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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19
THE PROSPECT OF DIVISION DECREASING

Is an article which appeared in our paper few
numbers back, We expressed tile opinion that the
division in Edgcficld was serious one. Infoma-
tion received from several quarters led to this
belief, and, regarding ''honesly the best policy" in
all matters, we freely expressed ourself thus. We
have since then heard enough to convince us that
we were mislcd ny incorrect rumors. Several pro-
mncnt citizens, whom we then heard spoken Of
in positive terms, as being opposed to State action,
arc, as we now learn, directly the reverse. Be-
sides this there is going at this time in our dis
trict 4 change for the better. The bitterness and
wrangling of the first onset is over. Passion and
prejudice are giving way 10 cool reflection. Many
men begin to feel the great importance of Carolin-
ians presenting in this crisis an unbrokcn front.
Some are just becoming sensible that the honor of
the State is II stakc-and where tllis is the case,
Edgefield may be relied on. Discussion continues
butitgrows calmer day by day. Tine bond of BROTH
crhood which from certain Indication we feared was
in danger ofbeing brokcn is again becoming strong,
warm and binding. There is, with the great mass
of the people, longing after unity Of sentiment in
cur own ranks-an aversion to political altcrca-
ton. Many are coming TO the conclusion that it
is folly TO disagree to the extent of diviSion, where
all haze in view the same great obiect-thc dis
enthralmcnt of South Carolina from the influence
and control Of Federal power. The public de-
monstralion recently attempted by portion of the
people has failed TO elicit any thing like response
in any other section of the district. We think there
will soon be but tcw, willing 10 stand side by side
with the "Patrot" Union party of GrcenrilIe. We
smcerey hope that almost perfect harmony will yet
be restored with us, that our fellow citizens will
smother all thought of disscnsion, and that the dis
tricl will yet advance in solid column This will
be happy and great day for Old Edgcfeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19

tlelcss, be well pleased with that pious sollciiude
his people, which seeks to advance the ex'ernais
of his religion to greater rcspectability that good
uay come afS. While men of the world are con-
tribu,ing their thousands to increase the splendoF
Of their Museums and Theatres, should not Chris
,ians do something to add attractircncss, in the
eyes Of non.professors, to the temples where they
exhibit the truths of revelation and the wonders Of
the Trinity!--Bu we arc unwittingly rambling
into a lecture. We conclude by saying, that we
hope 10 see the day, when men shall think that ii
does not at least, interfere with undefled religion,
to increase the beauty of our sancluaries, within
the bounds of propriety and simplicity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19

ADDRESS OF THE YoUHG MENs SOUTHERN
beville District: We have received a neat pam.
phlet edition Of this address. 1t breathes pure
and patriotic spirit; and we trust will produce it's
proper effect upon the youths of the country.
The Association has adopted the resolutions o
the Young Mems Association CT the Virginia Uni
versity, one ofwhch reads as follows,
'''Rcso'uea, That compromises and remonstrances
having failed TO check the onward march OF fana.
tcism, our only safety now seems to be in ::Sta!e
action. in support of which we pledge ;'our lives
our fortune and our sacred honors.''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19
ALABAMA ADVANCING.

WE call the attention Of all our readers TO the
subioincd patriotic and higll-toned letter Of our
Alabama correspondent. When such noble SYM
pathcs are 50 rapidly increasing, how canwe bear
the thought Of checking them by q backward
step!''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19

NEWS FROM WAsHMeTos.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the New York Her.
aid writes as follows:
awe understand that during the sittings
of the late Southern Rights Association Of
South Carolina, in Charleston, the President
and Cabinet were daily advised by telegraph
of the aspect of affairs; and that ever since,
the administration has been punctually in.
formed of the movements of the seceders of
South Carolina, and of their confederates in
Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi; and that
no apprchcnsions are cnteraind BY the Presi-
dent of South Carolina going out of the
Union without company. Notwithstanding
this, all the necessary precautions have been
taken to act, if action should be required.
And if, instead Of cooling down, the Palnet-
to State should become more belligerent by
December next, the President may be COLI
strained to call the attention of Congress to
the subject, in his annual message"
The President entertains no 'apprehensions
q about South Carolina seeding alone, but
yet, for fear she might, he is prepared TO act,
and if she does not cool down, with the
thermomer at 90 in the shade,) he may be
constrained to mention the fact in his next
annual message. That will pass-Sonth
Carolinian.
To FATTEN FowLs.-Tho best food for
fattening fowls is potatoes mixed with meal.
Boil the potatoes and mash them fine while
they are hot, and mix the meal 'rith them
Just before it is to be presented. They fat
ten on this diet in less than half the time Or
dinarily required to bring them to the same
of excellence on corn, or even meal
itself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19
TO GONE OF THE COMMITTEE y

We do not recognise your right to question us Us
TO our means of information. s:Itcms Of news" can
be gathered from more sources than one. Your man
her ofaddressing would fully warrant us in with
holding any reply to you. But VIC prefer being
frank; and therefore state, once for ALL that in
our allusion to ''Norihern mcn'' &C., we had not
your committee, in view, as authority for what we
sail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19
DISTRICT MEETING.

The citizens Of the District are invited to
attend PUBLIC MEETING at tic Court
House, on the first Monday in July, for the
purpose of interchanging opinions upon the
political questions which now so deeply agi-
tate the State.
Several speeches may be expected from
prominent and experienced gentlemen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19

WE have received the communication Of Many
Citizsns, in reference 10 tho letters of the Hon.
A. BURT. 1t should have appeared this week,
had it been possible TO get it in. We are sorry to
be compelled TO postpone it until our next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19

rgA wager of $1,000 has been offered
by man in Oswego, that he can walk 1850
miles in 1000 consecutive hours, at the rate
Of one mile and Il quarter al hour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-19

sDemosth De Corona. s.st' . s:F
tDcmosth. Philippe the. .Thrda,s
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21
From the Hheeling, "a, Gasltle.

In raising the names Of WILLARD FILLMORE
and A. III. III. STUART 10 our masthead as candi-
dates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency in
1852, we have but discharged a duty which
deyolved upon us by the circumstances, and
after mature reflection, under every test which
judgment could apply. We expressed our prefer
ence for them more than year since, but prefer
red waiting until nearer the close of their present
term OF office before we unfurled the flag to the
breeze.
AS we do no act for which we have not reason
to give, frankly state our for the pres
ent one. MIR. FILLMORE in Congress acquired q
high reputation; in lS4S he was elected Vice Pres
ident-he there discharged his duties faithfully and
well-after one year, by the death Of General TAY-
LoR, he became President. He found conflicting
interests and conflicting action in the Government
and people; the political waves mountain
high, and the gaunt form of national death threw
its shadow over the land. He threw oil upon the
waves-they were still; he exercised the dark
shadow, and it faded away. The calmly pursued,
steady, national purpose Of national man, who
knew no section and no faction, reinvigorated the
bird of liberty and she still hovers peacefully over
us; mercy has been tempered with judgment and
justice with mercy. The iron hand of party has
been loosed, and the tongue of Islander and detrac-
ton stilled by the power of honest purpose and
a full knowledge of what was duty. Thus has he
borne the position in which he was thrown-thus
has MILLARD FILLMORE become worthy of the suf.
frages of free people
There is another reason why he should receive
our support. He was thrown into the place where
he is by the providence of God-having discharged
his duties there, he should be placed there once by
his countrymen, TO show to the world and poster
ity that they approved his acts. 1t is due to him
to show tit is due to themselves that they should
have an opportunity df showingit.
MIR. STUART is too well known in Virginia as
gentleman of distinguished abilities, and states
man OF high attainments, to need our eulogy. 1t
i'd enough that he is Virginian, and one among
the greatest of her noble Such is the banner
under which we propose to rally for the next cam
paipn
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21
The Democracy OF Virginia.

Democratic contemporary recently said
"There is no disunion in Virginia. However
much the people there may talk of the impalpabe
and impractcable difference between the right Of
secession and the right of revolution, none of them
wish it to have any practical effect We have had
opportunity to Judge and we say, without fear OF
contradiction, that single omnibus could carry
every in Virginia who is in favor of seces-
sion.'
We denied the accuracy of this statement at
the time, and pointed in proofto the silence of
the late Democratic Convention in relation to
the Compromise measures.
The Petersburg (Va.) Intelhgencer, in very
temperate article, expresses a conviction that
Ahe statement "does not quite correspond with
The real state things in Virginia" 1t remarks:
"There are many symptoms here OF hostility TO
the Compromise, and of appreciation of the South
Carolina scheme Of secession; and whilst it gives
Us great pleasure to think and to state that the
public sentiment of the Commonwealth ia, gfner
ally, sound the subject of the Union, yet there
many politicians Of prominence amongst US
whose opinions SAVIOR very strongly of Rhettism.
These politicians belong TO the Democratic ranks,
and have way of testifying their devotion to the
Union peculiar to themselves. They profess to be
most ardent in their attachment TO it, but their
professions qualified to very little
10 strengthen the cause which ELECTS them. We
heard, for instance, Judge Caskie avow himself
to be Union man; but, in his arguments in favor
Of secession, there but little to inspire with
confidence in the avowal He did not, as we'll as
recollect, in the whole speech which we heard
from his lips, allude to the Compromise bat in terms
Of reprobation and reputation, whilst he dwch
with very strong emphasis upon the degraded
condition to which his excited imagination led him
10 suppose the 'sovereignty Of the States was sub
jected by Federal legislation. There two kinds
of enemies which the Compromise has TO contend
against at the South. Some Democrats openly de-
nouncc it in the sevorest terms, surrenderng
every thing to the North. and give it no quarter
Others damn it with faint praise which is, we
think the worst of all kinds Of earthly damnation
Now, far be it from us to charge the Democracy
masse, with dsafIec ton to the Government; but
when man like Judge Caske, who, it is reasona-
bic TO infer, represents the sentiments and feelings
of the majority of his party in the district in which
he lives, proclaims from the stump that a single
State has the perfect right to secede at her own
pleasure, and thus break up the Union, VIC cannot
shut our eyes to the dangerous and mischicvous
tendencies of such opinion, however honestly
and conscientiously it may be entertained and ex
pressed"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.-The New Orleans
Picayane contains humorous account, in a letter
from Nicaragua, of the marriage of the Princess
Adelaide Cloilda Louisa squashee sister of the So
called Mosquito King, to sable gentleman, ia
miliarly called sJim.'
'.The royal palace tastefully decorated With
highly. scented hides. Every preparation being
made for the celebration the princess entered the
palace hall unattended, except by her pet goat.
Her beautiful black hair. CREASED with postum fat,
hung In profusion over her shoulders, and con-
lrasted finely with her splendid dress, which wac
made of coffee-sack. On the middle finger of
her right hand she wore rich and costly Tin ring,
made from sardine box. The guests were all as
sembled, but the happy lover had not yet arrived.
The princess became impatient, and went to seek
him. She found him playing at marbles. She ac-
costed him thus: 'Jim, wcddin all ready an you
no cumH Jim replied that she had cum to the
clusion not to marry, if he did Victory wouldn't
give her no more penshun.' The princess was
terrified; but lucky thought struck her. 'Jim,'
said she, sbimeby my buther die, then you'll be
king The words had their effect. Jim threw
his arms around the neck of the princess; their
lips met; the sound that followed was like that
heard pulling bull out of the mire''
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21
Another Chance.

We observe in one Of the Baltimore papers
an advertisement for a German national loan
of two millions of dollars, which has for its OBJ
ject the promotion of the impending German
revolution" The advertisers obgate them
selves to exert all their influence to "cause the
capital and interest of the German national loan
to be acknowledged as State debt after the
victory of the revolution; and promise that all
the conditions entered into by contracting the
loan shall be faithfully fulfilled"
We suppose that this loan will be promptly
AIKEN by capitalists who are partial to this kind
security. There have been two or three
such loans taken here, at a somewhat formi-
dable discount The Cuban bondhoders paid
it is said, ten cents on the dollar for their paper
secured by the mortgage of a province which
the mortgagors did not own. The German
revoutionists offer nothing but personal Sc
curity, which is something more modest, but
may not be considered more reliable.
This German proposition may be regarded as
more nearly resembling the Irish subscription,
perhaps, than the Cuban speculation. That ex-
pertinent in donation was hardly SO encouraging
as TO justify very eager enthusiasm TO partIci-
pate in this new arrangement.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21

Bonuses, properly considered, are, then, sur
plus capital, found TO be such after periodical
valuations of the assets and liabilities of so
clety; and as all carefully societies,
acting on premiums calculated according TO the
tables of mortality already noticed, will at one
period or another find themselves in the posses
sion of surplus, the next question is, GLOW
shall this surplus be divided?' ''Equitably, Of
course" the reader will reply; aud certainly
it should be divided with as near an approach
TO equity as is possible The just principle is,
that as the man who has paid premiums for the
longest period has contributed, proportonately,
most largely to the surplus, the sum returned
70 him should be regulated accordingly But
what is the practice? Why, the representatives
of person who dies after having paid six or
seven premiums receive, not only the amount
assured, but an addition as bonus. The death
Of an assurer, in such case, is positive loss
to the society," loss which it ought to be able
to sustain, but loss nevertheless To give a
bonus in such case-thatis in popular phrase
Dlogy, to give profit where there is loss--iS a
contradiction in terms; an absurdity, the pre-
valence Of which could scarcely be believed
were it not demonstrated by daily experience.
The principle which seems most nearly to
approximate to equity is this-that the surplus
should be reserved for those assurers who sur
vive the period at which their premiums, with
accumulated interest, amount to the sum as
sured.
So far as we know, there is not single So
ciety in the United States which acts on this
equitable principle. All perpetrate the absur-
dity of awarding "'profts, even in cases where
loss is experienced.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21

FAIRFAX (VA.) AGRICULTURAL FAR.-The Az
ricutural Fair and Cattle Show of Fairfax coun-
ty was held at the court house of the county on
Wednesday and Thursday last. A largo number
of citizens, and visitors from Alexandria and the
tied variety of usefu articles the products of the
industry and skill of the farmers and their wives
and daughters. There was unusually fine dis
play OF horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, sc. In the
afternoon of Wednesday the Agricultural Society
had their annual dinner served up by MIR. l.. S.
Pritcharrt, in his best style. Ben jann Hallowell,
OF Alexandria, delivered the address, which was an
excellent practical lecture, and gave the highest
satisfaction to the farmers present. On Thursday
the Fair and Show were continued, and crowds of
graNfcd spectators were busily engaged in exam
lining the articles exhibited. The Agricultural So
clety met at II o'clock, and elected, officers for
the ensuing year, Lewis Bailey, President; G. w.
Hunter, jr., First Vice President; Newman Burke,
Second do; Jacob Haight, Third do; +. ID. Rich
ardson, Recording Secretary; C. III. Upton, Core
spending Secretary; o. W. HUNT, Treasurer.
Among the resolutions adopted the following:
Colonel Siias Burke, and f. ID. Richardson, be APP
pointed committee to meet the citizens of Alex
andria county, aid consult with them in relation
to the proprety of uniting with the citizens of said
county IN forming an Agricultural Society, to be
called the Fairfax and Alexandria Agricultural
Society, and that they make report to the next
meeting OF this society, to b held the first Satur-
day in March, 1852.
ploughing match took place in the afternoon
Alerandria Gazette.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21
Improvemsnt OF the upper ni..i..ippl.


The citizens Of st. Louis have assembled in
Inass meeting" for the purpose Of giving expres-
sion upon the necessity of improving the rapids Of
the Upper Mississippi, and appointing delega-
ton to attend the contemplated Burlington (Iowa)
Convention. Amongst the resolutions adopted on
the occasion were the following:
''Resolped, That the Mississippi river, considered
either a means of INSTRUMENTATION between
the different parts of the valley through which
il flows, as outlet to the for the people and
productions OF that valley, or in its relation 10 the
commerce Of our country, foreign and domestic, or
as source and means Of national prosperity, wealth,
and greatness, should be regarded as NATIONAL
HIGHWAY, and that its national character ought TO
be preserved
"Resoloed, That any obstruction that seriously
mpedes its free and successful navigation is mat
ter OF national interest," and its removal should be
the work OF the General Government, not merely
for the advantage of those who reside along its
banks, nor Tor any transient, local, sectional
good, but Tor the benefit OF the entire people of the
country, who in every section are more or less in
terested in the condition OF this great stream
ReSolUed, That by its past appropriations for the
removal of distractions from this river the Gene
raj Government has fully recognised its national
character; and, by specific appropriations for the
improvement of The channel at the Rapids, has
given to that work its approval; and that every
consideration of public good, in the largest sense.
requires that appropriations should be renewed, and
continued with liberal hand, until not only the
rocks at the Rapids, but every other impeachment of
magnitude, from the Falls Of st. Anthony to the Ba-
lize, shall be removed
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21

the Lighthouse Commissioners the charge OF
two houses during the ensuing year, in order that
the suf1iciency of the light, and the comparative
cheapness Of its production, may be fairly tried.
He states that he is prepared to undertake the
experiment, with no other remuneration than
the difference of cost of maintenance between
his lights and those now in use; relying on the
Department for subsequent payment If the ap
paratus be found to fulfil the promises Of its in
ventor. Mr.. BENEFITS character and services,
the simplicity of his apparatus. and the modest
nature of his offer, give him a right to expect
an impartial examination of his plan at the
hands of those most competent to Judge of its
merits
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21

LONDON PoLIcE,--Some of the tricks of the swell
mob at the Crystal Palace have been curious. One
thief, dressed and looking like a gentleman, pre-
tended to find a bug lady dress, begging her
to allow him to kill noisome insect; and she saw
him take 1t off. She thanked him warmly, and off
he went.
Fortunately she Immediately perceived she had
lost valuable bracelet. She suspected Esr friend;
went to a policeman and told what had passed.
tic said, are you sure you would know the man?
She said she was certain she would. Then go and
stand by that door till come to you. She did go,
and The policeman soon joined her. He had by tele
graph had every door shut but the they were
at; they had not waited long when the lady said
that's the man. The person was taken into
tody, searched, and on him was found small box
full Of bugs and the lady's bracelet. Was not that
clever trick?
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21

Ivr ON BUILpINGs.--It is mistaken idea that
ivy renders a structure damp, and hastens it's de-
cay. On the contrary, nothing effectually
keeps the building dry, as may be seen by exam
ming beneath the ivy after rain, when IL will be
found that the walls dry, though every thing
web like roots, Issuing as they do from every por-
ton Of the branches, aud running all the sur
face on which they grow, bind every thing together
that comes within their reach with such firm and
removed from its position without first tearing
away its protecting safeguard. In proof of this,
we refer to the ruins of ancient castles and build
lngs for while in those parts of the structure that
have not the advantage Of this protection all has
gone to utter decay, where the ivy has thrown its
preserving mantle every thing is comparatively
perfect and fresh; and oftentimes the very angles
of the sculptured stone found to be almost
sharp and entire as when first they came from the
hand Of the builder Cincinnati Gazette.