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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

R1or AT SOCIETY HlLL-About Fifty armed
negroes, few days ago, we learn, passed
through the streets of Society Hill, firing
guns aud otherwise breaking the public peace.
Information being lodged with the military,
Ave of the ringleaders were arrested, and the
matter is now undergoing investigation. These
riots are becoming common everywhere, and,
we fear, it is only the beginning of the end.
As it was one Of the special objects Of the
Military Reconstruction acts to furnish gov
ernments to the Rebel" States, we hope the
powers that be will see to it that the first Of.
fec of good governments performed-that
peace is kept, order preserved, and life and
property properly secured.-Charleston News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

FIREs.-We learn that the gin house Of Mr..
Samuel Smith, about seven miles South of
this place, was destroyed by fire on Friday
last, and large quantity of cotton consum-
ed. The fire originated by friction Of the
machinery.
The dwelling of Mr.. Pleasant Kay, three
miles east Of the village, was totally consum-
ed by fire on Sunday, lst instant. 1t was the
work of an incendiary. The family had LEFT
the house to visit a neighbor, and had only
been absent about an hour, aud there had
been no FIRE in the room where the flames evi.
dently began. The entire building and con-
tents were consumed, not even any part Of the
clothing being saved.
We would caution our people against care
lessaess or inattention about their premises,
especially Of this season Of The year.-Ander-
son rs. o. In.slligeacss Il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Every Kind of Plantation or Mining
Machinery.

The particular attention Of the public senspl(y
is called to the extensive catalogue of MachsssS
advertised in our issue of to day BY Messra. husE
NEAL, of the "New Shop and Now Tools
Georgia Foundry and Machine Works" These
gentlemen are applying for public patronage,
and, knowing th0m, especially Mr.. HusE, We
cheerfully endorse them as energetic, honorable
and prompt business men; and to tho Superb and
Varied Machinery which they are prepared to
sell, We urge the immediate attention Of all Plan
tors, Millers, Miners, or Builders.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
The American Farmer.

This excellent monthly, Published at Baltimore
3D., by WoRrnrHorox LRwIs, continues it
elcome visits to our ssnctum. TIE December
nmber contains articles on the-Agricultura
blicy Of the South-OrthodoI Manuripg-Clovel
Manure-Lime-Rotation of Crop Systems
Ell Ploughing- Colorado Potato Bug-Grspe
Gouing-Sheop-Mu and Wool--Dcstructon
o oInsecta-HurYcst of 1S67-Besidos Farm, and
Grden Work, Veterinary Department. and
riety Of other interesting matter. Published
WoRrurNaroN LswIs, Baltimore, at 50 a
var in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

EXECUTIVE CLEMENcY.-Th Columbia PAe-
nir says that Gov. Orr has pardoned Hodge,
who was sentenced to the peuitentiary for
killing Durant, in Sumter, few weeks ago.
JEFF Ferguson, colored, sentenced to be
hung, has had the penalty commuted to tea
years in the penitentiary:
Nat Frazure, colored, was hung in Pickens
District on Friday last. He confessed TO hav.
ing killed young Hunnicutt by mistake. The
terms of FIVE of his convicted accomplicea
have been charged from five years in the pen.
itentiary to two years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18


~ The Southern emigrants who re-.
Gently settled in Honduras feel much dissat-
isfed with the course of the British Govern.
ment towards them. Governor Austin had
granted them land upon which to settle, and
also given them other privileges which the
Home Government have disapproved Many
Southerners are about to returnto the United
States.
H9 Southern Cotton Is slowly but surely
regaining its ascendency inthe British mar
ket. Wersee by the lateststatistics that the
supply of American cotten in England this
year, has been 6se per cent.abeyond that Of
last year, while the quantity from India has
experienced reduction of twensy-nine per
cent. .-.s................ ......r 5444.,
~ The Winnsboro Neus says that tape
worm 600 feet long has been extracted whole from
the stomach of young man of 16 years of age,
living within two or three miles of that town.
EA millionaire wedding took place at
Poughkeepsie, N: z, recently. The "local" re.
porter says: "Ths articles of gold and silver and
the richest diamonds were thick as blackberries,
while one of tie wedding gifts was deed of q
beautiful country seat valued OF 100000.
@A,Louisyille paper states that court
plaster patches, or "beauty spots" are seen
on the lips, cheeks or chins of the beautiful
Louisville ladies, some even putting them on
little white hand. They are worn to call
attention to some prettiness-a dimple, dain-
ty curve, etc., or to make the fairness seem
fairer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Sudden Death.

Mr.. WV. KrNnREL, living near Red Hill, il
IT, District, died of Apople1y, at his homo OF
Monday morning last. He was in his usual goot
health early that morning, and went out ani
hauled load of wood on returning home b,
was takon with Apople1y, and died in shor
while. Mr.. krAsaEL was m honert, hard work
ing and worthy man, and stood well in the esti
nation Of all who knew him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
The Edgefield Male Academy.

In another column, the Rev. LUTHER R. GwAIT-
NET announces that the exercises Of this insttu-
ton will be resumed on the Soth Of the present.
month. We congratulate our people most IN
feiSnedly upon Mr.. GwALrsnrs continunuce
among them, and In his old familiar labors. We
should all regard him with eyes Of equal affection
and admiration, and should 10 we'll prepared to
recognize his continued claim uppn our pat
ronags and confidence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
DEMOREST'S YOUNG AMERICA,

IL HE BEST JUVENILE MAGAZINE. Every
Boy and Girl that secs it says so; all the Press
say so and Parents and Teachers confirm it.
Do not fail to secure copy. A good Microscope,
with Glass Cylinder to conGne living objects,
OF good two bladed, pearl Pocket-Knife, and
large number of other desirable articles, given
as premiums TO each subscriber. Yearly, $1,5O.
The November Number commencesa new volume.
Try it Boys and Girls. Specimen copies, five
cents, wailed free. - '-~s
Published by
- W. JENNINGS DnMoRKsT,
.47s Broadway, Kew York.
Dec 19 st Ts51
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

E Read tho various notices in this issue of
the fres throughout tho State, by accident and
otherwise, aud resolve to cover your own premi-
scs by insuripg the same in some good Insurance
Company. And don't rest until you have made
the homo Of your wife and children secure. Call
ON D. R. DuRIsoE, nt the Adrertiser Office, for
particulars in relation to insurance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
John A. Holmes.

This is the nsme Of r prominent Commission
Merchant of Charleston, to whose card, in another
column, we invite attention. No merchant in the
city enjoys more enyiable reputation for busi-
ness capacity and good judgment in promoting
the interests of his customers thsn JOHN A.
HOLMES. We cope our people will not forget bis
name and observation-disclosures Co.'S Wharf. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
The Georgia Negro Radical Conven

ton.
This pet institution of Gen. Pope is at work
at Atlanta.
On the 18th, this body passed the relief or
dinanoe that morning introduced by R. B.
Bullock, of Richmond county, which reads as
follows:
"Be ii ordained, &C., That from and after
the passage Of this ordinance all levies which
have been or may be made under execution
issued from any court Of this State shall be
suspended until this Convention shall have
taken or refused, to take final action upon the
matter of relief, and that all sales under exc
cution in violation of this ordinance shall be
null and void and of no effect.
A resolution has also passed the Conven-
ton pettioning Congress to remove the cot
ton tax.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
$40 Reward.

n WILL PAY the above Reward for the recov-
Il cry of Black Tan HOUND DoG-about Is
months old-well grown-raw bone--tip end Of
tail white. Said Dog was Stolen from my preni.
ses short time since will, in addition to the
above reward, pay SIS for proof sufficient to con-
vict the thief who stole said Dog.
..,..--..s JAS. L. MATHIS.
Dec lS 81 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

GD" General Ord has issued an order that
Convention has been carried in Mississippi
and Arkansas, and orders the Convention to
assemble at jackson and Little Rock or the
f.h of January. The order says there are
such irregulari,ie, OF some precincts as mako
it impossible TO give the total vote in each
State for and against Convention.
IL Young Gilraath, (colored,) who was
sentenced to be hung at Greenville, on Fri
day, the 18th instant, has had the penalty
coamutsd by Governor Orr, to hard lsbQr for
Hfe In the penitentisgy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
The southern Cuitivator.

The Dessmbsr number of this most valuable
Agricultural publication has been received. II
has passed into the hands of Mr. VIZ. JONES and
Dr.. W. L. JONES, Professor of Agriculture in the
University Of Georgia, and will bo published by
them ir future. We have every assurance that
the CultisatOr will be kept up to its present high
standard, and would advise our Agricultural
friends to subscribe at onco. Terms, 50 per ycar.
Address, "Sorthern Cultirotor," Athens, Ga.
subscriptions received at this Office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
To all Concerned.

Al persons indebted to us are notified that NO
expect them to pay up without further procraati-
nation. We have been very indulgent and pa
tient,-but the latter virtue is now we'll nigh ex-
hausted. Do don't force us to extreme measures.
Reader, if interested, take heed. -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Demorest's Monthly Magazine.

See advertisement Of this favorite Psrlor Msga.
zine, and send on your subscriptions forthwith.
As Book Of Fashions it is certainly ahond Of
anything published in this country. We will fur
nl.h th, elegant lenihly and the Adrsrtiser ono
yenr for S525.
"Den,ore.,'s Young America" for Boys and
Girls, is said to bo highly priced by tho little
folks. See advertisement, children, and send on
for specimen copies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
COMMERCIAL.
AuausTI. D.c IA

AUUUpIA, Uec If'
GoLD-Brokers nre buying at 1a2 and selling
at -155. -
COTToN.-The market opened fair, but was
irregular all day, so much so that VIC cannot give
reliable quotations. Sales were made at 1870
ccnts for Now York Middlng during the day and
tho market closed quiet. Sales 407 bales.
WHEAT.-Rsdiat 80 6O@27o, White at So 90
0S15.
BACoN.-Shoulders l3, D. B. Sides Is cents,
G. r. Sides 18, C. Sides II cents, and can
vassed Hams lS@22c.
CORN-Sl,l0@1,l ,l21 per bushel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

Orr FOR TIE PENITrNrIAaY.-Under re-
QUESTION OF Governor Orr, Sheriff Haste sent
on this morning by the South Carolina Rail
road, twenty of the prisoners confined in Jail
to Columbia, to work on tie new peuitentiary
They were accompanied by special constab
ulary guard.-Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
He Wisely clears his skirts.
It gives us pleasure to publish tho following

~ 61'@7 10
card:
GRAs1rRvILLE, S. c., Dec. 18th, 1857.
Mr.. EpIrOR: Having been solicited by Com
mittee of colorod mon Of this place to become
candidate for o Convention, and, thinking the
said Convention to bo one for the purpose OF
clocting Senators and Representatives to Con-
gress, consented. But upon ascertaining the
fact that this Convention to be for the purposes
Of Reconstruction and Negro Equality, and to bo
composed Of mongrel races, I decline having
anything to do with its affairs, and do not wish
nay name to be used as Radical. Ny principles
ara Democratic. GEO. P. DgMEDICIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Sale.

DY Virtue of an Order from ". F. Durisoe,
ID Esq, Ordinary for Edgefeld District, ] will
sell at the late residence of JOHN N. JONES,
decd, on TUESDAY, the 31st December inst,
all the PERSONAL ESTATE of said deceased.
Terms of Ssle-Cash in Gold.
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOHN
NJ. JONES, deceased, are required to mako i'm
mediate payment and those having claims
against the said Estate, will please render in the
same to me Immediately, as Iintend to settle up
the Estate as soon as possible.
A. JONES, Adm'or.
Dec 16 1t 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

D-We have been requested to announce that
the Mail for Augusta will hereafter bo closed on
Mondsy, Wednesday and Fridds nights at, 9
o'clock, instead of tho following mornings as
heretofore. Bear this in remembrance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
.Jail Delivery.

On Tuesday evening of last week, six Negroes
confined in our Jail, and awaiting trial for vari-
ous misdomeanors, ovorpowersd Mr.. SALLEr, the
Jaior, and effected their escape. None of them
have es yet been re. captured.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Christmas is Coming


AND cHEATHA| 4 BRO. have in Store
and are daily receiving, EVERYTHING caieu.
lated to add comfort and good cheer to the holi.
day festivals. Our Stock consists in part Of
Fine TABLE and DOMESTIC WINES,
Superior CHAMPAGNES,e
Dest BRANDIES and WHISTLES,
Branded FRUITS, ;.;.s-ss, ,s ,,,a.
PICKLES and PRESERVES, < - ~
Worcestershire and Pepper sAUC ES,n ..r
: OYSTERS, L0BSTERs, SARDINES,
C0NFECTI0NERIES of every variety,
RAISINS, FIGS, CURRANTS,
ALMONDS and NUTS of all kinds,
I BUTTER, CHEESE, MACCAR0NIjqei
Soda, Butter and Boston CRACKERS, oTa
SPICES, Cooking Extracts, &c, &c.
All at the lowest prices.
CHEATHAM & BRO.
Doc 81 XBt.gEi III 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

E& A mob df about fifty armed negroes
threatened Tuesday last to attack some stu
dents of the Georgia University at Athens.
The students armed themselves, aud didi
Guilty was imminent when troops were ordered
out and the negroes dispersed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

Mar Tho tall end of drove of Tennessee or
Kentucky Hogs arrived in our town on Sunday
last. and on Monday and Tuesday wero solling
worry readily at 10 c;s gross.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED, on the 5th Dec, by Rev. s. P. Get
zen, Mr.. S. D. ADAMS and Miss 7. E. MEAL
NlNG, all of this District.
MARRIED, on the 11th inst, by Rev. Robert
Fuller, Capt. B. I. DUNBAR, of Barnwell, and
Miss MARTHA B.; second daughter of Mr..
RICHARD HANKrSsoN, of Beech Island.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Dissolution.

YNNuE Co-Partnership of tho Undersigned was
Il this day dissolved by mutual consent. Per-
sons indebted to the said Firm can mako psy-
ment to either of the parties, and will please do
SO at once, as we desire to close up the business.
T. j. TEAGUE,
T. W. CARWILE,.
Dec 4, 1861.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Congressional and Washington News.
Wasurxcroy, December II.

WASHINGTON, December / !.
SENArE-A petition frum en- immense num-
Der Of naturulized citizens, complaining OF
grievances, and asking that their rights might
he defined by lAw, was referred to the Com
Inttee IN Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Anthony introduced Bill declaring
null AMI vui III. Confscarion and Forfeiture
Bills passed by rebel legislatures. Referred
10 the Judiciary Committee.
\ Eill to authorize the sale of the Harper's
Ferry property was introduced.
We. Shermru introduced Bill providing
that all balances arising .rorn the sale of cap
turel or abandoned property be conveyed into
tie Treasury, and not drawn therefrom with
out authority Of law. He stated that the
amount reached several mi lions OF dollars.
A discussion ensued, during which Mr.. Nc,
Culloch was charged with hs'i"g illegally dis
posed of several hundred thousand dollars.
The House resolution providing for the I'D.
tournament Of Congress, from the goth instant
10 The 9Th uf January, came up for conSidera'
tion, bu. Mr.. Sumner objected and it went over.
Mr.. Sumner presented memorial from
Gen. B-isbin and thirty thousand Kentucky
negroes, containing allegations which his COL
league. Mr. Daris, pronounced foul and mem
dacious libels on Kentucky.
Mr.. Morrili's Bill to raise legal tenders to
their par value, came up, aud Mr.. Morrill, de-
hvered au elabarate speech.
Af!er an Executive Session the Senate ad-
journed.
HousE-Seysral members rose and ex
planned their votes Oh the impeachment ques'
ii II. The President was roundly abused.
The Judiciary Committee reported back
the Bill in relation to the government OF the
rebel States, aud it was referred to the Recon
s,ruction Committee.
Tie Committee on Military Aft .irs reported
alvers,ly On the propo>i,i to pay the army
weekly.
rDe Committee on Claims reported adverse
!, oa the petition ii the cliz ms vi Chambers
burg, for compensation for damages done by
McCausiand's raiders.
The House then went into Committee Of
the Whole on tie state of the Union.
Air. Wsshburre opposed Mr.. Stewards ter
ritorial purchases, debate ensued and the
House adjcarned.
The repor. OF the Committee on Southern
Rail Rcads, witch is very voiuminous, show,
amonss, other things, that the roads were
freely used by the Conied-rates without any
protest or objection on the part of the Prcsi-
dents or Directors, and that the service was
freely rendered. A letter from Gen. Grant
to the Chairman states that the total value
of the property sold was S7,450, 900. The
total payment to November lst was S3,459,-
900, as follows cash. s2,lG90O0; Govern
ment transportation, $709,O00; mail service,
S5Sl,000 Balance, including interest, due
November lst. s., $4,000.
Secretary McCulloch discharged thirty fe-
male clerks today.
The Internal Revenue Commissioner offers
$500 reward for information leading to-, the
discovery of the illicit distilla.iop of liquors.
Internal revenue receipts to day 100000.
The National Republican Convention has
been fixed to meet in Chicago, on the Goth oil
May.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
NOTICE.

FWAvING obtained o LICENSE AS AUC-
I'LL TI0NEER, offer my services when want
ed, at all sales in Edgefeld District. Ny charges
will be moderate. Address me in tiLae at Edge
field G. q. ~s. A. JONES.
Dec Is st 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

~ North Carolina exchange report hoga dull
at from o. 10 cents, asd large nsmbssooa haad
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

ND~ There was tremendous anow storm in tho
Northern and Western Statcs on tho 18th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
RATES OF. ADVERTISING.
PAYABLE ADVANCE.

Advertisements viii ne inserted at the rate OF
ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS per Square
40 Miri"n lines or lcss) for the FIRST Insertion,
aud ONE DOLLAR fur each subsequent insertion.
Sg- A liberal discount will he made to these
wishing to advertise By the year.
Announcing Candi lates $500, in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Masonic Notice.

1HvHE Next Regular Communication of Con.
cordia Lodge, No. so, A. y. NJ, will DO held
ON Saturday, the 18th Jan. A full attendance is
desired.
By order Of the Lodge.
4. H. CLARK, Sec'ry.
Dec IS St 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
A Gard.

The Undersigned will continue the DRUG
BUSINESS at the old Stand, under Masonic
Hall, and will be glad to see bis friends and GUS
TONER'S 1. j. IEAGUE.
= Dec 10 S5Q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

as only dark episode-the scenes now pas
! sing only make men truer to the State which
; gave them birth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
w,s,,,ycroN. DecemLor I3.

WASHINGTON, December l3.
srsars--Mr. Wilson presented memorial
k,e,s Jso. Warren, 81 American citizen IN .
I Gris;sh jsli, charged viii FsuisuiaR, Ths
ii ss;jiios S.ssas Dol Rsges Ras 10 NsR yasS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Masonic Notice.

AN EXTRA -coNvOcATIoN OF BEzA-
IA LEEL CHAPTER, No. 8, R. A. NJ, will
he hold in thoir Hall on Saturday evening, the
2lst Dec, ut o'clock.
By order of tho High Priest
o. W. ALLEN, sec'ry.
nnn11 2t 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

Edgefeld Male Academy
A FTER short recess, the exercises of this
IA School win commence on MONDAY, tho
S0th Of December.
|: can receive two pupils as boarders.
L. R. GWALfNEY.
Dec IS ~ 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
Our Club Rates.

we are now furnishing tho ADvNErIsER to
Clubs at the following very low rates:
Two Copies one Year, $3.50.
Five Copies one Year, 1850.
Ten Copies one Year, 72.5e. q,
Twenty Copies one Year, 1000.
No Clubs received for a loss period than ono
year,-and in all cases the Cash will bo required
in advance. The names Of the entire Club muat
be sent at one time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18
THE MEETHG STREET SCHOOL,

lllu llinnlIliu DlNuHl bUHVUu,
NIEAR LITTLE STEVENS CREEK
~ CHURCH, will commence the SECOND
MONDAY in January, 1858.
Nothing of m earthly nature is equal to educa-
ton. It is this reflection that makes me cheerful
and persevering under difficulties. And then the
people are always ready to cooperate.
Rates of Tuition, in Currency, per Session Of
Five Months payable at the close of the Session !:
Primary Glass, $1,000
nssaas.d Mssiss g g ssTHaG as,sS 90
1t has so happened that I have taught q great
er number Of girls than boyss and it may be so
in the future. An accomplished MUSIC TEACH
Err will be present to instruct all who may de-
sire to take lessons. .qs. ss4y f.,
Good Board can'bc procured in the neighbor-
hood. E. KESSE,
~ 10 g Principal.
Dec II At ~, 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-18

Dec 16
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-26
o.r Mediation In sou,h America.

A rumor Is current that Mr.. F. w. Stewards
trip to the West Indies has some connection
with the difficulty between Spain and the South
American republics; that in fact that gentle
man ia on his way to Chile in the capacity Of
mediator. A little rejection will show the in
correctness Of the rumor; for it would i'll
comport with the dignity Of representative of
our government 10 present himself on such
mission before he had been invited by those
who are supposed TO require his services. Our
government IL il true, have rendered their
good Offices, through the Secretary of State, as
mediator between Spain and her former colo
MES; but, as yet there Is no sign of an accept
ance Of this friendly proposal on the part Of
the 5panish-American republics. Spain has
done ali abe can do in the premises by kindly
accepting this pronercd mediation, at which
France and England have already tried their
hands in vain: though their failure 70 arrange