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The New Administration,

Efforts are already making by the warm par
iizans Of Gen. TAYLOR to apologize for any
blunders lie may commit during his admins
lralion. In all Editorial of the New York
Herald, February 22d, we Ghd the following
remarkable language:
Zone thing is certain at The beginning OF
the new administration, General Taylor, from
fhis hnb,s, Ills life, his history, and The mode oi
his election, cannot be held responsible Tor any
Fmistukcs he may make in his administration.
He disclaims all superior knowledge Of states.
manship, and brings into the White House
simply honesty integrity and common SENSE
His modesty takes away much responsibility
and places llIe onns on the shoulders OF the
cabinet who will be responsible Tor the advice
which they may give him in all The practical
concerns and details OF the government. For
all errors and mistakes that may be madc-and
"to err is human I've shall, therefore, hold
The cabinet OF the new administration respon.
sibIe. and 50 we believe will the people oI the
United States. Let us therefore watch and
pray"
We cahhot 60 Quite so Far as the Herald in
saying, that Gen. Taylor "cannot be held re-
sponsibIe for any mistakes he may make in his
administration. This language sounds too
much of the mere parlizan. 1t proclaims mi
absolute faith in mere individual steadincss and
integrity, while it takes away all accountability
from the new President-a doctrine as danger
Gus in politics as in morals. Strongly confiding
in The personal integrity of Gen. Taylor, we
sill regard him as the servant or trustee oil the
Public, and claim the right TO subject his ac'-
tions, as well as the actions Of all other public
agents, to the standard of correct conduct, hold
Ing him reasonably responsible for his mis-
takes as well of action as Of opinion, to DC
judged Of according to the circumstances under
,ol:ieh they arc made But we will not Judge
him by anticipation. If his administration be
such as to inspire our confidence, by tending
as we may believe 10 the good of the country
we claim the right to give it cordial support
otherwise, we will feel it our duty to expose its
defects and TO oppose its measures-a!way',
however, with respectful regard for the many
lofty virtues Of The man, who has already done
so much in another line of duty TO confer re-
nown upon his country.
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Mr.. Butler. l am ready 10 answer a
question.
MIR. Webster, who had sal down. al
ways listen to the Senator with respect
and auculiou-I will hear him with the
greatest pleasure.
Mr.. Butler explained that he had no
remark To make, unless ho was called
upon by The Senator.
Mr.. Webster. reiterated tha, he was
ready to meet any specific allegation OF
the Senator as 10 The faith of The Com
lrnnwealrh oE Massachusetts.
lie cwent then into the question pending.
rs 10 The extension cf the Constitution OF
The United States over the territories, ar
guiue that The Constitution did not, pro-
prio ri"ore, extend TO territories, and That
its provisions mus, be extended by act Of
Congress, &C.. and that those principles
Of Tic Constitution, suitable to ihe condl.'
lion of California, were extended by his
prnicct. Sc. Ills main objec, was TO show
that The principles of The Constitution did
not. pro}7io uigorc. extend over territories
of the United States. lie illustrated his
views hy.iustances.
Mr.. Calhoun had been, meanwhile, visi.
Iani le'had listened nicu,ly 10 the de-
bate, sometimes expressing by his eye,
rather by gesture, his appreciation or dis
appreciation of what was SAID. Ho rose'
for almost the first time This session, TO an-
swer the argument of Mcssrs. Dayton and
Hale, which, he said, was partially sup.
ported by the Senator. from Massachusetts.
lie took his issue upon tho views of Mr..
Webster, discarding all others. and here
commenced the most brilliant display of
dalectics, deliberate, but not unimPasslon-
ed, between Mr.. Calhoun and Mr. Web;
sler, which delighted, surprised, and in
srructed The auditory.
1t is impossible for the regular reporters
10 do any justice to il; because they could
not write 10 short hand, what to the most
accomplished men was new, and which
was said iu sort Of short hand way.
They were speaking of knolly puinls,
which 10 Them were as familiar as their
gar,er-but not 80 10 all. l noticed that
The regular reporters threw down their
pencils in despair. Neither could the two
Senators themselves write out what they
said, but, of course, they eau. each present
an argument: but with The loss of all that
gave fire. and point to the vivid dialogue.
state this, in order to show that you
may he disappointed when you read the
regular reports in the Intelligencer and the
Union.
Mr.. Douglas rose afterwards, bul the
Senate was in no humor 10 hear him,
after what had passed.
think there is some probability Of the
adoption of Mr.. Walkers amendments.
The House has got up their Bill estab,
fishing The territorial government of Cali
fornia, with the Wilmos Proyiso, pass it
they will.
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lry. We olIudc to Col. B. T. HUGERs better
knownas Capt. HuGEn. Of the Ordinance De-
par,mcnt. His efficient aud daring conduct be
fore Vera Cruz, aud at the slormnS Of Cha.
pul,epec-as, likewise, his important scientific
Iubors throughout the campaign, deserve TO be
written on a prominent page in Carolina tl'st"-
ry. Tile claims Of man so pre- eminent III
worth and salantry, cannot be overlooked III
awarding honOrs to the "most Valiant
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Mr.. Webster .aIue III, afterwards, and
heard what had passed, Mr.. Butler being
then on tho floor. l speak as one who
looks on, from the gallery, and the lockers
on arc most ofIhe game. saw Mr.. Web.
sters brow knit aud his face blacken. Mr.
Butler was replying 10 Mr.. Dayton, and
with great spirit and aculepcss, still de.
precaling, however, the agilatins Of This
question, and expressing his willingness 10
make ANY compromise Of it, at grea, sacri-
ficcs, provided that The compromise be OBJ
served. But he had seen enough TO show
that Tho North, if they could make money
out Of breaking q, compromise, would break
it. There was no use in making compro-
miscs. The compromise of the Constitu.
,ion, he was bold 10 say, had not been Oh,
served by The North.
am lille before my story. Mr.. Hale
had, before Mr.. Butler rose, thrown off Que
Of his most cxlravagant and rhetorical
declamalons, and in his usual style oil
perfect boljness and lrankuess, which
commands attention and certain degree
of respect. Mr.. Hale demanded an ISSUE
"a fair uial-a hearing on all sides
throwing aside all false aud evasivo issues.
Nc would submit to Il decision, but NOT
until he had cxcrlcd his last effort, &c.
The substance aud spirit of Mr.. llalc's
harranguc were well summed up by The
South Carolina Senator, in this PROPOSE.
tion-that the SouIh must passivcly SUBJ
nit, or that the North would dissolve The
Union. II was an indication Of Tho storm
that was coming-lhc gull was flying
ahead OF it. lie would not say That the
gull conducted The sturm, but that it gene
rally preceded it. llc closed his rep Y TO
Mr. Dayton by repeating that compromises
were OFT of Tho question, aud that he united
with The New-Ilampshirc Scualor in wish.
ing an issue.
Mr.. Webster had found before him a
worthy opponent iIo would not 60 back
10 notice a new Senator of unlried mctllc.
lie was evidently thipking Of what MIR.
Walker had said, as il had heen reported
10 him, but he directed his remarks 10 Mr..
Butler. He rose under manifest excite
ment, and with all the dignity and self
possession Of lhe orator. have 10 note
his words, and the point of such things
depends OH words-hc said the Senator
from South Carolina has alcdged that the
North has broken, or failed 10 observe the
compromises Of the Constitution. have
no right to appear as the champion Of the
Norlh; but If The honorable Senator will
make bis allegation specific, instead OF
general, and if he will mention in what
particular The Commonwealth Of Massa.
chuset,s, which |, in part, have the honor
to represent, has forborne TO observe, or
broken tho compromises Of the Conslitu-
ton, he will find in me comba'anf. Let
other States answer for themselves.
This was something like the spirit OF
remark.
Mr.. Butler. If the honorable Senator
asks me question in good faith, l will
answer it.
Mr.. Webster. I have not yielded the
floor, but will sit down and listen 10 the
Senator with pleasure. Several Senators
40 question is asked.
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~~.v.u u. :. oy,ur to it; and Whig measures
are 10 commence al once, aud such Clay
Whig measures Criltenden has the sagaci-
,y to see are to be attended with trouble,
from which he would keep aioof. There
is rumor in town that Mr.. Clay is to
have mission 10 France. cannot learn
how it originated; nor can put much con-
fidoncc in il. If he finds that he can rule
at Washington, lie will mol go. If other
wise. no may honorably retire in tina, way.
"The course Of Mr.. Stephens of Georgia
has filled The Democratic party here with
indignation; aud so far as | can learn,
meets with but little favor among tho
Wings. | have'heard several of them de-
nouncc il. Emancipation is dead in Ken
lucky beyond the expectation Of the great
est opponents. There eau be no doubt al
all that the course of the abolition party in
Congress has led.Io this result. There is
no doubt, either, that it was once quite a
strong party; but until it is seen what The
aJoIi;ionis,s determine 10 do through the
General Government, nothing will be
done 10 fayur ncipaliUn in the slave
Stalcs."
In connection with this letter, we suhjoin
the following statement from the Louis
vile Journal Of tho l7lli.
"NVc learu from Frankfort that General
Taylor, upon his recent arrival in Frank
fort, gave, or rather renewed the offer to
Mr. Cril,cnden Of the Secrelaryship Of
State. and that Mr.. Crtlcnden with many
thanks TO the old General for the cons
plimcur, declined tho appointment. All
the lVbiS members Of llle Legislature had
united in The written expression Of desire
that Mr.. C. should take The Sccretaryship
if rendered to him, bat lIc, for reasons sat
isfactory to his own pure, patriotic, and
enlightened mind, decided otherwise. lie
will remain a: Frankfort in The quiet aud
faithful discharge Of tho duties of Cover
nor throughout the term for which he was
elected. We have reasons 10 know that
there arc innumerable. Wing patriots all
over the country who will feel much dis
appointment and extreme regret al Mr..
Crittcndcn's decision against taking the
Secrelaryshlp oi Stale, yet we are conf.
dent that The high Office in question will
DO mos, uobIy and worlhily filled. With
out having any peculiar means of informa-
ton, VIC are we'll and fully convinced that
The office will be rendered to That pure
man, high hearted patriot, and great stales
man, J. Nj. Clayton, aud that it will bc
accepted by him."
Mr.. Clayton is in his palmy slalo at This
moment. Let him enjoy t'whiIsl ho may,
if allasl ever enjoys moments relief. He
has TO organize the cabinet; disappoint five
friends for every one who is no, disap-
pointed; and satisfy, if il be within mortal
means to achieve it, the eager aspirations
Of thousand cormoranis for Office. No
one can envy him the nomination which
he has obtained. Mr.. Criuenden had the
discretion TO decline.-Union.
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out obscuring his meaning by his 5reyilv:
AIier tho Grafton, the Association adj
journed to the Hall Of the Soulh CaroLina
Society, where a su,nptuous entertainment
had been ordered by the Stewards of the (
Association. and which was served upon in.e
Lees usually elegant style. ~
On Wednesday, lhe following gentleman
were elected The Board of CounselIors of
The South Carolina Medical association
for 1919: 't s#5
AbberiNe-Dr. ]. 2. Barralt. ;s =
BmnweliLDr. Arnory Coliin. 2=: -:
CharLeston-brs. james HouIlrie. E.
HorIbeck, Thos. Y. Simons, ]. P. Jervey,S
f. Y. Porcher, S.; w. Barker, R. Lebby,A
J. C. McKewn, II. Raycnel, II. Curtis.
F. NJ. Robertson, w. r. Wragg, d. j.
Z. Cain. j, Bellinser, w. e. Ramsay. z
Chesterfetd-Dr. A. Williams, s..
Chester-Dr. John Douglas.
CUteton-Dr. S. II. Hamilton.
Edegefeld-Drs: J. c. Ready, A. W. {
Youngbood. .TsteyS
FairGeld-Dr. Thomas T. Robertson
Georgetoun-Dr H. L. Byrd. -
heISHutC- w Js ~.
Johnson.
Lancaster-Dr. r. E. WyIic.
Lerington-Dr. Thos. Fl. Simmons. -
Ne'Vberry-Dr. J. McCanis. ',-ri
:. Orange6mg-Drs. D. Geiger, T. A..
Elliot, Il. j. GOODWIN. ~
Richland-Dr. S. Fair.
Sunter-Dr. J. A. Mayes.
Union-Dr. w. X. Sims. .''
York-Dr. S. E. Bratlon.. z1,23
After the adjournment Of lhe Associstlss-.
ton on Thursday. the following ssn,le-
men were elected, by the Board or Coun-e r
selors, Officers Of the Association for tile ].
year 1919: <
DR.. JAMES MOULTRIE,, Presidehi Z
Dr. R. 2; WYL!E, ". Pres.s
DR.. JOHN DOUGLAS. : idents. 2:
DR.. d. J: c. Cain, Recording Secrs-t
tary. 'f-,''ss.
Dr.. J. A. MAYEs,. Corresponding
Sec'y
DR.. w. T. WRAGG. Treasurer. !
Dr.. J. H. BARRATr, ora'or for I
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Postage Treatv:

The President has issued his proclamation OF
the postage treaty between England and The
United Stales. The respective rali6ca.lons Of
the Two Governments were exchanged. .atL Lon-
don on the 26lh day Of January last, znnd the
treaty now goes Immediately into eject. 1t
contains ,wenty.thrce articles. .
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Fairfield Herald.

We have received the first number Of a pa.
per by the above name. published at Winnsbo-s
rough, Fairfield District, by Mr.. E. Fl. Barr
TON, formerly at the head of the Southern
Chronicle, Columbia. 1t promises 70 be
highly useful and interesting Journal
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LaurcnsviIIc IIeralda

The last number Of this paper came to US in
a much improved form. Its Editor, Mr.. COP.
MAN, deserves great credit for his active efforts
to render his paper useful and interesiing.-
The Herald merits extensive patronage. q
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s.; GHAss q AZ K. K.W,ii:sss,ToE,sI q: e &
WM. E; B.AiN,le5r,,s Is.
A. r SHAN1rAND, -
r, SAML. nj. .ScGrr; -.

THE souTnrRs Bafrisf PUBLICATIONS ei
SuclETY.-The next Annual Meeting. oil
the Southern Baptist Publication Society
will be held at Nashville Tenn; IN con:
necli6n with ihe Southern. Conven,ion;
which meets al that placb Old Wednesday,;
the Cd Of May next,
BY order Of The Board:
A. VI. PoiSDE1TER, :
Corresponding Sec'ry. S. B. P. S:
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Gen. TayIor,s Cab1nef.

The following is the last Of the lnanYgonjcc
lures as to Cen. Taylor's Cabinet:
Secretary Of Slatc-Mr. Clayton.
Secretary of the Treasury-Mr. Meredith.
Secretary Of War-Mr. Crawford; Z
Secretary Of the Navy-Nlr. Preston, of Va
Post Master Gcneral-Mr. Ewing. 5tf
Attorney Gencral-Mr. Johnson, Of Mary
land.
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Court OF CommonsPIeas.

The Court of Common Pleas and genera
Sessions commenced its sitting at This place on
Monday last, 10 continue fortwo weeks Judge
EVANS, presiding.
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From The SoaMern.Bdp,i,i. s6:5es=
SOUHERN BAPTIST TRIENNlAL
CONVENTION Ne2

Next session TO be held with the First
Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee,
May 2, l949. s
Ample arrangements having been perS
fec,ed for the accommodation ofdslega,es
and others; WHO design attending lie next
meeting ofthe TrienniaI Convention, it =.
earnest requested that on their arrival id
this city, they repair without delay to The.
Book Store of Messrs. Graves & Shank.
land, (Arcade buildings, Union:s'reef, Two
doors from the Bank Of, Tennessee,) and
report their names, where committee
will be in attendance for The purpose d
escortins lhem ID suitable homes provided;
for them during giheit stay in the city II,
is anlicipatedlhat a,ldige niimbet'oF min,
isteriaL-ands lay,sbrethren from distant,
ill;be in attendance, and. All safec.,
invitation; is, extended. unto all;
farsotsnear,d o,come. ~
lln,c;ho Il t,bo f,oiI, =, ;t,ah. acs: a L.s
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Acceptance Of Coz. Se'sard-A COM
municaion from VIM. II. Seward, accep-
Ting tho appointment as a Senator of The
United States, from The State ofNcw- Y ork,
was laidfbcroro both Houses Of Tho Lcgis-
lalurc OIL the Goth.
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For THE ADVERTISER.

Mr.. EDlToR,-Whilst it is the boast Of
political institutions that freedom, .of
ought freely expressed, is posiliyel y guar
nlied'lo every citizen, yet as by iDal,en-
N h"'A
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TDe saUnerft
EDGEFlELD C. Ii.
WEDNESDAY,. MARcu 5, 1907. !.

" We call attention to The Communication
in onr paper signed can't ~Bigotry.n4 We.
cannot fully endorse the views of tho Wrileri
but his article is ,rsL ,critten and will motif 10
excite interest. - go
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WiInlOt Proviso,., !, s

This nefarlous measure in the.iTeJilorial
I'LL. has narsaIIha- -Elni,sa nr REPRESENTATIVES.
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Corresponding Sec'ry. S. B. P. S:

PRopERTr OF Married WosiEN is Wiz:
aINIA.-A bill has been introduced in the,
House Of Delegates which is entitled" "a bill
10 protect the property Of Married Wo:
men," Tie Bill provides that the real
and Pers0nal property Of any woman who
may hereafter marry; and which she shalt
own at the time of her marriage, and The
reuts, issues and profits Thereof, shall not
be subject 10 The disposal Of her husband
not ibe liable for his debts, but shall CEN.
,inue her sole sbI sepatats property as If
she were a single woman: Ii also pro-
vides that Il shall 10 lawful ff,r any marri:
cd woman 10 receive by gift. .deviisse- Of
bequest, from any pefsou other than her,
husband and 10 hold 10 her sole and sepaf:
ate Use, as il she weie single woman;
real and profits thereof, which shall not B6
subject 10 the disposal Or liable for the
debts OF her husband, provided however,
that The rents, &C., Of such estate for anY
one year shall be liable for contracts made
by her husband within that year in the
purchase Of articles for the use Of his iami.
y. To secure the bene6ts of this act, the
woman must cause au accurate ihventofy
of her estate to be recorded in the couniy
or corporation court where she resides
within s month after her marriage, or 8.
months after coming in possession Of any
gift, SC. Clerk Of The codrt to publish, q
description Of such inventories.
The woman is not au,hfized BY tho
act to make sale of any Of her estate, but
The County, Corporation of Superior
Courts, upon. the joint petition Of herself
and her husband may order the sale of anu
portion Of her estate and direct Ihe pro-
ceeds 10 be loaned out or INVESTED for her
sole and separate use. The bill farthes
provides that 10 case the husband survives
the wife, she leaving issue, he shall have
a life estate in all her property; and ia
case she dies without issue, he shall have
a fall title forever TO all her personal prex
pery.-Richmond Republican. ...t.;2.
HoS. w. c. PREsroN.-The Columbia
Telegraph Of the I'd inst says: We are
pleased to learn from private letter, thar
the health Of Ibis distinguished gentleman
continues 10 improve. He is at present
on visit to his friend Col. AlcCord, at
81. Matlhows-his friends insisting upon
hls not returning to his ardous duties until
his health is entirely reinsta,ed.
Family Treasres.-The most worthless
Of all family treasures are indolent females.
IL wife knows nothing of domestic duties
beyond the parlor or tho boudoir. she is not
hclpmate for man, but an hlcumbrance
upon bis exerlions. 4
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Family Treasres.-The most worthless
Of all family treasures are indolent females.
II a wife knows nothing Of domestic duties
beyond the parlor or tho boudoir. she is not
a hclpmate for man, but an hlcumbsance
upon bis exerlons. ..s54
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com Lexington.
genlleman'in lhi
ales that Mr.. c
The cabinet.
will moi allow
---iIssu=ru=rtT
erYe to do it,
frankfort was, .r-.~
session. If this be so, you
ION il, Mr.. Clay has advised
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The State. Of South Carolina
eABBEyILLE DISTRICT.

In The Court Of Common Pleas.
Ohm s. Tunlbnll, who is in Custody Of the Sheriff
q of Abbcville District, by virtue Of writ Of
"Capias nd satisiaciendum," at the suit OF N. j.
DAVIS, having flied mis- petition win .ciiriuie OIL
oath of his whole Estute real aud pcrsonn Tor the
purpose OF obtaining the benefit of the act of the
Gencrri Assembly comnonly called the Insoivent
Debtom Act - (: sgsf
81 Public Notice Is hereby given that tho Petition
ofthe said John S. TIrnbulE win be Heard and con-
sidercd III the Court Of Common Pleas for Abbcviilc
District at Abbeville Count House on tho third
Monday in March next or s;ch other day us the
Court muy order during the term Commencing ut
the said place on the said third Monday in Murch
next, und the Creditors of the said John s. Turn
bull, are hereby summoned personally or by attor-
ney to nPpear-thcn ulid there ill said Court to
show cause ii any they cun--why tho benefit Of
the act aforesaid should not be granted to tho said
John >. Turnbull upon his executing the assign
%Qslt required by the uct aforesaid.
s4sss THOS. Z. SPERM, r,
October a. 1a4S. iss- IS tfsl. 8.
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DY FRANCIS S. osTooD.


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<: t'iiln c.,;',o; wp.lIs wa.,d so
-HJ.o L.. :; my Inoiier's sigh
W"c:, ny Romance, in youthful hours,
T.!:aas! Fo.iys maze, badc Fancy hy,
dgo?p,.l at once hor fairy flowers,
1: sadly roso-my mothers sigh,
F.on joys m,,t d .zzlin cup I'dturn,
Fsom Loves most rapturous dreams I'd
From hopes thatull lbe2wildcrcd burn, [Hy
Submissive TO my mothers sigh!
The stern rcproof of ha-sher hearts,
The bitter tonc-:he angry eye
Bat co'dacss to tho soul imparts, 81
Tha: s.ftcas tony mothers sigh.
OF when unjust Oppression filed,
With ii.c, my passionate heart and eye.
The storm was in moment sted,
% For oh! heard my mothers sigh!
hoaIds it rather with my heart,
T:,aii sarSaso fain. it trcmblcd!
All! moi ill wisAsny:life part,
Cua forget my mother ----'-.''->