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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-04-12

Mr.. Clay AND THE PREsrDEScy.-fhe
Louisville Comir: in the course of some re.
marks in reply to correspondents; says:
"We feel entirely ,a'e in assuring him that
.lr. Ciay ,-M not hc a candidate al the nert
Prcsi7cn'iH Election, We know that Mr..
Cay will not consent to the Use Of his name in
another canvass in which ;hr result Involved in
the least doubt. llihr situation OF the country
was such that Tho people, IN massc, would call
him to the presidential chair. Mr. Clay would
unquasionahly COMFY with their wishes. Mr..
Clay has taken cam al! deliberate survey OF
the s;;ra.ion of ati'tir>; lie is not and has not
been hv any means 50 sang'IInc as many OF
his ardent friends and we repeat, that ii even the
Whig party made IN unanimous call upon him
and there was r5oS?"c, Of a violent party con-
test. the result of whic! was in the slightest
degree rrobrma;cal. Mr. Clay would not con.
sent to become a candidate"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-04-12

Gen. Shields leaves Washington to-day for
the west. 1t is understood that he is appointed
governor and commander at Tampico, AMI ifthe
war continues. new road for distinction will
be opened before him for charging still more
the brilliant reputation which he has Won under
thr eagles n( his country.
Crl. John Garland, another ofthe distinguish
cd heroes of the war, is now in Washington;
but leaves i, on Monday for Missouri, t" take
command of the thiri military drra'tsnent,
where the movements olthe Indians will require
his enr'gics to r"press them.
Washington Union Of Sunday.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-04-12

We see it stated few days ago that a large
number Of emigranis embarked at Havre for
this city, TO form community on large tract
of land purchased for them on Red River, Tex
as. Abont seventy arrived here yesterday in
the ship Rome and appear TO he butone family,
so allectonalc they are TO one another. Their
dresses are similar, being principallyblack vel
vet, end from their sober and r bust appear.
ancp there is little doubt but they will make
for themselves prosperous and happy home.
". o. ErcniRg Mercury 25th uh.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-04-12

The Paris correspondent ofthe London At.
las says, "Louis Philippe has quiitedthe coun-
try. leaving behind h n, twenty five. millions of
debts, his custom being to pay his creditors
but once in five years. I, is the third year on
lY which is now e.ansing."
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-04-12

sia are curious. The priest meets the parties
ut the door of the church. Sfhe relatives also
enter, having received the henediction of the
priest. They 90 with him TO the altar. where
he puts wax candles in their hands,-a crown
is placed on The hriIegroom's head. The priest
puts ring on cne OF their fingers, and il is
passed round till it is placed on the finger of the
bride. He goes round the altar. followed by
the friends and tic couplc-hc gives his bene.
dcton. 1t takes place in the riches churches
in Russia. Tho same ceremonies are perform.
cd on marriage in !hr family Of the Empero-,
except the crown is held above, not placed on
their heads. Being present once at a marriage
of the royal family the crown was held up hy
boys. and il was amusing to see them stretching
themselves to hold it up. The music was de.
lighlGlI. have frequently heard the choir of
the Pope, but it is nothing when compared
with what heard at that marriage. | never
heard music so touching.
Their dresses were beautiful. The bride
had train Twelve feet long, made Of rich vel.
vet. and lined throughout with ermine, and it
took livc mcn to bear her train, and as she mo.
we'd round the altar followed her. 1t was at
tached 70 her dress, below the shoulder There
were many thing; ahou; it very imposing. The
Te Deum was sung most beautifully. There
arc many things connected with their private
life. When mrking dinner, the host and
hostess do not sit, hut, like Abraham, serve their
guests. The gentlemen 90 up TO the ladies and
kiss their hands, and if they are intimate. the
lady kisses his cheek. These are Asiatic GUS
toms, but there is no doubt in few years they
will mass away anl European be introduced in
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Died.
Mrs MARY SMITH, widow Of 4,

Yesterday morning Mrs MARY SMITH, widow Of T.
ate Plat SMITH, 10 the 50ih year OF her age.
The fels'iyes sni frenos. also the friends Of John
Earle invited 10 attend the funeral this alseruo
from Ne 20 Piks-st. at hslf past O'Clock.
On Tuesday evening, 25th inst. MARY ANN, widev a
the late John = Brewer Of soringhed Mass ssed az
The friends Of the deceased invited 60 attend la
funeral ON Friday. 2sth inst AZ o'clock from her =.
residence, % Wattsst Her remains VIII be tabs. I.
Greenwood Cemetery for interment.
" Springfield papers ~ iii please copy.
90 Tuesday evening. 18th inst Mrs VASTLY BARN
DALE, eyed IS years. native Of suffolk. England.
The relatives and friends OF the family are Fespecss
invited 10 attend her funeral from her late resdsns.
SPriugst On Thursday. ~ half pest o'cocs
On the 2oth inst sitter a lingering illness. WALTZ
infant Of Petef Post and Emily Bethune agsi mora.
The relatives aud frieud, Of tho family respectful
invited TO attend the funeral th, afternoon A. half p.s
o'clock. from his late residence - Clarsson cornsf
Greenwich
On Wednesday 2oth iust Of Inflammation OF the lusa
WILBUR r. only sou OF James aud Mary J Wootit,
aged years. month. and n days.
The relatives srd fsrds are invited 20 attend his .
neral on Friday, Of o'clock PM 81 the residences ef h
parents, 81 iiudson-st
A. Edeehll, Liysrpool. England the s0th year Of "
lge, JEAN tALCONER, widow Of the late j. no Thoo
ESQ merchant Gsssov. aud mother OF Rev David Thoa
Liverpool AID Robert Thom ESQ. Her Britannia MsDs
~ late Consul A. Nngpo, China
Al bis chambers, IN the Albany. London, recently 81
Charles Dahisc. the celebrated officer Of cavalry.
On the nth November. Rieht Rev Msgr CsusnA Arek
bishop Vt Rhodes and Bishop OF Malta aged cs yesa
In Shipton, the loth inst Mr. Rufus 0rmsby ss,d 4
o'clock NJ the family having had 90 indication u Il.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Things in Philadelphia.


PHILADELPHIA. Jan 20, 1873.
The Governor has issued a writ of election in
the Bucks aud Iehigh Congressional District 20 supply
the vacancy occasoned by the death Of w Hornbeek
Our city hss been flooded with peace-rnmors to-day
These must fan unpleasany on the cars OF the Admins
trauon cessation OF hostiies 10 not the pice they
want The People. however. who are sick anf tired Of
blood ard butcherywho revolt ut the spectacle Of
volunteers returning broken In health and ready to sink
into the grave the People, whe they will put
stop TO these horrors eagerly graspng az the slightest
sleam OF sunshine from the cloud OF the dim battlefield.
This cheering It shows that there good time m
ing boys"
The Sehuyhii water Works are 20 be enlarged BY the
addition o another seam-engine, pump and boiler, and
Increase Of the SIZE OF the buildings 10 accommodate
tire new machinery.
An uncommon ease Of longevity Is recorded In this
ings Bulletin Polly Moper, the oldest inhabiant OF the
Germantown Almshouse, has deceased. she was In her
one.huudredh year when she died. She had been an IN
mate Of the alms-house for about twelve years and had
always enjoyed excellent health On the day OF her de-
cease she ate hearty dinner The record OF her age was
In an old Dutch Bible which SIS kept by her and studied
regularly up the time OF her departure 20 better world
Information has been received here from London, thai
the heirs OF william Charles Eoglishman who lived la
this city some thirty years ago. have mad eit 10 them
large estate by deceased aunt Mr. Charles was book
seller and engraver in the vicinity Of Third and Chesnn
SITS and celebrated IN his time for the numerous carl
caturcs Of stephen Grari and incidents connected with
the war OF 1872 which he executed. lie csme to his
death by drowning and lef daughters three Of whom
are married Mr. Naule Of your City, one 10 H..
Johnston Of Southwark and the other 10 W. Hart gro
Ger In Spring arden.
Flour heavy and offered freely at So II, at which
rates there sellers than buyers. Corn Meal Is
dropping with light sales at So Nothing done In Wheat
Yellow Corn 90 OIL cts from and store. Cotton
unsettled small transaction IN Upland At % sugars Ia
better demand sales 100 hhos. New Orleans at Z. 10
cts whisky duh at - cts. IN bbls.
Stocks have felt the influence ~ rumOrs Of peace aud
the market Is up and stin.
First Board and Aner-S5OOD Treas Notes, y3t 10 ~
cash 1000 6s. 81 80 g0s L Treas Notes, 81.
cash Blk, 1914 900 Reading lots ISL 200 Z )
Bk 81 500 Morris, lots 9 $4,000 Reading BIDS 6zf 20
go 5oO Penn s.. cap "a COO Ches and Del Canal
Loan. 70 $500 Lehigh, 81 a L b. b5. 81 40 Nor
ristown, l0i.
Sc0nd Bard and Adsr-Si 900 Reading Int BIDS. 60
100 u. ~, sat 1000 Penn 6s 81 80 Harrisburg
30; $500 Treas Notes 80 TO e9s 1000 schuyl Nav
6s '6s IS Cirsrt. 81.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Iiunker Convention.

ALBAsF, January 20, lsis.
The anti " limot Proyiso Loco Focos met TO day
10 state Convention in the Capitol At o'clock.
Gen. Borlaad Of Orange Co. appointed temporary
Chairman The Committee appointed at al informal meet
Ing reported ocrrs Of the Convention Judge DEMO Of
Oneida Co as President william Murray Of New York and
seven others Vice Presidents -Four counties were not
represented Committees appointed 90 an address,
resolutions and organization. Adjourned 70 o'clock NJ
Al Resembling Judge DEMO In the Chair. Mr. MeNein
Of Ses-York. reported address against the Wlmot
Proyso ard In favor sustaining the Administration In
carrying on the IL In favor Of Free Trade II
reviewed the difficulties which had occurred In the party,
denounced the B.rnburuers traitors &C The address
was unanimously adopted
rhs Committee on resolutions and organization were
not ready to report while Mr. Mcyen ADDRESSING
the Conyeniisn. the sas iurnes %, which len the
meeting In darkness Great confusion prevailed for the
moment but the lights subsequently, restored. and
the speaker proceeded The Convention then adjourned
70 ii o'clock tomorrow morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Mr.. CLAY N TExAs.-The CiarkSvais Texas
Star publishes SIR. Clay's Lexington speech, and

Mr.. CLAY N TExAs.-The CLarksvais Texas
Star publishes Mr. Clsys Lexington speech, and
thus comments upon il
We commend readers this las. effort Of that Dis
tngnshed statesman. We ask for II calm and unbiased
reading. and would advise all 70 ponder WELL before
they make their minds TO disregard the warning
u who loves his Country, It's Constitution and Liberty
whose life for ny years whose great mind and patriotic
heart have been devoted to the promotion and
u constitutional liberty, whose fearless patriotism has
led him TO seek the right regardless ofconsequences
to himself
We are particularly pleased with that part Of Mr. Gays
speech which treats Of the power Of Congress 70 declare
the on FOR which shall be commenced prose-
cu,et and DO believe with him that declaration by
Congress dictated In spirit q magnsnmous Iberalty
would peace with Mexico. highly honorable 10 the
United states. a q acceptable 20 the enemy.
such declaration we think Is due 10 ourselves
ton Il due 10 the people OF the United that they
nag know for what object their blood 10 be poured
and expended II is due 70 Mexico recognized
family Of civilized nations To ourselves that may
cupy an honorable position IN the eyes the world To
the people, that they may know the object and aim Of the
Government and their representatives. that they
have something definite and certain 70 decide uDoD and 10
enable them 10 correct abuse and Decentralization. II n
exists To Mexico, that she may know for what she s
Invaded and decide on the question Of war or peace.
Mr.. Cay has agaia and again, In the moment Of In
pending ruin, saved bis country and look TO this
AS, effort as another pledge of his h and devoted
parotsm offering thu only permanent foundation
which lis integrity prosperity snd happiness may be
secured and perpetGated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
r.. Pence Runner. at washIssron.

The Unioa Of Tuesday night has the following
ia regard 10 ibe Peace Ramo prevalent al the Capital
Washington /. fall Of rumors ABOUT peace But We can
not understand that any ofeiL units have been re
ceived 20 JUSTLY these ssnguine cslcn aiions
The only thing which have hsArf Of any Authentic
character Is letter from distinguished onieer who
writes from Vera Cruz. the 20 instant. 10 member o.
Corgress exporting the arrival Of the coarer rom we
capital with rurnors about negotiation and the opinion OF
the Commander nChie that should have peace ~ 20
distant day.
We have no confirmation Of these reports from Official
,ources though should not be surprised II Mr. Isi,
v,hou, aay instructions suthsrity, receiving pro-
,os,ls from the Mexican Commissioner
The National Ia;slg,ae ofysseraAy morning has the
following:
The rumor OF peace rather OF propositions for peace
which have hsaied the atmosphere OF our city for
Cav or two past yesterday assumed more DEFINITE form
We ourselves received letter frcm our respected cor
respondent AZ New Orleans under date OF the ian inst
In which ne saysih Ne has received Information non
source such as 70 leave little doub, on his mind OF - cor
recnsss hist M Tris has signed Treaty and INA y
sill he received here f New Orcans By TIE next ariVA
Private letters from officers IN Mexico mension fie's
there which look 20 the result above indicated.
Capt Croshan Ker Of "a Regiment L. ;. DRAGONS ar
rived here Yesterday rom Mexico. by way Of Vera cruz
and Neworssns bearer Of dispatches, which Il Is theuSh'
may throw some light on the subject.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

DEATH From HYDROPH0BIA--JObnC raymer, re-
~ ny with his mother In spruces expired on Monday.
ron an attack Of hydrophooia The symptoms OF the
disease were first perceived the saturday previous but
they we're very slight consisting only Of slight .~tches in
the arms and pans extending 20 The SHOULDER, which sd
not continue for any time On Sunday however, he be-
came teliriOus with lgcii Intervals but fnay te
came rAvng bowling and biting Ike dog and refusing
any liquid that ~ss offered though he had previously de-
sired he continued getting and expired aiier
enduring the creates; tormens The boy hsd been bitten
in the hand ABOUT nine weeks previously HIS mother
tax him 70 the Pennsylvania Hospital. where the wound
dressed but not knowing hst tie snms was mad no
precautions were taken 70 prevent hyfrophoois TIE
mother gives pathetic description Of the conduct Of The
unfortunate a daring the lcid intervals that occurred
between the paroxysus q his Awfu disease lie
scols Of the wy in which be ~As Affected and ne would
w her nor 70 let him bite any he expressed bis sor-
ROW FOR the trouble he giving her but sAd the dog nat
BIT him was the Of il AL Pnlad. Ledger, 10th.
MURDER-A Mrs. Bell Of Port Robinson, CIV
was murdered o. the 2lst inst. colored Ia ses-
pecsi Of being murderer. He has net been arrested
yet
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
LEGISLATURES OF NEw-yORK.
EVENING REPORT.

sENATE....AL Jan. 26--7 P NJ.
Bills were passed making appropriations for the
svppor, of Government for las and appointing a
Superintendent Of Common Schools for Brookiyn.
The Resolutions relative 70 appropriations to
the Northern and Western Harbors. and the Pres
dents eto on the Harbor BILL were taken up.
Mr.. FlSE spoke At length in support but did not
Hpprusc or rne resolutions which had bceu adopted
by the House. He desired resolutions which could
secure unasimous vote.
After debate, the substitute OF Mr.. FINE was
adopted II 70 Q.
The whole subject at request of Mr. T,NBLiS.
was laid over the vote, however was Ieconsd'
cred and Mr. CORSwELL moved 10 reconsider the
vote adopting Mr. FINES substitute, add having
made the notion consented to let the whole sub
iect remain on the table
The debate was renewed in Committee OF the
Whole, on the Personal Liability clause, IN the But
iao Gas ight Co.'S bill. Adjourned
ASSEMBLY.
The General Manufacturing bill was read a third
time
Mr.. WISsLow moved TO recommit IL, with in
s,ructons to insert provisions for the farther pro
lection Of creditors, and 10 guard against abuses by
Trustees, which was lost
Mr. WALSH moved to recommi. the bill with in
siructions to amend it, prohibiting the employment
of minors for more than ten hours day which
was lost, II 10 81.
The bill was then taken up and passed 81 to Is,
Mr. CAMPBELL gave notice Oh pul % aOo"sn
fees now received by Judges at Chambers.
By Mr. RosE. notice OF bill n repeal the act
known AS the Shaker Trust Act. OF course the
members will be invited 10 visit the Shakers.
BY Mr.. MECH, OF a bill TO annu usury laws
By Mr.. WALSH Of resolution TO appoint Re
porters of the House debates. To repeal the root
beer act.
The bill relative 10 the collection OF taxes IN
Eighth and Ninth Wards Brooklyn, was ordered to
a third reading
Progress was made in Committee OF the Whole
on bill to amend the Hudson River Railway char
ter. The amendments as TO the mode OF assessing
damages were agreed 70
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

TERRIFIC EXPLOSION H0rr4be Dsa,h -Aho.,
O'clock Yesterday sfitrnoca the steam en.ire b,..,
Cr0thers saw mill ani turning shop In Nex N.s,.
exploded AZ both ENDS with terrible violence IN. -
was located 10 the cellar. the buiiing ave stare. -
and such the for.e 81 the steam thrown os, tA.
~ thing was thrown in.o confusion
John Dufy, young nan aged about IS yesrs ~
gineer. who was standing near. was thrown ds,s,,. =
forty feet and when picked up found 70 b a.
cd about the face and breast In the most shocking IA,
lie was soon after conveyed 20 the hospital, a.
him from the gate % the main ouiding be sxpret n
deceased Was lrshmsn og birth. ami bad been J, a.
country only ahou, three months. -Four other 49,,
were standing the deceased but received no so,
lfjary.
The elbow Of the boiler forced throggh the bula.
the street, striking the house OF widow LADY "a,
ed King breaking the shutters. sni snSs every pans
glass In thu windows The explosion was Of the N.
terrific character thu report Of which was felt Tor ss,,
squares. The small quantity OF water IN the hcler
supposed TO have been the cause -lPhi. Ins. roth.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
SENATE. .wAsISerOs, Jan. 20. isis

SENAIt.-. W AshlNeloS, Jan. 40 i'f'-
Mr. DIcKIssoS presented a petition from citl-
zens of New-York. praying the erection OF buoy
Mr.. TURyEY from the Committee on Patents re-
ported bill TO extend the patent OF ethro WOOD
and, having been read twice,
Mr. ALLIES moved to strike our the enscting
clause. Lost-l6 70 &c. The bill was then passed
over informally.
Mr.. BENTON gave notice that he would to-mor-
row ask leave to introduce bill 10 amend the six
tyrs and ninety fifth rules Of the articles Of war
The Ten Regiments bill was then taken up. Mr..
DIX addressed the Senate. Left in session
Unr-Sr or prppFsFSr ArIvEs
Mr. DoSsELLs motion TO reconsider The vote on
the resolution closing the debate on toe Presidents
annual message being first in order
Mr. CoBB moved to lay the motion on the table.
Mr. BOYD moved a call Of the House, upon which
the Yeas and Nays We're ordered, and the motion
was lost u TO IL. The question then REQUIRED
upon the motion to lay on the table, and the Yeas
and NAYS being ordered, it was lost, 90 10 100.
The Yeas and Nays were then ordered on the
question OF reconsidering the resolution and result
ed Yeas. 1902; Nays, %.
The original resolution being thus reconsldered,
the question OF its passage came up, closing the
debate NJ ? o'clock
Mr. AsHNUs moved 10 lay the resolution on the
table and on this motion the Yeas aud Nays were
again called Yeas los, Nays o.. IL was accord
ingly laid on the table
Numerous communications from tue Executive
Departments were taken from the Speakers table.
read referred and ordered printed Several Sen.
ate bills were read twice and referred.
The Joint resolution OF the Senate authorizing
the erection Of a monument to Washington on the
public grounds, WAS passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Roof the House went into
Committee of the Whole on the Presidents an
nua message
Mr. PALYREY addressed the Committee. Left
in session
THE above Is all the Congress We have received
the Telegraph south OF Philadelphia having given ont
I'll Trb
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Dusiness Notices.

GOLD PgNs-GoLD Pass Purchasers OF gold psns VIZ
desire 10 get the best pen Ia the market, sqasss
to try the 4" Ricbeleun Diamond. pointed Pen, which
recognized the best ard cserIcst In the woild-
They sold exclusively by B. p WATSON Co. Is VII
liam st. door below Wall-sL and j. Y SAVAGE, " Pa
tou-st Price 90 only Gold Pens, Gold and Silver Pss
ell aud Pen cases. sc a. wholesale and retail God Pea
made to pattern, repaired, or EXCHANGED.
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la this CITY GA the 25th last by Rev Ous A stis,.
Mr. RUFUS OSBORN 20 Niss CHARLOTTE
BATCHELDEP, both Of Chelsea. Mass
On the 2Sth irst. by Rev. NJ Forbes. sAMJrL
HAZLET, N d g Miss ELLEN FANSHAWE, a.,
this City
At the Chlgch Of the Anuunclson. on the 25th irg
Rev Dr. sesbarv. Ebert FLOYD JONES Of ~
Neck, l. 1 90 MARY CAROLINE, daughter Of the r.
Isaac Nighsm. Of this City