The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-15
A STATE pENITENTIARY.

We fully concur in The remarks Of our ncigh6or o
the Carolinian relative 10 the establishment OF Pen
ilentary in this State. Other Southern States have
adopted the system. and seem we'll pleased with il.
The punishment uf criminals in this Sale Is attended
with great expense--constung heavy item IN the
annual oppro priation bill moi much from the large
number Of offenders, but from the mode OF nhIctng
penalties. Any change. therefore, that can be made
which would save money, or system adopted which
would support itself, without drawing upon the public
Treasury deserves the consideration OF our Legislators
But the strong argument in favor Of Pcnitcn,iary
is, that no other mode of inActng penalties so we'll
regulates the degree Of punishment, in accordance with
the upgravution Of tho offence. 1t must be admitted
that 10 punish than what is deserved, is unjust TO
the individual and TO punish less is equally unjust TO
the community. The or the other is often done
under our present system. Penentiary mctes 1t oul
in due proportion to the crime.
The Editor Of the Cnro!inian promises his readers
additional argument in favor Of the suggestion, and We
oin with him in the belief that the Legislature would
be confering benefit OIL the State by taking Pel'mi-
nary stems towards It's Establishment u its next session.
THE AUTHOR OF BRurUs."-The Spartan, Of tho
26lh ul,, in speaking Of letter received by Barrett,
signed B. II, W., stated tho belief that Baptist
Preacher, formerly of this State. by the name of w.
Fl. Brisbane was the author Of " Brutus."
Ho lived in the lower part Of the State, but was on
visit once to that section, as Delegate to tho Bethel
Baptist Association ut New Hope.
He left the State some IL or IS yoars ogo. The
next number of the Spartan contained tho following
letter. in which the writer states he has no doubt but
Tint Brisbane is prime mover in the dark plots
against us:
MOUNT ZION, S. c., Aug. l, 1s49.
Mr.. Editor: You are no doubt right in supposing
that William Henry Brisbane is the author of the
Barrett letters, and the prime mover Of those dark
and wicked Abolition schemes, which OF late have
so much disquieted the public mind.
w II. Brisbane commenced the publication OF
Baptist paper in Charleston in the year 1888 or a.
was considered by the Baptist denomination sound
m the subject of slavery, man Of talents, and
we'll calculated to edit the denomnational paper
of this State. His paper was generally patronised
by the Baptsts in South Carolina. However, it
was not long before his Abolition sentiments be-
gan to be developed, and the paper was turned
over, believe, to DR.. Brantly, in whose hands it
died. Brisbane, after selling some thirty slaves,
made his escape to the State Of Ohio, where he
has been sup pose plotting his fendish designs
against the peace OF his native State ever since.
well remember MIR. B. IS attendance at New Hope
Association. This is the only time l ever saw
him, though am familiar with his history, and my
deliberate opinion s, that more Infamous scoun-
drel scarcely lives on the earth.
q Yours, &c., JOHN G. LANDRUM.
ELLwoop FISHER, Eso.-Tho Washington Union
states that asumptuons and crowded supper came off