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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

The vermont CENTRAL RAILRoAp-We learn from
Boston that the transfer books of the Vermont Central
Railroad Company have been closed for the present in
order to give time for thorough investigation to the
extent Of the late overssue Of stock by EDWARD CRANE
President Of the company The amount Of overissue is
said to be seven eight thousand shares Mr. CoopER
the President of the sunbury and Erie (Pa) Railroad
company states that this fraudulent transaction will not
affect the interests Of his company rs has been
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

ANOTHER "ANGELn IN THE FIELD.--Mr. w. B. Brown,
who for the past year has been cutter in Kmba tailor
ing establishment has quit the tailoring business and
gone to lecturiDg Romansm, Ia Gabriel On Satur
day night be was speak in Manchester and tonight
Lawrence Brown paraded the streets in this city Sat
urday night with wig on his head, motto his cap
and star and eagle on his breast He is native Of
Concord in this State.-LoweH Courier, 17M.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22
GLAND PLUMBER.

Under this head the Richmond Enquirer copies,
with apparent appreciation, severe article from the
Charleston Mercury, denouncing the bill passed by
the House of Representatives granting alternate
sections of public lands to the Mobile and New Or
leans Railroad.
The same article denounces with great warmth
the Homestead Bill now pending in the Senate, and
concurs in the opinion of some Senators that its
passage will warm into existence new spirit Of
Native Americanism." The Mercury closes with
the following sad forebodings, which we think the
late proceedings of the Senate will in some measure
dspel:
ave have sad misgivngs that this bill, squandering
away the public lands gratuty to settlers will pass
the Senate. At time We had confidently supposed
that the worst it to meet its proper fate at
the hands of the President But the Washington Union
has warmly supported it from the first and it will be
urged upon Gen. Primers acceptance by numbers of his
strongest friends 1t is not improbable that he may yield
their instances though all the principles of his admi
rabe Veto Message the Insane Bill demand that he
should set his foot this If he signs it, the act will in
opinion, greatly, if not fatally impair the power and
popularity of his party"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

JAMES MURRAY, Esq, the Mayor of the town Of Alex
andria, in Louisiana killed the 4h instant whilst
endeavoring to suppress disturbance at barbecue.
John G. Cubertson the murderer and such was the
indignation Of the populace that with difficulty he
was saved from summary execution under the Lynch
code.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

SHAsouAIs.--A gentleman owning q plantation on
James river bought three years ago three iris Shanghai
chickens for $75 The year afterwards he sold enough
to repay him thrice his outlay Tie third year 1.-THE pre-
sent he finds himself owner Of $500 hens From these
be sells $50 worth Of eggs per week, and all the young
ROSTERS at 371 cents apiece as they get large
enough to eat His aggregate receipt for eggs alone will
be 81 500 per Richmond ENQUIRER
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

Yesterday morning the lightning train passing the
Gag station Aliens creek, stick Of wood fell
tender upon Of the Wheels by which it projected
with the velocity of rife ball in the direction Of the house
Of the Gag man, who standing in bis door, The stick,
about inches square, struck the square in the head
passing nearly through IT, and Of killing him instanta
neous The deceascd Farrenberg and he leaves
wife and three or fsur children.
[Rochcster Advertiser Of July 10.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

copper mine mania is raging in East Tennessee Just
now and great fortunes said to have been made in
few months Every body is off exploring for quartz cop
per- and the most extravsgant stories told Of the
richness Of Of the mines These copper mine specu
latons edge TOOLS in playing with which many sharp
customers get very dangerously cut.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

Four DfAD PERSONS AND JuG.-0n Tuesday last gen.
teman from the Eighth Ward called upon the City Marshal
and requested him make examination Of house
where that vicinity The house shut up and for
supposed by the neigEbors to contain dead
The Marshal broke open the door, and discovered
most mournfu sight gallon jug, partly filed with whis
key upon the foor and in close proximity lay the forms
Of its four unfortunate victims, mnn, his wife, and two
children cutie dead with only the jug to give inta
ton Of their unmely ate.Deroit Daily Adeer Of judy Is
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

The two daughters Of FREDERICK HowEs, Esq, who
were crushed in carriage Monday last North
Danvers Mass) by coming in contact with railroad
train not killed, reported by telegraph One Of
them is recovering from her injuries and the other
mains in precarious condition.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

David Moreand and Mr. Deavor, residing on the Levels
were grading wheat the Little Capon Mountain IVA
on the 9Th instant when thunder storm arose and be-
fore the rain came, both instantly killed by fash
Of lightning is supposed that their scythes attracted
the fiery element
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

The annual distribution Of premiums TO the yonng
ladies Of the Academy of the Visitation, Convent Place.
will take place tomorrow wednesday, morning at Q
o'cloek e
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

1t is reported from New York that the British
American Joint Commission for the settlement of
American claims at London have agreed to refund
the duty upjusty imposed upon rough rice, amount
ing to two hundred thousand dollars
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

The Hon. A. E. MAXWELL has been unanimously
nominated by the Democratic Convention Of Florida
for reelection to Congress from that State. Ex-
Governor Brown is the Wing candidate.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

The North Pacific Exploring Expedition which sailed
from the United States under Commander RIs6GoLD
little mere than year ago, arrived Hong Kong the
10th OF March, after touching at Madeira the Cape
verdes Cape Of Good Hope Sydney and traversiDg the
Coral sea- visiting the Santa Crus group, Carolines La
drones &c. correspondent Of the New York Post says
they have made great many very important Observe
tons, barometrca thermometrical and geographical.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

The 6rst railroad in Brazil was thrown open to the
public the seth Of April last The cere-
monies took place In presence Of the Emperor EMPRESS
and immense concourse ofhe leading personages Of
the empire.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

HARD TINES ron ToPERs-The town council Of Marion
Alabama fixed the license for retailing liquor $500 per
annum thinking that this would prevent all application. An
enterprising individual however about open shop
this figure when the council met again and raised
the license TO $4,000.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

William IT, Arrison who stands accused Of having sent
the box containing bomb to Mr. Allison in Cincinnati,
the opening Of which resulted in the death Of the latter
and his wife, has been arrested in Iowa.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

We learn that the Eclipse Of the Sun of May
Goth was observed by r. D. Curtis, Esq, Assistant
in the u s. Coast Survey at Black Mountain, Santa
Clara county, California, and at his instance by
Prof Mooney at Benicia, and by Lieut.. CUYLER,
U. s. Navy, near San Francisco.
Passed Midshipman DEBnEE, of Lieut.. ALDEN's
party, also observed near San Francisco Assistant
GEORGE DAVIDSON, Of the Coast Survey, made SINH
lar observations at Humboldt, California.
The weather was unfavorable ut Monterey, where
Lieut.. TRowBRIDaE, Of the Engineers, was prepared
to observe
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22
THR aRNERAL IMPROVISATION BlDL

THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION Bill
The Finance Committee Of the Senate has re-
ported various additional appropriations to this bill
as it came from the House Of Representatives. We
note few Of them:
For completing the custom-house at San Fran
$50
For the construction Of an Appraisers store
portion Of the custom-house square at San
Francisco. 100 900
For surveying the public lands and private land
claims in California 100000
For running the Northwestern boundary line be-
tween the United States and Great Britain,
from the Lake of the Woods to the Pacific
ocean, for marking the 49h parallel &c.,. 242, ITO
For continuing the work for supply of water
to the cities Of Washington and Georgetown. 500 900
For completing the bridge the Potomac
river near the Little Falls. $4,000
For altering the streets and repairing in front of
the east wing Of the Patent Office. ....... 1920
The Of $500, 900 to be paid to the State Of Cali
orna for the expenses Of the Government Of said State
from its organization until its admission into the Union
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

Dr. LINTON, formerly surgeon in the United States
Navy, shot two men at Laredo Texas recently He was
subsequently seized by mob and hung on gallows
erected upon the public plaza.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

The present convention, having ben concluded and
duly signed shall be obligatory and faithfully observed
by the United States Of America and Japan and by the
to be ratified and approved by the President Of the United
States by and with the advice and Of the Senate
thereof and by the august Sovereign Of Japan and the
Publications shall be exchanged within eighteen months
from the date Of the signature thereof Or sooner If
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

advantages OF the treaty. which, instead OF being worth
millions would have been dearly purchased for half
third Of that sum. IT. however, places rela-
tons with Mexico solid basis and avoids all chance
Of collision between the two countries, not dis
posed complain; and at any rate have saved from
the fire the other millions which, by the original trea
ty, we were to have paid him, but which the Senate
with great good sense refused to ray. What bright
bargain was that
As politics here, the leading item Of remark is the
KnowNothings and their organization They begin
ming to be very formidable, as those will find out whe
Their individuals party, who oppose and denounce
them. That they will greatly influence II they do not
CONTROL the fall elections in this State and Pennsylvania
think may be set down ga fxed fact" But those
opposed them whose wish is father to the thought"
assert that it is fire Of straw which will burn
befcn the next Presidential canvass. This is by no
certain for their probable in the fall
elections will whet their zeal for perfect union
and the constant succession Of State elections will have
great tendency to keep them together and in efficient
on until after the Presidential election Whether the
association will survive that effort is another question
The belief that Of the cardinal objects Of the Know
Nothngs is the prescription Of Roman Catholics and the
Catholic religion has operated unfavorably for them,
and deferred thousands Of from join
ing their ranks for there very general feeling among
the American people against allowing religious tests or
preudices to be nermnged with political questions It
is all right and proper this should be So and it would be
matter Of deep regret to religion brought into
the arena Of politics. With others, regretted as an
outsider, to understand that the KnowNothings or any
other association had incorporated this item in their po
ltcal creed and hence my satisfaction in understanding
that is not the fact and that it will be SO avowed in an
authoritative manner In discoursng recently with o
leading politician from New Orleans who without be-
Ing able to avouch the fact have no doubt is Know
Nothing, he told me that the most and most
zeaous Of the order in Louisiana the Catholic Creoles
which certainly would not be the their religion
and its professors the objects Of denuncation BY the
ISOLATION
The following extract from communication in Of
the leading journals Of this city may be considered
something semiofRcial on the subject:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
The South Carolinian.

Our readers are aware of the fact ,hut this valua
BILE journal has been seriously crippled in its most
ful career by the late disastrous fire in Columbia
But GIBDEs and JOHNSON are Of that cnss Of men who
never say die" And In q short time it may be
expected that they will again present their popular
sheet to the public Of South Carolina in all its former
uttractiveness. To effect this however will require
strong draw upon their remaining resources This
will be made readily. Their object is STILL as it was
before, 10 make the South Carolaian the newspaper
Of the State. For one, we wish them most speedy
and complete reparaon Of their recent losses and we
earnestly ask of our readers TO lend them he'll ping
hand il. their hour Of adverse fortune. Let as many
are subscribers remain so sill, and may many others
conclude, ut this trying period of its existence to be-
patrons of the old South Carolinian. Long has
it done the State good and efficient service. Long has
it struggled for the right and bated vigorously against
the wrong Ever moderate but firm, heightened but
liberal, it has commanded the esteem Of opponents
while il has attached with hooks Of steel its many
friends and admirers Now if ever, is the time when
its we-wishers should give it q lift. Let them not
be slow in doing so. ." friend in need is friend
indeed" We trust that unlucky but still undaun.
ted cotemporaries will find coming up to them from
Edgeleld large share Of that bcrality towards suf
cring worth which has characterised our people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
OMMU MICATI0 N s.
FOR THE ADVERTISER.
EXAMINATION AND CONCERT.


monthly examination Of the young ladies OF the
Edgefeld Collegiate Institute, under the care Of the
Rev. Mr.. RAYMOND took place in the Academy
building Oh Thursday the 2lst inst.
The writer, in company with several others, was
present and witnessed the examination. The pupils
were all examined on the various studies which
they had gone during the previous month. They
showed considerable proficiency and reflected great
honor on themselves and their teachers. At inter-
walls pieces of music We're played by some of the
music scholars and thereby they added much to the
interest Of the occasion.
On Friday evening Concert was given by Mrs
RAYMOND and her pupils. This was to certain ex-
tent, intended as commemoraton of Christmas,
and the arrangement though simple was beautiful.
The Teachers and the Pupils were arrayed in
suitable costume, and altogether presented a lovely
spectacle A number of pieces were played and
several songs, which were highly beautiful, were
sung They afforded much delight to . large and
respectable audience, who evinced their satisfaction
by their applause. 1t but justice to Mr. RAYMOND
to say that his examinations and concerts add much
to the pleasure OF our community, and long may
they continue.
1t is to be hoped that in the coming year, he will
receive that patronage from discerning public
which he greatly deserves. l..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Ennitu Dncisinns.

The cases from Edgefeld lately argued in Columbia,
and in which District isn't especially concerned
have been disposed of as follows
Luther vs.. Arnold-Morngne for Plaintiff, Spann
for Defendant; decided for Defendant.
Cogburn VS.. Bryan-Spann &; Bunhnn for Plaintiff,
Noragnc & Carroll for Defendant; decided for Pla',f
Rucker w. Bodie-Carrol d Spann for Plaintiff
Abney for Defendant decided for Plaintiff.
Prescott g. Holmes-Bauskett for Plaintiff, Carroll
for Defcndan' decided for Defendant.
The Of the contested election excited great In
terest. The examination Of witnesses was conducted
on the part of tho contestants hy Mr.. Bauskett and
on the part of Maj Watson BY SIR Spann. 1t lasted
ten days. The final argument stands adjourned until
session of the Legislature 1t is said that the
best of lawyers much divided in opinion to the
result. The Senate has ordered the testimony be
printed and copy to be sent to each member. This
is likely TO become precedent hereafter, and it
is to be hoped that the law will be settled with the
utmost caution and deberatIon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Tha Cnncart Of last Week.

The girls Of Mr.. RAYMoHD's school gave q nice
conccr, on Friday night last. The large hall of the
Institute Buildings crowded and every onc save
few sowdy spirits, seemed 10 be determined upon
enjoying the evening Barring one very dscordant
quarette accidentally pitched too hghl the pcrfor-
nances We're creditable. Some Of the young ladies,
who have been under Mrs. RAYMoHD's tuition for
about three years. executed their pieces in very TASTE
full STYLE The choruses by the school at large We're
(most of them very we'll carried through The fine
contralio voice Of Miss NELLY R. was distnguishabe
in them all, an opheclyde would be among stringed
instruments. Several Of the girls sang spiritedlv.
And they all looked the thing charningly Upon the
whole it was quite pleasant entertainment, IN spite
of the barbarian rudeness of certain boys and hobode
hoys, whose native coarseness prompted them 10 try
sundry modes Of exhibiting their had breeding
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
The Old Columbia Road.

FoR the purpose of residences, combining comfort
healthfulness, cleanliness and various conVenienceS'
the road leading from Edgefeld village towards 20.
Iumbia is now decidedly the most desirable part Of
Edge6uld District. Along tho whole length OF 1t,
tcentu.,eren miles, there are situations, improved
and uninproved, that will vie successfully with any
In the State Besides their value in this regard the
lands attached to hem although generally sandy anu
rather thin, are yet level, free easyof cultivation ana
capable of being carried TO high degree OF ierty'
That section Of this road known as the watson set
clement, is undosbtodly NOR. valuable than the rest
But the entire country from Court House 10 CAREf
MITcHELs is destined yet to be one OF the loVe'es'
and most prizenble strips Of South Carolina soii' we
have baen much struck, in two late trips over
this road with the taste exhibited in building oy some
of our Ridge fellow.citzens From the elegant ne"
mansion OF DR.. J. C. READY down 10 the Lexington
line may be building after building OF the most
excellent workmanship, all thoroughly finished and
beautifully painted with ou.houses &C. corresponding
We like this because it looks if our people were
determined to be satisfied with h,ir Carolina homes'
and they meant to put forth their energies 10 de-
reop her resources. We're this spirit general, the
aggregate wealth of our State would speedily be dou'
bled Our country old though it be Called mas ye'
great advazaages if they were resouely brought INTO
play And we greet the spirit of improvement mani.
tested along the old Columbia road as harbinger OF
permanent prosperity to those who are ac'uaed by It.
Already have poor lands here gone up TO IL ana
Is dollars per acre; and the time is near at hand III
we continue to proue our faith, in the gooo mo'nef
earth which nourshes us, by proper outlay OF LABOR
and money for her benefp when S25, sjo' aye ana
even $50 per acre will be no very marvellous eireum
ste pce among
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
The Railroad.

An extension of time for securing the charter OF
the connecting link through Edgefeld, between the
South Carolina Railroad and some point in the ricini-
,y Of Newmarket has been granted TO the Greenrllle
and Columbia Company. We trust that this extern
sion i'll not be made use of merely to postpone the
work Now that the Rabun gap Road is rendered
certain, this link becomes unavoidable so mperions
will b. the necessity for it. Would it not be the best
course then for the Company that has it in charge to
20 on as speedily as possible! If our Edgefeld SUBJ
scrp,ion of $780, 900 be considered worth anything i'll
the matter, we would respectfully remind the Drec,o-
~ of the Greenville &; Columbia Company that con-
di,ion precedent and positive Of that subscription s,
that the road be built by the Jan. 1857 1t might be,
that this condition could be modified and our list not
materially diminished. But It might not be- What
boots it 10 delay The commencement any longer than
is absolutely necessary! Cannot the charter be Sc.
cured M once and the surveys ordered forthwith We
means a. his command, Of prompt action in this mat.
ter. We look to the intelligent and able Direction, in
conjunction with which he ncts, sustain him in any
measures he may suggest for this good end. puny
cry has already been raised, that the Newbsrry and
Columbia influence in that Company will set its face
against immediate and decisive action in the premises.
We scout the idea unworthy the men in question,
their liberal notions and progressive creed. And
shall confidently expect that the nt.ntion which has
been fairly emhlazoned before the public of South
Carolina in regard 10 this direct connection will be
carried out in the same honest spri, which gave il
birth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
SPEECH OF Mr.. STEPHENS, OF GEoRGiA.-Ihe
nnrrnsnnndant of the BALTIMORE Sun

SPEECH OF Mr. STEPHENS, OF GEORGIA
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
says:
Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, replied to-day in a
very able, temperate and statesmanlike manner
to the speech of Mr. Mace, Of Ohio, on the Ne
braska Bill. Half of the Senate was present 10
hear him, and he acquitted himself handsomely
of his task. He showed by logical argument
from established facts, that the institution of
slavery must be tested by the rules of political
economy, and not by abstract view of philan.
thropy, and expressed his entire appreciation Of
the principle of self-govcrnmcnt contained in the
Nebraska Bill.
If, he said, the North, with double the popula-
ton of the South, cannot send rs many emi,
grants to Kansas against slavery as the South
with half the population, can send to it in favor
of the institution, then the minority ought to
acquiesce. Mr.. Stephens speech was entirely
unexceptionable in tone and manner, and argul'
mentative from beginning to end. The time j:
rapidly approaching when slavery and the tariff
will be treated as questions Of political economy
and not as elements Of perpetual perturbation II
politics.