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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-12-17
MISSISSIPPI LEGIsL AZURE,

JACKSON, Nov. 3O.-The bill calling State
Convention, to be held on the second Monday
OF November next, and directing delegates
composing it to be chosen at the election of the
first Monday in September passed the Senate
by vote of % yeas against nays, and the
House by vote 81 to 40. A supplement-
ary bill giving the Governor power to call the
convention together at an earlier in the event
of certain proceedings by Congress, was intro
duced, and passed in the Senate, but was lost
in the House. under the rule requiring resolu.
tons to lie over one day.
Both Houses adjourned sine die this evening
at 8 o'clock.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-12-17
Twentv.four Millions.

seventeen States of the Union have been received,
which show an increase of population since ls4o-
of 3,l30,S9S, which, added to the aggregate popu-
laton ten years ago, of l7,o93,555, would alone
now make 2O,224,aoi. Estimating the increase i'll,
other States by the same ratio the aggregate pop
ulation ofthe nation in June last, may be put down
at not less than twenty four millions, or all in
crease of nearly seven millions, in the last ten
years.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-12-17
TILE JOJU1lRNAIL.
CAMDEN. S. G.
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER II, ls:
Governors Election.

Gen.J. H. Means was on Friday last elected
Governor of this State At the same time, Hon.
Joshua J. Ward was elected Lieutenant Govern
or. The ceremonies of inauguration took place
yesterday.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-12-17

1t is by an export tax that Cuba makes us
pay 800, $50, and even $50 per thousandfor
segars. thus compelling the consumers to sup
port her most Christian Majesty andher Coutt
Let us thus nullify the Northern Tariff
ISoUIRENDO.
Southern Press.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-12-17

wJ. s. G. Richardson, Esq Editor Of til
Sumter Banner has been elected State Reporter
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Chaplin, the Negro Thief.

We learn from the Washington News, that the
grand jury have found true bill against Chaplin
for stealing and carrying away tie negroes OF
Messrs. Toombs and Stephens. presentation
has also been made against the driver OF the hack
or carriage, in which the negroes were conveyed.
s9y- The London Examiner estimates the total
number of spindles employed in the cotton manu-
factory throughout the world at 2S,9S5,900. OF
which Great Britain has l7.5OO,OOO; France, 1900,
900; United States, 2,5OOOOO Zoiverein States IS,
900; Russia, 100000; Switzerland, 65O,0oO; Bel
GUM, 100000; Spain, 100000; Italy, 100000,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-12-17

Unanimity of Seniimpm,-We have scarce.
ly ever seen more unanimity of sentiment in
any deliberative body than now prevails in the
South Carolina Legislature. They know little
of our Legislators or people who entertain any
idea of the least diversity of opinion existing
among us with regard either to the extent Of
aggressions orto the remedy. The debates (of
which we have given brief abstract indicate,
with slight variation, that the people of this
State look to the ultimate separation of the two
sections of the Confederacy as the only efficient
remedy for the ills they now endure; and the
only shade of difference Of opinion we pote is,
as to the most efTectual means of accomplish
ing the end. 1t is right that deliberation and
discussion should be had on this point, and it
will not be difficult matter to decide which
to adopt We congratulate the people Of South
Carolina on the fidelity and devotion of their
Legislators and we are gratifed that the un-
wavering confidence we early expressed in the
wisdom and irmness of the men who compose
both branches of the Legislature has been so
fully shown to be well placed.-Caroiinian.
STATE Acr1oS.-The indications are plain.
ly visible now that precipitation will not charac-
terize the councils of South Carolina, whatev.
er might have been the fears Of her friends and
the hopes and predictions Of her enemies.
The Legislature will wait for the cooperation
Of her sister States of the South. Having in.
terests in common, havinga sense Of honor
not less sensitive, having a perception of dan.
ger not less acute, they will be found, no doubt,
ready for the encounter which is to stay wrong
and aggression.
No one State can take the initiatiue without
jealousy and fear Of divided councils and dis.
tracted efforts. Let the aggrieved States march
in line. in their policy of defence. Let them
place the North equivocally in the wrong that
history shalt pronounce her verdict in their IA
vor-that posterity shall honor their forbear.
ance, and their contemporaries acquit them of
precipitation and rashness. United action a.
mong those who are bound in common sym
pathy for wrong, is therefore, the suggestion Of
prudence not of fear of deierential regard not
Of calculating patriotism.
Charleston Evening Ners.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-04
HEBREW CUSTOMS.
The Fenst of the Dedication-snbbnth, 9TH
ChIsleu, 3611.
Reported for The Tribune.l

Reported for The Tribune.l
This day is with the Jews, the Sabbath Of the
Feast ofthe Dedication. 1t was during this feast
which always occurs about the beginning OF Win
ter that Jesus walked in the Temple, in Solomona
porch and the Jews gathered around him and
asked him. how long dost thou make US to
doubt ?" The events from which the feast origi.
mates belong TO the hiatory Of Antiochus Epipha-
nes At the close of his most bloody persecution,
the service Of the altar and temple was restored.
In commemoration Of the joyful lighting Of the
lamps in the temple by the priests after long in.
terruption-the Jews still once every year light
seven lamps in all their houses. On the first eve
ming Of the feast they light one lamp, on the
second two, on the third three, and so on, until on
the seventh evening they light seven lamps this
being the number Of lamps belonging to the great
chandelier Of the temple. Knowing that this day
is the Sabbath of the Dedication, and that the
lighting Of the lamps would commence in day or
two, if it had not already commenced last evening"
we visited this morning the Synagogue where Dr.
Raphall breaches, 70 hear his Dedication Sermon
After the reading Of the Law and the Prophets
and the recitation Of the ordinary prayers for the
Sabbath and come devotional passages peculiar TO
this day Of the year, the Rev Lecturer began hls
sermon. This day, we commemorate the dedica-
tion Of the temple. This event and the salvation
of the Jews through Esther, are the events after
the time Of Moses, which we commemorate by
annual festivities No day is set apart to the
triumph of young David over the Philistine, or to
the restoration under Ezra and Nehemiah. We
celebrate, this day, our deliverance from some Of
the most severe trials with which we as a nation
have ever been visited. Antiochus the Greek,
proud oflhis Grecian accomplishments, his lberali.
~ and his power, had determined to carry the
Creek religion and Greek customs triumphantly
over the civilized world and to reach this end, it
was necessary to suppress the Jewish religion and
Jewish name The armies Of Antiochus came to
Jerusalem, took the city, slaughtered the men and
made the women slaves. The flesh of swine waa
offered on the altar of the Temple. 1t is record
how one thousand persons, men, women and chill
dren, who had fed for their lives into cave, were
smothercd TO death by the fire which the enemies
kept constantly burning at the mouth. IL 10 on
record bow families were put 10 death when they
refused to profane the Sabbath. Antiochus stands
marked in history and detosted as one ot the most
cruel tyrants that ever led army. But the worst
enemies of the Jews were among theEaselves.-
Tbs Jewish apostates were worse thar theH eathen
tyrants. The Jewish mind had become deeply cor.
rnpted The popularity of Grec:an games, Injuries,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-04

lectures here last Spring, thsugh none in the pm,
bad performed to his entire satisfaction Former,
" c one observation upon star in night was all
that could be obtained. Now he could take ten,
and sometimes one hundred. The same spider
web with which he connected the pendulum OF the
clock with the delicate lever which forms the gal
vanic connection, eighteen months ago stu re,
mains. "a visible connection between heaven and
earth" The speaker said that one yea. suLlceo
or the labors OF ten and if bis life and ability were
spared ten years he should thank the Lord tor
century's existence
One more lecture ION Thursday evening" closes
the course and it is understood that this will per
tain specially to the subject of an Observatory at
this Port.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-04
For The Tribune.
,MpRoMpTu SONNET

.. ~. I p.sorsm. Of Bspy.n' Pilgrims Progress.
On Seeing @~.t =, scenes, with deepest meaning
~ Genius imsged in his hour of might
.o,,vork each for high and earnest thought
1a.a live and move before the wondering slghtl
The walk by selfdenying' holy Faith,
with sin and hell-the stern, victorious STRIFE
r,,a ao,srOn entrance ct the Gate of Death,
The pathway leading to Immortal Life
All pictured here, do shadow truth sublime
q,rntb to be hid and cherished in tba heart
Through every period of Earth's changeful time
oh bappy union! where the Painters art
70 Poetry its powerful aid has given
To bid us hear the message sent from Heaven
~ - E F. {.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-04

DrAp MUTE INSTITUTION IN SOUTH CARorIaA.
it may not be generally known to the public,
Gays the Charleston Eeening News, that Deaf
Mute Institution. is in operation at Cedar Spring.
snartanburg District, ia this State. Mr. WalkeT.
the Principal, who has displayed moat commeada-
BILE public spirit in thia matter, has added To- ths
Instructors Mr. J. B. Edwards, late q the Dear
Nuts Asylum Of Georgia. Dir. Edwards ia deaf
mute,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-20
A CHARGE OF KIDNAPPING SETTLED.

CASE OF JONATHAN LrTTLE.-We find in the
Huntingdon pa Journal of the 9th instant the
following account of the final disposition Of this
affair ".. .a.. ~ @ ..s
The case Of the Commonwealth Us. Jonathan Lille and
Others settled by the counsel upon both sides and the
has excited interest," give the facts have
learned them, to the public.
The Hon ALBERT CoSsrABLR, appointed rs counsel for
Little by the Governor Of Maryland having learned on his
arrival here that an indictment for kidnapping pending
against him in Centre county, upon which bench
had been issued and in the hands sheriff Of Hun
ngjon county; and that another for the apprehen
sion Of Little had been issued In Mfin county, upon SINH
lar charge, both Of which ready served on him
whenever he appeared in this couy and also that other
would be commenced against him he arrested and
taken 10 Beeone it ohec. Of the first importance to
avoid if possible the trial here, by which his appearance in
would be dispensed wih and thus his arrest on the
other process avoided This accomplished on terms en-.
tirely sa,is factory " ~
The records Maryland were here to prove Finley 1.-THE
nego) slave the Of his mistress here who knew
him. ard had authorized Little take him every thing re-
quisite to prove the negro slave and consequently Little
nnocen, upon the Indictment Upon these grounds the
culion was abandoned.
This settlement only acqus Little which was the only
object Of the mission Of Mr. Constable bur avoids the neces
sy of procuring bail in both Centre and film counties upor
similar charges, which, Of course would have involved Tho
attention the part of the State of Maryland one
them having already been tried there and disposed CT and
likewise have multiplied expenses 10 heavy amount
The county Unidentified from by the settlement
which would have out Of the treasury whether L,
had been convicted acquitted Little virtually acout
ted and avoided arrest and imprisonment upon process from
adjoining counties and returns to his family which we arr
assured large, and entirely dependant upon his labor o
support
We trust this settlement of veIed question: which nm
der existing circumstances needs no agitation increase
Clement upon il, may be the precursor Of better state
feeling among the citizens Of the adjoining States whose int
rests 80 intimately blended.
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SIR JOHN FRASKLN.-The Montreal Pilot of
Saturday last contains an efiecual contradiction of
the Minnesota story Of the safety of Sir John Frank
lin, in the following letter from Sir GEORGE SNIP
SON, dated
"HuDsos's BAY HousE, (I4achne,) APRIL l2.
al regret say there is foundation for the
statement which appears have originated in the arrival
ST. Paul of express hither by the Hudsons Bay
Companys officer Red River Settlement with letters from
Mckenzie river, conveying the reports Of Capt Pollen and
Mr. Rae the Lords Of the Admiralty which reports
the effect that nothing had been discovered throwing any light
the fate of the missing expedition.
I" Cap. Puen, who lett her Majesiy's ship Piorer,
Wainwright Inlet, reached the Hudsons Boy Company pos,
Of Fort Good Hope, the Mckenzie river the 18th Sep
tembe from thence he that to the post Of Fort
Simpson, where he passing present winter with the in
ten,on of proceeding York Factory Hudsons Bay
the opening of the navigation, in order take bis passage
England in Of the Hudsons Bay Companys ships from
thence 1t is possible, however, that insruc
from the Admiralty, which transmitted to here
about months ago, and Immediately forwarded &c
Capt Puen by express, dcan him during the ensuing
summer and winter in making further examination Of the
arctic coast, nnexion with the Hudsons Bay Company
parties employed upon the same service"
One of the briggs designed for the polar expedition,
fitting out the city Of New York search for Sir JONI
FRAxXLtS, is in the Sectional Dry Dock for the pur
pose Of icing overad with panklng, and otherwise e fol
navigating the Arctic Both vessels TO be fitted
in unlike those engaged in the whaling service
al the extreme North. Tnbers placed their holds
from side TO the other guard them against lateral pres
sure from the ice their buk.heads made almost sole
with mbers and braces and strong astenngs introduced
at all the exp sed parts Two hicknesses Of plankng
one OF felt are placed III. original panking inside
layer of pankipg, with felt intervening, the
decks Over this there wi. be placed coating Of sawdus
and turpentine, the eectusy guard them from the
cold after the Of treating pot-b,as the winter
Thaaa ~.
rails with which construct Of building or enclosure
deck in they become fxe in the ice for any cons
derabe time. Quite number Of men are constantly en-
ployej in making these IreParstions.
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The TasaD PowER,--The National Intelligencer

says:
The greater than usual excitement and the agitation
the present unctue, OF questions almost entirely geographic
cal and sectional in their character minds Gas here
ofore printed obviously reerabe the ancpaons Of
the effect of the census to be taken this year. change the
balance OF power this Government, n.epose be-
the Southern and Northern interests third-hc pow
of which will be found to be gFeate questions
than both united-ha of the great West the population Of
which has been growing. during the last fifteen years.
with rapidly defyng all computation, and ouspping
thought ITSELF Though providentiay this growth of the
West strengthen and effectively consolidate this Union,
while will add to the general prosperity of every part of it,
it 10 not at all unnatural that it should awaken feeling
in the minds Of statesmen asd ambitious in other dv
ons of the country, that should be regarded with
jealousy on their part .....
The above remarks of the Intelligencer are full
of truth and significance, and it is well for the
North and South to know at once that the offspring
which they have mutually raised, and which has
taken the title of the Great West" has cast off
| the swaddng clothes of infancy, and now lays
claim to healthy independent maturity. The day has
passed when either the North or South may rule
the Union, and they may as well yield the hereto
fore alternating supremacy with q graceful bow
and conented smile as to become factious
and make exhibition of naughty feelings about that
which they cannot help. Hereafter, the West
must be consulted upon all important matters, and
maybe she will feel inclined to be little oficious
in some affairs that the North and South may think
exclusively their own. The yea and the nay Of
the West will settle all the undignfed disputes
which may arise between the chivalry'' and
g doughface" sections of our country, and will
teach somebody some very useful and conserva-
tive lessons in the science Of democratic republi-
can government. Especially will the West see to
the perpetuity of our glorious Union, and, if need
be, will exert trife Of her physical force in vim
dicatlon of her will. Should the North and the
South get by the ears about the Wilmot provso, or
any other humbug, the West will probably feel it
incumbent upon her to pull them apart before they
are much injured, and them with the North in one
hand and the South in the other, will hold them
up uis us, just out Of striking distance until the
grin of the "nigger' has made the one party SICK
and the impotency of abolitionism has made the
other feel foolish and then perhaps they will be
inclined to follow good advice and 60 about their
business, and no more disturb the peace of great
people, whose Government was the conception of
Washington and whose Constitution wasthe labor
of his illustrious contemporaries.
! Cannehon Economist.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-20
A NOBLE EXAMPLE.

We truly grafed to learn the liberal and patriotic
contributions made by officers and of gallant
Navy in aid of the National Washington Monument.
Remances have just been received from portion of the
squadron the coast of Africa, viz
The U. s. soop Of war Yorktown" Captain j. Mars
ton, Sl2l.
The U. s. soop Of Portsmouth" Capt. E. Peck,
slsl.
The U. S. brig of war "Porpoise," Commander B. F.
Sands, SAL. .E..a.
In the latter vessel there but seveny-one persons
among which notice contribution from M. Duffy
of the crew. for $685. more than three months Of his pay
Such actions are worthy of all praise. ...
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FROM NEW MEXICO.

ST. LOUIS ApRIL l7.--Advices received here from Los
yegos March 9Th give the details Of some of The recent In
dian depteatons in that country. The Americans are living
in Dread and the sa,ages daily becoming more
daring Ruaners sent by parry Of buffalo hunters had ar
rived a, Los Vego who report that the company had had
skmish with bard Of Apache Indians, in which two
whites killed, and three four wounded Their ami
mails Ill stoe and the Indians escaped with their booty
Three Mexcans had been murdered the road between
Les Vegos and Santa Fs. Complain, is made that sufficient
has been taken in granting licenses Traders many
having sold arms and ammunition TO the Indians.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-20
POLICE.

We understand that the following letter was yes.
terday communicated to the United States Attorney
for this District:
STREET, APRIL ls, 1850.
To PHILIP r. FESDALL, Esq. w.. r.
i. United States District attorney. = ."..
SIR pistol drawn upon yesterday in the Senate
Chamber and, although the Senate has taken notice Of that
act and commenced proceeding upon it, yet this proceeding
is bar the action Of of JUSTICE and BESIDES the
power Of the Senate is limited think it proper subject fol
court of justice, and wh to be brought before the Cmna
Court of this District for the examination and decision which
the laws would give it. enclose National Inegencer Of
this morning. official reporter Of the Senate proceedings,
and have marked the passages to which invite attention
do net send the paper evidence. but guide to the in
quiries Of the Grand Jury, and have to add that will be
ready to appear before that body required and perhaps to
give the names of some persons Witnesses
Respectfully, sir your obedent servant,
- 2. THOMAS H. BENTON.
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ITO TEACRERS.-The Board of Trustees of the Au-
II gusta Female Seminary will proceed Monday, the
2Oh Of May next to elect Principal take charge of the in
stuon from the of the session. viz Sep
TENDER ls 1880 Possession OF the building be had at
any time after the LIST of July. S
Tho Seminary is Incorporated by act of the Legislature OF
Virginia. and has been operation since its foun
daon 1842 The Board DESTROYS of still further
arging its usefulness and permanently establishing Sc
minary of the highest grade.
The edice commodious and pleasantly situated
in the town of Staunton.
1t proper that the institution established
Presbyterian has derived its large
~ though by no means exclusively from that quarter
Communications addressed the undersigned post paid)
will be duly attended to.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
WILLIAM FRAZIER, Secretary,
an aO-3tcp Stanton, Va
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.

VIRGINIA ON THE NASHVILLE CONVENTION.
Out of nearly one hundred, and forty counties in
the State of Virginia, only twelve are known to
have moved in fayer Of the proposed Nashville
Convention. Not single county in Virginia
west of the Aleghanies is yet known TO have de.
clared in favor of it.
1.-The only indications from the trans Allegheny
country Fsays the Richmond Wing consist in
strong resolutions of approval of Mr. BEALE'
opposition to the Nashville Convention. Is all
that region to be set down as masounG2 From
the Blue Ridge to the Ohio there has been pro-
found silence or loud dissent; certainly not one
word OF appreciation has reached our ears.