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*These Speakers cast lots for the Valedictory.

neSc speakers cast lois lot tne fdIeolctOTy.
The Latin Salutatorv by Mr.. Mitchell, of BERTHE,
was decidedly good, the enumeration clear and dis
tinct, gesticuation natural and we-timed, that
the auditory seemed to appreciate the meaning of the
language of people, long since departed, and sat
with respectful and patient attention. The pa
tie nee and attention with which Mr.. Bedford Brown
Drew from ancient and modern orators his beau ideal
of real orator. augur very avouably for his future
prospects. These qualities combined with so good
voice and other natural advantages, will enable their
possessor battle the difficulties of future life with
certain hopes of success. The diffusion of know-
edge, its advantages, by Mr.. Biddle, was we'll man.
aged Mr.. B. exhibited in his composition a sound
practical mind, excellent vein OF pure, high toned,
moral feeling ran through the whole piece. But the
fourth Grafton by MIR. Bond, of BERTHE, perfect
original the style of thought and moral contour of
this young eminent his own-in day to
come he will be felt in the world for veal for VICE.
Minister of grace, guide his youthful steps and keep
him faithful Mr.. Freemans subject was singular,
but we'll managed-his speech exhibited talent of a
high order, but his modesty will never let him pass
for his worth. 1t is to be regretted that Mr.. Foote
did speak account of indisposition. Mr.. Hin
ton presented some valuable thoughts, but rath-
er censorious on our noble State-We should look
more on the bright side. MIR. Tatum's address was
greatly admired-itee xhibited mind deeply imbued
with the Holy subimity, which he SO beautifully
portrayed. The Valedictory address by Mr.. Sim
mons, of Montgomery, delivered with sound
sense and tender emotion. Mr.. S. thinks profoundly,
and seems toregard Science and Philosophy as play
things. His debut in life may be successful, but
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Bank of the state of North Carolina

Bank of the State of North Carolina.
A DIVIDEND of FIVE AND a QUARTER per cent
"A the Capital Stock of this Bank for the last Gx
months has this day been declared payable to the
Stockholders-Qess the Tax to the State, of twenty-five
cents each share owned by indviduals)-at the
Principal Bank the first Monday in Iuy next, and at
the Branches fifteen days thereafter.
&. DEWEY, Cashier.
Raleigh, June 9th, 1852. 63-tlJ.
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TUST received at PROCTER'S, Merchant Tailor 20
doz of those superior three ply Collars assorted Sizes
Also, fresh black Doeskin Cashmere.
June IA, 1852. O.
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Persons calling for the above Letters will please
say they advertised.
Office hours on Sunday from TO 9 a. m, and one
hour after the opening OF the Rocky Mount mail.
VIM. WHITE, P. NJ.
Raleigh, June 9th 1852. 924-3tw.
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MUSIC!
FOR SALE

D. G. LOUGEE,
DEALER IN CLOCKS, WATCHES, AND FANCY GOODS
~ Also, Confectionery. Cegars' and Varieties
EIAo Corner of west. Centre and Chestnut 81.
Efs.sx GOLDSBORO', ~: C.
Articles in his line bought and sold on Commission.
Cash paid for Old Gold ORDERS promptly despatched.
n Watches, Clocks, and JeweIry neatly repaired.
Anr; g. 1852 Egg sSN55" 20 u - AZ
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FRANKLIN PIERCE.

Raleigh, June Is, 1852.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
NON. JAMES l., ORR.

WE nre indebted the politeness of this gentleman
for copy of his speech, ont the Presidential Nomna-
ton Of the Democratic party, for which we return
him our thanks. i-9fzEt. ~"
This production is Characterised by the usual car.
nestness and directness of talented young Repre-.
sentative. But regret that We cannot say that it
bears the marks Of his usual care and proprety. In
the first place, 1--WE have never been able TO see that
the Halls Of Congress were the proper rostra from
which to manage or give direction popular elections,
high or low, by set harNngucs for that and no other
purpose. In the second place, we think Mr. ORn has
exceeded tho wishes Of the majority of both parties in
South Carolina by sudden and enthusiastic pnng-
ing into the Presidential canvass, nfter the compara.
lively recent indications thntalmost our whole people
were more than willing to be quiet actors in the mat
ter. And, in'the third place. We regard Mr. ORn un.
wise, in advising us against this quiet policy, upon
the ground that he might thereby injure the Ticket
by which he has been so completely carried away.
But we arc not disposed to Judge our representative
with severity. We doubt a, he is honest in his
views, however great the Jaur pas into which they
have led him. Nor do we consider his error of SO
important character as to deserve terms of down.
right reprobation docs not necessarily affect his
reputation rs an nble md faithful representative.
Although every truc friend of his would doubtless,
have greatly preferred that he had done no such
thing = - r. 'y,.=lz -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
OUR CHURCH Ol,IsTc,

WE remember well lit was but u few wears aco)
when tho sacred mnc of our Churches received such
share Of attention and cultivation as 10 render the
singing in several Churches not only ecvating 10 the
worshpper, but agreeable and impressive us to the
worldly listener; but for;some;years past, we believe
there has been. nothing ,approximating to Church
Choir among ;us. twasaherefore with much gratii-
cation that heard ,the other day, Of the arrival of
now Organ for the Episcopal Congregation of our
village. AT the polite invitation Of the pious Rector
of this Parish, have attended and assisted at one
or two rchenrsas Of choir, now in progress of for.
nation under his: cure. And, accompanied as they
were by the beautiful tones of the new and cxccllen.
instrument just mentioned, they, gave evidence of
laudnblo e1ertion and some improvement We doubt
notthat, in few weeks more, they will reflect much
credit upon themselves and add great deal to the
effect Of the Sabbath exercises of the Church TO
which they are attached. ..z
Whywillsnof onr good Baptist brethren open their
hearts and adorn their house of worship also with so
appropriate on appendago as an Organ! We would
cheeffqlly voluneerto beone Of two to lead a choir
for thom We sincerely wish they would think of it
seriously, and without those antique prrjulices which
hnvo heretofore possessed too many Of our best
Christians.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
WHAT WE saw LAST SATURDAY,

As we camc into town on Saturday morning Inst,
we wcrc surprised, amused and graifed by mos.
cheerful spectacle Three or four one and two horse
carts came rattling along the Columbia road, almost
laden down with tho young people of our village.
Each cart contained eighto ten beautiful girls, and
under tho guidance Of several handsome youths,
the faces Of oil the party sparkling with the e1cito
ment Of tho merry rout and frightened up by the
anticipation of whole days freedom and fun. Ono
Of the most used and worthy mothers of our society
brought up tho rear in her carriage, to temper and
control, to extent, the vagarics of tho young
folks. And from hcr benefcient smio twhcn did her
face over wear different expression y wo drcw tho
conclusion that sho too partodk Of tho fino spirits
which evidently pervaded the rest Of the cavalcndc.
Tho pageant passed by us with kind words Of greet
ing and merry shouts, and bursts of laughter, and
the ratlng of wheels, and the gngling Of guitars,
and tho wnrbng of innocent voices. And we
thought we had never witnessed lirclier corege, Or
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
CommUM TIoN S
FOR THE ADVERTISER.
RAT, ROAD MEETING.

MEssRs. EDrToRs :-On the 2lst inst, thOre was
quite an enthusiastic Rail Road meeting held at
DoRS's gold mine, by the peopletof Abbevie and
Edgefcld. Onespirit seems to animate all in that
section 1t is the spirit Of enterprise, which says,
thct the Rabun Gap Road shall be completed.
Mr.. ABsEY, who was present on professional bu-
sness, was called to the Chair, and JOSEPH JEs-
slsos, Esq, appointed Secretary.
It was resolved, on motion Of RoDT. JENNINGS,
ESQ.,, That Arrlcus TUCKER, WV. B. DoRs, Jos
JENNINGS and A. T. TRArLoR do constitute Com
mittee to prepare business for future meeting Of
tho people of the two Districts TO be hold on tho
2Gth inst, o. FkEELAsDs Store, and also to cores
pond and cooperate with various other meetings
which are recommended to be hold on the Savannah
side OF Elgciicld and Abberie, ior The purpose OF
urthcring the interests Of the people, and accom-
plishing tho Rabun Gap Rail Road project and also
of appointing delegates to meet tho General Con-
vention to be held at Anderson, on tho lst July. -
The meeting further recommended, McViccs
Frccland's storo and Hamburg in Edgcfcld, and
Cahoun's Mills and Wellington in Abbcville, as
suitable places for assemblies of tho people to be
held ut the earliest practical period.
JOSEPH JENNINGS, Scc'ry. =
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DEATH OF BrsHop GApsDRE.

The Right Reverend Christopher E. Gadsden,
Protestant Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of
South Carolina, expired yesterday, in tho 69th
year of his age, after lingering illness of sevc-
raj months The death of this venerable and
distinguished Divine will bo generally and deeply
lamentcd. Not only was he blamecss in the
discharge of the high duties of his episcopal
Office, but his eminent patriotism cndearcd him
to the State, and his gentle and genial qualities
of heart surrounded him with warm friends
The Evening News has tho following brief sum-
mary of tho events of his life.
bishop Gadsdcn was graduate of Yale
College, in tho same class with Mr.. Calhoun,
and was ordained a deacon in 1907, by Bishop
Moore of New York, and Priest in 1910, by
Bishop Madison, of Virginia.
Hc was first called 10 the Rcc.orship Of Big
gin Church, st. Johns Bcrklry, in 1908, re-
sgred in 1910, at which time he was called to
St. Philips Church in this city, or rs assistant
minister to the Rev. James Dcwar Simons At
the death of Mr.. Simons, he was elected Rector
of that church in 1914. In tho following year
he received the degree Of D. D. from the Col
lcge of South Carolina. In the office of Rector
of ST. Philips he continued until 1910, when ho
was chosen Bishop of this Diocese, and consc-
Grated in Trinity Church, Boston, on Sunday
Juno 81, l840."-AIercury.
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Che aouertiser.
EDGEFIELD, 8. @.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE so, 1859.
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

WE congratulate our subscribers on the saluda side
Qowcr battallion) upon the change which hos oecn
effected in the Mail Route between this place nnd
Columbia. The departure OF, tho Mail from Edgefied
has been changed to O'Clock A. Nj by which aitera
tion or paper will reach Mt. Willing and tho adjacent
Offices but day or two after publication. This has
been effected by Petitionto the p o. Department; bn
we arc chiefly indebted, for the new state Of things c
our energetic and accommodating Contractor, Capt
RICHARD WARD, who was in Washington and at'
tended to the business in person.
1t will be seen that we have also changed publica
ton day, that many subscribers who have heretofore
been almost thrown out of the use of papor might
for the future, be entirely suited and satisfied.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
JUDGE JESSUP,

The Philadelphia Pennsylvania Of the 10th
inst. says -" The speech Of Judge Jessup in
tho Baltimore Convention, in which ho pro-
claims to the WING party of the South that the
Pennsylvania Wings are true to all the consti-,
tutional enactments Of Congress- is one of the
boldest and most barefaced attempts to impose
upon the country We have ever Witnessed.
TO us, in Pennsylvania, Judge Jessup is we'll
known and he is understood und known to be
an open and violent Abolitionist, particularly
opposed to tho Fugitive Slave Law, and an
active personal participant in tho operations of
what is known here as the Under Ground
Railroad"-by which fugitive slaves are passed
on from one point to another, until they are in
a supposed place of safety. We charge that
Judge Jessup is recognized in his own neigh
borhood as tho keeper of one of their station
houses, for aiding in tho escape Of fugitive
Slaves. The infamy and turpitudo of his at
tempt, as the supple tool of Johnston, to i'm
pose upon the Southern people the belief, that
ho and his friends arc conservative and sound
upon the great constitutional questions that
agitate the country, should be known elsewhere;
in Pennsylvania he is understood"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
FOR TIE ADVERTISER.

MEssRs EDITORS IL enclose you two plans for
dividing South Carolina into Six Congressional
Districts, which may provo interesting 10 your
readers, as the period for such division under tho
Census of 1850, is approaching.
Tho calculations to obtain the Federal popu-
lation were made from table Of the Census Of
1850, compiled and furnished to the Charleston
Mercury, by Col CosDY, U. S. MARSHAL for South
Carolina, and published in that paper Of the 9Th
March, 1851. Though thcse calculations nrc not
perhaps entirely accurate, they will be found suli-
GENTLY so for all practical purposes.
South Carolina will have bu. Six Members, nnd
gets her Sixth for n fraction Of $4,000. The Fcde-
rn Ratio is about % 900, but by dividing the whole
Federal Population of the State by Elk, the number
Of Members, her ratic,-by reason Of the fraction
will be about S5,757.
These plans approximate, nearer lhan any others
conceivable, to the last organization, and to placing
together those Districts, the pursuits, associations
and synpathics Of whose people are the sumo.
FIRST PLAN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
To Messrs-aJ, IS Barbons,svJ. Thompson
Alpheus Fclch, and p. Soule. sf%
'oI'' VIZ. A'1"' WA h'
THE HON. T. w. PICXENS..

Mr.. EDITOR Among the public men of our
State looked to, to fill the vacancy in the U. s..
Senate from South Carolina, none possess q
firmcr hold upon the public confidence, or re-
commend themselves stronger to our suffragcs,
than +. w. Pickens. His position in Congress
and>wi,h the Democratic party, his varied polili-
cal information, and firm yet concilialory bear
ing towards his opponents, won for him high
reputation, which his subsequent course has but
strengthened, and his mature judgment will but
confirm. ~. :.
lie is no barering asprant for public favors
having voluntarily re!iu4uishcd his seat in the.
House of Representatives where he held an
honorable and distinguished position, and subsc-
queHtlf declined tho highest diplomatic mission
in The gift Of the Government, when the post OF
Minister to England was rendered him by Preri-
dent Polk, at an important crisis Of our nego-
tiations with that country. He is the personal
and intimate friend Of Judge Butler. and repre-
senting as they would the two recent political
divisions of Tho Slate, now happily harmonizcd
by their united efforts in part, as members Of
tile late State Convention, they could not but
give strength and dignity to our position in the
Senate and present US as an united people, still
standing upon old land marks Of
FREE TRADE AND STATE RlGnTs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
WHERE IS THE FAULT7

VIZ havc been receiving complaints throughout tins
year, from portion Of our subscribers, in regard to
the very irregular reception Of our paper. in vain
have cndcavored to prevent this by the stnctesi
care on partn vuin has efficient Post Master
mailed our packages for with the most rigid pune.
tuality. The complaints Of which we speak not only
foil to diminish, but actually becoming daily more
frequent. and clamorous. Prompted by the just mur.
murings of many fellow citizens and by our own in.
terests which arc likely to be seriously affected by
this state Of things VIC constrained to make known
our opinion as the source of NIL this petty reration
We think the fault lies, mainly, with the Augusta
Post Office Our reasons for thinking thus orc briefly
as follows:
lst Far the greater portion Of - have en-.
tered complaints against US, fSteiT6 5>spaper,
through tho Augusta Oi1icc-shat being tho only dis.
trbution Office on tho way.
2nd We know that tho mail at our village is made
up regularly and correctly; and this have gathered
from actual observation with view TO the worry case
under consideration.
3rd. We have sufficient proof that even letters, to
be sent into this District through the Augusta Office
that being tho only distribution Office through which
they pass have to hand from ,hree to five days
after the proper time.
4th. We know Of packages having been sent from
the Augusta Office into Beech Island, tof Edgefed
Dstricl), which did not belong there, and were re.
turned to Augusta for reang to their proper des,i
nation.
5lh. We know Of packages having been sent from
this place to Augusta here to be distributed for the
immediate surrounding country, which packages, by
some means or other, found their way back through
this placement up to Abbevllc and thence returned
towards their original destination.
This is sufficient to show that there is gross ne.
glect of postal duties somewhere near US. Whether
this neglect DO with the heads of Post Offices, or with
their Clerks or Agents. wo cannot tell nor is it at all
material. 1t is an evil, and most annoying one.
And 1t is earnestly hoped that tho Post of Au-
gusta, f the fault bc, in tho present instance rs wo
think, in his Oflce,) will revolutionizc his establish.
mcnt, and save our citizens many ve1asious disap-
pointments. His duty citizen, to say nothing Of
his integrity officer, demands that this bo done.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-30
G0Lll GnLll GnLni

MEssRs. JouS MASON and WILEY TlMAERMAs
passed through our village yesterday on their way
from the Charlotte IN. c. Mint, whittier they had
carried quantity Of tho raw material, from DoRN's
mine, for coinage We understand they brought back
a ponderous bag of shining yellow pieces, which
would do credit to the richest mine on earth. Indeed
from the steadily continued and exceedingly abundant
yield Of Mr. DIS present vein, have idea that
it is perhaps the very richest now known To see
men walking about almost laden down with gold
coins 1t really calls to mind the glittering murvcs
of the Arabian Nights and tho magic influences of
Fuircs and Gonii. The luck Of Sinbad, tho sailor,
truly nero trile to that Of our neighbor Dorm.
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10
Whatever may be the stagnnncy in other depart
ments Of business among lIs,it is very certain that
our manufacturing operatiods have, within tho last
few years, Increased and improved very rapidly.
This fact was called to our attention with much
force, upon visit which we madc,a day or two
since, to the large and yworkshops of our enter
prising townsman, Mr.. ApSsn BUSHNELL. This es-
connected an extensive sNFsFy md a shop for me
manufacturing of Blinds Sash, aIanhe,pieces, &c,
Us veil Us Cabinet swork Of descriptions This
latter department has tie iadvanngc of sufficient
'steam-power to run continually al the new inyen-
tions for the speedy completion of work and it is
singular with what rapidly they turn out largo jobs
As to the Coach manufactory, We hesitate not 10
say TINT it is one Of ,hessry best that be found
anywhere. The work is.e1ecuted with skill, faithful
ness and taste-and We doubt not but that Busu-
sELL's Carriages and Busges will compare very fa-
vorably with any 10 be found, in this State out Of
it. There are completed and being put up several
carriages of the newest styles and Of the highest
finish. :; ..5
But besides the, Coach and Machine shops, Mr.. B.
has also in successful operation Grist Mill and
superb Flour Mill each propelled by the engine
spoken of before, both ofwhich ore giving great
,isfaciion.
The energy and enterprise of Mr.. BUSHNELL is
doing much for our community--and We heartily wish
him success.
We will have something to say of another manu-.
factory in the adjoining village Of Pottersvis,
soon as we pay ita visit which We have in conlem-
plation. ',.;tf
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REAsoN1Na THAr cAN BE UNDERSTOOD

The Southern Press Of the lat instant un0er
the head Presidential" gives the following very
pertinent position of Southern Compromises
wo believe tho mass Of tho people South, are
not gulled, but fully understand all the twistiti-
cations of politicians.
Acquicsccnce implies tho absence of senti-
n,ent either Of approval or condemnation. And
such is notthe fact. Both parties contain those
who approve, and those who condemn, and
neither contain scarcely man who really acqui-
esces: The Compromise consist of MEASURES
in which principles are affirmed and prccedents
established. There is and there can be no fina'i-
ty in such n case. The law prohibiting the
slave trade in the District, received few South
rrn votcs-thnt for tho restitution of fugi!ives
few Northern ones. Tho principles of these
two laws are utterly rcpugnant. If restitution
of fugi,ives is right or constitutional. tho pro-
hibilion by the federal government of the sale
of slaves here or elsewhere, is neither right
nor constitutional. But, if the latter was so,
the restitution of fugitives would be absurd.
Now, it wont do for man TO say that al
though he is opposed TO one principle, and in
favor of another, he will approve or acquicsce
in BOTH He might rs well say he would APP
prove or acqnicsce in lie, if connected with
truth, n lie that contradicted the, very truth he
desired to affirm.
The prohibition of the slave trade here placed
the brand of the federal opinion on Southern
property. Tho fugitive slave law was a reluc-
tant submission of tho majority in Congress to
the terms of compact, thus sought to be de-
moralizcd. Tho Constitution required in words
the restitution of fngiives, it contained no re-
qnisilion 10 forbid the sale of slaves in the Dis
trict. Taking these two laws therefore, togcih.
or as they both expressly refer to slavery, no
Southern man can acqniesce in, much less ap-
prove them, unless he believes that slavery is
wrong, or that the country will always be loo
stupid 10 learn the right.
Fellow-citizens, when you hear q Southern
man say, he is for the Compromise--ask him
whether he is to be understood as approving or
acquiescng; if he answers, . he acquiescesn-
then apply the above, reasoning to him !; if he
approves, then have you found a Southern man,
who admits and approves of the justncss and
right Of Congress TO abolish slavery in the Ter
ritoriess of the. United States, forsif Congress
have, ,thespower. to prohibit the sale of slavesin
tho District of. Columbia, it has the power to
abolish slavery. Many who will stand and take
it, but not acquicsce or,approvc. sar?f
Jacksonville (Fla) Ancient City.