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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30
C0LUMDUS TIMES,

Published in Columbus, Ga.-A gallant
Southron is he Of the Columbus Times, and
as true to. .llis home as Hector was to Troy.
We cannot understand the callousness that
can remain passive under his stirring, patriotic
appeals.
On another column, will be found m arti-
Gle from his pen upon the proposed revival
of the Tariff question. 1t is well to watch
this movement in time-not that We can hope
to avert, in the Union, that or any measure
Northern mWoritics think proper to force upon
us-but to give additional weight to the argu-
ment for learing the Union, with the utmost
despatch. Our pscudo-b brethren have already
done enough to outrage the feelings Of every
truly just MIN the country over, and, not con-
tent with this, they seek again TO drag the
monster of Protection into the arena to snck
the very liFe-blood of our prosperity. If this
be not oppression Of the deepest dye, VIC
know not what more is requisite to make it
so. 1t is adding Ossa to Olympus, politically
speaking, and if We bow submissivcly be-
meath the burden, we may but expect to
groan forever in scryitudc.
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THE INCREASE OF TAXATION.

THE eXigcnccs of our State have called for
increased appropriations, and the necessary
consequence has been an increase of Taxa
tion, sufficient 10 meet those appropriations.
We arc gricyed to learn that there exists
among our people, the smallest degree of
dissatisfaction with this wise provision of our
Legislature, and can but think that it is the
result Of partial examination into the con-
sidcra ions, which influenced that course Of
policy.
1t is but right that every citizen should re-
gard with a jealous eye the undue cxrcndi-
ture of the public funds-right, that he
should clamor Loudly, under ordinary circun-
stances, against the creation Of any new de-
partment, calculated to entail upea: the State
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roR TIE AnyERr1sra.

Mr.. Editor:-I find in several of the last
numbers of your paper my name in nomina.
ton BY my friends as Delegate for the State
Convention.
Ard i'll the last paper see a communica-
ton signed "Nfany Citizens" calling upon
those, whose names have been put in nomi-
nation, 10 declare their sentiments on ono Of
the most important questions that probably
has ever come before the American people.
| do not seek the position that my natrls
las been put in nomination for.
Yet, sir, in u time like the present, shall
not shrink from the humble discharge Of The
the duties that may devolrc on mc-shouId
nly fellow citizens think proper to elevate mo
to the high position of Delegate to that
Convention.
] deem it an undeniable right belonging to
the people Of the State of South Carolina to
know the opinions and views of those who
are proposed to Represent them in that Con-
venton, and as such will briefly give nv
views.
am i'll favour Of the establishment of
Southern Confedcracy to be composed of as
many of the Southern States as possibly can
be united. But should the other Southern
States fail or refuse to unite with South Car
oiln' i'll forming Southern Confedcracy and
resisting the unjust and unconstitutional aa-
grcsslons and expressions of the North and
reckless and increasing majority in, Con-
gress-l then 60 for scperate and decided
State action, trusting in the protection and
guidance of Him who rules the universe, and
in the justice of our cause. l prefer to be
found among those who are to be sacrificed
upon the altar of liberty and justice, TO liy-
ing disgraced, ruined and degraded.
These, fellow citizens, are the measures I
go for at homo or abroad, in the Convention
Or in the State. And should you elect me ]
shall endcavor to serve you faithfully to the
best Of my ability.
r. B., BOUKNIGHT.
s~ The Hamburg Republican waIplease
copy.
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Correspondence Of the Charleston Mercury.
Wys1IrSGToy, Jan. %, 1851.

A written pledge has been put in circula-
ton here by members of Congress, binding
the signers not to support any man for Presi-
dent, Vice-President, Senator or Representa-
tive in Congress, or Member of State Lc-
gislature, who is in favor of any measures or
movements disturbing the late peace mea-
sures" The pledge is professedly aimed at
Southern as well rs Northern opposcrs oil
that famous " settlement" and is avery strong
assertion of their determination to allow no
restitution of the plumber, and 10 show no
mercy to those who dare still to call for JUS
t;ce Clay and Foote Of course have signed
it; but Cass and King, for very prudential
reasons, hold of. Nor will they be denounc-
cd for their recusancy.
One of the objectssof this movement is to
isolate South Carolina. In the midst of their
many schemes Of plunder, they have still
time to think of her; it is even doubtful
which Of the two most absorbs and agitatcs
the souls of these devout Union-loving pa
triots, tho spoils or South Carolina. They
oscillate between them in ludicrous cnlbar-
rassment. They know that if the State
chooses to 90 out of the Union, they cannot
keep her in it, whilst they miserably fear the
consequences tothcmsclyes. To fight or not
to fight is the question, and they generally
end the puzzle by wishing South Carolina to
the devil, and swearing she will soon be glad
enough to get back into the Union again
From what hear and see in this city, You
have nothing to fear, unless it be division
among yourselves; and l cannot persuade
myself that q people who have been hereto.
fore so harmoniously knit together, will allow
themselves TO be distracted ut the very crisis
Of their controversy.
In the meantime, in anticipation Of her de-
cision, South Carolina may expect from
Southern Legislatures, and from all quarters,
the most extensive and persevering efforts to
-:--A.l~l"-h her and to break her spirit.
~--I alonizo.;an4 nj -
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SECESSION AND REVOLUTION.

THAT these should be regarded rs nccessa-
ri!y convertible terms, we do not admit. But
that the former will, in our casc, lead into the
latter, is very possible.
The mere Withdrawing from the Union of
q single State, for reasons deemed sufficient
by those councils which have the care Of her
peculiar sovereignty, is an act under the Con-
stilution and consonant with the compact to
which she is n party. Of course, it cannot
properly be called revolutionary. LISA spc-
cial, reserved right, recognised from the
foundation of the confcdcracy.
One of the most eminent statesmen OF the
age has, it is true, spoken Of this right as an
absur(lity. But be it remembered, this states
man is DANIEL WEBSTER and a citizen OF
Massachusetts. AS DANIEL WEBSTER, his
fame is inscparably interviewer with that of
our Union in its National character, and his
better judgement has been warped By the too
strong desire of preserving unbroscn, under
all circumstances, that broad tablet, upon
which his greatoimprcss has been SO iadclibly
stamped Asa citizen of Massachusetts, he
has even been a gamer by the co-partnerslip
and has, with due respect We say it, evidently
struggled 10 convince himself Of the futility
Of its limitations.
But it is vain TO deny that daylight, when
| Gods blessed sunshine is streaming down
upon US, and it is equally vain to gain-say the
right of secession as indicated upon the facc
Of the Constitution, and proved by the early
history of the Republic. The denial Of this
right is direct step towards Capitalization ol
powcrin the General Government, Il doctrine
almost universally repRdiatcd by the South
And yet secession however constitutional
may result in revolution; but the fault will
not be ours.
If this action of The State bo resisted by
the authorities at Washington in amy shape
or form, direct or indirect, then may we Ger,
tainly expect revolution, and possibly. n
bloody one. 1t is supposed that m issue OF
this sort will be avoided by system, not
grossly offensive, but calculated to cripple
our commerce and destroy our prosperity
Oppression Of this description, it is imagined
will effect the purpose proposed, the subjec'
ton Of South Carolina, without arousing the
indignation of tie Southern people. In other
words, it is assuming that the Intelligent free
men Of the South aroto be made the dupcs OF
a grand political hunbng, by which they arc
gradually to be indnstcd into that political
creed which has foritssbasis the absolute SUI
premacy Of the FederaIovcr the State Go.
vernments. It's pre.supposing that thcy
will quietly standby and witness the cstab,
lishment of d precedent which must lead to
the c"ninlffeSaahihiiIF an of their political
aIaslyeomplimenta
stidsspirit::-itia il mi
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30
RAISE YOUR OWN POTATOES.

"Swect potatoes or Irisll?" we arc asked.
Why, both-but we arc speaking ut this time
Of the latter. They are now selling in our
village at the enormous price of two dollars
pcr bushel, and scarce at that. Have you 4
quarter of an acre of ground to grow them
on? If so, you arc to blame for not having
an abundance. We (cxcusc the vanity) have
fifteen or twenty bushels on hand from that
quantity of ground, aItera lavish use OF SIX
months Any one who desires to know our
moelus operandi,' can lave it by applying TO
this office,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30
FOR THE ADVERTISER,

Mr. Edita' In compliance with the re-
quest made in the communication of "1fANY
OF YOUR FELLow-CITIzEIIS," I now respect
fully solicit brief space in the columns Of
the Advertiser.
Language would Eail ne, were 10 attempt
to express my gratitude for tie Kindness
! which placed my name in the list among
those who are recommended rs suitable to
represent this District, in the Convention an
thorizcd by the late Legislature. To be re-
gardrd us competent ansi Trustworthy to Il
seat, in such IN asscmblagc, would, in NY
opinion, be complimentary to the greatest
worth and the most distinguished ability.
Towards this nomination., had no agency
either directly or Indirectly. 1t is an honor
which ! neither sought, nor do now decline,
should tic partiality of the people Of Edga-
field District, prompt them to confer upon
me, the distinction which has been proposed
by my friends. frankly acknowledge, that
can give 10 assurance that my services will
be commensurate with the trust that sill be
imposcd,-al the pledge which can give, is
Of constant and an abiding .6aeIhy. But
should they, i'll their Judgment, see fiji 10 cx-
rludc my name, and select others WHO nave
been proposed, in view of their character,
and their talent, shall regard it as 10 dis
paragement 10 myself and consequently will
not permit IN unpleasant emotion TO disturb
M breast.
Touching tic Importance of the Convcn-
tion, imagine there is but little difference of
opinion. doubt not, but all are satisfied that
the deliberate and palpable violation of the
guarantees of the Constitution, have been
bornc, until forbearancc will cease to be Il
virtue In the Federal Government of the
United States, We now have no jaih-from
it, We lave no hore-and consequently for it.
we have 40 CHARITY. But wo are willing TO
act in good faith towards our sister State, Of
the South, and abide with them, concert of
action, provided they prove to us, that their
fixed policy is to secure to themselves and us
EorALlTy or INDEPENDENCE.
But rather than submit to that inequality
in the Government, which will entail upon
postcri;y scrvilc and lasting degradation, VIC
would not hesitate to take our cause into
our own hands. and By separate and indcpcn-
dent State action to make Il page in history,
which will show to future generations, that
We are Il gallant and higt-minded people, who
cannot submit to the injury and insult which
is now being mected unto us, relying for Sue
less, upon the justice Of our cause, and trust
ng to that God in whose hands arc the des-
.iuirs Of all nations.
JOHN LAKE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30
FOR TIE ADVERTISER,

Mr.. Editor In the Advertiser of the
23d inst, over tho signature of "MAyY OF
YOUR FELLow-C CITIZENS" see the following
intcrrogatory propoundcd 10 the Candidates
for election 10 the Convention, viz: eff our
prospects do not change between this and the
time you ulay be called upon to act, will you
vote for the separate secession of South
Carolina, without delay!'
Fellow-Ciizcns, my reply is brief Should
tho time arrive, when the alternative is pre-
scntcd, submission or secession atone, /, If
elected, will vote for the separate secession of
South Carolina, without delay.
Very respectfully,
J. c. REEpY
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

THE last mai! brings no intelligence Of any
considerable interest from the seat of gov.
ernmcnt The French spoliation bill, it is
thought will certainly be passed. By this
bill, SAYS Mr.. HUNTER Of Va, we contract
an additional debt of five Millions
The committee on Agriculture havc rcpor-
ted Il bill to give every head Of family quar-
ter section QGO acres) of land for settling
and cultiva.ing the same for specified period.
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CHARLESTON PROGRESS,

WE copy to-day from the Charleston Cou.
ricr, pleasing account of two newly cstab.
lished factories, one for the manufacture OF
Castor Oil-another for the construction OF
Stean, Cars The good work of Southern
enterprise is fairly begun, and we doubt not
will go bravely on. We, of the country
willie denying to our valued city the entire
honor of leading the State, yet gladly accord
to her the praise Of doing most things we'll
many things, nobly. In the encouragement
and advancement of home industry she is un.
questionably prominent; and Of this VIC arc
all proud.
Engineers and Apothecaries Patronisc the
above mentioned establishments and prove
your principles by your acts.
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FOE TIE ADVERTISER.

lIr. Editor Through the partial kind
ness of some of my friends have been n'ni-
cd to the people Of Edgeiiell District as =
suitable person to represent them i'll the State
Convention If the position was Que Of
honor alone, however. I might appreciate
such u compliment, | should feel myself at
liberty 10 decline it. But when it is one of
peril ~ we'll rs honour; lie is no worthy son
of South Carolina who shrinks from The per-
Iornmncc Of any duty, or refuses to incur the
responsibility Of any post, which his fellow
citizens may assign him. In selecting dele
gates to the most important assembly that
his ever convened in the State since the Rev.
olution, the electors should be careful TO
choose such men rs will truly represent the
public opinion and feeling Of the District
To do this, the opinions and principles of
those whose names may be presented as cam
dIdatcs, and from whom the people arc to
make choice, should not be- concealed or
left in doubt. shall not attempt now to
discuss the great question which induced the
call OF the Convention by the Legislature,
and which will form the basis of lis action.-
Oar wrongs and insults, and the remedy. have
been discussed in all their phases, until the
public mind has been made up and the people
are prepared to render their verdict. Tam
for secession, conjointly and in concert with
other Southern States if practicable, but in
any event, for secession.
We have Joined with some of our sister
States in Nashville Convention. That Con.
vcntiou has recommended Southern Con.
grcss to consider of our grievances and the
remedy Our State Legislature has provided
for the election Of delegates to that Congress
l: is, ut this time, impossible to forcknow
whether the Southern Congress- will ever as.
scmblc; and if il does assemble, what will
be its action. Good faith to the other States
represented in the Nashville Convention de-
n,ands, that We should await the result Of the
recommendation of that Convention and
COMMON prudence requires that VIC should
make the effort 10 unite other States with us
in whatever measures We may adopt. Should
the Southern Congress assemble. composed
Of delegates from respectable number Of
States, and agree upon any specific measure
or recommendation with toerable unanimity
l should regard such measure OF rrcomncn,
dalton, though not absolutely cOnclusirc: as
entitled 10 very great consideration and
weight in determining The action Of the State
Convention
But if the Southern Congress fails, ard
when al reasonable hope Of uniting other
Southern States with us in the common cause
is abandoned, then am for immediate scccs-
sion by the State of South Carolina alonr.-
Let. the consequences be whatstheysn.sy,
tshall be read meet.
l. ItrusrTnarlny orc Of sJIie DIS
1 trict cannot mistake my position: Fitmeets
their appreciation l am willing to serve them
in the State Convention TO the best of my
humble ability; if it does not, earnestly en-
treat them to choose more worthy reprcscn-
tation. JAMES JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

w We have omitted to notice the arrival
in our box, of a very wcll-printcd and we'll
conducted paper, styled "TuE AEHASsAW'
TRAVELLER" and published at Camden, Owa-
chita Cy., Ark. If if lasts as well as the
fun-provoking reel Of The same name, its foy-
tune is made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

C. THE January number of the Masonic
MISCELLANY, is upon our table, and demands
our commcndation for its ncatncss, typo
graphical and editorial. 1t is worthy of the
honorable old order represents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

az" Attention il invited to the advertise
ments of Mcssrs. SHowpEs g. SHEAR, Mcr-
chants in Augusta, Ga. They have been, for
many years, residents of that city and have
proved themselves worthy of the patronage
they have so extensively received.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

s5To We call especial attention to the re-
sponscs of several gentlemen whose names
arc in nomination for tho Convention. Many
have not yet responded; We presume they
will be forthcoming in time for our next.
There is strong desire Oh the part Of many
voters to hear from all.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

EW" WE insert to-day the advertisement
of the trustees of the ANDERSON FEMALE
SEMINARY, to which attention is invited.
This Academy is evidently well prepared
to sustain the ASSURANCES of its founders and
supporters It's location in the hcaltllful and
beautiful village of Anderson cannot be sur
n,ssnd
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ALARM OF ERE,

SoME excitement was produced in our Vii
lagc yesterday by the alarm of fire. The fire
was taking effect in one of the walls of the
e'--':- H"t"I, and but for the promt cxertions
itizens. yynrl1' Ht'
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NOTICE.

TIE publishers Of those papers to which
the undersigned is subscriber will please
direct to him at Edgcield c. II.
A. SIAIkINS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

GF THE article of "SESEx" was rcceir-
cd just as we were going TO press. 1t COIN
cides with our own views and shall appear
in our next number.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

CHe Advertisements omitted this week
shall appear, conspicuously inserted in our
next issue.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

WE arc indebted to the Hon. A. BURT
fora copy OF the Congressional directory for
the present session.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30
From the Statc-Riglls I;cpuhlican.
iater News from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF TIE ARTIC.
BALTIMORE, jan. Do. Do

BALTIMORE, jan. %.
The Arctic has brought 50 passengers
The AMERICA arrived at Liverpool OH the It'll
inst.
At the departure of thc.RcTlc on the II!
inst, the Liverpool CottonAiarkct was Gul
and dropping. and prices, tough not actually
lower than by the Asia, wrc less firm, cspc-
cialy middling qualities.
The sales for the week mounted to 20'6OO
bales, Of wiicl Spccnlator took $4,000 and
Exporters 1000.
Flour and Grain were laguid-Canal Cos.
TO 2Is Cd.
Baltimore %. Corn. nd declined I'd.
Yellow 3ls White 32s.
Provisions were more aivc. Beef COM
mandcd full prices ilnproyir, and Lard had
advanced Cd.
The English news was ullnportant.
The French Minister had isigncd in conse-
oucnce of lostiitics bctwce Napoleon and
General Changarnicr. The cw Cabinet con-
sists of DR.. Rownyu. Delays. General
Rcyoud De Jean, Minister oForeign Affairs,
and Dc Auley Minister Of Var and Marine.
General Perrot takes commM Of the Nation
al Guards.
The Paris Dourse was m. Fiyes 81.
German affairs arc still unscled.
A FIGHT IN CHrRclf-A isputc has cx-
listed for some time past amg the members
of the German Evangcal Protestant
Church" in Clilicothc. Ii. Sunday it ri
pcncd into fight, in win several. and
among these Mrs. Hass, the crgyman's wife,
were badly wounded The wv WAS violrn,
and bYoody-thc condition the seats and
walls Of the church prcscntinlnmistakeable
evidence of this. The sccneust have been
disgraccfuI, and disgusting toll really Chris
ti.n obserrers-Cin Gazette.
There is no medicine again death
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-30

Notidings yet received of the steamer At
lantir, serious fears are entertained. that she
has shared the fate Of the President.
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