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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-04-13

Is"Why, Jonathan, what are you go
ing TO do with that load Of bran down in
York; said a pretty Yankee girl 10 her
sweetheart, as she saw him driving his team
down to the sloop.
-"WclI, guess lshonld'nt like tew tell"
s.Well now, dew tell" said:the curious
girl. .
p "Well, its tcw make woman things Of"
"Woman things of!a said Sally blushing
a little. a.,
|"Wal, Igiess so-thafs what l call 'em.
The ladies down in York have got crazy
notion of lookin fat in an odd part Of The
body, and bran's rs in consequence"
Sally blushed still more, and went away
bran was strange article for wo-
men TO get fat on. So we think.
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city and committed for safe keeping TO the
Jail. The negroes were dispersed to their
several homes; seeming Iy very well salts
fled to 60 back, when they were told of
the villianous designs Of their generous
friends. On Monday morning hearing
was had before Justices Turrentine, and
McKendree, and his honor the Mayor
One of them confessed the whole plot,
but denied having any personal interest
in the transaction. They were required to
give bail in the sum Of five thousend dol
lars each, and in default thereof, were full
ly committed for trial at the April term of
our Superior court.
From all we could learn Of their plans,
it seems they had proposed quite all extcn-
sive operation. Eight or nine fellows and
several women had engaged to go with
them from this city. We heard also that
one fellow from Harris county, was to be
in the gang--how many more we kGow not.
Our citizens cannot lie TOO vigilanl in
guarding this portion Of their property.
There are doubtless many such men as
George Washington Crowder, and Nelson
Bullard, (lhe names Of orr hcroes) prowl-
ing about the country-let them be watch
ed, and picked up, and by all means let
them be sent to the State prison as fast as
possible. We have difficulties and trials
enough TO endure just now, without being
exposed to the tender mercies ofsuch vaga-
bonds. We bespeak for those now in our
Jail just and ample measure Of the laws
rigorous demands--that their case may
serve as warning to all such generous.
hearted scoundrtls.
Columbus Enquirer.
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The INcURADLE.-'Now doctor--don't
you think am on the mending hand; AMI
doctor-mayn'tI go out soon!'5e
Nc, say, unless you shut up that mouth
Of yours
why, doctor, I feel considerable better
and doctor, ate mince pie this morn.
ing -
'What! mince devil! madam
'Why, doctor, I kinder hankered artrr it,
and you said, doctor, when felt as though
could take leclle something that was
nice, and light, might just smell oft, and
kinder taste, it, doctor
And so you eat mince pie!'
.Yes, doctor, and leclle cuslard-a ve-
ry leclle"
Its wonder, madam, ifyou don't die
after it. Why didn'tyou swallow pound
of bulcts'
.Whv, doctor, physician once told me
always to eat, when felt an ape,ite.'
Shut up. shut up madam! What do l
care for your physician!
why, would you really advise me to say
nothing at all, doclur2 II does me so much
good to talk
,Good! il will be your death yet
why, mus, say, | should hate terri
bly, doctor, to have the lock jaw
'Umph! you would be sure to talk in your
sleep; come shut up
WHY, nuw, there's DR.. B, who can
cure anything. He'd let me cat mince
pies; don't yon think, doctor, a little balm
or catnp tea taken externally, would take.
the oppression OFF my stomach-ah, dear
doctor, don't you know. Shall l call in
advise with you-he can cure
There one thing he can't cure. If he
can, say send for him madam
what, pray what is it, dear doctor; I
want to know
He can't make blister that will pre-
vent your everlasting tongue from click
Good day madam
Yes he can, come back, doctor he's a
master hand at sewing up things with
needle and thread
Then send for him. It's past my cure.
Good day, madam
Another mince pie, sukey. Oh, dear
IN trot,ing off in Ia rapid consumption
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HEdward d. Martin, who was con-
fined in the Jail at Rockingham under
conviction for the murder of May in An
son County, made his escape on the 10Th
inst. He was found gully at the Sep
tember Term Of the, Superior Court but
appealed to the Supreme Court, which
confirmed the judgment, and he would
have been condemned at the sitting Of the
Court last week but for his escape. He
was guarded by four men, and it is sup
posed that one Of them was bribed who
made two the others drunk while the
third was called away by tale that his
horse was sick, when several persons dis
gused, with hammer crowbar, forced off
the door and released the prisoner, who,
with hcrsc provided by his friends fled
and no accurate account has been heard Of
him since. We see the Governor has of
Nered a reward OF two hundred dollars for
his apprehension. Hi, description 10 az
follows: Said MARTIN is % years fagc,
dark complexion, black hair, projecting
eye balls, thick lips, prominent cheek
bones, about feet high, and weighs about
'I75 pounds.-Charlotte Journal.
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A gentleman was lately inquiring for a
young lady of his acquaintance. "she is
dead" very gravely replied the person to to
whom he addressed his inquiries. Good
God! | never heard ofit-what was her
diseased" "Vanitv," returned the other;
she buried herself alive in the arms of5an
old fellow of seventy, with afortune, in
order to have the satisfaction Of sgilded
tomb" -
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AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE HON
LEAGUE.

A Whig print, the Newark Daily Ad-
ver,ser, furnishes its readers with the toi-
lowing apt illustration of the principles OF
the Humbuggers:
"SuALL Sp1TE.-The brewers and gro
GERS of Canton, Ohio, have formed
"Home League" not to sell yedSt to tenn
perance people. This folly is probably
ihe effect of the other folly Of denouncing
people who have not yet subscribed the
temperance principles. Passion begets
passion, and the law of kindness should
be scrupulously observed i'll the temper
ance REFORM
The "small spite" and "folly," which
the Daily Advertiser thus sensibly re-
Dukes, is precisely the same folly and
small s,,ite of which the advocates of coun-
tervailng duties are guilty. The Tee-to-
ialers refuse to buy the beer of the brew
ers, and therefore, the brewers refuse to
sell them yeast. For this act, they are
charged with folly and small spite. Well,
then, Great Britain refuses to buy grain OF
the United States, and therefore, the Uni
ted States refuses to sell her cotton. But
this, the Humbuggers call proper spirit
of patriotism and self-dependence. Now,
we ask in all candor, what difference is
there in the two acts? If the brewers arc
chargeable with folly, then the United
States are 'chargeahle with folly: if the
one manIrests small spite, then the other
does. Or, if the United States are right
in inflicling relaliatory duties, then the
brewers are right, and all other trades and
professions would be right in ccasing III
s,anllv to exchange with their nclghbors.
The Newark print must either alter its
politics or its morals. Should it adhere
to its present policy, however, we recon-,
mend to its study custom which obtains
among the Japanese. 1t was lately refer
red 10 in the Albany Atlas; but more full
account, we believe, can be found in one
of the numbers Of Harper's Family Libra
ry. Among that singular people, when
!; difficulty arises between two neighbors,
one of them quietly takes knife out of
his pocket and deliberately rips mp his
own stomach. Whercupon his adver
sarv, according to the laws of society, is
compelled to take similar knife, and, in
the language Of whist players, follow suit.
This a,niabe and disintercstcd practice is
called the Hari Kiri, or Happy Despatch,
and must beautifully exemplilies the work
ing Of the Home League. Great Britain
rips up her bowels with the knife of
hieh tariff, and tie United States in the
very spirit Of Japanese generosity, follows
suit--N. Y. Post.
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n+Prentice tells of chap who,' in an
ecstacy of overpowering excitement jump.
cd up, struck his%fsts together. and ex-
claimed, 81 feel as if l must either cut
somebody's throat or steal somebody's
wallet!'
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Summary Punishment of q Burglar
On Monday night, about IL o'clock, and
during shower of rain, man raised The
sash of a window and enterd small lodg-,
ing room in the premises of Mr.. James
Young "a few steps back from the main
dwelling) in which Midshipman Young,,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-04-13

Aquaint old writer remarks, that man
should dress his wife d5oue his means, his
children up to his means, and himself be-;
loU his means. He says The ladies ought
not to be told this or they wilIthereforea
have the goodness to forget that they have
read it.. =.
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Eqniyocation is meanSexpedientto a.
yoid'the declaration af truth with out YER
.bally telling "a lie. We hail sl4rather man
would tetEa good plump,,lie, right out than
undertake to whip the devil round the
stump Of eanivocation.
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Tie Presbytcrians of the Revolution in
South CdroliDa.-Thc battles of,he Cow
pens," of "King's Mouutains"-and also
the severe skirmish known as "IIusk's de-
feat" are among the most celebrated in
this State, as giving turning point to the
contest Of the Revolution.
Gen. Morgan who commanded at the
Cowpcns, was a Presbyterian Elder, and
lived and died in the communion Of the
church.
Gen. Pickens, who made all the arrange
ments for the battle, was also Presbyte-
rian Elder. And nearly all under their
command were 2resbylerians.
In the battle of Kings Mountain, Col.
Campbell, Col. James Williams, (who fell
in the action,) Col. Cleaveland, Col. Shell
by, and Col. Sewer, were all Presbyterian
Elders; and the body Of their troops were
collected from Presbyterian settlements.
Huck's Defeat, in York, Col. Bratton
and Maj. Dickson. were both Elders ofthe
Presbyterian Church.
These facts VIC have collected from high
authority, and they deserve to be prnmi-
nently noticed. Here are9 officers OF dis
tinc,ion, all bearing rule in the Church of
Christ-and all bearing arms in defence
Of our liberties. Brnver and better officers
cannot be found in the annals Of our cUun-
try-no braver or better troops.
It may also be mentioned in this conncc.
ton, that Marion, Huger, and other tlistin-
guishGd mem Of the Revolutionary memo
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The Gazette's account Of The affair, con-

| The Gazette's account Of The affair con-
linues. -
On the morning ofthe lst inst. the par.
Ity of Rose reached the house ofPolter be-
fore any of the people were up, and secret
ed themselves in the stable. Several of
Potler's friends remained. with him that
night, and as they came to the stable in
the morning to feed their horses they were
seized one By one, and put under such du-
rance, as to be unable to give any alarm
In this manner they succeeded in capturing
six. AS the seventh man came oHt he es-
pied Rose and attempted to return TO the
house, but before he could reach il, the
contents of double barrel shot gun were
poured into his back and he fell. The
noise Of the gun was the first inIimatinn of
the enemy that Potter had. He sprang
from his couch, seized bis gun and in his
uighL clothes rushed from the house. For
about two hundred yards his speed seemed
to defy his pursucrs, but getting nged
in a tIickci, he was captured.
Rose told him that lie intended to act a
generous part, and give him a chance for
his life. lie then told Potter he might
run, and he should not be interrupted till
he reached a certain distance. Potter
started al the word of command, and before
gun was fred he had reached the lake.
His first impulse was jump in the water
and dive for it, which he did. Rose was
close behind him, and formed his men on
the bank ready 10 shoot him as he rose.
In few seconds he came up to breathe,
and scarce bad his head reached the sur
face of the water when it was completely
riddled with the shot of their guns, and he
sunk to rise nosmore. ~
Tie prisoners who were taken in the
morning are reported to have been cut up by
piece meal and thrown into the lake. Vi
this, however we are not certain, butJudg
ing from the character of Mr.. Rose, we
fear it is too true. The man who was shot
in the back was supposed to be dead, and
they left him. Report says he got up III
the evening and travelled to Marshall.
The greatest excilementpreraiIs through
out the district, and companies are raising
to destroy the den Of this inhuman mon
stcr, who, bya countless number Of bloody
deeds, merits not the aprellation of man
However little the sympathy Of the people
for Potter, they have determined that hl'
murderer shall be broughtilo justice. anc
the country rid of a savage whose souP'
delight was spilling human blood.
Thus died Col. Potter, man whose tai
cnts fitted him for any Station in life, tu
whose passiu,,, 10 : cl;cd him with the low
cs, # mandind. He has died almos. an ex
lie from his kindred and the friends Of hi.
youth, and goneto the tomb unwept aut
implied.
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There never was a more just remark
than this, that girls have more strength in
their looks than we have in our laws; and
more power in their tears than we have in
our arguments.
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PICKED up."-On Sabbath evening last,
trusty servant Of f. B. Green, Esq. of
Wynnton, near this city communicated to
him the fact, that pair of Williams were
prowling about the city and nei@ @hhorhood
enlicing slaves to leave their masters, and
accompany them to free State making
promises Of assistance and reward to those
who would consent TO go. The gentle
men were faithfully described, and a sulii-
cient knowledge of their movements af-
fordcd, TO induce the hope Of apprchcnd-
ing them. In company with one or two
neishbors, Mr.. Green, Mr.. Dancer, and
ourself set off in search Of them. About
10 at night lhev were ovcrhauled, in tho
neighborhood of an old cabin, in the north
common. Having discovered the place
of rendezvous, andmade ourselves and bu.
siness known to the groupe of negroes,
who had already collected with their bud
gets, and were waiting to be received by
thei: generous emancipatorS-lhe negroes
were ordered to remain still, and we, took
to the most convenient ambush, where we
had not long remained, before the Williams
came up. Twoof our companions who
had been stationed at another point, COM
ing just as they were about to secure their
booty, rendered it necessary for us to call
them to halt little sooner than we had
intended. One of them attempted 10 es-
cape, but our double barrelled guns rem
dered ilrather too delicate an undertaking
and he prudentlq took up just in time to.
Oct hack with the ion of his head in the
right place. They were brought to the
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Eom ihe Ne O. Bulletin.

The invasion of Mexico seems to be an affair fully
determined on by the Texan Government The
President is committed for the enterprise--the
people were always ripe for it-and no impeachment
can be said to be in the way except perhaps the want
of means. How far this can be supplied by the re-
sources and voluntary contributions of the country
remains yet to be seen. The succors from abroad
will no doubt be considerable, and might have been
much more liberal but for the doubts entertained OF
the intention of carrying the threatened project into
effect. Let the movement once commence, however,
and the public become convinced that the subugatlon
of Mexico is contemplated, the apathy that now pre-
walls will disappear and crowds OF ambitious enter
prisng Adventures wil be swelling the tide OF
armed emigration westward. General Houston is
resolved at least to try the effect of demonstration.
His publication mentions the middle of July as the
period when the expedition may be expected to start
upon its march across the Rio Grande.
What the plan OF the campaign is to be is not d.
vulged nor Is the first point of attack known. Malta
mora lies directly in the route of invading army,
and may be expected TO be selected and occupied as
rendezvous, convenient from its location the sea
coast From thence the distance is not great to Mon
terey, the capital of the mining district, rich and
fourshng city. Its possession will supply the con-
querors with an abundance of the resources so much
wanted, and furnish an eligible position for the
adjustment of permanent head quarters. But any
conjecures to the plan of operations is after all,
mere guess work. That there is plan however, and
that is about TO be tried in the way of expert
ment, no longer be questioned. The Govern
ment of Texas is determined to put end to the war
with her stubborn enemy, by resortng to such strong
measures Of coercion as will will compel Mexico to
sue for peace.
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From the Patsbug Chronicle.


We have a warm side towards our gallant little
Navy, and in that prediction but echo the popu-
lar sentmcnt-the Navy has fought lis way to popular
favor. The Navy is popular everywhere, North,
South, East and West, in the interior and on the
board and men who have never snufled sea breeze
nor seen ship clamorous for the increase of the
Navy in spite of the expense though they hate, with
their whole hearts, an extrava giant administration,
AS we are clear for increase of the Navy, after
the plan Of the Secretary of the Navy, gradually but
steadily so that heavy burden shall fall upon the
people we are glad to perceive the state of feeling
abroad to which we have. alluded, for il must ult-
mately overcome factoniss in the National Legisa-
ture who to embarrass the Administration would cut
down the appropriations for the Navy.
The unanimity with which the presses Of the coun-
try have reproyed this act of the House of Repre-
sentatives should admonsh that body that to persist
in II will I've to outrage the popular will.
We arc independent in the expression OF our opln-
ions, and while pin our faith to the skirts of
party yet reserve TO ourselves the right TO applaud
and condemn in the political arena Just whenever 1t
occurs to us that praise aud censure are merlted.--
The course of the House in the Navy Appropriation,
presents case in point; and we have spoken, for
the reason that what appears to us to be faction is
opposing itself to sound policy, because urged by an
obnoxious ia the majority This
should not be
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" ERITAS.-I, the undersigned, formerly Editor Of
the "Mnitore . IN Bologna, ptthe Gaseud Eco
ico- potico del Mondo in Milan f the Coitm-
ma della Fcderdcion, in Mexico and ,f "Ei Core
AAantico," in Mexico and New Orleans, propose to
edit in Washington philosophical politico-diI omat.
co-poglot paper for The diffusion of general knowl-
edge under the little of VERiTAs, the editorial part Of
which will be both in the English and French Ian
guages "A Prospectus raisonnte Of this paper, show
ing ts necessity, object, PLAN views, terms &C. viii
be published and widely circa aed in America and
Europe, soon collaboration is obtained good
English scholar, both correct my barbarous English
and to translate my French in good English
AS the principal object Of this enterprise is by
means that of making money all persons, nare NAT
urdtzed OF strangers, who nay wish to take share
IN It, will have right to share also the profit which
might possibly be derived from it, without reservlng
for myself the least advantage over that which might
be obtained by each of them
resident in the United States during nineteen
years, and citizen since 1929 cannot be suspected
of being wholly ignorant of the institutions Of the
country Indifferent in the cause of its social and
political happiness.
Offers received at my present residence, cornerof
Pennsylvania Avenue and ION street, Address, post
paid, TO "Verilas,n Washington, d c.
SANTANGELO. .
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PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING, BINDING, AND
STATIONERY.
NAVY DErAkrnEsr. !

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
NAV 25th, 1912.
PROPOSALS. will be- received until the 10th Of
l. June next for the supply of this Department WIN
Printing, Binding and Stationery, for one year, from
the 18th of that month. The articles to be oil the
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A CARD.
Mrs. S. SWEETSER has handsomely furnished
lNl and opened the new and elegant building, No
10 WALNUT STREET, near the Exchange, as
PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE.
The location, as well as the conyeniences Of the
House is not excelled by any similar establishment
and is particularly adapted for the accommodation of
Ladies and Gentlemen visiting this city. No pains
will be spared to render comfortable those who may
favor her with their patronage,
No. 10 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
June 2,--Sts.
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. SUMMER DANCING ACADEMY.

SUMMER DANCING ACADEMY.
Il c. Liable has the honor to inform the ladies
i and gentlemen who are DESTROYS for their chill
dren to receive instruction in dancing this summer,
that he will reopen at his dwelling June lst and on
Capitol Hill June ID Days of tuition at his resi-
dence, Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays and on
Capitol Hill, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
The course to consist of twenty-four lessons
Nav 2l-3taWiW