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* THU Cl'BAS INVASION. The well informed Washington cor. r.npoiidciit of tho Now-York Journal of Commerce writes iu> follows: “ I learn form private and authentic sources that the Pampero carried out and Cuba ; but there is no danger that the penalties of Mie law will ever be enfor ced. It is well understood that a jury could not he obtain in Louisanna to convict any person charged with vio lating the law. In the recent cases the marshal summomed three thousand men BOO men six nieces of cannon munitions of war. These men were as jurymen without getting ajury. publicly drilled. The steamer receiv ken. Cambell, formerly U ed her passengers and freight openly and without disguise. The officers of Geu. Cambell, formerly United States Consul at Havana, is now here and his snggestions will he very valna- the U. S. Government took no ofit "The Pampero is to land the passen gers and freight and return under the Hag of Lopez, u ith Letters of Marque from the revolutionary government which he is to proclaim. She is then to fill w ith the Fillehusters for a second trip and so* on. “Three hundred and fifty men l^ft Florida in sailing vessels for the reh- dezvoui agreed on and will there co operate with Lopez. “Lopez has taken with him printed proclamations, which are to be issued as soon as he lands, an he is to set up a Provisional Government forthwith.” [Correspondence of the N. Y. Express.] LATEST FROM THE Cl'BA IMAMUS Orange Key, Bahama Bank,) August, 1st, 1851. 5 Two small steam boats from New- Orleans, with from 1000 to 1200 men on hoard, anchored in Los Mimbros Roads lost evening and after stopping notice hie to the Government LATER FROM HAVANA. The brig Charles Kershaf, Captain Richmond, arrived here yesterday morning from Havana, which port she left on the 8thinst. She reports that, three days before her departure the United States steamer Vixen arrived with some intelligence respecting Lopez which caused great excitement, and that all the Spanish vessels of war and steamers were ordered out immedi ately to cruse along tho coast. By this arrival we have received full files of the Faro Industrial up to the 7th inst. inclusive, hut they throw hut little light on tho progress of events in tho island. We perceive therein ad dresses from the officials, of Cienfue- gns, Trigidad de Cuba, Puerto Prin cipe and Villa Clara, stating that the disaffected were surrendering them selves, and that many prisoners had been taken. The very tenor, however of these addresses tend to demonstrate , , . . - i • i - that affairs are more serious than they ^ir about two hours passed this place, ( jj hftve t |, e |, ( . 0 p| e of the Ulnnd b. S. I,. It is well known . . ii*. 1 -i steering here that the Cubans have purchased these steamers, and that those on hoard formed the auxiliary force expected by the Patriots from the United States.— It is impossible to conjecture the cause of so many small craft, w ith such able bodied crews, assembling along the Reef and among tiie innumerable is- imagine, and that an organized revo lution is in existence. But notwith standing the political troubles, strange to say commercial matters seem unaf fected by them.—t 'has. Courier. here and there we hear of planters about commencing. We are indebted to the coorteey of a merchant in the eky for the following extract from a letter written by an in- teligent gentleman whose opportunity forjudging the crop in Mississippi'has been good: DbKalb, Miss., Aug. tt, 1651. • ••••• • “With regard to the crop the pros- C ect is very hard. A few showers ave been passing about for the last two weeks and have improved cotton a little. The crop is more spotted than I have ever seen it; I mean by this that in some neighborhoods the crop is pret ty good, while in others, only a few miles distant, there is a perfect failure —they will make neither com nor cotton; this is owing the partial rains; we have had no general rain and the only thing to help cottou is a con- itnuation of the showers with a * late fall; heavy and abundant rains would cause the squares to fall off and entire- tirely destroy it. No man at this time can calculate, even with usual accuracy, about the extent of the crop. In some sections there will be great distress a- mong the poorer class of farmers. I have seen many fields of com that will not make a bushel to ten acres. “In several neighborhoods contribu tions have been taken, and arrange ments made to send an agent to the west to purchase com for the relief of the poor. You may safely put down coton crops of Lauderdale, Kemper, Neshobee and Winston at one-half of last year.” our articles, obey our Ukases, ad opt - our sentiments, act qpen our advice. ’ This esprit de corps among editors, this assumption of infallibility, this affec tation of the plural uumber, is really vast- ly amusing, and though w*,i (Scissors) laugh at you, Messrs, Quill, don’t under stand us as intending to eschew you; for from it; you are necessary to our com fort. We shall desire of jrou more acquain- lauds*, unless that which excites the CROPS, AC. In Alihama.—The Greensborough Beacon of the 9th inst says: public mind in regard to the political I . Since our last issue this place and movements now transpiring in Cuba. vicinity have been favored with two or Tho designation of these steamers three good rains, tho heaviest, in fact and flotilla in this Archipelago is uu- , th ®t we have had since April. To the questionably the Bay of Neuvitas, corn, except the small quantity which is the entrance to Puerto Prin- wa * phmted •ripe, tho river emptying into the Bay no K 00 ”- Darlington flog. running into the interior of the town of Principe. The approach to the Bay of Neuvitas by troops, must be made by sea from Havana, and not an oyster boat can now move in these waters unknown to tho invaders. At Puerto Principe, or on the opposite side of tho island, and equal distant, are tho town of St. Cruz, which is accessi ble to small vessels of war, and to a certainty, at one of those two points will tho men from the Reef and from the steamers effect a landing. The White population of Cuba does reash (100,000, and the Free Colored and Slaves as many. The Creole Whites are 110,000, and the Free col ored 10,000 equal to 180,000 all of whom are capable of bearing arms and favorable, it is said, tho revolution.— Opposed to this force are 20,000 Span iards, belonging to the Island, and 23,- 000 Spaish troops. The next intelligence will he deci sive, and will declare to the world that Cuba has severed the link connecting her with Spain, or rivetted it more firm ly, to endure for ages. Yours very truly, &cc. J. THOMPSON WYLDE. INTRRE&TING*FR!>M CUBA. YY r e find the subjoined extract from a letter received in that city, in the Savannah Morning News of jester- day: ^Jacksonville, (Fla,) Aug. 12, “A vessel arrived here yesterday morning, from Cardenas, having made tho passage in five days from that port. Although neither the Captain nor passengers, one of them a Spaniard, were willing to communicate the political news of the island, from their conversation it is clear that the flame of tho revolution has caught all over the island. “It was said in Cardenas when the vessel sailed, that tho Government troops had several encounters with the patriots, one of some importance in which the latter had completely routea «/Ac Spaniards, killed about one hundred men and capturing fourteen peices of Artillery, which w ithout doubt means a good deal. “They also confirm the rising of Vil la Clara, Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba and Pinal del Rich—so that there only remains to the Spanish Government, Havana and MaUnzat In the Wi department.” ♦“V * Jopkcrn CORRESPONDENCE OF THE COURIER. YVashinoton, Aug. 13. W« ore in da% expectation of hearing he result of the expedition of Lopez. According to rumor, the Pampero after landing him and his force, is to return for another cargo. Some predict that Lopez will maintain himself, and otbert that he will be taken prisoner and shot and others again that Ee will, after meeting with a warth reception from the government forces, retire to his ves sel, and be the first fiassenger in her to Mexv-OrluBMgK U he should meet with any success, hia,standard will resorted In by vast numliers from aud from New-York, as well as frtftS the Mississippi. The law of 1616 Was distinctly vio- luted by the fitting out from one of our {torts of this hostile expedition against that very late, these rains can I'll* immediate effect on the ootton has no doubt been to cause a rapid shedding of the forms ami blooms; the plant, however which on the thin sandy land had grown but lit- lle for several weeks past, is again growing finely-, and should we have only a few light showers the balance of this month, may yet yield tolerably well. But should this month prove a wet one the most serious injury would he done to the cotton—especially that on the black and slough lands. The prospects for a good crop in this sec tion are by no means ns good as they were a few weeks ago. In Mississippi.—The Port Gibson Herald of August 8th says: Within the past week planters have received a bountiful supply of rain, which will, to a good degree, revive tho cotton plant, and give promise of a better crop than had been anticipa ted. Yet it will by no means he a full crop. And here we think it proper to notice tho tendency of many to send abroad flattering accounts and pro phecies of the quantities which will he made. Occasion is taken to force in to the market, at the earliest possible date, a bale or two of cotton, and to hold out ideas that tlie crop will he lar ger than in fact is everl-calized. From these data buyers make their calcula tions and regulate their offers. Sel dom does the crop reacii the maximum anticipated, and we believe that plan ters will agree with us that it is poor policy for any one to furnish false da ta which w ill result to their injury. The Lauderdale Republican of a late date says: In our last we mentioned the fact that this portion of the State w as suf fering to a very serious exte r '. »-f i pro tracted drought In this vicinity the dry weather continues, although rain has several times fallen a few drops at a time. In some places we are glad to hear they have lately had fine rains, though we fear too late to be of much benefit to the corn crops. In this vi cinity vegetation is almost totally burnt up,even the trees arc dying, and it is doubtful whether half of a crop of any Mud will lie made. In Loyisana.—The Planters’ Ban- ncV of July 9th says: During the last week we have been favorer! with refreshing showers, which we had hoped were nniversal through out the parish; hut we are informed by a planter who resides a few miles be low this place that no rain had fallen for several days past in his vicinity and that the corn crop was in a hope less condition from lack of rain. DARLINGTON^S. C. J. H. NORWOOD, Editor. THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST ll,18il. AGENTS FOR THE DARLINGTON FLAG. 8. D. Hallford, - Camden, 8. C. Charles DeI/Ormr, 8umterville<S. C. YY’e will thank our correspondent at Johnsonville, who signs himself “ Ma rion,” to pay the postage on his trash be fore he sends us any more of it Sdflf* Public attention is called to an advertisement in this day’s paper, headed “ Celebration of Sons of Temperance.” The Feliciana Whig saya: The rains of last week were heavy and ample. The water courses have been filled again, and in some instances wo regret to learn damage to a consid erable extent has been sustained by the overflow. On the other hand the benefit from these rains to the crops are Rkush less than we hoped. The ftornjpbps on ^nost plantations have been laid by and the fodsate pulled. Of i course the rains have eoffic too late to benfit that. The eottnn, even where not been diWaged by overflow, one to shedding the bolls and We see sevens! hales of new •ttym noticed aa on the 1 to mar ket. The picking season hasnot open od in thia pariah generally, although HOW WE PLAY SCISSORS. Friend Norwood departed this morn ing on a visit to foreign countries, and at liis special instance and request, we now occupy the chair editorial. We are a portly person, and fond of our ease; be hold us, reader, as we light our cigar, (one of SeXTon’s best) lean back in the rickety arm chair, and cock our feet “a CAmericane” upon the table, the morning breeze is fanning our temples, and as we complacently inhale the fragrant Havan- na, a feeling of comfort pervades our sys tem, and we are lost in our reflections upon the novelty of our position and our newly acquired dignity. Heretofore, when we have had occasion to allude to our humble self, we have been accustom ed to use the singular numbel*, but now we banish from our vocabulary such use less and insignificant words as “ I” and “ me,” and acting in accordance with the good old maxim, •* As well be out of the world as out of the fashion,” we will hereafter, until we abdicate the chair, as sert our.dignity by speaking of ourselves in the plural number. Truly we have multiplied wonderfully of late, and though we do notNbow see double, (the day being too young) yet thick coming fancies crowd before us. These editors have, every man of them, an Infinite degree of conceit. When Mr. Quill expresses his cogitations by the terms, “ We think”—when he announces his determination by the words, " we will do this,” or “we will dd*that,” he plainly intimates as follows: “ As a King, (Fred erick, of Russia, for instance) proclaims his sovereign will by heading his Ukases with the pronoun ‘ We,’ so wp, (Qill) seated as we are, higlv above our follow- men, conscious of the possession of su perior strength of intellect and firmness of purpose, with corresponding ability to tance, Master Quill. We intend to make use of you and your fellows. We believe that the little inetru. ment which you wield is one of mighty power, and that your vast influence is generally exerted for good in the commu nity^ and is very rarely prostituted to vile purposes. Upon the whole, we are inclined to think that the life of an editor of a week ly newspaper is a very pleasant^ne, for without taking into consideration the nice little presents, such as cigars, &c., which he receives, steam and electricity are constantly everting their agency, in fur nishing him a supply of literary food, fresh from the mint of mind; he has, it is true, some labor to perform, but for this he is amply repaid by the rich intel lectual feasts which are daily spread be fore him. If “ increase of appetite grows by what it feeds on,” what gormandisers of the milk of other men’s brains these editors must be? Friend N. must be quite an epicure in that way, for as we sit in his sanctum we see scattered around us on the floor, vast piles of newspapers; at our side, in the book case, are huge folios, “Peleon upon Ossa”—there, on the table, are reviews, novels, poems, es- eays—and here, in the drawer of our arm chair, are various manuscripts for publication in the Flag. But if we ruminate much longer as we have been doing, we shall accomplish nothing. What pleasant editorial duty shall we first perform ? We ought to ex tract the essence of all the good things in these newspapers; but to do this we must read them all, a task which two pair of eyes could scarce perform in a fortnight; to commence that duty, then, this morning, would not be pleasant to morrow, wa will “address ourselves that encounter.” We ought to review the re views, criticise (he novels, point out the beauties and defects of the poems, and answer or express our approval of the arguments advanced in the essays, but we will not attempt to perform that duty at this time, tor reasons hereafter to ap pear. One thing, we must do this morn ing; we must perusd Afliesc manuscripts. Reader, look over our shoulder as we do this. What have we here ? A commu nication headed “ disunion here is an other on co-operation, a third on seces sion, and hereltSB Winy others on simi lar political subject*; All of these speak with indignation of the wrongs, the in sults and the intolerable grievances to which we of the South have been sub jected, and indicate the proper course for the State to pursue in order to preserve and perpetuate our cherished institutions. Judging from these manuscripts, the pre sent degraded position of the South is the all absorbing idea among all classes of our citizens; this is as it should be, for however pleasant and laudable it may be for the citizen, while the ship of State floats smoothly on, favored by auspicious gales, to devote his time and talents to literary and scientific pursuits, yet now, when general discontent prevails, when our constitutional rights are invaded, when Southern civilization is endanger ed, now, when the tide of fanaticism is rising higher and higher, threatening soon to overflow our beloved land and to car ry in its course ruin and devastation, such as the world has never before seen, ■t is the duty of every true Southron to strain every nerve, to exert all his ener gies for the honor and welfare of his country. There are, it is true, a few men here, as elsewhere, whose opinions imy be termed “ ultra,” but we fcel assurWAhat the great mass of our citizens coincide as nearly in opinion as any people ever did on a great political question. The advocates of co-operation and se cession, hold many sentiments in com mon. We all believe that the Constitu tion ia a dead letter, and that this Union is not the same Union which was formed by our fathers f we concur in the belief that there is no reliance to be placed in the justice of a Northern majority; we all believe that the Federal aggressions are intolerable, and cannot be submitted to; we are all in favor of co-operation with our sister States of the South, and believe such co-opeatifoi ia worthy of many sacrifices, but iibr%e sacrifice in volved in submission; we all believe in sovereignty of the States and the right of secession, and we ardently desire the for mation of a Southern Confederacy. There being, then, so great an unanimi ty among us, let us stand on tlie same platform—let us rally under a common standard. A banner has been recently unfurled by a citizen of your District, on which is inscribed, “Co-operation, if it can be effected with in two years—if not, secssion before the adjournment of the Convention.” Good men and true, of Darlington Dis trict ! rally under this standard. Beneath its folds co-operationists and secessionists may meet as brothers, and together de vote all their energies to procure that co operation which we all so earnestly de sire. Rally under this standard, and you will disappoint those persons who desire to see your land distracted by discord and faction. Rally under this standard, and all the different shades of opinion among us will soon blend harmoniously into one, and you will present an united front to your enemies. 1NYITATI0N FOiTTrEE DISCISSION A- GA1N TENDERED BY THE SECES SIONISTS AND DECLINED BY THE CO-OPERATIONISTS. Darlington, 11th Aug., 1851 Gentlemen: We understand that portion of the citizens of this District who approve the views of the Co-operation par ty, propose to hold a public meeting at this place on the first Monday in Septem ber next. We infer that the object of the meet ing is to organize the party, and dissem- The first 5Luiday of the present month was the reginfr time for a quarterly meet ing of the Southern Rights Association of Darlington District The secession ists on that day proposed that (lie meet ing of the Association should be post poned, with a view to a free and general discussion of our Federal relations. The invitation thus presented to the other par ty was not accepted, at least they de clined to participate in the discussion. It will now be perceived that another offer to enter into a discussion of the great topics which agitate the country before the assembled people of the Disttlst has also been declined. The terms and man ner of the challenge were perfectly unex ceptionable. The reason for declining was not satisfactory to those who extended I invitation; whether it will be so to a discerning public remains to be seen. Why avoid a discussion, where both sides should be heard at once! Can any one doubt but that this is the best mode of eliciting the truth? But the co-operation ists desire to present and propagate their pecnliar views ; they would not be propa gated so easily, if they were answered by their opponents. One fact is indisputable. ’'Tho seces sionists have twice challenged a public discussion, and twice has the tender been evaded. One other fact is equally clear, namely, that the resistance party are sat isfied they have nothing to lose by dis cussion. THE BUYS BRANCH. From the signs of the times we fear that the day is rapidly approaching, in Darlington District, when party lines will be drawn—when the rancoar of political hostility witl drive nen to extremes— when intemperate speeches, inflsmatory publioations and personal invectives will force citizens, who now live together as friends and brethren, into the position of personal and political enemies. Fellow- citizen^ cannot rancorous party strife be averted? Is there no way to quell me demon discord, which is new rearing up his snaky crest in our midst, threatening to tear up the very foundations of society and to sever those ties between man and man, which make life desirable ? Actuated as we are by love for our country, striving to maintain the honor of our State, and to protect and defend our cherished institutions from Federal ag gressions, it is the dictate of the highest minate its views,we venture respectfully to suggest that the people would be placed in a much more favorable position to form an opinion upon the grave question which now agitates the public mind, by having the same discussed freely by ail parties, rather than by an ex parte argu ment of either side, and respectfully pro- C that instead of a party meeting we a mass meeting at the same time and place, for the sole purpose of discus sion—after which the people of the Dis trict would be able, with a full knowledge of the views and policy of the respec tive parties, to take position intelligently, (if they hax’e not done so already) when choice or necessity impelled them to do so. ^Should the suggestion now made be favorably received, and we trust it will be, there is no doubt but that a majority of the public would approve of the course. Wo think much good would result from a mutual interchange of opinion.— From a calm and temperate discussion, some plan or scheme might be a adopted by which a large majority of all parties might be united. One good result would certainly arise—that the principles and policy of each party being fully explain ed, there would be no room for misrepre sentation on either side, and we would thus avoid, in time to come, if forced to differ, much angry discussion and embit tered feeling. Should you conclude to entertain our proposition, an equal num- U>r of discreet gentlemen of each party should be selected to regulate tho num ber of speakers, the order of debate and to ensure all due decorum and courtesy. Very respectfully, J. A. Daroan, G. W. Dargan, T. C. Evans, • E. A. Law, A. Wilson, T. P. Ljde, T. B. Haynesworth, Robt. Rogers. To Messrs. J. P. Zimmerman, E. W. Charles, E. B. Brunson, J. H. Huggins, D. C. Milling. A copy of the foregoing was handed to Dr. J. P. Zimmerman, on the 11th inst., who promised to confer with his associ ates, and that an answer voqjld be given at an early day. On Saturday mornlr “ last Dr. Zinhekman informed the gei who handed him (1m comma execute our Trill—we, a Janue—we, a. ^wisdom for ua to make muttmq conces- very Briareus—we, will also aseert our power and consequence, by denoting our- selves in our editorials by tlie regal ex pression “ we,” an J you, our readers, you who have each but a single body, tenanted by a smgtipul, you wb*^ can not think profounoty, or come to a ra tional conclusion without our aid, HM4 siona, and, shoulder to shoulder? press forward together, for the accomplishment of the same great objects. There are no irreconcilable difeerencee of opinion among us, and we think that in order to produce perfect bWhionYBiBong all true resistance men, it ia only necessary for them to un- di retand each other, awe. 'v- tion, that the proposition to hold a mass meeting for discussion was not accepted, and that a written answer would be giv en on or before the 18th inst No such communication, however, was received, and we suppose the reasons foirBeclining discussion are set forth in a card which has been printed and put into emulation, in which they say: mt “They respectfully decline the propo sition of the separate State secession par ty for a genmal meeting of both parties on that oujjHpOn, as the co-operationists of the Disfnct have had no opportunity of presenting their distinctive views be fore their fellow citizens, which has repeatedly done by the sep*:rate i ists, Jfoth orally and through Uu pi Which card is signed by J. P. mekmab are^Pmers, and> printed in Uiis paper. THE WRONG SPIRIT. We were sorry to see in the Fairfield Herald, some time since, a letter purport ing to have been written at Darlington C. H., which gave a very perverted ac count of the meeting near Pleasant View, in Uiis District. This attempt to give a false coloring to the procedings on that occasion, and to misrepresent what was then said and done by two of our citizens, is, to say the least of it, very reprehensible. The writer of that letter could not h$ve been actuated by a good motive, and wo feel assured that it was not written by any citizen of this District. It is notorious that at the meeting referred to Chancel lor Dargan had scarcely entered upon his subject and defined his position before a storm came up and dispersed the au dience, and that the Chancellor concluded his remarks at Darlington C. H. on tho Monday afterwards. As to the other gentleman, Col. E. W. Charles, who is disrespectfully alluded to hi that commu nication, although un fort n irately we differ with him in our political opinions, yet we take pleasure in saying that there is no man in this District who has been more consisted tin the avowal ofhis political sen timents, or who is personally more belov ed or mord highly respected. [FOR THE DARLINGTON FLAG;). The Darlington AgriculturaUWociety held its anniversary on the I2th August, l *t the Mineral Spring. Capt. R. G. Edwards, according to ap pointment, delivered an address, for winch a vote of thanks was passed, and which was requested for publication in the Flag. A general invitation was ekteitded tO r gen tlemen present to participate in the dis cussions of the meeting. Capt. Jas. Green, one of our delegates to the Farmer’s Club of this District, a favorable report of that Society. T. K. Dargan was appointed ora tor for the next annivefl$ij$, and Col. T. C. Law, alternate. * If Reports were called for in their order, and discussions had upon CottonCulture, the benefit of plaster, Potatoe culture, 4m. Dr. Zimmermar made a verbal re port on mineral manures. Tlie Committee on the treatment of negroes, and duties of overseers and em ployers, submitted a report which elicited further discussion. A copy was request ed for publication in tho Flag. Tlie Committee on Rest of Land and Rotation of Crops, submitted a report, after which, the hour for adjournment be ing at hand, proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing yeaj, when the following were re-elected: YV. E. JAMBQpPresident; Absalom Wil son, Gco.^Nettles, Chancellor Dargan, Vice Presidlhts; T. wI.ide, R. Secreta- ny E. A. Law, Cor. Secretary, and Jas. urren, Treasury The officers were instructed to re-or- the Committees, and designate shall report at the next meeting, t was resolved to hold two meetings a year hereafter, instead of three, as herb, tofore, the one on the last Tuesday in February, and the other on tbe second Tuesday in August. The Secretary was instructed to sub mit the proceedings for pubiicitikMi in the Darlington Flag. Adjourned to meet on the last Tuesday February, 1852. Meeting to coin- o'clock and close at 4. T. P. LIDE, R. & NEE’S NOTICE. indebted tf John L. Dick- by Note or account, are notified that -merit must be made before the 20th itember next. Aftfl all persons liold- w discounts against him, are nitified to hsqnd them in accoriing to Law. 8. WILDS DuBO80» Awi’nee. June 25 17 »f