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Accordingly, I determined to investigate It, as opportunity should present. I thought I could bring to bear on it a pretty good share of common sense, and a reasonable talent for investigation. And knowing withal. that 1 had not a gron. deal of enthusiasm in my composition, 1 believe 1 could enter upon the investigation without much danger of being carried away by any delusion. la this fame of mind I commenced the investigation of this subject; being an entire unbeliever, but entering upon it with W sincere desire to ascertain the truth. I will not trouble you with the facts which were developed in the progress of my investigation. Suffice it to any, they were of the most astounding character. I soon became satisfied of two things: first, that tho "medium" did not know from whence the "raps" proceded; secondly, that she did not know from whence the communications came. Perhaps I ought iu this connexion to observe that, in pursuing this investigation, nil my questions were propounded mentaly. The medium did not and could not know what they were, and of course could not tell what answers to give, or what would he appropriate responses to tho questions thus mentally propounded. Objectors cannot deny that these an swcrs come from an intelligent source; but they sometimes say that they arc to be found in the mind of the interrogator. It is true that the interrogator oftentimes knows the answer to the question mentally propounded by him; and it is equally true that lie frequently does not know wluit the appropriate answer should bo but ascertains its truth afterwards. Neither can he in any way anticipate many communications which are made without' any questions being asked. I have fre-! quently received such communications of an elevated character, and far above the capacity of the medium. I conclude, therefore, they do not come from the ine * \j.um uur irum mc ininu ut tlie interrogator. These communications, too, arc perfectly characteristic of the individuals from whom tlicy purport to coine. I have had fequent communications purporting to come from my old friend, John C. Calhoun, which his intimate friends would protiouce perfectly characteristic of him; and some of them, both in style and sentiment, worthy of him in his palmiest days in the Senate of tho United States. I have had similar ones purporting to come from llenry Clay and Daniel Webster, of the same elevated order, and peculiarly characteristic of the individual. I can make tho same remark of other individI have seen rapping mediums, writing mediuu"18* ?p?*king mediums, and have roce.:ve<l communications through all of them. I lnAV0 witnessed physical manifestations, sucfr m /-bo movement of tables, without any risiiN0 flgenay. These , physical manifestations arc more satisfactory to tho mass of ma.^ind, because they appeal directly to the f> enses. I am tietier pleased myaelf with tho vwruit if I may so call them, than tho phys.'"011' man ifestations. The next question is, from whence" do tl^esc manifestations, whetlio physical moral, proceed! Judge Edmonds was told that they were all aeorJmg to natural laws, which in due time would be fully developed ana no was directed to read Von Keichonbach's Dynamics of Magnetism and Electricity, (a book he had never heard of before,) as a means of enabling him to un'derstand these laws. I hnvo read the book myself. The writer proves conclusively the discovery of a now element, which ho calls od or tho odic force, lie ^proves that this element prevades not only the human system, but the material world and the whole ?;miverse. lie fin.Is it in the rays of the sutv, moon and stars. Xiate English writers of high reputation -consider the existence of the odic force as well established as that of magnetism and electricity. It combines many of the qualities of the two latter, and is antagonistic to sonic of them. It may bo presumed, therefore, that this newly discover ed element outers, in some sort, into these manifestations. It is sad that this accounts for tho physical manifestations. But no one can show how this force produaes them. And even if this were proved, it still remains to account for the intelligence in the communications which are received. That intelligenc docs not come from tables or chairs, or other material objects. It milQt UAtMA '1 ^ ? * Miuw wiuo nvtu iijhaU| ur irum h Bj)iniuui source. This new element may be the medium of convying it to us. To illustrate let me suppose that* friend in New York wishes to communicate witli mo in Washington. He sends his communication to mo though the electric telegraph. The communication is received and written down hero the same as a communication is received and written down though the rapping medium. I ask how is that communication from my friend convoyed to me! The answer is, by the electric fluid. But does the clocUic fluid make the communication! The answer is no; the mi?uf of my friend does that. -So in tho case of the rapping medium, the communication conies from some source of intelligence. This intelligence, as every oue knows who has investigated those matters, does not come from tho tablo that is moved by somo invisible power, nor from tho medium, nor from any onepreaont. It is therefore to bo inferred that it comes from a pimuiii source; ana mora especially when communications are received on subjects exclusively known to those communicatiug. Some have attempted to account for all those things by mesmerism, clairvoyauce, and psychology. Let it be remembered that twelve or fifteen years ago, mesmerism, clairvoyance, Ac,, were m much denounced as "spiritual rapping*" are now. They were called humbugs and jugglery then, as these manifestations are caned at this day. This prejudice and denunciation oontinued in England till the pnbH cation of the philosophical treaties of the Rev. Mr. Townsend, which changed the whole current of pubiio sentiment There have been many able publications on these subjects siaos that time, and they are now considered as weH established as magnetism or electricity. Suppose these de nunaatiam bad <kUrr?d philosophic*] minds from investigating them, how mnch light viviM haw* boon loat to aoteoco and th'3 world? JTow, all th? magic, the mtytv teries, the witchcraft, and necromancy of the ancient world, from the Delphic Oracle, are explained by these modem investigations: and all popular delusions, however exaggerated, are now shown to have truth for their basis. I have read many of the ablest writers on these subjects; but to my mind not one of thctn has been ablo to account for these "Spiritual Manifestations.' Hence the greater importance of continuing theso investigations. To denounce, therefore, those engaged in them, is as unwise as it is unphilosophical; and more especially if such denunciations come from those who never witnessed an}* of the facts and manifestations which have convinced the judgment of men equally honest, and as little likely to be deluded as themselves. But what is the objection > investigating this matter) Is it feared that there may be some discrepancies between the religious sentiments communicated and the tenenls of the different religious denominations amongst us? Such discrepancies are heard every Sunday from our different pulpits throughout the land. And still all denominations of Christians, though differing about particular tenents, maintain the great and leading doctrines of Christianity. And from the investigation I have given the subject, I agree with the Rev, Adin Ballon, who has written the most candid and satisfactory explanation 1 have seen, that "what of divine, fundamental principle, absolute truth, and essential righteousness there is in the Bible, in the jnpular religion, and in the established Churches will stand. It can7iol be done away. On .the contrary, it tcill be corroborated[aJid fulfilled by spirit manifestations." It has been objected that there have beeu cases of derangement arising from these manifestations. If there bo such cases, I apprehend they are less numerous than they have been represented, and may have arisen from other causes than the one to which they havo been attributed. But, be that as it may, and be tho number great or small, it has no possible tearing on this question. Derangement has often followed from religious excitement, and the over-excited passions of the human heart. Still, this is no objection to the investigation of the truths of religion, or of the emotions and passions of our nature. Neither is it an objection to investigating tho subject under consideration. Denunciations cannot stop it, but on tho contrary tend to encourage it. But for the denunciation of Judge Edmonds, an old ? i r..rL_.1 r ...i a - t ,?i - uv.ii iiuiuutiiov; rtiui iir'iim, l uuimi wiieilicr my attention would have been called to it. If it be true it should be known; for great and mighty results must follow. Already wo hear of many who have been converted from infidellity, and now proclaim the immortality of the soul, and that "death is" not "an eternal sleep." If it be not true, that can only be ascertained by investigation; and the sooner it bo done the better. In either caso as good citizens, all intelligent minds should unite in ascertaining t'.:c truth or tals ty this the greatest phenomenon of the present or any preceding age. It is understood to be a general belief, at this day, amongst all Christian denominations, that spirits visit this earth; that they impress us,and thereby protect us tVoui danger. Every one's own experince will coL'^rm the truth of this observation. A coin in un Action to me, purporting to come from Mr. ^alhoun, conveys the same idea; wherein heea*?, "We, by our united will acting upon sp.u?t-s clothed in flesh, influence them to pel/u nn duties which benefit mankind." If.then.*Nch the creneral belief, is it any great strctcil of that belief after the astounding facts wo have seen and heard, to suppose il'at there iriay have been discovered a modo by which spirits can now communicate with ."*< >n ft('" dition to attending and impressing us, that they are permitted so to do? To my 1 inind the conclusion is perfectly rational , and philosophical. With all the evidence ( of progress which surround us here, how can we discard such evidences from the j spirit world, which is believed to be one of "everlasting progression." Many persons, unable to resist tlio evidence of tbe spiritual source of these communications , are finally compelled to admit them, and as a last resort, charge them as emanating from evil spirits. I 1 consider this as giving tip the controversy. I There may bo communications from evil < spirits. But that does not conflict with i the communications which bear internal i evidence of coining from the "spirits of | just men mads more perfect." There is an abundance of communications purporting to come from such a source, and of the purest, most elevated, ami most religious character. If the "evil one" has prompted these, I confess [ have hereto- I fore formed a very wrong cstiinato of his i J. .. I < vunrnuer. On Ihe whole, the result of my invest)- ' gations thus fnr is, that the weight of evi- ' donee is in favor of the truth of these spir- , itual manifestations." Hut I shall eou- | tinue to investigate as opportunity offers. And if, hereafter, tho preponderance of evidence shall incline to the other side, 1 shall as readily announce that result as I have above communicated the other. | In the moan time, let us exercise all possiuie cuarity lor tnose who <lo not believe; ami especially those who denounce without investigation, and condemn without knowledge, for they are those that most need it. Excm,c this desultory communication, and accept the assurance of the high respect and esteem with which I am, very truly yours, N. P. TALLMADGE. Hon. James F. Simmons. A Clause in Gsn. Jacks es's Will.?'The gold box presented to me by the corporation of the eity of New York, the Urge ailver vase presented to me by the ladies of Charleston, 8. C., my native State, with the large picture representing the unfurling of the American Banner, presented to me by the citizens of South Carolina, when it was refused to be accepted by the United States Senate, I leave in trust to my sen A. Jackson, Jr., with directions that, should our hap- | py country not be Messed with peace?an event not always to be ex posted?he will at the close of the war, or end of the conflict, present each rtfaald article* of inestimable val. ] onto that patriot residing io that eity oc State ftom which they were presented, who shall oe magea oy at* countryman or tfca to bara boon tha moat valiant to dofenca of bio country and oar coantr/a rtgW A W> ? ICnnrastfr %th\n. fl ju.. fc LANCASTERVILLE, S. C wrMTPCin I \r 11t\tii sxrx a r\ I ' n rj ujli I, J UIMlli SM, I i Greer Corr.?The first, we had ycstcr- 1 day?grown in our own garden. ' Mistake Corrected. J Ovft informer was wrong in saying the J negroes found guilty of the murder of Mrs. Cunningham, were sentenced to be hung on < the third Friday in July,?it should have < been on the fifth Friday in July, which is the * Inst Friday in the month. HT S. A. Godmar, Esq. of the Family , Friend, finding the double duties of Editor I and Publisher too arduous for his health, j offers to dispose of one-half of his interest ^ in that paper. , The South Carolinian. We have unintentionally neglected to t state before this, that the half or whole of < this valuable paper is offered for sale. The Proprietors say :? a " It is one of the finest opportunities we know of to embark in the newspaper btisi- \ ne?fr?the paper having the largest advertising patronage and income of any journal in | the state out of the City of Charleston, as an examination of the books will sufficiently > prove." See tbc advertisement of Mr. J. Ad I ams in this paper. He lias a large stock of ' goods suitable for this season, and will sell ' at a small advance above cost. In order to j make room for other articles 011 the way, he will dispose of a number of articles at unusually low prices. H8T Messrs. Ballard A- Muster have ' fitted up at the Exchange Hotel, a Shower ' Bath, which we are told as a piece of Moch- , anism, cannot be excelled. The prices being moderate, we see 110 reason why it 1 should not be well patronized. Mr.. Adams has kindly presented us with a new hat, for which wo return our | thanks. Strange as it may appear, this is tile only present we have received since the ; paper has been established. True, we have received beets, potatoes, &c.,but the "notice'' we consider as ample remuneration, therefore we paid for them. Mr. Adams lias a number like the one presented us, which wo ' presume ean be purchased for 75 cents or one dollar. The New Law?Small Billa Oup citizens will recollect that the new | law prohibiting the passing of bank notes of . less denomination than $5 of bauks of other , States, will go into effect on tho 1st July.? , Bordering as we are on North Carolina, much j of our currency comes froui that State, and i lar^*0 quantity of throe and four dollar bill* )f t/'npc rVHr *n<^ Wadeaborough banks are < iirealated here,- wo ure to ol?erve the j aw, nnd do ourself ju'tied we know not. i The penalty for the offencV ' 11 Poor < Fellow like ourself, passing one o * those 3 or | 4 dollar bills is twenty dollars, one htJf ivhich goes to the informer. I We do not love the State less, but our in- t tercst more, und when we find any of theiio j bills thrust in our way, wo iutend to take ( ;aro of them. The man who will inform , igninst us, will find beforo he gets through, ( that $100 would not have been too much ( for his trouble. A Bab? Cradle. As ingeniously constructed Rsby Cradle i whs exhibited at Doyle's Hotel in this town , lasf week, it was invented by an humble . mechanic of Pulaski, Illinois, and has proved a fortune to him, some twenty-five or thirty 1 thousand dollars worth of rights having already been sold. It consists of two columns or uprights, between which the babe swings to and fro like the pendulum of s clock, and in these columns are works not unlike those i of a dock, which are wound up, and will run , for twenty-four hours, causing the vibratory ( motion, and more edectuaVly quieting Labis* by their monotonous tick ! tick ! than all ' the lullaby songs known to the nursery. It < is said to be a grent favorite with the ladies. | What next.?llagerstown Torch Light. fcjfjf" Wo would be very much obliged to i friend Mittng if ho would send those cradles < This way. The only hinderance to our ponco nnd comfort, is a squalling baby, and we warrant we never would let the cradle rtm down. Old Papers. We feel under great obligations to Mrs. Mittag, for the old papers presented us, and take this opportunity of returning our grateful thanks for her kindness, qualifying it Uka Oliver Twist, by asking for the ballon** promised. We have amused ourselves the greater portion of the day by looking over these old papers. We found several numbers of the Lancaster Beacon, The Camden and Lancaster Beacon, The Yorkville Pioneer, The Catawba (Salisbury) Journal, The United Slates Telegraph, edited byDaf Green, Ate' In looking over these papers,we find the following interesting item in the Lynchburg Virginian. Sines our residence here, seme in North Carolina have contended that Gen. Jackson was bom in that State. The etory r? soma v h ?? than i - *** . ? ' 1- ' &* "Mr. Jackson and lady, the parents o Sen. J., were residing in I^incaeter Districl ind on a certain night, the eld lady made i 'isit to a friend or relaUre ib North Caroli la, and on that night the acgouchment catan )ff. Quoting the language of the Lynch >urg paper, we hope tho re-publication oi Sol. Withcrspoon'a note will settle the mat er, and further We trust the old North Stati .vill permit us to remain in peaceful possess on of this honor?little as it appears, it help raatly An ImportartQukstioh Skttlbd !?W( earn, from the "Beaam," a paper printed ii Lancaster, 8. C. that the birth-place of Gen lackson lias been at length ascertained witl icrtainty. In announcing this fact, whici .hat paper regards as one of great"impor 'atice," tho Editor indulges in the most ex tatic strains of rapture. Ho expatiates tnos uguoriousiy on tho circumstance or beinf iblo to "hold converse with those of thi President's companions in youth wjfh whon 1e has plodded to school?with whom hi tins wrestled?nnd with whom ho has huti ted nnd fished"?a circumstance from whicl the editor will doubtless bo able to extfnc pleasures entirely adapted to his refinet taste. The Editor of th? Benson promises to col lect from the wrestling and hshing com pan ions of the President, nnd to report such an icdotcs as go to iiriisttnte either "the virtues the faculties, or the habits of his etlrly lifeJ ?Wo shall be glad to sec them ; atlo iti th< BYcnt that Ms "early life" should prove rath it barren of "virtuous" incidents, the Soutt Carolina Editor will doubtless be nble U in ten/ a few stories by way of embellishing that which has been hitherto unfortunntelj to obscure. A true account of the boo denning affair is anticipated with eager iim patience.?The following extract of a lette from Gen. Jackson himself to Col. Jamei II. Witherspoon, removes all doubt as t< the place of his birth, and with it "the bon< :>f contention between North ami 8oulI Carolina:" "As to the question asked, I with pleasnr* inswer?I was born in Kuuth Carolina, a the plantation whereon James Crawford Hv Bd, about one inifc from tho Carolina road where it crosses the Wax haw Creek?wai born on the 15th of March, in the year 177' ?and left the State In the year 1784." This "important" matter being thus set tied, we hope that another great man?Gen Duff Green?will be kind enough ta reinovi the mystery which hangs over his origin.? Virginia, Kentucky nnd Missouri, has oacl put in a claim to tho honor of being hli liirth-place. In imitation of the high exam pie we have above quoted, we hope he wil nforrn tho world, w hich of tho three Statci is really entitled to tho glory of having givei to tho world such a gifted genius?and thui remove tho "bone of contention" which ex sts between them. Ben Jacobs and Liberia. Some time Ago a gentlemen of this Dia trict handed us a letter, which he had receive* from Ben Jacobs, one of the free negroe ivho left here for Liberia some time lost ycai The character which Jacobs sustained whil x resident of this District, would be ampl ipology for our inserting this letter, but a it is with great difficulty It can bo deciphered no win uniy give n nasiy nonco 01 WO COD tents. Jacobs with bis party sailed frou Wilmington, N. C. in the barque Josepl Maxwell, there were about 160 passenger! tie represents lire trip as being pleasant an arrived in Africa without accident. T quote his language ho says, " ho wishes h had have gone ten years ago," that all pre ducts incidental to a tropical climate, groi there in abundance, and with little exertio the inhabitants can do well?that religio occupies no little of the attention of the Li beriana?>that the Methodist am! Baptist d< noininationa are the moat numerous, but Ihn the Presbyterians have no room to complaii ?that in a short time they would erect :hurch in his vicinage Peter, hia son. ? (veil known to our rillngcrs died In Febrnnr ast. tar We feel bound to make some kin< >f apology for any mistakes which may b found in the sketch on our outside, by Mi Connors. No one can correct proof like th writer himself, and ss the reading ot Ui proof devolves upon us (Mr. C. residing som 12 miles from here,) our readers will sis please place the blame on our shoulders? are broad, and will bear a goodly quar ity. Anif>n?,t others, a Tery ridiculou niatake occun cd last week?a word whici was intended for Jeopardise, was printe ^opcodes*. Aside,?it looked d ly lik .opcodes*. Cotton Blossom. We were shown on Thursday, the 16tl ml, by Cufl. John B. Parry sf this District i cotton blossom, which bar states bteome ;he 13th. He further states he has s fe> more of the snass " sort" left. An* EdSortnlT We were reading a novel the other daj tnd an expression of th? ssChor's will b ipplicsbl* in our present esse. He say the,* sre three caseous! ivuutsiies in writln i storyfirst the beginning, then tho mic die, and lastly the end. In onreaee, the br {inning puzzels us tho most at this juncture Having heard that some take particular it tercsl in first reading over the articles undt the editorial head, we, of eonreevare part lei larly anxious te ptase eotb editorials thcr which wiU prove of interest, and not only < interest; if a grain's worth of knowledge, owiy a peseege will impart some wisdon strengthen some good resolution alread formed, or inculcate a precept before tn thought of, we feel repaid cnsply, if eol from the kuowledge el a geed intention. We were pleased m day nr two aioee, t re-enter the name c< n subscriber on ot book, whs about a month or two Ago, di aerted na He aaye he tried to ^o wither the Ledger, Urt be eonld not. After nil ti encouragement we have met with, it Iee4 reasonable that in retort, wo shook) aner ery effort to make oor paper a good readabi one; and yet, sometimes whoa wo rood on old editorials, wo feel heartily ashamed < baring written thorn. Still wo moot pm on. Two gentlemen worn conversing in 01 presence the other day. Said A. to B."You have loot a groat doal of aooty, bar yon not T I suppose hi the last few year your msifs <vou>A fMOQQt to WW*WJ? >/ '.-i - ' v jjEKfr; ^;'?P*S? f * Well," fopliethB., "I have been unfortun?, ate. It ia true, add, perhaps, taking all thing* a into consideration, what I may hare made in * one place, if I had hare been satisfied to reft main there, Instead of moring to another i- place, where 1 lost, &c., why, I may say I f have lost $30,000. But," continued B. after a pause, "friend A., there is no use to cry a over split milk ; if I did so, and sat down - with my hands in my lap, lamenting my mis fortune, why my children would starve. 1 am young yet, and without looking '?chind a only to act with more caution in future, I 1 will push on, and keep trying, and if Provi* denee aids me Itl the etld I trill tucctedP , This hi the right spirit. Grant Thorburn w says, bo hns lost ill his life three fortunes of - $100,000 each, and yet the loss never dis1 turbed his repose, ns he could not help it. * If you have met with misfortune, never i despair?push on. The world may frown ? upon you, acquaintances may drop you du* ring your calamity, and your dear frienda A. | B. nnd C. may crow over on the other side { of the street when they see you, fearing your importunities ; but bear up, never de* spair?puah on. You may bo young, perhaps a father's indiseretrottt have redit eed you nttnoot to Waht, r.hd the fair girl who !' had already assured you you poBHessed hor J hoart, and would her hand, after misfortune ' comes love has flown, nnd sho may smile on J another ; but never mind, you wero lucky in j not being tied to such a frivolous creature, r Never despair?push on. * Perhnps repeated misfortunes have injur1 ' ed your credit, those who cultivated ydUr , acquaintance to get your note, now desert ? you, because you are dmiblful?but never 5 mind, push on. The time may come when ' those very men may solicit credit of you. B Arrfl may be your fellow church members t while-fortune smiled, would take you vigor oasly by the hand as you nppronched the ? door of the sanctuary, may now hurry in j when they sec you to avoid the meeting, but never mind, God is not so, never despair? - push on. If one met with no misfortune, he would , Q ' not appreciate the gifts of fortune. We like i to leave homo sometimes mefcly to value its i quiet blessedness w> our return. But we - have succeeded in manufacturing an editorial, so we wlli go to bed. I & fe i t o t' i <? n 1) 11. Godet's I.adIfis Book.?The July number commences the 24th year of the I July's Book. The enterprising proprietor, L. A. Godcy, Esq., during that time has amassed j a fortune, yet each number of the lady's Book gives us convincing proof of his un8 tiring efforts to pleaso his patrons. The present number contains s beautiP ful engraving, entitled the 44 Creation,n 1 and a most handsome fashion plats; bo* sides, smaller odes of minor importance. Among the contributors we notice the names of many who havo before eontribu^ ted to the pleasure and profit of Godcy'a readers, Price of the Indies' Book $3 per year. Two copies $5, dec. L. A. GODEY, Philadelphia. >- Graham's Maoazise.?The July number v has been received. A very modest lookn ing magazine is Graham's, but as indicate tive in woman, is the assurance of true W merit. Graham's Magazine contains a f- large quantity erf reading matter, and the it quality ia such as tvfM command attention, n Herbert, Ileod and severs) other writers a of note are regular contributors to Gran ham's Magazine. Price of Graham's Magay tine per year; two copies for 95, dtc. I GEO. R. GRAHAM, Philadelphia. J ? fl North British Revif.iv.?Contents of May r> number. 0 1. Mnegillivrnry's British Birds. e 2. International Relations, and the prin* e ciples of our Foreign Policy. 0 3. Benton's Hippolytus ; its method and rtsults. 4. English Hexameters. s 6. Ruth ; the reign of Female Novelist I, 6. Memoirs of French Protestantism. J 7. life under an Italian c 8. Glimpses of Poetry. 9. The higher instruction and its representatives in Scotland. )Q. Wellington in the Peuinaula. 11. Layard'e Assyrian Discoveries. ^ Edisbvrgh Review^?Contents of April ? number. v 1. Alison's History of Ksrope since 1813. 3. Marriage with a deceased wife's sister. 3. The Church of England in the Mountains. 4. Recent Novels "Agatha's Husband." r* 6. The National Gallery. * 6. Mr. Disraeli; his character and career. * 7. Public Education. * 8. Alarcciius' Memoirs of uiu Restoration. 9. The income Ta*. These valoebtu publications ean be pro5" cured foe #3.00 a year saeh, or both for 9&.0O, Black woods Magazine, and .any r one Review, $6. We have men of litcra'? ry taste among us. Show your apprAiaB* lien of choise I iters lose by niUcribiag ^ for Uhn K?tmws if LEONARD, SCOTT * CO, New Y'svk, y ? v- AiTMtrt'i Home Maoazul?Tkii is a I) Magazine published in Philadelphia, no* der the auperviaion of T. 8. Arthur, Esq. 10 An it has made no great fuse, preferring ir to be judged according to merit, Arthur's ?- Horns Magazine is bnt little known. Now it we have no donbt but ten or twenty of our re citizens would subscribe to it if they would re self at oar ofltee and examine a number, r- Last yeas, a beet thirty subscribers were le troresed for a nursile. wishv * oh? mw sr idktf, pobHihad in New York, and here >f b ow eflrred at $2.00 per year whieh U h worth a dosen of the other. Try K. ? ARTHUR Sl 00, ? Philadelphia, re i ? b, Taeltaor tmb floor*.?We eon aay aoth? lag oea-efaa agrietdtaral perkxHeaL The "* " ** hVIV ty6tv ^ * - ' ** i ?? . # Soil of tho SoUth Air iunn It before uh, and the refy first atticis Which meet* oar eye, "Stopping Galilee," attUrt* kk bt It# value to oar agriculturalist* Only $1.00 per year. LOMA* &. fcLLiS, Columbus, Get#. Charleston Standard.?Mr. B. C. Preealy has retired from the oditorahip of the Charleston Southern Standard, and is succeeded by Leonidus W. Sprntt, Esq., who, with tho able assistant. Dr. T. C. Skrine, will in future conduct it. Mr. Pressly still continues as proprietor of the Standard. I.AFITTE, THE PlRATE OF THE GULr.?This is the title of a publication sent us by the publishers. Prof. J. H. Ingrahntn, is one of the best writers wo have, and from a glance at the book before us, we feel satisfied, that the encomiums passed upon him by the Press generally for this effort, are not undeserved. We may allude to this book more partisularly when we have perused it. Price 50 cents. DE WITT &. DAVENPORT, New York. Thb Salisbury (N. C.) Watchman comes to us much enlarged and otherwise improved. Wc trust the entcrnrisinir Editor and Proprietor J. J. Bruncr, Esq., will tneet with Hint success to which he is so Justly entilFed. A great deal has been said about the Rowan Whig,nud although a very good paper wo have thought there was too much of "an arrogant display" in his leading nrtisles. A desire to enforce the conviction that the Rowan Whig was per excellence in every particular. The Whig must be on the alert or the Watchman will eclipse him. editoiuTl^ummary. News.?Wo sec nothing of any great interest in our Exchanges. A fine ship(tho Gondar,) h.-ui been burnt in Charbstorr, in spite of tlio energetic exertions of the firemen. Her Cargo consisted of about 1800 bales of Cotton, aud 375 barrels of rosio. Ship and Curgo insured in England, with the exception of $160 J in the 8. C. Insurance Company of Charleston. Attehitbd Murder at WashIx.itos.? A man by the name of Morrison shot his wife and a man named Ilcster, on Wednesday, in Washington, in consequence of suspecting that an adulterous intercourse existed between them. Hester is in a precarious condition, and his death Is anticipated. A suit brought bv the firm of Bowcn & McNatncs, New York, against the Lako Erie Telegraph Company, was recently decided in the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the plaintiffs recovering one hundred and eighteen dollars damages. The action was brought to recover damages sustained by reason of a mistake in the transmission of a telegraphic, despatch sent over tlio line of the defendants, from Monroe, Michigan, Nor. 25th, 1850. The despatch was as follows: " Send one handsome eight dollar blue and orange, and 24 red and green, three 250, Bny State. Fill former orders with beat high colors you can." Bidwkj.l &. Co., Adrian Michigan. To Bowes &. McNakeE, New York. Tho proof was that the despatch when it reached New York, read "one hundred," instead of "one handsome," and that the mistake complained of occurred in some office upon the defendants' line. That tho plaintiffs ahippod to Ilidwell &l Co., "one hundred eight dollar blue and orange Bay State" shawls; that the shawls were relumed. ?nd reached New York after the shawl scaaon had closed, by reason of which, Ibey were depreciated in value. The plaintiffs claimed to recover charges for freight and the depreciation In value. The defence was that the message waa obscurely Written. The Judge charged that if the message waa originally so obscure as to be inappreciable, that the plaintiffs could not recover; but if it was sufficiently plain to be understood by business men, they Were entitled to damages. br- The I-aofermittc Herald says:? The Weather Agat*.?It is now nine weeks since we had rsin sufficient to assist the growth of our crops, and at thcr thns of writing this, no indication of a change appears. The fears we expressed in the spring are being sadly realized. The rains prevented planting almost a month later than usual ; the unprecedented ?old weather following, injured the stand of cntt ,o, and kept it back still longer, whilo the < rought we have experienced hns not onab'',u it to regain its lost time and seasons. Corn is suffering from drought more thai cotton, and unless we got rain, in goodly quantities, in t>,e course often days or two Wv*ks,it w?" present a mournful aspect Everyimog is backward, and everything seems to comblno to keep it so. It'is gratifying, however, to know that the wheat crop of our District la as good, and in some sect rone better, thsft known for many years. Counterfeit four dollar notes are In circulation, of the Bank of tha State of North Carolina, nil plate. The Wltmbfgtrm Journal anya, receive none w?wh upon bchrg eui in hair wrii not rut the engraver* names. The general appearance and cngravbtg ?f the crmnterfclte ?a inneh coarser than that of the genuine, but the above is the naeat certain teal It is supposed that a good many ,l l.tll- I .1- e . . V1 ,?c<n wma ?>!) irccmijr uccn pui in circulation. corohf.it'a Inquut*?An inquest was held upon the body of Mr. L. D. Torrance, on Thursday last, (eaya the Wtnnsboro Register, sf the Oth lost.,) in the neighborhood of Rldgeway. Said deceased was walking from 1 owe plantation to another, a short distance off, with a plough mould on his ahoul^er, sod fall speechless. The lory of I*YquMt reported death by the Visitation of Clod. Nabbbd,?A genteel looking follow calling himself God man, hired a horse and baggy at Hiteheoak'a laat week. Some bourn after, Mr. H. havidg suspicions that he had departed to return no more, despatched officers ia various directions to look for him.? He was overhauled about ail miles beyond LaoeantorvUle, having sold the buggy, and provided hlmaeif with n saddle. The gentleman is now In onr Calaboose, and tK? property ha* Wen recovered.?Columbim iWJlfllf Dsath or Mrs. Pimtor.?Mrs. Preston, wife of Hon. W. C. PVeston, died el the Ml* I detM of J oho 8. Preston, Ksq., near Coluasi bis, on Sonday morniof 12th inet. A sew town, to be sailed Carolina City, is about to be laid off soar Beaufort Harbor* North Carolina. fg" Col. J. P. Carroll ha* been eloct*% State Senator, fur the d is trie t of Edgefield, bjr a majority of 510 rote a, over kia oppotifent, Mr. T. Watson. LarOk Divi1)erd.?Tbr Bank of Hambarg has duolarcd a half yearly dividend of 4 dollar* per share. ($50,) being at the rate of Sixteen pef fc>ht. per annum. TRe VVeSi/itsid, Mass., liquor agency has ? sold $1,700 Worth ftf liquor during the last year, all for medltitte! About HjOfKt Mormons have lately arrived at Keobufc, Ctt ifceir wfy to Salt Lake Citv. Ciummtnirntiotiff. for tiie ledger. Bel Air, Juno 18th, 1853. Afr. Editor: Sir,?Would you believe it!" Those spirit nippers who have made so mucin fuss in larger cities, have got into our littlo' town of Bell Air, causing tremendous excitement. Now what do you think occurred here a few evenings since 1 Why, sir, tho' pence and quiet of our good citizens were startled into amazement and awe by tho ag*. pcnrancc of Balaam and his Ass. Tta spfrfl of Balaam was roused from its fotig rest and forced (by the rappers) into-tho body of oncf * of our best citizens, causing him first, to dia-' perse and drive abroad Ids sw# household, even the woman whom he tad sworn at the Altar to love and protect. Tho spirits not satisfied at this, caused ouz worthy citizcu whom wo will call Col. TVw, to arm himself with a shot gun and rally forth "like a roaring lion seeking whom ho might devour." Now it soemed that tho spirits who had tho Col. in tow, intended to give him all victory, notwithstanding tho Col. showed considers, ble misgivings at tho thought of the gun, for when at himself ho is timid, very tiuiid, al- , most to sowardieof says the Col. (shrinking back.) "itrhat afo 1 to do with this ugly gun, pray let ntc leave it." "O, no, no," says ths spirits, "on, on, sir, the victory shall bo yours." "Victory, what victory V cried Col. Tea with the greatest alarm. "Never fear, never fear, wo will provide a victim. So tho Col. was urged on against his will. On reaching the old Jielils, and looking, like Abraham of old, ho saw not a "ram, hung by tho horns in a hush," hut a little mule hobbled with a rope, and so unable to get out of tho way. The spirit of Balsam in tho Col. at once saw in the little mule, a descendant of Balaam's Ass, and immediately the spirit of Balaam waxed warm as of old, and tho Col's gun was directed at littlo mulcy,?but bcro ths - L t 1? - * " " </? . ?ir?mi rat* WHff .1 WlrvMolifl'(but being urged by the njtirit, he drove the mule before him Into the bfj rend, the flee doWn it itrto tbe edge of the village. At this point the pint directed him to shoot, but tlu Col. liks any other good mm, k id, "O, no. this U outrageous," but tho apirit stared him in the face and with n ghastly grin, uttered the sin-* gle word, coward, In n tone widely perhaps rings iu his oars yet, that word was sufficient, the mule received the contents of tho gun,and yet the Col. was not suffered to depart,but was ordered to load and shoot again, at which the Col. Again showed signs of alarm. Now it was that a long bony finger pointed towards Bel * ir, and that voice said, "Col. Tea, do you not know that the owner of this amiuml lives in yon old house, and is on in1 valid, scarce able to brush the flios out of his fas*. Were he yet a man, snd ablo to whip you, I would not urgo vou, but know*' est thou not that women, children, and sick ?very sick men arc not dangerous.* Tuking eours o at this, the Col. loaded and shot again into muley. Here it maybe asked, why did the mule wait here so longMy answer yott will please bear in mind? be was hobbled,, and could scarce travel, secondly, lie may have?we say he may have inherited aouie of the stubborncss of hie ancestors : at any rate lie st< od, and after the second fire, was driven, all bleeding, and still hobbled, through tho streets of the city to where the owner sat at the root of an ; oak tree. The spirit called the attention of * ! the owner toWa little mule, and said : Look hero. Jingle, see what 1 havo done, but I am no coward, I havs as ted the gentleman to tell you I shot your mule, now help yourself." The spirit now suffered the Col. to return | home, and about the ninth hour, or midnight, | Col. Tea being released, hastened bock to k. 1-/. *-?- OS ^..v.v uv iva? hh mowing ioc, ao?1M4(Bg him still on hi? feet, and precisely where he left him. The Col. proceeded to examine the wounds, while doing so, the same spirit whieh gave utterance to Balsam's ass of old, broke forth from the month of mnley. At the sound of this voice the Col. sprang back and only heard the preliminary sentence? - Col Tes Oh the morning following this memorable event, Coi. Tea wu* foiiiid in bt-d, SnsH he has remained up to this time. Yours till the next sppearance of the spirits. GOOD ORDER . Fox tux Lxdceic Deed Cora. BBLixv.ao that like and kind will produce like ar,d kind in the vegetable as well as in the, animal kingdom, I was induced last fall before gathering my com crop, (probably I ougni to say -patches,") to gather first what I designed for seed corn sad planting par. poses This was dons in s short time bjr the hands going through- the heat spots in the fields, sod fruta the stalks which had two large good ear* pviUny Um upper and topmost earr and< which is generally the largest and then heased In the-shack. From this seed corn, I have plaited- my entire crop tor the present) season sad eoofidently expect by die increase in the yield, to bo amply renumerated for the small additional trooblo and time thst was reqnfand to eeleet and gath- jfjj er the seed in the meaner stated. It asay be there le nothing to be gained by selecting th* seed la thU way. Well, if there iMbt;*** baa bora bat little time tost, probably no time at all, for the com would Have to bogs themd atjbow. Rui suppose there may be so ok thing gained by planting from the;