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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
From the Charleston News Sept. 6.
Important from cuba!!!

BY the brig Argus, Capt. Kcan, arrived at
This port from Matanzas, this morning, we
have dates from that pert to the 29th ut:
We learn that up TO that time there had
been about 300 prisoners taken, most of
whom had been executed, thirteen Of them
shot on board the Pizarro.
The authorities had made such complete
arrangements for the capture of the remain
der out, that i: is thought .hat none of them
could escape. The Spaniards manifested Q
most thorough contempt for the Creoles, ano
had expressed the opinion that they had in
duccd Lopez to undertake the expedition.
Capt. Kean had not learned that Lopez
had been taken.
We have files by the Argus of the Diarc
della Habana to the 9th ult., which contains
official accounts from In Gace!a, which con,
firms the disasters which had bcfallen Lopez
and his troops, and the opinion confidently,
expressed that the whole of his forces vii
be capturcd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
Great Storm in Florida.

The Macon journal of the 3D. inst, contains
thc following melancholy intelligence:
BY an extra from the Wakula Times, we
learn that the tide on the Gulf Of Mexico
rose ten feet over high water mark, and five
feet higher than the gale of lS4S, when Port
Leon was destroyed. At New port, the
wharves, bridge over the ST. Marks, and
many goods in the Warehouses were des-
troycd. At st. Marks all the dwellings are
washed away except the tavern, and one in
side the walls of the old Fort, part of
which is also destroyed. Many goods were
destroyed, two hundred bales Of cotton were
washed from the warehouses. Several hun
dred yards of Tic Railroad near the river
were washed away.
BY gentleman from Apaachcola, we
learn that the city is now 4 heap of ruins.
The tide rose some ten or twelve feet i'll the
streets, washing away many buildings and
the most Of the others were unroofed by
the wind. The streets arc filled with masses
Of rubbish, dead fish and aligators, SO as to
render the atmosphere almost insupp portable.
Several lives were lost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
THE LATE MEETINGS.

ACCOUNTS of both will he found in our columns
to-day. We were present at the first, and think
the statement of the Committee any thing but cx'
aggcraton. 1t was indeed "a great day."
We regret that circumstances compelled us IL
return without attending the other meeting. We
recrrocate the kind expressions Of our friend "N.
and regret, in return, that he and many of his
party absented themselves from the Secession
Meeting. They might have seen and heard some.
thing there that would have done them good, per.
haps. OF the beauty and elegance of the Dinner
given by our friends OIL the 3rd, we have heard
hut one opinion. OF the condition of parties on
that day, we have heard dozens give exactly the
statement Of our Correspondent, GONE OF MANY
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
MAJORITY and Minority.

Under this head, the Southern STANDARD
says, ave say, then, without hesitation, that
the cooperation party, is in the majority
of these Districts: Pendlcton, Grccnvillc.
AbbevIle, Spartanburgh, Lancaster, Sumter,
kershaw, Darlington, Mariborougll. Marion,
Chesterfield, Charleston. IIcrry, Chester, and
YORK"
He .ha. uahesitatingiy makes the above
assertion, would as urhesitatingly assert
that the moon was made Of green cheese, or
that Jonah swallowed the whale, if it would
sssFq sSf hS #a5sg 4sgese VII szlasneeis there
lists? Not AN iota, but on tho contrary
every thing proves the averse. 1t is in that
District that Maj. Perry publishes the best
paper in the Stale, and he, and all his party,
are as much opposed to corporations as
they are to secession. To these add the Sc
ccssionists and there is not left corporals
guard for the Standard to boast of in Green
vile. In Spartanburg meetings of the two
parties we're lately held on the SAME day and
and agreeable to ;he vest Information there
were at least SIX seccs>:onists 10 ONE CO.
operationst present ut the Court House, on
that occasion. And we have as good rca-
son Tor believing 4 similar result would at
tend 4 similar test of the matter in many
other Districts, as the Standard can have
for its say so. Is there an intelligent man
in Marlborough who believes that, that Dis
trict is for submission, which is the result of
Col. Dudley's resolutions? Ifs we have
neither seen nor heard of him. In Darling
ton there has been no test of the strength
of parties, since the election of delegates to
the Convention, upon which the Standard
could form an opinion. The respective
parties in that District were to hold separate
meetings at the Court House yesterday.
The result of these meetings when known,
will be something tangible to speak of. In
Chesterfield likewise, there has been no test
of The matter, and the Standard has no other
authority for its say so, in regard to this
District, than the ipsie dixit of some federal
consolidationist, who hates cooperation as
ardently as he does secession, and who be-
lieves submission the great panacea for ali
eur. ills if in reality we have any to COM
plain of.
But, why did the Standard not wait till
Darlington and Chesterfield had spoken, be-
fore he undertook to speak for them.-Chs-
raw Ga=ette
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
From the Savannah News Sept. s.
Capture and Execution of Sen. Lopez
Confirmed

MONTGOMERY, Ala, P. NJ.
The melancholy news from Cuba, brought
by the Cherokee, is confirmed, and may be
relied. on. The Cherokee arrived at the Lc-
7ce this morning at y o'clock.
The expedition under Gen. Lopez has
entirely failed. Gen. Lopez was taken prl-
soncr on the 29tf, and was taken TO ilaVana'
where he was executed by garrotc on the ISL
instant.
After the battle with Gen. Emma, Gen Lo-
pez's force were reduced to the last eXtrem-
ty, his ammunition being entirely exhausted
after remaining sixty hours without iood'
thc men prepared to disband, and each one
shift for himself.
Gen. Lopez was hunted and taken by
blood-hounds.
One hundred and fifty.fvc prisoners mostly
Americans, were taken by the Spanish, all OF
whom were condemned for life to the Span
ish mines, and are to be sent immediately to
Spain.
In the battle of the 18th, in which Gen
Emma was killed, they are said to hHve fought
like demons, killing seven hundred Spanlards
The insurgents are still in the mountains
near Prlncl1e, SoHlc SeNeH Huiiuleu suing
commanded by Hungarian officer.
Gen. Lopez, previous to his execution, de
clarcd the motives which had actuated hin
in making war upon the Spanish government
His sole object was to promote the advance
mcnt and happiness of the people of Cuba
He intimatcd that he had been deceived
His dying words were "ADIEU, DEAf
CUBAm Lopez hal no aia or countenanc
from the Creoiese
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The books thrown aside by the elder children of q
family will be useful to the younger ones.
l say there is prospect of permancncc in the
School above mentioned, because Of the favorable
opening which has been made. Upwards Of fifty
Scholars now belong to it. The rooms occupied
are spacious and well.venlated,- large enough
to accommodate with comfort quite as many more
Should larger accommodations become necessary
they WILL be provided.
1t is designed by the several Teachers connected
with this Scool that the instruction in their seve
raj departments shall be thorough. Beginner:
and the most advanced pupils, will alike, be care
fully taught. ANXIOUS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

a GIRL N PRINTING OFFIcE-A Cincin-
natti paper states that three years ago poor
orphant girl applied, and was admitted, to SET
type for that paper. She worked two years.
during which time she earned, besides her
board, about two hundred dollars, and avail
ing herself Of the facilities which the printing
office offered, acquired q good education
Sheis now an associate editress Of popular
paper, and is engaged to be married to one
of the smartest lawyers in Ohio We should
be disinclined to credit the above, if we did
rot have SO many evidences of tine eleyating
influence of the printing Office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

ow- New Posr OrFIcEs,-Thc Postmas-
ter General has established new Post vi,
flee at Camp Ground, Piekcns District and
appointed James Hughes Postmaster, as al
so one at Crow Creek in the same district,
of which Robert Stewart is Postmaster.
I,rorairroS is wanted by Mrs. Emily E:
Powell, of Lincoln, Morrow county; ONO, OF
two bows named George and Gardner Nlcr,
rill, of the ages of sixteen and thirteen, res
pectivcly, who separated from their mothers
family on the l4th Of January last.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

~ Oun old friend, Capt D., must excuse us
for not having published the Yorkville Report
this week We thought it was among our papers,
but we searched for it in vain. If our friend will
furnish lis with 4 copy by Saturday morning, it
shall assuredly appear next week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
NEwpEnRr C. IT,, Aug 26, 1851

Grnflcmen:-Your polite note Of The 18th inst.
inviting me te attend n Barbecue to be given on
the Cd pr"ximo, near Bethel Church, and TO ad-
dress the People on that occasion, has been re-
ccivcd ~
] regret very much that my engagements are
such rs TO prevent me from accepting your kind
invitation. 1t would afford ME much pleasure to
be with you on the day designated. and join with
you in carving ont the object Of yonr meeting,
but it will be out of my power to do so TX
BE pleased to accept my sinccrest thanks for
this mark Of your favor. am, with the greatest
respect, Your obedient servant. z-,...s.gr.
A. C. GARLINTON. :.
To Mcssrs. Lewis Jones, Emmet Schcls, b.
T. Marlborough, NJ. n. Hostein and T. S. Bates,
Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
NIR. AYERS ADDRESS.

WE have received n copy of this production of
it with great satisfaction 1t is an able and ardent
defence of thepolicyo secession. We hope to be.
address ssSSqsss taP fssdsis H ifEa
positions are incontrovertible. and his whole ar
gument is well put. The style is simple, plain and
clear-well calculated to do much good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
FOR THE ADVERTISER.


AlR. EDIroR.-Pernit me to supply a remark,
which you omitted to make in yonr notice of the
Secession Meeting on the ID inst. You say Judge
BUTLER declined to speak. on the " ground of ab-
staining from party strife" This simple an;
nouncement does not give the facts, and is calcuI:
lated to mislcad the public.
On that occasion Judge BUTLER distinctly
announced that he would address the people Of
the District on the first Monday of October. He
made the same announcement the next day at the
Cooperation Meeting. The friends of Iudge Bur
LEn had advised against disappearing Mt either OF
these meetings, as thsro were something like party
excitement and prcudces existing in that pa1ticu'
lar locality-but had arranged for him to SPEAK
to the people at the time above mentioned, where
his fcllow.cilizens would be assembled from all
parts Of the District. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
EDITORIAL CHANGES.

We notice that Mr.. D. J. WHITAKER has been
associated with Mr.. MORGAN, in the Editorial de-
partmcn, of:the State Rights Rcpublican-also,t that
Mr.. R. 4. FAIR has taken upon himself the con-
duct of the AhbeuiNe Banner. We cordially greet
these gentlemen 10 their new positions, and doubt
not they will prove true Senlines on the outer wall
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
COM II u MICATI0 MS.
FoR THE ADVERTISER.

Fon TIE ADVERTISER.
Mr.. EDITOR, Amid the excitement of politics
cal you take interest in the humble doings of our
Village? If so, you will be pleased to learn that
there is prospect of permanence in the School
for Young Ladies under the charge Of the Rev.
N. ALDRIcH
Parents complain, and justly too, of the burden
imposed by the purchase Of new set of books
under each new Teacher. This will be avoided
necessarily when there il no change of Teachers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

THE following gentlemen were. on Monday last,
selected as the Town Council of Edgefeld, for the
ensuing year: P. F. LAHORE, Mtcndant; ABNER
BUSHNELL, JoHN L. DoBY, NATHANIEL RAMEr,
Wardcns.
No/elcciion for fourth Warden, three having
tied for that post
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
LoTr's, Sept. Q, 1851.

Mr.. Editor In looking over Your paper, !
sec my name as one of the Committee of ar
ranscnients and Correspondence at Il Co-opcra-
ton meeting. held near the Ridge. was not
present at the meeting, neither did l give my
consent to the same therefore wish my name
struck off the list, as have always held myself
minute man after the necessary arrangements
arc made by our State officers.
Yours, Respectfully,
WILLIAM MOBLEY.
Col Sinki,>s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

~ ATTENTION is invited to the advertisement
of Mr.. JOSIAH SlnLEy, of Hamburg. 1t will be
seen that he has large and full supply of Grocc-
ries and Goods for the incoming season.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
CoLrMr1A. e2d AUG. IS5l

Gentlemen ~ have had the honor of rcceiv-
ing your letter Of the 18th, inviting me to attend
a Public Meeting TO be beld on the Ridge, in
Edge6cld, on the I'd Of September next.
il it were in my power to leave my post here
at that time, (which is doubtful,) prior invita-
tion would scarcely leave me at liberty to accept
yours. however desirous Of repairing to "Old
Edgefeld," to catch some Of the true frefrom
her gallant Sons,
With my sincere acknowledgements for tie
honor done me. am. gentlemen, very respect
fully, your obedient servant =
MAXGY GREGG.
To Mcssrs. T.. Jones. E scbles, B., T. Var
borough, NJ. N. Holstein and IT. S. Bates, Com
mittce.
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ghe aCnuertiser,
EDGEFIELD, S. G..
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1851

M SEVERAL Letters to the Secession Meeting
from prominent citizens of the District, have been
unavoidably crowded out, to give room for the &c.
count of the Co. Operation Meeting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

their consent 10 remain in this Union, quietly bear
ing its unequal burdens, and proongins anu
strengthening its existence. Are there many such
Co.opcratunists! We trust not
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

We are requested TO state that Jas. Ilous--
ton, an officer of the Revolutionary War, or,
if deceased, his heirs ut law; also Nancy
Brooks, widow of Elisha Brooks, or 1t. de-
ceased, her heirs at law, will obtain: :.inforna.
ton greatly to their interest by, APPLYING 20
+. w; Scllcck, Esq. Ordinary OF iAeDeNiile
District. District II !ys9r ,!g..t
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narrowed down 10 one Of simple resistance or un-
qualified subinisson-and | have already saId,.
what candidly believe that no true son of Caro-
lima can oc will submit TO degradation and dis
honor, let the consequences Of separate action
be what they may.
feel, gentlemen, that in juncturc SO critical
as the present, it would be presumption in me 10
advise My anxious desire, however, to serve
my own native and much loved State, cmboldcns
me to ofcr'the suggestion that good feeling and
true policy seem to indicate, that while we use
every legitimate and fair argument to convince
those who honestly differ from us as to the rcmc-
dy which policy requires us to pursue, that while
we urge upon them with all the zeal which con-
vict0n of its truth imposes upon us, that Sce.s.
sion by the State of South Carolina alone, after
the failure 10 procure corporation is the only
safe course, and one which honor aud patriotism
alike call upon US TO pursue yet that We should
avoid every offensive or harsh expression which
might drive off from us. those who ought to-, and
who certainly will, 60 with us in the great strug-
gle which now seems inevitable. am aware,
that some of the submissionists have taken the
name Of -Operationits, and are trying to cloak
themselves and their real designs, by marching
under borrowed colors. These are Involves in
uC
guished like the Ass in the fablc-covcred with
the Lions skin-by their braying. With these
counterfeit co-operationiss, repeat, we can have
nothing to do, but to expose their hypocricy and
the cheat they attempt to put upon their fellow
citizens BY their false prctences: but there are
many, very many, in the ranks of the same party
who do not differ from us, but in name: who
profess the same creed we do--who never can
be brought to submit to past asgrcssions, and
who never will consent that the Convention now
elected shall adjourn, sine die, without seeding
from this present oppressive and accursed Union,
with or without cooperation. To such men wo
should always be ready to extend the hand of
fellowship and good viii, feeling well assured
that thcy-the true resistance CO. Opcrationists-
will, and that shortly, leave tue crowd of sub
mssionists who have, as Ibclcyc, in.ruded them
selves into their ranks, and with whom they can
have no sympathy or union, without contamina.
ting themselves and injuring their cause.
have the honor. gentlemen; to be, very re-
spcctfnlly, your obedicnt servant
JOS. A. BLACK.
To Mcssrs. Lewis Jones, Emmit Seibrcs. r
T. Marlborough, NJ. n. Holstcin and T. S. Ba.es
Committee. n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
A &C MINUTE MAN.N

WE received the following communication yes
terday and give il without 4 word Of comment. II
will show for itself:
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LETTERS RECEIVED.

The following letters were received by the
Committee Of Invitation Of the Secession Bar
hcnup.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

~ We call attention TO the advertisement Of
the HODGES AND FULLER INSTITUTES. These ex-
cellent Schools give to the public the gratifying
assurance that they are still prospering, and pre-
m rod 10 nrnsner
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BARNuM, the King Of Showmen.
BEAT HIcxMA'i, the King Of Bcggars.
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NOTICE
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL.

THE Rev. DR.. BIRMINGHAM will preach at DR..
II. BURr's, on Sunday the l4th inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11

U WE take pleasure in recommending tho
Mr.. ENoN SCHOOL to the patronage Of the District
and we trust it will receive, among the rest, its
full share.
We have long heard that the present Instruc-
tress is Lady of superior education and cndow-
ments.
The location of the School is in healthful Sec
ton, and an excellent ncighborhood.
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GRAnAMv1LLr, August es, 1851.

NKAhAMVlLLE, August 20, 1891.
Gentlemen II regret very much that yong
letter of the 18th inst, inviting me to attend
meeting of the citizens Of Edgcfcld. on Tuesday
next, did not reach me until yesterday, and that
in consequence thereof my reply will not be re-
ceived by yoM before your meeting takes place.
1t would have afforded me much pleasure,
gentlemen, to unite with YOU on this occasion,
and to hear the sentiments Of my fellow-citizens
Of EdScfeld, on the absorbing questions Of the
day. My views are well known to the public
| have seen no reason to change them. As time
advances we perceive our ground moro clearly,
and the lines which surround us become more
circumscribed and distinct. There can be no
doubt that the issue now before the people is
simply and clearly this:
The Convention has twelve months to exist
from the day it assemblies
II practical conjoint resistance against the
past is not secured, shall the Convention ordain
submission or sccessionl
There is no halfway house. Those who seek
one will nerer find it.
1t submission, or acquicscencc, or whatever
more agreeable name may be given to non-rcsis-
lance is ordained, !, then j solemnly1 believe the
contest is at an end. No other Stnte viii ever
take higher ground, ,tlan eSeuth .Garolipa, and il
she has not the power. to assert her sovereignty,
and defend her citizens at this time, she gever
'l L. le sa::; and Min
fbccnme mere mocktFy Hifp diiIsfoHH
lE-thetim is. not at hand let me ask when viii
it ever come. that We shall have fastertausc for
rcsistancc--f we refuse to net alone. we estab-
lish the principle forever that our destiny is not
in our own hands. If separate State action is
killed now. it is killed for all time to come. No
matter under what circumstances the verdict
against it may be rendered it will stand as pre-
cedcnt and we all know the force Of prcecdents.
Bnt as ! have so recently given my views to
the public, and rs my letter will not reach you in
time for Your meeting. will not trcspass on you
by going further into the subject.
| have the honor to be. gentlemen with scnti-
mcnts Of high respect and esteem. your obedcnt
servant. W. r. COLCOCE.
To Messrs. Jones, scblcs, Marlborough, Hol-
ston and Bates.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-12-02
60 1T BOBTAn..

A specimen of the gems "IIoosier"
was found by Captain ------, OF the
steamer -. in the engine room OF
his boat. while bing at Louisville. one
line morning in June The captain in>
iaired what he was doing there.
Have you seen Captain Perry ?"
was the interrogatory response.
Don't know hlm; and can't tell
what that has TO do with your being
in my engine room" replied the cap
tain angrily.
Hold ON, that's just what | was
getting at, You see Captain Perry
asked me TO take drink. and so--
| did; ] knew that wanted to drink,
or shouldn't be very dry. So Cap.
tain Perry and went 20 the balls
Captain Perry was putting in some
extras on one toe. sung out goit,
Captain Perry, il you bust your biler
With that n man steps up TO me, says
he, See here, stranger, you must
leave Says |, 'what must ] leave
fur 2" SAYS he. you're making loo
much noise" Says ], "l've been in
bigger crowds than this, aud made
more noise, and didn't leave nuther.'
With that be tuck me by the nap of the
neck and the seat Of the breeches--
and ! left.
AS ] was shoyen down the street
| met lady..-l knew she was a lady
by a remark she made, Says she.
"Young man, ] reckon you'll go home
with me- PoIit ress wouldn't let me
refuse, and so | went. I'd been in the
house but a minute, when heard con-
siderable Of a knocking AZ the door.
| kr0w'd the chap wanted to get in,
whoever he was, or he wouldn't have
kept up such tremendous racket. By
and by says voice, III yol don't open
I'll bust in the door,. And so he did, !
put on bold face, and says ], 'Stran-J
ger, does this woman belong to your
Says he. she does Then, says !,
she's lady, think from all that I've
seen of heI.' f E
with that he came TO me with a
pistol in one hand and bowie knife
In the other, and being little pressed
for room, jumped through the win-
dow leaving the bigger portion of my
coat tail, As | was streaking it down
town with the fragments auttering TO
the breeze, Imet friend. knew he
was a friend, by remark he made.
Says he, Go 1t, bobtail, he's gainin on
you. And that's the way | happened
in yonr engine room. I'm good
swimmer captain, but do excuse me
il you please, from taking the water",
Louisville Journal