
perish in the service oflheir country to
pay 10 their ashes every denrOS Snstralion of
respect, to cherish their naihnes in our
hearts, and, if possible, 10 record their
deedsto Postefity, .a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06

Public Meeting-On Monday last a large
andrespectable number Of the citizeus Of this
District. assembled at in the Court House.
SrLas l.. HELLER; Esq, Candidate for Cons
gress to represent this Congressional District.
wasinuoduced TO the Meeting, by joseph
ABNEY, Esq. He addressed the assembly for
about one hour supon the subject Of the Presi-
dentiaI election. tie advocated with ability
the claims of Gen. Clss for the Presidency,
and showed concIusively, that he. was more
closely identified in his political principles
with the South than General. TAYLOR. He
said nothing in disparasement of General TAys
LoR as soIdiernnd Il, putriot; but, from his
own dccIaraI fus and those Of his most cOnis
Dental fiepls-he proved TINT he was n Wing
and th2fOugh Wing. He did not think thar
South Carolina could ccnsisientlysirreuder the
principles for which she had been battling with
success fur twenty years. lin The support of
Gem TAYLoa, the nominee of the Wing party.
We will not atteinptto notice any other point
in his speech, but VIII only say, that Mr..
HELLER ayowrd himselfa State Rights Demo-
crat, and lhongh some lime had elapsed since
he had beeain PUBLIC lie Hehsd ever favored
the principiesoi this party and gave stbe'nsa
hearty support Thespeech was well received
by shepssenbIy. a-t2 ~ tst, - 'a..- ~ =
We think ii not improper 10 remind our
fello " citizens. .-itIat -niiE Hi'reseH HtaFfTe III
Congress, the Hon. Armisteah Bnrt is n can-
didate for reelection. We are informed by a
friend that.Mt. Burt would address the people
ofAbbeviIle on Monday last, onthe grea, sub.
ject that now cngrosses the attention of the,
South, and ,hathe is expected to visit Edge
field at an early day. a:'' - - f. ~ 3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06

Hot Itcather-Alter the wet spell which we
recently had. ahere were several days exceed.
ingly ho,-the thermometer ranging isotn s.
10 81 in the shade. D.; -'":. .r ,... -
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w HUle luI6 --. <O,O4HB - s+t
Average number Of hands 97--Looms 43-
average product Of each loom per day 40 $500
yards--whoe amount Of wages $l1,071 80 is.
average wages per hand each day 80 s6.lOO
ccnts-wlrOIe amount Of capital $50 ,0OO-nst
balance (profts) to 1st July lsa8 being the first
half year, $556i,9o, ~ s','ss,.ss ,'s.s Il
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Nsyt6 ea5oIIii1IIle Elccii iiolis cSyi IA

= N0rts earcttiae Eiccfioas. COZ Temporary
says, thattlie final result of the Noria Carolina
Election gives majority for Manly as Cover
nor; of s47. The Wbigs baYe a majority Of
t,co on joint ballot in The LegiSlaturs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06

LO,ctH.-Aquarier Of a century ago. Lowell
was not known. 1t was hen almost unintiab
tied. We learu from Nor,hern paper, that
il now contains 81, 600 inhabitants; AZ Cotton
and Woollen Mills, about II millions Of incor'
poratcd capital. 300 thousand spindles, and &
thousand looms, From 10 TO Is thousand girls
are employed in the Mills On every side
rev baildings are going up, and improvement
is the order Of the day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06

A Temperance Address viii be delivered BY
GEORGE. NJ. BLOCKER, Esq: al Etle Stephen
Creek Church, on the 2i Sabbath, in Oct.
next. The public are respectfully invited to
attend 80 SJSg = Ss4E%SS. I-ss e..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06

:, Tribute to Col. Fremont: Washington,
Union contains the correspondence bstween lhe
Citizens of Charleston and. Col. Fremont,
relative to the splendid sword lately presented
by the former 10 The latter, as n Memorial of
their RI aapprecidtionof his services: Ifbsstowing
this tribute apotr native son, the people Of
Charleston have done honor to themselves.
The gallant Fremont richly deseryes all the
honors which bayebeen awarded him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-09-06

Z. Methodist Episcopal Church, tE--The.
statistical repurts of This Denomination, show
2 the number OF Members u be5as asfollogs:--
Whites 334,s59. Colored l27i24O. Total
462, 2,O99.. Number Of ;inisters itine.anl, a. co.;
LocaI, 3,l4O. Total, 4,5iO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-04
DANIEL LAWRENCE.
Only Manufactures OF
MEDFORD RUM.

SOLD at WHOLESALE ut his DISTiLLERY also by
- REED * LOYEJoY, Nashville, n. II.
SOLOMON sPALDING,in Franklin, N. II.
BENZ. sAWTEl.Lopposite porer's Hotel Cambridge, at
wholesale and retail and by
ERAsTUS HUBBARD, Montpelier, W. at wholesale;
--Likewse, sold at u holesale, in Boston, by
sTANWoOD REED, No. o, North Market Street,
@. W.CHAMBERLlN No. 7, Canal B'oek Blackstone at.
CUMMINGS Il LONG, No. 20 Elm street, and by
JOSEPH WOODS, No, Is, ilaveThl street
Ihefe il agent for the sale Of MedioId Rum in
Cambridge port Fitchburg nor Concord, H. iftbero s
any Mevrd Rum offered for sale in either of the above
towns second handed and not diree. from m manuae
tory. DANIEL LAWRENCE.
Medlord, March goth, -63i3m&e--3ios. zoos
MEATS OIL, No /. MACKEREL, COD FISH and HAL
~ but, just received by sToRRs Il LANGDoN,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-04
NORTHERN RAILROAD NY

assessment of ten per cent FIVE dollars n share,
N has been laid by the Directors Of this Company upon
each share of the capital stock payable the 18th of May
next the Office Of the Treasurer, No 81 Railroad EA.
change In Boston. oil to George Parrish in Ogdcnshagh
dividend Of interest will also be payable tho
day, und at the same places, TO stockholders.
| Per ORDER SAMUEL II. VALLEY, JR. Treasurer.
Boston Anil Is. 1913, G6.fy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-04
ParIey Dayis,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Alta Probate Court holden
Washington District the Probate Office In Montpe-
ieT. within and for said District, the 18th day of April
A. d. lsie,PTesen the Hon. Jeremiah n Marstou, Judge
INSTRUMENT, puiporling 20 DO the last Wan aud
~ Testament Of FARLEY DAVIS, late of Montpelier, In
said District, teceused, being presented the Court here
by Royal Wheeler and Geo Worthiugton, the executors
therein named for Pfobae Ii is ordered by said Court that
all persons co cened therein he notified appear
sion of said Cnult 10 DO holden the Probate Office
Montpelier, the 9th day oil May s4s, O'Clock NJ,
and s'w cause, any they may have, against the Probate
ofsaid VIII; for which purpose, is further ordered, that
copy of the record Of this be published three weeks
suecassiyey in the Vermont Waterman and State Joernul
printed ut Montpelier all previous TO The time appointed
for hearing. true copy OF record,
GO Attest, LYMAN BRIGGS, Register
CHI RLEs w. JACKSON'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT Ia Probate Court holden al
Washington District IS. Montpelier within and for said
District on the 18Th day Of April, A. ID. ls4s.
A LPHEus L. BALDWIN, Executor on the estate OF
ceased. makes application said Court to extend the time
heretofore allowed HIM TO pay the debs due from said
late aud SETTLE his administration account until
days Whereupon il is ordered by Cou that said appi-
cation be heard tho Poi Otco In said Montpelier on
The 9th day of May 1913, tocOck A. Mi and is fur
iher ordered that notice here be given creditors Of
SAID estate, aud 10 all others ~nceTnod, by publishing the
substance Of said application orders thereon the Yer
mont Waterman aud State Journal newspaper printed at
montpelier al least three weeks successfully before Tho time
aforesaid appointed Tor the hearing of said application
by the Court
Attest, LYMAN BRIGGS, Register
90 Attest LYMAN BRIGGS. Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-04

COTTON GOODS, brown and bleaohed.
- Cheap for Cash ut G.P. RlKER'S.
STATE OF VERMONT In Probate coutI holden al
Randolph District, IS. Chelsea, within and for said
District, on tue 18th day OF April, A. ID lsls.
Present, lion, Levi b. Villas, Judge.
II ELCHER SALISBURY, Esq administrator de bons nou
on the TITO OF Stephen Fuller, Son, late of BinIee,
N said district deceased his administration account
for settlement Whe'eupon it is ordered that the be
erred The 5ih dV OF June next, at session of said
Court TO be holden at East Randolph for examination and al
lowance, and that all concerned he notified hereof by the
publication of his order in the Vermont Walchman and State
Journal printed at Montpelier three weeks excessively,
ns soon as may be- thai, they appear ut sud time and
place, ifthcy SEQ cause, and object thereto.
by order Of Court,
81 JONATHAN SMITH, Jr. Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-04
- ' lily MOORE.

NOTCE.-Thc Genuine Uphbn's III, ctuaiy has his writ
ten signature thus E-A. uplam NJ d. The hand is also
done with pen Price 81 box.
NNJ-Sold Wholesale aud Retail by WYATT & KETCH-
AM I2l Fulton Street N Y $. p REUFIELD, agent for
Montpelier, and by Druggists generally throughout the u s.
und Caunda 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-04
NETWORK SPRING TRADE
IS4S.
To COUNTRY MERCHANTS,

1oNos
To COUNTRY MERCHANTS
THE UNDERMINED MERCHANTS, MANUFAC.
TURERs, and IMPORTERS, respectfully invite the
attention of Merchants visiting the CITY their extensive
stocks of Goods which win be found unsurpassed in this
any other make and will be offered at the lowest market
p Steam l Hscn .nea Camdy, AoaT Sugar, SC.
s,net M VT a. o, or Sr'cnM'cn' corner oi UnaineIs II,
Steam Refined Candy sugar Pu@s, &C. Of Superior
low cash prices any other establishment. Sugar.
'' ssi@1ed Is .n'; am and s'I Ssepsasins
sPAlDlNG WATT, ago hroadwnys New York. lmpor-
&c. These Goods are all on the Albata or White
Metal, and trcbly plaieo with silver They also roplae
Spoons, Forks CUndcsticks, Casters, Urns and gid
Watches Tea Sets &C. in the most permanent and beau
'if'' STYLE and % a, short Go,,es Ssose,
kelly RIKER, 1871 Chatham street, Manufacturers and
Importers of Shades and Mounings excusiyoly Dealers
which is the most eAton,ive ms9.acory in the u States
JOHN H. WILLIAMS & son, Importers of Looking Glass
Plates, and manufacturers 0: Looking Glasses, &c tho
well known osabi, hmeni, 35 Pearl street, Opposite
Purchasers offered the inducements of unusually
largo assortment articles Of superior style and finish
experienced packers and prices as low as any establish
ment in NewYork e.sowheie Dealers will find to
their interest TO make an examination OF our stock before
Wee Paper Mangins; Ware zEomse.
No. 100 Maiden Lane.
JANEWAY & Co (ate Hatdcnbcrg & Janewuy,) manu-.
uidcurers of Paper Hangings at Brunswick, NJ j.. re-
spectiuy inform their old customers and the public that
they have located themselves above they will
keep on hand and receiving from their factory large
assortment OF goods in their line, of superior style and
finish, which they offer for sale the
e,s prices Also French fire boards borders window
Paper Mamgi"gs and sTmdow Shades.
NICHOLAS plKE& CO., Importers ind Manufacturers
Of Paper Hanging, and Painted Window Shades No.
l7' Pearl street, Nsw York;
eign aud Domestic Straw Goods, Palm Leaf Hats Band
Boxes, Artificial Flowers &c. Also, Boots, Shoes and
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-04
DIR. JACkSON'S
PILE INTERROGATION

not only a cure for PILES and WARRANTED so
be, hut also that Noticeable itching, which
and has its location in the parts the Piles
The above Ointment for sale by S. Y. REDFlELD.
Montpelier, 9Th Nov. 1876. "a