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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-30
Cur l:selo Acadsaav-.Ss RZoriss.

WE have to say to the enlightened public of Edge
field and the adjoining districts that wclave now in
full progress preparatory Classical School for boys,
of character that will compare favorah!y with an
other like institution in the State. This is rot IN idc
and nattcr-of course puff 1t is the expression Of
fact, of which we are well satisfied and Of which any
onc who chooses to lest il, Will also become cen
vinced And we take this method of calling pubic
attention TO our academy, because VIC think it ought
to receive large and liberal share of patronage,
from our own District al least. The village of Edge.
field has been for q long time stunned by many who
have had boys to educate, from an IDEA that tic
means of dissipation were reality atana5!c here by
any youth whose prnpensics might lead him 20 tie
search of them. This idea las been exaggerated
from mouth TO mouth, until our town has become 10
be considered by some very Sodom. The result has
been that undue apprchcnsionS have been created
among parents and guardians, and our male schools,
of late years. have been rather avoided than sought
after. What we have TO say upon his subject in the
present connexion is. that really no, aware of
the truth of the assertion that schoo!boys
ever have been AT all exposed 10 vicious inlu
cncrs here Than a; any other village in the land. We
believe the idea to have been started very INSULT
clGDt grOu0lS. because lNO OF lHIce Vi our
who cared bu. little about their occupation and at
tended to il rs hateful task, suffered inissrulc to
prevail with all its concomi;ant evils these effects
mus; needs be attributed by some 10 an awful i'm
morality instead OF 10 their proper cause, the ncl
cheney Of teachers Bu., laying this consideration
aside ans; admitting that our village has been dan
gcrous place in times past deny that it is so now.
Taking it altogether, we have rs quiet rs orderly
and as decent community as any that can be found
The prospect that it will become and more so
as TIC year advances. We have already most -four
ishing Female tca!cmcs and the Male Academy,
in regard TO which pcnning ilese remarks, is
itself numbering from thiriy-!i"e 10 forty Of as
clever and wcli-helavcd youngsters as can BE- shown
Their teacher has proved himself TO he gentleman
Of worth and ability. lie is besides dc"o!ed TO his
profession His efforts enforcing proper discipline
have been entirely successful and lis School now
toes On in admirable order Having such an nsti'u-
ton amongst u.s. we have felt it be duty 10 let
our fclow-ca.cns know the fact And we hore
they will take advantage Of tie rare opportunity Of
placing their children in This permanently established
school, where they begin and finish their educa-
tion under, perhaps. the same instructor.
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commonly rapid Increase and thus added no little 10
the large accumulatons of an active life. We men
ton this trait of his character as being cmineniy
worthy of being followed by all who have in view
either their interests, the webcng OF the negro
race or the character and permanency ut or peculiar
institution.
We have now but to speak of the religious charac-
Ter of Mr. GRIFFIN. And in doing so we shall be rs
brief as we feel he would desire to be were ne now
debating for our pen.
In August, of the year 1881, lie became convert
to the Christian Religion and joined tic BaP'ist
Church at Edgefeld village OF this bcdy he Fe-
mained prominent and useful member up 10 The day
of his death. He had for long time occupied the
office of Deacon in that Church, and was known by
hundreds 10 have maintained spotess character Tor
humble pety in all his relations as Christian ana
Church member He was ardently solicinus for the
welfare of his Masters kingdom, and neSer omitted
an opportunity Of promoting it. II was his custom
for longtime to lecture the colorcd portion OF his
Church periodically. This good he thus effected IS
known 10 Heaven far better than 10 the World. Nlr.
GRIFFIN was man of few professions Even upon
his death-bed he made no osentatious display of
sanctity But, calling his family around him, lie tolu
them with the most plcidcompore that his reliance
upon the attonemeut of Christ was firm and mistaken
He then addressed few short prayers to the Throne
of Divine Grace, one for each of his afflicted family
and, lastly, one for HIMSELF Not long after, without
murmur or struggle, Ills spirit fled to it" great
Creator.
Thus lived and thus died one of the most useful
and valued citizens of South Carolina. Long will it
be-, we fear, before the place in our community,
which has been vacated by his death shall he filed
by one combining so much rof purity, honesty, IA
troriSm, activity and intelligence as were concentrated
in the person of NATHAN L.. GRIFFIN!
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ouR CUSTOMERS IN AMERICA.

The men who talk so lightly Of having 4
brush with the Amcricans-who, having no real
ground for quarrel with brother Jonathan,
would 90 in search Of one to Cuba, Honduras,
or MeXico-should turn for 4 moment to the
trade reports between our two countries. Our
titled old ladies who abhor equality--our cider
cellar heroes of the true blue in search of pay
and plundcr--our parvenucs, disguised at the
freedom of American manners-speak ofa war
against the stars and stripes, as holiday affair,
whi,ll would crafty their spite and afford 4
pleasant agitation to their nerves. Do these
light-headed people know how many persons in
this country absolutely depend on the Yankees
for living! DO they know that with all the
manufacturing industry of the United States
that we export to that country goods to the
value of nearly fifteen millions 4 year! How
significant too, is the way in which the increase
has gone on from time 10 time.
In lS42, beft re we had free trade. our eX-
ports only amounted to three and 4 half millions.
In 1871 with free trade, they arose to ten mill
IONS They have gone forward every year in
ercasing. Last year they reached nearly fifteen
millions. This is fact for sober, sensible men
to ponder When the United States were colo
nies of Great Britain, or whole exports TO every
part of the world were under fifteen millions.
With freedom, those colonies have become not
only our best customers, but they have acquired
n power 10 consume our goods equal to that of
ale entire earth, at their point Of political de-
perturc. This is one Of the most useful LESSONS
in all history. How sacred is the duty which
deyoIyas on statesmen and public writers, to
say and do everything in their power which
shall have tendency to draw together, in an
cver-nearing bond Of brotherhood, these two
allied nations. The men who chatter jaun.ily
over their port and walnuts about war with
the United States, arc less than insane.
[Floyd's London Newspaper.
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ABOLTTIoN!sM IN THE ASCENDANT.

Among the numerous evidences of the popu-
larity Of :" frec-soil' sentiments, we know Of
none more striking, than 4 statement of the
success Of the I" National Era" contained in The
letter Of Washington Correspondent who ap-
pears to be well 'postcd up" on the ubjcct.
In speaking of Dr.. Bailey, the editor and pro-
pricor of the Era" this writer says =" Ills cleGg
profits the coming year will be ncGT,y yi'ccnty:frc
thousand dollars. He has recently bought Il lot.
little east of the City Hall, on what is called
"EngliSh Hill," and intends, hear to put mp Il
palace on it in the Spring. lie now lives ina
large three story house, for which he paid $4,000,
and to which he built an addition. at an expense
of about $4,000 more; but he complains OF lis
not being large enough tor his convenience
He has recently purchased 4 pair Of handsome
horses of Mr.. Corwin, Secretary of the Treasu-
ry, and i beautiful coach, costing eight hundred
dollars, and now dashes about the city in as fine
4 style rs the President. or any OF his Srcrcta-
rics." When it is stated tlGlt the circulation Of
the Era" has reached the enormous amount Of
TwEHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND COPIES WEEKLT, all
paid in advance, and ut hcenty per cent higher
rates than any of the leading wecklies of the
country, it will be at once perceived that DR..
Bailey may builds palaces" and buy horses and
carriages ad Hbuun, without being ut all in
danger of exceeding his income. 1t must be
gratifying TO the people of the South, to know
how admirably their fricnds-thc aboltionists
succeed, especially at the seat OF Government
We publish the preceding statement in order
that they may be informed upon this interesting
subject. We trust fellowcilizens it will put
You in 4 good humor with yourselves, and the
world. When You reflect upon the supcrhu-
man efforts you have made to support pcriodi-
Gals devoted to yoUr interests, and the further
ance Of your "pecuiiar institution" what 4 glow
of satisfaction, notwithstanding the singular
failure of all such efforts must pervade your
minds and hearts. Manly labor, defeated by
fate is q noble spectacle, ay 4 spectacle for the
gods! We dare not pity catastrophe like
that-wc can only sympathizc, and-admire.
Who can battle against necessity? Having
done, brother Shareholders the best VIC could.
under the circumstances, let Us resign ourselves
to destiny. 1t is folly and wickedness to op-
pose it.
Further strife is useless. 1t will only en-
bitter our enemies. Let journals and magazines
in any way Southern in sentiment be prescribed
Their day-if it ever eyistcd-is past. Let the
cotton and sugar States resolve themselves into
Committee of the whole, and address Il re-
spectful letter to Dr.. Bailey, dcPrceating his
wrath, and soliciting terms from his party. That
is the sensible, prudent course. Let Us pur-
sue it.
" Alas . what stay is there in human state,
Or, who can shun inevitable Fate?
The doom was written, the decree was past,
Ere the foundations of the world were cast"
Weekly News g. So. Lit. Gazette.
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BEGGARs OuTw1r7ED.-NIany years ago an
ingenious plan was adopted by the Grand Duke
to rid Florence of beggars. 1t was proclaimed
that every beggar who would appear in the
grand plaza at certain mentioned time would
be provided by the Duke with a new suit of
clothes, free of cost. At the appointed time The
bcggars of the city all assembled, and the
Grand Duke, causing all the avenues TO the
square TO be closed, compelled the beggars TO
strip off their old clothes. and gave each one,
according to PROMISE, u new suit. In the old
clothes thus collected, enough money was found
concealed to build beautiful. bridge over the
Arnr, still called the bcggars bridge" and the
city, for the time being, was relieved of the beg
gars, by which it had been previously overrun.
ms none would give to the well dressed individ-
uals who implored charity, not believing their
tale of dstrcss-Portland Advertiser.
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MEssRs. FooTE AND BENTON.

These two gentlemen, who have very little IN
common, seem 10 agree in the determination TO
give rs much trouble as possible to the party to
which they profess to belong in their respective
States Each has announced himself q cindi-
da,e for the United States Senate, and orc of
them Footc,) has already taken the field in ad-
vocacy of his Claims We find the following
item in the New Orleans True Delta, Of the 18th
instant:
"Govcrnor Foote, Of Mississippi, has taken
the stump. to ask the people 10 elect n Legisla-
tnrc favorable 10 his election TO the U. Stales
Senate lie was TO commence his tour of the
State by addressing the people uf Kinds county,
at Raymond, to-day"
What may we expect to see, rs the result OF
this supreme selishncss or vindictiyeness for
one or the other feeling must promp the move
men. There will probably be opposing demo-
cratic candidates in each of the counties of The
State-bctwccn whom not few Wings will be
run IN the Legislature. For if Footc sucrccds
in bringing ont candidates pledged to his sup
port, will not other nsprants have friends in The
field pledged TO their support? The probable
consequence will be the perpetuation of Demo-
cratic dissensions, aad the return of ! Wing 10
the United States Senate.
We are led to notice the course of Gov. Footc
because we think it should receive, at once, 4
pointed rcbuke from every Democratic paper Of
the Union. We do not blame linn for desiring
to 90 10 the Senate. But we do unequivocaly
condemn the course by which lie seeks 10 bring
about his election If true Democrat, he
should be content 10 wait until the Legislature
is chosen and assembled, and then submit his
claims to 4 caucus Of his party. If nominated.
by that caucus, and duly elected by the body,
let him go as Senator to Washington. II not,
Let him stay at homc-Sarannah Gcorgian.
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COM N E r CIA l..
Correspondence Of the Advertiser.

HAMBURG, Mar &c, 1853.
.CorToN-Our report Of last week left our Market
in an animated and IN advancing condition, which
continued through the present week up to yester-
day, when accounts from Liverpool reached us, be-
ing unfavorable, checked that feeling and caused a
slight decline prices are to-day in receipt
of still further advces, showing a"decine Of 3D..
and dull and depressed state of trade through al
most all Europe Under these circumstances, ope-
rations are suspended and will remain so to great
extent, until the effect on our Sea Port Markets
shall be known. We can only say therefore that
prices to-day are nominal. ID.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-30

A CALIFORNIA DIAMoND.-Itis is stated that
diamond in the rough, rs large rs pigeons
egg, has been discovered in I'nolnmme county,
California, which is to be exhibited in Stockton
and San Francisco, and then brought to New
York. A correspondent of the San Francisco
Herald says it has been carefully and scienti-
fcally tested by Dr. f. Banks a graduate OF
the Medical University of Louisiana, who pro.
nounces it, beyond all doubt, to be diamond
of very rare purity. 1t is said to be larger
than the crown diamond of England, which is
valued at ten millions Of dollars" This is
rather too tough story 10 believe without
further evidence of its truth.
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Subscription Receipts.
TIE following persons have paid up to the time
affixed to their names
o the time

TIE following persons have paid up to the tin
,fixed to their names:
III. w. Addison, to 18th Jan '54.
j. P. Tlman, tc 9Th Feb '54.
David QUITS, to 9th Feb '5I.
Philip Pow, to l 7tll Jan '53.
Capt. J. w. Coleman, to lst Jan '54.
B. H. Miller, to lth Oct SO.
Z S. Mays, to 18th Feb 81.
David lIarug, to 18th Feb 81.
r. H. Raincs, to 18th Jan "a.
John W. IIcrin, to 10th Aug '53.
John Bodc, to lst Oct '53.
John Adams 10 S,h Jan sd.
Thos. j. Adams, to 9Th Aug '53.
j. W. Adams, to lst Jan 81.
Coll. Hu;rt, To goth Dee 'j5.
Geo. Watkins, jr., to 9Th Oct '53.
DR.. J. C. Ready, to 10Th Dec '53.
VIM. J. Ready. To 10th Feb '54.
Col. r. 3. Bouknieht, to 18th March '54.
VIM Miller. to 2Gth June 49,
Capt VIM. Middleton, to 10Th Feb sd.
Hiram IIolstein, to Goth Feb '53.
Capt. j. G. Roper to 9Th Aug '5!.
Col Lewis Elsey, 10 9th Feb '53.
james II. Widcmn, TO 9th Feb ~.
a. Dearing, to 18th Feb '54.
Col S. B. Griffin, to 9th Feb '54.
John Coleman, to Goth Feb '54.
Col. J. Henry Harrison, to l7th May '54.
George r. Mays, to 18th Feb '54.
B. 3. llarvley, to 23d Feb "a.
WIN. II. Moss, jr., to 10Th Feb ,a3.
S. Temples, to 9th Jan '54.
A. Z. NJ. Howard, to e3d Aug '53.
A. G. Nagle, to 9th Nov '53.
DR.. NJ. W. Abney, to lst April '53.
d. Holland, Esq, to 9th Fco '54.
John Rhinchart, to 9th Jan '5l.
James Vaughn, to Cd Feb "a.
Calvin Vaughn, to Cd Mar '5l.
II. b. Galman, to ~ Feb "a.
Capt. Eugene Burt, to 2sth Nov SO.
NJ. Edison, to 23d Jan '54.
Sam. Zimmerman, to 10Th Feb '54.
John Dolby, Esq, to Sth Feb ~.
Campbell Cooper, to 9th Feb "a.
T. W. Whatlcy, to lst Oct '55.
Oliver Hcarn, to Cd March '5t.
John II. Moss, to 6ti, Feb '54.
Ramsey Walker to 25th Dee '53.
Thos. d. Chamberlain, 10 Cd March '54-
Wiley Burnham, to 22d April '5i.
r. NJ. scurry, to 9th May '54.
Gen. NJ. Graham, to 9Th Feb '54.
John Wright, to lst jan "a.
Col. b. NJ Tabcrt, to aSth Dee '5s.
Lee IIostcin, 10 5,h Jan '54.
j. D. S. Livingston, to 23d Jan '54-
E. a. Wells, to 18th Aug '5a
Joseph Griffith, to I'd Jan '54.
Wilson Abney, to 2ad May '5S.
John Mobley, to slh Feb '54.
Benz. L. Clark, to 9th Mar '54-
Jas. D. Watson, to 7th Jan '54.
T. W. Lewis, to 23d Jan '54.
Ransom burst, to Sth Feb '54.
Capt. WyeN Holmes, to 9th Mar '5s.
Levi McDapiel, to 23l Feb '54.
Alvin Mcdaniel, to Sth Feb '54.
d. NJ. Martin, to I'd April '54.
James A,,away, to 9th Feb 81.
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ArFFlcAS CoTToH.-Accounts from Western
Africa state that thirty varieties Of cotton have
been found growing spontaneously in that
county. A missionary says he has stood erect
under the branches of n cotton tree, in Gulch
village, so heavily laden with bols that it was
propped up with f"rkcd sticks to preve'!t it
from breaking down under its own weight.
The cotton was equal 10 that of any country
The natives manufacture cotton goods cxten-
sivrly.
Western Africa also abounds in Coffee. The
whole land is said to be covered with it, In
Errayall and Kaii;s 200 lbs. can be purchased
for dollar. a single tree in Monrosia yielded
fonr and half bushels in the hull at one time,
which made 81 lbs when sIrllcd and dried:
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SWEARING IN OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The New Orleans Pcayune says We have
been favored with the following extract from
private letter from Matanzas, received in this
city by the Crescent City;
;For the first time in the history Of the Re-
public has the man chosen by the people for the
second post of honor, taken the oath OF Office in
foreign land. William Rufus King WAS. on
the 4th inst, sworn in rs Vice President of the
United States, at the Cumbre, near Matanzas
"Tbe day was most beautiful one the clear
blue sky of the tropics over Our heads, the enc
raid CARPET of Cuba beueaih cur feet, and the
delicious sea breeze of these latitudes sprinkling
its GOODNESS over all ofus Eally in the morn
ing Consul Rodncy, deputcd by Judge Sharkcy
10 administer the oath, left town on horseback
for the Cunhre, accompanied By several Ameri-
can gentlemen. a pleasant ride Of three miles
brought us to the estate where Mr.. King WAS
residing, called La Cumbre, Che pcak) from its
situation on the eliminating point of the hills
that Immediately surround Matanzas The view
from here is one of the most beautiful tho eye
ever looked upon. Far as the vision could
reach in this clear blue cXpansc, the beautiful
valley of the Yumuri extended with its winding
river, its varying fields Of green and gold, dotted
hcrc.and there with white sparkling buildings
that looked like pearls set upon emerald, and The
OTOWH HHiS SlictSHtu I@i, Ibl away III 1hC dLo-
tance No more lovely or more impressive spot
could have been found in the whole world for
the ceremony, and the solemn grandeur Of The
act and the scene shed its spirit us.
''Thc oath was administered by Consul Rod
ney to the Vice President, who WIS ready and
waiting our arrival The, yolantc WAS brought
uo to the door, aid Mr.. King stepped into it, in
order to ride into Matanzas before the sun
should be too high TO make it unpleasant. The
whole cavalcade, consisting of some twelve or
fifteen American gentlemen. Immediately noun
ted and forming us escort around the carriage,
accompanied the Wee President to town.
"The Creolcs who had gathered on the lawn
round the house, uncovered, and many heart
felt God be with you,' broke from their lips as
we rode away. On tie road to town the VA
tves, whenever we met them, silently uncovered
as we approached, and as we passed sped after
us the same universal sautatiou. A few SpaE-
iards, standing in gloomy ire at the doors Of
their shops, viewed us in silence, or muttercd a
sullen aj0 rs the dust from our horses feet flew
in their faces.
"Alr. King left Mantanzas on the samo day
for the estate Of Mr.. Charirain, in the partidio
of Limonar. about eighteen miles from here
His health is very poor, and no one accustomed
to see patients with pulmonary disease in this
climate, but knows he cannot survive long. He
may live for months in this mild climate, but he
can never be better. The old stateman views
his coming fate with calmness, rs one who has
fought the good fight, and will lay hold Of ctef-
nal life
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FRENCH FLEET TO NTcAEAGUAY.-Iti is stated
that Louis Napoleon is about TO send naval
force TO San Juan de Nicaragua to demand from
the municipal authorities there satisfaction for
fines levied by them upon French subjects for
their refusal to comply with some of the de-
mands of the authorities of that place. The
French government, before deciding upon this
course made demand upon the British govern.
ment, but that government replied that it had
no responsibility in the case, for by treaty with
the United States, it had relinquislied all au-
thoritv and dominion there.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-30

PAINT FOR BRICK HousEs-A correspondent
of the Ohio Farmer used a cheap and very
durable paint for exterior of brick dwell
ngS, Which has already stood several years, and
is now quite as fresh as when first applied. 1t
consists simply Of limcwash, with snlphale of
ziic rs fixing ingredient. Any requisite shade
is given by adding the colors used by house
painters. A clear and rich cream color may be
obtained by applying yellow orhre to the COM
mon new brick; liveicr and warmer shade
will be added by little Venetian rcd Burnt
sienna may likewise be used. This paint is far
cheaper than oil paint, costs but little more than
common whilewash. and nothing will remove
it but the sevcrcSt friction.
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The FIGHTING CoUNTEss.-The Cincinnati
Sun says that Lola Montrz. Countess Of Lands
feldt, on the l7th, severely beat one John Jones,
who was acting as travelling agent for her. She
is described rs having sprung on the unfortu-
maize Jones with the combined fury of several
wild eats, and that appcndage joined to "hcr
little arm," usually styled in plain English
fist, struck the dcfrnccess gentleman blow
somewhere in the vicinity of the upper story SO
heavy that he was pitched several feet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-30

We see it stated that the most lucrative of
our consuships is that at Panama, which is rated
at between tIlirty-fve and one hundred thousand
dollars per annnm. Havana is next: then Liver
pool and afterwards in order comes Bucnos
Ayres, Matanzas, Havrc, Alexandria, and Hong
Kong, or Canton. The commercial agency at
St. Thomas, Danish West India Islands, is said
to be worth from six TO ten thousand dollars
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-30

WE had related to MS the other day an anec-
dotc of an old lady who formally entertained
travellers in neighboring county. Before her
guests commenced Il meal it WAS her custom to
ask blessing. She delivered herself in this
wise: Oh! Lord, make us truly thankful for
the food before MS. Nancy hand ronnd the
corn bread lirst and then the buiscuit afterwards.
Amen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-03-30

FGAcAs BETWEEN THREE BEoTHERs-THE
CentrcviIle (Ald.) Sentinel states that iracas
occurred few days ago, at kirbys Landing, in
that county, between three brothers Of the
name of Anderson, during which one of them
was knocked down and stabbed in three places,
from the effects of which it is feared he will die,
John Anderson is the name Of the wounded
MIN.