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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-03-25

plea 10 the JURISDICTION, II IS because TIC Court
ara forbidden BY law to consider oad decide o..
| objections 30 taken. do not consider it to be
within the scope Of the judicial power of the ma
jority Of the Court to pass upon any question re-
| speeding the plaintiffs citizenship in Missouri
save that raised by the plea to the jurisdiction,
end 1 do not coasider asy opiaioa Of tAis Court
| or any other Court 6iadiag srhew exprsssed on u
question not ies.timateiy before It. Carroll vs.
Carroll, l6 How, 275.) The Judgment Of this
Court is that the case Is to be dismissed for want
Of jurisdiction Into that Judgment, according
to the settled course Of this Court nothing APP
pearing after plea to the merits can enter. n
great gvestion Of coastisatiosal iap deeply affect
ing the peace and xssfare Of the conntry, g not
IN my opirioa. a II ss9ect to b Mss rsached.
Amore pointed condemnation Of this "a =
partisan decisioa BY : political bench can hard
be found in any Of the newspapers. Judge
Curtis speaks in . manner not 70 misunderstood
and the truth of his remarks win meet with !
universal response.
s. with the weight Of either Of these consid-
erations, when presented 70 Congress 70 inilu.
ence its action, this Court has no concern. One
ser the other may be jsstiy enttied to guide or
control the legislative Judgment upon what is .
1esdful regulation. Tue question here Z whssh.
q thsy are saficiens TO authorize this Court to
nsers into this clause Of the Conssitnsion an ex-
ception II the exclusion or allowance Of &Ave-
~, not found therein, nor n Any ether.par Of
that instrument 10 engrah On any inssransas
. substantive exception noe found in Il, must -
admitted to be matter attended with CREST
difRculsy. And TIE diiRcalsy increases With he
importance Of the iAssrunenk and Ne magni.
indo and complexity OF the iaseress Involved in
10 eeasssecsion. 70 elios HE = y 3oss Usfh
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
COMMUNICA TON
For Tho EducGeld Advertiser,

TO THE CITIZENS OF EDGEFIELD DISTRICT:
FELLOW CITIZENS When my present term OF
Office as Clerk of the Court for Edgcfeld District
expires, will have served you sixteen years. If
have faithfully discharged, caused to be faith
fully discharged, the many perplexing and labori-
Gus duties incumbent upon said Office, it will be
source of congrarulation to my friends, and of
consolation to myself.
feel under many lasting obligations to you,
for the kindness extended in having so repeatedly
elected me to this Office. now deem 1t my duty
to announce through the columns of the Aduerf1-
ser, nv intention of declining to offer as Cand-
date for Clerk at the ensuing election. Feeble
health, caused in great measure by the many
trying labours was compelled to undergo during
the first four years of my arduous administration,
(Which fear has riveted it chains upon ge,) is
one Of the many causes which influence me in de-
clining q reelection.
In thus taking leave Of the citizens generally
cannot suffer the occasion to pass without word
Of friendship to the members Of the Bar, the oth'
GERS with whom have served, md the young men
who have served under me. We have passed many
pleasant hours together, without any OF those veSa-
tious annoyances which must tend to make the Office
unpleasant to the incumbent and source OF an
noyancc to those with whom his duties associate
him.
May my successor be as fortunate as !, in the
advice to aid and the lights to guide him, in the
discharge Of his various duties. promise my
weak and humble services in assisting him, When
ever called upon.
Your obedient servant,
THOS. G. BACON.
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
Spurious COIN.

A quantity of spurious coin,. (says the Augusta
constitutiOnai,t of the 2lst nst) purportng to be
FIVE dollar gold pieces of Becker's North Carolina
mint, were offered ut the Office Of F. c. Barber, Ex-
change Broker, yesterday! This spurious money
came from Edgofcld District Sc, where there is,
no doubt gang Of coiners and eounterfeiters in op-
Grafton.
The same paper of tho same dato also furnishes
the following which is equally as dscrcditable to
our District We sincerely hope this gang Of
counterfeiters, thieves and robbers will ore long be
ferrctted out and meet with punishment to the full
extent of the law which their fslonous deeds so just
ly merit
We understand that Mr.. Jackson Clark, of this
city was met by two men, on Tuesday afternoon last,
a few miles from Hamburg, on the South Carolina
side of the river who very socially approached him,
and while in tho act of supplying ono Of them with
tobacco, they quickly seized Mr. Clark, and after
choking him, succeeded in tying and gagging him
and after carrying him short distance in the woods,
robbed his pockets and left him. We learn that Mr..
Clark had in his possession about one thousand dol
lars which he carrying to his mother, who lives
about q mile from where he was attacked.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
GEN. nIcGOWAN,s SPEECH.

We take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt Of
a copy Of the Address of Gen. SAMUEL McGowAs
before the Palmetto Association. To say it is good
production does not haif express all its merits. 1t i,
finished in thought, finished in STYLE and finished in
the workmanship of the Printers.
We learn that thcro arc several copies at the Post
Office, for snc, and We recommend all our readers,
who can relish treat, that pals not upon tho appe-
tito, to fpend each t,renty.frc cents for hisown
benefit.
The Palmetto Association desires to raisc q fund
for the support of the sick, poor, and nfrm Of that
gallant band, who sacrificed their time, and health
and pcrilcd their livcs in tho maintenance Of the
honor and glory of their State and country; and in
that way alone tho sales of this speech to be ap.
propriated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26

TIE CHARLESTON MERcuRY.-The Mercury
has taken glance over the Southern field ot
fight, and is gratihcd to find such a unauimity
Of sentiment on the subject Of Gov. Walkers
course in Kansas-very good. When the South
ern patriot turns his eye upon the glorious spec
tacle of the United South, then shall he find re-
allied the fondest aspiration Of his heart. Had
the Mercury stopped here, it would have been
well. But that hitherto high.toned member, Of
the Charleston press goes furher-makes an
odious comparison, and singles out several State
Journals, ours among the number, for "scorn to
point his slow unmeauing finger at" If we
have not misunderstood the Mercury it has SUI.
fered itself to indulge in unworthy imputations,
and to insinuate that because this paper and
others have not responded to its bug le call, and
joined in loud and deep curses of Walker, the
Administration, and the Democratic party, they
are therefore playing into the hands of the enc.
my, and subscribing the purposes Of Black Re-
publicanisml An imputaton like this shall be
passed UNDECIDED by us. We would inform the
Mercury that its classification will not avail any
thing. If it seeks to adopt whip.in" policy
as respects the press of the State, it hos mista-
ken us. The Cdrolinian, in its advocacy Of the
cause of the South, will follow its own convic.
tons of duty and justice, and seek to be true to
its name-South Carolinian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

10 IER-General Daniel >. Lee, OF missouri,
late consul of the United States at Basle in Swtzer
land, died in Washington at halfpast one o'clock, on
Saturday afternoon last the 18th inst, of etanus, or
lock jaw, occasioncd by wound he had received in
the foot by the accidental discharge of pistol in his
own hand.
c@ Mr. j. E. BoxAR has been elected Ordinary
of Spartanburg District by majority of fifty votes
Eg Hon. A. BURT, of Abbevillo is nominated as
the proper man to fill tho vacant seat in tho U. S.
Senate.
@- Eugene Sue, the celebrated French romanist,
died at Paris on the Sd inst He was born in 1903,
and was consequently, not Fifty years of age at the
time of his death.
Gg- We learn that there is q new counterfeit ten
dollar bill out on the Bankof Hamburg S. c., of the
old ISSUE The Cashier of tho Bank of Charles
ton says it almost de6es detection. Look out for it
nS- Two bales new cotton were received in New
Orleans, on the 14h nst from Brazos Bottom, Texas
w It has been decided in tho General Land
Office, that q colored man, whose ancestors were
brought into this country slaves, is not entitled to
prc-emption of the public lands. This is the first
case based on tho decision in the Drcd Scott case.
n5s- To kill bed bugs-tic them by the hind legs
and then make mouths ut them until you get them
into conrulsions, after which crawl around on the
blind side and stone them to death.
@s- Why is mushroom like dandy? Because
it is rapid in its growth slim in its trunk an thick in
its head.
.Gas- Vermont produces four staples, namely: men
women, maple sugar and horses.
The first arc strong, the Inst arc fleet,
The second and third aro exceedingly sweet
And ull arc uncommonly hard to beat
rs" Punch says man who gocs to church to
chew tobacco, and spts upon the floor, ought to be
taken by the head and heels, and scrubbed upon the
soiled spot until it is clean. This is no joke.
EJ' terrible hurricane swept over the town OF
Woodland, in Wisconsin. Every house If destroyed,
telegraph lines prostated, md ruilway stations and
other property damaged.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
RELIGIOUS Notice.

The next 5th Sabbath Union Meeting Of the 4th
Division, Edgefeld Association, will be held with
the Bcthleham Church, commencing on Friday
before the 5th Sunday in August next The meet
ing will be organized at 10 O'Clock, A. N. Thein-
troductory sermon will be delivered by Elder u. u.
BRuvsoy. Elder j. S. MATHEWS, alternate.
Query.-Is it according to Gospel order that the
Church should meet on Saturday or the Lords day
for her duties. s. +. GEIAEN, moD'R. s.
GEO. w. Nixon, Clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26

CArAwBA WIyE.-We harebeen presented, by
Mr.. Charles Axt, with samples of his Still Ca
tawba, raised at Charlottesville, in 1885," which,
upon examination by q number of gentlemen,
was unanimously pronounced most agreeable
wine, with the promise that its merits would be
still further increased by age.
Samples of this Wine were also presented by
blr. Axt to the Agricultural Society at their an
niversary meeting ut the Farm, on the 18th in
stant, with n request that an expression of the
opinion of the me nbers should be declared on
the subject, and we learn authoritatively that
"thc Society deem Mr. Axis success as highly
encouraging, and congratulate him on the pro-
ducton of wine from the pure juice of the
grape, which, being more matured by time,
promises to take the place of the manufactured
compounds sold under the name of vine
Charleston Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
A GREAT EAcE-Portcr's Spirit of the Times

A GREAT EAcE.-Portcr's Spirit of the Times
says:
Charleston, the superb Charleston, by Sove.
reign, out of Mllwood is to meet the renowned
Nicholas ], by Glencoe, out of Mamie Rhodes,
and we shall have what we may fairly call a race.
This brilliant prospect has been brought about
by Mr.. John L. Cassiday, who has leased the
Fashion Course, made up q stake and secured
for it the entrance of the two above named
horses.
Mr.. Cassiday does not expect, with the brief
time now left him, and the nearness Of the fall
meeting in Virginia and Kentucky, to be able
to organize an entire meeting on the Fashion
Course this season, but he does the most within
his power, by offering stake for four mile
heats, 81, 900 entrance, half forfeit, with an ad
dition of $4,000 if the race is rum and by secur-
ing the entrance of the two horses which stand
foremost of all others in the country, and which
the public most anxiousy wish to see contend.
We predict 4 great attendance the day when
Nicholas and Charleston meet and from the fact
that the horses were foaled in different sections
and belong respectively to Northern and
Southern owner, we shall expect to see the same
spirit of intense rivally exhibited, as character
lied the great contests between Eclipse and Hen
ry, and most particularly that of Fashion and
Peytona. Ofthe two present contestants, Char.
lesion has the most glorious record of perfor
mances, but there are enough here who believe
that Nicholas l is the best horse who ever
stretched his limbs over an American track, to
make the betting as spirited as any man may de-
sire. The day selected for the race, is the 10Th
of September next (good day and good track.)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26

rejoice to sec our Southern merchants withdraw
ing their support from people who use their
wealth thus acquired, to the injury of their pat
rons, and we would also rejoice to see Charles
ton importing goods for the supply of the South
ern Market, and growing up into magnificent
CITY,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26

MAIL RoUTE CHANGED.-The mail heretofore
running from Calk's Ferry to Columbia has been
changed so as to run to Kingsyille and connect
with the stage from Edgefeld G; G; II. for Colum-
bia, every Friday evening. The schedule VIC
believe is as follows: Leaves Calk's Ferry every
Friday at o'clock A M running via. Counts.
vile and Pleasant Springs, arriving at Kings.
vile the same day at P NJ, in time for the con-
nection with the Columbia stage. 1t remains at
Kingsville until Saturday morning after tho ar.
rival of the stage for Edgc6eld q. Il. when it
returns to Calk's Ferry by the same route.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
PUBLIC LECTURE.

We are authorized to state that DR.. WILLIAMS will
deliver n lecture the Millennium Mt Stevens Creek
Baptist Church Sunday next. Tho citizens gencr-
ally cordially invited, and will do well to attend
as VIC feel confident the Doctor will furnish rich and
an interesting Lecture
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIJ.AL or THE STEAMER ARABIA

ANfl VAL OF THE STEAMER AHADlA.
New York, August 49, The Royal Mai
Steamship Arabia, Capt J. Stone, has arrived al
this port, with Liverpool dates to the Sth inst.
Cotton was dull and unchanged. Thelsales o.
the week amounted to $4,000 balcs-closins
steady. Middling Orleans 81, upland st. Man
chester market dull. Money unchanged Con
soils 9Os to 9O3. Bullion has decreased s310, 900
Flour declined Is. Wheat ? to Sd lower
Corn declined Cd to Is. Provisions active. Rice
has declined. Spirits Of turpentine was dull
Rosin was firm. with sales for the week of 5000
barrels, the market closing active, with slight
advance.
The Emperor and Empress Of France were on
visit to Queen Victoria.
The telegraphc cable was landed at Valencia
on the 5th, and on that day the expedition sailed
The Italian conspirators against Napoleon have
been found guilty. One sentenced to transpor
tation and the others to seven years imprison.
ment.
Bloomfield, Bishop Of London, is dead.
1t is rumorcd that suspension of ofnegotiations
on the Spanisl-Mexican question, has taken
place.
Spain continues her military preparations.
There is nothing later from India.
ENGLANp-Thc steamer khersoncse has been
withdrawn from the Canadian line. having been
chartered by the government to carry troops to
India. The steamer Crimca takes her place.
In the House Of Lords, Lord Campbell pre-,
sented petition from the Queen and Princess
of Dude, residing in England, expressing their
regret at the mutiny in India, and that suspicion
should attach to the exk:ag, stating that they
had assurance Of his G. tire Innocence, and pray
ing that the charges o.s:.:.:ns rim night be an.
nounced so that they coald eo::,.1iish his limo.
cence. Objections werem :deand the bill was with.
drawn.
The bill authorizing tie enrolment of militia,
was read q second time.
Ledru Rolliu has commenced q prosecution
against the London Times, for charging him with
completely int the recent conspiracy to aSsassinate
Louis Napoleon.
SrAls.-Thc Government is actively engaged
in military preparations. The strength of the
army will soon be 10000 men. 1t is also sta.
ted that the Royal Guard, dismissed under the
Espartero administration is soon to be re.estab-
lished
TrREEY-The French Ambassador at Con.
stantinoplc struck his flag on the 9Th ult., but
did not leave his post for some days.
DENMARE.-An English Company has OBJ
tanned a commission to lay telegrap phic cable
between England and Schleswig.
RUsSlA.-A St. Petersburg dispatch says that
Schamls troops had been beaten by thu Rus
slams, and 400 killed.
Russia had applied to the Porte for modif.
cation Of the Paris treaty, so as to enable her to
enlarge the number of her vessels Of war, for
operations along the coast of Circassia.
ITALY.-There is trouble between England and
Naples, in consequence of the unauthorized
search of an English steamer by Ncapoliton
officials; 1t is said England demonstrated, but
received no reply.
The wheat harvest Of Italy is secured, and
averages crop and a half There is a consd-
able increase also in the wine crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26

The New Orleans Crescent, adverting to the
poisonous adulteration of liquors nowadays,
sensibly concludes: "Abstinence from So-called
liquors will soon become q necessity with those
who desire to live and enjoy health. The social
cup is, indeed, a poisonous one in these latter
days. With strychnine in whisky and drugs
and Yitrio in brandy to give it body, flavor and
'coloring,' the man who quaffs much of either
must be made Of oak, and copper-fastcncd,' to
stand long"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
New York, August lS.

NEW 1UKkj NUTUSI 10.
FEox CnlSA.-Thc correspondent Of the New
York Times, writing from Hong Kong, says
that Captain Simms, of the marine corps, at.
tachcd TO the "San Jacinto," has been detailed
to take formal possession of the Islands Formosa,
rs an indemnify to the United States for losses
sustained by the United States during the pres
ent war. Also, that this step has given much
satisfaction to the English authorities.
The Chinese rebels were generally successful
near Shanghai. They had also captured two
important cities in the interior.
The imperial forces in the vicinity of Sachan
had revolted, driving the Governor of the pro.
vince and his officers from the city, and captur-
ing the military chest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
/" OLD aRrxEs.p y

"oLD aRIKEs.n,rs i S, ) ssssss
cold Grimes is dead, that good old man,
We neer shall see him more,' y: ~
But HoRA Co.'S, Clothing Hall still stands, -
As it has stood before. 4 q s ssggiis5es-se+5
"old Mrs. Grimes is living still, 8. n; s:s9 s
A widow still is she,' - ~
And lately to Augusta went go - -
This Clothing Hall to see 80 y. 81
Old Grimes, when be was in the flesh,
shabby garment wore; ~ ~
1t used to bo an old grey coat,
All buttonod down BEFORE - 80.
But many changes have been wrought tss'Ig$
To taste and fashion true, ~ - -
And if Old Grimes should now come bach, q :.
What would the poor man do7 5. ;s3,$
Nay, do not laugh, for well you know ~
The purpose of my rhymes; y 81
And what write to raise tho Dust
May raise the dust Of Grimss. - ~ ?gsS - -,
And If It should, I'm we'll convinced, S$l3.
Yes, have no doubt at all,
The arat move made by Daddy Gr,mss .z-r:
Would BE- for Clothing Hal. z:
And once within that grand Bazaar, {sG,zSE.Pe
Amid the garments fine, - * S2
He soon would dof that long grey coat, y.
The coat of "auld lang syne."
For, past doubt, those aalesmen there
Would suit him to a pin,
And Daddy Grimes, if well walked up, ~
For demons" would ego IN" .sfs:'HS
'Twoud be treat to see Old Grimes 81, /.
When he is hunting there
For breechcs and for "swallow tails" ~; 81
Such as they uaed to wear. 10
This much is sure-0ld Grimes would find - ss-.sS..
That HoRA Co. are not asleep, rJ,.t,---
But has place that beats the world, sy5
And sells their clothing cheap. -
And for this reason, good Old Grimes s?tt'GG,
If living as of yore,
Would never wear that " old grey coat, &Is,isg
All buttoned down before"
But cold Grimes" aside Messrs. ]. Z. HoRA & Co,
formerly ]. M. NEwBY 4 co., Augusta, Co., arc -,t
low selling off their Splendid Stock of SPRING.AND
SUMMER CLOTHING very rapidly and at prices to- y
uit each and every purchaser They say they must
lear their shelves of every rag Of Summer Goods.to
make room for tremendous stock of Fall and Winter
uppes, rOtherefore scattering bargains through
'ut the land to all who may have the foresight to cali
It their Clothing Emporium under the U. S. Hotel,
Augusta, Ga Heed ye what ye read and act accord
ngy.
Augusta, Aug. rs. SIS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26
RELIGIOr;g NOTICE,

There will bca protractod meeting to commence with
the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Saturday 29th
! inst. Ministers are solicited to attend
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26

.g THE Friends of JACKSON COVAR re-
spcctfully announce him as Candidate for Clerk
of Edgcfcd District at the ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-26

.TJ- The absence Of the Editor, who is gone to
Charleston business, will account for tho meager-
ness of the Editorial matter this week.