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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, the Sub Treasury Bill has
passed, which is the only subject Of inte-
rest which that body has had before it. 1t
is stated that Messrs. CALHOUN and CLAY
had another encounter on the subject of
the American System; but the particulars
have not reached us,
In the House, the New Jersey Question
has been finally referred to the Committee
on elections, which has been authorized 10
send for persons and papers, and to do all
other matters necessary to just determi-
nation of the rights of the parties claim
ing seats. The settlement ofthis question,
together with the debate on the proper
mode Of disposing of the numerous aboli-
ton petitions with which the House is con-
tinually perplexed, has consumed its whole
time, with the exception Of that occupied
by some two or three members, in explain
ing their conncxion with case Of bribe-
ry, in relation to the election of Public
Printer, with which they have been char
ged by the Editor Of the Madisonian. The
debate on the disposition of the abolition
petitions is continued with considerable
warmth, and at our latest dates there was
less probability of its early termination
than at the beginning.
The case of bribery which gave rise to
the explanations, to which we have refer
red, grew out of the fact that the Hon. G..
F.. MITCHELL a member fromN. York, had
written a letter to DUFF GREEN, stating
that GALES & SEAToN could not be elcc-
ted Printers, and that his aversion to BLAIR
was 80 great that he wished him to come
on and be candidate, and suggesting that
by management, he might get the whole
whig vote, and to which might be added
the votes of few of his personal friends
(neaning the nullifers,) and thus secure
his election; and if he could not do the
printing, after his election he could get
Gales g. Seaton to do it for sum, that
would leave him profit Of $4,000.
This letter was sent TO Mr.. FISHER, OF
N. c., by GREEN, with the view Of ascer'
tanning If the States Right men would fall
into the scheme, and by him sheWn to the
Speaker, and to Mr.. HOLMES of this State,
and perhaps 10 others. The course the
matter has taken shows that this small
party in Congress are not the men to use
their power for any other purpose than
that of advancing what they conceive to
be the best interests of the country. MIR.
P1cKEYs, Mr.. FISHER and Mr.. HOLMES, il
appears, all gave the proposition their un'
qualified condemnation. The whole honor
Of this magnificent scheme, rests with the
Hon. CHARLES F. MITCHELL a whig mem
bcr from New York.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25

An erenyul Lye.-Capt. Gilbert y.
Francis, formerly Of Virginia, died re-
Gently in New Orleans of the yellow fever.
His was indeed an eventful and romantic
life The Natchez Free Trader states
that he has passed through many surPris-
ing adventures, and has left memoir of
them for publication. lie was in very ear.
ly life attached to the navy, then to the
stagc-had travelled over the four quarters
Of the elobc-was for two years prison.
er in the great Desert Of Arabia-a(ter-
wards slave of the Bashaw of Tunis-
then lieutenant of Guerrilla party in
Spain, and master Of Dutch lugger tra-
ding to the MaIaccas. lie was subs, quent-
ly oversrer of sugar estate in Jamaica
then engaged in cutting logwood in the
forest Of Campeachy--was for three months
a prisoner among handilti in Mexico
then captive among the Cammanches-
was ransomed by some fur traders from
the Oregon-was employed by the Cover
nor Of the Russian settlements to COM
mand brig in the wheat trade in Chill
finally revisited his native State, and mar
ried, and was extensively engaged in Tex
ian operations when death arrested him.
Though man of defective education, his
great energy of character and extensive
travels made him the most interesting of
companions.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25

We have seen many cool things enough
in our time, but we never came across
any thing to % ahead of the following let
ter, wh:ch was sent to gentleman. with
memorandum book which had been sto-
len ftom his pocket.
pcar Sr,--in looking cvov quantity of
miscellaneous articles which have acchicn-
tNy come into my possession, | fiad this
book, from the number of invoices in
yoHr name, that it belongs to You, and
not finding any thing of intrinsic value to
M, hare great pleasure in returning it
to you. Idesiro nothing in return for this
favor, bat that in future you Will not carry
about you a pocket book without there is
something therein useful to other people as
well as yourself; sit is only temptation
to gentlemen of my profession, and no
source of profit to them. am sure, if
YOU knew the indefatigable study VIC have
to undergo to make ourselves proficient in
the art, you would indeed say it was hard
not to be rewarded. Trusting you will
take this hint. / rema!n-One nho cannot
discern the difference bc!sccca Heum and
1uum.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25
companions.

The destinics Of nation depend less
on the greatness of few, than the vir-
tues or vices of many. Eminent tindividu-
ais cast further the foatcres of her glory
or shame; but the realities Of her veal
or woe lie deep in the mass. The curling
tops Of the lofty wave are the cast of the
ocean, bu, from its depth flows the over
powering strength Of its tides.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25

We are indebted 10 the Hon. THOMAS D.
SUMTER, our immediate Representative in
Congress, for copies of the Reports ac-
companying the Presidents Message, and
number of other Documents, for which
he has our thanks.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25
IMPORTANT TO TAX PAYERS

"IMPORTANT TO TAX PAYERS"
Under this head, the Georgetown Ame-
rican, makes number Of amusing blum
ders, in commenting on the "Act to raise
supplies for year $780, passed at the late
Session of our Legislature. The first
mistake is in the following paragraph:
At the last session Of the Legislature, a
tax of tuelue and half cents on the dol
lar was imposed on "all purchases and
sales of Bullion, Specie, Bank Notes,
Bills of Exchange, and Stocks by Brokers
or Agents, for, or on account of, any
company or individual, out Of the State,
or on his own account, or for any other
person engaged in the same pursuit"
If the Editor was right in this matter,
it would put an end at once 10 the bust.
ness of the Brokers, Agents &c. who are
taxed, for it would amount to prohibition,
but instead of ga tax of twelve and half
cents on the dollar" as the American has
it, it is that amount on one hundred DOL
lars, or one eighth of one per cent. The
Editor too. gives the operation of this
clause, much wider range, we think.
than the words imply, or the Legislature
intended.
The next error into which the Editor
falls is in his commentary on the fifteenth
section of the Act. He says.
Another section Of the act provides that
"each tax collector, shall require returns
on oath, of the true Oazue of all real es-
tate returned in his District" This des-
troys the classification of lands, which
has heretofore been the basis Of all the
taxes levied upon real estate without the
limits Of corporations. This change, will
add very considerably to the revenue Of
the State we do not doubt, but while
changes were being made, the merchants
should not have been forgotten.
The Editor here takes it for granted,
that because each lax payer is required to
make Ga return on oath of the true value
of his real estate" that he is to be taxed
according 10 that return; but the fact is not
so. This section of the Act was added
as being the best and easiest mode for the
Legislature TO get at the valne Of the real
estate within the State. The Comptroller
General is required by The same Section to
report the result to the next Legislature.
The information is desired, no doubt, with
the view to some change in the present
mode Of assessing the taxes, which it must
be admitted is very defective and unequal.
The great changes which having taken
place in the value and products of the
soil, in various portions of the State, les
sening the value Of lands in some sections,
and increasing it in others. readers some
modification Of the old classification, es.
sentially necessary. We concur entirely
with the American, in the opinion, that
the Merchants tax should be on sales, in
stead of the amount of Stock they may
have on hand, on any given day. 1t is the
only mode, in fact, by which the tax on
this class of our citizens can be made bear
equally.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25
TPThc Subscriber having
returned t0 Camden, will attend

u returned 10 Camden, will attend
to any work in the TAILORING line with
promptncss and dispatch Any orders
left with Mrssrs. Jones g. IIughson, cor
ncr Of Broad and Ru'lcdgc Streets, will
meet with immediate attention.
J. L. DRASINGTON.
Jan. 1. 3l5
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25

WaMingtoa's Mtrc2idity.-A person of
law!css habits and reckless character had
frequently entered upon the grounds near
Mount Vernon and shot ducks and other
game. 1t was his custom to cross the Po-
tomac in canoe, and descend the creeks
to some obscure place where he could be
concealed from observation. One day
hearing the discharge of a muskct.-
Washington mounted his horse, and rode
in the direction of he sound. The intru-
der discovered his approach, and had just
time to gain The canoe and push it from
the shore, when Washington emerged
from the bushes, at the distance of a few
yards. The man raised his gun, cooked
it, pointed it at him, and took deliberate
aim; but, without moments hesitation,
he rode into the water, seized the Prov
of the canoe, drew it on lard, disarmed
his antagonist, and inflicted on him chas-
tiscmcnt which he never again chose to
run the hazard of encountcrlng.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

There will be meeting Of the Tenn
perance Society at the Methodist Church,
on Monday evening next, at 7 O'clock
Several addresses may be expected.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25

ErenTn OF JANUARY.-General JACK
son was present in New Orleans. on this
day. to celebrate the 25lh Anniversary OF
the Battle of which he was so emphati-
cally the Hero.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25

Tie Hon. HUGH L. Wn1TE, Senator
from Tennessee, has resigned his seat in
the Senate because he cannot obey the in
structions of the Legislature, and vote for
the Sub-TreasuIy bill.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25
How TO ENFORCE SrLENcE.---The Off

How TO ENFORCE SLENcE.---The Off
GERS of the Scotch criminal courts create
disturbance by calling ''Silencc" to the
auditory. In Cork, they r:anage things
better; they write the word silence in large
letters on piece of paste board, stick it
into the cleft end of long white rod, and
wave it in the face of all those whose
voice is heard abobc a whisper. If this
docs ret produce acqlcsccnc", the adn1o-
n;t;on is enforced with rap OF the head
with thcrod.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25

Mr.. CALHOUN, it is reported, has slgni-
fed that it is his intention to retire from
public life, as soon as his present senate.
rial term shall expire. Mr.. CLAY, it IS
said, has made similar declaration.
FEMALE ENERGY.-It is stated that at
the burning Of the Steam Boat Belle, Of
Missouri, three German girls, who were
travelling without protector, succeeded
in getting their large trunks ashore, while
no other deck passenger saved their bag.
gage.
II is said that the doctrines Of the Me-
thodst Episcopal Church are now preach
ed in twenty light entlanguages, and
numbers upwards Of two million Of mem.
bers.
VALUE OF A .YoTE.---A Boston paper
states that Mr.. MORTON has been elected
by majority of one uote!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
Ercnt WING Convention

The Opposition party held Il large convention
at Springfield, on the 4th instant. Their papers
say, that twenty thousand persons We're in attend
ancc. Let US see: 10000 persons, allowing Sl5
as the expense of each individual on the occasion,
will make the round sum of 81, 100 GOO expended,
and for what For the purpose of exhibiting
themselves astridc 'loS cabins made with pine
hooytlS-"hHh bnvreh" labelled ''hard cider" and
biz canoes, containing ''song singers" Is this an
age ofuaon or JpDoon9y9 Can party expect
to gain anything by such course of action! Time
will shew. Hard times! hard times! Iico mil
lion one hundyed hoasand dolipS expended for the
purpose OF getting up cH0ran.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
The Wheat Crop.

A correspondent of the Philadelphia United
States Gazette states, that in Mfilin and Juniata
counties the Wheat crop will be short on an av-
cragc. "Fields Of Wheat which but o few weeks
ago gave promise of an abundant yield, now make
but poor appearance. The fly is one cause of
its going backwards. The accounts from the ad-
loining counties are similar to the above"
The Doylcson Democrat, on the contrary says:
"Ihc news from all sections of the country, is OF
the most cheering character in relation to the APP
visited several portions of our own county, and we
never saw the crops look better for the season
The wheat and rye crops now promise to yield
abundanty. The grass crop from appearance
now indicate good yield"
The Baltimore Patriot of the 23d ut. (cvcning)
says "For the last week we have visited several
portions of our county, and we saw the crops
look better for the season. The wheat and rye
crops now promise to yield abundan,ly.'
The GAINESVILLE (Ohio) Republican of the Goth
ult says: "The wheat crop is luxurlant in growth
as every thing else is and indeed has been injured
in some localities by its heavy growth.
A letter from Buckingham, dated the 10th ui.
in the Richmond Wing, says:
ave are very apprchensve that the chinch
bug and fly will almost destroy the crops ofwheat.
believe no tobacco has yet been planted in the
county, and hear of great scarcity Of plants
The Lynchburgh Virginan says: "ureat COM
plants are made in every section of the country
that we have heard from, of the destructive raw
ages of the Fly. Many wheat fields, it is said,
are partially dcstroycd--a few entirely The to-
bacco plants, also, have been very much injured,
and a scarcity is apprchended. The cut-worn
has likewise attacked the corn
The Rockville (Md.) Free Press, speaks in ia
vorablc terms Of the appearance of the farms in
Montgomery county. The corn is nearly all plant.
ed, and the wheat and rye sound and healthy with
every prospect of an abundant crop. Clover is
up finely and presents formidable appearance
A great fruit year is anticipated, and the only
word of complaint is from the kitchen garden
wherethey are a little troubled with the cut-worm
The Cincinnati Republican, contains state
ments from farmers in that State and Kentucky
that the ravages of the Fly in the growing whea
are very extensive in their respective regions.
Crops IN Louisidaa.--The N. 0. Bee says tina
the crops look favorable, and that the planter vii
be blessed with an abundance again, if the higl
waters do not sweep away his hopes.
Me,o Weai.--Ihe Houston Telegraph says
has been discovered in the northwestern frontier
/ If Texas Wild oats and rye have also been fount
| in the greatest abundance.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

present time, as of our citizens, together with
several others, residing in the ncighborhood Of
Mr.. Clark, are supposed to be accompces in the
transaction. They have all been arrested and
are undergoing an examination, and as soon as
we can get the particulars we viii publish the
whole affair, not forgetting to apply the lash on
those descr,ingt. In the meantime we forcbcur
saying any hing further, until the examination has
gonc through with; but the Developments thus
far, bear on their face one OF the most fend-lke,
brutal and outrageous occurrences that ever dis
graccd the annals Of civilization.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

We take the following base fabrication from
the New Orleans Times, and merely advert to it
in order to correct an error into which that paper
has fallen, by giving circulation to fabrication,
which doubtless some brainlcss wag propagatcd
for his individual amusement. We assure the
editor that no such occurrence took place between
Chicago aud Peru, and that his informant is a
base iabricator and imposter, who should be re-
wardcd with straight-lackct for his uit, or sent
to the Lunatic Asylum in order that he may cul-
tiyatc his genius.
4 FATAL REScoSTnE.-Two gentlemen on the
nth ult., both strangers in the west, had some
dispute about the occupation Of the back seat Of a
coach, which runs between Peru and Chicago.
Each drew pistol at the same instant---cach fired
and both fell TO rise no more, for the contents Of
the loaded pistols had the effect they were intend
ssA 70 have; the contents ofonc entering the body
Low tbs heart, those Of tho other passing
- ;head Of the opponent The driver in
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
.b0bu Wentworth. Esq.

We have received letter written by the talen-
ted editor Of the Chicago Democrat, in reply to a
letter addressed to him by the Boston Bay State
Association, requesting him to deliver an address
before that body.
The high reputation Mr., Wentworth sustains as
an able writer and accomplished scholar, is to well
known to require single word from us in praise
Of the document; bu, we viii say, that we have
never read more clear and convincing exposition
of the evils of the present banking system than
this letter furnishes. We arc sorry that the limits
of our paper will NOT admit us to publish it at
length, but hope TO give extracts hereafter.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
Brutal attack u pom nm Editor.

The editor of the st. Louis Argus was recently
attacked by two individuals by the name Of Darncg
and Grmsley, and beat on the head with a
large iron cane in such manner that his life is
despaircd of. The difficulty between the parties
was of political nature, and caused Darncs and
Grmsley to attack the editor of Argus in the man
ner they did--cowardly and assassin like, UNI
worthy ofgenllemen and disgraceful to the human
species.
The editor (Mr. Davis will probably recover,
but his life is yet in imminent danger.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

haste, stayed the onward progress of his foaining
sceds to ascertain the cause of the reports OF the
pistols, and, on unclosing the coach doors, what
a horrible scene did his eyes behold! Two men,
who but few hours before, left the hotel at Peru,
in social mrth aud elee, now weltering in their
Hood. They were the only passengers. and both
died before any aid could be called, the distance
from any house being some miles. The names OF
the unfortunate individuals are supposed to be, by
papers found about them, X. l.. VIM, who had
in his possession about 5000, and Jos. ID. Brown,
who had $3.50, mostly northern funds.
We learn the above particulars from a friend
ust arrived here from Illinois.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

The Pitsburg IntelIigcncer of Friday, says
"Our canal is in good order, and on Thursday up
wards of 40 boats were in port unloading their
eastern cargoes, and taking in heavy loads for the
eastern cities, such as -four tobacco, bacon, aklns,
&c. The same paper says that a valuable and
active trade has already sprung up bcf"een Pitts
burg and Cleveland and the intermediate towns
on the route.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

The United States District Court for the South
ern District of Mississippi commenced its session
at jackson, on the 9th inst. The Missssippian
SAYS there were twenty -one hundred causes on the
calender, and one hundred lawyers in attendance.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
R nEPRsSeNTATl
:AHAM Re. DODGE.
articles prepared for to-day's paper
avoidabiy crowded out.
The Season.

TVS clear, the trees their foliage shoot
ines luxuriant branches spread,
way down beneath their fruitful load
III q copiou5 harvest yields.
A ooms. lip spring refreshing streams
heritage crowns tn enameld fields"
and grandeur which our magni6-
at the present time presents, is be-
tion. For ug TO attempt even 10 con-
lea of their magnifcencc, would be
task which no human being is able to
We can only say, that if there lives
sa man with soul so dead that can
road upon the beauties which meet
tis gery drection--to sec Nature clad in
81 h geous robes and presenting to the
v which tie Great Architect Of the Uni.
complished without being awokc to
Sc, he must he destitute Of those re-
81 es which distinguish the human spc-
81 brute creation.
r ut prospect of an abundant harvest is
t ~ ,ging, and VIC should offer prayer and
ihaa before that Being who is thus mcrci-
Gl' VI TO us.--By oar own imprudencc-
wH na or search after gain, we have well
y!rs} our ommcrcc--commcrcia distress
na .ment prevails throughout the land,
Is of our laboring population are
c dust by the iron arm of oppression
bR4 pickering exists within ourselves,
baa laa son, brother and brother are ar
Ysffl se zach other, differing merely on trivial
po.uts dency, which in many instances is
tha ao with degree of severity, almost
ra fipq ladness. While this state of things
Ind plcasan, as they are in their charac-
ter - hos ic pleasing prospcc. before us, that
anime ai Want will not visit our land at the
,'ragent Ia, al ant crisis.
.helu mge Of contemporary 1T is re-
mss die Bot in a country embracing such an
extcai y ,ntory, such a variety of soil and eli
t,ate. hec ould be such general and almost
,niyersal pros ect of abundant crops. With one
or t,yo tffDg evceptons, every part of the land
is tccming with the rich productions Of the earth.
IL no sudden and improbable reverse occurs the
whole country will by Autumn be rolling in
= '.vnry of abundance. The bearing which
things must have upon the bust
es tn,s of the country, at this particular
r6ss, O.. incalculatde importance. W.
~ m heavy surplus Of produce
r uring itself into every part OF thu
gs,,la ribute towards relieving us from oul
~ debtedness. Another bountiiul har
S IS now apparently so near at hand
ai9 al doubt, in the course of another
4a s.a ne tide Of trade strongly in our favor
ai9ssg a high state OF prosperity to the coun
lat is wanting is, that man should for
"a the great work which nature is SC
rr,lucting. Let her beneiiccn, laws be
gl 4 obeycd, let our hands be active ane
@, aud the tempest by which we have
ta IL tossed will soon be laid.a
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

At large meeting of the Democracy held at
Springfield on the 9Th inst, at the time the "Great
Convention" was coming cE the following Ad-
dress was read to the meeting. As the Wings
will not favor the people with an Address, We hope
they will read this.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
Examt County Democratic Meeting.

We have received the proceedings of g demo
cratic meeting, held at Geneva, Kane county.
They are now in type, and shall have place in
our next.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

A mail stage was robbed on the Goth ultmo
near Bedford, Pa. Of three trunks and three can
vass bags. They were found the same day riled
of their contents.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

been fifty thousand, the scenes which were wit
messed for three days, would not have convert
ed single voter X.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
That Cat Fish.

Our readers will find fish story on our last
page, and as the monster was taken in the Illinois,
and certified to by individuals said to reside in this
place, they may be interested with it. We take
! ork
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

Mr. Niles is announced as having arrived in
the city of Washington and entered on the duties
Of his office.