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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-02-01

T1NlIE Firm of Huroxp, "i1EALI. & Co.. having
i been dissolved nn the 5lh ofsJune lsxt. tho
Sub.crihcr, members Of the late firm viii c.atinus
the WAREHOUSE AND GROCERY Bust
NESS u, the same well kir,wn Stands. t(Staro on
Broad Street. cppusi,e I'll. PLAsrxSs' !orkL now
erecting. and Warehouse "n Campbell ST. ~hrro
they will be happy |" zee the friends and acqusins-.
anc-. Of the ls,e firm. having Slways on hand a.
LARGE AND WELL SELECTED ~
Stock of Groceries, ~
Suited to Planters trw'u, in which they feel conf
dent they can "i:cr Inducements equal to amy Houss
IN The City.
ar Cash advances made on Cotton in Store when
required. WM. NJ. bEALl4,
JOHN W.. l.. STOEALL.
Augusta July O. Gm =. %
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LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST !!
DRY. GOODS FOR THE FALL. TRADE.

NJ FUl receipt If LARGE and SPLENDID
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC DRY GOODS comprising s" which new aud
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MOST STARTLING CONSIDERATIONS!
Reflections for the ThNuohtfnl.

Strange that countless human beings exist and
drag through life rs do the beasts of the field, OF
the insects Of the Garth, erincing moro thought
or reflection than though the noble faculties Of mind
were not yoachSnfed to them.
Many such are husbands and fathers, upon who
are dependent the health, the well-bcing, and 10
happiness Of confdng and afcctiouate wife, With
perhaps family Of children.
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For Clork.

TTIOS. G.. BACON.
r. b. BOtKNIGIlT,
EDMUND PENN.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
THE UNITED STATES AND FRANCE.

Mr. WALSH writes from Paris The article that lately
appeared in the Constitutional the subject Of relations
between France and the United States did great nues
to our Government in particulars For the discover
tesy offered to the French ship Of in the harhsr s
New York by band Of foreign refugees neither this Gov
eminent nor the American people responsible asy
more than the British Government and public respo
sole for the hostile designs against the French Emperor
that are entertained by French and italian refugees I'm
England But while that dsgraceful passing pzk
OF the same French West India squadron to which thaf
ship belonged came into the port Of Norfolk in Distress
and met with every courtesy and substantial relief from
the United States officers at that station Tho crews
were suffering with yellow fever and hospitals were pro-
pared Tor the SICK and also receiving ship for fkose
who were WELL and all supplied with medical aid and
stores OF the expense Of the United States In addition
to this, the e day Of Napoleon the 18th of August
the United States officers in command hoised French
Tors the Pennsylvania ineof battle ship and tired =
salute of twenty-one guns at The commander OF
the French ship the Chimere unable from the staa
of his vessel to honor the day in the usual manner and
hence the courtesy on the part Of the United States
the more significant and acceptable and it was duly and
mander Of the Chmere and the French Consul General
More recently the French squadron, returning dscGm-
fted and shattered from the attack upon Petropaaowsk,
put into the port of San Francisco where military efs
ties were rendered them by Gen. WOOL and where they
permitted to ret aud obtain supplies France had
right to claim this privilege Of neutral and other
neurals would have refused through fear of conprs
hitting their neutrality
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

If Government could take hint from private
source, we should think it would find the sugges-
ton in the annexed paragraph from Charleston
paper worthy Of adoption The same thing, to be
sure, was recommended in our own journal some
months ago, when the Treasury commenced buying
up its six per cent stock at tpenyone per cent
premium, but the Department could not take such
for want Of legal authority; and the advice, more
over, came from questionable source Coming, how
ever, from source politically friendly, as this does,
Congress might, without derogation we think, adopt
the plan, which as relief measure is even more
desirable now than before.
g We would recommend to Congress the enactment Of
law authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury to estab
lsh at each Office throughout the United States board
of discount officers whose duty it should be to loan out
to any the public funds Of the Government, not
ceeding tWohrs the in the vaults Of each office
at six per cent ninety days prOmssory notes. secured
by United States six per cent stocks at their par value
in the Market provided said stock is selling at par
above it."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
POST OFFICE pEpARrMRNT.

We give, in this days paper, all the material
portions of the Postmaster Generals Annual Re
port, emitting only the appendix and some Of its
tabular statements. This expose of the vast and
ramifed operations Of that great benefcent Depart
ment Of the Government on whose energy, saga
city, and vigilance the business Of the country and
its social and domestic comfort and satisfaction are
so materially dependent, viii possess interest for
almost every intelligent citizen. We do not be-
eve that the duties of any Department Of the Gov
eminent are more arduous, or are discharged with
intelligence, assiduity, success, than this one
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
THE ARMY AND THE NAVY.

The PRESIDENT, in urging in his Message an in
crease Of the Army refers to measures of reform IN
its organic arrangement and administration. He
fayors an increase of the compensation of officers,
the bill Of the last session to raise the pay of the
rank and file having had a beneficial influence He
favors retired list, as best promoting the efficiency
of the Army by the promotion Of those most fit for
active duty, without wounding the just pride of
men who by past services have established claim
to high consideration" We believe this would be
an acceptable arrangement to the Army, and not
Objectionable to the people. The national gratitude
is strong. enough to give the measure trial.
In adverting to the impolicy on the part of the
United States in agreeing to give up altogether the
resort to privateers in time Of war; the President
gests the inequality which exists between our Navy
and that Of Great Britain, which is at least ten
times as large as that Of the United States.
fict would be very unequal one even with Sc
condary naval Power The President dwells more
upon the necessity of ample provision for the dis
cipline and improvement of the character of sea-
men than upon large addition to our naval force.
He seconds the recommendation of the Secretary of
the Navy for gradual increase Of that arm Of the
national defence.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
CLOUDS IN THE SOUTH.

It is evident that the Democracy is to have
trouble at the South as well as at the North, and
that the most disastrous consequences to the party
are not only anticipated, but have already COM
menced. The result of the election at New Or
leans for State Senator and two Representatives
has been announced. The Democratic candidate met
with signal defeat in what Of the editors terms
mimic contest" but which, by his own reasoning, is
of much consequence The Louisiana Courier says
II would be vain to deny that the Democratic party
IS at this moment in state Of lamentable disorganiza
ton. The returns show that well enough The vote
poled for our candidates Monday absurdly small
In truth our friends absolutely made fight at ALL
They let the election go by default For this apathy
there were many causes"
And these causes the Courier goes explain such
as want of organization" Ia very with the
Democracy j no issue sufficiently important; and
system of intimidation and outrage the part of the
Know-NothDgs. "local prejudice . against the De.
mocratc candidate is mentioned and the further fact
that the Democrats already have large majority in the
Legislature and the loss gain Of two or three members
could make no practical difference.
After ALL the Courier comes to the comforting conclu-
sion that the KnowNcthngs failed to vote the eight
thousand they boosted of at their command and only
polled three thousand eight hundred and thirty
It admits that it knows many Democrats who had been
seduced into the Nothing organization " but hopes
that time and bitter experience will teach them their
error"
We merely quote these items Of information from the
Courier to show the Of politics in the South and
to express wonder what it is that in less than
years has completely parayzed the energies of the
once triumphant party a
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
PERSEVERANCE TO TAXES IN OHIO.

Great excitement prevails in portions Of Ohio parcu
larry in the Cities in regard to the construction Of sec
ton Of the law imposing taxes. 1t appears that debts
due to individuals taxed and the Auditor Of State
refuses to allow deductions for Offsets &C. 1t is cacu
lated that hundred millions of dollars will be added
to the assessment by this construction More than two
thousand of the best business of oil classes in Gin
cnna have pledged themselves resist the tax and
meeting held Cincinnati the I'd instant to
concert Of resistance At this meeting they
resolved to pay upon credit without the lawful
offset deduction, until the shall have been de-
cared the intent and meaning of the statute after
full hearing before the highest udcaores known to our
laws" Addresses delivered by Judge Walker, Mr.
Stanbery and Others strongly advocating the movement
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
THE SAUL STE. MARIE CANAL.

This work is nearly completed, and will be entirely
within few weeks The opening Of the spring ays the
Detroit Free Press) will mark in the history Of
the Upper Peninsula. The great impeachment to the de-
velopment of its and the general prosperity
Of the country will have been removed The canal is Of
sufficient capacity to admit the largest vessels that float
the lakes Lakes Ontario, Erie, St. Clair Huron, Michi-
gan, and Superior are made perfect navgable chnn.
vessel may clear from the head Of the latter for Liver
pool Havre Canton, and, passing through the river
St. Lawrence to the ocean, reach either port without
breaking bulk is not the achievement proud one
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

RETURN or IMMidnANTs EURoPE.-The New York
Courier furnishes table showing that four of the large
shipping houses Of that city have conveyed to Europe
from the lst of May the 18th of November S1e7 re
farming immigrants. This does not include the ship
gone back from other ports Probably the total mm-
grafton of this kind during the period specified numbers
10000. Thencreased demand in Europe for mechanics
and the growing difficulty of their obtaining employment
pccations and the disgust of with the Know No
thing movement the to which attributed
this ebb in the tide of emigration Others however, who
have accumulated small fortunes settle in their
own country, and still large number 90 back to bring
out their families. But the immigration SO far prepon-
derates the emigration that this backward
ment in the foreign population is scarcely Of sufficient
extent to be appreciated except through examination
OF the figures that prove its existence.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

IRELAgD.--At length, it seems We have reached tbx
point-foreseen by many political economists long
snce-the depletion OF Ireland Our Irish immigration
is falling OF rapidly end bids fair decline to mere
nominal figure Many former emigrants returning to
their native land; and Ireland Itself is said TO be in TIN
enjoyment Of prosperity to which it has been strnn
ger for years Within the last years it cannot has
emigration, famine, aud disease; and in
those who a-e left bshnd have plenty ehow-room and
find plenty Of work at fair prices The operation Of th~
Encumored Estates Court has relieved the troubles Of
that large class Of proprtors who incubus to The
country and whose inability to improve their land or pay
her debts induced the widespread distress Of the labor
ing classes Most Of these have been taken no in
small lots and divided among large number holders
including msny Of the farmers Hence according TO tie
best advces we receive the Irish for once well pleased
with their native land and quite satisfied remain thsr
PHILADELPHIA Journal
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

The official returns for Boston down only the
25h and for New Orleans only the 18th of November
The receipts for the remaining portions of the month
estimated by the average Of the time covered by the Off
cal reports The decrease, compared with the
spending month of 1858, is equal to 40 per cent.
The exports from New York to foreign is for the
month of November show falling off in comparison with
the shipments for the same month Of last year. The
total export for the month, exclusive of specie was
2S0 The total exports since January lst excu-
sive of specie amount to 5S specie included
the total is $s546o,117. This shows gain including
specie, but fangof in the shipments of merchandise
and produce Of 1,132,917 compared with the CORE
spending eleven months Of last year. Compared with the
period Of 1852 It shows an increase of 5
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

Mr.. PEsBopy.-The New York Evening Post says of
this esteemed and eminent American Banker in London
Mr Peabody is gentleman of the most kind and be-
nevolent character, distinguished by beraes which
have always been as udicousy bestowed the impulse
from which they flowed generous and noble. lie is
the best terms with his counymen in England to whom
he omits occasion Of rendering services"
Mr.. PEABODY has endeared himself to his native town
of Danvers by founding the Peabody Institute" which
recently dedicated, and is in the full tide OF
cessful operation This noble charity is destined prove
blessing Of ncafculabe value to his townsmen Of the
present and succeeding generations.--B Courier
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

Capt RoBERr BURNETT died at his house in Orange
county, New York, the goth ultimo. He born on
the 22d february 1762 and his death 90 years
eight months and eight days old. Captain Burnett
the service of the United States commanded by Colonel
John Lamb on the Goth day Of June 1881, being then
only 10 Of age and continued in the service during
the war; He was esteemed brave and efficient off,
Ger, and when the American army marched into New
York. at the evacuation of the city by the British troops
had the honor Of commanding the American Guard,
which relieved the British guard stationed in the
Bowery.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
OUR AFFAIRs WITH GREAT BRITAIN.

There seems to be but small matter remaining
to be adjusted between the United States and Great
Britain, and that is to the boundary line Of the
Territory Of Washington, he northern part Of Ore
gon) adjoining the British possessions on the Pa
cifc. In the commission proposed by the Presi-
dent, for the settlement of what may lead to Sc
rious disputes" it is contemplated to extinguish
the rights Of the Hudson's Bay Company to the
navigation Of the Columbia river. All else appears
to have been amicably adjusted with Great Britain
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
IMpnovEMEsrs IN NosrH CAaoI1sA.--The proisc.

IMPROVEMENTS IN NoRTH CARoLINA.-The project Of
constructing ship canal FOR the purpose Of uniting Abe
marie sound and Elizabeth river has been revived in
Southeastern Virginia and Of the papers state that
there is prospect that the work will be completed
Surveys have been made and it is found that canal
only FIVE miles in length will Abemarle and Cur
ruck sounds; thence the North Landing river affords
navigation to North Landing in Virginia, from whence
another canal miles long, win unite that point with
the Elizabeth river, near Norfolk.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
ALLEGED IMPRISONMENT OF AN AMERICAN
CITIZEN IN AUSTRIA.

The New York Times has received long state
ment of the peculiar hardships experienced by Mr..
Martin Speer, formerly Of that city, and now under
sentence of the Austrian Government for ten years'
imprisonment at hard labor. The circumstances Of
the case are as follows
Martin Speer is respectable naturazed citizen Of the
United States of German BIRTH but fourteen years
sident Of New York. where he has been employed by
Messrs. Benjamin Pike Sons as painter of screens for
magic lanterns, in which art he is superior hand To
perfect himself in certain branch of his calling he went
to Europe in July 1885, and visited Hungary while there
In order to make inquiries respecting the character and
connexions of Hungarian refugee named Zagony, who
had been anxious to form intimate connexion with his
family For this purpose he bore letter of introduction
from Zagony his pretended connexions the contents of
which, % it written in language unknown TO him.
only be corecured from the fact that ON presenting
the letter he Immediately thrown into prison. tried
and condemned to ten years Imprisonment hard labor
without permission to communicate in any with
his family and friends, with the American Consul
By means of note dropped upon the road, and found
by some who conveyed it to the American Consul he
conrived to communicate his situation his family in
New York. who await the result Of their appeals to
the American Government
The wife OF Mr. Speer having appealed to Secretary
MARCY, he has written her the following letter:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Hay 20 1854
have received your letter of the 10th instant on the
ec of the arrest and imprisonment of your husband Martin
Speer at Qebreezn in Hungary in other part
Austrian dominion, and have caused acopy of be
warded to Mr. Henry R. Jackson the Charge dAaires
the United States Mesina with instructions
and report the circumstances of the this Department.
and to take such those may
rant to protect your husband in his rights and to effect his
release frem imprisonment.
am, madam, respectfully, your obedient servant,
WI. MARCY.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

GALLANT s-cox.--Accounts from the Crrnea an
nounee the death of Col the Hon. Frarcis g. Hood
handing the third battalion of the Grenadier Gnards
His father Lieut. Col Francis Hood was killed on the
heights of Aire in the South Of France in 1914 and he
himself has met death in equally noble manner nc the
grandson Of the first Lord Hood Of naval renown who
was elevated to the peeage in 1882 FOR his VIC
tory the French fleets under the Count de Grasse in
the West Indies Colonel Hood brother to the third
Viscount who succeeded his grandfather He has been
twenty-seyen years in the Grenadier Guards
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
Oprnsrioss OF THE pnILApELpn1. M1sr.--princ n,

OPERATIONS or THE PHILADELPHIA MIST.-During the
past month the purchase of silver the Philadelphia
mint amounted i05 300 The coinage of gold for the
same time, principally in gold dollars and quarter eagles
$52929 The coinage Of silver principally in half
dollars and Dimes amounted to 1898 600 The receipts
Of California gold amounted to only 1926 200 and from
other S4158. This falling off attributed to
the operations Of the New York assay office and the Cali
fornia mint Total receipts Of gold the Philadelphia
mint for the last eleven months 49, 515 $780, against
$48, 29S, 552 in the time last year.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

EXECUTION AT BuFTALo.-Willam Dairy, ship car
penter, who murdered his wife Mary the l4 Of Ar
gust 1862, at buffalo, executed in that city on
Friday week. He had been married but three months
His dying words that the assault which resulted in
his wifes DEATH committed while he was under thu
influence Of liquor, and that she loved him. aud meyer
gave him to njure her.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

GENERAL RAILROAD CONVENTIONAL Railroad Conven-
ton held in Cleveland last week. which delegates
were present from thirtyfve different roads, from Mas
sachusets to the Mississippi Much discussion took
place, and committee appointed to prepare state
ment Of facts setting forth the position the general rail-
road interest in the United States and stating reasons
why higher rates should be obtained for the ranspora
ton of passengers mails and freight
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

The 5ellgerent gentry in the large cities must be
taken aback considerably at the tone Of the Pres.
dents Message They probably will be the only
people in the country who will find fault with the
President for this document. 1t has in it no smell
of gunpowder or plumber .--Aleraadria Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

The Ohio Statesman tells a story Of Cneinnaan, great
friend OF the Crclevie Bank, who the time
pension was on his way to it with fifteen twenty thousand
When he arrived be overwhelmed with ay
the news Of Its suspension and wishing inform his friends
Oh the fact and that he would home the ndx day. IN
rushed to the telegraph Office and them the oosinE
startling despatch "Creloyie Bank has gone heI sE
4 ril Be- there to-peorro~-
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

The New York Courier says that the commercial reac
ton has fairly reached the import trade and it gives the
following figures important indication of the pro-
gress Of contraction in this branch of business
table Snoring the receipts Of duties several ports in No
penaber Of TIE uears 1854 and 1853
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09
MONEY AND BUSINESS spEcULArIoNs.

BETTER FEELIEG.-The Boston Journal says that
"the opinion is gaining ground among the merchants
and traders of that city that the present depression in
business results from temporary which will soon
cease to act Business which has been too much indat
ed is being rapidly contracted within its proper limits
Importatons have greatly fallen off Railroad enterprises
at the West which have drawn largely upon moneyed
resources at stand There is speculation in real
estate fancy stocks The demand whichisnow
very great from those who have maturing contracts must
become less and less urgen and the point will soon be
reached when the supply Of capital will fully equal the
legitimate wants Of trade. Many Of largest houses
have seen the darkest hours Of the present crisis and
now rapidly progressing out of the woods Others will
soon be in safe position and after the first of January
the improvement in financial matters will, feel conf
dent bemarked and permanent" This is the condition
Of the leading Atlantic cities generally There is good
ground to hope that the worst has been experienced and
the prospect is Frightening .-Balirnore American
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-09

VoTE FOR GOVERNOR NEW YoRK.--The official can
Of the whole State shows Myron H. Carks majority
to be three hundred and nineteen Several hundred de-
fectye ballots returned but not counted If
apparently designed for Clark and Seymour were in
cluded in the count, Mr. Clark would still have
iority over Seymour Of 100 yotes