The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-12-12

| Inc steamer Europa arrived al Boston on Mohu9y
last bringing ndvicss from Livcrpo TO the 23d u'-
The cotton market had bccn quiet for the whole wcck
and decline of 4d on American cotton had taken
place. The sales of The week amounted to 2l ,43O
bales.
Editorial Correspondence of the Journal.
COLUMBIA, Saturday Dec. 8.
The College Commencement came off on last Mon.
day. and the Chapel was crowded usual 10 suffoca.
on 1t is astonishing that the Legislature, among all
its appropriations to the College, has no, provided for
tho enlargement of the Hall, wIero these public oxcr.
ciscs arc conducted II is badly constructed room,
and wholly inadequate to accommodate the visitors
who crowd in 10 parluke of these annual festivals.
Mr. Snonton, who delivered the SaIutatory Address,
gave general satisfaction, also did MIR. Glover who
delivered the Valcdic,ory. Among many excellent nd.
dresses Of the graduates, the effort Of j. w. Carlisle,
from Kershaw District, deserves part ular mention.
His subject Tho Fasciualons Of Military Glory. "
was we'll considered aud his reflections just and up.
proprate. He showed that the Of learning, the
poet. the philosopher, was often neglected and unre.
warded while tho military chieain haltered and
honorcd, no. unfequenly 10 tho great de,rimenl Of
progressive civilization and social advancement His
cear, strong voice. easy manner and the mode OF dis
cussing his subject, engaged the attention Of his hume.
rous auditory. The fccbe health Of President Preston
cut short the Blccaaurealc Address. much 10 The dis.
appointment, of those present However, the few re-
marks lie made were most appropriate. In these cri,i
cal times he gave over to the State, hc SAID. men. in
whom she could confdc, filled, he believed 10 discharge
ably all the important duties of citizenship In taking
Iina-,o stand by their State, "rghi or wrong"-and
under all circumstances 10 {. do right and tell The
truth This a safe rule Of conduct, and worthy OF
devoted adherence. Notwithstanding ihat this is The
largest class graduated, oarn considerable dis
satisfaction exists among the Trustees and Members Of
the Legislature from the small number Of students that
turned in the procession. Certainly the progression
was poor Affair." and we believe The Board Of Trus.
tees have taken measures 10 prevent similar occur
renee for the future.
This week immense amount Of business has been
carved out for the gsalnre-enough 10 consume
fully three months in constant labor.
Mr.. Boykn presented on Monday tho rcllon Of the
congregation of the Pine Tree Presbyterian Church. of
Kcrshaw, for incorporation.
Mr. Yancey for Edgciclh, Mr. Mitchell for Charles.
ton. and Mr.. Boykin, have been engaged in frnmng
charters for Plank Roads. The first lwo having been
brought up by petition. have bocn read for the first
time. Tho Statutes of New York. found in tho libra.
ry belonging to the Legislature afforded every
sary information, and their feutures will prove liberal
and satisfactory. The more The subject 's Investigated
and the information is obtained. the Jealous
and thoroughly convinced Of the utility of the plan do
its advocates become. The Kcrsaw delegation nre
giving the subject every attention. but their cnusiu
ency have thrown them back little by not bringing
up tho subject by way Of petition They were forced
Introduce it by bill, which places it lower down on
the Calendar. II at first contemplated to ask a.
sisance from tho Sute 10 The amount Of two llhs Of
the stock such us she has heretofore granted to Turn.
pkes but the Charleston and Edgcfcld delegates have
concluded that the stock will prove profitable to their
constituency that they have stricken out TINT feature,
and Keshaw will be forced 10 follow thcm I he opin.
ion is strongly entertained by many who are and have
been investigating the subject that if Plank Road
should DC constructed even alongside of q Railroad,
that It's dividends would be decidedly profitable
than those of the Railroad, through any section Of the
back country, as has been abnndanty proven in New
York. The only difficulty remaining ms to the
feulurcs of the Charters is 10 decide correctly what
rates Of toll should be adopted and what classes Of in.
dviduals should be exempted from paying toll, and
blanks left to be filled up upon further deberaon,
II the citizens of CamdeV have any peculiar notions or
desires relative to these points. they would do well 10
communicate them TO their Delegates forthwith, for
know they would be gladly received. Col. IIucy,
from Lancaster has been here aud states it is opn
ion, that his District will heartily aid in The enlor.
prise. lie und Mr. Massey arc members of tho Steam
Saw Mill Company, and from them we are authorized
to say that plank ard ss be procured at 10 cents
per 100 feet. Tho estimate heretofore published in the
Journal placed the cost of the Road at about $1,000
per mile, allowing for plank 60 cents per 100 feet
We are now sure that it canno more thun 1900
per milc
G. McWilhcrspoon has introduced a bill to regulate
the counting Of votes gwen for certain District Of
ficcrs. The object is TO remove what is now great
Inconvenience in many Districts, where The given
for members of the Legislature counted out
day, and other given at the same nc for Sheriff.
Clerks, &C., counted out another day. Tho Bill
provides that when these elections occur at the same
iinc tho votes TO hc counted out tho day.
The move is good one, and tho Legislature will adopt
il.
very interesting and spirited discussion sprang mp
when the Judiciary Committee reported bill 10 nict
corporal punishment upon The second commission Of
The offence of selling liquor TO slaves. Varons amend
mcnts were proposed, and many were adopted. On
motion of Mr.. Adams, all free persons of color were