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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07
PLANK ROADS.

The experiment Of Plank Rords ir Charleston is
rushing ahc 3D. aud seems far TO result in complete
SUCCESS. The Courier says, about half q mile OF
the road has been already finished and Is regards con-
venience ease and comfort affords the most entire sat.
isiacon 10 the hundreds who dny ravel over it,"
Several interesting extracts have appcacd in the city
papers, upon the subject generally and find able
communications also, recommending Pink Roads, in
the Montgomery, (Ala.) Journal, which we intend to
copy for our readers We gralifed 10 lcurn that
several Of our Krkwood citizens seriously delber.
atng upon tho propricy Of testing .hc pan by con-
slructing road from some point on or near main
street 10 Krkwood, distance Of about and hall
miles. Such an effort ought to receive every encour.
acement aud we believe express the feelings Of tho
entire community when we say that it is desire, uni.
versally entertained, 10 carried out and perfect
Cd It's convenience and usefulness would be so mani.
fest, that 10 influence the up country to cooperate in
extending 10 tho North Carolina lin, it would be
only necessary 10 invite them down 10 take ride
,oalk or haul upon it. II could not cost much over
$500 mile, because grading, or very litle would
be needed. The timber and the laying il down would
constitute the items Of expense, and we persuaded
that after ono years Of the rond, krkw,od would
not do wthou, ii for double the money expended.
Our Town Council deserve credit for their efforts to
improve man street, by mixing clay with sand, but
hceve far bcllcr more desirable and convenient in.
provemcnt would he 10 initiate Charleston and Savan
nah, and lay down track Of plank. Afier rain The
cuy bcconcs mud and very disagrceablo. and an i'm.
mense ouantIty must bc hauled 10 change cfcctuay
the sandy character of the street and to prevent
wheels from cutting through tho coa,ng and making
holes and deep ruts. We have no know wlrtge Of tho
cos, Of the present improvement, but do know that
plank and sls tor n single track, mile long in other
places have cost about S704. Say the timber for n
mile track along main street would cost abou, $3.50,
then add the expense of hauling and laying down, and
you have the full cost, us not one inch reed 10 be
graded. Whether this is cheap covering the
same length with rcd clay, we unable 10 say, but
we believe street ncomparubly superior and one too
good for eight or nine years with ut repairing. would
be the gain Of the Town. We commend it to the SO
riuus attention of tho Towu Council. belicring that
,hcy would Lc warranted in giving the experiment
trial.
The question is not whether Camden and the people
IN the adjoining Districts will ever embark in his kind
Of enlcrprise--this they will be compelled 10 do at
some future day, bo in the of all contemporaries,
bu, the truo issue H. will they do il non-will they
lay hold at this moment and in the shortest lime pcs.
sibc construct, Road. by which their present
cal facilities and prosperity will be based upon foun.
dation loo firm 10 be shakcn-too solid to be moved
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07
For the Journal.

In accordance with previous notice, the
regular quarterly celebration of the Wateree
Division No. 9, Sons of Temperance" was held
in the Baptist Church, on the evening oi the
3Oth utimo.
A large and imposing procession of the Sons
and Cadets of Temperance was formed al their
fall. and under The direction Of Brothers Mof
tat and Be!cher, Mar>hals, marched to the
I,aplist Church through Broad ST., preceded
by music. :, w ~
AT the rap of the Gavel by W.P. T. J. War.
rem, the Division took their seats, after which
the Rev. rhos. Mason opened the exercises OF
the evening by prayer.
Notwithstanding the disappointment caused
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07
KERS[IAW COURT,

The Fall Term of our Court adjourned last Wcdncs.
day about IL o'clock. No of general interest
were tried, and our citizens have the qualification 10
know that the Sessions Docket was disposed Of by
submitting only case and that Of minor Importance
10 the Jury. The Report Of the Grand Jury recon-.
mended to tho Legislature two important suggestions
copies Of which were ordered to be served upon the
members representing this District with the request
that they present them a, the next session. Our c.
zens. in common with those Of many other Districts,
feel tha, the illicit raficng with slaves is great
erevancc and earnestly desire the enactment of moro
stringent laws for its prevention. We believe that
public opinion fast tending to that point, where i,
will demand corporal punishment, as penalty for
their violation.
panics is awakening public attention. as great and
unnecessary evil. The Grand Jury did well in no.
ticng il, and we trust steps may be taken TO dscon
tinue the practice Of running on that day. We
commend it to the attention Of those who govern the
arrangements Of Branch of tho Road n, suggcs.
ton which, if adopted would give general satisfaction
We give in full, the Report Of the Grand Jury.
FALL TERN-1s49.
AHh Grand Jury for Kershan District make
the folloming Presentmsnts:
As it respects the report Of the Commissioner
ofPuhlic Buildings, we refer it 10 the said Com.
missioncrs to make such alterations in the in.
terror of the Court House as they may think
necessary TO the security and safety OF the Pub.
lie Documents.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07

advices from New York received by the Hiber.
MIA. This continued up to Thursday, on which
day The intelligence by the Cambria was pub.
lished, and occasoned snbdued feeling in the
market. On Friday slight decline in prices
was established, the sales being less than on
the day previous. The political news is IN.
important.
This is all that was received, when the wires
from Sackvle to Calais became drranged.
Charleston Mercury of Mynday.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07
MEMPHIS CONVENTION.

Messrs. MlrrAo and Price, Delegates from Lancas
Ter District to the Memphis Convention. passed
through this place on tboir way home on Monday last
We were kindly furnished by Mr.. Mittag with copy
Of the proceedings, but are Unable 10 give even sy
nopss this week, but will do 20 in our next.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07
ARRIVAL OF THE nIBERNIA.

BALTIMORE, Nov. q, 10 a. IN.
The steamer lliberna arrived at Halifax
yesterday. There was no material change IN
business affairs since the departure of the Eu.
ropa The Cotton market continued in very
excited slate which was rather increased by the
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07
THE CAMDEN J0URN AL
w. TuURLOW CAsTON, EDITOR.
Wednesday Morning, November =, Is49.

To CORRESPONDENTS" North Caron Farmer"
has been received, but loo late for this pa'cr. VIC
hope he will let US hear from him often. Il. W." is
declined,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07

THE STEAMER RosERr MARrIN.-By reference to our
advertising columns, it will be seen tha. Capt LuD'
BOOK has his slcumer completed. and is now ready
TO receive freight in Charleston for this place.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07

MARrLAND.-The population Of State is
set down at $4,000. The public debt, in l54s,
was Sl2,7sO,OOO, interest S699,000. The
average tax, per head, is 81 35,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07

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.-B,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07
CREOLE.

SoUrH.CARoLINA MANUFAcTURE..-T
Philadelphia Nems of Wednesday, says: "We,
were shown yesterday some beautiful specimens:
the driIlings. shretings, and shir,ings, manu-.
aciuredby the Grani,eville Manufacturing Conn.,
pany offs. Carolina, and to which at the recent
fair of the Franklin Institute, the first premfsn
was awarded. This may seem somewhat
strange, coming, as these fabrics do from South
Carolina, but it is none the less true; and what
is more, these goods Of Southern manufacture
are rapidly finding their way into our own aath
even more Eastern markets, where, from iAeI.
general excellence, they are competing wah the,
products of our Eastern manuiac,oFes.. This
is an important fac, in the history Of sAe South.
ern manufactures, and canso, tsia p. enlist Al.
len,ion."
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07

THE EFFEcrs OF CHALK UPON lRoN.-Late.
~ a 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. whirh had marked it consid-
erably 10 consequence, the purchasers re.
fused to receive it, as iron when thus chalked
will not weld together; and it was to-day sold at
auction at considerable decline.
Boston Traveller.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07

ARREST OF Sw1NnlERs.:-Ahop, fortnight
since two men passiag by the names Of Wilson,
and Brantly, arrived in this place with the pro-.
iessed object ospurchasing negroes, for their
Louisiana Panta'lons---,hey bad with them,
three horses, which they offered for sale. On
Saturday last another Mr.. Wilson arrived h".s
and arrested the other two, stating that lle resi-,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-07

ASEcDorE.-In the days oftbe revolution
there was an old lady who occasionally en-.
tertained man AMI beast, remarkak!e for her
unfepling cove,ousness. One day a wraried and
famished soldier called al her house and asked
for refreshment--his appearance indicated e1.
treme pover,y-lhe old lady thought his means
not adequate to remunerate her for very am.
pie repas,; SO she placed before him dish Of
of bones which looked as though they had been
faithfully picked, and lrlt her son to settle with
the soldier, when he had finished their second
examination. The boy, plying the traveller
and wiilingto give his parent rpproof for her
parsmony, told his guest on rising from the
table that he was welcome to what he had cat
en-, and made present into the bargain. In
a short time the mother returned, when her son
inquired,-"Mot how much il was worth TO
pick them old honest"
a shilling my dear" said she expecting to
receive the money. Thought so,' replied the
boy, 'and gave the old soldier shilling for
doing it.
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SECOND POL UINE OF THE
8 Southern Sentinel.

This journal is now in thcsecond volume of its TX istence,
and with every indication Of continued prosperitv-in fact,
its renovated aAd healthy appearance, must not only be
conclusive evidence of It's success and stability, but, the I'M
dersigned trusts, l!kcw ise gives fall surety that uuremitting
energy and industry have been ever present, not only in s-
perintendiug its mechanical departments, but in unfolding
and indicating those principles which the " higs claIm Us
the true foundation of cur Republican institutions.
The present rigRtte at the head of the Sentinel is sufi-
cient evidence OF the confidence that is rcposed in the hero,
now at the head of this nation, "ho took upon himself the
responsibility at the battle of Rucna Vista. His career so
far has been lnarhed by decision, equity, and goodness Of
heart, and with Il determination on his part to act a> the Pre-
sIdent OF this Republic, as the Constitution. circumstances
and requirements demand oil him, the better to s,cure the
advantage and pernancnce of those views aud principle,
as laid down IN his Inaugural address. And having full
faith III the purity of his Heightened mind, what care the
friends Of ZACHARY TAYLOR for the hatred, SANDERS and
vitupcration, - indignantly !ieapcd npon HIM daily by the
"pposston press throughout the country Undi>turlri As
the quiet lake by the mountain torrent that roaring leaps
INTO It's peaceful bosom, "ii he the Chief Magistrate Of this
nation b. the lo", selfish and windy attacks Of! those Ao
have aIrayri Themselves a> hs "pGnnrnls.
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CARRIAGE MANDATORY.

TNHE patronage that has been extended to
Il us so very literally the
last seven years, while oncA1
Common street, has induced EEGT-T
US to erect a large building sssAk1-asssvs
expressly for manufacturing and repairing Car
riages. We have now one Of the largest Shops
in the Southern Country. and are prepared,
with good Northern workmen, and the best Of
materials, to build any style of Carriage to or
der, and guaranty them two years, if used in
the country. We are also better prepared than
ever before for REPAIRING CARRIAGES,
and can restore them almost to their original
beauty and durability, although apparently
worn out and useless. We will pay freight on
Carriages sent to us to repair. We will also
keep on hand an assortment of NEW and
SECOND HAND CARRIAGES, which will
be sold low. Old Carriages taken in trade for
New ones. We invite the attention Of those
wanting New Carriages, or their old ones re-
paired, to call at our Mandatory and Reposi-
tory and judge for themselves, at the Carrier
Ora WEIR and CARONDELET' Streets.
next door to the office of the Commercial Wa.
ter Works, rear of the st. Charles Hotel. New
Orleans.
au22 ly MATTHEW'S & DENMAN.
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MagMire'S DaguerreOtype.

I NJ. would respectfully return thanks for
- the liberal patronage bestowed on him
since he first had the honor of introducing the
DAGUERREOTYPE into New Orleans, five
years ago, during which time he has taken
more portraits than any other person in the
world. His specimens were exhibited at the
Fair, in competition with others taken by the
best operators in New York, and he was award
ed the First Premium. No specimens exhibit
ed at his establishment but those taken bv
himself. J. NJ. assures the public that his por.
traits will continue to be what they ALWAYS
have been-the BEST. His long experience,
and constant practice are the best inducements
to persons DESTROYS of instruction in the beau
tiful art. Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20
per cent cheaper than any in the city; all other
articles the same. Plates at 50 per dozen; SEQ
Wills No. l for So 25-guarantied the best
plates made in the United States; Cases 49, rs
and So SO; New York Cameras at S18.
D7Orders from the country promptly attend
ed to. Entrance No. 6 Camp street. au22t If
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
Sept. 5, lS49,
ELECTION.

Etat de Ia Observation-Disclosures dIberriNe.
TONFORMEMENT, a une proclamation de
" son Excellence Isaac Johnson, Gouver-
neur de rEtat de la Louisiana
UNE ELECTION.
Aura lieu dams ct pour lie paroisse dIberville-
LUNDL, h 5 de Noremb-e,
proclaim, 1919, a reifet d'Glir-un Gouverneur
ct Lieutenant Gouverneur; un Auditeur des
Complies publics; un reptsentant pour lie 3tme
District Congressional; I'm Senateur pour la
district compose des paroisses dlbervillc ct
Quest Baton Rouge; (dcux reprlsentans a la
Legislature; un Recorder; un Greflicr; IN She
riff; IN Assessor, un surintendant de rEduca-
ton publique ct mn Coroner pour la p~aroisse
dIberville: un Juge de paix ct un constable
dams chaque district de juri de police, a Tex
eeption du second district dams lequel district la
vile de Plaquemine, est situte on il sera elu
deux juges de paix.
LIE scrutin sera ouvret a 9 heures A. NJ, ct
ferme a 4 heures P. NJ, dams les ditfcrens dis
tricts CONNIE suit SAVIOR.
Dams lie Ter. District.
A fHotel Buena Vista au Bayou Goula,
Messrs. Paul Hebert, Joachim Comau, ct A
dolphe Sigur, Commissaires.
Dams lie I'd District.
A la mason de cour a Plaquemlne, Messrs.
Henry A. Desobry, Matthew Mari ct Theodore
Orillion, Commissaires.
Dams le Seine. Districk
Au magasin de Theodore Johnston, au Viii
lage Savage, Messrs. S. U. D. Schlatre, Henry
Seller, ct Alexander Roth, Commissaires.
Dams le 4eme. District.
A la residence de Mr.. P. Dupuy, Messrs. Ger
vais Schlatre, Michel Hebert ct Balthazar Du-
puy, Comnaissaires
Dams lie Seine District.
Au magasin de Mr.. Pierre Richard, Messrs.
Eugene LIE Blame, Edouard LIE Blanc; ct Ran
dial McGavock, Coma,issaires.
Dams lie 6tDe District.
Au cafe de Etitnne Renne, Messrs. Suryille
Blanchard, Evariste A.. Arcenaux, ct Robert c..
Camp, CommissaireS
Dams le 76me District.
Au moulin a Scie de Samuel Ives, Messrs.
J. c. Loughlin, Elisha Hornsbery, ct Samuel
Ives, Ccmmissdires,
Dams le Seine District.
Au magasin de Theodore Johnston, au Bay
GU Crosse Tete, Messrs. Charles A. Slack, EN-
lie NJ. Lefebre. ct Gedeon P.Taylor, Commits
saireS.
J. L. PETIT, Sheriff.
Ce 5 Sept. l849.
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