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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
Stale Trials.

On Tuesday and "Wednesday last Martin
Posey was again put upon his trial for the MUIR
der Of his slave App, with his father Francis
Posey and his brother Elbert Posey, as access
sorcs before The fact. The trial continued for
two days. The Prosecution was conducted by
the Solicitor, and N. l.. Griffin, Esq; the de-
fence by Nlcss,s Wardlaw, Bauskctt, and Car
roll.
Martin Poscy was found guilty of the mur-
der. Francis Posey and Elbert Poscy were ac-
quilted.
On Thursday the two young Greens, John
and Julius, underwent uial for the murder of
Joshua Hammond. Both were convicted, but
recommended by the Jury 10 mercy, in conse-
quence of their youth. For the prosecution
NJ. l.. Bonham, Solicitor. For the defence
Messrs Gray, Nloragne, and Abncy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
Sugar Loaf Cotton,

Capt Wiley Harrison Of this District, has
exhibited 10 us specimens Of this new species of
cotton, which may be seen at the Post Office,
atihc Store of Nlessrs Christie & Williams,
of this place. The yield Of this cotton is GER
t,inly moro than that Of the ordinary cotton Of
the country. On one branch, containing two
little prongs, we counted dozen bolls. Tie
staple is said, also, 10 be superior.
Capt IarrIson planted this year largely of
this cotton, and will have large quantity of
sccdto sell. Any one wishing to make purchase
of seed for another years crop, would do well
TO make application in time. Address Capt.
Harrison, LongmireS, z. o. EGse(ield District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
.. NJ. Barrett.

The trial Of this motor iious individual has
been postponed till next March Term, in order
to obtain certain important evidence. lie has
been let 10 Bail in tho sum of $1,000, paid
down. Ii we judge Alright, he will never re-
appear to take his trial. Perhaps, it will be
better foi him. and the country, if he do not.
We learn of no violence or rudeness towards
him by the citizens of Sparlanburg. lie has
been treated from the beginning with forbear-
ancc, and has been let to depart in peace, COLI
lrary, doubtless, 10 the expectations Of his
Northern sympalhizcrs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
FOR THE ADVERTISER,

Mr.. EDlroR;-You s'atedia an Editorial in
the last number of your paper, ttIiata young
planter has made go bushels Of Corn on one
ucre of land and 1000 bushcls oH..5 acres. l
wonld be glad that, that young planter would
inform ns as to the particulars; IN order That
other planters may go and do likewise--what
kind Of land does he plant2 How did he plant
it, and how did he cultivate il7 ..And lastly,
how did he measure the corn-and was. the
land accurately measured. Iniofmatlon on
these points is respectfully asked Cor by
Az OLD PfASTER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

The following statement Of the relative
strength of parties in Congress, is copied
from the New York Journal Of Commerce.
Though still imperfect it is not without in
terest.
CoNeREss.-The gain Of a Democratic
member Of Congress in Maryland, leaves it
entirely uncertain which Of the two parties
will have a majority in The House Of Rep
resenta,ives. 1.-THE eleven members yet
TO be elected should be oflhe same politics
as those representing the same districts in
The last Congress. there would be, in full
House, Wing of one. Thus =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

Work For OcToDER, SOUTH.-SToR-
ING SWEET PoTAToEs.-1n the latter part
of this month. or early 10 November, pre-
pare preserving sweet potatoes for wins
ter and spring. Select dry spot, level
the ground, and lay down a bed OF straw,
so as 10 form circle about six feet in di-
amcer. On this straw, pile up the poia-
toes until they form conc four or FIVE
feet high, over which spread a little dry.
grass or straw. Cover The entire cone
with corn stalks, set up eDd.wise, with the
butts resting on the ground and the tops
reaching over The apex Of the heap, suf-
icien!y thick to conceal tho potatoes
Then cover tho whole pile with earth, at
least foot thick without leaving any air
hole al Tho top. as is frequently the case.
A temporary shelter should. then be:made
over the cone, SO as to prevent the rains
from washing of the earth. This may be
dono by setting in tho ground near thei
base Of the pile four forked stakes, on,
which rails or small poles may be placed,
10 support covering fbark, rpugh b boards,
or lhaich. Potatoes can be preserved in
this manner until June, nearly: as fresh as
when new.
KITCHEN GARpEN.-Sow beels. turnips,
onions cabbages tearly and large sorts,)
radshcs, tround aud lone. 'lettucos celery,
chervl, endive, cress, spiaach, Windsor
and pole beans, lentils, mustard, sorrel,
parsley, and requck Transplant aspereus
and strawberries; also cabbage roots for
seed. Dress arlichokes, lake away all
their suckers but three 10 each stalk; open
their roots lay about them new earth and
manure, aud plant out suckers Ior. another
crop.
FRUIT GARDEN SHRuBBERY, &c.-At
the end LOT this month. transplant all kinds
Of trees and shrubs except orgaDscs and
lcmons.-Amcr. Agricul,urist. q - = 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
Men with Tails

A new race of m-n has hecn discovered in
The interior OF Africa, with a ptolongation Of
the rcrte6rac, forming n tau llIec or four inches
in length. They arc said to speak dialect of
the African language, but aie in tiIc lowest stage
Of barbarism.. They delight in raw flesh, and
especially i'll the flesh Of human beings. Can
Psychologists not give some clue 10 the gcneao-
Sy Of this singular race?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

GRAND LODGE OF GEopGlA.-The M.
w. Grand Master, (lVm. c. Dawson,) has
Sc, apart Friday, the e6th day Of October
inst, for the erection of Monument. ia
the town Of Oxford, TO tho memory Of our
deceased Brother. the Rev. Ignatus A.
Few. The several Lodges are required,
as far as their convenience will permit, to
be present on The occasion. All other
Institutions Of Ancient Free Masons, and
sojourning Brothers, are cordially invited
10 attend. An address in behalf Of Emory
College, on lho life and character of The
deceased. will be believed by the Rev.
DR.. Means. Tie several Rail Roads have
agreed to pass Brothers over them to at
tend the erection Of the Monument al one
fourth The usual raes.
The next Grand Communication will
assemble ia Macon, on Tuesday, the Both
Observation-Disclosures.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
HHiGStSSiNNi

The Delegates to the Stale Convention met
at Jackson on Is, inst, and among them lead
ing citizens from every section Of: The State
Laying aside all party feeling, the convention
nobly resolved upon the questions now deeply
agilaling the South.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

NEWS FROM THE OLD WORLD
ARRIVAL or THE CALEDONIA.
Tue STEAMER CALEDONIA has arrived
at Boston, beyond which place the wires
are down. which occasioned our delay in
the reception Of her news.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 20.
Barins's Circular of Friday 2Slh Sept.
states that Colonial Market has been heavy
during the week previous, al lower prices
accepted for Coffee and Sugar.
The Corn trade was also dull.
Cotton sales Icr The week amount to
$4,000 bales. Surat is 10 I4d.
The Cotton market has been quiet.
Consumers and Spectators both display.
ing great caution, although fair amoun.
Of business has been done. Prices have
experienced decline.
American Stocks no marked increase
demand for investments in several instan-
ces one hundred and six for United States
Skies.
The Cholera is on The decrease in Tho
city OF London.
A per(ect quiet prevails in the political
affairs of France and there are no ndica-
lions of any agitation.
The Hon. w. G. Rives, who succeeds
Mr.. Rush as Minister, ia announced as
having arrived at his destination.
1t is reported that The llunsarians made
q sally on the 18th ult. aud obtained some
advantages upon the Imperial troops.
Nothing has been definitely arranged as
to Hungary, there appears however, TO DO
no insurmountablo difficulty in the way Of
iual ratification on the basis of complete
union with Austria. The Czur has re-
turned TO his Capitol, and is gradually
Withdrawing his troops into his own terri.
tory.
A Russian officer of high rank has ar
rived at Cons,anlinope to demand the ex
tradition Of the Hungarian refugees. No
thing has been heard on The suhjec, since
the determination Of the Sulia !. which has
been anuouuced-previously bul it is deems
ed probable that all requisite assistance
will be furnished for their escape in safety.
We have Vienna dates to The 23d; Co
morn had not surrendered, and there is
nothing ofimportance from hat quarter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
WE'D NEsDAY. OcroEgR II, 1910.
~ We call attention 10 the Report Of The
commissioners Of Roads and Bridges found on
he first page Of our paper.
EXfIh C0ilrf-

The Court Of Common Pleas and General
Sessions closed at this place on Saturday last,
after Term Of two weeks. Owing TO the
heavy criminal docket, little business was done
on the civil side Of the Court. An extra Term
has, therefore. been ordered 10 beg i'm OIL The Sc
conds sMonday in January next, and 10 continue
for t,cO lccckS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
MayoraIty Of Cs,ar1esto,,.

An election has recently been held in Char
lesion to take tlle vote oil proposed extension
of the term Of Office Of tho Mayor and Alder
man, 10 TWO years instead of enc. A strong
majority has decided against change.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
Sou,l, Carolina E:,st:tutc.

II will be seen in another column, that
ile time for holding this Institute is post
poncd till Sd week i'll November, on Tuesday
night the 2Olh, and that Inc address will bo de-
lvercd by james II. Hammond, Esq.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

"One vacancy by The death Of Rodolphus
Dickc nson, Dem.
One vacancy.
The Act Of Congress admitting Wisconsin
into the Union, authorizes her TO send llree
members, from and after the 4lh Of March,
I6iS, until the next apporlonment.
~ One vacancy by the death Of Mr.. New
man, Dem.
YET TO BE ELECTED.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
A New St;sLe !

The Normous of Sal, Lake hare organized
State Government, adopted ConsltuIion,
and will apply al the next Session of Congress
for admission into the Union. Ithis said, they
have left the question of slavery untouched.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
Georgia Elections

The Democratic party OF Georgia has pre-
vailed in the recent elections. Towns majority
over Hill, will, ii is thought, reach about three
thousand five hundred.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
NIaryI;sud LccisIaturc

There has been in the Maryland House Of
Delegates IA gain of eleven Democrats. The
House will now stand, Democrats sc, Wings 4G
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

OREGoN.-Wo gather the following facts
from il letter iD the Gafena (Ill.) Adreriscr,
dated Oregon City, May g:
The products Of Oregon average. in
value, $500 for every adult Individual
The quantity of saving timber simmonsc
The great export, however is lumber; the
forests are cxhaustible, the wa,capowcr
immense. the mark ct extensive and increas.
ing. II is now worth from $40 to SGD per
thousand. owing to tho gold discoveries in
California, and will always be worth $50
for exporla,ion 10 the Islands. They arc
100000 Of acres Of lino timber land un-
occupied, some Immediately on shipna-
visalon. The wafer power is stated to
be abundant for manufacturing purposes.
Astoria, near tho mouth Of the river, is
destined TO be the New-YorI of Oregon.
while Portland, OH tho Willamette, is to
be the A!bany-hc head Of ship navisa-
ton. Thirty feet water from this place to
tho ocean can always be oblaincd-except
in two places, one at the mouth of the
Willamette, and the other little up, where
al low water and low tide, there is only
niue feet. The tide affects it four or five
feet, SO That every day vessel may come
in drawing II feet water.
Oregon City. by Nature, is equal in
water powerlo villa, Rochester, N. York
has been made by Art. A river lwico the
size of Rock River, III. pours down three
different channels. cut in solid rock, thirty
or forty feet. Islands are formed between
those channels, on which machinery may
be erected. Above The falls tho valley
widens out into extensive plains, the most
productive in wheat, tho write: thinks OF
any on earth.
The steamship Massachusetts has just
arrived with ITO troops.
Our Government had purchased two
large saw-miIs, at an expense OF S3S ,OOO,
the Object being Tho manufacture of lumber
for building fort, arsonal aud lighthouse.
FoR THE GIRLs.-llow mauy foolish
girls have ruined themselves hy marrying
young men who had nothing 10 recommend
ihom but riches. '.ls he ricl, :" has been
The inquiry, when a suiIor has presented
himself. Foolish girls Rather asks
he Intelligent? Is he industrious? Is he
virluous Let these questions be answer
cd in The affirmative. and ifhc had not
second shirt 10 his back we will ansN er
for his course. Wealth may he lost, but
The good qualities of The heart will always
remain, like lho sunshine 10 warm aud 10
bless. Rene ember this.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

MEN WITH TArLs.--A French scientific
commission has discovered race of men
in Africa, with tails and no mistake. A
report was recently made 10 The Academy
OF Sciences theron. They are one re-
move from the baboon, scarcely 80 hand
somo or human as tho onrans. .outang. hut
can talk like negroes. They are terrible
savages, one ofIheir pecuiariIies is fond
ness for raw flesh. When they are kept
ms slaves, if not stuffed with raw meat
occasionally. they are as dangerous rs q
boast of prey. The slaye-traders, on this
account. refuse to buy them, as they do pot
wan, their stock 10 eat each other up.
The descriptions Of them say that the
proIonsa,ion ofthe verlebrh column gives
to each irdivitual-male or female-a
tail of two or three inches long. They
are called Ghilances, and are rarely moro
than FIVE fee. high; bodies lean and seem
weak; arms long, and slim; forehead low
aud recedins; ears long and deformed;
mouth wide. aud furnished with teeth very
sharp.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

THE NJ. F. CHURcu.-The correspon-
dent Of tho Ballimure Sun writing from
Alexandria, under dale Of the lst inst says:
The quarterly meeting of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, which was 10 have
been held hero yesterday, has been pos,-
poned until next Sabbath. Quite a dis
appointment was occasuned thereby 10 a
number OF persons who attended their
place lof worship on yesterday morning, ID
hear their presiding elder preach.
The revival in tho Methodist Episcopal
Church (Sonlh) is still in progress. One Of
the members of that church gave me the
following memorandum. which shews The
commencement and progress eftho work:
I'M eotings commenced Sabbath day;
July 29lh, and have conluued ever since
every nigh: except Sundays) 10 the pre-
sent lime, period Of nine weeks. Up to
yesterday there have been added to the
church, as The fruit of this revival, 148
persons, embracing individuals from 60
years of age down 10 youth ID and Of Is
years; and still The work is progressing,
without any sign Of declension." This is
certainly the mos! extraordinary revival
OF religion that has ever been witnessed
here. The season of the Virginia Annual
Conference, which is to be held in Peters,
burg, is. closs at hand, to which this stas
lion is TO be attached.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17
3's,paid 246,e92 81
a. Interest en- State Debt 1.8l9.75O As
5. Six per cents, paid, 990.375 O6
6. Five per cents. paid, 744.523 81
Balance duo State, l353,336 "a
S6,029, 1888 80

This,we believe 10 be a near approx.
nation to the truth as matters stood len or
Twelve months asot fit be so, the Bank
cannot sland securely on its merits with
the people rs a most profitable specula-
lion for if we have omitted no credit to
which Ills entitled, it would appesrqthat
after the operation CT thirty-seven. years,
so far from having realized surplus profits,
it owes the Slate asum nearly equal 10
The original capital invested. q.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

And this is mos, liberal 10 the Bank, for
during the eight years the actual stated capital
was Sl,l96,220 is; to'wit: from 1920 TO; 1927
inclusive ;and in 1923 il was Sl,176,2 Sc:
t And a slaicmen. highly favorable to. the
Bank, as we have omitted to charge i, with a
dollar on account Of interest .ou; the sinking
fund, which has been in its hands as capital for
,weniy-seveny years, in amounts varying from
S120000 10 $94a 200; nnd as an Offset to- this,
surely we cannot set up The advances to the
State Treasury which are annually made for
few months. The true offset 10 the lutter is the
enjoyment Of the proceeds Of the, taxes, whom
they do come in; ID say nothing of The enforced
deposit Of moneysby public officers. ..'ii
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17

We credit The Bank with
l. Moneys paid inlo State
Treasury and interests,
.. Subscription 10 Railroad
3. Revolutionary G's aud
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-10-17


We debit The Bank with
l. Capital paid in.
2. Interest on do. forthirty-
five years, throwing in
1911, 'l5, 'l6, aud III
as Two yenrs only, and
putting Capital at ST.
15G 3I8 4Ss
5. Interest on Surplus Rev.
cnue for eleven years,
1. Surplus Revenue.
5. Railroad Bank Dividens
and Interest,
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-12-07

SELECTING CoLoRs The art OF selecting
coors which suit the complexion and general
style OF the wearer, is not generally known
among ladies' The following hints may be use
iu 10 them
For tar.haired or dark haired ladies', those col
ors which produce the greatest contrast are best
Thus, for fair heir, sky blue is very becoming
Yellow and orange, tinted by red, are becoming
10 ladies' with black hair Rose color should
never be put on in actual contrast with rosy
compile xion, because the latter loses by the com
parlson; it should be separated with white lace,
blonde, or II cap or a bonnet by locks OF hair
Pale green is exceedingly becoming il makes
them appear rosy but is untavorabe 10 rudy fac
es, for il makes them too red Violet should new.
er be used for iair compilations, except for very
deep tint for contrast. A violet dress will make
fair complexion look green, and yellow one,
orange, which is bad for all compexons, Dead
white, is good Tor fair compile xions but bad Tor
the contrary, while the white muslin, or tulle, in
folds or en- ruche, is more advantageous.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-12-07
GUINNESS.

1t Will he seen hat no organization Of the ilt
effected on Weduesda nor any approach made
it han before. We thian that COBB cdnao: be eec
ted. If Winthrop is elected, will ne 10y the woes of
the utra slaveholdng democrats of the South and, i
deea ed, it viii be in consequence of the sec, IS on
Tue SIX Southern gs, who will vote OF no northern
man I'll his party pledged TO slavery. Bu for he,r
secession, we think Winthrop would La, been elected
as early as the second day OF tie Session.
The Iayloi men Of The North must leel highly graft.
he'd at the position OF their afaIs. Alter remqoishng
the right, which fairly and honoraby belonged to lie
north OF furnishing the candidate for tie Pre- sideaey they
Ind themselves now ca ed upon to 60 step further
and pledge themselves TO the uphoding Of the sa, G
power, and in default thereof enough Of their south
eFn Brethren 10 destroy heir chance OF success ana
10 PROSTATE the power OF the administrator boll the
traces They will probably hold off, TIL they effect
their object IN IRE way another.
We still incline 10 the opinion that they will evenlu>
ally be brought in by concession thai will sais,
them and enough of the soulehrn democrats TO secure
Hinhrops election, Uness this is done the admins.
raIion Is effecluay check mated" and is done,
the Slave Power will be completely in the ascendant
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-12-07

RIGHrs oF8fHE CONDUCTORS. Some months
since railroad conductor was prosecuted Tor re-
fusing to let cigar smoker proceed in the cars.
The case was tried at Salem, and the smoking
plaintiff was smoked by the court and jury with
bill of costs against him in behalf of the de-
iendant. The N. Y. Courier 3 Enquirer al
ludes to the case as follows:
"The law Of this case ought TO stand to all
times. 1t is undoubtedly the law OF the land, as
it certainly is the law OF mq VE7ss. A man with
the measles or even thru sff1aii pox is not more
offensive object in railroad car than a smoker
and if he persists in such a nuisance after being
requested to oesist he ought TO be pitched over.
board with as little ceremony as would be USED
towards an interoping pole-cat."
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-12-07

RAILROAD FARES. 1t is proposed, on the
first of January next, to advance the fare on the
four railroads leading west and north from Boston,
from o2A cents per mile On the Eastern, Bos-
ton and Providence, and Old Colony, it has not
been reduced below 81 cents per mile, except for
package tickets and steamboat competition. Alter
the first of January the rates on the seven rail
roads out OF Boston except for special trains will
ave rage about 2l cents mile.
The Boston aud Lowell Railroad was the first
to reduce the rae below q cents mile, the rate
established by the Fitchburg when finished, and
as some Of the Boston and Lowell business has
been diverted by the Lowell and Lawrence,
Nashua and Worcester and Manchester and Law
renee lines. it has now concluded to advance, and
the other lines, which followed it down, unite in
the measure.-PostOn Traveller.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-12-07

here are OF very peculiar construction, built of
cedar, exceedingly light and buoyant, excellent
sea boats and sail like witches. The run up TO
Hamilton was delightful The morning has been
very warm, the thermometer al 80 in the shade,
but about O'Clock fresh breeze sprung up,
bringing withit light heecy clouds, covering the
whole group and encircling ree', as ii Va
pavilion had been specially raised, and radiant al
times with the most gorgeous coers, as the suns
rays reiracted by the masses oil vapor.
The island, as we sped merrly p the Sound,
was dotted all over with neat houses, all built of
the soft Ii nestone, and all, with scarcely an ex
ception, OF the most intense brilliant white, even
to The roofs, which were composed Of thin slabs
OF stone Some Of these houses in the vicinity OF
Hamilton, embowered in shade, would he Cons.d-
cred charming villas in any country. The town
OF Hamilton may have 1900 inhabitants. The
buildings make no architectural pretensons, but
look comfortable, and altogether the town has a
very inviting appearance. | saw here a very
beautiful shrub that atains about the same
height our lacs do, bearing very large flower
OF the purest snow white in the morning. Al
noon the flower changes to delicate pink, and
at sunset 1t changes again to a crimson, shrivGls
up and falls. did not hear its name: The OLE
ander fonrishes magni6cently-som of them in
fact, are almost trees