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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-01-14

EXCITEMENT IN TESSEssEE.-Exaggerated
reports of excitement in Tennessee regard
ing anticipated servle instructions are cir
culating in other States. The excitement
in question was limited TO the Iron Works
on Cumberland river and their vicinity, and
to Summer county. 1t haa now almost en-
tirely suhsided. In Sumner county the plot
was limited to a conspiracy to kill two or
three mca, and has been thoroughly expos
ed. The vigilance committee turned the
leaders over to the law, and they will be
dealt with by the courts. At the iron
works there is no doubt that the negroes
had talked Of an insllrrcc,ion. The plot
was utterly absurc,l and impracticablc, ex.
cept so far as it threatened the lives of 4
few men at its first outbreak. 1t has been
fully exposed and the leaders summarily
punished. The excitement and alarm has,
not been Il tithc of what it has been repre-
scntcd to be, elsewhere; and shareholders
have felt far more apprehension for their
slaves tlmn for themselves. This may ap-
pear strange to some of our Northern brett-
ren, but it is certainly so.-NashvIle Union.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-01-14
TERMsoF SUBSCRIPTION.

SIMKINS, D. B. DURISOE 4 ELIJAH KEESE,
PRoPRIEToRs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-01-14
G0Qef6elo Aobertistr,

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21

Sa9- - ! 49, !
{ WAR THE DEnocRAcY IS Done--We regret to
learn that one effyctofthe failure ofthe late Legisa
ture to do any thing for the the State will be
to large numbers ofor bestcitizens to emgrate
to other States, whose legislation and governments
more liberal and where their interests will be
better protected and provided for.
-- Salisbury Herald.
Now, we do not believe the Herald has 'learned"
any such thing-it is a fiction of its own magma
ton. The Legislation and government" Of North
Carolina will compare favorably with that of any
free State, of ancient or modern times. With Col.
Outlaw, of Berthe, tired of this perpetual de-
probation of North Carolina by her own sons. The
old State is not ignorant illibera nor parsimo-
NOUS, nor debased. Far from it. She is an honest,
high-minded, progressive State. No man goes be-
fore us in devotion to internal improvements; yet
before we would see North Carolina so embarrassed
with debt as to be tempted to postpone or repud-
ate her liabtes-before we would her credit
blasted and her fair fame furnished, we would sink
every Railroad within her borders.
But the secret of the Herald's expressions, above
given, may be discovered little further on in the
article. Speaking of those whom it says it has
"learned " will emigrate, it says
"They will find in their new homes enlighten-
ment, hberaty and an approximation to wealth and
luxurious ease which they can never hope to realize
in the old North State long as locofocoism bears
rule and blights with the spread of its Upas wing
the prosperity of her sons. We part with them in
regret, but doubt not their wisdom, seeking among
the fertile prairies of the far West an asylum and
home free of the tyranny and oppression they fed"
Haman can never be happy SO long as Mordecai
the jew stitch at the Kings gate" 1t is locefo
coism" of which the Herald complains.
"Wealth and luxurious ease where is that to
be found by the emigrant, or by any one, except
the result of long years of anxiety and toll? And
when it comes, what is it-this luxurious ease"-
what is it worth? Rather curse than blessing.
"In the sweat of thy brow" Mr.. Editor of the Her
ad shalt thou eat bread all the days of thy life"
We are glad of it, and it is good for you But you
have right, loyal citizen, to attempt to in
ure the State by telling the people that it would be
wise in them to abandon North Carolina for other
lands. Factous. unloyal, churlish man!-you ought
to be thankful that you live in the nineteenth GEN.
fury, in the full blaze Of Gospel light the North
American continent and that you citizen of
you deliberately declare that it is the part of "ws
DOM in the people of the State to abandon her soil
and take their departure to other lands! You make
great outcry about nothing having been done by
the late Legislature for the "welfare of the State "
and yet out of forty members of your party in the
Commons, thirty-three voted against making pro-
vision to pay the principal and interest of the exist
ing State debt. Shame on your hypocrisy, as well
as on your disoyalty, Mr.. Herald!
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21
The BurdelL Murder

New York, Feb. 16.-Coroner Connery had
private examination of Eckel, Mrs Cunningham and
Mr. Snodgrass, this morning. All protested their in
nocence. The latter added that if any one knew
anything about the murder it is Miss Augusta Cum
ningham or her mother. The case was presented to
the grand jury. The jury, after five hours debera-
ton, rendered the following verdict:
AN 1NouIs1r1oN
The jurors, &C., upon their oaths and affirmations,
say THAT the said Harvey Burdell on the Both day
of January. 1857 at 81 Bond street. was felonious.
ly murdered, and came to his death by being stab.
bed in varioas parts Of his body with dagger or
other sharp instrument and the jurors believe from
the evidence, and therefore find that Emma Angus
ia Cunningham and John j. Eckel were principals
in the commission Of said murder; and the Jurors
aforesaid further find that George Vail Snodgrass
either joined the said Emma Augusta Cunningham
and John j. Eckel in the commission of the said
murder, was accessory thereto before the fact
counseling aiding or abettng the said Emma Au-
gusta Cunningham and John j. Ecke, to commit
the said MURDER that :hc jurors aforesaid further
find that Augusta Cunningham and Helen Cunning
ham, daughters ofsaid Emma Augusta Cunningham,
being in the house 81 Bond street aforesaid, where
the said murder was committed have some know.
ledge of the facts connected with the said murder,
which they have concealed from the jury, and that
it is the duty of the coroner to hold them for the
future action of the grand jury"
The two Misses Cunningham were then placed in
charge of the coroner, and a subscription taken up
for the benefit of the family of Farrell, who is de.
tanned witness, after which the jury was dis
charged. The coroner Immediately turned over the
possession of the house and its effects to the public
administrator, who had been previously authorized
by the Surrogate to seize and hold the estate and eff.
fects, personal and real of Dr. Burdell The public
administrator has force of police to guard the
house, as hitherto. The Misses Cunningham and
the two little boys, their brothers, were permitted
to remain in the house till yesterday, when they
would be required to find lodgings and house else
where.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21

CAPE FEAR AND DEEP RIVER IMPROVEMENT BILL
The Wilmington Herald asserts that the Democratic
members of the General Assembly are responsible
for the defeat Of the above bill, and quotes, in sup
port OF it's assertion speech by Mr. Lewis, of Wake
who called upon his brother Democrats to support
the Governors recommendation. As ardent
friend of the bill, Mr.. Lewis made of every avail
able topic to save it from its impending fate but
he has followed by Mr.. Jenkins for, and Mr. Settle
against, both of whom declared they would re-
cognse no "outside pressure" and would vote, net
as Democrats, but as independent members of the
Legislature Mr.. Settle farther declared he would
offer no factious opposition, but ready to meet
the bill on its merits and take direct vote upon it.
Compare the conduct Of this prominent Democrat
with that of Messrs. Dargan, of Anson and Leach,
of Davidson, who, needless of this example, avaled
themselves Of legislative tactics and beat the bill in
against time. We do not deny but many Demo.
Gratis, disguised with the Companys management,
decidedly averse to the bill but this disgust also
extended to their Know Nothing opponents. So,
if the people angry about this matter (Which we
very much doubt) the punishment" will be pretty
equally distributed between both parties
Warrenton Nesos
Surely the Herald cannot have forgotten the re-
marks Of NJ. Q. Waddell, Esq, in the Court House
week before last in which he stated that Mr.. OAR
gan, of Arson, gave reason for opposing the
Cape Fear and Deep River Appropriation, not that
he (ir. Dargan) had any particular objection to it,
but that he wanted to defeat it SOFAS to help to break
down the Democratic party. Mr.. Waddell is not a
Democrat but an opponent of the Democratic party
"a fair opponent We have doubt, and his state.
ment of the avowed motives of an opponent of the
appropriation, and bitter enemy of the Democratic
party, throws light upon the tactics of the oppos
ton, and shows the spirit which is abroad, and
which manifests itself in the attempt to make party
capital out of the acts of the last Legislature. Nc
enduring capital be accumulated by such tactics
Their efforts must rccoil upon the heads Of those re-
sorting to them. Wilmington Journal.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21
February 10, 1857.
NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LAfE IN
DAVID HART
26-8t.

NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN.
IN SURANCE COMPANY, Office, Raleigh, N. G This
Company insures the lives ofndvidua for year. term
OF years for life the MUTUAL the assured
for life participating in the profits of the Company For
policies granted for the whole term of life when the
MUM therefor amounts to $780, note be given for ono
half the of the premium bearing interest at per
cent without guaranty.
The prompt manner in which all losses have been paid
present great Inducements such disposed to Inc
- e a..
SLAVES insured for of from one to five years,
for two-thirds their value. so. - 80. 4
All losses paid within 80 days after satisfactory proc
Is presented ~
DIRECTORS =
CHARLES E. JOHNSON, WV. w. HOLDEN,
WV. ID. HAYWOOD, WM u. Cooke,
JAMES F. JORDAN, r. II. BATTLE, -
QuINTEN BusBEE, WM H. JONES, =s-s- ~. 5.
4: Hus1ED, P F: PEscuD, r.,
WM H. Mckee, X. p. BATTLE ,s.slss4 4,
CHARLES B. RooT. s.-@E - q
OFFICERS.
DR.. CHARLES E. JOHNSON, President -. -.
WILLIAM d. HAYwooD, Vice President
R. H. BATTLE, Secretary
WILLIAM II. JONES, Treasurer, 49, . r..
H. w. Hustled, AttOrneA
CHARLES +. JOHNSON n. ID. Medical ~, 80.
WILLIAM II. McKEE, NJ. d. board Of te,
R1cHD B. HAYWOOD NJ. D. Cancellation. - 49,
@. BUsBaE, ~ -. -. -.aqt
w. H MCKEE, : Erecutiue Conn., =. =
CHARLES 3. Roor nsittee.
For further information the public referred to the
pamphlets and forms of proposal which may be obtained
at the Office of the Company, or any oft Agencies
Communications should be addressed (post paid) to-
February 10, 1857. 2se.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21

Rev. JOHN E.. EDwARDs-A New BooK-It is
with great pleasure that we announce to the numer-
Gus admirers of this gentleman's talents, and the
readers of the Democrat, that in April next, Messrs
Harper and Brothers, of new York, will publish
work entitled " Random Sketches and Notes of
European Travel in 1885," from the pen of the
above Rev. gentleman, who has become so deserv-
eddy popular in our midst We learn through our
New York correspondence that the Messrs. Harpers,
after examining tie manuscript of this work. made
Mr. Edwards most fattering and liberal Offer We
shall on future occasion refer to this book, and we
neee not add that many of our citizens will gladly
greet its publication Petersburg Dem.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21

- ~. - q & From the Ashssilis News.
( BErrER Lsox At HoxE.-It is an admitted prin
ciplc we believe, that an individual or community
ought to correct home faults alleviate home SUI
ferng, before extending advice aid to peEsons q
4 distance This doctrine is taught by the highest
authority, and if men would oftener heed the me
junction to pull the mote out OF their own eyes,
they, would see more clearly to extract the beam
from their brothers. This train of thought was
suggested by reading the following description Of
the Poor Houses Of New York, taken from the Al.
bany Evening Journal of January 9Th. The North
ern people need not look beyond their own borders
for suffering sufficient to excite their veliest sens
biities; but they prefer to 60 from homo to find
objects on which to lavish their pseudo phianthro-
DIV. Their poor sohite neghbors and brethren may
"sicken without attention, die without medicine
and" be "tossed into graves like brutes" but it kim
dies not an emotion Of pity in their pioas souls!-
Their time their money, and their sympathies are all
enlisted in behalf Of Southern negroes, while white
men, women, and children are dying all around them
like brutes!! We challenge the world to find in the
South gang OF slaves who have ever been treat d
with half the neglect and cruelty depicted in the fol-
lowing exract The Southern people take far better
of their slaves than the Northern people do Of
the unfortunate whites among them.
Here is the extract, and it ought to mantle with
shame the cheek of every Northern man:
''PooR HOUSES OF THE STATE.-The Report of the
Senate Committee presented to day makes some
startling revelations The shocking condition of some
of the County Poor Houses as described therein,
is almost incredible.
They are badly built worse arranged, not half
warmed and not at all ventilated.
The unfortunate tenants of these places when they
are not starved and fed upon tainted meat, spoiled
fish and decaying vegetables are lodged either open
sheds where they freeze, or in close novels where
they suffocate They sleep piled in tiers. They
sicken without attention, die without medicine, and
are tossed into graves like brutes. In one 'insti
tuition not less than fourth of its 1877 inmates
died (say rather were killed. in less than single
year! They are literally the abodes of Pestlence
and Famine.
While the sane far thus badly, the insane fare
worse Blows and chains are the only prescription
for mental disease. The Lunatic is beaten because
Of his wandering mind, and the Idiot pounded for
his lack of sense. Some wretched ones lie upon
straw, amid the accumulated filth of MONTHS with
covering but such Of this foul bed as adhere to
their bodies. The Blind, the Deaf the Crippled
huddlcd together, are treated with equal inhumani
ty-as if they doomed to suffer by the neglect
of Man, as well as by the visitation of God"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21
Literary Notices.

We are under obligations to Mr.. Pomcry for Har-
per for February; also. that valuable work, the
" American almanac for 1857.
History CHARLES THE FIFTH.-We have also
received through Mr.. Pomeroy. from the publishers,
tory of the Reign of the Emperor Charles the Fifth,
by William Robertson, D. D., with an account of the
Emperors Life after his Abdication," by VIM. H.
Prescott "-in three volumes.
MEMOIRS OF WAsHINGroN.-To Mr.. Turner we are
indebted for copy of "Memoirs of Washington, by
Mrs. C. NJ. Kirkland published by Appleton &
Co., New York.
SEDGMooR.-We are also indebted to Mr.. Turner
for copy of this charming little books edgmoor,
or Home Lessons" by Mrs. Manners-pubshed by
Appleton & Co.
The EXAMINER is the title of interesting weekly
Journal, published at Columbia, South Carolina by
W. B. Johnston, ESQ.,, at three dollars per annum
1t is Southern literary, political, and news Journal
and richly deserving of patronage.
HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE for February has
been received 1t contains 125 pages on topics GER
main to the statistical and commercial affairs of our
own and other countries By Freeman Hunt, No.
142 Fulton ST., New York-$5.
BLAcKwooD AND THE FOUR REvIEws.-We have
received the January number of Backwoods Edin-
burgh Magazine, and as usual it is replete with
choice matter. Leonard Scott & Co., the American
publishers, 70 Fulton St., New York, also publish
the North British, London Quarterly, Westminster,
and Edinburgh, including Backwood, all for SO
any one of them with Backwood, S..
DEBows REvIEw-We have also received the
last orofk 4
with important matter, statistical and otherwise Its
tone is Southern and should be literally encour-
aged by the Southern public By j. B. D. DeBow,
Washington City and New Orleans, at SIS per annum
Address either City.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21
HE MAR EFT s.
NORFOLK MARKET.


REPORTED FOB THE "NoRTH-cARoLINA STANDARD"
BIZ A. NJ. M'PHEETERS 4 Co.,. I'd
Wholesale Gr0cers Forsoa,ding C1nmiss6n Atrehans
NoRFoLK, Feb. IL, 1857.
BRADSTUFFS- is in good demand with fair
supply We quote E14a71z; Extra 7szas; Family 81
as cash and time Corn opened after the freeze at 6sa70
cts but declined day to SIS for mixed and white
Sales white to-day Yellow 20 Sales of
prime white wheat at 5Oal IS Red 40a1 As Corn
meal s. 1al
PEAS AND BEANS-B E Peas in quick demand at
81 50al56H stock peas wanted at So white beans dull
at Is 1t
PROvI IONS C and Va hoground 121Sc; Hams "A;
Western Shoulders 10 No Sides in market Lard lac Old
Mess Pork $2211a23 No in the market Beef prime
sls Family $50 Old shoulder pork sl6al7 Butter 26s
CSC Cheese ll3fal2e
No 9a91S No SIX
COTT0N-Stock market 1000 bales, held at 121l to
1890 for average
NAVAL STORES spts Turp 5oa5scts Common Rosin
81 25al 80; No l75a2; Fine White $s11a4 Tar ~
STAVES-WO Pipe $40; Culls 80. W HID Is;
Culls Is. HID soas4 to quality-Culls H. Head
ing 50a53; Cus Is.
SALT-L sl.7oal.75. "A 125. TIs71< cts.
LIME-Washington City 81 .25al.as. Thomaston ~
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21

CHANGE OF ScHEDuLE.-We are requested to state
that after to-day, the Columbia and South. Carolina
Railroad Company will run their passenger and mail
trains at night instead of in daytime. The train
will leave Charlotte for Columbia after the arrival of
the on the N. c. Road, say IL or 9 o'clock,
p. M, thus making through close connection. This
arrangement is to continue until about the LIST of
March, when double daily train is to be run on
both the North. Carolina and Charlotte and S. C..
Roads, of which due notice wilt be given.
Charlotte Democrat.
The eastern and western trains arrive here at
five A. NJ, and leave twenty minutes thereafter.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21

BLUE RIDGE RAIL RoAD.-We have been informed,
from reliable source, that good deal of excite
ment prevails in Anderson aud Pckens districts in
relation to this important enterprise and that active
eyertions are being made to raise the amount re.
quired by the State the condition of its second
subscription of 100000. Anderson, it is said will
subscribe $4,000; Pend'eton and its neighbourhood
$4,000; and Waihaa, $40, 900. Clayton is also
aroused to the necessity of doing something, and
will, we learn, subscribe $4,000; and most of the
contractors will add to the amount of stock taken
by them in payment for work.
We have been permitted to make the following
extract from letter dated Anderson the 9Th of
February:
held rail road meetings. at Pendlcton aud Wahalla
Our proposition to raise $40, 900, in the upper coun
try, has met with the most faltering reception. A
considerable amount was subscribed promptly at
both places, and committees appointed to canvass
the country for aid. There is appointment for
mass meeting at Walhaa on Saturday next, at
which time hope to raise the subscription at that
place $4,000. We feel certain that we shall be
able to redeem our pledge to the Board of Directors
at an early day."
With these encouraging tidings in relation to the
subscription, we also learn that satisfactory progress
is making in the tunnels. The work is going on at
both cXtremities in the main tunnel and the first
shaft is nearly sunk to the grade line that the
and several gangs can now be worked at the same
time, and there is every motive, certainly, under
circumstances so encouraging, to persevcre in this
great work; and if this Road will do for Charleston
what its friends claim hope that the sum neces-
sary 70 be raised 10 secure the second State sub.
scription will not be withheld.
Chas Courier
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21
From the Wilmington Journal.

The EIGHTY FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE
OF MooRE's CREEK-Wi he celebrated on the Bat
tle.Ground, on the 9th of February, 1857.
The corners stone of Monument, commemora.
tive of the gallant deeds of ancestors will be
laid, and an Grafton will be delivered by distn-
guished orator. A Barbecue will be furnished, and
a splendid band of music will be in attendance.
Arrangements have been made with the Whining
ton & Weldon Railroad Company, by which half
price only will be charged persons going to and re-
turning from the Celebration.
Steamboats, will be in readiness to convey persons
from Wilmington to the Celebration and back again.
The Military Companies of the State. the public
generally and the ladies especially, respectfully
invited to attend the Celebration.
l a. j d MskaF, Com. of Ar.ngs
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21
Plantation for Sale.

TEAVING DESIRE TO GO TO THE SOUTH
LII WEST offer for sale the plantation on which now
400 acres about half cleared the other half woos
and the most of it well wooded. The land lies WELL and is
well adapted to the culture of tobacco and a the grains
the land produces would refer the inquirer Alexander
Dickson Esq, who has ground all my wheat for the hist
eight years. The plantation well improved has
on large and commodious dwelling house, and house
built for Office and all other necessary outhouses and
and peach orchard good many young selected just
beginning bear The plantaon is we'll waered has on
number Of good springs there is spring Of excellent
we'll of excellent water within few feet of tho
door, with milk house attached to it. built of rock, lime
and cement and cstern in it built of the materials
in which milk and butter will keep cool the warmest wealth.
in The North Carolina Railroad through
the land and of the wood is than half mile
from the road and hill to haul it to get it to
ket Those wishing to purchase will please andjudge
for themselves. L. 49, -
DAVID HART.
February IL, 1857. 26-St.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21
" Father 8 Coming"
Father g coming! fathers coming!

Father g coming! father g coming!
How love to hear the sound,
As the little ones dash by me,
Round the circle with a bound.
Father s coming!-M Minnie s shouting
Nothing now at home could bind her
"Daddy s tumnin," prattles Mamie,
Toddling, tumbling just behind her.
Open wide the gate is swinging.
Patient Charley, quiet stands;
While they climb by father 5 finger,
Clinging with their little hands.
Minnie SEXES whip and bride,
Mamie grasps the flowing name
Oh! it gladdens every bosom,
Hearing Father S come again."
Baby hears the noise unusual,
Coos and jumps to show his joy
Laughs and crows his baby welcome
Welcome from his 'father 5 boy"
Oh, it half repays his absence,
Lone and gloomy tho it be,
When hear this bird-like music,
And the joyous welcome see.
Sweeter far, than when maiden
Oft I'd for his coming wait,
Till heard his footsteps passing
ThrO' the little garden gate,
is the welcome now between us,
Free from every doubt and pain,
Heralded by baby voices,
Telling "father 8 come again."
The MAUsE, Oct. 81, 1856.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-21

AMERICAN FLOUR IN CUBA.-Tbe Havana CORES.
pondents of the New Orleans and New York papers
mention that memorial, signed, by. an immense
number Of Spanish merchants and bakers, has been
presented to the Intendente praying for reduction
Of the duties on American -four; that the Captain
General had given favorable reception to the do
reduced without delay. The duties in Cuba on
American flour have for long time been SO nearly
prohibitory in their character as almost to abolish
the use of wheat bread among the greater portion
of the people. ~ -