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THE BANNER, j " LIBERTY AND MY NATIVE SOU.." < CHARLES H. ALLEN, Editor. I i Abbeville C. H., S. C.: < i WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 1846, i ?3= We were presented the other 1 day with some dozen or more boles of JVastoden cotton, grown by Mr. James ( Taggart ; and for length of staple and 1 fairness of texture, it exceeds any we 1 have ever seen. 4 ?Cjr" Two alinonds were presented to us a week or two since, which were grown by Josiaii Patterson, Esq. l Rail Road Convention at Greenville, 5. C.?We had intended, in our last, to 1 * "publish the proceedings of the Conven- ? tion, which took place on the 21st ult., J but the crowded state of our columns J prevented us. It was attended by a ? goodly number of representatives from many parts of this State and North Ca- , Tolina. It is the understanding of the Convention, that a memorial be drawn up and presented at the next session of the Legislature, soliciting either a modi- i fication of the charter already granted, 1 or a new one, that the village of Green- 1 ville may be connected with the city of Charleston by the most practicable rout. We learn from one of our citizens who attended the meeting, that the pro- ' bable course of the Road, if established, c will be through Greenwood and Cokes- t oury m this District, to Calhoun in An- 1 derson, and thence to Greenville. A ? committee was also appointed to open books for the subscription of stock in this District, and to present the matter to the people. To carry out this purpose, it is suggested that a meeting be ( held on the Tuesday of Court at this j mJrtra of -?It - ?v wiiio me suujtrci will De discusscd. We trust our influential men and capitalists will lend their aid in the establishment of such a Road. It certainly | will be of incalculable benefit to our District, and afford facilities to our far- 1 mers for transporting their produce to C market, before their slow moving wa- ' trnnc ^* ?? ^ g?us wuiu iiiatLc a uay s journey. H3?The Washingington Union \ says, the means of government are com- t plete; it has a surplus of cash, o? more j than five millions, and a large accruing , revenue; its treasuary notes are receiva- j ble now every where in payment of pub- j iic dues, and redeemable at the treasury g in specie before or after maturity. ( Henry Clay, is spoken of by the t Kentucky papers, to fill the vacancy in t the U. S. Senate, occasioned by the Te signation of Mr. Mooreiiead. 1 jEir? The personal friends of Commo- 1 dore Decatvr. are about to remove his 1 "* | remains from Washington to St. Peter's in Philadelphia, where his father and ; relatives are buried. A handsome monu- 1 ment will be p.TPft?/l J ? .V UI>U| al^uuiu U1.1B be carried out. ! JEJf" We have the following from the Washington Union, with regard to the propositions of peace, made to Mexico; < it states that Mexico, has not refused to i negotiate with the government of the United States, until we shall withdraw our forces. Tll? BAO?*nmonJ ? ? WW ^^vv*MtUVU? Ui frUUb | Republic has determined to refer the < President's overture, to open negotia- ' tions for peace, to the constituent Con- 1 gress of ilfexico, which will assemble in the beginning of December. 1 They are disposed, it appears from the ( late news, in the mean time, to make still further trial with us of arms, and should they be again unsuccessful, and j the bloody scenes of the 8th and 9th of j Jfay, be acted over, they will be wil- \ ling to negotiate. But our government should have learned enough of Mexico's . character bv this time, to know, that if I success, in any way, crowned their arms, peace would be the least of their thoughts. Such a proposition should never have been made to them from our Govern- t ment, but we should continue to fight L hem until they laid down their arms. - c Important Rumors.?The Washingon correspondent of the Philadelphia I LJ. S. Gazette says, that a cabinet coun- J :il was held on Saturday last, when it tvas determined, that the Gulf squadron j should make an attack on Tampico, and i >rders were directed to be transmitted \ br that purpose. The reasons for adopt- j ng this measure are said to be briefly hese: i Between Monterey and Saltillo, a t listance of about 80 miles, there is a se- ' ies of dangerous defiles, where troops * nay probably be exposed to harrassing ( ittacks, should the Mexicans adopt the juerilla mode of warfare. Again, be- 1 ween Saltillo and San Louis de Potosi, 1 here is an immense desert, in crossing , .vhich our troops would be so weakened md diminished, that they would scarcey be in a condition to resist a vigorous lttack, If however we could get possession of Tampico, we shall be able to jive the necessary aid to render our niiitary operations effective. ' ftUliUK. 9 1AULL. 1 Southern Cultivator: J as. Camak, Edi- 1 tor. J. W. &. W. S. Jones, Publish- i crs, Augusta, Ga.?Price, 81.00, The October No. of this publication * s before us with its usual amount of use- 1 "ill information to the farmer. ( The Treasury of History: Published by ( Daniel Adde, 107, Fulton-st,, N. Y. ? ?Price 25 cts. per No. The 7?h number *hi? nnKHcatinn ' las oeen received. It contains the con- j :lusion of the History of England, and , he commencement of ar\ interesting ? listory of Ireland. Southern and Western Literary Messen- j ger and Review: B. B. Minor. Editor, Richmond, Va.?Terms, $5.00 per annum, in advance. The October number of this able Ma- < ?uziiie,is aiso Deiore us. We have so )ften spoken in its praise that we deem it unnecessary to repeat,. [COMMUNICATED.] Mr. Editor :?A writer in your last japer, in giving an account of the late Commencement at Erskine College, riakes a serious mistake when he speaks )f the " Anniversary Orator of the Eujhemian Society." On such occasions here is but one Anniversary Orator, ap- j jointed by the Societies alternately. t Sis Address is delivered before both So- t jieties and is invariably published. The Anniversary Orator at the late Com- 1 nencement was appointed by the Phi- } omathean Society. The Society, not ^ hus represented, selects from the former j graduates of the Institution some one to leJiver its diplomas on the occasion; ( he diplomas of the other Society being 1 lelivered by the Anniversary Orator. The delivery of the diplomas is prefaced by a short speech, directed exclusively t v> r? ...i ' ?v iuvqo iui wuui^ii 1116 uipiomas sire in* " tended. This is a? entirely different j thing from delivering the Anniversary , Address before both Societies, which last i s reserved for mea of learning, talent * ind character, as the published Addres- 1 les abundantly testify. Euphemjan Society. ' ?? ' [ The British Government is seriously j considering the project of constructing a i ship canal around the falls of the St. 1 Mary, thereby opening a, communica lion for the largest class of vessels with Lake Superior. A survey of the route ] is now in grogress. The length of the \ canal required is only two miles, a/id i the estimated costbut two hundred: thou- j . U||U UUMHIO* J A great religious revival is in progress 1 it Nashville, Tenn. At the Methodist j church alone the converts number 333. c Rev. J. W. Walker, President of the Pittsburg Conference of the Westeyaa Methodist E. Church, sitting at Pitts- 1 nr.J i- * ? ? -??- - iruig, nmun tv eunesaay arresiea wnue p in the chair, on a charge of libel alleged \ to have been published, in. the Trae a Wegleyan, the organ of the Church, on t fohn B. Miller, of Alleghany city. f ilGHLY IMPORTANT FROM NAU VOO. The City delivered into the hands of the An ti- Mormons. From the officers and passengers of he steamer Alvarado, the St. Louis Orjan gathers the following particulars:? Steamer Alvarado arrived at the lan ling this morning from Keokuk. She rhe brings down a large number of uormons, who nave aoandoned the Hoy City after all the troubles and difficul-1 Lies. After much skirmishing and several persons being killed during Sunday, ind the three days following, on Thurslay the Anti-Mormons entered the city n a very large body and all completely irmed. A parley was held, which resulted in 1 Hemnnrl thnt thn Mnrmnn? nnd nil an he city engaged in the troubles, should eave Nauvoo within five days, and at >nce deliver their persons, arms, ammulition, and the city itself, into the hands >f the Anti-Mormons. This was at last complied with, but ivhether from fear, inclination, or a nere desire to avoid bloodshed, we have lot yet learned. The Anti-Mormons hen took possession of every thing; and, )r course, in contradiction of the late oriers of the Governor of Illinois, and conrary to law. Immediately the Mornons began to leave the city. A large lumber started on the Alvarado, and nany on the Potosi. On the opposite shore we understand hat the people, or authorities of Iowa iad interfered to prevent those leaving rom entering that Territory. They nust consequently, come to the city and Vom here scatter abroad. We also learn that the Temple will ie allowed to remain unharmed, but we nuch doubt this, and should not be surjrised if the next arrival brought news )f the destruction of this beautiful buil1: II .L. J ! ? r i-% juig, as wen as me dwelling 01 ?>mma Smith. It is but right to state however, that hus far no violence has been done eithsr to the people or to the building or jroperty, and we sincerely trust that >ve may not be compelled to chronicle iny news to the contrary. The St. Louis Republican (extra) of he same date, has the following letter rnm thpir unrrpennnrfonf ? ?, Steamer Alvarado, ) Friday, Sept. 18, 1846. $ "i'he Mormon war is at last ended. Dn Wednesday evening, the Quincy Committee prevailed on the Mormons o surrender; and yesterday at 3 o'clock, he Antics marched into, and took possession of the city of Nauvoo. The V^ormons stipulated to leave forthwith, >r as fast as they can possibly get away, jxcept a committee of five, who are to "emain to dispose of the property yet beonging to the community. No propery has been, or is to be destroyed?alhough a strong disposition existed, with ???.. il? A ?- 1-. -l m uauy ui i nc Amies, iu uesiroy toe 1 emjle. They fear it will be a beacon ight to lure the the Mormons back. By refraining from violent measures he Anties have saved themselves from i great deal of reproach. i A gentleman who left Nouvoo yeserday, at 2 o'clock, said the Mormons vere leainng as fast as they could get iway. Yesterday was a happy day or the citizens of Hancock county, as jeace is now permanently iestored to it. I was not able, before I left, to cret a :opy of the articles of surrender agreed I ipon, but have given you the substance >f the treaty. Gen. Kearney.?A correspondent of he St. Lonis Republican says :?" I ear that accomplished and gallant solder, Gen. Kearney, will have a hard iroe of it; his troops were so raw, and vithal have enjoyed such great freedom, hat they will be hard to break in?but Stephen W. Kearney will accomplish ill that any man could." He adds?" He is a soldier in the UU9II WUIIipiCUCIIBlVC Illcteillllg U1 sue yard, and the American Flag will never )e disgraced while he has charge of it. llthough a most rigid disciplinarian, he s a most just man?the rights of the tumble soldier are safe in his hands." Iowa Dragoons.?We see by the Burlington Hawkejre, that Capt/Hooe, vno ipst ms arm at Keseca de la Falma, ecently mustered a company of dragoons nto the United States service at that >lace. They are intended for service n the Indian country, about the upper >ortion of the State, and to prevent the iquor dealers from selling to thelndiins.?Phil. Sen. , How to make Turkey tender.? 3alf an hour before the bird it* killed jour a glass 01 brandy down its throat, trhich produces complete intoxication, ind gives the flesh of the tipsy turkey, a enderness superior to that, which is ?roduced by long keeping. From the N. Y". True Sun of the 25th ult. THE REPLY OF MEXICO, It is possible that the reply of the Mexican Minister runs thus :?" The Government of the Mexican Republic have perceived with much satisfaction t^e desire of the Government of the United States for the establishment of a peace, honorable to both countries, without an armistice being first proclaimed for the passive action of the army and navy of the two nations during the settlement of terms. As negotiating upon such conditions would, necessarily, place the newly organized government of the Republic of Mexico in a very delicate, and disadvantageous position, the government of Mexico, previous to yielding their assent to the proposals of the government of the United States, deem it expedient for the honor of both nations, to ask, whether it would not be appro priate for the United States to withdraw their land and naval forces from the territories and harbors of Mexico before an attempt shall be entered upon to settle terms of peace, or if that is inadmissible by the United States, whether it would not be at least agreeable to them to furnish the government of Mexico soma data upon which they might base hope of being able to arrive at a satisfactory result during the active operations of the armies and navies of the two powers. If the government of Washington tnink so, and will favor the government of Mexico with a reply to that effect, accompanied by a concise statement oi the terms upon which they propose to base a treaty of peace, the Mexican government will be pleased to give the whole subject their renewed and earnest consideration, to insure to both nations the mutually desired result." If the foregoing is the sum total of the reply of the Mexican government (and probably the Washington Union can say it is) the peace overture is not denied; it ic 1 n nhontn-n/-/t nnli' on/1 *? ?w II* wt/oyicfll/lj VIIIuuu CUUJCLl^ UJ such, to the re-consideration of the two Cabinets. The Correspondent of the N. York Journal of Commerce writes :? " The possession of Tampico is indispensible to the operations of the in vading army of Gen. Taylor. After he reaches San Luis de Potosi, he will be in need of supplies which can only be furnished to him from Tamniro. hv thp> vaIIpv nl ? J , ?J -~J ? the Paruco, the most practicable route, by the way; for our army invading Mexico, as the judgment of the Spanish Commander long ago decided. 4' In case General Taylor should need additional forces and munitions, he can only procure them through Tampico. The navy, in case we have possession of Tampico, can be of some aid to the army of invasion. If Taylor's army, by any accident, should get into a bad box, they canot retreat back through the desert and mountain which passes to Montery, but would have means of a safe retreat to Tampico. " Tampico can and will be taken, without a fight, if a few light steamers be used, and boats to land some 500 01 1000 men. There is very little prospect of any more fighting, unless we attempt to take the Castle, which will not be done. ##*** The expenses attending the present plan of the campaign by land and by sea, now projected and in progress cannot be lessened by un armistice. There is no doubt that Mexico is ready to treat upon the basis affirmed by this Government?or rather that she will soon be ready?but in order to render our terms palatable and popular, she wishes an armistice during the negotiation. We have had too much experience in Mexican diplomacy, to trust to anything short of an actual treaty, and even after that there may be doubts whether Mexi co will adhere to ou engagements. An armistice would save us nothing, and would rather lessen than promote the disposition of the Mexican government to enter into a treaty of peace and boundaries. I doubt verv much, whether, under present circumstance?, the Administration, whatever show it may make of increased vigor in the prosecution of the war, will take any steps that will much increase the present rate of expenditure." Bate, the Pirate.?This man, who has been the subject of much conversation, sailed on Tuesday, say the New York Express, as a steerage passenger, in the Queen of the West, for Livernnol. Sn reported. A Windfall.?A poor Englishman, with a wife and family, living in St. Louis, has had a fortune of $26&4000, in money, on deposite in the Bank of England, and a i'. ... ti 4 _ j m-mr * * 1 iniuuy esiaie in wesimoreianu, worth oyer &115.000, recently left him by a deceased relative. Sharp Shooting.?The report of the last battle at Nauvoo states that the engagement lasted over four hours, and ihat during this time more than eightycannon shots were fired. How they managed to kill and wound so few is to us a mystery. Only three of the Mormons were shot dead, and some five or six wounded ; on the other side the loss is said to be even less. The fight must have been carried on at a considerable distance, and out of the reach of small arms. The artillery appears to have done but llttlo fiXPfMltinn nnrl ? kuw gunners must have been poor marksmen, or so terribly frightened at the smell of i gunpowder that they could not take aim with any degree of precision. It is to be hoped that the little brush at murder ing each other which they have had will , satisfy both sides, and that the civil au thorities of the State will see the necessi ty of doing something towards putting a stop to these outrageous proceedings. Mormondom is represented as bear ing all the features of a citadel; every man within its limits is under arms, and , many of the boys are bearing huge pistols and knives upon their persons, numi bers of the women, it is said are keen \ for the fiorht. ami pvnrpss fliemcoltroo ?o?J 1 ready to bear arms should it become i necessary for the protection of the tem pie and the city. There appears to be but one feeling among the Jack-Mormons, and that 13, to die before they will t suffer the force, which threaten their f city to invade it: having repulsed their ' foes twice, they begin to increase in the wnuugii^u ui mult auiiuy iu proieci themselves, and twice have they refused offers of peace Should the anties receive no reinforcements, they will have to exercise more skill and bravery bei fore they can succeed in bringing the Mormons to terms The fight will be i renewed no doubt, but it is more than : probable the Mormons will maintain the i possession of the city. > St. Louis New Era. We have seen various versions in the newspapers of the contents of the late despaices from Mexico. But whatever be the truth upon the matter, our true policy seems to point to a vigorous pros; ecution of the war. The President, I with all his disposition for peace, has I declared his objections to any armistice, f (a o ntr noeeolmn ^ ^ 4-' ? iv UUJ V.CCOUVKUU UI llUSllIlllCS Ulllli 21 , treaty of peace has been made and rati; fied. As we said the other day, the only i road to a prompt and permanent peace, is a vigorous prosecution of the war. I Washington Union, Sept. 23 rd. Pauper Immigration.?On Wednesday evening last 150 German Immi grams 01 au ages and both sexes were landed at New York, from the ship Sardinia. They had scarcely a dollar | among the party, and were entirely destitute of the merest necessities. The Captain had humanely kept them on 1 board for five days after their arrival, and then being compelled to put them ' on shore. It is stated in the New York Enquirer that the entire colony were paupers in Hesse Darmstadt, and the in habitants or authorities had contributed 8 lbs per head to transport them to this country; and by way of inducements, for them to come they were told that on reaching this country the German Emigrant Society would take care of them, and send them out west, where they had -f i i . :? * i ui lauu 10 gives iu seiners. Alderman Purser was sent for and on his arrival found them lying about the wharf, some on their trunks, others on bundles, and many having only the earth for a bed.. He caused the aged and infirm to be taken to the station house, and food to be given to all. Charleston Evening News. The Augusta Constitutionalist, of Monday last, says that there was quite an illumination on Shultz's Hill, oppo* site Augusta, on Saturday night previously. Rockets were fired on the occasion, and the presence of a fine band, gave joy to others besides Mr. Shultz. On enquiry, the editor subsequently learned that "the cause of iubilatioa was that Mr. Shultz had paid the draft of $500, drawn on him by Mr. Webster, for his retainer in the Bridge Case." . Substitute for the Potato.?At this crisis any one who can succeed in recommending a substitute for the potato, says, the New York Sun, under the destruction of the crops, deserves the thanks of the rich and poor. Lieut. Porter^ of the Navy, states, that he brought from Chili in 1824, a small, green bulbous root, about the size of a marble, which he planted, and in two. years it produced a fine blue-nosed potato, and this bujbis indigenous to, Chili,. Ti PnrlAP oairo fkof Iia Uaa ma JLJtr* M. v??v? OUJQ kUUV uo UIM9 ISU MUUUV that the potato has actually run out. and unless this Chili plant is propagated the potato will disappear. He rec^rfimends the cultivation of the yam, cassada and. taro as substitutes, all of wtftch. can be^ easily and profitably cultivated* . - ^ ........