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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-12-06
Editorial Correspondence of the Journal.


The first week of the session has passed. and am
unable to write you any thing of intee" relative tole-
gslalvc proceedings. The various Committees are
bringing in some reports, and the routine of elections
is progressing, but without interest except to the can
ddaes You will find an excellent report Of the pro.
ccedings in the Daily Telegraph, whose conductors de.
serve much credit for their energy and enterprise.
You will Of have noticed, and doubtless will
publish, the Southern Safely Resolutions introduced
into the Senate by Mr.. BLACK, Of Richland. They
breathe true Carolina spirit. and tust will receive
that consideration which they so well deserve. You
know and our readers know that the sentiments there.
in expressed, are those which the Camden Journal has
advocated for the past two years. and it is therefore
gratifying 10 sec them at this late day. assume
n tangible form, and opted tho sentiments of the
State upon this paramount issue.
Speaking Of paramount ssues-that oil the Govern.
ors election, for the moment appears to be paramount
Manning, Seabrook and Plckens the most promi.
nen candidates. but the result is in doubt, and it is
impossible 10 tell what day may hiring FORTH
| was present for q short time at the examination OF
the pupils Of the Military School here, and was truly
gralifed 10 witness the fruits Of this luudabe State
enterprizc. These institutions lin Charleston and Co.
lumba) will amply repay tile fostering care bestowed
upon them and We trust will continue to receive from
the Stale that laid and comfort" which they so richly
merit. lerc should he niggard economy exercised
towards them, lest they prove useless and unProftable
experiments.
If the Magnetic Telegraph gives US correct nlor-
nation, Old q elk has at last spoken out, without cqu-
vocation upon the slavery question, and if the Ian
guage referred 10 he his his waruest supporter could
not be more gra,ifed than should be; a few days
must give us the truth. In the mean time. il is said
lhlt the New York Electors have written to him, 10
ascertain the truth OF this report this think must be
incorrect
The Bank question you will perc i've has boon
postponed until Saturday. That institution has
powerful adversary in Mr.. MemmInger, time will show
il it can withstand these repeated attacks. 1t is pro"
bublc that the election Of electors will BE- given 10 the
people by The present Legislature. write in haste, and
refer you 10 the Telegraph for moro detailed intc-
gcncc. j.
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denominations or amounts oftwenty, fifty one

denominations or amounts oftwenty, fifty one
hundred dollars or upwards.
Resolved, further, That such Committee re-
port to the next annual session ofthe Legisla-
ture. by bill or otherwise.
The following Resolution was submitted by
Mr.. Perry, and ordered for consideration TO-.
morrow:
RESOLVED, That i, be referred TO the Judiciary
committee to inquire into the expediency of alb.
olishng the punishment OF death, except for
murder, and the abolshment ofthe punishment
of whipping and Of establishing Stale Peni-
tentiary.
The House then proceeded to the general
orders of the day, and a second reading was
given to bills which received n first reading
yesterday, and they were severally referred to
the committees.
The following bills were introduced, and re-.
ceived first reading in the House:
BY Mr.. ]. IT. Read. ir., a bill TO amend the
law relating to slaves hiring their own time.
BY Mr.. Wright, biIlto repeal all acts and
clauses OF acts, raising the salary of Adlutant
General;
BY Mr.. Simons, bill to require Sherifs to
make annual reports Of prisoners in their custo'
dy;
Also bill to prevent the marital rights Of
the husband from attaching to the wile's separ.
ale property.
Mr.. Upper offered the following resolution,
which was ordered for consideration to.mor.
row:
Resolred, That il be referred to the Judiiary
committee TO Inquire into the exPedency ofal.
lowing Ordinaries 10 enforce their DEGREES in
certain cases, and collect their COSTS by execu.
ton.
Mr.. J. II. Read, jr., offered the following re-
solution, which was ordered for consideration
to. o.morrow:
Reso7red, That it be referred to the military
committee to inquire into the exppdency ofre-
establishing company courts martial.
Pursuant, to notice, Mr.. Blakeny introduced
a bill 10 provide for the electors by the people
This bill provides for The election Of one elecor
for each congressional district, and in case Of
the death or failure of any clector to vote, the
electors to fill such vacancy.
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Southern Safety.

The following Resolutions have been presented
to the Senate by Mr.. BLACK, of Richand, and re-
fcrrcd to the Committee on Federal Relations
Resolved, That there is good reason to appre-
hend that it is the deliberate intention of large
portion of the people of the Northern States
Of this Union to embody into any Bill which may
be passed by Congress, organizing Territorial Gov
ernments for New Mexico and California, pro-
vision for excluding Slavery from such Territories.
. Resolved, That we would regard the passage
of such a Law by Congress as gross violation OF
the Federal compact-as an outrage upon the
rights of the Southern States--and a wanton
and undsguiscd insult-and that submission
thereto, would be degrading and infamous.
Resolved That the State OF South Carolina ner-
er ,ciN IN any contingency or under any circum.
Stances submit 10 any LaU passed by the Con-
gress and approved of by the President Of the Uni
ted States, by which Slavery shall be excluded
from any Territory belonging to this Government
and lying South OF the parallel of 36deg. and 3O
min, OF North latitude.
1 Resolved, That in the event of the passage Of
such law by Congress and its approval by the
President of the United States, that the Governor
of this State at the time being, convene the Legis-
lature thereof Immediately, in order that such ac-
ton may lie taken as may be deemed necessary
and proper.
5. Resolved, That the State of South Curolina
earnestly invites the attention OF her Sister States
of the South to this important subject and proposes
to meet and consult will, them at such time and in
such manner as may be deemed advisable, as to the
hest and most effeciua mode of avoiding or resist
ing the dangers with which we are in common
threatened,
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retrenchrnent and cur,ailment Of the expendi.
lures ofthe government of The State should be
commenced Immediately, and that to consum.
mate and bring about result SO desirable and
necessary, the committee on Finance and Banks
be instructed to inquire and report what educ.
tons ought and should be made in the salaries
and fees ofthc several public Offices in the State
and that said committee have leave to report
by bill or otherwise.
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For the Camden Journal.

The subject Of Education has always, vcry properly
commanded the most serious consideration OF every
wise legislator. The Free School system Of this State
has been canvasscd for years past with great ZEAL
and various propositions mnde to improve it, none Of
which seem TO lave met with favor enough 10 procure
their adoption. or indeed, any change in the system
which has been SO many years in operation, notwth.
standing its universally admitted defects. / do not
ant,or myself, that should be able 10 suggest any
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Manufactures and Mechanical industry are the
levers that are to lift us now from our present
depressed condition, and their interests should
be attended to.
The proposition of Mr.. Adams in relation to
a contemplated Asylum for insane c"lored per-
sons, was referred to the appropriate committee.
We shall notice it more fully tomorrow.
The House then adjourned TO meet at IL
o'clocl, this day.
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IN SENATE.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER l, 1S4s

TRIDAY, DECEWBEK I, ICF5.
The Senate was occupied, the short time it
was in session, with mere formal matters Of but
little interest, with the exception of The Reso-
lutions presented by Mr.. Black (given in full in
another coumn,) which were referred to the
Committee on Federal Relations. An adjourn.
ment took place at an early hour.
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THE CAMDEN JOURNAL
Wednesday Morning, December 6, Is4s.
WILLIAM b. JOHNSTON, EDITOR.
The Markets.

We have but little change TO make in our 1uo-
tatons of last week for cotton. Prices a:e
shade lower, though choice lot might command
our highest figure Of last week We quote at Al
to ST. In Charleston decline has taken place of
! on the highest point of the market, quotations,
to 81.
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The Governors Message.

We deem it unnecessary 10 make any apology
for the space occupied by this document, nor is it
fecessary TO ask for it an attentive perusal, par
tculary Of that portion in which he speaks Of our
Federal Relation Mild but firm and dignihcd in
lis tone, i, is such documentas might have been
expected from our bigh.minded Chief Magistrate.
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HOUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Alter the reading Of the journals, the usual
formal business was transacted.
Mr.. Carew introduced into the House Sc
ries of Resolutions on the slavery question, idcn-
lically the SINE as those offered in The Senate
bv Mr.. Black. which were referred to the com
mi,trc on Federal Relations.
Mr.. Owens presented petition from sundry
citizens Of Fairfield district, praying the estab.
Iishmcnt of school for the deaf and dumb.
Mr.. Yancry, petition from citizens of Barn.
well, Orangrl,rg and Edgcfeld districts for the
formation of a new Judicial district.
Mr.. Cunningham's resolutions restraining
the issue eff Banks and other corporate bodies,
were taken up and made the special order of
the day for Friday next, at l, p. NJ.
Gen. Qua,tlrbum, of Lexington, offered res.
oluions, which were Immediately considered
and adopted. The Resolutions Of the Hon.
Senator were as follows:
Resolrcd, That the great and unprecedented
depreciation in the prices of the agricultural
and other productions of the country render ii
cxpedicn, and proper that system Of general
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General Taylor's Opinion.

tc!egraph;c despatch published in the Co'um-
bia Telegraph Of Saturday, states that letter had
been received at Washington by Gov. Brown, OF
Miss stating that Gen Taylor, in conversation with
S. C. Boyd, since his election, earnestly declared
that if the North attempted to interfere with the
slave question, lie was for drawing the sword and
throwing away the scabbard. This letter has
been published at the North, and had c'eated great
excitement.
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0J'The following gentlemen were elected Com
mssoncrs in Equity, by the Legislature, on Fri
day last:
L. r. Laurcns, for Chareston; A. Campbell
for Collector; Thomas Evans, for Darlington; J. P
Butler for Grecnve; James Beatty, for Horny;
L. ]. Jones, for Newberry; D. Goudelock, Union.
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HOUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

After the presentation OF private and public
Bills. The special order of the day was called up
(lhe reference ofthc Governors recommends.
ton as to the rechartcr ofthe Bank of,he State,
and Mr.. Memminger's resolutions.) and post
pcued until Saturday, 9th inst, at l p. NJ.
Mr.. Henry advocated the posiponement on
the ground of the Presidents not yet having
sent in his annual report ofthe condition of the
Bank, the force Of which suggestion was admit.
ted by Mr.. Memminger, and concurred in by
the House. The tug will therefore commence
on that day.
MIR. SULLIVAN from the Judiciary Commit.
tee reported unlavorahly upon the petition Of
Jno Harrison, Sr., and others Of Fairfield Dis.
trIct, praying that the farmers and planters
might be permitted 10 prove their own accounts
as well as merchants. The objection of the
Committee were based upon the Inconvenience
and injustice which they urged such measure
would occasion-lhc same necessity not existing
in the two cases.
MIR PERRY, presented his Resolutions rcla.
tive TO an inquiry into the eXpediency of cstab
fishing 4 Penilcntiary aud for other purposes,
aud prefaccd their refrreucc 10 the Committee
on The Judiciary by few briclbu sensible sng-
gcslionS as 10 the utility OF making tuch and
inquiry. he disca'ned any intention of dis.
cussing the merits ofthe materat that stage, but
indicated with much clearnrss, some ofthc most
garing defects in the existing criminal code Of
this State lie stated'lhe startling fact that no
less than 80 offences were made punishable by
death by our Statute books, adverlcd TO the i'm.
possibility OF enforcing so sanguinary code
and the wisdom of ascertaining whether the
establishment of such an institution would not
cos, less TO the Sale in the long run than the
present Jail fees, COSTS cct. His remarks were
listened 10 with respectful attention, and if he
will only expand the substance of them when
his proposition comes before the Legislature,
he cannot fail to produce good impression.-
Mr.. p. is evidently prac'scd Speaker, and
has both fucncy and readiness.
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SATURDAY, Dec. ..

In the Senate, Mr.. Gisl Of Union, introduced
series of resolutions on The Slavery question
as an offset to those offered on Friday by Mr..
Black, which certainly cannot be regarded as
ultra on this subject, and Mr.. G.'s ar" the cx.
pressed essence uf non .commitalism. The
Resolutions read as follows, (thc italics are Our
own:)
Resolved, That it is necessary and uncaled
for at this time, 10 commit the State to any par.
Hcuidr course Of aciion in relation to the WIl-
mot Prnvso, or The passage by Congress OF any
Act prohihiting the Introduction OF Slavery South
ofthe Missouri Compromise line.
Resolved, That the State Of South Carolina
regards the co.opcra!ion of the Southern States,
cf great aud paramount timportance-and when.
ever the time for action arrives, she is prepared
10 stand shoulder to shoulder with her sisters.
Referred TO the Committee on Federal Re-
lations.
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From the Columbia Daily Telegraph.
SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
oLuMBIA, NOVEMBER %, 1s4s.

TUESDAY,, Nov. %, l543,
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment
the journals Of the preceding day were read
by the Clerk.
Various Petitions, Memorials and Present.
mcnts of Grand Jurics were laid before that
body and appropriately referred The Pres'
dent laid before The Senate communication
from Mr.. S. Glover. Chairman of meeting of
sundry citizens of Orangrburg, relating to the
subject of Northern interference with Southern
institutions. Several returns OF the Commits
sioners of Public Schools were also received
and referred.
At o'clock the Governors Message was
received and read On motion of Hon. +. }.
Moses, it was made the special order of the
day for Thursday. at o'clock. The following
documents accompanying the Message, were
ordered to be printed
l. Communications from DR.. Curtis and
Son, and J. w. Hudson, esq. on the sunjcct of
Free Schools.
2. Maj. Browns report of Survey of
Broad river.
3. Memorial Of the Medical National Con.
venron, on the subject of the registration of
marriages, births, and deaths.
No other business of special interest was
transactcd-the Senate adjournng at an early
hour.
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THURSDAY, Nov, 30. 1913.

In the Senate, Mr.. Johnson, orSt. Peters,
pursuant to notice, introduced a bill TO give the
election Of commissioners in cqnityto the pe"-
plc. The bill received its first reading and
was referred TO the Judiciary committee.
In the House, the presenlment Of the Grand
Jury of Lexington was submitted, relative TO
increasing the pay OF Jurors from one to two
dollars, and allowing compensation to Commits
sioncrs ofthe Poor and ofFrec Schools and with
reference to the election of Electors recommen.
ding that the present system be not changed.
MIR. Cunningham submitted the following res.
olutops; which were ordered for consideration
to morrow:
Resolved, That Committee oC----be ap.
pointed to inquire and report upon the policy
and proprcy of limiting the issue OF bills or
promissory notes, payable to Order or Bearer,
by any bank or corporate body in this State, to
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

t1OUoE VT ~ - hS'
The House rnrt at II o'clock, and alter the
reading the journal of the preceding days pro.
ceedings, the members were called upon for
Petitions, Memorial, and Presentmens.
Some of the latter forcbly represented the
evils of the prrsen, License system, and those
arising from the practices of treating at and
betting on elections; those from Barnweli aud
Newberry Districts were particularly severe on
these points. The habit of carrying deadly
weapons was also ably exposed and rcproTcd
The Governors Message was then read by
his Private Secretary, Col. B. II. Watts, and
made the special order to-day at one o'clock.
The accompanying documents, ordered to be
printed by the Senate, were disposed of in a
similar manner By the House.
The Bill introduced by Mr.. Sullivan, of
Laurens, providing for the Election of Electors
by the people, was taken up and received a
first reading.
Quite an animated debate then sprung up on
the proposition of Mr.. Reynolds, of Charleston.
to appoint new Standing Committee of Com
merce, Manufactures and Mechanical Industry
Mr.. Reynolds sustained his proposition with
much ability and ingenuity; he was sustained
by Messrs Simons and Sullivan, and opposed
by Mcssrs. Memminger and b. Y. Martin
The matter was Indefinitely postponed after a
brief but spirited debate. The measure pro
posed was certainly calculated to foster those
important interests and The positions assumed
by Mr.. Reynolds in his support were not con
cusivcly responded to by his opponents, who
made the matter rather one of convenience
than Otherwise. (in our indgmen,} fearing that
the business of other Committees might be re-
tarded by the creation of a new one. Mr.. K.
seems to be very practical man, and will, no
doub,. make most useful member. If the
merits of The measure had been more thorough.
ly understood, il might have been adopted, but
the uret blanket of "indefnile poslponement"
flung over it by Mr.. Memmi"ger' eflec'uaIIy
smolhered it. The path of old routine can
sometimes be departed from with benefit under
new order of things, but il is hard To make
the admirers of the "good old preccdents' be.
licve this. Legislation should keep pace with
the wants of all classes of the community, OF
whose interests i, is the guardian. Commerce,
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'Imcan Of course that they shall be entitled to all the
pccuniarv benefit arising from such employment The
State will BE- fully repaid for her expenditures, by the in
creased facilities for educating her citizens.
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MARKETS ELSEWHERE.

STOCK
BALTIMORE 2-S55O u Treasury g. lO6; 1000 do lOS
1000 do. log; l5Q0 Maryland &c, 9l3S.
PuLA pELpHA, Dec. 4-Frst Board-$7OOO Tenn Bonds g.
76 I'll Canal Bonds 5000 U 8. Loan U.s. 021s 1905
Penn g. sot $50 DO ri s,o Lshigh Coal Scrip 90 seares
MICS Bank A5s l2 Bank Second Board-s9ss State
s. 7 1900 d. 6 1000 Treasury Notes g. 105 12l Sus
shares NJ rristown Railroad IL Bank Of Kentucky 100 10
Mechanics Bank, 24a; 6Penn. Bank, N6 =
FOREIGN MARKETS.
Rio JANKIRo, Oct H. o wing to rainy weather, our
market continues to be poorly supplied with coffee the
prices for which have somewhat advanced since our
last OF -four stock is heavy being about 40 600
barrels in first hands Our harbor is full of shipping
of which there upward of fifty Americans and
many Of them have waited weeks for employment
Since the 9TH instant, few hundred barrels Of Hsxa
-four have been placed at $4,000 credit, but day
the arrival Of three has made bakers
fixed in their endeavors to obtain the article on their
own terms In the present position of the market,
with the stock in many nds there is ying what
things may take, but fear very low prices
will prevail Good coffee is very scarce there is little
more demand for Europe, and prices are looking up.
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slOop-AIaOeila. Baker, Wareham.
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passed the wreck of srs Now Orleans Of New York.
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n TT hsr ras % s died
ship Emily DAVIS Mv y Cfo va St h1mas days With
ssoa sn "a days with
for Buenos Ayres, and brig Phenix for Boston.
Ship sutton Ekerman Charleston days with cotton and rice
British bark Blately Trotter Cardiff days. with railroad
had severe s gales buwarks lost galley boats every
ng oyeape on deck Inc was boarded yesterday by the
feytona Brown Rio Janeiro Oct TO- with Coffee &C.
Azores from Rio for New York 80 ~
10 boarded BY Capt Lasrens of schr Ganser from 81
tins for Alexandria out 10 days supplied her with provisions
81 mite. Of Egg harsor saw vessel underuy mass stand
barb Tempeton tOf Buckspor Nichols Janeiro 81 days.
with coffee &C Buck Vessels eft Ieors reported Nov
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yhe wasb nrde last nigtt at hall paste by the News
Ssra honsus Gates Galveston IL days. with cation &C. to
Brewer. Bid in co with ship Star Republic, Haynes for New
Azores (of Thomaston) Ameury Rio Janeiro IS days
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Brs Ccrdea Hatch, Guayam, Pr II days H sou.hmayd
ship bound showing Signal red letter on white
ground (the Mary PleasanisI
with grin dsones to soue whitney u 70. =
Fersusor Charleston. days with cotton and rise,
Brs Emily Hasty Charleston days with cotton and rice
schr Native American to Newburypor Dixon. St yaso de
Cuba days with sugar to Messrs Chamberlain Of boston,
slant Of gales from 4. Of The
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cc!umSSs q New6uryport bound 70 the southward
sehr Del Norte 0ould Jacksonville Fla days with timber
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schr Cen Taylor sanne Nsssicos days. for New Haven
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sehr Amelia, Smith, Baltimore. s dsyA
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