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The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-14
E4 The editor of the Lafayette Ameri

E1 The editor OF the Lafayette Amerl-
can seems to think that we are credulous in
supposins that the Pope wrote certain ex-
tract we published few weeks since, purport-
ing to have been sent to Bishop Hughes of New
York. We would respectfully inform our friend
Of the American that we do not know whether
the Pope wrote the precise words used in that
extract or not. The entire article was copied
from an exchange paper, hence we do not
feel called upon to defend it; but we do say.
and we ready to defend the charge, that
almost every sentiment in that extract. is t,
be found to its fullest ertent, in "the encycli-
cal letter of Pope Plus IN. addressed TO all
Patriarchs, Primates. Arch Bishops. and
Bishops in the world, and may be found in
the Catholic Herald of Feb. 4th, l847 If
Bishop Hughes had the power to carry out the
instructions contained in the letter addressed
TO him with others he would "CRUSH OUT
REPUBLICANISM IN AMERICA'-he
would subvert this government and rear upon
Its ruins depotism more internal than has
ever vet cursed this earth. We say this,
Bro. Howe. though we did not say tie other.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-14

THE TWELFTH OF JUNE--PIC Nc AT THE
WALNUT LEvEL.-We understand that an i'm
mense crowd Of people assembled at the Wal
nut Level, on Tuesday last. We were dsap-
pointed i'll attending by misunderstanding
as to tn time of starting of the cars. Several
excel. II speeches We're made. and good time
generally was had. Had the weather for
few previous days been more favorable there
would have been a much larger attendance
but there was enough to demonstrate the great
interest our people feel in the enforcement of
the prohibitoyy law.
In this city there was an unusual quiet
Most if not all the liquor shops were closed,
and our streets presented quite contrast with
the previous day, when it is understood tina,
many took parting glass with their old
friends Of the BAR! On Monday evening, at
six o'clock. Mr. Cassef closed his doors and
we are assured that i: is his determination 10
obey the law good and worthy citizen
should do He deserves and will receive the
respect of our citizens for thus promptly clo
sing his bar Il is to be hoped there will be
no occasion to enforce the law against any
one Of our citizens; but We can assure them
that violation of it. viii bring search war
rant and seizure Of their liquor This
course has been determined upon, and WILL
BE CARRIED OCT.
In the evening very pleasant dancing
party was had al the Starr Hall. in this city.
After defraying the expenses of the evening
we are informed there is surplus, which the
managers propose donating to the fund which
may be raised for the enforcement of the law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
STARTLING. H TRUE.

For those who are disposed to laud the Government
of Old England as especially promolive of Christian
civilization, we copy tho following extract now going
the rounds of the Press writer in the Charleston
Courier has averred that the statement is vouched by
Official returns:
A London paper Of some months back, gave sy.
nopsis of a portion of tho returns, from when we
sarn tha. ose half of the population Of England and
Wales arc unable to write their Names s ZOO During the
years of 1889, 1910 and l84l out OF married
o4S3O affixed their marks to the marriage registry,
BY way of signature. In Monmouthshirs and Wales
46 males in 100, and GA females in l0o were unable
10 write their names, while in Chesire, 40 per cent OF
males and IS per cent of females were similarly dis,
qualified. At the jail Preston, Lancashire OF l62o
persons committed during the year 1854, 40 per cent
were unable TO name the months of the year; 80 were
ignorant Of the regning sovereign, 4s Per cent knew
"rghteousness," etc. while l3 per cent wero una.
be 70 count one hundred. Incredible as it may ap.
near, among the opinions as to her Majesty's name,
seven wers in favor Of Prince Albert, while thirteen
supposed to be Elizabeth. Their religious ignorance
is sill more deporabIs SO per cent never heard the
name of the Saviour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
A FINE LOCATION.

WE call attention to the advertisement Of s. s.
ToxpnIss, Esq, who proposes to sell his residence
and plantation near this village. This is such an OPP
o.tunity for good and safe investment az very sell
dom OCCURS Besides being most desirable stuaton'
elevated, beautiful, healthful and sufficiently near
our town for the enjoyment Of all its facilities; the
farm itself is very valuable 1t is we'll adapted to the
culture of cotton corn small grain, and is in first
rate heart for the next years CROP Gentlemen, de-
siring location of the kind, would do we'll to turn
their attention in this direction at once. We are
aware of Mr.. ToxpKINs' reasons for selling and can
no, blame him for lessenng his investment in land
otherwise we would regard it strange that no shauld
desire to dispose of so eligible place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
4 TOWN CLOCK.

IT Is something cheering to hear that subscription
has been started in our Village to raise fund for the
purchase and erection of town-clock for Edgefeld.
The example of GreenvlIe has reached US and is OPP
Grating. This is we'll. The work, If carried out,
will be really ussfu! and ornamental. Let it speed
OF. Every one Of who cares for the credit Of our
town, or prizes the hours as they fleet by, ought to
contribute something the enterprise. 1t IS proposed
to place the clock in cupola to be built on the top
of tho Masonic and Odd Fellows Building which
now approaches completion. Let the chimes ring
out Old Edgefeld Town is waking up"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
Nov. Z
S 20 Re ward.

r OST on Saturday the 9th October, Long
IL LEATHER POCKET BOOK, containing
between $40 and $500, in twenty and five dollar
bills, as well rs now recollccted. Aso two Notes,
one on Charles May, for $l0o, payable 25th Dec.
next, and the other on Jeremiah Morgan, given for
$l5O, due 18th Nov 1853. Also, one or two tax
receipts, together with Cotton Bill, and other pa
pers not recoIlectcd. My name was written in one
or two places inside Of said Pocket Book. All per-
Suns are hereby cautioned against trading for either
of the above specified notes.
The above reward of $40 will be paid on delivery
of said Pocket Book and contents. Address the
Subscriber at Meeting Street, Edgefed District.
JOHN lIARLING, Sr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
ORACULAR.

The Washingtos correspondent OF the Orangeburg
"Sou,hron" is, or affects to be, very knowing ind
yidual He is certainly spicy etter.writer But we
confess to an ncapscty for appreciating some OF hl
conclusions 1t is rather difficult for instance, to rec
how the following prophetic dirtum follows a. CO,
rolIary from bis letter Of Oct. 18th:
The South nou sleeps, as sleeps the Village be,
neath the Alpine avalanche TO continual
destruction. SLuecARD'
It may be as "SLuoGARD" says. But something
else, besides the probable dissolution Of the Know
Nothing party and the possible reconstruction OF the
Whig party is required to justify so solemn conclu-
,ion. "SLuGGARp's" wisdom too seems to lose sight
of the fact that the South is really waking up and
Furnishing her armor for victory Look at Virginia.
Georeia and the rest. Hope has not yet Ibid the
world farewell"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT,


DYHT. WRIGHT, Esq, Ordinary OF Edgeheld
ID District.
Whereas, Jabez B. Talbert has applied to mo for
Letters Of Administration, on all and singular the
goods and chaitles rights and credits OF Mary Summer
all, late of the District aforesaid, deceased:
These are. therefore. TO cite and admonsh all and
singular the kindred and creditors Of the said deceas.
ed to be and appear before me- at our next Orinarys
Court for the said District, to be holden at Edgefed
c. H., on the 10Th day Of November inst, 10 show
cause any, why the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and SEAL this 5th day Of Nov.
in the wear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ffiyGv and in the sOth year Of American lnde:
pendence. ,r,,o,,-
o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
ruoRRIRI.E TRAGEDY,

Or Sunday last most shocking affair took place
in tho upper part of this District. son shot his
father and Immediately afterwards killed himself
Ths circumstances as have heard them, are these
BASIL NJ BoorE, the son of DANIEL BOONE of this
District, had been in alteration with his father short
ay previous 10 his commission Of this Decd What was
tho cause of the quarrel, we have not heard. The
consequence was. that no possessed himself Of gun
in soe way and shot his father in tho back the load
catering ia she region of The backbone aid between
the shoulders He then Left the house and, near by
dn an old.eld, in full view from the yard, he succeed
cd in shooting himself, causing instant DEATH
The father il is thought cannot survive the terrible
1Nound he has received.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
UFIGHT If WE MCST.1

SUCH is the conclusion of letter from the Hon
HENRY A. WISE Of Virginia in reply to on invitation
to lecture on Slavery in fremont Temple, Boston,
The newly elected Governors blood is and what
he ,ays may well be regarded Us the prevailing tone
Of the Old Dominion. This thing Of leciuring in
Boston However is all matter Of taste. To some IA,
to Mr.. WIsE> it may prove repusive; while to others
tas to Judge BUrLER) it may present itself in the
light of an unfinching discharge Of duty. Let lis
condemn neither Of these prominent Southerners for
wha, they have thought proper to do under the cir.
cumstances. They have respectively acted ont their
sense Of propriety in the mntler and while the Sena.
tors decision will command the appreciation Of many
that ue tho SsoxSyne. s,ses --, .,,' s.." '..:.- "
many others with unwonted emotions of ardor and
expectation. We append the letter Of the Hon. Mr.
WISE:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
Lost,

DETWEEN EdgrfeM G. H., and Rchoboth
.DChurch on Monday last tolerablc large yellow
calf skin POCKET BOOK, tied with asmall leather
string containing, as well recollected, Eighty
seven Dollars, in tens and five Dollar bills, with
the exception Of one two Dollar BILL Also, about four
Notes one on Geo. Broadwater for $94, payable to
A. Bell or bearer, one on Alfred Bell for near $40,
payable to the Subscriber, one on Thos. Stanakcr
for about $40, payable TO JAS. Salnakcr and one on
Rich. Sanakcr for SIS, payable to the Subscriber
-Alsn other papers not recollcced. All persons
are hereby cautioned from trading for either OF the
above notes.
y liberal reward will be given for the delivery Of
said Pocket Book and contents to me, within p
miles Of Rchuboth p. 0.
JOHN PRICE.
Nav, T I'm 43.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
State Of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISIRll

IN ORDINARY
DY II. T. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary Of Edge.
ID field District:
Whereas, Ambrose Whittee, has applied to me for
Letters of Administration, all and singular the
goods and chattes, rights and credits of Emeline
McLenden, late of the District aforesaid, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and admonsh all and
,npIar the kindred and creditors of the said deceas
ed, to be and appear before me, at next Ordnarys
Court for the said District to be holden at Edgefed
c. H., on the 18th day Of November inst, to show
cause if any, why the said Administration should not
be granted.
November in the wear of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ffty.ve, and in the Both year of Amsr
can independence.
~, -, AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
FIRE.

WE had fire tho other night, "when every thing
was still'' 1t was on Sunday, and our different con.
gregations were at worship. Suddenly the cry of
"Fre" alarmed the village and hurried every one 10
the spot. Tho preacher wa. stopped midway In hi"
discourse, the churches deserted and all hands
were off to the scene of conAagraton. We are glad
TO be able to add that the ames through the exerion
Of our citizens, expired with the consumption OF an
onf-hn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
State Of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

DYHT. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary of Edge.
d field District
Whereas Levi Shealy has applied to me for Letters
of Administrat ion, on all and singular the goods
and chat,les, rights and credits Of Urah Quabne,
late of the District aforesaid deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors of the said deceas
ad, to he and appear before next Ordinarys
Court for the said District, 10 be holden at Edgefed
C. H., on the 10Th day of November inst, 10 show
cause fany why said administration should not be
Given under my hand and seal, this I'd day of Now,
in the wear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ifty.6ve and in the eighteth year of American
Independence.
Nov = Ct 43
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
HY n E N I AL.

MARRIED, on Tuesday night, Oct 3o,h, by tho
Rev. Arthur Wigia, of the Episcopal church, Miss
FRORELLA, daughter of WADE HoLsrErN, Esq,
md Mr.. LOUIS WIGFALL YOUNGBLooD, all Of
EdgeGeld.
MARRIED, on Thursday night, the lst inst, by
Rev. A. Horn, Miss MAnALA, only daughter of MIR
Thomas BARLEY, and Mr.. SAMUEL LOTT, all Of this
District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
R,,.r.Y CREIGHTON COME AGAIN:

FUN plenty now! Prepare your lungs and
other appurtensnces for old fashioned laughing
EvrRErr's coming, BILLr's coming, "Jockand Tam
and as coming" Juggling and singing and dancing
for the million on Monday night next!
"And we'll be merry, merry here, ha, ha!
And you'll be merry, merry there, ha, ha!
But who can tell
Where we shall dwell
To be merry another year."
sSy. Sac the rest in an advertisement over there.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
thing, but sacrafce principle, to secure Southern

thing, but sacrafce principle, to secure Southern
unanimity!
To The assumption, that to 60 into the Cincinnati
Convention would necessarily exercise corruptihg
influence upon our State, we reply with the enquiry,
how could this be when our delegates 60 into it on
principles fully defined and with Instructions explicitly
given! Besdes the proceeding would not be altogeih'
er new with us. On a memorable occasion in lS43,
South Carolina held State Convention expressly to
nominate Mr.. CALHOUN and present his clsms before
the Baltimore Convention. This State Convention
elected two of our most able to Represent the
State at large, at the time recommending the
Congressional Districts to send delegates True, they
did not send any. MIR. VAN buren, in the mean time
came out against Texas, and it was understood that
the Convention of 1874 would not nominate him.
Pending the meeting of that body, the Two State dele.
gates from South Carolina were urged to attend by
Mr.. CALHOUN himself; and it is we'll known that to
say the least, they did good service. We all remem.
Der the influence they had in bringing about the
unanimous and enthusiastic nomination of Mr.PoLK.
Were these delegates corrupted by the prospect Of
Federal Office! The State has enough Of high-toned
and independent yet left, to represent her firm.
ly and on principle in any body.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
THE CONTRAST.

From a number of the Leicestershire tEngand)
Mercury" kindly furnished us by friend, We copy
an article which will give our readers good idea Of
English feeling in respect to late occurrences in the
Crimea As will be seen, it is one of generous ap-
plause towards the soldiery Of France, but of deep
modification on of the comparative failure OF
the English arms. The editor in the present instance
draws the contrast strikingy. His tone towards the
French is only another evidence that JOHN BULL,
with all his bluntness and burliness, is at bottom as
truthful and honest fellow as lives
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07

~ By reference to the advertisement of Rev. S.
P. GrrzEs, Adm or, on the Estate OF GEO. GETzEN,
decd it will be seen that tho sale Of the property of
the said deceased will come off the 4th December
instead of the llth, az advertized last week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
To Samuel G. Home, and others.
w THE City Council Of Augusta has passed al
ordinance that no toll be exacted at the Auguss
Bridge, until further notice.

ADvrcEs from st. Domingo state that trc.
mendous hurricane had destroyed nearly half
the houses, several merchantmen were injured
and two frigates wrecked. The crops were also
destroyed, and consequently great distress exis.
led, which the government were taking meas
ures to alleviate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
New ORLEANS, November 9


Later advices from Texas state that Col. CAL
lahan had disbanded his troops, and only 70 or
so men were at San Antonio. Unless 700 are
enlisted by the 18th of November, the cxpcdi-
ton must be Abandoned. Gen. Smith was con.
centraling troops in the neighborhood of the
late deprcdations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07

ROBBERY IN PHILADELpnIA.-A young man,
son of jeweler and matchmaker, in business in
That city, was arrested on Friday, on the charge
of robbing his fathers store Of silver plate and
other articles of value. The theft was clearly
established, and The prisoner would no doubt
have met felon's doom, had not the father re-
fused to prosecute. The stolen property was
recovered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07

MILITARY PArEEs BURNT.-The Austin Times
of the 18th October mentions tho destruction
by fire of the Office of TIE adjutant general Of
Texas, including the army rolls and every i'm
portant paper in relation to the military affairs
of Texas. There is 10 means, it says, to pro-
cure duplicates, and the burning of no other
archives could have been greater loss to Texas
as it will open the door 10 the defraudng of
many persons,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07

WE regret to learn, through gentleman from
Statcsburs, Sumter district, that about three
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon last, the gin
COL COL W B. Sumter seai int fiTte, WIS eHifFey
consumed by fire--the result, it is supposed, of
friction, the gin being in operation at the time.
There was no insurance, we learn, OH the prop
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
State Agricultural Fair

We notice in exchanges that all the Rail Roads
will charge the Delegates TO the State Convention
which assemblies in Columbia, on the 18th inst, only
one fare. We hope Edgsield will have large dslega'
fion nprsent
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07

IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE KAXE.-A petition to
Congress is in circulation in the States of Maine
and illinois, praying that Judge Kane, of Phila.
delphia, may be impeachcd at the bar of the
Senate of the United States. for misconduct in
office, growing out of the Williamson case.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
New YORK, Oct. 81

NEW YORK, Oct. 81.
The steamer Sirra Nevada, from aSn Juan,
with the passengers which left New York on the
5,h of September, put into Acapulco, October
7l,, with The cholera raging on board to fright.
full extent. II was reported that II deaths had
occurred during tho passage, and "a after the
arrival at Acapulco. where the u'horiies reius-
ed permission to Lring The dead ashore. The
steamer Corles, of the SAME line, arrived week
afterwards, but hnd no sickness on board.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07

THE Indians regard a thin husk on corn as
an indication of mild winter. This being true,
the one just approaching will be of the gentle
kind, as the husks are said to be very THU.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07
Religious Notice.

WE are requested to state that Rev. E. H. LAKE, a
Unversaliss Minister, will preach in the Court House
on Thursday evening, the 9th inst., at Ct o'clock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07

A writer from western Texas says, the Euro
pean, settlers in northwestern Texas are, to a
man, in favor of forming q new Stale out Of the
western portion of that State, and are opposed
to slavery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-07

PRINCE GoRTscHAFF.-Thc London cores.
pondent of the National 1ntelligencer, though
favoring the course of the allies, says it is im-
possible to read the various accounts which are
nearly every day received from the Crimea rela.
ting to the last days of South Sebastopo with
out arriving at the conclusion that Prince Gort-
schakoff is consummate General. I" 1t is now
clear" says the Daily News, that the evacuation
of the south side of the harbor was not the re-
suit of sudden panic. Arrangements must have
been deliberately made some lime before for
ret.eating as soon as it was no longer tenable.
As far az the safety of the Russian troops is
concerned those arrangements were completely
successful. Every man who could be moved
was conveyed across the harbor in the face OF Il
victorious enemy. The colossal preparations
for infclng destruction on great scale upon
the conqucrers who should first enter the aban-
doned forts happily failed in great measure
but they were skillfulIv designed. The calm
foresight of the chief was worthiy seconded by
the devoted valor of his soldiers. The assai-
ants were obliged to fight hard for every inch of
gsound on the day of the assault, and only in
the Malakotf were they able@to maintain The
positions which their impetous onset had wres-
ted from the enemy. Sebastopolshas been Won
by fair fighting; its late defenders have shown
that they are no babes to play wilhal." Rich
mond Dispatch.
A MAN FORBIDDEN TO BURN THE DEAD BoDY
OF HIS WIFE.-The Milwaukee American says
that city was thrown into the greatest excite
ment on the 18th October, by an attempt of
man there 10 burn the dead body of his wife.
The story was as follows.
A Russian, by the name of Pfeil, married
woman who was Brihmin in belief He was
possessed of wealth, fnd both were persons OF
culture. She sickene and died, md requested,
according to the faiti pf her fathers, that her
body should be buried. Pfeil had collected
sixteen cords of wood, arranged it properl y, and
was about to perform the deed, when news Of
the fact WAS circulated, creating intense excite
ment
Sheriff Conover proceeded Mt once TO Pfeirs
house and forbade the act. The Russian asser-
txd his right and duty to burn the body of his
wife. "No law forbids," said he, "my religion
commands; will do it." The body WAS in its
shroud, the torches prepared, and all was ready
to place it on The funeral pyre. Let it be borne
10 its place" continued the Russian, there is
no law against it in Wisconsin"
But the sheriff took possession of the body,
ordered coffin, and made preparation for q
Chris:ian burial. The crowd grew and thronged
round the house. Alarmed or afraid to persist,
pfeil gave his consent to n Christian burial.
"You may order or have what ceremonies You
please over the body" said Sheriff Conover.
Gentlemen" replied Pfei, sit makes no differ
ence with US if we cannot go on in our own
way" Thereupon, the body was buried
though the Americans intimate that the woman
had heen fouy deal, with, and demands the
fullest investigation into the matter.