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MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

The Baltimore Sun, in speaking of the Tehu-
antcpec treaty, makes the following remarks:
"The Mexicans are worrying themselves
about the Tchuantepec affair in very disagree
BILE manner. What is to be the upshot of it
cannot be distinctly forseen, but there seems to
lurk in the spirit in which the interests of the
United States are treated and disposed of by
Arsta and the Mexican Congress, a very differ
ent element from that which prudence dictated
when the national assembly was sitting at Gau-
daIupc HidaIgo. The re- ection of the treaty.
by which the rights originally granted to the
American company were to be confirmed in
their national relation, and that, too upon terms
most congcnial 10 Mexican cnpidity, indicates n
settled purpose, which must bc still further
probed and distinctly understood. A question
of right should predominant to the last; and
the issue Of might be postponed to extremity.
in dealing with so inpractcable, suspicious, and
merccnary people rs these Mexicans seem dis
posed TO prove themselves to be. Moreover,
we can afford to be magnanmous with nation
that has purchased peace with our flag by such
territory rs California. But magnanimity has
its mees and bounds, and it is with the voice OF
the people to say " so far and no farther
"lf, as there is probable Cause 10 believe,
Mexico is retreating upon British assurance, the
difficulty expands and the results become some
what imposing. We cannot think that Mexico
would provoke hostili,ics with this government
again, with such experience as she has upon the
latest page Of her history; for she can hope for
nothing, in III an event. short Of the subjuga-
ton and annexation of The whole territory. If,
therefore, she tenders the issue Of war, there
can hardly be doubt that England, and perhaps
other European nations, nothing 10TH con!em-
plate little spirited composition for the Tehu-
an:epec route. In that case, we might have a
busy time Of it. True, the present state of Eu-
rope does not seem best adapted to a furry with
the United States, from our point of view; but
we know from experience, how different that is
from the focus at which European authorities
survey the affairs of the world Be this rs il
may we have but one position 10 maintain-!he
control of the Isthmus must be ours, or the use
of it cannot be theirs"
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choice.
PALMETTO MONUMENT.

At n meeting of the Palmetto Regiment, held
on the 2Olh August last, it was resolved that
Committee of three from each Company OF the
Regiment be constituted committee to raise
funds. in their own and adjoining districts, for
the purpose of erecting n Monument to Col.
Butler and those of the Palmetto Regiment
who died in service. The following compose
said Committee
Company Al. Sumter, J. D. Blanding, R.
S. Mellet
Company B.-W,S S. Lillcy, ]. Dunovant, N.
r. Eaves.
Company C,-Jas Cantey, S. J. Young, T..
Cantcy.
Company DIP. S. Brooks, w. C. Moragnc,
Joseph Abncy.
Company Eff. Marshall, Lieut.. Sellcck,
Sergt Hodges.
Company F.-Wm. Blanding, Sergt. Rivers,
NJ. Vcrdier.
Company G.-J. A. Kennedy, Elias Earle, E.
A. Rabb.
Company H.-W. D. DeSaussurc, Thomas
N. Moye, Henry Beard
Company J.-J. d. Cousart, Andrew Secrest,
NJ. lIeIton.
Company K.-N. J. Walker, Lieut.. O'Dan-
non, II. w. Bamburg.
Company III. II. Williams, II. C. Higgins,
Jacob Warner
We give below, for the purpose Of extending
the information, the proceedings of recent
meeting of the Monument Association, together
with copy of a circular addressed by the clElir-
man, Col. GLADDEN., to the members of the above
committee. We do not believe it is necessary
for us to say u word by way Of appeal to the
patriotism of South Carolnans. The monu-
ment must be built, for the matter is in the
hands of men who lay aside all other considcf.-
tons but their duty to the gallant dead. We
only express the hope that the subscriptions
will be prompt and LIBERAL We believe they
will
At n meeting of the Palmetto Monument As
socation, held in Columbia, on the Goth day Of
April, 1852, w. D. Stanley was elected secrcta-
ry and treasurer.
The following resolutions were adopted:
l. Resolred, That five members constitute
quorum for the transaction of business.
9. Resolred, That each member of the COM
mittec appointed under the resolution of the
Goth August last to obtain subscriptions to
erect monument to the memory Of Col. Pierce
NJ Butler and the dead of the Regiment, be re-
qucsted to transmit to the treasurer the amount
collected.
8. RESOLVED, That a monument be erected, to
cost not less than ten thousand dollars, and that
the chairman be requested to obtain a plan for
the same
On motion, the committee adjourned, to meet
in Columbia on the 10Th June, at II, M.
A. II. GLADDEN., Chairman.
WIN. B. STANLEY, Secretary and Treasurer.
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The OTHER S1DE.-It is stated that writer
at the South is getting up a counterpart 10 Mrs.
Stoves work, "Uncle Toms Cabin" TO coun-
teract its influence. 1t is to be entitled "Uncle
Toms Cabin. as it is
Somebody would better write a history of
Uncle Tag, Rag and Bobtail's Cabin at the
North, illustrating it with women fishing out
drift wood from the ice of the river for fires /;
children eating with hogs out of the of1al bar
rels; emaciated corpses of fathers and mothers,
unshrouded, but ready for the grave, with star
vation written on their sunken brows; young
women, reduced by necessity to crime, leading
life of shame and vice, and giving birth to dis
eased and suffering children, whose little ray of
fife quickly expires amid the noxious atmos-
phere of sin and woe by which they are sur
rounded. Or all these groups might be placed
in one picture, and to complete the whole, a
likeness given of Mrs. Stowe treading gingcry
along upon her tipoes, not noticing one of these
most miserable objects at her own doors, but
her eyes fixed upon distant "Africa," and her
plantive voice bemoaning the fate of the stout,
fat, healthy negroes and negresscs of the South,
who are not only in an infinitely superior condi-
tion to the white poor of the North, but who,
we dare say, arc quite as well fed and good
deal happier than Mrs. Stowe hcrscf.-Rich-
Mond Republican.
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srnn ruElApyEnT1sER.
PREPARATIONS FOB THE FOURTH.

A meeting was recently held III this place Tor the
purpose considering the propriety Of celebrating
the approaching 4th' Of July. Col, A SIhkfSs was
called to the Chair, and JAMES WILLIAMS appointed
Secretary.
On motion of Col. M. FRAzIERit was
Resolced, That the community generally be re-
quescd to Join in 4th Of July festival, TO be car
ried out on the good old Picnic principles OF our
fathers before us, and that JOHN f. BACON, ESP, be
invited to deliver an Address ON that day.
On motion of Mr.. GooDE, it was
Resolccd, That Committee Of Two be appoint
ed to extend to MIR. BACON the request expressed IN
the resolution.
Whereupon the Chairman appointed S. +. GooDE
and r. T. MINIS to discharge that duty
1t was further agreed that the Oraton be deliver
cd in the Baptist Church, at II o'clock, A. NJ, and
that the Picnic come off Immediately thereafter
in the Male Academy grove.
1t was thought unnecessary to drop even the
slightest hint 10 the la}ies Of Edgchrld, in relation
to the matter of preparing every thing good in good
time.
Families are expected TO contribute any thing and
every thing in proportion to their arders-tre
young gentlemen are expected to contribute for the
purpose of procuring ices, &c. The young ladies
will certainly gladden. the day with their brightest
smiles and merrcst notes-and every body must
come, and come to enjoy themselves, for it is earn
estly hoped that the occasion may prove to be
GA fine old fashioned festival,
One Of the olden kind"
Committee of Arrangements will be appointed
in dsc time to supcrintend the order of procession
the preparation Of the grounds &c.
A. SIAlNINS, Chairman.
JAMES WILLIAMS, Secretary
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PRESIDENTIAI,

IT will be seen by reference to another column of
our paper, that on the l0,h ballot Gen. PIERCE, Of
New Hampshire, was declared the nominee Of the
Democratic party for the Presidency. WILLIAM r.
KING, for Vice President
We presume that the name Of Gen. PIERCE is
familiar to most Of our readers, from the very promi
nent position occupied by him in the late war with
Mexico. Our highly esteemed and gallant fellow.
citizens, NJ. l.. BoNlIAM and John c. SIMEINs.
commanded the 18th Regiment (lhen under General
P the former as Colonel and the latter as Captain
We have always believed Gen. p. to be the truest
man, TO the South, North of Mason and Dixon's line
indeed this seems 10 be the general opinion.
The Gsorgia Delegation, apparently, met with
difficulty in the Convention, but trust they
will support the nominee of that body. The Wings.
it is thonght will nominate either ScoTr or FILL
MORE. If ScoTT is the nominee, it will he-General
vs. General" when Greek meets Greek then comes
the tug OF war" The coming contest may call into
action all their skill and strategy.
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ORIGINAL POETRY.
FOR TIE ADVERTISER.
ORIGIN OF WOMAN.

GIVE me, o muses., give me all your aid
To sing Of what the lovelier sex were made;
But ladies', think not that mean to Hatter,
Because own your made of purcr matter.
If we for strength, for beauty you were formed,
With kindcr feelings were your bosom warmed
Nor can the oak, whose powers the storm defy,
In beauty with the graceful ivy vie.
Ger us your Tcry weakness is your strength,
AS dropping waters wear the stone at length;
The softness Of a gentle woman's soul
Der mans Obdurate heart will find control.
But tho in grace and beauty you excel
Der US you hold still more potent spell;
Not like the gaudy insects of the day,
Mere butterflies to make vain display.
Not wasps in temper nor in tongue to sting,
Nor parrots only taught to prate and sing;
Nor yet like vainer insects were you born,
Your outward persons merely to adorn.
Your emblem, woman, is the turtle dove,
Looks, feelings, actions all of them are love
That can the GYMS with affection charm,
And e'en the blows of adverse fate disarm.
Tho admiration sometimes for your worth
Has made us think YOU angels here on earth,
Too often have You, ladies, let me know,
If angels you are fallen ones below
Tho to your wit and beauty we may bow,
To You higher merit we allow,
y higher, justcr compliment we pay
Than what is due to beauty's bright display.
In woman's heart. as if to seem divine,
In woman's love the virtues brightest shine;
To US they come most charming in her form
Our harder hearts to soften and to warm.
In her we see the graces fairest bloom
In her the smiles that light US through the gloom
In her we own the dearest blessing given,
The richest purcst gift to man from heaven.
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THE PLAGUE-Rcferring to the apprehension
said to be felt at New Orleans respecting the
approach of disease more fatal than Cholera,
called the Plague, which is said TO be prevailing
in some of the West India Islands, and in some
parts of the West, the Boston Medical Journal
has the following:
sit is certain, from the accounts received
both here and in England, that the true Plague
has been introduced into MADEIRA, and its work
has been really appalling. The question las
frequently been agitated. Will that dreadful
disease ever reach this continent? There is
reason to believe it will the wonder is why it
has not already. Our commercial intercourse is
extensive with the various ports of Africa and
the Asiatic shores of the Mediterranean, where
this great scourgc is never dead or dying, but
simply reposing from one period to another,
like fatigucd giant, to gather new strength for
a renewal of slaughter. Should it come, it may
be hoped there will be found more science and
n stronger barrier of medical skill to meet and
disarm it of its tcrrors, than has been exhibited
in tropical climates, or in the filthy scourgcin-
yiting regions of Moslcm Turkey. Plague ap-
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TERRIBLE TRAGEDY On SOUTH AFRICA

Many of our readers, especially among the
lovers OF music in this town will remember Mr..
Hartung, who. about twelve Years ago, resided
in Blackburn as the bandnilster Of the 54th
regiment, and who gave several public conceris
in this town during the period of his residence.
He was u man Of lirst rate musical talent, much
respected on account of his amiable personal
qualities, and whose departure from among US
was generally regretted by a large circle of ac-
quaintaDcc. We learned short time since he
embarked for the Cape of Good Hope. and we
are sorry to find that he has there met with a
most melancholy fate.
The Grabam's Town Journal of March 81,
contains the following heart-rending details of
his sutrrings after his capture by the Katirs:
sMr Hartung, the bandmaster of the, ,.74th
Highlanders, it has been admitted by the Knffir
women taken prisoners by Colonel Eyre's col
umn, was cut into pieces with assesais whilst
living being kept under torture for three days,
the process Of which was that of cutting off his
fingers and toes inch by inch, at intervals, and
when, at the close Of the third day, the wretch
ed man asked for food, a piece of his own flesh
was cut from his bod and given to him.. A few
hours afterwards death terminated his suffer-
ings."
The paragraph then goes on to say: s But
this atrociiy has been exceeded in the case of
Sergeant Lange, who fell in the. .enemy's hands
on the occasion of Colonel Yarborough's late
disastrous patrol, and who was found at the end
of three days from his capture expiring under
tile horrors of crucifxion-being extended upon
his back on the ground, to which he was fixed
by stakes of wood, driven through the palms of
his hands, the ankles, and a fifth through his
body"-Backburn Standard.
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~ WE would invite the attention Of our sub
scribers and the community to the new advertise
ments of WILLIAM III. CRANE and Messrs. Snow
DEN &; SHEAR, of Augusta Georgia. Their adver-
tisements will oe found on another column and
speak for themselves. The ladies are particularly
requested to glance at them, they are more nearly
concerned, and we have doubt, will be benefited
by perusai thereof We have ourselves, occasion
ally popped into the stores of these geneinen and
have always found them exceedingly obligng and
attentive, and their goods Of the finest and most
beautiful selections
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NOT AN ENTIRE DISAPPOINTMENT.

THE meeting which was called for Monday last,
did not come off regularly, from the fact that very
many of the individuals who were most deeply in
terested in it were absolutely kept from turning ont
by sheer stress of weather. The very dawning Of
the day came TO US envcloped in clouds and mist.
This last soon gave place TO torrents of rain which
continued pour down upon us, with but little In
termission, until noon had nearly arrived AS an
unavoidable consequence the number Of persons,
able 10 reach the village in time TO carry out the
purposes had in view, was very limited. 1t was
therefore thought prudent hold regular meeting
for the present. especially as it was regarded as
matter Of some consequence that our first showing
should be good one.
Among those, however, who were present, very
general consultation held, the result of which
was that our district should by all means, be repre-
sented in tile Railroad Convention which is 10 meet
at Anderson c. H., on the 4ll of July. And, as
there would be no public occasion, between now
and then, suitable for bringing the people together,
delegation was nominated and agreed to by all
interested. This delegation We publish below. And
we chcerfuIly make known the earnest request, of
the gentlemen who handed it to us and who conclud-
ed to take this the best under the circum-
stances, that each and every of this nomination
will make it point to attend the Anderson Convcn-
tion. They may rest assured that they will be rep
resentng wealthy and highly respectable portion
of Edgefeld District. There is but little doubt that
they could safely pledge community, if received
with rankness and encouraged by prospect of some
real advantage, 10 the amount of two hundred thou
sand dollars.
The delegation is as ows:-N. L. GRIFFIN.
JAMES SHEPPARD, JonN LAKE, JAMES SMYLEY, J..
C. READY, WIN, 3. DoRS, X. II. MINIS, WILLIAM
S. MoBLEY, GEO. a. ADDISON, J. Il. SMITH.
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CHOLERA on THE PLAINs-The St. Louis Re-
publican reports that the cholera is carrying off
great number of the California emigrants on
the Plains. a panic had seized several of the
trains, and many of the cmigants were turning
their steps homcward. The same paper adds
Holidays train, which left st. Joseph few
DAYS before our informant did, had lost some
seven or eight persons; and it was rumored that
the detachment of United States troops under
command of Major Stein, en- route for New
Mexico, had suffered some loss previous to
reaching Grasshopper Greek"
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From the Consti,utionalis, and Republic.
FOR PRESIDENT,
GENERAL FRANKLIN PIERCE,
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE


This gentleman has received the unanimous
nomination of the Democratic Convention, and
better choice could not have been made. He
has been all his life staunch and unwavcring
Democrat, and among the foremost of our
Northern brethren in defence of Southern rights.
The fact that he received the vote of every
Southern State, as also that of Maryland, Penn
sylvania and New York, should be guarantee
to every Southern Democrat, that he is sound to
the core on the different issues which now dis
tract the country.
Our Wing friends are already asking the qucs-
tion who is FranklincPierce IF our memory
does not fail us, the same question was asked
concerning our late President, James K. Polk.
To refresh the memories of these gentlemen
we will state that franklin Pierce, is MAN
whom the citizens Of New Hampshire and the
Democracy of the country have always honored
he has served many years as Representative and
Senator in Congressfund also in the late Mcxi-
can war in tlecapacity of General.
He is the nominee of the Democracy Of the
country for the highest office in the gift Of the
people, and after the fourth of March next, such
of our Wing brethren as have not the pleasure
of his acquaintance, will have the opportunity
Of an introduction to.him as
PRESIDENT OF. THE UNITED STATES.
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OUR COURT.

OuR Court of Equity commenced its session on
Monday the 7th instant, Chancellor DUNCAN, pre-
siding The day was gloomy and the weather very
unfavorable for the transaction of business. His
Honor is q fine model of the Carolina Gentlemen,
both in person and in action. He presides with his
usual dignity and courtesy. The Docket is large and
the cases involve great deal of litigation The
experience and ability, however, of his Honor, and
the unusual attention. readiness and diligence Of the
gentlemen Of the Bar WILL hope, entirely clear it.
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BRAss BEDsrEADs.-The latest English advi-
ces state that there is great demand for brass
bcdsteads of almost every description of make.
At Birmingham they had on hand large orders
for this branch of brass foundry. The brass
bedsteads have, indeed, within the last two years,
but more especially since the great exhibition,
become very important item of export by
Birmingham merchants, and appear to be eager
ly sought for in the North and South American
markets.
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PROTECT YOUR HOUSES.

WEare authorized to state that Mr.. J. V. CLARKE
will be in EJgcfield on next Wednesday tthe 10Th
n.t.,l and will promptly attend to the erection of
Lightning Rods. He can be seen at the Court
House.
In our last number we called attention to this
subject, and we sincerely hope that citizens will
avail themselves of the opportunity now offered
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THE TArrLER.-Thcrc is no being that moves
on the habitable globe more degraded or more
contemplate than tattlcr. Vicious principles,
want of honesty, servile meanncss, despicablc
insidiousncss, form its character. Has he wit?
In attempting to destroy it he makes himself a
foul. Has he friends? BY unhcsilatingly dis
closing their secrets he will make them his most
bitter enemies. BY telling all he knows, he
will soon discover to the world that he Knows
but little. Does he envy an individual! His
tongue, fruitful with falsehood defamcs his char
acter. Does he covct the favor of any one?
He attempts to gain it by slandcring others.
His approach is feared, his person hated, his
company unsought, and his sentiments dcspised
as cmanatng from heart fruitful with guile,
tccming with iniquity, loaded with envy, hatred
and revenge.
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BUILT BY

| WAS viewing 4 ruin IN au UIurI ruumlry. O'le
group were gesiculating and laughing over the
face of one of the ornaments which decorated
each column, which cannot describe better
than by referring the reader to the picture of a
full moon, which usually ornaments the cover
of Dutch Almanac.
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DRowNED-We regret to learn that an inter-
esting lad, about Il years of age, the only son
of Charles IT, Rich of this city, was drowned
yesterday afternoon, in the river. We under
stand he was in bathing at the foot of Mcintosh
street, and swimming out past the end of the
wharf, the cur tcnt was SO strong, that he was
carried under p fiat boat. His body had not
been recovered when we went to press.
Constilutionalist, June d.
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CRops-Prospccts for an abundant crop in
this district, were never more flattcring. Up to
this date we have not suffered one moment for
rain. With our wheat crop pretty safely gath
cred, with an abundant oat crop just at hand,
and such prospects,as we have, of good corn
crop, we imagine Northern corn will not demand
much longer, a dollar per bushel.-[ Abbeville
Banncr June t.