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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
ONE 5oR TWO GptalFsTRuTHs FOR THE
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Our late Convention fjoutncd after brief and
harmonious, session ofsfiss days. What .na'
Convention has done; we gave to the pnoiic
through our ID columns 'Sf iasf week. We take it
for granted that the course pursued by that body
is decisive and Gnar as 80 the political contest
which has been carried On in South Carolina
daring fbe mast 1s6lshs Reason, prudence,
fairness and paiiio.ism!aike instruct US 'ha' 1t
should be so y s1c:rsr-E
This Convention was called, according TO our
understanding, for two purposes. 'one was 10
enable our State 10 be. In readiness 10 resist oy
co.operotio,, with sMississippi's Convention II
that opportunity presenedeiiself. The other was
to place our people in position for 'nking' IN 'he
last resort, independentae The tirst Oh these
purposes was entirely:set aside BY the result of
the Mississippi elections Of last year. line Sc
cond was no less completely abrogaied by the
decision Of the South Cafolinh ballo'-bo1 in the
ensuing October These; two results oil course
rendered. our Convention lmmorqlly M powerless tor
the fulfilment of the purposes originally conem.
plated by those who gave Them being. Could
they then haze been warranted BY Reason % or or fru-
dence in acting aswas atI first expected and at
first intended, Every correct mind will answer,
No. Could they have been justified by Fairness
or Patriotism in taking; atty actual steps towards
separate secession under existing circumstances
Every calm intellect will, upon mature rebeclioh'
give as decided a:negnsiye TO this rs to the
former question What then was lett ior our
Convention to do! Precisely what they accom-
plished-an enactmenE- enbodyng and giving
vitality to % principle Upon which the whole
States Rights creed, must rest as basis-an en-.
nc,ment, making tia. principle one Of the fixed
and fundamental articles of the political sys'
tenn which we Acknowledged enactment
which, if properly received, religiously sane
toned and faithfully applied, may soon place the
Commonwealth of South Carolina on as strong' Il
no, stronger ground before; the country, morally
and politically, than q be has ever before held
The effort then which Should now engage the
cxerions Of our citizens, from the seaboard tf
the Savannah, is 10 bury past differences, 10 OF
literate all prejudices endjeaousies which thos'
differences may have engendered, and to regain
ave. 10 increase that influence which our doc
.rines have exercised upon the destinies Of 'h
American Confederacy. So.
With these views honestly entertained, we ar
at loss to know how any issues, involving en-
nifty or even the least approach to divislo
among ourselves, ran be raised. If any confem
plate such ,purpose, whether secessionists
Co.opera,ionsts, we woald kindly but earnesii
caution them 10 beware. y -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
THE COMING CANVASS.

THE names of the candidates desrou. OF re-
presenting our District in the lower house have
heretofore appeared at much earlier date Up TO
the present lime the public mind has been silently
awaiting the action of the onvenliun-insomucI,
that little or no interest was felt as regards other
movements in our district. But the decision Of that
body has gone FORTH excitement no longer exists
as to its result, and our people are apparently
satisfied with its decree, and the question now is,
who are to be the representatives Of our District
in the State Legislature!
This subject suggests itself 10 our attention
more particularly, from the fact of having heard
one of our most intelligent citizens remark, that
he feared there might yet be an effort in the
District TO draw party lines and run party candi.
dates, upon party tickets-n movement which we
sincerely deprecae, and in opposition to which
we ask the aid Of all good and honest men. |,
would be in fact, nothing more than revival of
that division and disafecton so lately experienced
and which should be averted by all means in our
power.
Union among ourselves is now, first Of all, to
be effected. Cordial cooperation, free intercourse
of sentiment, uniformity of feeling, party con-
ciation and j cemented cause are the only safe.
guards left US. What, honestly speaking, is the
true situation of affairs in cur stlte. In such
imminent peril was she placed, that our Delegates
in Convention assembled, declared if not in words
at least in spirit, that,in order to preserve OUT
freedom hereafter, it WAS imperiously necessary
and polite 10 surrender it for season, and the
surrender or truth needs no set phrase of specify
has been actually made. So frigh,fully distract
ed and divided were we that we must for the
present sacrifice our rights, and now, since
spirit of reconciliation is beginning to manifest
itself in our midst and the petty interests Of party
have EXPIRED who would be so rush, so inconsidcr-
ate as to sow again the seeds Of dssension and
distrust! The infallable test Of fact as we'll as
experience is directly against such movement
,he safety of our State and our own welfare for
bid it.
The times are critical indeed, and if we were
,ver in need of an able representation il is now.
The interests not only of ourselves, but that Of
,ur pysteriy, are at stake. Those interests can be
Only by union and harmony in our
Stale.
Let US therefore throw aside all party feeling
md petty bickerings. Discarding all false pride,
alse shame, false fear and false spirit, let us
march forward in one united body, meet the
anger in the front, and consider the best means
rcpeling it. Let there be no arrangement.
ct us become assmated and Knit together in
nc common cause : for, unless individual excr.
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PAINFUL CAsUAIIry.-A most affecting
and painful incident, has just been related to
IT'S, Which occurredjn our Districta few weeks
sgo-
A gentleman was basily engaged in plan
ting out the common yellow Jasmine vine, in
his yard, and after trimming away a few Of
the roots threw them aside, where they were
picked up by two Of his little children, aged
rs We are informed, about three and five
years. The children were playing with them
for some time, and no doubt ehrwed and
swallowed partitions of Tho root After a
short time the youngest returned to its moth
or, and laying down near where she was sit
ting fell into slumber, as she supposed.
After while she called to awake her child
bnt Intellectually. She stopped down TO raise
it up but it was dead. The elder child was
then taken i'll and in the course of a few
hours was also in the land. of spirits. Thus
in a few brief hours, death bore off two love-
ly victims, from home where aid was glad
ness, and left atfectionate parents to mourn
over a dispensatien, as sudden as affecting.
We chronicle this fact for the information
of others. ltisuot perhaps generally known
that the common yellow Jasmine vine which
is found in such profusion through our Dis
trict and State, is III active and deadly poi
hol.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13

The FUGITIVE CAsE.-Thc Washington
correspondent Of the Charleston Mercury,
speaking Of the recent capture of a fugitive
slave by officer Ridgely. of Baltimore, says
''lt is supposed that the Governor of Penn
sylvania will demand Ridgely as Il fugitive
from justice. Now, in view of the Gorsuch
ease, and the feeling in Maryland in reference
to these matters, it is highly Improbable that
Gov Lowe will comply with this requisition.
IF he does, public opinion will not sustain
him. If he does not, then the fact is made
manifest that the practical working Of "lhis
glorious Union is rather bad at present, and
that neither fugitive from labor nor from JUS
tice need stand in much fear of the provisions
IN the Constitution regulating such matters.
"The Constitution is thus bccomming .
dead letter in the border States and when
oae class Of cases are made subject to such
higher laws on both sides, it is hard to say
where these additions and notifications are
to stop. And yet the melancholy spectacle
is presented day after day, of intelligent men
bawling themselves hoarse in praise of Il
settlement that has already led 10 such con-
sequences and from which so many more
must inevitably flow. The fact of the mat
ter is that the troubled Ghost of the compro-
mise hauBts the politicians, while the peo-
pie of the 'Free States cody ignore it, and
disregard the only provision it contains IA
vorable to Southern rights. A similar case
10 this Pennsylvania one occurred in Ohio
few days ago, with the exception that in the
latter case it was the master who was shot,
not the negro"
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gbe aDpertiser,
EDGEFIELD, S. G..
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1852.

Ep Our correspondent, {" One Of the people,
enters serious complaint against the South
Carolina Railroad Company as 10 certain items
of exorbilant charging &c. We can say nothing
of our own knowledge, of the injustice alluded
to. It is every ones privilege however to have
showing in every such case and We have there
fore cheerfuly published The article. The writer
is an upright citizen, manufacturer himself,
and possessed Of considerable experience. And
we hope his complaints will be taken into full and
fair consideration in the proper quarter
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
THE SENAT0RSHIP.

Hon. w. F. DESAussuRE Of Columbia has
been appointed by Gov. MEANS Senator to fill
the unexpired term Of Hon. Il. b. RnETT, re-
signed. The correspondence between Gov. NJ.
and Mr.. D. we publish elsewhere.
Mr.. DESAUsSURE is genuine Carolina gentle
man and possessed Of eminent attanments. We
have no doubt his course Us United States Sena-
tor will reflect credit upon himself and the peo-
pie he represents.
Hon. IL. Il, RuETT, in his final letter of resig.
nation, declares his belief that the action of the
Convention amounted 10 Submission and that he
will no longer remain in the way of the promo
ton of others, "who, with Hearts less sad and
judgements more convinced, can better sustain
her tthe Sta,e) in the course she has determined
to pursue" Gov. MEANS, in his reply, regards
Mr. RnETT's view of the Conventions action
{. erroneous" and writes, uponihc whole, a most
Che nexs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
FOR THE ADVERTISER,

Mgsrns. EDiToRs, We hear much said at the
present time about Southern Manufacturers and
Southern Independence. We scarcely take up
a paper without finding an article advising the
people to enter extensively into the system Of
Manufactures, for the purpose Of rendering
themselves Independent Of their enemies Of the
Non-Slavcholding States. There are many in the
upper Districts who have taken decisive steps
for the accomplishment of so desirable an object,
and arc now engaged in the Manufacture of many
useful articles. In prosecuting their undertakings
they have 10 contend with but one serious obs,a-
Gle; and it is one which prevents thcm from,
successfully competing with Northern Nlanufac-
turers. To make the people acquainted with
that obstacle is the object Of this brief commu-
nication.
The evil Of which we justly complain is the
unaccommodating disposition manifested by the
South Carolina Rail Road Company and :hc cx-
brilliantly high and unrcasonaby Aucluating pri-
ces which they charge for freight. We will
give an illustration by one branch of Manuiac-
turcs in our own District--the one with which
we arc best acquaintod-.we mean the Manu-
facture Of Stoncwarc. This branch is carried
on extensively amongst us, there being FIVE cs-
tablishments which are worked entirely by slave
abor.
There are times when the Manufae aeturers can
rcight their ware 10 Charleston at the rate of
'ne cen: gallon, which they consider rcusona-
'blc price while at Other times they are charged
he exorbitant price Of two cents and a half
,allon. Tho Rail Road Agent in Aiken is una
'e to give them information regarding freight,
nd, when sent on risk, the above mentioned
riccs arc charged in Charleston.
We would be glad 10 ascertain the reason why ;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
NEW AND IMPROVED COFFEE POTS.

WE have received from an agent one OF kEM'
IYGToN's improved cofec-pots. They are said to
make better favored coffee, with less Of the ma
terial, than any heretofore used. They are SIM
pie and, we doubt not, excellent utensils. Our
good ladies would do we'll 10 try them. The
REMINGTON pots will be found to excel the REM
1NGToN bridges. The vender of these articles
may be found at DoBY's Hotel, with lot Of his
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
SOMETHING FOR CORN BUYERS,

AS grain is about TO be in great demand among
us, we give below, for The information of our
readers, card which we have received from
particular Charleston friend, who warmly recon-.
mends the Firm. His recommendation is, for us at
least, an ample guarantee Of the superiority Of the
House.
GAILLARD e. WHITAKER; Grain and Hay
Dealers, No. II State.strect, Charleston, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13

We have frequentyiknown serious results
to ensue from its being handled too care
lessIy by children, and would caution parents
against allowing it to grow where their chill
dren will be able to pluck its tempting fow-
ers, which are equally as poisonous as any
other part of the plant.-Sump:cr Watchman
Sth inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
MORE GOLD IN NEaaeRials EaaeR I'D Al -a.gDEvlLLE.

IT is being established beyond doubt that the
region surrounding DoRNs Gold Mine, both in
Edgefeld and Abbeville, is gold.bearing section.
The residents in that locality are busy in the
work of investigating its hidden resources. In n
short lime, we will perhaps have other mines in
operation. And eventually the stream Of specu-
laton might turn from California 10 South Caro-.
lima. We should not wonder il i, did.
We continue 10 advert from line TO time 10 this
subject, because regard it as one of great i'm.
portunce TO our community. There is plenty of
gold among us, and we wish lis hiding places
discovered, whether any of it falls to our lot or
not
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
EnCEEIEIn HOTEL,

WE are requested to state that this Hotel, for
merly kept by GLOVER & MAYS, which has been
closed for some time past, is now reopened Tor
the reception of travellers and others, under the
Of Mr.. w. B. MAYS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13

THE Mobile Advertiser says that business
men in Mobile'wbo are well informed on
tho subject, express the, opinion that the pro.
ceeds of the last years cotton crop Of Ala
bama will be required to pay for the proyi.
sions that have to be bought.
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THE AMERICAN EXPEDITION TO JAPAN
The American expedition TO Japan is viewed
with extraordinary favor by all The Journals,
both English and French, that have Com.
mcnted upon the subject at all. The Paris
Constitutional says:
1" The success Of the expedition cannot be
doubted for an instant, especially if il is con.
Quoted, as every things leads us to expect,
with mixture Of moderation and firmncss.
According TO the manner in which the com.
modore shall act, he may merit the gratitude
of all cristendon. In all probability. .the re-
sistancc OF the japanese will not be of.Iong
duration. We bid the Americans God speed,
and shall hear with real pleasure Of the sue.
cess Of their mission, because we are sure
that it will be accomplished without great q, or
unnecessary bloodshed." So
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13

MIsslsslprl-Th Mississippi Legislature
has adjourned without passing bill TO dis
trlct the State for Congress under the new
appointment, by which it gains member.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13

FJRE,-The slip Prentice, Capt Wood.
bury, lying at Boyce and Co.'S wharf, was
discovered to be on fire about 5 O'Clock yes
lcrday morning. The alarm was promptly
given, and within twenty minutes after ihe
bells struck, there were two streams of wa
ter pouring down her hold. These were ra-
pidly increased by the successive arrivals of
the engines, until the lower hold was CON-
pletely flooded with Water, and the fire ex-
linguished.
The Prentice was loading with cotton for
Havre, by 6. a. Hopley and Co., and about
seven hundred bales had been shipped for
parties in Europe, where it is insured. Tie
ship is owned by Capt. Woodbury. and a.
Thorndikc, esq. of Mass, and is insured in
Boston. 1t is not probable That the vessel
Is much injured, nor do we think that much
of the cotton is injured by fire. It will how
ever be thoroughly saturated with water.
No probable cause is assigned for the origin
Of the firc-Charleston Mercury 9th inst. n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13

CUBAN RuMoEs.-private letters received
frdm Havana BY the Isabel state that another
expedition for the invasion IF the country
was on foot in the United States. 1t was
reported that the people of Vcnezul:l had
furnished 1000 stand of arms, which had
been sent to the place of rendezvous, and
that large body of troops were shortly tU
assemble at a stated point, from whence they
would made an attack upon the Island.
The letters which wehavc seen. one of which
is from lady, go so far rs to give the names
of the officers who are TO command the lib
Grating army. Besides several engaged in
the last expedition, tho name of distin-
guished American military character is given.
The rumor had cansed considerable uneasi.
ness to the new Government, which, while
it kept Il sharp look out, was excr,ing itselfto
prevent the circulation of the report. Span.
Ish authority rests very uneasy in Cuba.
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Unitcds states senator.

We have the qualification Of laying before
our readers the two notes subioi,iedSby
which it will be seen that our esteemed TEL
low.cilizen, w. F. DeSaussure, esq has
been selected by his EScelency TO: filis The
vacancy. ~.
Governor Means, in this selection, has
done well. Mr. DeSaussurc, MS citizen and
as public man, las long cnj0yed the eonfl-
dcnee of all ttho know him. Deeply devoted
to South Carolina, to her interests; and 10
her honor, We feel assured that onnD ,sopSnf
hers could the appointment have been mere
appropriately conferred. We arc hbt Only
sratifed by the appointment, but are OF
opinion that it will be highly acceptable to
the pesple of the State. South Carolina
will be we'll and ably represented in the
Senate of The Congress of the United States
by Nj. DeSatsstlfc' Ouf commenda'l6n !!
due to the Executive for his selection. and
our eongratulation to the people Of the State
for his wisdom in making it t:-Carolinilalh. IT,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, S. C-i
May Z, 1851
DERs SIR: ! have this day accepted the
resignation Of the Hon. K. Barnwell Rhcet
as Senate, III the Congress Of the United
States.
Rcltihg Upon your devotion to the inter.
ests and honor of Sotith Carolina, hereby
tender to YOU tile appoint trfent to fTil ,ho.va'
cancy accustomed by hh resignation.
With high regard, your obedient servants
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-13
To Hon. w. F. DESaUss6Rt.
To his Ercez1encq Cor. j. II Means:
Cor I1ni1ii /. NAV 10. 1852

To his E,rcelleHcg Oor. J. n. UIeuHs s.,
CoLuaBiA, May 70, 1852.
DEAR SIR: ] have the honor to acknowf!!
edge the receipt Of your Exeelleney's favor
Of The 7,h inst, rendering to the ihe1ofhce. OF
Senator in the Congress Of the United Statcs,
made vacant by the resignation Of tl,e Hon:
J accept the trust whic'l yonf Excelfency
has confidcd to me and have only TO regret
that the ability may bring TO he service Of
the Slate will not be equal 10 my deep dexo:
lion to her honor and interests.
With high consideration and regard, yont
obcdicnt servant, w. z. DES4ussURE.
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EAALLEY's MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR.

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