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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15

" We publish to-day communication from, an es.
tecmed correspondent and good Wing the subject of
Mr. CALHoUNs address. Ample Justice is done to the
Character, abilities and patriotism of this gentleman and
yet lii our view, he has been and still an aarmst to
some extent the question of Southern interests and
their jeopardy from northern designs The error con-
sss IN conounding northern fanatics with the mass of
sober thinking aud patriotic citizens 1t true that
the sqonal party, based upon free sosm now sought
to be formed dangerous because sectional and not az
we conceive account of its anti slavery
simply, The chrysalis condition of party formation
intended for party purposes should be crushed ere the
loahsome insect appears When the Constitution shall
be n'rnged to the manifest and practical injury ofSouth
ern rights, every man. woman and child of the sSunny
South will be converted into soldier and submission
only follow destruction.
Still unwilling to dissolve the Union in antic
patton, upon an abstraction. We are as bitterly op-
posed to the w imot Provso, an odous unnecessary
and insulting measure MIR. CALHOUN and vet as con-
stitnona question: Notwithstanding the great into
ua effort oil his great mind not so confident as
hewe still have doubts and this may be our mis-
fortune. Constitutional or not, go against it and
should the Congress of the United States in the mad
ness OF folly ever enact it, shall fall back upon the
good sense aid good feelings of the old Hero to do that
winch his predecessor refused TO do administer a
prompt veto. We apprehend, however no such ncces-
siy From precisely like views as gwen above in re-
gard to MIR. CALHOUN, opposed the Virginia resoIu
tons, known as CoNwAy's
Our correspondent is pungently severe upon Col Ben
TON How the Democrats will take it, we don't know
Col. BENTON only did what Col Polk sanctioned
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15

There will be a total eclipse Of the Sun on the
18th Of August, and an eclipse Of the Moon on the
I'd of September, both visible in the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15

swamps.
@5- The Locofoco State Conventions held at f1ar-
risbufs, Pennsylvania, in lS46-7, laid down the
following doctrine:
Resolved, That in our opinion n Democratic
Administration, the Senate, and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States, SHOULD AL
WAYS SURROUND ITSELF WITH IT'S
| POLITICAL FRIENDS, and as the official sta
tons of the country to be regarded not 'spoils
but as GRAVE TRUSTS OF INFLUENCE.
| AND POWER, for which the holders ere respon.
slbe to the people, they should INVARIABLY
be placed in the hands of the PARTY who are
RESPONSIBLE for their exercise, and fur that
and other obvious reasons, THE PATRONAGE
OF DEMOCRATIC DEMONSTRATIONS
SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED TO DEMO.
GRATIS ALONE.
| Resolved, That we would respectfully call the
attention of President Polk aud the heads of all de-
partments to THIS subject and assure them of our
opinion that HIGH CONSIDERATIONS OF POLICY RE-
| aUIRE THAT HIS EXECUTIvE PATaoNAGE SHOULD
NOT Be BESTOWED UPON DOR POLITICAL oppo-
NENTs, believing as we do that to besiow il upon
them, OF SUFFER THEM TO RETAIN III,
to,u prejudice the Interests Of THE PARTY, and
PARALYZE Ike efforts Of the members"
| tSee proceedings of the Locof,co State Conven-
| ton held at Harrisburg, March 4lh lS461
"Resolved, That the REMOVAL from the va.
rious Offices at Washington of EVERY OPPO-
NENT OF THE NATIONAL ADMINS
IRAIION, or of Democratic principles and inca :
ures, has long been called for, and is alike DE
MANDED by the voice of the Democratic PAR
lf, and the best interests OF the country, and
ought not to be longer postponed or DELAYED"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15

IAMENTABLE CArALoGUE.-The local columns
OF the newspapers Of this morning contains lamen-
table list of riots, outrages and other offences against
order, law and deceucy, committed within the lin
its OF Philadelphia, between Friday evening and
Sunday morning.-Among the crimes recorded are
two cases of homocde one of the most bloody char
acter, and the other characterized by almost unpar-
allied brutality. Another is that of an attempt
to violate the person OF highly respectable married
lady. What will be thought of us at a distance by
those who will run their eyes this criminal re-
cords is humliaing for every good citizen to con
template. The sickening details of SCIENCES enacted
during Saturday night, fruitful subjects of retlec-
llon for those charged with the execution of the laws
Phila. Bulletin Of Monday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15

FROM HAvANA.-THk "ABpUcrIoN Gasp
The British steamer Trent arrived in Mobile Bay
ON the 3lst u!,no, in three days from Havana It
was unusually sckly at that place. The yellow'fe-
yer was prevailing with great violence, but no
mention is made Of The existence there of cholera.
The quarantine was still in force.
francisco Rey, about whose abduction there is
SO much CONJUNCTION at New Orleans, was in quar-
antiue at Havana. The Mobile papers state on
the authority of Captain Downer, tho pilot of the
Trend
That The schooner Mary Ellen, which took Fran
cisco Rey from New Orleans, touched at Havana
on the 24th utimo, and transferred Senior Rey TO
the American brig .4ndreio Ring. at quarantine,
(the regulations not allowing any one to land with
out performing the quarantine of eight days) Gen.
Campbell, the American Consul, Immediately upon
hearing of Rey's reported abduction case, went a.
longsde of the brig, and offered his protection to
take him outside the Moro, and put him on board
the packet about TO sail for New Orleans; but Sc
nor Rcy declined the Consul's services, Sayinr he
,cas there by his orn free miu. Upon this General
Campbell, dropped the matter. This information
Capt Downer assures us he received from General
Campbell himself. 1t will, no doubt, put an end
to the Investigations at New Orleans.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15

RESISTANCE TO THE LAWN ILLINon.-PApu-
CAH, (kY.,) AUGUST LA band of Ia wless. thiey-
ing desperadoes, with the unenviabe appellaton Of
Fla,heads, have for some time past committed some
of the most outrageous depredaiions upon the hon
est portion of the population of the Southern end of
Illinois. This band of thieves number about three
hundred. &C..
For the safety Of lie and personal property, a
bout five hundred of the most respectable nhabi-
tants of the State formed themselves into pp associ-
atiun called ,hesRegua.ors.
The aggressioas perpe,ra,ed by the Flaiheads
becoming SO iusuppor,able, the Regulators deter
mined To use the most vigorous measures to bring
the'culpri,s tojustice They accordingly procured
wrs for the arres, of ten or twelve Of the leaders
OF the Flahead gang, and summoned the officers TO
aid them in the execution of the law.
The Flatheads hearing Of this movement, the
most determined of them, to the number of about
seventy five, assembled in log house, where arru-
ed TO the teeth, and making fort of the log house.
they determined TO stand their ground and give
battle.
The Regulators having discovered their retreat,
came and summoned the FlaiheaGs to surrender,
which request being refused the Regulators threat
ened to charge the 10y house. and invited every hon
est man who was misled into it TO leave
About twenty six, seeing that the side Of Justice
was the strongest, left their companions in the log
house. The Rec ulators. then charged upon the re
mainder of the Flatheads, and soon put them 10
precipitate flight.
During the charge two Of the Fla,heatfs were
killed and three wounded. Three of the Regda-
tors are said to have been MORALLY wounded.
The whole neighborhood is in he greatest excite
ment The Regulators, assisted by the aa,hori.
ties, determined to run this lawless band out o.
the country, are pursuing them in every direction
number Of the Flatheads have fled over to Ken
lucky, and others have hid themselves in The
swa,npS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15

TIE PRESIDENTS ToUR-We find in the'NVasI-
ington Republic Of Monday the following outline
Of the contemplated tour Of the President to the
North
We learn ihat The President will leave the seat
Of Government during the present week on a tour
through some Of the Northern and Eastern States
Having long since been invited To- Pusburg, and
being recently reminded Of his promise to visit that
city, and having been also urged TO view the great
iron and coal establishments Of Pennsylvania, his
journey will, in the first instance, be directed TO that
State. He will then proceed 10 Boston, expecting
to reach that city early in September and will spend
several days there and in the vicinity
Thence he will proceed TO Syracuse where he ex-
poets TO attend the Agricultural Fair about the mid
die Of September; and returning to Washington. he
will visit New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
We understand that the President makes this Jour
ney 10 become better acquainted with the tnanulac-
turing, agricultural, and other interests ofthe North
and 10 crafty at the time the numerous friends
who have favored him with their kind invitations
and that it would be his choice to Iavel and TO be re-
ceivcd in The Painesl and least osentatious manner
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
DEATH OF HILTON ADAMS.

We have received communication, which gives
the sad intelligence, that Hilton Adams suddenly died
at his residence IN Lancaster District, on Saturday
night, 2lst instant. A little while before the usual
hour of retiring, he amusing himself with ono Of
his little children, and had just laid it down, whom he
fell suddenly dead, Our informant states that he be-.
licves hc apparently in good health. Mr. a. was
one Of three brotI'es who gnllanty volunteered their
services in The Mexican War-fought through all the
severe battles of General Scott, and contributed their
full share in giving the Palmetto Regiment the curac
Ter of bravery and soldier like conduct. They went
out in tho Llncas!cr Company, and were afterwards
transferred to the KcrsEaw company. They we're
permitted 10 return homo. with their shattered const
tulions, 10 onj"y the respect and opPrnbation OF
numerous circle of friends A councxon with the
company of this District, his lder.likc bearing
throughout the entire camPugn and the respect lie won
from all who knew him, enlillc The deceased Palmetto
10 this notice. lie leaves an aged mother, wife and
three children 10 mourn his loss Tic citizens Of
Lancaster will ever rcvere his memory.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
PUBLIC MEETING IN SUMTER
DISTRICT.

The Sumter Banner giues the proceedings Of
public meeting recently held in Sumter Dis
trict near Piedmont Church, for The purpose of
deliberating on the Southern Question. DR..
John E Dennis presided, and VIM. Rogers Esq
acted as Secretary
A committee of Twenty drafted a spirited
preamble and resolutions, which were unani.
mouslp adopted.
We extract from series of IL resolutions the
following:-
4. That it is The deliberate opinion oflhis
meeting, and also of the great majority OF the
South, that our constitutional rights have long
been trampled upon. and are IN great danger Of
being wrested from us entirely a.-.a 49,.
S "'rhat the South has borne their violation
so long that forhearance will soon (f not al.
ready cease to he virtue" '
6. That we have witnessed with profound
regret that indecision, and to us, apparent
tamenrss, which our late convention has mani
fested.'
7 "That in the opinion Of this meeting a
Southern Convention should not only have heen
urged, but The time and place proposed for its
meeting"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
STATE VS.. ]. NJ. BARRETT.

WARRANT TO ARREST AND RECOGNISE A WITNESS.
We call the attention Of the Magistrates and
Post Masters of, and in this State, TO our report
of the legal proceedings had in this case against
G. W. II. Legg, Post Master at this place.
Ii was known that Barrct was authorized TO
take from the Post Office a letter directed 10
John Edward Thomson. This he positively re.
fused 10 do, doubtless because 1t might implicate
him in some degree. Tho Post Master was
not authorized by law 10 deliver it to any one,
but The person addressed, or his agents. 1t
was believed the letter contained important ties.
timony or would lead to the obtaining important
testimony on the part oflhe State in this prose-
cu,ion; and the question was how the letter
could legally be got hold Of The Hon. David
johnson. Ex-Governor, and for thirty years
Judge of the Supreme Court of this State, on
Monday last attended at this place for the pur.
pose of aiding our people with his experience
and advice, this he did, and it was strictly fol.
lowed. The Hon. H. II. Thomson, Chairman
OF the Committee ofVigilance and Safety, made
oath that the Post Master was material wit.
ness for the State in this case, and that tho said
Post Master. had in his possession, as snch, a
letter directed to John Edward Thomson,
which letter the deponent had reason TO believe
and did believe would furnish material evidence
in The State VS.. ]. NJ. Barret.
.Upon this affidavit John Lindcr Esq.,. issued
his warrant against Mr.. Legg requiring him
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
DETENTION OF THE SATURDAY TRAIN
TIE HEALTH OF CAMDEN.

Our town has suffered so much, from the reputation
Of being unhealthy, deem it an inpcrious duty TO
labor in eradcaIlng any wrong impression that may
prevail abroad The belief which may have had at
one time true basis that Camden is sickly, has pre-
vented many from visiting u.s. in the summer and fall
and probably has decided many moi 10 live here, who
designed making it permanent place OF residence
No place is rccr from epdcmcs or fevers, or is more
generally healthy, than Camden at this time We arc
no, aware of the slightest case of sickness existing
any whore in Town, and VIC believe its general health
for some years past will faverubly compare with any
town or village in the State The energetic measures
of tho Town Council in cleaning out the bitches aud
drains, in cutting down weeds, &c, in lhe lots and
back streets. and in rearing up buwark of troes
between the Town and River will do much in rcmov-
ing local causes Of Sickness and we rust it pcrscVored
n will eventually remove any impression abroHd that
it IS unsafe 10 visit our Town in any season Of the year
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
CALIFORNIA,

Our readers will recollcct that some months ago we
spoke of the plan proposed by the MessIs Tyon, one
Of whom lived IN this place, TO raise company for the
gold diggings We understand that Augustus Tryon.
who left here some weeks since. has succeeded in
purchasing schooner Of $50 tons, in New London,
Connecticut, we'll adapted to The purposes Of the cxpc.
dition. Fifteen others had joined him at the North,
and each had contributed equal share Of the pur.
chase money.
The vessel, and everything necessary TO put her in
good sailing condition, cost $4,000. The services of
skiful Captain, well acquainted with the route
round by the Cape. have been engaged.
Their wish is TO leave New York about the 18th Of
August, and as their vessel can carry good many
passengers, they offer to give passage round 10 San
Francisco for $3.50. Tic vessel will be insured and
they confidently expect to realize handsome sum.
after they reach The diggings in using her on the
coast and up the rivers,
We repeat. that we believe that the energy and
enterprise Of those at tho head Of the expedition, will
ensure its success, and heartily wish that they may
be rewarded with full share Of tho shining metal.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
The CAMDEN J0URN AL.
Wednesday Morning, August 1, Is49.
w. THURLow CASTOR, EDITOR.
The Markets.

CoTroN.-In Charleston 800 bales were
sold on Friday and Saturday at extremes OF 8
TO 10 cents.
In New Orleans 400 bales were sold on the
2ith ult., at to 9 Ia cents. On the 25 n.,
there was IN advance in the price, to 600
bales were so!d--good middlng 9 cents, fair
9 10 TO 10 cents. The Europa brings advices
from Liverpool of 18th ult., which says the sales
ofthe week were s2,53O bales at further av.
crage advance of l.sd per pound.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
sEMI.ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STATE
AGRICTILTURAL SOCIETY. =

The Society held lis semi annual meeting at Chester
yille on the 18th ult, in connexion with The Agricu-
ural Society Of TINT Distrct-his Exceency Governor
Seabrook, the President, presided The Observer says
that citizens were in attendance from various portions
of the State and that the cattle show was fine exlll
hilton in the way Of stock. Dr. Thomas W. M"ore'
Orator of the day, delivered an able address on inc
subject of Agriculture,
The following premiums were awarded by the
several committees G. S. Hooper, for his fine horse
Chester Boy; R. II. s,ringellow, for the best mule;
to A. B. Springs for The hest bull of the Durham blood
and also for tho hest COW three years old. The
committee on Domestic Fabrics awarded premium to
tho Charleston Factory for its specimen of Brown
Cotton Shifting, and favorubIy noticed the Cotton
Jeans and Brown Shcctng presented by the Graniteve
Faclory. BY resolution, Silver Meduls were prcscneo
TO Mrs. Picket, for fine sample Of Sewing Silk; i'd
Mrs Lewis. for her specimen Of Coverlids; and TO
Mrs. Wilnot S. Gibbs for her excellent specimens OF
Cnrpeting and Raw Silk; and Silver Cup worth
SIS 90 wus presented 10 Wilmot S Gibbs, Esq, for
ois sample of Wine, mudo out of the grnpes OF last
year, An Essay read by Dr.. ]. l.. Douglass, on
the Agricultural capabilities Of Chester District, for
which he was presented with Silver Cup Of the value
Of $40 90. Samuel McAliley appointed Orator,
and Jas. A. Lewis Reader Of Essay for the next
anniversary. Al the close of the meeting, thanks were
given 10 his Exccency for the able manner in which
he had presided, and for the support he had always
given to The Agricultural interests of our country.
The resolution received with great applause By the
meeting, to which he made happy response.
We trust that the Semi annual Meeting Of next
summer will be held in connexion with the Wateree
Agricultural So iety of this District.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
pL.A.NK5Roa,sDi,...,.. {, 2.

We learn that i, is in contemplation to give
notice, as the law requires, that an application
will be made at the next sitting ofihe Legsla:
ture for charter TO construct Plank Road
from this place to Charlotte, N. c.. We hope
the proper steps will be taken TO secure the Ac,
of Incorporation. Next week we may devote
a portion of our columns TO the subject.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
FOREIGN News.

The captulation of The venerable City OF
Rome to the French army, is the important po.
litical news brought over by the Caledonia
The city had been gallan,Iy defended, and the
apprehension generally prevailed throughout
France, that Gen. Oudinot had been complete.
ly foiled in all his attempts to make breach
in the walls. The French Governmen mt had
come to the determination 10 supcrsede him
and General Redpau left Paris for that purpose.
The day after he left, when all the Journals
were abusing General Oudinot, because he
was unsuccessful, news arrived thatihe Assem-.
bly, al Rome had authorised the triumvrs 10
negotiate capitula:ion. that the Eternal City
was TO be delivered up into The hands Of mer.
ciless foe. 1t appears that alter four days oPe-
rations, from the 10Th and 22i of June nclu.
sive, the French succeeded in making three
breaches in the walls. night assault was
then arranged, at time and place, when the
Romans We're taken by surprise. Favored by
the darkness of the night, the French forces
moved on, unpcrceived I,y the Romans, until an
important advantage had been gained. Abrisk
discharge ofmusketry received them, but they
marched on to the desired point, taking Colo.
mel and los prisoners. tfhe advantage gain.
ed by the French, was not fully nnders by
the Romans until daylight, but then it was too
1ot, ,In f,,r
cation between the camps and the breach. by
their batteries which are said 10 have been
manned by officers ofsuperinr talents. On the
3O,h the Roman Assembly determined to pro.
pose terms of capitu!a'on and hostilities were
suspended. ,
1, has been intimated that French gold did as
much TO conquer tho city, as The valor ofthe
army. France with Republican Government
rushing "unbidtlsn toihe feast" blood, to do
that for the Pope against a sister Republic, TO
which the Pope "as resolu,ely opposed and re-.
establishing his temporal and spiritual throne
by force Of arms, will certainly occupy a most
awkward and humiliating position; if the Pope
should reject all the advantages gained by her
and should prefer peaceful security at Garcia,
to a doubtful and turbulent supremacy at Rome.
II was a wanton interference on the part Of
France and she has long since regretted hav.
ing taken the first step.
Prussia has been successful in many severe
battles in Baden against the insurgents; and
Hungary is being hard pressed by her Russian
and Austria forces. They are fast entering the
heart of the country with their numerous ar.
mics, and the brave Hungarians are forced to
retire from hill to hill from valley 10 valley he.
fore superior numbers. A decisive battle is
confidently expected soon, andall Europe anx-
ousy await the result.
RA1S.-The quantity Of rain fallen during
the past month, amounts to IL inches-ave.
m ne heoht of the Thermometer 76 degrees.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-08-01
TILE PALMETTO HAMMER.

We rcgrc, TO notice that E. J. Arthur, Esq" has
Withdrawn from tho Edlorslip of The Banner Wo
heartily wish him success in ls profession.
The Proprietor, ]. G. Morgan, Esq will resume 'is
scat in the Editorial chair.