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Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

cN@A writer in the South Carolinian, ofSatur-
day last, under the signature of "A Disunicnisl,"
in the course Of some structures upon the procee-
Gings Of the late convention Of the southern rights
associations, says "Kershaw is nearly unanimous
against separate state ac,ion."-meaning we sup
pose, that the People OF our District are nearly
unanimously opposed to that measure. Now, we
have no means Of knowing where or how "A
Disllnionist" obtained his information, but that he
has nisstated the position Of Karshaw, there is
not the least doubt. We are free to admit that a
large number of our influential citizens are O2po-
sed to immediate separate state acton, but that
there is any approach towards unanimity in that
sentiment, we most ennhaticaly deny. The only
test that has been made in Kershaw was the cleo
tim OF Delegates 10 the state convention, when
the separate state action ticket was elected
Taking that election as a test, (and we believe it
a fair one,) the voice Of Kershaw is for sepa-
rate state action. True, the vote was small one,
but the presumption is fair, that at least one half
of those who did not vote are in favor Of separate
ac,ion-at all events, we have as good right to
claim them for our side, as "a DsunioniSt" has to
claim them foi his, until they express an opinion,
and when that opinion is expressed, We have no
fears of the result.
Tie writer further says, that he knows that in
a'l of the Districts except six, some Of the dele
gates to the state convention arc oPposd to sepa-
rate state action, and hat III Charleston, York,
Abbeville, Chester, Lexington and Kershaw, the
entire delegations (or nearly SOY are opposed to
that measure. His assertion in regard TO other
Districts may be corrective will only speak for
Kershaw, and will let our delegates to the state
convention speak fer themselves In answer to
queries addressed to them previous to their cleo
tion two replied, that after waiting reasonable
time for cooperation without obtaining it, they
were for separate state action. The other thought
the argument was exhausted" aud South Caro-
lima ough. TO act alone.
Thus it will lie seen, that as far as our delega-
ton are concerned, and so far as the selt ments
Of our people have been expressed, ~ Di-unlon-
ist" has placed Kershaw in wrong posiiion.-
We assure our friends that there are no subm;s-
siouists in Kershaw, and whatever mode of resis-
tance the State in her sovereign capacity may
adopt, we will be found with her.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

meet this question. The "Old Dominion" the
once proud leader in the advocacy Of the State
Sovercignty-the "Old Dominion that from
her numerous resolutions on this point, is en-
titled at least TO the name of the State of Reso-
utions, will have an opportunity Of indulging
in this, her excelling nature, by adding another,
to her already ponderous stock OF Resolves
She will have al opportunity Of completing her
poticalfgure ola beautiful beginning, although
of mongrcl middle, with noble finish. And
the balance of the Southern States cannot
cvade this question, but must march up to it
and say whether their property, their liberty
and their lives, shall be subject to the will of
heal tless majority.
1t would appear decent in our State to notify
her copartncrs that she intends to quit the con-
Germ, and it would moreover, argue that we be-
lcvcd we had right to secede peaceably.-
The notice should be served on the co.Statcs,
andnot on the Federal Government The COM
pact was made with the States, and from the
partnership entered into with them, we pro-
pose to withdraw; and when we shall have
withdrawn, the Federal Government can no
longer righttully operate upon our citizens, as
it received its authority from the State to oper-
ate upon them. The Federal Government
ceases to exist riyhtlully over South Carolina,
the Instant after she declares herself to be out
of the Union. She has no more right to con-
troll the citizens Of this State than those Of Great
Britain, and the citizens of this State owe her
no more allegiance than our ancestors did, after
they had established their independence and
sovereignty.
As we should be entitled to share Of the
public property--our share of the investment
and the profits of the copartnership-it is also
our duty to call on the co-States for settlement
With them we made the barg ain, and with them
we should propose to settle, and not with the
Federal Government Ind when we notify
them Of our intention to withdraw, it might
seem advisable to notify them of our desire to
have our share of the public property delivered
over to u.s. or its value in money, lis it might
serve to fortiiy our State, and purchase ar build
Il navy. }. r. u. MiIlaG.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

GEoRcrr"wS, May 10, 1851. TUG 1aerions
news received this morning by tho Charleston
papers, that the report and resolutions ofthe
Committee of 2l had been adopted with such
great unanin,ity by the Convention, was con-,
irncd by our dclegatcr who arrived in the Gen.
Cliach this afternoon. Their account of the
entire proceedings was indeed most gratifying
The memory Of the oldest inhabitant does not
bring to mind any news more joyfnlly received
by our entire population, and salute OF flleeus
guns informed our country neighbors that the
Convention had done its duty, Notwithstanding,
the powerful influences brought to bear against
the only practical course left us to pursue, -
AS the letter of Mr.. Poinsctt bears date IN
this district, it is proper to say that he is not
authority with us, never will be-. ,as.r,F., -
Georgc'ora Observe. :,
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20
Our Cotton Market.

The receipts since our last have been very light,
and the principal sales at to 9 cents.
Corn and Fodder are very scarce, and high,
the former, commanding from the wagons, 81 to
SlO6I, and the latter $3.50 to $l.T5.
CHARLESTON, May 10.
The sales on Saturday footed up 700 bales, the
market continuing depressed, and at the irregular
decline of to !, as reported on Friday, prices
ranging from to 9 s.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

Mortality in Cuies.-1'he deaths III New
York during the week ending May 10, were
402; ofthese 90were by Diseases Of the Lungs,
and Al by Iyphus Fever. Fs :,''F''
In Baltimore, for the week ending May I2,.
the deaths were IA, of which IL were by Con.
sumption. -'', - $500 -: =
The following is comparative view Of the
deaths during the week in the cities Of New
York, Baltimore and Charleston, and the pr, pro-
portion to their population respectively: ''''s
New York Baltimore : Chsrteston7
Population 57.si9 l69,025 1904 81
DEATHS 4U2 "a 10 "a
Propo'si"nacly | in i,233 in2 2,llJ.e In 1901 :
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

Bounty Land Claims--Those who baye4
claims for Bounty Lands under the late act will
find it necessary to exercise some considerable:
degree of patience. The number ofappiicass
tious received in day have run up as high as
1900. They now average about 400aa day.
There are 100000 applications on file whict
have not been touched. The number OF ware
rants which the department have found itPraess.,
ticable to issue is about 200. :E = f's
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

u We have few thoughts yet left on hand,
which we intend to submit on the practicability
and necessity, of our citizens building that PLANK
ROAD; when we have leisure to transcribe them
into our columns In the interim, we beg that
our people will take into consideration, the i'm
portance of the enterprise Should the State
seccde, that is no reason why the Road should
not be but-but rather stronger inducement for
its construction. The gentleman who told US
few days ago he was willing to give as donation
three hundred dollars towards its constructions
and pay his Tolls besides talks the way to suit u.s.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20
Brigade Encampment.

The Encamplnent of the 5th Brigade commen-
ced OH Tuesday. A large number of Officers and
Sergeants are in attendance. The whole under
the Command of Brigader General Chandler.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20
THE CAMDEN JOURNAL,
THO. J. WARREN, Editor.
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 20, 1851.
TO ADVERTISERS.

As the circulation of the Journal has been stea-
diIy increasing within the past sixteen months,
and particularly since the first of January last the
paper affords good advertising medium, and as
an inducement to merchants and others, we have
determined TO contract for yearly advertising as
heretofore.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20
Secession in Alabama.

1t is gratifying to know that we have at least,
few friends firm, tried, and true, in some of
the counties in the adjoining States. Those who
know how to appreciate South Carolina, in the
midst Of a crooked and prrverse generation; those
who, regardless of the idle slang and vile abuse Of
her traducers, are willing
"With her to wan the sword on high,
And swear for her to live, with her to die"
In Alabama, we have many substantial friends,
unfinching advocates of secession and State
sovereignty. The Loundes County Chronicle, is
faithful sentinel at the post ofduty The Mont
gomery Atlas, has been for length of time the
Stern aud infexible advocate of Southern Rights
and we are highly gratihcd to learn that it will in
future be published under the name of the "AtIas
and Secession Banner" by Messrs. Cragin & Co.
1t will advocate the policy of Secession, as reme-
dy for Southern wrongs, so says the Chronicle
And we are glad to find that there are yet few
presses i'll Alabama, who are not afraid to assume
the proud position of Resistance to Federal usur-
patton.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

Cn6a.--The Boston Advertiser learns from,
good source that the Cuban authorities have
ordered the Spanish mell-of war not to capture
or molest any suspicious vessel they may fall in
with at sea, but to watch them, and, if any at
tempt be made 10 land an armed force, to attack
and show them no quarter.-Ib ~ p -
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20
Zion. Joseph A. Woodward.

The Southern Standard, columbus Mi )of the
10th inst' says The Hon. Joseph A. Woodward
member Of Congress from the thir district South
Carolina, spent a day in or city daring the pre-
sent week. lIe la itcu.l.. r.. ilius il al eLi'u-
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20
PlcKEys C.. H.. MayIO.

On the Oh inst, Mrs Mary Gaines, an aged
widow, and for many years a member Of the
Methodist Church, committed suicide by hang
ing herself with hank of thread TO the beam
Of a loom. Mrs. G. had been for some time
partially dcranged in MUD. 3as ~! 1sS-s'
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

" During the absence from Washington,
of the President. and Messrs. Webster; Critten.
den and Hall, who are gone to attend the cele.
bration of the completion of the New. York and
Erie Rail Road, Messrs. Corwin, Stewart. and
Conard are left in charge Of the general exec
utive duties, and those apperailing itostheir
respective departments. - tsta
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

" A ar. james Mi:iife is exhibiting at Bal.
Iimore, Il machine invented by him, for walking
on the water. The Clipper says that the nodas
erernmli is simple, and thinks it will prove sue
eess(ul on trial. An experiment is to be made
with it in Baltimore Bay, on the 25t.l inst,
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

D,nrRcT IMPORTATION or MEBIcISEs.reS
Messrs Dawson and Blackman, as viii be per;s
ccived by advertisement, have received direct
from the we'll known house ofMandsr, Weaver &
and Mauder, at Wolverhampton, England z
large assortment of Medicines, which they are
Offering at their Store II Broad street. Ihisis
we understand, is the first direct imPortatioaaE
Of the kind made to this port for niasy years
and we learn That Niessrs. d. and 9. have made
nrrangSments for future supplies Regularly from
H., sn7or Snar4.r-- Charleston N'rcrry
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

RIsHT.-1'hat Objectionable paragraph in
the Methodist Discipline relating to slavery has
been expended in new edition. of the work,
published in pursuance of u resolution passed
by the South Carolina Conference at its last.
annual session. The purified edition is for sale
by John w. Stoy, Agent, Charleston.
C.rOliniun, ~
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

(TThc Senate of Massachusetts has passed
a bill providing for the call Of Il Convention 10
revise the Constitution Of the State. Tie mea.
sure is not expected to pass the House of Rep.
rrsentAtiyes.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

NEw PosT OrrIce.-A new post Office has
been established at Branch Island, Pickens
District, and Mr. Joseph Tenny appointed post
master.-Ib ,.5.,., !. II 4
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

Rhode Isznna.-The Legislature adjourned
after session Of four and halfdays. Among
the acts passed was one restoring Thomas W.
Dorr to his civil rights and privileges.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

ing county with whom he wfrspepd a few days
and it is then hoped he will visit our city, and
should time and convenience permit, there are
many who would be delighted to hear him speak.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20

Commerce Of Bos'on.--'Fhe value of exports
last week to foreign ports was, American pro-
ducts, s293,374 G6; foreign products, G., ,268
5s. ,,a.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-20
Gs- Those who endeavor to initiate us we

like much better than those vino endoavor to
cqul! us: imitation is ii sign OF esteem, but
competition uf envy
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-01-09
ST PAUL MINNESOTA TERRITORY THURSDAY,

Ia 1911, he was elected member of the
assembly Of that state, was chosen speaker,
and the last one who presided over that
body, "in cooked hat" After that year
the custom was discontinued in the iegisla.
ture of that state.
In 1912, be was elected to the New York
Senate; in 1916 to the United States Senate;
in 1875 &c succeeded the Hon. James Kent
AS chancellor Of New York; and in 1926 was
again elected to the United States Senate,
in the place of the Hon. Rufus King.
In 1895 he was chairman of the commit
tee Of foreign relations Of the u. S. Seuate,
aud proposed those measures against France
which Gen. jackson afterwards adopted
While Senator he made an able report on
coins, which formed the foundation of the
after legislation of Congress on that subject
The great, Distinguishing trait of his mind
was practical sound sense; an article that
some Of our legislators OF the present day
are not oyer-stocked with.
He seized on the the strong points Of O
case and kept it distinctly in view, and
''from which his attention could not be d.
verted." He was coBstitutionally taciturn:
"aud although eloquent on subjects which
interested him, few men had less of what
may properly he termed "smaH tGR.'
He died at Flushing in 1888 of "a pnlmo
nary affection OF long standing; having
breathed with one lung for more than u
years" t
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-01-09
Biographical sketch Of Sanford.

The Hon. Nathan Sanford, deceased, All
Ex- Chancellor OF the State Of New York, i,
was small in stature, somewhat below the
ordinary standard in height, which his very
erect carriage rendered less perceptibie; his
head was intellectually forned-his eye
black, but mild; his countenance pleasing.
aud his manners bland, courteous and dig
nfied." r.f
He filled many Offices under the Gen.
eral and Stale governments, and discharged
their duties with honor to himself and pro-
fit to his country. He was born at Bridge
hampton, Long Island, in l777, and closed
his elementary education at Yale College.
but from which he did not graduate. He
finished his law studies in the Office of the
celebrated Samuel Jones of n. Y. city, and
soon thereafter obtained lucrative prac-
tice at the bar.
In 1900, he was appointed commission
or in bankruptcy, and in 1903, district attor-
ney Of the United States for the New York
district, holding the latter office for twelve
years.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-01-09
COMMUNICATED for the Minnesota Pioneer.
A Ramble through my Index Rerum.

Hollngshead, who lived in the region Of
Queen Elizabeth, deploring the changes in
troduced by modern luxury, said: "When
our houses were buided Of willows, then
we had oaken men; but now that our houses
are come to be made of oak, our men are
not only become willow, but many alto
sether Of straw
After the celebrated Masillon had preach
ed the first time at Versailles, Louis XIV !,
who was famous for the felicity Of his COM
pliments, addressed him with these words !:
son hearing other preachers, | have often
been much pleased with them, bur having
heard you, was much dispieased with my
eff had read as much as Others" said
Hobbes, 81 might have been as ignorant"
The celebrated Hampden said Of Oliver
Cromwell, s'that sloven hath no ornament
in his speech, but ne will be the greatest
man in England, if we should ever come TO
a breach with the King"
Garrick was once subjoined on a frien1's
trial as a witness; when he appeared before
the court, though be had for thirty years
been IN the habit of speaking with the great
est self reliance in the presence Of thou
sands, yet the instant that he appeared in an
unusual situation, he became so perpexed
and confused that, that he was actually sent
from the wtness's box by the Judge, as a
man from whom no evidence could be got
ten.
GridIey, the Attorney General of the
Province of Massachusetts, said Of john
Adams and James Otis, with whom they
studied law,sI have raised two young eagles,
who will, one day or other, peck out my
eyes"
Oliver Cromwell, when dying, asked his
preacher, whether it was true that the elect
could never finally fall; and when assured
thar it was so, he reJoined, tthen am safe;
for l am sure that once was in a state Of
grace"
Chateaubriand, in 1901, called Bonaparte,
Zone of those men whom Providence, when
weary of puuishng, sends into the world as
a pledge Of reconciliation"
When Fouche, (Joseph) Duke Of O,ran-
to, proposed to give tho command Of the
army in Belgium to Bernadotte, Gambia
ceres, the Arch Chancellor Of France OBJ
jec,ed to the measure in these words" Y ou
are going 10 divuIge great state secret; it
must not be known that the empire can be
saved by any body but the Emperor"
Alter BOnaparte had driven out the
Council of Five Hundred under the old Di-
rectory at the point of the bayoBet, he said
to the chief, of his staff" -"Bourrienne, like
better TO speak to soldiers than to lawyers.
These fellows intimidate me.'' t:t.
Dr.. Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth
Of Nations" having once reproached the
celebrated Edmund Burke with modifying
instead Of repeating the corn laws, Burke
replied, that sit was the privilege of philos-
ophers to conceive their diagrams in geo.
metric accuracy, but the engineer must Of
ten impair the symmetry, as well as sim.
plicitv of his machine, in order to over
come the irregularities of friction and resist
ance."
The first coach was made in England by
w alter Rippon, for the Earl of Rutland,
during the reign of Queen Mary.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-01-09

eral lands in the Lake Superior district in Michi-
gan, and in the Chippewa district in Wisconsin,
shall be offered for public sale 10 the same man
ne:, and be subject 10 the same minimum price,
and the rights of presumption, as the other
public lands Of the United States; and such por-
tions OF the act Of first March, eighteen hundred
and forty-seven ''to establish land Office in the
northern part of Michigan, and to provide for the
sale Of the mineral lands in the State of Mich-
gan," and of the act of the third March, eighteen
hundred and forty-seyen," to create an addition
al land district in the Territory Of Wisconsin, and
for other purposes as are Inconsistent with the
provisions Of this act. shsl be, and the same are
hereby, repealed: Provided, hosuersr, That the
rgh, given by those acts Of first and third March,
eighteen hundred and forty-seven, to lessees, oc-
cup1nts and permittees 10 enter to the extent OF
their lea ses and permits and less, shall not be
considered as impaired by this act; but said les
sees, occupants and permittees shall be authoriz-
ed to enter the land covered by their leases, oc-
cupancy and permits, respectively, as therein
provided, at the minimum price fixed by this act.
SEC. 2. Ind be it farther enacted, That the
holder of lease permit covering more than
one full section of the mineral lands as aforesaid
shall be entitled, on the surrender and annuInent
Of said lease or permit at the proper land office,
70 purchase if he shall elect to do SO, one full
section, and no more, of the land covered by said
lease permit, at minimum price Of two dol
ars and fifty cents per acre.
Approved September 26, 1850.