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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09
Fur the Advertiser.
Another Letter from Mississippi.

Another Letter from Mississippi.
AsI am pstiye South Caroliniun it is
natural for me to love her, and to feel deep
interest in hsr destiny aud welfare, together
with our beloved South. And | must ask
YOUR permission to give you few lines as to
the signs of the times here, see that South
Carolina, has taken the prudent step, and
showed her determined resolution, not to sub
NIT to government that threatens to become
an engiue of oppression, aud an instrument
for the destruction Of hsr interest. And !
assure you that Mississippi will 60 heart n
hand with South Carolina, and many other
States who are determined a't 10 submit t.
our enemies any longer. plerious to the re-
cent election, was called South Carolina
disunionist land gloried in the name) when
would express my disunion proclivlt'es' but
now the blue cocksde IL wore by all parties,
and every body is To- Secession here.
That you may know the true feelings eS'
isting among US here. give you Al extract
from some Resolutions which WAS adopted 10y
our County Convention which Eominated Can
didutes for the State Convention, on the
Resolred, That the South has just caIise ~
withdraw from Tn N that threatens to be.
come an engine of oppression, and an ins!ru.
ment for the destruction OF her interests.
Resolrc,l, That We are in favor OF Missssip-
pi withdrawing from the Union under such
circumstances, rs to secure the formation
with other seceeding States OLA Southern Con.
fetleracy of respectable size, numbers and re-
sources.
These Resolutions express the views Of the
Southern Rights party here.
Companies Of minute men are forming
throughout the country here, aud are ready
10 tender their service to any State, il an at
tempt of coer,ion is made. heard it Susges-
ted recently that in case Mississippi failed to
secele we would raise the Palmetto Flag here.
Yours, respectfully,
JAMES I. TAYLOR.
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FoRr MorNrRlE, S. c., Dec. 25, lSCO.
Etn.R RuitiEinls <:

DEAR Sir: thank you fo: the trouble you
were kiad eyough TO take in correcting some
of the ru,nors about me. You are right in tho
opinion that could not, aud would MT, say
anything contradictory TO them. My plan aI-
ways has been to try to do my duty honestly
aud fully, and to trust that in the good sense
OF justice Of the people, they would glve ME
credit for good intentions-even if my judg.
,nent should turn out to have not been good.
l must confess that l regret that the papers
are making 30 much Of my position hero |
do not deserve the least credit for what am
doins-nothing more than any one else would
do IN my position-snd, perhaps, not halt 81
well AZ many others would do. receive
nearly by every mail letters of sympathy, and
many OF them from strangers.
hope that it will not be long before some
thing viii occur to give me chance Of being
relieved from my present position.
Thanking you tur your kind remembrance
of me, ain yours, truly,
ROBERT ANDERSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

Ats Convention of the people Of the State o.
S nth Carolina, begun and holden al G lI.nEia
on tie seventeenth day of Deccnber, in the
Ye.r of our Lord 1861, and lher.c Continued
by liuurnrent to Charleston, aud tLer: by
divers xdournmcnts to the 10Th day Of De
cember. in the same year.
In Ordinance 10 make Prorisional arrange.
ments tor the continuance Of Commercial
Eacfities IN South Carolina.
Whercas, 1t is due t., our late confederates
in the political Union known as the United
States Of America, Ms also to the citizens o.
South Carolina, engaged in commerce, that
no abrupt or sudden change be made in the
rate OF duties upon imports into this State /;
and whereas, it is not desired by this State to
secure any advantage in trade to her own
-ports, above those Of any of the slaveLolding
States beSlate conietlcrates III the sad Union !;
aud, where's, tbs 6Irs4G;u for the consid
erations indicated, is designed 70 PROVISION
al merely. Therefore, we, the people Of SoGsee
C4olina, in Convention assembled, do declare
and o7dain, and il is hereby declared aud or
dancd:
l,t. That all citizens Of this State, who, st
holding office connected with the customs under
the date Of the Ordinance of Secession, were
the General Government Of the United States
within the limits OF South Carolina, he, aud
they are hereby, appointed to hold, under the
Government Of this State-exclusire OF any
further connection whatever with the Federal
Government of the United States-the same
Office they now fl, until otherwise directed,
and to receive the same pay and emolumeuts
for their services. That until this Conven-
ton, or the General Assembly, shall otherwise
provide, the Governor shnll appoint to all
vacancies which may occur in such Offices.
Sd. That, until otherwise provided by the
Convention, or the General Assembly "a
revenue, collection and navigation laws of the
United States, SO far as they may be applica-
bio, be, and they are hereby, adopted and
made the laws OF the State, saving that no
duties shall be collected on imports from the
States forming the late Federal Union known
as the United States Of America, nor upon
the tonnage Of vessels owned in whole or in
part by the citizens of the said States; and
saving aud excepting the Act of Congress,
adopted the third day If March, 1851, entitled
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4 SrccEssrur. GAMBLER REHorNcxs MS
psofrssIos.-.Tlie Paris correspondent of
the Traveller relates tha; Garcia, the celebra-
ted Spanish gentleman who has won in the
two seasons some $S400, 600 from the German
roulette and rougcct-noir banks, has solemn
II rcnounccd gambling fror, this time hence
forth. The ceremony took place in the
church at ValIepenas last mouth, and was
highly impressive. A large crowd witnessed
Garcia. dressed in the complete mCjo costume,
make the solemn abjuralion before the high
altar; chori,tcrs, monks, candles, the perform
ance Of tc dcum, and finally the public bur.
ming of basket of cards dice, dominoes,
&C., completed the ceremony. In the evening
Garcia gave splendid dinner at his residence.
From his winnings he has endowed a found
ling hospital, and another for the children Of
rnined gamblers. 1t is suspected that pref
ty girls eyes had some influence in causing
the taking Of the oath, though Glicia says
only that he distrusted himself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

CoysoLlyG 10 Ran HAIRED PEopLE.-A
New York Sunday papcr say. lsia; rcd heads
arc the latcst ''n-"ln" in the Fifth aveauc
il that cit,.. So "bs:int!c i!as the fancy he
c,une ttsta short time S;,r:c i lady in Fifth
av.nuc gave pn.ty, at vi icll only on'y srn-
t!cincn with lair the prevailing SHADES We're
invited. As one after another of the ,hale
guests arrived, the effect Troluced became
very curious. The majority r'jpced in bril-
liant flaming topknots, which fairly illumina-
ted the room, bur all the different tints were
exhibited, from the bright auburn and "eol-
den chestnut" (which some ladies particular
" affect.) to the pale reddish brown and deli
cate faxen. Some gentlemen are becoming
as eager for fame. .colored locks as the ladies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

WHITE GUSpowDER.-A letter from Lon
don SAYS: 81 have heard in the city of Gu
ri,us invention, which concerns alike sports.
men, rhemen, and the scientific. 1t is the
manufacture of "whte" gunpowder. 1t IS
made no mystery of, being composed OF yel-
low potassa, clorde Of potassium, Loaf sugar,
cryslallized sugar, and birthstone. 1t posses
s.s superior qualities over the black powder,
tein:. quicker and more powerful in it. action,
and not fouling the gun. For the delicate in
the olfactory nerves, it may be added that it
Is without unpleasant smell. 1t has just been
patented"
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Transatlantic News.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. Gov. Packer,
in his Message to the Legislature, takes strong
Union grounds; he terms secession rebellion :
he urges that the statute books he purged Of
all acts that are justly chargabe with viola
ting rights Of sister States; he recommends
the revisal of the net of ;2G allowing slave
claimant the right to choose his remedy either
in State or National laws and also that the
master has the right to retain the services Of
his slave while sojuurning, or passing through
the State.
Governor Packer also recommends the re-
enactment OF the Missouri compromise line,
by an amendment to the Constitution, TO be
ratified by State conventions, and if Congress
fail to provide, let it emanate from the people.
He closes his Message expressing bis devotion
20 Pennsylvania and the Union, which her
citizens will defend through every peril.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

A MEpDL EsuME MoNAGCH.-kind Ludwig,
of Bavaria is much arerse to ladies wearing
wells in the streets, and frequently stops those
who have their wells down to adjust them
properly. The other day lie was seen talking
with three ladies' in the street, lifting up the
veil of each one and laying it ON the top OF
her bonnet in way suiting his artistic ianey.
He then let them proceed, and, OF Course, all
let their wells down Us soon Ii he was out OF
sight. One would think that in town so lit
tic renowned for beauty, the wearing OF d
veil might be considered merit, and that
the rash pro&aner Of it would oteil Ce pun
ished by the sight Of a second Mednsa's head;
1t seems King Ludwig once exposed himself
to such fate. lie lifted the veil OF an OLD
lady, looked at her in the face, and dropped.,
it instantly, saying, Madam, you arc right.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

TIE llABlr OF FIxIsHlyG.-One Of thcnioss
valuable habit, Of lie is that Of completing
every undertaking. Tic mental dissipation
in which persons Of talent often indulge, and
to which they are perhaps more prone than
others, is destructive beyond what can readi-
.ly be imagined. a man who has lost the
power Of prosecuting task the moment its
novelty is gone, or it has become encountered
with difficulty, has reduced Iii, mind into
state Of tie most lamentablc and wretckcd
imbecility. His life will inevitably be one of
shrcds and patches. The consciousness Of
not having perseyered to the end of any sim
gle undertaking, will hang over him like
spell, and will paralyze all his energies; an:l
hc will at last believe that however fair may
be lis prospects, and however feasible his
plans, he is latcd never to succeed. Tic
habit Of flushing ought to be formed in carly
youth.
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zen. Harvey Relative to
nery,s Kansas Raid.

iSAy
# War has received q dispatch
", who has returned to st.
search for Montgomery and
,tains al! principal facts con-
,tgomery's raid, and throws
ard to the objects and pur-
Is that.are being collected for
We quote the following
Lontgomery;s bands is fully
cn.ed to be; that they are
each other by perjury. as
every way possible. Their
red publicly by themselves,
slaves in the Territory, to
away whenever au oppor-
ing them east and receiving
head" and to drive out Of
Who oppose them in so do
rtion Of the population on
belong to this organization
b them, and those who 90
,e the NOR give information
l am satisfied that the
|. all of the donations which
S in Kansas, goes into the
and the greater portion
rom the use intended by
nd munitions Of war for
plans. 1t would take a
oughly break up this band.
aregularly a organized band
], who receive ten dollars
q portion of the robbie
spies and runners all over
give him timely notice of
t on foot against him. The
ops reached Mound City,
q, to the number of between
ve hundred, assembled and
y a copy of copy which has
the Black Republican pa
best and cheapest way to
= and his party will be to
nor with funds, and let him
Tay.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

LET Us TAKE FoRr MoRGAN.-Now that
it is certain that Alabama will secede from
the Union in few days, it is time we were
preparing for defence. The President is aware
Of our design, and there are now, perhaps,
Federal troops and ships on the way to put
it in strong position of defence. We may
wake up some morning and find Federal
trnops in possession of this strong position,
which it will require the sacrifice of thou
sands of lives to retake. Napoleon counted
every hour of delay as worth SO many mon.
Let us count the value of the hours Of delay
by the lives of our citizens, and let US save
them by prompt action.-MoEile Tribune.
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Original ArtitIts.
For the Advertiser.

For the Advertiser.
Laura.
saw her last, at early morn
In snowy drapery clad;
And almost thought her sleeping
Though told that she was dead
Her uaxsn lids scarce shaded
The soft cerulean eyes,
Which ne'er would raise their silken fringe
Till summoned from the skies.
Her glossy hair was fslded
Life-likc Ger brow and cheek;
And her thin lips slightly parted
As if about to speak.
a peaceful smile WAS rrenthing
Her fair urd placid face,
Which cen the stern Destroyer
Had failed to half erase.
Oh! sho looked SO pure and happy
So much IS if sho slept;
sazed in admiration,
And wondered why I-wePt!
E. W. R.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

4 FEMALE SLAVES IDEA OF THE ELECTION
OF LlScoLS.-A Mississippi correspondent of
St. Louis Democrat relates the following an
ecdote:
A negro man from a neighboring planta-
ton has been courtiag our cook for a long
time; he came in the other evening, and sit
ting down beside her, began:
"Waal, Lincoln is 'lected, and now YOU'LL
see, you'll see."
"Well, what'll see? 2" said she.
"Ncvcr mind, you'll sees
"Wesl, RhatU l see 2"
"You'!l sec, you'll sees
"Yes" said the cook, cxaspcrated beyond
all patience, I'll see moreniggers licked than
ever, that's what I'll see-git out Of thar
We came to the conclusion that that Tas .
sensible negro.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

PREPARING FOR WAn.-The Philadelphia
Pennsylvania makes the following state
mont:
ave ascertain from reliable authority that
the cnuntv of Chester has been dstricted by
the Republicans, each district being required
to raise certain number OF volunteers ior
the war against their brethren OF the South.
Thus the work appears to have been COM
mence'. The iirst steps taken, collision of
,o,re kind or another will ensue, and blood
once shed will be taken as tho cause for the
ar,niug OF the people"
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For tho Advertiser.
From Louisiana.

Mt. LEBANON, La, Dec. 20, 1850.
A mass meeting, regardless of party, was
held ut this place few days since, and with
out dissenting voice, passed Resolutions for
secession, and no compromise, or reliance in
future on the higher.law Black Republicans.
Minute Military Companies are formed and
men and mcrey rendered to any seeding
State upon whom coersion is attempted.
think lour-Ghhs of North Louisiana are
for secession. Wherever we have been left to
form our own opinions we are for secession.
The North will be forced to attend to their
oca business and we to ours. / glory in Soulh
Carolina my native State.
J.GIBBS.
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A CANCER THE RESULT or UstSG PlSs AS
TvorurIcxs.-The Harrisburg (Pa.) 7ele.
graph says: /" A lady has been in the habit
Of picking her teeth with pins. A trtiing
hu4nor was the consequence, which term,na'
ted in cancer. The brass and quicksilver
used in making these pins will account tor
this circumstance. Pins are always pernicl
ous to tho teeth, and should never be used
for tootbpicka."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1860.
Ny DEAR Sir have received and accep-
ted your resignation of the office of Secretary
of War, and not wishing to impose upon you
the task Of performing its mere routine duties,
which you have SO kindly offered to do, l
have authorized Postmaster General Holt to
administer the affairs Of the Department until
your successor shall be appointed.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
To Hon. JuuS B. FLOYD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

A WARNING TO EuCExE PLAYERs.-A
Young man Of Milwaukee. who is very iond
of daughter Of "plllar" IN one o. inc .ne
popular churches, was taking tea AT inc nUuso
Of his adored, few evenings since, ana Iah
some fruit-cake offered him. Being somewhat
confused on account Of his situation, aS the
cuke was held out, he cried out, 81 pass"
The father hearing him, and having played
some in his younger days, was horror-struck
ut the young mans intatuation Of the game,
aud thought he would teach him lesson, and
smoke blantly, "You pass, do you? then |
order YOU up, and there's the door. The
Young man retired murlnuring with sigh,
IL go it alouo?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

Havana. M csure Is a,s.gmr,i io.' - ..c:.
Members from tho >layehuding States, just
returned from their hutnes, say that the Seccs-
sion movement is rapidly I'll the increase
therein; while those who lsye been i'll the
non-sluvchvding States report that the peo
pie are as earnestly rallyiug i'll other direc-
tiuns. Seward to-day said to his political
friends, that they ought t0 call OH the Presl-
dent to give him their sympathy in considera-
tion Of the position he has assumed relative
to retSining Anderson ut Fort Sumter, and
his disposition to maintain the Federal au'
thOrty.
The Aboilionsts generally are beginning
to Crow, saying they can and will crush dis
union III the bud.
No one here appears any longer to contem-
plate reconciliation.
The select "Cri.i," Committees lave ceased
to excite any interest, and a general disr!ip.
ton of the Union is low regarded by all as
fixed fact. The only difference Of opinion
that exists HOW, is i'll relation to the time !;
most people, however, sIlrewdly believing
That it is nuL far oil.
Serious apprehcnSions are entertained here
for the safety of the city. :,
4 motion will be made in the City Council
mex. Monday to appoint Committee to wait
ON the President aud see if he intends to
afford ample protection to the Federal City !;
if not, public meeting will be called, and
the citiz ms will take the matter into their
own hands.
S,,spiciuns are entertained that Northern
rowdies will swarm here Oh the fourth Ul
March, with view to tue plumber and rnplne
Of the Capital. Business Of every Kind Is
utterly stasnant, AMI universal sluOm hangs
over the city.
SrsArE.-AIr. Hunter, Of Virginia, intro
duced bill ceding to any States that may
withdraw from the Union all Forts, Alsenai',
ETC., within their borders.
Mr.. Crittenden's resolution was then taken
Mr.. Baker, Of Oregon, discussed it in :
long, arguncnta,ire speech, mainly intended
as 4 reply to Benjanin's great eilort on Mon
day.
lIorsE.-A petition and resolutions were
presented from sundry citizens OF New Jer'
sey, praying for an amendment to tue Con
stitutiun, to quiet the present antaSonlsm be.
tween tho sections. Referred.
The remainder Of tie session to-day was
taken up with series Of parliamentary .ac'
tics to prevent any action being taken on
Iiolman's substitute, against the right OF sc.
cession, and inquiry into the e1pedlency Of
coercion, the state Of the army and navy, etc.
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DEAD WEIGHT or CuuRCum.-The Arkan-
saS Baptist says:
We have known church of fifty mombcrs,
male and female, stunted and kept lank on
account of carrying, year after year, drunk
ard Count it rs you may, one member with
u halfgallou of "redeye" in him every day
is o heavier load for church 10 carry than
three score and ten Samsons could stand un-
der. Every drunken Baptist ought to be
turned outl out! OF!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

SHocvIHG.-A woman in horte railroad
var III CINCINNATI, alarmed and shocked the
passengers by her indifferent manner OF rela,
ting how, as she was getting in, she dropped
her baby and its head was Immediately taken
off by the wheel of the car. Vixen it ap-
tpeared that it was doll baby, the remark
That she "could easily buy another" seemed
quite expedient.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

sNothin, squire, never stops woman
when her curiosity is once up, especially il
she is curious to know something about her
self. Only hold secret iu your hand to her,
and it's like bunch of catnip to cat-sbe
will Jump and frolc round like anything, aud
never give over purrins and coaxing OF you
-kIffshe gets it.n
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we ia the North, who have
ted our Southern brethren
Sun, should cordially thank
prompt and independent &C.
worse calamity than disun-
ism. For one, we have no
.use the South have deter.
themselves from disgrace
AS We have hated and
ing hypOcrites who have
rolina with cowardice and
tai debility and general pau.
lpathize most heartily with
# the South, who, in q noble
wn liberties, will at the same
rue friends of the Uhion in
down Abolitionism aud bury
corrupt carcase may never
ito the faces Of honest men.
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VOLUME XXVI.---NO. 1.

No DlrrEREScE.-South Carolina since she
has resumed her sovereignty, presents to the
eye, the same. beautiful appearance as she
has in days Of yore. Her people grasp your
hand with the same cordially, and their ihccs
are as smiling and cheerful AS they were in
the past The water in the Savannah River
still 'lares her shore, and Hamburg still.re.
mains in sight. South Carolina is now free
and independent, aud none Of the horrors
said to appcrtan 10 her taking such a posi-
tion, have yet tccwrred Though some may
consider our neighbors as Foreigner we
s i'll cherish them as brothers, and hope soon
TO be closely identified with them as such iu
great aud prosperous Southern Conledera-
cv.-.Augusla Dispatch.
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JouS BRowN, JR., BREWING MISCHIEF
The Emira On. " Gazette says: John
Brown, jr., was in Elmira yesterday, in con-
ference with some of the Abolitionists here.
lie came in on the Southern train and de-
parted North. lie il working up some plot
to annoy the slaveholders."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

REASONS FOR NEARING TIE MusTAcHs.-A
curious inquirer has been able to draw up a
table of the different reasons for wearing
mas,aclr. Having questioned not fewer than
one thonsaul persons 80 adorned, their answers
have helped him to the following results ::
To avoid shaving. 90; to avoid catching cold,
81 tu hide their teeth, ); to take away from
- prominent nose, 5 to avoid being taken as
an i;ugIislman sbroa,l, I; because they are
in the army, &; because they arc Rille ' o.
untcers, 22l because Prince Albert does 1t
.; because it is artistic %; because you arc
u singer. 3; because YOU travel II ucai, .
because you have lived long OH the C"atl'
ncnt /; because the wife likes it, $; becaSse
you have weak lungs, j +; because it ACT as o
resp!rator, ~; because it is healthy, u be-
cause the young ladies' admire ii, Ill; be-
cause it is considered ''the thing" lO; because
he chOOs..s l.-Punch.