The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07
*rhis District is not returned by Parishes as
il should have been.

*This District is not returned by Parishes as
it should have been.
Leaving a clear gain ten years ol 23269.
There is difference OF in proving the calcu'
lation. The calculation may be relied upon as
an accurate with this exception.
The representation ot his State being based
upon white population and taxation, the next
apportionment may he arrived al by dividing
the total Of population bv 81, which will give
the divisor of population, then ascertain the
taxation for ten years past. and divide by 81,
and it will give the dvisor for taxation. in
1886, the committee added one and nine and
one eighth per cent to the fractions Of population
which gave them the same denomination as the
fractions Of taxation. In the future taxation,
the fraction will he governed by the resn, OF the
calculation of course.
In 1899, the following Districts and Parish.
es gained a member each. viz: Barnwell. Green.
willie, Marion, Marlboro ST. Johns Colle,on,
and ST. Philips and 81. Michaels; and the fol.
lowing lost a member each, viz: Chester, ker-
shaw, Newberry. Williamsburg, Prince viii.
liam and St. Helena.
Two parishes, 81. Stephens and St. Thorn.
as, and Dennis, have their representation Sc
cured under the constitution.
By The late Act, the persons appointed for Ia.
king the census, were directed to report the
number of deaf Dumb and blind in the State.
The duty has been neglected, as but "a have
heen returned.
The returns in the above l.t do not always
coincide with those made by the district census
takers. Taking their own returns. however,
the foregoing is correct, as some oflhem erred
in their addition.
SOUTHERN AND WESTERN Masonic MIscEL-
LANY.-Dr. A. Il. Mackey has placed on our
table number one ola Masonic periodical, en-.
titled as above. II consists ofthir,y.two pa.
ges. and is to be published in this City, monthly,
al 80 year.
The enterprise has we infer. been called in.
to being by the e1igpncies oftha Order. which
extended ihrouchu, the Southern and Western
States requires an orgaa OF instruction and com.
munication. located al sea port, sin constant
intercourse with all the Masonic countries OF
the world, and itself one ofthe seats 'of govern.
ment of the York and Scotch rites Of Masonry,
controlling and communicating all the deg ees
of Masonry known OH this continent" DR..
Mackey has been for q long period connected
with the fraternity, is conversant with all the
arcana of the craft, enjoys the highest grade as
Mason. and is in all respects fitted to discharge
the responsibilities of the editorial position he
assumes. Success attend him.-Eoe. Ners.
Coon SocrETY.-Tt should be the aim OF
young men to 60 into good society. We do not
mean the rich, the proud and fashionable, hut
the society of the wise. the intelligent and good.
Where YOU find men that know more than you
do, and from whose conversation one can gain
information, it is always safe to be found II
has broken down many a man by associa'ing
with the low and the vulgar where the ribald
song was inculca,ed, and the indecent story, 10
excite laughter and influence the bad passion.
Lori Clarendon has attributed his SUCCESS and
and happiness in life. to associating with persons
more learned and virtuous than himself. lfynu
wish to be wise and respected-it you desire
happiness and not misery, we advise you to as.
sociate with the intelligent and good. Strive
You never will he found in the sinks of pollution
and on the benches of the retailers and gam.
hlen. Once hahi,uate yourself TO a virtunuS
course-once secure a love for good society,
and no punishment would he greater than by
accident to he obliged for haIfa day to associate
with The low and vulgar.
THE EFFECTs OF CHALK UPON lRoN.-Late.
Y lot of English scrap iron was sold here, to
arrive, al full prices. Upon it's reception, it
was found that it had been slowed in the hold
with chalk over it. which had marked it consid-
erably. In consequence, the purchasers re.
fused to receive it, as iron when Thus chaked
will not weld together; and it was To day sold at
auction at considerable DECLINE.
Boston Traveller.
A SWARM OF PASSENGERS FOR CALIFORNIA.
The new ship Arganaut has already over
two hundred passengers engaged for California.
She will probably get away the 6rsl of next
week.-L.
MARYLAND.-The population Of this State is
set down at $4,000. The public debt, in l54s,
was Sl27 O00 interest 5000, 900, The