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Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

"Although / do not mean to say
that there never was great man a.
among the wealthy curled darlings OF
the nation, yet | do mean to say, and
all history sustains the assertion, that
luxury and infucuce are calculated
to cnfecblc the mind, and that those
therefore, who arc great in despite
of them, would probably be much
greater If removed from their iuAu.
cnce. 1t is a well known fact among
gentleman Of the turf, that blooded
horses, who for years have been per-
mitted to browse and career on bro
ken, irregular and mountainous pas.
lures have acquired greater muscular
strength, in sportsmen's phrase, bet
ter bottom, than those who are fed upon
a level surface. The application Of
this, although physical illustration, is
not difficult. Men, whose lives have
been an uninterrupted course Of difficult
ty, perfect uphill work. acquire in
time self independence, and sell
suficiency and promptitudc in every
emergency, which those who have been
accustomed to stand for fame on their
foreiather's feet, or to lean for all plea
sure upon anothcr's breast never have
known and never can know"
Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

Of a stage taught head and Gngure
would have been more applaubed than
the quiet, nameless and iudescribable
grace, lost to all but those Immediately
around her. | had setn the Queen Of
Beauty in a small society," dressed in
simple white. without an ornament,
when she was far more bccomingly
drest and mere beautiful than her, and
have never SEE n, since, the cngrayings
and prints OF Lady Seymout. which ill
every window in the London shops.
without feeling that 1t was a prolana-
ion ola style Of lovelincss that would
be
Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

MIcnGAN.--The wings must have
seen the shadow Of the coming change Ia
the Bay State, and emigrated to Michi-
gan. Wonder If this notion will account
Tor the change? e?--A American Union.
Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

ritory; but when the beacon 'Grcs nre
lighted, men will find their way to the
friends ofliherty.
Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

Miller county, (M0.lin the election
in that State, gave the Wing party !
vote. And all told. This was IN
undivided and indiyisible front.
Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

TIE SUBLIME AND THE RpIcuLous.--Th sin.
gle step from the one to the other is more hap.
PLY illustrated by our friend, G. Cassedy, Esq.
in the following trife than in any exemplication
that we have secn.--John Blair Linn, gives us
the following:
GRAVITY.
That law sublime which mnulds tear,
And bids it trickle from it's source
That law preserves the earth sphere,
And binds the Planets to their course.
Wheretp,n our friend Cassedy takes the
"sngle step" in the following:
EVAPORATION.
That law which heaves old oceans floods.
In mists, and fogs, and clouds. and rain
Enables us to cleanse our duds,
And tit them for our backs again.
Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

'prodical cnongh,
II it nnveil'd its beauty to the moon'."
Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

the first, end FiEyy OaHrs EsF every SUB.
scquent insertion. NO advestissnemt
will be inserted even once. for less thaA
TWO DOLLARS.
Persons sending advertisements are
requested TO mark On them the number
Of times they desire thcAa TO bo inserted
otherwise they will be continued until
forbid, ard accordingly charged.
liberal deduction will Be made to
persons who advartisc by the yoaf
Piney Woods planter., 1840-01-04

.TIiE PINEY WOODS PLANTER
{1'fll be published cpery Saturday
TOTHILL and WIN. r. EISELY.
The prine will. be FIVE DoLLaRs por
lsnnum II pnid In advance, or Six DoLLs.
sif MI paid until the end of the year.
All payments made within the first three
months viii be considered as in advance.
No subscription received for a less pc,
jpd than twelve months; nor discontin-
med untiil all arre RACES are paid. A
failure 10 notify discontinuancc OF the
paper will be considered as new en-.
shEement.
~ AID REFRESHMENTS
VIII be charged at the rate OF OSE
DOLLAR for every ten lines or under. for
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-29
INDIANS,

On the 18th instant, two men were fired
upon at Hopes, seven miles from Micano-
py, and Smart killed, and Lerien badly
wounded in both his legs.
Shortly after, Indians made their ap-
pearance at Fort Crane, carrying off corn
from the fields, and firing at two of the
citizens, wounded both of their horses.
The men escaped.
T On the 18Th inst. they fred upon body
of soldiers at M'Intosh's field; two of the
soldiers killed, and one wounded The
Indians numbered from. 80 TO 100. They
were pursued closely by upwards Of a
hundred men from Mcanopy, and The ad-
joining posts. under Capt. Bonneville; the
trail leading to the 0cklawaha.
Portions Of FIVE or six families have
been murdered near the Georgia line.
On thenight of the sthinst. at o'clock,
Lieut.. B. FL. Arthur, Commanding at Fort
Barker, Cooks Hammock, Middle Flo.
rida, with detachment Of his Company
r.. lst Infanlry,) surprised a party of
three Indians, about seven miles from The
Fort on the road to Tallahassee, and killed
two instantly, the other ran into tine ham.
mock, and it being very dark he could not
be found. The next morning there was
shower of rain, which washed away all
traces ofhis trail. Hois.probably dead as
he appeared;to be badly wounded; he fell
several times while running away. -.
A murder Of four persons, named Cosey,
took place, by Indians, at New River,
on Tuesday the 1lth inst. near Thigpen's
Station. The trail crossed the Black
Creek and Fort Harlee road. The family
had but lately removed from Georgia..
Lieut.. May, I'd Dragons. and Lieut..
Hanson, 7lh Infantry, started in pursuit.
On the 26th ult., as privates M'Dowall
and Hartigan of Company X. Sd Ar'iiIe-
ry, were proceeding from Fort Lauder
dale to the river, they were fired upon by
Indians, and both severely wounded.-
The white flag was flying from the staff
of the garrison at the time, and the men
were within gun shot of its folds. They
will both recover.
A negro of Jack Hopes, hunting for
birds near Mr.. Hopes plantation. on the
Alchuta Praric, came unexpectedly upon
five Indians. He discharged his double
barrelled gun at them, killed one and
wounded another. The Indians took TO
their heels and the negro also. The body
was found, and the wounded trailed long
distance. -
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men and two swiyels, 10 of whom were in
Hospital so sick asao Be certainly Unfit
for duty; but Urging their claim were per.
tmitted, shoping to CIT off the boats and
thus prevent the escape of the Indians.
On the second fire of his guns. they re-
coiled overheard, and the Indians then
commenced fire upon his boat from
six FOUNDER, belonging to Mr.. Houseman,
charged with musket balls, and drove
back this active officer.
Communication was Immediately des-
patched to Lieut.. Mclaughlin, who was
at Key Biscayne with the u. S. schrs Flirt
and Otsago, and they proceeded down.
The Indians however, had escaped, after
maintaining possession, of the Island
twelve hours, carrying off large quaint.
ties of powder and other articles, and
laying the little settlement in ashes. All
escaped save the unfortunates named
above.
Among the bold and lawlesss feats of
daring which have characterised the ene-
my during the war, there is nothing that
will bear a comparison with this. We
have seen the murdered remains of the
citizen and soldier almost within sight Of
the garrison, when the white flag of over
ture was waving to these inhuman rascals
in acts of kindness. We have seen The
armed rider stricken by the bullet from
the covert of the hammock, and the car
riage of the traveller made to receive the
last life drop of its occupant. We have
seen the faithlessness of the tribe, even
when the humanity Of the white man was
devising every means for its comfort, plan
ming their accursed schemes Of murder,
and CaIoosahatchic, the ground of conf
dence and good will, red with the blood
Of our troops and citizens. But an Island
I'VE had thought safe-as little would
we have looked for an avalanche amid the,
sands of Arabia. or the glowing warmth
of the equator, amid the "Greenland's
icy Mountains as an attack from Indians
upon an Island. A force too Of seven
teen canoes, averaging five men each.
make. voyage of at least thirty miles
from the main land, and ransack, pill
Iage and Destroy" and return in safety !!
When will these horrors end!
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position to their very letter; yet he justi-
fed his conduct upon the ground that he
was obeying the duty imposed upon him
by the Church, and upon the acknow'
ledgcd liberties of the press and speech.
As it was the opinion of member OF
the bar that the paper was artfully drawn
up as perhaps to evade the existing laws,
while left it the objectof KENDALL MS OBJ
vious as though all caution had been dIsre.
garded, it was determined, by fair trial
before Judge Lynch, to make upon this
pioneer of fanatical religion, dPracacaI
application, illustrative of the views and
feelings of Carolinians towards those
who, in any guise, by any authority or
by however ariful evasion, attempt 10 TAM
per with their rights and safety.
If there is no law to meet such case
as have described, call upon my fellow
citizens generally, and the members OF
the South Carolina Association particular
ly, to force upon the Legislature proper
attention to this defect.
In the mean time, / wonld warn all IA
natical incendiares abroad, not to regard
printed laws as necessary to the punish
mem of their interference, when taken
amongst us; but rather to believe that we
are as sagacious in detecting their subter-
fuges, and evasious, as they may be in
genious in concocting and practicing
them; and that whilei it may be proper to
have further enac,ments of our Legisla.
ture upon the subject, we can never need
authority while we feel that self defence
is natural law, paramount to all artificial
statutes, Yours, &c.
Fairfield District, miles below.
Winnsboro', Aug. l2, 1s40.
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IN EQUITY.
LANCASTER DISTRICT:

Thomas J. Wright, ps. John Massey and
John Myers and his wife Frances.
Petition for relief
TT appearing to the satisfaction of the
= Commissioners, that John Myers and
wife Frances. defendants in the above case,
are absent from and reside without the
the limits Of this State: On motion Of ].
Williams, Solicitor, for Petitioner, 1t IS
Ordered, That the said defendants do an
swer, plead or denur to the petition in the
above stated case within three months from
the publication hereof or that the same b
taken pro confesso against them.
]. H. WITHERSPOON, Jr.,
C.. E.. L. d.
Comm'r's Office, June 4, 1910.
(Printer's fee S6)
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-29

&C I'D Subscriber" has sent US long communii.
cation, in defence Of Gen. HARRISON and promises,
if we will publish to furnish "as often as we mar
feel disposed to give them an Insertion his (Gen.
H. sentiments &c. "a few brief extractsn which
appeared in this paper last week, illustrative Of the
character of Gen. HARRISON, has given rise to the
voluminous document which ga subscriber has
sent us. We certainly feel obliged to.him for his
kindness, in enlightening us as to the superior me-
rts o Gen. HARhIsov, and If his article was not
quite so long, ard little less ssneenng at our efforts
to enlghten the public, we should certainly let our
readers have all tho benefit which VIC have derived
from its perusal. But We will not allow our own
language to be served.up in the Journal in the man.
ner in which our correspondent chooses to do il,
and ga subscriber" must therefore pardon rs for
supprcssirg his communication. IF he is really 1e
srous of defending his Hero tquereD we will cheer.
fully allow him as much space as we occupy our.
selves on the same subject provided the article is
respectfully written, and this we think is as much
any subscriber ought to ask. but the article he
has sent US, would occupy nearly, if not quite. three
columns, and all in refence TO single one of the
trocts, eight in number which wo published and all
Of which, including the editorial remarks, did not
fill single column.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-29

We particularly invite the attention of our readers
to the article which we have extracted from The
Mercury, over the signature Of ga Nulliies:s ind
which we republish with the more piedsufs beessse
it substantially expresses the opinions which We have
good reasons to believe that Col. RlcHARpsos has
always entertained the subjects to which italudet.
No man read it who does not hold to the techui.
eates and eabalistic terms Of his party with greater
tenacy than hispneiplea butmuss be satis6ed wit
the Estates Right" character and complexion o those
opinions Let Estates Right men," therefore, Of all
parties come forward and show by their generous and
united support of Col. RICHARDSON, that the preiud
ces and misconceptions of The past are fosgoen and
obliterated, in the harmony and confidence Of the
present Let the illibcral cavillings eease against
this gentleman, who has done nothing to provoke
the numerous misrepresentation which have been
attempted to be made, of his political principles
save in his being member Of the old Union Party
ofthis State, and attracting by his high Character
and exemplary department 50 large share Of the
confidence and esteem Of his fellow. citizens.
We are convinced that he will be elected, By an
overwhelming majority, and we trust that we may 70
permitted to hope, unanimously. -
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-29

The great Tippecanoe gathering at Macon, Geo.
tho 18th inst. must from oil accounts, have been
an imposing affair. South Carolina was represented
by the Hon. Senator PRESTON. e.
The Macon Telegraph estimates the number pres,
cnt at II, ZOO, and classes them as follows:
Harrison men, $500
Van Buren men, 1900
Fence men, 600
Boys and youths 1900
Negroes, 1900
Females ono sort and another, 1000 Total, 11,7oO
The Hon. J. c. Afford, the Hon. ]. NJ. BERR1Es
and the Hon. W. c. PRESTON were tho orators of tho
day; and unless great injustice has been dDne them,
in reporting tho substance of their speeches on this
grand occasion, they must have sent their hearers
home but little wiser than they came. Several "Loc
Cabins" adorned the procession, and on the stand
erected for the speakers cider barrel was placed in
conspicuous position, Notwithstanding all tia
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-29

TThe Postmaster at Charleston would
oblige the citizens of Camden. by forwar-
ding the mails for this place, which leave
the city on Monday and Thursday NOM
ings, via Columbia, instead Of the direct
route. We should then get possession Of
our letters and papers on Tuesdays N and 4
Fridays, from eight to ten hours earlier
than by the present arrangements. -
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-29
I'VE are authorized to an

u nounce Col, SAMUEL 8. TAYLUR asl
q Candidate for seat in the House Of Represen-
tatives at The ensuing election.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-29
MILITARY { CELEBRATION.

The Riclhand Volunteer Rifle Company celebra.
ted their 25th Anniversary, ON Saturday the 9th
instant. Medals were awarded TO Corporal A.
KENNEDY, ard privates O. q. BATES and H. H.
SMITH, for their superior skill as markmen A fine
burbacue was prepared for the occasion, by one Of
the members, which, if we may Judge from the
complimentary toast given on thesoccusion, was
" not bad to take"
The following are portion Of the regular toasta
drank on the occasion:
1. The United States of America: The
home Of the free, and the asylum Of the
oppressed. i
2. The Constitution of,the u. Stafes,of
America: The most stupendnous fabric
ever erected by the political wisdom or
man; let us resist to The last, every, en-
croachment upon this sacred charter of
our liberties. y
4. General Morgan: The Patriarch of
Riaemen; may his children revere his
memory.
13. The Fair of Carolina: Remarkable
now, as ever, for their beauty, taste, and
accomplishments.
From the volunteer toasts we copy the following:
BY Ensign DeSaussure. The Camden
DeKab Rife Guards: Success and pros
perily to the Corps.
And most heartily do we respond to the sentiment.
We have. the satisfaction of believing too, that
success and prosperity will attend it. The fine
spirit which prevailed at its organization still per-
vades its members, and the untiring exerions of
every man 10 qualify himself for discharing his duty
promptly and correctly affords sure guarantee that
the DeKalb Rifle Guards" will, ere long, be the
pride and ornament of our District.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-29

trust defeat'their design, and destroy their
only chance Of defeating him-yiz: the
stirrihgdp old party fends.
- A NULLIFIER.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13
THE DUTY OF PATRIOTISM.

1t has been our study to conduct the MADIso-
MAN throughout the whole of the contest now
so gloriousy terminated, not as partisans, but in
the spirit of enlarged and comprehensive patri-
otism. Having no personal objects to accom-
plish, and individually and absolutely indepen-
dent, we have steadily and industriousy labored
for the one great purpose-THE GOOD OF THE
WHOLE coUNTRy-5y the election Of WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON TO the highest office in the
gift of the American People.
This object being accomplished, we now de-
sire to address few words, in all kindness, to
those who have opposed the election of General
HARRISON. We beg them to review cooly and
dispassonately their own course, and also the
character the life, the opinions and sentiments
of the PRESIDENT ELECT OF THE UNITED STATES;
and, after they have thus reflected, we put it to
them to answer the question, will it be the course
Of HONOR, Duty, OR SAFETY TO THE COUNTRY,
to continue their opposition? Will they take
the unprincped and factious determination to
resist the coming Administration, right or wrong2
or will they rather pursue the only wise and pa
trotic course, and support its measures and
policy, accordingly as they may be just, expedi-
ent, and calculated to promote the happiness and
prosperity Of the counuy2
We appeal to that large class of men ofmode-
rate political opinions-whose general character
we honor-and we tell them confidently that the
Administration of General Harrison cannot fail
to be conducted with liberality and modera
ton in the whole scope Of its policy, which must
give them general satisfaction. Give the OLD
HERO, then, fair trial and, our word for it,
honorable opposition to him will be disarmed
and appeased.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13
Uses and Abuses of standing Army.

The Executive usurpation of organizing and equip
ping 1900 additional troops Immediately after Congress
had refused their assent to the propostion-martia
law in the streets Of tallahassee s soldiers brought
up and voting at the pollsthc threats of the Globe
and the annexed paragraph from the Waldo Signal
exemplify the to which Standing Army of
$4,000 men would have been applied, had not the,
whole plan been explained to the people by purer
patriots than their would be Commander in Chief
"the Little Van"
Intelligence has reached from Easport that last
week soldier belonging to the United States, quarter
ed at that place, put into the work house for
offence against the law. Subsequently the officers
assembled their troops to the number of CO. and march
ed down to the work house with fixed bayones, and
by force took away the soldier This trampng down
law caused tremendous excitement among the citi-
zens, and by ringing the bells they were Immediately
assembled. So enraged was the company of artillery
that they loaded their cannon and stationed them
selves at the head Of the street through which the
u S. troops were passing, and would have fired upon
them, had it not been for the timely interference and
pacific counscls of the selectmen. Town Meeting
held at 10 o'clock at night and taken to
obtain redress for this outrage upon liberty and law
Waldo Signal.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13
ORITuARY

Died, in Washington on Thursday the 9Th of No
vember, Miss ELLEN SCFINEEMAN eldest daugh-
ter of Mrs H. ULRicH Her short illness was not
alarming and her watchfu and anxious relations and
friends totally unprepared for its fatal termination.
The distress caused by this painful event deeply felt
by one among the many who knew and loved her WELL
and appreciated her unpretending virtues. In all the
elegant accomplishments which embesh happy life
this amen ted young lady pre-emnent whilst the
ardueus and important duties which, from her earliest
years, she was destined to fulfil, were met with
raj energy which tagged, and an animated
cheerfulness which threw its halo all around. Her
and poeness Of department and high cultivation
of mind, united to the most engaging frankness Of
manner revealing the impulses of her generous heart,
at once inspired confidence, admiration, and affection,
and whilst each hour, each moment was employed to
delight to benefit or TO soohe, who can describe
the desolaton of those ties to whom she
the centre of life and Joy Of that home where the
dearng tones of her voice no longer heard and
where this sad bereavement has left void TO be
fledl May that being to whom her last prayer
so cmlhatcay addressed, be their support Il was
hers whom they dcplore. purer spirit never left its
mortal tenement for those blissul regions for which
her short residence on earth had been the precursor
She obeyed the summons of her Creator infants fall
asleep
While memory, with more than Egypts art
Embalmng all the souows of the heart
Sits at the altar which she raised to wo,
And feeds the source whence tears eternal flow.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13

The LADIES' COMPANION, for November, handed us
by Mr.. Hampton, general agent for the District com
mcnces with beautiful steel engraving oftae "Ceme-
terry Of Mount Auburn" illustrative Of the opening
article of the book being description of the same
"Osr Library" No. @ by Mrs. Embury, is good
it is long-then we have " The Unsunmoned Wit
ness, by F. w. Thomas--"My Uncle, the Colonel"
by Ingraham-" The Dying Boy" by Mrs. Seba
Smith, and the :" Lines by Mrs. Sigourncy," which
cannot fail to interest the readeraso Athens and
its Vicinity in 1885, by f. Dow, Esq, of this city
besides several beautiful poems" Time" by Rev,
II. Church" Scene in Life" by Park Benjamin
The Widows Oil, by w B. Tappan-"Death of
Goliath, by Mrs M. St. L. Loun," besides many
other excellent articles both in prose and pocryno
emitting abeautiful original piece of music, in the con
clusion of the book composed by Miss O'Connell
Subscriptions received a, the agency Office few doors
east of city post office. present number commences
a vol)