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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-01-08
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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-01-08

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Wheeling, March =. 1856.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08
TRADING AND DCihBIHNG m WITH NEGROES.

Mr.. EDITOR THE Iaurensville Herald COM
ments as follows On tue arrest by Col. WILL
L1AMs, of that District, of four white men,
whom he caught gambling and trading with his
negroes. Every community should have just
such citizens as Col. W1LL1AMs-those who
"know their rights and dare maintain then,."
From what we can learn two or three trifing
scoundrels, of the ilk described below, at pre-
sent infest our Town and vicinity, and should be
dealt with according to the law made and pro-
vided for such characters. But, Mr.. EDITOR,
those who are the chief sufferers from the ne
farious practices Of these vile wretches, appear
10th to indict them or bring them before the
proper tribunals Of the country, through fear, I
think, that the cowardly fellows would revenge
themselves by setting the torch to their dwell
lings or damaging their stock, &c. The proper
course to pursue is to act, promptly, fearlessly,
openly and independently with all such interlo-
pers, and word iorit, short time, there will
quite a change come oEer our colored popula-
ton, both morally and physically. But publish
the accompanying extracts, and oblige
Your, old friend,
, MINDFUL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08
From the Charleston Evening News.
NATIONAL DEM0CRACY...SLAVERY EXTENSION
THE EDGERIELD ADVERTISER.

There are, in South Carolina, two wings Of
the Democratic party. One attaches itself to
it as an integral portion" bone of its bone,
flesh of its fesh," adhercs to it as a party, and
of course accepts all its rule, obligations, plat
forms and aims. The other acts in conjunction
with the Democracy in preference to any other
general organization, because it approves most
of its measures, doctrines and action, but holds
itself independent to act more decisively on
Southern and State Rights, and to disapprove
where it may deem party proclivity wrong and
injurious. The latter are, in fact and name, the
State Rights Democrats; and with them is our
strongest affiliation. They have, as yet taken
no distinct organization, but may be driven to
it by the receding of national Democracy on the
one side, and by the pressure of anti-slavery
aggression on the other.
That this distinction may not appear shadowy,
we will adduce two tests
l. The first is, national partyism. Those who
reject it in the entirety of its trammels, do So,
because experience and reason prove that it has
been the obstruction which has hitherto preven-
ted Southern unity and the complete efficiency
of Southern dcfence-has undermined the fl
deity and broken the frmness of Southern
politicians. Among many whom we could name,
are Foote, Houston, Stanton and Walker. The
Missouri Compromise, the repeal of the 2lst
rule, the admission of California, the Wilmot
Proviso in Oregon, the Compromise of 1850,
squatter sovereignty, and the present proceed
ings in Kansas, are examples of the default of
national partyism.. Our friend Of the Edgefeld
Adcertiser must consider that national conven-
tions are but the means Of the concentration
and continuance of its power, and that those
who accept its obligations and aspire to its hon
ors must be held to some extent answerable for
its mischiefs And in reference to Conventions,
we DO not so much refer to those who only as
semble to confer on principles and measures, and
to ascertain how far there can be agreement or
disagreement, but to those party bodies which
meet in party domination to organize party
powers, and to dictate elections to Office, and all
this in manner not contemplated nor provided
for in the Constitution.
q The extension of slavery. Does not the
AJuerlissr know that the aniional Democracy do
not advocate it, and that the Northern Demo
.cracy repudiatc it? Inproot, look at the course
of Gov. Walker in Kansas. And as another
testimony, read the following, second, resolu-
ton passed by the Democratic Convention OF
New Hampshire a few days since:
ReSolred, That the Democratic party of New
Hampshire, speaking through its representatives,
in convention assembled brands as a falsehood
the charge so often made hr =, adj ,..-l... '"'r
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

Hannchen, in few words told all; and ther
the spirit which had sustained her so long and
so we'll while the emergency lasted, forsook heI
at once as it passed away. She fell senseless
and was with great difficulty recovered.
The machinery of the mill was at once stop
ped, and the inanimate ruffian dragged forth
from the great wheel. The other rutiian was
brought down from his prison. Both. were
then bound, and sent off to Bonn under strong
escort; and, in due course, came under the
hands Of the town execu:ioner.
1t was not long till Hannchen became bride.
The bridegroom was the miler's son, who had
loved her long and well but with a passion
previously unrequitted. They lived thence
forward happily together fHr many years; and
died at good old age, surrounded by -four
ishing family.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

t.lr..r'.-; rvl vuu ae,tirl, III territory lnIusL
OF wnuln, now, are mere Squatters and unnatu-
rallied alicns,) have the right to interdict such
extension 1t j, :. right under the Constitution
it is right extlinSic TO and above the Con-
stitution. The Democracy affects to adhere
strictly to what is either fundamental or consti-
tutional, and vet in this regard it either ignores
or defcs both. 1t affects 10 abide by the bred
| Scott decision OF the Supreme Court yet the
doctrines of that decision sustain the right
l. The right of extension cmanates directly
from the respective sovcleigntics oil the States:
| who arc the paramount owners of the common
domain. Their sovereign claims are behind and
above the Constitution, and the respective peo-
! plc Of eacl arc participants Of those claims. 1t
is by virtue of such fundamental rights, the
Constitution being silent, that q Northern man
can remove. as q chi:en, ruh his property into
Territory, and no one is entitled to gainSay
him in either regard. Has not the Southern
citizen the same right
9. 1t is Il right under the Constitution, be-
cause it expressly recognizes slavery as property.
/ Where is there clause Or power which does or
can intcrdict property going into and remaining
as Suci in Territory or OH the public domain
There is no one government or authority, now
existing in or under the Union. entitled tc make
such introduction, whether it be Congress or
what is called popular sovereignty. Thep power
is only in the sovereign States in their primary
capacities, and call only be exercised i'll the form
! of ~ new treaty or compact. The Southern cit
izcn is not only entitled to remove with his
slaves to the public domain, but is also entitled
to protection in such property, from either
Congress or the Territorial government. 1t it
is not afforded, then the Southern States should
secure or enforce its protection.
g. The Southern system of labor, as labor,
! has as much right, fundamental or constitution
al, to extension and free scope as has the North
! crn. Whether viewed in social or political
light, they are both essential and recognized
elements of our established and in this regard,
unalteraLle system. What right has the Dem
ocratic party. not only to ignore these claims OF
truths, but to aid in such plan Of constructing
Southern institutions and enterprise, as will ell
danger, within their present limits, Southern
prosperity and safety. Is it not directly con,
trary to the policy which acquired Louisiana
Florida and Texas? Is not theargument, which
was used in the latter case against Great Britain
now equally applicable in favor of the Soutt
against the North-existence on one side, po
ltical aggression on the other? If justly used
to avoid external danger, how much more i'm
portant to prevent internal discord and probable
disruption!
Tn view of the two considerations which now
rise in gloomy potency before the people, is i
not time for the question to be asked how az
our men and parties stand upon them? Tht
State Rights Democracy are "on the square
and erect.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

A DEN OF GAMBLERS SURTRIsED.-Our friend,
Col. j. D. Williams, brought to Jail, on Sunday
last, four white men whom he had caught that
morning gambling with his negroes. We are
not disposed to excite:s8Ee, public against these
men, but as public journalists we deem it just
to give our appreciation Ito any act that has a
tendency to remove the many pernicious practi-
ces and demoralizng influences that are at this
time thrown in the path Of our negroes Col.
Williams deserves the appreciation of the whole
community for acting thus promptly and fear
lessly in this case. As tile matter will undergo
legal investigation we thinkitproper not to pub
1ish the circumstances, although we have them
from the Colonel himself, and there can be no
doubt Of their correctness.
There are three classesof men inlestlng our
communities, who should be watched with dill
gence and made to suffer the most rigorous
penalties of the law; VIC alludc to the foreign
foot pedders, travelling .whiskey dealers, and
those who would so degrade themselves as to
gamble with negroes. Tile first Of these, when
ever found on plantations should be driven from
the place, and if found in the neighborhood at
forwards should be made to carry on their backs
positive warning to others Of the same kith not
to "follow, in the foptstaps of Their llustrlous
predecessors the second arc fully as dangerous,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

IMPROVED AXLE FOR CARRIAGEs.-Mr. Thos.
w. Williams, of this city, has recentlypatented a
new invention for securing the wheels Of carri,
ages upon axles, which is very ingenious and
yety successful. In tue end of the axle is cut
d rectangular cavity, in which is hung lever,
mounted on pin, and unpelled outward by q
spring beneath the lever. A corresponding rec.
tangalar cavity is formed in the nut which screws
mon thc end of the axle. The lever falls into
this cavity as the nut turns to its fitting place,
and bv this means the nut is held fast without
danger of removal, effectually securing the wheel
The spring may be pushed down by small pin
inserted through q hole in the nut for the pur
nose of removing the latter. The invention is
worthy of attention for it will be found very
useful improvement---.Philadesp Ledger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08
sImK1Ns, DUR1soE & CO., Proprietors.
Gboiite 4oetrp.
From "The Smitten Household"
LITTLE BESSIE,

From "The smitten Household"
LITTLE BESSIE,
md THE WAY IN WHICH SHE FELL AsLEEP.
Hug me closer, closer mother,
Put your arms around me tight;
I am cold and tired mother,
And feel so strange to night!
Something hurts me here dear mother,
Like stone upon my breast;
Oh! I wonder, wonder, mother
Why it is cannot rest
All the day, while you were working,
As I lay upon my bed,
was trying to be patient,
And to think of what you said:
How the kind and blessed Jesus,
Loves his lambs to watch and keep;
And T wished he'd come and take me
In his arms, that I might sleep.
Just before the lamp was lighted,
Just before the children came,
While the room was very quiet,
I heard some one call my name.
But could not see the Saviour,
Though strained my eyes to see;
And wondered, if he saw me
Would he speak to such as me?
In moment was looking
On world so bright and fair,
Which was full of little children,
And they seemed so happy there!
They were singing, oh, how swcetly!
Sweeter songs never heard;
They were singing syeeter mother,
Than the sweetest singing-bird.
And while my breath was holding,
One, so bright, upon me smiled;
And knew it must be Jesus,
When he said: "Come here my child"
"Come up here, my little Bessie,
Come up here and live with me,
Where the children never suffer,
But are happier than you see!"
Then thought of all you'd told me,
Of that bright and happy land;
I was going when you called me,
When youcame and kissed my hand.
And at first felt so sorry
You had called ME: would go
Oh! to sleep and never suffer,
Mother, don't be crying so!
Hug me closer, closer, mother,
Put Your arms around me tight;
Oh! how much I love you mother,
But feel so strange tonight.
+ 4 +
And the mother pressed her closer
To her overburdencd breast;
On the heart so near to breaking,
Lay the heart so near its rest
At the solemn hour of mid night,
In the darkness, calm and deep,
Lying on her mothers bosom
Little Bessie fell asleep.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

BYRON AND HIS LADY.-Lord Byron told Ire,
lawney that his separation from his wife proceed
ed from few hasty words, uttered when he was
unaware other presence During his financial
troubles his wife had come into his study so quiet
ly that Byron did not know it. Thinking over
his condition, and how much his marriage mad
rendered his ruin more unpleasant, he cried audi,
bly, enough for her to hear " Lady Byron as con
foundedly in my way ?" She reused him from
his brown study by saying, Indeed, my lord i
can easily get out Of it." Byron would have II
she never forgave this escapade.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08
VOL. xXIT....NO. 26.
THE bon. JOSEPH E. BROWN.

This gentleman, nominated by the Georgia
Democratic Convention for the Gubernatorial
Chair Of Georgia, is native Of Pickens Dis
trict, South Carolina, and son-in-law Of Gen.
Grisham, of this State. We hope he will be
successful. The Atlanta IntelHgencer tells us
"Uho is Bro.On," as follows:
"Jude Brown is young man, probably not
more than IS years Of age, native Of Pickens
District, South Carolina He emigrated to this
State some Is years since, poor boy in search
of his fortune Soon afterwards he attracted
the attention of DR.. J. W. Lewis, gentleman
distinguished alike for his talents and his chari-
ties, who perceiving in young Brown the right
stuff to make man Of, sent him to Yale Col
lege. We know not what progress he made
there, but from the progressive spirit he has
since displayed, we presume DR.. Lewis had no
cause to be displeased with is,charge. While
at Yale, young Brown studied Law, and return
ing home commenced the practice, in which he
has been eminently successful. In l849 he was
elected to the State Senate, and won the respect
of that body by his gentemanly manners and
superior talents. At the close Of the session he
returned home and resumed the practice of the
Law which he continued until October 1856,
when he was elected Judge of the Blue Ridge
Circuit, beating his competitor, Judge Irwin,
several thousand votes. aa,:ag:
casa Judge, Mr.. Brown has won the re-
spect and admiration of the bar and the coun-
try. Thoroughly versed in the knowledge of
the law, of an upright, inAexible disposition, Of
a kind heart and courteous manners, he. has
made the court over which he presided the
true temple of Justice, and won for himself
the honors of her representative. AsGovernor
of Georgia, Judge Brown will reflect credit on
the place, as be has on all other places which
he has filled. He is self made mana man
equal to any emergency in which be may be
called to act. To fail is what he cannot-'tis
contrary to his nature. He is man Of the
people, and understands their wants and dispo-
sitions; besides, he is man Of unsullied Rir-
tue and strict, almost severe morality, happily
blending in himself the character Of this age
with the sterner one in which our fathers lived."
The Citizen says: Judge Brown is the same
gentleman who recently fined drunken juror
who used the slang language, "No STREE Bob"
to the Judge, when charged with the offence.
GWell," said the Judge, 81 fine you $5 for
the re and $40 for the bob"
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

CoTToS CRor IN ALADAMA.-Extract of let
ter, dated Eufaula, Barbour County, Ala, June
l8, 1851:
"Crops are still very unpromising; in short,
the cotton crops of this year must be very
short one; it won't average six inches in height,
when it should be now at least sixteen inches
tall, and blooming. The prospects were never
SO poor in twenty ytars-the time | have been
engaged in planting in Alabama. You may put
the above account Of the crop in the newspaper,
if you think proper"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

A Coop PLACE TO LIVE IS.-The fishermen
of Pensacola Fla, are now supplying the good
citizens of that city with all sorts Of fish, inelu-
ding "pompano blue fish, king fish, Spanish,
mackerel, red snappers, founders, trout, ct I'd
om,,e genius, and at prices within the reach of
reasonably full purse. The denizens and visitors
of the city are also enjoying the most delightful
sea-brcezes salt water bathing, and othel recre,
ations alike relaxing to the weary man OF busl'
ness, and to the jaded belle who has run giddy
round of balls and routes at the Capital or in the
fashionable cities, to say nothing Of the health
inspiring effect upon the enfeebled invalid d. who
seeks the sea shore to reinstate his health. When
the railroad from Columbus and Montgomery
are completed to Pensacola, we have no doubt i,
will be as inviting retreat from the heat and
sickness of the summer incident to less favored
localities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

Destructive SroRM-The Gallatin Tenn Elk.
ominer learns that most destructive rain fell be-
tween Carthage and Dixon Spring, Tenn, on
Monday last. The Oldest inhabitant has no rec
ollection of just such one. Stone fences, corn
and the crops were swept away in few minutes.
Upon hillsides where there were no streams, fem
ces were rapidly carried off: About four miles
Of the turnpike were nearly destroyed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

Sucan AT TIE MAuR1rIus.-Dates from Port
Louis, Mauritius, are to the llth of May. The
weather was dry. New sugar was expected in
Port Louis early in July. Of the last crop 2O2,-
100000 of pounds had been shipped. and there
remained about 100000, all Of which would
Bc shipped in the course of a month. The com;
ing crop, according to all appearances, would
reach the figure of l25,OOO tons An advance
of thirty per cent, was realized on the article.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08

SURpLUs.-The Secretary of the Treasury is
of the opinion that the close of the present fiscal
year will find a surplus of twenty-five millions of
dollars in the Treasury. The lte reduction Of
the tariff he thinks will result in an increase OF
revense from Increased importatons and he has
already determined to recolnm' another large
extension of the free list.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-08
EDGEFIELD,1s. c.. JULY 8, 1851

INTERESTING STATIsTIcs.-The United States
are composed of thirty-one States and nine
Territories.
They contain population of 100000, of
whom 100000 are white.
| The extent of sea coast is IL, $50 miles.
The length of the ten principal rivers, is 20
| 900 miles.
The surface of the five great lakes is 10000
square miles.
The number of miles of railroad in operation
is 20,000 which costs 100000.
The lengths of canals is 5000 miles,.
1t contains the longest railroad on the globe
the Illinois Central-which. is 784 miles.
The annual value of its agricultural produc-
tions is $200000,000.
Its most valuable production is Indian corn,
which yields annually 100000 bushels.
The amount of registered and enrolled ton
mage is 4, ,407 0l0.
The amount of capital invested in manufac-
ture is $6O0,000,0OO.
The annual value ofits products of labor other
than agricultural is 81 100000.
itants is $l,500,000.
The value of farms and live stock is $780,
0000O0.
Its mines of gold, copper, lead and iron arc
among the richest in the world.
The value of gold produced is 500, 100000.
The surface Of its coal fields is l38, l3l square
acres.
Within her borders are $4,000 schools, 5000
academies, 234 colleges and $500 churches.
SOMETHING NEw.-Governor Wise of Virgi-
nia is an advocate for that State to become the
insurer Of all the lives and property Of the citi-
zens thereof, upon the same or similar regula
tions to those now adopted by insurance compa-
MES, and thinks it will be of immense advan-
tage to the State, and to the people. twill be
the people insuring themselves, and will'be the
means of raising large amount of revenue,
which the people will pay indirectly into the
State Treasury without a murmur. he says
"why not resort to source of revenue where
the very tax protects and insures, the very
property which it burdens? Why not allow
the contributions which are now voluntarily
poured in large sums into the Golfers of private
companies, chiefly out of the State, to be volun-
tarily poured into the State Treasury to lessen
involuntary taxation 2"
These are important questions, and are well
worthy the consideration of our law makers
The proposition is certainly plausible, and we
should like to hear both sides of the question
discussed. Will not some of our politicians
take up the subject and treatit not in partizan,
but in statesman like manner, and show if they
can, why such a law should not be passed in
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