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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29

WAsInyGroS, July 2l.-Thc government is in
receipt Of Gov. Walkers proclamation of The
18th inst.
lie says the charter Of Lawrence is III direct
violation of and open defiance Oh the territorial
law, and he repeats that The awmust be enforced.
He says rebellion SO iniqutous never before
disgraccd any age Or country. The citizens OF
Kansas stand On the brink fan awful prccipice.
He warns them not to take the fatal leap. he
imporcs them no. to compel him to appeal 10
military power, but says that they cannot carry
their purpose into effect without coming in open
conflict with the troops Of the United State. lie
concludes thus:
1t will he M purpose if you still persist, to
spare 10 bloodshed as far as practicable and
subject the leaders and projectors Of this revou.
tionary movement TO the punishment prescribed
by law. will accompany the troops to Law.
renee. with view to prevent, if possible, any
conflict, and in the sincere hope that the revolu.
tionary movement contemplated and nearly ac
complishcd, will be abandoned ere it is too late
Your knowledge Of the adequacy Of the power
Of the United States government, il nothing
else should induce you to dcsist and abandon
the fatal enterprise
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
REUNION AT THE JENNINGS SPRING

REUNION AT THE JENNINGS SPRING.
Some hundred good fellows met at this spring on
Saturday last and partook of MI excellent neighbor
hood barbecue. Agreat deal said about the crops,
mostly favorable. Our piney country rejoiees
this year in noble prospect whose fuition is now a
most certain. Of course therefore, good spirits pro-
vail wherever the people of that locality assemble III
conriyal mood. Much zcst wasadded to the occasion
of which we speak by the stirring music of WIEGASDs
Brass Band.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29

TEXAS CEops.-A letter to the Galveston Her
aid, dates Gonzales July 9Th, says
"Thc drought continues excessive in this coun-
ty and WILL it is feared, nearly destroy the crop
The rich bottom lands of the Guadalupe river
which, in fair seasons, yields more abundantly
than any other portion of the West, is now
scorched like desert; and in many places the
corn and cotton is willing on the stalks. From
every church and hamlet the prayer for weeks
has gone up: "God send us rain, or we perish"
The Herald says:
"From the best information we can gather,
we are led to conclude that III Eastern and Mid
die Texas, tolerable crops will be made. The
rains have been partial, and in some instances a
full yield of cotton will be obtained so that, a.
lowing for extreme Deficiencies, we may look for
a three.fourths crop. West Of the. Brazos, the
planters prospects are not so good, and taking
the whole district of country west Of that stream,
but little over half a crop Of cotton can be pro.
duccd this season, while in corn there will be
serious deficiency. 1t is doubtful, in many
places, whether enough corn will be gathered to
furnish the people with bread.
"On the lower Brazos and Caney, the sugar
cane has suffered much from the drought, but
seasonable showers will yet ensure fair yield"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
ADDITIONAL BY THE STEAMER crRcAss1AN.

The Canada's advlces have caused the advance
of fully Lied, and the market closed buoyant
with an advancing tendency: The quotations
are: Fair Orleans sgd; Middling Orleans sgd;
Fair Mobile sgd; Midd ling Mobile Sd. The
stock of American Cotton was estimated ct 485,.
900 bales. The sales on Friday comprise 10000
bales, of which spectators took 400 bales and
exporters 1900 bales.
Manchester advices were very favorable and
all qualities of goods had considerably ad-
vanced
Flour was quiet aud had declineds6d. per Dbl.
Wheat remained steady. Corn was buoyant and
had advanced Id. I'D. per quarter. Rosin
dull Rice firm.
The Jewish Oath Bill had been defeated in
the House of Lords by large majority.
Affairs in Naples were tranquil.
Bank of England rates were unchanged. The
bullion had increased sl3S,000.
There had been further slight disturbances in
Spain.
A SLAYER named Adams Grey, from New Or
leans, has been captured off Sierra Leone.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29

TIE CRors.-A correspondent Of the Boston
Post writes as follows: "a fortnights travel
through Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana,
Ohio, and Pennsylvania, has given me glance
al the broadest and finest fields Of wheat, grass,
rye, and corn that have ever seen in these Ter.
tile States and travellers whom meet on their
return from Iowa, Wisconsin, and the further
western and southern sections Of the Union, tell
the same story of luxuriant crops now in the full
meas of the harvest, or awaiting the gathering OF
the husbandman."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
DEAD.

Since our Inst issue VIC learn that LucIus PoND, who
was shot by WM. SPIRES Of Hamburg has died o HIS
wounds From additional facts, not known to lis last
week. it appears that the act of Mr. SPIRES was clear
lv one Of Srf-lcfencc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29

~ GEN. THos. FLouRxEY, the oldest member Of
tho Bar in tho Stale, died at his residence on tho
Sand Hills, near Augusta Ga4 on the 24th inst BE
Was oyer eighty years of ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29

LAWRENCE, X. T., SATURDAY., July lS.-via St.
Louis, Tuesday, July 2l.-GuvGrnor Walker en-.
tered Lawrence yesterday with eight companies
of dragons, under command of Col. Cook. He
has camped close to the town, in threatening
attitude. His proclamation, issued at Leaven-
worth, and dated the 18th inst, declares that he
will not allow the people to adopt City Charter.
He went through Lawrence on his way to Leav-
enworth, last Monday, to see to this, but never
spoke Of it in Lawrence. His duplicity has en-.
ragged the people. They arc determined to pay
no attention to him. and will not negotiate with
him. Although the Town officers were elected
last Monday, they have as vet taken no step, not
even been sworn in. Governor Walker has war.
rants for the arrest Of those who were voted for
and for many other prominent citizens of Law
renee.
The design is to stop the August election,
when the Topeka Constitution is to be submitted
to the people. The people will not offer any
opposition to the Federal troops, unless they fire
on them or commit some other outrage, when
civil war will at once be declared. They are
resolved not to tolerate any more such villainy.
ST. LOUIS, July 20.-kansas advices state that
q municipal ticket was elected in Lawrence on
the 18th of july when Mr. Blood was elected
Mayor. The State Convention was closing up
its session at Topeka. Marins }. Barrett had
been nominated for Congress. The Convention
which nominated him was very large, and its
proceedings were characterized by the utmost
unanimity and enthusiasm. The Topeka Con.
stitution of State Government was unanimously
sustained, and it will be submitted to the pco.
pie at the August election. The City Govern
ncnt at Lawrence had rot yet passed any act
nor done any business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29

In TowN.-The celebrated Pain Killer has just
arrived in sufficient quantities to put to fight
the whole pain family. Buy it; try it. Sure
death to all pain b tho Pain Killer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
CHEERING News.

Since writing the above we learn that the sue
cess of the Road is placed beyond doubt by the
formation of two companies which have taken
contracts each, to the amount Of $5O,OOO; that
third company is being formed; and III all
probability fourth will be formed. thus secu-
ring contracts 10 the amount of 100000. We
also learn that additional stock has been sub
scribcd 10 the extent Of $4,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
THE ,JETER CHURCH PICNIC.

rs We are much obliged to S. a. L. for her COM
Dlcte response to Putnam's poet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
From the Independent Press.
THE SAVANNAH VALLEY RAILROAD.

We invite attention to the communication Of
q Stakeholder in another column, recommending
the speedy commencement of the work upon
this Road.
We had the pleasure Of attending the meet
n 4 spSsa pSsh299s n 6ar S bese3e eT
notice of the proceedings. Very able and efec-
tive speeches were delivered by Col. NJ. 0. Tol.
man, and the President, John Y. Sloan, Jon. A.
Calhoun Esq, Col. j. T. MARSHALL and II. A.
Jones' Esq; after which the company partook
of sumptuous picnic dinner. Not much adj
ditiona stock was raised; but the active citizens
of the ncighborhood are forming companies to
600 to be paid for l-3 in stock, l-3 in cash.
and l-3 in the bonds of the company. Similar
companies have been formed ut Lowndesville,
with pledge on the part Of its enterprising
citizens to increase if necessary the amount OF
their contracts from $l5O,O00, to 100000.
Contracts of the same character at Calhoun's
Mills to the amount of $l5O,O0O will insure the
building of the Road. 1t will raise the needed
amount of SGOO,UOO of stock; and this with
100000 to be raised by the issue Of bonds, will
give 100000 an amount amply sufficient to
complete the grading, masonry and bridging of
the Road. And with this guarantee there will
be no difficulty in obtaining the endorsement by
the Legislature of the bonds Of Company to an
amount sufficient to finish the work.
We thus trust that something has been done
10 ensure the completion Of a great enterprise
which whilst it will develop the resources OF 4
rich belt of country, will prove undoubtedly q
profitable investment to the capitalist.
ppcrsrDTDT
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
CINCINNATI, July 81.

DOUBLE MURDER AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
This morning q German named k6hler stran-
glcd to death his wife, attcrward proceeded to
the house of Nicholas I. Horton, respectable
and influential citizen of the firm of Horton
& Macy set fire to his house, and then stabbed
him, killing him instantly.
in the employ of Mr.. Horton, and it is supposed
that his reason Cor his killing Mr.. Horton was
because he had been reprimandcd by him for
abusing his (liohlcr's) wife. At last accounts
Kohler was not expected to live. Mr.. Horton
leaves large circle of relatives, together with Il
wife and several children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
NOMINATION OF GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-The American party
of Mary land yesterday nominated I. b. Hicks
for Governor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29

The late Hon. W. L. Marcy leaves widow,
two sous and one daughter to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Marcy was on q visit to her sister in Ro-
chester, her daughter was with some friends in
Troy, and the two sons were away, one in the U.
s. Navy, and the other in California, at the time
of Mr.. Marcy's death. Mr.. Ms only surviving
brother is now residing at tho old family man.
sion in Stourbridge, Mass.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29

THE Ceors OF Oulo.-Ohio appears to have
done we'll this season. In addition TO fine crops
of wheat and good promise of corn, the minor
crops also give a large yield. The barley is
harvested, the oats promise very we'll and the
potatoes arc quite large. The Cincinnati Ga
zette estimates the yield as follows Oats, 20
100000 bushels Rye, 100000 do; Barley,
100000 do; Potatoes, 100000 do; aggregate,
28,000O00.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

To be off with the old love before you are On
with the new, is very good rule, applicsbhh
other than love affars If it be true, as alleged ia
the newspapers, that Nicaragua Walker, through
the lberaiy or credulity of Southern planters, 10
again in funds and again meditatng the conquest %
Nicaragua, we would beg leave to suggest that the
first use to be made of the first money that comes
into his treasury ought to be to bring home tho
remnant of the deluded followers Of his former and
unsuccessful expedition who are stll losdns and
starving in the various seaports of Central America
and the countries adjacent. After all tho expense
to which the Governments of Costa RIGA, Of tho
United States and of England have been put for the
relief and transportation homo of these wretches
every mail from Central America brings accounts
OF the sufferings and misery Of numerous straggsrs
who stu remain behind. To ask Walker to REIN
burse those expenses, Or even to contribute aay-
thing to the relief Of thdse they have brought home
be would doubtless consider to be pressing him too
hard; but to bring home the miserable remnant Of
the old expedition before setting on foot new one,
is certainly no more than reasonable.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

After all, those who go to sea in steamships must
trust very much to the prudence, vigilance, and
proper iberality of the owners and managers Of
the vessels in which they embark. How could tho
passengers Of the ill-fated Central America know
that her pumps were out of order and practically
worthlessi That was the business Of the owners
and engineers Of the Company. And yet, had tho
pumps been sufficient to the emergency, there
would have been no loss Of life or treasure. Great
steamers have come into this port making four
feet of water an hour, and saved from sinking only
by their pumps. 1t is needless to say that those
were pumps which were not found wanting in the
moment when everything depended on thsm.
Whose fault was it that FIVE hundred people were
drowned the other night because the pumps Of tho
Central America would not work That 10 .
point which we hope will be cleared up BY tho
inqusitiOn into the behavior of Mr.. Ashby, tho o.
eDeer.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

N. T., dated 9Th inst, says:
Son Saturday evening, while the people Of our
town were rejoicing over the election Of Judge soa-
guson to Congress, the gun bursed slightly score
the gunner, and SCATTERING the leg OF DR.. A. d. nna'
castle in such manner as TO render amPutshon !,
cessaIy. The hnb was amputsted on Sasoa} "a
O'Clock, by DR.. Malcolm, assisted by Dr. Ha,sh aad
Hickman. Bat the nervous shock was sucn una, ne
reaction Ocourred, ard the patient expired a' 0o0A
On Sunday evening. ...;o;.
DIR. II. was young and promising Pn5IS.cian, a.. :
graduate OF the University Of New ION, .e -
surgeon, and being compelled to bear arms he &C.
cepteS q captains commission and Iougu. IN 'e'e'~
Of the hottest engagements In thai campaign. All,
"Ihe weather is warm, and inc e a's. AVPP'' '~'
continue 10 destroy The crops. o. ''''ss'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

There is one point which Mr. Marshall o.
Roberts did not explain in the letter we published
yesterday, and on which the public would doubt
less be glad to have light This is, the reason Why
the name of tho lost steamer was changed from
George Law to Central America. Was it because
the vessel had bad reputation, and it was neces-
sary to have different appellation before passsn-
gers could be got to go on board Of herr And when
that question is settled, we shall be glad to know
how the name of ship can be changed without an
act Of Congress. We hope it is all right, but tho
Company would do wellto make the latter clear, -
an antdOte to any suspicious that may arise in the
minds Of those who have lost friends or fortune BY
this great disaster.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

The American Tract Society, at it's last annual
meeting, after taking ample time for deliberatioa,
directed its Executive Committees to prepare and
to the existence Of Human Slavery. These Com
mites, after taking fall time for consideration,
have resolved no, to do as they were bid, and have
issued manifesto setting forth thss fact The
TRIBUNE and The Independent demonstrate against
this breach of trust and demand that the orders Of
the Society be obeyed BY its functionaries This,
The Express, with its chronic unreason, calls
warning on the Tract Society" "stoming this
great fortress Of the Gospel" 60, &c. If these
charges be just then the Committees are the Tract
Society, and the Society itself is just nothing OF all
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

'anx" and denounced "entargling alliances
These warnings came from men who were prime
movers in efectipg the coalition with the old Free
Soilers-from men WHO took Office under that Goa
Htion, including Ha'lett and Butler-from men who
stuck by that coalition until the order came to
"crush it out" from Caleb Gushing, who had held
the Office of Supreme Judge under it. Then these
,psnies ran back whining to their masters and
howIiDg at those who had been their political asso
ciates for years. These hungry creatures knew
where the bread ard bones were well enough.
They regenerate' Massachusetts, Well-Sstan
once talked Of regeneratng Paradise
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22
MASS NETTING OF CoIoRED CrrrzESs.-At mas

MASS NETTING OF CoLoRED CITIzEss.-At mass
meeting Of the coored citizens of the city, held last
night at No. ls5 Spring street. the following persons
were elected delegates to the State Suffrage Conven
ton:
H. Garnet, A. Bell Z. " Clart J. J. Simond, John j.
Brel the Rev William spelmsn, Warren w. Stewart Roo.
McDoussn. John w Hunter, Hehry Williams DR. McCuue
smith Asshsm fisrwel Smart DeAion p II Reason James
Scott George Smith John " Gvens Edward Lahen Peter
Wilson, John wi.on Charles B. Ray the Rev. John P
yhomrscn. Alexander Duncan, George w Lever Henry
Tbcms Downing John Hudson Jacob Butler T. H. TIescy
Ishe,."p Isssc Harper. Anthony Sabkey Abraham Rob
81 IL Il Bemsp VIM. Thompson Peter II. Miller.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

Once year the Democracy Of Massachusetts,
treat their fellow citizens and the rest Of mankind
to Convention which is "as good as play" As
the model Jefersonians $50 called upon the d non
principle, and because they are not at all like JEFF.
ferson) resemble the Jews, and "shrink from
"convert as from a calamity" the entertainments
are always presented BY the same performers,
some of whom have grown grizzly in the service Of
the party, in holding Office and making speeches,
in preceding over Conventions and in manufacturing
resolutions. Daring many past years, the Massa'
chusetts Democrats have received to their numbers
an accession Of three persons only, viz; Mr.. Ed
ward Riddle, who keeps horse-bazsar in Boston;
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22
One great lesson taught by the loss of the Central

One great lesson taught BY the loss of the Central
America is that the public should distrust every
steamship not built in water-tight compartments.
Had that unfortunate vessel been so constructed
she might now be floating in safety at her dock in
the North River. Our advice to every one about
to embark in an ocean steamer is, Don't risk your
life in ship which is not partitioned by stanch
water-tight bulkheads into three Oh more separate
compartments, so that she may swim even if q part
of her is full of water Avoid every steamer which
has not this safeguard, and pretty soen there will
not be one without it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

prived Of that aid, might subside into 80, !,
prosch TO decency.
The Journal, however, with all lie alIer,so,,.
the contrary, evidently expects q Missoub =
vasien. There has always been such an ipu.-
whenever there has been q contested el.,.;..
That print evidently anticipates the sam. tn.
again, ard is preparing for il beforehand b, .stt,.
up Lane as its sole cause and occasion 49,
such thing happen, just as it used to m.is n.
Sharp's rifles the excuse and justification Of m
the outrsges of year ago. For our part, We tbi,I
Lane and bis volunteers, whose services. by A.
way. have been offered to the Governor, r,tb.r
surer guarantee for free election than the ma
Grafton Of the Border Rufian party or the prom.
Uses Of Walker.
We are sorry to say, however, that our irs.,T.
gent Kansas correspondent-as will be seen BY ii,
letter published to-dsy-does not take q1i.s ~
pleasant view of things as The Journal Of Con.
mercs does. However it does not follow from
that that there is any difference as to the result
they anticipate. What our correspondent fears d
Pro-Slavery Constitution and Pro Slavery Shts
Government, and that, We suppose, provided To
thing can be so managed as not to occa,ion IN
much scandal, would not be very disagresbls b
The Journal Of Commerce.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

The Journal Of Commerce gives very hopeful
view of Kansas affairs. Its faith is immense. 1t
goes 80 far as to anticipate that the Bor-
der.Ruffian Constitutional Convention, whea
it reassembles, viii proceed with the work
of framing q Constitution "in spirit Of
"justice and honor, uninhuenced BY past events,
" and controlled by reth.r prejudice nor passion"
Very fine, that; but to wash an Ethiopian white is
not 50 ea.y, and we are afraid that all the scrub
bling and rubbing of The Journal will be to very
little purpose Should, indeed, the Border Raffsns,
in spite Of their scandalOus and outrageous appor-
tonment, and in spite Of the aid from Missouri
which that spportiorment invites and was intended
to accommodate, happen to be bsssn in the Octo-
Der election, it is not impossible Aat BY that means
certain modicum Of decency may be infused into
the Convention. If Lanes military organization
which seems 10 trouble The .Jsarnal almost as
much as it was formerly troubled by the Sharp's
rifea-should succeed in preventing an invasion
fgem Missouri, possibly Tie Bords. Rudiaas, de-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

HUSBANDS CALCINED MAGNEsA IS free from
nn..n, taste and three times the strength Of the common
Cacinea hsgnesis. .p A.,
ala scp awarded being the best in the MARKET For
sale by The Druggists and country seneiay and
by the manufacturer. THOMAS j. HUSBAND, fmiAaeiPns-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22

Err1oreHrp.-Itis authortatively announced tina,
NJ lanes O. Putnam had doubted If ii was not his
duty TO decline the nomination of the HiadoO Cou.
ysrtion for Secretary of State unti he was assured
that be was not expected to take any active part In
sIs sI esxr.ss. ALBANY Journal, Sept. 81.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-22
NsmTlork Daflp Gribn,re
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1857.
TO cORREGPONDEyTs

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ton the name Of the Office very frequently The
Of State, 10 which their Ia 70 b. sent Al
ways mention the name OF the root once and Sta&
No Of anonymous ConmunicstionA ma
ntended for insertion must b. authenticated ~ US
ard address Of the wrernot neoesssry for Puoncs
ton. but ss O guaranty Of his good faith.
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