Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-03-18

tlicts OF arms"
We admire the philanthropy. much more
than the logic, Of the conclusion of Mr..
portcr's religious friends. When the judge:
in criminal trial, decides that the carrying
of deadly weapons is 4 provocative To strife,
he seems to take directly opposite view of
the question, and one which is much better
justified by experience. The really bcnc-
iiccnt use of such improvements in weapons
of war, is to hasten the absolute domination
of the civilized, over the barbalous races of
men.
THE Mormon OUTBREAK At SALT LANE
We find the following communication in the
National Intcligenccr Of the 9th inst.:-l
read the other day a remark of yours that
you supposed the late news by the way of
Oregon, that the Mormons had declared
themselves absolvcd from and independent
of the United States, originated perhaps in
the departure of the United States civil au-
thorties from Salt Lake. IN this supposiion
Won are in error. ! left California on the
10th of December last, and we knew of the
rupture of the civil authorities will, the Nor
mons at least eight weeks before that. The
trip between Salt Lake and Sacramento is
often made in less than Two weeks. There
is a monthly mail between Portland, Oregon.
and Salt Lake; also bctN cen Sacramento
and Angeles, and Salt Lake. The cornmu-
nicaion between the Mormon settlement in
| Los Angeles and Salt Lake is kept open the
whole year round.
Although the Delegate from the Territory
Of Utah disbclicves the statement brought
by the last steamer from California. yet am
satisfied that he is in error. believe every
word of it. In fact, it does not surprise the
panssla p na- nf- Oregon aud Califnrnia. Ne had
all been looking fur news of open defiance
on the part of the Mormons 10 the authority
Of the United States.
The great body of these people are Erg-
l>h car,ists: and the rest are made up of
fanatics and enthusiasts of our own country
and other parts of the world. have no
hesitation in saving that the statement
brought by the last mail will be- confirmed,
and that the government will have TO take
some very decided means to sul.luc and re-
stain these people, or they will do immense
damage to lit. and property. Besides their
control oyer Il large number Of warliSe tribes
of Indians. their numbers will be greatly
augmented by emigration during the ensuing
year
IMPORTANT FROM FRAxcE.-By the Amcri-
ca, We have received the following impor-
tant communication respecting the progress
of European affairs, under the influence
prevailing at Paris.
Notwithstanding the profound dissimu-
laton Of I.oni. Napoleon and the three for
cign ambassadors whose influence prevails
in France. and the cilnris which are main
tanned TO conceal the treaty which is making
between them, have been able to discover
wllnt lls been decided upon hitherto. II has
been agreed that Russia shall extend her
dominion into Turkey: Austria into Pied
mont and Prussia into the canton ut Ncuf.
cacl.
"In the meantime, the combined fleets of
the' respective parties are to maintain such
an attiludr with respect to England as will
prevent all interference from that power.
What is to be the reward Of France does not
vet appear, but Bel gium is the quarter to-
wards which her ambition tends"
York Times, is informed by n correspondent
at San Juan, that the American residents at
that place held meeting on the oath ult,
and resolved not to pay the taxes imposed
upon them by the Briisl, Consul, as the
agent Tor the Musquito King. They then
waited upon the commander of the United
States sloop Of war, laying in tho harbor,
and asked protection il; the event Of force
being used by the British authorities to Sc.
cure The payment. Receiving satisfactory
reply, they Informed Her Majcsty's Consul
of their determination to resist future colcc-
;ion of the tribute. In reply, he threatened
compulsory measures. and left at once for
BIueliclds, the residence of his Mosquito
Majesty. There is secret organization of
Americans existing at San Juan, termed
"GaIinippers," wIi" are said 10 exert con-
siderable influence there.
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CONGRESSIONAL BuLLIES.-When Footc
left the Senate it was thought that the dig
nifty Of that body would be relieved of ruff.
anism-but it seems the mantle of the "littlc
agitator" has fallen upon Jcre Clemens, who
follows in the footsteps of his ilustrious
predecessors with all possible zeal and con-
sistency. In debate a few days ago in the
Senate, on the eternal Compromise, Clemens
attacked Rhctt most Understanding
him from head to foot with the tilthiest ena-
nations from his puru!cnt vocabulary. Rhett
replied with temper and spirit highly COM
mcndablc, acknowledging that. but for his
religious professions, he would feel bound
to call the Hon. Jcrc out. Rhett quoted
Clemens's disunion speeches prior to the
compromise, and, so far as arguments WAS
concerned, got much the advantage of his
cnragcd Observation-Disclosures Union.
A BILL has been introduced into the Leg
islaturc of California, providing for the re-
storation of slaves brought into the State
before the adoption Of tho Constitution.