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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-07-21

ALEXANDER MLEoD-The Supreme Court of
New York have decided against the release Of ALEX
ANpEn M,LeoD, under the writ Of Rabeas Corpus,
and he has been remanded to Niagara for trial, on
tho Indictment for murder. This decision. has Great
ed considerable excitement, and in many quarters,
war is considered almost inevitable. For our oRu
part, we do not anticipate any such result Mr..
WEBSTER and Mr.. Fox understand each other very
we'll, as may be seen from their last published cor
respondcnce. We doubt not but Mr. Fox has alrea-
dy been informed Of what instructions the Secrstay
of State has given, or intends to give, Mr.. Carr
rEspss in relation to the trial of M'LEoD and that
it will all prove satisfactory at least, to her Brtauic
Maiestys Minister,
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EXTRAORDINARY ESCAPE FROM BosToN.

JAIL.
A daring feat The Boston Post says, on
Monday night, William Ferguson Jr., an
indicated burglar, effected a most daring
d wonderful escape from the nuthern Jail,
in which he was the only prisoner. He
was in the second story, or arch. In the
the evening, he declined handing out his
lin pan for waer-n1t an uncommon thing,
and it excited no suspicion; but it now ap.
pears that he had riped out the stout wire
which surrounded the rim. and formed it
into lnng picklock. Having pushed his
hand through the little port hole, through
which tn. food is passed, lie reached the
paddock outside, and full eighteen inches
above the hole, and unlocked il with his
simple implement. He then went into the
third story. and, by the aid of some ben
ches stored there, got up into the attic,
where the Two chimney flues meet. and
discharge their smoke intn The common
chimney, Which rises through the roof.
He had 10 press up a strong iron eating
before he could get into the chimney. In
getting ont at the top, he displaced some
bricks, and then ran the fearful hazard of
sliding down the steep roof, and dropping
feet foremost on the projecting shade Of
one Of the third story windows. Having
accomplished this dangerous feat, he rested
on the iron stays of the shade, while he
fastened his blanket. torn into three pie.
ces, and tied at the ends, to one Of the
ho"ks, which having done, he descended
to the ground in safety. and afterwards
climbed twenty feet of fence and escaped.
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ed in registering the edicss of Henry

ed in registering the edic's OF Henry
Clay.
Mr. Wright's amendment was negat,lyed
las was another which he proposed ="
strike out the power to subscribe for the
one third of.,he remaining twenty mil
lions, in case it was not taken by 'ndiVidu'
ais. Mr.. CLAY in Some of his remarks
denounced the doctrine of repeal as Ja'
cobincal and monslrous. MIR. Buchanan
replied with much ability and showed that
it was not only constitutional but had
been recognized by the Supreme Court
Judge Marshall delivering the decision.
In the House, Mr.. Jones Of Virginia
made most powerful speech in opposI..
.ion to the bill establishing a National
Debt. He was followed by Mr.. Atherton
on the same side of the question, and by
Mr.. Davis and Mr. Dawson on the oPpo-
site. Mr. Fillmore followed in support
of the bill, and at the close Of his re-
marks, the bill was taken out of Commit
tee. and eventually passed-ayes no.
nays 90. The Housea journed.
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permitted 70 land; but was informed by
the authorities tina, the government would
"lsten to nothing relative TO the dismem-
berment Of the Department Of Texas from
Mexico. This was what was anticipated
by every one who possesses any know
ledge Of the Mexican character, and we
are only disappointed that he was even al
lowed to explain. the object of his mission.
We are moi aware to the full extent of the
slipulalions Of the engagement entered in
to by the British government. with Gen.
Hamilton, in consideration of the assun. p
,i,n for l,OO0,OO0l. of The debt due by
Mexico 10 British subjects, but if the, con.
venlon was made on the ground proposed
by Gen. Hamilton, in his letter of Nov.
5lh, Texas may be considered exempt
from the performance. on her part, of the
s,ipula,ions Of the convention, and will
thus have avoided the payment of sum
sufficient to coerce Mexico to an acknow.
ledgemenl of our independence.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The coming regular session of Congress wIls
have important questions Gf they may net even
be considered mole SOY to settle, as those which
ure now under discussion, ii the present extraot-
dinary session.. -. - - -
! Among these questions, there are none, in our
opinion more important to the peace, happiness, and
dignity of tho country than the settlement Of
the ratio of representation; and there no question:
of equal magnitude, which eIcites less attention
among the people. !, = ~ ~ fE ~ {;
The present House Of Representatives,, it isbe-
lievcd By many, is too large for all the practical
purposes Of legislation, and unless some principle
is adopted at an early day BY Whcht the number may
be reduced, or at all events some limits to their IN
crease do6ned, will assume yet more than i has
already done, the character of mob. sesS ia;
According to tic late census, if the ratio be fixed
at $4,000, it will give 249 members;If at o0lss
2l4; il $4,000; 1885, at 10000; 164 members.
One of these numbers Will of course be adopted, 8
and it is question upon which the people ought:
not only to think, bat to make some emphatic ex
preston of opinion. For own part we lIavc no
hcsitancy in advocating the necessity of diminishing
the number Of the House of Representatives, and
we think if the ratio Of 10000 is adopted it will
make the number none too small, but on the con-
trary that number will be amply suficient to give
thorough discussion to all questions which may Z
arise, while at the sanetme it will not be so large
to embarrass and retard the progress of busncss
The advantages to be derived from the adoption
of such a ratio, are manifold We will NOT enter
at length into their discussion, bet just simply
glance at fow of them. By the reduction pro:s
posed, the importance attached to, the offcosof'a
Representative in Congress would be increased, and
we should probably be able to induce men Of more (
talent and ability to become competitors for the ho
nor The business of the country would be attend z
ed to in much less time than is now occupied for :
that purpose, which would very materially reduce
the expenses necessarily attendant on every session
of Congress. The amount Of saving to the country
would be expedited by the change, is not the only
one, the striking off the pay Of nearly one hundred
useless members would DO a salutary reform. .s;%
The old maxim that in the multitude of coun- l
sellors there is wisdom" will be fully re,lized in
House Of l64 members, as if the number werot1
doubled. Tho only reason we can conceive for
making the number larger is the admission Of thes
principle that "evcry man has his price, and that
it is easier therefore to corrupt small body than .
larger one-but if the number be diminished, and 2
we can thereby induce men of more ability and in-s
tegrty 10 represent US, we should at least incease
the price in propoionate ratio, and thus be as 50.
euro as we are under the existing state OF things
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Correspondence of the Mercury)
!. - WASHINGTON, July IL

II IS saidsto.,lay, that Mr.. Clay's Bank
EBill cannot pass the Senate. Rlves,
Preston. Barrow, Archer, and Merrick,
viii vote against il; and with the Demo
cratic Senators, .wilFdefeat it.. The Fis-
cal Agent Of the Secretary Of the Treasu-
ry. willthen again be brought up. most
probably, in the House--and will pass in
some form:
= From private source. entitled, ! think
to entlre credit, it is said, that the Sn-
preme Cour, Of New York, who deliver
: their opinion to-day, in the case of NJ
Lpotl, wilunanimo ously refuse the Haheas
Corpus. M'Leod must then go to aJury
!. 6f the country, and the chances are equal,
that he may be hung; for his acknowledge
-mems and confessions arc distinct against
him. A war with England, is therefore
not impossible. III der these circnmslan-
ces, can it be possible that the Distrihn-
tiou Bill can pass the Senatc2 Whilst
the country is threatened with war-and
totally unpfepared for it-can any party
vote away, as a donation, four millions of
money out of the Treasury! Can the
people standthis system Of emptring their
. Treasury with one hand, as gift to them,
= and filing it by taxes raised out Of them
with the other; when not only debt. but
danger. is hanging over the country
The Wings seem to practice ON the prin-
rciple. that the people are incapable of
knowing good government from bad. A
contempt of the popular intelligence, has
ever characterized all their schemes oi
legislation.
P.S.-The Democrats are in fine spirits.
Iwish you would remark the superior
courtesy and forbearance they exhibit, as
minority, in our debates. Clay's friends
are down in the mouth.
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INFORMATION WANTED. The editor OF
the Boston Daily Mail asks the following
questions of his realers.
Did you ever know lady with white
teeth to pu. her hand over them when she
laughed!
Did you ever know gay lad and a
sprighlIy lass who couldn't pick berries in
10 one basket?
Did YOU ever know woman that never
had any thing stolen from her clothes yard!
Did you ever know young lady who
was too weak 10 stand up during prayer
time at church, who coult not dance all
night without being tired at all!
Did you ever know young ITO hold
a skein ofy yarn for his laV"rite to wind,
without getting it strangely tangled!
Did you ever know man with shock
ing bad hat. long beard, and a ragged coat,
who could find respectable hotel that was
not full?
Did you ever know very pretty young
lady that had not a cousin to wait upon her
to lectures and parties1
Did you ever know young lady that did
not have some very curious peice of. sew
ing. that she wouldn't let the young
gentlemen see?
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The Drouned Lopers.-The bodies o1
the two unfortunate beings that were found
drowned in the Schuylkill on Thursday,
yet remain unrecognised by any one OF
the thousands that have Witnessed them.
Yesterday there was one continuous stream
of visitors pouring to the Green House
from the city and county, and surmises
and conjectures were without number
The whole, as yet, is wrapped in the
shroud of mistery, and time only will len
able us to know whether the links of pure
affection which bound two hearts together,
and parents endeavors 10 separate them
caused The sacrifice. While looking on
the inanimates, memory busted herself in
conjuring up the many romantic stories
we have read, both fictitious and true,
and which told tale of woman's devoted
ness in love, and her readiness to meet
death when disappointed.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-07-21

McLeod.-It is stated that the New York
Supreme Court, which holds term next
week, at Utica, have made reqnlsIt!on
on the Sheriff of New York city, to bring
up ALEXANDER M'LEoD to hear its judg-
ment upon the habeas corpus.
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Extract ofa letter to the Editor dated.
sd,ovrsnuRy. Abbeyille Dist. July Il

Extract of a letter to the Editor dated,
"CoKEsBuRY. Abbeville Dist, July l3.
"Dear Sir ;-Ltbecomes my duty to in
form you of one Of the most powerful re-
vivals of religion that we have ever wit
Witnessed. A four days meeting was ap-
pointed to he held in the Church at this
place, commencing on Thursday the first
of July, which, being the second quarterly
Conference for the Cokesbury Circuit, was
attended BY goodly number Of Ministers
from different parts Of The Stale. The
meeting progressed, with s"me manifesto
tons of Divine power, until Sunday eve
ming, which was the time appointed for
its close; but, by this lime. the excitement
had become so general. and, the tone of
religious feeling SO deep and strong tha it
was thought advisable TO protract The SER
vices. which was accordingly done. by
pnarmous consent The operations of the
Schools were suspended-the farmer laid
aside his implements Of husbandry-thc
mechanic his iools-and all, bnlh in the
Village and surrounding country, came out
with nne accord to the hell of the LORD
against the mighty" The work continued
to deepen and spread from day to day with
increasing power and inieresl-sipners
were converted by scores-backsl ders re.
cIaimed-the wavering confirmed, and be-
levers abundanlly blessed. Ii was indeed
an interesting spectacle, on which Angels
might delight t" gaze, to see the young
converts rejoicing from sense of their
sins forgiven, and with eyes sufused with
tears, and countenances lilup with heaven
born smiles, exh"rling those around them
to seek pardnning Gud and 60 to Heaven
with them. The Ministers seemed clothed
with double portion of zeal, and preached
as though they sensitJy felt the burden of
immortal souls. The meeting ended on
Sunday night last, which included elenen
days, during which lime abuut fifty were
happily converted /" God. and upwards OF
sirty united themselves with the Church
"rhis is The Lords doings. and it is mar
vellous in eur eyes, Some Of Our ofhes,
citizens say they have never Witnessed a
greater outpnuring of the Spirit on God
There was scarcely all lille spectator To be
found; all seemed to take a lively interest
in the great cause oflhe salvation of souls.
The happy fruits Of this revival will, no
doubt, tell in gIadlening times upon the
deslinies uf scores in the dav ofeternity.'
Greenoille Mountaineer
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hMiIhoL6 hNHhNEImENA We h-> S-'A AAS~>S
ANT DIFFICULTY.
The unpleasant occurrence which tool,
place in The Police court Of the Second
Municipality on Tuesday, has, we are hap
py TO learu, been amicably arranged.
At l2 o'clock, yesterday, Mr.. Johnson,
accompanied by Mr.. Richard Hagsn,
entered the office, and Immediately after,
Mr.. Peytnn with Mr.. Prentiss of Vicks.
burg, made their appearance.
Mr.. Peyton then addressed the court,
stating that he wishedto apologize to his
honurfo for The breach Of order which oc-
Cured yesterday. (Tues'Iay.) and he avail
ed himselfof that opportunity ofdoiug so.
To Mr.. johnson, also he had an apology
to offer, and he checrfully made il here
IL, the couri) where the insult had been
given. The insult originated in a miscon-
ception on his part of the language made
use ol on the occasion BY that gentleman.
and he hoped the apology now offered
would prove sali- factory one.
Mr. Johnson replied, that to him the
apology was perfectly satisfactory. MIR.
P. then offered Mr.. ]. his hand. and full
reconciliation and burial Of The pas,
seemed to be at once effected.
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ton. took up what plrported to be the
last will and testament Of the prisoner, in
which he describes himself as born in the
Island of Madeira-and affirmed that the
authenticity Of the d"cume il had been ad.
mitted by Mr.. JOHNSON, the prisoners
counsel. The latter interrupted him, and
denied tha, he had made any such admis.
sion. Mr.. Peyton repeated his assertion,
and Mr.. Johnson his denial.
Mr.. Peyton. Do you mean to say sir,
that have misrepresented you!
Mr.. johnson. you persist in imput-
ing TO me words | have not used, and a
meaning which disclaim and deny, you
certainly misrepresent me.
'Vhereupon MIR. Peyton turned upon him
one look of melodramatic frrucity, raised
his hand and gave Mr.. Johnson very
palpable slap in the face. Great confusion
followed-lhe Court Looked wild, the audi.
ence huddled and shuddered and the crier
bawled like bull calf. Mr. Johnson re-
mained calm through the tumult-merely
saying 10 the Court" understand perfect
ly we'll 1vhere l am.' Mr.. Peytoninsisted
, that he meant not the slightest disrespect
to the Court by the little deviation from
the usual business forms which he had
felt il necessary 10 make. queer child,
this BAILLIE PEYToN. A few days since
in the trial Of the famous Gaines case, the
Judge decided a point Of law against him,
at which he was so incensed that he rolled
up his books and papers, tucked them un-
der his arm and sailed out Of court in a
blaze ofindignation like comet in dog
days, leaving his clients to argue their
own cause.
But the conclusion Of the shifting scene
is the best of all. Mr.. Peyton is a great
Clay man, and has evidently studied the
Keniuckian's whole taclics-his retreats
as we'll as his onslaughts. We extract the
lasI scene-the mclasses thick laid on to
heal the pepper and muslard-from the
Picayune ofthe 9th Inst. The blou too.
it appears, is capabe Of being understood
in Picwckian sense.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-30
-M-A THEIR LARGE
NalliD URING MILL,

Efsss containing EIGHT Runs OF
French Burr Stones, designed for both
country and merchant work, and to be
equal to any in the Union in all its parts,
will soon be in operation; when they
will be prepared, and happy to "grind
euery mans grist' who will give them
a call, in the best possible manner; and
customers may rest assured that the toll
dish shall not be too large, nor be
"stricken Nth a crooked hand."
They will also want, so soon as the
four merchant run are completed, all the
Good Winter Wheat they can get,
for which liberal price will at all times
be paid at the mills of the company /;
and they would say to farmers in this
vicinity, that they cannot grow TOO much
of that commodity.
The Company have now and will con-
tinue to keep on hand, large and general
assortment Of Merchandi=e,
which will be exchanged las also will
their lumber,) for wheat and most other
kinds of country produce.
Marseilles, Jan. %, 1871. 37--tf.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-30
From The Mo York Herald.
NJ Y S II T. RIOU S .

A GENTLEMAN belonging to one of the
IN most ancient and wealthy families of this
city, who must be well known to numerous
friends, having since the year 10 up to recently,
been bent nearly double and for several years con-
fined III his bed, has been restored to good health
has regnincd his natural erect position-and
has quilted his carriage, and now walks with
ease J! We believe this is the gentleman's own
description as near as possible, and there is no
exageratlon in it. We will give inquiries as to
his address, and doubt not his humane feelings
will excuse theliberty ; so that one douJting, NAV
hnO'c these facts though he requests his name
may not appear in print. Among other similar
instances, Mr.. Jas. &. Reynolds, | ii Christie st.
has been restored, and will give personal assu-
RANGES OF the facts of his case. Both were rheu-
matsm, and contracted cords and snews. How
has this been done!
Anstcer. BY the Indian Vegetable Ekrier in
ternally, and H,,cs' Nore and Bone Imminent
externally w Y Herald, jan. &c, lS4l. 81, re
Sold onBby Comstock & Co, n Maiden Lane.
For sale at the Drug Store Of G.. j.. Thompson,
Ottawa. 1H ss..' H#.".H s#s'
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Ii f A ID "A G. Ii f.
judge pIttCrsO ION
ID FAD the following from Judge Patterson, for
"a thirty years the first Judge of the county in
Obi H., Ii,c,.

ID FAD the following from Judge Patterson, for
L q thirty years the first Judge of the county in
which he lives;
Middleton, ~ j.. March IL, l54l.
liessrs. Comstock q Co.
Gentlemcn-NOu are at liberty to make such
use of the following certificate as you deem will
best subserye the purposes for which it is intended
(Certifcate Of Judge Patterson.)
hercby certify that my daughter has been
afflicted with sick headache for the space of about
20 years; the attacks occurring once in about two
weeks frequently lasting 81 hours, during which
time the paroxysms have been so severe, as ap
parently soon to deprive her of life. And after
having tried almost all other remedies in vain,
have been induced as a last resort to try Spohn's
Headache Remedy as sold by you; and to the
great disappointment and JOY of herself and all her
friends, she found very material relief from the
first dose Of the medicine. She has followed up
the directions with the article, and in every case
when an attack was threatened has found mmc-
date relief, until she is permanently cured. The
attacks are now very seldom, aud disappear almost
Immediately after taking the quantity directed.
A hope that Others may be benefited by the Use of
this truly invaluable medicine, has induced me to
send you the above, and r5main your obedent
servant. JEHU PATTERSON,
Judge of the Court G. p
Sold only by Comstock& Co. II Maiden Lane
For sale at the Drug Store Of G. l.. Thompson,
Ottawa. - ".
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HUMAN HAIR.

CLEANLINESS Of the Head and Hair.
STRANGE it is that persons who attend strictly
~ to personal cleanliness, baths, &c. should ne
glect the hcad-the hair--thc most cssential-
the most eNposcd-and the mast beautiful when
properly cared for of all the gifts Of the Creator.
Perfectly free may it be kept of dandrur or scurt
with certainty that the hair cannot fall out, by
the use of the Balm of Columbia. Ladies', will
you make your toilet without this article |
answer fearessly, No, if you have once tried ana
experienced Its purifying ellects--lts sweet per-
iumc.
\ hundred articles have been put forth on the
credit of this-thc only iirst-the only really val
liable article. \ mass of testimony from all
classes to these facts.
LOOK OUT!-Countcftcits are ahroad--look
always for the name of COMSTOCk q co. on
the splendid wrappers, and not buy it without
that name.