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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
consideration tomorrow and

printed.
M. Ashmore gave notice that he would on
tomorrow ask leave TO introduce Il bill to al
ter the first section of the third article of the
constitution; also, q bill to reduce the fees OF
commissioners registers, and solicitors in
equity; also, i bill to alter and amend the law
in relation 10 slaves and free persons of color.
NJ. L. NJ. Keitt presented Il preamble and
resolutions relative to the Southern question,
rccommcndinga convention Of the people of
the State, and declaring secession us the only
remedy against Northern aggressions
Mr. Hunt gave notice that he would ask
leave to introduce bill to extend the charter
of the Bank of the State to December, 1870.
Mr.. Lcitncr presented resolutions to allow
the same compensation and mileage to the
Delegates to the Nashville Convention: from
this State, as that allowed to members of the
Legislature.
Mr.. J. B. Perry offered resolutions instruc-
ting Senator Butler not to occupy his scat in
the United State Senate, and requesting our
Representatives to adopt the sare course uu-
til further Instructions.
Mr.. Lyles gave notice that he would intro
duce 4 bill to prohibit the introduction of
slaves into this State after lst March nexl,
except brought by emigrants intending to To-
cate therein.
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IN SENATE.

In the Senate, on Friday, 29th instant, {
humber Of petitions, memorials, reports, SC.
were presented. Among the other business
transacted, was the introduction of the tol
lowing resolutions by Mr.. Marshall:
ReSolred, That the Union WAS formed foi
thepurposc Of establishing justice, insurine
domestic tranquility, and promoting the gen.
eral welfare of the people of the several
States OF the Union; that the constitution OF
the United States is 4 compact acceded to and
ratified by the States in their separate and
sovereign capacity; and that the right to ell
Joy our property and the pursuit of happiness
is guaranteed alike to all as equals by this
compact. That the General Government is
one Of limited powers, and tAat tho several
States to the compact which created this agent
have reserved TO themselves respectively all
powers not delegated by the constitution !;
and "that in all eases OF compact between
parties, having no common judge, each party
has a right to Judge for itself, as well OF tic
infracion as the mode of redress"
Resolred, That when the constitution was
adopted tho property IN stares was expressly
recognised by the insertion of four special
guarantees: /. An exemption Of the African
slave trade from the general powers of Con-
gress over commerce for the space OF twenty
years; 3 Representatives for slaves in the
National Legislature; 8. The right to de-
mnnd the delivery Of fugitive slaves escaping
into non-slavcholding States: d. The obi.
CATION in Congress to suppress insurrcction.
That these guarantees stamp slavery upon the
very heart of this government and before it
can be restricted or abolished the Federal Gov
must first be destroyed:
Resolret' That the territories of California
md New Mexico were ceded in absolute SOW
,reignty to tho government of the United
States; that the several States Of the Union
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
IN SENATE.
MONDAY, December ., 1850

MONDAY, December =, lSJO.
The Senate met at halEpast 0 o'clock pu!.
suant to adjournment
The clerk read the journal Of the proceed
ings of Saturday.
Mr. Griffin presented the petition OF James
H. Taylor and others, praying an act of in-
corporation for "the lIaync Cotton Mill u
company in Edgcfcld district; which was re-
fcrrcd to the committee on interpretations and
engrosscd acts; also
The petition Of John Iipscomb, praying to
be refunded double tax; which was referred
to the committee on finance and banks; also
The petition of H. 4. Kcnrick and others,
PRAYING for an act of incorporation for sthe
Hamburg Paper Neil" company; which was
referred to the committee OH interpretations
and cngrosscd acts.
A1e. Mazyck presented the memorial Of sun
dry citizens of Charleston, praying for the
passage Of an act to provide for the inspec-
ton Of flour; which was referred 10 the CON-
mittcc OH commerce and the mechanic arts.
Mr.. Porter also presented the memorial of
the Medical Association Of the State OF South
Carolina, praying some Legislation concerning
the registration of births, marriages, and
deaths; which was referred to the Committee
on the Lunatic Asylum and medical accounts,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
GEORGIA CONVENTION.

The election for Members to this body has
resulted in the election of the Union Ticket
by an overwhelming majority. The Convcn-
ton, will assemble atAIilcdgcville on the 10th
instant.
Notwithstanding this election has resulted
so disastcrously to the friends of Southern
Resistance, we yet entertain the hope, that
the deliberations of the Convention will re-
suit in good to the cause of Southern Rights;
and although the great majority of that body
will be composed Of "Union Men," that it
will recommend resistance in some shape, to
the late unauthorized acts of the Federal
Congress.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
Legislative Proceedings.
IN SENATE.
IN .DHIN<hf =
WrnsEsnAY. Norcmber 27, 1850.

Mr.. Griffin presented the return OF the
Commissioners of Free Schools for Edgetleld
District, for the year 1862 which was refer
rcd TO the Committee on the College, Educa-
ton and Religion; also en-,
The petition of the Commissioners of Pub
lie Buildings for Edgcfcld District, praying
an appropriation for new Jail for that dis
trict: which was referred to the Committee OH
Roads and Buildings, and also
The petition of David Payne, David G,
Boazulan and others praying the stablabllsll-
ment of ferry over the Saluda River, at
some point between Chappcls. bridge and
Higgins ferry, which was referred to the same
committee and also -:. :,
The petition of NJ. w. Lilies and Wife and
others, praying that all the right and title OF
the State Uncertain cscheated estate ana prop
erty may be vested in them and other persons
named in the petition; which was referred 10
the Committee on the Judiciary; and also
The petition of James Tompkins and 9th
ers praying that the title of the State to Ger
tain cschcated property may be vested III nj.
w. Lilies and others; which was referred 10
the same committee.
Pursuant to notice and with leave OF Inc
Senate, Mr. earn introduced
A bill to provide for keeping open the OIL,
res of clerks of the General Sessions aho
Common Pleas in certain Cases; and also
A bill to define the powers and duties OF
Master and Commissioners in Equity III Ger
tain cases. The bills severally received the
first reading, and were referred to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary and were ordered &c
be printed.
In the Senate, on Thursday, 28th instant
memorials, petitions, &C., were presented
Mr. Gist offered the following resolution
Resolrcd, That the delegates from thl
State who have attended the Nashville Con
vention be allowed the same compensation TO-
their travelling and per diem expenses during
the session of the Convention rs is allowct
to the members of the Legislature OF thl
State. =,
MIR. N[azyck offered the following prcambl
and resolutions:
Whereas we can no longer hope, by the ex
ample of our forbearanee or otherwise, to re
pair the breaches which have been made Il
the Federal Constitution, and to restore it t
its original integrity; and whereas the threat
enine aspect of our internal relations admon
, islres us that it is unwise and inexpedcnt
reject any means fairly within our reach
strengthening our military defences: There
fore
Rcsolyed, That the Governor be, and he
hereby, requested to appoint an agent to rt
cciye the share of the proceeds OF the sale
of public lands assigned to this State undo
the act of Congress of 4th September, lol
5 Rcsolred, That message bc sent to til
House of Representatives asking their col
currence in the foregoing preamble and resi-
lutoDs:
: Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
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SUICIDE.

We regret to notice, that Mr.. GEORGE P.
MARTIN, of this District, committed suicide in
Autauga County, Ala: on the 18th ultimo'
while on visit to frind. No cause is as
signed for this rash act; and, we presume,
MIR. N. was laboring utder a temporary men,
tai alteration at the time.
He leaves Wife an, two small children,
a Mother and numerous relatives and friends
to mourn his loss. =!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
CnVERNlR,S MESSAGE.

We present our readers this week, to the
exclusion of many othsy interesting articles
the Message of Gov. SEABRooK in full. We
hope its length will deter none from its peru
sal, as it is, in many respects, the most im-
portant document that has cmanated from the
Executive Departmental our State, since the
memorable days of '32.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
Gatheriugs.-


~ THE Mississippi House of Rcprescn-
tatives have passed 4 resolution by majority
OF fourteen, disappearing tile course of Gen.
| Henry S. Foote, United States Senator from
that State.
Gov Quitman sent Message to the LIE.
gislature advising an immediate organization
of the Militia of the State.
rW HIRAM HAKrsEss, a citizen of Ca
tawba county, N. c; was arrested last week
under requisition of the Governor Of South
Carolina, for negro stealing:
cW' THE BANK of Hamburg, has declared
a dividend Of three dollars per share for the
last six months, being at the rate of twelve
per cent, per annun', payable on or after the
first OF january, 1851.
~ A FINE crop Of tobacco from Spanislt
seed has been raised near Wilmington, N. c.;
and the specimen warrants the belief that the
sand hills of North Carolina will produce as
fine tobocco as any country in the world.
~ F. S. Holmes, Esq, was on the end
inst. elected Professor of Geology and Pale-
ontology of the College of Charleston, by the
Trustees of that Institution:
~ Andrew Low, and J. NJ. Wright, Esqs:
have been appointed and recognized as Vice.
Consuls OF Austrin. The former for the port
of Savannah, Ga, and the hlttcr for the port
Of Apalaehicola, Florida.
c THoMpsos-They are speaking of
getting up an indignation meeting in New
York, to invite THOMPSON, tic .Abolitionist,
TO leavc the country.
cY' LARGE FEE.-Thc Medical Times
says the largest doctors fec on record, is that
by Mons. FELIX. He operated for
fistala in and upon Louis XIV; his fee was
f6,o0o-$27,O0o.
IT IS SAID that words hurt nobody-neyer-
theless Sampson Jasred thousand Phiiistines
to death, 4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
COL, LOUIS :, WIGFALL,

We are highly pleased to notice, that this
gentleman, so long resident Of our Village,
has been recently elected to the Legislature
of Texas, from Walker County, by an over
whelminr vote.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
REPRESENTATIVES.

:, OIL Thursday, 2Sth inst, the
Yas occupied by the prescnta-
S, memorials, &c.
Middleton introduced the fol-
le and resolution:
c Government Of the United
I'd to secure to us our rights OF
ty, ind tranquility, and, on the
RI; '~-l al1-nf its influence and
rusts, and putting in jeopardy
as q people; and whereas we
advantageous to anticipate from
patton in the forms Of lcgfsla-
lgton: Be it therefore
hat this General Assembly will
lator to fill the vacancy at pre-
in the Senate of the United
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
Standing Committees.

The following are the Standing Commit
tees appointed at the present session of the
General Assembly of South Carolina.
IN THE SENATE.
Privileges and Elcctions--Messrs. DcTre.
Vile, Moses, Gist, Aston, Dudley. =.
Federal Rclations-MessrsN Nazyck, With.
crspoon, Porter, carew, Manning, /. D. Wi.
son, Adams.
Finance and Banks-Messrs. Buchanan
Fielder, Marshall, Carew, Novel;
Judiciary-Nlessrs Moses, Dudley, Allstop.
DeTrcyille, Caldwell.
Accounts and Vacant Ofices-Nessrs.Gi .Gist
Evins, Skipper.
Claims and Grievances Porter, J.s
Wilson, Williamson, Eaves, Gauze.
Military and pensions-Mcssrs. Hanna,
Barnes, Mezycl, Quattlebum, Miller.
interpretations and Engrosscd Acts-Messrs
Griffin, Hibbcn, Ware. :, 49,.
College, Education and Religion-Messrs
Manning, Townsend, Barker. :
Agriculture and Internal improvements
Messrs Taylor, Bull, Ward Cannon, J. j.
Wilson.
Roads and Buidings--Nfessrs. Wither.
spoon, Adams, Perry, Irby, Lawton.
Lunatic ASYLUM and Medical Accounts
Messrs. Palmer, Goodwin, Eyins.
Legislative Library-AIessrs. l. D. Wilson,
Bcdon, Townsend.
Commerce, Manufactures and the Mechanic
Arts-Messrs. earn, Bedon, Id. Wilson.
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gllmgnNSRr.
G,EDGEFIELD, g. G.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER S, 1885, :
THE LEGISLATURE,

Our intelligence from the Legislature is to
Tuesday morning last; but as we failed to
receive any communication from the Editor
who is in attendance OH its deliberations, up
to the hour of going to press, we must con-
tent ourselves this week with giving bare
summary of its proceeding up to Monday,
which we copy from the Columbia papers.
eY We call attcntioeao the Proclama-
ton of his Exccllcncy Gov. sEABRooK ap-
pointing, according to Leg recommen-
dation, Friday next, as a4"y Of Fasting, HUI
initiation and Prayer.
We are requested to state, that Rev. Wn'
p. MouzoN will, on that occasion, officiatc, IN
the Methodist Church of this place.
nYe The Communication, signed GONE
OF THE OLD go Boys" has been received, and
shall appear in our next,
sWe In the list of articles on exhibition al
the recent Fair of the South Carolina lnsti
tute, we arc pleased to notice "MArs SPRING
GuIDE,"-an improvement in the mechanism
of watches, by Mr.. H. A. GRAY, and ingenious
Artist of our Village.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
NORTHERN PUBLICATIONS,

The impolicy of our encouraging Northern
Periodicals and Newspapers, has so often
been urged upon the attention of the South
that we feel reluctant again to touch upon the
subject. Nothing but rigid regard to what
we conceive to be- our duty, could induce us,
at this time, to do so.
II it were wrong in us, many years ago, to
encourage with our money, the publication of
the organs Of those .teO miserable tanalics,''
among whom abolilionism was said at that
time, to be exclusively confined, is it not now
doubly so, when, according to the testimony
of our public men at Washington, they have
grown to be powerful party, against whom,
the most eminent and influential of their poll
ticians dare not stand in oppositiong And
who have now, almost as one man, made a
fearful onslaught upon our Institutions?
1t matters not, that some of these publica-
tons do not, openly, assuil us through their
columns Policy alone dcters them. They
are therefore, not the less dangerous on that
account. Their owners and publishers have
all imbibed the "teH SPIRIT" aud it is criminal
in us, at this crisis, to contribute to the sup
port Of men, wllo would see our institutions
and people crushed and annihilatcd!
A'0ay Vih al Northern Newspapers and
Periodicals, say wei
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05

GWN The Charleston Mercury of the seth
ult. says: "It is said that the Troops landed
here the other ddy, arc on their way to Texas,
whctllcrto helpthc Texans or tic New Mexi-
cans, or the Cunianches, we urc not informed.
BY the way, a tclegmphic despacll in North
ern paper states That the rumor of this move
mcnt ON :arlcston,' produced a great cx-
element in Savannah. We are not so excl
table here, and Alr. fillmore might send the
whole of his disposabic force without raising
much anxiety
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-12-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The following resolutions were introduced
by Mr. B. F. Perry:
Whereas the recent legislation of Congress
on the subject OF slavery, and the continued
aggressious Of the North on the rights of the
South, render it necessary that all the slave
holding States should take common council
and action for their own security and honor,
and whereas the Nashville Convention have
recommended Southern Congress for the
purpose Of considering our grievances, and
prescribing the mode and Measure Of redress;
Be it therefore
Resolved, That this Legislature do hereby
concur in the proposition to convene u Con-
gress of the Southern States, for the purpose
of obtaining security for the future and in
dcmnity for the past and the committee on
the Judiciary are hereby instructed to report
Il bill for the election Of Representatives on
thespart of South Carolina, to such Congress-
Resolved, That in case any of the Southern
States should refuse or neglect to appoint
delegates to Southern Congress-, then it
shall be the duty of his Excellcncy the Go
vernon, to send delegates to such State to
urge the people and the legislatures thereof,
to unite with the other Southern States in 4
Congress of the whole South.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-28
FORM OF AN OFFER.

FORM OF AN OFFER.
- 1850.
l hereby agree to furnish and deliver, at the Navy
Yard at -, in conformity with the requirements Of
the advertisement from the Bureau OF Construction,
Equipment, and Repair of the 9th day Of May, 1850,
Quit.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-28
TERMS
DAILY RICHMOND TIMES.

From this day May 9Th, ls490 the DAILY TIMES
will be published at FIVEDOLLARS per annum, pro-
vided payment be made at the Office or by letter post
paid, in aduance, ooithin 80 days from the com
niencement of the subscribers gear. If payment be
not so made within 80 days, SIX DOLLARS will be
charged, and in whatever will an exception be
made to this rule.
ADVERTISING-Fo one square of thirteen lines
or less first insertion so cents and every succeeding
insertion IS cents.
Ttoice week, thrice oeek and once a ,ceek-
First insertion 30 cents and every succeeding insertion
37a cts.
Advertisements containing more than twenty lines will
be charged as two squares
The number OF insertions of Advertisements must
be noted on the MS, they will be inserted until order
ed to be stopped, and charged accordingly.
Annual Advertisers charged $50 for 26 lines, and
In that proportion for advertisements of greater length
tsements Of greater length except Auctoneers, who
are charged 800 paper nclude for all sales before
their doors
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-28
NAVY YARD, WASHINGTON.
CLASS No. Iron, by the pound.
Bar iron for 10 cambooses, estimated to weigh

aUouI W4UO
The plate iron must be Of the best quality of Ameri-
can rolled iron free from bsers holows or other de-
ecs correct the given Sizes and kept straight from
the shears The bar iron TO be of the best quality Ame
rcan rolled ron with square edges and cut to the exact
lengths without a9 ends except the bars marked
II on she schedules, which to be hammered iron.
Schedules of the sizes of each class of cambooses will be
iron.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-28

pounds best scarlet waters per Mound
X sealing wax " :"
~ CLASS No. 12.-Oak Wood
cord OF 1913 cubic feet, f' 0"N "0oo' POI
CLASS No 13-Leather
sides heavy oiled pump leather. so lbs. per mound
AZ W. tanned pump leather, not less than 80
ooo e. lbs. per siae' l'2oo lbs. per pound
100 &c h LliiiGlng leasher per side
10 D." buff " &c
10 white oak tanned sole leather 300 lbs. per
pound
30 harness leather per side
lo0 best quality sheepskns dressed in the wool per
skin 'f'i
-, CLASS No. H.-Brushes
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-28
4 lights plate glass, for top and bowsprlt lanter

each bolt to contain 40 yards in length and be 30
inches wide.-See samples)
10 bolts Russia duck sample ner holt
10 " Ravens duck light g"
loo0 pounds flax sewing Irvine per sample per pound
% whipping
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-28

also agree to furnish and deliver at the said navy
yard, like terms and conditions any additional guam
tity of said articles that may be required before the
piraon OF the fiscal year ending Both June, 1851 on
fifteen days notice from the Bureau the commandant
of said navy yard.
If my offer be accepted, l desire to be addressed
through the post office at and the contract to be
sent to the navy agent at -, for execution.
Very respectfully A. B.
To Com CHARLES VIM. SKINNER,
Chief OF Bureau of Construction,
Equipment, and Repair, Washington.
We the undersigned, residents OF -, in the State
OF -, hereby guaranty that, in the foregoing
bid of - be accepted, that - will, within ten
days after the receipt OF the contract at the post office
designated execute the same, with good and sufficient
surees, to furnish the supplies embraced in said bid in
conformity with the terms Of the advertisement under
which 1t was made. c. ID.
E. F.
hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge
and belief the above named guarantors good and
sufficient G. H.. Navy Agent.
FORM OF ENDORSEMENT
on the envelope transmitting the offer.
Proposals for NaUaI Supplies,"
Class No. -, - Many Yard, -.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-01-24
THE ART OF CONVERSATION

In the first place, remember in sus.
tanning light and polite dialogue, that
TO 90 on saying anything is infinitely
better than coming 10 dead stop and
say nothing.
Never bungle, hesitate, or correct
yourself. Let the stream Of words
flow easily; and, as in taking care Of
the pence the pounds are said to lake
care of themselves, so in managing
well your forms of dic,ion the sense
must be often left 10 lis own guide.
AS substitute for a particular word.
What's its name" is always at hand,
and preferable TO "Thingembob," which
is decidedly vulgar, @.
In the absence of argument. the To-
gical "of course" is invaluable. .
IAN that sort Of thing" admirably
supplies the place of general knowledge.
"As the poet says will account for
any quotation from any or no author in
existence.
"In The middle-agcs.' or "in the days
Of Louis XIV" is capital date when
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