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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-10

A dandy remarkiug one. summer day
that he was so excessively hot, that wicn
he put his head iuto basin of water it
fairly boiled, received for reply.
Then. sir, you had calfs head soup a,
very little cxpcncc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-10
BraddOck's Grave
NY REV. j. \. BROWN.

ain passing along the National Road, near
the foot of Laurel Fill, and about 10 miles east
from Union, the ,rayelle, will observe sign "a
plain shingle) placed on n tree, upon which is
painted Braddock's Grave, with nm index
poinling to u clump Of trees about 200 yards
from the road. THIS is the only monument
that indicates the resting place Of the proud and
brave. but unfortunate hero Of the old French
Appleton Il, R. and Steamboat Cons
pany, for le48.
The morning SUN screnely shone,
The morning air was pune and still;
All Nature wore a cheerful tone,
Around tho foot Of Laurel Hill.
Our stase-coach whirled along the way;
One passing glance was all we gave,
Where small board was nailed, to say,
"Yonder Is Braddock's bloody grave"
Far from the land he called his own,
Nor friends nor children DER him weep;
4 group Of forests trees alone,
Stand Sentine!s around his sleep.
Yet hallowed be his burial spot;
For he was generous proud and brave;
And worthy Of II happier lot,
Than here 10 fill a namelcss grave.
Why lies he then unhonored herel
Not in. .dishonor did he fHll.
Aud future fair reilown WINS dear
go hinr,a il is dear TO alk ----ss' :
II by his native land forgot,
Because in western wds he fell,
Mid anbused foes and secret shot,
And frantic rout and savage yell:
Ny country! Why should'st thou forget
The gallant chief that cross'd the sea,
Thy ruthless foes in battle met
And poured his lifc>blood out for thee 2
Look not upon his faults alone.
On hasty words he spoke amiss;
The glorious fame of Washington
Needs no, an odious foil like this!
On thoughts more just and generous bent,
In tardy gratitude arise,
And rear some fitting monument.
To mark the spot where Braddock lies.
Le, the great West, at least, be just;
Let Pittsburs vindicate his fame;
Nor longer leave with common dust
Her first defenders generous namc7
What though misfortunes Glove him down,
Upon the soil he came to save;
Take not away the just renown
Due Braddock III his bloody grave!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-10

UGLY EDIroRs.-Harney ofthe Louis:
.--iiio Dom6cTat, and PfenIice Of fTie Esdis-
vile Journal. have been discussing The
relative personal beauty Of each other late
ly. Prentice says that lady under the
influence OF cloroform, kissed the editor
of The Democrat. and, upon returning to
consciousness. was so mortified at what
she had done that she went away and hung
herself; and thar on another, occasion,
when the same editor tried TO look his
prctiest, he was Knocked down by fcl-
low from the country who supposed he
was making faces at him. The editor OF
the Democrat retorIs by saying that Prem
lice might be of some service US a scare
crow aud Prentice in reply denies that his
neighbor of the Democrat could be Of any
uso even in keeping of the foul birds. for
although he might scare away The crows
he would be sure 10 attract the buzzards
-Maysvile Her.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-10

a jealous head is soon broken.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-10
PERSONAL TRAITS OF CALHOUN.

Less is probably known 10 The public
of the pcrsonaLc of the great exponent Of
South Carolina opininn, Than Of any other
of our eminent statesmen. A number Of
facts in reference 10 his personal habits,
ETC., have recently been disclosed, which
will prove of interests TO our READERS.
The family of the Senator consists Of Mrs.
Calhoun. and seven children. Of these,
one son is planter in Alabama, The next
captain in The army at New Olleans; tho
eldest daughter is in Eurnpe, vile Of our
charge at Belgium. OF tho three Suns
at home, one is a physician, the others are
young mcu Of twenty and eighteen. Mr.
Calhoun has upon his table everything Of
southern production, bur is himself spare
eater. The view from his house commands
distant mountain ranges, furiy aud sixty
miles away. His study is twenty feet south
Of his mansion. has but one room and one
door. His library is mol large, but choice
and most of the b0nks relate 10 The Union
and her interest. The key Of this building
he always keeps under his immediate
control when al home. No one en'crs it
but himself, unless, he is there. His house
stands OH The Seneca river one thousand
feet abnvo The level Of the sea, and TWO
hundred feet above the river. Thcrc arc
perhaps, seventy or eighty negroes on
and about The place. The largest par, OF
his negroes are 10 Alabama, where he
owns large cotton plantation, under The
management Of his eldest son. Mr.. Cal.
houp has peculiar manner Of dtclling.
draining, and planting, of such utility that
his neishbors regard his as IA model farm.
His crops arc represented as far before
those of any other cuIivaor in that region
Of country. His farm ia known as Fort
Hill, from fort which once STOOD there in
The timo OF the revolutionary war. Mr..
Calhoun's habits a,e very regular. He
rises at four or five O'Clock, exercises on
horseback, or in long walk over The farm
for an hour; writes until breakfast a, eight,
and after breakfast, is busy in his library
until one or two. On Friday, which is
mail day, no rides to the village. His
newspapers, Of which large numbers are
sent to him, are spread in the hall for the
use Of his visitors. lie is very hospiIable,
is great lion even in tho very Qeishhor.
hood Of his own house, and in all the rela.
lions Of private life, is a most csIimable
upright, and honorable man.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.

WHEREAs, by the amendments 10 the con;
~ sttutions of the State of Arkansas, adopted
on the 25th of November, lS4S, tits provided
that the qualified voters of each judicial circuit in
the State of Arkansas shall elect their Circuit
Judge and their Prosecuting Attorney for the
State, and that the qualified voters of each county
shall elect County and Probate Judge:
And whereas by a law passed on the 29th day
of December. 1913. it is enacted that an election
shall be held at the several election precincts of
this State on the first Monday in February, eigh-
teen hundred and forty-nne, for the election of
SAID Judges and prosecuting attorneys:
NOW therefore |. Richard G. Byrd, acting Gov
ernor of the State Of Arkansas do hereby declare
and make known that such general election will
De held on the said first day of February as fol-
lows, to wit: ..,...
In the counties of Green, Poinsett ST, Francis,
Mississippi, Crittenden, Phillips, and Monroe
the Said counties composing the First judicial
Circuit-for one Circuit Judge and one Prosecuting
Attorney for said circuit. -. ..- ,s-
In the counties of Chicot, Desha, Drew, ASHLEY,
Bra dey, Arkansas, Jefferson. Dallas and Hot
SpriNg-seid counties composing The Second Ju-
dIclal Circllt-for Circuit Judge ard one
Prosecuting Attorney for said circuit. r.
In the counties OF Randolph, Lawrence, jackson,
Independence. Fulton, lizard, Van Buren,. Searcy.
Marion and White-the said counties composire o
the Third } JUDICIAL ClrcuIt-fOr one Circuit JudIe
and one Prosecuting Attorney for said circuit.
In the con ties of Scott, Crawford Franklin.
Johnson, Carroll, Newton, Madison, Washington
md Ben,on--sa.id counties composing the Fourth
Judicial Circuit for one Circuit Judge aud one
Prosecuting Attorney for said circuit.
In the counties Of Saline, Pulaski, Prairie, Pore
Conway. Perry and \ lell--sad counties composing
the Fifth Judicial Giro tnt--for one Circuit Judge
and one Prosecuting Attorney for said circuit.
In the counties of Union, Ouachla, Clark
Montgomery, Polk, Pike, Sewer. Hampstead and
Lafnyelte--said counties composing the Siah
Judicial Circuit--for one Circuit Judge and one
Prosecuting Attorney for said circuit. '-'----
Also in the several cou mites, for County and
PROBATE Judge for each county.
Said election TO be :. conducted in the sahe
manner and governed by the same rules. as are
prescribed by law regulating the mode of holding
general elections"
The sherfFs and clerks of the respective coun-
ties ire hereby commanded to ca use said election
to be held, and the returns thereof made according
to law. ........ 3-- r.
In testimony whereof ! have hereunto set my
- hand and caused the seal OF said State to
e.. So be affixed at Little Rock, on the 18th day
OF january, A. D. lS49.
R. c.. BYRD.
By the Gorernor: ri
DAVID B. GREER SpcretaTy of State a
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03

A G. A X ID

A CARD.
o. Professor ]. n. MAFFl'TT will deliver
Course of Lectures in the Courthouse, on she
following subjects The Glory Of Mechanism
the Life of -Eloquence--Woma she
was, is, and should be--Nlan as he was, is, and
should be-the Almighty Doar-lhe American
and French Revolutions. Mr.. Maffit will Lee
ture the Glory of Mechanism, THIS EVEN
ING. Saturday, Feb. 3, at o'clock. r:. ..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., so cents each ladies,
25 cents. Tickets to be had at Scott, White s.
Co.'s, and at the door, -..
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03

WHEREAS, Thomas S. Drew has resigned
the office of Governor Of the State of Ar
kansas; And whereas, the constitution of silId
State requires that an election shall be held 10
fill said Vacancy
Now therefore |, Richard c. Byrd. President
ofthe Senate of said State. and acting Governor
thereof, in compliance with the provisions OF the
constitution in such DO hereby proclaim and
make known that election will be held 10 the
several counties OF said State, on WEDNESDAY
the 14h day of MARCH next, for the election of
a Governor to fill the vacancy occasioned as
aforesaid. ,,.r 3. ....r
The sheriffs and clerks of the respective coun-
ties are hereby required 10 cause said election to
be held, and the returns thereof made, according
10 law. . ....... s..-... .
ln testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of said State to
e.. S. be affixed, at Little Rock, on the llth day
of January, lS49. r. G. BYRD.
By tie GdreYnOr: ..-
DAVID B. GREER. Secretary OF State.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03

,,;,isd ambii iiion.-Senater Borland, in his
rpnIv to the challenge of the Hon. T. B.
NOR at Little Rock. said that he was :" suffi-
[lr sbo, at in the war with Mexico to satisfy
kmbition of any man,. .-...
;sry sensible reply from Senator Borland.
|, much stronger exhibition of, true courage
We see put forward by our public men. now.
|ys. He might very truly have replied in the
Eace Of the anecdote which we published the
4 jay. that any fool could give challenge.
h nses trco to fight a duel" In thus refusing
Iake a fool of himself. he has given the best
|euce bat he is man Of genuine courage
|ruw VsifOr.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
Pension Office, Dec. 90, 1913.

.o,seouence of numerous attempts to
;a-ip; an;s Dsuar,ment by forged papers, it has
quo W. ~ ~ be indispensably necessary. IN order
i01nu r.;nst these nefarious efforts. to make
|p'n rsv arrangement of the land books and
sfaT r,his office. To complete this arrange
Fr' weeks will be consumed and during
bhs 90 shall not be able to issue land war
sf~ in very few cases. As soon as
b. en se shall resume the examination of
elr. and the claimants may rest assured
aces will be attended to as soon as the
Zine business will permit.
.'.,r case where an inquiry is made rea-
'S '.ins sent here by mail. or deposited by
"a,tbe seat of government, particular care
t,ten to describe the case. The name
!sTr,duaI who claims must be given and
s,g the name of her husband also--the
% %s %oficer or soldier performed, whether in
Navy. or Militia. and whether for pen
'Hod-whether during the revolutionary
ar,r of 1912. or the war with Mexico. If
=. Of those wars. The particular period
I. service was performed, must be men,
The name of the person who sent the pa
bs Pension Office the time when they
ON, and from what particular post-office,
,sO be gwen.
:. in support of claims to land must inva-
y drawn up separately from all other
The NEGLECT of claimants and their agents
. ~re this rule. has been productive Of great
.soence and loss of time TO the parties inte-
=. well as to the office. This rule applies
.cal force ,o papers in support of pension
n with much respect. your ob't serv't.
]. l.. EDW YARDS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03


|n'na Routc.-This route is little known,
lev words 10 explanation may not be un.
Fabe. Chagres is situated at the mouth Of
fH Chagres, surrounded By q. swamp, and
more than a collection Of huts, principally
p and inhabited by cOlored population
ft5 or 600 in number. Continual ruius
streets very muddy. and, at times, they
be crossed on logs Of wood. II. is the
healthy climate in the world, as it rains
{ay, and the thermometer ranges from IS
Agrees. The trade is limited to receiving
rEardiDg goods to and from Panama, 60
isant. on tho Pacific Ocean, Travellers
f1iy hire boatmen and canoes to convey
y way of the Chagres river, to Gargona
CHas, the frst 45 or so and the latter so or
ats.ant. The river has a. dismal appear.
ea.Werhuug with trees. and matted un-
f'shaIhe waters edge; and. no signs, of
al1ldng its banks to break the monotony
p7neval scene. The journey may occupy
Eh 30 hours. according to the amount Of
'aIch has to be poIled up lis stream. The
passage for single person is SIG. 80 The
s@ng u miles to the Pacific at Panama,
contains from 10 1000 inha a5itan a
'aOn the backs of mules. The clima
and The rainy season long and disa fdt
ranama also, but it is not so unhealthy.
Onet recapitulation of a long communi-
-'Om Lieut.. Loeser, of the army, in the N.
aad.-BalIimore Sun.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
Sundrics.

Sundrics. .......
~ HHDS best brown sugar 100 bags best Rio
4O coffee 10 do black pepper do allspice
1000 lbs saeratus 1000 do best Dutch madder
200 do best Carhccas ind GO
barrels ccpperas 3 do birthstone
10 boxes raisihs 10 do cheese
50 packages young hyson and imperial tea
36 caddes imperial tea, los. each
10 barrels Boston and y ew Orleans loaf sugar
so boxes bar soap, 81 boxes star candles, starch,
chalk whiting spanish brown, black lead borax, flour
su phur Cloves nutn; egs, etc, etc, all of which will
be sold low By HENRY & CUNNINGHAM.
January Is, 40.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
From the New York Sun.


gus from foreign governments, or from the
| sas OF those governments, have been made
years to many citizens of the United States.
Cases, however, the recipients have over
se TACT that any American who receives
aents, without the consent of Congress,
<ass 10 be a citizen of the United States,
s incapable Of holding any office oftrust
aadsr them, or either Of them." Those
received these presents. without permis-
Pagress, are therefore aliens. and their
s' 4 they hold any, where citizenship is
nay be claimed by the State government.
-,e been reminded Of these facts, by the
nos,on of a magnificent gold brooch,
'ln diamonds, present from the Sultan
20 Mr.. Morse, in honor of the invention
gaph. 1t was entered at the Custom
n @as city on Wednesday, and some idea
~ may be formed from the fact that the
H. amount to Sl2O. Mr.. Morse must
S;s Permission of Congress before he can
present., otherwise ne loses a II his rights
sTs as citizen ofthe United States.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03

For Califoraia.-A paragraph in the New
York Herald states that since last spring, nearly
a million of dollars worth of supplies have been
sbipped from N. York alone, of which not less
than $4,000 900 have been sent within the last
thirty days. In addition 10 this, we hear daily
outfits from almost every port of any note on the
Atlantic coast, as we'll as from Liverpool and
Havre.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
HO! FOR CALIFORNIA.

Persons intending to GO by overland to Califor-
mia, in the spring, via Arkansas, must be in V AN
BUREN, on or before the lst April next. as the
company forming here will leave at that date.
1t will be expected of every enigrant to be pro-
vided as follows: 100 lbs. bacon, $50 lbs. -four,
30 lbs. coffee, : lbs. sugar, Is lbs. salt, with a
proportonable quantity Of small s,o
One four-horse wagon, hauled by mues horses,
or oxen, the former being preferable, will carry
the provisions and baggage for mess of fire per-
sons. s "s ., -FCr -.TlE -.
Each mess must be furnished with good tent
and the necessary cooking utensils, as vel! as
axe, hand-saw, auger, l drawing -kGife, |
spade, and 5 lbs nails and spikes. - ---
Each male emigrant of Is years and over must
be furnished with good rifle, or shot gun, and
the necessary quantity of ammunition.
Each mess should take along surplus mules or
oxen, to supply losses in the teams. egE .
Fl, 1t is expected tina when the party is organized,
each one will bear proportionable part of the
cost of chest of medicine. a doctor will ac-
company the party.
Emigrants can supply themselves with all the
necessary provisions. arms, ools &C., for the ex.
peduion in this city, at the most reasonable rates.
On the lst of April, q Captain and three Lieu
tenants will be elected, to whom will be assigned
the control of the movements Of the party, until
its arrival in California. -t.- ~ t..l ..t
For further information, address either Of the
following named gentlemen, appointed for tha,
purpose ELI BELL, H. W. BELL, Van Buren, G..
S. DYER, Belmont, DR.. J. FoREsMAN, Pleasant
HiH, Ark. ....our-r .... .... .
VAN BUREN, Ark. Jan. a. ls49.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03

"Oh California!"-On a recent occasion of
the departure Of brig from Salem, Mass, an as
semblage Of some two or three. hundred citizens
gathered, and the scene Of the departure was alto
gether exciting one. At the moment of" cast
Ing off" a trio of the passengers appeared upon
the quarterback, and sang humorous dtty to the
tune of So On, Susahnah,'' which was responded
TO with three times three, by the congregation on
the wharf, when the bardue ' filed away" and
took her departure.
The disty concluded with the following verses !:
bod. soon shall be in francisco, = ..t gf
And then I'll look all round. So,
And when | see the. gold Jumps there,
.-af iii pick them off the ground.
I'll scrape the mountains clean, my boys'
-I'Il drain the rivers dry, furl
A pocket full of rocks bring home,
So brother, don't you cry!
On, California! .
49, That's the land for me! -
Pm going to Sacramento,
With my wash-bowl on my knee
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03

sS~ rsa tOr CalJornia.-A gentleman has
\ cS 10 New York from Panama. He
sres, crossed the Isthmus. but on
ts,.+ Aense crowd, whose turns. according
pn,s saop law, must como before his own,
Ia, !" despair. He found upwards Of
sssd PERSONS waiting for passage. 1t
is, i taat there are 5000 there now, all
D'nce TO reach San Francisco.-C'n.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.

"AVING located myself in Van Buren,, for
Il the purpose of carrying on Tailoring, take
this method of informing the public that. being
in possession ofthe aes, New York Fashions, | am
prepared to execute business with neatness and
despatch. Any thing in my line will be thank
fully received. Shop Main street, opposite
Wallace & Wards, Van Buren,.
Feb. 3, 1910. JOHN S. FREEL.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
Liquors, Wines. &c.

q do .seiquetto s do
10 barrels common brandy IL DO Gin
~ do sweet Malaga wine do Madeira Go
do best pure juice Port do
81 boxes Claret do; 10 do Madeira DO
lO do Cherries in brandy DO Ginseng bitters
" do essenc Peppermint
25 do Cordials, assorted
10 do London brown stont 0 do Sctch ale
do Pepper saIce . do Tomato catsup
lO do Champaign cider barrel old rae whiskey
with many other articles suitable for family use for
sale by ~ HENRY & CUNNINGHAM
JANUARY IS, 1919.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
ITy LAND WARRANTS.

Circular from the Commissioner
he 'o"e OF.e. forwarded by Senator BoR-
e ,rksnsas Democrat, will explain the
p ~ =. adjudication of claims for Bounty
u,s recently filed in the Pension Of
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03

Ho! for California.-lf the following is not
good febrifuge for the Californian fever, we
know not wha. will be. The New York Courier
and Enquirer says:
. Chagres.-We caution California emigrants TO
beware of going via Chagres, for the following
reasons: ..-' .. -
Chagres is small, destitute settlement. IN n
very unhealthy climate, and incapable CT afford
ing even the shelter of roof to any considerable
and sudden accession of strangers. The means
of transportation across the isthmus are confined
almost wholly to saddle and baggage mules, are
very limited. and when arrived at Panama. the
stranger finds few hab.atons and no vessels, or
next to none. ---- N..-, 8
% The steamers of Howland & Aspinwalls line.
which are to touch at Panama monthly. cannot,
under any circumstances, accommodate more,
probably, than 100 TO l2O passengers, and for
these, places have, for the most part been secured
in advance-so that hundreds will run the rlsk of
being left on the shores of the Pacific, or at Cha
gres, without the possibility of moving therefrom,
exposed TO want, sickness, and all their concoml-
tant ills. There are now ten or twelve vessels up
for Chagres at this port. AT Boston, Philadel-
phia and Baltimore, many vessels are also up. and
these. pill carry many more passengers than can
find erh from the isthmus. We trust these words
may bave the effect Of diminishing the numbers
who may be rushing to such certain disappolnt-
nnent and perhaps DEATH i- "
We would urge our friends to wait Until the
spring opens and Try the overland journey through
Mexico, by the way of Van Buren,, Arkansas.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03

fepdant. l.. s-.3.4 4;4 J oyb = g. - H.f 4
AND now on this day came the complainant
FAby her solicitor. and it appearing 10 the sa,s-
faction of the court that said defendant IS a non-
resident of the State OF Arkansas, it istherefore
ordered by the court here that said defendant APP
pear before the judge of our next circuit court in
Chancerv sitting,-at a court to be holden The
court house in the town of Huntsville, in Madison
county, State Of Arkansas, on the second Monday
after the fourth n1ay in October next, (now in
consequence of failure TO hold said term on first
Monday after the fourth Monday in March A. d.
-lS49.A and then and there answer, plead or de-
mnr to said compainant's bill or the same will be
taken as confessed and a decree entered accord
ingly :: 1t is further ordered by the court here
that copy of this order be published in the Ar
kansas InteUigencer, newspaper published at
Van Buren in said State for two successive weeks
the last insertion to be at least four weeks before
said term of court.
1l. Attest, .-a P. NJ. PHILLIPS, Clerk.
rr Huntsville, Madison county. Feb. 8, ls49
F. 46-2.-Printer's fee, 81 IS, - g y
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-03
Dry Goods, Blankets, etc.

Dry Goods, Blankets, etc. .-
aA Bales I. A ard 80 inch brown domestic.
lOO 10 do Georgia homespun.
10 do Creek stripes 5 do Carolina d.
20 do bedtick, assorted 2 blue denims.
II do osnahurg; ) do kerseys.
10 do brown drills.
10 cases I, ( and A bleached shirtings
, do Merrimac and blue prints -
- 1o00 pieces Prints, latest STYLES and patterns.
90 pair fine scarlet olue and white Mackinaw
Blankets.
40 doz. Ga to I2-I4 Indian shawls topethe er
with general stock Of seasonable Drg Geo dS pur-
chased IN New York and Boston in the last 80 days
All of which will be sold at low prices and on bera
terms. = HENRY S'CTTNNTNCuAN g
January IS, lS49.