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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
"THE GOLD FIELDS OF CHESTER.
The Hon w w Rnrea


THIS gentleman is rapidly distinguishing himself by
his powerful effort. in congressional debate. lie has
recently delivered speech upon Kansas matters which
is spoken Of on all sides in glowing terms. His bril-
liant successes precisely accord with what We knew
and expected of tho man. A Washington correspon-
dent Of the Charleston Mercury thus writes Of Mr..
BoYcE's last speech:
"The debate in the House upon this subject has
been a very able one. Mr. Boyce, of South Carolina,
made a superb speech. He is one of the very best
and cIsares constitutional lawyers in the House. His
opinions always carry great weigh, with them. His
discussion of the many grave questions connected
with this suhject, was luminous and profound. He
commanded, throughoue his argument, the unaagging
attention of the House. This is the best test Of
members standing in the House. Mr. Boyce is regar
ded here as having exhausted the important points in
the controversy. So far as the friends of Whitfield
concerned, they may safely leave their rase with
Mr.. Boyce's argumsnt Ills constituents may we'll bs
proud Of him."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19

persons-might not place you in the same category
with myself, and might give to the words you quote
more pi,h than they were intended TO have. de-
clare then ,ahatif you purposed any denunciaon OF
me- it applies with more Than equal force yodr;
selves, and consequently am led to infer, that no
offence whatever was aimed at any one,
Your unwarranted insinua,ion, that am looking TO
the Legislature for ofice, shall dwell upon since
it is easy TO perceive, that you appreciate in your
augmentation no good act, which does no, spring
from an interested and seli.h motive But I could
retort upon you your prospects before the Legislature
sgan., .pine befoiej ths ,p9oRs. and plight thcucs
Iegitimatry draw some most astounding and convinc.
ng deductions If my feelings did not revolt from tho
bandying Of course and va gar personalities. Instead
Of engaging in pasiime loathsome, 7 invite your
attention to extract from the digni6ed and indie.
pendant presenment Of the Grand Jury 10 The March
term of tn: Court at Edgefeld, for 1856, fitting
response to your trace about Count Houses, costly
and commodions jai., and ornamental Jail yards:
The Grnnd jury, respectfully present, that they
have examined tho Public Buildings, and find tho
Court House and all ahs Poblje 0icesia good order
and condition. They suggest that the Commissioners
of Public Buildings BE- instructed to have an opening
properly grated in the each of the cell, of the
JAIL opposite to the windows in the outside wall of
the Jail, for the purpose Of veniasng and giving
light within the cells.
They further present, that they have examined the
front yard Of the Jail ot and approve OF the improve.
ments now in progress under the supervision of the
Commissioners Of Public Buildings ~ - -
~. ..rn JOHNTRAPP Foreman"
am exceedingly sorry, gentlemen of',he Kforme,
that have been compelled to impars 10 this Commu.
nicalion tone of severity unwopied in u,e !, has
been no labor Of love- The exposure or bare recital Of
your desuory harrangues ad eoptandum uulgus" ne.
essariy induces sarcasm and SATIRE Any reply your
effusons must taste Of gall and wormwood. But you
against all assaults Your tender su,cept.
bi'ities are so shielded by happy secondence that
all tho shafts of rdicnle, the envenomed darts of wit
and the terrible proeces Of logic fall harmless
you' feet You should never provoke opposision to
your schemes of reform or ambition. They can mover
stand the test Of udicious scrutiny. Neither should
you attempt wit orr repartee, for you are "ncompe.
tent to the task" In word, the fewer Of your say.
ngs and arguments you put upon record the better it
will he for your surcess and reputation UNLESS like
the Ephesan who burnt the temple Of DIANA you arc
so bent upon immortality that you have resolved 10
s'ernze your name, by leaving posterty towering
and unsghlly monument Of absurdies and contradic.
tons.
JOHN OF the PEOPLE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
Interesting Items.

~ THE gambling rooms in Washington city are
sail to he kept up in style Of oriental nagnlfcence
Sume elter-wri,rr remarks that almost every Other
room OIL the secondanur in Pennsylvania Avenue il
used for this purpose" which Of course is sg exag
geraion.
Z: " THE State House in Columbus Ohio, will be
when completed, one of the must magnificent struc'
lures of the kind in the Union and will cost one mil
! lion five hundred anil eigyhree thousand eight
hundred and eighy.six doars.-Scarcely less may be
the cost of ou new State House at Columbia by the
time it is compIssed.
THE Home Journal IN. W gives currency to
the statement that one student and three
police officers killed in the recent difficulty be-
tween the town marslias and certain students Of the
South Carolina College. Whereas in truth, they are
all alive and kicking
Isl AH Arlesian we'll is to be bored in Green street
Augusta, Ga.
EP The American portion Of General Walker.
army in Nicaragua numbers twelve hundred men.
cy Punch, speaking of the cradle-gift to the En-.
press Of The French, would prefer to in France
another sort Of cradlenamy the cradle Of liberty I"
aSr submarine telegraph has been laid between
the Two shores Of the Busphorus
" THE spartanhurg Erpres, states 'ha, corr. is
selling at 55 cents in that district and will probably
experanre still further decline.
s.:y' LATE Virginan papers report the death Of an
old and much respected colored woman, familiarly
known as =" Old Aunt Nannie,'' near Powha,an Court
House, in that State. She said to be hundred
and twen,yseven years age, retaining clear memo
ry 10 the day Of her death.
esY TIE planting of corn in Edscfed district was
never more backward than at present.
E4Se Yesterday says the Columbia Carulinian Of
the 18th inst, the solemn sentence Of the law was
pronounced by Judge Warlnw, on James McCombs'
convicted of the murder Of William 7. Cross, mar.
.haI of our city. The sad duty performed in a
deeply impressive manner by the Judge, and the
wretched convict was ed with much feeling to give
the few remaining day e has earth to prepare for
the Judgment ofcternity. The day fixed for the penal
ty Of the law is Friday, the e5th April next.
~ During the last len years s99, 900 have passed
through the hands of Dr.. Tying, Of New York, COL
leeed frum his congregation for religious purposes
which would make average ofnearly $500 Per week.
aE~ TIE steamer Guv Graham, Capt. ionge, left
North Atlantic wharf this morning for Columbia, says
the Charleston Evening Nes OF The 14h inst, being
the frs, trip on The new line. Messrs. Wardiaw &
Walker are the agents for Charleston. tBound for the
old port Of Cranky
Ey The entertainments given by Governor Aiken,
of South Carolina are said 10 srpass, in elegance and
hosnitoItv all others in WASHINGTON,
~ Commissioners have been appointed to build
the Agricultural College in Maryland fer which tile
Legislature have appropriated 5000 annually.
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
Ancient n nd Modern Poetry.

Here Is an eIIrart TINT brIeIy expresses WHat We
have been thinking for The last twenty years:
Who does M, admire The clear and easy flow
of Pope the majestic imagination Of Milton, The fire
and passion of Byrnn and the universal eYcellenres
of Shakespeare! But with these, as with most other
classic English poets, the pnetir element co-exsted
with suc, cIearness aud drectness of expression,
that The dulles, minds readily perceive The meaning,
though they might not appreciate the beauty. The
same simplicity appears 10 have been considered n
meri, in The great poets of antiquity. But when am
called upon 10 admire the poets Of the present age
Tennyson. Brwning and nhersl find that The diflcnl-
~ of understanding their meaning destroys the pleasure
might otherwise derive frum their heaulIes Why
are not poets now required 10 observe what has always
heretunle been considered necessary to excellence
clearnrss and simplicity?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
An ELOQUENT LETTER,

The following letter from President Pierce
was received by the Mercantile Association OF
Boston, in responss to an invitation to attend,
and participate in the celebration. in that city, Of
the birthday of Washington. We have never
read nobler or more truthful and eloquent trib-
ute, to 1hs Father rof his Country, expressed in
so few and simple words. President Pierce, in
the powsrrto move.a he patriotic hearts Of his
coun,rymen,; either. BY spoken Or written Ian.
guage, has certainly few equals:
WAshfSeTor, Feb. l8, 1856.
GErT1Eukx: duly received your letter of
the Sist 'uIt,, inviting me, III the name Of the
members of tic Mercantile Library Association
Of Boston, 10 Join with Them in celebrating the
approaching birthday Of Washington. It would
most gratefhi TO me to listen to the instruc-
five thosghts and eloquent words which will, on
this orefsion, be addressed to the association,
bat this, Of course, will not be in my power.
honor the purpose of rendering the tribute
of your nffeceionate reverence to the memory
of him who was the hero of our Independence
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
THE WEATHER,

"Ths last few days, says the forkrile Citizen OF the
24,h inst, have been disagrseably cold last Tuesday
morning We had small sprinkle of snow, and again
on Thursday morning We had considerable sno"
storm. We have been informed by gentleman thai
there is some of the yet upon the ground in this
District that fell January, making about nine weeks
that snow has been on the ground; something very
uncommon for this country.
"As We are going to press every thing is shrouded in
q mantle of white, aad the snow is still falling"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
The "PIptns OF Kansas

AN unknown contributor, who seems To hav
fanced himself something OF poet, transmits The 10
lowing exquisite verses accompanied with the permi:
sion 10 publish Them, if we like. it so happens il'
we do like to publish them, II for nothing else than
show this ambitious woocr Of the Muse the full CON
pass and altitude of his first flight. lie should har
profiled by the fate OF Icarus and not have SCARED
near the sun AT first.
Young men, to Kansas you should Sn;
Take with you there IN axe. and hoe;
Twill serve you, to erect hut,
The dorr Of abolition shut
Upn lhc plains of Kansas
Your chance is good, to make the dimes;
Above all other foreign climcs,
The land is gmd, the country new,
There is the pick, the first for you,
Upon the plains Of kanss.
Hail! all ye southern matrnns fair,
You all must give, ~ liberal share;
Sell of all your finger rings
Dispense with all such useless things;
To send young men to Kansas.
Yc gray haired Sres, awake, awake;
BE libc,al for your countrys sake.
If its but one dollar give.
That these young men may one year live,
While far away in Kansas.
Young ladies, if yon have beau,
Just tell him, where he ought to 60,
If he refuses, take stick
And on the head Init him lick,
And drive him off to Kansas.
a RoUGn KANSAS MAN.
pnnnh nnnnnl In I'LL conscience
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
Rough enough, in all conscience!

Babic BELL, or the Poem Of n Little Life TINT
was but three hprils long.
SUcu is the title of n pnclic contribution 10 the
Southern Literary Messenger, by Il. B. ALDRtcu Esqr
OF Barnwel, SC 1t is one Il" the sweetest productions
we have noticed for years. evncng the fact beyond all
controversy, that We have amongst US gifted and
ACCOMPLISHED poet. Whether or not Mr.. ALDRICH
ha. written any other poetry, we unable to say.
But this we do say very earnestly tlat he both can
and should write more, much more. 1t is duty lie
owes TO himself 10 his talents and to his country No
man could compose the poem which follows, without
such endowmens as qualify him to write many other
pieces of equal and perhaps superinrmcrt The mel
ody, the grace and the patIos Of Babie Bel' are
carcey surpassed anywhere, unless it he in Muor c s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
ALL FIXED.

WE very glad 10 observe that our village pump
is oil right again. And we must add, in justice TO
Council, that it would have been fixed long before
this but for the sickness Of the pump-builder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19

LEAP YEAE.-A correspondent of the London
Dispatch has cndcavorcd to show The connection
which exists between scarlet and leap year. He
says, that by ancient custom, maiden wearing
n scarlet pettcoat in leap year, may propose to q
bachelor to marry her and if he declines 10 do
90, and she shows him part Of her red petit
coat, he is bound to present TO her n new silk
dress to cover it, and assuage her wounded feel
ings And he AYERS that under-garmcnts Of this
beautiful color have j,st been brought into
fashion with view to carrying out the law in
the course of the year. Bachelors must be OK.
cecdngiy cautious, therefore, how they give the
least encouragement to the "pupping Of the
question" by smiles or compliments.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19

~ THE London AthcnGum cxclaims: "War
with the United States! The idea of such war is
Incredible If there be, in the catalogue of moral
caami,ies, worse than civil war, it is such con.
hict as might arise between America and England.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
OUR ABSENCE.

WE propose 10 be absent on short visit to FIorl'
ia for the next TWO or three weeks If it be possible,
we shall transmit dot,ings taken down as we 60.
Tho Commissioners Office will be kept regu-
lary open during our nbsence, in charge Of H.. T.
WprcuT Esor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
Charleston Active

The amount subscribed in Charleston for Kansas
aid reached at last occounts some 1000 dollars Ac-
tive preparations were making TO increase The sum.
Twenty emigrants had departed and it was hoped 4
good many more would be ready to set out at early
lor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19

%The communication Of ,hs Rev. J. NJ CHILEs,
is received, but unavoidabls crowed out 1t shall aP'
pear in our neIt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
Gbe aopertiser.
. ARTHUR SlMKlNS, EDITOR.
EDGEEIELD, S. c.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1856.
.Mntica This.

EWE have no authorized Collector out at present,
therefore all :ndebted will do we'll not to pay any
one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19

ATTENTION IS invited TO sensible article upon
another column taken from the Columbia Examiner
and under the above caption.
The NeNvberry Mirror.
THIS paper is out in tri weekly form and presents quite
taking appearance lis conductors exhibit the true
spirit of progress in this Improvement and deserve to
be encouraged. Terms three dollars per annum, in
advance Subscribers should address-REID and Nor.
Rrs, Mirror Office, Newberry c. II.
"THE GOLD FIELDS OF CHESTER"
How rich that sounds There's the Chester Stand
ard giving marvellous hints about The captivating
prospects of certain gold digsngs over in his country
mixed up with spchexpressiuns as bright specimens,
" Aoney.comb quartz" and the like. We dare say
every word our brother Of the Standard writes true
But We know something about gold in Edgeficld.
We've seen the Elephant; and feel qualified to give
the Chester people little advice upon this SUBJECT
Pake care how you dabble in these undertakings.
We have had many gold diggers in Edgefeld since
BILLY DoRN commenced pulling out the precious
Jumps from his celebrated vein; hut, Of them all, not
one has made silver except the aforesaid DORM him
self-no not one. And nearly all have come 10 the
conclusion that their best gold prospects to be
found in well.manu.ed and wellcultivated cotton
enlI
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
The Kan.,, meetinr In chnrlcston.

We see, by the Charleston papers, that meeting
OF considerable enthusiasm has been held in that city
10 take into consideration the business OF aiding em-
grants to Kansas. suitable address was in read.
ness, prepared by committee appointed for that pur-
pose. The address, together with the following reso.
lu,ions, received the sanction Of the meeting.
RESOLUTIONS.
]. Resolued, That our citizens have the right to EN-.
iprate to and abide in Kansas any other Federal
Territory and to lake with them such property rs IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19
"Position of the State"

ATTENTION is invited to sensible article upon
another column taken from the Columbia Examiner
and under the above caption.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19

She came and brought delicious May
The swallows built beneath the caves
Like sunbeams in and out the leaves,
The robins went. the livc-long day
The ! ly swung its no,eless bell,
And o'cr the porch the trembling vine
Seemed bursting with its veins of wine !!
O. earth was full Of pleasant smell,
When came the dainty babie Bell
Intn this world Of ours!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-19


can already see the entire wreck and ruin Of your
cause, which early day is 10 bring forth. sec
your disastrous confusion, and hear your agonzins
complaints. Tile deep.tuned voice Of your goodman
Of the mountains reaounds among The hills and
pine. .barrens Of Edgefed, calling for help upon his
spouse Nancy Nancy"-whilst she, good soul, can
only family and dsspa'ringy respond" Haste, my
love- and cume TO me-" Your union was unnatural,
within the prohibited degrees like that OF the Devil
and Sin and it shall be blessed and consecrated by
no,hing, no fruit but death, an abhorred and ugly
prodigy entailing dreul woes, and torturcs nr1p:es
sble upon tile parents who begu, it.
YOU, gentlemen, have yourselves acknowledged
your insuicency, and tile hopeessness Of your cause
in every line You have written in response to my
communications Why did you aIIude to any disap-
pon,ments may have met with before the people
Was that your only Of comfort in your conduct
of this controversy! You certainly could not have
been actuated by so grovelling feeling malice
pelv spe-lor that was inconsistent with your char.
acer
There is one portion, though, of the emarks of the
Informer, which would be most happy pass by in
silence, but that it might produce some mi>concep,ion
in the minds of the people. mcnn that portion in
which the quotation of johnson is employed, E" that
patriotism IS the last refuge Of n scoundrel.'' am
sure, gentlemen, that you have too much chralry to
apply to me, indirectly, opprobious an opi.het If
you designed to brand me with an insult, you would
have the courage to write it in single, disconnected
sentence, as would WISH it done. Then | could
either submit or resent, as my nature might prompt
me- But since in your article, ynu mike mention oil
some profession Of patriotism, by me- and in the same
connection. argue 10 establish your orr, malignant
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-26
THE DEMOCRACY RALLYING IN MICHIGAN-H0S
Il. w. PECK.

correspondent Of the Detroit Free Press, writing
from Lansing the 10th inst describes rally Of
the democracy in the following enthusiastic terms:
On Saturday evening the democrats convened for the
purpose organizing They rallied in their strength with
women, boys babies, and at o'clock the hall was
filed After adopting platform and constitution d. H.
Case esq., delivered spirited address, When he conclu-
died. Hon. g. W. Peck who had just arrived announced
and from than three hundred throat hearty three
times three cheers greeted the The band
up Hail Columbia the bass drum pealed its welcome
amid the tunutuous applause and excitement
Of Michigan democracy in the lower house
Congress stepped forth.
'To give fair synopsis Of his speech would require
ready pen than mine. For thar hour be de-
lighted the large audience with his gifted oraory. In 1T
be painted the rottenness Of black repubcanm lie
handled Bingham without gloves, and tore the lions skin
the long merclessy deserving lie
deed his accuser and dared any Of them
ward and charge him with any act unbecomng honest
#taaGf g4at 4
!" After the speech the people forward in and
signed the consuton democrats and old line wings The
campaign fully open here; the right spirit Is
and assured that the democrats Lansing will do their
duty. On Saturday evening next Mr.. Peck win again ad,
dress the people, when there will be turnout like the
times of lS44.' hai& at5s8
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-26
va M from wearing ths unorm d thar grade. r..

reserved list from wearing the uniform Of their grades re-
speetyely.
Sac s. And b (raser enacted That captains in CON.
and ofsquadrons shall be denominaled flag officers.
SEc s. And IL further enacted That the grade OF adm
raj Ia the naval service be- and the Is hereby, reyve
that it. the Judgment Of the President the past emf
services OF any naval captain shall ene him TO such
distinction he shall be authorized by and with the advice
aud Of the Senate commission such officer ad
mira OF the navy.
SEC T. Had Be farther enacted, That there shall be es
tabhed corps 70 be called q TAe ss"t.c Corps Of tAs
Macy TO which shall be assigned all duties pertaining to
the Naval Observatory the preparation Of the Nautical Al
anac and such duties pertaining to the hydrograhical de-
partmen and such other scientific duties connected tbs
naval service the Secretary Of the Navy may time
to time, prescribe a may DO prescribed by law.
The Scientific Corps shall consist Of
One captain, two commanders ten eutenants and seven
masters who shall be taken from the active and reserved
lists Of the navy and who shall be commissioned belong
ing said corps and who shall in all respects as officers
the navy be subject to the rules and regulations OF the
navy and the orders Of the Navy Department. They
shalt rank with officers Of similar grades in the active service
of the navy but shall not be entitled to military command
Promotion shall be within the corps and shall be regulated
by the rules which govern promotion in the active service
and the captain Of the corps shall by virtue Of his Office be
Superintendent Of the Naval Observatory PROVIDED That
after the organization of said corps aforesaid appoint,
ments thereto ha be made only from the graduates Of the
| Naval Academy.