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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

lion thirty.two thousand one. hundred and
thirty one dollars, consisting of domestic
productions amounting TO one hundred aud
ihir,y-lwo million nne hundred and, four
thousand Que hundred and tweniy-one
dollars, and tweniy-one million one hun.
dred and twentyeeighl thousand and len
dollars Of foreign articles.
The receipts iuto> the treasury for the
same period, exclusive of loaus, amounted
to ,hirly:6ve million four hundred and
thirty. six thousand seven hundred and filly
dollars aud Fifty nine cents; fwhichihere
was derived from customs thirIy-one mil
lion and seven hundred aud fifty seven
thousand and seventy dollars and ninety
six cenls; from sales Of public lands, three
million three hundred and twenty eight
thousand six hundred and fony.two dollars
and fifty six cents; aud from miscellaneous
and incidental sources, three hundred and
fifty-one thousand aud thirty seven dollars
and seven cents.
1t will be perceived that the revenue
from customs for the last fiscal year ex-
cecded by seven hundred and fily-seven
thousand aud seventy dollars aud ninety
six cents The estimates of The Secretary OF
the Treasury in his last annual report; and
That the aggregate receipts during the same
period from customs, lands and miscella :
ueous sources, also exceeded the estimate
by The sum Of five hundred aud lhirty.sx
thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars
and fifty-nine cenls--indicaIing, however,
very near approach 10 the estimate 20
the actual result.
The expenditures for the fiscal year
ending on the thirlieth Of June last, inclu-
ding those for The war, and exclusive Of
payments Of principal and interests for the
public debt, were forty-lwo million eight
hundred and eleven thousand uine hundred
and seventy dollars and three cents.
Itis estimated that The receipts into the
treasury for the fiscal year ending on the
thirle,h of June, eighteen hundred and
forty nine, including The balance in the
treasury on the first Of July last, will
amour, to the sum Of fifty sevon million
forry-eieh, thousand nine hundred and
ninety cents; Of which thirty-.wo millions
Of dollars, it is estimated, will be derived
from customs: three millions of dollars from
the sales of the public lands, and one mil
lion two hundred thousand dollars from
miscellaneous and incidental sources, in~
Guiding the premium upon The loan, and
the amount paid and to be paid inIo the
treasury on account Of military cuntribu-
tinus in Mexico, and the sales of arms and
vessels and other public property rendered
unnecessary for the use Of the government
by the termination of the war; and twenty
million six hundred aud niue!y-6ve thou
sand four hundred and tiIrly-fve dollars
and thirty cents from loans already nego-
liated, including treasury notes founded,
which, together with the balance in the
treasury on the first of July last, make The
sum estimated.
The expenditures for The same period,
including the necessary payment on ac-
count of lhe priocipul and interest Of the
public debt. and the principal and interest
of the 6rsl instalment due 10. Mexico on
the hir,ie,h of Nav mex! nsz.7i a1iI .5ti'sy- cx:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

We call attention 10 the advertisements Of
Mr.. J. Cohn and Messrs. Csusses & Co.; which
will be fund in our paper today 1t will be
seen that they have full supply Of Christmas
and New Years presents, suitable for children,
such as toys, FIRE crackers, confsctionarIes, pic
lures, fruits of delicious fnsousS&c., They
have also some things of azmoTs substantial
character, which will suit very9ell, children
of larger growth. zss. -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

BEAT THIs.-The Abbevlle Banner,
says: "Mr. b. NJ. Chealham, the overseer
of General McDuffie. packed 40 bags Of
Cotton with II hands on "Wednesday the
18th ult., from 6o'clock in the morning
until 3 O'clock in the afternoon, and stopped
during The lime for the hands TO eat break
fast aud dinner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

:. Census Taker.-Mr. James5B 5B.4 Harris, has
been elected by the Legislature. taker of the
Census for EdgeGeld District. ssl,5t,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

The attention of the Town Councilis. par.
ticuarly called TO the bri'Igesin The corporate
limits. Many Of f,themhave. long been in dI,
lapdated and even dangerous condition. Viii
our city fathers attend TO this important mailer
without delay7 ss:ssas, q. 81.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

Tie Rcather.-For several days during the
past week. we had an uncommoft bnd spell
of weather. We had repeated ihd heavy falls
of rain. We have .nevef known our streets
and roads 10 be in worse condition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

A wise man begins 10 the end 9 fool
ends in the beginning.
.Upraid no one with that whiehthe de-
riyes from pareu,age or poverty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

We.propose to all our Subscribers who
will obtain US one additional, spbscriber, on
or before the commencement Of our new
volume in February next, toreducc the SUBJ
scription of our paper to TW0sDoLLARs
per annum., Will our friends faccept our
ofler' ealso propose to procure new Type
and enlarge our paper if our patronag &c should
warrant it. :ssSs:. 3. ss.Ssii
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

To tic Commissioners Of Patlie Buildings. =
Atthe last session, Of the Conltsof Common
Pleas, the Grand Jury presented The Court
House and Jail of:this District, on accounted
their bad condition. Both certainly ylneed some
repairs, the latter particularly. We earnss.ly
reques, our public servants 70 have these buld-
ngs put in good order byforedhsS Ssnext GN
shall sit: - = -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

Large Bees.-We have had presented to US,
red blood beet, which grew'inf the garden of
DR.. J.G. WILLIAMS Of this place; In length
i, is nearly two feet. 1t weighs ,1ot lbs. and
measures nearly 90 inches in circumference:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20
The Bank ol h
dend of; two ' dollars
cent. for the last 90 n
ter the first day of jam
Jn or al.

:: Election of Gooernor andsLicHienant, GoDcr
nor.-The Hon. WHlrEMAssH B. SEABRooK
is elected Governor Of sonih Carolina. W.}H.
Glsr is elected Lieutenant Governor. A bet.
ter selection for the guberna,orial Office could
not have been made. Mr.. s.. on account of
his long tried and faithful services, is eminent
Iy deserving of the high office to which be has
been recently chosen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

Francs-Nrr. Armand Marast has beer, re-
elected President Of the National Assembly by
a considerable majority The 18th of last
month was the day, fixed for the solemn inaus-
uratibn Of sthe new constitution. Itwas accor.
DINGHY proclaimed with religious and other ap.
pirate ceremonies, all the high officers Of The
Governments and the foreign Ministers and 9th
ers being present, Avast concourse Of spccta
tors aud Of the military assembled on the oc
cason.
We have; received a pamphlet entitled, I" an
essay on the Agricultural capabilities Of South
Carolina, and the best means Of developing aad
improving them, by WHITEMARsH B. SEA.
BROOK; President" This essay was read be-
fore The State Agricultural Society, 10 Septem.
Der l848. This is a paper of great research
and full of information Of importance TO the
Agricultural interest. Among other subjects,
Mr.. SEABRooK touches upon the Agricultural
resources of the State at some length, the
means of improving them, and the propriety OF
Legislative aid. All these topics and others,
he handles with marked ability. 1t is muchto
be desired, that the State and the people at
large, should avail themselves Of the happy and
practical suggestions Of the author OF the es.
say above mentioned.
c.,,G,-,, bnyo rorou e1s the
December number of the Southern Cultivator,
a Monthly Journal, devoted 10 Southern Agri-
culture, edited by Daniel Lee. M. D., II is
published in Augusta Ga. at the price of 81
per year. The number before US has The usual
amount of interesting articles on number oi
subjects of importance to planters On the
first of January 1919, the seventh volume oi
this excellent Journal will commence. 1t s
scarcely necessary to say, that it's well worth
the subscription prize. We haYe frequently
called attention to this Agricultural paper, and
take pleasure in again Inviting to it. the pat.
ronage of the Southern community. We will
hereafter 10y befDre our readers some excellent
articles, which we have copied from it.
Pay Of Members Of Legislature IN a Western
Sah.-We saw it recently stated lliat the
members Of a certain Legislature in the Tar
West, received So per day. If they continued
in session longer than forty days, their pay was
reduced TO ST. A.cnpi,al idea this, and worthy
of imitation by all Legislators, including the
Congress OF the United States. We would
sugges, that the pay Of the members of all
these bodies, should be reduced in ratio cor.
responding with the length OF the session
until a, length they should receive no compen.
.sation whatever. Their constituents would
thus be great guiners.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20
hs out Of the war; 10 be
PRESENT year, will amount,
endorsement OF treasury
..,E-.I Co., c, c,slI,o,,

rot hfty-tour mllllon one
anu -niuot- +iru tiIuusuut Two
sbundred and seventy. dollars and six
cents; leaving an estimated balance in the
treasury on the frstsofrJuly, lS49, of two
million eight hundred and ffly-three thou
sand six hundred and ninety;,lour dollars
and eighty. -four, cents. 5: ze.,s. y
/; The Secretary Of he. Treasury will pre-
sent, as required by law, the.esilnale Of
the receipts and expenditures for The next
fiscal year, Theexpenditures as estimated
for that year are thirty three million, two
hundred and thirteen thousand one huns
dred and 6fty-two dollars and seventy
three cents, including three million seven
hundred ninety nine thousand one hundred
aud two dollars aud eighteen cents for The
Interest onrhe public debt. and lhree mil
lion fivo hundred and forty thousand dol
lars for principal and interest due 10 Mexi.
CO on The lhirtielh of May, 1850; leaving
the sum Of twenty million eight hun-
tlred aud seventy-fnur thousand and fifty
dollars aud Ihirly-fivc cents; which, il is
believed, will be ample for the ordinary
peace expenditures. -.
The predictions which were made, that
the tariff ac, of 1916 would reduce The
amount of revenue below that collected
under the act Of 1912, and would PROSTATE
The business and destroy tho prosperity oI
the country. have NOT heen verified. With
an increased and increasing revenue, the
finances are in highly fourshins condi'
-. nd m on
ZION, are prosperous; the prices Of manu-
featured fabrics; and Of other products, are
much less injuriously affected than was tc
have been anticipated, from the unprece'
dented revulsious, which, during the las
and The present yesr, have overwhelmed
the industry and paralyzed the credit ant
commerce of so many great and cnlIght
ened nations Of Europe.
Severe commercial revulsions abroad
have always heretofore operated to depress'
and often to effect disasIrously, almos
every branch of American industry. The
temporary depression of portion Of oul
manufacturing interes, is The effect Of for
eigu causes, and is far less severe than ha:
prevailed on all former similar occasions
1t is believed that looking TO the grea
aggregate Of all our interests, the whole
country was never more prosperous thar
a, the present periots sand never more rapid
Iy advancing in wealth and population
Neither the foreign war in which we have
been involved, nor the loans which have
absorbed so large portion of our capital
! nor the commercial reyulsions in Grea
Britain in iS47 nor The paralysis Of credi
and commerce throughout Europe in lS4S
| have affected injuriousy TO any consdera
BILE extent any of the great Interests of TIT
country, or arrested our onward march Il
greatness, wealth, aud power.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

NeD Professor in The South Carolina College.
MIR. R. l.. BRuMBY Professor of Chemistry in
the Alabama University, has beenrecently elec.
ted 10 the chair of Chemistry and Geology,
vacan, by the resignation Of Or. Elicit, in our
State College,. Mr.. Brumby isa graduate o
our College and is amply qualified for the Pro
fcssorship.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

GEy. TAYLoR's. REsrGNATioN .---Gen.
Taylor has at last surrendered The
DeI,a of Sunday announces that he has
sent on his resignation as Major. General
commanding ce The Western Division Of the
army, 10 take effec, from the Is, February
next. The old soldier thus puts off the
soldiers harness one. mouth before he
assumes the civic robe. 1t will be TO him
a noval monlh-,he, only one: in forty
years That to has MT hcen connected. with
The army. If he shall discharged. the du-
ties of The statesmen as; we'll as be has
these Of the soldier, The country will have
no cause to regard her choiee.-Mobile
Register. .s.l.s..z..,5.. r. ~,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

The Inauguration Of Governor SsabrOok.--
We call the attention of our readers to the in
augural Of our new Governor. !, is beautiful
and clasle in language andhigh tOnedin sen
liment. Itspeaks the feeling Of South Carolina
upon the slavery question.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

Great barkers arc no bilers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-20

We have received the first number of the
Marion Star, published a, Marion, sc. by
Messrs. REaurER g. TENET terms, $3.50
per ,annum: 1t is neetin its appearance, and
promises to be useful paper. It,claims indie.
pendence in its political veiws. From the
specimen before,we believe that it will be a
valuable and and interesting Journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-12
nnExrcAM TRuAcurRx.

An act oftreachery and barbarity war perpetrated
upon small party Of American officers BY an over
whemng force Of Mexican soldiers at Laguna, on
the 9th Aug. which called for summary retribution
L appears by letter 10 the Philadelphia Ledger that
Capt Toien and his officers Of the IT, States steamer
Water Witch, accepted invitation TO ball, got Up
in honor of the remuneration of Yuralan 10 Mexico
Every thing passed Off pleasantly during the evening
The American officers being well supplied with in
toxicating liquors Captain Toten retired al, ten o.
clock. The other other officers remained until nearly
two. and on getting into tie streets were assailed
chased and beaten BY thirty Mexican soldiers armed
with swords. Capt Clary had small bowie knife
with which he defended himself and associates until
Ioverpowered he received fourteen wound, and los,
a finger in the melee. Capt. Nicholson OF the U. S.
schooner Saratoga demanded satisfaction for this out
rage which is said to have been prcmeJilated, the
order TO the soldiers being ito treat every American
like dog Two days were given the authorities for
an investigation AT the expiration Of which two sol
diers found gully ofparlicipaiing in4ihe outrage re
ceived fifty lashes each, two non-commissioned CT
6cers We're suspended andtie whole bodvof soldiers
Were 10 be sent back to The interior in eight days
Capt Clarys wounds il is hoped win not prove sell
Gus. sfft s49se& tsee5 Ok t4fsA -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-12
Q NI

Of the day. II was most critical moment and his a
most perIlous situation. On his choice there rested
infinite respons blity. HIS decison under the cir
cumsiances. was stamped with more Of heroism than
any other one act ofihe Hs selected 10 lose his
guns. IN ee
Sill onward came the Mexicans. O,Brien,s men
were fast falling around hin, he himself woun-
ded already two horses had been killed under him,
and The third was bleeding besides those attached to
his pieces and caissons nearly all down, and
struggling 10 their harness. He looked back and saw
that the troops in were nearly up, and en-
couragsd his iue handful of men TO continue ia their
exertious. The cool and intrepid Thomas on his left
kept husily at his work. and was likewise suffering
most terrible loss Still the Mexicans came on aad
were now almostup 10 the guns, which were pour
ing into them canisters on canisers of musket balls
No troops could have behaved better than they did
There was talfering The wide gaps opened
through their ranks were Immediately closed up,
and the men still pressed on.---Now nearly ey-
cry cannoneer was down. O'Bren looked back
once more, and, thank Cod Bragg's Battery,
which was leading, was just at that moment. com
ing into action; Sherman and the dragons were
following rapidly up, while Davis and Lane were just
bringing their remen and infantry oftne last deep
rayine upon the plateau. His pieces were nearly
loaded again il slow work, the four or Eve men
about them being weak from loss Of blood But he
was determined 10 give the Mexicans more round I;
and he did so IL was one might say, night 10 their
teeth; and then he and the few crippled fellows who
had survived the carnage, hobbIed away.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-12
TIE. rxLLM oz8 AND NAgEEAL1EA-
IIGN.

The Boston Traveller publishes letter of Honora-
be Miard Fillmore, in answer TO one from hir John
Il. Gowen. who had requested his opinion on The
propriely Of extending the naturalization laws 10 the
term Of twenty one years, and imposing capitaon
tax Of $3.50 on all loreignefs. Mr. Fillmore said in
reply
These inquiries are doubtless addressed TO me in
consequence OF my recent nomination for the Vice
Presidency; but while never have, and trust never
shall, shrink from any official responsibility which
may be cast upon me, am adnoDshed bv the ex.
perience Of others, that. candidate of the party
that has put me in nomination. am not at liberty
now 10 make up and publish my political faith. A
wing convention, without solicitation on my part, has
generously taken upon trust and ii there be any
other sect party that have sufficient confidence in
my patriotism and integrity to give me their support
on the same conditions, shall be grateful for the ia
vor and mast say TO all that my past Conduct is the
only pledge can give for my future course. must
be at liberty when called upon to act, to do what
think is right"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-12
PAM eorrrcuT DrvrNrD.

a coIored gentleman who was loading 4 dray yes
iercay, the Leyee stopped the sable cook one OF
our steamers with the question:
..Jaky, whar's Buffalo 2"
''In the State Of Canada," answered Jake, with a
geographical shake Of the head
SWELL = SAT is dis free soil politics de white folks
is siarlin aas il gwine TO help de colord people ~
inquired lie dsaynlan.
''Oj course" says Jake, eds last movement is
spressly for seiiin' de soil rec-da is setn' lie corn
and cotton plantations soin' whar dey pleases--now.
de nggars bein' niggars 10 de SOIL which means bon-
gln' 10 ii. OBJ course waea de soil goes, dey 20 too
Jess Ike when you start the cron Oh course you fol-
low him darore, when you declas de land free, you
glib de colord pussons general pass take themselves
off jess as ias, dey can abel, hsel he, ych 2"
''Ah. ali. OATS iieh2 Well, sees through dai
now; dat's jess as plain. cat is. as coord man ia
Louis i,srillc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-12
"TE1E HurrAEo uUMTEns.v

Speaking Of the failure Of the company Of
Buffalo Hunters who lately proceeded to Cor
pus Christi, the New Orleans Delta says:
at is great to coniound this party with those
who conceived the original plan Of the Sierra Msdre Re
public The latter party only knew nothing Of the
Corpus Christi expedition at the time 1t started but when
they learned its purpose and plan ofoperatons condem
ned throughout premature, njldcious and highly
injurious. II is hasty and illogical conclusion 70 infer
from the failure Of this wild ar-bransd expedition that
the whole Sierra Made enterprise viii prove humbug
and end in smoke"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-12
Ez-cov. 1Awrs G. JONES.

Among the Electors in Tennessee are that
glorious Wing, Ex-Governor Jones, and Tx
Governor Brown both Of whom are regarded by
their respective partiesas their champions on the
stump-hence great desire has been felt to wit
ness their encounter op that famous rostrum-
They met few days since in cambridge JEFF
ferson County, when the following scene, as des-
Icribed by the correspondent of the Knoxville
Register came Off n3a1Ne t9a
zone Of the most amusing incidents Of the dis
cussicn took place during Gov. Jones notice of
the law signed by Gen. Cass while Governor of
Michigan, providing FOR the hiring out or inn
lprisonment OF certain persons mentioned therein.
Under this law, Gov. Jones contended that be
could bring his competitor to the prisoners stand,
find him guilty and imprison him or hire him
out TO the highest bidder. He read the law to
Aaron, and then called upon him to come for
ward and hear his sentence, which was that he
should be imprisoned for we don't remember how
long, and receive we don't know how many
stripes, well laid on, under the charge Of spend
ing has money foolishly and Dasiiag his time IN
necessarily, in canvassing the State against Old
lack. 1t was rich scene"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-12
crNrRAr. rAxs.oR.

The following anecdote Of General Taylor is
related by the Staunton {Va.) Spectator, 1t is
perfectly characteristic of the man
The old Hero was asked on one occasion BY
lady, what he meant, in saying he was not an
ultra Wing, His reply was Madam have
been called upon to pass through three wars
since joined the army. In the war Of 1912. 1
saw both parties represented ON the battlefield,
and even in my little command at Fort Harri-
son, they stood shoulder to shoulder I saw
the Wing aud the Democrat lie down in the
swamps Of Florids, ard In the morning rise up
to their posts Of duty and again saw them ,se
not up. but together lie in the embrace Of death,
have seen the Wing and the Democrat again,
side by side, on the banks of the Rio Grande,
saw them both stand together at the cannon .
mouth At Montercy--and again on the bloody
field OF Buena Vista, and both looked up to the
same star spanglcd banner. The Wh.s and
Democrat spread the same tent upon the sand
banks at Vera Cruz and together marched to
the Halls Of the Montezumas of their countryls
call. And at last. | have seen the Wing and
Democrat returning home, with constitutions
broken and health impaired to die and seeing
these things could not fad II In MI heart 10
prescribe men for mere political di6e-encesi's,
Lei cur opponents then, twit at US as much as
they please in regard TO The ''No-Party ism Of
our candidate. We like him all the better for
what they SO much dislike. He is an honest
man, and good Wing, zeslousls devoted to
the preservation Of the checks and balances Of
the Constitution. and he will give us a pure adj
ministration Of the Government This is what
we want.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-12
ysEAxyH OF TEE cAMDlDAr..g.

The New York Day Book gives an estimate Of the
dent Il is as follows -Taylor, $50 600 q $50 COO,
Cass, 81 100000; Van Buren. 100000; Fillmore.
$1,000; Bu!er. $40 900; and G. r. Adams $500.
0Op besides fortune Of nor less Than ST. 500 600, of
which his wife will in The ordinary Of nature
soon come in possession Mr. Adams inherited all or
nearly oil Of his properly, and Mr. Cass acquired his
while in the service ofthe government