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REST FOR THE PALMETT0S.

THE Committee on the Military mvo reported
favorably on " Bill to exempt members Of the Pal
metto Regiment from Militia and Patrol duty"
TIal's exactly right according to our notions We
have thonsht it ought to be done ever since the
brave fellows returned from the wars, and we rejoice
to see that there is prospect Of its bsng carried
into effect We know numbers Of men who, for
passing through the comparatively sinecnrc service
of holding office seven years, are now upon the q" free
list" grnning from time TO time with the most pro.
vukius sclf.cnmpaccncy upon those of us WIN have
still to toat our sho-gnns' in the ranks. Now We
maintain tal,housh it will not help individually
one speck, for are not Me1icanS,) that the Pal.
mcttos, each one Of whom las endured more and
done more to honor the name of Carolina than any
frty militia Captains or CUlonrls either, shuud be
added to this list forlhwitls Common justice to sny
nothing of gratitude, demands it nt the hands of
Legislature, and We trust this Bill will NJ" he left
among the unfinished business Of the present Scssu.
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!shTR aEw sE1tToR,

IT will be seen, among the Legislative proceedings
of last week, that Judge EvISs was duly elected to
represent South Carolina in the United States Senate
for the six years beginning with the 18th of March
next The Judge is an excellent man, and should he
succeed in dischargng the duties Of his new position
AZ efficiently as he has done those of the Bench the
State will have additional to be proud OF her
worthy son.
Edsefed's preference was Of course for another.
But she has 10 complaint 10 make. She knows her.
self sufficiently honored in contributing one Senator
to the service of the State Feeling that she had an
other son fitted sustain the character of South Ca
rnlina upon the floor, she ventnred TO present
him for the States acceptance. The Legislature has
decided that different person should occupy that
high position, and we yield our hearty accord. We
do this the more cheerfuly that candidate has held
himself aloof in the quiet Of his home, awaiting that
decision as in duty bound, without effort to direct
control the body whose duty it was to make it. All
other candidates may have done likewise If so, they
have of repreach, ground Decentralization;
but should all be contenlcd hope that the Senator
elect may by the wisdom of his course, reflect much
honor upon himself and the State he represents.
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DANIEL WEBSTER IN PRIVATE.

Or the outside of this weeks Advertiser, we have
placed two letters from the pen of DANIEL WEBSTER
which have recently been going the rounds of the
papers. They are said to be taken from collection
of his private papers, soon 10 be brought hefnrc the
public in book. We wish our readers, tlluse Of
them who have not yet done 20, perusc these letters
once and again. Their simplicity and purity Of
thought and their unpretending chastcncss Of dclion,
render them admirable specimens Of composition in
their degree. Addressed, they are, to 4 plain
farmer, JOHN TAYLOR by name, the manager of Mr..
WEBsTERs agricultural interests, they clearly exhibit
the great man in one phase Of his domestic relations
And, while impressing each reader with most re.
spcciiu of their authors all pcrvading intellect,
they cannot fail 10 suggest the conclusion that
WEBSTER was better man and purcr patriot .han
many of his American brethren have been disposed
to esteem him. The prejudices Of political opposi
ton pass away, in all we'll regulated minds when the
pail Of death has fallen upon and ended the Of
human greatness. And men then see and admit
enobling traits, upon which they before looked with
distorted visioD. Thus let it he with the "god.like
DANIEL!' That he was subject to many of the
frail,cs Of humanity, and that he often suffered him
self to yield unduly to their influence, thereby sui
lying his moral excellence, has been frequently
asserted and may not perhaps be without foundation
in fact But, however this may be, let them all be
now inferred with his boncs," and let us turn TO
view the brighter and nobcr elements of his cumpo-
s,on. BY doing so with the lencnt eye of forgiving
Kindness, We will find much TO approve, much to
applaud. We will find that even DANIEL WEDsTER's
morality was Of q genuine stamp at bottom, however
erring he may have been at times. We will find
that DANIEL WEBsTERs patriotism OF an en-
larged and elevated cast however warped at coca
sional intervals by the bias of political preferences
the force Of ambitious aspirations. We will find
that although the Senator from Massachusetts, he
may have leaned with somewhat natural proclivity
towards his native section, yet, as the Farmer Of
Marshield his heart in the right place, and that
our whole country, from Maine TO Texas, was the
great object os his inmost bosoms constant socituc.
And this brings us back to the particular circnm.
stance which has led into these reflections viz
rhe two letters to which we have already directed
the attention of readers, conveying the unstudied
and genuine expression of his though,s in the more
humble and retiring character which we have last
assigned him
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CONVENTION OF EDIToRS, PUBLISHERS, &C.

THIS body met in Columbia Wednesday the
first inst. AS we anticipated, there highly
respectable attendance Of the craft Mr.. p. VI. WAL
LACE, Of the Spartan presided the deliberation
Of the meeting, and Mr.. K. NJ. STOKES, of the Lau
,ensvilc Herald, acted Secretary. Perfect har
mony prevailed. The business, which called these
gentlemen together, was transacted with exemplary
dispatch. A permanent association was formed under
tho name of the " South Carolina Press Association"
and Constitution was adopted for its proper govern
Hent. 1t was agreed to hold annual meetings for the
future. The officers for H., coming year r. w.
GIBBEs President-P. VI. WALLACE and w. Il.
TAnEn, Vice.Presilents-E. II. BRIrroS. Secretary
and Treasurer, and T. J. WARREN. Orator. The
next meeting of the association will be held on the
first Wednesday in December 1853.
The members were kindly invited by the hospita.
bic proprietor Of the American Hotel, Mr.. JANNEY,
dinner Th.ssslay last. We observe alro that
a magnificent entertainment Twas given to the
body, oB Wednesday evening, by the Editors oi
Columbia and other citizens. in short every thing
connected with the occasion of their assembling
passed off admirably
We had expected to have been with our esteemed
Brethren on that occuson, but circumstances of n
hindrances the other. It affords pleasure, however,
To say for ourselves and for the Proprietor Of the
Advertiser that we may be considered having
subscribed the Constitution which was adopted, and
that will take the first opportunity of applying
regularly for admission into the Association May it
result in much good
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local causes to be otherwise, a place that is we'll
watcrcd, very fine Calculate Spring in half mile,
which is already rcsort for many during the SUM-
ncr Season; and, What all persons mostly desire
who wish to educate their children, We have a COM
munity Of unrraled character, energy and pr"sPerl
ty. Why these things 50, some OF your rcadcrs
NAV be curious to know. The cause is easily tod.
When we arrived here NIL had to work, and by the
time some cot so ms to be able TO live without 1t,
they hal contracted such habits, that it was pleas
ure more than a task Moreover | would add,
which offers great induccmrnt within itself with
out other considerations, that tic continuation Of the
Great Western Rail Road is now being surveyed
from VcksLurg on the Mississippi to Shreveport on
Red River. and will run through or near this place
IIo. fnr the Iron lIorseI It Is useless for inc to
say how. many millions already rejoice at his on
ward course In short, dear EDlToRs, hope the
tim. is not far distant, when old Edse6'l'l will be
proud to think we are her offspring. More anon
| C.. G.. T.
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Mr., ALIENS LETTER TO THE HOUSE.

Mr.. SPEAKER AND GENTLEMEN OF TIE House OF
REPRESENTATIVES,
Within the Inst day or two, it has been suggested
to- ME that had not the constitutional qualifications
for seat in the Legislature of the State Mt the
p,r;nd of my election. 1t is due to myself to State
that was taken wholly by surprise. The following
brief statement will put your Honorable body i'll
possession Of the facts.
For maly years | have been Postmaster in a
small cunntry Office and coniinncd to discharge
its duties until my election rs member Of your
House. Shortly after the election and long before
took my seat us member Of this body, for
wardcd my resignation to the Department at WASH
ington, and withdrew from nil connection with the
Office, not doubling that had carried ont all the
constitutional requirements
Determined not TO occupy my scat when there IL
4 reasonable doubt of my eligibility, have asked
the opinion of various gentlemen of high intcll
sence, but thus far have not been able to bring my
own mind to satisfactory conclusion.
1t remains for your Honorable boay to take tn
matter into consideration and dispose Of it in sucl
manner us to you sccrl,s right and proper.
With considerations Of highest respect, &c.
JOHN G. ALLEN.
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FOUL MURDER.

OK last Sunday morning the dead holy OF AAR on
a slave belonging to Mr. ABSER BUSHNELL ol 'l'S
place, was found lying in room Of Mr. b.s carriage
shop.
The bow, it is thought was killed by some one, but
~ vet nothing has been disclosed by which 10
tain or detect the murderer. AARON wasn Workman
and slept in the room where nc labored. one OF Ills
Iii, own tools, chisel, selected rs the instrument
Of his death. The blow evidently aimed WIFI
m,rderous INTENT for the uguar vein was entirely sew
cred and the throat slightly cut Apparent signs o'
struggling were visible near the corpse, supposed 10
nave occurred while bleeding to death. When "und
hi. head was almost .immcr ed in blood. insomuc'
b,, b.e.mc necessary to remove the clotted gore
in or,er 10 ascertain the location and extent VI ''
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Correspondence of the Advertiser.

Mt. LEBANON, La, N0y. lO, 1907.
Me.srs. Editors Permit me through the col
umns Of your widely circu!atcd and popular paper,
to say few words in behalf Of this section of the
country. 1t is inhabited principally by the advcn-
turous sons Of Old Edgciicld, who many years
since, becoming tired Of their monutonous life, and
the narrow bounds Of their, much loved native
humc, concluded to seek country, now adapted to
their wants. beyond tue hravng bosom of the
Father of Wat.rs.'' After undergoing many
har.lshrs and difficulties known only TO those who
have tried it, VIC pitched our tents in this pleasant
productive and healthy abide, which at this time
with The prospects ahe.t holds forth more induce
mcnts to AL persons dcsirous of cmisrating West
than any other part Of Louisiana the fertile cotton
growing regions Of Red River or the extensive Su-
gar growing plantations the Mississippi River not
excepted.
We have in courSc Of erection here very large
anil splendid building, under the direction md con-
troll Of the Bapts; Denomination, to be eaTfrd the
MouNr LEBANON UNIVERSITY, to which will be at
tarlicd Theological Department Of high character.
The Board of Trustees have cxcr,ed themselves in
procuring the services of the best literary Teachers,
both male and female, and also the best Dvincs.
We earnestly believe that with energy untiring,
and with that determination which JACKSON had in
vctning the IT, s. Bank, our School is bound to
prosper Why NIcssrs. EDlroRs, should it not
Ilt the FIRST place, we have very healthy location,
pot to be surpassed any where, one that has no
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Che Aouertisfr.
EDGEFIELD, S. C.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER s, 1852.

ET7' WE refer our readers to communication on
another column, addressed by our representative, Maj
JOHN C.ALEEH to the House Of Representatives, IN
reer.ce to the ediiiculty which seems to have arisen
upon the subject of his holding Federal office CO the
time of his election Tile explanation is satisfactory
.ou. and we hope it will be considered by the e-
eisature. Standing however upon technicallllcs'
as that body seems disposed to do, land very properly
in the mainl a new election may be ordered 1t So
~. take it for granted that the same member will be
returned if he desires it, This we believe, IL the
usual course, and one which rccomNrRs itself to the
good sense Of every one.
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WACAgI0Y FOR THE MILITIA.

VIZ observe thas VIZ. AsnMoRE, one Of the promi.
nent younger members Of the House, has introduced
into the Legislature of our State Bill to diminish
the number of petty mnsters. 1t proposed to dis
continue them entirely between the Est of May and
the tst Of October. We imagine this wonld prove to
Be quite popsIaprhange, except witSa few Major
Dogettys," some cake-cart merchants and certain
Illegal traffiokers in Ball-faced" If it shonld be
found not to interfere with The proper regulation of
patrol uties, we are IN for it warmly. Our petty
musleI, ore certainly, for all purposes of military
IreiplI.ie, the merest farces ever enacted by any
sensible, people. And venture the off.hand
opinion that just enough Of such mockcry is
rary keep up the organizations for public purposes
or for enabling the State to know where to find her
Citizen soldiers" imam emergency land not an iota
nore) would be a very rational arrangement. 1t
would certainly be to the masses a very agreeable
one
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FIRE In HAMBURG.

son an account of the fire which occurrc" IN iiu'n'
burg las. week We refer our readers 10 an eA''a''
from the Republican, There was insurance upon '"e
property, e1c.p, as to MATTHEW'S Hotel. What win
src and water, our old market-town has passed.
,brorb considerable tribula,ion this Fall 1t has all
however been made up by the unusually heavy husl-
mon. ,f the season. We hope this good iucA VIII
.n,bl. her after brushing oir her scorched iea'ers
and fu,ering away the mud and moisture from ner
nInm.re to spread her wings and rise little hgher
,,,r ,b. ha. eve, done yet. Some say this is her
los. good season, but the 'to'l'ers say NAY! VIC
"a III nee
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WHICH HAS TIE ADrAyTAGE-THE OLD OR
THE NEW!

WE ask this question in reference to tho aimport-
ant matter of location. m between the old countries
and the new Some there are who believe that il is
better il all practicable to remain in that portion
of Cons earth with which ones earliest and sweetest
associations are linked. While many, very many,
maintain that new country and q virgin soil, make
up the true field for enterprise and industry nj least
with the young. Let us weigh for a moment the ad-
vantagcs Of each, and endeavor 10 decide between
Them.
And first. what does experience teach upon this
subject! Almost every one Of us have friends
and acquain'ances abandoning their drcaying home
stcas and partially exhausted anda, and taking up
the line of march for new abodes in the West. So
have we seen Others remaining behind, to struggle
manfully against the seemingly sned prospects from
which the former fed. Let each one ask himself,
which are now more prosperous, more conenled and
more improved in every way Our own observation
tells MS that, in the minority OF cases, those who re-
manned stationary have the advantage, both in punt
of worldly goods and the moral and intellectual ad
vancemcnt Of their families. But is only the
experience Of Yet believe that the aggregate
of the opinions of un hundred men would establish
however Of experience believe there sque enough
in the reason Of the thing TO sustain that side of The
question to which we lcan
There is an old and homely adage which says that
rolling stone gathers no moss BY which is
meant to be illustrated the truth, that one who will
not remain in any spot adhere to any occupation
with persepering Gxedness Of pnrpos., will rearccly
succeed in attaching him, ms their owner the vari-
ons chatcls which form the sum and substance of
riches. There is much truth in the application, with
farmers and planters especially With them, the only
sure road To auence is, first, the establishment Of
farm house with eye to the attendant circumstan.
ces of convenience and hcah-secondly, ,hc bringing
together apon economical principles, Of all the neces
sary implements of good husbandry-hrdy the rais-
ing of quantity of live stock such COWS, hogs &c.
susient enable their families tolive witksome COM
fort upon home resources, while thereby the sum total
ofther means yearly increased, and fourthy I'm the
South,) the purchase and careful fostering of such
negro property WILL by its increase, afford nfter
years Of patient wahing the materials or rapid accu-
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State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFTELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
Inu F. Cnlcman and nlhrrS

Jas. f.. Coleman and others,
Wilson l.. Coleman and others
DY Virtue of an Order from the Court Of
Id Equity in this ease, will sell at Edgrti.d
e. H., on the first Monday in January next,
the following real estate of James B, Coleman,
deceased:
One Tract. called the Readhcimcr Tract"
containing fifteen hundred (l500) acres, moro
or less, situate in Lexington District on Rocky
Spring Greek, and adjoining lands of John
Courtney, X. r. Minis, lands formerly owned
by Owen IIrrrin, and other lands of the in
tcstatp.
An interest in another Tract Of two hundred
(2OO) acres, more or less, situate in EdgefeM
District, adjoining lands of Wilson L. Colrmsn
and Patrick J. Coleman.
One half of another Tract Of one hundred
and thir'y-,wo (l32) acres, mnre or less, in
Edgefcld District, adjoining lands of Wiley
Rhnden and others.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of twelve months,
except costs to be paid in cash. Bonds and
ample securities required to secure the purchase
money. Purchasers to pay for papers.
A. SlMKlNS, C. E. Ed.
Dec 4t Al
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H Y m E N IAL.

MARRIED. On Tuesday evening the a3l ult., near
Fayetteville, y. G., by Rev. Mr.. Gichrst, Major
c: W. STYLES Of Hamburg, and Miss FsaScEs
JANE, eldest daughter of Capt John Evans, Of the
former place.
MARRIED, on the 9th Nov, by James Black
well Esq, Mr. PETER McCAss and Miss CATHERINE
BaowS, all Of Edsclicld District.
MARRIED., on Sunday evening, the 5th inst, BY
the same, Mr. AMBROSE Nix and Miss SusES PRICE,
all of this District.
MARRIED, in Beaufort, S. c., on the 23l ult, by
the Rev. j. r. Walker, Mr.. Isaac BRANCH, of Ab-
bcvi!l., 5. c., to Miss LOUISA c. CocKcRorr, Of
Beaufort District
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LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER EUROF
CHARLESTON, Dec.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER EUROPA.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 2.
The steamer Europa hiss arrived at New
York, bringing advices to the Goth ult., from Liv-
crpool.
prices have declined one sixteenth to one eighth.
Sales of two days reach 1900 bales, of which
spcculntors took 1000. Sales of the week 2O,-
600 ofwlich spectators took G00O and eSpor-
ters 5000 bales. Fair Orleans quoted at 63 Mid.
ding. So Fair Mobiles 81 MlddIing 81 Fair Up
land 6, Middling So
EsGLAsp.-I'he Chancellor of the Exchcqner
has given not ice of an amendment fully endors-
ing Free Trade.
The Duke of Wellington was buried with
great Pomp ON the lo,h.
FRAScE.-Thc Paris Moncteur announces
reduction in the army of 10000 men on the lst
January.
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Woodville Academy.

THE TRUSTEES take pleasure in announcing
IL 10 the rutlc that they have succeeded in pro.
curing tn. services, nf Mr., w. WHITAKER
-CETT1TJETzS, Tor the ensuing YEAR an experienced
Southern Teacher, competent to prepare Students
for any College.
Rates nf Tuition moderate. Roard at $500 per
month. The Schoul will open on the % Monday in
january.
For further particulars apply to the Undersigned.
W. y. MOORE, Sec'ry.
Dec s 1T Al
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BIT U A RY.

DIED, on the 29th of October at the residence o
her father, in Montgomery County, Alabama, aftcl
painful illness OF twenty two days, ESTHER daush
ter OF J.. G. and Mary Cautchw, aged ~ years.
Intelligent, anliablc and beloved. her death is sin
ccrcly lamcntcl by all her associates and acquaint
anccs, and is M affection truly distressing to hel
bcrcayed parents and other Relations.
Su facs the lovely blooming flower,
Frail smiling soacc of an hour;
So soon our transient comforts fly,
And pleasure only boum to die"
4 FRIENn.
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CommERCIAL.
corresnondeuee of the Adyerti.er.

HAMBURG, Dec. 9TH, 1852.
Corrox-Transaction in Cotton this week have
not been so extensive rs the last owing to the recent
decline in prices, which had the effect Of checking
the receipts. In the carly part Of the week the
market was depressed and declined upon the re-
ceipt of Thursday adviccs from Liverr"ol to on
MI descriptions We have since received still fur
,hcr adrccs, bringing the sanc quotations, which
produced a lively feeling, and the recent decline il
fully regained We quote to-day Il TO 81 cts. -
D.
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THE IIlpGE.SHIP,

fnoM n private source, direct from Columbia we
lam that FAIR. Sullivan, DAwHiSs, GLOVER ana
,,b.,, ,rc competing for the honor of filling the scat
upon the Bench, vacated by the pr'm"'oi " VI '1
EVANS to the Senate. Our correspondent ''s''''
GLovER's chance good one.
Should he be elected, Col. DEAN OF spat'asonfs !"
spoken Of as his succcssor TO the Clerk'Ap of '"e
Mouse. "Push along, keep moving
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KITCHEN BURNED.

0s Thursday evening last the kitchen and smoke
t,,,. Of Mrs. SUSAN LovELEss, in this District,
were burned To the ground. 1t was with difficulty
that tho dwelling house was saved 1t seems that Inc
fire was kindled by some little backanoors VINO
wished to zee the display. The 'caml"
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OUR THANKS

Apr due TO Hon. JAMES l. Orr for neatly bound
copy of the speeches and funeral sermon oeEe'eu III
the Capitol Washington, upon the death oi DASiEL
WEBSTER.
Also. TO DIR. WM s. MopLEY, Maj. JOHN Z. ALLEN.
and DR.. L. c. GRIFFIN for several documents OIL III
tercs, from our Legislature.
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AUGUSTA. Dec. 4.

Corros-Thcrp has been fair demand to-day,
and the sales reach to 900 bales. Nliddling Fair
has been sold at cents. but many buyers refuse 70
give this price, and offer lower rates. AS far A.
reported to us from seven warehouses, the sales
reach 7la balc., as follow 81 at ST. 81 at ST, 40at
"a. 4I9 at 8, 10 Mt 81. and % at 81 cts. ,s=.s',
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NOtHcc

rs HEREBY given to al persons indebted to tho
i Estate Of Edmund Boyd, decd, to make izn>
mcdiatc payment. and those having demands against
the said Estate will render them in properly aAtrstrd,
JAS. & TANDY BOYD, Ex'rs.
Dee 8 " II
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III OtiCc.

TIIE STOCKHOLDERS Of the Odd Fellows
i and Masonic Building Association arc hereby
notified that the first instancAt Of La per cent will
be required TO be raid beGre the first Of Janu-
ary next, BY os,ler of the Prcsdcn, and Directors.
J. ii. WILLIAMS, Scc'ry and Treas:
Dcc.S 4t AZ