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T'fIE, COMMITTEES.

1T was in short article of olt>last issue that we
gave expression 10 The hope, entertained by certain
Washington correspondents" that BANKS mightalter
all prove himself decent fellow and impartial pre-.
siding officer. The manuscript had scarcely passed
beneath the printers guide. beforeil.e announcement
of The House Committees came TO hand, black with
Injustice 10 our section. 1t is manifest that Abo-
li,ion fanaiicsm intends 10 use its present triumphant
position in the Federal Legislature to Insult and njurs
the Sou, as far as this can possibly be done. Knowing
that their term of triumph will in all probability be
short one, there is 10 telling to what e1cesses their
reckless fury may carry lem Yet, with all its evils,
one good must result from the present prcdominnce of
Black Republicanisn. Southern members will al
most certainly come together and laying aside minor
differences, stand shoulder to shoulder i'll battling
against the common fue. In this aspect, every thing
ina possibly be working together for the veal OF our
section Should Soullerners, however, from any un-
lucky influences, fail to unite as o band of brothers
now then indeed is our case n desperate one Then
indeed may the pail be prepared which is 10 cover our
crushed and degraded future. But surely this can
never be. Surely, Southern enin Congress will at
once strike hands OIL an alliance, offensive and defen-
.ive, for the preservation Of their homes and the saliva
ton of their country Let us look for nothing less than
tIs
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Mr.. w. w. HERBERT.

DEpIcATIoN.-On Sabbath last, says the N
Y. Observer, despite the snow storm, the new
Baptist Church on 18th street, Dr.. TeasdaIe pas
tor, was dedicated to God 1t was planned by
T. U. Walter, Esq, the architect of the Capitol
extension, himself member of the Baptist
communion. The steeple and spire are the
finest in the city, and indeed new style OF
church architecture needed to be inauguraied in
Washington. DR.. Fuller of Baltimore, preach
ed The dcdicatory sermon from l Cor. ii: 2.
For determined, eic Dr.. Burrows, Of Richmond
preached in tho afternoon, and the pastor at
night. Southern Baptists hare Contributed lib
eralLy to the erection of this house.
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| CIR, Real cul,l.water council.
Is He NOT, Right.

SENATOR WILSON Of Massachusetts concluded
recent speech in Congress the Cayton-Bulwer in
erna,ional Misunderstanding with the following sum.
ming up of his views:
al say ien sir, that the only way, in my Judgment
to get out Of our present embarrassment is to declare
the Clayton Bulwcr treaty null aud vod-,o negoti.
ate in Central America for the protection Of our iran.
sit runtes across that country. The ahrogatinn of
the treaty dues not lead to war. 1t is the policy
which WILL in my Judgment, promote tho future peace
and interest OF the country. would vute aguins, the
Clayton. Bulwer treaty ifit before to-day for
cnn never agree to make an arrangement with Eng
land or any other foreign Power that we will not ex.
ercisc dominion any portion o: this continent.
have no sympathy with the policy that would extend
the boundaries OF The Republic by lawess violence,
but hnvo faith in democratic institutions; believe
that wherever the jurisdiction of this country extends
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THE SEASON.

SPRING is at hand. The sunlight already grows
genial in its vernul warmth Jonquils are. preparing
to bloom. Birds are making matches for the year.
The cold term" is over at last. The mercury in,
Fahrenheit indicates Temperate" Farmers are
busy turning up " the stubborn globe" Day after to-
morrow ends the reign of Winter. Then comelh
March with his clustering winds, soon to be followed
by gentle April. Hail, dear. Vicissituds! Thou art
to nature what contrast is to melody We bless the
Power that gave thee BIRTH Humbly let US render
our tribute Of gratitude to Him who has permitted us
to witness once again this glorious changing of Winter
into Spring.
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SINGULAR DEATH OF THE LATE MINISTER OF
PEGU.-The Petersburg Intelligenccr has receiv-
ed 4 letter from Lima, Peru, dated January 9,
1856, giving the following account of the singu-
lar death of the late Minister of Peru to this
country:
"The late Minister Plenipotentiary of Peru
to the United States, who returned to this coun-
try about six months ago, died lately in Lima in
singular manner. While asleep he swallowed
three of his false teeth with the gold band which
confined them, and died from tho effects shortly
after Efforts were made to extract the teeth,
but without success"
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A GOOD TIME TO PAY--HELP US UP
HTEuER

MANY of our District subscribers who are in arrears
will visit this place during the approaching term Of
Court. We beg leave 10 suggest that it will be q
good time pay their little dues 10 the printer and
we doubt no they will heed our suggestion most read
lily. The solid men of EdgeGed are seldom appealed
to on this wise in vain and Of such are the Adver-
,iser's patrons.
One other favor We will venture to ask: DESTROYS
Of adding 10 our already long list of subscribers, we
beg our friends or as many Of them as can conven.
ien.ly do so. to bring along when they como new
name to bs entered on our books. We ara resolved
merit such favors which is at once our reason and
apology for asking them.
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RRIEE COLLOQUY.

SCENE: The Public Square within he enclosure.
Is, CITIZEN. What's the matter with that pump!
2nd CITIZEN Ont of f1-wun't work-water r
smells.
Is. Cir And pray whose business is it to putt. in
fix!
end CIT. Councils, guess.
lst Cir. And why don't they see to it!
End Ctr. Not knowing, can't say.
lst Crr Wonder if they kao,O about it!
End Crr Oh, yes, they all know about it.
Is, CrT But won't about it.
end CIT. No, they won't sec about il.
Is, CrT. They are guing 10 do 80 though, suppose
End err. Yes, suppose they're going to.
lst Crr Some of these days.
End CIT Yes, some Of these days
lst Crr In the ME an time the public must 60 with.
on, the public water which is the best wafer in
town when in order.
2nd CIr That's Gict-must 60 without it-and,
MS YOU say its the brs water in town when in order
Is, CIR. The present Count is culd-waler coun.
Gil, believe.
2nd Cir. Real cul'l.water council.
lst Cir. And that being The case, wouldn't you soy
it was their especial duty 10 keep the public pump
in spanking condition, That not only the villagers
bu, the people at large might know where 10 60 for
pure draught of The cooling beverage! That would
he but carrying out their cold-water principles,
woudnt it
2nd Crr 'Twonld'nt be nothing else, certain.
Isl Cir. However, its 10 use talking. by tho by,
Sa akcspeare has line or two about "well' some
whereof could only think of it, I'd copy it and Ell.
close it TO the council. Let ME See" " fGerc wcH
'trcrc done, 'ttrerc wcll 'fwerc done quickly" I'm
afraid that isn't exactly it. Ill just step down to
MoRAGNEs office, borrow his Shakespeare and fix it
right, And then I'll send it 10 The Mair-would'nt
yon'
IND Cir. Well would. Ereunt dmbo
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on this continent the interests of humanity will be
ultimately promoted by it. Agreeing with the doc.
rins laid down by r. Everett in his admirab!e letter
upnn the trpartie treaty, would never bind our.
selves by any treaty obligations that we will not an
nex If we and the people who live the territory de-
sire il, any portion Of this continent"
sentence or two at the last omit, - they bot
re:lera,e an abominahle Freesoll sentiment But, in
spite Of the neigbor'Iood of hateful proyso we in
cline tothnk tha, lhe extract We give points to
which our Government might not err in adopting
that is, after negotiations, to arrive at fair and ber
al settlement of the matters in dispute shall have been
fret
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LETTER FROM HON. W. W. B0YGE.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
February 7, 1856.


Ny DEAR S1R:I received your letter in which
you ask my opinion in reference 10 Southern
immigration to Kansas. The pressure of busi.
ness does not permit me, at this time, 10 60 into
the subject very extensively. II is impossible 10
exaggerate the Importance of Kansas 10 the
South. If We lose Kansas, we lose Missouri,
bring freesoi to the borders of Arkansas and
Tennessee, and will have TO struggle for the
Indian Country behind Arkansas. Kansas is
emphaticaly the KEY to the future, and if We
would command the future, we must command
Kansas.
From the best information I can get upon the
subject, | am satisfied the current is setting
against US in Kansas, and that II will certainly
be lost to US, unless the South puts forth all her
energies. To acquire Kansas, it will not do to
rely on mere Southern sentiment inducing
ardent men to 60 there through devotion to
their section You must combine the idea with
another, the beltering Of their condition. in
other words, making money. The North under
stands this great idea perfectly; hence their En-
igrant Aid Societies, which combine fana,icism
and money making. five intend to struggle for
Kansas, we must likewise combine these ideas !:
we must form joint stock companies, for the pur-
pose of colonizing Kansas from the South. The
money thus raised will be expended in aiding
cuonists to get 10 Kansas at the cheapest rates.
and buying land there. The share should he
put at small price, so that the entire South may
90 into the matter Thus all may Soulhcrnize
Kansas and make money at the same time; for
the land which can be bought ut Sl.25 per acre,
will in very few years sell from S. 10 500
per acre.
have not time to do more than TO Indicate
The course which should be pursued by The
South.
ardently hope that the entire South may be
thoroughly aroused upon this great question Of
empire.
shall be very willing to contribute to the
extent of my abilities in promoting this move
ment.
Lam very glad indeed TO sec that the public
mind in our State seems TO be arousing itself 10
the Importance OF the issue, one far more impor-
tans, to my mind, than who may be the next
President. Yours, sincerely,
w. w. BOYCE.
", w NY ur,,,,r
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THE EDGEFIEED ADVERTISER {,
IS PUBLISHED EVERY "WEDNESDAY MORNING by
WE. DURISOE g. SON.
FHSnaRNR5o

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ed as made for indefinite period, and will be con.
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ADVERTISEMENTS will be consplcuously inserted Mt
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When only published Monthly or Quarterly ST per
square will be charged. All Advertisements not having
the desired number of insertions marked the mar
gn will be continued until forbid and charged accor-
ingly.
Those desiring advertise by The year can do so on
liberal terms being distinctly understood that con-
tracts for yearly advertising are confined to the mme
diate, legitimate business Of the firm or individual
contracting. Transient Advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
For announcing a Candidate, Three Dollars, IN
ADVANCE.
For Advertising Es,rays Tolled, Two Dollars, to DO
paid by the Magistrate advertising.
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Written for the Advertiser.
CHILDREN TWO.


Hush Children Two are meekly praying
Prayers they once heard mother saying,
When to her bosom closely pressing
They i,cd to seck her nightly blessing.
Hush Angels Three are near them staying
Tohear their little voices praying.
Ihdr tiny thoughts are upwards flowing;
AND like young flowers the winds are blowing,'
So they to Light, their hopes unfolding,
Sho" within all The heart was holding. J"
Hush! Angels Three, in heaven orc swslling
Wor'is Children Two to thom were telling.
Oer thin spirit form is bending
10 cata each breath 10 Him ascending.
Ihey'rerisen And to God light-aceting
The sained mother hastcs, repeating 80 '--
All, oil Sic heard the children saying
There tonight by the bedside praying
GLoRIssA..
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Law OF LIBEL.-The following amendment
of the law of libel has been submitted to the
Pennsylvania Legislature by the Hon. E. Joy
Morris:
In every prosecution and in every civil action
for writing or publishing Il libcl the defendant
may give in evidence, in his defence upon.the
trial, the truth of the matter contained in the
publication charged as belous; and such evi.
dence shall be deemed sufficient justification
unless malicious intentions shall be proved.
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Hit Hun AGAIN The citizens of Eastport,
Missouri, were so we'll pleased with the conduct
Of Mr.. Rust, of Arkonsas, in his "affair" with
Greeley, of the Tribune, that, Immediately on
the receipt of the news that he had cudgelled
Horace, they procured and forwarded to Mr..
Rust 7 gold medal. The medal bears this in
scription: Presented to Hon. A. Rust, NJ. C.
from Arkansas, by his friends of Eastport, Mis-
souri," And on the reverse side, "Hit him
ou,;n 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

~ OuR Hamburg Commercial Correspondent
informs US that an election held in that Town
Saturday The 23d inst, for one Member Of the Town
Council-in consequence Of q tie between Messrs.
LARK and HILL, the day of the annual election
which resulted in favor of Mr.. r. L. GENTRY. The
following gentlemen therefore compose the Council
for the present year, viz:
ROBERT MCDONALD, Intendant
J.]. KENNEDY, W. W. SAFE, C. II. KENvEY, r.
M. OwIscs, VIZ. MILLER and r. L. GENTRY, War.
deps
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GOOD ADVICE.

LET every young gentleman and lady, every old
gentleman and lady, the boys and the girls and all read
the following excellent advice upon the subject Of
rect language in every day conversation:
LET me beg you to shnn all the ungrammatical
vulgarsms which fsi to CRATE harshly we'll
tuned ear. II you permit yourselves 10 them now
yon will never get rid Of them. know venerable
and accomplished lawyer, who has stood at the head
of his profession this State, and has moved in the
refined soriety for half century, who TO this
day says haint for has not, having acquired the habit
when school-l,oy. / have known persons who have
for years tried unsuccessuy To break themselves Of
..ying done for did, and you and for you and me;
Many we'll educated persons, through the power of
long habit, persist in saying sheW for shoued, while
they know perfectly we'll that they might, with equal
prope,y, substitute for snooed and there is not
far hence clergyman, marveously precise and fas-
tidios in his choice of words who is worry apt to com.
mence his sermon: Il sheW you in recent DISCOURSE
A false decacy has very generally introduced drank
The perfect parlciple Of drink, instead Of drunk,
which alone has any respectable authority in it's favor
and the imperfect tense and perfect parliciple have
been similarly cOnfounded in many other cases.
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Refircd.

Mr.. JAS. S. FARRow, whose pen has heretofore heen
dslty exercised upon the columns of tho Sparianburg
Express, ha, ceased his connection with that sheet
1t is now in The sole care Of Mr.. T. STono FAR
ROW, who will doubtless preserve all the interest
that has attached to this spirited journal.
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WHERE OUR FASHIONS Come FRoM.-A good
anecdote is told Of one Of the Chippewa Indians
at the North. lie was asked why tho Indians
did not copy the dress of our people. He re-
piled =" Me think we started your fashions !;
your mon now wear blankets as we do, and
your women paint their faces and wear feathers"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

v TnE Rev. A. GAGE, will preach in the Court
House on Thursday and Friday evenings, tho 2Ssh
and 29th, at early candle light
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Something that will be Missed.

THERE was fine contral.o voice taken of from
our Village Oh Monday last by the Augusta hack.
The Baptist choir will miss it sadly At the same
time most excellent young lady uhe owner of that
voice. babe adieu to her many friends and departed
by the same convenience.
That "young lady" and those many friends" will
understand our illusions Lightly spee'l the boat that
bears her to her new homs.'
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w WILLIAM LocuE, ESQ.,, has been appointed
by his Exeelleney Governor: adams, Maglsirntefor
Edgsfield District, vice WM. H. ATKINSON removed
The Sinte
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/, Wesmust Have Money. :.

MRaE4fS' We WHITE ts'uur rauthOrlzeo-ASeht 10
collect and receipt for the samc all unpaid accounts
due this Office, either for Subscription, Advertising
or Job Work We hope all indebted viii holl
themselves prepared jwhtn he calls iali them, and
pay up readily.
% Mr.. w. will also receive subscriptions for the
F" Southern Light,n and receipt for the same.
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Is this the way was going!
Whittier, oh brooklet, say!
Thou hast, with thy strange murmur,
Murmur'd my senses away
And am sure yon wiR echo,-' Yes, child something
has indeed murmured your senses quay"
No such thing, "GLoRIssA" dear Your senses
are evidently where they ought tn be, impeng you
to clohe your pure fancies in poetic garb and to pre-
them for inspection at the door Of our old sane
tum. Go on! Strive 10 improve daily! Send US
another piece carefully finished as possible. We
fully make up mind as to your merit until
We know you better.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

y The second article of"JoHN OF THE PEo-
pLE," has been received, but it arrived too late for
this ISSUE We will give il place next week.
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HGlOrissa'sv Verses.

WORD with you, sweet friend In the note which
accompanies your vese,, you use the following Ian
guage:
"Strange phm this. Which has just se,sed me, to
send you the lines on the other page. makes say
to myself uhat The German Muller says 10 the brooklct
-, IVb;ybcr, ,,orrn--
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Ono ToBAcco.-It was stated in the Cincin-
natl Chamber Of Commerce, few days ago,
that within Il circuit of some sixty or seventy
miles in Ohio. 800 900 lbs of leaf tobacco was
raised annually, and of this $500 tons were
sent to Louisville last year, while about 200
tons came TO Cincinnati. 1t is proposed to take
steps to secure the trade 10 Cincinnati.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-27

ONO INVASION OF KAssAs-Tn response to
Gov. Chase's war message, a Mr.. Todd has in
troduced in the Legislature the following reso-
lution
Whereas, it is i matter of general notoriety,
that Kansas Territory is being invaded, from
time to time, by hordcs of hostile ruffians, who
are plundering and destroying property, butch
ering the innocent inhabitants in the most cruel
and wanton manner, and setting Mt open defiance
all those rules and principles which ought 10
govern tho intercourse Of man with man. And
whereas, the Executive of the United States has
been appcsled to in vain for protection There
fore
Resolred, That it is the duty of the State of
Ohio, in the exercise Of its "popular sovereign
ty," through its General Assembly, to raise, arm,
and equip five regiments Of volunteers; to pro-
vide all the necessary provisions munitions, and
pay for six months service in Kansas, to pre-
serve the peace and protect the settlers from the
depredations of the land pirates who infest that
Territory
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KANSAS AID FUSD.-The undersigned having
consulted with many prominent shareholders in
the District, as to the propriety of calling a
meeting 10 raise Kansas Aid Fund, for the pur-
pose of assisting those Of our own District who
may feel disposed to emigrete to Kansas. and
support Southern Rights and institutions, invite
their fellow-ctizens to meet at the Court House
on Sale Day in March, to organize a society
for this purpose:
o. R. Faust, L. NJ. Aver, Jr., A. p. Aldrich,
w. A. Owens, J. j. Maher, B. H. Brown, c. J..
Brown, ]. l.. Davis, II. Brabham, J. NJ. Brubham,
]. J. Brabham p. A. Raysor, George Move, ]. j..
Ryan, J. G. w. Duncan James Patterson, Thos
Raysor, R. w. Walker, S. w. Trotti, John Aa-
ron, Johnson 1agood-Barnwel Sentinel.
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~ bill has passed the Legislature Of Alabama
making it criminal to give, sell or loan a minor
bowie knife ur pistol.
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"TEN YEARS AMONG THE MAIL BAGS"
Nh. RAMSEY has for sale at the Post Office some
very well.selected books. Among them may be found
the one above designated. I, is work Of real Amer
lean interest, and i'll be perused with aridty by al.
most every description Of readers.
Here is capital anecdote, detailed by awis'y post
ma strr of Cincinnati:
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Tho other n;ece is Of a different s,ripe:

Rail road steamboats,, horses, stages,
All Of you are paid your wages,
All Of you for nothing better
Than 10 take this little letter.
Shnnfl the dorument miscarry,
Uncle Sam will see " old Harry"
To prevent this dread collision,
present unto your vision
Slate, county, and between, the town,
Indiana, Nashville, Brown.
For Mrs Jane Eliza Brent,
This is enough-now "let her went"
Bnt these extracts from the lighter and less at.
tracve parts of the book The body of abounds In
thrilling narratives of detected rascaliy and graphic
sketches of Stags.coach adventure, connected with
the postal arrangements of the United States.