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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

SHARxs.-A party of young gentlemen of
this city started yesterday morring at five o'clock
ona shark-catcfing excursion in the harbor, and
were fortunate enough between that hour and
noon to take three off Castle Pinckey, while
feeding on the carcass of u dead horse. One
measured nine feet six inches, another nine feet,
and the third eight feet. The same party cap
tured clam cracker of unusually large dimcn-
sions.-Charcston Courier, 9th inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

IF you wish to re-fi.sten the loose handles of
knives and forks, make your cement of COM
mon brickdust and rosin, melted together. Seal
cngravcrs understand this recipe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

no doubt will first be resoted 10, and perhaps even Orce
should the excitement run toohgh. =
1t may be that Messrs. KING d. CoENoR understand 9
each other If so the case presents different aspect
The great this uitarian day is, Win c'es
as well as individuals. as who shall be orcmos. IN
wealth and opuence. The general cry is =" sca0.es
occupet ertremum: SLet Augusta look well to lerln-
terest or she.will undoubtedly be the suiierar'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

PosT OFFICE OpEIArIoSs.-r Postmaster
General established for the week ending the 5,h
inst, ,hiry-four new Post Offices, discontinued
sevcn-am"ng them Red Oak Grove in Barnwell
District in this State-and changed the names
of uinc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

A VALUABLE CAReo-A Chicago 'catlit or rs saFs,
brig cleared from the port of Milwaukee on
the 9Th ult., with cargo Of pork which is valued
by the editor at more than four millions Of dol.
lars, (S4,Ol5,69l) and country editor copies
the article as evidence of the large trade Of The
lake City.
The New Orleans Picayune remarks thatif
this be true, It's certain that the brig must have
been larger than the ark of Noah, and nearly all
the hogs in the Great West. must have been
passengers. .g -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

of this cereal. AS the culture becomes to be
better understood and planters get into the
habit of more pains-taking, large portion OF
this region will doubtless be devoted to wheat.
We may mention in this connection that it has
been found that; good South Alabama wheat is
several pounds heavier per bushel than the best
westcrn-[ Southern Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

How GEN. PIERCE WAS INFORMED OF Ills
NoMINATToN.-A Boston paper referring TO the
nomination of Gen. Pierce for the Presidency,
says:
"When the news of the nomination reached
this city, Gen. Pierce was on 4 visit to Monnt
Auburn, with his wife. Isaac o. Barnes, en-
United States Marshal, an old and personal
friend of Gen. Pierce. Immediately started out
post haste to communicate the pleasing intel-
gence to him. Meeting the General near the
bronze statue of Bowdtch, he said, "Frank,
who do you suppose has got the nomination 2
Pierce Can't say-prcsumc it is Gen. Cass. :"
Barnes" No sir. 1t is no other person than
yoursclf!" "Impossible, Col. Barnes! 1t cam
not be!' said Pierce. Fact, Frank, fact |!
here's a paper containing the dispatches from
Baltimore" The party then rode into town to-
gether, and Gen. Pierce received the congratu.
lations of his friends at the fremont house, du.
ring tie afternoon and evening"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17
w1TuDRAwAL.

WE are authorized to say that Mr. WESLEY BODIES
name is withdrawn from tile list Of Candidates for
Tax Collector.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

EASY TrMEs.-Thc New York Tribune shpiib hpiib.
fishes tables from which It appears that s1 Off.
GERS in the Navy have been entirelyss ihempldyed
for periods varying from FIVE to ten years; fii65
have done nothing FOR ten years and evers9 &c
had rest and case for more than 90 years and
two two captains have enjoyed uninterrupted rspose
for more than 80 years; all ,hese receiving
their pay and cmo'uments, and yetsnot perform.
ing days duty, in all the time--not oven shore
service in Navy yards. Itappears that 2I8 OIL
GERS are now whiting orders, and of course, are
doing nothing. 1t wonld seem rather strange
that nothing could be found for the e;surgeons or
ehaplains to do for so many years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-17

PROGRESS OF TIE RAILWAY Across THE
IsTIIMUs-The Panama Star, under date Of May
%, mentions that another branch Of the rli!r"ad
WAS to have been opened ontlie 2sih of that
month. 1t goes on to say that, on tlat'day, the
lion, Frijoi to TavcrujlIa; and about ihe,l5ih
of June it will be again removed TO Barbacoas,
:, station about ten miles from Gorsona; and
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06
Further Neu,s b,, the A,ax;o,

BOSTON, Jan 26-The following late and important news
was received by telegraph at Liverpool previous to the
departure of the steamer America
ENGLANp.-The London Times speaking of the renort
relative to changes in the Ministry Wemerely STATE
the TACT as believe it to be- that the attempts to ec
partial movement in the Ministry by the substitution
three or four members for others of the nrespn
Cabinet who would retire has not led to apy result n
seems therefore the determination Lord John Russell
to meet Parliament without alteration in the
Ministry.
The Morning Herald supposes that the Marquis of Nor
left Paris to be present at the Privy Council to be
held at Windsor on the 10th.
PROTEST AGAINST THE RETURN OF KossuTH To ENGLAND
The Daily News copies statement from a Hamburg
paper announcing that the Ottoman Porte has addressed
note TO the English Government, protesting against the
return OF kossuth to England. his liberation having been
granted under the express condition that he should take
up his residence in the United States
me abshment of friendly relations between the
Porte and Austria renders it necessary that these cond
tions be fulfilled
The present rates of gold at London leave but small
profit ON importations from the United States
FRANcE-Pafis, Jan "A conspiracy has lust been dis.
covered the object of which let loose the conyict
at the Hulks at Rochefort.
sixty persons have been arrested at Montpeier on
charges connected with the late disturbances
II announced the PRONUNCIATION of the Constitution
OF France will take place between the 18th and Goth inst
The reason for the delay is allow time for the pubca
ton of the more urgent of the organic laws
The prisoners lately confined Ham consisting of Gems
Changarnier Lamorcere and their companions have been
set ut liberty on the frontier with injunction not to
return to France. ~
grand review of the home garrison of Paris was TO
come OH at the Champs de Mars on the 22d
pars Bourse-fives los Threes IL
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06
Later from Oregon.

The Columbia arrived at San Francisco on the 2)tl
December, having left Portland on the 23d Snow wal
falling at the time she sailed
poLricAL.The Legislature was still divided as to th,
seat OF government and the members were holding
ate sessions at Salem and Oregon CityEac party helt
independent meetings, and adjourned from day to dav
The Judges had delivered lengthy and conflicting opinions
on the subject.
W Buck has been appointed Territorial Treasurer and
Allen P Miller Librarian
PuGEIs souspThs part of the country was attracting
considerable attention Several parties returned from
there with highly favorable reports
FATAL AcciDEsr.Mr McCully of Polk county lost his
life by falling into mlldam the Luckcamute river
SEizrREs-The collector at Olympia had seized the
steamer Beaver and the brig Mary Dare The latter re-
ported in ballast. which report proved to be false
FROM PoRT ORFoRp- The Oregonian learns from gentle
man VINO came passenger the Sea Gull from Port Or
ford that practicable route for has been found
from that place to ntersect the Oregon trail We are also
informed that since the troops have chastsed Indians
on the Coqule river all the other tribes have manifested
int greatest friendship for the whites and that peace and
prosperity are the order of the day Port Oxford
Judge Tilford leaves the next steamer on visit tn
the States The Judge has resided in our city only for
few months yet in that brief period he has won tile love
and esteem of all who know him His heart mastery
intellect and accomplished have gained for him
host of friends We happy to that his absence
will be only temporary We wish him pleasant Journey
and speedy return.
SHPwREcKThc Oregonian informs u.s. that tho British
ship bark George Anna had been wrecked at Oureu
Charottes Island and that the crew. and twenty four
Americans who passengers. had been captured by
the Indians The Indians refused to permit any of them
to depart but consented to their sending letter Col
Moses. the Collector Immediately dispatched an armed
force to their reef-The same paper also states that
since the chastsement lately inflicted the Cooue In
dams by Col Casey the other tribes disposed to be
friendly.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06
From China

By the way of San Francisco we have received dates
from China and although they not as late as have
reached England by the overland route there are some
details which have not yet been published.
EXPORT OF Teas AND Subtitle total export of teas
from Hong Kong for the year 1851 up to the Goth Sent
was 900 lbs being increase of about 900
over the amount exported during the same period last
year The number of bales of silk reported this wear
61S6 slight decrease compared with last year but
treble the quantity for the year before
INNovAIIoN THE JURY SysrEM-An ordinance has
been adopted in Hong Kong dispensing with the
sty of unanmity in the jury except in capital
This is believe the first instance of such an innoya
ton in countries governed by the old common law.
PmArEs.-Notwthstandi the exerons of the cruisers
of half dozen different nations pirates still abound
the China An attack made the English ship
Adelaide near Annoy which ws defeated by the energy
of the Captain.
THE DEATH OF MooLRAI.-The Straits Times gives the
following account of the death of Moolraj
'sMoolra is dead. lie expired the morning of the
18th, off Purbutpoor the Gauges. The following is
from correspondent at Buqar The State prisoner the
the 18th, off Purbutpoor, below this place For some
days after leaving Calcutta he appeared to mend and his
spirits improved much His strength also seemed about
to return and wthal attachment to life and atten
he came aboard for considerable time previous
to his leaving Fort William He continued in this state
changed and became less proptious and the westerly
WINDS blew strong and cold. With this change of tn,
weather proporonae change in the health of the pr
oner took place he began sink and gradually lost his
strength until death closed his career mentioned
above The steamer casting off the troop boat conveyed
his remains to the bank of the river where his funeral
onseques were performed by the servant who had fol-
lowed his fortunes and the Hndoo spoys of the guard
and there was due expenditure Of sandalwood spices
ghet etc. among the fumes of which the body
sumed and his soul took its flight to the regions of
sponsb1ty There had been other casualty board
the steamers except one case Of cholera
which proved fatal The steamer four days at anchor
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06
From Panama.

The Panama Echo has the following summary O
Ishmus items:
Through the kindness of our friend WalIack who fat
chge of the to Chagres the specie brought
by the Panama and promptly dispatched by Messrs Mos
1uera Co. informed that treasure
Cagres on the Sd instant twelve hours in advance
the pissengersand that the steamer Ell Dorado came
up from Porto Beo to Chagcs received the specie and
mails and returned Immediately taking twenty
I'VE Or thirty passengers She had her orders from New
York to depart receipt of the treasure and mails
without waiting at all for passengers
There is considerable feeling Chagres Respecting the
prospects OF the Navy Bay. and many business men of
the former purchasing lots at the latter place and con
tracing for the removal of their buildings thither
others however, with large Investments Cagres are
mitch opposed to any action for building the new town
The Panama Railroad Company are about to lease
their houses at Gatune to such persons as insure tn
occupy them Immediately and permanently
Gorgonais improving somewhat in the of build
ins quite number of frame houses having been recently
constructed in American style Preparations are making
for further building operations
An attempt to fire Gorgona made some ten DAYS
since-6ut the moonlight rendered it impossible to
escape detection. and the vilainy was defeated
The river Cbagres being usually low this season of
the year and the navigation among the snags very dan
gerous but few boats higher up than Goreonaconse
queny the travel to Panama almost entirely on the
Gorgona road.
Cruces is deserted by all her business population
which has gone to Go1gona and the town appears as
though desolated by plague sudden complete has
been the change from the hustle and activity of constant
arrivals and departures of passengers and freight
"A robbery of wealthy spaniard. one DR. Munez &C.
CURED on the road between Panama and Cruces by
which he lost his trunk containing $4,000 lie was on his
way to Carhagena Active measures have been
by Gen. Herrera for the arrest of the robbers
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06

ToBACCO-We heard of only single sale hhds at
o. fb.
sUGAR-About 800 hhds were disposed of at steady
prices and On plantations crops follows all for imme-
date delivery 1870 lhds at 404A 1870 at l-l6; ITO
at Al and so at 41se p fb.
MOLASSES-Stock reduced, and sales limited to 700
bbls at 19fd2l244 p gallon for good to choice lots
FLOUR-Sales 1900 bbls, including 9s unbranded Ohio,
at S. 3d. and HOO st. Louis private terms
dRA1N-The principal sales of Corn were $50 sacks
Mixed from athoat at Acc. and 100 White at 500 u
bushel Oats 500 sacks Ohio sold in lots at 32e "A
bushe and 400 St Louis in two at the same price
PRoN1s1ONS-Mess Pork retailing at SIS 25GDs15
so bbl... Beef $50 bbls prime sold 81 So and
small lot of b. Beef at So q bb. Nothing of any copse
quence doing in Bacon or Lard.
coFFEE-saes 500 bags Rio at s. and $50 at s1sDs1se
z fb.
WHIsKY--16s hbls Rectied sold at 49, and 1850 Raw Mt
1870 = gallon
FREIGHTs-A British ship was taken up for Liverpool
at I'D for Cotton.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. limited at our quotations;
Sfa lTs. 49,. A., % 5221k05 80
sight Checks on NewYork. ........7s0114F % ct disc
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06
From the Sandwich Islands,

BY arrivals at San Francisco the POynesan to Dec g.
has been received.
NEw CoNsrITuTToN.-G. P. Judd, Commissioner on the
part of the King John H. Commissioner behalf the
Chiefs and William L. Lee, Commissioner on behalf of the
people appointed in June last to revise the Constitution
have reported the form of Constitution which is to
be submitted to the Legislature at its session.
very curious instrument. The election of Representa-.
tves to take place the first week in January hut II
did not excite much attention
NAvAL.-The U. S. sloop-ofwar arrived at Honolulu on
the 9th Nov, fifteen daysEfrom San Diego The IT, s
soop-of-war Nandaia, Captain Gardiner and H. D. NJ
ship p'edalus, capt. Wellesley. still in port.
The privileges granted to Captain Howard on condition
Of his placing steam vessel in the Kings waters by the
10Th OF November, have been extended sixty days
DiEp-William French. native of Vermont but for
many years merchant Of Kawaih@, Island of Hawaii
died on the 25th November
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06
The following is the list Of passengers brou.bt \, >.
philalalnhia - ~

Mrs. S9ehe daughter ana ser Il briggs and aav
,f " son Marshall D Harper Esq Bolien buyis
III s Mbs ias Sy s snps e Pss Y w3
and children Dearborn Nichols n Mrs Hishs, Imss
nak mrs Dater John alo,at ssbe VIM Groseek Mn
ag NJ Cowel, NJ = Prssbug Shaw IeopoId I'M NJ
And5ews Murray Jas Rogers LADY and servant
a beeen end serv oggs Boggs Edw Ditman Nj Mile,
end sdy satsheSn John rs,i,e Madame Mare
Miller VIM Mathney, sos, Durks lady children
Henry Poole Jas Gilmore, Garrett Clark Browde
chas browder Carraedd, r yresca Rayel l.
4 Detong st9mpsy, Perry NJ Peaa, H Atkins FRYE
" m Johnson w wilkins Delquisre, Schnlre,
Hull Mr Mccarty Mr. Bishop Mr. Reynolds Mrs Gaar1aga-and 2aI
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06

ius>S pn
Bark f Everett Carlton, Venice. Fos5icl Sco
, ARRIVED.
steamship Philadelphia Mctowan, Ghagres
a.. "a INST, to X Jennngs-s my
s"shp Hyde from Matagoia Bay, Galveston
s,, , inst ! t. To- o. Wiekhan-ad my
snip 'onn Harris Harmon. % days from Portland Me-
shi p "a NY s,.; =.
nn'P hot Gus % days from London in ballast,
"f NR narnr "eo' 81 days from Liverpool to oSer&co.
VI Dark "a ad s"s from Martinique win Havana in ballast to
br pg FShon Burke IL days from St Martins Antigua Mcdowell
s,h. y Ni' Isf Weo-S.h NY
SIN MARY MAI Fai rom corpus christi 70 hasleis M
81 oIncrG (onanc;n N , SABINE hss, 10 mhse-ist my
Isl nv if s ss from f'aSaha, IN osa' 10 master
c+o,,,.
rnun., - ~ III Don s.
~ white, Brady, from Willamsport.
california, Ensign. from Mobile.
j 7 Doswel csh Il, mv' fn naS gu hI b., M
r,.,o. n e. y, -, s . '''"d rr"r'e'
iiinufy, from the Passeswent down ghtought
up shls john 5 Harris ami Rome.
1ynCnmn
,,,,,,or . EXPORTS.
GENOA-Per ship Genoa bales cotton.
bosIoS-per ship iiolyoke 1882 bales cotton, 4sr hides.
NENICE-Per bark + A Everett: 53a baas cotor
rENsACoIA-per scbr n,r,n eo M, a. ~" , - "a
an ID ad "a ~ 90 bbs Hour 20 10 porF 20 do beef,
~ ' ' i'''''es -Vo o SACKS corn. 800
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06

MEMDkANDA.
@ The steamship Philadelphia, Cagres r-pos-Ths tr
syphde Parkey sned from Chagres January 81 passsnsers
fof Nowoleans The brig Morning sa Fe Sswteans To-
hngso a. Ja put into Navy Bay in
r . veaseis in the Port Chagres January ~.
3rs gohn Williams Goodspeed, for Ner0hsan4
schr Triumph, Brnzi, from NewYork.
Schr . T Lnwton Chapman, from NewYork.
aoehr iAnnartne, Thorndiks, for Franklin, La. =
rs.,yl Vessels San JBan del Sorts January Is:
2 Sioop-of WET Albany, Commander Plat.
n " Soop-of-yyar Calypso.
nhrk slalnnebnag, Of NewYo
fafk Republic from Boston
BARK Corro, from NewYork
d5ig Lucy, from NewOrisans
schr Z VI Sears roru Ne.Orleaus
s Josephine for Newan. and sclr rzo. Jsak for Mobile
sailed 2I.i 800 - ' ' " 't
~ r shiHnae Com Parkar sailed zsd
" 'nhefss and Kingston, Js--ali well.
W 'he 'at January in lat 81 no. long IS TO- fell in with British
fan OF fsrnonth, Noa Scotia, sink bg condition; she
pos "sles and bound for City Point Va with q cargo
''oa ron The Captain and taken off and brought to
'h'Ior by The ship Rome, Capt Cts. from London
PASSENGERS
rer .tearsii Cincinnati from Ban ana
Lgha MT Chapman Messra stoyers, wod cbspmsu TIE
:" Lyon y Dixon, Donahue, sCartv Innn ~.
isieh Daniels Tslafero Trrwes deck and n.rasa ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06

below Buxar and with the prevalent winds current
bid fair to remain there for indefinite time should
change occur
The State is rid of troublesome prisoner and the
prisoner of miserable existence We beg to commitment
the captor and wish the captive better desny in the
next than attached to him In this world
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06

part oI tnu 'oiloWlHg, VIZ;
Super Broche Antique Silks;
Colored Armure Silks;
Striped Taieta Silks;
Hugh colored plain Pault de Sole;
Black Brocade Faconnee;
Extra rich and Embroid d Faeonne,
Changeable and Chene Fnsonnee /;
Embroidered Ds,mask and plat
Poult de Sole;
Extra rich Changeable and Chame
leon Poult de Sole;
Small plaid high eolored do, TO
misses;
Mareellines and Florences, OF every
shade and color;
White and colored Satins;
A few pieces superior heavy blaeR
and colored watered Poult de Sole;
Colored Silk Velyets;
Rich Chens Satin striped and plain
Cashmere diEeosse; i
French and English Merinos, Nous
selines dc Lame and Alpaeas, solid
colors, of every variety Of shade
Plain, striped and plaid Poplins =
Superior black and colored plain and
figured Canton Grapes;
A large assortment of white snt
colored embroidered and plaii
Grape Shawls, some extra rich;
Merilo, Cashmere and heavy rici
Silk Shawls;
Rich plaid Raw Silks;
~ P. W. W. would especially
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-06

English, French and American Cali
Goes; -..s. r-,.,
"A complete ass ,1 ., snshshi
German ard rreneh h9siery -,
Superior white ; and eolored Silk
Hose and Eau ,i2 @ s,,r.,s
SLoNE-9 e. aisD M 70.
Blss, ohamo.s, Nh, cashmere, Silk,
fhoseh aio fhet, OF every de-
serip'i'l, -p ,oone
-, haSG GeS1BS.