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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
From tha Carolinian.
Views Of Mr.. Calhoun on Territorial
Acquisition-.The Slave Trnde-.and
Congressional Intervention.

During the lifetime of Mr.. Calhoun, his
pre-eminent abilities and thorough devotion to
the rights Of the South, justly gave to his
opinions the highest authority. All men felt,
whils he lived, that great man was at the
helm, and We all had confidence in the direc'
tion he gave to the ship of State. Mr.. Cal.
houn; tits true, has passed from the stage of
action his mighty voice has been hushed in
the Stiffness of the grave. but his ideas remain
to US legacy of priceless value. propose
to cite certain of these ideas, on questions
now occupying the public mind. shall make
no comments, but let Mr.. Calhoun speak for
himself, There ore three distinct measures
now recommended to the South:
!. The acquisition of more territory-that
is, the acquisition of Cuba or Mexico.
T. The revival Of the African slave trade.
! "a. Congressional Intervention in favor OF
slavery in the Territories.
In reference to the first of these subjects,
Mr.. Calhoun said, in the Senate, May 18th
'lS4s:
Tt'So long as Cuba remains in the hands of
Spaia--a friendly power, of which we have no
dread.-it should continue to be, as it has
been, the policy of all administrations ever
since have been connected with the Govern
ment, to let Cuba remain there"
In reference to- Mexico, Mr.. Calhoun said,
in the.Senate, February 9th, lS47:
g hold that there is a mysterious connec.
ton between the fate of this country and that
of Msxico so much so, that her independence
and icapability of sustaining herself are almost
as essential to our prosperity and the main.
tenance of cur institutions as they are to hers.
Mexico is to US the forbidden fruit. The pen.
atty of eating it would be to subject our ins.i.
tutions to political death"
Again, upon the same occasion, he says:
"Shall we annex the States of Mexico to
our JUnions Can We incorporate people so
dissimilar in every respect-so little qualified
for free and popular government, without Ger,
tain destruction to our political institu.
tons? Can we bringin our Union 5000, 600
of people, all protesting one religion, and all
concentrated under o powerful and wealthy
priesthood, without subjectiug the country to
the most violent religious conflict, and bring.
ing the Government in the end, under control
Of d single sect7 No. These difficulties are
insurmountabe."
On the second question, Mr.. Calhoun sus.
tanning the treaty of Washi gton, which,
among other things, provided that the United
States should keep squadron of eighty guns
on the coast of Africa, for the suppression Of
the;slave trade, said, after promising that he
.regre,ted having to enter into any stipulations
with Great Britain on this subject, but that
he did not see how it was possible to avoid
doing so: "Congress, at an early day, as soon
in fact, as it could legislate on the subject,
under the Constitute" ',;.;.;.s, ::.fTs - ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

GUARD AGAINST VULGAR LANGUAGE-There
is as much connection between the words and
thoughts, rs there is between the thoughts
and words; the latter are not only the ex.
pressions Of the former, but they have power
to react upon the soul, and leave the stains of
their corruption there. A young man who
allows himself to use one profane or vulgar
word, has not only shown that there is foul
spot on MS mind, but by the utterance of that
word he extends that spot and inaames it, till,
by indulgence, it will soon pollutc and ruin
the whole soul. Be careful of your words as
we'll as your thoughts. If you can control
the tongue, that no improper words are pro.
nounceil by it, you will soon be able also to
control the mind, and save that from corrup-
tion. You extinguish the fire by smothering
it or by preventing bad thoughts from bursting
out in language. Never utter word any
where which you would be ashamed to speak
in presence OF the most refined or the most
religious. Try this practice awhile, and you
will soon have command of yourselt-New
Jersey Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

uIusLraLlun we have known
for long time of the Scriptural maxim, that
"unto them that have shall be given, and to
them that have not shall be taken away even
that they havc," has recently occurred in our
city. The great, rich institution, the Louisi-
ana State Bank, whose stock is quoted at
$lSO-which has three millions and a half
specie in its vaults, and nearly six millions
invested in paper, loans, discounts, pledges
suddenly turned up the other day the legatee
of sl50,OOO bequeathcd by a gentleman
in Mississippi, who is an entire stranger to
The bank, never having had any transactions
with it.
The circumstances are these: A rich old
planter named Matthews, desrous Of spting
his relations, left his property, exceeding
Sl50,00O in value, to his illegitimate children
by a colored woman. and in the event of their
disability to inherit, to the Louisiana State
Bank. This will contained few small lega-
cies to his brothers and sisters. Under the
law of Mississippi the colored children cannot
inherit, and the bank seems to have pretty
clear prospect for this property. His white
relations, however, have commenced TO contest
it, and the bank has employed counsel to
maintain its rights. New Orleans Delta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
RrnrEN1SG A NoTE.-The Okalona Miss

REDEEM1NG A NoTE-The Okalona Mss
Neaus tells the following story:
cold P. is we'll known in some parts as
one who never pays debt ifit can be avoided
Has plenty of money, however, and is a Jolly;
frolicking old chap. Gets pretty drunk occa'
sionally, when, of course, some friend takes
care of him.
A few days since he fell into the hands of q
friend who held his note for sum of money,
and as it was last chance, the friend dived
into old P.'s wallet, took out the amount OF
the note, and put the note where the money
had been.
When he awoke to consciousness, as was
his wont, he took out his wallet to count how
much money he was out. Finding his purse
almost empty, he Numbered,
elbow did 1 spend all my money!"
"You paid off that note l held" answered
the friend.
"Well," muttered old P.,' quietly slowing
away his wallet, ~ must have been confound-
ed drunk"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

CRocxErr's LOG CABIS.-On the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad, not far from Jackson, in
Tennessee, say an exchange paper, still standss
the humble log cabin, Is by 20 feet in size
built and occupied, while he lived in the dis
trict, by the far.famed David Crockett. Its
logs are fast decaying, and desolation sur
rounds it, but no traveller passes it without
an eager Gesire to look upon the humble ROOT
that sheltered one of the truest representa-
tives of the American pioneer charaeter-a
hero anG an honest man. Near it is rail
road station, called Crockett's Station around
it, perhaps, will arise town, to bear and per
petuate name as familiar to his copntrymen
as that Of Jackson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

We give the following story to our readers,
which they can believe or 1ot. as they choose
1t is stated that a bull riised near Palmyra,
N. y, was SO very ugly hat it was decided
10 kill him. So the neigh'ors assembled and
shot him full of balls, which only infuriated
the beast. After Il long tine he was Penned
m and tied securely win ropes, and two
inch aucur hole bored in his head, pound
Of "Dmpon's best rifle p'wder was put in
and rammcd down, and his head blown to
nnccs Thirty.live minues after this his tail
was l in active motion, wisking flies off his
hide
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

A FREE NEGRO ASKING TO De MADE a
SLAvE.-A petition has been filed, in the
clerks Office of the circuit court of this county,
by negro named YIN. Braxtoa, a free man,
praying that the court will consentto his being
a slave of Mr.. Samuel House, of this county.
Branton was manumitted by the last will and
testament Of Elijah Greenwell, deceased, OF
this county, and having enjoyed, for several
years, Pennsylvania freedom, has become
disgusted and returns asking to be made a
slave--which blessing, Of course, will be
granted him.-Romney (Va.) Intelligenccr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

"MY old nurse, Mrs. Patrick O'Toole," said
cousin Jerry, "was woman of logical mind
was very sick once and the doctor left me
an atrociously bitter drug, which rather de-
clincd taking. But Mrs. O'Toole carried the
day. "Is The Doctors orders" cried that good
lad y; and ifyou don't go ty the Doctors or n,
delS, ii amt no use for yot to be S'cG at att
| swallowed my own scrupes and the doctors
o1.oU
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

AN AWFUL Position FOR THE PREss.-The
editor of the Warrenton (Va.) Wing, writing
from the Springs, says: -,
@The Red Sweet Springs are delightful.
The baths are really charming. At this place
editors are forced down on an equality with
lawyers, doctors and members OF Congress,
which don't like In fact, dead heads are
not recognized in this section of the State
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

iepeiit;rucirs vi .r2 sas .s.'.',
troll and influence. In fact, all that Size 49,
gained in Italy for the last half century is lost
10 her. Nothing remains but Venctia and
even there, as We have iutmatcd, her rule is
by no means secure.
In view Of these facts, how could it be main
taincd for a moment that the war had no
fruits. or that the peace WAS prematurely and
inconsideratelY made? At first that was the
very general impression but now that the
mSts of passion and prejudice are clearing
away, pcople see that he outcry made against
the Villa Franco peace Was unwarrantnd.
To bc sure, Italian affairs are al present i'll
rather chaotic condition: hut may be con.
hdcnt that out of that chaos will come order
the order OF liberal and enlightened ins,n.
tions It will lie for the Zurich conferences.
in part, TO promote and give direction to that
transition movement. In part, the work to-
wolves upon the Italian people themselves.
--.<---
Mr. D,MrRY, THE NlcARAGuAS MINISTRY.
The Washington States OF :ionday, says
Slr. Dimitry will leave Washington at q
very early day, perhaps next Saturday, for
Central America. He will he instructed not
to persent his credentials 10 the Nicaraguan
government, unless ;h;:t government expUnges
the obnoxou articles in the LalnarZeledon
treaty, which no doubt will be donc long be.
fore Mr.. Dimitry reaches Nicaragua. We
are satisfied, i'll fact, that it has already been
accomplished.
Our friend DimitrY we must congratulate.
He will have few difficulties TO contend with,
but what, with his good judgment and pleas
iur manners. he will soon overcome. Tho
most serious difficult we apprehend, Will be to
make the Nicaraguans believe he is a bona
f,ie American. He loos so much like one
Of their countrymen, and speaks their Ian
guage SO correctly, that they will swear this
government has attempted to humbug them in
palming him of upo them rs an American
citizen. But he will ARA ,ge that matter to
the satisfaction Of all. '!Y will soon be sat-
isGed that Alexander Di...s,, y not only a
native born American citizen: ~,.; nne of the
most patriotic among US.
A TIMELY SuGGEsTIoS.-A Southern ioHr.
nalist. Who was once employed in the arduous
duties of taking the census, to avoid many Of
the Inconvenience attending upon that duty,
makes the following timely suggestions for
1860:
"Now, what We suggest is, that each far.
mer this fall, as lie gathers his crops, shall
keep something like an account Of the quau.
tity and value Of the same and, if he will
take the trouble to make out q statement of the
names and ages of his family; the number
of acres OF laad, cleared and timbered; the
number and ages of his servants (; the number
and value of his horses and mules; the NUM-.
Der Of bales of cotton, barrels Of corn, bushels
Of wheat oats, rye, barley: potatoes, &C., and
the value Of each, and leave it i'll some place
where any member of the family who may
be at home when the Deputy Marshal shall
call, can readily get hold Of il, it will save
time to all concerned, and very greatly assist
to make the census returns perfect, complete
and satisfactory"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
Slavery In the Territories..Senator
Douglas and Senator IYersOn.

In the speech delivered by him, on the oc-
casion Of his public reception by the citizens
of New Orleans, on the 5th December, 1913,
Mr.. Douglas, in summing up his opinions IN
reference to slavery in the Territories, said:
I" Ii the people OF Territory are III favor
of slavery, they will make laws to protec. it;
g "-,.cs.,'! t. eiovarv thew will no. make
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

NEVER tell young girl she is handsome
in the presence of her old maiden aunt. Your
matrimonial designs will be cold watered in
stantly. A cartload of rattlesnakes can't
produce Us much pure unadulterated venom,
as tue tongue Of an old maiden aunt, in curls,
if she hears you compliment that "for"ard
lit..e MINK" her niece.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

OIL OF TARA consumptiye man in Ports
mouth, says the Norfolk Argus, who has used
many remedies without relief, was advised to
take the oil of tar .and acted accordingly. ne
was considered perfectly hopeless case, but
the tar oil has cured him completely. lie ls
now hale and hearty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

CuuLp'yr STAND THE DocroRs.-Some
years since an old Revolutionary soldier,
named Benz. johnson, of Milford, Mass, was
struck By lightning, but not killed. For two
DAYS he was insensible, when two doctors
were called, who said he would die. Just at
that moment his speech came to. him, and
calling his wife by name, he said, ~ have
stood cannon and muskct balls and bayonet,
and I can stand thunder and liightniny, if The,
doctors will only let me ber'-and sure
enough he recovered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

A PosER-Ncl was arguing in favor Of
giving woman the elective franchise. Why
shouldn't women vote as well as men7 Are
they not as capable of forming correct opinions
on political subjects? Many woman knows
more than her husband" THAT may be-"
said jim, but do you suppose I'd have ras.
cally politicians come electioneering with my
s,r;Ie 2a Ned was silenced.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

A correspondent of Porter's Spirit says
" Did the United States adopt any measures
to delay the European waE ?" And answers
bis own question, "Yes, they sent Morphy
over to hold their kings in check"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

A physician in Louisville has discovered
that living principally on buttermilk, a human
being may prolong existence to the period OF
two hundred years. He tried it twice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

LAST Sunday, in Western village, when
the "plate" was being passed in church, h a
gentleman said to the collector" ITO on
I'm q desd.hssd-IYs got o pass /"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

"YoU MIGHT AS WELL.n-A plain old gen.
.leman went With his team to bring home his
two sons, two young sprigs, who were soon
expected tc graduate. While returning, they
stopped at a hotel in one of our country towns
for dinner. The landlord, struck with the
dashiug appearance of the two gentlemen,
while he took the old man, from his homespun
appearance, to be nothing but driver, and
asked tti m if they wished the driver to sit at
the table with them. ".Well, Dick" said the
youngster, aside to his brother, " as be is our
father, and its his .eam, and he will bear the
expense, think we had better let him eat
with us" "Yes, think so too, under the
circumstances" he replied. "Yes, landlord,
you can give him place at the table"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

Should not those who go up in balloon in
company be good.natured people The con.
sequences would certainly.be dreadful should
they happen to fail out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

LIFE may be merry as well as useful, every
person that owns mouth has always good
opening lor laugh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24
Select 4oetrgy,

The Little Pool Will Soon be Dry.
0, brightly beams the summer sky,
And rarely blooms the clover
But the little pool will soon be dry,
The summer soon be over.
o, light and soft the west wind blows,
The flower bells gently ringing;
But blight will fall upon the rose,
Where now tho bee is swinging.
A smile is on the silver stream,
A blush is on the flowers;
But the cloud that wears a golden CLEAN
Will waste Itself in showers.
0 little hearts with gladuess rife,
Among the wavy grasses
A deeper shade will fold your life
Than DER the meadow passes.
o, maiden lips! o, lips of bloom
Unburdened save by singing,
Pale Grief shall leave his seal of gloom
Where kisses now are clinging.
0, hope is sweet, O, youth is near,
And love is sweeter-nearer;
o, life is sweet, and life is dear,
But Death is often dearer.
0, shield the little hearts from wrong,
While childhoods laugh is ringing;
And kiss the lips that sing the song,
Before they cease their singing.
O, crown with JOY the brows of youth,
Before their brows arc older,
0, touch with love the lips of truth
Before those lips are colder.
For the little pool will soon be dry,
The summer soon be over,
Though brightly beams the summer sky
And rarely blooms the clover.
Be Gentle to thy Husband.
"Be gentle, there are hours when he
By anxious care is tossed;'
And shadows deep lie on his brow,
By business trials crossed.
Wife, be gentle to thy husband, never multlrl
Tords When you see cloud gathering, dari
gloomy, portentious, hear distant thunder rolling
low and then see lightning g-fash, stop, stop
Be- gentle as lamb, wait calmly, patiently, ii
be storm is past and the bright sun-beans shin
orth. One unguardcd, hasty word may set th
world on fire, the whule course Of nature!
"Be gentle. it's for you he tolls,
And thinks, aud strives to gain
Home comforts and home happiness
Don't let him strive in vain.
Be gentle. though some hasty word
Should fall-it was not meant;
A smile, r. kind word will recall.
And many more prevent
Be careful of that little unruly member wtie
10 man can tanic. Keep it as with hr!!e. i
;cntlc, pu, the angel. - oOutiuuea dr0i'p'"
n a very rainy day, and a contentious woman ar
like"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-24

ing mpatiently to hear what excuse the Dea-
con had to offer for cussin'." A charge was
preferred in due form, to which-unexpected-
ly to all-the Deacon plead, "not guilty"
"Brother Pete French" shouted the pre-
siding officer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-02-17
Sails, Standing Rigging, Chain C;
bles. Whaling Gear, &c.

UyOR SALE Low. BY THE
signed Topsails, courses, topgallant yards, royals,
Spanker, gan topsail. spencer, new and nearly new,
Two gangs, nearly new, standing rigging,
Topmast, back and head stays, torsail runners and lifts.
Jib stay, etc. The above suitable for a shipo $50 to $50 tons.
Two Ii inch chain cables, two II inch chain cables,
Iron strapped cutting-in blocks, with chain pendants,
Copper cooler, try pot, ladies and skinner, lances, gafs,
Whale line, cutting falls, assortment ofblocks, patent and pushed,
Charts Of different parts of the world, compasses, boot lanterns,
Signal lanterns. chain topsail sheets, fuke and fin chains,
l36-tf sfE b. +. SNOW.
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JOSEPH FALLON,

IMPORTER AND IN WINES,
LIQUORS and CIGARS, MAUI, begs
most respectfully to inform his friends and the resident public
generally, also masters and officers OF vessels visiting Lahaina,
that he has made arrangements to receive regularly from the
United States and England, choice assortmcnts of very best qua
Ities of the above articles. His stock at present comprises
Pure London Dock Martell Brandy, +a-
0tard, Dupuy 4 Co.'S do, ~
American Brandy. for shipping, in S and 10 gal. pkgs-
Old Monongahela whiskey, in do do do.
Holland Gin, in cases, kegs and demijohns,
Sherry and Port Wine, Claret Wine. Champagne,
Porter and Ale. in casks and cases. e
Manila Cigars aud Cheroots, Havana Cigars, and a complete as
sortment of the articles usually found in similar establish
ments in Europe and the United States
N. B-Particular attention paid to putting up Stores for Ship
ping. l36-3m
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SptfiaI Matifts.

RIFLES ATTENTION =
me Members Of the above Company are hereby not;s.d
that, after this date. notices for dr;:,. vim =. N"'inee
MI as heretofore IN ~ . . ISSUED
w nssaar prls VIII be held at the Armory of the Corn.
EVERY WEDNESDAY. at 8 O'Clock, P. N. Per order
oxp JOHN H. BROWN,
Orderly Sergeant.
Head Quarters, Honolulu Rifles
February Is, 1859. %
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-02-17

Any man who Professe. 20 understand all
trades and sciences, assumes to impose an absurdny INC
the pubic On the same principle, any medicine which FRO
fesses to cure all diseases, is unworthy the slightest eons-
dence, and should at once be denounced as a quack nostrum.
The Grefenberg Family Medicines do not assume to cure all
diseases with one remedy. They have eleven different medicine.
each adapted to its peculiar disease and tine has proved, be-
yond a question, the efficacy and certainty of these preparations.
Their list comprises the following medicines:
GREFENBERG VEGETABLE PnLs;
MARsHALL's UTERINE CATHoLIcoN;
GREFENBERG SARsAPARILLA
GRKFENBERG PILE REMEDY
80 GREFESBERG DYsENTERY SYRUP
GREEN MOUNTAIN OINTMENT
GREFESBERG CHILDREN's PANAcEA;
GRE7ENBERG CONSERVATIVE BALM:
GREFENBERG EYE LOTION;
GREFENBERG FEVER AND AGUE REMEDY
GREFENBERG HEALTH BITTERs
GR1EFENBERG MANUAL OF HEALTH; I
For sale by s. PORTER FORD,
Agent, Honolulu.
General Agents, REDINGToN & ca.
l22-em Wholesale Druggists, San Francisco.
The Graefenberg Pile emedy-warap,
certain cure for this painful disease.-wnh the Ointment
there are very few cases which cannot be radically and per-
manently cured A surgical operation for Piles or Pistula
. should never be resorted to until this Ointment has been
tried. 1t never fails.
The Grnefenberg Eye Lotion-For Diseases Of
the Eye. this Lotion has no equal. 1t is a speedy and positive
cure for Inflammation of the Eyes, Weaknesses, Dimness and
Failing OF Sight 1t will always be beneficial in Acute Inaam.
nation Of the Eyes, and also as a wash on Inaamed Surfaces.
The Gr.fenberg Medicines are for sale by
S. PORTER FORD.
Agent, Honolulu.
General Agents, REDINGToN & co,
122-6m Wholesale Druggists. San Francisco
ENCAMPMENr. No. l..
%. o. R-Under the Jurisdiction of the r. ". G. Lodge of the
United States The regular meetings of this Encampment are
held on the LIST and Sd FRIDAY EVENINGS of each month.
Resident and visiting members are respectfully invited to attend.
Per order C.P.
Honolulu, Nov. 10, 1858. I24d
A. F. s. A. NJ. Liz PRoeREs DE EOcEASrE LODGE. No
l24, under the jurisdiction Of the Supreme Council of the
Grand Central Lodge Of France, working in the ancient Scotch
Rite, holds its regular meetings on the Wednesday nearest
the fun moon of each month, at the old Lodge Room, in King
street Visiting brethren respectfully invited to attend.
August Is t5otfl J. o. CARTER, Secretary.
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r. A. CHAPTER-under n;.n.n-
AAo nom the General Grand chapterof the United states ~
america VIII hold its Regular Meetings on the Third Tbur.,av :,
every month, at the Hall Of the Lodge aLx psoo,rs ns TO-, -
ASlz." t63tfi D. Lock-