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in preserving The purity Of The elective
franchise; to take his stand against that
spirit OF oflicen,iousness. which, in the name
Of freedom, is diffusing far and wide its
destructive influences. trust that the
people Of our beloved State, will give to
this subject their calmest consideration;
that an enlightened public opinion will
purify the ballot box, and that the day is
not far distant, when he who would offer
a brbe to freeman, shall be branded
with ignominy and disgrace. II our COM
mon Government is destined to fall, let us,
TO the last, acquit ourselves like men amid
the general degeneracy, and prove that
we are worthy Of tue and rational liberty.
1t becomes my duty to transmit to you
a copy of the Preamble and Resolutions
of the State Of Connecticut, in favor of
the Protective policy, which were for
warded to me with the request that they
be laid before you. The Compromise, as
it is called, will expire in 1912. In that
Act, is the stipulation, that the revenue,
from this source, shall be reduced to the
limits of an economical expenditure of the
Government. The solemn pledge is thus
given, that no more duties shall be impos-
ed, than are necessary to defray our ex-
penses; and according TO our understand
ing of the bargain, the principle of prolec-
tioD, as distinct, substantive power, is
abandoned. l must confess that am not
so much surprised, as panied, at this de-
monstration, on the part of one OF the
Sovereign States Of this Coonfederacy, 10
fix again, if possible, this odious system
upon US. To this violation of the Con-
siilulion, this act Of wanton, deliberate in
justice, aggravated by the recollection Of
our former arduous struggles against it.,
South Carolina will never consent. When
that day arrives, if it should arrive, trust,
we will be found contending against the
common enemy with all the means which
God and nature have placed in our hands.
May Heaven spare US renewal Of those
scenes Of agitation which lately shook the
Union to its centre, and avert that neces-
sily, which would force Sovereign State
to seek common justice, and vindicate her
plaincst rights. by the strength of her
own arm.
In conclusion, let me again invoke the
blessings of Almighty God upon your de-
libera:ions, and humbly hope that he may
guide you 10 those results which will most
conduce to the peace, honour, and happi-
ness of South Carolina.
B. X. HENAGAN.
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JOUBNAa>
CAMDEN, s. CAROLINA.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. ?, ls4o.
BIBLE CONVENTION.

We are requested to invite all persons interested
in tho object of this Convention to attend public
meeting, at the Lecture Room of the Presbyterian
Church, TOMORROW EVENING at o'clock,
for the purpose of selecting delegates to the Con.
vention which meets in Columbia on Tuesday next.
We trust that the meeting will be- nrmerously at.
tended and we feel assured that it will be, if pro-
per consideration is given to the subject The end
which the Convention has in view, is TO supply eve.
ry family in the State with copy ofthe Holy Scrip
lures which may be withou, one. Every christian
must feel the importance of accomplishing this be-
nevo:ont enterprise All who feel an interest in'
spreading far and wide the Word Of Life-all who
desire the succeas of the Gospel-all who arc anx-
iously praying for the day when the "earth shall be
filed with the knowledge Of the glory Of the Lord,
as the waters cover the sea" must feel it not only
duty but privilege to aid in promoting the ends Of
the Convention. This is work in which the most
humble can do something-and something is required
of all.
We repeat the hope that the meeting will be nu.-
merously attended.
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LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

The Legislature of South Carolina, convened
at Columbia on Monday the sad ult. In the Senate,
the Hon. ANGUS PATTERSON was elected President,
and D. L. WARpLAw Speaker of the House.
Mr.. A. SUMNER was elected Reading Clerk; Mr..
WILLIAM BAsKIS, Messenger, and JAMES McEIHasT'
Door Keeper to tho House Of Representatives.
The return Of tho managers Of Elections, for Rich.
land District was referred to the Committee on Pvi-
leges and Elections; and we learn, subsequently,,
that new election has bssn osdsIed.
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UThe present number of the JouRsAL cicses tho
first volume of the new series, and re should do vo-
ence to our feelings if VIC did not express grati
tude to those patrons, who have SO kindly sustain
ed us during the year. We REFER especially, to that
substantial sustenance which arises from prompt
compliance with the terms of our paper. To those
who have done this trust that we feel duly CRATE
full and we indulge the hope that there are ma
ny others who will, before many days lay us under
similar obligations.
Our only dependence for being prompt and pure
tual in furnishing our patrons with the JOURNAL,
weekly, as we'll for meeting all other engage.
ments is that they will be equally prompt in COM
plying with their obligations 10 us. Those, there
fore, of our subscribers, who are in arrears, will con-
fer favor by an carly attention to the subject.
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NonTu CARoIINA.-Thc Legislature Of this State
met at Raleigh, on the 18th ult. Col. AEpasw
JorSEn from Halifax was elected Speaker Of tie
Senate, and w. A. GRAHAM of O2nge County,
Speaker of the House of Commons. A large por..
tion of the message of Gov. DuD.gY, is devoted to
reviewing, and denouncing the policy of tho present
and late Administration of The Federal Govsrnmens
His Exccency INDUCES in strain of .syore ecnun.
citation, which to our mind is ,.css rnagnanimous
than might have been expect ID when speaking of a
fallen enemy.
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TWe are indebted to the politeness Of Maj.
MELVILLE, Senator from this District, and TO tho
Editor of the SOUTH CARoLlsIAN, for pamphlet CO.
pics of the Governors Message.
We are also indebted to COL JAS. CuEsxurj jr. for
copies of the various documents accompanying tie
Governors Message.
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UNITED sT;.re SES,roRs.-on Tuesday the oath
u.. WntL,e P. MANGUM and WILLIAM A. GRAHAM,
bot. Of Orange County N. c. wero elected Senators
in Congress in place Of Messrs. BRowN and STRANGE,
who had resigned their seats.
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GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

We make no apology for occupying so much of
our paper to-day, with this document. We do not
remember to have read any Executive Message, with
moro pleasure than that of Gov. HENEcAS. II is an
able, we'll written and admirably arranged paper;
wise and prudent in its recommendations. That
portion oft especially, which relates to Agriculture
and Education exhibits much thought these vital.
ly important subjects and is marked by sound prscti
cal sense. We trust that the Legislature will be IN
duced to carry out the views Of His Excellency on
these subjects. The appointment. ofa Superintendent
of Public Schools, if competent officer were selec.
ted, could not fail to be productive Of great good
The information which he would DO enabled to acou-
mulate and lay before the public would DO infinite
ly more valuable than can possibly be derived from
tho commissioners of Free Schools under the pres-
ent organization.
We usk the attention of our readers to the Mes.
sage. 1t will repay pcrusal.
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UThc Rev. Dr. JOHNSON will preach in the Bap-
tist Church in this place on Wednesday Evening, the
9th December (inst) on his way to the Convention.
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MAMMOTH PorAroE.-Tho old saw says that ait
is better to be lucky than rch," and VIC certainly
have been uncommony fortunate this season, in tho
potatoe line. Our brother Editors have been boast.
ing of four and six Founders, and oneeven Of Sc
uen pound potatoe, but have, during the past wek
feastod upon one from the plantation Of A. Fl. Boz.
KIN Esq. which weighed SEVEN AID A nALF POUNDS.
And most beautiful specimen it was-none Of your
long gaunt serpentine strngy fellows all legs and
arms, and no body but most e1quisitely proper
toned root-argest in the centre and gradually Ia
pcring at the ends, with only graceful curve In
its whole length; and then such we'll defined paral.
lei lines. equal in beauty to the handsomest Musk
melon we ever saw. But appearances arc nothing;
the quality and quantity its greatest virtues
Now brethren if any of you can beat this, we only
envy you-thats all.
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S1LK.-Wc had the pleasure few days
since of seeing several pounds Of most
beautiful sewing silk made by Mrs. Spann,
in Sumter District, the past season. She
informed us that she made 25 lbs, Of the
same quality, besides floss, pierced CO..
coons, &c. 1t was well reeled and well
twisted, which was done by negro wo.
man from the cotton field, without instruc-
ton except what Mrs. Spann herself gave
from books and periodicals, such as are
accessible TO all. Some Of the silk was
reeled on the Piedmontese reel, some on
Brooks reel, and some on the com mon
clock reel. In The above parcel was about
ha!fa pound of even and excellent sewing
silk reeled from pierced cocoons. Mrs.
Spann also Showed us number of CO.
coons which for frmness, size and fine
ness, arc seldom equaled. With a spirit
and enterprise which ought to stir up gen
tlemen planters in South Carolina, she is
making arrangements 10 extend her opera.
tions tic next season. The experience Of
the past season satisfies her, not only that
the business, is simple, but that it will al
SO prove lucrative. Of such daughters
South Carolina has cause 10 be more proud
than Of ten thousand whose chief pride il
is to thumb a piano, or skip across dan
cling room.-CheraaO Gazette.
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A New PoTAro.--The following singu-
lar origin Of which is apparently new
species Of potato, we take from the Maine
Cultivator. The origin Of the potato now
used is lost in mystery, although the pop
ular tradition has long been that il sprung
from an excresence parts on plant in
South America. Dres not the following
seem to corrcborate this notion.
"Year before last, Mr.. John Smiley, a
farmer in the northern part of Augusta,
noticed upon some of the stalks of the
oillifower, which the female members Of
his family had cultivated in flower pot,
some protuberance, or excrescences like
warts about the size Of peas. They ap-
peared perfectly formed and living SUBJ
stances, resembling the seeds that project
from that bulbous flower known as the
tiger lily. Every body is acquainted with
the gilifower, as very common annual
plant resembling the pink in size and flow
er. Curiosity led him to preserve these
exrrescences-they were not the natural
seeds-and plant them the following
spring. One of his neighbours also took
portion of them and did the same. Two
or three came up and attained Maturity
The product was over half peck Of good
sized ind very handsome potatoes! These
we're preserved and planted ,elast spring
They grew vigorously, and the result was
about three bushels of a new sort of real
potatoes. The potato is OF oblong form,
smooth face, mostly white, mixed occa.
sionally with purple. Mr.. Hutchings, oI
the Augusta House. has cooked some Of
them and pronounces them superior
They may be variety worth cuItivating.
But the mystery in our mind is, that they
should have been the product of the gill.
flower. Was that the way potatoes first
came7'
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PREMONlTOR.
Extraordinary Fdstinr-

Ertraordinary Fasting Calvin Nor
gan, of Groton, Connecticut, on the 2Sth
of November last, commenced fast of
forty days from all food, taking nothing
but little cold water, say half pint in
every tweuty-four hours for the whole
time. During the latter part of his alb
stinence, he was visited by the physician
of the place almost every day. He was
able 10 60 about and continued to do so
even III the very cold days of last week.
In twenty one days Of his abstinence, mul-
lum sed unun, epacuationem habuif; hi
pulse varied from 40 to so in minute,
and very feeble; and there was nothing,
hut once, to indicate any activity Of the
bowels. On Tuesday evening Of the pre-.
sent month, with his mind tranquil and
pleasant. he commenced eating; and on
the afternoon of the 10Th instant, his ply.
sician called 10 visit him, but found him
absent on visit to his father, who resides
about three miles from this place. 1t ap.
pears that Mr.. Morgan has been actuated
by some religious motive in the above line
of conduct, and has depended upon faith
for his support through all his troubles
If he has had no other sustenance, surely
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For the last week we have had constant showers
of rain, some of them accompanied with thnnder and
lightning, which little surprising for the season.
Yesterday wednesday, We had genuine rainy day,
here, though within few miles of this place, We
learn that there was both slest and snow. This
morning the. earth was covered with white frost,
which has destroyed all tender vegetation. The
Kitchen Gardens, which were uucommonly forward,
have been greatly injured Flora's domiiiions hse.
however, escaped unhurt; the roses and lilies, wood
bine apshyaehth, win number Of cary visi.an.s
of Sprng, rear their heads triumphanty above their
less hady neighbors.
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FOR THE JOURNAL.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

KERsHAW DISTRICT.
The Grand Inquest would respectfully
suggest to the Legislature the propriety Of
examining the affairs of the several -R:.;IlKs
n the stazaad if inthei. opinion any OF
all of them have forfeited their charters
by over issues or refusal to redeem their
paper, to annul the same Immediately, as
they have been productive Of no good, but
much evil, causing spirit of speculation
allied to gambling.
We think it the duty Of our Legislature
to protect the people as far as they can
from fuctuation in the money value OF
produce,S&c. but their protection cannot
be afforded while there are large num-
Der of Banks with small capitals, which,
instead of cooperating for the good of the
community, are often working against each
other and for individual interest, by increa-
sing the capital of the Bank of the State
sufficient to meet the wants Of the com.
munily, and if thought advisable, for the
better management, to take in private
stockholders to half the amount of the
capital; fixing the rate of interest to them
paid at per cent. per annum-estab-
fishing branches where the necessity of
trade require them. The profits of such
an institution would soon pay the debt of
the State and render taxation unnecessary.
On the subject of Retailing Spirituous
Liquors, we think the Licence Law should
be wholly repealed, making the retailing
of small quantities to be drank at the place
retailed high misdemeanor, punishable
by fine and Imprisonment. Or if prefer
red by the State, to receive the wages Of
iniquity, tina, imprisonment not exceeding
one year, at the discretion of The Court
be added to the fine as part of the pun.
ishment, for retailing without License
b. imprisonment only, can it be stopped,
for it is notorious that insolvents carry on
the practice in defiance Of The law as i.
now stands.
w. E. HUGHSON, Foreman.
On hearing these presentments read, ii
is ordered that they be published in the
paper published in Camden, and that copies
be made out and furnished to the Senator
and Members Of the House of Represen.
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TWe beg our patrons to excuse US for giving
them but half paper this week. Our only Jour
neyman has taken it into his head to 60 on froic,
and has left the proprietor alone to print tho paper
Acting upon the old adage, however, that "halfs
loaf is better than no Bread" we give them what we
have got ready, and trust that shall not often have
to ask their indulgence. Webave engaged the ser
vices of steady Printer and hope soon to be able TO
make up for all deficiencies.
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COMMUNICATIONS
FOR THE CAMDEN JOURNAL.
SIC. JUVAT ME PERIRE.

FOR THE CAMDEN JOURNAL.
SIC. JUvAT ME PERIRE.
-, D. -" By the Village Cnrate.
Why shouldst thou dread, o my anxious soul,
To find at the last thine hour of rest?
Tho wild each shock
OF tempest's wrath; and pillows roll
To thy nest, wounded bird, to thy nest,
In safety's Rock!
What tho there came o'er the fond young heart
Glad hopes that once liv'd, but liv'd to die,
In mem'ry's dream?
On rush thy foes-fast speeds the wingd dart,
Fly, painting Roe, to thy covert fly.
And lifos sweet stream!
Hope cheering throws DER the wanderers doom,
Its ray of light from the troubled sky,
Shining afa;
And cleaning beyond tho stormy tomb
Port rifted Bark! to the Port on high,
Thy light house star!
When, Spirit the storms of life shall cease
And thou, o'er the wreck on wild rocks driv'n,
Alone must sigh
When mercy hangs out the bow ofpcaee;
And points thy way to the door Of Heav'n
Then lot INC die!
Then let me die, whilst Angels feet
Seem lightly to tread around thy grave,
In bright array,
As twilight hues of ev'ning meet
Upon the face of the doep blue wave,
And fade away!
And, Spirit! bark! as the Angel throng,
Chanting their jubilee hymn once more,
Come aeeting by,
Mingle thy voice in that tide of song'
To melt upon the eternal shore
So let me die!
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TEMPERANCE MEETING:

We have scarcely ever seen in Camden, larger
audience than attended the temperance meeting, at
the Presbyterian Church on last Tuesday evening.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev.
R. B. CAMPBELL, after which, the Hon. JOHN B. o.
NEALL rose and addressed the meeting in strain Of
animated elcquence which we have never heard SUR
passed. For two hours he commanded the most
earnest attention Of his audience. We cannot Of
course, pretend to follow him in his argument; but
we may be permitted to say, that, in opinion, he
covered the whole ground, meeting and combating
successfully every objection which we have overheard
urged-He exhibited the evils of intemperance in al.
most every point of gh in all the relations Of life,
CIVIL social, political and religious; its effects on
the physical and mental character -showingits blight
ing and destroying influence wherever it makes its
appearance. He proved, conclusively that legislc-
tive action was essentially necessary for the entire de-
structon of this monster vice. and that the legsla-
ture not only had the right, but it was impcratvely
its duty to nsrpose and use its power in drying up
the fountains which perpetuate intemperance, BY
prohibiting the sale Of ardent spirits in small quant.
ties, to be drank where sold. The address, in every
point of view was one Of the ablest we have ever
heard, and cannot fail to be productive of much good
1t was noble specimen of Carolina eoquence, warm
from heart full of patriotism and christian philan.
thropy.
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THE LADIES CoMFANIoy-The March number Of
this elegant work has reached US, containing its usual
interesting variety Its fame is too well established,
to require any commentator from us; We believe we
were among the very first to welcome it in the com.
mencement of its career and it is with great pleas.
ure we have witnessed its constant and steady pro-
gression to its present state Of unvalled perfection
This number contains splendid plate offspring fash
ons with four figures; an engraving Of Eastport and
Passamaquoddy Bay, and a ballad set to music.
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Blood Misunderstanding hcident.-
Governor Reid has communicated to the
Legislature of Florida message on the
subject of Indian affairs. His Excellency
thinks that two regular and two volunteer
brigades, all enlisted during the war would
be sufficient to bring it 10 successful close
He suggests that the pay. of caVulry or
dragons should be allowed them; and al
so bounty of land Of 32O acres to each.
private, and to the officers in proportion
TO be bestowed upon the final establishment
Of peace.
The Governor introduces into his Mes.
sage the deeply touching and affecting Incl.
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SOUTHERN LADIES' BOOK.

The first number of this periodical, issued in Janu
ary last, has just reached us, from Macon, Geo. It
contains Ga pages of interesting articles in poetry and
prose- Among the latter, we notice, the best, an
address on Female Education, by tho Rev. GEORGE F.
PIERCE, one Of its Editors. The principal design in
the publication of this work is for the development
and encouragement of Southern talent and we do be.
lieve, with its proprieto-s that such periodical de-
serves and will receive the support Of the South and
of the ladies particularly, to whom the Book con.
tains very able and interesting appeal. We should
like to publish the whole of it, but for its length-we
will, however, give short extract:-"Is there no
State pride-no generous ambition-no Southern spi.
rit-no glowing emulation-no desire for personal
improvement, on which wo can operate? Cannot
the latent energies of Georgias and daughters
be sprung to noble deeds in behalf of tcrature7 Or
shall all their fair thoughts remain locked up in the
prison house of iglorious indoence?" We trust
not-and as the remarks are equally applicable to
Carolina, we hope fair friends will come forward
with their talents, to the assistance of our sister
State, and that before this year has closed, "The
Book" shall equal, if not supass, all its predecessors
and contemporaries. We are informed by the Edi.
tors that the present number has been issued under
great disadvantages, and consequently cannot be
considered altogether fair specimen, but the other
numbers will soon be forthcoming.
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At election held on the 7th inst for Colonel Of
the 22d Regiment S. c. NJ. to supply the vacancy
occasioned by the death of COL Jous CHEsxur, Maj.
J. C. Halle was elected, by majority of Is votes,
over Lieut. COL S. S. TAYLOR.
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the days of miracles is not passed. He is
a member Of the Methodist church and a
man remarkable for his piety and probity.
N. Y. Star.
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Poor people down in Maine have sim
gular method of keeping warm during the
cold nights of winter. They have buck
wheat cake made large enough to cover
the entire bed. like quilt, and spread over
il "piping hot" at the time of retiring.
When made of sufficient thickness, it re-
rains its heat until morning, when, if he
if is too lazy to rise, he can make good
breakfast by eating off the edges as he lies,