The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-05-16
Correspondence Of the Journal.

WILKINSON County,, Misa. April "a. E
Mr.. Edaor.-It is said that - o,it Of the
abundance OF the heart, speakeih the moufb,..- -
so from the abundance Of the thoughts, writeth
the hand. Cotton being the staple commodity
OF this country, everything that has tendency
to advance or relard IFS growth, deeply interests
The planters. On the l6ih inst. we had kill.
ing frost. The cotton and corn were seriously
injured in many instances farmers replanted
large portion of their crops. .. We also bada
frost in March, which did a great deal Of dam
age. The spring has been very cold, especi.
ally since we commenced, planting. fhe
weather now seems more favorable To agricul.
tura pursuits. And although we hare been
put back, considerably by the frost, yet il isio
he hoped that the seasons will lie more congo.
NAL in the future, and that We may De remuner-
a,ed with good crops. 'Tr'. -~o -'si r;.g,{.
From all the information | can obtain l think
the Mississippi Riveris gradually receding, .,
circumstance deromly acished by those living in
the great Valley. The inundaiion has blighted
the prospects Of a great many. in making
crop this year, both in the cotton and sugar
growing regions. The wafer has remained 80
long on the land that il will he too laie fr, cot.
ton, ard the cane has rotied from the effects nf
the overflow. 1t is impossible as yet 10 form an
estimate as to the injury that has been DONE
suffice il to say, that great number of persons
suppose that the sugar and cotton crops, will l's
materially lesscned il Mississippi and Louis.
lana. '" -sR .Aa-.
There is some little excitement on the sub.
iect of politics in this State. The democratic
party are marshaling their well.trained forces,
for the general election in November neIt.
The papers are sounding the tocsin for war,
and commanding The seniinels upon The watch,
tower to organize. Old Zac run them 50 -close
in the Presidential election, that they have
some apprehensions oI defeat, unless they can
rally all their party to the Banner Of 'Progres.
sire democracy" Gen. Quitn,an, is locked
upon as the champion and master spiria,of the
party, and consequently has Aaiering pros-
pect of receiving the nomination f'r the rguber.
Material chair. With him al their head they
will be invincible bis military glory will sweep
every thing like tornado. He is less ohnoI-
ious to The Wing party, than any Of their
leaders, having been one auong the fer of ihs
distinguished bond paying democrats, that oP'
posed reputation, which has put blot upon
our reputation as State. ~ 1..5T.
Although differing with General Qn'man in
politics, have strong venera,ion for the man.
as a military chiefiain and statesman. lregard
him as man Of high souled integrity, and as
one who is above reproach., i hare had the
pleasure of seeing him. and also Of hearing
him during the late exciting canvass for, the
Presidency. The democracy of Wilkinson :
County, have recently held meeting. aud
passed resolution favorable 10 his nnminniion
as candidate for Governor. They will hold q
Convention in Jackson. on the third Montlay ia
June. for the purpose Of nominating candidate
for State Offices. ~: ~, sitl
Yours &c. CREOLE. 2