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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-07-17
COMM q MICATI0 N S.
FOR THE ADVERTISER.
EDISTO MILLS,

Mr. Editor A few years ago, the farmer
in this District had little encouragement to raise
wheat, the Mills in our vicinity only being able
to turn on, very common article of flour; but
the improvement of few years past justifies us
in producing it, if not for export, enough to sup
ply the home demand.
Being in the neghborhood, afew days ago, |
was induced to call and examine the "Edisto
Mills," owned by Messrs. ". L. 8 P. j. COLE
MAN, and can say that they have spared neither
pains nor expense in fitting out their Mills
Having seen many Of the best Merchant Mills OF
the upper Districts, pronounce it inferior to
none in the State While was there they
ground for customer eleven and half 5u-
shells of excellent wheat, which after deducting
one tenth for Toll, left about ten and three eghts
CO5) bushels, and after being ground and bolt
cd, it yielded 44s lbs of super6ne flour, 94 lbs
of seconds and 6l lbs Of shorts, or about 4Ss lbs
-four, 9 lbs O. seconds and lbs Of shorts to the
bushel, which is, according to my knowledge Of
Mills, HARD TO BEAT.
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DIR PETITION,

WE have never before this, troubled our reaoers
with any thing like q petition. They VIII there-
fore excuse the brief one we now nake' we 90
not deny that we are doing passnbly well-we ac-
knowledge the fact with thankfulness. But who
Is there that docs not entertain all eVer-lurking
ambition to do r-better-until they
reach the supcratve best!' 1t is just so with us.
Nor are we selfish in this. An increase of means,
while it adds TO our store little larger supply Of
the "creature- comforts will also enable us to
improve and beautify the sheet through which we
hold weekly communion with our many friends
and readers. With this view, we earnestly make
the following request of our patrons-the first and
last we shall make this year-WiLL each one OF YOU
BE KIND ENOUGH TO PROCURE FOR US AN ADDI-
TIoNAL SUBSCRIBER This simple and easy re-
quest, if complied with and carried out, would, at
one and the same time, enable our folks to eat
beefsteak and mutton-chops little oftener-and
render us able to present to our Dis n News
paper of the first rank. Think oft, friends.
rN b. Tell oil the residents of Edgefield that,
by late law, the District subscribers to the Ad.
vertiser are released from paying postage on it.
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DRY CREEK PICNIC.

WE had the pleasure Of attending, on the 10th
inst, Picnic given by the Dry-Creek communi-
ty, in their church grove. As usual, it passed off
in fine style. The dinner was exceedingly abund-
ant, comprising almost every thing in the way Of
good eating that could be thought Of. Nearly one
thousand persons partook of the sumptuous feast,
and still there was gathered up of the fragments
many basket full.
The young ladies turned out in beautiful array.
The young gentlemen were gallant and gay. The
married men walked about and talked together of
politics and the crops in the most social and friend
ly mood, The married ladies, seated in groups
here and there, watched the scene and made their
comments with matronly good-temper. Every
thing indicated pleasant state of feeling, and the
whole scene seemed to echo the sentiment given
at some dinner many years ago: "A1ay the single
be married and the married happy"
1t was intended at one time TO have made this
a political meeting. But upon more mature con-
sideration this idea was given up. And perhaps
it was better that it should have been. We saw
clearly by the under-current, which we closely
watched on that occnsion, that the work of har-
mony and union was rapidly progressing Our
citizens, have nobly set their faces against dvi-
sion. All, bu, dcluded and misguided few, have
come to look upon "Internal dissenson'' as hate
full monster which, if encouraged, will tend to
drag down our beloved State into deep dshonor
and degradation. We were highly gratifed TO
perceive, on the occasion We now speak of,
spirit of cordial friendship and unaffected conf
dence between gentlemen who differ on some
points of our present great controversy. There
was, in more than one instance, striking ofhands
the question Of our States preserving her con-
fessedly advanced position, and Of moving boldly
on through her convention, when cooperation had
proved failure. We must take this opportunity
to express the hope that those few individuals
who, from mistaken notions Of independence and
consistency, still persevere in the vain effort to di-
vide our people, will take the words of brothery
kindness home to their hearts, turn from their
wandering and feel themselves to be, what they
in truth are, part md parcel of the old South
Carolina fsInily.
ppu, to return, Two addresses were delivered by
young gentlemen Of MIR. LECRoY's Academy-the'
first on the subject Of education by Mr.. BARTLETT
the second on the question of secession by Mr..
SMITH. The audience testified their appreciation
in both instances by applause. After these, a
brief and pertinent discourse on the necessity Of
Mental Cultivation was delivered to the school by
Dr. J. C. READY.
The day was enlivened throughout by strains of
sou.strring music afforded by the skill of some six,
or eight young gentlemen ofthe District. For their
kind endeavors to increase the enjoyment Of the
day and for their well-selec,ed and wcll-played
airs, they meritcd and received the thanks and
applause of all present. In conclusion, the day
began, progressed and ended happily.
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FOR THE ADVERTISER.

Neighbors and friends of Edge6eld you re-
member last monday that the State wright party
so called had regular meeting and like all other
organized societys they played their part well
with ANY arrangement at the same time some
friend made call upon us the many yes the
majority of Edge6eld and what was the result
why you all know that their was so many that
they crowded the court House to great density
this had never been the case before we all know
that the 80 called state wright party has GENERALLY
had very small crowds we met them and was
not organised and what did they do why Sir they
slapt their hands stamped their feet and played
thunder and turned up Jack and advertised to
the world that Edge6eld was united all this they
did upon our expenses because we ware not an
organised boldly but anough is said now Jentlc-
men in the name Of the god of liberty
Iwarn you all the antisecession party to Or
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-07-17
OUR CAUSE OF QUARREL.

Mr.. President AND GENTLEMEN:
God knows my heart, and that I shall speak
to-day the real impressions Of my mind.
To determine the proper course for the State
to adopt in this critical conjuncture this is just
occasion to consider the true condition of the
country, in connection with our relations to the
General Government; as also, to discuss freely,
the exciting topics springing from the subject of
slavery.
If it can be shown, that according to the natu-
raj course of events, and from strict develop
mcnt Of the operations of orr political system,
this Federal Union is destined to be of short
continuance, as just consequence, our attach.
mens to it, and our confidence in it arc, to that
extent, diminished and our resolution to resist its
usurpations is strengthened.
It has been the conviction of my judgment,
since my earliest acquaintance with any part Of
our national polty, that every acre of land ac-
quircd by the government, exception mere naval
purposes would tend to lesson its efficiency, and
shorten the term Of its duration. Our late pos
sessions have certainly precipitated the controver
sy, which now threatens the disruption of the
Union.
If the grasping propensities Of portion Of
our countrymcn be encouraged by the rulers Of
the land, it will engender, in their hearts, asprit
of greedy rapacity, which will involve US in per-
petual expenditure, war and bloodshed.-We
wswallow up all the petty provinces that lie con-
tiguous to us.-We will ultimately absorb the
whole of Mexico.-We will then buy up or
conquer the beautiful and attractive island Of
Cuba. From that, we will extend our dominion
into the South American States and we will
never pause in our career of successful enterprise
and plunder, until, like vile and senseless gor-
mand, we become mass of utter unsoundness
-bloated, tainted, and poisoned to the core, by
that identical sustenance, which was appointed
to give us life, and health, and physical tone, and
mental vigor.
It was never designed by Heaven, that any
particular nation should monopolizo the favors of
Providence; and when our community attempts
to appropriate to itself an undue proportion ofthe
good things Of theearth it is sure to be thwarted
in its purposes, and to be met by the Indignation
of man and God. We are taught, by all history,
that small and weIl-regulated States are more
prosperous and more happy, as we'll as more pow
erful, than larger, and apparently, more splendid
cnes and that, they are even more secure from,
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HOW SETS THE WIND?

WE have carefully examined the manifestations
made at the late public meetings throughout the
State, and the result is conviction that an OVER
wHELM1NG MAJORITY of the people of South Caro-
lima, are determined upon course of manly re-
sistnnce. They are resolved that, rithom ample
redress of their grievances they will dissolve this
Confederacy, as far as it affects South Carolina,
DO the consequences what they may. There is
general abiding belief, that no effects which may
result from this onward and righteous line of con-
duct can be halfso fatal us, rs ngorous retreat
The public mind is evidently impressed with the
truth, that tarrying longer in this unbalanced
Union Of antagonistic feelings and interests, will
but render the design Of binding hand and foot"
more and more easy of accomplishment. 1t is be-
coming apparent to the understandings Of all, that
our best chance of escape is to fly while yet we
may, before the evil days come, when Consolida-
ton md Abolition shall have achieved their wick
ed ends and shall exultngy cry aloud, ,"Yeare fet-
tered slaves and We cannot avoid your doom!'' The
people are everywhere buckling on the armor of
Truth and preparing to make the great move,
calmly but decisively They are "setting their
houses in order, not to die but to live." The at
tempt to array opposition to the policy Of separate
State action, on failure Of cooperation, backed as
it has been by the power of MONEY, has, in all
quarters, signally failed. He is either blind or
wilfully perverse, who will now deny that the
GENERAL VOICE OF OUR STATE IS LOUD FOR
ACTION.
In reply then to the question, chow sets the
wind !" we answer, as truthful chroniclers of the
times,-" Direct from the hearts of an indignant
race Of freemen, and FULL IN THE SAILS OF SEcEs-
sIoS.
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FuR THE ADVERTISER.

MIR. Editor 1T came within my knowledge,
that gentleman well known to portion of this
community, had been diligently engaged in the
investigation of the subject of our controversy
with the Federal Government, for one or two
years. Believing that his reflections might be
beneficial to the public, applied to him for per-
mission to publish such scraps and manuscripts,
as he felt willing to intrust to my hands. was
gratifed beyond my expectations for he dcliv-
cred to me near an hundred pages of foolscap
closely written, and finished in style, which, in
my estimation. has some just pretensions to ele-
gance and argument.
They are composed in the form of newspaper
communications, letters, and public speeches.
As have permission to arrange them according
to my own taste and judgment, shall, for con-
vcnicnce, address them, as one speech, made TO
a great public meeting Of the citizens of South
Carolina, and they shall appear in short regular
numbers, after the order in which they were
originally prepared.
If the matter shall thus present to you, be
not altogether new, have confidence, that the
attractions of the style and manner of the speak
er, and the sentiments of patriotism that breathe
in his words will well repay every attentive
reader. They contain the reasons that gradually
Influenced their author, to become an advocate of
secession. Some of them were written as
as far back as ls49. Their frankness, direct
ness, and dspassionate temper will command the
respect of all parties, and recommend them to
general attention.
In respect for proud and noble section of the
district, which can boast of many distinguished
names-of the names of BosIAM, TRAVIS, WAT
SON. all the BurLEns, and an hundred others as
brave and true as they, shall adopt, for this
production, signature which has not yet ap-
pcarcd in the contest. unfurl, to day, as gal
liant banner as ever streamed in fight, or
faunted in the face of foe. hoist the Flag of
Old .Saluda-a time-honored flag, that waved
defiance at THE STAR REDouBT.
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ATTENTION, FLYING ARTILLERY.

WE are requested to say, that the "BUTLER
RIFLES" volunteer corps ut this place, under
the command of Capt w. C. MoRAcNE, has been
changed into FLYING ARTILLERY Compa-
ny-his Excellency Governor MEANS, having kind
ly furnished battery of five pieces of ordnance.
In consequence of this change, the officers would
be glad to increase their numbers, and hence c1-
tend the invitation to young men living beyond the
limits of the Village Beats, to come forward and
join the Company.
Those desirous Of becoming familiar with the
most dashing and effective arm of the service have
now an opportunity of doing 20. Young men Of
Edgefeld! you are especially favored in having
this unusual privilege afforded you. Take adran-
tage of it.
We are glad to know that Capt. MoRAGNE has
been preparing himself thoroughly in this particu-
lar tactics
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-07-17

DWE observe an advertisement in the Mari
eta Advocate, which announces that the Military
Institute, at that place. is now open for the rccep-
ton of Cadets. It seems to be in charge of Com
pony of Stockholders. Like every thing else in
the hands of our brother Georgians, it will doubt
less prosper.
We are glad to see the military spirit exhibit.
ing itself in our sister State, in this useful and
practical way. Such schools ee.Ie destined to b
ofgreat service &c the South 1t would be well
for every Southern State to have its own Military
Academy. Peculiarly circumstanced as we are
tits right that should be peculiarly ,Oel prepr
ed for the worst that may befall us. Success tc
this praise.worthy Establishment! We perceive
1t is remarkably well supplied with professors
three of them being graduates of West Point. Maj
A. V. BRoMBY, is the Superintendent.
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A WORD TO TIE SOUTHERN STANDARD.

We sec an article in late number of thispaper,
headed Manufacturing Public Opinion" which
is very bungling tissue of errors. Statements
are therein made, for the truth Of which we would
be glad to know the proof The first, second, third
and fourth sentences contain some Of those state.
ments.
1t is astonishing that calm, cool and honest
mind can deliberately dubb the phantasies Of its
imagination stubborn facts'' 1t is singular that
one, possessed of Christian spirit, should
be so uncharitable as to accuse his brethren
OF combining" to pcrpetrate fraud. 1t is unac-
countable that, with all the facts of the day be.
fore him, undenied and undeniabe, he should still
persist in declaring, that two thirds of the quiet
people of the State are opposed to separate seces
sion, It is still more strange that any one can
have the hardihood to assume, that s'to do as we
in South Carolina have been doing for few
months" will break down the Southern Rights
party in tho other States.
Tho whole article is 10 us) an unpleasant cvi-
scnce That out brother has entered the arena Of
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THE SENTIMENT OF THE STATE.

THE PARIsnEs..-With scarcely an exception,
are resolved upon dissolving the Union and plac.
ing South Carolina, on her own independent basis
1.-The basis of her Incorporated sovereignty.
Their voice is for secession.
MARLBORO DIsTRIcT.--.A large meeting of the
citizens of this district held at Bennetsrlle
the 4th. Genl. MCQUEEN (mcmbcr of Congress)
spoke, besides several others. The Generals
creed is cooperation if attainable; if not, separ
ate State action" The current was strong in
favor Of his principles.
ORAnGEBuRG DrsTRIcT.---We have seen ac-
counts of several celebrations of the 4th by the
people Of Orangeburg. That district is out and
out for separate secession.
RIcHLANp DIsTRIcT.---We have it upon the
best authority, that an overwhelming majority in
this district approve the platform of the Charles.
ton Convention.
BARNwELL DIsTRIcT.---The cearest indica-
tions have been given, in the late meetings
throughout Barnwell, that her people are prepared
stanimis opibusquc" to sustain their State in the
act separate secession, failure Incorporation.
FAIRFIELD DIsTRIcT.---Fairield is erect---her
citizens have spoken in language that cannot be
misunderstood. Almost the united voice of that
district is for separate State secession the right
full and expedient remedy.
GREENvILLE.-The cause of resistance is gain
ing ground rapidly in Greenve, as we gather
from several sources, despite the Patriots terribly
overstrancd exe.tions. The loudly-prophesied
Union Triumph has proved to he all in Mr.. PERRY's
eye. No one else has seen it. The so-called
Mass meeting, which was intended to revolution
ize South Carolina, is said to have been augha-
BILE congregation Of men, women, boys, girls, ba-
bics, big niggers, little nggcrs, &c. presenting all
the confusion of camp of the old Covenanters,
without their accustomed purity and enthusiasm.
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FROM OLD VIRGINIA.

ALL the good cavalier spirit of the Old Domin-
ion is not extinct. God send that it could rise
again in its might and sweep away all traces of
detection, all evidences Of degeneracy. The fol-
lowing extract from letter recently received by
us from that State breathes hopeful and cheering
spirit.
81 was much pleased with the copy Of tho
Edgefeld Advertiser you were kind enough to
send me. It exactly suited, not only myself, but
many others who have seen it, 1t speaks the
right sentiments, according to my view. Let L;
South Carolina buckle on her amor, and, with
her noble motto emblazonsd on the Palmetto Flag,
lot her steadily advance. The day may come.
sooner than some cravens expect, when our Sic
semper tyrannis" will be attached forever to her
+" Animis opibnsque porati." Go on firmly, and
YOU will opaa the eyes Of the Northern Fanatics
more suddenly and more completely than throw
ing overheard the Tea," did the eyes Of the Brit
tish. Success to your paper! A thousand times.
success to South Carolinae'
Oh! for ten thousand such shouts Of applause
from the land Of Hcary. Of Jefferson and Of Ron
dobh.
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LIBERTY.
FOR THE ADVERTISER

Mr. Editor Our village has lately been the
scene of a fatal afray. 1t is sad to view large
and dependent family thus deprived of one whom
God constituted its head aud protector 1t is still
more saddening to reflect that human being,
made in the image of God, has been cruelty and
suddenly sent into eternity. But is there nothing
moro of interestto our community in this shedding
of human blood2 Is clear that in the eye Of God
this community may not be implicated in the guilt
of this crime2 Is it not our duty to do what we
can to prevent such scenes? Yet where was
this tragedy enacted2 Was it not in place
LICENSED to tempt men to drunkenness and
runl Is it at all probable that our village would
have been thus stained with human gore, if ar
dent spirits had not been kept for sale IN our
midst7 Could these spirituous liquors have
been thus exposed to tempt frail humanity '0ith-
out hcense7 Would our constituted authori-
ties have thus legalized this traffic, if the sense
of the community had been expressed decidedly
against the granting of licenses7 Certainly not.
They could not be guilty of any outrage upon
the feelings Of the community for whose good
they consult. But the past we can not amend.
Shall the future witness no exertions OH the part
of our citizens to prevent recurrence of blood
shedding2 If the voters Of our village 1o1H it,
there can be no license granted within our limits.
If by our liberation Of licenses in our midst
another life be sacrificed, shall we be held inno-
cent by the Great Judgel Let each concience
answer to itself, rs it must before long answer to
God. w.
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OUR EXCHANGES.

GoDEY's Lady's Book for August is before us
and fully sustains the uniformly high and finished
character of that popular periodical.
The "Masonic Miscellany" for July is also quite
equal to preceding numbers, of which we have
had occasion to speak in terms of commendation.
We acknowledge the receipt of the Huntsville
Mountaneer (Arkansas) and the Southern Rights
Advocate Lagrange, Ga.,) both staunch State
Rights papers. We place them upon our exchange
list with Measure
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-07-17

The Pendleton Messenger, speaking Of the
refusal, by an officer of 5e Federal Army, to al
cicnt privilege of celebrating their anniversary
within the walls of the fort, says:
'sWhen the time comes that the citizens of South
Carolina are not allowed to speak the language OF
freemen on fields won blythe gallantry of their an
cestors, ii Is time for them to look to their tnher1-
tance, and see uhat they haue lost: let them ask
themselves of what avail was the heroic courage
of their fathers, ftheir sons are not free TO 60 upon
the same ground, and do,honor TO their memories.
And what higher honor could they have paid to
the patriots Of '76, than to pledge themselves on
that hallowed spot not tosubn.it to oppression"
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THE STAR REDOUBT..

THE MEETING on MosoAy-The meeting
of the Southern Rights Association of. this
District on Monday last was attended by q
large concourse of citizens, and was full 5of
interest. Speeches were delivered by Messre.
Noble, Calhoun, aud our immediate represen-
tative in Congress, Hon. A. Burt, and few
remarks were made by Messrs. Thomson
and Livingston. We have not room for an
account of the proceedings Of this week, but
shall attempt, in our next issue, to give
true and faithful account of all that was said
and done. ,t' x, j.s.' ia;
We will simply state that Mr. Burt fell far
short even in the estimation of some ofhis
friends, of satisfying the public in regard
to the consistency of his course.-Abberville
Banner.
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FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

WE call attention to Mr. RAYMoND's advertise.
ment to be found upon another column. 1t is full
and explicit We hope and believe that the most
sanguine. expectations of those worthy citizens,
who have been for some time endeavoring to es-
tablsh first class female seminary at this place,
viii now be realized. Our brief acquaintance
with the Principal tends to confirm this opinion.
All should strictly heed that part of the notice
which refers to time of entrance An even start,
in the race of education as in every other racs is
Of great importance.