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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23
DIsGRACEFUL OUTRAGE.

An act Of the most outrageous and high
handed character, which has ever disgrac'
ed the annals Of political warfare, has been
recently perpetrated in Mobile.-The
Democratic Party Of the city held meet
ing at the Courthouse Oh the night OF
the 25lh ult, for the purpose of celebrat'
ing the late triumph of their friends in the
New. York city election. Appropriate re-
solutions were passed, ANA the meeting
adjourned at about half past 10 o'clock.
On the following Monday morning tho
chairman of the meeting, Col. WIN. Il.
Halleli, andtrM. Charles Cullum, ger!le'
man who was present and participated in
its proceedings, were arrested under
warrant from the Recorder, for alleged 6
riotous and disorderly conduct" "Fhat
conduct (says the Register was the presid-
ing and being at one of the most respecta-
BILE meetings ever held in Mobile"
That the reader may have clue to the
motive for this gross attack upon the rig hts
Of our citizens, it may be proper to remark
that the Wings succeeded few weeks
since for city officers ; and these new dig.
nitaries have embarced the earliest oppor-
tunily of showing the power with which
they have been investea.-They seem de-
termined not only to conduct their affairs
upon Whig principles, but to deny to all
who do not maintain their creed, the poor
privilege of expressing their opinions! II
may we'll be asked, is this The spirit which
is to pervadc Harrison Whiggery? Is
this the regard which modern Wings in-
tend to pay to that provision Of the Con-
stitution under which we live, which au-
thorises the people peaceably to assembly
for the interchange and expression of their
opinions Are the mouths of Democratic
citizens to be muzzled and their persons
confined! Is the gag to be applied, 10 all
who will mt bow the knee in humble
servility Lefore the power which is attemp-
ted to be created by all the factions that
now oppose our Federal Administration !?
Is this the freedom which Harrisonism
would bring us? We hope that all Wings
are not actuated by the same feelings that
are developed by the city authorities of
Mobile; and we confidently trust that even
there, many may be found who will.boIl-
ly discountenance the tyranny and despo-
tism of their leaders. For the homer of
the city, the stain which has come upon it
through the mal-administraton Of its Off
GERS, should be wiped away by their prompt
election from stations they disgrace.
We notice with pride and pleasure, that
the Democracy Of the city again assembled
on the 9Th, and denounced this unlawful
interference and invasion of liberty" in
language of such honest indignation as the
occasion demanded. They seem to know
their rights, and determined as they are 10
vindicate hem under the sanction Of the
laws, they will acquire moral force which
their prosecutors will be unable 10 resist.
Athens Banner.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

about his Missouri vote, and his having
been beaten on account Of it. The bal
ance of the pamphlet was added to suit
the South. 1t is in this latter part, that
we find this account. Let us examine
how. they tally. Turn to page IL, and
you find that he served in "Congress to
the satisfaction of his constituents" and the
evidence of it is that they elected him In
the same year to the Senate at home-.
turn to page Is, and you find that nc did
not serve to the satisfaction OF his constl-
tuents, but that so much were they dis
satisfied, and so implacable was their spl-
rit Of revenge, that more than three years
afterwards, he was beaten for Congress
on account of his vote; and yet so forglv-
ing are the same people that in 1924, as a
compensating for his former defeat, they
elected him to seat in the Senate OF tho
United States..- Facts are coming to light
Notwithstanding the old General refuses
to be witness. The old mans friends
arc not all that have been ignorant OF his
history; but there are those who will take
rather more pains to make it known than
they will. We have in our possession a
good many of the old mans opinions. and
we shall give them to the world.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23
From tie Chicago Democrat April 30.
A HORRIBLE SCENE.

Mrs. Lucretia Thompson, a woman of
thirty years of age, left her residence on
Saturday morning last, in search OF her
cow; and near mig int, her absence created
some surprise, and search was made which
was kept up till Tuesday evening, when
her body was found about a half mile
from the house all mangled to pieces by
the prairie wolves and the hogs. A hog
was eating at the body when found. She
lived about ten miles up the North Branch,
between the river and the lake.
Since the above was in type we have
seen the coroner, just from the scene, who
describes one of the most horrible murders
we have ever heard of. He found clubs
covered with brains and hair, and marks
on the ground of a scuffle over distance Of
90 PAGES. 1t appeared as if the woman
was running towards home, and would oc-
casionally stop to fight: Something like q
a dozen clubswere foundnear the premises: 8:
Her back was broke and her scull stove all
to pieces.
A single man by the name of Stone, an
Irishman, about 80 years Of age, has been
taken to our jail, on suspicion, whose shan
tee was not far from tile scene. He was
absent on Sunday, on pretence Of choplng'
and lost his cap, which he found on Mon
day near the scene, according to his own
account. Apiece Of his shirt sleeve was
found. And when asked for that shirt and
the pantaloons he wore on Sunday, he
said he had burnt them because they were
lousy. ,
There is bruise on his arm. One of
the woman's shoes was found near by. 1t
appears that she run some distance after
blood was shed, and that she must have
been match for him for some time. No
other object butadultery could havepromp-
ted this act.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23
From the 81. Augustine Ncus, May 9.


INDIAN F1inr.-Capt. Rains, of the
9Th Infantry, is in command Of Fort King,
and with the most laudable ambition Of
doing effective service, has been actively
employed in efforts at the destruction OF
the enemy. But short time since, some
Of his men were killed, as they left the
garrison; and he determined on placing
shells under cover of blanket. in the
hope that their cupidity might induce them
to appropriate the articles. and thus fire
the fuse, sending death among them
During the night, he heard an explosion
and on repairing to the spot in the NOR.
ming. xi,h eighteen men, he discovered
tracks of blood and scattered clothing. as
we'll as poney tracks. Suddenly he was
surrounded by CALLING fire, whilst the
woods we're resounding the war cry of The
enemy. Capt. Rains Immediately charged
upon the Indians, who took their shelter
among trees, and continued the discharge
of rifles at his little band. The fight was
kept up with great spirit, until the leader
of the enemy, Alectustenugge, fell; when
he was Immediately borne off and the In
dians retreated. Capt. Rains was mortal
Iy wounded by the Chief-when the COM
mand devolvea on Sergeant Jackson, wh?
behaved in the most gallant manner. and
reycnged the fall of his Captain, by shoot
ing Alectustenugge, after being severely
wounded himself. The loss of the whites
was 2 killed and wounded-that of the
enemy, 4 killed. The enemy numbered
%. We look upon this as the most bril-
liant affair occurring during the whole war;
whether we consider the noble daring OF
this handful of men in sustaining such an
unequal conflict, the loss Of the enemy,
and The gallant and praiseworlhy conduct
Of Sergeant Jackson. 1t will lose US,
probably, Capt. Rains; man distinguish
ed for his scientific altainments, patrio-
.ism and virtue; whose active exertioas in
Florida, thus early close life Of great
usefulness, and adds another martyr to
the calls of duty. -,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23
AwFULiTeRNADO-NATCHEZ.D DE
STROYED. ...r-

We are Indebted to the captain Of steam.
er vicksburg for the following mclansho'
~ intelligence-of of the destruction Of Nat.
chez:.
The devoted city Of Natchez was visited
with one Of the most awful and distressing
calamities which it has been our fate TO
witness. On Wednesday, about Q o'clock
P. M, dark cloud Nude its appearance
in the south west, preceded by loud'and
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

At the Anniversary meeting Of The CAMDEN Oa-,
rIAN Society, held at their Library Room, on Mon
day last the following named persons were elected
officers for the ensuing year, viz: ~,
Mini. w. ArWlLLIg, President, DR.. E. H. ASDEa-
sny, Sen Senior Warden, Maj j. NJ. DESAussunE,
Junior Warden; ) I'm WORKMAN, Secretary and
Treasurer; Jorlx C. WEST, Librarian; DR.. E. H. An
pEnsou Sen, Rev. EDWARD PirILlrs, JoHS WORK.
MAN, Da. ABRAHAM DELgox, W. E. JOHNSON, Stan
ding Committee.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

grafton IS very great. Our informant
states that several families arrive every
day. Agentlemanliving on the road from
Quincy to Nauyoo assured him that on
some days at least Is families passed his
house, all bound to the latter place.
Peoria QN.) Register.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23
COCOONs.

We have left, for inspection, ut this Office one do
zen selected Cocoons, from stock Of worms reared
here this season-the whole weghing2l dwts. 10 grs
one of which weighs 50 grs. The worms which
produced these 'Cocoons were remarkably heaithy'
were purchased for, and believed to be, the "t''o
crop ,rhite,"
A few thousand ofthe eggs can be had by applica-
ton at this Office. :
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23
From the Georgia Argus:
GENERAL HARRISON.

The claims of Gen. Harrison upon the
people of the South have been strongly!
urged, on account of his having sacrificed
himself by his vote on the Missouri ques'
ton.
We think we shall be able to satisfy our
readers, that however much nc may de-
serve for having done his duty, that we at
least owe him nothing for his own suffer-
ings, in that particular case: 1t will be
rccoilected, that the vote which his friends
claim for him was given in 1919, and they
90 on to say, that he was in 1922 beaten
for Congress on account of that vote. Let
US see how this matter stands. He was
elected to Congress in 1916, and took ms
seat in December 1917; the time for which
he was elected, expired 4th of March 1919,
in February 1919, he gave the vote OF
which his Southern friends boast 80 much;
the impression exists in the minds OF a
great many men, that he was turned out
Of Congress for that vote. Let us see-py
reference to Niles Register, vol. 2, New
Series, page 391, date lst August 1873,
we find the following-aGeneral Harrison
has announced that he will not be a can
didate for Congress at the next election"
In vol. 8, page IT'S dated 7th Nov. 1918,
we find the following" Oho-We have
not vet received the complete returns, but
it is believed that Ethan Allen Brown IS
elected Governor, and for Congress, !hos.
r. Ross, vice Gen, Harrison retired. =.
Now, General Harrison gave his vote IN
February, 1919, and so far from his having
been turned out Of Congress on this &C,
count, he had declined 4 reelection and
his successor had been elected long before
the vote was given. Missouri was admit
ted into the Union in 1920 whether Gen.
II. would have voted against the restric-
ton at that time had he been in Congress,
we shall hereafter see.
Lest however, these things shall be de-
MED by the Harrison men, we shall ad-
duce evidence to which they cannot OBJ
iect. In pamphlet headed, "Please read
and circulate" and entitled " "A sketch OF
the, life and public services of Gen. VIII
liam Fl. Harrison; VIC find it stated, that
sin 1916, he was elected by large ma
iority a member Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives in Congress from Ohio. In this
station, he served to his own honor and to
the satisfaction of his constituents, until
1919; when upon the expiration of his term
of service, he was chosen to the Senate of
the State Legislature" Mark it-"He
served to his own honor and the satisfac-
ton Of his constituents" and yet he was
beaten in 1922, on account OF that vote;
but as farther evidence that" {" he served to
the satisfaction of his constituents" ne was
the same year elected to the Senate OF his
own State. an @. ,-as..
By the way, we have somewhat TO- say OF
that pamphlet of which we have spoken.
Our readers will find no difficulty in get;
ting hold of them, for they are scattered
over the whole country. Examine one OF
them, and you will find, that the pamphlet
as it was originally written, ends ), on the
l4th page nearly at the bottom OF the hrst
column-That was intended tor slrcula;
ton at the north, and not one word Is SAID
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

Mur,Ny AT P1LATKA.-During the last
week the highest offence known oh Mill
tary Law, occurred at Pilatka. 1t ap'
pears that the commanding officer ct the
most, Brevet Major Ashby, was absent,
and the command devolved on Lieut. Mer-
rill. Some order was issued to non
commissioned officer respecting the re.
moval of prisoners, who peremptoriiy re-
fused to carry it out. The Company was
ordered to paraded, and this they refused
Lieut.. Merrill at this time being subjec-
Ted to personal violence. Dr.. Hitchcock
succeeded in knocking down several of
the mutineers, and something like order
was restored, although not before car.
bine was levelied at the door and missed
fire. An offence Of .this character, VIC
believe perfectly anomalous in the history
of the war. Isolated cases Of disobedI'
ence anu mutiny have occurred; but for a
whole Company to he affected with ST.
mulaneous spirit of insubordination, IS
truly remarkable. The interests OF the
service require, in this matter, the closest
scrutiny; such as will devolve the causes
which have prompted this violation OF
Military Law, and strike by the terror OF
its punishment the repetition of an act
subversivc of all discipline and command.
In an examination, there may be deye-
lopement assigning at least the motive in
fluenciug men to such violation of duty.
Should it be found that there is an exer-
else of authority inconsistent with law
and an abuse of power irreconcilable with
the security of life or limb-that the ge-
neroms feelings Of the Soldier are trodden
down into the dust, and subjected to blows
and stripes, as it may suit the arbitrary
will-then let the evil be barred FORTH and
its remedy be applied by immediate
change. This act Of mutiny is severe
offence, and we do trust that the supre-
macy Of tile law WILDE maintained.-load.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23
MORE NEW GOODS.
JUST RECEIVED,
nv ZONES & HUGHSONs

a MOTHER SUPPLY of Gentlemen's
~ Summer Wear, which will be
sold at their usual low rates.
~They have, also, n handsome article
of M onslin de Lains, al 81 cents per yard.
ALSO-A few casks first rate LONDON
PORTER. May o.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

TIE EvEnGREEx.-Ths periodical, we learn, La,
been received atths place. but the publisher has not
sent US copy. We hope he has not suffered it to de-
cline AMI become so poor, as to be ashamed to let it
be seen by un editor.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

Tho Hon. AMOS KENDALL, has resigned his Office
Of Postmaster General, in consequence OF the state
Of his health. 1t is so prccarious as not to permit
him to devote that laborous attention which tho ST.
tuation required. Hc has consented to take charge
of the editorial department Of the extra Globe until
November next. The position he takes, shows that
his resignation was not based on any unfrlcndlY
feeling towards tho Administration but that he III
lends to devote his energies to its maintenance.
His great talents and untirng industry, eminentiy
QUALIFY him for usefulness at this particular juno
turc, in the editorial Chair.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

The notorious JonS G.. WRIGHT, principal con-
scence-keeper OF the Hero Of Iiprecanoe is aDoot
to assamc tho cditorsi..of the CINCINNATI Gazc'e.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

Messrs. GARLAND and BYNtM.-Our readers will
remember tho account VIC published a week or two
since, of the fight in the Hall of the House OF Rc
prcscntativcs, between these two members. A COM
mttco was appointed to investigate the matter which
reported simply the facts, without any rceommcn-
daton rs to what should be done in the case. Upon
this report considerable debate arose. which ter
minated in leaving the matter pretty much whcrc
the House found it, and notice the matter only to
record the fact that South Carolina has represen
tatve in the House, who respects its character and
its dignity, and who has had nerro enough to en-
deavor to sustain it. We aludc to the representa-
tive from Charleston District, the Hon. MIR.
HOLMES, who moved the expulsion of the offending
members, which motion, if the House lad done it.
self and the country justice, would have been car
ricd by acclamation. A few such examples would
bring memLcs to their senses.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-23

The Defaulting Teller-DABSEY, the first Tel
lcr of the Bank of Virginia. returned to Richmond
on the 10Th instant. He had reached Canada, when
the appeal from his friends, for his return, overlook
him, and he Immediately resolved to accede to their
wishes. Having met with a gentleman from Rich
mond ho sgnifed his determination to him, and
who undertook to accompany him back, TO prevent
his arrest by any one who might be induced to do
so by the great reward offered for his apprehension
Il is asserted that DADSEY did not enlbezze single
dollar Of the funds for his own benefit, and his
purse was in fact, on his return, SO much reduced,
that the friend who returned with him, had to pay
his travelling expenses. His presence, it is sup
posed, will enable the investigating Committee to
unravrl the mystery which has heretofore enveloFcd
the dcfa!caton.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1840-04-30

SABBATH MORNING.

BAHIA ~ NIOMNGN0s
BTJ .. D.s's. wELLsBrRo. VA.
On ia 81 hour shea hoy love
Might smils amlisa earih's sesnss % wel
The hesssas are Ell 10 peace above.
Ard ali sesms hush'd and calm bslos.
A soothing iaaasaes - the breast.
Rrlrshlag 10 lLe dsws ofeFen.
Lalss each disturbing care 10 rest. lsen,
And steals Ihs lhsaghss from esrsh 10 hs..
The bell sam every ssil church tower
ssnds fsrth upon The sliily arr
lie nasie noles. 70 cell The hour
Has ssae lef brnded kuss and prayer
AL 40 zach sound thai aoaied wide
Dies Ia the qaisiasss pfofonad.
Scarce sselns . z-Phyr's sish 10 ehids
TIE sacred sPslI Ihas breslhes around.
Blssl asy. the chris,ian waaderer mourns.
Who IL times shadowy Paihway sirsys.
whsa eve with chilling dsmps returns
To dim Thy sun's departing rays;
Bot soon be on the dark seas sand
With warn and weary feet shall stand.
And hsii The bright inhsritanee
ofIhe eleraal Sabbath land.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1840-04-30
From the Uoiontowa Demoerst.
THE ORPHAN wooD-cHoPPER

THE ORPHAN wOoD-CHOPPER.
About fifteen or eli hleen years ago,
. family resided IN Fayelte county,
Pa, the father aud mother oi whom
died Of an epidemic then prevalent,
Leaving three children. two sons and
o daughter, In q lorlosn aud destitute
situation. ny this melancholy event
the msnagemrnt and support Of The
family chit ny rested % The elder bro
iher, ihea about eighteen years OF
age. Brought up 10 industry BY bis
puor and piaus parents. he did not Tor
. moment despair, but that The Al.
mighty. Who had deprived them Of
their earthly protector Tor . purpose
known only 10 himself, would watch
over them In their friendless aud des.
Iiluie siiusii0n. aud provide FOR them.
~iih proper Industry on their part.
Al that time, The chapping of wood
% Che Iuanxces offered The most con.
slant employ ment, aad he Gould have
TIE company aud assistance Of bis DC.
tie brother and sister. 20 whom he
Vas unrestricted. Having Jeff The
small LOG. caBIx which had been Tor
many years occspieiby their parents.
and which vas rndeared 10 them by
che recollection Of many past events,
they brtuok. themselves. with their
little oil. 10 the eoaling ground Of a
neighboring farmer. aud became the
tenants Of a ehrerlsss tenement, CON.
pared With the one they had lett.
Daring the day, the elder brother
chopped wood, the younger assisting
rs Gar Is his s,reng,h WOULD permit
whiie the sister attended 20 the do.
mestic concerns of their hat. ln the
evenings. and When the Weather would
nnt admit OF outdoor employment.
tie elder brother. Who had received n
tolrrabie Euslish education in the Lille
time Of his parents, taught the brother
and sister; aud bis exeriions we're
ant spent in vain, as the sequel will
show.
With economy and proper manage
ment, nj the expiration of q few years,
they had accumulated a small fund Ia
muney, aud upon consolidation ihry
determined 90 invest IL In a pirce OIL
western land. At that time the al.
tcntipn OF emisranis was directed
principally To Indiana, as "ftr'ng ih'
greatest inducements. Thiihrr thet
the elder brother vas 10 go, Tor th'
purpose Of locating hume.
Having taken an aheciiona'e leave
of those he most dearly loved OF
earth, departed 10 the Monongshel'
river, where he obtained a passage o'
a fit bnat bound to Cincinnati. ant
In due time arrived at that place u
safety. fle was then directed TO seei
the Wabash country. Tor the most tr
allie lands in the state. Early the mex
morning lie set out Tor Vincennes
where the principal land office Tor Tia
region was then located. Little ex
perienced in j,urneying on loot, an
buoyed up With the pleasing idea u
getting . hume Tor himself anu 'hos
whom he had left spme hundred mile
behind, but whose welfare and hal
pinrss. identified with his own. keI
place in his recollection; he pushe
IN Al a rate.tno great Tor even an az
camplished pedestrian TO wiihs,an'
Ill, snklesshccamc swollen aud y
feet much blis,ered. Aware OF 70
scanty means, and his great desire
accomplish his end. be feit un"'l''n
10 lose time. aud continuing. agsf'
waited The impe,liment, until Us W
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1840-04-30

DOwRY.-'i'he best dowry TO ad-
vance the marriage Of youns lady,
is, when she has 10 ner countenance
mildness; in her speech wisdom; 10
her. brhayiuur mudesty; 10 her liie
sirtue. .-.,.. ..
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gPNR OH

Delivered u ne 6ssst Wing Nsesiar ia Gks
eosniy q Gsausllie. % Tsssday lhe
81 day o. March, 1870,