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SENATOR HAsrsroND,s SPEECH.

The speech of our new Senator occupies portion
of our first page. 1t is performance of uncommon
merit both as to matter and manner, and our readers
will 8nd themselves we'll repaid for the slight trouble
Of reading it. Although its facts are not new, they
are yet for tho most part true and orcble And the
manner of presenting them is at once torss and pol
ished evncing that care and elaboration which should
ever be bestowed upon senatorial speech. 50 tar
as argument is considered, there was nothing new
left to be said upon the question after the able reports
of Mr.. GREEN Of the Senate and Mr.. STEVENS of the
House. Still our senator makes several points with
effect. And the effort rs a whole, although perhap,
njudiciousy timed is worthy of its authors antece-
dents. This though, we take it, is but the introduc
ton to greater efforts in the future; and we shall look
with interest to our senator's participation in the
higher order of senatorial debate.
We refer to the letter of our Washington Cores
pondent for some very complimentary allusions to
this first speech Of Senator HAMMOND.
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THE SOUTH caaoL1N1AN.

DR.. GIDBEss management of this valuable journal
has met the approval, aye, and enlisted the admira-
ton of thousands of readers in and out of the State
lie has pursued the calm course of patriosm pOiti-
cally and preserved the dignifed attitude of gen.
teman and christian in the general management Of
his paper 1t is with sincere regret therefore that wa
have observed his determination to withdraw from the
conduct Of the South Cdronia. His retirement will
be real loss to the ranks of the fraternity, and will
bc regretted by many friends new and old.
1t is satisfaction however to know that Dr.. GIBBEs
will be succeeded by one Of the russt and sblsst sd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17
NEWS BY TIE CANADA.

The Csnada brings European intelligence Of date,
Feb. 9th.
A change had occurred in the British Ministry, the
Derby Cabinet having gone into power. In this cnbi-
net, Lord Stanley was substituted for Bulwer Lytton
in the Colonial Department
The conspirntors against Napoleon's life had been
sentenced to death.
Cotton had advanced. Goods had slightly declined
at Manchester.
Money was very abundant
The ministerial change was owing TO the defeat Of
some of tho prominent measures of tho Palmerston
Cabinet, on which account they resigned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

TIE FRENCH EMPEROR AND THE PAssroRT Re-
srRlcrloS.-The London Times, in leading ed.
itorial, says:
We don't deny the right Of the French Empe'
ror TO ride this hobby passport to death but we
would submit, with all due Difference, that moth.
ing is so likely to bring unPopularity on his name
on this side of the channel as foolish restric-
ton upon the intercourse of the French and Eng
sh nations. And is not the alliance the best
card in his hand7 Is it not important to him
that feelings Of amity and good will should
exist between Englishmen and Frenchmen! An
Englishmsn, we should say, is wise who stops at
home till these restrictions be Withdrawn or great.
" modified.
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men n;"-"whoss sword, liberty unsheathed necessity
4 st,;n.d nj r;rfoyu rsturnrd p"

men; ;"-"whose sword, liberty unsheahed, necessity
stained and rictory returned"
"a statesmep,-fricnd to truth of soul sincere
in action faithful, md In hon"r clear!
Who broke no promises, ssrr,f no private end,
AND who lost no friend:
Ennoblsd by himsslf, by sll approved,
Praised, wspt, and honorcd by the muse he lov'd."
Never have I felt so powerfully veneration for
mortal name and memory, As then; and as We elded
on, stood and rszad with stranng eyes, till the last
hilltop and tree Of the place had vanished in the
distance and turned sadly away, wondering whether
earth would ever be blessed with such another.
A short halt was mado at Asxandria for the ex-
change Of the mail and the landing Of passengers.
could form no idea of the city from what presented
on tue river, save that it had full quota of machine
shops. From there to the city Of Washington we
we're favored with another exciting ,cene one that s
very common upon western streams, viz: steam
boat race. Every passenger on deck, and seemed
thrilled with excitement. The contest Was short,
however, for the "Mt Vernon" soon waited ahead,
while the crowd shouted triumphantly, and called for
the tow-linc Now tho city Of Washington came into
view and one would suppose from its appearance in
the distance that it was quite magnificent city, and
knowing it to be the Capitol Of the United States
but upon nearer approach and better view, it proves
to be any thing else, than city Of even ordinary
spenlor, if the national buildings be excepted, for
these are truly superb ed6ces, Of which any nation
might be proud.
Having an hour or more to wait, at the Baltimore
depot, improved the time, by visiting the capitol
the colossal proportion, and spendor of which aled
me with admiration. Once within, sought the spot
where our own gallant, loved and lamented Brooks
ca,tisated so timely and dsssrvedly the champion Of
abotionism, and embodiment of political corruption
While standing on the identical spot could but shed
tear the memory Of Brooks, and turning away,
sought tho depot again. ROMEO.
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PRESERVING NEwsrArERs-In England three
copies Of each newspaper printed, signed by the
publisher, must be regularly transmitted to the
stamp office, which pays full price for them.
After the expiration Of a year, complete file
Of every journal is transmitted to the British
Museum, where they are bound in volumes, and
preserved for reference. Abiding to this fact,
4 contemporary suggests that it would be an ex'
celleut thing if some action similar was taken
in this country. Would not few hundred dol.
lara, appropriated by the government for copy
of each publication issued within its borders,
and al arrangement by which each county
should keep, for reference, files of the papers
published in it, be OF great service to this
country?
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COMPLIMENTARY.

correspondent Of tho Augusta Di.patch, writing
from Edgcncld upon the matter Of Mr.. TILLuAN's
trial. pays the suboined handsome and merited CON-
pliment to NJ. ". GARY, Esq. The writer is sensible
in suggesting that the vigorous period of early
hood is the right time to enlist the talent, of the eti
zen in the service Of the public:
"The speech of NJ. W. Gary, Egg, to the jury, in
behalf Of the prisoner, eloquent and forcibs
appeal, and places him in proud position ad-
vocate. I thus alludo to Mr.. Gary because he is IL
young man, and / do not believe in waiting until q
mun s dead, too old to do much gool before doing
him iusce"
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For the Advertiser.
NOTES HY THE WAY.

Neglected beauty now j. priced by gold,
And .acred lore is Ja'cly bought and soid;
Wires are yrotsn !rafc, marrisge s trade,
And when nuptial of Two hearts is made,
There must Of moneys too a wedding be,
That coin, rs well as men, may multiply.
NBw York,
The sensation alluded to in my last WAS produced
y the accession of bridal party to our number Of
dust.cuvered travellers. The feature that excited
rather Of curiosity than interest lay in the fact
that thcro such contrast in their ages and per-
sonal appearance. The bride was q blooming lsss
"of gay sixteeu," as beautiful such flowers ever
grow while the bridegroom could not have been less
than sixty yet "he still remembered that lie was
young" The contrast brought Inc unconsciously,
into reflective mood, and began to wonder how it
could happen that they were 80 "usequally yoked
together" The verse above from Randolph occurred,
IS the most probable solution while Shakespeare whis
psred to me in womans favor, making the beautiful
Miss speak thus:
80, sir, you are old;
Nature in you stands on the very verge
or her coufne; you should be ruled and lea
BY some fair maid, that discerns your state
Better than you yourself"
Not being able to como to any settled conclusion
secretly wished them all the joys Of wedlock, without
any of ts s.res, looked out and what should enchain
my admiring gaze, but the blue waters Of the bcauti
full Potomac! Though not the frst time that had
seen it, new emotions were aroused, and could but
eIclaim,
"Fsir river not unknown 10 classic sopg;
Which still in varying beauty rolls along,
Where first thy infant fount is family seen,
A line of silver mid fringe of green;
Or where, near towering rocks thy bolder tide,
To win the giant guarded pass doth glide;
Or where in azure mantle pure and free
Thou gy'st thy cool hand to the waiting sea"
Here change in mode Of travel awaited US, and
we realised that there is comfort as well as spice in
variety. Aboard the "ML Vernon" We found all the
comfort, and convenience Of home, without smoke,
dust and railroad bustle such the weary traveller
knows best how to appreciates The scenery nongthe
river quite picturesque in places, but the thought
of soon coming in sight of tho tomb Of Washington
absorbed every other consdsrstion and could think
of nothing else. Ere long sure enough the mOurnfu
toll of the bell announced approach to the almost
sacred spot. Having good glass aboard and tho
trees having shed their leaves we obtained quite
distinct view of the spot where sumbera the ashes of
him, Of whom alone it can be said, "First in war;
fr,t in peace and nrst in the hearts Of bis country
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A worthy old citizen of Newport, who had the
reputation of being the LATEST man alive among
them "hillocks'-so lazy, indeed, that he used
to weed his garden in a rocking chair, by rock.
ing forward to take hold of the weed, aud back
ward to uproot it-had way peculiarly his own,
he used to drive his old white face mare to the
spot where the blsckfsh might be depended on
for any weight from two to twelve pounds--bsck
his gig down to the water side--put out his line,
and, when the fish was safely hooked, start the
old mare and pull him out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

In town not far from the line which divides
Essex and Middlesex counties in Massachusetts,,
one night last week, hen.house was entered
and robbed Of its contents. The owner Of the
property, on going into the hen.honse' in the
morning, found the feathered tribe missing, but
on the floor lay wallet which was found to- con.
tain sixty dollars in current bank bills, with the
name of the man to whom it belonged. We ore
told that he passes for respectable and honest
citizen, but that he has not yet called for his wal
LET
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

Gen. ]. P. Henderson, the new senator from
Texas, the successor to the late Gen. Rusk, ap-
peared in the Senate on Monday morning, and
took the usual oath Of Office.
A young man without money, among the la.
dies, is like the moon on 3 cloudy night--he
can't shine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

SriIx AND THE SLAVE TRADr-In a recent
debate in the Spanish Council, NJ. Villalobos
announced that he should put question to the
government, "with respect to the scsndalous
abuses to which Spanish merchant vessels ore
subject to the coast of Africa by English cruisers,
on protext of searches for putting down the slave
trade"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

tors in the State. We mean FRANKLIN GAnLARp,
Esq, at present of the Winnsboro Regis'er. The
selection of Mr. GAILLARD for this position is happy
one for the Carolinians continued success, and WH
tell Two predict upon the politics of the State We
rejoice that his worth md abilities have been called
to this more extensive field of labor And We hearth
ly commend the Carolninn to our readers as one Of
the soundest and most useful papers in the Southern
country Under its new auspices, we trust greatly
enlarged popularity awaits it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

ABOLITION CoSvESrloN.-An Abolition Con.
vention was held at Albany, N. T., on the 9th
inst, Rev. Samuel J. May, presiding. Resolutions
advocating the total abolition Of slavery, and con-
demning all other political parties were intro
duced. The convention was about equally divi-
ded between males and females, white and black.
Wendell Phillips spoke during the afternoon snd
evening.
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SARAH.
March, Sth 1853.

Go feel what 7 have felt
Go bear what have borne
Sink meath the blow q father dealt,
And tho cold worlds proud scorn;
Then suffer on from year TO year
Thy sole relief the scorching tear.
60 kneel as have knelt
Implore, bcscoeh and pray
Strive the besotted heart to melt,
The downward course to stay,
Be dashed with bitter curse aaide,
Your prayers burlesqued, your tears dehed.
Go weep As have wept,
Ger loved fathers fall
See every promised blessing swept
Youths sweetness turned to gall
LiEs's fading flowers strewel all tho way,
That brought me up to woman's day.
Go see what have seen,
Behold the strong man bowed
With gnashing teeth; lips bathcd in blood,
And cold and livid brow;
Go catch his withered glance and see,
There mirrorsd his souls misery.
Go to thy mothers side,
And her cruyh'd bosom cheer;
Thine own deep anguish hidei
Wipe from her cheek tue bitter toar;
Mark hor worn frame and wither'd brow;
The grey that stresks her dark hair now.
With fading frame and trembling limbs;
And trace tho ruin back to him
Whose plighted faith in early youth,
Promised eternal love and truth,
But who forsvorn hath yielded up,
That promise to the cursed cup;
Aud led her down, through love and light
Ana all that made her presence bright,
And chain'd her there, mid want and strife,
That lowly thing, drunkard't wito-
And stamp'd on childhoOd's brow so mild,
Tbxt with'ring blight, the drunlards child.
Go hesr, and feel, and see, and know,
All that my soul hath felt and known,
Then look upon the wine cups glow,
See if its beauty can atone
Think ii its flavor you will try,
When I'LL proclaim, "'ls drink and die"
Tell me hate the bowl;
Hate is feeble word;
Ilaathe-abhor-my rcry sout
With strOny diryast IL airrd,
When I sec, or hear, or tell
OF the dark beverage Of hell
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RULES THAT MUST IN FUTURE BE OBSERVED

All advertisements from this date, not amounting to
more than $lo must be paid for in advance.
Merchants and others advertising by the yoar, will
be required to settle every six months.
No paper will be sent out of the District unleIi paid
for in advance.
All letters on business connected with the Office, to
receive prompt attention. must be addressed to the
"Ed9efcld Advertiser"
To these rules we will rigidly adhere. Therefore,
take notice and act accordingly.
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RUSSELL..A MISTAKE.

The note from our esteemed friend, p II. H., was
duly received. "Of course there Is mistake in the
matter" 1t shall DO accounted for when We meet; A
the meantime, We are looking with avidity for the
April number Of Russell. The magazine is rapidly
becoming essential monthly requisite in southern
literary circles. The ability, judgement aud taste,
which mark its management, have already established
for it sleadng position among literary publications
Of tho Union and have for it high commendation,
North as we'll as South. It ought to be especially
priced by the South and by South Carolina above s
Every planter Of intelligence every professional gen
tleman every lover Of literature, in the State, should
by all means subscribe for Russell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

SENATOR DouaLAs.-We have heard report
that Senator Douglas, of Illinois intends, TO re.
SIGN his seat in the U. S. Senate, aud spend some
years on the continent of Europe.-Richmond
Disudfch ~
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@- 1t is rumored in Washington that ths United
States Steamer Despntch which fitted ont in great
haste at New York and sailed last week for n
known destination, has gone to Pearl River Miss to
look after the ssrers II is said that tho Now Orleans
Deas statements about the slavetrade pronounced
in Washington "Superb hoax"
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RAMsAY's HISTORY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The subscriber has in press Of Walker, Evans
Co., Charleston, Ramsay's History Of South Carolina,
with Maps of Charleston and tho State, which will be
ready for subscribers by April 18th. The Book is
Carolina work in every respect paper print and bind
ing. In this History We have full record Of the
hnrdships and difficulties of Fathers in the desert
with the savage INDIAN and the Brton in the war of
'76 The work is being printed on fine whito paper,
large clear type bound in volume complete, oc-
tayo 600 pages, cloth, arms Of State on back, Pal
netto Tree on side, price $3.50. Half calf marble
edges, $3.50. Send on your name carly-0nly a
small edition printed. Published and for sale by
w. J. DUFFIB,
Bookseller NeYberry s. c.
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~- Juvenile studying grammar, asked his
teacher, "if the people Of Portugal Portuguese
is it proper to call one of them Portugoose"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

Where there is cobalt there is mik.sickness /;
and, wherever the latter is found, there is much
reason to believe that either iron, zinc, lead, or
some other similar mineral exists. Cobalt is q
metallic substance closely allied with these and
the lesser order of metals, and, is, doubtless,
when oxidised and evaporated, the soil: e:cause of
the disease known as milk-sickness, being q
dangerous poison. 80
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SPRING TIME.

The bslmic.t weather imaginable has enveloped II:
for the past fow days The hazy skies Of the Spring
time are here, partially yelling the Day-Gods spleu
dor aud softcniug his heuvcn-enkindled radiance
And although the scarcely ever more tardy
hitherto, We may now look to see it soon bursting
forth in all its unbough glory The 'tuneful messen
gers upon the tree-tups back the notes Of joy
that swell the .alc. The insect youth out in gal
ly gildcd trim. The swallows homeward fly. The
gentle murmuring Of the breeze linsers musically
amid the dark pine grove Tho sOnnetteer rcclnes
beneath and indites tribute to the vernal influences
The Christian praises God for all His wondrous good
ness. The man Of boarded money.bags forgets for u
while his gold. The statesman musingly sits and
to remember tho burden Of power. AL hearts
glowing with daydreams Of Hope and Happiness.
All tongues abound in thankfulness.
"Rise, my soul, ON wings of fire.
Rise, the rapt'rous choir among;-
Hark! It's Nature strikes the lyro
And leads the gen'ral song:
Warm let the lyric transport flow
Warm rs the ray that bids it glow;
And animates the vernal grove
With health, with harmony, xnd love-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

MANCHESTER TRADE.--The business in the
manufacturing districts was faYorable.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

ED- comparison Of the receipts Of cotton at all
the Southern ports up to latest datos with the receipts
at the same timo last year, shows decrease Of 3O4,
us bales.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

9o- The Orapgsburg SouthrOn has been revived
under the Editorial control Of A. g. ssllsy, Esq.
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THE DRAMA IN EDGEFIELD.

The members OF tile EdSeheid corps dramatquo are
making arrangements to naugurac another pleasant
season Of innocent honA amusement for the citizens
of this place and its vicinity. They will probably
give their first entertainment next week, or the week
after at far,hest. Assisted, the company will be,
by two ladies of talent and experience fresh from the
regular boards they hope to be able to crafty their
audiences beyond any thing heretofore presented.
These ladies are already here, and the business OF
reheursas is progressing. We trust that our public
will unite as in encouraging these most laud-
able efforts to please them. Greet care will be e1er-
cisel tha, all things shall proceed decenty and IN
order Every circumstance will be sudiously avoided
calculated to offend the religious scrupes Of our good
people; Yet, while til. main object will be to afford
intellectual treats, il not sought to be denied that
some genuine fun may be expected.
We trust that the gentlemen of community will
step forward promptly and lend helping hand
towards the success Of the season now about to
commence. 1t is q family matter with us, sort o!
mutual loan association, to create pleasant fund OF
good -humor with which to kill Of for the nonce the
incubus of hard times. Who will not enlist in so
meritorious IN undertaking? We call upon the Pres
dont aud Members Of the Edsefeld Lyeeum, cspc-
cially, to stand true to their offspring
Ias- Our ncighbors Of the Augusta Di.patcA sllude
to our Thespian Corps, and the ladies engaged by
thcm in the following terms:
"The Thespian curps, Of the Edgefeld Lyceum,
have engaged Mrs Maris Ksinsforth and Mss Adeline
Lonsdsle to assist in seres Of dramatic entcrtain
mouts, which they propose giving during the coming
season. We are acquainted with these talented young
ludiss by reputation, and congratulate Edgefield
friends on their good fortune.
We should he pleased have Mrs. RainsfOrth favor
HI Augusta audience with her recitation Of Hia-
nathu."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17

EXPORTS OF DRY GooDs At NEW YoRr.-The
imports of foreign dry goods at New York during
February were but s., ,O44, ,4O7, which is $6,s4s,.
4O9 less than for the corresponding period of last
year, IA decline of more than one half) 1885,
4O2 less than for February, 1856, and S339,560
less than for February, 1855. This decrease e1'
tends to almost every description of goods COM
pared with the receipts for the corresponding pe'
Rod Of last year. The imports since January lst
show still greater decline. The total of dry goods
landed at that port for two months is $l4, 1851
less than for the same period Of 1851, $9,677,.
lOs,sOs less than for the same period Of 1855.
The imports of dry goods at New York from the
commencement of the last fiscal year July lst)
to February 9th are $53, 7l,763, against $69,-
7754 463 for the same period Of the previous year,
and S57,5l9,54Sfor the eight months ending with
the same date in 1856.