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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-08-20
STATE Rights Republican.

s W4su1SeroS, Aug. s, ls5O.-P,;alege of
!. The House of Representatires--This mo.aing,
stout, dark k-reddish looking man, having blsek
kinky hair, with a boy about eight years of age
at his side, of a similar complexion, but whose
hair was more inclined to curl, attracted much
attention. There was general inquiry as to
who the parsonage was, and it was soon whis-
pered that he was from Hayti, in the character
of "a diplomatist, probably; and again, that he
was West Indian, OF a tour of pleasure. The
doorkeeper and one of his assistants are requir-
ed, by the rules, to admit none to the Hall but
z those who are privileged, and seeing him, it was
their duty to inquire by whom he was introdd-
ced. We happened to be near, and heard him
respond to an inquiry that he was in the hall
by the courtesy of Il gentleman FROM Ohio. 1t
is certain that he was not the representative Of
a foreign court for he was invited to depart
Hepolitely did so, and in plain good English
said he would not remain if his presence was
,disagreeable. Taking his boy by the hand, he
made low bow in passing Mr.. Giddings, aud
in few inmates was among the outside bar
barians Whether the color of his skin was
Objectionable, or his complexion excited sus-
picion as to caste or race, he being brought in
by Mr. Giddings, we are unable to say. Ger
tain it is, like the uncean spirit, he was cast out
Bali. Clipper.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-08-20
Georgia ASYLUM.

We have received The first annual report of the
board OF Commissioners Of this institution for the
Deaf and Dumb which is located al Cave Spring,
in our enterprisng and worthy sister State, which
for public spirit and improvement may be ,cSard-
ed in the van OF all the other States in the Union
This highly interesting and benevolent enterprise
is but an experiment in Georgia. il only being one
year since the establishment Of this institution
The list OF pupils in the school during the past
year, commencing July lst, ls49, is given, by
which il appears that fourteen are supported by
The State oil Georgia, and seven by friends, making
The total twenty-one.
The President olthe board, DR.. J. N. Culbertson,
in his report to Governor Towns, says:
Elm taking summary view Of the year just
past, we see much for encouragement i'll tile la
bors in which we are engaged. With thankful
,,ess 10 the Giver of all good lor the blessings OF
the past, and an humble trust for The future, We
will spare no eAerlion 10 make the Georgia Asy-
lum What it was designed to be, a blessing TO the
Deal and Dumb"
The following is the statement of cotton in
Havre OH the oath of July:
Total bales IT, States
Stock on lst Of January~"~"3S,O ,O60 33,706
Imports from 1st January...202,27S l9G, 1865
Bales..................... .24O,a3s 23o,O71
Sales for consumption".."ml97, 1873 $3.50
Taken by speculation...".." $4,000 $4,000
Stock this day-.."........ 43,200 42,94l
Same time lost year:
Imports. ..................... ..2S5, ,492 2S0,59S
Deliveries. 23S, 1865 232, l22
ock........... ................... G6,446 65,Sl5
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-08-20
qFIH[1E mi JOJUIRN ALL.
CAMDEN. S. G.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST l6, 1850.

WIN. C. CASTOR, Esq. is General Agent for lth'
Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27

cited NJ little establishment. 1t is hoped that
Congress will make the collection district bill
in accordance with the wishes Of the people.
Indian difficulties continue, but not Of a Sc
rious nature. Several skirmishes have taken
place, with the loss Of but two or three lives on
either side.
The Sacramento Times saws we have seen
pers us from various portions Of the mines,
IRON whom we learn that The cholera has SD, cad
to but very limited extent. A few cases have
occurred at Nevada City, Rough and Ready,
and other towns.
The luba mines have generally Welded we'll
The averages per man being and $40 daily.
a large number of miners will winter on the
Yuta. =" '''
Governor Burnett has issued a proclamation
setting forth the goth November as a dav Of
Thanksgiving and Praise and Prayer.
The number OF passengers that arrive bv sea
from October lat, 1919, to October lst, 1850,
was 1865; the number that left from October
lst to October 3lst, was $500.
Ire hotel business in San Francisco was bes,
AT the Onlon-the rates were $40 per week I:
at private houses 25 and $50. Gambling was
on the increase, also robberies
improvements were rapidly PROGRESSING
Colonel Fremont is said to be yery unnon1lar
Ming will probably be elected Senator. The
wings have the majority, but do not turn out
in force.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27
BURLINGTON PRESS MORNING. DECEMBER

with the vote of one Wing adm nistraton Sena
tor from the Free States, but against their a T.
rumcnis and votes. 1t was never recommend
c to Congress- by the administration. 1t pa
sej the ousC with the aid of only three Nor
them hig members, while it had some fifty
Northern Wing administration votes against it.
It was called up from the Speakers table by
VI. Linn Boyd of Kentucky. lclding Locofo-
c.. 1t was advocated by Mr.. Thompson Of
Pennsylvania the Locofoco Chairman Of the
J idiciary Committee who CT scd with movn
the previous question, which dcng sustained
the bill was hurried through the House as we
hive stated, by Locoioco votes, and against the
almost luminous Northern administration votes
Mr. Fillmore and the Wing administration
were in no wise responsible for it, twas Lost
cofoco from beginning to end. The Prcsdcn,
qu = toned the constiutionality of the measure
and before he would afiX his signature to it, he
required of his law officer written opinion in
regard to his constitutlonality. lie evidently
signed it reluctantly .Nirdukic Sentinel.
The attempt to make President FiLLMoRE
responsible for the Fugitive lave Law is as
unjust as it is ridiculous 1t is Locofoco Law,
body and brooches " and the very fact that
President FILLMORE refused to approve it till
he hue the opinion Of the Attorney General of
the United States that it does not abridgc the
nalicnablc ght of every human being i'll this
country to the Writ of IIabias Corpus, prove his
fidelity to the Constitution. We have no doubt
he would take particular pleasure in approving
any act Of Congress hum tnly amen lin, or even
np aling, it. 1t is und niably disgrace t. the
Ma ion, and the Age.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27

| not have conceived such perfect JOYS" as the
Committee Of Arrangements of the Hannibal
Guards prepared for their guests Nothing
was omitted, from Snipe to an Ok, from a
lozenge to pyramid TEN courses" scarcely
finished tie Dinner Table, and the Supper
Table absolutely bazed with transparent Four
tains of Jelly navigatcd by life-like fish, and
nanked by amphbous oysters.
At o'clock p. NJ. the grand ceremony oil
Presentation of the Sword (which Sword we
have ourselves seen and handled) took place.
The llannba Guards, by their Orator, made a
speech that has not yet been reported, and
Colonel VAN ScnAIcK replied as follows, as we
learn from the Troy POST
CAPTAIN Il receive with great pleasure this
evidence Of regard from the Hannibal Guards.
This acknowledgment of my efforts to elevate
our oppressed race, and to organize colored
force, fills my heart with great joy. Allow me
also 10 express my great qualification at the
beauty and order OF this African Company. 1t
shows what can be done by our race. Ii proves
that we are not destitute of that moral capacity
and power, which are necessary to redeem and
protect our mother country.
Your name indicates your character. Han
nibaL was colJred man, and yet he was the
greatest captain of HIS or any age.
This beautiful sword shall value above all
price, AS a testimonial of your appreciation OF
my humble efforts to render you comfortable
while upon your recent visit TO Troy.
| shall cling to it while this arm has strength
TO WELD it. 1t shall never be drawn but for
good cause, nor sheahed in dishonor.
If the rights of our country require it, il shall
never know its scabbard till victory crowns our
efforts, or Death prostrates its possessor.
We call this neat and appropriate speech,
and in the highest degree credabe to the Troy
City Guards, and their Commander.
of the Supper and Ball, we can only
speak from rumor, which pronounces the former
sumpustuous, and the latter elegant to the re-
modest point of perspiraton. Befor we left Troy,
Colonel VAN ScHAIcK had returned to that City,
and had resumed his Gust omary pacific avoca.
tons. He and his superb Sword-Seward and
Silver Grey-can be seen at the office of Mr..
RICH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27
An Incendfary Spirit.

The cause of Freedom is not unfrequenlly
damaged by the violence of lis advocates. This
fact las been long and painfully demonstrated
nv the violence which distinguishes the course
ot Mr.. Gddings, in the House Of Representa-
lives. Though as warmly devnled TO Emanci-
nation, and as deeply imbuet with lis senti-
rnents and sympaihes as that gentleman claims
Ia b., We have not for years, tound anything in
his speeches calculated to facilitate the progress
of Emancipation or To amelorate the Condition
If the Slave. On t G contrary. we are compel
led to believe that the effect Of his act in Con-
cress for more than twenty years, has been IL
darken the hopes of Freedom and TO aggravate
he evils OF Slavery.
II is MANY wears stree we have published a
eneech from Mr.. Gddings, for while maintain
ing right principles, It is done IN the wrong
,enpcr and spirit. In his recent speech, if cor
rcc,ly reported there is a most revolving senli
uent We did not hesitate to dIifer with Mr.
Webster, and TO express strong regrets at hi
course in regard to the "Peace Measures. -
We sill believe that il would have been bette
fnrIte country il he had sustained Genera
'ravlnr Time, however. will show whetha
Mr. Webster or General Tayo was right an
na,much as Congress adopted the " Peac
Measures" we are willing to await results.
Bu, there is a ferociy in the parallel whic
Mr. Giddings draws between the Secretary {
s,ta e and tie murderer of Doct. Parkna'
which cannot fail to excite universal ssu>' :
"Sir, | was about 10 make some comparison
but perhaps they may be regarded MS indellca
During last simmer two distinguished gentle
men of the same name occupied much Of u
nublic attention. One was said 10 have con
United murder, and the other TO have procure
the passage Of this law. One was hanged e
his crime. the other Tor his efforts, taken 10 Il
Executive Cabinet. And destroyed the life
an individual, the other contributed his effort
for the passage of this law; which must CO
1ian hundreds perpaps thousands, to Prema'u
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27
The Post Oilicc Bill.

Mr. Potter offered a substitute, namely he uni
form rate on letters 10 be- three cents newspapers
books and other descriptions not connected With
mnnusrrlpt, OF no greater weight th1n ia ounces,
one cent Newspapers delivered IN the State where
they are printed one halt the Foreign rates.
This is very slight improvement on the
pending bill. But it is still eXceptionabe
not however, because it discriminltcs between
newspapers delivered in and out of the State
that discrimination is proper; but because the
discrimination is not carried far enough. 1t i
not right to allow a New York or Albany pa
per to be carried to Batavia as chcaply as
paper mailed at Roche ter or Buffalo In tn
one case the mail is burdened through distance
Of 300 or 400 miles in the other, 40 or 80 miles
y it'll no other discrimination than that propos
ed, the local papers will suffer greatly from tn
city Journals. We trust that no member froI
this State win vote for any such unjust propo
sition.
But, if this proposition is offensive, the or
ginal bill is still more so. Neither should re
ceive the sanction of Congress Why wi
not the peoples representatives look at tn
uhject fairly and impartlally; The COUNT
press ask nothing that is unreasonable A fro
circulation within the county or COMPRESSION
Di strict would work no mischief, while it won
De an acceptable boon to all classes of commit
nifty. Ifthere is to be Post Office reform,
it be a reform that will amount to somethn
and not a reform directly calculated to ma
? " the rich richer and the poor poorcr."-.Rba
; Lu~nJ
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27

graves. ], sir. cannot oak for others but Tor
myself would rather meet my final Judge with
The guilt of him who has gone TO- his account
Than OF him who sets in yondcr Cabinet"
And this is the man who is looked upon, by
certain class, as leader in sautary reform
IN this countrG! A more odious, and, we thank
'uI'y believe, "A less dangerous, demagogue, ne
yer existed. 1t appears to be II benignant pro-
vision of Providence that men like Joshua x.
q ddings are blessed with certain ojliquities OF
conduct that render them harm less. The world
progresses in all the essentials of freedom and
humanity, in spite of Mr.. Giddings
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27
lCorrespordencc Of lhe Free Pcs.

CorrMpUS Ono, Dec Il, 1850
DEAR CLARKE Il have Just listened to the In
augural OF Gov WooD. The Hail OF the House of
Representatives crowded to perfect Jam, with
Legsat rs, Ladies' and the Masses. The message
occupied about forty minutes and was, on the whole,
very crrditabc paper. The Governorsa pleasant
and iorciblc speaker When published, | will for
ward you a copy OF his SPEECH. You will be struck,
we're, with some of his sentiments, particular
" those winch d-scr that the Democratic party has
always been opposed to the extension of slavery
lie could not help giving his old lega' instructor.
! Gov. Williams, dig, for his views upon the slavery
! Question.
Gov. Woods views upon this question, are quite
catholic among the Wings OF Ohio. But while he
recommends the abolition Of slavery IN the District,
the Wings feel that it would not be exPeden, at this
plrlicular time StiIl as the Free Sellers gave him
very essential indirect assistance in his election 1t is
but rightthat he should tickle them little besides,
a certain amount OF buncOmJe was necessary. But
TO conclude my ulIuson to Gov. Wood, let me say
that he steps into the place ut a very staunch
> Whg and if We MUST have Locofoco Governor,
? he is decidedly cur first choice.
Balls, Soirecs and Othcr taadansocs are now the
order OF the " night" All parts Of Ohio, it is said
have furnished their representatives, Of beauty and
p fashion to these merry gongs
We had an exciting debate in the Senate thi,
morning, upon bill Tor the admission OF an unior-
junale stranger from Vermont (Mr LaldJ to our Lu-
= matte Asylum. 1t was opposed, only on the grounc
e that there now two hundred petitions
II pending from our own citizens, who cannot be admit
= ted for OF room. Another institution will bt
erected, the coming season. at cleveland
; Columbus like your own beautiful village, feels tn
quickcnng influence OF her concentrating Iron Ways
= and bids lair To become great Central City.
- Great doubt hangs over the Senatorial question
Is The Free Solcrs hold the balance Of power in bot
y Houses, and hence there can be election withor
re some compromise. We should like to confirm NJ
nj Ewing in his present position but we regard it
"a nearly OF the question. 1t is believed that NJ
Giddngs will be lnsistt upon Ivy the Free SolleI
u sut he never be elected 10y the Wings.
" Gov Ford was in the chair in the Senate Chamb,
q lst evening pres ding u legislative Temperate
ke NJ citing. We will soon be with you ON hut que
M ii M possibe. Too much misery grows out OF Il
in oxlcaling drpil. The Governor stated that, out
more than one hundred and thy petitions tor pardo
rs now Tile, in ei shls OF the cases lnempe
Oh ance was assigned us the OF the crimes.
p But enough OF pressing, Send along little olyo
W Vermont Winter. We are tired OF balmy days.
." Yours truly, Y. K,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

The steamer Cherokee arrived at this port
this morning, Dec Goth, from Chagres via |
Kingston with one million six hundred and
eighty thousand one hundred dollars in gold, |
and 3Gl passengers.
The cholera had abated at Kingston. 1t was
still raging in the interior of Jamaica, The
Cherokee left Kingston (?) on the 18th.
The steamer Tennessee arrived at Panama
on the 2l-the Antelope on the 4th The Pa.
ciiic had not ARR, ed a, Chagres.
The English steamer Tay had arrived at
Panama with $40 passengers from Reallln.
Gold continued to come into San Francisco
from the mines plentifully. 1t was selling at
San Francisco at SIS. an ounce.
The cholera had abated at San Francisco
at Sacramento city, ard up the river, it was
more fatal.
Business was very brisk.
The passengers by the Cherokee have four
hundred thousand dollars in gold additional to
that on the steamers manifest.
Capt. Bailey, of the steamer Panama, is
among the passengers by the Cherokee.
SECOND DESPATCH
Tao Cherokee touched her wharf at - 05.-
She brings 36l passengers, and Sl,6SO;O00 in
specie.
The Tennessee arrived at Panama on the I'd,
with two weeks later news from San Francis =
co. The mails had not reached Chagres when
the Cherokee left,
The Pacific had not arrived at Chagres Dec
9th. Steamer Philadel phia arrived 9th from
New Orleans and would sail next day. Both
vessels would be full Of passengers.
FROM THE Pacific News
Since our last issue nothing of particular in
terest has occurred to mark the progress Of Cali
fornia Tie cholera has made rapid strides in
some localities and laid many in the dust, Ii
this city, since its first appearance some three
: weeks since, the number of deaths have beer
about 1875, while at Sacramento they have
, perhaps reached 1000! The scourge, however
is abating, and the deaths in either city do no
, now average over eight or ten per day. TIN
y mortality has Frustrated in a great measure th'
. business of the large cities, and consequently
effected every locality.
During the approaching winter, much lar
ger number of miners will remain in the mine
, than ever before, and consequently more gol
will be taken out than during any previous win
ter season. Much attention is being paid I
, quartz mines
:. The Marposa mines are yielding a good re
:. turn. notwithstanding the machinery is not a
- powerful as desirable. Within short lin
mast, however another quartz vein OF grea
ID richness has been discovered between the Sout
e. Fork of the Feather and luba rivers. Hereto
II fore the mines have only been scratched owe
&c and scientific mining has just commenced
~ When fully under way, and the requls
"a amount of c, tai actively employed, the resu
" will be even more wonderful than ever beiur
nm An extra session of the Legislature is sli
. under advisement, aud not altogether lmprob
he bic, as the necessities Of the State demand it,
rs The act of Congress, making Benicia port
entry, has called firth much discussion and e.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27

WAsnINGroN, Dec. 18th, 1850.

A circumstance happened here last session,
whic were we inclined to superstition, or dis
posed to put faith in omcnS, might starte us
not little, and certainly cause curious apprc
tensions for the future 1t vas during a heat
ed debate upon the compromise measures one
night and before California was admitted that
seatc in the Hall Of Representatives, my at
tcnton was about equally divided between the
noisy defamation around me, and the beauty
and brllliancy of the chandelier suspended over
head, which threw out a volume of light upon
one of the most impressive, solemn, and exciting
scenes that ever was witnessed in that chamber,
or probably ever will be again. The galleries
were crowded. and every heart was intent upon
he turn Of affairs, when Mr. Burt of South
Ctroina, took the floor; for then the novelty
of discussion gave ace to actual suspense, be
cause it was known he intended to define the
uItlmrtum of his State, and to the words he
might utter, she would stand, as Mr. Ncnlblc
had previously declared, "until the crack Of
doom" was still gazing at the chanlelicr,
at the instant MIR, b., delivered the memorable
sentence, "ScceSS;Oa 0H8 dissolution n erHy
h1>ma," when one Of the guided stars stuadlng
tn crcsc ant Of the dome, an nearly over where
Mr. b., was Standing, give way, and fell to
the floor, without attracting any special remlrk,
! from the fact, perh,ps Tint very few observed
! the lncidcnt AMI the speaker continued his
speech uninterrupted, until, by the rule OF the
House, limiting his time to one hour he again
resumed his seat.
| noticed the Circumstance in connection
with his words " secession and dissolution at
every hazzard.' TO day, in counting the stars
including the fallen one, discovered they
amounted to Just thirty, the number of states
constituting this contcIeracy; but it must be
borne in mind that when the Capitol was erect
ed, only eighteen states formed the Uuion and
hence there could have been no design, unless
proPhetc) in placing that number there. But
this was not ALL Enumeratng from the iml
of the crescent nearest to where Mr. Burt. Che
! Representative from South arolin1 was stand
ng, found the fallen star to be the thirteenth
answering to the Original thirteen states, ans
thus clearly Indicating that, in the opinion o
old maids AMI rddlc-rcalcrS. the thirteenth
star wls clearly and unequiyocally, South Car
DINA She was the last admitted if we rcvcrs
Georgia. and, consequently, viewed, twisted
cOntUrtcd, turned, examined in what light W,
may. the incident was singularly and truly cX
, traordnary. The gildcd outline remains OF
the dome, but the body hrs dropped and now
. since the circumstance is wholly true, let thos
f d.Sunion patriots weigh well the moral of tn
st Try For my own part intend to be fir
believer III Omens for the next twenty years
and you will admit that the features of this il
cldcnt constitute rood basis for crcdullty.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27

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