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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
THE DIFFERENCE.

There arc only these little differences
between the Federal and Republican par.
ties of the present day.-The Harrison
men are willing to place generous conf.
dence" in old Tip. and trust him, without
any "declaralions Of opinion for the pub.
lie eye.'
The Republican party require distinct
avowal Of opinion on all important ques.
lions before they support any man.
The Harrisonites are in favor of Bank
Monopolics, with exclusive privileges 10
issue as much paper trash as they please,
when they please, and suspend "specie
payments" at their will and pleasure.
The Republicans contend that Bank:
have no more right than individuals .tc
swindle the community, and refuse 10 pay
their own debts, while they enforce pay
ment from their debtors.
The Harrison party desire to lave g
National Bank, and full Treasury, the
Bank to keep the money of the people ane
speculate thereon.
The Republican party are opposed to 6
National monopoly, and maintain that nc
more money should be collected from tho
people than is sufficient to delray the ex.
pend;tures Of an economical adninistra'
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
TEXAS AND MEXICO.

A letter, direct from citizen and cor
respondent of Texas, is now before me-
The Mexican troubles are becoming quite
serious, the expected war, between the
Federalists and Centralists. is now being
provided for. The Federalists already,
have decided majority, in the northern
and eastern states Of Mexico. They had
sent their principal General TO New Or
leans for recruits, and were successfully
engaged in raising volunteers in Texas
About four hundred Lad been obtained
alone from Galveston and Houston. The
Texian Government takes no part, yet the
Fcderalists are quite popular in Texas and
since the two successful engagements last
winter, by party of the Americans, in
concert with the Federalists against the
ceniralists, the Americans have become q
great terror to the centralists. .
The probability of further difficulties
between Texas and Mexico, no longer ex.
lists. Mexico is expected to perish amidst
her own ruins, while Texas daily advances
both in power end reputation:
At this time it may be justly said, that
Texas claims no small importance among
the civilized nations, with climate, soil
and location, peculiarly adapted TO the en-.
terprising character of an American peo.
pie; at peace with the world, save the ruth.
less savage, against whom, salutary gov
ernment, and the ability TO support suffi-
cient standing Army, which is now organ
lied in Texas, is the only security. She
is destinc 10 prosperity,
Edgefeld Advertiser.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
LACONICS.

You may as well sit down by a corpse.
and ask it to chat with You, as solicit Il
kindness from niggardly man.
The grace of independence, like that of
beauty, is much enhanced by occasion.
A man may wear a sound constitution
under soiled coat, and be truly indepen-
dent in low fortune.
Many people keep stock of compli-
ments, Ike pack Of barriers, to catch the
unsuspecting.
A wolf strongly resembles dog, and a
fattcrer a friend, but thcir designs are
very dissilnilar.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
U. s. SHIP V1NcENNEs,
Sidney Harbor, March 25th, 1910.

= =
We arrived here yesterday from our
Southern cruise, upon the success of
which we all have reason to congratulate
ourselves. We have discovered land
within the Antarctic, and cruised along
the edge of the barrier ice (seeing the
land frequently upwards of seventy de.
grees of longitude. All are convinced
there is an extensive Continent there
Whetherit will be of any benefit to man
kind, or not, time alone can show. For
my part, no inducements could be held
out that would make me volunteer to re-
turn there, unless one of the other vessels
should have been unfortunate enough to
be wrecked, which God forbid. We
were unfortunate in not being alberto land,
take possession, and plant the stripes and
stars. When the weather permitted us to
do SO, no boat could land, the land being
very high, covered with snow, and slop-
ing gradually to the water, where it was
terminated by ice, descending one hun
dred feet perpendicularly.
The weather was, part Of the time,
good; and part, blowing from fresh to
heavy gales, with thick snow storms,
making navigation extremely hazardous,
on account Of the icebergs by which we
were generally surrounded. / have at
times counted 100 large ones from the
deck, without the aid of glass, taking
no notice cf small ones.
We found the Peacock here repairing,
almost a perfect wreck; having had her
stern frame lifted, and all the timbers bro
ken above the main deck, as far forward
as the gang-way, rudder knocked off,
forefoot carried away, and planking
knocked up to within an inch and half Of
her wood ends. How she arrived here,
it seems impossible to conceive. did not
suppose vessel in her condition could
hold together long enough to do so. She
was caught in the ice, and iammed by
the closing of the passage after she went
lit. | hope that the brig and schooner
have escaped, and that we shall find them
at New Zealand.
By an arrival to-day from Hobart Town
Wan Diemen's Lan0 we learn that the
French expedition is there, and that they
discovered land the same day we did, i'll
66 S. and l3O East.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
THE HUMAN BODY !.

The human body was not made OF the
celestial elements, light and ali, but of
more gross terrestrial matter, being de-
signed to receive and communicate no..
tees Of terrestrial objects, by organs SIM
liar to them.--1n this instance, as in ano-s;
ther sense, God seemeth to have @chosen
base things of the world to confound
things honorable and mighty when, Of
the dust Of the ground" he composed g.
a frame, superior in rank and dignity to
the heavens and all their hosts. They,
whose profession leads them to examine
the structure of this astonishing piece Of
mechanism, these men see the works Of
the Lord, and his wonders in the forma-
ton of the human body. A contempla-
ton of its parts, and their disposition
brought Galen upon his knees, in adora-;
ton Of the wisdom with which the whole
is contrived; and melted him to, o,challenge
any one, upon hundred years study, to-
tell how the least fibre OF particle could
have been more commodiously placed,
either for use or beauty. While the world
shall last, genius and diligence will be
producing fresh proofs that we are fear
fully and wonderfully made;7 that @mar-
yelleus are his works." and above ALL
this capital work of the Almighty; and
that the hand which made it must needs
be verify and indeed divine.
Bishop Horne.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
From the Pennsslpanian.

While the Fortica,ion Bill was under
condera,ion, in The House of Representa-
tiyes on Monday last, Mr.. Jones, the
Chairman of the Committee of Ways and
Means, offered all amendment, rs an ad-
di,ionaI section, empowering the Presi.
dent, in case OF deficit in the Treasury,
10 postpone, until the close Of the mex,
Congress, unless Congress shall sooner
act upon the subject, such OF the works
provided for in the bill, as he might deem
The state Of the Treasury to require.
This amendment, it appears from the
d. bite which followed, had reference Ia
the prs ;ibiily Of the Bank Of the United
States not being in condition to pay its
bond due the Government, and brought
ou. the friends of the bauk in defence OF
that institution. Mr.. Wise, Mr.. Cooper.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
From the North Carolina Standard.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS
MASTER BROOKS?, S,

During the late session of iheLegisla-
ture of New York, naodious law was
passed by the influence ofthe Abolition.
lists upon the Federal Whig members Of
that body, constituting decided mojority,
and many of them decidedly Abolition
ISIS themselves, giuing the right oftyiaI
by Jury to runaway slages from other
States. After this, what ought Southern
Wigs aand Southern shareholders TO-;
think Of Northern Wings and the Harrison
Abolitionisisl =,
The N. York Evening Star Justly cha
racterizes il an open celebration Of war
against the slave States, and an outlawry
oftheir property"
Please insert the following remarks of
Major Noah On this abominable law, pas
scd by his Wing friends, though powerful
ly resisted by the Democratic members:
That these are the true aspects Of tile
question, let an active and leading "Whig'
advocate of Harrison bear witness. The
Evening Star, alluding 10 the afini.ies and
intrigues of its political friends, at the
close Of the recent session Of the Legisla-
turc said: s
while we are on the subject of Legis-
lative acts, we have to refcrto.one fraught
every day with mischief and injustice
we allude to the act in favor Of the Abo-
litiunists, entitled an act to extend the
right Of trial by. jury. This act is intend
ed to change altogether the proceedings
under the constitution and laws by which
a master is to recover his runaway slave.
By this law he is to have trial by jury.
|fbut before the master can have ,r1t q ha-
|5eas co,pussto arrest has fugitive slaue he
must e,,ter into 6ond with sureties of one
thousand dollars, to pay all expense. and
tuo dollars per Ueek for the support of such
fugitive; and if master attempts TO carry
away his slave-his own property qua
ran,icd 10 him by the national compact.
without going through all these forms, he
is to be cdjudgcd guilty Of kidnapping,
and subjected TO Imprisonment at hard Ia.
bor in The State prison not erceedipg ten
years. WE CONSiDER THISsAZ DE-
CLARATlON OEssWAR AGAINST
THE SLAVE STATES, AND AN
OUTLAWRY OF THEIR PROPER
TY."-''It is not to be diguised, the Act
is passed to seradc the fulflment of that
compact guaranteed TO tile South; and if
these continued assaults on the rights of
The South are to be followed up by Wing
Legislatures. there is not Southern State
that will join The Whig party in its pro-
grcss 10 reform"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

If Gen. Harrson's Fort Meigs speech
had been originally published in Demo-
cratic paper we should have suspected the
whole affair was hoaX.-Camden Jour.
That's exactly what came into our head;
but as we see the speech going the rounds
of the whig press, we arc of opinion that
it is nothing more than al Intellectual at
tempt to cram fopdoddle down the throats
Of the eople.--Champion Of Democracy.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
THREE THOUSAND CHEERS FOR HARD
CrpER!!!
For tits mightier than truthm

For tis mightier than truthH! .
The Wings have been celebrating the
anniversary Of the battle Of Fort Meigs!
Gen. Harrison was there!! and made
speech!!! "The Alabama State Register,
and Grard and Columbus Advertiser,
&c.," copies the proceedings, speeches,
cheers, and all the other "doings," and
from that paper we take the liberty of ex.
tracing q paragraph. The General had
been spouting about divers things and
I" Here the General looked around as
if for some water, when the cry was rails
ed, give the General some 'hard cider :
This was done, much to the satisfaction
of the multitude -
Well, we have heard of all sorts of
tom-ioolery, but if this don't beat feed
ing the henimals," then we'll vote for
Harrison. They ought to have dressed
some Whig Editor; Prentice, for instance,
as dry nurse and made him feed the
dear thing, with gallon pot. for a pap
spoon. But as the multitude were salts
fed, we had no right to complain.
Champion of Democracy.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
EXPLORING EXPEDITION.

Discovery Of a New Continent.---An
arrival in New York, from New South
Wales, has brought tidings from the ex-
ploring expedition. The following letter
from an officer of the Vincennes belong
ing to the squadron, is copied from the N.
Y. Journal Of Commerce.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

Up Country Politics-Bcnj. F. Perry;
Esq. of Greenville, we'll known as gen.
tleman of high character and talents, and
one Of the leading members of our Legisla-
ture, has published in the MountaiEser an
address to the people Of Greenville, which
we have read with great satisfaction. Mr..
Perry was the main support of Gen.
Thompson in that district-favoring him
we believe almost solely on account of
their being both opposed to the Sub-Trca-
sury. He is still opposed to that measure,
but he is also opposed to National Bank,
to Tariff, to system of Internal I'm
proyemcnts--in short 10 all the Federal
and Consolidation principles which he be.
lieves would triumph in the election Of
Harrison. He therefore will support Van
Buren, and his letter is an able and suAi-
cient vindicalion of his determination so
to do. We are glad that Mr.. Perry has
relinquished his intention Of leaving the
Legislature, where his ability, industry
and high character gave him justly SO
distinguished a position. We know too
that he will submit with manful fortitude
10 the victory VIC have gained over him in
the matter of the ub.Treasury; so We
shall not indulge even in passing regret
that he has not yet been able to see through
our specacles. Mr.. Perry's letter will
crush the last hope of getting up Harri-
son party to sustain the extraordinary
course Of their Representative in Con-
gres.-Charleston Mercury.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

Instruction without plaln-dealing is lik.
a world without sun.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

MARRIAGE Portions. was one of
the laws Of Lycursus, that no portions
should be given with young women in
rrage.-When this great lawgiver was
called upon to justify this enactment, ne
observed, "thal in the choice of wife,
merit only should be considered; and that
the law was made to prevent young wo-
men being chosen for their riches, or neg
lccted for their poverty.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

Getting into hat a9Gter.-When man
scolds bis wife and catches the contents
Of the boiling kettle
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-21
From The Richmond Wing
MAJOR JAMES GARLAND.

In the general dcuge Of Bllingsga,e aud defamation
poured by Richie and DIS Ronsrs upon the Conserva.
tIves who would not consent abandon their prnci-
pies at the dictaton Of the Federal Executive, this
gentleman has not escaped the common lot Of his com
patriots Abuse from such quarter is high evidence
Of his political integrity aud ability, at least IN the estI-
Of the people Of his district fully shown
by the result Of the last election For weeks previous
the 4th Thursday May Of last year. the columns Of
the Enquirer edtorally well by correspondents,
teemed with the beres and coarsest denunclatlons Of
Major Garland He appealed TO the editor Of the En-
qurer to permit him through his columns where he
assaed to repel the sanderous impuatons cast upon
him. Richie deaf; he was memorable TO every
OF justice, and conceIvlng he had his victim at
the stake, he determined to immediate HIM. He re-
doubled his blows, aud enlisted fresh recruits to wage
the unequal strife. But every blow, dastsrdy and
sdiousy dealt, but served The MAJORS popu.
Iay, and he elected by unprecedented majority
Had the election been deferred later period MAJOR
Garlands majority would have been s farther lncrcas.
ed, for caunny and traduction upon npregna-
BILE shicld always reco upon those who hur them. We
grated 10 observe that the venerable editor has not
learned wisdom by years and experience and tina, he has
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-21

! ed Is it intimated that the committee pro-
pose TO make any alterations in said bill
cross or dot an No such purpose is
avowed. Why then, this crcuilous PROPOSE
ton Of reference 10 the Committee OF Ways
and Means? II speedy action be the wish
of the friends OF this measure, why no, LEI the
bill go directly TO the Committee OF the Whols
on the state of The Union, where it will be
open to amendmen, and free discussion p
Were the friends of this measure waiting
for political contingencies Were they
waiting for a prosperous commercial revul-
sion Were they waiting 10 shape the fea-
lures Of this bill as political expediency may
dictate. some weeks or months hence
MIR. w. SAID he knew very well all such
objects or intentions would be repudIated, and
secuted with flourish OF trulnpets, with a
holy horror. But will not the country look 10
the actions of gentlemen rather than their de-
,claratiomsl Are there any elections 10 take
place in the course of few weeks, the result
Of which might make it advisable for the good
Of the country. and, if not for the good OF the
country, FOR tue safety Of the .idmiaistraiion, TO
let this bill sleep IN the arms OF the Committee
of Hans and Means The sleep Of death or, it
passed, DE pisseu Win 'uu.eW WOuJtCdifOHs
If the friends of this measure sincerely de-
sire lis passage, why delay, why procrasti-
nate The Administration have an undis-
puted majority in both Houses. IL this bill
be the political panacsa that It's friends profess
il is, in the name of high Heaven, VIII, delay
the remedy for one hour Is the patient not
sufficiently afflicted Is not the disease uni
yersal, commencing here at the centre, para
lying tho Government revenues, extending
to every branch Of bust ess, affecting every
class Of society, the merchant, manufacturer,
mechanic, and farmer, leaving not green
spot of prosperity upon the broad map Of the
country to rest the weariel eve from scenes
of distress and suffering! If this bill be the
grand specific, the intaiiibie remedy, why not
administer it at once Having the uncis-
puted power to pass it forthwith, why keepa
suffering People any longer in a state OF cruel
suspense are we not told by the President,
in his annual Message, that the continued
agitation OF this question injuriously affects
the business of the country" Sir, (sad MIR.
wy if il is to pass let il pass, and pass quick
ly, with all its blessings, if its advocates are
right; with all its mise,,ies, if its opponents
are not deceived But, Mr.. W. had promised
in the beginning of his remarks not to 60 into
the merits of this bill. He would redeem his
promise, and conclude with the hope that the
proposition of reference moved by him would
be sustained by the House.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-21
FIRE ON THE PRAIRIES.

The following happy metaphor of the Indian Summer
expressed by Governor Everett, Of Massachusetts,
great Harrison meeting in Boston, where very able
address delivered by the Hon Isaac Bates, Of North
ampton, who acted chairman pro tenn Of the organ-
zsrion Of the Democratic National Convention tina. met
at Harrisburg on the 4th Of December last
After conclusion OF the address of Mr. Bates, Gov.
Everett being called upon, (hough unexpectedly his
rising received with nine enthusiastic and hearty
cheers" HIS response received with equal demon
STATIONS Of popular regard.
The Boston Atlas its notice Of his remarks, says
He Gov. Evefet) would, in conclusion, congratulate
the meeting upon the suspicious onens IN favor OF their
every where to be Many, he said. were
attribute the Indian Summer TO auth mna fires
The pra,ries lie had doubt. II this The case.
that 10 consequence OF the fires which would sweep with
irresistible might through the boundless parties of the
West next November. an INDIAN SUMMAR Of no ordi-
nary splendor was in store for the country.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-21

VoicE FROM VRoNA-The ancient dominion
appears TO be thoroughly aroused. A great public
meeting was receuty held al the town hall a, Nor
folk, when all was enthusiasm for Harrison and
Tyler The Norfolk Beacon says:
Every avenue and nook and corner was crowded.
blocked up--so to render It impossible to force
passage from the door the head Of the spacious Hall
which, II II had even been larger could have
accommodated the vast multitude who attended-for
many went away on account Of the pressure OF the
crowd. and the difficulty OF hearing what going on.
Could all Of them have been Wings heretofore recop-
nIzcd as such We have our doubts; for will yen-
ture TO affirm that large the eongregated mass
this OCCASION there at least hundred good
Wing voters absent from the meeting M; II was
more like an indlstlnctive gathering Of THE PEO-
PIE TO swell the tide which is setting IN favor OF the
Wing cause, than strictly Wing meeting 10 the party
sense; aud the enthusiasm and unsnlmity which cha
racterlzed the proceedings were sufficient to convince
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-21

We have received copies OF the Penn
sylUania German" new English and Ger
man paper just established at Philadelphia,
and devoted to the cause Of Republican Prin-
ciples. and the election OF Harrison and Ty-
Ter. Mr.. Francis J. Grund, the editor and pro-
prietor, is a gentleman of known talents and
great requirements, and enters upon his duty
with zeal and ability.
We extract the follos wing from his opening
article
Indifference Is the mos, objectionable vice Of a
citizen; IL Is ten times Than political error;
Tor the latter may arise in mistaken zeal; this zeal
may lead to inquiry, and this al last to better
vicIion. But against indifference there is remedy;
il resembles one Of those chronic diseases 10 which
The patient becomes al last SO much accustomed as
10 mistake il Tor health; speaking and dreaming OF
happiness, while 10 those around him. he can never
be more Than an object Of compassion. Next TO in
difference comes indecison; an inhrmiiy desliuc-
live OF the nobes qualities ot the mind, and IN its
effects almost perniclous as indifference iiSeii.
lis charact- ristics weakness and delay lis
sequences disappointment aud defeat. In the words
OF the greatest German poet.
"All INDIGESTION brings its own delays
And days are lost lamenling over days,
Are you in earnest, seize the very minute
What Won can do, or dream you can, begin ii
BodneSs has genius, power and magic IN II"
Let the above them be our motto; let political in
difference aud indecisipn be forever bansbed from
our columns; let us firmly and re>outely adyoc lie
the great principles which have united the PEOPLE
under one standard and let rs not stop using every
faculty and energy with which Providence may
have endowed u, until that standard is waving in
triumph over every part OF our common county