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I iuucpSEuc.----
But on subject like this, an ounce Of expe
rience is worth pound of speculation. Let u
look to history. Many Of the most thriving an
powerful nations of antiquity, and of modcr
times, have been less in extent Of territory thai
South Carolina. Take, for instance, the Repub
lies of ATHENS, SPARTA and ROME. The terri
tory of ATTIcA, including the Islands, of whicl
ATHENS was the Capita, contained only S74 sqr
miles; 1876, 900 citizens and alien residents; and
365 900 slaves (wbite,) with an aggregate wealtl
Of about SAC, 100000. SnRTA had small area
with only 10000 citizens and 100000 slaves
Its wealth, in the palmy Gays of the State, wal
very inconsiderable. Yetthe combined army o
these little States, not alger than the military
force of South Carolina, 'epulscd 100000 Per
slams in pitched battle, and drove back from
their borders, the Persin invader with his mil.
lion of soldiers. The esolution itself to meel
this armed multitude mist excite our highest ad-
miration. and teach us % example worthy Of imi-
tation.
The power of ROME rose in single city and
small adjacent territry; and when this great
State was at its highestdegree of strength and
power, it embraced onl the principal provinces
of Italy, not exceedingperhaps, in extent, $4,000
square miles, 1t was the meanwhile poor and
without trade. Noting but its warlke sons
could have given it soromplcte an ascendency.
In coming down tothe period Of the middle
ages, we find, among he most prosperous and
powerful States, the title Italian Republics of
VENICE, GENOA and HoRENcE, with territories
not larger, perhaps, ian Edgefeld District
There, too, was the snll Republic ofSAN MARI
NO, which exists at thiday, with an area of only
81 square miles, and population Of 7,6OO-one
of the most remarkablexamples on record of the
capacity of small stas to preserve their inde-
pendence and lberti. For centuries, it has
stood amid the most dndful political commissions;
and though invaded srpetually by the formida-
BILE powers Of the Pc, which surrounded it,
grew, as the historiurells us, "populous, happy
and illustrious." tn arose, we learn, from the
honest simplicity andirtuous manners of its in
habitants. May we It aspire to the noble career
of this gallant little Ste7
Look, also, to theresent nations of Europe.
On the map we diseer some 45 States, less in
extent of territory tn South Carolina-King-
doms and Republic that not only enjoy the
blessings of liberty 10 higher degree than most
of the States aroun them, but maintain high
responsibility amonde nations of the earth
The reader will recnize among these, BELaI-
UNI, DENMARK, GEcE, HOLLAND, PORTUGAL,
SARDINIA and SwlTRLAND. Yet Belgium has
an area of only 1873 square miles; Denmark,
$4,000; Greece, 200; Holland, 1000; Por-
tugal, $4,000; sar pa, 2s,s3O; and switzer-
land, II ,2OS. ENdNDitself, which has gradu-
ally risen in magnhe, till she has become at
once the most weaF and most powerful nation
lon theglobe, has area,of only 51,50O square
miles; being less th either Georgia or Florida.
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however small cannot pay for the support Of her
own government" Isaid expressly that South
Carolina would be rich enough to entice the
cupidity Of the world, but too feeble to defend
herself" if attacked by a powerful Nation; and
secondly, that the assertion, though understood
as It was by "JoHv RANDOLPH" is not more
"disgustmg'' than the stupidity of his declara-
ton that the experience Of military men has
taught us that it is much easier to take strong
positions than to maintain them" Upon this
principle it follows, that it is more difficult to
subduc weak man than one who is strong
But enough; wrangling was never more out of
place than at the present time, and here de-
clare that in whatever Imay write, not one word
of acrimony or disrepcct shall escape me, unless
used as retort.
The Decision OF 1885," finds it difficult to
reconcile my appreciation of the appropriation of
100000 made by the Legislature, and my
avowed opposition to separate State action, and
holds that preparation for an issue that may or
mry not arise Upon some future contingency is
an absurdity. The explanation is simply this.
that preparation to meet an issue is the most
effectual method Of averting it. Were the
thirteen Southern States to secede in d BODY, 7
have no idea that blow would be struck. But
do not require coalition of uH those States TO
induce me to advocate secession. The co-opera-
ton of any two States with South Carolina would
content me and l would then advocate action
instanter. / believe that three States would
form nucleus of strong attractive power, which
would rapidly increase, and further believe that
such coalition Of few States would be more
likely to result in war than the secession of q
single State. BY war mean actual fighting
not blockading. The preparedness of South
Carolina under these circumstances, would be
valuable absurdity. Nor does it follow that be-
cause approve Of one appropriation of given
amount that l recommend others and each larger
amounts. Three hundred thousand dollars iu-
dIciousy invested in small arms and cannon, in
addition to the arms now owned by the State
(private rifles included) would be quite sufficient
for her wants while looking to the cooperation
of Alabama and Mississippi. Every dollar of
that amount invested in Steam Ships, built with
view to their conversion into vessels of War.
| think will be money thrown away. Towards
building Navy, 100000 is but a drop in the
bucket. 1t is not the appropriation which has
already been made, but those which are yet to
come in carrying out the scheme of separate
secession, to which alluded when asked twill
not the heavy debt the State will be forced to
incur in order to put her in condition of de-
fence, (by land and sea, with her mon in the
field, her navy aaoat, besides the previous debt
incident to her organization as an Independent
Government) entail burden of taxation which
will depopulate the State 2" The sentence as
wrote it was an enquiry, not ON assertion as it is
quoted. ~
Your correspondent holds me committed to a
still further increase Of taxation by q part Of a
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WE refer all, who are interested to know how
our merry maidens conducted their May-day cele-
bration, to our first page, where full account Of
the proceedings is published. Mr.. ST. P. F. L.
was the Poet-laurate of the occasion, and every
little nymph did ample justice to his muse, by the
grace and precision of her delivery.
Another fete of the same sort was enacted on
the same day, in different place, by Mrs. Nc
CLINrocK's scholars, which was equally interest
ing.
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THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE ANTICIPATED.

There are only three results that seem 10 be at
all worthy of being considered, as many man.
ner probable Either South Carolina will be CO.
creed by the strong Of direct war, or her right
to her own unrestricted port will be contested by
Federal Rcvenue-cuttcrs, or she will be permitted
to secede unmolestcd.
The first supposition comedies with the erpecta.
tions of very limited number of intelligent gen.
tlcmen. Ask the question. upon what grounds are
is authority for this procedure we should desire
to be informed whether this authority is derived
from written Constitution, or gathered by impli.
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J"JoHN RANDOLPH was received after the other
communications which appear to-day. Want of q
single spare corner must be our apology for post
poning its publication till next week.
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QE10Rrf68RGe
EDGEFIELD, 8. G.
THURSDAY, MAY %, 1851.
Religious Notice.

The Rev. Fl. C. HERLoNG, OF the Methodist de-
nomination, will preach in Pottersrille on next
Lords day, at o'clock P. NJ.
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INDEPENDENCE is assured that "DEcIsIoN
OF $780," and I" JOHN RANDOLPH" are different
writers.
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FOR THE ADVERTISER.
CAN SOUTH CAROLINA MAINTAIN AN INDE
PENDENT GOVERNMENT?

.p s-,Es. .a .4s
We are now to consider the ability Of the
State, under separate government, to maintain
her responsibility among nations, and to protect
herself against aggressious. e.
Once out of the Union, what is to prevent'
The elements Of strengthen state are compact
ness of territory, unionof interest and feeling,
pecuniary resources, and men Of strong nerves
and stout hearts. Some great men, have said,
that " ,oar has no sine,ps but those of good SOL
diers." And again: "a State to be great,
must be Of q military race; or both, by origin
and disposition, warlike." There is much wis
dom in these words. It is equally true, that
mere force never yet subdued a.spirited and in
telligent race of men. A brave and determined
people may be whipped, but, if united, they can
never be subdued. History.does not furnish a
single example 1t is a remark, worthy of its
author,
-t who oyercomes
BY force, hath overcome buthaf his foe"
Nor do numbers always constitute the strength
of State A Territory of moderate size, with
warlike population, affords ample bulwarks for
protection and defence; Small States, by a
prompt concentration of their power, can always
exert force greater in proportion than large
States, and hence usually defend themselves be-
yond all expectation against large forces sent
against them. at. is kown," says great
Statesman, that it takes much less force, in
proportion, to subject alarge country with anu-
merous population, thana o small territory with
an inconsidernble population" Apply these
principles 10 our cuse South Carolina is strong
in arms, and rich in SOIL. She has a territory of
81 900 sqr. miles; wealth to the amount of
s25O,OOO,OOO; and military force of $1,000
men, who may be constantly employed in active
service, without subtraeting very largely from
the agricultural industryPf the State. And she
will have "good soldierAn An% Are not our men of
" military 2" Are they not warlke both
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For THE ADVERTISER,

Mr.. EDIroH: That your correspondent De-
crsIoN OF $780," should deem me deficient in
courtesy has excited my unaffected regret. Full
y realizing the difficulties Of conducting con-
troversy in print, and of avoiding every cause
Of offence, both seeming and real, I eudeavored
to exercise an unwonted degree Of prudence,
and to this end actually consulted my dictionary
upon the very word to which objection is made.
In the books to which l referred, the adverb
" "hippantly," means fuently, smoothness and
rapdity of speech, &c. In this sense was it used,
and when assure DECISION OF $780," that
have no conception Of his real name, hope and
believe that he will resume his good temper and
former signature and drop lns alias. suspect
that "DEcIsloN OF 1850" and "JouN RAN
DoLPu." are the same, and if SO, cannot object
- inr "a of the latter article as it was
,. impression that Independence
:..a cortcous. If, however, JoHN
different writer, will SO far
9 of " DECISION OF 1885," as
wersy with the former until he
.aaaasll
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
SUNDAY BgADgREGG.
THE LEGACY
BY GELLERT.


The time draws nigh, dear John, that I
must go the way from which hone re-
turns ; | cannot take thee with me, and
leave thee in a world where good coun-
sci is not superintendent. No ore is
born wise; time and experience will teach
US to separate the grain from the chat.
| have seen more of the world than thou.
1t is not all gold, dear son, that g%Iitters;
| have seen many a star from Heaven
fall, and many a staff upon which men
leaned. break. Therefore [ give thee
this advice, the result of my experience:
Attach not thy heart 10 any transitory
thing. The truth comes not TO us, dear
son, we must seek for it; that which you
see. scrutinize carefully; and with regard
10 things unseen and eternal, rely on the
Word Of God. Search no one so closely
as myself; within dwells the Judge who
never deceives, and whose voice is more
to US than the applause ofthe world, and
more than all the wisdom OF the Egyp-
tians and Greeks. Resolve, my dear son,
TO do nothing TO which this voice is op-
posed when you think and project,
strike on your forehead and ask for his
counsel. He speaks at first low, and
lisps, as an innocent child but, if you
hoLour his innocence, he gradually loos-
ems his tongue and speaks moIe distinctly.
Desrise not any religion-it is easy to
despise, but it is much better TO under
stand. Uphold truth, when thou canst,
and be willing for her sake, to be hated,
but know, that thy individual cause is
not the cause of Truth, and beware thai
they are not COMPOUNDED. Do good fol
thy W satisfaction, and care not whaI
follows. Cause no gray hairs to any
one; nevertheless, for the right, ever
gray hairs are TO be disregarded. He'll
and give willingly, when thou hast, anC
think no more Of myself for it !: and i
thou hast nothing, let thy hand be ready
with a drink Of cold water. and esteem
myself for that no less. Say not Away
what thou knowest, but know Away.
what thou sayest. Not the apparent de
vout, but the truly devout man, respec
and go in his ways. A man who ha
the fear of God in his heart, is lik'
the sun that shines and warns, thougl
it does not speak. Do that which i
worthy ofrecompense, and ask nome
Reflect daily upon death, and seek tn
life which is beyond with cheerful coul
l age and further /; go not out of tn
world without having testified by som
good deed thy love and respect for tn
r Author of Christianity.
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REGiLIA R EGALIA. &C.

M Z would respectfully inform our fiiends, and
w the Brethren generally that we keep con-
stantly on hand a large and general assortment Of
Regalia, and every thing necessary for FITTING out
Divisions, &c.
Sons of Temperance Jewels, pure Silver at
SIS, 20 and S22.
Officers Stats, fine. from ? to So 90.
MarshalI's Sashes, from 2 so 10 81, so
Batton's, from l to 50.
White Linen Collars, superior style and finish,
So per dozen.
Ballot Boxes, Marbles and Gavels, 81.
Seals realty engraved, from $50 10 So.
Ba ~ R
Got up to order, from 20 to 500, and designs for
warded first for the inspection of the Division,
when requested.
ANY article ordered Of this establishment. and
not giving satisfaction, may be returned.
Address your orders to
WILSON g. CO..
Temple Gay ST., Baltimore Md.
March /, 1850.
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peeps CORNER.

At the request of several Ladies, we proeu-
red from Prof Hewlett, a copy of the follow
ing Song, which he so admirably sang on Wed
nesday night, in the CITY Hall.
TEETOTALLER OR NO HUSBAND.
An-BrdndretKs Pills.
BY S. N. HEWLETT.
Come listen now,y e whiskey boys, I'm going to
tell you a story
Bout Jonathan and Nat his son, who lived IN all
their glory.
This good old man, he loved his gror, the boy
he loved his Nancy,
Each one his object had in view, no counting
for their fancy.
CHoRUs-Come, come. come. and helm 70 hurst
the chains Of the tyrant rum.
Friend Jonathan, bis head was gray, his nose was
big and red, sir,
A noble beart the old maa had, as ever broke
corn bread sir,
And when he took one nip of grog, was ready
for another,
So Nat he learned TO love it too, as well as did
his brother.
The days, the weeks the months, the years, all
passed along together,
While Natty he n counting went, through rain
and snowy weather,
I'LL lovely Nancy gave consent with him to bt
united,
With this proyiso, as she said, there's one thing
must be righted.
whats thatl" saws he. az I'm surnrisod tba-
you should raise objection
/ wish you'd tell me, Nancy; now 1 hope its no
reiectionl
What have l done, what have l said, what can
do to mend it?
Just name it love. What can it bel OIL thinl
lapprehend it."
Then Nancy to her Hatty said, "yOu know yor
love your brandy,
And rum and gin as well as wine-thev alway
are too handy;
A leetle beer and cider too, you ever keen
drinking,
ofsome teetotaller l must be the wife, I'm kin,
o thinking!"
Poor Eatty to his father went, and told his tai
Old Jonathan replied, "AIy son, you call on m
Tomorrow came with Natty too-his heart all il
n fritter,
For he had taken plenty Of 1.-THE good old fashion,
%critter.
Says Jonathan to Nat, my boy, have been
thinking,
That you and | and brother too, must give u
all our drinking"
7 well" said Nat, Il like the plan; we
sign the Pledge together,
And then my Nancy will have in spite of win
and weather r
In haste did Nat to Nancy go. and told her a
his story,
How all Of them had signed the Pledge, and h
was in his glory.
who could tell the joys they felt, or who the
hearts could sever,
Says Nance 70 Nat, J am your wife, your lo'
ing wife forever
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Copper work, Turpentine Suns,

@HE Subscriber informs the public that he is
Z still carrying on his business IN ali its branches
at his shop on Fayetteville street. Turpentine
Stills made to order, in the best manner, and war
ranted to work well and all kinds Of work promp-
tly done in copper, brass steel, iron, &c.
Constantly on hand and for sale locks of all sorts
and sizes, guns, pistols. &c The Subscriber only
asks OF the public to give him a full and fair trial.
as he is determined moi TO be surpassed in his line,
The Subscribers establishment being the only one
of the SOFT in all this region of country, he conf.
IDENTIFY appeals 10 North Carolinians and 10 .he
friends ofhome industry, to sustain him.
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8 q @ Q q Q q s ,
From the Southern Literary Gazette.
A SNAKE STORY.

Some years ago, there lived in Barn
we'll District, a DR.. W who was
looked upon by his neighbours as an
excellent physician. and highly respec-
ted by the whole community; but the
Doctor had las have all men except the
heroes Of novels a weak point. and this
was-concerning snakes. He possessed
Almost perfect hol roro of every thing in the
form of serpent, and often ~prophesied
that he should some day or other die
from the bite Of one.
On one Fourth of July, tie Doctor
had been invited TO a Pic Mic, and on
their return home, the party agreed, as
the evening was very pleasant and the
moon shining brightly, 10 go by way Of
the river. Accordingly, they handed
the ladies into the boat and showed off,
having sent their horses by another route.
Suddenly a tremendous yell arose from
where the Doctor was sitting, and he
leaped from his seat so violently as to
almost overset the boat. The ladies
shrieked, aud the gentlemen seizing the
Doctor 10 prevent his jumping overheard
demanded the cause.
Pm snake-bitten,' screamed he Il
always said I'd be, and you see was
right
Where has it bitten your asked one
OF the terrified ladies.
1t doesn't NATTER gioaned he, press.
ing both hands to The tail of his coat.
Pm bitten, and that's sufficient. !
always told you that I'd be killed by
snake, and you wouldn't believe me
Now you see it has come true
The poor fellow, in spite Of the agony
he suffered, seemed TO take a melanchol,
emulation in showing them his pIophecl
had been fulfilled.
But / shall not die unavenged, h.
exclaimed, Selling a walking stick an,
b%elabouring most ~furiously somethin,
in the bottom Of the boat.
Stop, Doctor, said one of the gentle
men, very quietly.
The Doctor, surprised by the cali
tone in which this was said, suspende
his iagellation and looked up.
Il should be very much obliged t
you if you would not demolish my viii
entirely continued the gentleman, picE
ing up a hunting whip which had tn
handle carved in imitation Of a snake
head
what y exclaimed the Doctor, Ism
it a snake? Well, he must be som
where, or else how could l be bitten
Il don't know whether there is a snaL
in the boat or not said the owner Of Il
whip; but this | do know, that if a ma
comes into a boat with spurs on, he
very apt 10 sit down upon theml'
The Doctor sat down amidst shouts
laughter, and he has never been know
TO repeat his prophecy since.
AN EDIToRIAL 'BRIcK.-Itis said III
the Swedish nightingale stumped h
toe against a loose brick Of one OF Il
pavements in Philadelphia. and that
editor, who was in her train, immediat
y picked up the consecrated article, an
has been carrying it in his hat ev,
since.
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REGALIA, EMBLEMs, BANNERS.
May 8, 1851

REGALIA, EMBLEMS, BANNERS.
ME Subscriber is prepared to furnish Divis-
Il ions Of the Sons of Temperance with REGA-
LA, OF all descriptions, both for Subordinate and
GIand Divisions, EMBLEMS, JE Wells, and
every article needed by tue Order OF the Sons OF
Temperance, at Northern Manufacturers prices,
and warranted TO be ofthe best materials. As he
is Agent for extensive Manufacturer at the North,
the Subscriber is also prepared to have executed
in the finest style, BANNERS, SEALS, Sc.
and for which, orders are respectfully solicited.
A. M. GORMAN.
Raleigh, April 10, 1851. 81.
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WAR Rim CcUTY, n. C.

THIS SEMINARY has heen in successful OPP
4 Grafton about ten years. The Academic year
is divided into two sessions of2l weeks each:-ihe
Summer session commences on the first Monday
i'll July, and closes on the last F riday in November.
Pupils will be received at any period of tile session,
and charged only from time Of entrance TO NTH
dracdL Ample provision has been made for the
accommodation OF more than 100 pupils. The
Natural Sciences are illustrated and enforced by
weekly lectures and appropriate experiments. Pu-
pills can remain with the Principals during vacation
The Faculty of this Institution consists of Eight
experienced Teachers.
TERMS, PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS
Board and English tuition, including
Stationary and Fuel for School room, 500 so
Piano music and use OF instrument, % 90
Music on Guitar and use of do. 90 90
Wax Flowers and Fruit, each, 500
Ancient and Modern Languages, each, 70 90
Landscape Drawing and Painting, 90
Painting in oil and water coIqrs, each, 10 90
AZ Vocal music, and various kinds of ornamental
"eedlework, each, gratis.
GRAVES & WILCOX.
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