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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-22

NAVAL lETELIIGEECE.-Leut. Buckner. of the
Ordnance Department. has been engaged for several
days past IN experimenting on Capt. Ericssons newly
is used for this purpose, and the experiments take
place at Sandy Hook The trial was ordered by the
been satisfactory, fifty shots having been fred from
the monster gun without straining or ipjuring the
carriage.
Orders have been received by the heads of the var-
Gus departments Of the Navy Yard to the effect that
all changes as regards the employment or discharge
OF men, must be made on the first of every month;
also, that in employing the preference must be
given to discharged sailors and marines who may ap-
ply at the yard at the end of every month.
The gunbOat Algonquin was finally placed out of
commission on Saturday last and her crew transfer
red to the receiving ship Vermont.
The Idaho will be placed in commission in the lat
ter part of the present week. her complement of men
having been detailed from the recruits now on board
the receiving Ship.-N. Y. Tribune.
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QUIET HoA1.-A St. Petersburg letter, dated Fet

QUIET HoA1.-A ST. Petersburg letter, dated Feb.
1s says; THE carnival here was brought to close
yesterday. Some ingenious native Barnum per
formed rather gleyer hoax. The notice outside his
show in the fair held On the Admiralty Square an
nounced an Exhibition of the Winter Palace, in its
natural sze' The spectators On Eaying their three
sous gravey taken to a peephoe az the farther
end of the wooden booth. and gratifed With sight
ofthe building itself in the distance. Many seemed m
guage, and good temper Of the Snowman soon re
stored their equanimity, and issuing into the open
air they all recommended those outside not to miss
the sight for the world"
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-22

AZ =. CHARLES STREET, AZ.
WINES AND LIQU 0RS
Foreign and Domestic.
mhS-lm1Stp JEWErT Il STOCKLEY
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DEATH FROM STARvATIoN.-At coroner's inquest
facts were established in evidence: Margaret Perry
aged 10 years. separated from. or deserted by, her
husband lodged at No. Etruria street, Battersea.
lived was poor also-too poor TO kelE. Margaret
Perry had with her one little child, two years old
it. only few chairs. She had bed clothes or such
covering whatever, and q few rags which she wore
were scarcely sufficient for mere decency. The mater
nal instinct was, however, stronger with her than the
law of selfpreseryation; for. although the mother
somehow contri iyed generally to find some food for
necessaries, and day or two since, died The jury
viewed her scarcely decent corpse laid out upon the
chairs and hardly covered with rags. Dr. Leslie, who
made the post mortem examination, deposed that the
vital organs were sound, but the stomach and ines-
tines empty and blanched for want of nutrition
and that in his opinion deceased had died from want
of food The jury returned verdict in accordance
with this evidence. e.-London Telegraph. Sd uh.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-22

On motion of Mr.. Smith, of Kentucky, the Com
mittee on Military Affairs was instructed to inquire
the work inaugurated by Major General Thomas and
Others for the collection in national cemeteries of the
remains of deceased Union soldiers.
PATENT OFFICE REPORT
Mr.. Latin, OF New York, from the Committee on
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Mr. Stevens, from the Committee on Appropria-
lions reported ba0k tho 6eiCenay bill win the Sen
ate amendments. Ordered to be printed and laid
pUa
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HOUSE BREAKING.-John W. Brown colored, wa.
arrested on Tuesday night. by policemen Wilcox anG
Crockett, of the middle district charged with break
ing intc the house ofE. Henson. also colored No. lG
Front street. Justice Spcer committed him for the
grand jury
APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICERs.-The Board of
Police Commissioners, consisting of Messrs. Hndes
and Wood. and His Honor the Mayor Ex-ofIicio, ap
pointed yesterday George W Mattison on the police
toree in the eastern district, in the place of j. II
Mitchell, who has been placed upon the retired list
They also appointed VIM. N. Sleegar, on the force
in the middle district vice j. r. II Heaner resigned
The appointments have been officially received By
Mr.. Wallis, clerl, at Marshal Carmichael's Office
Consequently, the appointees will soon don a suit o.
blue and be consigned to their respective beats The
selection of the above gentlemen is considered very
judicious appointments.
FALSE PREPENCEs.-Henry Jones was YESTERDAY
arrested by policeman Claridge, charged with OBJ
tanning ten panes of window glass and eight pounds
of paint, valued at s. under false pretences from S
S. Richardson. No. 50 Light street wharf. Jones
pretended to be at work a few doors from the stors
of Mr.. Richardson obtained the goods on credit anG
said he would pay for them next day. he srLsa
quently sold them it is stated. He was suInuitted
by Justice johnson for the grap5 jury.
WITHOUT NUMBEEs.-Wm. Clark. coIorod mn, 49,
rested yesterday by policeman Quiglev. for r,nofrg
MS cart without numbers in violation Of city ord
nance and for which he was faed 81 and costs by
Justice Splcer' upon paynsnt of which the accused
released.
!, ASSAULT WITH BILLY.-Policeman NJ cCauley, OF
lao middle district. arrested William Jackson and
" lillian Myers yesterday. charged with assaulting
and striking Ralph Higgenbotham with a billy.
They were both detained at the station house for
hearing this morning before Justice spicer.
LARCENY.-Alfred Johnson, colored. yesterday
before Justice johnson, charged with stealing a
quantity of canvass from Mr.. Hooper and selling 1t
to another party. He was committed for the grand
jury.
A New CITY HALL-A resolution was introduce
in the City Council last evening. authorizing the pu
chase of certain property with view of erectir
upon it new City Hall. The matter was laid ovcr
tb ruIa
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The ssWhite-SwaIlOws' MUtiny-Fhe Crew
Arni1ittntf

7. y. SPINNEK,
Treasurer of the United States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
The Cotton Tax.

The Congress- says the Savannah Nc'ec, disre-
rardinp the remonstrances of the leading COM
mercial men in both sections of the Union, has
imposed tax of two cents per pound upon all
cotton hereafter exported from the United States.
This body which is urging and insisting upon
constitutional restrictions in regard to the South
ern white people, profess that much of what it
demands is done in behalf of the Southern blncks.
But did they stop to think that the hired negro
aborer will feel the effects of this tax as sensibly
rs his white employer? by as much as the en-
ployers' profits are reduced BY such tax, by
lust that much is the return of the employees
labor, be he white or black, reduced. The men
who suggest and adopt such legislation must un-
der rate the intelligence of the black man if they
think that in consideration for the privilege to
vote, which they seek to give him, he will be
content to be pilaged at such rate. If They
would reflect o moment they would sec. that the
interests of both races, whom both are free, arc
mutual, and thnt, in regard to such matters they
ore equal. The deduction Of q half dollar per
day to the employee is rs heavy burden as the
deduction of thousands per year. to the employer
Burdensome excise laws upon staples affect oil
classes alike, and the laboring class will be the
first to oppose them, for they fcol it 6rst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
.Zr.EE
nlfdebts

TIrs.Tr
dustry, economy and honesty in paying alrdsbts
possible, provided creditors are willing to make
an,eauitable compromise. If they ore not willing
so tod ,sbus still demand their pound Of flesh
Instantly then, under the circumstances which
surround us, debtors are absolved in good con-
law of nature. Generally, creditors ought to be
satisfied with half and in many cases, with even
q rasof their dues. They ought even from
policy not to be too rapacious. By following no
guide but ayarice, trying to get all, they may
lose all, for whenever debtor gets his consent
to evade payment of his obligations, the matter
is easily done. Wherever there is will, there is
always away;.sa the proverb, and thousands
have got their. full consent to -keeps,out of the
poor houEe OF all hazards, WHOM they have done
no criminal act for which to be sent there. You
cannot fore men to be honest, and it is only the
exceptional few any way. wholare hereby honest
-honest,fron principle-honest from the marrow
Of their bones to tine surface of their rkhs; at all
time., in oil places, and under all circumstances.
Tie great bulk of mankind are purely honest
from policy, which is no honesty mt NIL, and
wheneycrsdishonesty becomes tho hest policy for
niue-tenths of community to pursue; then dis
honesty will soon become fashionable as the rule
of conduct in that community, and be regarded
as no dishonesty at all. Lc. creditors remember
that half loaf is better than no bread, and
bear in mind that there 10 no. telling what DOZEN
,Ourd tarr illegal Tender, notes may yet take.
Lastly, if creditors imagine thatiSouth Carolina
is to be sold ont for their special benefit, they
will find themselves sadly mistaken, even if their
good allies, the Judges, continue to back them.
The voice of people is no. the voice Of God, but
there is something terribly omnipotent in tho
desperate unanimity with which people will
cling to their birth-right when they. have done
nothing culpable to forfeit it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
The Homestead Law.

In our article ON the reckless donation OF
the public lands By Congress, we referred to
what is called the Homestead Law, which has
been passed BY Congress, and, we regret.to
say, approved by the President. AS our read
ers may not be aware ,ofits Objectionable fea-
lures, we will, therefore, notice some of them.
1t appropriates public lands in, five Southern
States, viz: Arkansas, Alabama, Florida,
Louisiana and Mississippi, to the extent OF
46,3e6 SAG acres. These lands are Withdrawn
from the market, and, until the first ofJanu.
cry, 1867 ;aase open only to loyal settlers
and. after that, they will be open to ALL The
till prohibits all who participated in the re-
1,.ilion from setting their foot on this dopain
until the date above named. ,This,. ne pre-
sume, is 'making treason .odions," ind is
Intended as modified punishment on upre-
oenteat and unreconstrrcted rebels!
Thisfs 9 grSat wrong-the conception of
.,d;cal maIignity towards the Southern peo-
nje-and how the President, Who bss stood
between the Soutbern people and our adyer,
saries, was induced to give bis assent to this
indignitY and injury, inflicted OF the people
If the South by his own as well as ourGne
mics. we cannot imagine, 1t gives the occu-
pancy OF rich domain. lying in the Southern
States, TO a PARCEL OF Northern land sharks,
and TO the freedmep--tlre latter :of. wbon, 1t
may be readily guessed, will mol receive lhe
lion share in this prineely dopation:
It's plain that. before the expiration OF tne
time specified, every acre Of this vast territory
win be taken up by either the one celass esi
tbe ofbss to Tsom No bsye alsae1 spaeedt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
Hon: ], p. Reed.

Our enterprising and public.spirited fel-
low citizen returned to this place on Friday
last. after an absence of two weeks on mis-
sion to Cincinnati and Louisville III behalf OF
the Blue Ridge Railroad. The result OF this
visit of an able delegation to those cities is
every way satisfactory, and Mr.. Reed ex
presscs the utmost confidence in the compile
tion of this magnificent project. The caPl-
talitalsts of Cincinnati and Louisville are
aroused to the Importance of the proposed
railroad connection with the South Atlantic
coast. and they are determined to invest their
means and energies where they will be recon-
pensed so largely.
On Tuesday evening, by invitation of the
Town Council, Mr.. Reed addr essed large
audience of ladies' and gentlemen inthe Court
House, giving in detail the result OF his mis-
sion. He expressly declared the belief that
the Blue Ridge Road would be built, and
spoke in cheering terms of the interest that
had been recently awakened on the subject
in the Western cities. He then alluded to
the prospects of the Air Line connection with
Atlanta, Geo., from this place, and gave a
gratifying account of the measures being
iuaugurated to insure its success. Then
tins audience was regaled with vivid descrip-
tions of scenery, cities aud people, in sort
of lecture on the customs, fashions and ap
pearance of things generally in the North
and Northwest. Altogether the speech OF Mr..
Reed was m,sltam in parro, aud bis auditory
was doubtless satisfied that he left no measure
rntvied to advance the interests of this section,
and neither neglected the opportunity Of close
" scrutinzing everything within the sphere
Of his observation. Intelligencer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
The Difficult Problem of the Camel and


The dificult Bible problem, that 1t is easier for
camel to go through needles eye than for
rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven, need
trouble Southern people no longer. Their riches
10 not seem likely to clog their way to glory.
And that which has brought this into our head
is the fearful and implacahle drought. -Four long
weeks, and not drop of rain. Man, beast, and
the kindly fruits of the earth, all perishing ot
heat and thirst. Universal signing for the good
old days of Adam and Eve, when people were
not cluttered up with hot and nasty clothing.
Awful reports from tho crops. The "third"
which the farmers have been promising them
selves, dwindles down to a gaunt and hungry
"iou,th." Every thing in Edgcfcld is gauni
and hungry. Southern people are poor, poor,
poor And in the by no means remote perspec-
tive, we clearly read the words--poorer, poorest
-gauntest, hungriest. No rain! No corn All
the miserable pittance of cotton swallowed up to
buy provisions!
No: VIC certainly have nothing to do with that
problem of tho camel and the needles eye. but
on the other hand, ne may as we'll remember that
the poor have kingdom promised them. If any
one finds comfort in these thoughts, let him make
the most of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
Phnney His Pheelinx !!

Who doesn't know that honestest and popular
est.of publicans and sinners, JABEz RYAN, Esq,
commonly known among his younger friends as
/" Uncle JADE" scion Of the best old Reyolu-
tionary blood in Edgefeld District?
And who also doesn'tknow " old Pate" former
ly (nnd better for him we're he still SOY slave Of
Mrs. BARTLY DLocxER?
Well, now to our story. Uncle JADE hires Pate
to plough a field for him. Tho officiating horse
rejoces in the name of "old BILL"
At noon, the thermometer very higf5 Uncle
JADE goes out to take birds eyeyiew Of Pafes
progress He finds Pate, old Bill, and the plough,
all perfectly motioplesS in the midst of the field.
Pate stands dsoply rooted in q furrow, with one
hand on either plough handle. The plough han
dies represent "the arms of Morpheus" for Po'c
is fast asleep. So profound is his slumber that a
rib might be taken from his. side, wherewith to
form freed-woman who had never known bond
age. Uncle JABE disturbs him not, but quietly
iisengagcs old Bill andttakos lin to the stable; {;
leaving Pate to dream Of Hcaven-or the Freed
mems Burcau-where there arc no ploughs nor
burrows.
After this, Uncle JABE returns to the house,
and seats himself upon the piazza. In about
half hour, Pate ru.hcs up frartcally, with red
eyes starting from his head, "a rcd-cycd nigser is
Pate, and striking dramatic attitude, exclaims:
Good Gor.a-mity, Mas JADE, sumLoay
steal old Bill and gone wild him. js left old
Bill standin, aud went to spring for drink o
water, and when cum back, old Bill gone"
Uncle JADE plays his part we'll, and after be-
wilaering Pate beyond measure, and'frightening
him almost to death with fierce menaces and
iron-clad oaths, says to him: "Well, you infer
nal, good. for nothing, redeyed old scounarel and
who's to pay for this horse?" To which Pate re-
spends, with tremendous emphasis, and with M
air and tone Of deepest conviction: Gor-a-mity,
Ma. JABE, why de Yankees, de Yankees. Nobody
in Gods world boen steal old Bill outen dat
plough but de Yankees.
But why tell tho tale further2 Phancy Pate's
pheeinx (of relief and otherwise) when informed
that he had so shamefully slumbtred on his post!
1t is clear to our minds that th lately liberated
and enfrancbised PATE is not tu0iciently wide
awake for this bustling and gc-ahcad town of
Edgefeld. Ho is not ready for The suffrage. lie
ought to go back to his good old mistress on
Turkey Creek Return, Paie, 20. your native
of Hepsidaln, where the lion. roareth
and tho whangdoodle moHrnetll fnr her rfrst-born."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
Gen. Sicl,Ies Triumphant.

Triumphant sofarat 1aast., Judge Bryan Of
the United States District Court issued lately a
Writ of HaJeas eo,pas for the producing of the
bodies of Showers, Keys and Crawford before bis
Court. These men have been condemned to death
bysa Military Commission, and are in confinement
at Castle Rinckney, Charleston Harbor. This
Writ was served upon Genl. sickles. He refused.
to comply, and did not produce the prisoners.
Judge Bryan then issued against him Writ of
Attachmcntfor contempt of Court. On this pre-
cess he declined" to be arrested. Stanton,
Secretary of War, upholds Genl Sckles, and tells
him to resist the arrest by force Of arms if neccs-
sary. So the matter stands at present. The
President and Stanton are quarreing ovor the
matter; and 1t seems to be probable that tho
Presidential finally command Genl. Sieklos to
ohev the Writ of, Huheds COrON9.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
When the Roses Heart is Red as. as
BlOOG,


Tn the sad but glorious Autumn, the season
which always speaks so eloquently to The human
heart, when the flowers glow with al intensity
that Summer @ver knows, and the deep dark red
of the roses heart is warm and rich as the
preaious Southern blood that flowed at Chicka-
,nnuga and the Wilderness; then will we meet
and lay our tributes upon the graves OF the
Confederate Dead" whose sleeping bodies and
sleeplcss glory make forever sacred tile soil OF
our village cemetery. They are few, bnt9or that
all the more precious.
And Tewil, do honor to the name of every
soldier Of Edgefeld who departed this life in the
noble and lost cause. All this has heen beauti-
fully done in Greenvile late!y-poetically, ten
derly, heroca!ly, done. A triumphal arch
glorious memories male it triumphal-wls erected
in the cemetery; and upon this arch, which was
magniGsently adorned with evergreens Ind how-
ers, were hung photographs of all Grcenrille's de-
parted heroes-no matter where their Mortal re-
mains may be lying. These photographs were
wrearhcd with flowers, ribbons, banners and in
scriptnns.
It has been Toman's mission thus to ionoT The
heroic qualities, the lofty selfsacrifire. the sub
lime devotion, of the men who died for tue South
We propose to the women of tEdgefiele-where
is the one who has not wept the loss If son
brother, husband, lover, nephew, cousin ?-to dc
this thing on the 2lst of September. II il the an
niycrsary Of the battle of Chickamauga, where
Southern valor triumphed glorionsly, and where
one Of Edgefeld's most devoted sons llid down
his life and went to his great reward.
We respectfully suggest to our honorrd ladies
that they move in this work at once.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18

Ma>The Alabama State University is trying
to raise means to restore it's buildings-whicf
were burned by Gen. wilson-by n lottery, the
prizes in which amount to $4,000.
Ga~Thc War Department has dsapproved the
forced levy made by General Butler ospthe city
of New Orleans, and asks of Congress special
appropriation whsrewith to refund it.
@-The. Senate has passed bill to extend for
three years the benefits of the law granting lands
to the Southern States, for tho establishment OF
Agricultural Colleges.
| ggrTwo sisters lately met in Baltimore after
forty eight years separation They talked thr-
y-sx hours and were still talking ut last accounts
Gs> The English couDterfeiter Of greenbacks'
recently arrested ut Atlanta, has been sentenced
to fifteen years imprisonment.
GS-A revolt occurred in Madrid, Spain, late
ly in which 1000 persons were killed before the
revolt was suppressed.
N8eA Mobile pnper says:" Tho Auatrian En-
bassado- arrived back at Mobile, from Atlanta,
witt .netcen cx-Con federatc officers, all of,whom
aavs accepted positions in the Austrian army.
Large numbers Of Mobilians will accompany him
on his return to Europe, starting on Thursday
both as officers and privatea.
@- Memphis dispatch, dated the ]2th, says
Alonzo Grcenhowa and A. D. Taylor fought u duel
on the Mississippi line, to-day, in which thelater
was killed at tho first fire. .-
9 Democratic Convention has been called in
Rhode Island to elect delegates to the Pm. .adel7
phia National Convention. p
.~ In many towns in Mississippi the freed
men who are able to get along without assistance
from the Freedmeh's Bureau, have organized mu-
tua relief associations for their own benefit, and
to protect and assist the needy of their own color.
They are also organizing into fire companies in
some of the larger towns, and in Columbus havo
been uniformed as such by the white citizens.
@- A boy died in Chicago last weekifrom the
effects of swimming in o pond where thecnrcas-
ses of animals had been deposited Large spots
broke out on him, and his symptoms were those
of o bad case Of poisoning. 1t is supposed he
swallowed some of the water.
I. D turkey has boon hptohed in Augusta,
da.,with three wings, two tails and four legs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18

The MURDER OF B. S. RHErr, Ese-At
the coroner's inquest held in this case, .Hor
ace Greeley, alias johnson, made q confos-
sion before the jury, to the effect that Mr..
Rhett vas killed by gun in the hands of
John Bull and himself. The following is the
principal part of it.:
"Horace Greely, alias johnson, and John
Bull, alias Bennett, were ia branch and
saw Mr.. Rhett coming on the causeway on
horseback. John said, Fire and shoot that
man. Horace said, 'For what! John said,
Shoot him, and took hold of the gun, and
while both had hold Of il, both barrels went
off at or about the same time, and shot Mr.
Rhett."
The jury found vcrdic, that Pr. Rhett
was killed by firearms in the hands of Hor-
aga Greeley aud John Bull, and that the said
Greely as principal, and the said Bennett as
accessory, ieloniously did kill the said Mr..
Rhett.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-07-18
The Cholera in Europe.

New ;Yonr, July l3.s-Latest European in
telligence notes heprogress of the cholera.
It has resumed its activity in. theHSoush wes-
tern provinces of Russia, and iswidely pre-
valent in Holland. 72l cases and 400 deaths
have occurred at Ileyden, 433 deaths in. Rot
terdam, lG9 deaths UTRECHT, 220 in Delft,
and l45l in St. Grayenhage. The malady is
at Berlin, Slettiu, Frankfort on the Oder,
Neustadt and other sPrnssan Cities; and at
Antwerp there wereS4 deaths. In France,
theepidemic has broken out in several places,
snd with great intensity at Amiens. There
have been no oasesin Earis, .