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ever may be it faults, it encourages IN elevated
ambition it rcbukes every thing that is low and
despicabc, and fosters tho very virtues which, in
their proper development, arc sure to build up
manly and noble character. may surprise some
of my readers, but hesitate not to declare that
the College sares far more than it rHins; that its
system, its hopes, its rewards, its discipline, its
whole body Of influences, not unfrequently exert
wholesome effect upon the wild and thoughtless
youth, and accomplish work to which tho parent
is incompetent. And how can it be otherwise 2
Would it not be strange if it were not 500 Surely
there must he something in that system which
cultrutcs habits of punctuality and prUmptitude
in the discharge Of duty; which furnishes regular
employment: which holds up to the admiriig eye
of youth the priceless gem of knowledge, that they
may strive fur it, and make il their own; which
afTurls as guides, who have travelled the way.
and therefore know all its devious wandcrings and
who, day by day, and in every possible form, in
culcatc those groat truths which lie nt the bass of
NIL excellence, and constitute alike the glory of
States, and the beauty of Individual character.
If there be nothing in all this, thcn.all human
contrivanccs for tie ends Of education nrc worse
than useless and Schools, Academies, Colleges,
and Universities should be looked upon as engines
of mischief and fall beneath the mighty tread of
modern civilization"
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oreron. utnh. Washincton apl Dakotab. who sup.

Oregon, Utah, Washington and Dakotab, who sup
poses that we would do it? No, if slave labor
shall ever want more territory, it lies to the South
West of us, and perhaps another very inviting
strip just below the capo Of Floridn. Vixen this
necessity shall arise, it will bc time enough to talk
about these. We need them not now, and may
never nccl them. In the mean time let our ner-
vous felow.citizcns wLo think the South is done
for and must soon begin to expire, "look again
and luuk cxultng." Let them get down FROM their
high horse Of sentiment, and take II plain common
sense view of the whole field. We think they
would thus discover that their fears are ground
loss, and that their arguments Tor disunion proceed
upon premises which exist for the most part in i'm
aginaton only.
With our individual patriotism, which the Guar
dian seeks to impugn, this discussion has nothing
to do Thut virtue, if VIC possess it, is not to be
taken from us by any mans ipsc dirif; And so
long as we are conscious of this truth, the Guar
dia. ruffles not our feelings for u moment by its
insinuations
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Something Good.

Differing ms the Advertiser is compelled to do
frequently with the Charleston Mercury, We arc
vet in no sense blind to the varied merits of our
contemporary. In its present management there
is evidence Of care and industry and taste that
should not only confirm all its old subscribers but
draw to it many new ones. In especial, has our
fancy been often delighted of late by the rich and
racy literary criticisms which continually grace
its columns. This department of the Mercury
alone is we'll worth double the subscription price
of the paper The piqnancy of their manner, and
the naturalness of their style unite with the mani
fest acumen of their author in giving them q
prominent rank among the criticisms of the day.
The Presiding Judge in tho Nercary's Literary
Court is rapidly becoming as great a farorite in
his sphere of composition, as certain Autocrat OF
the Breakfast Table is in another province Of the
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Enrnnean NcWs.

Since our last the 4traJia, with Liverpool dates
to the 3Otl, ult and the City Of baltimore, with
dates to the 3rd inst, have been received, from
whichpwe gather the following intelligence.
The Emperor NAPOLEON had decided that the
French army and navy should bc restored to
peace footing, without the least possible delay 1t
was generally regarded AS . sincere and pacific
policy, on the part Of the Emperor.
The Zurich conference had not yet been held.
The English ministry had announced, that they
would not accept an invitation to the European
Congress- until the result of the Zurich conference
il made known.
Ten BRoEcH's horse won the Goodwood stakes.
The Goodwood cup was won by Promised Land
Frior,ss standing third on the list.
The debates in Parliament Indicate determine
ton, on the part of the Government, to prosecute
the work of the national defences.
The Sardinian plenipotentiary for Zurich bad
reached Paris.
RUSSELL and PALMERsroy admitted that the
Parliament Of England had acted as medium in
conveying The terms of France to Austria; but
without endorsing them.
The bullion in the Bank of England had do
creased two hundred and thirty-six thousand
pounds sterling
The harvest prospects are favorable.
The lutcs; continental news pacific.
HI, American Minister Mt Rome has obtained
.1a: lla,iIed dollars compensation for PERKINS,
u - icrt..t.. affair.
Sa.rs .. cotton Tor three days, to the 3rd Aug,
5000 bales, or which spectators took l,600, and
exporters 1850 bales. The market was quiet and
steady. MiddIing Orleans was quoted a. 3-l6d.
There were few forced sales at Id decline.
Cotton was quiet; holders offered freely, hut
showed no disposition to press sales.
Flour very dull and offered freely Mt los. @12s.
3D.. Wheat dull; quotations barely maintained.
Corn quiet mixed and yellow quoted at 5a. Sd. @
IS. White Mt Is. @ rs. Cd.
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cold schooI,,--our Position

Our correspondent 1--WE still thiuk) is III error
when he implicitly accuses Judge DOUGLAS of
holding that Territorial Legislature may consti-
tationally ercludc slave property from territory.
If there is speech, paragraph, or line from him,
that assumes this position, we do not remember
it. IF there is we would thank our correspon-
dent to point it out to US. If there is not we
know that GOLD SCHOOL" is one who will even
give the Devil his due,-much more so prominent
and active u Democrat as DOUGLAS.
In his tth and 5th paragraphs "oLp School"
commingles his reflections upon the impotency Of
the Courts in tho States and in the Territories, so
that We do not clearly get his meaning. Is it his
position, that the Courts for the Territories on
the same footing of fear and subserviency that the
Courts in the Free States arc?
"OLD School" admits that in the "purcr days
of the Republic" Mr.. DouGLAS's position (ercn
MS GOLD SCHOOL" understands i) would have
been both "ytair" and "just." If so, we take it
for granted that the writer sees in that position
no such sin against the Constitution MS should
bring down upon its propoundcr's head the charge
of desiring to subvert that instrument For if his
position could crcr have been "rery fair and just"
it surely could nerer have done actual violence to
the Constitution.
But wo are not disposed to continue these COM
mcnts What re have said of Senator DorCLAS
has not hccn said us us advocate Lutn defence
Of our own position "hut South Caroline should
not ,ciuss to Join Nh The South ia cicciiny ham in
preference to Biark Rrp"Lticon, sh"uldMc can-
cuss result ia hoi issue" We are aware that there
are presses and individuals in the State who cOun-
sci the opposite course with the Gupc that black
Republican will be elected and that thus disaRiou
might /olior. These are disunioni$ts per sc. They
look with uordinate desire to the speedy over
throw of the present state of things, and expect
to see something grand and brilliant (they know
not what) spring out of the chaotic confusion that
would result Against such ill.a,yised enthusi-
asts we raise the voice of remonstnncc, and We
sustain our course with the following language Of
joins G. CALHOUN, uttered by that grtat political
seer not lung before his death:
Mr.. Calhoun said, My object is to preserve.
1 am thoroughly conservative in my politics. l
wish to maintain things as find them establish
oil. I ain satisfied with them, and am Of the upiu-
ion that they cannot be changed for the better.
hold it to be difficult to get u good Government,
and still more difficult to preserve it; and us
believe good Government 10 he the greatest OF
earthly blessings, would be adverse to the over
throw Of ours, even if thoughtit greatly inferior
to what du, in the hope Of establishing better"
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Charleston Correspondence.

CHARLESTON, August 18th, 1859.
DEAR ADV "A very brief token of re-
memlrance from your friend "CLArDE," will
know be welcome after our long separation.
Your interest in the welfare of our City will
cause you to take pleasure in hearing the continued
reports of the remarkable degree of health We have
enjoyed 60 far this season. Even the occasional
flying rumors which some people will try to get
up about this time for the purpose of injurins our
prospects, have died away, and their authors have
become discouraged by the result of their unsuc-
cessfu attempts to create panic on the subject
Although so many of the travelling people have
left u.s. an afternoon view Of our beautiful Battery,
will show conclusively that We are not dcpopula-
ted. The immense crowd Of vehicles and pedes-
trians daily attracted to this delightful resort by
the music of the Brass Band, and the refreshing
sca-hreezes, wonld seem to indicate that Charles
ton is still considered very fair place for sum-
ner residence.
The public schools here arc closed for the sum-
mcr vacation, the Principals being all Northcrners.
A healthy season, such as the present, would have
been n very fine chance for them to get cimatzcd.
These Schools n"w number 2lI9 children Of both
sexes. -, -
II has been raining every day for nearly fort
night. The atmosphere is cool and pleasant.
CLAUDE.
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OBITUAR RY.

DIED, on the afternoon of July 9th, il the
town of Hamburg, ROBERT MCDONALD, in the
65th year of his age.
The deceased was born in tho County Mona
ghun, ireland, but emigratcd to this country up
wards of forty years ago. He was early trained
to the pursuit Of commerce, which he followed for
many years with success. Revcrses in business,
and an indisposition TO- compromise friends, indu
ced him to retire from:the active concerns of life,
and the latter portionsof it was spent in the dis
charge Of the duties of aquiet and valued citizen.
In his business relations, the deceased was e1em-
plarily honest. He wns never desirous of availing
himself Of nor did he ever countenance those tricks
of trade, which, however they be regarded as evi.
dences Of superior SKILL arc at best but the resort
of low-cunning. He understood and highly csti-
mated his vocation, and was unwilling to sec it de-
graded. In his political relations hc was q valua-
BILE citizen, filing with ability End fidelity, the va
rious municipal oficesto which the community
elevated him, and by his regard for law and ORDER
enforcing obedience to both. In his social reln
tions be was digni6ed, yet affable, yet
courteous His department wns quiet and easy,
winning for him the respect Of both the old and
the young; his manners swere sinsularly simple,
and his behaviour modest and retiring. He was
resident of the town of Hamburg for many
years, having arrived there about the period of its
infancy. He was deeply interested in all that
concerned its progress and improvement, and ad.
vocated all such public measures as were caleula-
tod to give permanency to its institutions In q
word, the deceased was IN honest man, worthy
citizen, and faithful friend. He died as be bad
lived, in the enjoyment Of serene mind, with the
benediction Of the Church, whose intercession his
old age craved, to cuse his pathway to the spirit
land. "Requiescatin pace"
DEPARTED this life August 7th, WILLIAM D.
BUSSEY, son of JOSEPH and E. J. BussEY, aged
five years, two months and FIVE months.
Precious boy, thou art gone to rest! And,
though VIC mourn for thee, yet we sorrow. not as
those who have no hope, for the blessed Saviour
has said, Suffer little children to come unto me
and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom
of lIenYen" 81.
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For the Advertiser.
E. L. W.

Women by many urc considered as ornaments
lit only to grace the paror or ball room to dress,
read novels, and listen to the idle talk of pra,ins
lovers, arc considered their highest duties. But
in their true sphere they WELD un influence for
moral good or evil, not possessed by any other
class. She has been styled the flower and poetry
of creation nay, more, connecting link between
heaven and Garth. The ancient Germans justly
considered woman superior being. There
is nothing oil earth that resembles an Angel more
than IL Christian woman; and no society is more
pleasant than hers. No matter how abandoned
md wicked IL man may be, he will always have
respect fur kind Christian woman. She scci:s
to have mystic charm over him. \ worl of adj
muniton, IL kind rcbukc from her will often cause
him to rorsake his vices But she never appears
to more advantage than when viewed i'll her own
aome, improving, cherishing aud ministcrins t"
the wants and comforts of t!luse around her:
-"For nothing lorclier can be found
In woman, than tu study household good,
And good works in her husband to promote
Man liter mixing with the world which lie finds
to be the realm where !ivarec, Strife, Malice and
Envy conspicuous rrigns needs when he return,
home, the soothing words of woman to mnliify
the stern feelings OF his heart, and her smile to
dispel the cloud of care from his brow,
"For if aught can man Of care heguie,
'Tis found in wunlan's gentle smile.
What high, what II sacred position and infu-
enco is TINT of mother over her children upon
her character depends almost entirely the future
character and greatness Of her offspring. Upon
her Ievovcs the high and important duty of
moulding their character; and so great is this in
hucEcc that her. children may often he taken as
the true index Of her character. She it is makes
the first and most lasting impressions our minds.
She lays the basis for the failure greatness of the
Statesman, Orator, Warrior and Patriot, and in
stills the love Of liberty and patriotism.
The pious lessons received from our mother in
childhood remain with us through life, and often
have the means of saving our souls. Newton
snncd away his early advantages, and became an
ubandon profigatc but the hymns taught him
by his mother in childhood were never forgotten,
and brought him to the cross.
In no position is woman devoid of influence.
The influence of their society on the intellectual
character is great In their society is nourished
the first dawnings Of genius. BY bcstowing their
charms and encouragement on the great, they re-
light the smoullering fire on the altar of genius
of some dispairing one, and cause him to grasp
anew the sceptrc of his power, md WELD it with q
firmcr and more skilful hand than before.
PIIENIN.
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Fine ISonstinr Ears,

Mr.. JESSE CoGBrHS sends us u sample Of the
very finest green we buvc ever seen. The
cars are Us large and full as the Savannah River
w-grounds can produce, and yet thcy grew for
Mr.. c. on common pincy woods land in field
planted in May. We tell the Oakley Woods farul-
crs, they will have to try hard and work their
triggers vel l'ciurc they beat this sample of pure
piuey woUtS corn.
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Information Wanted.

We arc requested to ask for information of ono
ELEANOR GAnvrY who is supposed to have re-
sided in this District in 1877; also of DANIEL
Holt who was all enlisted soldier in the war OF
1872 Something of probable advantage these
parties or their heirs ma 49, application
ut this Office.
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cations of the South with care, has discovered and
attacked the only point at which they were rul.
nerablc and having hurled shaft at his late pat
ron, bs rbed with the clements of confusion, it has
penetrated deeply into her bosom. If she does
not hurl a noble stroke back, and crush her assa-
mt with her power she confesscs her weakness
from loss of vitality under the blow which nc
hns inflicted and leaves herself nssailable hereaf
tor by any miscreant who may aspire to "that
bad cminence." OLD SCHOOL.
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ked him if ho elcctioueered for mis- master

I asked him if ho elcctioneered for mis- master; !;
Yes, sir
"Do you think you got any votes for him ?"
80, yes sir, sure did"
Excuse the length Of this epistle. could give
you much more of the same sort, but fear l
have already tired you.
If this hurriedly written scrall viii afford any
information or amusement to you, or your readers,
it is Mt your service.
Yours, most respectfully,
A. G. TEAGUE.
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The Clarendon Banner.

We regret to perceive that our talented brother
of the quill, JOHN ". Erwin, ESQ.,, has ceased his
connection with he Clarendon Banner, of which
sheet ho hes been Editor and Proprietor for some
time. The paper is now in possession Of Messrs.
MAcHEy SoS, practical printers, who promise
to make tho Bunner useful and interesting sheet.
We hope they will merit success, and be richly
rewarded with long lists Of paying subscribers.
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SLAYER IN PORTLAND, MAISE.-There is
very general suspicion among The knowing
ones" that certain vessel now anchored in
our harbor is fitting out for a cruise to the AT
rican coast. with view Of returning to Flcri-
da or Cuda with a load of native Congos.
We do not know that such is the fact, but
the belief is so general and is, we arc assured,
sustained by so many circumstances that it
would seem to be the duty OF the United
States officials at this port to make very
close examination before the vessel is allowed
to dcpart.-Portland Advertiser. August s.
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Tunnel Hill Barbecue.

The mass meeting of tho friends Of the Blue
Ridge Railroad will be held on Friday, the 18th
instant. Ample arrangements are making to en-
terrain all who may so, and all are invited. 1t
will bc q stirring day. The attendance will proba-
bly, be large from all parts of the state Will not
Edge6eld, district deeply interested in the sue
cess of the enterprizc, contribute Of her numbers
to swell the demonstration
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-17

The New York correspondent of the Cleve.
land Lander says: I was told a few evening
since that Mr.. A. T. Stewart, the merchant
prince of New York, intends to build large
house for widows and in'ligent women, and en-,
dow it most literally; and that if one million
of dollars are not enough, he will use two mil
lions. Mr.. Stewart says, it is to the women
he is indebted for his fortune, and now in
return he will use it 10 heneht them, without
rerard to sect or creed"
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A Great Chance,

See Dr. E. BLASD's advertisement and think
about it. Tho chance is here offered for an enter
prizing man to work out fortune. Carpe diem.
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A Good Letter.

Tho letter from our friend, DR.. TEAeUE, is just
about what such . letter ought to be,-concise and
varied.
By the way, those who find comfort in the defeat
of the regular Democracy would do we'll to mark
the DocroR's description of an Oppositionist in
Kentuckv
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g.S" letter from West Point, Lowndcs county,
Mississippi, of the lst instant, states "thc corn
and cotton crops in this and the adjoining coun-
tics are extraordinary, in fact superior to any crop
ever produced before Nj boil worms vet"
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Mr., Boylston's Letter.

We call attention to Mr.. GorLsToN's educational
letter which we publish this week. His susges-
tions may serve good purpose here, as in Fair
faa. The Charleston Schools alluded to by him,
are noble institutions; and to educate woman
50 that she may educate her son is noble thought.
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Letter of Hon. F. w. Pickens.

This able letter which will be found on another
page, needs no commepdation in this latitude. 1t
is noble piece of history, necessary to the repu-
tation of Mr.. CALHOUN and to the fair fame of
South Carolina
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10 Accounts from Texas state that sixty-eight
counties have been heard from, in which Houston
(ror Goycrnor) is four thousand four hundred
ahead of Runnels. Hamilton and Reagan, foI
Congress, are also reported as ahead.
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Gy The first bale of lew Cotton was sold in
Montgomery, Quitman County, Ga, the 9th
inst., at u! cts It WAS raised by Maj. J. NJ.
Stark. of Quitman Co.
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Superb Pears.

Four superb pears this moment adorn our table
EMELINs s. N. Many thanks. Tho four weigh
81 lbs. and measure IL and le4 inches in eircum-
ference.
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IN COlNIHON PLEAS

+. II. Chamberlain,
VS.. foreign AndcHMeHts
John C. Thomas.
vTyHE Plaintiff, in the above stated case, having
Il this day filed his Declaration in my Office, and
the Defendant having neither wife nor Attorney
known to reside within the limits Of this State, on
whom copies of said declaration with rules to plead
can be served: on motion of Mcssrs. Carroll q
Bacon, Plaintiffs Attorney, ordered; That said De-
fendant appear AID plead to said Declaration with;
in a yeav and day from the date hereof, or final
and absolute judgment will be given against him.
TIOS. G. BACON, C. c.P.
Clerks Office Sept. u, 1858, 1y 50
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HYMENEAL.

MARRIED. on the llth .,ug4 at the residence of
Mr.. James Rainsford, by the Rev. J. R. Pickett,
Mr.. T. N. LUNDY and Miss SUE HOBBS, ali
of this District.
MARRIED, on Sunday, The 7th inst, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. d. I. Vaughn, Newberry District,
by the Rev. I. c. Vaughn, DR.. CALVIN G..
HIGGINS, of Laurens District and Miss MARY
+. CRAWFORD, of this Village.
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Jcter'S Church

We arc requested to state that the appointment
for Divine service at this place next Sunday is
necessarily postponed until further notice
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FROM TIE FINEST MUSL1NS TO A
LEATHER TRACE!
MTo diagram is required to prove that these Ma
~ chimes make the very best stitch ever devised
by human ingenuity.
They succeed universally, and arc warranted for
one yeur or moro, if desired.
They can bc seen in operation at the Millinery
Shop of Mrs MCNEIL, In this Village.
These Machines will be sold at the same price
here as at any of the Agencies or at the principal
Establishment in Now York, tho freight only
added
Mr.. GEO. s. MCNEIL, an experienced Ma
chinist, will attend to setting up and giving in
structions Oh all Machines sold
LEWIS JONES, Agent:
Machine Needles, Silk, Thread, &c., always on
hand at the Milliner Shop.
Edgofcld C.. H., April 13 If IA