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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-02-27
JUSTICE.
PLANK ROADS.

FRIEND GREEN-In the January mum.
Der of Hunts Merchants Magazine"
there is an article which possesses much
interest at the present time, not only
from the forcibe manner in which the
subject is presented, bot also from its
suggesting the means Of ascertaining
facts and figures from quarters where
plank roads have been fully tested. AS
il is possible the magazine may not be
at your command, | have though i
worth while to send you some coPious
extracts from the article headed
THE FIRST PLANK ROAD MOVEMENT.
In the list Of the great improvements
which have given to this age the char.
acter which it will bear in history
above all olhers-the age of hapPines;
TO the people-thc plank road will bear
prominent place, and il deserves it,
1t changes the condition of the farmer
wherever il is found. Ii gives a thor
oughfare, second only to the railway
and in this respect, superior to it, tha
il may be used by all, wthou, being sub
iected TO the rules and regulations o
others, as 10 the time, speed, or equi
page in which they may choose TO tray
el. Ii annihilates one Of the soreSt evil
known TO our rural life, an evil whic
has hitherto made o farm in many part
of our country an involuntary hermi
, tngc, secluded, and aliainabIe only by
weary pilgrimage oyer mo, not owe
y, but through roads which seemed TO hav
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-02-27

being elaboraiely debated, was enacted.
In the discussion which accompanied
its passage, the great question of the
right Of eminant domain-of vcsling 10
any other tribunal than the legislature.
the power to take private property
for the uses of private corporation
having public purposes, was fully con
sidered; and the record Of the debate
in the Senate will always be an impor.
tant part of the legislative actions--ihat
eminent counsellor Joshua A. Spencer,
examined and Illustrated the question
with great ability"
Railways, with all their value, are
Of priceless worth 20 man, and yet the
thoroughfare for the citizen away from
his home-for the journey, the travel,
the tour; but the plank road is for the
home use-for the transit which is be-
gun and ended in day or lis FACTION
which gives to him who uses it double
value or occupation for the hours Of the
dsy-which increases the happiness
aad comfort, and profit Cf the farm, that
foundation of all tho institutions of so
ciety. 1t cannot but be of interes, thus
to place on record the history Of lis
first introduction into the state--great
link as it is in our chain Of internal i'm
provcment."
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and reverently follows their monilions,
amids, general disloyalty and corrup
tion. have thus spoken Of the obi
CATION ofgoyernment to contribute by
various means 10 the moral elevation
of community; and am "pained' that
an institution, capable ofsuch purifying
influences, should so often be among the
chief engines of a nations corruption.
If my observations prove dull, you
can, of course, at any moment, leap 10
the conclusion that IL am, &c." at the
end Of this sheet. 1t is an age of
skipping, wish to belong TO State,
in the character and institutions of
which may find a spring ofimprove-
ment, music not excepted, which ! can
speak of with an homes, pride, in whose
records may meet great and honoIed
names, and which is making the world
its debtor by its discoveries of truth,
and by an example of virtuous freedom.
o save me from country which wor
ships wealth, and cares not for true
glory, in which intrigue bears rule; in
which patriotism borrows its zeal from
the prospec, of office, in which hungry
sycophants besiege with supplication
all the departments Of State; in which
public men bear the brands of vice,
and the sea, of government is a noiN
some sink of private lcentiousness and
political corruption. Tell me not Of
The honor Of belonging to free coun-
try.
l ask, does our liberty bear generous
fruits! Does ii exalt US in maaly spirit,
in public virtue, above countries trod.
den under foot by despolism? Tell me
not of the extent of our territory. ]
care not how large it is, if it multiply
degenerate men.
Oflhs country ! may say with pc.
culiar emphasis, tina, its happiness is
bound up in virtue, on this our union
can alone stand firm. Our union is
not like that of other nations, con.
frmed by the habits of ages, and rivi,
ted by force. It's recent, and still
more, voluntary union. 1t is idle 10
talk of force as binding US together.
Nothing can retain member of this
confederacy, when resolved on separa-
Iion. The only bonds that can perma-
nenly unite US, are moral ones. The
union is threatened by sectional jeal-
ousirs, and collisions Of local interests,
which can be reconciled only by mag
unanimous libcraliIy. 1t is endangered
by the prostitution of executive patron
age, through which the public treasury
is turned into fountain Of corruption,
and by the lust for power, which per-
petual!y convulses the country for the
sake of throwing Office into new hands;
and the only remedy for these evils, is
TO be found in the moral indignation of
the community, in pure, lofty spirit,
which will overwhelm with infamy this
selfish ambition.
JUSTICE.
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\ LETTER PROM GENERAL
JACKSON.

The Washington Globe aua Union
are engaged in very sharp conlro.
vcrsy relative to the retirement OF
Mr.. Blair, the well known editor of the
Globe, and the cause Of the advent o.
Mr.. Ritchio to Washington.
John c. Rives is the controversaist
in The Globe, and Mr.. Ritchie through
the Unicn. Mr.. Rives publishes a
number OF letters from Gen. Jackson,
which are peculiarly refreshing in these
quie, times The Old Hero did not
have very favorable opinion of Mr.
Richie, and he was apt 10 speak his
mind Just as he felt. One Of the last
letters which he wrote-after he found
that he could not prevent the installa.
ton Of Mr.. Ritchie at Washington, as
Government Editor-is peculiarly
worthy of attention, on account Of his
prophecy that the importation Of Mr..
Richie would assuredy lead to Splts
in the Democratic party; which ProPhe
cy was realized at the Presidential
election in lSE9-the scctiona! course
pursued by the Washington Union
being one Of the most prominent causes
Of that diyision:--NirGukie Wisconsin.
NaRMITAcA, April 7th, ls45.
".Ny Dear NJ. Bluir:-Yours oflhe
30lh o! March is just received, and i've
confidential letters Of lhc--ani-.
10 our mutual fr!end-submitted 10 my
view from President Polk. l wrote
YOU and The President on the 4th inst.
and was IN aopes that my views would
uren his eyes 10 his own interests and
the union Of the Democratic party
Bat, from the letter before me, ! sup
pose my letter to the President will moi
prevent that evil to him and the Dem.
ocratic party, that ! have used my
voice to prevent am too unwell L.
write much to-day. have read your
letter with care and much interest, ]
knew YOU would never degrade your
self by dividing the editorial chair with
any one for any cause. ! well knew
that you never can or will abandon
your democratic principles. You car
not, under existing circumstances, do
anything to save your character and
democratic principles, and your high
standing with all classes Of the De
mocracy, but by selling out your pa
per- When You sell have good security
for The consideration money. RiIch.C
is greatly involved, if not finally broke,
and YOU know Cameron, who boasts
that he has $4,000 10 invest in news
paper. view them both as bankrupt
in politics and property, and MOTTO he
trusted by any one in any way, or ty
any BODY. Under a.! existing circum.
stances, say to you sell, and when you
do, look to sDlH in the Democratic
ranks, which shall sorely regret, and
which might have been SO easily avoi
dcd. am very sick-must close.
With all The kind wishes of the ten
ants of the Hermitage, ana my prayer
for your prosperity and happiness,
remain, sincerely. your friend,
ANDREW JACKSON.
"FRANcIs =, BLAIR, Esq"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-02-27

A cotemporary says, tina. costly
and handsome tombstone was landed
few days ago al North Bend, Ohio IN
tended 10 be erected over the remains
of The late President Harrison. The
family arc unaware from whence y
came.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-02-27
AYERS

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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-02-27

1FTbe recent unexpected snow
storm in Alabama is faelIously termed
an evidence Of "northern aggression"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-02-27

Manufactured ONLY by II, e. Farrell,
inventor and proprietor, and Wholesale drug
gist, No IT MainStreet, Peoria, H., to whom
ali communications must be addressed; and fol
sale by o. Henderson, Glasgow; II. Baksley
g. Co. St. Louis, and BY regular agent:
throughout the United States.
cal and get Fasrier Book, free ofcharge
December 5, IS50.--tAlclH,
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

ETTE daily hear of the most astonishing
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nOnnlnr medicinn. The genMine
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Look ont For Counterfeasl

As they are IN circulation, The true and on
~ genuine II. G. Farrells Arabian Linimen'
always reads with the II G. his initials, be-
sore Farrell's, thus, III, Il FGrrcll's Arabian
nniu ent," and his signature is also on the
abel of the bottle and these words are blown
n the glass bottle, "H. G. Farrelps Lini.
.nent, Peoria" Do not touch any other and
look well before you purchase, or you will gel
imposed upon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
COMM UNICATI0 MS.
FOR THE ADVERTISER.

Mn. EDITOR :-Itis generally known that the
Rev. CuAs. A. RAYMOND has been the supply Of
the Gilgal Church for the present year, and it
already known by some that his conncxion with
the Church will not exist longer than the term
for which he was first called, whercupon the
inquiry is already being made, why has he not
been recalled Have the Church lost conf
dence in himl This is point upon which it is
but Justice to Mr.. RAYMosD, that there should
be no misunderstanding. Since tho circulation
Of rumors which are calculated to place Mr. Il.
in an uniavorablc light before the world, mi
nority of the Church have been impressed with
the idea that it would be improper to recall him
this has been made known to Mr.. r., and nc
has declared his unwillingness to serve divided
body, and requested that in tho selection oi n
Minister, which has just been made, his name
might not be used For tho snkc OF harmony,
and in order Rlat that unity which has here
toforc characterized our body might be pre-
served, Mr.. RS request was granted, and he was
not proposcd for reelection. Tho Rev. ID. ID.
BRussov, who has repeatedly preached with Mr.
RAYMoxp during the present year, who III now
patron of his school, and who Is believed to bo his
friend in evil, Ms he has heretofore boon In good
report, has been unanimously called by Church
and congregation for the next year. Now that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
THE SPIRIT OF MUSIC RETURNED.

Br the kind invitation Of Mrs. RAYMOND, OF
tho Edpe6eld Female Institute, we were present
a, the Academy few afternoons since and listen
ed 10 the exercises of her two singing classes for
n couple of hours with the highest satisfaction.
We had no idea before Of the facility With which
mere children can be initiated in the arts OF time
and tune. 1t was a new thing to hear dozen
innocent cherubs warbling simple and tasteiui
melodies with such regularity of beat ana preci.
sion Of tone. We observed that Mrs K. seiecteu
only such airs as were of very moderate compass
iudiciously avoiding any thing like straining 'lv M
unmatured voices of the smaller children. All
abe desires is 10 impart to them at the very ouSe'
CORRECT notions of time and TASTE
It is but justice to highly cultivated laoy W
add here, that Mrs. RS musical ability is very iaF
above mediocrity, whether as Pianist OF a s'nsei
md we consider this community extremely iot'
tunate in enjoying the rare advantage Oh SUCH
excellent instruction.
7, will also be seen by reference to the comm"'
nication of A., that q concert was recently gwen
bv the scholars Of Mr.. EDMUND BACON. we n'u
M. the pleasure Of being present on that occasoi
Rr, we doubt no. that it was very agreeaole
,ra successful affair So that it will be seen tna'
the {" snirit of music is indeed returned 10 ouf
fOwn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
TIE WORKS OF MIR. CALHOUN.

WE have had leisure to give this volume only q
very hasty and slight examination. 1t will re-
quire weeks of constant study, to enable US to
form an unchangng and exact opinion of its
merits.
The Disqusition on government stands without
parallel in our own or any other language. We
could not have conceived it possible for the accu
test intellect, and the profoundest analysis to
have so simplifed the most complex of all SUBJ
jecis and laid it so bare that it might be embraced
by the painest comprehension.
The whole science Of government is traced to
its true origin in one or two ordinary principles
of our nature, with whose operations we are all
our view and the stream is made to flow from it
so gently and regularly, that we are unconscious
ly borne along with it, until to our utter astonish-
ment we find that it constitutes that vast current
which enlivens and fructiiies the whole earth.
If the demonstration were not irresistible, we
would deem it impossible, that all the various and
conflicting systems of law and government,
which have been, and are now employed either
to oppress OF protect mankind, could have issued
from so small source.
If Mr.. CALHOUN had not done another act, by
this one performance he would have rendered
his name immortal, and placed it on the rolls of
fame with ARISTOTLE, MoNTEsaUIEU, ALFRED
AND LYcURGUs.
On rising from the reading of it, we almost felt
panied, that the subject of Government had been
so engrossed and explained, that there was no
room left to aspiring and accule and hopeful poll
tcians, in which to put forth and exercise the
vigor Of their faculties
In our estimation too, the style is elegant, clear
and forcible We see nothing in it, that we
would alter or amend.
No man can read the book, without being de-
lighted and edited, and surprised at the grasp Of
of the human mind
Let every reading man in EdgeGeld procure q
copy of this noble work.
Mr.. G. L. PENN, of this place, has on hand q
large supply which he will sell at the Charleston
prices
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
PROPHETIC CONFIDENCE OF TIE CO. OPERA
TIONISTS,

Gun anti-sccession friends, since their une1-
pccted success, have become very confident in
their declarations of the utter ruin which would
have speedily followed on the heels of separate
action. Before the election, they admitted that
veil hung between us and the result, which no
human eye could penetrate with any accuracy.
Since the election, some Of them almost boast the
prophetic ken with which they pierce that veil
and see the unmitgaed ruin which awaited poor
South Carolina, had she moved on as she began
1t is very easy for man to predict any results
he may choose to predict, as consequences of q
given policy, after it has become almost certain
that his prediction will never be subjected to the
trial of an experiment. Thsre is but little dam
ger of ones losing his reputation for political
wisdom in exercising his prophetic powers upon
contingency which will never happen We think
these latter-day prophets are not in the way of
adding TO their sapcnt e1celenccs by these after.
thoughts. Itlooks rather too much like kicking
fettered foc lie is tied and cannot give proof Of
his ability to defend and sustain himself Were
he united, perhaps some men would not venture
TO interfere with him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
THE QUEEN .--K0SSUTH.

W. ,ot,,r, thanks to our friend J. K. Tor the
=, The London Times and Manchester Con-
-, &c the latest dates They contain many In
,a,os,inr particulars connected with the Great
E-b;h;,ion and the Queens progress from Scot
land ,o con f
Among other remarkable things, we see II
,,o,.d ,bat sixty thousand Sunday chiidFeh
stood uuon platform, erected for the purpose IN
Peel Park, Stafford, and sang, in honor oi hef
Maiesty's presence, the National Anthem
Heavens! what platform! and what chofus f:
The Queens voice is said to be enchantlngiy
.yveet. when she reads her replies to the coinpt'
n,sn,arv addresses of her loyal subjects. Inc
nIancboster Courier observes that It Is singular
Sal hot all the Queens of England have pos
.sssed the most remarkable powers OF dissinc''
nsnstrat;np and musical utterance. queen
Er,z,nrTH. he says, had voice in every respect
eoual to CArAL1NI's-yet it did not coula not
,urpass that of good Queen Vic. IL IS perfect
Wonder whether this is a deserved compliment OF
mere aduintion! Perhaps it may be a little OF
both.
Kossuru had arrived at Southampton and was
we'll received He proceeded to London, whefe
there was no reception given him in consequence
of his not being expected there. He will proba'
bly come TO America soon. The other Hunga-
rim refugees are on their voyage now in the
Mississippi-By the way, it is becoming ques-
tionable matter whether the Hungarian General
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
ILLUSTRATED FAMILY FRIEND.

THIS superb sheet has at length made its ap-
pearance, and is commanding, as it should, the
encomiums of the press everywhere. We think
proper to add our tribute with the rest-and, in
doing so, We have no hesitation in saying that it
is the largest and most complete publication Of
the kind South of the Potomac. 1t certainly de.
serves abundant encouragement, and it will surely
repay every one who may become its friend. 1t
gives good promise of presenting to its subscribers
the very beau-ideal of family paper, and we
have no doubt it will soon find its way to thou
sands of Southern firesides. 1t is published al
two dollars per annum, and affords a very unusual
amount Of reading matter for that small sum.
Much of this lin the first number is original and
goes to prove that the writing for this paper will
be both entertaining and instructive. 1t is pro-
missed that every futurenumber shall surpass the
first, and, knowing the taste, talent and energy OF
its Editor, Mr.. GOODMAN, we have confidence in
the promise We advise all, who wish to procure
for their families large amount of amusement
and information on cheap terms, to transmit the
amount Of subscription, above given, to Mr.. S. A.
GOODMAN, Columbia, S. C. It will not be regret
ted.
We have noticed this paper at some length, be-
cause we believe it to be our duty to approve
warmly of every such exhibition of Southern en-
terprize.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
FROM MEXICO,

WE gather q few items from the last Mexican
intelligence, which are Of some interest.
CARAvAJAL, the commander Of the lbcrating
army of Mexico, is pressing the siege of Matamo
ras very closely, and will probably make des
perate effort to consummate it In short time.
1t is well known that many Americans, have
enlisted under his flag, and his force is rep
resented as an army Of marauders and plunderers
The General himself, in letter to Capt. PHELPS
commander at Fort Brown. 'outly denies the
charges which have been m against his troops
and pronounces them tissue of falsehoods. He
speaks like man who has q high and holy object
before him.
The American Consul at Matamoras was acci'
dentally wounded in the check during recent
skirmish between the contending parties.
AvALos, the Mexican leader, has commanded
all Americans, residing in Matamoras, 10 confine
themselves to their dwellings, at the same time
ordering his men to shoot down any one of them
who may be seen in the streets. He fears that
there is disposition among them to favor CARA
vAJAL's cause.
This may yet become n serious matter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
MELANCHOLY CASUALTY.

Mr.. JOHN ScRuMPERT, an aged and respecta.
bic citizen of our district, came to his death or
the 4th inst, under the following melancholy
circumstances He was on his way to market
with his Wagon heavily loaded with cotton
He had not gone more than eight or nine miles
from his residence, when the unfortunate mishaE
occurred which ended his life. While driving his
team himself, his saddle horse commenced kick,
ing and eventually threw the old man over his
head across the road, when both wheels of the
Wagon ran over his body, crushing the small oi
his back. He survived but few minutes and
spoke scarcely word. The deceased was 5e
years of age. He was an. upright citizen, and
had been for the last ten years of his life a mem
ber of the Lutheran Church. Many friends and
relatives mourn his sudden death.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13

from understanding that they are not now thriving
as rapidly, as they would under a just administra
ton of the Federal Government. But we do not
relish the business of accumuating reasons for the
probable increase of the Union party in South
Carolina. We only do so, hoping to lead oil to
reflection upon the great dangers which hang over
our homes. Had Secession prevailed in South
Carolina, we unhestatingly say that Unionism
and Submissionism would have been extinct, and
either the General Government reformed or South.
ern institutions disenthralled by Southern indie.
pendence ButgSecessiou has fallen before the
efforts of the Cooperation party. Let the leaders
of that party now see that the " Republic suffers
no detriment"-that we are not sold to our enc
miles, On them, we conceive, rests the whole re-.
sponsibility.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
Esoof,and's German Filters.

THESE celebrated Bittcrs prepared by DR.. c.
NJ JACKSON, l20 Arcll-Srcct, Philadelphia, are
performing astonishing cures throughout the
whole country. We can bear witness to their
curative powers in the case of a friend of ours
who had the Liver Complain, and who had tried
almost every other medicine, but without effect
After taking a few bottles of these Bittcrs he
was entirely cured. To those who are similarly
afflicted we recommend them to take the pre-
paration, knowing that they will cure the disease
spoken of, and many others to which Z" flesh is
heir to-" There is spurious article made in
Philadelphia. Tho only place to get the genu-
inc article is 100 Arch street, Philadelphia, of
DR.. JACKSON, or his agents throughout the coun-
try. 1t is for sale in this place by MIR. G. l..
PENN, Agent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-13
A LOST NEGRO IN 4 TENNESSEE JAIL.

We are requested by our Sheriff, Col. CHRIS
TIEstostate that he has received letter from the
Jaildr Of Fayette County, Tennessee, to the fol.
lowing purport. There is q negro man now in
that Jail, who will be sold for Jail fees the Isl
of December, unless the owner prefers his claim
before that time. The negro says he belongs to
LEWIS STEPHENS, was sold to him by THOMAS
WHlrLocK, and ran away from him below Vicks-
burg, Mississippi, in March 1850. From the ne
gro's statement, it is thought probable that his
owner may be either in Edgefcld, Abberille or
Newberry.
We desire to give circulation to this circum-
stance, hoping that it will result in beneftting
some one. The question is, who is LEWIS STE
rnENs and where is Ire! or else, who are his re-
presentatives and where are they!
ANY one desirous of learning further par,icu.
lars can apply to Col. CHRISTIE at this place.