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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1849-02-10

position assumed by lha political Inrles on
DE question, TIN vote was ~ followsi Ayes
rs Wings md 10 I.nrnsy total - Nays, 81,
all 0e0s
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1849-02-10

CouIuit.vc.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1849-02-10

AZ Late accounts received at New odeaps
say that two milhons Of dollars worth Of gold
dusiSwas at san Francisco, awaiting ,ranspor-
tntior2 10 the United States.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1849-02-10

I Witlout further action, tie House WcuF-
! tn Committee of iIc Whule, upon me NaW
appropriation hil which occupied he ~
uainder Of the session.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-20

Hu~uLuLu, July y. ltte.
To-day that glorious cid ship the pria. NJ every ime-
r'rsp IN the Pacific. the "Ohio" "a guns. With her
tplsbdid ere~ ~ go souls, srrived what . noble
rrsf 20 display the STARE and stripe. that day
-etoersrs. ard 90 thee h-stben Islands AS she laid
% -pd that morning 9th hbe bres,e aud ali sail
all -ith the nsas ~ her COUNTRY tsud
thank God " vss snd is my cou-tryl I never say 30
hos vtifnl an rsh,biiinn The pilot Ysnk-., seemed
a. 10 shu- ing her OF - one would epi-pdid horse
nov notify dd che work felt my hssrt in my throat
ttnee sh- would clo-e upon the reefs. vhen,
w aud With all tire certainty OF yscht at,
rhc -rld about the other tscs and along
me thing ~ Iit- she has splendid ct of officers
aud 10 IN slariou, disc,pline With friend dioed %
t.std tie same dsy wss there whsp -he saluted
nrst the dsy ktog then the consul Fh- next
6sy she ssloi.d the governor PROM Honolulu she
op ,o Sss Frsr~iscp hut efau he there before
her rr-ster-S The rr- Id %. deserves msoh credit
tor s.nsins svch p.be ships " country
in 'tis distant aosrrst sDo "a " 20 bs hepsa h viii
per.r~t- 10 80 soips
us STAYED that tsptsis Fre~eh Forrest " t. ~
sered 20 the shs-s'cp revy ysss - pl-ss of Jspt
VI asgusdrca-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-20
Sporsi.x I.telltxeaee

t,srHruIs Cotrs, L. Ia rottins match for
s2oo will % the c.ntr.ville this afternoon,
between tao horss- that ere pretty veil kno~n add
about equally matched. They have bad one or tro
eng a., meats IN. Harlem Park Course with the
sut, then. their not altogether satisfied
and hence the present match To decide which Is the
beet horse.
Ir--Tbe return match s-twesn the St Georges
Club 81 New iofk. aud the Newark Club, IL noe In
pTcgrtts 90 the Nevsfk cricket ground The ~ios.ts
weir pitched ut 40 o'clock yset.rday morning, when
the 1t OrUrpe'e took tho bat sDo soUrcd "a Tn.
Newark then tooz their stston a. wios.t aud
at O'Clock had run of ~, with the loss OF only
nlLAat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-20
Dorse.tis 1is.oIsany.

At She opening 81 W. s's'- Nornsi scbooi IN No
vtnbe, There twrptyseven vacancies 90 be illrd
iron the otJ o. New tork
The tisvtlpns Ohio tbsstr~ -ss destroyed by ere
90 the r,ght % tbe lsth inst LO-s, s6.Uto
1h,r- were III ds-tbs In Baltimore, 20, the ~eek
eodlpe The 18th int.
~ ine meeting The Sinesots stsure on the tth
lDst., Nniisn tsrber as sitot. 4 speaker.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-20
sfsvsm.nss OF Individuals

Hon james v hitcun,b ~ indiana who has been
d, iaiBrd for several months w Chsutauqu- county
a. m illness arrived buffalo on IN. Ittf instant en-
pO, Tot Ls home
Brig Cen n-ssoc, Capt J. u. Fish q s. A. and
Lieut.. Stuart, 81 abe Nay, az. siro IN Buffalo
Hen. Cetage Y Nsrsb ni,ed states minister to
1urHsy viii all 70 dsy In the packet ship Nee YORK.
for hs,re
Hon Abbott Lawrence has declined public diun~r
bno'rtd BY 'be MERCHANTS cf Boston PRIOR 20 hts dc
Toiture Ter iufoV~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-20


The engines and machinery -~r- built BY r. y Sc
cor Co sud ~ Tar tn. largest ant most po~~rfui
ever built IN th,s country They seO 'r~-
each mostly 90 wr~ugbt iron, 81 xr.st strength aud
6nfhed workmanship They are the side lever, sintsr
To hos. ur-a ny the Cunsrd -t-smship. sut ny al
var stesms,p w the E-gti-h navy A. many tnDpr-
sot trpro,. m.nts and alterations have b--a td-
upcu the urisp.i "Nsyi-r" eog,ur. they are GATED
"s.crr's Improved asrtp- engines" Mr.. s-cor do.s
not cIslm f.r h,ms-f alone. the creoit " hsv.
ing introduced sn The in provrmsnta adopted but
for th~ inventive s.ntus q his own country msu No
mains or .ypstt. tav. h~r srsrsd Nv the rnirrptns
BUILDER. In procurios the services ~ experienced and
thirui vcrt wrp nth ~ home and abroad " ispro
bshly the frat m-rit- engine built In this couotry
~h.re anything IA. an -g"s amount ~ labor or az
ps-.e has been .xpeno.d that ~ =, all compsr. Nth
tbo<e built 1T Gfeeuurk VT Glssgow The result "
most satisfactory TO both contractor and builder Vns
engines copstr ct.d oil compare fsvnsbiy ~ftn ths
bet Scotch tuslish engines for strength. poser
and flushed wotunpship aud are certainly very tar s"-
pefor 70 sny'hing .v.t oo'it in this country 70 give
= elaborate de efipttp ~ the nsrhioery. Win th-
fsehpicsl ~ zach part would require too M zen
room spd would o,iy be uuderstovd BY hose fsmlsf
With IN. st. engine We sh.l ony give the dunes
stone -esht cot ke of som- ~ the priac pal " her
m.mrotb engines ~hlsh wi snsb. the reader - f'tm
. pretty correct id.s cooc.rnius thrr rb- bed plates
ppup Witch rtets the wholr msehioery Of the snip.
weigh "a tone ssrh urcp end 81 the bed plates
stand the cylinder feet nigh ~ feet diameter, sud
w.ishog rs tone each sixty bolts feet ia length ~
trches IN sm.t.r ~ith h.sds groov-d iuto tue roa
strss up,p the h,ttom ~ the hoor timbers bind the
vboi- tcs.,h.r The great fault -ith Aru-ricso but
rsrine engines heretocr-. hes been hsnt machinery
~ N,.,a,os or uplifting force produced on
Che c,lDd.r ct every upwsrd stroke ~ the piston.
too strons sod slid er Tor The machinery 10 be TO
strongly fastened The Weight " the four b-'ers s1
s.ps forwsrd spd aft the bed platte the
Whole fcuDossson In his respect great impro'e-
mont hss b. ,prl- upau the Euglish ~ ftst-n
tpg por the her end ~ the b-d pls'- either SIDE
Of the cona.ns-r stand four massive ~rousht roo
cosmss bishy pohed a teet In length. 10 ioches IN
diameter nd seshisg iuk tons fbe column .r~ H.
inse the bed ps,- ~ inches resting on snoaidsrs sai
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

violate them. merely to cooperate with
The individuals of his purity. Against such
political delinquency we solemnIy protest.
II is The fruitful source of faction, and
indeed of nearly oil the political calami,ics
OF our country. by an ar,fu organizarinn
few political trlcksters are ,hus enabled
to rule the whole nation. They run ovcl
principle, end often change the wI,oIe
current Of public opinion. The general
sense of the people, nearly always wise
and patriotic when left 10 lis natural de-
yelopnent, is, in this way. made mighty
engine of injustice and oppression, nver.
ruling law aud often urging to deeds
shocking TO humanity ITSELF We have
little faith in organized systematic party
combinations. They are certainly 40 scho"Is
either for vision or pa,rioii,m. They
are the Lanc Of our country'
OsE OF THE PEOPLE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27
From the Charleston Courier.
A CAROLINGhN IN CALIFORNIA.

We nre indebted to the polite attention
of MIR. Forseaud, of this city, for The sight
Of letter from his brother. now in San
Francisco, (CaIirutnia.) dated April 9th;
from which VIC have permitted to take the
extracts whicI, wi i'll be found below.
Dnctnr FurSraud, was located in St.
Louis. (Mis.cuti.) and left that place in
June, ]9l6, for California, long before the
discovery Of the placcrs that have yielded
such an abundance of The precious metal.
Taking his family with him. lie determined
to l"caie in The new country, TO grow with
its growth. or an en'erprising turn of
mind. lie purchased property with the
belief that it would eventually increase in
value, and we are happy 10 Stale all his
anicipalions have been realized far beyond
his expectations. and that ne is now the
pussessnr of an independent fortune. we'll
deserved, for the reason That he had The
energy aud perseverance 10 encounter oil
the difficulties and dangers Of his then
doubtful enterprise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27
Ex-President Polk,

The death of this distinguished man, is an
event Of no ordinary moment. But yesterday
he was at The head Of one Of the greatest ma
tions on the Cube, dispensing power and pat-
ronnge almost as greut as any monnrchs in
cfrislendom, and directing the movements of
an army MS renowned for its gallanlry. as any
that ever took the field; and ut the shortest no.
tice, he has teen summoned 10 his last resting
place, and to his final account with his God.
JAMES K. Polk was more than an ordinary
citizen; and from the extraordinary position
he occupied in orr government, his career will
be examined by statesmen md political philnso.
pliers. with more than common interest, and
more than common ingenuity.
His administration was crowded with striking
events, and, in all probability, was The Begin
ming of new and doubtful policy 10 be pnr.
sued by our Government. The spirit Of &C
auisi,ion by conquest, once excited in the
minds Of our people, will not be oasily re-
pressed.
The settlement OF the Oregon controversy,
and the war with Mexico will mark the last
Presidential term, as the most inslrious in our
annals since the termination Of the public life
Of Madison.
Whether the course Of the President in The
CONNIE ement OF the Mexican war, was I'M
exceptionable or not, is question not now to
be determined. That the var was prosecuted
with grent energy and ;he most eminent snc'
cess, after tho honor Of The country had become
involved in it, none can deny. Tho campaign
of Gen. ScorT, which ended with The raliica-
lion Of le treaty Of peace, is the NOV, lusrl-
Gus in The history Of the New World; and The
exploits OF Gen. TAYLOR, on the Northern
line, resemble those Of The heroes of antiquity.
The contest waS broug ht TO happy termIna-
lion without single disaster, to mar The brig gh'-
ness Of our escuichcon, or a single crime 10
sl,a'le the luslre Of The American 1ame.
Mr.. POLK certainly possessed considerable
intellectual vgor, and had the Interests and
honor Of his country over next his heart.
He was faithful to bls friends, and soneilmes
adhered TO them more closely than was conas'
tent with the public interest.
His life was probably brought 10 a close at
the moment most auspicious for bis fame.-
He Ind just descended from the highest office
in the gift Of The people. amid their blessings
and their thanks. and The glory Of his own ac'
,ions lighted hin, to the tomb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

incapacity TO understand !he transparency
Of their own crooked proceeding. IL the
Republic had felt any "deed and sincere
regret" at an occasion for ossaiIiug Mr..
Calhoun. why did i, go out of its way to
pick up. from The gutter Of party slander,
an imputation. for which his recent letter
affords no preteyt. 1t looks rather like
excessive eagerness TO make occasion for
declnring The spirit and designs of tho Ad-
minislration TO be all hostile 10 the Soulh,
than any "deep and sincere regret" for the
necessity of casting reproach upon one Of
ils great statesmen, and consistent defen-
ders.
But the letter itself lenves no room to
doubt, und no excuse for misrepresenting,
the broad aud patriotic spirit with which
The writer had considered the subject of a
connection between the Atlantic aud Pa
ciic shores. 1t should be made, he sa ys.
with no reference to sectional advantages,
but for The gooh of tho whole country; and
it is only because we are threatenedby The
North with forcible exclusion from all
share in our Pacific territory, and that they
demand to make its acquisition not only
n means of mere sectional agsrundizement
bu, also an occasion for insulting aud de-
grading the Southern States through The
legislation of Congress-itis is for these rea-
sons tina, Mr.. Calhoun cautions his fellow
citizens to rait and determine first whether
that territory is 10 he the scene of political
Justice or the spoil Of sectional rapacily,
before they irrevoca'ly pledge their means
for the establishment Of communication
with it. II IS indeed "a new doctrine, wor-
thy Of the political philosophers who rule
in Washington, that men are disunionists
because they decline 10 subscribe to a
Railroad from which they expect no ad.
vanlases. So gross is The violence done
to The meaning Of wards in The conclusion
drawn by the Republic, that it admits Of
but one interpretations. This particular
letter of Mr.. Calhoun is assniled because
i, is the only thing that he has written
since the Taylor Administration was in.
stalled, ard no time was to he lost in de-
nonncing ns an enemy Statesman con-
spicuuus among the champions Of The
Soulh, and thus in the most marked man.
ner regulating all sympathy in her cause.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27
FOR THE ADVERTISER.
No. VII.
Eril influence Of mgorities, and Of party

Eril influence Of mJorities, and Of party.
We have seen that the people, poliical>
" speaking. are they who exercise the
elective franchise; aud that the ,0iN Of
the people is The will Of The majority and
minority, or Of plurality and minori.ies.
Now in order 10 give proper effect to
The ,oiil Of the people, ii will not do TO
labor absolutely iu the cause of bare ma
iorities. when their interests conflict with
The Interests OF minori,ies. For to allow
the majority free exercise Of power, under
the graspius propenslies Of mans nature,
they are sure 10 appropriate -mpre than
their just share of rights and privileges
Man is seldom satisfied with his own. He
wants only opportunity to take more.
Give power, and you engender new desires
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27
Ebe aOnerttser.
WEDNESDAY JUNE %, lS49.

" Mr.. w. G. RUSSELL and JOHN A. AD.
OLSON. are our authorized Agents for the collec..
tinn Of all moneys due us IN The Districts of
Edsefied. Abbeville, Newber!y md Barnwell.
We hope all persnns indebted to us will not
put our Collectors to tho trouble of calling on
them The second time. or force us 10 place their
accounts in the hands Of Magistrates to be COL
lected at their cost. We want our nonry and
mlst linve it. A word to The ,oise is sufficient.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

p A very particular report on the Cholera
and its treatment has been mnde by the Medi"
cal Society of South Carolina.
The committee of physicians OF which DR..
GEppNe, i. first named, strongly recommend
sanatory measures. to prevent the ravages ol
that fatal distemper, uncleanliness. in!emper-
nnce, high excitement, and an unwholesome
atmosphere, are supposed to induce the at-
tacks of the great destroyer, were mole strong
ly than any contagious qualities of the disease
itself
Tho London Board Of Health. also, recon-.
mends strict attention to the cleanliness and
ventilation Of houses, ships, &c. instead OF
quarantine establishments.
The prevailing nn'ion appears to be, that
diseases are not so contagious as was formerly
supposed. hut arc brought OH and aggravated
by cause, that may be removed by wise regu,
lations Of law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

The 14rlesidn WeN.-We learn that Mr..
Weltoh yesterday, in his progress 10 The
point where pure water is expected 10 be
obtained, has penetrated 10 tho depth Of
855 feel. 1t gives us great pleasure TO say
that those conversant with such matters,
are of opinion that the substance drawn
from this depth, gives indication that he is
near the point where geologis,s conclude
that water will be ob,ained.-Charleston
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

u There will be an examination Of the
students Of Rose Collage Academy, at Dr..
John Lakes in this District, on Saturday the
30lh inst. which will commence at 10 o'clock
in the morning, and close in The afternoon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

T We copy from the Charleston Mercury
an article on Mr.. CALHOUN and the Admins
ration. not because we approve of the sen,i
ments contained in it. but because il indicate,
most probably the position of the Mercury TO-
wards the New Administration.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

u Those who belong 10 the uoluntcsr COM
pany to be raised at this place. and those desi-
rous OF joining it, are requested 10 meet in the
Court House at 10 o'clock A. NJ, on Wednes.
day the 4lh Of July.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

At Queen Vicroria's drawing room, on
the last day oflhe month, she had The honor
10 receive. and our Minister, Mr.. Bancroft,
had the honor 10 present to her Majesty,
The Hon. Edward A. Hannegan. Minister
TO the Court OF Berlin, and Gales Sealon.
Esq, Secretary Of Legation 10 FraDkford.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27
SAY FRASc,sco, April Q. 1919.

"There is indeed gold and much gold in
California, bul il requires sreal sacrifice of
The usual, | will not say comforr, bat ne.
cessares Of life TO obtain il. During The
winter very lille can he done by digging
gold. Frum the month Of July till Octo.
her, The miners are exposed TO the bilious
remi,lenl fever-a disease which nearly
cost me my lite los: summer. ] have not
as vet recovered from its effects. At
present, IA person working al the mines
may make from Sic TO $40 per Jay-but.
occasionally, man may find rich spot
and make as much as $500 or 5000 per
day for short time. a spot that does
NOT yield SIG per day is not considered
good. Its impossible 10 say how long
this will last. The expenses across lie
IsIhmus are exhurbiant-much deeusion
is experienced. Perhaps j, would he best
for.ynu IN lake passage on board vessel
around the Cape. Should you decide upon
coming, il would be we'll 10 come alone.
This conhIry in its present condition is no
place for family. You could mol get
house for them. Many families are OBJ
liged to live in tents. A servant is not 10
be had at any price. My wife is con-
strained 10 her own house work and cook
ing. We pay S20U per month for very
inferior house. lfyou come, would ad- s
wise ynu 10 lake with you as little baggage
as aspossibIe. Especially If you come through:
the ls'hmus) and nothing for ihe purpose 4
Of Specializing. do not buy even agold ma
chine-plenry here, better than those from
the States. Ouce here, you would soon ]
lind something TO do. l expeeIsfol lleayo !,
This place in FIVE or six nIuntf s bar
lesion. The market here sso,n De-
eluued, and heavy loses sbs All
enced by those who hare 6ang fseeiy.'
Those who will Fhereif ase Min s|
goods will certainly sEs ass;
ny things are already as siIila si3;aI
New York. 5jS
PRoceEpisesoE Go1u5EScI 5s(
lesion Meieufy, OF ille iissl
Al meeting OF Coilarsi sSss|
ing, the Mayor fsesiq 4
the melaucholly mtEl &
Of James X. Polk
United States. aud !
The propriety .ofpayi1g shine ffittinl
burc to the memoIy1l IiisS
had enjnyed the highest hon6rs tlie
public, aud had ably sustained he epdlas
tion Of his country both ut nome aud
abroad. - =. y
Whereupon Alderman Topper offered.
the following res olulions, " hich were unan-
inous!y adopted; -
RESOLVED, That the City Council Of
Charleston have learnt, with emotions Of
pain aud regret the decrase Of JAMES X.
Polk, ExPresidenf of the United States.
RESOLVED. That as mark of respect to
the mcmury Of ore so distinguished by
The exalted position he has occupied, as
we'll as by eminent services rendered 10
his country. his Honor the Mayor be re-
questcd 10 have The bells at 81. hIchaels
tolled between sunrise and sunset to.mor.
row.
Resolred, That the Clerk Of Council he
directed To forward copy Of these reso-
lutions to the widow Of the deceased, rcn-
dering the sympathies Of the people Of
Charleston in her great bereavement.I
Council Then adjourned.
FRANCIS LANCE,
Clerk of Council.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

BENTON IN MrssoUR1.-The excite
menl on tie slave question is getting high
in Missouri. In Cape Girardeau county a
large anli-Benlon meeting was held, in
which men Of both parties participated. 1t
is stated that nearly all he leading Demo.
Gratis Of the country were present. They
endorse The Legislative anti.Proviso reso-
lutions to the whole extent, and declare
that they have received Mr.. Benton's ap-
peal with "mrrIhcation nnd astonishmen,."
A resolution approves of The course OF Sen
ator Atchison, and calls for meetings
throughout the Stale to resist the effort
ITO enrol the proud and patriotic State OF
Missouri in the list of Barnburner States"
In Charlton county meeting was held,
with the same object, but with different
result. The anti-Benton resolutions were
voted down, and the Legislative resolutions
rejected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

We learn that the negroes Jimmy and
Charles. now under sentence Of death for
the murder of Thomas Morrison, have ack.
nowledsed their gull. Jimmy, il appears
grasped the victim by the throat, and held
him, while Charles inflicted The deadly
blows. After disposins Of his body, they
with great deliberalion proceeded 10 tho
mill, and s,olo three bass OF rice. which
they disposed of TO a Grocer on South
Bay.
We understand lha, large quantity of
Rice found on The premises Of This Grocer,
who has. disappeared. has been attached,
and awaits the decision Of The proper au-
lhoriies. II is The intention, we are glad
To learn, Of those who sued out The writ, if
successful, to appropriate the proceeds to
tho benefit Of Mrs. Morrison, the widow Of
the unfortunate waIchmun.-Char. Mer.
GEN. CAss TO REsIaN.-The Nash
vile Banner assures lis readers, upon the
most unquestonable authority" that
General Cass will resign his seat in The
Senate rather than obey the Instructions
imposed upon him by the Legislature of
Michigan.
We do moi know TO what resolutions
this has reference, but presume il must
allude to the FREQ Soil subject. II This
be SO, and his withdrawal is put upon rhis
ground, then will he have shown himself
a hue friend TO the South, and to The
Constitution. We will wal, this develop
ment with some curiosity, for we have no,
hilherlo given Mr.. Cass credit for such de-
volion to our interests and institutions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-06-27

e1- The sickness Of the Editor is our excuse
for lie want of more Editorial.