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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

Satisfy OR VEGETABLE OYsrER.-
Few persons appreciate The value Of this
vegetable. IL is one of the easiest Of
cuIl.valic Planted in the fall, il grows
all winI ;. and is precisely like aparsnip
or carrot. 1t can remain in The ground
until wanted for use. Those fond of oys-
lers should not be without them. Pull
The roots when waned for use, wash and
scrapc the outside; boil until tender, then
mash and add flour, and eggs enough to
make batter-season with pepper and
salt, and fry in hot lard, aud many a
lover Of good things, would believe he was
caing fried oysters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

NINETEEN HusBaSDs.-In the Leeds,
Inlclieencer, of,he 9th Of October, l7G4..
The following notice appears: Lately
diod at Liverpool, Mrs. Mayee. wife of
Mr.. Mayee; who was her nineteenth hus~
band"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

so keen astto cos: an opera singer his iiher.
ly, aud humble him by very penitenl
apnlogy. Tie prisons ofthe Havana have
lately beenShonored by an unusual number
of political offenders; but in the attempt to
extend lhs;system TO the United States,
the government has betrayed that pitiable
weakness Of power which undertakes more
than it can faionally expect to accom-
plish. Heie lis purpose contemplated the
proFibiliom:cf newspaper, aud exposed
itself in lhesabducIion of a fugitive 'jailer.
And all this may end in precipita'ins the
event il has labored with so much eduivo.
cal zeaLlo.avert. That the private enter>
prise against. Cuba is still in progress we
thi"k highly probable, bu, whether it will
elude the4vigilance of our government
lime mcst determine. II will be either iu
definitely deferred or greatly expedited
by present FIlevelupements, beyond ques.
lion; for Cuba will be all eyes when reused
up by Gen. Taylor's proclamation, and
Cuban patriots, bilh here and on tho is
land, will feel that what is to be done must
be done quickly.-Ballimore Sun.
4 STATE PENITENTlARY There is
not, we aPprehend, any necessity for a
prorracled discussion as loihe propricty
of establishing this institution. There can
be few opponents TO asystem which, ever
where. has answered the desired end
The adequate punishment Of criminals. We
all know that men are not desrous Of be-
ing instrumental in taking away the life Of
a fellow s5eiug, although convinced that
a continuance Of that life may be exreine-
ly dangerous TO community. II requires
the clearest evide nce--proptfly too-to
convict an individual when ihe pelialty ID
death, but even after conviction, humane
sympathy IS with the euIpril, and juries
who have convicted will aid in suing for
executive ciemcncy. The records of
crime furnish TOO many evidences, lha, in
a majoli:ysof cases this cleniency has
been misapplied, und The peni'eul in pri-
son, after having received it, has very Of.
ten lurued "a greater rascal !han ever when
liberated. NJ
Merch is The most highly honored a,,ri-
bue of an executive officer. and common
humanity must dictate favorable answer
10 petitions for pardon, in all cases where
the majesty Of The law has been vindicat-
ed, and The just demands Of The commune
ty satisfied, But too often the guilty es-
cape, bu, toinflct new injuries upon tnoso
who have ,teen The means Of his libera-
ton; and tjsis ono principal objecl Of the
establishment of State prisons, that the
unquestionably guilty may receive his de.
serls, while al The same time his life is
spared, alfording him un. opportunity of
making his peace with that judge whose
sen'anco is irrevocahlc. Humanity, JUS
licc, and the prevention Of crime, all re-
quire that such peial institution should
be establishcd.-South Caroliniau.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12
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REDUCED FARE on THE SoUTH-CARo-
LIMA RAIL RoAp.-By reference 10 our
advertising colums it will be seen 'hat the
Sourh-C Carolina Rail Road Company have
extended The reduced rate Of ftravel fhree'
cents per mile) to the is of October next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

JOB PRrSrlSe.-exclaimed Mrs. Par
tngton, "I'm glad on'I. alters shroueht
that he could do better business than mop
ping owe, his losses, and he must he just
The sort of man TO phh in such hot wealth
or, ifhe's as;patient as he's called"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

The POPULATION OF CALIFORNIA
The "AIto Californian" basing its calcu-
laloD on tho present number Of inhahi-
lanls, and surprising that the emigration
will be al least sixty thousand by the Isl
day of November rexl. The editor clos-
SITES the inhabitants thus Americans 35,- :
600; Califurnians, 9,00o;rall other nations,
re ono.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

VENERABLE ArRIcaN--'There is a ne
press on the estate of John e. Calhoun.
aged lL2 years. She was brough, from
Africa, and has been iu his fan,ily for
century. She has 63 defendants. oil liv-
ing on The same plantation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

Born AT HoME.-"I shall be at homo
nexl Sunday night" the young lady re-
marked, as she followed her beau to The
door, who seemed to be somewha, wavcr-
ing in his attachment. $50 shall l." was
the reply.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

A western editor. speaking flhe ven-.
cradle appearance Of stump orator, said
that ne stood up like one Of 'cm, ,cith his
bQldhcad Gndkands in his jrceches pockct!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

SOMEBODY gives this definition ofno-
where-A place whore no Yankee has
crcr h:cr. aG,! wil!'bs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-09-12

"Wha, does your husband deal in, Mad
am! He deals in cards, chiefly, sir.''
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04
coNNEcTIcUT ELECTION.

We regret exceedingly to be obliged to
record the virtual defeat Of the Wings in
Connecticut, by coalition between the
Democrats and Abolitionists There is no
choice, It seems, by the people for Gov
ernor, and the Wings have carried only one
member of Congress, while the Abolition
Locofocos have the other three. Such is
the result, so far as the returns have come
in. We hope that this news will not be
verified, but we fear it is too true. Com
ment upon this state Of things is reserved till
we get official intelligence. Meantime our
friends can ponder upon the causes ofdefeat,
and perhaps their discoveries may supersede
the necessity Of any comment
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

10. The following new way to prevent a
bill from being reconsidcred is commended
to the attention Of legislators. The story is
told by Mr.. Burwell in his speech at the re-
cent Rail Road dinner at Lynchburg Va.
ION the day after the passage Of this bill [the rail
Road Bill through the Senate, Its friends were very
fearful that reconsideration, would be moved
Effort after effort was mnde to effect an adjourn
nlent, but In vain. The anxiety became painfully
intense. Finally, motion was made TO reconsider
member watched the voting very closely, keeping
list Of the ayes and noes To their great relief the
motion was voted down by decisive majority. II
was afterwards ascertained that the member to
whom he hud alluded, If he had discovered that a
majority Of the members were about 10 vote for the
reconsideration, had determined when his name was
called 10 throw himself back, as II seized with
apoplexy the Speaker Of the Senate being physi.
clan would have rushed to bleed him. and In the gen.
ern confusion, a motion TO adjourn would have
been made and carried, the Two days would hive
elapsed and the bill have passed from the hands Of
the Senate.p
Mr. Burwell gave the following toasts:
"The health, happiness and prosperity Of Dr. Tate,
of the Senate, the man who was ready TO shed his
blood 10 save The Virginia and Tennessee Railroad"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04
aWe COW the following from the hi.

&5-We copy the following from the Union
Of yesterday and endorse it to the full, but
we are sorry, that we do not know where
this Polka can be found. Our advertising
columns do not furnish this interesting piece
Of intelligence.
We recommend to the amateurs Of music TO cal
at ----- and procure the last Polka, "ihe Betty
Polka,n so called and dedicated to Mrs. Betty Bliss
Ia name which, for It's ALTERATION and Its sweetnes
we prefer even 10 "Alrs Colonel Bliss" II la com.
posed by Lenschow the admirable leader OF the ex.
quisiie Gcrmania band who performed ut the INA.
ional Inauguration Ball without distinction Of par.
ty on the 9TH Of March. II 10 decidedly the bes,
Polka that we have heard for many day. The time
is beautifully marked and oil who heard at the bal
will recognise at once with much satisfaction and
all who love 'the concord Of sweet sounds" should
add II to their collection.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

The Wing party seems 10 have dashed itself into
an ungovernable fury because thatbody Inns though,
fit TO exercise Its discretion in the discharge oil
its duty under the Constitution; md has had the
efironiery to do than merely register the edici
of the President that Mr.. McGaughey should be
the Governor Of Minnesota. - Union. yesterday.
The Wing party has done no such thing,
and you knew when you wrote the above pa
ragraph that il had not done any such thing.
The only exception taken by the Wings to
the rejection Of Mr.. McGaughey was and
is, that the Democratic majority Of the
Senate should reject him because Of his OPT
Mons in relation to the Mexican war; and
this exception was and is taken, because the
Democrats no,o avow themselves as the OPP
ponents Of prescription for opinions sake +!
That Mr.. McGaughey was prescribed for
his opinions, we have in evidence the decla-
ration Of all the leading Democratic presses
Of the country, the Union included If they
do not know that such was the reason oil
his rejection, we do not see where we are
to 60 for authority. @
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

The CAMAscHEs AND THE LipANs.--The WASH
ington Ark) Telegraph says that the Lipans and the
Camanches have made a descent upon The Texas
military post in the Cross Timbers near Red River,
and stolen hundred horses from the Rangers. The
Lipans and Camanches had united for the purpose
Of attacking the trains that may start In the spring
from San Antonio and chihuahua, and from indie.
pendence, Mo-, for santa Flo and California. They
told the trader they would remain the Texas from
tier killing the inhabitants that may be thrown In
their way ind stealing their property until the grass
sprung up, when they would move of and make
their preparations to attack the trains from the
above places. The trains from Arkansas, he was
told, would not be molested. The Camanches have
singular idea Of our Government. They look upon
Texas as portion Of Mexico, with which government
they have always been at war, AM upon Missouri,
not part Of tho United States, but as govern
ment within itself. They express dislike 10 the
people OF Missouri and determination to attack
any trains starting from that State. Tho trader our
informant states, endeayored 10 convince them that
BY attacking the trains they were fighting whites
81 Louis RepeiUf.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04
Times for closing and the Rscsfpt or tho
Mails nj the Post Once In Warrington,

ID. G.
THE Great Eastern Mall from baltimore. Philadelphia,
New York, boston, &c and Buffalo, De, will now be
received by O'Clock A. NJ daily; and tile mail be sent
heretofore, at 4 O'Clock r. NJ, daily.
The Southern Mail will be closed, hereafter, daily AT
o'clock NJ and will be received, heretofore daily By
O'Clock, y. NJ
The second Eastern tway, Mail and Great Western Mail
received by r. NJ, and closed at p M daily The
mail trains north OF Philadelphia arrive there In
time to connect with the train for Baltimore which brings
the Great MALL 10 arrive here by A., M, No Eastern
Eastern Way Mall to he sent beyond Baltimore. il
made up on Saturday night
The Mall for Annapolis, Nd and Norfolk, snd adjacent
places in Virginia l. closed every night except Saturday
at II. NJ, and 70 rec eiyed lines week with mail
from Baltimore, Nd, by I'm
The Mall from Georgetown, D. G, Is received twics
daily, by and NJ and II IL closed for that place
The Mail rom Rockville &C., Ma. a received Monday.
closed for those places 81 r. NJ or the same days
The Mail from Brookve &c., Md. is received by
NJ OF "Wednesday and Saturday, each week, and closed
Upper Marlboro, 40 MI, received by r. NJ Monday,
"Wednesday and Friday. and s closed p. NJ
Port Tobacco, &c, NIL, received Tuesday, Thursday,
and saturday BY 2. Nj closed Sunday, Tuesday. and
warrenton, MIdllehirg, &c.. va. received Sunday,
Wednesday, and Friday, by II r. Nj; closed al r. NJ
Monday "Wednesday, aud Friday.
Leesbnrg, &c, Va received by and closed al 9P NJ.
Monday Wednesday, and Friday.
n1-The postage newspapers, aud that all printed
matter addressed 10 any foreign country s required be
paid 10 advance The postage Is also pre- paid
ters and packets addressed TO foreign countries other than
Great Britain and Ireland, and bremen, In Europe, and
places which they pass through the Bremen posi-
Office.
Posr OFFICE, WAsHNoToN ARM 2, l649, up 3--sod 81
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04
Judge Lane, or Alabams.

We are glad to see among the many dis
tinguished strangers at the Capitol, this able
and distinguished champion Of Wing prin.
ciples in Alabama No man did more il
the section Of country in which he resides
for the elevation Of Gen. Taylor than Judge
Lane. He uhites with experience and abil-
ity, the essential requisite for an officer
that Of being a idboring man in whatever
he undertakes.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04
DAILY NATIONAL WIG.
WASHINGTON, ID. q.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL 4, 1919.

Yesterday, from noon to two o'clock, was
the PRESIDENTS usual reception Of visits Of
courtesy. The old Hero looked remarkably
well and was in fine spirits. The crowd Of
strangers is gradually falling of. There
were not more than dozen ladies and gen.
tlemen paying their respects to him at any
one time in the circular room. Mrs. Colo
mel BLISS also received the salutations Of
visiters in the West Parlor with her accus-
toned grace and adability. 1t is noticed BY
every one, that the President and his charm
ing family are rapidly gaining upon the es-
teen and affections Of their visiters. We
regret to hear Of the continued--though not
serious-in dispostion Of Mrs, Gen. TAYLOR,
but it is hoped, that as the spring progresses,
she will be restored to perfect health.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

WHAr OUR FINE FRuIrs HAVE SPRUNG FROM
The peach originally was poisonous almond its
flesh parts were then used 10 poison arrows, and Il
was for this purpose introduced Into Persia. The
manipulating and cultivation, however, not only
removed lis poisonous qualities, but produced the
delicious fruit we now enjoy The nectarine apri.
cot are natural hybndations between the peach and
plum.
The cherry was originally berry-like fruit and
cultivation has given each berry a separate STEM
and improved its quality. The common mazzard 1,
the original ofmost of the present kinds Of cherries
The common wild pear is even inferior to the CHOKE
pear, but still by cultivation il has come TO rank
among our finest fruits
The cabbage originally came from Germany, ans
p nothing more than the common kale III
cultivation has produced the cabbage and Its differ
ent acclimatngs the different kinds; while its hybri
dations with other similar plants has produced tn
caulihower.
This shows the benefits of cultivation in the We
eetable world; but the change which cultivation ha,
effected In the mind Of man is infinitely greater
An. Agricultural.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

lg-Mathew L. Davis, Esq, has been
appointed Despatch Agent at New York,
in place Of the notorious Fernando Wood.
The selection Of this veteran in public affairs
ior this important post, reflects the highest
credit on the Administration II is another
evidence that Gen. Taylor does not pro-
scribe his fellow-citizens, because Of their
political opinions.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

The world IL not 50 bad world
A. some would like 10 make IL;
Though whether good or whether bad,
Depends on how we take II.
For Ii we scold and fret all day,
From dewey morn till even:
This world win meier afford 10 man
A foretaste here Of heaven.
This world, In truths MS good world
AZ e'er was known TO any,
Who have not seen another yet,
And these are very many;
And II the men and women 100
Have plenty of employment,
Those surely muat DO hard 10 please
Who cannot find enjoyment.
This world Is quite clever world,
In rain or pleasant weather,
II people would but learn 10 live
la harmony together;
" u seek TO burst the kindly boni
Fsv love and peace cemented,
And learn the best OF les 10 yet,
Always 10 be contented.
Tn N were the world pleasant world,
Aud pleas ant folks were In H.;
The day would pass most pleasantly
To III ose who thus begin IT.;
And all the name'ess grievances
Brought up by borrowed iroubl ..
Would prove as certainly they are,
A mass Of empty bubbles.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

Extract of letter dated San Francisco, January
49, l849 saysIn our election for delegates 10 form
provisional government to meet In March, owing
to chicanery on the part Of some Of politicians
the whole Of the regular ticket with the exception OF
Captain Lippt and Mr. Norton, was defeated, and
two notorious characters were elected by The voun-
what we shall do with all tho people shortly to ar
rive here. All the houses are now completely filed.
Property Is rising rapdly--lots Of IS BY so varns
abouf 10 by lao fee held II at all well situated
at from to $500.
Most Of the cargoes recently received have been
sold at auction
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

0S-The prospect is that wool-growing in
the Camden District Of South Carolina will
supersede the cultivation Of cotton. The
specimens already produced are highly spo-
ken Of for fneness and length Of fibre.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

Observation-Disclosures always manage TO keep up
with the front wave OF civilization A Panama let
ter In the N. Y. Tribune says that gamblers swarm
nj that place, and New York furnishes Its quota
Faro, billiard and roulette tables exist in great nbun
dance.
The shops at Panama are universally kept by
women, and Americans who have nothing better 10
do, entertain themselves by walking around and Wis.,
iting the shops, 10 buy anything Of course, but
TO ogle the dark eyed senortas.
A Panama breakfast Is not n thing 10 be despised
II consists Of omeettes, boiled eggs, beef steaks,
fried pantains chopped beef, bread and Golfer. The
coffee IL excellent The manner Of making il Is
somewhat different from onrs. II Is burned or rather
roasted. When wanted for use, little is placed on
fiat stone and rolled with another stone somewh
resembling In shape an old fashioned rolling pin.
With these implements the coffee is powdered very
fine, when II IL put into kettle of boiling water.
When II begins 10 boil little native sugar Is poured
into IL. After boiling two or three minutes il Is
ready 10 drink. IL is sold for 5 cents cup.
Ardent spirits are 10 be found at almost every
place.
The streets of Panama are narrow and paved, and
the houses built entirely Of stone and brick, are
mostly three stories high, with porches overhanging
fhe sidewalks For comfort and convenience they
not 10 be excelIed
There is large park piazza In the centre of the
city where most Of the promenading is done. II Is
also used parade ground for the soldery, whose
uniform consists Of white cotton rowsers and frock
coats Of the same material. They ALL with the ex-
ception of the officers go barefooted.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

f7Ir -
~ ~ s.rslo.er ~ Fnsaie hus.saaAsss,
~.n s"e Aee4~nAes and Wortfn9nAen
Epiron o. rnn wnIoi Please publish the following,
genctr, and charge. rs
Messrs Editors; You have permitted ssuie anonymous
writer IN this Ineleencsf 10 the meeting OF
mechanics and workInemtn Monday laswh missiate.
menis ~ which 10 rculousiy nsnnsisd that .fn one
half The psrsons present dssentsd, without Indicating
such Dissent At The meeting.
Thiss ufrue would be lrh handed compliment a. de.
edins 70 .ull half the meeting" ss is false and n.
Etuuux 70 the other half N. q 4 Z. ~.
Nov, wecars NOT whether pr Douglas ~ the writer
Of ths mssrable praise Of himself OF procured Ii 10
30 written ~ the fool who may be in The receipt Of The
silver and G0ds Of which he boasts His eomptfency 10
discharge the duties he hsa assumed canot be fied In his
n the writer nm attitude which shs enlr him
10 ,.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

Not BAD CpsToM. The Samnlies, a people
descending from the Sacedemonians, had custom,
among themselves which must have produced an
Ac.'en, eject upon thier morals. A: an appointed
NJ, ra. me young people were oil assembled In one
nhse, .neit conduct was closely examined, and he
MY was i1und most eminent for virtue and in ser.
w. a. ,..,s is country, had permission 10 choose
,a VIZ "ne ahy ady he preferred out OF the whole
Iesqnien ee'aH"s MOD
Inc only recommendation That Young men eouDd
have on this occasion was owing 10 vif,ue srS -
,hs ssvI his, done 20 Their country love- Beauty,
some measure, the dowry Of virtue nol. ~ "
Rrander recompcnse, less chargeabe N ,o WI
state and more capable Of influencing bob 49,
eonld scarcely be imagined - adii. eeAes'
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

0G-Things in the Richmond Va. Con-
gressional District begin TO look as though
the Wings may yet unite upon an available
Wing, to represent the District in the next
Congress. II they win take counsel Of their
wisdom, they will succeed.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04
OFEICIAL.
BY THE PREsIDENT.

BY THE PRESIDENT.
EPHRAIM g. SauIgR, 10 be Charge
d'AfIaires Of the United States to the Re-
public Of Guatemala.
ALEXANDER RAMSEY, Of Pennsylvania,
to be Governor Of the Territory Of Mime
sofa, in the place Of William Pennington,
declined. --s----|
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-04

TnE NArIosHL wHig--ThIs paper, which at best
reaches us very irregular has not come 10 hand foI
nearly week. Whose fault Is i'll Dali. Clipper.
II Is ours. In transferring the names of our ex.
changes, the Clipper" was automatically omitted
We regard this as OF most valuable daily Wis
tiers, and would BY no means neglect to see ITS
friendly face.