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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-15
COLONIZATION NOTICE.

Oct 2l--3tnw4wif
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
THEY HAVE COME AT LAST,

YES, some of the lovelest articles of female
apparel we have ever seen, in this or any other
market, have arrived, are opened, and may not
only be inspected, but purchased, OIL reasonable
terms enough, at the stores of LoD HILL, and Of
CHRISTIE e. WILLIAMS, of this place. They
have also an abundance of the more solid and
essential Goods of all descriptions. When boy
we remember thinking that the pristine establish
ment of CASE G. PERKINS (the latter of whom is
now a wholesale dealer in New York; was per-
feet treasure house Of beauty and fashion. If such
was the idea suggested by the Calicoes and
French Muslins of that day, what woutd we have
thought to have had the rich and brilliant fabrics
Of 1852 unfolded to our gaze! Well, this bright
world of ours is whizzing on, certain!
But see the advertisements of the two houses
mentioned. You will find them in another COL
umn,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
OBITUARY.

DIED. in this District, on Friday the 18TH IN
slant, of short but painful illness, llrGH NEAL,
Esq.,, in the 73rd Of his age.
The deceased was native OF ireland, but
having left til. land Of his birth in company with
his Father, in carly hoyhood, he settled first in
the low country, but after arriving at mature
AGE he removed to this District. where ne lived
for more than 40 years. Hc was man remar-
kabc for industry, economy, energy "f cliarac-
ter and uncomproms,ng honesty; posscsscd'of
warmth Of friendship peculiar to his native
land. he was ever ready to assist thnsc in dis
tressed circumstances. at the same time as vio-
lcnily opposed to any that were unwilling TO
hclp themselves; in short, he was bitterly OPP
posed to every thing like slothfnlncss, or indc-
ccsion. wherever he met it. A lover of morali-
tv and gosd society, lie nercr;failed 10 advocate
It in MI his conversations.
Retirement from the world and the busy
scenes Of life, was best suited TO his nature,
being fond Of books. and naturally possess cd Of
strong mind, he had not neglected to improve
the same by extensive reading 20 that he was
well vcrscd in the history Of the times; and
being of true republican spirit, he was ever
ready to unite in any. and every measure that
wond promote the welfare Of the country Of his
adoption. and especially Of his State where he
regarded his allegiance as due.
Thus has died n purely. honest man, "The
noblcst work ,f Gul." He has left wife "nd
family Of children. together with numerous
grand children and friends to mourn his loss.
And let I'LL be duly impressed with the certainty,
together with the snlcnniirs o. death, that they
may so live as to meet it with calmness and
composure, in view of that more important isfe
that is to conc. s'5S
DIED, at the residence Of his father. on the
ll,h inst, Of Typhoid Fever, NlAlAcm a. TrH-
HEn, 10 years, 9 months and l2 davs. >
The deceased was not a member Of nny Church
bu, his wiol. life was characterized by his moral
conduct and christian Ike walk. He seemed to
be conscious for; several, days PR yious To bis
! ro"rhing.
but he did not fear death in the least uespoke
of it calmly during his illness which was Of two
weeks duration. His last audible words, 2';, AIN
not long for this world, but am going to my hap
py hnlnc." should be II source of great cansoa-
lion to his relatives and frpn,ls. aud should bouy
them up to faithful discharge Of that duty that
will prepare them to meet the lost onr, where
parting is no murc.
AS child he was dntiful and obcdcnt, as a
brother kind and atfectonatc. He has left a
large number Of friends ind relatives to mourn
his irreparable l,ss. 7.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25

10 The Friends Of Col. F. w. PICK
EMS, beg leave to present him to the people
Of Edgcfrld, and of the Districts which may
be thrown with us BY the new apportion-
ment, rs an cmincntly suitable person to
represent us in the Congress of the United
States. Mr. Burt having positively declined
Il reelection, it becomes our duty to select
his successor with r:ic; and we respectfully
suggest that the experience and ability Of
Col. PIcKEss should be again called into re-
QUESTION upon the very floor where he has
hitherto served US so efficiently.
1t is perhaps proper to add, on our part,
that this announcement is rendered without
Col. P's knowledge or desire, and with no
feeling Of opposition to any individual.
~ The Friends of Capt. PRESTON S.
BROOKS, announce him us candidate to
represent this Congressional District in the
next Congress, Mr.. BURT having positively
declined a reelection.
This nomination, like another which APP
pears in this paper, was made by the friends
of Capt. B. purely Of their own accord, with
out reference to his wishes on the subject
and without the remotest design of forestal-
ling public opinion in his favor against any
individual.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
From the Correspondence Of the Courier.
W.eu,xnroy March 1S

The Attorney General has decided In re-
ference 10 the construction to be put on the
provision in the Alabama, Mississippi, and
illinois land bill. (Which bill Mr.. Calhoun
spoke and voted for,) that the lands must be
taken in alternate sections, not only within
the six miles on each side of the road, but
also within the fifteen miles i'll the cases
wherein the states are allowed to select
lands beyond the six miles. This was MIR.
Calhouns understanding of the bill. II tlie
lands were taken in the aggregate beyond
the six miles, the States would select the
best and leave the worst, and the argument
that the Government rs landholder, would
receive an equivalent for the grant in the en-
haneed value of the remainder OF the lands'
would fail. Mr.. Rheit urged this objection
to the Iowa land bill, the other day. If the
lands were granted in the aggregate, it was
of course liable to the objection that it was
a grant of lands--as If moncy-for internal
improvements. Mr.. Houston, in his speech
against the Iowa land bill, also took the
ground that the bill sanctioned the doctrine
of internal improvements by the General
Government.
OHe vi tHc ilIhiii .is ulilCi'o ih i'o' VI '''S
Land grants 10 the new States is, that the
new States settle and improve the lands at
their cost, and thus render the whole salea-
be The five per cent. granted to them by
the compact is not an adequate grant for the
completion of their roads. The five per cent.
is not an equivalent for the exemption of the
public lands within the State from taxation.
1t is not believed that the Iowa Land Bill
will pass the Houses without some conces-
sions to the old States.
The Select Committee Of the House, to
which was referred the petitions of Drs.
Morton and Jackson desiring compensation
for the discovery and application OF Chloro-
form, as a medical agent, have come to the
conclusion that Dr. Morton is entitled 10 the
merit of having first applied the principle.
a majority of the committee have agreed t"
Bill granting him hundred thousand dol
lars, as public reward, and as compensation
for the use of his discovery in the medical
service of the Army and Navy. DR.. Chas
7. Jackson. it is admitted, was the first dis
covcrer of the principle, and communicated
it to Dr. Morton, who successfully applied it
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
FOR THE ADVERTISER.


MEssns. EDITORS A writer in one Of your
late numbers over the signature, Co-opcra-
tion,n seems to have awakened from that dreamy
predicament, into which he and his party were
placed by last Falls election. He rises in great
haste, and without taking time to rub the COB
webs out OF Ills eyes, he wonders at the bad
effects which "a mild dose of moderation,'
seems to have had upon the patriotism of our
citizens" alias, the Scccssionists. We rejoice
to see this wakingup Of our Cooperation friends
it almost induces US. to indulge the hope, that
they will yet do something worthy Of the cause
of Southern rights and liberty. We are, more
over, glad to seethat there is fellow feclng-a
spirit Of amalgamation among them; yet we
cannot see how the consummation can be effect
ed without a marriage contract. The parties
can never be united, except in action-in such
action as will inevitably secure our rights and
lead to honor and safety. 4" A consummaton so
devoutly to be wished" will never, we fear, be
attained, except in defence of our affairs, our
| fire-sides and our homes.
Cooperation calls upon us to rally again
to "rcpent and do our first works''-and to
make one mighty effort for the union of the
State; and if the 1rhole State ,0iH be united,
in .few gears zoe can haze government,
strong and secure, aoholiy separate from the
North and inrulneraJlc to the assaults of any
enemy" We have i,alicised the last quotation,
because the sentiment strikes us with peculiar
force. 4 sentiment which, if our memory
serves us right, was cloquently declaimed from
every stump in the district, by our secession
orators, during our unsuccessful campaign.
Now docs not "Co operation" remember,
that while we were then doing, exactly what he
wishes us to DO no,o, We were not only branded
as reckless and insane but we were checked
nay, opposed by every possible mcans-arrested
i'll our progrcss-and finally ovcrpowcrcd by 4
majority, and dcnicl the only course cf action
which could possibly secure our independence
and liberty? Docs he not know that we still
maintain the high and honored position which
we occupied when that sclf-samc mild dose
was administered And though we are stand.
ing still, we arc looking down with the mos
intense interest upon the vallics Of Cooperation
wondering that the inhabitants thereof are yc
sleeping, while our foes arc actively engaged il
rirctting, still more tightly, the chains that ar,
to bind us forcvcrl How can he then call upoi
us to come up to his help asains, the mighty? 2
1t is our province to use that anguagc-and VI
would, with all sincerity and brotlerly love, cal
upon our Cooperation friends to como up
; como up." and we will indeed cooperate il
the use Of " the only instrument with Which W
can hope successfully TO repcl ;lc attacks Of ou
aivcrsarics." SECESSION.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN ORDINARY.

DY II. T. WRIGH (, Esq, Ordinary of
ID Edgcfcld District.
Whereas Benjamin F. Smith, hath applied
to me for Letters Of Administration, on all
and singular the goods and chattles, rights
and credits of Silas Fl. Smith, late Of the Dis
trict aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore. to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors of
the said deceased, to be and appear before
me, at our next Ordinary's Court for the said
District, to be holden at Edge6cld C. House,
on the fifth day Of April, next, to show
cause, if any, why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this the Gath
day of March, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty-two, and in
the seventy year Of American Indepen-
dencc. H. t. WRIGHT, o. d.
March IS Ct 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
a GONE CLIMMERIyGn-BuT TO RETURN.

WE are glad to hear, privately, from our friend
LABonpE, editor Of the late I" Marion Star" tha;
it is probable said Star" will rise again at no
distant day to cheer us with its rays. 1t seems
that certain untoward pecuniary embarrassments
have rendered change of Proprietorship indis-
uensahle hiGh has He tr 6fsTRRfger
ments are now on foot, which will probably result
in re-instatiny the paper upon certain basis.
And we are pleased to learn that the Editorship
will remain rs it was.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
5jHTNllege 0f pu6IIsIIIilS it.

al cannot refrain from troubling you with
the expression of the delight AMI improve
mcnt which have resulted 10 me from read
ing this volume. The disquisi,ion on Gov
crnment is most mastery essay, clearer.
more original, more conclusive and more
truly philosophical, than any thing Of the
kind with which have, in my limited read
ing, snrt. There is no writer on such sub
jects who would not have filled volumes
with the matter contained in this brief trca-
tisc. So much in so little space, it is never
theless easy reading from its perfect method
although tho hard thinking it brgets in one
after reading it is no ordinary labor. 1t is
The most philosophical essay of all, long or
short, on whatever subject, that have ever
seen. wish it would consist with the in.
screst Of inc family 10 issue this di>quisiion
at some day or other, by itself, in pamphlet
form, and at 4 cheap rate. II is by no means
unSuited 10 be understood by the mass in the
North, and it would do great good against
the trash which they are constantly reading
on the subject of Government. His cxallri-
nation of the British Government is evi.
IDENTIFY the first sketch, never reviewed, for
he ovrrlooks entirely the adoption there OF
the executive, originally Independent, by the
Legislature.
His commentaries on our own Constiiu.
ton are, in originality, truth, just differences,
far above any other commentaries, from the
FedcrIlSt down. never, until now, under
stood notification, nor by what process his
logical mind had arrived ut that rs remedy.
| not only understand it now, but give it
my adhesion fully. understand, too fully
now, the position Of The South Carolina
Senators against the cypcdicnt Of the Com.
promise. 1t was n mere cXpedirnt for tenn.
porary relief from quarrel: the quarrel was
4 wholesome one-and had the South unit
cd, and Calhoun lived, they would have not
only provided for their own safety, but III
doing so, would have saved The Union from
its greatest and rapidly increasing danger
Capitalization. TIE opportunity is gone.
And unless the aboliioniSts should increase
rapidly in nnmbrrs and influence, so as to
drive the South into united and unflinclling
action 10 obtain reform in the Constitution,
making it plainly the price Of their adhc.
renee to the Union, | do not see how or when
we can hope to obtain additional guarantees
for State ri ghls. TO attempt to make that
the cry of a party here at the North, is usc-
less; the rising generation hardly know that
the republican party held that doctrine.
There is one other hope, that some day,
some great and popular man, like Andrew
Jackson, in respect TO his will and his popu-
lar strength, may get Into power, and have
strong enough, and honesty
enough: to use his strength to diminish the
power Of the Government of which he is
himself head. 10 hope for this, is hoping
against experience
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
THE PRESIDENCY.

TIE American Congress, rs a legislative body,
has been from its very beginning the most COM
mon subject for criticism and remark. While our
pure and patriotic forefuthcrs, securely mailed in
wisdom and experience, looked upon the work Of
their own hands and pronounced it good. the
publicists and statesmen of the old world exhaust.
cd all their theories in fruitless speculation and
idle conjecture as to its ultimate success. Whether
or not it has failed to answer the ends for which
it was instituted, we deem it unnecessary to say
nor have we the slightest idea of discussing such
! question, in crtcaso at this time. There is,
however, among the various opinions now express
ed in relation to this body, one, at this very mo-
ment, peculiarly worthy Of our most serious atten-
iion and careful consideration. 'It had been pro.
pliesicd, says Mr. MARSHALL in his lale speech,
"by one Of the most learned, acute and thought
full of all commentators upon the American con-
stiution and its institutions, that the very thing
which is now happening in the Congress of the
United States would happen; that it would cease
to discharge its constitutional functions the
legislative body Of the country, and become a
mere jarrng, dscorlanf, factious, ill-balanced
caucus of Presidential electors"
That this opinion is oracular, if not prophetic,
every one must admit; indeed each succeeding
campaign but too clearly manifests its truth
The session, Immediately preceding each Presi-
dental election, is consumed in petty sclleming
and party clectioneerng, necessarily creating
lank performance of duty, i mere prctenson of
bloated promise, austerc hypocrisy and peculaling
economy.
There was time, when the honest and patriot
ic statesman might look forward with reasonable
hope TO Presidential honors-when our beloved
WASHINGTON, called by the unanimous suffrage
of his countrymen, like the honest Cncinnatus,
8" his plow meanwhile in the furrow left, !" hurried
from his paternal glebe TO preside over the dest-
nies Of his country Now, each aspiring candi-
date Mavius like, would satisfy his own selfish
and vauting ambition "even at the risk of the
Republic itself" in earlier days and happier
hours the President elect, not under obligation to
any particular party party leaders, called from
the patriots sacred couch, from homes unvltiated
by political contagiOn, q pure and conscientious
cabinct-when even citizen Of South Carolina
might have expected an honorable office under
faithful administration. Now, cheating, cozenng
and trepanning is the order Of the day. "Thc
loud roar Of foaming calumny, the contemplate
whisper of the patry few," the Janus glance Of
the significant eye and the no1ious slander OF lips
that learn to lie in silence, are but so many en-
gincs of party success. No rival candidate speaks
we'll of his competitor-but, like SHELLEYs
devils,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
PALMETTO SENTINEL.

WE have received the first number of this pa.
per, and take pleasure in welcoming its conduct
or and proprietor, Mr.. E. a. BRoSsoN, into The
fold typographical and editorial. If we are not
mistaken, this is the first enterprise of the sort
ever attempted in Barnwell and we should sup
pose the citizens of that intelligent District would
not fail 10 foster it into complete success. Its
location, Immediately upon the great Southern
line Of travel, gives it considerable advantages.
Our best wishes are drawn forth for MIR. BRoN.
SONS success, and we gladly number his sheet
among our exchanges
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
Subscription Receipts.

The following persons nave paid up to
time affixed to their names:
Joshua Harris, to Sth Feb SO.
J Z Edison, to lst Jan 50.
Wiley Edison, to 9th March '53.
James Attaway, to 5th February '53.
John 4 Lott, to 9th March 'j3.
Lewis Hill, to 18th February 80.
Hiram Jourdan, to 9TH February '53.
John + Talbcrt, to 10Th October so.
EJ Lake, to 9th February 'j3.
Capt E B Brlchcr, TO sth February '53.
Bait Howard to Sth February '53.
I'll Ransom, to 9th August 80.
David IIarling. to 10Th February SO.
Gen NJ Graham. to Sth February '53.
S Temples, to 9th January '53.
Thomas NJ Chandler, TO 22d April 80.
Bennett Holland, to 9th February '53.
John Mcneil, to s,h February '5a.
DR.. Samuel Stephens, to 18th April '5a.
George r Mays, to 18th February '53.
Luke Culbrea,h, to Sth February '53.
Capt John Miller, to Slh February '53.
DR. NJ W Abncy, to lst April 80.
Elias Mccaty, to 18th Fcbruary'53
Hampton Howard, to 18th February '53.
Thomas Swcarcngin, TO 22d January '53.
d A Blalock. to 18th February '53.
d Holland, Esq, to 9th February '5S.
Rev c B Walker, to 9th February '53.
DR. S G N Ferguson, to 18th April '53.
D Ardis, to es,h May '53.
james Rainsford, to 9th February '5s.
TW Lewis, to 23d January '53.
Rev VIM johnson, to 9th June '52.
DF IIollingsworth, to 9Th October '5s.
L S johnson, to 3oth March '53,
John L Dolby: to sth Feb '53.
S Goodc, to 18th March '52.
Mai 4 Jones to 9Th Feb '53.
Lewis Blclsoc, to 5th January SO,
Z Mcdaniel, to 18th March '53.
Vim Coleman, to Goth February '5s.
Manly Youngblood, to lst August 'aa,
VIM Carter, to 10th February '53.
] Gibbs, to lst October '52.
Capt Jesse NJ Cogburn, to 26th Feb '5S.
Cap, r aIerriwe,hcr, to 5th June '52.
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ORIGINAL POETRY.
FOR TIE ADVERTISER.

FOR TIE ADVERTISER.
DAYS LANG SYNE.
Memory. thou art sacred book,
A casket worthy Of its trust;
The clasps that dost thy portals lock
Arc free from all corfodinS rust.
When one by one I-turn the leaves,
Shielded so well from 6ot Or stain,
a sweet sad dream my spirit gives
To hours meier can know again.
There, next the title page, mark
The happy home my childhood knew,
The dear old woods, the linipid brook
The many flowers that near it grew.
The bold old stream whose spring-tide swell
An amazon of streams thought,
The busy mill whose Gatherings fell,
On me with Babel noises fraught.
Then next, see the sire whose tones,
Like silver melodies we loved;
Whose treasures were his little ones,
The mother who among them moved.
And yet another, some have passed,
Like autumn glories far away.
The grave hath claimed the clrysal:s,
And Heaven the soul disrobed Of clay.
Though mine is now q sunny spot,
My brooding spirit would not lave,
Though all life's ills should be forgot)
Its pinions, in old Lcthcs wave.
Rose COTTAGE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25

KossyTH GorHG.-It is stated that Kossuth
will sail from Boston for Europe, early in
May; and that he expects = revolution to oc-
cur in Hungary in July. Wonder how much
Of the "material mid" he takes with him. We
hope he will leave some Of our Intervention
politicians lock of his hair.
TExAs--Adyiccs from Texas to the 5th inst,
are received. Governor Bell has refused to
sign the Apportionmcnt Bill, passed by the
Legislature previous to adjournment, because
it equally divides the State.
1t is supposed that an extra session Of the
Legislature will be called
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25
COMM EHgIAL.
correspondence of the Advertiser.
UaMBURG, Mar. "a, 1852.


We hive nothing that is worth communiea'
tino this week. Our Cotton market dufihg the
last few days has been quite dull; and aithough
some Cottons have been bought at cts, there
is no margin to justify such prices. We quo'e
for fully Fair, Il to e; Fair "a to u; ordina-
ry 6, 64 to 81.
We have not noticed any quotable change IN
the leading articles Of our provision market.
We regret to annouee that another fire, at
tended with considerable loss Of property, oc-
Cured in Augusta, on Monday night. About
. O'Clock, the Machine Shop of Messrs. TALL
rEaRo & TERnEr, was discovered to be in
flames and was entirely consumed before the
FIRE was arrested. The amount of damage not
yet ascertained. This is evidently the work OF
an incendiary.
r57 asa FIDALGo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-25

LATER FROM ST.. DoMrSGo,-By the ar
rival Of the brig Clara Windsor, Captain
Brittans, from Port-au-Princc, we have re-
ccived advHcs to March Z. All was quiet.
The Dominicans were in great glee in conse.
qucncc Of the coronation of their emperor
to take place April l8, on which occasion n
grand feastis to be given, and twenty thou
sand troops 10 be paraded under arms. It
is supposed that not less than fifty thousand
persons will be in port-au-Prince on that
day.-New York Star. = ::