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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04

DOTH NOT EVEN NATURE ITSELF TEACH!
A clergyman i'll one OF the towns IN the
State of New-York, at the time when the
protests against the use ofliquors became
somewhat earnest, from the pulpit,---oll
one Sabbath, delivered 70 his congregation
a athorough discourse on the subject. On
their way home, some of his hearers lnqul-
red of each other, 'whatdoes althlsmean!'
One gentleman who professed some
shrewdncss ofguessing, for a New orker
sometimes ventures guess as well as
Yankccs,) said. will tell you, gentlemen,
what is the difficulty; VIC have none OF
us sent Mr.. any thing to replcnlsll
his decantcr lately. And my advice is
that we attend to the NATTER According
" on Monday, full sized demyohn OF 'oid
SPIRITS 'Cognac,' we arc uncertain which,
was sent to Rev. Mr.. --, accompa-
MED with very polite note, requesting
acceptance of it, from few friends, as a
testimony oftheir regard.
Our worthy clergyman felt himself at
first in somewhat of a dilemma. But wit,
invention, ard good conscience, are
sometimes found in close companlonshlp;
and they met in the present instance, to
hclp our good minister to back out OF the
difficulty. He took the demijohn to the
watering trough of his stable, and poured
some of the liquor in, and brought his horse
to it. Poncy expanded his nostrils, and
snortcd, and bowed at it, as tho nc thought
it rather too hot, and seemed to say,
.Nhat's this?' Next he drove his cow to
the trough, to gee if she liked it any better
The cow snuffcd at it, and shook her horns,
and went her way, with no tondness tor
such q 'villainous potation.' Mr.. -
then carried his dcmijohn to the pigstye,
and called his pig out of his bed room to
taste. Pig grunted and snuffed. dipped his
nose in ard coughcd. and went back again
to finish his nap in his straw.
Mr.. - then returned to his study,
anu pcnncd, III substance, the following
note to the prcscnt-makers with which ne
returned Inc demiiohn and its contents.
sEcntlcmen With due acknowledge
ments for yourpresent, received this morn
ing, permit me to say, that have offered
some of it to my horse, my cow, and my
swine; and neither of them will drink it.
That which neither horses, cattle, nor
hogs will drink, cannot think to be either
useful or safe for man to drink. ! beg you
to excuse me, therefore, for returning the
dcmiiohn and its contents; and believe me,
gentlemen, your most obedient, &C.
Boston paper.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04

The Legislature of Massachusetts, has
the safety of acknowledgements. One of
under consideration bill to provide for
the sections provides that fine of one
thousand dollars shall be paid to the heirs,
devisees, or creditors of any person killed
by carelessness on any rail road, steam.
boat, or stage coach with the State
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04

Great Britain and the United States
We are satisfied that our Washington
Correspondent was not literally correct
in saying that "a message Of warlike
tone and aspect" had been transmitted to
the Senate. by the President, in relation
to the Maine controversy. 1t is evident
that from his letter, published this morn
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04
Notice..

A RED and white cow, sold 10 the
- Butcher in Camden last summer IL
months, by the subscriber, on White Oak
Creek, marked with crop on the right,
anti slit and under Bit in the left ear has
come back. The owner is requested to
come, prove her, pay for this advertise
ment and take her away.
JESSE kILGORE.
March !. 3ll6'
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04
From the PcndIctou Messenger.

Some twelve or fifteen years ago there
was pressure in money matters similar
to the present. Cotton fo- few years
previous had commanded good price,
negroes and lands rose, and as usual un-
der such circums every body was
anxious to buy. Debts were contracted for
property at the highest prices, and the
credit system was pushed to lis utmost.
By the time the bonds and notes became
due, general decline had taken place,
and those indebted were unable to pay
They sought indulgence from their credit
ors, but produce and property Of all des-
criptions continuing dull, and interest ac-
cumulating, their property was at last
brought under the Shcrih"s hammer, and
sold for one half or perhaps one fourth OF
its cost. We we'll remember an instance,
in an adjoining district, Of plantation
for which $4,000 had been paid o: pro-
missed. selling at Shcrilf's sale for 1900
There had then been no sac. thing as the
Sub-treasury system proposed. and na eX-
perncnts on the currency had been made
except. the experiment Of an expanded
banking system. Speculation on credit
had run 10 enormous excess. and 10 this
the general distress was properly attritu:-
ed. Extravaganza of every kind followed
the advance of prices, and ever when
times changed, it was found difficult to
get rid of habits Of expense and ndul-
gence, contracted at more prosperous
period. By those who reflected there was
little difficulty Ill tracing results to their
true causes
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04

Ii JOhn u. Caill0un, MT. oacPicEu, dHu
Gen. Mckay, had left their seats in Con-
gress, TO visit Raleigh and meet a full de-
legation of Democrats from all the coun-
ties in the State to eat great dinner,
drink wine and make clectionecrlng flour
ishes for Mr.. Van Buren, how loud and
long would have tccn tho oppo osition
shouts about corruption in Office, spend
ing the peoples money for corrupt cleo
tioneering purposes. Clay, Wise and
Bolts, 90 to Richmond in Virginia, on the
eve of an election there for members of
Assembly, expressly to clec,ioneer for
Harrison, and The opposition hurrah boys,
throw up their caps, and boast Of the
monstrous dinner, (given to Mr.. Clay
fUrsooth.)
The Richmond Enquirer assures us that
thcse federal hangers on 10 MIR. Rivc's
tail, will have their linncr-labors for their
pains.
The Republicans Of The Old Dominion,
cannot be transferred like sheep in the
market, by Rivcs' dcserlivn. They will
not submit to become the mere tail after
any mans movements.-North Cdrolinian.
= a -. A..
The Tariff and AbolitiOn.-A Anti-Ta-
riff meetings at the South have been sug-
gestcd, in .connler-actiun OF similar meet
ings at the North. 1t is too early for a
movement Of this kind. Let us wait until
the return Of the Southern delegations IN
Congress. Let US learn what progress
those twin sisters of common parenlage
the Tariff and Abolition-arc likely to
make among Influential men at the North,
by their connection with the canvass for
the Presidency. Ii the alliance between
these interests should be cemcntcd, and
the power of new Administration likely
10 he thrown into the scale, by which
they will become formidable and prcpon-
derant, then the South must not slumbcr,
but must be awakened by trumpet call,
so loud that it will reach 10 her rcmccst
borders.
Already do we sec the authority of high
names brought, as in times past, to re-
vivc The exploded dogmas Of the school Of
the rcs,riclionists. Messrs. Webster and
Clay have already led the way. Their
oracular givings out on this subject in the
present Congress, although they have
come hetoge the public in no breadth and
rulness, sill! show in What Injection the
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04

Achilles and Patroclus at 1c0r.-We
clip the following extract from an exchange
paper:
"The Richmond correspondent of the
Lynchburg Eirginian-the editor himself,
member Of the House of Delegates
says:
AT meeting ofthe friends of Gen. Har-
rison, held in B,ltimore, few days ag",
Gen. Duff Green openly announced his in
tealion to support him; he also declared
his purpose 10 start Harrison paper in
Ballimorc, in the first number Of which
he designs publishing correspondence
between himself and NJ. Calhoun, which
lie says, will show the latter to be the
most treachcrous man living.
The prospectus Of the new paper is out
it is entitled the Lag C4Jia Advocate.
.'% Courier.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04
--LATEST FROM MEXICO.-SPIRIT OF THE
MEXICAN JOURNALS,

The treaty of indemnify for claims of
citizens Of the United States against Mex
leo, had been ratified.
General SANTA ANA, it is said, had OBJ
tanned his passpor Is, with the view Of ira.
yelling, whether in the United States or
in Europe was not known.
The pension granted by former Con-
gross to the widow and ia 'nily Of the late
Emperor IrURBlpg, had been discussed
'by the Congress, and confirmed.
The Mexican Congress had authorized
the Government to borrow Sl,OO0,OOO. at
not less than eighty cents for dollar
This loan is to he one of the ways and
means for CARRYING on the expedition
against Texas. The principal resource of
the Government for this projected invasion
is the capita,iun tax, of which we have
heretofore spoken. The Gazette of Tam
anipas alludes to this invasion of Texas
in terms IF confidence:
1.-The campaign Of Texas will achieve
much glory for Mexico, and restore her
name and her honor. The slavery of tho
black man, which is tolerated in Texas.
and which was the cause of the revolution,
will arm tile Mexicans to drive those
usurpcrs beyond the Sabine. Mexico gives
freedom to men of all colors, and she has
her destiny TO fulfil in this respect.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-04-04

Never 70 to sleep in church-or keep
your hat ON, coming in or going out.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
col. BENroN--No DEBATING.


We guessed it right in our last. Col Benton
may hav delivered himself Of speech at the
party carnivc at Jefferson City, on Thursday, where
there was no person 10 duS,cer him-but a letter,
written subsequent to the one to which we alluded
in our last, substantially informs "he Democracy
of the City and County of st. Louis" and through
them "tke Democracy of the Northern counties,
that he will make no public speeches OF his route.
This is as we feared, expected and predicted. Let
turs letters, LETTERS, filled with sound and sCps
try aud every species of unfairness, and published
in all The Democratic papers. from which ALL REPLY
vH be again excluded, are now, on his last visit
to constitute his forte.
Aud this is the CHAMPION Of Locofocoism This
man who shuns and fears DISCUSSION, is he whose
ExrARTB discussions are held up as the claw and
the prophets" amongst the faithful in Missouri
degraded Missouri SUcu champion is worthy of
such constituents, and SUCH constituents may well
glory in such cHAMPIoN
The Republican of the 30th takes the proper
view of the Colonies conduct, in the following pun
gent extract.
"CoL. BENTov.-Eiher by collision or other
wise, this gentleman has been kindly furnished.
or perhaps more properly speaking, has furnished
himself with occasion of addressing u letter
"to the Democracy Of the city and county Of st.
Louis 1t would appear that there had been
meeting Of the Democracy Of the First Ward.
which had resolved to request him to address them,
speech fashion, previous to his departure "ior the
Upper Country for the purpose of winding up
the Legislature of Missouri for another year.
should it 90 not be incompatible with his other en-
gngements."
| 1t does not appear that this would have be eli
incompatible with his other engagements; - but,
like the smuggling sea-captain, who at the COM
| mencement Of that vocation, took most binding
| GA that he never would swear the truth before n
cuStom-house officer; the Colonel appears to
have come to the determination, long since, per-
baps ever since he became candidate IN Htero for
the Presidency, not to make political speeches be-
! fore his opponents, lest he might be very uncOm-
forably Intercepted upon subjects that he might
not be prepared to answer satisfactorily, eren to
! 'Lte Democracy' present. He therefore writes
them letter, throughout which the workings of
! his bowels of compassion TO them is as visi-
bic and apparent, the glow Of bright coal from
a dark chimney corner. He does not avoid, not he.
the responsibility Of making known his I" opinions
upon all subjects of public interest,"" but if "the
Democracy Of st. Louis city and county" want
them, they must cal upon him Slyy, (as men
sometimes do when they pop into a grog-shop, first
| looking up and down street, to see if any body
sees them enter;) and then he win lnoSt ingenu.
Ousy commune with them in whispers, not only
upon EMOTIONAL" but even upon 'local topics"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
COL. CROGWAN.

This brave officer came down in the Pike one day
last week. We had the pleasure of conversing
with him on those topics in which his name bears
conspicuous part. In speaking on the subject of
those letters which first appeared in the Globe and
which have heen copied so extensively by its sate-
ties, hes said that they part of pirate cor
respendencs between himself and Gen. Harrison
which was opened many years ago, and that they
were published without his authority or consent.
lie regretted their publication and thought it un-
fair, as it gave but one sided view Of the whole
controversy. He could not tell how they were oh
tanned, and although he had his msgivingS, still
he could not think any SO base as to have pur-
loined them. IL promised to wait upon Mr.. Blair
the first time he visited Washington, and if he
could not give good account of the manner in
which he came in possession Of these letters,
which were a part Of his Prtuate property, he
should take such steps would prevent him from
taking similar liberties in future. Every one will
admit that Col Croghan understands the character
of Gen. Harrison during this conversation he
said emphatcally, better or a braUer man than
General Harrison does not lire. Boys, do you hear
that
We cut the foregoing from the Burlington q. IT,
Hawkeye. The course of Col. Croghun in relation
to these letters has been the subject of frequent
remark. 1t is difficult to believe that any man,
whom the Colonel would have admitted to his conf.
ing his private correspondence without his consent.
The long silence of the Colonel had induced many
of his admirers to believe that the publication was
not wholly without his knowledge, and the mani
fest unfairness of publishing only one side of the
correspondence and suppressing all the replies, did
not fail to make impressions in some quarters,
unfavorable to the Coonel--We are glad to see
even at this late day, statement which is calcu-
lated to throw the odum of this violation of pri-
vate correspondence upon the right author and free
the Colonel from just Suspicion. As the letters,
however, have been surreptitiOusly introduced to
the public, with view Of influencing their decis-
ion on great political question: we believe, the
pubic ask no more than they have right to know,
when they enquire the name Of the person who fur
nlshed them for publication. 1t is not Sufficient
that such violation Of private property be prevented
in future, the public should know the man ha. they
may avoid him as they would a thief-No. Rep.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
WARSAW CONVENTION.

This goodly assemblage of Southern Wings, on
the banks of the Usage, on the memorable 9th of
October was composed of Populations from seven
or eight counties, who remained in session until
about ten o'clock. at night. We understand their
proceedings are TO be published in the "Banner,"
until when VIC jorego any further notice of the &C.
cason than to remark, that every thing passed off
to the infinite satisfaction of the gallant minority
who have planted themselves like the pilgrim ia
theirs Of old--and TO become, like them, we hope
the seed of an omnipotent political church.
Col BIRCH, Of this place, and JOHN c. Rtcn-
AEDsoN, Esq. of Boonville, were the principal
Wing speakers, and Richard H. Ridgely, Esq,
Qurmery of Marion and Lewis was deputed to
represent "the democracy"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10

LEAVING, on the 9Th day of August, 1870 OBJ
4 4 tanned, from the County Court of Howard
county, letters Of administration (de Jonis nom o.
the estate Of Thomas Lamb, ST. decd. late Of said
county. all persons having claims against tie estate
Of said deceased, are hereby notified that unless
they are properly exhibited for allowance within
one year from the date Of said letters they may be
precluded from any benefit in said estate and that
all such claims are not exhibited within threa
years from the date of said letters will be forever
barred. DAVID Il. MARTIN,
Administrator, de Jonis non.
Sept. 9TH Is 10. 2J-l.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
HON. JOHN II. EATON.

This gentleman, since his return to tho United
States is attracting much attention from the posi-
ton he has taken in the political controversy. His
long soiourn in the hard money countries Of Europe,
fully qualified him to Judge Of the policy Of sub
treasury system, and had he seen proper to cOnin-
ne his support of the Administration under such
that fact would have equalled in inn
oortance, (ho Van Burenites being the Judges the
whole correspondence between the 'tWcnty-Seven
different governments of Europe" Bat it so hap
pens that the Minister, sickened with the cOrrup-
tons of foreign court, and the expressions OF a
foreign people finds, on his return to his once hap
pv and prosperous country, dynasty ruling here
with an absolute and uufeelinI sway, and a series
Of experiments in full operation to reduce the free
born American citizens % level with the impov-
erisheG and degraded scrfs of the Old world. He
could not debase his manly mind to the low Office
of supporting, in land Of liberty, the same Odous
practices that had shocked him in the land of a
despu, and he has, therefore, at once and without
reserve united himself with the friends Of Reform,
and pledged bis ardent support TO the Candidrtc o!
the pcope. uganst the candidate Of the oceko"srS.
We have observed several notices Of his recent
public addresses in Pennsylvania and Ohio. and they
are spoken Of a being characterised by great ability.
lie is said TO speak Of the present Administration
IN terms Of indignant rebuke-tO expose their cor
rup,iunS IN bold and fearless tone, and to vouch,
from his own persouu knowledge, for The integrity
by this time in the city Of Nashville. Every one is
curious TO know how this old and well tried friend
and bographer Of Jackson will be received at tho
Hermitage. The time was, when his name was one
OF power with the Old Chief and when all relations
political and personal, turned upon this principle ol
early friendship. Van Barren made it a lever with
which to dethrone Mr., Calhoun, and Danish him from
the Presidents confidence. Would ilnot be strange
If, in these latter days, the injured friend and in
suited man should repair to the retreat Of the Old
| Hero, aud there unfold to him the chain Of meal
insults that have driven him from the support o
his successor, and in the returning confidence an,
| the epcll of old associations awakened even dls
possess the Magician of thpSe affections which h'
! had surrcptiuusly won! If the Lion becomes en-
ragcG and dennunceS the Foe, who will be found Il
cling to his fallen fortunes! Stranger things thar
these have happened and Mr.. Eqton's return Il
Tennessee bodies no good TO Martin Van Buren,
| IN. Commonwealth
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10

e. Risum Tlnea'iS.-If there be any body
from Cedar TO the line" who conform to the
foregoing injunction, while reading the following,
We would like TO hire him for "a particular SER
vice" We are not entirely certain what country
the words CAME from-but they are rendered in
our dictionary Of quolalions-"DoNT laugh"
Ertract ytrom the ArguS-&cpt %.
By the way, the bearing Of friend Qucsenberry
Of the Democrat in the affair Of Clarks fraud, has
been most gallant, and entities him to the thanks
Of the true friends of freedom every where
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
New Establishment.
TAILORING IN ALL ITS BRANCHE

TAILORING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
o. s. Coleman ~ JoIn W. Seqrcav,
I FAVE the pleasure ~ announce to the citizens
L 4 OF Glasgow and Of the surrounding country,
that having connected themselves in business, in
the town Of Glasgow, and having made arrange
nents to carry on their trade on extensive scale,
they are Eow prepared to receive orders for work,
p!edging themselves to execute, not only in work
mani Ike order, according to the general acccputor
OF the term, but in the latest and most pproyei
faSdlon. The senior fattcrs himself, that, during
his long residence IN Glasgow and its vicinity, he
has gaiHed reputation, by his rortS' which will
vie with that Of any Of his brothers, as a work
man. and the Junior, although not a well known
in the Immediate vicinity Of Glasgow, lie believes
from his long experience in the business at Hunts.
vile, Randolph county and at faycte lie can
speak with confidence OF his skill and ability: he
is willing any rate to stand fall by the reputa-
ton gained at the above named places.
Cutting attended to with promPtneSs, and the
same attention paid as if the making was TO be-
done in the shop
Reports Of the Irtcst fashions received regularly
rom Paris, London, New York and Philadelphia
n B. Co1kS and Habits made in the late<.
fashion, and the Ladies may rest assured that their
C.oekS, and HijGs, will bC made in an improved
and we trust approved Kramer.
.. :. COLEMAN.
JOHN II. SEARCEY,
Glasgow, Augas. 2).h, l5lU 24-;rno.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
"PLANK THE GOURD SEED"

The way to ascertain whether Locoroco is
telling lie or not, is to ask him to back his judg,
mc@ We arc opposed to betting on elections
but it is short argument with lOqting loco,
who knows better than he talks; and the igno,
rant ones who will read nothing but the Demo
crat, ought to pay little for their bigolry. Ask
such, therefore, of either class who are disposed
to be troublesome for the mere sake Of hearing
themselves talk, to 'Plaak re gourd seed,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
Administrators N0tice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
y has obtained from the Clerk Of the County
Court of Howard county, letters Of administration
on the estate Of John w. RawlinS, decd, bearing
date the 18Th day If September, 1910, that all per-
sons indebted TO said estate requested TO max
immediate payment, and that all persons having
claims against said estate are requested to eX-
hbt them properly authenticated within one year
from the date Of said letters, or they may be pre-
cluded from having any benefit of said estate; and
if said claims not presented within three years,
they will be forever barred.
30-l,* MILDRED RAWLINS, Admir-.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
MR.. CADY AGAIN AN EDITOR.

worthy and talented predecessor is again con-
nected with the political press. By card in the
St. Louis Bulletin of the 2Sth ultimo (Which, by
the bye, did not reach us until Wednesday, we dis
cover that he is associated with Col Churchill and
Mr.. Harris, and that that valuable journal will
henceforward be under the control and direction of
this able triumv rate IT cannot fail TO increase in
usefulness ard popularity deservedly as it
was so before the accession Of what we may de-
nominate its country editor.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
BUNKER HILL AND YORKTOWN.

1t was metc that these old wing battle fields
should be revisited b. the descendants Of the sres
who rendered them immortal during by.gone
century--and while we record to-day the "Decia-
ration of Independence" adopted that spot most
consecrated in the "cradle Of liberty" we shall
await its ratifcution on Menday week, on that soil
Of Virginia, which, in olden and cherished time, be-
came the "T6mj Of Dcspotism' Read the pro-
ceedings on our first and second pages.