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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18
C0MM M JMICATIO us,
FOR THE ADVERTISER.
TO THE PEOPLE OF EDGEFiELD DISTRICT,

TO THE PEOPLE OF EDGEFiELD DISTRICT
On the political questions which now divide
parties in this State have hitherto i aimed
from any publication Of my opinions, from regard
to the proprieties of my position as Judge and
a member of the Convention
The reputation of The Bench for mpartiality is
so importan. to the satisfactory administration
of justice, that is generally the duty of Judge
to abstain from factous disputes, social religious
or political; and upon higher questions, which
much divide opinions, not to engage in angry and
pungcnt discussion. A Judge however rcmains
citizen, and neither his rights nor his duties are
confined to his Office. He sometimes better
avoids the appearance of evil by expressing his
views OH public controversies, with frankncss vet
with courtesy, than BY preserving silence that
may be attributed to timidity or deceit. Tie
matters now debated by our people, involve the
very frame Of the government; and in the spri,
Of Solon's law, every citizen, in every station, is
bound to take the side of truth and right. Some
attempt has been made TO disparage the authority
of Judges on the present issues, but their inAu-
cncc should depend upon their intelligence and
probity. If the permanent tenure of their Office,
(n itself equivoca according to some of the
doctrines of the tines may incline them to con-
scrvatsm, it produces independence of opinion
to the same extent; and their salaries do not
constitute their whole interest," even of property,
in the commonwealth; and rs in the case of other
citizens, themselves and their estates, their wives,
children and friends, must be controlled by the
action of the State.
During my absence on official duty, and with
out cxactng from me any pledges, YOU elected
me Il delegate of the Conventional dclibcrativc
assembly Of the gravest character, where con-
clusions should be attained by comparison of
various judgments, perhaps by some concession
of prcconccived notions 81 can make no pledges
now, committing nc to forcgcnc conclusions OH
particular measures, notwithstanding changes Of
circumstances and convictions. Itis inconsistent
with the scheme Of ou- government, destructive
Of the independence and usefulness Of the dcc-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18

best. Strategy and manGuvring are, perhaps as
fair in politics as in war But we thought our
onti.secession ellow-citizens, were IN pursuit ol
truth and the unbiased popular ,riu. Is it not
queer way of attaining these desdcraa, to call on
, crowd to decide the merits of great case with
out allowing one of the parties concerned the
chance of an appcarance' We hope our cooper
alton friends will think of these things, and give
their opponents an opportunity hereafter.
If our information is incorrect MS 10 the facts
above alluded to, we will chccrlnlly make the
connection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18
MARION STAR,

WE notice that Mr. JOHN B. EABoRDE has re.
this gentleman professor LABoRpE Of the South
Carolina Colcge) was one of the founders Of ou.
own Office, and was connected with it as Editor
Cor three years. To his son, we now extend the
right hand of fellowship most cordially. We are
gratifcd by the style in which he has made his
debut, and, advocating as he does views coinci-
dent will, our own, we shall look to his success
with constant interest, and we may add with un-
doubling confidence.
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pie of the State were nearly unanimous for rcsis-
tance to Federal wrongs, and although differing
f,s to the circumstances under which it should be
undertaken, vet discussing their points of dif-
ference without heat or strife, and willing to leave
the settlement of the whole matter to the unft-
tered discretion of the Convention. Now, many
have decided that secession within short time IS
the only remedy, and that the Convention has no
other business, but to register this edict In my
opinion, it viii be time enough to adopt this des-
prrate expedient, when dsgraceful submission is
the only alternative. Effective resistance cannot
be made except by the concerted action Of several
States Of respectable strength and our efforts at
present should be directed to secure such con-
cert. Fit be obtained, by peaceful rerolution, a
strong and stable Confederacy may be establsh-
ed among States of homogeneous interests, with
every element of prosperity. 1t must be con-
ccdcd, that the prospect Of such cooperation j.
not very encouraging at present, but 4 twould Be
rash to assume that it is desperate; and united
resistance is 80 important and desiraLte,vthat
much time and effort should be expended TO cf-
feet it, before it be forever abandoned. Trnth s
mighty, and it will prevail. The Southern Rights
party in our ncighboring States, with truth on
their side, must obtain the ascendency.r
If the inquiry be made Of me, what then should
the Convention do, must leave the answer to
the wisdom of the Convention itself, in which
confde It is possible, that during the term Of
that body, such cooperation Of other States may
be obtained, or the hopelcssncss Of such eo-oPcra-
ton ut any time be so clearly manifested, that
secession may be properly resortcd to; but 1t IS
much more probable, that, at the expiration of the
Conventions existence, middle state Of things
will be presented, namely cooperation neither
/, established nor desperate, which will demand
further delay. il is clear, that no step backward
should be taken by the State, but much progress
: towards resistance may be made, without taking
t the final step Of absolute secession We may re-
c call our Senators and Representatives from Con-
e grcss, and send then or other commissioners TO
: ascertain authortatvely the views Of other States
in like condition with ourselves, and to Nrge con-
certcd resistance; we may distinctly affirm the
e right of secession, and even pass some measures
n Of contingent secession, rs in o32 wesmay re-
h commend to the Legislature sorne schemes Of
Y nonintcrcourse and Of taxation, which VIII repres,
agitation Mt the North about slavery we may re-
d commend such alterations Of our Constitution and
if Laws rs would be necessary five withdrew from
n the Union we may do many intermediate things
It that more fertile minds might suggest, before a
5, doptine the ultimate remedy. fervently de
sire, that the action Of the Convention may result
1t in the establishment of a Southern Confederacy
n F. Fl. WARDLAW. s
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CALIFORNIA GOLD.

DR.. JOHN. LARK, formerly of this District now
of California, exhibited to us yesterday some beau
,ifdl specimens of virgin gold. One lump was
worth slo6. DR.. LARK gave glowing dcscrip'
ton of the country. There is no estimating what
the South has lost by giving up this vast and rich
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18
GOOD NEWS FROM THE SEA.BoARD.

WE observe, in lnte Charleston Mercury, q
call for meeting of the Secession party, signed
by upwards of SIXTEEN HUNDRED AND
FIFTY NAMES.
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EDGEFIELD, s. C.
NOTICE.

WE arc requested to state that the Hon. A. r.
BurLrR will address his fellow-cilizens at inns
place on sale-day next. We hope that those VINO
expose, as we'll as those who favor his views Will
intend upon that occasion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18
vrW ADVERTISEMENTS,

SEE the advertisements of II. 3. JACKSON, OF
Hamburg. and of G1Dns G. McCoRD, of Augusta.
Nothing like reading every thing new.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-01-01
CIVIL DUTIES AND OBLIG ATOMS.
u fe .rY. A SERMON
ned ON Thanksgiving Day in Bon
doin Street Church, Boston.
BY REV. DR.. WATERBURY.

Preached on Thanksgiving Day in Bow-
s5l doin Street Church, Boston.
BY REV. DR.. WATERBURY.
%, And the people asked Him, saying ::
What shall we do n?''-Luke, iii. 10.
Under the cogent appeals of the Bap-
fist, the people were greatly moved, and
were disposed to inquire as to the path of
duty. The preacher promptly points out
their obligations according to the charac-
ter and circumstances of the inquirer.
His reply had respect to some moral duty
which they were known to have neglected.
or some form Of vice to which they had
been especially addicted, .orsJ st..eM
!. The text, you will perceive,,is very gen.
eral, allowing under it vast range of
topics; but shall not weary you with a
multiplication Of particulars, nor absurdly
undertake to embrace all the duties which
each individual, according to his character
and circumstances, is bound to fulfil.
q Our duties grow out Of our relation to
God and our fellow men. They are origi-
nal or Incidental. They respect our po-
sition in life, and are modified by external
and eyer-yarying circumstances, Some
Of the more important Of them are very
apt to be stated and reiterated on the
Sabbath. The sinner is then warned, and
invited by all that is terrible or attractive
IN the word Of God. Then, too, the Chris.
tian is fed with the bread Of life and urged
forward to higher attainments in godli-
ness. Not untrequently, also, is the pulpit
on the Sabbath made the medium Of ex- {,
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lPIOETRY.
GOLD.


aAF "a fIIhi G0LD.oilaslIbola gai
~ saiisa osY THOMAS HooDsi,ed 4lG
Goldl goldl igoldlp goldlci lid l'eguboql
Bright and yellow, hard and cold, all7 -
Molten, craven, hammered and rolled ~
Heavy toDget and light to hold, ,saiSsn lel
Hoarded, bartered, bought and sold,a
Stolen, borrowed, squandered, doled; loot
Spurned by the young, and Rugged by the
old, .Hi1soliaT1a aiial U
To the very verge Of the church.yard
b2a mould; 1eiis ,baa lid sNfW
Goldl gold! gold! gold! M
Good, or bad, thousand fold, gI
How widely itsIuses vary!s hgpeqlfoq
To save, to ruin. TO curse, to bless;
Nowstamped with the image ofgood Queen
5aHdN eBess, ha1sggIq bha 81 ftai'ia iltd
y And now Of bloody Mary!o oioma asl
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THUS Henry went on, while Charlie
gave up quickly. In the end, the forme
graduated with honor, and then enteret
upon the practice Of the profession he hat
chosen. g There was much to discourag,
him at first. People do not readily pu
confidence in q young physician; and HI
had to wait three or fouriyear before h,
received practice enough TO support him
self even with the closest economy. Dur
ing this long period, in which the motto
don't give up" sustained him, he got ii
debtor articles necessary for health ant
comfort about three hundred dollars. ,Thi,
troubled, but did not dishearten him. :"
can and will succeed" he often said tt
himself. "Others have met and overcome
greater difficulties than mine; why then
should | give upP' p oGs ait. d .b
"a little while longer he persevered, and
had the pleasure to find himself free from
debt. From that time prosperous way
was before him; though he had often to fal
back upon the old motto Dom I give up.'
Many years have passed, and Henry is
now Professor of Anatomy in----Uni.
versity." y@
"Why, fatherl That is you'll" exclaim-
ed the listening boy, the interest on his
face Frightening into pleasure.
l%"Yes, my son." replied Mr.. Williams.
81 have been giving you my own history"
"But what became of Charles?" enquir-
ed Edward. 1D e 1.,}
.1s"You know the Janitor in our college?"
said Mr.. Williams. 1
"Yes, sir" Y ~ sT
"He it is who, when boy, was my
school mate. But he. gave up at every
difficulty-see where he is now. He had
good mind, but lacked industry, perse-
verance, ard will to succeed. You can
do almost any thing, my boy, il you only
try in good earnest. But, if you give up
when things are little hard, you must
never expect to rise in the world-to be
useful according to your ability, either to
yourself or mankind. Now try the hard
problem again. am sure you will getthe
right answer" a 81 ,asi.4a .aaa
2l"I will try" said Edward confidently,
"andI know it will come out right next
time" "id.iT8 Qggs tgl a8 a 3ia6nH
And so it did. One more earnest trial,
and his work was done. Far happier was
he, after this successful effort, than he
could have been, if yielding to a feeling
Of encouragement, he had left his task
unaccomphshed. And so all will find it.
Difficulties are permitted to stand in our
way that we may overcome them; and on
y in overcoming can we expect success
and happiness. The mind, like the body,
gains strength and maturity by vigorous
exercise. 1t must feel and brave, like the
pax, the rushing storm, as well as bask,
amid gentle breezes, in the warm sunshine.
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From Arthur's Home Gazette.
DON'T GIVE UP. u
ny THE EDITOR.

DON'T GIVE UP. s.a 30
At" BY THE EDITOR sha
~ can't do it, father. Indeed | can't. .
aNsysr sdas gd,s ssy you cant, my son. II inst
"But can't, father. And If I can't I
can't. I've tried, and tried, and the an
swer won't come out right"
s'Suppose you try again, Edward" said
Mr.. Williams, the father Of the discouraged
boy. sa o,,.. :6a 4, j. l,'',,
..There's no use in it, replied the lad.
"What if you go to school tomorrow
withou. the correct answer to this sum?",
"I'll be put down in my class" return
ed Edward. s
Mr.. Williams shook his head, and his
countenance assumbed grave aspect.
There was a silence of few moments,
and then the father said: .,x.
''Let me relate to you true story, my
son. Thirty years ago, two lads about
your age were school companions. Both
got on very well for a time; but, as their
studies grew more difficult, both suffered
discouragement, and each said often to his
father, as you have just said to me-"I
can't!" One Of these boys, whose name
was Charles. had brighter mind than the
other, and could get through his tasks easi-
er: but his father was very indulgent to
him, and when he complained that his les.
sons were too hard, and said, 81 can't do
this, and can't do that,,,' he requested the
teacher not to be so hard with him.
eBut it was different with the father Of
the other boy, named Henry, To every
complaint, he answered d-" Don't give up,
my boyl Try again; and if not success
full, try again and again, You can do it;
! know you car" (, ,4,,f.r.y sss
"Thus encouraged, this lad perseyered,
and in every case, .overcame the Difficult;
ties in his way. Soon, although his mind
was moi naturally SO active as the mind Of
bis companion, he was in advance of him.
When they left the school, which was about
the same time, he was by far the best schol-
lar. Why was this? He did not give up
because his task was hard; for he had
learned this important lesson-that we can
do almost anything, if we try h, ,,.s
.'Well, these two boys grew up towards
manhood, and it became necessary for
them to enter upon some business. Charles
was placed by his father in the Office of a
physician; but he did not stay there long.
He found it difficult in the beginning 70 re-
member the names and uses Of the various
organs of the body, and soon became so
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-27
New Satellites of Uranus.

Sir-Msy / take the liberty of announcing,
through your widely circulating journal, my dis.
covery Of two new satellites of the planet Uranus
They are interior to the innermost OF the two
bright satellites first discovered by Sir William
Herehel, and generally known as the second and
fourth. II would appear that they are also in
terror to Sir Williams first satellite, TO which he
assigned period Of revolution Of about five days
and twenry-on hours, but which satellite nave,
as yet, been unable TO recognise. first saw these
two, Of which now mum ,ate the discovery, on
the 2ith Of last month, and had then little doubt
that they would prove satellites. I obtained fur
Their observations Of them on the 18th and 30th Of
October ADD, also last night and End that, for SO
short an interval the observations are well satisfied
by q period Of revolution Of almost exactly four
days for the outermost and two and half days for
the closest They are very faint objecss-certainly
not hall the brig Illness OF the two conspicuous ones
but all the four were last night, steadily visible in
the quieter moments Of the air, with rnagnifying
power Of 775 on the 2O-foot equatorial. remain,
sir, your very obeaient servant,
WILLIAM LAssrLL.
Startled, LIVERPOOL, Nov >.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-27
Iomsstic nyiseeIiapy.

ANOTHER NEW RAILROAD first train Of
cars ON the Cleveland, psnesyille, ard Ashtsbula
railroad, sent the road to Painesvsle on the
10Th inst.
The ITHACA WooILK. MrGLs.-The whole loss
nv the burning Of The voollen mills a. Ithaca IL $4,000
GA which there were s21 600 insurance a. fooss-art-
ford Company $4,000; Etna OF Hartford 81 SEQ Pro.
lection company Of Hartford 5000 The loss is about
sSo oco over the insurance
GAmE.--The Sandusky Commercial Register
gives the following the result Of two days hunt by
two gentle Of that place in what u calls the Up
per Msrsh:'137 canvas back ducks 40 black and green
head do; geese.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT Mullighan, an AZ
sistsnt conductor ola train ofcars the Columbia a
railroad met with accident the 10Th inst Whilst
on the Roof of ear adjusting the b rope the train
wet passing under bridge he was knocked of and the
train passed over both his legs They amputated
HEAVY DAMAeES--The Gettysburg (Pa) Star
pves an account Of heavy verdict obtained last week I'm
the Pss ofhat county for SANDER 10 the case
ofJ Andrew shriver BY his next friend Benjamin shr
yer. vs. VIM. Haman The jury found vcrd,t for So 900
dsmsges-ihe amount laid in the declaration.
BEEF CArslR AND Hoes IN ONO The State
lowing the number beef cattle and hogs assessed In
tb,mls 116l SIS cattle EOS i72 hogs 1851 529TE
cattle, 1,34b,s11 hogs
LEGISLATURE OF Souru CARorrSA The Leeis-
lature Of south Carolina convened on the oath inst
Snow STORM AT ALBANY.-Snow fell TO the
depth OF six inches, at Albany, the 25th instant
There was fine sleghirg.
A TORNADO IN MARYLAND.-A correspondent
writing from Frederick says that fearful hurricane
paced that section OF the country SATURDAY.
last carrying away fences trees and buildings IL Is
supposed that over twenty thousand panels Of fence
were destroyed
NORWEGIAN sErTLKMENT.-I In Wisconsin, within
circle Of thirty forty miles diameter there IL
Norwegian colony settled 81 10 900 souls more and
church Of hundred has just been formed among
them.
IMPRISONED FOR Arson Joseph Chase has
been sent TO the New Hampshire State prison for ten
years for burning old house In Oolebrook occupied
nv IN andh ala IN utlv In
escaped once from prison, and retskeu In Canada
John q Cunnin CHAM, Req, has resolved the appoint
msnt o. Colonel and Aid deCsmp TO the eovernOf Of
Virginia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-27
Miscellaneous Foreign Items.

The Wardgo, Of Vienna, Il yes a saddening ac
count Of the distress prevailing 10 Croatia, on
visions, and the absence Of employment for the
working classes.
On the 10Th ult the first stone Of Protestant
church was laid, in Turin, with great solemnity.
Among other persons Of distinction present were
the English Ambassador, the Prussian Minister aud
the American Minister.
The Bougoene states that the health Of NJ. de
Ls airline has improved, and that he is now able
to leave his bed He lie still, however, exceedingly
weak.
the empire. The Danube, the Drau, the Ems, the
save, the Adris, have Gil 0verAowed their banks,
and done great damage Every heavy rain Is fol-
loved by disastrous inur dations In the valleys
through which the rivers Of Austria flow.
IL is faid that France and England have pre-
tenttd an ex pbcit note to the Tuscan government,
protesting against the Absorption Of Tuscany by
Austria.
Our accounts from Macrd Of the LIST instant, state
that Qseen Isabella admitted that day, 10 pri-
waite audience, the widow Of General Emma, who
was killed at Cuba, and conferred on her the
Gordon Of the Noble Ladies Of Maria Lsisa.
Absorbing to Gdiigroni, the Emperor OF Russia
has lust ordered 5000 carriages TO be built, Tor the
different railways in bis empire, In order 10 fac-
tate the conveyance Of troops.
The Prussisn government has undertaken to
establish an electric telegraph between Hamburg
There will be no intermediate stations.
The Nensgh (lreland) Board Of Guardians are
entertaining project for sending 600 Of the pau
pers 10 America.
! The Cologne GOzdtc states, from Vienna, that
/ Dr. Hook had proceeded TO Frankfort, TO make
proportions to the Germsnic Diet, In the name Of
! the Austrian government, relative TO certain com
mercal advantages and facilities to be temporarily
granted TO Austrian produce.
The elections for the National Council Of Swift
zerland have resulted in the return Of % conserva
I tives, % liberals, and 66 radicals.
The Official Hton Goadte, Of the 9Th ult, an
pounces that cries 81 "k.ssuth Tor ever the repuo.
1 Tic for ever viva MszziDil" having been heard at
Stradella, on the occasion Of ball being given al
a theatre, and similar acts having taken place q,
\ Montio de Gsbbi, judicial proceedings have beer
/ commenced sgainst the persons supposed to be the
guilty parties
A letter OF the 23d, from Lisbon, states thai
| Queen Donna Maria was very dissatshed at the
interest which Vie Count Dc S0eFs, the esvsFn0'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-27
AMIR. ON the ns,nent or Europe.

The B,riin GasafC OF the I'd inst, contains an IN
teregtpk article on the state Of affairs In France,
and particularly the intention Of the President Of
the fepublc to repeal the law Of May 3I-On tins
side Of the Rhine (says the artce) every posnDle
precaution has been taken to protect social order
Wherever q cry Of alarm Is raised for society IN
danger, the electric telegraph will give warning on
the Instant to hundreds OF thousands OF bayonets,
which would arrive at the scene Of action In day
or two by the railways Hence, II new revolution
10 burst out in France, 1t would have to wear
itself out n its birth place, the territory OF msfor-
tune would be respected, but all dissemination on
the outside would be impossible Here all means
ofresisance have been taken TO prevent an attack;
but in France what lie required Is the means Of pre-
venting the attack from taking place. The Prest
dent, whilst In power, is responsible for order IN
Frances and what the defenders Of the law Of May
81 require Is this that Louis Napoleon with $4,000
armed men should march agasnst 3,2OO,OOO assail-
att, who oppose to the restricted sufrages an ar
gument Of fncontestabe truth, viz, that where le-
gall dses not exist, the stronger party alone has
rights We do not mean TO say that the french
army 10 not strong enough TO defend me law OF NAY
~; but We seek vain, looking at the present sit
nation Of Frsnce for q sufficient motive 70 justify
any prsvocation to com bat for that law. We 90 not
gay tha: conflict is inc vitsble, but We consider az
diabsicsl perversity the sole thought Of allowing
q combs, to take place when victory would be no
gain The article then refers 10 the reasons which
were sctuating Louis Napoleon In proposing q
cbsnee in the law ofMsy 81, and remarks that the
party Of otder has been weakened By that MEASURE
poie taaa the party Of anarchy, since the lev I'D