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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
A VOICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS.

BEFORE lis lies Nh elaborate pamphlet having for
its title" Is the North Right, Word about
Slavery" II is al argument addressed to le people
Of Massachusetts, by who styles himself" y Fel-
low-Cilizen." Its tune and temper are admirable,
while its reasunngs and deductions SAVIOR Of sound
sense and genuine patriotism The writer handles
the Constitutions recognition of Southern slavery the
act Of 1873 for the rendition Of fugitive slaves and the
law of 1910 tamendalory of and supplemental to that
ac with the power Of thoroughly conrersant with
the history of our Government. IIe is free AMI bold
in his denuncialion Of Abolilionsm and Freesosn
as now e1istant at the North and especially Mas
sachnsets. lie enters an protest against the
presentations of parlizan leaders and presses in
his section OF the Union as regards the barbares of
Southern masters and The cnormilies charged upon
the system Of African servilude In spirit Of enght-
ened liberay he accords to the people OF the South
full share Of humanity, generosity, pIian'hrophy
and pety lie orcby displays the madness of North.
ern interference with Southern institutions, drawing
his illustrations as much from the evils the North is
thereby drawing upon herself and upon the slave she
wildly seeks to succor from the gross injuries she
would thus nlict upon the slave States.
We hail the appearance Of such publications with
sincere pleasure, particularly when coming (ns this
one does from that lotbcd Of Einatcsn, the city of
Boston. They keep alive the remnant Of hope, that
the days of The American Union not yet numbered.
They suggest The possibility of some coming rerulsion
in the public sentiment of the Morrill, which may yet
naugurate brilliant fol lhia great Confederacy
of Free Slaes-an when past anmosi'ies shall be
spoken of with regret and aone for by acts Of lrater.
nal regard-an era when the Government ut Wash.
ingtvn shall be administered the broad fair basis of
Equal Rights and Equal 5eneGs-an era when party
corrupuns shall be upruocrl by the common ambition
of all perpctualc the blessings of civil Liberty
Thousands will say that tlss hoping against hope
And so it may bc. Our future is indeed involved in
darkness at once impenetrabc and fearful. Another
quarter Of century may moi have passed ci"rc rcrn-
luton and cval war shall bc upon us. II is neither
chnericnl nor unwsc to fear the worst. At the same
,ime it is natural TO hope for the best II this Union
is only to be preserved by the sacrifice of the rights
and interests Of one portion of it, then let II fall
whatever may be The accompanying horrors OF
that result. But if its integrity can be assured upon
such grounds the returning g"n.sense and fair play
of the sovereign parties TO its formation, VIC should
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05

ENcL,ISH CONCEIT

JOHN BULL .wns never known to admit that there
was anything ont of England superior 10 sope
Thing OF The same kind in it; it very seldom that ne
acknowledges even an equality Of excellence. Tell
him of our American railroads for instance, and with
a semi con,cnp,uous shrug he will reply" Oh, yes!
very gou roads you ave, that's rue-run fast enough
for this bloody country. But you caant expect your
roads to be like onrs You avrnt the experience, yon
'avent the skill, you 'aven't the henginccrs, you
'avrn Stephcnson-uf course yon caant expect u"
Tell him Of our fleet racers, and he will exclam with
a smile of ncreduIi,y added TO the shrug-" Your
racers! Well, yesyou ave some pretty good 'orses.
Bus,on, Peytona, Red.eye, Nina-all pretty good
'orses. Bnt then you caant expect to ave MS line
'orses in this bloody country as we ave IN Hengland.
Yon 'avent the stock, you arent the trainers, yon
avent the stables, you, ,avent the tracks-of course
YOU caan't expect it, Come down to lesser things
with him. Tell him of our home-brewed ale, and he
will put in, with giggle super-added to that smile
and srug-" Ycs yes you ave some pretty good ale.
But then you caan expect, in this bloody country 10
ave such ale as we ave Mt 'ome. Why, You 'avent
the manufacturers, you 'aven the ops, you 'aven't
the Thames waer--of course y"u caant expect it."
This standing juke upon English travellers in Amer
ica has been recalled b. little paragraph we find IN
an English paper before u.s. 1t is this:
ENG IIsm BLossoMs-Pick ont the loveest spols
we"e the most gorgeous flowers OF The tropics expand
their glowing petals, and for every scene OF TINS kihI
VIC may find another ut home oil equal beauty anu
with an equal amount of brilliant color Louk al
field Of buter.cups and daisies, hillside covered
with gurs. and broom, q mountain rich WIN purple
heather or inrest glade azure with carpet OF wl'd
hyacinil,s; and they will bear comparison WIN any
scene the tropics produce. have never seen any
thing more glorious than an old crah.tree in iull bios
som and the hursr clesInnts, llacs. ami iipurhnm
will vie with the choicest tropical trees anu SHRUBS
Even in the tropical waters there are no more beat
full plants than our own white and yellow waller -llles
our lriscs and Towering rush.
There il is again! English butter cups and daSles'
English gorse and broom, Of equal brancy tbccause
Eng!is) with the pcnes the ahlias, the nagnolIas'
the csslminey the oleanders, the apuncas, the cac''
&c. Of the tropics. Heard ye ever the like 1el we
don, blame them. 1t is good to love ones home and
country with n devotion which finds iranscendant
beauties in its every dell and dinge. This is one Of
the elements Of an undying patriotism And III Eng
land, where from Chnncer down, true poetic inspra-
ton has thrown its ganzelke shatowings OF love and
beauty over every shrub and flower, it is at once
seemv and honest in her children to look upon their
hiI!.sdes and plains the choicest parterres in oil
Natures wide domain. Cunccit it certainly is; but
so blended with yriuous instincts as 10 seem almost
odur,blr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
THE EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER,
is PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING By
w. F. DURlSOE & SON
N1SSa2NES&a

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Those desiring to advertise by the year can do on
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For announcing Candidate, Three Dollars, IN
ADVANCE.
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paid by the Magistrate advertising
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GIN TIME OF pEACEw &C.

The following resolution, introduced by Mr. Dan
in the National House Of Representatives recent
occasion, strikes Indicating the true policy Of
our government in a military puint of view:
RcSolrel That the Committee on Naval Affairs BE-
instructed TO inquire into the expedency of increasing
The navy of the United States by Immediately con-
strucng fifteen additional steam frigates, moi excred
ing fifteen hundred touS burden each, and that they
report by bill or Otherwise
The very thing needed at this junclarc when the
London papers, in view Of peace with Russia, are
vaunting the ability Of Ensand's naval forces to de-
vas,a,e our t.eencelcss coast
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THE REST YET.

On Tuesday the 10Th ult, says the Cheraw Gazette,
there lot Of 10 negroes sold in this place, upon
credit Of and two years. with interes, from sale
for the sum Of SlS. .li3, average of S9l963 The
ages Of this lot of negroes ranged from lS TO 3G, most
Of them being under 20 years. The negroes were a,
No. /, Of their class, but not such would have
made the highest average. Such n sale is no, on
record and when any Of editorial fraternity car
beat it, they will please let lis know it.
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Chcsfcr PrDtIltctS.

Our cotem. Of the Chester Standard tells OF some
several gold specimens of papable genuneness, which
have been foun,f in different parts Of that District
Moreover, a correspondent of the STANDARD, by the
name Of JOHN S. STRAIT puts upon recu the account
of turnp raised over there weighing 7lbs 7ozs; adj
ding by way Of gloriiicalion, "even Edgefeld must
give up the point.
And for the present, Elgefcld dues.
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The Carolina Spartan.

THIS slaunch journal has just entered upon its ,hr-
teenlh volume THOMAS o. p. VERNON Esq, is now
associated with Messrs CAvIs and TRIMMER. Mr..
VERNON was one Of the firm which projected the en-
tcrprse of establishing district paper for Spartan
burg He now but returns 10 his frs, love" Under
the joint direction of these three highly capable gentle
men, the Spartan must achieve wide and envable
success Our best wishes attend its progress.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
KANSAS MEETING IN DARLINGTON

a spirited meeting has been held in Darlington vii
lage 10 promote emigration to Kansas Territory IF.
Gcient action was taken. committee to raise funds
appointed and the amount of $500 subscribed on
the spot. In addition to Ibis, Col. J. d. WILSON, Of
Darlington District has offered to arm and outfit five
volunteers in the cau7e. And still The work was pro-
crossing. Well done, Darlington
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
ANOTHER VOLUNTEER.

Captain J. B. LABoRDE, of Marion. formerly Of
Edgefeld) proposes to leave for Kansas with many
are willing to juin him. provided Marion District
will defay the expenses Of the expedition. In his brief
appeal the people OF that District lie makes the fol-
lowing strong point: We risk Hres in defence of
Southern rights. Those uho subscribe only risk The
pultry sun, Of jep doliars.''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
acknowledgements.

WE are indebted to Hons A. p. BUTLER and r. 5.
Brooks for sunry public documents, speeches, news
papers &c. The remarks Of our Senator upon the
proceedings of the late naval hoard are characteristic
Of the man, original bold, racy and eloquent 1t will
afford US pleasure TO give them place in our next
issue. Their perusal will doubtless be 10 our readers
as it has been TO us, 4 rich treat.
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Death of L Palmetto.

THE Patriot and llounta ineer ubishes obituary
notice of WILLIAM VI. GooDLETT, member Of the
Palmetto Regiment. lie was IN actual service in all
The battles upon SCoTT's line of operations except
Moline del Rey, Chepulrapec and the Garita.. He
came ou, Of the war, like many other unfortunate
soldiers, ruined in health, and has at length fallen be-
meath The effects of disease then and there contracted
S-lcsacrfcing patriot sleep in peace!
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News frou Ornn-e.u,r~,

The last Souihron contains information that P. II.
LAREY, Esquire, formerly editor of the Clarion is
about 10 start for Kansas We ascertain also from the
same paper that Mr. }. NJ. DAsrzLER, of ST. Matthews,
has contributed one hundred dollars to the aid Of the
Kansas cause.
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COI,RT OF COMMON PLEAS.

THIS Court commenced its.NIarch session for Edge.
field on Monday last, Judge WutrNEn presiding. We
glad to his honor in good health and spirits
Under his benign aud enlightened direction, the term
will Of course pass smoothly and pleasantly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
Mr.. Gary:s Speech.

WE were much gralied by the tone and manner Of
this gentleman address before the meeting OF Monday
An abstract of it, taken by friend, has been handed
in for publication and will appear in our next.
1t would afford us pleasure 10 publish also Mr.
TILLMAS's able and eloquent remarks upon the same
occasion, If he can find it convenient furnish
trouScrint of llrm
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How the Car Feels.

correspondent Of a Pansian Journal reports that
the following speech was recently made by the au-
,ocrat Of the Russias to an eminent diplomalist at
The Court of St. Petersburg
''Jai les Allemands en pilie, les AngIas haine,
et les Francais en- adlniration.'-
Which, being interpreted, is to the effect that lie
pes the Germans, hates the English and admires the
French.
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AnroDOs Of Mnrcli.

THE windy season recalls tho following old s'ager
of connndrum:
Who was the first whistler, and what tune did he
whistle The wind aud he whstlcl "uver the hills
and far away."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
Tough Times in York.

THE Enquirer observes that between seven and
eight hundred have been returned 10 the spring
term Of the Court of Common Pleas for that District
This is abou, double the return for EdgeGeid, dis
tric twice large and more than twice as popuons.
Some cause of congratuaiiun on our side!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
FOR KANSAS.

Yunng men who are desirous Of emigraling to Kan
sas under the auspices Of the Edgefcld Kansas Aid
Committees, are requested 10 hand III llcir names as
early as possible either one Of the sub.commit-
tees, or 10 The Central Committee of lweniy-one, in
order tia, lie exlen, Of the preparations necessary 10
he made may be n once a>ccrialned.
G.. w. STYLES,
Chairman of Central Committee.
Edgefi I'D C. H., March, il 1856.
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subscriptions Withdrawn.

The True Carolinian understands that the Anderson
stockholders in The Savannah River Rail Road have
resolved TO withdraw their subscriptions. The reason
given appears to he that suspicious entertained
that the road might be buiIt up point in Abbe
vile District and there discontinued. But this surely
cannot be the real reason.
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One Hundred Dollars More.

Capt. E. B. BELL notifies that he Inns received
one hundred dollars fur his Kansas company through
Hon. II. F. w. ALLsToN. 1t is the contribution Of
some gentleman whose name we unable to make
ont from the manuscript before us.
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Conn UNICA TON S.
For the Advertiser:

Mn. EDlroR,-As soon as my business engage
ments will admit of it, shall furnish you rejon-
der to the elegant reply Of the Edgcfeld Informer,
in proper spirit. JonN OF THE PEorLE
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IsQflltllIl.

THE New York Picayunc is convinced that BAR
NUNS energies will soon bring him wealth and posi-
lion in Wall Street again. 50 lie is" says the Pic,
"of the genus Yankee, species Cvnnecticc, ami the
sIa rpcst of his sort -
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nj precipice Oh surely, my friends, there are no
virtues more honored among men than those Which
belong to the duties of wife and mother; Every in
of the good and wise unite 10 do them honor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
Appointment. by the Governor.

II. T. WRIGHT Esq, has been commissioned by his
Excelency, Governor ADAMS, u Notary Public for
Edgeiield District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05

hold ourscf scarcely less than false TO the memory Of
l77G, if wc did not welcome the consummation with
gratitude and inv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
Excellent.

The blackberry wine sent by our old friend, W. H.
is really excellent. Many thanks for the very accep-
liable treat
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ADAnI,s WEDDING.

SOME irreverent wng of u scapegrace thus talks
about this old time occurrence:
We like short coartships, and in this Adam acted
like sensible man-he fell asleep bachelor and
awukc TO find himself married man. lie appears to
have popped the question Immediately after meet
ing MannstlIe Eve; and she, without flrlation or
sliyurss gave him kiss and herself Of that first
kiss in this world We have had, however, our own
thoughts, and sometimes in poe,ica mood have wished
we we're the man that did l.. But the deed is done;
the chance was Admins and he improved it. We like
tie notion of getting m rried IN garden; it is in
good taste. We like private wedding, and Adams
was strictly private. No curious bean1 were there,
nj coaking old maids no chattering aunts and grum
bling grandnlohers. The birds Of heaven were min
strels, and the glad sky shed its ghl upon the scene
Que Thing about the first wedding brings queer things
to lis in spite Of scrplural truth. Adam and his wife
rather yonng 10 be married; some Two or three
years DID, according to the sagest spscnlaons Of lhe
ologs,s-mere babies larger, but not older, without
a pot or ketlle-noihing but love and Eden
And what more, in the name of all the felicities,
could any reasonable creature ask for!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05

THE Know Not!icgs, in convention at Philadel-
phia, have nominated Ex-President MhLARD
FILLMORE. of New York. for the Presidency,
and ANDREW JACKSON DoHELsoN, Of Tennessee,
for the Vice Presidency. The frs: is Wing
the last has be.n Democrat. So the nomination
is. us Col. BENTON used to denominnte such
tricks, " gull trap to take Democrats in"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05

SOUTH CAROLINA CoLLEGE.-We understand
that the exercises of the College will be resum-
ed on Wednesday, 18th inst, with q full Facul-
ty, Prof. Rivers and Prof LeCompte having
accepted the appointments by the Board
A notice has been sent TO the parents and
guardians Of the students to this effect, and we
trust they will return to their Alma Mater with
The dctermin ,tion to do justice 10 themselves
aud her.--Carolinian, Monday Sd inst.
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to us in spite of scrptural truth. Adam and his wife
rather yonng 10 be married; some two or three
years DID, according to the sagest specnlaons Of he'
ougists-nere babies larger, but not older, without
q pot or ketlle-noihing but love and Eden!
And what more, in the name of all the feicities,
could any reasonable creature ask for
POPPING THEM OCCASIONALLY.
In the March number Of Godey's Lady's Book is a
Revolutionary Sketch, in the course Of which lad is
introduced upon the scene who afterwards became
President of the United States. 1t was when GATrs
had been defeated ut Camden and SUMTER was sur.
prised in his camp that refugees from South Carolina
went flying, in squads, by families, and sometimes
singly, to place of greater security further morrill,
Old Mrs. BARNETT lived in Mecklenburg County N.
C. upon the road which most Of these unfor,unates
passed in their flight. Many Of them stopped and
par.ook of her patriotic hospitality to tho extent of
basiilyprepared meal and sometimes nights lodging.
SUMTER himself was her guest for hour or rtwo.-In
little while news came that the British advan-
cling upon Charlotte. The old lady of course up
on the lookou. for fresh intelligence and enqured ea.
gery of every traveller. And here the mention Of the
aforesaid lad, "who afterwards became President"
comes in:
Mrs Barnett, standing at the door and l"Oking an1.
iously down The road, perceived some one approaching.
Sukey and Jenny Brown" sne cried, addressing her
own child, and the pretty daughter Of her guest 5un
out to e roa, and inquire the news" The traveller
was lad on soreIy jaded horse the face Of the
rider was very long and sunbnrnt. Snsannah asked
him whence lie came From the Waxhaws," was
his reply.
"Dn you know Major Crawford !"
"To be sure do he is my uncle"
"And who are you!"
"My name is Andrew Jackson"
"What is the news about the British !"
'I'hey are on their way TO Charlotte"
"What are you doing down there ~
"Why, We are popping them occasionally"
The long, slender face of the STRIPPING was lit up
with pleasant smile, and bowling with the grace and
ease Of polished gentleman, he said: Good-morn'
ing, ladies'" and went on his way As he passed the
house, Mrs. Barnett had full view Of his yello"
cheeks and long face, and she laughed heartily when
she heard Of his remark about "pnpping" the enemy
There is another little anecdote about this lads
"popping the enemy" connected tf we mistake not
with place called New Orleans, and one PAcxEN
HAM with some ten thousand or of these same red
coats.
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WASHINGTON Feb 26th-The intense excite.
ment orc;lsoncd here by The lrlcgraphc dis
patches of the foreign advices BY the steamers
Atlantic and Asia has been allayed by the assu-
rance that there is nothing in the Government
dispatches since received calculated TO diminish
the hope that our differences with England, may
be peeifcally arranged, although our relations
with that country are not materially changed
since The advices received per steamer Canada.
Mr. Buchanan probably left England on the
2OtI, on II tour through the Continent.
February o.
The Secretary of the Treasury has formally
accepted the act Of the Legislature of Texas,
as full release Of the United States. The
money will he paid 10 the bond holders after
the expiration of go days.
THE Senate has passed the Pension Appropria-
ton bill. The Military Committee have been
instructed to report what new Notifications are
necessary to California, Texas, Florida, and
then adjourned.
In the House bill has been reported annull-
ing the acts of the Kansas Legislature.
February %.
In the Senate to-day message was received
from the President. enclosing the correspondence
on the English enlistment difficulty. 1t is VOL
luminous but contains no new facts. 1t was or
dered to he printed A resolution was adopted
asking the President if Great Britain had made
any proposal to submit the Central American
question to arbitration. Messrs. HALE and
Toombs made speeches on the Kansas qaestlon.
and the Senate then adjourned until to morrow.
In the House nothing of Importance transpired,
and that body adjourned until tomorrow,