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Tho Meeting In Riohland.

In another column will be found the proceed
ings of this meeting, held on Saturday., to cons'
der the propriety Of organizing Southern Rights
Association.
A resolution was adopted, recommending smi-
lar movements in every District in the State, and
a Committee was appointed to report upon the
subject, to an adjourned meeting, to be held on
the 9th of September.
Resolutions from the Hon. VIM. C. Preston
were read, and referred to the Committee. They
come fully up to the mark, and are important, as
indicating the opinions Of leading South Caroli-
ma Wing
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From the South Carolinian.
SOUTHERN RIGHTS MEETING IN
COIIJMRIA.

Pursuant to previous notice, notwithstanding
the incemency of the weather, large and IN,
huential meeting of the citizens of Richland
District was held in the Town Hall of Colum-
bla, on Saturday the 24th inst, for the purpose
of adopting plan of organization to give con-
cert and harmony to whatever measures Tor
the defence of the South may be deemed advl'
sable by their fellow citizens in other Districts
of this State and our sister States.
On motion of Jas. " Lisles, Esq, w. r. De.
Saussure, Esq, was unanimously called to the
Chair; and on motion of DR.. w Reynolds.
Messrs. John G. Bowman, w. B. Johnston, w.
B. Carlisle and Alexander Carroll were appoint.
ed Secretaries.
The meeting having been called to order, and
the Chairman having succincty but emphatl-
cally stated the object of its convention, Col.
Maxcy Gregg submitted the following resolu.
tons, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That it is the sense of this meeting
that a District Association should be formed, to
be called "a Southern Rights Association.
Resolped, That committee of tw enty.two
members be appointed to report, at an adjourn.
ed meeting of the citizens of this Districr meas.
ures for efecting the above mentioned object.
On motion Of Col. J. S. Preston, it was
unanimously
Resolred, That the committee be requested
to report to the adjonrned meeting to be held
on the first Thursday in September next, at
eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
In conformity with the second OF the fore
going resolutions, the Chairman nominated the
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.TlBIlE JOUlRNGllL,
CAMDEN. S. @.
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 81, 1850.
Our Market.

CoTroN-A few bales of:the lower qualities OF
the old crop, have been sold during the week at
1ok to ll4c. We quote at lo4 to l2. North
Carolina Flour is scaree,--we continue our quo
tations OF last week, 81 to7. There has been
further decline in Corn, the highest price obtained
during the week being I'D No change in other
articles.
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THE WEATHER-We were visited on Satur.
day morning, with heavy blow from the South
west, which prevailed without intermission for
twenty hours We should not be surprised to
hear that it was the wing of severe gale on
the coast. 1t has, at any rateserved to interrupt
the mails. The steamer Gen. Clinch, which
left here on Saturday morning for Savannah, re-
turned in the afternoon, unable to make head.
way against the wind. The Wilmington boat
due on Saturday, the Wilmington failed to
come through by reason of an injnry to her
boiler, which compelled her to put back
The boat due yesterday, the Gov. Dudley, met
with detention on account of the violence Of the
weather, and did not come till near ii o'clock
last night The mail was not deliverd, and we
were unable to obtain any papers from the pas
sengers.-Char. Mercury.
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Our Commercial Prospects.

We understand that eight or ten new mer-
camille establishments are to be opened here this
fall, in time for the winter trade Our country
friends may be we'll assured of high prices for
their produce, and cheap goods in exchange.
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The Gale.

On Saturdayat half past one o'clock afternoon,
severe squall came up with rain, thunder and
lightning, from the south, and southeast and the
wind for few minutes was unusually high, but
soon subsided. About two hours after, the wind
commenced blowing "great guns" from the south
east. south, and southwest, and continued with i'm
creased violence, accompanied with heavy rains
until about o'clock P. NJ. when it reached its
height. We have never Witnessed anything SINH
lar in this latitude, and fear much damage has
been done to the crops throughout this part ofthe
country. Trees were prostrated in every part of
the Town and in some instances chmneys and
roofs shared the same fate.
Since writing the above we understand the Ri
yer at this place is higher than has been known
in many years. All the low grounds are covered,
and as the corn was in many places prostrated by
the storm on Saturday, we fear its effects will be
doubly disastrous.
From the Columbia papers, wc learn that the
storm ragged in that city and vicinity with equal
fury, without however, doing any more serious
damage than the prostration of trees, and fences
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Whitaker's MAGAZINE.

The August number of this Southern MONTH
is before us, in a neat dress, and bearing valua
bic freight Judging by the list of articles.
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The Plank Road.

The Convention will assemble at Lancaster on
Monday next, and we earnestly hope it may be-
attended by all the Delegates appointed from ths
District. :.
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should Immediately return to their State to unite
with their constituents in consultation and ac-
ton on such measures"
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The Susan Loud and Georgiana, the two
American vessels captured at the island Of Con,
toy by the Spanish forces, at the time of the
Lopez excitement, have been finally disposed Of
at Havana, The brig Susan Loud. being an
old, worm.eaten vessel, was soldat auction
on the Goth ult., but the harque Georgiana,
proving fine staunch craft, was to be. sent to
Cadiz as trophy If the; loyalty Of the Cuban
subjects to the Queen of Spain.
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The business OF the day having thus lar pro-
ceeded, the Hon. ]. A. Black announced that
he had that moment received the subjoined se.
ries of resolutions from the Hon. w. G. Pres.
ton, whose feeble state of health precluded him
from being present and offering them in person:
Resolved, That the persevering and systemat-
ic assaults made by the non.slaveholding States
upon the property and feelings Of the slavehold.
ing States, render it expedient and proper that
the latter should adopt measures to arrest the
grievance, and secure to themselves that peace
and safety, the enjoyment of which is the object
of all government
i. Resoired, That the attacks upon our honor
and our interest subject us at once to insult and
injury, under which no government is worth
preserving, end to acoid which any danger
should be encountered.
Resolved, That firm and concerted action is
necessary for the protection of the Southern
States, and, for the purpose of etecting this,
it is expedient to organize an association for
the maintenance of Southern rights, honor and
tranquity-the principles, rules and constitu.
ton of which association are hereby referred to
a committee of twelve, to report at an adj journ-
ed meeting this day week the members Of the
committee to be appointed by the Chairman.
On motion of Hon. ]. A. Black, the FORE
going resolutions were referred to the commit.
tee of o.
On motion of Mr.. John G. Bowman, it was
unanimously
Resolved, That this meeting recommend to
our sister districts the formation OF Southern
Rights Associations within their respective im-
it's and that the Secretaries of this meeting be
requested to convey said request to such per.
sous as they may think appropriate in the sew.
eral districts of the State.
During the proceedings brief but impressive
addresses were delivered by various gentlemen
all sustaining the great object of the meeting.
On motion, the meeting adjourned until
Thursday, September 5, at ii o'clock in the
forenoon.
W. F. DES SAUssURE. Chairman
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w. F. DESAUssURE, Chairn

Among the excellent post Office regulations
of Great Britain are two which are particular
ly entitled to be transferred to this country
One requires that a letter having the name of
the writer on the seal or written on the wrap.
per, and failing 70 find the party addressed,
shall be returned to the writer through the post
Office, instead Of being sent to the dead letter
Office. Much Inconvenience, anxiety and mis-
understanding might be avoided by the general
adoption Of this regulation. Another rule re.
quires that when letter is detained in post
Office for the want of pre-. payment Of the pos.
tage, as letter to 60 out the country in d.
rection where payment is demanded, notice is
sent to the party addressed, and by forwarding
the postage and calling for the letter by num-
Der, is sent to him.
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TICKETS TO THE HANsINe. Boston
Transcript states that She riff Eveleih has issued
his invitations to those designated to attend "ihe
execution of John w. Webster, on Friday, the
3O,h inst, at o'clock. A. NJ, al the Jail, in
Leverett street, Boston,
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R. H. Goodwin, =
Hon. w. c. Preston,
John Caldwell,
James v. Lyles,
Jno. A. Crawford,
B. F. Taylor,
A. H. GLADDEN.,
John IS. Preston,
Maj. W. Wallace,
DR.. VIM Reynolds,
DR.. Edw. Sill, Sr.,
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Tho Power Of Msjonties.


We recently had occasion to notice the ruthless
exercise of power, by the sovereign majority in
Congress, and we recur to the subject to-day in
consequence of other indications of their intention
to override Law, Order and Decency to accom-
plish their purpose.
The threat now, is, to raise point of order
against any Southern member who may attempt
by motion, call yeas and nays, or otherwise to
delay or retard the favorte free soil measures, and
if the point is decided against them to appeal to
the House and reverse the decision, right or wrong
The correspondent OF the Philadelphia Bulletin
very coolIy says in regard to this trick: "By con-
tnualiy orerruling the Speaker phere his judgment
conflicts wh The progress of business the whols sld.
rery question may he disposed Of in three 0eeks :"
We are decidedly ofopinion, that such course
would settle the question in three weeks, but it
would be by the resumption oftheir original SOW
ereign rights, by the Southern States, and disso-
luton of the political bondage, into which under
the operation of these higher law principles, the
Federal compact has degenerated. The Letter
writer's Editors and Politicians of the North, are
perfectly satisfied that there is no degradation to
which the South will not submit but, though they
have from time to time thrust US to the wall, tram
pled upon the Constitution, and shouted in deris-
ion and triumph rufian defiance to every threat
or remonstrance we have uttered, yet We are as.
sured, that even the submissive South would re-
pei with contempt, all association with Legisla-
ture which would resolve itself into brutal mob,
TO rob them ofther rights in violation of all Law.
We see in all this, only the Savage nature of the
Freesoil Demagogue, revealed. Confident in num-
bers, they no longer conceal their game, and be-
eving in the cowardly infatuation Of their victim
thew stock the cards to his face and dictate sub
mission.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-10
NEW AND SPLENDID SUPPLY OF
SPRING GOODS.

s. BERNHEIMER & BROTHER,
TTAVE Just received fine and well Sc
LII Iected assortment of Spring and Sum-
mer, Fancy and Staple Dry-Goods, con-
sisting in part of
Ginghams, Calicoes, Lawns, Bareges,
Chambreys, Muslin Drilling,
Linen br. Drilling, Linen Table Cloths,
Cottonades, Summer Cassimeres,
Ticking, Hosiery, Gloves, Parasols,
Boys and Mems Clothing,
Boots and Shoes, Caters,
Bootees and Slippers,
Boys and Mems Leghorn, Panama and
Campeachy Hats.
SADDLERY, dc.
Their stock Of Embroidered Goods which
they have lately imported from Switzerland
embrace the most choice articles ever OF.
lered in this town. Ladies please call and
examine, as the goods will be sold at real
importing prices, they consist partly in
Capes, Collars, Mantillas, Sacks, Linen
Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Curtain Mus
Inns, Lawns, Swiss Muslins, Organdines
&C., &c.
Call at the Store formerly occupied By
r. M. Harrison, Esq.
March 8, 1850 2S-ly
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-10
From The N. o. Picayu,w.
An Ancient Relic,

Our readers will find below an interest
ing relic of the past. 1t is letter, never be-
fore published, written in June, 1776, Just
before the Declaration Of independence,
by the elder Adams. 1t was addressed
TO DIR. Winthrop, of Boston, one of the pa
trlots of that day, and has been religiously
preserved in the family of his descendants,
one of whom-Coionel John Winthrop, of
this city-has furnished it to us for publ
cation. The original is at our office, and
is well worthy of the inspection of the GU
rious. 1t is neatly written, iu small firm
hand. without erasure or interlineation,
accurately punctuated, and is still neat
and clean, though yellow with age.
The letter is full of the fire of patriotism
which made the writer one of the foremost
friends Of liberty--the special champion
Of independence in the Congress which
declared it. and the most hated enemy of
tyrants. 1t would be almost superfuous
in us to repeat that he was an ardent lover
Of his country. and would have sacrificed
every personal aim and interest to secure
her happiness. Happy would it be for
US now if all among US were actuated by
one-half Of his fervent and sincere love Of
country.
To the Editors Of the Picayunc:
GENTLEMEN: At a time when the harsh
and startling cry of disunion is banded
about in the halls of Congress, amid the
ominious silence of those who were wont
Indignantly to denounce its mere agitation
as constructive treason; at time ''when
fools prevail and infdels bear sway" and
when the baleful spectres of suspicion,
discord and distrust, are stalking with
portentous strides over our hitherto happy
and united country, it may, perhaps, prove
interesting to yourselves and readers to
cast retrospective glance upsn one Of
that noble band Of spirits who from amidst
the iarring and discordant elements by
which they were surrounded, looked for.
ward with calm hope and confidence tc
the glorious consumation of their wishes
the foundation Of our beloved Republic
| hand you herewith an original letter
| from the elder Adams, '.Who had no pref.
udice except in favor of his country" tc
an ancestor of mine, advocating the neces
sity Of an immediate declaration. Lister
to the pure and patriotic strains! How
admirably does it apply to the presen
state of affairs!
Compared with the polluted stream:
now flowing so darkly and treacherously
through the bosoms Of many Of our mos
eminent public men, the perusal of senti
ments like these seems like drawing deeE
and refreshing waters from the great wei
of truth, 'pure and undefled.'
am, gentlemen, your obedient servant
JNO. WINTHROP.
New ORLEANS, March Z, 1850.
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every one the most glowing prospects OF profit at
an early day in the enhanced value Of real estate.
the vast increase cf population, and the accumu-
lation at this point of an immensely augmented
trade Of all descriptions
In its more enlarged character as a national
work, which, built by the means Of citizens o.
the United States, having It's outlet within the
Mexican Gulf, which is now almost an internal
sea OF the American Union, is accessible at all
times and controlled BY our fleets, and in few
years. when Cuba follows the law OF its natural
being and becomes part of the American Union,.
may be locked at our discretion against all the
world-as the gateway TO the gorgeous East--to
China, the South Sea, and the yet unexplored
commerce of the most fruitful portions of the
whole world-it offers such temptations to ambi-
ton and enterprise that we do not doubt that ca
pital from all quarters vii, rush in and cornpeta
for share of IFS sure and aboundng benefits.
The beginning is well made. Let there be no
excuse, no delay. in pushing it on with the vi.
most increasing yig0r So
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,gq-.. 4sf--r--r--Vr7s
MIS- SChll7E.,A E,ANE0US':
ss sRbbRbBLrNe bbb AGAINST EDIToRs 1T IS ami

ssR sssRbHRpBLrNe RbHRp AGAINST EDIToRs SIT IS anu
sing to hear the contradictory complaints
which are made against newspaper.
A prefers a quarto sheet-B declares he
could never get the "hang" of one. G ad-
mires the elegance of small type-and old
Mr.. D athors a paper that requires mi
croscope. E wonders yon insert so few
sentimental and ghost stories-F detests
your abominable lies and cock-and-b bull
tales. G would like to see an exact and
minute account Of Congressional and Leg
islative proceedings-H curses the journal
that contains the endless hodge-podge do
ings and undoings of selfish partisans and
demagogues. | won't subscribe because
your news department is 50 contracted
] takes an Eastern paper, and has read
tour stale items week ago. K has a
moral antipathy to paper crowded with
riots, horrible accidents, frightful robberies
and other demoralizing statements is
mad as a halter because his miserable pa
per contains no account of that bloody
murder last week. NJ detests your stere-
otyped advertisements-and all n wants
of paper is to see what's for sale. O
threatens to discontinue because your edito-
rals look ginger, and don't lash private
vices-P, leaden head, points you to
's paper, and wonders you never
moralize like him. @ hates rascally abo-
litionists-R holds in perfect contempt the
bastard editor who is too cowardly to avow
his adherence of slavery. S demands
long and solid articles-T wants the close
packed essence and not thin diluted mix.
ture. U extols a journal that reaches him
ga week before it is printed d''-and V tells
you he is not quite green enough to be
gulled by such despicable humbuggery
w is astonished you never print sermon;
and all that X cares for is fun. Y is or
fire because you will not deduct more fol
paw in advance-and z is amazed at the
impudence of publisher who duns fol
three years subscription, and yet object:
10 being paid in cider and rotten apples
-Yankee Blade.
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The furniture of castles in the times of
Elizabeth is said to have been very mea-
gre. 1t was scant and cumbrous; the linen
was : scarce; of porcelain there was none;
of glass scarcely any. The floors were
covered with dirty rushes; the doors had
crazy fastenings. Il is said that Henry
VIII. always carried a smith about with
him, who, with paddock and chain, fasten-
ed thesdoor Of his najesty's chamber.
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POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, >
GRAyn GrIF Oct 1 IS48


Northern mail, via Raymond, leaves Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. Arrives
same days at 5, r n
Southern mail, via Fayette, leaves Monday
Wednesday and Friday, at s, AN. Arrives
same days at 6, p NJ.
Northern mail, via Louisville, per river, ar.
rives twice week, irregular, and is made uF
on Wednesday and Saturday at5PM.
Southern mail, via New Orleans, per river
arrives four times week. irregular; is made
up on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday anc
Saturday at 5P.M.
MiIiken's Bend, once week. Arrives or
Monday at 2, NJ. and leaves same day at | P M
Office hours, from 8, A. NJ, to sundown-
Sundays from to 10, A. NJ.
&c. GRIFFISG, P. NJ.
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Matt arrangements
OF THE

PORT GIBSON POST OFFICE.
The Northern mail arrives every Monday
Wednesday and Friday, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
and departs same days at l o'clock, P. NJ.
Southern mail. every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, at IL O'Clock, NJ and departs same
days at III O'Clock, NJ.
Gallatin mail arrives every Tuesday evening
aud departs every Wednesday morning.
The Northern mail closes at II o'clock, NJ.
sndths Southern at half past H., Am.
Office open from sun rise to sun set, (Sun-
days excepted) J. G. MELCHOIR, p. NJ.
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Fancy Goods.

THE attention of the Ladies is invited to
L the Stock of Fancy Goods, which are
now being received and opened-embra-
cIng every variety of Goods of the latest
and most fashionable styles-consisting OF
Bareges, Tissues, Albarnines, Tarletons,
White and colored Swiss.
French Jaconets, Lawns and Gingnams,
100 pieces Laces and Edgings,
Parasols, Fans, Ribbons, Gloves,
Capes, Collars, Cuffs.
and large assortment Of Trimmings for
Dlesses. All Of which have been select.
ed from the best stocks in New Orleans.
J. s. MASON.
March %, Is50-5I
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PER STEAMSHIP GEORGIA.
New Spring Goods.

or Pieces fine colored Bareges,
A0 10 pieces fine Black Bareges.
Colored and Black Tissue Silks,
Dress Trimmings,
Jaconet and Swiss Muslins,
Swiss Dotted Muslins,
Prints,
French Muslins,
Gentlemen's Summer Clothing,
10 doz. Muslin Shirts, Linen Bosom
and Collars,
Parasols and Umbrellas,
Dress and Sack Goats,
Merino and Linen Pants.
Fine and Common French Fans,
Gloves, &c. Call and see.
A. w. HODGE.
February %, 1850. 2o-t