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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-30

HORRIBLE MURDER AND RoBBERy.-The ST. Jo-
seIh (Mo.) Gazette of the 10th inst, gives the
following of the horrible murder Of esteemed
officer Of the army, and his famiy;-"Just
goiDg to press, we received information that Major
Singer, Paymaster of the u s. army murdered and
robbed in Saline county few days since. He had In
his possession $160 600, and his way to the up
per part OF this State to pay the volunteers their three
months extra pay. His wife and sister n law in
company with him. who we're also murdered IL is sup
posed they were murdered by the soldiers who were
acting as an eJcort y
.au controire, the 81. Louis Republican of the 10th
ssys We are satisfied from a conversation with OIL
tzep rom the upper part Of this State, that the
port which published yesterday, Of the murder Of
Major Singer and his family, in Sana county Is in
correct. The report coming to us in the St. Joseph
Gostie, is altogether too round about way to give
1t any plausibility.
The fame paper said, on the 18th: On making some
inquiry last night we learned that such report
prevalent at Lexington some days ago 1t probably
In the fact that Major y. devated from the
route which he had originally proposed and failed 30
make his appearance at certain places appointed for
the payment Of the troops.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-30

Iotal. .SZolZ no SzO4D DIV
Decrease in 1S4S 1896 ls9 Of which amount 1921 400
in falling of in the receipts OF the cusomh house
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-30

MURo IN WEST JERsEY.-George Virgins
worthy colored man, of considerable property Was
killed In Salem last week by Elijah Gray also colored
The two were in company, Gray having gun which
he was swinging In q manner to endaDger the safety
Of the other He requested to desist and in re-
turn struck Virgins blow on the head which killed.
him imme diately.
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Religious IntelIl1ence.

he Rev. Edward Meyer, late q minister of the Luz
theran denomination. was admitted, by Bishop De
Lapcey to the Holy Order of Deacons in the Profess
tant Episcopal Church, at Trinity Church, Geneva,
on sunday, November 10 He preached his
Sunday afternoon, at St. Luke's church in this
city Mr. NJ. has been for some months a resi-
dent In Rochester. and Is well known to many of our
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-30

The native Americans Of Boston have held prelimi-
nary meetings and intend TO present indsp pc sdent
candidates at the municipal electio
Gen Hernandez lwhig) has been elected Mayor OF
St Augustine, Florida-the first instance OF the kind
The Van Buren, party, in Boston, have nominated
Bradford Sumner for Mayor of Boston.
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his wife leave of absence can take Of those
acts Ia to suppose state Of things which
by code this side Of the deserts of Algeria The
husband who sanctions the absence Of his wife, by
such sanction dsprives himself of the privilege Of OBJ
jectiDg before he maintain proceeding for de-
sertion, must onequivocally demand her return
privilege which It this ibellant does not desire
In regard to the question OF cruelty, any matters
which injuries to feelings and seosibiies,
are cIuelties. The court will reject the doc
trine that the series Of enormities so disgrace
full, miserable and endant, which are digest
cal law must be suffered before wife will be entitled
to leave her husband. In enlightened Pennsylvania
these reports dsgraced with them they not the
law, even in England. In that country they do still
pretend to reverence the barbarous doctrines which
have obtained in past IL is not for the judges
sitting in state with ermine upon their gowns, and
wigs upon their heads to disregard or show proper
want of reverence to the sages of the law They stu
hold in respect all their xms-they them
but they evade them. To get rid OF the difficulties
which they feel Christian men, by the pressure of
doctrines ipapplicable to civilization and enlighten
ment. they resort to course which is really whipping
the unmen tiopable one round the stump They say
the law is that fnti1nfties insults and Injuries which
have been heaped upon the WIFE short Of violence
not sufcie mt to authorize divorce but they show
wicked annus CD the part of the husband so great
to prevent his getting his wife back We say that.
under the law Of Pennsylvaua such injuries to the
feelings and sensbilities indgnities tending to
render the wife unhappy. and her life burtheusome
and claim the right given by the act OF Assem-
bly, ofgoipg before Pennsylvania jury, in order to
make out the acts Of indignity which we have so So
TT Is impossible in this sketch, much Of which had
necessarily to he written whilst the argument pro-
ceedpg. to give any thing like correct idea of the
9Th of Mr. srgume the nervous pow
and beauty of language His address listened
to- by audience composed Of the most distinguished
members of the bar Of Philadelphia. bar which it
boasted is second to none in the Union All pre-
sent struck with admiration at the strength and
brilliancy Of Mr. Choates address, and the remark
general II he speaks this way while addressiB
the court what will he do when he gets before jury ~
MIR. Dallas concludes the argument to morrow.
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MuRpER.-TImothy Wheen, an Trishman was
chot dead the Gath OF October, Fort Gibson,
Arkansas, by Charles Griffin, Cherokee The murder
was deliberate, wilful and without proyocaton; bus
the murderer wac drunk
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Passing into Orange street conductor knocked at
blind door IN q blind recess and his open sesame,'
at once uheIed us by the black jantor into the
tum Of Pete Willams's assembly rooms. Pete Is de-
scended from the pure African race; but has all the
ease, grace Of carriage. and courtesy to strangers
OF an accomplished dancing master. "Walk in. gem
acting the diplomat, and told any thing but the
truth In bis pleasure at this meeting There fifty
or sixty negroes and mulattoes in the room, Of both
sexes and q dozen white men of the class Of "ths
bboys," engaged in the sports of the evening--the
b'hoys monopolizrg the best looking Of the colorei
wenches in the d nee An orchestra Of three Ethio
order. The company were orderly-all sufficiently
sobsr to recognize the guardian Of the peace,
and the Importance of showing OH to sd
vantage in his presence, in dread Of the ca,
when slender young buck, Hill Coolie. was called
forv ard for a break. down. the movement nj
nous to make way for him and his wonderful superior
ity in the multifarious eyraons of the double shuttle
He continued for half hour, to the utter amaze
ment CT the crowd ply his feet upon the floor with
the repidity OF French drummer beating the ,appet
and when he finished with grand flourish In which
his legs invisible in the dust he was greeted By
such ordinations as De Lord, chile, how he filings
HE boots to de fiddle" "D-n good" "Go de boy
ZONE licker." But there appeared TO be no liquor in
the In recess, lighted by one taow candle,
sat an old negro before table rafting his dice over
sweat cloth, free to all corners. Our company went
In and hazarded few cents upon the figures, and the
nonchaence with which the old Congo swept the
stakes into his basket betrayed him cool practitioner
at the game. The tlmness Of his treasury however,
showed that he doing but small business In the
ret all way, the money market in the Points being al
ways remarkably tight Pete Wiliamss assembly
rooms u must be recollected, comprehend the arts
tscrsey Of the quarter VINO sn ,S s,e nomen ana
bling q stranger by combined assault In the ball
especially with officer Of the police present
to defend the intruder
Prom the subterranean saloon Of the polite Pete
Williams we passed into several deus redolent Of the
fumes Of bald faced GIN onions and tobacco, where
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THE FIVE PoINTs.-sKETcH OF NOCTURNAL INTRO
DucrIoy TO THE ORGIES THAT rAuBouRG or uApKs
Better dwell in tho midst Of alarms,
Than reign in this horrible place.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-11-22
The Election of Electors.

If we are not greatly mistaken, majority oi the
members Of The last Legislature, previous to their ecc-
lion uyowcd themselves in favor of giving the election
of Electors and Governor 10 the c"pc, yet the question
WIS dudrcd at both sessions. II is now tlno That The
MOSS throughout the State, should in behalf OF the pco
pic demand this right hitherto so unusy Withheld from
them. Power is always stealing from the many to the
few, but seldom makes rclrogradc movement and
inns have those vino have heretofore exercised this right
of their constituents resisted their known wishes upon
inc subject We are aware that serious evils attend
popular elections that they hcgct party spirit and pro-
ducc tcmporary excitement bu; these arc thu usual uc.
COMMITMENTS To all popular governments, and when
properly controlled by the virtue and intelligence OF The
pcopc urc absolutely necessary TO tho safety and CON-
,,nuuncc of flee government. Why is it then that
the Legislators of South Carolina should coutnuo to
usurp this prcrogntivo of tho pcopcl Are they US
body moro capable of exercising it, than my oho leg
isalive body in tho Union, or arc the ccmcn Of South
C,roun less Intelligent moral vruous, than their
fellow citizens, in every othor Stac2 These questions
arc prcposlerous and yet there arc no other good rca
SONS that VIC can conceive, which should deprive them
of the exercise of'this privilege As citizens OF tho
United States, il is the just right of the voters OF this
State, as well ns those of all the other States in the
Union 10 express their preference for their cei mag
.,ro,e nj the ballot box AS tho matter is managed
now, tho mass of the people have no moro agency in
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-11-22

4<aSt boSho%s "~y ~SA iSrHss,
Ma S. ". FowLE-Sir, have scsn somueh Of ihs
virtue of '.Wisiar's Basa,n Of Wild Cherry" that-J
feel i, my duty 10 add my testimony in iis pr.iss.
My son ub, u, IA years Of ssc. has for The ssttss
months boon al ctcd with severe consh pains in the
side and body. and gradual wasting. until he was
mere living skeulon. ! had Ind tic advantage st
three physicians, but If them could give him sHy
relief and gradually yet surely he seen'ed 70 he sink"
ing into the tomb. Happening accidentally 10, SO
some Of your Free Almunac's" felt though lie
.lsa,n would help him. there sou,e cases ,hst
ID bern cured when they were az bad as he was. &
therefore procured bottle of DR.. Kidder: the Agent in
this place. and before he had used all Of hs began 10
grow better, and BY using three bottles his cough sss
all gone, and lie is enjoying good health for which
he Is solely indebted through tho blessing Of God to
Wistar's Balsann # Wild Cherry. '! - '', ;',S
VIZ, DIXON.
DR.. Kiddcr says the article has given universal sal.
isfaciion 10 his customers. .-, esi..r .pt.Ts,si
None genuine. unless signed l. BUTTS on the wrap
per. Sold in Camden by J. r. McKAIS; at wholesale
by p NJ. CorEN. & Co, Charleston, and by Druggists
generally in South Carolina. ' - : COM "a,
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threatens 10 overwhel us with disaster Gen. Taylor
is the who could do it, if he chose so to act, or
If his supporters would permit him; but the short
extract publish at the beginning Of this article.
with others Of the character and the declarations
of the leading Of the party which have placed
him in power, but too plainly indicate, their liked TO-
solve 10 make him the executor Of The will OF an
INSCRIPTIONS majority. God grant that it may prove
otherwise Under all circumstances. the South must
act for herself and the her people set about the
performance of this stern duty. the greater will be the
probability Of their being able 10 avert the evils wh'c
threaten US.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-11-22
Smiths New School Geography.

We invite tie attention Of Teachers and others
to this new work published by Grigg, Elliott q 70.
The plan of the work is excellent, embracing IN
ouarto form, both Atlas and Geography, and tie
arrangement OF the matter is such as must iaclll'
tate the pupil in his studies. We think it decided
" the best work OF the kind we have seem Teach
ers would do we'll to call and examine it at Mr.
Younn's Book store where it is for sale.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-11-22

Before the meeting adjourned, ]. D. Stro.s
Their, Esq, offered the following resolution,
which was adopted: ~
Resolved, That this being spontaneous
movcment of the people, without reference t, to
party, or wi,hou. consultation with political
leaders. we do hereby express our thanks t" the
Proprietors of " The Telegraph" OF Columbia,
S. G., for the bold, decided and manly manner
in which they have sustained this movement !;
and for it's advocacy of Southern Rights and
Southern Institutions, we recommend "Ihe
Telegraph" to the patronage of every friend OF
the South.
On motion of Gen. Means. the thanks OF the
meeting were returned to the President and
other officers:
The meeting then adjourned.
rHEo. S. DUBosE, President.
T.; H.: R s;s'':a' s'ts"' ,,. }sss,s'.,'s..
S. W. Buchanan .r-.t
The following gentlemen have been appoint
ed under the 9th resolution, viz: w. 5. LYles
]. b. Mccall. j. ID. Slroher, Col. Geo. Lett
ner, S. g. Barkley, David Mcdowell, Osmund
Woodward, w. A. Owens, u. IL. Kerr, VIM
Brce, David Gaillarl, David Aiken, DR.. TT
Robertson. H.. &. Means, Jacob Fcaster, Jr
Jas. A. McCrorey, Jacob Bookman, S. Ii
Owens, Saml. Johnston, B. b. Cook and Cen
J. II. Means.
Winnsboro,' s. c., Nov. 8, lS49.
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Alabama Election.

The Montgomery (Ala) State Gasette ofGe l7'h
inst. states that returns have been received from all
the counties in Alabama which, footed up gives CAss
625 majority. The Gazette says the returns arc near
" oil official and with exception (CCti;" county,
which is Sc, down ut % majority for CAss) may ho
relied on as correct This seis The question al Test a.
TO the final result in AlabuIna. ..
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Served them right.

The Charle.ton Wings pr per, now that Gen.
Taylor is elected, are for kicking The Taylor Dem-
ocrais from their ranks. A writer in the Courier
over the signature Of "A Taylor + Fillmore Wing
makes the proposition, aud suggests to the Wings
ofthe City and Neck public meeting, in order
we presume, that the expusions, may take place IN
due form. Good!
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Daguerrotype Likenesses.

We invite the attention Of our readers, 10 Mr.. Co.
punx's advertisement: Wo paid visit to his room
day or two since and found specimens OF the
art, got up in superior style. Those OF oar friends
who desire excellent pictures and faithful likcnesses
ought 10 embrace tile present opportunity Mr.'. Will
please them in picture. His room is immediately
over the Post Office.
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u The following language is from the Ham,
burg Journal, being one of the two orthrec papers
in South Carolina that d.ocated General Taylor's
election 1t is tie first Of the kind, We have no.
tced, throughout the campaign, in South Caro-.
lima paper, and ought to receive the strong reouke
it merits, from our brethren OF the press. This
same paper has a CO umn Of glorifcation over the
triumphant election of General Taylor, but not
the first sentence about the election of Fillmore,
man who, when questioned on the subject prompt
" avow ed his abolition sentiments.
"Into what humiliating position has our
gallant State been forced by her politicians
She has been literally throrn TO the dogs! Torn
from the side of her Southern sisters and cast.
bound hand and foot into the foul embrace OF
Ohio Aholionism The cheek of every South
Carolnian, should mantle with shame at such
a Disgusting spectacle. He should consider it,
as pr-sonai indignily offered to himself, and
visit the c!ience, upon tn. heads OF those who
have thus disgraccd his gallant old State.
Coon CONDITION OF THE UNITED STATES
TREAsuRy-The Secretary OF the Treasury,
Hon. r. J. Walker issues the following official
notice, dated the 7,h inst:
From the official report now before me, set
ting forth the condition ofthe treasury, and the
amount of money required by it during the
nresent month of November and December en-.
suing: i, is evident that the means of the Gov.
eminent will be ample to liquidato all claims
arains, il up to the lst Jammry next, without
calling in before that dale any further payments
on account ofthc loan of ls4s; and desiring TO
save the government the expense Of all unne.
cessary interest, notice is hereby given 10 all
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-11-22
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

Though the primary causes Of tkin disensrs
may be various. lmpuriy Of the h"d Liver Complaint
Scrofula, &c &c.-yrt the immediate cause E Away: the
same and that obstruction in The pores ofte .kfn,
by which r Precipitation, in is passage fonahe body, 10
arrested and confined in and under the skin can'ing an
ntnen.be itching. eruption Of Pimples, Pasturs,
Rngworm, letter, salt Rheum, &c. &c.
For oil these affections Jaynes Alternative has been
found an invaluable rmcdy rs removes both the prna-
nv as we'll as the immediate cases-puriyng the Blood,
ScronIa from the system, while the same lime fres
the pores ofher ubstrucg matters and leals the des-
cd surface.
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The next House ofRcpresentatives.

The next House Of Representatives will have
large Wing majority In the States in which
Congressional ell, ctons have been held, the result
is that 10 Wings and SO Democrats have been
elected Wing maturity this far, 20. The San
ate will continue Democratic.
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South Carolina.

The following compliment 10 our noble little STATE
is from the MIlledgrviIe Onion. We sincerely trust,
that no internal dssens;ons amongst ourselves, may
cause our neighbours 10 delr1ct from the well
merilcd uppelulion Of the /" Banner State Vt the
Soulll:"
SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE PREsIpENcy.-IhIs
noble State, which has ever taken the lead in de-
fence Of Southern Rights. and which when the
day Of trial comes. in her zeal and good service
will be second to none, having no personal predi-
lectons for Ger. Csss, with her wonted nell-
gence, patriotism and devotion TO principle and 10
the South has cast her vote for Cass and Butler.
The ballot for Electors in her Legislature stood:
(ass and Butler l29
Taylor 49,. II
Bank
No press in that State insul'ed her people by the
advocacy of MiIard Fillmore. The few Taylor
lies, spurning this alliance with Northern Abol.
tionsm, placed upon their ticket the name ut the
gallant Butler.
Hereafter when the serried ranks Of the enemies
Of the South shall Lc Plotting ard developing their
plans of aggression upon her, South Carolina can
stand proudly erect, al none can taunt her with
tamperng with the cnemj; with having joined an
alliance BY which she evinced her willingness to
sell her birth-rioht 'or mess OF Poltage.
When that day comes, a come 1t Will, Wnere
will it find the Wings and the Whig press OF
Georgia! Convicted by the record of an afilatipn
with Fillmore and his friends, they may reason,
rcbuke and rave, but their words will be regarded
as "soundng Lrass and the tinkling symbol" their
moral power is gone, their slrergb is shorn and
like Sampson in n, lap Of Deah, all they can do'
is to be ushed by The falling pillars OF that noble
edifce whose ruin they themselves have invoked
1t is in this aspect, that in the nlme Of the Demo-
cracy of Georg a. we tender to South Carolina their
cordial and heart cit congratulations upon the no.
BILE and ee,, ted pos itiun she has occupied in this
Presidential election.
She is the banner State o! the South. ..,
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n-"TIIE WORK GOES .BRAYELY ON" ,
The following is from the Rev John X. Coney, Jr

Trenton, n J., Oct. 4Ift. 1916.
DR. D. Jayne-Dcar Sir: am extremely happy IN bcins
able to inform you that have entirely recovered my health
from using your ExrE. roRASr. have suffered with
severe cough pain in my breast and great pstratn Of
strength for The eighteen months 70 that was ctm
PEELED to renquish my charge Of church which held in
this place had resorted 10 great many different pre-
scrpons we'll the Attendance Of severa respectable
physicians bu, they did moi appear 10 reach my case
esoed toyour Expectorant through persuasion Of Brother
Parker Wood and the Of three bottles has entirely cured
ne. ; 80 .1t
Believing to be Of justice due to yoursel q
well as to those similarly afflicted induces me TO write this
and which you at liberty 10 Use as you may think
proper.
Respectfully, yours, JOHN r. CoRNEY, Jr''
Prepared only Dr. y. Jayne Philadelphia, and sold on
agency by JAMES X. MokAlNCamden,SC s. C..
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The Tea Plant.

Southern planters and farmcrs will be gratificd to
learn that seven cases Of black and green Tea pants,
Chinese stock, havo just arrived fom London, shipped
by Dr. Junius Smith, who intends 10 proceed South,
with the view Of forming plantation Moro plants
and seeds are expected from China this season.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-11-22

THE Jews IL RoME.-oni he Isl, Of ,hi.
month the decree for The complies. emancipa-
into force. They are thereby declared ct fs,r
the exercise Of all civil rights. The year 1919
is an amazing one. Fhe change, Of the forrns
Of Government are, however, less Surprising
than the abandonment Of the Ghetto by the
Jews of Rome Chronicle.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-11-22
The Markets.

The supply Of cotton during the past week has
been rood, with fair demand, and we notice an
improvement in prices since our last. we quote
at to 81 extremes. For other articles, see our
prices current.
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NIiSsissippi.

The Mssissppian. Democratic paper published at
Jackson the capital Of the State says .From all tie
information in possession we arc e. 10 the eonclu'
sion that Mississippi has given her vote 10 Taylor aud
Fillmore"
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The openinins of the ball.

We have the announcement. thus early tba'
Thadlcus Stephens member elect from Pennsyl-
vania, is pledged to introduce bill on the first
day OF the meeting Of the thiryti Congress- to
abolish slavery in the District Of Columbia,
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THE CAMDEN JOURNAL,
Wednesday Morning, November %, 1913.
WILLIAM B. JOHNSTON. EDITOR.
Temperance Meeting.

The members of the Temperance Society ar
requested to nee, at the Presbyterian Lectur
Room on Friday evening next, at 7 o'clock.
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au,horilatively active measures to their Repre-
sentatiyes. = ~ ~
We are therefore opposed to their proceed
-ings, on the ground that the end contemplated is
both unconstitutional and ine1pedient
That action is premature as to t'ne' and I'M
proper as TO mode. .
Tha, South Carolina Is taking the position OF
leader, instead Of co.operator.
Z. G. PALMER, JR.
J. NJ. RUTLAND,
JOHN. ". BUCHANAN.
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CHARLESTON, Nov. 20,

Corroy-The transactions in Upiauds on Sa.
,urdav, on account of the nclemency the wealth
er we're limited to about 700 bales at prices ranging
from 1916 81, principally at the latter, for fair
quality. being an advance of on last weeks prI.
ces.-!MercurY