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Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11
WAslilNGroS, Feb. 5, 1851.

Among the petitions presented to the Senate
was one by Mr.. AtcI!ison, from Margaret
Drew, OF Platte county. Missouri, asking in.
dennity for i fugitive slave 1t appears that
her slave was i'll the employ OF til" L. $.
Quarter Master at Fort Leavemworth, and that
through his negligence and that of the officers
OF the Fort, the slave escaped.
After some explanatory remarks Mr. Atchi.
son moved that the petition be referred to the
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Halle jumped up, ready for battle, and
declared that according to the usual practice
the petition ought to lie OF the table.S4He &C.
cor'lingl ly made Il motion to that effects
After further discussion, the petition was re-
ferrrd TO the Committee Oh Claims.
Mrssrs. Hale and Winthrop then presented
numerous petitions, asking the repeal of the
Fugitive Slave Law, all OF which weie forth
with laid on the table.
Mr. H"rland presented the joint resolution OF
the Legislature Of Arkansas, asking Congress
to take Immediate steps for the acquisition Of
Cuba. 1t was, without debate, referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations 1t is now
considered certain that the acquisition of Cuba
and Canada will be important clements in the
contest for the next Presidency.
Mr.. B"rland prcsc.,ted Il petition from the
inhabitants of White County, Arkansas, to the
effect that Samuel Washington, relative of
George Washington, and who presented to
the United States the sword of his illustrious
kinsnan, and the cane of Franklin, is residing
in that country in destitute circumstances, and
asking Il donation Of public land for his relief
1t was referred to the Committee on Public
Lands
Mr.. Pearce presented memorial from the
Constitutional Convention of Maryland urging
the establishment of line of steamers to con.
vcy free negroes TO Africa.
The bill for the appointment of appraisers
at large, as amended by the Committee on Fl
nance, was taken up, explained, and finally
passed.
The remainder Of the day was devoted to
the consideration Of the bill providing for the
adjustment Of private land claims in California.
In the House, the bill providing for Branch
Mint at New York and another at San Francis.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11
Correspondence Of the Charleston Mercury.
WASHINGTON, Feb

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.
Gen. Sam Houston says here that he knows
South Carolina will submit. To some the
scornInl estimate of such man may seem
matter of m oment; but fresh as he is from that
bargain in which part his own State was
traded away to the North for money, and the
power the South in the Senate irrecoverably
lost by the admission Of California, can hardly
be good Judge of what brave man and high
minded people will do. He says also that he
has the best chance for the Presidency; and in
this he may be right; for such man to pre-
side over it. He aided to despo the South,
and if she is weak enough to submit to the rob.
berry, why not finish by submitting to him al
SO! Houston's chances are, however, sadly
darkcncd by his being u Democrat, at least in
name. This party is doomed, North and South
In Massachusetts it has coalesced with the Alb.
oitionists, and in New York it has taken as its
candidate for the Senate, Mr. Dix, man
thoroughly Identified with the Van Buren, par.
ty. Between the Sewardite, Mr.. Fish, and the
Burenite, Mr.. Dix, there is indeed no difference
so far as the South is concerned. What sort Of a
Dsmor'a a:ic party can be made out ofsuch stuff!
On the other hand, ut the South the poor
Democrats who have been shouting for the
Union and the party, are, by these events, re-
duced to the last extremity. Their Northern
allies, for whose sake they deserted the cause of
their constituents, have now thrown them aside.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11

for the Freesoilers. Where can these South
ern Unonists take refugee
A Distinguished general officer from lIouisi-
ana, who has seen some service, writes to a
member Of Congress here, that the only hope
of the South is in South Carolina-and that if
she secedes, and the General Goserument shall
attempt to coerco her, thirty thousand men
from the Southwest will MAJ ch to her defence
and the defence of the rights o: the S.u'h, at
their own charge and expense. You may rely
on thissalthoug gh am not at liberty to mention
names. Every gallant spirit of the South is
watching the course of your State with e'ger
hope and interest. give you this as set off
to Gen.tSam. Houstom's dersive judgment OF
your future course.
Gen. Hamilton is here, still after the Texas
Bonds. Another General from your State is
also here, after something of the same kind, it is
said. He iscalled Thompson Waddy Thomp-
sou. believe, small man, and very brisk
about the lobbies Of the House and Senate.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11
TlIE TEXAS DEBT.

4 meeting the creditors of Texas, holding
securities, for which duties on imports were
specially pledged, as provided for in the reser-
walton Of the five millions in the late boundary
settlement. is invited by Gen. Hamilton to be
held in Washington City Oil the first Monday
of February. The object is to ascertain from
the Secretary and Treasury what class Of cred
itors are entitled to the benefit, and what de-
scripton Of release he will require to be filled
under the act.
Some Of the creditors of Texas have already
made composition with the st ,tc, and receiv-
ed new certificates, at the rate of seventy dol
lars for a hundred of the old debts These
are particularly requested to be present in per.
son o.bY proxy.
zen. Hamilton appears to think that the d..
ty OF adjusting the amount of Indebtedness OF
Texas, against which the United St,tes retail,-
cd five millions of the sum appropriated in the
boundary bill, and OF obtaiaing the release OF
the creditors, is to be done ut the Treasury Of
the United States. This may admit of, :i rea-
sonable doubt, and Texas is not likely to con.
sent to that construction. 1t is true that the
act directs that the stock fer five millions shall
not be issued until the creditors of the State
holding bonds or other certificates Of debt "fUr
which duties on imports were specially pledy-
ed, "shall first file in proper form at the Treas.
urY of the United States releases of all claims
against the United States OH account OF such
bonds or certificates" But this does not in
terms authorize the Treasury to settle with the
creditors, or to take any action in tie adjust
ment of the debt All that belongs to the State
of Texas to do for herself; and when her prop.
erly constituted authorities have determined
how much is due to each claimant, he will re.
ceive it out ofTcxas funds which the United
States, OH that settlement, issues the stock as
stipulated, taking Il full release to pre.ent any
liability hereafter! This seems to us the ra.
tional explanation. Any other would transfer
to the United States what has nowhere been
conceded by Texas in terms, and is consistent
with herIight Of action as a State, the power
of adjusting purely domestic questions OF con-
tract and fnance.-N. D. Piayune.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11

have uuitted the field: Were it not for the
wolves outside there would be an emeufe; but
anotfice. seeking animal, with jaws extended,
iust.at the door, is warning pot to be despised:
Tie lectures at the Smibhsaetin Institutes are
now SO supremcly dull, that:tss empty benches
have the1najority, and last evening there was a
police officer in attendance to preserve order.
Probably not one scientific man i'll twenty pos.
scsscs the faculty of communicating his knowl.
edge in IN acceptable manner. ~,
The tariff men are now generally among
themselves like bees in strange hive. They
blame Mr.. Strong for his silly movement the
r,dsy in attempting to graft the subject
on the Deficiency Bill. they contend thatmor
votes could have been procured had the question
come up on its own merits.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 1851.

In the Senate, after the presentation of peti-
tions, MIR. Hunter offered resolution, which
was adopted, directing the Finance Committee
to report Oh the expediency OF authorizing the
coinage of half dollar and quarter dollar pieces,
to be composed of gold and silver.
The death OF Mr.. Kaufman being then an
nounced bv slr. Rusk. who paid an eloquent
tribute to the deceased, the Senate, after the
adoutiou Of the customary resolutions, adjourn
cd.
In the House, the sad tribute was paid by
Messrs Howard and Morse.
1t appears that the deceased did not die so
suddenly as was represented, but that he lin
gered for nearly two hours from the time he
was first attacked After the vital spark had
fled his countenance looked SO unlike death,
that, under the directions of his wife and sister
attempts 10 resnscitate him were continued the
whole night, the bod y remaining warm until a
late hour this morning. His reniains are placed
in metallic coffin, and after the funeral cere.
monies on Monday, will, it is said, be conveyed
to his native village in Pennsylvania.
Wise, the balloon man, has not succeeded in
obtaining a report Oh his memorial from tho
Senate Committee. He says hc could throw
from his balloon sufficient number of destruc.
tive missiles as would destroy a large army in
an hour. This would seem to be the perfection
of the engines OF death. The weapons which
armed Achilles and Hector's fierce wrath, were
as school boys wooden sabrcs in comparison
with the inventions Of these latter days. With
these a,ial engines of Wise, we shall realize
something of what the NEUROLOGICAL poets were
4 4 l.. I'D.
heavng mountains at the head Of Jupiter, and
the thunderer thowing down fierce bolts and
flames in return. But the result of these fear
full inventions is, that men are now staggered
at the thought of war. In the same Fro-
portion that the apparatus Of slaughter aud
death has become, the more fearfully complete,
is the reluctance for conflict increased, Wars
terrors indirectly promote peace.
The small coins are now so scarce, that our
city postmaster has issued an order requiring
all persons applying for letters to bring money
which does not require changing.
On Monday Theophilus Fisk commences a
course OF lectures on Electro Biology. He
was formerly a Unitarian minister
A large number OF free negroes, who have
failed to give the required surety for good con.
duct, are now i'll Jail. Our Mayor is deter
mined to carry out the law.
Judge Mclean, OF New York, is here ell
Lcavoring to get the appointment OF u. 5. Judge
in California.
1t i; understood that Benton is ready to
promise, that if elected to the Presidency, he
will not be candidate for Il second tcrm
Several of the large iron manufacturers OF
Pennsylvania, who have been here for some
time urging al amendment OF the tariff law,
have at Iasl gone home in despair.
1t is now generally conceded that the steam.
er Atlantic will not be heard from.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11
The Grave.

1t is delightful thought, that no sorrow can
go beyond the grave. They may pursue US 10 it's
very verge, and extort from us then sigh, but not
beyond, can its fading breath affect-and yet man
kind seem to dread the grave, and look upon it
with horror and fear This i, because Of the
beyond We never look with displeasure upon
the gate which enters us into some delightful
city, whose opening unfolds to us the dazzling of
silver fountains, whose sportive jets, forma thou
sand rainbows, as they leap III the golden sun
Highland from whence, come the soothing strains
Of gentle toned music, as if borne upon the fra.
GRANGE Of the world of flowers, which bloom
within its walls; oh, no! We calfit the portal of
joy-and long to see it opened, that we mag enter
But on the gate of the gloomy dungeon, through
whose grated windows We hear the Changing of
chains and zee peering the faces of the miserable,
we look with shuddering fear. Thus il is With
the grave-it is the gate, TO the gardens Of the
best--or The dark entrance, to the darker beyond.
We make it that which it is to us-either, then
sorrow flies affrighted back, as We are seized by
more horrd phantom-or, retres before the light
of those pure spirits which light the tomb with
their love.
Greed and Conduct.-To make speculative
belief the rule absolute of conduct is not easy.
The "fesh" rebels and overpowers u. Yet
even in defeat the intellect vindicates its 50.
periority, and finds the best possible reasons
for its defeat A Spanish priest, once exhort.
ing the soldiers to fight like lions, added, iu the
ardor of enthusiasm: Reflect my brethren, that
whosoever falls to-day in battle, sups to nigbs
in Paradise. Thunders Of applause followed
the sentiment
The fight began, the ranks wavsrsd the
priest took to his heel, Wtsh soldier bped
him, reproachfally fefe1sd to the progised
supper Ia Paradise. Tue, my son, true said
the priest, 'bnt never eat suppers.'
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11

In the town Of ~, Vermont, there lives a
man who is well known for his gloomy disposi.
ton, and most unlucky Of mortals. Let what.
ever may for entertaining settled notion that
he is the happen to him, he considers the event
disaster, and always. grumbles, "Just my
cussed luck" In spite Of his hopelcssness, the
man is universalist in his religious belief; but
being Il little shaken in his faith, one day, by
the arguments Of neighbor, he exclaimed;
"Well, l don't much believe there is hell, but
1t there is one, it will be just my cussed luck to
get into itp'
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11

81 We have certificate of scholarship, for
either the Law, or Medical College, OF Memphis,
Tennessee. which we will sell OH very reasonable
'erms. These Colleges are in high state Of
prosperity, and the chairs Of different professor
ships filled BY able men. young gentleman III
tending to locate westward, would do well to
graduate there
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11

TIE PEOPLE BETRAYEu-We have to an.
nounce tine humitaiug fact, that ma aority of
the Senate OF North Carolina have vi. tually de.
clared that there is no such thing ITS state SOW
ereignty, and that our good old commonwealth
instead of being an independent party TO L g. eat
league of States, nothing more than u poor PHI
tul dependency Of Il central government Of uli-
limited powers. In word, the Senate have
decided, that North Carolina has surrendered
(not deegated) to the Federal Government Ger.
tain powers, which she has no right, under any
intraction OF the compact, to resume! The
people have always been under the impression
that sovereignty, from its very nature, is iudivi.
sible, and that il it resides in tie States, it can
not possibly belong to the Federal Government,
but it seems these Senators ale wiser than the
people. The right of secession is inseparable
from State sovereignty; if We deny the former,
the latter is but al empty name. 1t is "a right
ne>timable to treemcn, and formidable to- the
craven minions Of power only.
But what adds to our modification in an.
nouucng this result, is the fact, that it has been
brought about by the aid of Democrats o.
men protesting to be disciples Of Jefferson, Ma.
Olson and the other fathers of the republican
school, and pretending to derive their political
creed from the immortal resolutions OF '9S and
'99. Yes, by the aid Of such men as Weldon
Edwards, Thomas Cameron, and George Bow.
er has this shame been put upon North Carroll.
ma. Let the people know it, and let them visit
the recreants with the execrations which their
treachery, deserves.
AS for our Senator, Capt. Hoke, he has
fought a good fight; and we believe we but Ut
ter the sentiments OF his constituents in greeting
him with hearty we'll donc.-Lincoln Courier.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11
Southep's Adrice 10 Readers.-Thc

Southe!y, III one Of his letters, says:
"rhe advice would give any one who is
disposed really TO read for the sake of know
ledge, is that he should have two or three books
in course of reading at the same time. Tie
will read great deal more in that time, and
with much greater profit. All travels are
worth reading, as subsidiary to reading, ard in
fact essential parts of it; old or rev it matters
not-something is to be learned from ALL And
the custom of making brief notes CT references
to every thing of interest or Importance would
be exceedingly useful"
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11

u There will be meeting Of the Southern
Rights Association, for kershaw, at the Court
House in Camden, OH Wednesday, (to-'norrow)
the l2.h inst JOHN CANrEY, Pres't.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11

ey" We ca attention to the correspondence
OF the Mercury in another column. Again we
say the destiny OF the South is in1he hands of
South Carolina. If we tamely and baseiy, yield,
the curses Of a degenerated posteri,y will BE-
heaped upon our heads; but five nobly step
into the breach, We " in ior the Soath, the liberty
she SO much deserves. 1--WE would rather you
would not secede" remarked distinguished Ken
tuckian 10 no, long since, "but depend upon il,
if you will, you may rely upon Kentucky espous-
ing your cause" "Lead the way" said. one. Of
Msssspps most gallant and distinguished sons
land by our common, high, and holy rights, we
swear to stand by your side" Let US act then as
those, to whom the destinies of earth's choicest
people are referred, and not as timid slaves, that
the first fear whips back into submission. u,
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11
Our Market,

has ouf Naai1e@
The market Of yesterday ranged from 9-3-4
to l2.l-s, mot strictly fne.) Corn 95 a 100,
Oats G2 l.2 to Is. =.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-11
Will South Carolina Act I?

This question is one difficult 10 be answered,
after all that has been said, written, and done:
We are as far from conclusion to-day, as to the f-
ture course Cur state will take, as we were many
years ago, notwithstanding however, the JEALOUS
les that already exist in other States towards ours,
and the probability that these jeaIouses might be
augmented, BY South Carolina attempting seces<
sion single handed aud alone. We cannot sts
how-or by what means our honor as a Stat c'if
be maintaned--if the trial is not made. If Soudf
Carolina is not absolutely pledged by. her lpgisla-
ture, the voice of her people in solemn torcef
or in so many words-there is an implied pledge
on our part-from what has heretofore been said
and done in every part Of the State, that final ac-
ton was held in view, at soma day or other, at
least after all reasonable efforts had been made to
obtain cooperation; else, why talk so much about
our grievances; form associations for The protec.
ton OF Southern Rights. If it was never con.
templated to make the issue ourselves; if no
other Southern State would take the yan--to our
minds, there is butone course to be pursued, that
course is to exhaust all the reasonable tifne,a ,and
means, Contemplated in the "watch and wait
policy, when the fact is fully ascertaihed, That our
hopes only ideal, which We fear will prove real,
of obtaining co-operatior, let us cut loose our
lnoorlngs, pile on the Canvass that our ship Of
State may take her chance upon the tempestpons
ocean of adventure. What else can we do
Speech making and Southern Rights m2yements
have brought us to this point Men have been
made Secessionias or Frs-eaArs, through these
iuslrumentaliiies. We are unwilling to dirusf our
opinions upon the public as law and gospel-they
are lerertheess oars-and have Tire sanctoff'of
our best Judgment and sober reflection; 4ettiasan
go for all they are worth We are Secessionists
or Fire. .eohrs, per Sc, and unheeitatngly Of opl.
ion, that the Stale must act alone, if help cannot
be obtained. We prefer the appellation q. Eire.
eater to Word eater, under any aud every circun,-
s.ance. We think resistance at all hazards, and
to the last extremity" bet,er-than, the adoption
of the 'grand retrogradem m"rement h.norable!',5'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-01
Trouble with Austria.

Since the recall Of Col. " EBs-or rath.
er, since the Senate left it in his power to
come home at his lesure-we have had
no Minister at the Austrian Court. Mr.
MCCuaDr, Of Connecticut, was several
months since nominated to that post, and
duly confirmed, al the last session, by the
Senate. Alier waiting long time at
Washington. the latest news is that he has
gons home without his conmissior. This
state of things naturally suggests soma in
teTtlpnoa In me friendly relations hereto
tore existing between this Government and
ih.; OF Austria.
These difficulties are said 10 have grown
out oil the insolen, conduct ofthe Austrian
Minister, M. tluLsEMAaN, now in this
country in HE official intercourse with Mr..
WEssTER. Among the sources OF this
difficulty, a correspondent OF the N. Y.
Commercial Advertiser states the follow
ing: " The Cabinet al Vienna insiru,ted
the Austrian Charge, at Washington, NJ.
nu'semann. 10 represent to the administra.
to-, that in the event Of Kossuih and hi,
comma. long being received in this country
that yoys, .7meri would withdraw its rep
resenlalive. ~. Clayton was informed OF
,liis determination. brf left Office before de-
Gliding what couise 10 lake. MIR. Webster,
soon nlter his installation az Secretary Of
State, Represented to tie Austrian Charge
that the Hungarian refugees ou.i b. re-
ceved in this country with open arms, am
that il Austria demanded it, his passpor;
would be ready at any moment. Nj. Huse.
mann has written home for further instrue-
.iou."
Another account sla.es that NJ. H9lse>
msnns cOndcct in This matter ia regarded
ss discourteous, and that MIR. McCUnDY
will not DO instructed to go out Of The coun-
try Until II. Hulseuisnn renders something
OF an apology for hard and harsh words
and that these are the Causes Of the delay.
Mir. Cs.sr.iirec'ly alluded 70 his difficulty
in come remarks made recently in the Sen
ate, aud congratulated himss! that the
Government Was doing what l.. wished to
90 BY re.oulion.-thai il. ceas n : to have
diplomatic relations with Ausi,i'.'
We shall probably have more definite
information, in a few days. In the mean
time. We sppreheni that Austria is in no
condition 10 provoke quarrel with us
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-01

"A Happy New Year" = is regarded, per.
b.ps, as rather a tritc wish-ycI it is well to
reflect hoio fer opportunities occur, in the
life Of any individual, TO repeat this bencvo.
lent samtation. We cannot, accordingly,
let this occasion pa's-especially as it must
be several years before ire can again, with
similar appropriateness make use Of this greet-
ing-without wishing our readers, one and
ell, A Happy New Year p
The day Of poetic addresses, in the csrri-
er's namo, having passed, in common with so
many good old customs grown obsolete, we
bsvc scruples as to haransuing our friends
at much length, in the dulness Of prose. We
merely say,-draw wise lessons Of expert.
once from the year that is gone; treasure
them safely in Jour memory, and make them
svsilable for a practical purpose; earnestly
cndearor 10 make the year to come bette.
portion Of your life than the last and do
not puzzle your brain with tho half-ccntury
question.