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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-08-21
Union District,

From the recent opportunities we have had
of ascertaining the opinions of the citizens
of Union district, we can say without hesita-
ton, that We have never known any people
so thoroughly united in opinion, upon any
subject. as our people are upon the question,
of secession. It is little remarkable that
upon 4 question of such vital Importance as
that now before us, there should be so little
diversity of sentiment in district so large
and so populous as ours. There are few
solitary individuals here and there who en-
tertan honest doubts as to the policy of
secession, but the great body of the people
are almost unanimously in favor of it.
We take great pleasure in being able to
make this statement We have long be-
levcd that the people of this district possess
ed sufficient intelligence to understand their
rights, and sufficient patriotism to defend
them; but this marked unanimity in favor of
secession far surpasses our most sanguinc
anticipations. We hope this state of things
may continue. We trust that we shall ney-
er see our district divided into factions upon
4 question Of this kind. Were the question
now before US, one Of less imporiance-were
it one Of mere State policy, involving only
change of internal administration or one
whose effects might be only Temporary, it
were matter of little consequence how heat
ed the discussion became or how bitter party
strife might be- But upon this question, the
whole State should be united. We trust
our District will retain its present enviable
position of unprecedented unanimity so that
when the issue. shall come, she may be able
to:ss,ti e ectaerO constituted authorities of the
States Call for us and we are readv-let
us know that We are wanted and we will
march to man to defend our honor and
maintain our independence" We know this
will be the response wh,n Union District
shall be called for: and any effort to disturb
this rnanmity should meet with its proper
rcbuke.
1t is, and should be, a matter of pride and
congratulaiion 10 the people of Union, that
they have preserved their unanimity through
the whole of this agitation and are now
standing side by side on hequcstion of fseces-
sion. Whilst other Districts have been TO
some extent distracted and divided, Union
Hs preserved her integrity. and is now so
thoroughly united in sentiment, that anv
Hort to create parties must prove unavail-
nc. We have long known the citizens Of
Jnion to be brave, chivarous. and patriotic
'coplc, but we must say, that the undivided
ront which they now present upon the ques-
ION before them, far surpasscs our most
angnine expectations.
We should Ill rejoice at this state of
hings, as it speaks volumes for the patriot
SIN and intelligence Of our citizcns.-Union-
lille Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-08-21
EDGEFIELD, S. c., AUGUST 21, 1851.
"But you must make two miles to her

"But you must make two miles to her
one."
"Evcn then she will be most likely ahead
of the Range ere can reach there
"Very we'll In that case you must start
Bill Mink after her, with a fresh horse.
will give you letter, which you will place
in his hands should you fail to overtake the
girl
With these instructions, the man started
in pursuit. lie was mounted OIL large,
strong horse, who bore his rider as lightly as
if he had been child.
(CoNCLUDED IN OUR EEXT
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-08-21
VOL. XVI.--NO. 81

only three dissenting voices against the first
resolution, and one against the third.
A motion was then made and unanimous
ly carried, that the proceedings of the meet
ing be published in the City papers, and
that the other papers of the State, 1cith the
exception Of The GrecnrilLc Patriot be rcques-
ted to copy.
J. VI. MARTIN. SecF 3.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-08-21
Select Gales.
ETGILy GETGER,

THE GALLANT COURIER
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25
Ehe Union.

Itwilb remembered that Georgia, was anx-
iously looked to by the secessionists, as the State
most likely to lead off in the cause of d%isunion. IA
the gratifying intelligence from there shows tint
the Union party, at the recent election for dele
gates, has triurnphed by an Overwhelming major
ity. This gees TO prove that, however she has
been induced to falter in her devotion to the con-
federation, she has nevertheless steared- clear Of
such concentrating and rebellious influences, by
proving beyond the question of a doubt, her 10y
atty to the Union, and her firm determination of
adhereing to the compromise which has been
framed in the true spirit Of mutual friendly con-
~cessions. We may congratulate Georgia onthis
noble and manly stand which she has taken, with
en- abiding confidence, that the fame Of her exam
pie will serve effectually to dissipate this seeming
Of dissatisfaction which appeared to be gath
ering above a few Of the discontentcd Southern
States. @
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

,aSuGAR CoATED-Po1soN.n-The Baltimore
Sun is out in strong terms against a thew in-
vention of the aenemy" which it characterizes
as a specimen Of patent deyiltry as complete
as human ingenuity can invent-an Internal
machine compared with which in its capacity
for dealing destruction and death, the device
Of Fieschiis a plaything." 1t consists of q cap
sule Of gum and sugar enclosing about a fourth
of a tea-spoonful Of brandy, just about enough
with the excited saliva, to make a small .toddy
in the mouth, adapted to the ambition and ca
pacity Of the rising generation. These things,
it appears, are sold at the confectionaries in the
large cities at the North and East, and five
worth of them contain about a table
spoonful Of brandy, enough TO give a small boy,
as an initial operation at least, quite an expert
mental notion of a drunken Specific in
ventor Of this insidioas enemy to the peace and
welfare of society IS not known but consider
ing the prevalenee of temperance principles at
this time, he hassdisplayed a great deal of bold
ness as well as Ingenuity.
We have not heard that this asugar coated
invader" has made his appearance at Men,
phis, and hope that he may not but if he does,
parents, and guardians should give him a swarm
reception" Forewarned, is forewarnsd.--,
Memphis Eagle.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

The STEAMER BR1InrANr.-We remarked yes
terday upon the collapsing of a tlue of this splen-
did boat forty miles Below Baton Rouge. We OBJ
tanned the information as did every one else, from
the Geographic bulletin board of the Merchants
Exchange, We had this evenieg the satisfaction
Of SEEING he Captain and part owner of the boat,
CaptainsHART, and he confirms the statement
that one Of his flues did collapse. The Brilliant
was owed downtothe city yesterday, and is now
here; she is not materially in ured, and her da-
mage may be repaired for perhaps five hundred
dollars.
Our friend, Captain HART, feels this calamity
most sensibly. He supposed, and with good reason,
that he had as good a boat as could be built, and
this casualty has sorely distressed him. There is,
however, not the least blame to be attached to
him or his officers; neither should the reputation
of his boat be affected. Captain HART has very
properly determined that there shall be a thorough
investigation in order to ascertain if possible the
causes of the collapse, and he will, land in fact
has already done SOY invite the ~strictest %inquisi-
ton. He is satisfied that there was an ample
supply of water in the boilers, and that his engi-
neer, who is trustworthy man, was in no wise
culpaple. When the cause of the catastrophe is
ascertained, if it can be, publicity will be given
to 1t. The we'll known reputation of Captain
HART, as an experienced steamboat Captain, and
a prudent and reliable man, exonerates him from
all censure. The misfortune was one of that
which the greatest prudence and fore
sight could not provide against.-N. O. Bulletin.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25
Benefit Of Life Insurance.

We would call the attention of our readers to
the following paragraph, showing the benefit OF
Life Insurance, and the punctuality of payment
on the part of the Companyyto the widow of the
gentleman whose protecting spirit so fortunately
directed him to the Mutual Benefit Insurance
Company" the advertisement of an Agency for
which, in this place, win be found in another CO.
lumn: 4a 80
LIFE IrsuRANcE.-Mrs. Columbus Diggs, Of
Kentucky, and her orphan child, the other day
called at and received from the SouthernM utn-
al Life Insurance Company, the FIVE thousand
dollars she was entitled to by reason of insu-
rance effected with that Company, in August
last, upon the life Of her husband, Mr.. w. H.
Diggs.
Oflate life insurance has become more gene
raj than formerly, as the independence Of the
widows and helpless orphans Of several of our
recently deceased respectable citizens can prac-
fcally verify; yet with all these impressive les
sous of wisdom, it is somewhat astonishing that
life insurance does not obtain even more gener-
ally. The snm required annually to effect this
insurance is so. small that the retrenchment of
even snperduous indulgencies will supply it ;
and as the Southern Mutual Life Insurance
Company, No. 48 Camp street, is a home insti-
t~ntion-liberal in its adjustment and prompt in
the payment OF its losses, we commend it to the
public.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

~ It's less difficult to feignt the sensations we
have not, than toconceal those we have. A man
may become a public convert to religion while his
heart, which would seem to be In the possession
OF Christ, belongs to some fair one Of earth, from
whom it would indeed be difficult for him to keen
secret from her the fact. A man mar control his
actions, but ne cannot control the sensations Of his
mind ne might as wei. attempt to prevent hun
ger by abstinence, or sleep by continued wake
fitness.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

0RDONNANCE, pour apssnder ror-
~ dominance etablissant un chemin de "a
courci ,danssla paroisse d1bervillc, a travers Ia
pointe dlberyiile, conduisant du yoisinape de-
HEgEse ST. Gabriel, q Tile.
II est ordonne par lie juri de police de Ia %.
roise dIberrille que@la lOeme section d. For
dominance ci-dessus citee soft augmentee ct ap-
Prouvee de nouveau, CONNIE suit:
Qu'aussitot que lie dit chemin sera etabli.
que les proprietaires sur Ia rive gauehe du
fieuve, a Ia distance de cling miles du dit chemin
seront requis de TRAVELLER au dit chemin, ct
qu'ul commissaire pour le dit racourci de IIle
sera nomme annuellement, ct qu'en attendant,
ct jusqu'a rachevement du dit chen11lin de ra-
courci, les memes commissioners GU deux dem
tire eux, auront le pouvoir d~'ordonner a tous
les ~esclaves, negresd de champ, appartenant aux
habitans, dams les limltss ci-dessus, a tells terms
ssta tells membres que ies dits commissaires
croifont convsnabies pour trayailler au dit
chemin, sous ID direction des dts commissaires.
on sutres personnes par eux nominees pour.
WI que les dts e~sclaves ne soient pas a~ppelles.
pour les dts travaux plus de cinq jours par
chaque aimee. Et pourvu que les dts habi.
tants fournissent a leurs e~sclavesl les outils ne
c%essaires aux dts travaux, tells que pelles, pio-
ches, haches, &c. Et toutes habitant dams les
dites l!mltes, qul refusera de comparative avec
ses esclaves CONNIE il est dit ci-dessus. apres
avoir etc appelle par les dts commissaires-
sera sujet a une amende dune piastre, on
moins "a la discretion de Ia cour) pour chaoue
~esclaye, chaque jour qu'il aura refuse de- com.
paraitre reeouyrable pardevant le JUICE de paix
du District (ou du District yoisin sill Sc recuse)
a la requete des dts commissaires, ct aprss re.
convenient De Ia dite amende de Ia .maniere
ordinaire dams les cas- evils, lie montant sera
employee a achievement du dit chemin. Pour
VI que les dts habitans auront le droit de SO
dispenser du dit travail en- nature, en- payant
aux dts commissaires Ia sommes de oinquante
cling cents par jour pour chacun de leur dts
~esclaves travaillans. "A. -,
Approve ct passe le Z Decembre 1850.
THOMAS C. BROWN
R. A. UPTON,
WIN. C. ADAMS,
A. G. STRINGER,
LOUIS HEBERT.
AnoI,R GRASS, Grefier protein.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

AN ExAMrLE.-We received the other day in a
letter, from a subscriber at a distance, a ten dollar
note, for two years subscription to the Se,aiaez.-
How much trouble and annoyance it would save
us, as well as expense, if others would follow his
example. Those who conclude to do so, will find
their names written in letters Of gold, to serve as a
receipt, on the number of our paper which imme-
diately follows the reception Of their letters. Try
us, and yon will find that We do not make a spa-
,ieas promise.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

nRDONNANCE pour etablir un BAG
~ (Ferry) a trayers lie teuve Mississippi.
IL est ordonne par lie juri de police de ia pa
roisss, dIberville-
Sect. Ter Dun bac Ferry) soft, ct par lie
present est etabli, entire la residence d'Ambroise
Grabert (ou dams les limites dun mile de Get
te residence) ct rhabitation de NADINE E.
Lauye dams cetts paroisse.
. Sect. 2em Il est de plus ordonne &C., que
lie dit bac on ferry sera sujet aux memes re-
strictions ct aura droit aux memes priyiie ges
que le ferry etabli a travers 10 heuye Mississip-
pia la vile de Plaquemine.
Sect. Sem II EST de plus ordonne &c, que
lie dit Ferry sera vendu au plus fort encheris-
seur, lie premierde Janyier proclaim 1851, ct
ensuite annnellement, ayec les autres ferris.
de Ia paroisse.
.Approuyes ct adopti lie 7 Decembre 1850.
lsigne) THOMAS C. BROWN,
e. LOUIS HEBERT,
WIN. C. ADAMS.
r. A. UPTON,
A. G.. STRINGER.
ADoLPHE GRASS, Grefier protein. jan75
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25
= There is a fair prospect that no Free Soile1

u There is a fair prospect that no Free soiler
will be elected to the U. S. Senate from Massa-
chusetts this year. The Legislature is divided po-
litically into three parties-Whigs, Democrats
and Free Sellers. The last two are united against
the Wings in State politics; but the Boston Post,
which is the chief Democratic paper in that
State, says that it is not within the bounds Of pos
that its party will vote for a Free Sol
Ter, or any man not in favor Of the Compromise
bill.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25
State Of Louisiana-Parish of IberpiNe.
Succession Sale.

pY virtue ola decree or order from "a
II Hon. 9th District Court of the State 81
Louisiana in and for tie Parish VI Tberyille. "a
me directed bearing date the 10th January
1851, l will offer at public sale to the highest
and last bidder
On Thursday the Goth February,
1851, at 10 o'clock, A. M, the following des.
cribed property belonging to the
Succession Of Francois Landry, dec'd.,
to wit:
Land.
LIST. One tract or parcel Of land lying and
situated in the Parish of Iberville, on the right
bank of the river Mississippi, measuring about
two arpents front IN said river by the depth
and shapes thereunto belonging, bounded
above by land belonging to FRANCOIS Samage,
and below by land belonging to Joseph Roth's
succession, together with the buildings and
improvements thereon being and thereunto be.
longing. -
2. William or Bill, negro man, aged about
SO years.
3. Celeste Adeline, negro woman, aged AZ
years and her four children, Lucien aged about
8 years, Atoutsa aged about six years, ALFRED
aged about 4 years, and Fzorestin aged about
three years.
4. Gustase, negro boy aged about 10
years.
5. William Justimon, aged about II wears.
A quantity of movable property consisting
in-Household Furniture, Farming Utensils,
&c. &c.
TERMS OF SALE.
The moveables payable in Cash on the dav
OF sale. The land and slaves payable one half
of the price of adjudication in cash on the dav
day of sale and the other half in all the month
of March in the year 1852. The purchasers to
furnish their notes with endorsers to the satis.
faction of the Administrator of said succession.
said notes to be made payable at the Office of
the Recorder Of the Parish of IberyilIe. and in
case OF non.payrnent at maturity to bear in
terest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum from
time due until paid; special mortgage to b re-
tained on the land and slaves to secure the
payment Of the said notes and all interest that
may accrue thereon.
Sale to take place at the last residence of
Francois Landry in this parish.
J. I. PETIT, Sheriff:
Parish Of Iberville, Jan: 2oth, Js5l.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

uJohn Randolph made use of the following
language in one of his speeches in Congress.
What would he say were he now among US?
'sThe very mention Of a disunion of the States
is a great public injury. It goes to unhinge
the tone Of the public mind. It makes men
acquainted with the possibility Of the thing,
and once admitted into their breasts. they will
not contemplate it with that adherence in
which it ought to be held by every true patri-
ot.a go
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

% How much Of hypocrisy, policy and ma
nGuyerIng must a man assume in this world who
would eftectually gainahis endsi Such conduct,
base as It may seem, scarcely ever fails Of success,
while the straight forward, unconcealed and man
~ act Of a noble hear, which fears nothing more
than prevancation, is sever ridieuled OF coatsIaned.
This sentiment has particular reference to mat
tiers where.the weaker sex are concerned.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
Life Insurance Agency.

TNHE undersigned, having been ceeated an A.
l. gent to receive applications for insurance on
lives in the sMusaal Benefit Insurance Company
of New Orleans, PETER CoNREY, Jr, President,
he would urgently solicit citizens and planters to
call at his Reading Room and examine the princi-
pies and advantages of this most excellent institu-
ton; No enc can fail to perceive the benefits to
be derived from insurance in this company, If a
study be given to it. Pamphlets and
Circulars, in French and English, giving full par
%ticulars, can be had on application.
ja25-1y W. P. BRADBURN, Agent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

The QUITMAN CAsE.-Despatches from Wash
ington state that official information has been re-
ceived at the State Department that Judge Ghol-
son will Immediately issue his warrant for the ar
rest Of Gen. Quitman, on the charges preferred
against him by the Federal Government, for his
participation in the Cuba businass No action,
therefore, will be had in the House Of Represen-
tatives in relation to Judge Gholson's contumacy,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25
@"Myra'' shall appear in our next.

Col. BENToN.-The latest intelligence contra
diets the statement that Benton has been reelected
Senator from Missouri, as was confidently asserted
since our last issue. a whig stood first on the
26th ballot, and he second best. The result was
not ascertained by the papers of the last mail.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

,TsOUTES personnes qui doiyent a Ia sue
L cession de feu Wiltshire L. Fem, sont
par Ia p~resente REFUSES de solder leur complies
ayee lie soussigne Administrative dams les dix
jours qui suiyront Ia notification de la pIresente
-et toutes personnes qui ont des reclama-
lions contre ladite succession sont egalement
notices den faire Ia presentation dams Ia
meme delaia E. W..BLAKE.
jan IS Administrator,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25
~ The sect of German Catholics founded by
John Ronge is now making great progress in Ger

10 About seventy members of the Quebec
bar left the Superior Court, and have refused to
plead there, the court having established scale Of
fees which the bar thinks is insufficient. The
Chief Justice announcing the scale said that if
after three or sixAnonths' trial it was found to be
an inadequate salary the court would raise it;
but the contingency WA found to be not at all pal
ble to the lawyers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

% The Homestead Exemption law, passed By
the Vermont Legislature of 1s4s, went into oper-
alton on the LIST Of January 1851. 1t provides that
house and land, to the value of $500, with the
produce Of the land, shall be exempt from attach.
anent and execution, except fo, taxes.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25
The Ct, Charles.

This splendid edifce which has been the pride
the boast, and ornament Of the crescent city, pre-
ssnts noEy to the eyes of the wanderer, a hnge
mass Of smoky ruins. We cannot, in realizing
the loss Of the Saint Charles, constrain from
breathing forth a sympathetic sigh for the city Of
New Orleans. It was the essence Of her exist
ance, a part Of her being, with which 50 many
pleasing associations were connected. But what
great change has been wrought in the aspect Of
things, since its obstruction No longer shall the
anxious yisitor's eye cast its admiring gaze Of, the
grand structure Of architectural skilk-nor feast his
delight BY contemplating on a fine winters even
ing the beauty and symetry Of that majestic cupulo,
which is rendered more beautiful by the soft rays
Of the moon and stars-that conspicuous object
which first strikes the view and engages the at
OF the traveller when descending the ma
iestic father Of waters, in one Of those floating pail
aces-as the first thing Of the. great southern me-
which is observable at a distance, to
as an admonitor Of his near approach.
Again, how his bosom heaves with pride and adj
niration, when he is led to contemplate the rare
beauty of that splendid portico, the most classical
N the United States, supportedby those beautiful
and elegant corinthians rd1odsa
The entire structure of the St. Charles was en-
irely after the G~recianstyle, and in point Of beau
y and nasniicencs surseN1 any other Of its
lind in Anaerea.
We hare sasb an abiding confidence n the
good waste and energy of the citizens OF New
ofletns asto indulge the hope, that ere twelve
months shall have rolled By, there win springes
y e~nchantment over the ruins of the oldsSt.
Charles, another similar in architectural structure.
,at only more grand and. magnificent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

CosaREss1osAL.-The cheappostage bill passed
the House on the l7th-letters three cents. news
papers half a cent in the State in which they are
published, and free for thirty-one miles. The Sc
nate is engaged on the French Spoliation-bi Ill
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

EY-The Prayane learns upon good authority
that Judge Gholson has issued the warrant for
the arrest and removal of Gov. Quitman. 1t will
I've executed as soon as the Marshal, Fielding Da-
vis, Esq, reaches Jackson. Application will be
made to one OF the Judges OF the High Court of
Errors and Appeals for a writ of Aabeas corpus
1t is not anticipated that a discharge from the ar
rest will be ordered. "..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-01-25

Z Read the beautiful vsTses on our fourth
page. Both pieces contains the very soul and es-
senoe o. poetry. The first is taken from .AytAs,.s
nome aaset', the very best family newspaperin