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GOLD In ElGEFIELD.

OUTSIDERS may think it n joke, but it is never
lhclcss certain that we have in our District a
regular gold mine regularly worked and regular
ly productive of handsome profits We allude to
erty Hill.
We understand that Mr.. D. recently struck n
new vein which is richer than any he has found
heretofore. In one week, with eight hands. he
realised $500 worth of gold dust. Stand back.
California! Many man may be sleeping, night
after night, in hut upon some rocky hill, with
scarcely blankets enough to keep him comforta-
bic, when, all the time, hidden gold may he in
the very earth beneath him. Lay aside the
With.hazel and call Science in, and other veins
might he found beside those running through MIR.
DoRS's premises
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
TEMPERANCE.

WE have received circular from Judge
O'NEALL, US President of the State Temper
ancc Society,"" for which we return our thanks.
The proposition is briefly and forcibly set forth
Of raising a Temperance Fund for the more
active propagation temperance principles through
out the State, by the purchase of Books, Tracts
&C., and BY the employment Of suitable Lee
turers.
Amy one can become manager in the Tenn
perancc Publication Society by being pledged to
total abstinence and by contributing $50 TO the
general fund. $50 will constitute any person q
life.mcmber-and SIS annually will confer the
privilege Of membership.
The circular sets forth that South Carolina is
far behind her sister States in this, Us in many
other things. We wish the cause well-and
trnst it may be judiciously and effectively carried
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

IavAs1oS or ENGLAND ny FRAScE.-Thc
late news from England, in relation TO a
probable war between that country and
France is The subj general remark. The
New York Commercial Advertiser, in refer.
ring to the military movements i'll England
says
"Wc do not thinl, that any of these movc-
ments in England have any special reference
to France, or originate in any fear Of rup-
turc with her 1t is more probable, we con-
ccive, that Great Britain has resolved to give
strong negative answer to Russia and Aus
tria, which powers have more than once al
most demanded that England shall no
longer be refuge for political offenders ;
and is disposed 10 show those dcspotisms
that she is quite prepared 10 stand BY her
refusal to comply with the demand"
IN confirmation of this idea the London
Standard and the United Service Gazette
state that it is the intention of Louis Napo-
leon to reduce the army, by abolishing the
system of prescription.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
SOUTHERN LITERATURE.
FOR THE ADVERTISER

AT regular meeting Of WASHINGTON DlvI-
SION, No. {, Sons of Temperance, at Edgcfcld
Court House, on Thursday, Goth February, the
following Preamble and Resolutions, were uuani-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, PHILIP S. WHITE, P. NJ. W.P.,
of the National Division, in his generous mission
has visited our Village. and has been cmincntly
successful, in advocating the Temperance Re-
form, to which, for the last ten or twelve years,
he has been nobly devoting his time, his talents,
his strength and his properly: And whereas,
a letter, originating from an entire msconecp-
ton Of the language sentiments and principles
of Mr.. WHITE, has been given circulation
highly calculated to injurc the great cause, he
so zealousy and eloquenty cspouscs: And
whereas, from full discussion of the merits Of
said letter, between its author, MIR. JONES and
Mr.. WHITE had publicly, we hare been made
fully satisfied of its error, and of its inapplica-
bity to ,lc person charged in ii; Therefore,
Rcsolred That we have undininishcd conf
dencc in the character, motives and honor of Mr..
WHITE.
RcSoired, That from a careful investigation
al all the circumstances Of his life and history
his bir,h-pl and family connexions, and from
patient hearing of the accusations against him,
and Of his own vindication, we are unacrably
persuaded that he is truly Southern rot only
from his associations, but from his habits, his
feelings. and his in,puses-that he is faithful to
the South-to hor interests, to her institutions,
and to her spirit.
Resolred, That we cordially recommend Mr..
WHITE to all the friends of Temperance and
order, as one Of their ablest and most devoted
champions, and as their bodcst standard bearer.
Resolred, That the papers copying the letter
of Mr. G. W. JONES' be requested to cory these
Resolutions.
r. T. MINIS, Acting W. P.
Iau. e MLxsaS y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
RANDOM POLITICAL REFLECTIONS.

Is there doubt as to the fact that the people OF
South Carolina are, hyhn overwhelming maiori:
ty, opposed to Separate Action Evidently not.
We therefore say that itis unreasonable to expect
that this, or any kindred measure, will now re-
ceive their sanction, even though enacted by our
Convention The only effect Of such an enact
ment would be to force Carolinians into another
political controversy, similar tosthc one through
which they have just passed. Our opinion is that
this result is to be deprecated, as being likely to
prove not only useless, but positively injurious to
our best interests. To suppose thasthe dominant
party would submit tobe gnided into any course
of policy, at variance with the principles upon
which they have so recently carried the state, IL
idle. To suppose that We, the chief cornerstone
of whose creed has besnsrejected at the ballot-box
within the last six months, should be able in 1852
to rally majority around piece of patchwork,
when we could not in 1851. command it for no.
bic. direc, and captivating policy, which was in
entire accordance with our whole previous history,
and with the recorded genius Of our people, s also
idle We say it is idle, because it is entirely op.
posed toall human probabilities.
w nat Lncn Is lo uc b'iillcu y! i"iN i"6 'i" fNS"
ton at this time upon an unwilling people We
would not answer propheticaly, but Our serious
apprehension is that nothing will come of it but
further discord and still more unfortunate droop'
ing of the Palmetto Flag.
Shall it be said that Seccssionists should present
the issue of action or non-acton thus broadly again
to the State, that the odum Of submission might,
be more glaringly incurred by the Co.opcra'ionists
than it has already heen! We simply ask. if
reply, whether the fatnc Of otit cohtmon mother
should be more deeply stained to crafty mere
party caprices!
Let each Sccessionist ask himself, whether he
sincerely believes i, possible 10 carry the Slate at
this time for any degree Of dction. If he does not,
then it is his bounden duty to smother the fondly
cherished desire of his heart, for the present ut
least. and to lend his aid towards retrieving, as
far as possible that loss Of character and position
which he believes his State has suffered. We
have subjected ourselves to this test and in our
humble way. are endeavorihg now to act accor-
ding to our convictions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
COM m U NICATIO NJ S.
FoR TIE ADVERTISER


Mr.. EDITOR Permit us through the medium
Of your valuable paper, to call the attention Of
y.ur readers to the Southern and Western Re-
rier, one Of the ublcst Reviews published in
this or any other country. 1t is published i'll
Charleston by Mr.. B. +. DEBow, and Edited by
one Of the noblcst sons Of the Palmetto State.
1t is entirely devoted to the interests Of the
slavc-holdins States, and for these reasons we
think that it has strong claim to the support Of
all who are at all favorable to Southern enterprise
and Southern independence r.
In its columns the South, her institutions and
her rights arc ably rindicatcd her power and
resources are fully set forth. and while her path
Of duty is faithfully marked out, her noble destiny
is strikingly and ruthfnly Developed.
We know Of no publication which is excrtng
a more potent influence in favor Of Southern
Union, Southern development, and Southern
Independence, than "DrBow's Southern and
Western Rerie,c" 1t has already attained n
much larger circulation than any other Review
in this country. which fact speaks well for South
cra enterprise and Southern appreciation.
Believing that this Review is known but BY
few in our District, we shall rest perfectly salts
fled il this short notice will tend 10 bring it fairly
before the public, resting assured that if its
merits are properly known they will be duly ap-
prccatcd, and will meet that support in our Dis
trict that it has received elsewhere.
SOUTHERN LITERATURE
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Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 30, is

WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1852.
Z In the Senate on Saturday Mr.. Clemens
of Alabama, confined his reply to Mr.
Rllctt. He WAS personal, and used Ian.
guage Of great severity.
Mr.. Rhctt replied, that he expected moth,
ing else tn caIumnv, as he could not hold
the genlI AN TO a personal responsibility.
He would not engage in dncing, being a
church member, which relation he had sus-
tanned for twenty years. But no matter
what course was pursued by his opponents,
he would not suffer any Thing 10 divert him
from the prosecution Of The great cansc of
State rights. He repeated the charge against
Mr.. Clemens, that he had barganed with the
Wings to obtain reelection to the Senate.
Mr.. Clemens rcjoincd. and expressed his
surprise that Il protesting christian could
murder reputation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
SCOTT'S WEEKLY PAPER.

WHOEVER is desiruus Of reading tho most in.
teresting shcet of light literature, published in
the Union. will find his desire gralificd by taking
the above.named Paper. 1t is full ofthe most pleas
ant Tales Sketches, Treatscs, Poems &c. In
deed we are compelled, in justice, to place 1t at
the very head Of Publications of that stamp.
If we could see our Southern Presses excelling
or even rivallmg SCOTS Weekly" wc would
be satisfied. Several, that come within our ken,
are stepping forward handsomely in this literary
race. We sag tothem, beat Scotts and you will
have done much for Southern advancement.
The " Weekly Paper is published at 81 per
annuD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

We observe that the four negroes, hailing
from Massachusetts, who were recently con-
victcd for attempting to abduct 4 slave from
Texas, were sold into bondage, because they
were unable to pay their fines. Thus, the
abolitionists prevail upon simple minded
persons 10 violate the laws, and then, rather
than put their hands in their pockets and
assist in getting their dcluded victims out of
trouble BY paying their fines, they stand
aloof and allow them to be sold into slavery.
This is a fair specimen of abolition philan-
thropy.-New York Herald.
The effective military force of Great Bri-
tain at the present moment amounts to l30,-
600 men. There arc besides lao regiments
of militia scattered over different parts of
the United Kingdom. Fifty regiments of
yeomanry and the out pensioners battalions
complete the disposabl. forces of the country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
JUDGE 0'NEALL, PHILIP WHITE AND OUR.


SELF,
We find. BY the last State. Rights Republican
tha, we have incurred the animadverson of his
Honor, JomS BELToS O'NEALL, for not having
actively espoused the cause of Mr.. PHILIP WHITE,
who lately leclnred at this place. As the Judge
is not the star Of our idoatry in either moral or
political cthics his structure in Of no great conse-
qncnce TO us.
We announced in distinct terms that Mr.. WHITE
had established "h& guihlcssncSs" Of the charges
preferred against him to the general satisfaction
of this community. But the Judge is of opinion
that we should have gone farther and have brand
cd Mr.. JONES I'VE suppose) rs a liar. Such n
course nigh, sut the dashing and irnpetuous tenn
permanent Of his Honor--but did not, and dues
not now accord with OUR more phegmaiic d$po.
sition-especially as, according to our understand
assurance that nothing more uould be published in
reference TO him. than the letter signed by Mr.. J.
and published in our last number.
If, according 10 the Judges unrncaning anti
thesis, Mr.. Jones' =" sonething'' - nothing
we apprehend the fault is with the friends Of Mr.
WHITE, who prepared the letter which Mr.. JoSEs
eventually signed for publication. To assert that
our editorial notice Of the circumstance amounted
to saying "nofhing," is 4 blunder extraordinary
on the part Of his Honor, as the face Of that no.
ticc will abundantly prove TO every unprejudiccd
mind.
We could show that our publication of Mr.
JONES first letter has resulted, here, in advantage
NJ ipfp md IN hn Torn N pcn
cause, as connected with that gentleman; but we
deem it unnecessary TO dwell longer upon the
tonic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
TRINITY SABBATH Schools.

Ir gives us pleasure to announce that these very
beneficial schools are to be rc.opened on Sunday
next. That they are productive of decided good
there can be no doubt and they are deserving of
tile encouragement Of this community. The
manner in which they have been heretofore con-
Quoted is entirely worthy Of conmcndation.
For the advantage Of the White School, tro
hundred new rolumes have been procured. In the
Culored School, the instruction is entirely oral.
The Ca,echism used is by the Reverend CHARLES
CoLcocK JONES, D. D., an eminent Southern
Presbyterian Clergyman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
OUR COURT.

TIE Court Of common please and general ses-
sions commenced its sitting at this place on Mon
day last, his Honor Judge Evans, on The Bench.
The State cases are few and of small Importance.
The return of writs and sum pros did not exceed
three hundred and fifty.
1t is SUPPOSED that the business Of the Court
will be entirely gotten through with in two weeks.
We congratulate the District upon the dimnu.
tion Of litigation within our borders Several
cases, which were to have been re-argucd this
term. have been set,led-among them the well
known one of MCCARTHY VS.. MCCARTHY, which
had become almost as famous for ts long con-
iinuance us the case Of PEBBLES and Plainstanes
of Scotch celebrity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
MELANCHOLY AFFRAY,

A difficulty occurred at this place on Monday
last, between Mr. ELDRED GLOVER and Dr.. SAM
UELs, which resulted in the formcf being shot
through. He died On the next day.
In tho course Of the fight, Mr.. EnENEzER
CHAMBERLAIN, (father-in-law Of Mr.. GLovER)
also received severe wound in the forehead in
licted, it is supposed, by a blow from pistol.
MIR. c. is thought 10 be doing well, and it is hoped
that he will speedily recover.
DR.. SAMuELs, as we Understand, delivered him
self up and it s supposed will be admitted to BAIL
We pronounce no opinion as to the character
and complexion of the difficulty.
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Il. I. MINIS, Acting w. T.
JouN C. MArsoN, r. S.
Fer TIE ADVERTISER

Mn. EpiToR IL see in your paper of last
stating that had said "that was not certain
that tho Mr.. WHITE, now lccturing OIL Tempe
rance, was the individual alluded to,' in my
communication in your paper: Now, Sir, will
you please allow me to say,.in justice to myself,
that | never said any such thing, but on the
contrary, We metin tho Church at Edgefield
Court House, and a recognition took place.
GEO. w. JONES.
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ORIGINAL POETRY.
FOR THE ADVERTISER.
HOPE,

FOR THE ADVERTISER!
HOPE.
Oh. Hope. thou never-dying light,
That in the darkest hour of death
Still glowcst in the christians sight,
And livcst in his latest breath:
To Faith thou art Sc. near allied,
To all her votaries SO dear,
Thou art forever by her side,
Her champions to support and cheer.
How oft thy promises of bliss
Are only in the future shown
How often we frnition miss
Is by the past too sadly known.
But what were life without this hopei
Without ray topierce the gloom!
Poor wanderers, we might biindly grope
Our passage downward to the tomb.
The sun with morning glory shines,
8rightens in his meridian blaze /;
But fading soon as he declines,
He hides from US his setting rays.
But Hope smiles on from morn till cen,
And keeps her shining face in view;
Though clouds and darkness intervene,
She loses not her golden hue.
The silrery moon her beams might shed,
The golden stars their twinkling light ;
But hope once from the bosom fed,
What darkness would roll on the night
Sun, moon and stars might slime again,
But if no ray Of hope were there,
On me their light were shed in vain
Amid such darkness and despair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
GRAIN CROP.

THE general conclusion rs that Wheat is more
backward than it has been for many years; and
many entertain fears Of disaster to it in the Spring.
such as rust, &c. But we hope it will grow Oft
rapidly and head at the usual time yet.
Fall Oats were frozen out almost entirely. Most
of our farmers sowedagain The Spring Oats have
come up finely and will now grow of boldly
Rye is miserable, except on we'll mahurcd lots
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
SEAS0AAtLE.

VIZ have been blessed within the last week
with fine and gentle rains, which have soaked the
earth mos, elegantly. Nothing could have come
in hetrer time. The ground will now be in beau
tiful condition for planting, soon rs the surface
shall have become sufficiently dry. Planters are
mostly ready for putting in seed, and many n
corn.hill will be located within Il very fcM days.
May every one of them bring forth from one to
t,yn e,rsi
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

We are indebted to the Hon. R: B. RnErr for
Il copy of his able speech upon the " Compromise
measures"-and to the Hon. X. F. SrocKToH, Of
New Jersey, for his remarks upon " non-interven-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

c5 FROM tho Firm Of GARRETT q Co., ~.
Y, we have received Romance entitled
"AMY LAWRENCE" 1t purports to be thrilling.
" interesting. We have not read it anl cannot
therefore decide upon its merits. Will some ono Of
our literary friends, who have more leisure, test
il for US
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

cV WE call attention to the article Of "JU.
MUS" on this page. The writer touches upon
subjects Of much importance, and we hope he
will enlargssahercon hereafter. Will not some
one join him in arguing the topic to which he last
refers' discussion Of this question at this time
might result IN evolving useful hints upon tho ul.-
important subject of Education.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

THE EFFECTS OF INrEMpERAScE.-The
Wetumpka (Ala.) Guard, in an article on the
Pcnitcn'iary, says: 1t is a fact, that of the
one hundred and sixty now in the prison, the
use of liquor, and the habit of getting drunk,
has been the cause, directly or indirectly, of
the committing of over two-thirls."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

DREADFUL AccrDExT-Loss OF TEN LIVES
Yesterday morning, while the men EN-.
ploycd on the Great Western Railroad, under
the heights, near the lower bridge, the bank
gave way, and buried ten of them under an
immense load of stone and earth. One per.
son was most fortunately saved by the promp,
action of the foreman. He was standing
further out than the rest, and at the first fail
he was seized by the foreman and dragged
out of danger. Immediately afterwards
another fall took place, and m immense por.
ton of the bank covered the spot on which
he stood second before.
The bodies dug out presented the most
horrifying appearance. They were crushed
and mutiliatcd in an indescribable manner
Five of the unfortunate men we understand
were married.-Hamilton &c. W. Express,
Feb. 3.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

COT. Benton AND 1NTERvESTroS.-Thc
St. Louis Republican says the Kossuih fever
has abated there, and remarks:
at is now well known that Col. Benton
has distinctly avowed himself opposed to
Kossutll's proposition Of the Intervention of
our Government in the affairs of Europe.
He has denounced it openly and publicly
and hence the fluttering and "shaking in the
s!ors' of the faithful here. We do not
pretend to know how far the panic has
sprcad; but it is evident, TO mere casual
observer. that there is a great "caving i'm
among the boistrrous and undaunted."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

ARTIFICIAL PRoDUcTroS OF lcE.-Thc act
of producing Ice by machinery, on scientific
principles so cheaply as to reduce greatly the
cost of that luxury in warm climates. is about
being put to 4 practical test in this country.
DR.. Gorrie, of ApaIarhicola, (Fla) {; gen.
tleman Of established reputation rs 4 learned
and scientific man, is The originator of the
process, and has secured patent for it.
The feasibility Of The plan. and its cheap
ness have met the approving opinions of
many scientific men who have investigated
the subject Mr.. William a. Wood, of
Apalachicola. is now here OIL his way to New
York, for the purpose of making deliui;c ar
rangcIncnts for the construction Of 4 machine.
He desires to make arrangements now, or on
his return from New York. for the establish
ment of this machine here for the ice manu-
faciurc. From the data submitted to our
attention, it would appear that no business
now cxlant, can yield as large profit for the
amonnt Of capital employed.
Air and water, both very cheap articles are
the only ingredients used. 1t is estimated
by Professor Renwick, that the entire cost OF
manufacturing lee on this principle will not
exceed $3.50 per ton. Such n result would
be III incalrulabc bcnefactor to mankind.
The production of ice by the dilata,ion of
mir into which watery vapor is ditt'uscd is a
common and simple experiment of the chem
lists lecture room. But the application of
the principle on a larger scale as the invention
of DR.. Gorric is designed to do, is startling
novelty.
The cost Of 4 machine which will produce
eight tons of ice daily, is estimated at $4,000.
We should he pleased to see the immense
and increasing demand at this point for ice
supplied on the terms proposed.-Augusta
CunstitutioElist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-04

BRUTAL AssAULT.-We have just heard
of most shocking and barbarous attack
upon n young woman, of this District, which
she will hardly survive. She is the daughter
of Mr.. John Hembrec, and was to have been
married on last night. Some time on yestcr-
day her screams were heard by others of tho
family, who were at work near at hand, and
upon guing to see what was the matter, she
WAS found some two hundred yard, from
the house, almost senselcss, with her head
dreadfully bruised and cut with more than
a dozen frightfnl gashes, and the physician
reports that The skull is fractured in several
places. She has since revealed the pcrpc-
traitor ofthe inhuman deed, who is her uncle,
James Hcmbree, and he is now under arrest.
We have not heard the motive that led to
the commission of this act, but il is said that
the Uncle was opposed to the marriage.
Anderson Gazette, Feb. 2J.