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

THE LADIES' BooK.-The August num-
Der of this delightful magazine is just re-
ceived. 1t is embellished with "The Pill
GRIM" handsome steel engraving-a
coloured plate of the fashions containing
two figures, and two pages of Music
Many no doubt recolect the interesting
tale entitled Mrs. Washington Potts, from
the pen Of Miss LESLIE, which appeared
several years since. Those who admire
her style will be pleased to learn that the
present number contains the history Of
Mr.. SMITH, in the course of which our
old acquaintance ALBINA, now Mrs. CnEs.
TON, is introduced, and also that inter-
esting parsonage, Aunt QU1MBy-whose
vivid memory is truly marvellous ia
Guilty.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08
FOR THE JOURNAL.

Mr.. Editor: Permit me to call the atten-
tion of the Commissioners Of Roads to
the situation of the Bridge, crossing Pine
Tree Creek beyond McRa's mill, and that
part of DeKalb street, leading into Cam
den, west Of Broad, both of which arc now
unsafe for travelling.
TAX PAYER.
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ST[ANO8RARUY9

EVHOSE wishing to learn Short Hand,
Il by writing to F. F. FonvilIe, (Shel-
byville, Bedford county, Tenn and for
warding only one dollar in current money
in the letter, can get Tables and Extracts
in one letter, so plain that those of limited
education may get, not a superficial, but a
thorough knowledge Of il in few hours.
Applicants must pay all postage, state
where and 10 whom their Tables &c. must
be sent. Such calls answered during 1910.
Aug. !. 4s3o.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

GREENvILLE MoUNTAINEER.-The last
number Of this excellent paper comes 10
us in an entire new dress. There is no
paper in the interior of the State, which
has, since its commencement, some ten
or twelve yearssago, been conducted with
more ability and success. 1t supports
firmly and ably the present Administration.
The Editorial department is now under
the management Of G. +. TowNEs Esq.
and judging from his efforts thus far, we
should say he was well qualified for the
task he has undertaken.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

HARD T1MEs.-Mrs. FITzwILLIAM, who
is about leaving this country for England,
and who has been arduousl y engaged in
her profession as an actress for nlne
months amongst US, has received for her
performances during that whole period
only fraction over taventy thousand dol
lars! If it had not been for the Indepen-
dent Treasury Act, and the measures OF
the Administration generally, she might,
in the same length of time, have made a
fortune.
As still further and more convincing evi'
deucc Of the cmbarrassments of the times,
it is stated that another actress, or rather,
dancing woman, FANNY ELssLER, who has
been in this country scarcely threemonths.
has cleared like sum Of taremty thousand
dollars. .
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NEW SHOES.

WHHE subscribers have just received the
IL following kinds of SHOES, made
expressly to their order in Philadelphia
and Durham:
Gentlemen's best Calfskin Shoes.
Ladies' American g. English Kid Slippers,
Misses " Z"
Ladies Seal and Leather Walking Shoes,
Misses Z" g -. :"
Children's Z" " Bootees
Also,-Boots and Shoes of every des-
cription made to order at short notice by
experienced wcrkmen.
JONES & HUGHSON.
July11. "
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Notice..

Fa7IEE subscriber will rent Store House
d at Russell Place, suitable for Store
or Dwelling House. Also, another House,
suitable for a small family, with Barn, Sta
DE, Shop and Kitchen.
Any person wishing to rent, will do well
to apply previous to the first Of October
next. The buildings are situated in Ker.
shaw District
sAML. B. HAMMOND.
July Is. tfA
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WANTED.
July,

A NEGRO or Mulatto boy, from Is 70
IA 90, or older, for Driver, Body Ser
want; &c. For one of unexceptionable
character, good price will be paid -
cash. Apply atthis Office. =
July Is. 1884
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

"The people Of Texas separated them
selves from the Mexican Republic in 1888,
not alone in consequence of gross and re-
peated violations Of charters, under the
guarantee of which they had been invited
to settle the country, for the purpose of
protecting the Northern Provinces of
Mexico from the hostile incursions of
those tribes of Indians, whom she had
previously been incapable of holding IN
check; but likewise, as has been Justly
said, Sin resistance to reDolution;' tor
Texas resisted the despotic overthrow by
the centralisls, of The federative system
of Mexico, Of which she was legitimate
and recognised member. =,
"In 1886, with a comparatively small
population, and at no time with more than
two thousand men in the field, they de-
feated General St. Anna, the President OF
Mexico, with an invading army of eight
thousand men, and made him prisoner.
"Since that period they have remained
in undisturbcd possession of the country.
"They have established form Of 60
vernment, modelled after that of the Uni
ted States of North America.
"They have declared tolera!ion in
religious opinion.
"They have. by fundamental article
in their Constitution, declared the slave
trade piracy.
"They have adopted code of laws
founded on the common law of England.
They have established judiciary
which expounds and enforces the Jaw,
with frmness and impartiality, affording
an effective guarantee for The security OF
life, liberty, and property.
"They have enacted scheme of re-
vcnhc, taxation and finance, which re-
quires only time to mature it into solid
system of public credit"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

"Teach your Granny to suck eggs!,-
The Comic Almanac for this year, though
it contains, as such things always do,
some stale jokes, and many borrowed
ones, contains, nevertheless, some spirit
stirring fun. 1t is illustrated by thirty.six
droll pictures, many of which are from
Hood. The best hit at the times is in
ridcule of the excessive fuss made about
education. A little child, looking as old
as the hills, standing upon footstool, in
front of her grandmother; she has an egg
in her little hand, and she says, 'You see
Grandma, before you extract the matter
contained in the egg, by suction, you
must make an incision at the apex, and a
corresponding aperture at the base.'-
La how very ingenious! replies the
amazed old woman.-I declare how they
do improve In my time they used on
ly to make hole in each end.-Mass.
Journal.
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THE CRoPs.-Our exchange papers,
from every section Of the country, give
the most Gattering accounts Of the grow
ing crop. Should the seasons continue
favourable our farmers will reap an aban-
dani reward for their labour.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

The EvERGaEEN.--We had almost
made up our mind 10 quarrel with this Pc
riodical, for not being more punctual in
its visitations-but the August number has
reached US, filed with so many good
things that we have not grain of i'll ma
ture left in our composition. The embel-
lishments are wood engraving Hearing
the Lcad," and two pages Of Music. (Our
compliments to The Ncw World"-
hav'nt seen it forsmore than monthly
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

RUFUs w. ABBOTT Esq, was on Satur-
day last, elected Captain, RICHARD GER
AID Esq, lst, and +. HUBERT Esq, End
Lieutenant of the Camden Beat Company.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

LoUIs1ANA.-The election for members
of Congress in this State, has resulted in
the choice of two wings, and one demo-
crat. Previous TO this election the whole
delegation were wings.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

DIED--On the 9th ult. at Springville,
Darlington District, in the 2s,h year of
her age, Miss REBEocA BRowN, daughter
of Benjamin Perkins, Esquire, of this Dis
trict.
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From the Baltimore Sun, of the 2sth ult.

FROM INC OuLtLROTe SuH, OF tne SSth uu.
THE SEA SERPENT CAUGHT.
On Sunday evening, about six o'clock
as the schooner Wasp, Capt. Williams,
and the schooner Independent Eagle, Capt.
Owens, were cunning up the bay, they des-
cried, about three mics below North Point,
strange looking fish or serpent to the
leeward. A boat from each schooner was
manned, and chase for the prize took
place. a harpoon was driven into the
creature, and away it flew, dragging the
boat for eight miles, like chip down ca
taract. 1t was found necessary al length,
to put a stop to the speed of this marine
locomotive, and couple of balls being
shot into it. the death furry came on, and
It soon foated lifeless corpse. 1t was
borne in triumph to the foot of South-street
wharf, where it was visited by most Of the
old cruizers obout town, who had been 10
every part of the globe, and knew every
think that partook Of the nature of fish,
flesh or fowl, like book. They all de-
clared they had never seen such monde
script. 1t measures twelve feet in length
and nine feet from fin TO fin; it has head
like seal, with teeth, and its back is CO.
vered with hard shell. 1t has four fins or
fippers, and in its general appearance
bears some resemblance of turtle, or ra-
lher mons,rosity Of that species of fish,
which nature in one of her freaks created.
How it came into the Chesapeake Bay is
a mystery.
The Baltimore American says:
"Fhe creature would be a curiosity, we
should suppose. any where, from its enor-
nous size, but it is certainly rarity in our
waters. It's weight is supposed to be a
bout 1000 pounds
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LAND FOR SALE.

T OFFER for sale all that lot of enclos-
Il ed Land, containing 33 acres, more or
less, extending northward from the Maga.
zine to the Slaughter Pen, and eastward
from Mill Street TO Pine Tree Creek.
ALSO-Two lots on King Street, Nos.
3i9 and 800.
ALSO-l,0OO acres. more or less, OF
excellent Black Jack Woodland, lying on
the waters of Saunders creek, about Sc
ven miles above Camden, bounded on the
north and east by lands Of John NJ. De-
Saussure, and on the south and west by
lands belonging to the estate of Kershaw'
Conditions made 10 suit purchasers.
HARRIET C. BREVARD.
Camden, July IL. 6t32 4
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Musical Instruments.

GUITARS, in cases, plain and ornamen.,
tai. of different sizes, Guitar Strings
wired and plain, Capo d'Astras, Screws
pins, &c. for Guitars, and Books o: In
slruction, by Klemm, Thorp & Clifton.
vIOLINS and Flageolets, Flutes, patent
4 keys, plain and German, small and
large Octaves. 8.
Violin Strings, Bridges. Bows, ebony and
box wood pegs.
Instructions for the Violin, Clarionet, Flute
Flute and Flageolet. 5s..s........s
Hunten's Instructions for Piano Forte,
large and small size. a9
Carr's Il Challoner's do.
Piano Forte Primer, Music Paper.
Music for the Guitar and Piano. 81
Just received for sale by
ALEXANDER YOUNG. i.
July Is.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-08

7 The commissioners of the Republic Of
Texas, appointed to negotiate loan of
which Gen. JAMES HAMILTON is chairman,
have addressed circular TO the European
capitalists, making an exhibition of its
resources, and its ability to meet anv en-
gagements which the government may
make. From this circular, VIC extract the
following brief summary Of the progress
this young Republic is making, in the
establishment of a wise, and liberal 90
rernment:
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We mentioned last week, that the
communication Of ''OLD WAxKAw" would
probably appear to-day. We regret, how
ever that we are forced, by its grcatlenglh,
TO omit it. The writer in the Courier OF
the 9Th ult. under the signature of Charles
ton, richly deserves the castigation and
exposure, which cold Waxhaw has given
him, for his flippant, illibcral and sophis-
tical comment on his first communication,
and we are sorry that our limits will not
permit US TO let him, and our readers have
the benefit of it, as it might have the effect
of imparting to Charleston lesson Of
prudence, He will thank us, however we
doubt not, for saving him, on this occa-
sion, from the inAiclion OF most unmer-
ciful, but richly merited excoriation.
MAMMOTH ToMATo.--While our neigh
Dor of the Temperance Advocate, is boas-
ting of his large watermelons and luscious
peaches, we beg leave to brag of the pro-
ducts of Camden in the Tomato line. We
have now in our office, one of immense
size, from the garden Of Mr.. J. B. Coop
LAD. 1t is thirteen inches in circumfc-
renee, and weighs seventeen ounces. 1t
is still green and was broken from its stalk
by its own weight; we cannot say how
much larger it would have grown. If any
Of our friends have them larger and ripe
we shall be pleased to give them !hree
days Immortality in the Journal-or will
do the same by melons, peaches, &c. We
aint no ways pertickeler.
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The total mount OF duty paid on arden,
spirits in the United Kingdom of England,
Scotland and Ireland, during the year 1889,
was ss7,97s,652, or upwards Of thirty
fue millions of lollarsn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-05
FIVE DAYS LATER.

New YORK, April 27-The packet ship United
States Capt Brton, arrived yesterday from Liverpool
bringing dates to the lst inst
There has been reduction the wheat duty OF
two shillings per quarter. Ministers are indirectly
revising the Corn Laws In tea nothing dong
and the cotton market was dull
The ministry had sustained another defeat the
Irish Reform Act
The Queen is likely TO perpctnatc the Brunswick
line, and until that interesting event takes place
court tavors Of any consequence may occur these
favors are TO be reserved for the grand occasion.
The most important intelligence from France is the
of Theirs the secret service money which
was 10 be considered test ofthis administration. His
minority So which created great surprise, and eve
~ way strengthens the government.
There is every reason TO believe that there will be
Congress Of European monarchs, the ensuing summer,
to decide upon the affairs of the East This will be an
important proceeding, and may derange the plans o.!
Egypt and France, and also Russia and Persia.
The schah of Persia has quilted Teheran with large
army tranquze outbreaks in Of the provinces
The Russians have met with rcyerses IN the mountains
of Chva; and the Emperor viii finally tread in the foot
steps Of Napoleon, and encounter the disasters IN
sending his troops so far from their homes II will be
necessary 10 have another Congress of Vienna before
the affairs of the East settled and doubt whether
their DEGREES can be easily enforced IN Asia as they
have been in Europe. f~'M
The penny postage works well and is greatly on the
increase III England.
discover that France will take part with Turkey against
Egypt. 1t also rumored that the Bey of Tunis
would join Abdel kadr, with heavy force, against
the French, and that French fleet would lombard
Tangers in Morocco.
We were without any arrivals from abroad through
out day, except letters brought by party said To
have arrived over land from Bombay, dated l6 days
later from Canton, and announcing the probability OF
all amicable adjustment Of the dispute between the CHI
nese and British in consequence of the arrival Of the
new Commissioner.
Though the Biscayan provinces are tranquil, some
arrests have been made.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET
Saturday, starch 23--To-day, there has been 4 fair
demand for Cotton $500 bags have been disposed of
The trade have been the chief buyers but 500 Amer
can and 100 Bengal have been taken for export. The
common qualities Of American still offered freely,
but prices without alteration
Monday, March 30-Today there has been &C.
tive demand for Cotton, and 5000 bags chiefly Amer
can and all to the trade, with the exception of 200
bales for export, have been disposed Of The market
is we'll supplied and the common and mlddlng quail
ties of American have been toleraby saleable ut last
weeks prices
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FJPES-B r,r0rc of Tnrrndiarjes

On Monday evening the 9th ut) the stable al.
tachcd TO the Bell Tavern consumed with near 20
horses and also back warehouse. On last Sunday
ming stable which Mr.. J Power, who kept the Bell sta
Bile, had procured the opposite side of the street as
substitute was also destroyed by tire.Sunday in
deed was memorable in this City for the number of
fires which took place. In the morning, about ii
o'clock Mr. James Boshers stable burnt down
and black person was seen escaping from the window
Just before il broke out under very suspicious crcum-
stances There was also fire on Butcher street
In the evening, there fire on Church HI.
Just at night fall, the fire broke out IN Mr.. Pow
ers stablc-Alter midnight, fire broke ont in Mr.
Gays Kitchen on G. street, which was happily arrest,
ed by the extraordinary exertions of the Fremcn 1t
is reported that short time before, an attempt was
made 10 fire Mr.. Gays warehouse Yesterday,
about . o'clock, had another alarm, that small
building back of the large store of Baldwin & Kent
on Main street, fire; but it was discovered IN
time and promptly cxtngnished Citizens be on your
guard We have long been of opinion, that no fire
should occur in City without the Mayor or Head Of
the Fire Department going Immediately on tie spot
investigating the facts and making process rbGl, both
for the Public and the Common Hall, stating the cause
and suggesting preventves, &c No time good as the
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Majority
Returns of Virginia Elections


iecomaek-Thomas Cropper W., s20 T. H. Bayly I'm. W.
55 Pitts W. 4 For Senate Curtis W. had about 100
Ailworh, Anti-fiarrison.
4emariev. W. Soulha and Isaac Coles, both W.. maj
l95bu est-Nany of the Democrats did because
they desparcd of success.
7HsghauH-S. Carpenter, d.. 81 III.
y7meia-J. +. Wylie,s d., ~ IN.
.7nhfrsi.-Ed. \. Cabel w, I6 m.
4ngusfaF McCue and Gaard i. Stuart, Wings without op
position
Bo'h.-Byrd,s D., SIN
Bedford-Alitchel and Burwel, Whigs
Bsrksley.-Han Doran' and T. Fryatt,'W w. m l0l.
Botstonr-oseph Hannah, d. 65 I've shall give majority
of 300 al least in November"
Brarton and LtviS.-Not finally heard from.
Brookr-Jones, D., C. IN. -
Bruaspek-W Meredith Greed Haskns, Democrats laa
Buekngham-Geo W. Kyle, W., maj 7: H. Flood, W.: tie
the by the casting of the Sheriff The election
10 be successfully con,ested Another claims after
tiny 20 maj the Democrats. Sd letter the
election 'n many respects most ouly am well
satisfied fair investigation, Jones' and HaIins are
elected"
Cd5eit-P. G. Bufington,t D., l29 m.
Campbeu-R H. Toler, W., 5l2 r. Irvine. W., 5os-Deaung
D.. 2a Poore, D.. 2-So THE candidates brought out
election There zation no exeon
and many did all 10 the pols-whlst
the Wings good show of hands md strong count after
wards, TUNED almost all hands.)
Carolns-Robert Corbn said be returned by maj ONE
said the poll for CoIbp after candle Highland IN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-05
COMMUNICATED
Extract Of a letter from Washington, iprn -.

Extract Of letter from Washington, .iprl -.
So far as have been enabled to get information, me
Republican party has not only sustained itseii' l0t-
though from the number Of inerant rotes rhteh Rich
mond hre,c into The doubtful counties, ue inbored ""der
gren, disadrantage) but has greatly increased IN the
popular vote This decisive of the Presidential con-
Test and have no hesitation in asserting that Virginia
will give her vote for Mr. Van Buren, By 1000 maiori-
ty. The Wings may lay the fanering une'i0n to their
souls and endeavor to nsprt their trends by creating
an impression that they have achieved glorious vic.
tory; but there is not Wing in Virginia who stands
upon his reputation that will boldly assert that they
have any chance in carrying the State in the fall. So
for from it, have heard several Wings in the neigh
borhood of Fredericksburg declare that they cannot
consistently with their principles, vote for man ert-
IDENTIFY nominated by Northern party, whose feelings
and interests alien to the domestic institutions OF the
South. Two of the most prominent Wing members
which compose the Wing Executive Committee here,
opposed to the vital interests of the South Mrc
Saltonsall of Massachusetts, Of majority OF
the committee Of the Hartford Convention, OF when
Harrison Gray Otis the Chairman that drafted thef
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preamble and esasutions and in sustaining the
of the Convention, the Boston Statesman of October
I-I4 held the following language, to which would
respectfully call the attention of every Southern
"The Virginia Enquirer says the Firginans
more patriotic because their militia turned out without
shoes woollen stockings against the winters
wind Now, Massachusetts, militia man would say,
this was no proof of patriotism, for if man
wretched at home poor as not to be able TO buy
coat pair Of shoes, the food given by Government.
and the wages must make such poor wretch feel rich
This, in fact, the reason and have always known
why the war popular there The poorer classes
so very poor that they glad the ra,ons and
be clothed by the Government The Enquirer may
add IN his next paper, that the arms accoutremens,
and elegant uniforms (compiete of 800 troops order.
ed out by Governor Strong were worth more than tn"
whole 10000 Virginia mil'tla-nay more, they would
drive them as Tareton did
"lf all the States South ofthe Delaware were struck
of being the Northern States would forget ,.
loss of them.
"The Western States beyond the mountains are not
taken into in this connection for any other purpose
than to show that they do not and never belong
/ the Union
The sentiments contained in the extracts above quo
ted, were advocated and sustained by Mr. Saltonsta
with whom Mr. Bolts has associated for the purpose OF
debating to Virginia political principles say 10 every
Nrgnian read them carefully and wei gh well the i'm
portance OF the present political conflict; and the in.
suit offered to your State pride, by this member OF the
Hartford Convention in addressing handbls TO iniu.
ence your State elections, will be made manifest
Another member OF this committee is John G. Clarke
an avowed AboltonIst and who openly repudates the
domestic institutions OF the South. With these facts
staring you in the face ask, Vrgnian will you
sustain the Of the Federal party in the North At
the expense of your State and that of the Who'll"
South;
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"The above vote is decidedly the largest that was
ever given in the county Our cnndidates were entirely
too lukewarm-they did not canvass among the people
with that energy and zeal which is requisite in closely
contested election Odell was going the whole time
Allen is poor hand to electioneer. Our county IS
pretty equally balanced Odell got some 10 or II De-
mocratc votes at the Bea precinct, which, had they
been given TO Allen would have thrown them not quite
so far apart. There likewise Democratic voters
in this neighborhood who did not go to the polls. |
think could venture TO assert that there was not
Wing voter in the city who did not vote l believe
they turned out to n man. consccntiously believe
we shall carry the county in the Fall for Martin Van
Buren,, Notwithstanding the Wing triumph on the pre-
sent OCCASION.