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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27
RAILROADS..

Resolved, That railroads connecting Southern,
Atlantic and Gulf ports, and radaling from them
TO any part of the South and Southwestern ntc-
rior, should be promoted by any means in our
power, whether by individuals, by city corpora
tions, or b@ State credits properly grounded; ;
being, in our opinion, the most safe, economical
and speedy means Of developing the agricultural
and mineral resources of the States, and supply
ing the certain basis of profitable export and nl-
port trade.
Resolved, That this Convention views with
unqualified appreciation the great railroad works
in progress and penetrating the valley of the
Mississippi, connecting important points in the
valley of the Mississippi lind its tributaries with
the seaport ofthe South Atlantic and Gulf states,
and also connecting the Atlantic with the Gulf
of fSlexico
Resolved, That the speedy completion of this
system Of railroads is essential TO tie full de-
velopment of the agricultural, mineral and manu-.
featuring resources Of the South, and to the
control and direction to her own sea- ports Of the
great commerce in her productions that is now
carried on through other channels while at the
same time, it is emincntly calculated to draw
closer together the bonds of union amongst~us,
and TO perpetuate our social and other institu-
tions.
Resolved, That this Convention recommend,
in the most emphatic manner, to the several
States in which such works are in progress, TO
afford all the pecuniary aid essential to the speedy
completion of the same, and the accomplishment
of the great and patriotic ends for which they
were designed.
Resolved That copies of these resolutions be
transmitted by the President of this Convention
to the Governors of all the States here represent
ted to be laid before the several Legislatures
thereof, and also to The members Of Congress
from the States here represented.
FOR ACTION OF CONGRESS.
Resolved, That he Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress, from the States represented
in this Convention, be requested to urge upon
Congress the Importance of the following meas
urcs, viz:
l. The reduction of duties on rail road iron.
3. The passage of an act for the improvement
of the merchant service, by encouraging boys to
90 to sea, and for preventing deserlion.
g. To send one or two small steamers up the
Amazon for the purpose of exploring the ribu-
taries of that river, which the States owning them
have declared to be free to the commerce and
navigation of the whole world; and that the
government of Brazil be requested to permit
these vessels to make explorations and surveys
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

RAILROAD Acc1DENr.-A correspondent of
the Courier furnishes the following particulars
of an accident which occurred between Peters
burg and Weldon on Tuesday last:
AT about twenty-five miles from Weldon.
one car was thrown off The rails, the locomotive
killing two COWS. which ran over the lines lust
when the train came along in speed, before it
could be stopped. The bottom of the car next
to the Laggage car broke literally into pieces,
and The passengers, ten or twelve in number,
fell through it, all of them bruised, and their
clothes torn into patches. One, however, did
not escape as well as his fellow sufferers He is
an agent of Adams Express Company. His
left leg and arm are entirely broken, other
wise bruised very badly. The Conductor was
dragged along by the detached locomotive and
baggage ears more than twenty yards, and mi
racuouSly escaped. even without serious bruis-
es. The man with his broken limbs was sent
back 10 Petersburg, and when We saw him he
was very calm, but he pressed his hand to his
head, and said: 81 feel death is coming" There
was physician in the same car, who fell also
through, and he. too, was seriously bruised He
had young negro boy, who was tied to the
first seat near the platform, who, despite of his
fall, did not hurt himself at ALL"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

independence, Feb. IS, 1854.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

Difference in favor Of Valley Route. 50 miles
The estimated cost Of the Road, grading, bring.
;,,,. ,,,,. c., s-no o-n M
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

tha, this can only be advsnsgeousy done By The uner-
chants Of our large cities sud when attempted by the
country and village dealers, weakens and impovetshes
our cities to the direct iruty Of the State aud perpe
provincial and tributary relation to the North.
4th Resolved That will patronizc, in preference to
all others State literary institutions-our mechanics
and srzsns and all that pertains to Vrgnias Advance
menin the arts sciences. education, and the learned
professions as well in Of recreation and plea
sure.
9Th Resolved That the people in every county, village
and city nkhe State respectfully invited to hold meet
ngs aud pledge themselves to operate with US 10 &C
complaining the euds We have in view.
9Th Resolved That in furherance ef the views set forth
In the foregoing report would request our merchants
throughout the State make bills with the pRuNNERS
for northern cities; and would call the attention oil the
commissioners Of the the fine the law imposes
upon the sale Of goods by sample .
It'll Resolved, That all newspaper editors as well
those editing agricultural papers are respectfully re
quested to aid In efforts to advance the great IN
OF the State forth in the foregoing report
aud resolutions aud publish the in Their respective
papers THOMAS NJ. BONDukANi, ffesuI
X. s. EtLts s.,,,;.s
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15


Hore we have clear and indputable facts presented,
our great advantages to good account and allow others
other hand those States superior only in
cal enterprise and daring, importing from three
times as much the export Virginia imported In 1871
SloIs,oo0 worth OF goods, and in 1925 fell down to
S66SOOO aud in 1928 sunk low S375, 900 and now
while advancing in other respects her foreign
remains stationary. Can any believe, II had the
will and have not the Of doing better in this
SPECIFY Shall efforts be made In every other mode al
vance the prosperity Of the State except by enargDg
foreign and domestic commerce, Surely policy
In this particular is 10 follow the example Of the Northern
and Eastern States.
Before leaving this branch the subject we must advert
oour Shipping Interest and though navigating and
interests have as yet presented Presidential candidate
perhaps at no distant day it its dignity and
establish its supremacy. But be that may, il oh
vous to the most superficial Observer that in Virginia
We have almost totally disregarded commercial ina
rne When we compare tho shipping interest of
State even with that of Of the States End that
ours occupies inferior position The whole number
ships which cleared from Boston 1885, ia stated in the
Treasury report last referred TO ,l5i The number
clearing from New York, is placed 1880. The
Der clearing from Pennsylvania is put 54 and frota
Maryland at 57S. Bot when Virginia,
find only 292 vessels clearing from Steie SoutS
Carolina 800, from Alabama 2l2, and from Louisiana
2l6,whe 2eg ships cleared from Ohio 2T5 FROM Mich
igan. and from California 92l. But exhibit the
ect in more comprehensive form, that each
look and examiner for himself insert the following ia
BILE taken from the Treasury report above cited:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

ma, bling toto the country should 20 long have imported
40 little In retnrn one Of the wonderful facts OF
die dsy What other States struggle Tor and doubtless
s,teem the most solid and substantial basis upon which
% found mportsops upon, the short ghtedness aud
want Of enterprise amongst commercial men, or else
the more cupable willingness the part OF the peo
pie 10 encourage and sustain such efforts have 10
dr away from shores 10 enrich and build ~ North
cities. 100
Louisiana exported In 1888 the enormous sum OF $685.
292 COS worth OF staple producons then why should
she DO content import the pitiiu amount OF siSeao
CSC, South Carolina exported $4,000, tOS worth oil
producoust but why should she be satisfied with I'M
porting only 81 $685. 5iT' Alabama shipped abroad sle
lsO qi3 worth Of producons why should she agree to
rnport only $500 562 10 mcrchardiZes Virginia export
cd directly abroad 7el Of her productions then
why should she remain satisfied with an import trade oil
the insignificant amouutof tsa90otg
Let us now turn attention to the conduct oil the
Northern Eastern and western States. ''-'-.
The exports OF Maryland amounted TO SI,so645e, and
her imports to the respectable sum Of $6,ss007s
The ports from amounted to S6be7 ee6
which was much below what Maryland abroad, but
she imported $ls, 34,4lo. Thus making her imports
nearly treble her exports New York exports SIS ego
rorh OF productions but unlike Louisiana she more than
oubles her exports by importing Sl7s ess in value
Massachusetts, exports e76 in productions, but
unlike Virginia she will be satisfied with insigh
cant trade few hundred thousand dollars, but boldly
imports the amount Of a. e56. Even the interior
States OF Missouri aud Ohio import respectively 1859
and ss47760 worth Of goods, being more than double
what We import But that you may eco and compare Tor
taken from the Secretary Of the Treesurys report Of
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15


SHOCKING AURpES.-on Tuesday evening, a party Of
drunken lrishmen, who are employed on the Railroad
attempted to stop gentleman who was driving into
town-callng him "A id American About nine
o'clock the dead body OF an Engshmsn, named Ashton
who was known to have accompanied the party found
the Cemetery. The Guards were ordered out to
aid the police in making arrests, They marched about
two miles fpm town aud succeeded in capturing FIVE OF
SIX Of those no bad oeen seen on the road in company
With the murdered man.
On "Wednesday the Coroner's Jury " sat on the body
and the Doctors were directed TO off the mans
head TO see If he dead Having ascerained the fact
they $50 reported land verdict was given that he
TO his death by blows the head doca,ing his
neck, &:.
The parties arrested to be examined Tomorrow
We suppose il was drunken qu,rre and hope the law
will be administered strictly in order proven; similar
outrages in futu!e-l Frfasrieksburg Ne,rs July l3M
CoRs CRoP.-We are pleased hear that the growing
crops OF corn in Caroline as well IS in our own county
look well. We have heard of the Chnch Bug, in some
sections but it il far from being general thing"-
There is not much doing in this article by dealers We
quote il at 20 TO 73 cts.-IB
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15
The buckingham Meeting.

Our readers will not fail to notice the report and
resolutions adopted o. meeting OF the citizens of
! Buckingham county, which We publish to-day. The
report furnishes amount of valuable information,
and ably sets forth the importance to the Southern
states Of greater commercial facilities.
So far as our importation of foreign goods is done,
should endeavor to it to the ports OF our
own State The vassalage to Northern cities in making
purchases, not only OF articles Of domestic manu-.
hcture, but Of eign production Also has long been
seriously felt at the South and gratfed to see
any legitimate move the part Of our citizens 10
counteract its deleterous effects. We want more en-
enlargement the sale Of such articles as are manu-
featured at home and to those OF direct importation
| by Southern cities II we have to get them fro
abroad there is why we should pay tribute
to the North in doing So
The pursuance of this system of getting our for
egn merchandise through the hands of Northern spe,
cuators has greatly enriched Northern cities and
| impoverished the cities of the South Its iniu.
rOus effects upon the South have been made the
| subject Of newspaper comment and Of remonstrance
by Southern Commercial Conventions until they
ought to be fully known and appreciated by our peo-
pie. The remedy is in the hands Of the citizens of
the South. Until they determine to discriminate in
favor Of Southern importation and Southern manu-
ficture but little can be effected by our merchants
1t is principle Of trade, based upon human ma
ture to buy where you get the best bargain, but
there other objects to be taken into consideration
other interests TO be advanced Often that rise above
those Of mere individual advantage. Wo believe
however that direct importers and manufacturers at
the South would be able to furnish thHir customers
with goods at as cheap rates as they can purchase
them elsewhere, and while this is the it is appa-
rent that the citizens Of Virginia. and of other Sonth-
ern States, can greatly promote their own home in.
terests without putting themselves to additional cost
or Inconvenience.
Tho resolution Of this meeting in favor OF patroniz.
ing in preference IN all Others our State literary in
situons--our mechanics and nrtizins and all that
pertains to Virginia's advancement in the arts and
sciences, education &c, should mcOt with a hearty
response from every true Yirgnian The importance
Of this course is particularly impressed upon us Mt
the present day by the increase Of uncndly feeling
and aggressive policy manifested towards us by the
North. We cannot begin too soon the development
Of all the the South is possessed Of to en-
able her to live independent Of the Northern States
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15
DIED.

On Friday morning, l4th inst, WILLIAM, infant son
Of WIN. aud Mary L. Lewis, aged o months
The friends of the family invited to attend his fune-
raj from the residence of bis father, on Broad street
Church Ill., this evening at o'clock, without further in.
yitation.
~ Mobile papers please copy.
On Friday, l4th Jniy. at o'clock, A. NJ, JAMES G.
BLAKEY 10 tue Glst year of hi5 age formerly of
county Va, but for the last thirteen years resident OF
this city.
His funeral will take place this afternoon al O'Clock
from the Monumental Church.
Friends aud scquiu:ances OF the family are respect.
inlly invited to attend without further notice
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

Tx ASSASSIN OF THE DuKk oE PAENA-It seems from
the Ameo della Fdngia, paper published in the city
of Parm the assassin Of the Duke OF that Prnci
paty has taken refuge in thscty That paper publishes
letter written from New York by named Cara, a
groom formerly in the service Of the deceased duke in
which be begs the Parma Government TO make any
further nves gaons into the murder Of the Duke he
the who committed the act revenge for having
been on one occasion caned by order Of his MASTER and
on another struck by himself the face in the public
The details given by the writer, leaving no doubt
the truth Of his statement the Government has set
liberty the three persons who in prisoa sqsp
con Of being the authors Of the crime.-N J. Courier
WIVES WiSTED.-Marriageable girls are quick in the
Minnesota market. We quote from letter in the Boston
Daily Advertiser -" Several leading aud wealthy citizens
of Saint Paul have married Indian s9uaws-aborgina
ladies' perhaps ought to say These matches caused
less by than by the necessity OF having wife
and the scarcity Of white women. When there is an im
poration Of the latter commodity from the East il is
eagerly seized. heard Of gentleman from part
the country who to settle with his three daugh
ters In weeks he s,cne, but his family in
creased by the addition Of two sons-n.law.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15
w- The -MorHERs' Bng.sr CLOTHS,

sg- The "MOTHERs BREasT CLOTHS" considering
the limited used bring them into public rOtOriey have
with unparalleled In the history OF remedies
Th Introduction Of them public attention. has Developed
which truly saingthe fac, tina; they destined
supply remedy will relieve suffering, intense ago.
mixing suffering than any single remedy among The
suffering which they prevent and which they
condition 1t, sway vide globe
mother OF Children found there The py
ing peculiar suffering iudsE RISES BAzIsT
Is known and attested.
These cloths have attained wide celebrity throughout Virginia
States have many high
Testimonials to their gTes. vaiue have hear
failure in single instance to entire satisfaction
~ remittance VI S0G, accompanied IL worth
postage stamps, will secure the prompt nail OF
pair o: these Cloths any part Caiied States
They 70. sale sNcusiTely by
ADIE a. GRAY. Wholesale and Retail Agents,
iel la Main street. Richmond. Virginia.
81 Yai directions for applying these Cloths will accompany
tra II would be esteemed favor persons using
Cloths, would make known the they place upon
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

As far rs the investigations have proceeded in the
Companies with which Mr.. Schuyler had connection
the following the results New York and New Haven
Railroad Company over issue about 1900 shares at Sloo
per share, sl9oo,ooo; Harlem Railroad extension
Bonds used by him, 100000. Mr.. Alexander Kyle the
Secretary of the Harlem Railroad Company confesses to
an over issue of about 5000 shares in that COMPANY
which, at $50 per share, is Se50, 900.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

The Washington Star says In recently disposing of
case submitted to him by the Secretary Of War; the At
,orney General has decided that an officer of the Army is
subject trial for and the same act by the civil
courts for violation OF the law Of the land, and
also By martial for violation OF the military law,
Thus where an officer indicted for murder
of the de,,h of soldier, and acquitted he may still be
tried by court martial, aud punished.
The MANUFACTURE oy fAFEp.-A firm in 0tsego county
have patented mode of working tho sbrous parts Of
swiugis into paper, aud it produces firm aud very
white article. . ban. Col.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

late letter from San Francisco says that the market
sbundan,y supplied with everything very reason.
able pricesgood irssh California butter so cents
poutd-fnc potatoes at cent. pouud-green peas
very plenty at low prices-beef veal mutton pork. feb
In fact everything at comparatively low prices, except
poultry.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

letter written by an officer attached TO the Japan
squadron says that the par, of the japanese Commits
soners 1t at frat much ioss,sd upon, that the Uoi-
ted States Government should slow spuation ib. no
American lady should visit japan SO preposerous
demand was not countenanced for moment by the gal
liant Commodore
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

NV foRx ;HkRD sfixLL CoSvxSros.-The Hard Shells
OF New York, in their State Convention at Syracuse We'd
nesay nominated the Hon. Greene Bronson for Gov
ernor notwithstanding his letter declining that honor
The following summary of the resolutions adopted:
They reahrm adherence to tho Platforms Of the Balt
more Conventions Of ls4S aud 1885, endorse the doctrine
OF non-atervcpon by Congress TO the right OF the
people OF the territories frame their laws approve
act Of Congress in regard to Nebraska
sas 80 Tar establishes the principle that the people OF
the Territories may egisae for their welfare sropg
" denounce the Administration for interference in the
local politics Of New York, its papabe aud alarming nva
sion State rights, aud its uusthabe and undisgused
use Of Its patronage rontrol the State elections The
resolutions also denouncc any coalition with other parties
and pledge their authors to rely upon the merits Of their
own party for success
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15
!, ;. ELLts, s,c.a,a,;es
Ohm s. MEREpIrU.

A sale of blood horses had In New York day be-
fore them being the celebrated roters
Mac, Tscony, Frank Forester, and B.rnum Tue hrst
named purchased by Mr. Mann, Of our city, for 81,
100, was also Frank Forester for the sum OF
Tacony brought ZOO purchased by ]. G.. Beveus, of
New York. Barnun sold private safe for SO $50.
Two mares warranted to mile in $40 single, and in
2I5 together, bought by Mr.. Gesou. for 81 ,laO
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

Know NorhSes.-The Buffalo Courier. Administration
paper, says:
1--WE understand that the Know Nothing organization
is progressing rapidly in this city and that among its
members already numbered many ofour most respect
able citizens including many of the clergy"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

Tho Lyncbburg Republican learns that the 10Th a
negro named Peter died there ofchoea about the time
Of the arrival Of the packo. boat from Richmond The
negro cook the boat and was taken on the
tain
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

The 'Kuow No,hiogs" had another triumph ia Nor
folk last Monday, by majority Of sixty. Toe election
was for Commemorative Attorney, and resulted 10 the
choice OF p. P. Mayo, Eco.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

TnE WHEAT AARSST.-Aithongh the tendency Of the
market SHOWS decline IN the Eastern cities, induced by
the by tho Baltic, from Liverpool still our merchant
millers are in the market, giving liberal prices.
Up to the close o: review Saturday no sales had
been made but since that period up yesterday
shsses have been made for early delivery within week
or two, at 81 So which We regard reliable quota.
uon.-Fredericksourg Herald.
CATTLE Snow ASD FAIR.-The second Exhibition of the
Rappahannock River Agricultural and Mechanical Society
viii be held at fredericksburg commencing Wedues-
day, the sh OF November, 1854 at which time liberal
cash premiums will be awarded for such articles as are
worthy thereof viz the best managed farm irrespective
OF size all mechanical implements domestic manufactures
stock OF every description poultry ated meats preserves
jelies, butter cake, &c., &c.-Ib.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15

The Albany Evening Journal says the Catholic church
At keesye has assumed position similar 10 that which
led TO the Accommodation OF tho st. Louis Church at
Buffalo
An unknown man deliberately placed his neck the
rail- Of the Michigan Central road few days since the
train was approaching. His head Instantly severed
from bic body.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15
iAPAN.
- JAPAN: n
late letter from lana, .lluiins 10 the Treaty. a,

late letter from Japaa aluding to the Treaty. says.
IL "How much good will re.uit from this treaty OF Ks.
nssswa, s question much mootedbere IL the Japan.
csc eau exchange coal for goods they win find tho
aue crossing one, but shsl neither need como
ior mo coal Tor probably four Eve years at lcas Pro.
Visions mar DO taken eom them In small quantities. by
shps goingSo California and pcrhaps rice and brcadstu
may DO furnished to them by degrees Copper and
pho. are permanent staples Of theirs Tea and silk
not hkey to be In demand. wooilcns will be wanted.
and some trade in lacquercd and porcelain will
spring mp iutereourse OH deveiope acquaintance,
and think the Japanese will be DESTROYS of going for
themselves to the United States and to Europe, to
whether correct descriptions OF those portions Of abe
world have been given them. IL not improbable that
,ne railroad and the telegraph will come into use in Japan
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-15
IHR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
RICHMOND WING.
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1854.
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