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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
The Coalition

The present stir in the Northern wing Of the
Democratic party is ominons Of the future.
When such men as VAN BURES, BENTON and
BLAIR coaiesee, il is but natural TO indulge in
gloomy forebodings, aud to await dark designs
By some mysterious hocus.pocu an alliance
has sprung mp between these notorious perso.
nagcs, which is likely to deveIope grand results.
What can be the object of itl 1t is but TOO
manifest "A ncu Democratic party is 10 be
formed on the frcc-soa basis. Col. BENTON. it is
thought, is TO be the Candidate Of this party for
The Presidency. BLAIR, has Withdrawn from the
Globe, and will, it Is said, soon take charge Of
paper to enforce BEsToSs claims TO that office.
That the coalition has already taken place and
the party orsanisd there can be little doubt
Hear the Plaindcaicr:
Wehavc had personal interviews with John
Van Burcn, Preston King, Judge Nye. Edward
Crnsswel the argus, Van Dyke of the alias,
and are satisfied that it is no sham, and that n
permanent union is effected. We Dok upon
ihis State as redeemed and permanently 80. and
that in so and hencelorth she will be found
first in the grand list Of Democratic Slales.-
With Ohm as our own, we can very we'll spare
South Carolina, Georgia, alabama and Missts-
s,ppi to The sta0ery propagandists, aud we hope
in God, they will pnt the great democratic par
ty under no obligation to them IN future ty DO
ting the democratic ticket.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
Frcesoii i'm California.

The JrccsOit principle has been recently car
ried by the people Of California in s"rt Of
Convenlion-to the great delight, it seems, Of
the augusta Chronicle s; Sentinel! But wo
look upon the proceeding as mockery and
farce. Who are the pcoplc Of California that
have thus spoken in Convention They amount
in ALL perhaps, to about 35 600; Of Which only
10000 ale said 10 be Americans-,he rest being
a strange commix,uie Of Califnrnans. Mcxi.
cans, Chilians and other nations And are
lhese elements TO constitute State to be al
lowed Representatives in our Congress land
by lhei, an!i-Siaucry resolves, exclude one third
OF the American peope1 1t is shameless
insultto the Southern people! II is an INT
rage npun the Constitution Of the country Let
no Soulhron submit to ,ucl, wrong and indig-
nifty. IF the Administration attempt to admit
California as State upon such miserable pre-.
texts, let the SorlE rise up en- maSse. and never
cease her energies until she has full indemnify
for the past and security for the future
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
From the Charleston NIetcury.

DREADFUL CATASTROPHE.
BY telegraph we have the following ac.
count of a steamboat explosion, and terri.
fic destruction Of human life, al New Or.
leans, on Thursday evening last:
New ORLEANS, Nov. l6. 9 a. m.
A steamboat explosion took place al the
levee yesterday afternoon, attended by the
most horrible loss of life. The steamer
Louisiana, bound for St. Louis, was just
about starting, when her boilers burst,
greatly injurins the boat, aud shatteriug
The steamers Bostunia aud Storm along.
side her.
The Louisiana. was crowded with pas.
sengers, as was also the Storm, which had
just arrived. The Levee, after the acci-
dent. presented terrible scene. being
srewed with dead bodies, legs, arms, aud
the mutilaled remains Of the victims
Over fifty dead bodies have been already
found. and it is as yet impossible to ascer.
tain The whole number lost, hui it sup.
posed that it will amount TO one hundred
and sixty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
Scott,s Campaign in Mexico.

We have received a copy of this Bork, re-
Gently published in Charleston, from the pom O.
II, JUDGE Moore. of the Palmetto Regiment.
From the hasly glance we have as yet been able
to give it, we can confidently say to our readers
tina, they will find i, highly entertaining, iflhey
take an interest in the subject Of which II treats
Mr.. MOORE, was an eye witness to most of the
scenes he describes, and from personal know
ledge, we think he has delinea,ed them with
faithiulncss and candor. Weregre,, however,
that Mr.. MOORE did not cnnfne himself 10
history Of the Palmetto Regiment, rs. among
lhe numerous larger ard more technical works
Of the Campaign. his book is less likely to be
of permanent interest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
From the Telegraph. 18th inst.
NEWS FROM THE OLD WORLD.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER AMERICA.
The following despatch. announcing the
arrival of the Steamer America. bringing
dates from Liverpool to tie Sd, and from
flavre 10 The I'd, was received last even.
ing: BALTIMORE. Nov. l6.
The Steamer America arrived at Hal
ifax this morning.
LIVERPOOL, Nav. 3.-The Cotton marke,
is depressed, and decline Of I'D. in iOwer
qualities has taken place. Other grades
continue unchanged.
The committees Official quotations at
the close Of business were as follows:
Fair Upland GID.
Mobile 6Ih.
Fair Orleans GIL.
The sales for the weeks amounted to 42.
600 bales.
The demand for Cotton boIh for Specu.
lations aud Trade lad decreased.
The former French Ministry have re-
signed, owing 10 their difference Of senti-
ment in regard 10 he Roman Question
with the President. A new Cabiuel has
been appointed. Names not given.]
From Russia there is nuthing definite.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

"Beu,on will furce Missouri into right posi-.
lion, and Virginia ,oit be ours till old father
,Ritchieboits, which will nol tie in this world,
nor in the world to come. for he has no where
else 10 go. Counting PENNSYLVANIA, we have
electoral votes enonsh 10 elect President and
control the policy Of The country ,cittoat another
Southern State.
"Onr political sky is Frightening. 1t is no
even as Democrats in order 10 succeed rs II ma
tional party. We are both strong in right ;
well as numbers. IPe can not only dictate the
policy orihc nation in rsgard to slarcry revenue,
commerce. aud the like. but can control the le-
poratinns, banks. inoneyed monrpolies, and The
whig aristocratic institutions Of all kinds"
There is no doubt this coalition will lsecure the
cooperation of the great mass of ti,ss present
Democratic party. North and North West.
Pennsylvania will join it: 0hiO will join ii; and
Nc,o York without doubt. What, then, arc
we of the South longer to expect from party
that has repudated onr connection and pros
cribed our political Eith1 The bond Of thei'
union is rcs!ritti0s Legislation in regard to slaoc
ry: that of ours,lreedom from legislative action
Directly oprosed to each other in principle, car
we expect concert of action II would be Vair
and presunptuous to indulge such hope. No
say what we please about party ties and frater
nal affection, the time is come, when we mus
declare ourselves independent of the heterose
neous mass Of Northern Democrats; when we
mist break Of frum thcir evil machinalions
which are directed to our ruin, ind think o
forming some associa,ion among ourselves, 70
our safety and protection. Let us no louge
bo deceived by that party Siren, which ha!
nearly entced us out Of our Constitutional free
dom. 1t is folIy-l is madness ilse'f. any lonse
to expect mid from the Democratic party at hi
North. Itwould be hoping against hope
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
FOR THE ADVERTISER.

MR. EplroR:-T accidentally noticed in
your paper Of The 7th Nov, piece signed
Y. copied from The Soulh Carolinian, re-
lalng to The Bank Of the State. | was
induced TO look over irs statements. but
without going inlo a particular examina-
lion | noticed two errors which entirely
change ,ae results. In the credit given 70
lhe Bank for interest paid on the public
debt up to ls' Oct. IS47, q. placed The
amount at 81 $40 ,95O.43. But | 6nd thai
the Complroller-General in a report male
TO the Senate in December 1917. stated The
amount, 10 lst Oct, 1917. to be S2.G53,502.
Sc, iSee Bank Compilation, p. 7l4l: This
is an error made by T., Of $503.552 13,
against the Bank. z. also charges the
Bank with per cent. interest on all the
Fire Loan Fund. But he Buuk only re.
ceives 6 per cent. on all The monies lnaned
10 borrowers under The Fire Loan Act. ]
find upon looking in the Bank Reports to
the Legislature for Ten years, that the aver.
age amount loaned during those years has
been S9l5.000, per annum. Upon this
sum then q. has charged The Bank one per
cent. moro than the Bank was authorized
10 receive. which makes 50, $50 per erannum,
ar S9l 500, our charge for The len years.
We have heard il was hard case for one 10
wnfk for no wages and find himself hul ac-
cordine to rs rule the Bank mus, not only
work for nn,hing, and find itself, but must
pay for The privilege in addition. But The
error is so gross that We presume Z. him
self will give it up, after il is exposed
Now correct these errors male by L. and
what will be The result. a. makes the
Bank liable TO The State in The snm Of
S4.l36,9 ,9US 0G
Deducl these two er-
rols SS03.552.l3
9l.5O0 90 S95,052.l .l3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

SOUTHERN CoNvETioN.-The Mobile
Register. a democratic paper, thus notices
and condenses our original article respond
ins to the Mississippi call of Southern
Convention :-Cha7leson Courier.
"a SOUTHERN CoNvFNrioY.--The
Charleston Courier, n paper distinguished
for It's caImness and prudence, is out in
spirited article in favor Of The convention
of The Southern SIales 10 he held AT Nash
willie, on tho first Monday in June next,
as proposed hy the recent Stale Convcn.
ton in Mississippi. The great object of
this assemhlase is to organize public opin>
-vu, nnI t"n n2rce upon -snme concerrrd
method of resistance to The agsressions of
the Nnr'hern STATES and people upon our
domestic institutions. The Mississippi
Convention, as our readers will rrcnllrcl,
appointed twelve Delegates To Tho Conven.
ton at Nashville. No other Slate, we
believe; has responded 10 lhc movement.
The Courier is pleased that Mississippi has
taken The initiative in This oil important
measure, il cannot now bo rilculed and
sneererl 1t as Soulh Carolina project.
1t trusts that all party differences will, on
this vital question. be forgotten and buried
that We shall know neither Whig. or
Democrats, out Soulhron, only. and that
all The States of,he Snurh-al The people
will stand in sold phalanx in support
of measures which are indispensable for
their safety, honor aud prosperity"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

GEN. TAYLOR AND J. NJ. Borrs.-It
appears lha. those gentlem en- met the 9th.
er day at the Baltimore Agricultural Fair
and Cattle Show. A correspondent of
the New York Tribune relates The folluw.
ing auecdole, which occurred al BaFnum's
Hoiel:
"Mr. Bolts said : General, ] opposed
your nomination because Henry Clay was
my first choice for the Presidency Il
don't find fault with you. sir, for that re.
piled the General, but you kept telling the
people that | was an ignorant old man,
and not fiji for the Presidency, which may
be very true, but l don't think you should
let every body, know it" The good ma
tured quizzical manner in which The reply
was given, caused shot OF laughter from
those who happened 10 hear it."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
= From the South CTroIininn.
SOUTHERN CONVENTION.

GENTLEMEN: LII your paper Of Friday
m orping there is proposition OF South
ern Convention, snhject 10 Mr.. Calhouh's
approval. But, as you very correctly
state. his assent to shat proceeding is al
ready implied in The Southern address.
The prnprie,y Of that measure is unlver-
sally acqniesred in; but what the Con-
vention should do, when assembled, has
uol been rhe suhjecl Of definite suggestion.
The public mind on Ibis matter is vague
and Uniformed. Now, would it not he
well, Messrs Editors, that some discussion
on The p,iu's 10 be osiIated there. should
be previously had before The people. that
The views and wishes Of The Stale might
be formed and understood.
My own belief is. that the true way 10
carry out public opinion, in Democratic
institutions, is 10 embody in The man, or,
so to speak. 10 personify it, as was formerly
done in The case of Mr.. Jefferson, under
whose name as flag the Republican
party fought for many years, and finally
conquered.
BY moi pursuing this course The South
has incurred the udium Of conlesIiug for
abstract principles, incapable Of applica-
tiun. when in fact. il is from Ihe want Of
political courage that We have shrunk from
asserting our principles and purposes, BY
putting forward and insisting upon men TO
represent them. The great exponent in
this country of political sentiment is the
candidate fnr The President. On this
point we have not sufficiently insisted
We have been ukewarm aud unstable,
permitting ourselves To be easily set aside.
AS if we were not jealous either Tor our
men or our principles. The time has
come when we should adopt more sIreu-
nnus policy-we should nominate cam
didale for Ihe Presidency, and insist upon
him.
We have a man identified with US in
every respect, whose talents and virtue
all acknowledge and admire-whsse pub
tic services have surpassed thnse of ell men
siuce Wasbingron; thoroughly connected
with the great triumphant Democratic
party. aud engaging lis utmost confidence.
Such man we have in J"hn e. Calhoun;
and, ny elecIing him President, we should
OF one blow succeed.
What ia wanted for this is vigor and
perseverance,. therefore propose that
The Southern Convention should nominate
MIR. Calhoun. with pledge TO sustain him
through all opposition, until the States, FORE
guing their fac'ions opposition and recng
nising our inalienabe rights, shall concur
in bis election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

KENTUCKY CoSvESTIoN-JUDIcIARY.
Tho Kentucky Constitutional Conven-
lion has arrived at some pracial results in
relation 10 The Judiciary. The orsaniza-
lion oc the Court Of Appeals is to be as
follows:
/. The Court OF Appeals is 10 consist
offour Judges. elected by the people
three 10 constitute quorum.
2. The four Judges to be elected in four
DISTRICTS, one in each, and 10 serse for
eight years. OF those first elected, one
Is 20 60 out in two years, one 10 four, ono
in six, and one in eight years, to be de-
,ermined by lot.
3. The Judges TO be removable by a
vote Of two.thirds ofiLe General Assem-
bly, for any offence no.Impeachable.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
BaDtist Convention.

yElHE STATE CONVENTION of the
Il Baptist Denomination in South. Carolina
will hod its twenty ninth anniversary with the
Baptist Church at Edgeheld c. H., on SAT-
URDAY hcfnrc The ID Lords day in December
Of the present year. Rev. Professor Edwards
will preach the introductory sermon al IL
o'clock, A. NJ oil The same day, and Rev. Mr..
Kendricls the Charity Sermon on Lords day,
al the same hour.
4 Committee Of the Church will be present
at the Post Office on Friday. 10 receive the mem
bers of the Board, and an Saturday, 10 receive
the members Of the Convention, to assign to
them their respective places Of abode.
WILLIAM B. JOHNSON,
President of the Convention, and
Minister Of the Church al, Edgefeld, Z. H.. sc
TO The Clerks ofthe Baptist Associations
in the State.
DEAR BRgrHkEs:-T request The favor Of
you TO forward to me, by mail, q copy Of the
Minutes Of your respective Associations, that
may prepare Statistical table, for the rublica.
ton in the Minutes, of the Convention.
Affectiona,ely. yours
WILLIAM B. JOHNSON.
Edgefed G. H., s. c., Nov. l2, I649.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
Leaves a surplus Of
S27l,G27.60

Thus z. has shown that the Bank has
paid the State Ger cent. on all the funds
entrusted to it. aud has made The sum of
S27l ,627 go. over aud above-Q. L. D..
Non. have MOI looked in any other part OF
rs statements, bu, presume none Of them
arc made favdrabiy of The Bank. o1ly
pniu, out the conclusion to which q. has
come in spite Of himself and against his will.
For The errors he has committed are so
palpahle That he will not venture to dispute
them-and the results he is compelled, To
admit. X. Y.
Will The South Cnroinian, and olber
papers that have copied rs. article, insert
the above.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
EpoErlpLD, C. II. $. c., Oct. s, ls4s.


Mr.. EDrroR:-We herewith SEND you the
advertisement of Mr.. ALsroN B. EsrEs, Com-
mission Merchant and General Agent, in the
City of New York, which you will please fhcert
in your valuable paper.
We lake great pieast:re.in commencing Mr..
Estes to our Friends and others who may need
the service ofan Agent in the great Empori-
um Of trade. One Of our Firm. Mr.. BIaHd,
has known MIR. Estes intimately Tor several
years-having been engaged at one time in tho
same Mercantile Establishment with him. AZ
gentleman of excellent taste and judgement,
and great probity, Mr.. Estes ha, no superior
One indeed, WHO will transact business confi-
ded 10 him not only promptly but will do it
tocil, having always in view The interest of those
conGlIinein him. 2
Our kouse has ordered Goods upon sindry
occasions through Mr.. Estes. aud to our entire
satisfaction, and during the recent visit Of MIR.
Bland to New York, he availed himself Of his
more extensive information and superior taste
in the selection Of many articles; and while we
acknowledge the advantage of his agency, we
are constrained to confess, that we think lis po-
siton enables him to purchase goods io,oer than
most Merchants can who visil the North for
that purpose. Mr.. Estes is Southern man,
thorough business man. aud one who has
good knowledge OF the pants and tasts OF tho
South, and will hardly fail 10 satisfy every ono
who may conide business to his hands.
BLAND s. BUTLER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
HAM MBURG, Nov, 1S.

The Cotton market for some days poast has
been unusually dnand heavy. caused by holders
keeping their stocks back. Prices I,avc decincd
4 a 3c. on all classes, aud nothing but fuy
fair article will bring ~ cents. We quote from
"a a 90 cents Freight on lhe Railroad mas Leen
raised to 81 per bale. and will continue SO until
our River rises.
The saes in Augusta ye-terday foot up 1900
bales nj prices ranging from u II 10; strictly
fair l04 CTS. Holders show but little disposition
10 sell.-lbid
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
Jew David's Or Hebrew Plaster.

OF this celebrated Plaster, it is only necessa-
ry 10 say. 10 remedy has heretofoie been dis
covered tn equal it in curing invelerate ulcers
and all sores, either fresh or long standing, for
pains in the back, breast. side. or limbs, occa,
stoned by cold. goul, rheumatism. &c. II |, all
eA'rclua! cure Tor cprns on the feet, when ap-
piled sufficient time.
The genuine is sold by G. L. PENN, Agent.
Edgefied, C. II. Get. 10, lS49, I'm SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

THE Notwithstanding to Ban
croft, The first Puritan settlers of New
England are the parents Of one-third Of
The population of The United States. 1n
the first fifteen years-lhe time when most
Of the immigration from England took
place-there came over 81 600, persons.
Their descendants in 1910 were estimated
at 4,000,O0O. Each family has multiplied
on The average 10 a thousand souls.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

LEGISLATIVE PRocEEDISGs-As Or.
FER.-There may be persons in the coua.
Try desirous Of obtaining an absIrac, of the
proceedings Of the Legislature. divested Of
tho valucless details of its regular journal
ism. We therefore propose to furnish the
Daily South Cdrolinian. for The Session,
for Fifty Gents, or the Tri Wtekiy South
Caroliniun for Twenty. five Gents, con-
tanning all abstract Of The Proceedings Of
both Houses, Messages, Sc. Those dc.
sIrous of avaline themselves Of this offer.
will have their names sent to Us as early
as possible. They will Ihns have not only
the benefit Of report Of the proceedings,
but also Of The current news of The day,
Tor The lime being. This will embrace the
Presidents Message and The early proceed
inss of Cunsress.-South Carolinian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

cG- The Democrats have carried the day in
Mississippi, by large mnjorities. Gen. OUR
MAN, has been elected Governor by majority
ofS000. The Democratic party has also re-
turned all four Congressman.
Louisiana has also elected a democratic Gov>
eiror-Mr. WALKER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

T The Citizens OF Charleston Neck. op-
pose annexation to The City. A committee Of
highly respectable gentlemen on the Neck have
drawn up and published report on the subject
in which they urge strong and serious objections
to the contemplated projcct Of annexation!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
Augusta Advertisements.

We call the attention of our readers who are
in the habi, OF wishing Augusta, 10 Irade, TO the
Advertisements of Mr.. WM H. CRANE, and
Messrs. T. BREYNAs & Co.
We dnubt not from our own knowledge Of
the two Houses. that good and cheap bargains
can be obtained from them. At any rate cali
and see for yourselves, before purchasing else.
,yheYe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

u The Wing party Of New York, in the
recen, State elections has been triumphant, by
means, il is said, Of the free negro rote {"
Have Southern Iphigs. therefore any more TO
hope from their Norihera brethren, than Southern
Democrats from lheirsl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

D Mr.. HOWELL COBB. of Georgia, who, it
will be recolle ected. refnaedto sign the Southern
Address, is candidate Tor the next Speaker Of
the Congress House Of Representatives.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
AUGUSTA, Nov. II.

There was some demand OH Thursday, and
about 1900 bales were sold; prices were deci-
rledly easpr-good middling was sold at 81.
middIing fair 95; fair To. good fair l04 cents.
Yesterday there was some little demand, and tie
prices Of Thursday was mni,.laiIied. Holders
are not free sellers.--Carolinian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

p We nre requested 10 say, that MIR. J. G.
BowMAN, (who was prevented from indspos-
lion, in filling his appointment last evening,)
will deliver an Addres. on Temperance, on
Thursday evening. the aad inst. a, the Metho.
dist Church. The citizens Of the Village and
vicinity. ure respectfully invited to attend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

o. We mus, beg leave respectfully 10 de.
cline publishing The communication Of 4" ALA.
sAmA." We will be happy to hear from The
writer on utmost any other subject. .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21
Cte MarKets.
CHARLESTON N

The transactions in Cotton to.tlay footed mn
,SdU bales. Al II runse "r IO u IU5 cents. Pri-
ces have fallen ctT &C. and Fair Cotton brings
no more Than luI cents
i,oeo bag" OF Rio Coffee changed hands at
.10i 'cls.-Tceg graph. .---ez's-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

u Dr. A. G. MAcKEY. Of Charleston. says
the Courier. has received the appointment, Of
Un ted States Consul 10 Venice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-21

INFORMATION Observation-Disclosures
is desired by distressed relative. Of Geo.
and James Mccormick. The former is
said to have left Antrim Co.. Ireland, and
settled near Abbeville Courl House. where
the laIler soon follow him. Nnlhins has
been heard Of them by their friends for
twelve years, and any person who can give
information Of them will confer a favor
upon their relative Miss Sarah G. Owen,
addressing her few lines TO Grand Bianc.
Genesee Co., Michisan-AbbevIlle Ban.