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In England, 20 or 30 acres constitute a good farm, and in China on onethird of that quantity, a large family is well supported. The grass lands in the immediate vicinity of Edinburgh rent for $100 the acre. In West Cambridge, Massachusetts, manure to the value of $100 per acre is supplied by many of the farmers, and instances are not unfrequent of ten acres, thus fertil ized, yielding in money $5000*. To US the full liowpr of Innrl ie nnlrnnuin indeed, nowhere has it been ascertained that there is a limit to production. The period perhaps has arrived, when not only the advancement of their pecunia- , ry welfare, but it may be, the preservation of the domestic institutions of the South, depends on a radical change in the ! habits and practices of the tillers of its soil, s If in relation to this State, the distressing i visitation of the last summer has the effect of arousing the attention of our agn < culturists to the necessity of union among < themselves, with a view to a free and I full interchange of opinions in matters i pertaining to their common vocation; 1 they may yet have ample cause to be i grateful to a merciful Providence for the 1 calamity with which they have so re- < cently and heavily been afflicted. I W. 13. SEA BROOK, i PresH. Stale AgU. Soc. of S. C. \ trj3 Editors of papers friendly to the l object of the Society, arc rcspcctfully re- i quested to give publicity to the above. < i * Farmer's Register. t CrouQrcsstoual XtuclHflcncc. i i Correspondence of the Charleston Courier. , WASHINGTON, FEB. 7. ; This being the last day but one-for < the Oregon debate in the House, great < anxiety was shown to obtain the floor. | Among those who spoke, were Mr. , Simms,'Mr. Hurt,.and Mf; Woodward, \ of S. C., all of whom were in favor of | a notice sub viodo ; that is to say, they ] would accompany the notice with an | offer to compromise on the 49th parallel f of latitude. Mr. Black is the only mem- j ber from S. C., who goes the notico in , an absolute and unqualified form. t About two o'clock to-day, the Prcsi- j dent's Message communicating the re- ( cent Oregon correspondence was brought to the House. The Message was im- ? mediately read, and was received with ; breathless attention. It impressed almost every one with < the belief that the question was rapidly \ coming to a crisis, and to a hostile one. ( Both parties assume that negotiation ] is at an end?arbitration is rejected? j and what remains but war, or a backing ^ out on the part of Great Britain. The first letter is one from Mr. Bu- \ chanan, dated 13th Dec., 1845, to Mr. ; M'Lane, requesting him to ask the ? cause of Great Britain's military prepa-- ] rations. *Mr. M'Lane replies, after a conference with Lord Aberdeen, that j Lord A. informed him that Great Bri- j tain could not overlook the possibility j that the controversy with the United ( States would terminate unfavorably, and in that case, the preparations would be j very useful and important. But the , preparations had in view general ob- i jects, and were commenced before the 1 controversy with the United States be- . came serious. Mr. M'Lane gives, as his own opinion, that a portion of the j preparations were of a kind that was exactly suited to the purpose of a war with tne United States, and he suggests ] that Great Britain will, in case of war, | act promptly and vigorously, and throw , out her whole strength at once, with a , view to bring the war to .a conclusion J at once. 1 On the 29th Djec., 1845, Mr. Paken- , ham offered an arbitration, with a view to an equitable partition of the. territory, j This was rejected, and the British Mini- ] ster was reminded that the U. S. had claimed the whole territory, and that the proposition would seem to imply , that the U. S. had no title to the whole , tftrritorv. On the 16th January, 1846, Mr. Pa- , kenham offered to submit to arbitration i the question of title; with a provision that if it should be decided, that neither , party had a title to the whole of Oregon, then the arbitrators should decide upon an equitable mode of partition. This was rejected. The President look the ground, finally, that territorial rights, so important to the U. S., could not be put beyond the control of the U. States. # So, there is an end to one more chap- 1 :?v ter in this history. It brings us near- to an end, either amicable or otherwise; * for Mr. Pakenham assumes that the question must be settled, and urges a settlement before public opinion, in either country, should become more irritated in regard to it. The House will now go on. Correspondence of the Char. Eve News. WASHINGTON, FEB. 10. It being understood that the Oregon ;*v. ; y, . _ .: t~ . . ' '.V . ' & ' * - . ' * , i-> , . ' ' & v-' *< r><* , . question would bo taken up in the Sen- < ate this morning, at a very early hour \ the galleries were crowded almost to t suftication, and hundreds went awav j ?.U? 1J * -J ? wuu wuiu nui gum ituiiiiiiuuce. i nc ? floor was almost completely occupied by 1 members of the House and other privi- ( ieged persons. ' At^noon the joint resolutions passed last evening by the House, were brought ] in. They were immediately referred ] to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The Chair then announced that this ] was the day set apart for the considera- i tion of Mr. Allen's joint resolutions, 1 giving the Oregon notice, together with i the numerous pending amendments. Mr. Clay hoped the bill for the aug- i mentation of the Navy would be dispo- 1 sed of first, but the Senate would not i listen to the suggestion. I Mr. Allen then took the floor and occupied nearly two hours in the delivery 1 af aportion only of a real war speech. ( Hn cnnl/it ?inl It * ll-.? ? * LAW o|iunvi tv 11.11 KlUl^lllUIUlI U1 I in: IUt'1 c that lor the last thirty years the British ( liave Had the benefit of the Oregon Ter- I ritory, while during all that time we i liad not been able to extend our juris- 1 iiction there. He said it was no longer t .he question of " title," but of " posses- g sion." We had negotiated long enough o no purpose, and now, therefore, was 1 he time to act. The eyes of the whole i world were upon us ; tiie nations were x gazing at us,?and if we did not now maintain our rights, the world would " :hink"we dare noi, and scorn and ignoniny would be our lot. As one strong nducement for the maintenance of our ; ights, he asserted that England dare not ro to war with us single handed, and he read a great number of documents to support the position. After denouncing: GSreat Britain in particular, hcv hurled orth a general denunciation at the five jreat Powers of Europe, and asserted hat ever since the fall of Napoleon they ;iad been aiming at universal dictation, [n his opinion, the attempted interfe ence of France and England in the affairs of Texas, was abominable, insuffe- ^ able, and ought to have been promptly : n_-i i- i- i f :t*jieiieu. in mci ne was ior resisting '< my attempt at interference by European sowers with any of the afluirs of this Continent. While Mr. A. was in the midst of a c sublime flight, Mr. Mangum ilesiretl to isle a question. It was to this cflljct, Whether in that portion, of the recent :orrespondence which the President hought proper to suppress Lord Aberieen does not distinctly say to Mr. M'Lane, that England will not take offence at the passage of the resolution giving the notice? Mr. Allen after some hesitation said, hat as he presumed the Senator was lsking a question which he could answer himself, there was no need of any eply-. This evasive answer convinced all present that Lord Aberdeen had made such an assertion; and then arose the nquiry as to the reason the President :ould have had in suppressing it. It is it least a very singular piece of business, ror had this simple fact been communicated to the House on Saturday, there would have been no war panic. It is to be hoped, that the President will give a satisfactory reason for suppressing it. . Mr. Allen having spoken to a late 1 hour, gave way to adjournment. He c will have the floor to-morrow. The above and other points which * have recently leaked out, will tend grei- > tly to banish alarm from the public , mind. Those likely to be best informed, confidently assert that there is not the c least danger of war, and that the cry'is j to be attributed solely to the manoeuvres of the President-makers. In the House, the Fortification Bill, e appropriating $1,500,000, was considered in Committee, reported and passed * with scarcely a word of debate. I The Pensions' Appropriation Bill was t considered in Committee, but without definitive action. ' The greater portion of the day was > occupied in the reception of reports from Committees. Among the bills reported, was one providing for a National Foun- i rlri' nrt/1 avia mi uuu vruv IU1 llig tUUllllUlUIUIl VI MIC | Cumberland Road. The Judiciary Committee reported < adversely upon the various resolutions { and memorials asking an amendment of the Naturalization Laws. i The Baltimore Patriot of Saturday ^ evening gives the following as the substance of the correspondence communi- * cated to Congress by the president of the U. States.?'Char. Cour., 11 thinst. 1st. A letter from Mr. Buchanan to . Mr. Polk. - 1 2. A letter from Mr. Buchanan to Mr. < ivr.L?iine, dated Dec ember 13, and ask- t ing the meaning of English war preparations. - - 3d. A letter from Mr. M'Lane.to Mr. Buchanan, dated January 3, stating that j lie had an interview with Lord Aber- ] i' . " > ^ ~ . -> :.r ' 'J ' ' leen, who assured him that the war preparations of England had no reference , o American affairs?believes Lord Aberdeen is sincere?still thinks it pos- 4 sible that hostilities may come?in.r which England would be prepared tflir leal powerful blows against the Uni^T , States. / 4th A letter from Mr. Pakenhar^f to 1 Mr. Buchanan, dated December 27th, : proposing arbitration. I 5ih. A letter from Buchanan to Mr. ( Pakenham, dated January 3d, declining arbitration?yet cherishing the hope :hat the difficulties may amicably be settled by negotiation. . 6th. Mr. Pa ken ham to Mr. Bucmnan, dated January 3d, staling lhat Ik ivill send the answer of Mr. Polk, tran^ mitted above by Mr. Buchanan, to thi^L British Minister in London. I 7th. Another letter from Mr. Pakentiam to Mr. Buchanan, dated January 3th, in which he argues the question of lrbitration, and controverting Mr. PolU's Ejection to arbitration?declaring that Ln^land his rights in Oregon. He lsks whether the United States Government is willing to submit to arbitration heir claim tu the whole Lrrilvry of Oregon. 8th. A letter from Buchanan to Mr. Pokcnhnm, dated Febuary Cth, decli-* ling their last proposition for arbitration, ind stating the reason why. tuc i nt pfiraracni Abbeville C. II., S. C.: WEDNESDAY, FEU, 18, 1840. rO THE CITIZENS OF ABBEVJi.LE D1S1UICT. ?3^ Since the remarks made a week ?r two since, with regard 10 the EN. ARGEMENT Of THE BANNER < vc have received a goodly number of lew subscribers; and we would say, I..1 :r .1. - 1 1 rnr*T? uui 11 uiu numutr we suggesicu, l wu i HUNDRED, can be obtained by the 1 ?IRST OF MAY, \vc shall make the >roposed Enlargement immediately,and ill such subscribers, shall receive the Banner for one year at the present ates, viz:?ONE DOLLAR AND riFTY CENTS, in advance, or TWO DOLLARS at the expiration >f the volume. This, we think, is a a.ir offer, and strictly in accordance with he hardness of the times, and it will be J jiving to our readers the cheapest pa- i >er, by far, published in the State. It s only for the citizens of the District to 1 :ome forward and assist us, and we ! >ledge ourselves to lay before them veekly, as neat and interesting a sheet i ,c 1 -r T1TMI 10 mc vuumi^ Villi UUUBl Ul. TV ill some >f those kind friends who have used < heir influence for us still lend a helping land, and enable us to raise the Banner iloft ? At the present low rates of our >aper, it will require a liberal patronnge or us to do a saving business. Had we he same number of friends at all the Post Offices throughout the District as ve can boast of at Mount Hill, Gentsnlle, Due West, Cokesbury, Loundsrille, Calhoun's Mill*, and Fraziersvillp, hen, indeed, wc should have cause to ?xult. At some of these offices we have is many as twenty-six subscribers, and it none less than eighteen. And why nay not each office in the District come o the rescue thus manfully ? Citizens mswer lor yourselves. Municipal Election.?On Monday, 8th nfil, the following gentlemen were electjd Intendant and Wardens of the Town >f Hamburg, for the ensuing year:? Intendant?Henry Shui.tz. Wardens.?A. Burnside, J. J. Howard, G. Walker, T. J. Wright, A. W. Roach, and W. W. Sale. * ' V * - 4 To Cvrrcspondeitts.?If" B." will send \ us his name, his communication shall be I ytended to. Two Negroes, belonging to Gen. McDuffie, were killed on Friday last, bv two others, who were acting in the 'J - - / G capacity of drivers. We have not been able to learn, fully, the particulars of this sad affair, but understand that their deaths were caused by severe chastisement for inattention to business. The murderers have been committed to jail, and will soon be put upon trial, when all the facts in connection with it will be developed. /, lEjr* We perceive, by the last Hi*mwirg Republican, that W. M. Bobo, Esq. of Union Dis., has become tho editor and proprietor of that paper. EC?* At a meeting of the Directors of the South Western Rail Road Bank, : .i__ nciu yceiiiuuy illuming, s<iy? uie Charleston Courier of 13th inst., James Rose, Esq , was unanimously re-elected President of the Board. At a meeting, of the Boad of Directors of the South Carolina Rail Road Company, held yesterday afternoon, Colonel James Gadsden was unanimously reelected President. I^Jr* At a meeting of the Directors of the Bank of South Carolina, held on Wednesday last, says the Charleston Courier of 13th inst., Joiin S. Cogdell, Esq., was unanimously re-elected President. Longevity.?We are informed, by a correspondent, that a nego man died, on the 18th ultimo, in the lower part of this District, at the advanced age of 0/t? Hundred and Elcren Years ! He was a native of Virginia. The Young People's Magazine. Edited by Scba Smitii, and Published by J K. Weleman, No. 118, Nassau-si., N. Y.?Price, 81.00 a year. We have received the February No. of this Magazine, with which we are much pleased, and most heartily rccommeud it to our young friends The present number is filled with interesting matter, and of a character calculated to please. In this number is an Engraving, "Guardian Angels," which is beautiful indeed. Literary Emporium, a compendium of Religious, Literary and Philosophical knowledge, Published by J. K. Welle an, No. 118, Nassaust., N. Y.?Price, 81.00 a year. The February No. of this has also been received. .This Magazine should meet with an extensive patronage, not Duly from its cheapness, but from the manner in which it is conducted?unlike most similar Dublications of the dav. X- J 1 it excludes love tales and all such trash from its pages,and is filled with religious and literary matter calculated to instruct, as well as please?in a word, from the number before us, it may be said to be a religious Magazine. This is accompanied also with an Engraving?"the Georgia Female College." Wellman's Monthly Literary Messenger, devoted to Religion, Literature, Science, &c., Published Monthly, by J. K. Wellman, No. 118, Nassau-st.,N. Y.?Price,25 cts. per an. This is one of the cheapest publica uons we Know 01. in trie present iNo. is a sketch of the Life and Character of Aaron Burr, by John Milton Stearns. We regret that the length of the President's Message, and the correspondence upon the Oregon question, in answer to the Resolution calling for any correspondence which may have taken place upon this subject since the last annual message, is such that Afe ore not able, at this time, to lay it before our readers. A brief and correct synopsis of it will be found in another pari of this week's paper. This document seems to have produced somethii^ of a sensation in Washington, if the tetter writers are to be credited, and tAc probabilities of war has become apiin the general topic. It is high tin*, we take it, that talking should be Irought to an end and action commenced. True, much prudence should be exercised in the adjustment of this difficalty. and thoso entrusted with* *?< V'fe I I ? i t i \ ] ' i its settlement should deliberate long upon it; for the peace of the world, we may say, is at stake in it: yet, there are ?bounds to prudcnce and deliberation. \Had fewer windy speeches been made, ^nd less of President-making entered into this question, it might have been set* tied long ago; as it is, discussion has been protracted from week to week, and time and money enough almost wasted, if used properly and for the purpose, to have conquered an empire. jnjr" Since writing the above, we have received intelligence from Washington , 'of thn nntftntrf r?f tlio _ - ...v V4 ?t?v nviiV'Cj 111 IUC House, by a vote of ayes, 163; nays, 54. The following is the resolution as passed:? Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the President of the United States cause notice to be given to the government of Great Britain that the Convention between the United States and Great Britain concerning the territory of Oregon, &c., shall be annulled and abrogated twelve months after giving said notice. Resolved, That nothing herein contained is intended to interfere with tho right and discretion of the proper authorities to renew or pursue negotiations for an amicable settlement of the controversy respecting the Oregon territory. It is thought the Sena e will not pass the notice in this iorm, but will modify it. It seems that the President, in his Message, suppressed the opinion of Lord Aberdeen, that the passage of the notice would not be offensive to England, and since this has lenkod nut. thinor* , bhave assumed a new aspect, and the war panic somewhat abated. Santa Ana and Mexico.?It appears, from the recent intelligence received from Havana, that there is a very great probability Santa Ana will return to Mexico and assume once more the reigns of Government, This may or may not be true ; but one thing is certain, he is the only Mexican capable of ruling that distracted country. His star has not yet gone down, but is destined to shine forth again upon his unhappy Mexico, and dispell, per chance, for a while, the dark clou.ls that have settled so thick upon her. It is melnncholly to reflect upon the prrsent condition of this truly beautiful country, torn to pieces as she is, by intestine feuds and civil wars?a country which, under the benign influ* ence of peace and civilization might bo made almost an Eden. By the latest dates from this country, we learn that Yucatan has declared herself independent and no longer under obligations to the National Government. The country is still in a state of anarchy and confusion, and it is said Arista is the most hostile of the leaders to the United States, and upon the event of his defeating Paredes, will attempt the subjugation of Texas. -? Removal.?The agony is over, and the State House by act of the Legislature located at Montgomery on the 16th oaiior. oixiy-eigm votes were given for that point. After it is moved it will be but little nearer the centre than it now is. So far as the convenience of this country is concerned it would be better to let it remain wbere it is than to go to Montgomery. There were eight points in nomination?Tuscaloosa, Wetumka, Mobile, Mon/gomery,Statesville,Marion, Huntsvillo and Selma. The highest vote for 'Jtiscaloosa was 43, the highest for W<?t impka was 34, the highest for Mobile 9, for Statesville 2. for Marion 7, for Puntsville 6, the highest for Selma 17, and the highest for Montgomery 68 ?which was a majority o( all the votes 'cast. We were greatly disappointed in 'the strength of Sclrna. Her location entitled her to more votes But Major Frow takes it cooly, for in his last he very gravely says, the prosperity of Selma does depend upon the location of the State House. How long since that discovery was made, Major? v The question of location will proba* bly be left to the people at last. A resolution to that effect has passed the Senate. Should it pass the House, the A people will have to decide between Tuscaloosa and Montgomery by a direct vote.?River Stale Review. : f Our army, will as soon as possi- K ble proceed from Corpus Ch^isti, ? and take a position on the del Nor- m te. The Navy also will assemble M, in 111 nic vuai ivi wuaiuv Mf | er may happen. B ;;.i