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THE woRLD!' May we continue increasingly
to cooperate by the Bible, Missions, and
Commerce, in promoting the intelligence
liberty, and happiness of every people
81 am convinced that the two countric.
are deeply interested in the pros perity Of each
other. Our people are one in blood. one in
language, one in science and art, and one in
religion. Ourselves mutually united in the
bondsof peace and friendly intercourse, both
must prosper, and essentially serve each 9th
er and, increasing in population, by our
moral influence, our intelligence, religion,
liberty and commerce-all improved and per
fected-we may be the means Of removing
the ten thousand evils of despotism. super
stition, and false religion, which afflict the
great nations of Europe, Asia, Africa, and
many parts Of America, and Of regenerating
the world, under the gracious providence OF
God.
"Wishing you success in your various no.
bic, benevolent, and Christian enterprise, and
that your life and health may long be pre-
served, to enjoy the fruits of your labors on
earth. remain, yours, in Christian es-
tanm ssTfIOIAS TTMPSON -
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KEEN REroRr. During the delivery
of Mr.. Banks speech at the Merchants
Exchange last week, Wall street broker
Jew, named SIS, frequently interrupt,
ed the speaker, and annoyed the audience
by putting impertinent questions. Intht
course Of that part of the address of Mr.
Banks which referred to Col. Fremont
the Jew exclaimed, Wasn't he court.
martialed9' "Yes," responded voice ii
the crowd, 'and better man than he was
cruciied by some of your ancestors about
two thousand years ago." There were nc
more Interruptions from that SOURCE
4Nepark Adrertiser.
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goes the rounds with visitors, pauses be-
fore the pootrait to say:
This is the likeness of the last Lady
Alleyne; and lovely as she was, and as
good as lovely" By her husband, she
was called the Lily of the Valley. Why,
| have never heard.
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MY FATHER.

My father raised his trembling hand.
And laid it on my head:
"God bless thee, q my son, my son.
Most tenderly he said.
He died, and left no gems or gold,
But still | was his heir
For that rich blessing which he gave,
Became fortune rare.
Still in my weary hours of toll
To earn my daily bread,
1t gladdnes me in thoughts to feel
Ills hand upon my head.
Though infant tongues to me have said,
Dear father" oft since then,
Yet when bring that scene to mind,
I'm but a child again.
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A Yankee is self-denying, self-re

A Yankee is self-denying, self-relving,
and into everything prying. He is a
lover of piety, propriety. notoriety, and
the temperance society. He is brag-
ging, dragging. striving, thriving, swap
ping, jostling, wrestling. musical, quiz
zical, astronomical, philosophical, poeti-
cal, and criminal sort Of a character,
whose manifest destiny is to spread civ
ilization to the remotest corner Of the
earth.
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MODEST. An exchange paper says
"A clergyman at the South in sending a
sermon for publication in the National
Preacher, observes incidentally-I should
have no objection to your obtaining for
me the title ofD. d. from some Northern
College. / am very popular man at
the South, and think it would have a
tendency to harmonize the North and
South
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ASSESSMENTS FOR ELEcrIoNEERING PuR.
PosEs.-The Washington correspondent
of the n. Y. Tribune, under date Of Oct.
!, writes; 1.-The Clerks in the Treasury
Department, under Peter G.. Washington,
were notified, on receiving their monthly
pay, that they were assessed in the sum
of about ten per cent, on their salaries, to
be used for electioneering purposes in the
State Of Pennsylvania. All who refused
to pay were required to state the fact un-
der their own signature
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Srlttt 45urttq.
For the Ellsworth Americana
Glimpses Of the Past.

(For the Ellsworth Americana
Glimpses Of the Past.
I'm sitting all alone tonight,
Alone, in my little room,
The stars are twinkling very bright,
Which make sweet memories come.
The moonbeams gently rest en- me
With sad and mellow light,
Recalling dreams, to bright last,
To my weary heart tonight.
For haunting memories of the past
Amid my heart strings play,
And with loved ones meet, and live,
And while sweet hours away.
Again, a fathers hand is pressed
Upon my aching brow /;
hear those tones, which once heard,
1t seems they're with me now.
Loved forms, loved faces can sec,
In this Silly calm tonight;
0, cease this throbbing heart, and brain
Nor think these dreams too bright
All ,halcyon dreams linger ye still
Methinks bright angels now
Would gladly come, and softly soothe,
My aching heart, and brow.
'Tis bliss to think when sadness broods,
Der hearts by sorrow rivcn
That soon well rest, forever rest
With our loved ones in heaven.
There friendships voice will not grow cold
Nor love e'er cease TO be
But loved ones mingle there, and dwell,
Throughout eternity.
NyrTI Us*s
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-07-30

II. r. SPANN, Esq, being present, not only through
motives of regard for the deceased, but at the es-
pecial invitation Of the body en- asse, also spoke
in fluent tone of his high esteem for the deceased
and sincerely Joined the meeting in their melan-
choly bereavement.
After the above Resolutions were unanimously
adopted, Capt. L. CovAn presented the following,
which was also passed without dissenting voice.
RESOLVED, That this meeting raise by such Me-
chancs as feel disposed to contribute, sufficient
amount to place over the remains of j. II. CHRis-
TIAN q suitable tombstone, with such inscription
thereon as the sense of the body may desire. And
further Resolved, That the Chairman appoint a
Committee of five to carry the Resolution into effect
as soon as practicable.
In accordance with the Resolution the Chair ap-
pointed as members OF that Committee the follow
ing gentlemen Lewis Covar, VIM. Lczue, j. NJ.
Witt, D. r. Durisoe, F. L. Smith.
On motion, it was
Resolued, That copy Of the proceedings of this
meeting be sent TO the family Of the deceased, and
that they be published in the Village papers,
On motion of c. W. LEec, the meeting then ad-
journed until Wednesday evening, the SO,h inst.
C. L. REFO, CHAIa'x.
F. L. SMITH, Sec'ry.
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appear that as the person and privilege Of all are
equally protected, and equal privileges afforded
them to a certain extent, that every able-bodied
white should pay something at least, to support the
Government by which he is protected. Yet upon a
further examination Of the subject, it may present
feature somewhat different While The poor man
enjoys equal privilege and protection to that Of the
man more afliuently situated, he is complied by
law 10 perform Roal and Patrol duty, likewise
Military duty preparatory to tho protection of our
rights, and even fight va'iantly for those liberties
when circumstances require it, iu equal proportion
to that of the most wealthy, while he (hc poor
MANI has but little TO protect and means Of eva
ding those duties when required Of him. cannot
therefore, with the lgh, before INC, sec that it would
be in equitable enactment 10 adpt that measure. If
however, Poll-tax Was imposed to be appropriated
as an additional Education fund, to be applied in
the District in which it arises, see no reason for
an objection to it; and if such bill should be presen-
ted, Should have the honor to be q party con-
cerned) the probability is, I would support it.
True It is, by this mode of action, the property
holder would not, to any extent, be relieved from
taxation; yet, it would be productive of more ex-
tcnsve education fund, which l believe is strictly
essential, and would result in general benefit to the
community; for light greth understanding; and
where darkness exists, corruption prevails. l do
however, in this, and all other cases, reserve to
myself the right of doing what may think best
calculated to promote general interest when the
case shall have been properly presented before me.
J. QUATTLEGuM.
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uNANIMousLY RETURNED.

The extra Congressional election for the 4lh District
is over, and PRESTON S. Brooks is OF course unani
mousy returned 10 the seat he lately occupied in the
Federal House of Representatives. We are unable to
say what has been the strength Of his voe among the
people at large. At this place the turnout was very
full considering that the election off in such hot
weather and at so quiet time. But whatever may
be the strength of his vote it is perfectly certain that
his whole constituency sympathise with and applaud
his spirited of conduct They not only believe
that the castigation of CHAs SUMNER was entirely
jusiiable but they take pride in pointing to their own
gallant representative as the man who inflicted it. 1t
is not mere cold endorsement on their pnrt, hut nm
active, warm, demonstrative approval. We have our
srves heard hundreds of his constituents speak OF The
whole affair with the quiverng lip and flashing eye oil
most cordinl sympathy. Not one have we aren, who
ever seemed 10 think it wrong. For E'lgefed espe-
cialIy, we speak with emphasis She says 10 her
member" Well done good and faithful scrront;" if
necessary she would add" Hit 'cn again" And
che wishes it 10 60 out to enemies at the Norh in
manner pal pable and unmis'akeahle, that her noble
son is more cherished than ever for the righteous blows
he has so resnnely laid on in defence Of South Caro-
liaa's fame and Senator BUTLEn's honor. She ap.
proves, she appauds and now she exuls in returning
her representative Immediately and unanimously to
the Congress in which he has stood forth before the
country as true gentleman and hgh.souled patriot.
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EXECUTION OF N. II. CHANEY.

This unfortunate man convicted at the lasi
spring term of our Court OF negro stealing, ex-
plated his crime on ;he Sallows on Friday last,
the llth of July. 1t had long been the impress
sion Of persons in this community, that the pris-
oner was one Of regularly organized clan, who
were engaged in enticing and abducting slaves
from their masters.-Various circumstances led
to this impression, and many efforts were made
10 induce the prisoner to confess his own guilt.
Gnd to reveal the names and whereabouts of his
confederates and We believe inducements were
held out that his doing so might lead 10 par
don in his own case; but he persisted in assert.
ing his nnoccnce-mantaiDed that he bought
and paid for the negro tha. lie was convicted of
stealing, and that he was ignorant of any law
less clan of which he was supposed to be a
member. 1t was believed, however, that when
brought to the galows and convinced that there
was no hope of pardon, and that only few mo.
mems separated lin from eternity, he would
make clean breast, and an open exposure of
his guilt.
He addressed the people for about one hour
and 4 half, and during that time, he was repeat
edly urged by persons present to make 4 con.
fession but all to no purpose, and if we un-
derstood the substance of his remarks, he main.
tanned his innocence 10 the Last though We be.
lieve the main issues were rather evaded.
The parting words of the unfortunate man 10
his old friends and acquainiances, rs he shook
them severully by the hand, were truly affecting.
About half past o'clock, The fatal instrument
of death was drawn around his neck; the horrid
cap adjusted, and soon the wrelched criminal
was launched into eternity.-Lancasier Ledger,
l6h inst.
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For the Advertiser.

TO THE VOTERS OF EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.
Calls have been made upon the candidates, for
the Legislature, for IN expression Of sentiment upon
Division of the District the Electoral Question, and
the propreiy of a Poll Tax.
As one of the candidates, now proceed TO define
my position on these questions. If elected to the
Legislature or whether elected or not, pledge my
self to support Division Of The District, and the Civ.
ing the election Of Presidential Electors 10 the people.
The whole plan Of Division, together with the
=: lines" and boundaries" Of the contemplated new
Districts are set forth, in u very particular and
definite manner, in memorial, f'r Divson, pre-.
scented to the Legislature at its last session. am
not aware that any change is contcnl2 plated. have
no copy Of that memorial in my possession. Those
who made the call can obtain the required informa-
ton by consulting that memorial. speak f'r my
self, and. think, would not very far misrrprcsrnl
the feelings AMI sentiments Of every Divisonisl in
the District when say, that if the lines there rro-
puscd, and the plan Of Division there Indicated are
nn the best, eiva US better plan and moro eqit-
able boundary. We want that plan ard boundary
that comes nearest doing justice 10 all concerned.
We arc not at all disposed 10 be contentious. We
want the best We c,n get.
IN regard 10 Pr!l-Tax, have only this to say
If is proposed TO tax every man in the State, mot
subject 10 pay tax by existing aws,) to the same
amount, regardless Of his condition, cannot think
su,.. tax would be unded in justice or go"d poll
ry. There is as much disparity in the ability tn pay
money among those who own no land nor negroes,
to make every nlHn ray the same amount of taxes
who has no land nor negroes, il is surely equally
Just 70 tax MI who happen TO own such property :"
the same extent The man with one slave, by such
y rule, would pay as much as he who owned five
hundred The principle would be The same in both
instances 1t is true, there are many in the State
who pay no taxes, who are bol! able and willing IT.
pay. Let all such persons pay tax in pror"rtl"n
to their neat income or in some other less ubjec
tonaJle mode 1t is urged, by some, that ever!
body should pay something FIR the privilege Of vo'
ting would respectfully suggest that those VII"
can barely have the neccssarcs Of life, pay sufficient
ly hSh ior Inc poor privilege VI eas''hs "e ~"
votes now permitted BY law, in The performance Of
road, muster, and ratrol duty All who have q
neat income, after deduclng necessary expences,
tax them and tax in proportion to neat income.
All who cannot have neat income, who scarcely
have the ncccssarics Of life for themselves and fmi-
lies do not tax them. 1t would be u tax on poverty.
G.M. YARBROUGH.
July s2d, 1856.
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FOR TIE ADVERTISER.

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO J. a. CHRISTIAN.
GY Wednesday evening, the 23d inst, large
and respcctablc meeting Of The Mechanics of this
Village was held in the Odd Fellows Hall, for the
purpose Of paying tribute of respect to the memo
ry of j HENRY CHRISTIAN, and sympathslng with
his afflicted G,,nily
Cant. LEWIS CuvAR called the meeting to order ;
and, Oh motion OF Mr G. S. MCNEIL, Mr.. G. l..
REQ WAS appointed Chairman, and F. [" SMITH
requested to act as S, crctary.
The Chairman on taking Ills seat addressed the
meeting in a few brief and feeling remarks which
were we'll received by tile audience.
Mr.. d. r. DuRrsoE then submitted the following
Preamble and Resolutions, which met The hearty
approval OF the body.
WHEREAS, Death, sudden and unexpected, through
tho wise decree of Almighty God, has rn,hlessly
invaded our ranks and cut down, in the vigor ol
manhood and prime If life, our much esteemed
associate and worthy frllow-ctizcn, j. HENRY
Christian Yes, one who has shared our every
pleasure, and in our troubles ever borne his part
has been snatchcd away from time TO eternity q
familiar voice that has often checred and Gl&ddened
our career on earth has become silent in death ;
and generous and kind hearted friend has bid US
adieu forever To those who knew him in the va
rious walks of life, as true and public spirited
citizen. and as warm and unwarerins friend,
words are unnecessary for his culosy. lie was,
strictly speaking, "An honest man, the nob'ess
work Of Cod" His death has deprived US OF a
valuable and industrious member, and his bereavcd
family OF devoted aud afftetionate husband and
father Therefore be it
Resolred. That while we would bow in humble
submission to the Divine will in having taken lor-
ever from am ng US our friend and brother asso-
ciotc. ]. Henry CHRISTIAN, We desire TO express
our sincere sorrow at the awful vi,aticn which mas
so Unexpectedly stricken him down.
Resolred, Iha, we will cherish his virtues. for
get his faults, and claim to unite with his widowed
COMPANION and lathcrless daughters and other
relatives in their sad and dcploraLle bereavement,
and TINT we one and all, tender them the sympathy
Of the Edgeiirld Mechanics.
Can't. LoeuE, in scconding the Resolutions, de-
livcred brief but very eloquent address. lie
highly extollcd the character of the deceased, and
in sympathetic manner condoled with the once
happy but new miserable family in their unfortunate
and rreparab!e loss. His remarks added much in
terest to the meeting.
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For the Advertiser.

Some weeks ago "TAx PAYERS" published, in the
Advertiser and Injormer, call upon the eandI-
dates, for the Legislature, relative to the exped
ency of the Legislature OF 1856, ENGRAVING On the
Statute Book an Act imposing Poll-Tax in the
Stale of South Carolina"
have, on various occasions, answered TINS call,
publicly and privately, on the stump, and in the
street, and elsewhere; and have only delayed
answering through the papers, as requested be-
cause deemed it, not only UNFAIR but unnecessary,
until all who were expected to be candidates should
be mounted and ready to take the field. am new
ready to answer, but must be excused from giving a
studied and elaborate opinion | am on the
hus,ings every week, and am always willing and pre-
pared then, to give the reasons which influence my
Judgment upon this or any other question.
"TAx PAYERS" have, doubtless, already found
out my position but is due to them that should
define il through the same medium that conveyed
the enquiry l. therefore, ask leave 10 say to then''
that am unqnaIifcdly and uncompromlsngly op-
posed to engralting upon our Statute Book' any
such law, unless the Tax Payers of the State in
spirit of beralty, will come forward and so modify
The Constitution Of the State, as 10 place the poor
man on perfect political equality with the property
holder. And that is measure which shall neither
propose nor advocate. The organic system OF our
State so far as poverty and taxation are concerned
is properly balanced and harmonizes in all its parts
and we dare not undertake to tax poverty or labor
without corresponding change in that system
[ refer "TAx PAYERS to the hustngs for my argu
ment
Respectfully, &C.,
C. " STYLES
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He knew that could never get to Canada, and
that were TO do so and he were to fall, that
would never get back. He might as well have
designated Boston Common.
His proposilionis is of so preposterous charac.
ter that the public will appreciate it without
comment from me. When he repudiated the
memorandum which was prepared by his friend,
and delivered in his own presence, felt some
sympathy for the agony Of proud man driven
to doing wrong that he might retrieve the honor
Of State which had been tarnished by unwor-
thy representatives But his last condition is
worse Than the former, and l deliver him to
that condemnation which honorable men in
every community will siernly inhict. | have no
further demands upon him; but should he be
screwed up to the point of making demands upon,
me, will yet treat him MS a gentleman, and
meet him at any convenient and accessible point
upon equal terms.
1 respectfully ask that the subj"ined letter
from General Lane may be read and submit my
conduct to the intelligent and spirited people OF
every State in the Union.
P.S. BROOKS.
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For the Advertiser.

TO THE VOTERS OF EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
FELLOW CITIZENS AS one Of those who solicit
your sufrages with view to seat in your next
Legislature, | here proceed 10 respond to various
queries propoundcd through The medium OF your
highly respected columns by "TAx.PAfERs'" W.:
The praccablityoflevying poll tax or taxing money
at interest," and professional income. In regard to
professional income, "TAx-rAYErs' arc little be-
hind The times, as Professional income has been
taxed for many years at least. Money at interest,"
should in my opinion be taxed in the same ratio that
slaves are, being governed by the MEDIUM price oi
them; say about fifteen cents upon every hundred
dollars at interest
The Poll-tax system is new question and one
too, which may afford strong argument on either
side 1t is question that | never have heard pro-
pcily discussed; yet. have cndeavourcd TO some
extent, to exercise my mind upon the expcdiency Of
it's adoption In first view Of this subject, it does