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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
Tribune's Special Dispatches.
state Agricultural Convention Of Penn-
sylvania.

HARRISBURG, Pa Tuesday Jan u,
The first State Agricultural Conventions
ever held in Pennsylvania, organised In
formally at the Court House this morning
at 10 o'clock.
Gen. VIM. Irwin presiding, the Eastern
and Northern Counties were well repre-
sented by scientific practical Farmers.
A Committee of one from each Con-
gressional District was appointed to select
permanent officers.
The Convention will reassemble at the
Hall of the House of Representatives this
afternoon at q o'clock. DAUPHIN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
miscellaneous.


The brig Desdemona, belonging TO Abernethy,
Clark & Co made the quickest trip but one ever
made from New.York to Astoria. She left New
York the 10th day of May, aud arrived at Astoria
the Goth day of October. She Is on her way up
10 this city She comes freighted with goods prin-
cipally for the firm and will land within four miles
of This place. Oregon Spectator
THE WEATHER-No country in the world could
hive had n more pleasant Fail than the Ore-
gonisns have enjoy ed this season-the heat con-
genial TO health-the mornings and evenings de-
ipbtful. The rainy season, which constitutes our
Winter, seems to have set in during the week
past it has raned about half the time, and the
almost here continues lowery
We are happy to learn from Capt.Wm. X. XII
born that the efforts TO improve the rapids oelo"
Oregon Civ are likely to be crowned with sue
cess, and will be ready to receive and welcome
our steamer as soon as she can be completed;
AM.y Observation-Disclosures our melancholy
dutv 20 record the death of Henry Grinhelgh, aged
abont 60 wears, who, while working on the
dam at the Clackamas Rapids fell off into the
waterand was drowned before he could be rescued
bv those present He came from Iowa this season,
and what is more remarka able connected with his
immigration to this place is he travelled the whole
distance on foot and packed his provisions
spectator
The schooner Horace arrived on Saturday last
at Willamette CITY. foot OF Rapids. She has
fnll cargo oferoceries &c. which she will exchange
for produce. Spectator, Now 81.
The Oregon papers are discussing the subject OF
Postage Reform, and generally denounce the
present rates of forty cents per letter, as exorol-
family high.
The subject Of a permanent seat OF Govern
ment for Oregon is also attracting attention. The
next Legislature will probably decide the matter
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
The Town Of milwaukee.

From Milw aukee, Oregon, we are in receipt OF
the first number OF a new paper called The
Western Star" published by Mr.. J. Whitconb.
Ii speaks as follows of it's birth place
MILWAUKEE For the benefit OF strangers and
business men abroad, who may wish to subscribe
or write for our paper, or having other business
matters, " Ill find US located upon tue Willamette
River about half way between the two hourshlng
towns, Oregon City above and Portland below
Milwaukee. as q town. is but little more than
one wear old, and numbers more than five hundred
inhabitants, with fair prospects Of repid increase
There is in this place good school, post Office, tin
shop three stores printing Office, warehouse, three
taverns, two saw mills, saw mill and grist mill
being built also steamboat for the river navlga-
ton, between Oregon City and Pacific City, touch
ing at every point where there is business.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
Massachusetts Elections.

Second District-The result is doubtful. Up
ham is probably defeated by small majority.
Fourth District Thompson, (Whig) has large
plurality over Palfrey, but lacks few hundred
of majority.
Third Disfrict.-Duncsn, (Whis) has over
1000 majority.
EyJtk Disfrfct-Allen, Free Sol 1n 10 towns.
has s44, but is without doubt defeated. His gain
is caused chiefly by the falling off Of the 0ppe-
sition vote.
The House passed to third reading today.
without opposition. the Plurality Law as regards
the election Of President, and members OF Con-
gress.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
The Weather

By 1Ors(s Line 10 WaA-a.
BCFfALo, Tuesday, Jan Zl-5 Az
Very pleasant morning; wind west; tneriho"o-
ter - barometer % 60 Now cloudlnBi taer-
mometer rising some prospect OF storm
ROCHESTER, Toes1ay, Jan zl-s AN.
Weather mild and pleasant, though c'oudy,
wind east thermometer 81 sho"eu sohe last
night but cleared of fine
OsvEco, TUESDAY, Jsn.2l-9A.M
Wind NV cooks like snow. rhsr nometef
~ "0O~' SYRACUSE Tuesday, Jsu. 81 An
cloudv and cold, with appearance OF snow
,,,;n5 vest thermometer 90.
Urea, Tuesday, Jan. zl.5 An.
Cloudy and unpleasant; wind :" ~, W. ana
l;abt Country roads are extremely roogn; sleigh
nc not frstrate. Thermometer 20 barometer
%. 20. 80, r,asdav Ian DIAM
barometer 80. 3s5; Thermometer ~; cloudy
,oorning wind NV. looks like snow.
TRoY Tuesday Jan. 2i--s An
Weather mild cloudy, with indications o.
.nou: wind Sc. thermometer 30.
TORONTO, Tuesday, Jan 2i-9A-M
Fine morning; thermometer 49,
KIsesros, Tuesday, Jan a-s
Cloudy and mild.
MONTREAL, Tuesdsy, Jan zi-e A.n =
Fine and clear wind north; tnermo"''''
above barometer J0.35.
A beautiful, clear morning. VINO se''' '"''
mometer below zero; broHe'e'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
rhe Werlds Fair-Accident az ths CIrcus.

WILMINGTON, Iuesdhyl JIM III
The Secretary of State accepts the tender Of
the authorities of Southampton, offering the use
Of that port with free transportation OF the goods
to Vauxha within one mile of the building Tor
the exhibition, for conveying goods to the Worlds
Fair. The Secretary informs MIR. Crosby, the
Consul at Southampton, that orders will accord
ingly be issued to the Commander OF the St. Law
renee.
The Box Circle in the National Hall, tempora.
rily erected upon the regular foor for the accom-
mediation of Welch's French Circus, gave way
last night with sudden crash Immediately before
the commencement of the performance, producing
much alarm among the numerous audience For
tunately, no one was seriously injured and alter
a little, order was restored, and the performance
went on
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
Barbadoes.

We have Barbados papers to the 18th Deem
Der. Seasonable showers had fallen in the Island,
and every description of agriculture was flourish
ing The reaping season for Sugar proving favor
able, it was expected that not less than $4,000
bogsbeads would be shipped. The largest crop OF
eddoes tcOcoes) ever known it is said, will be OBJ
tanned this season. The Island is represented as
being healthy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
The Winner Of the " Greek slave" mt the
Cincinnati Art-Union.


j. Dorsey, Of New. Orleans, was the fortunate
drawer Of Powers "Greek Slave" at the Art
Union distribution
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
Pennsylvania Legislature.

HARRISBURG Tuesday, Jan. II.
SENATE Bills were introduced TO incorporate
the Perkiomen Consolidated Mining Company.
Montgomery County; to revise and continue the
Hazleton and Schuylkill Railroad Company; to
incorporate the Pennsylvania Steamship Com
pany.
Resolutions were adopted to compel every per-
son in the Commonwealth having judgment
bonds, mortgages, &c. at interest, 10 make re-
turns TO the Assessors on oath of the property
they own. Also, to authorize the County Trea.
surers TO collect State and County Taxes and
provide for the election OF County Assessors.
HoUsE.-Resolutions were adopted authorizing
the Committee on Banks to inquire into the ex-
pediency of reporting law to restrain Banks
from diminishing the circulation OF Silver Coin.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
BY Telegraph TO The New-YOrk Tribune.
Defalcation mt Albany.

ALBANY, Tuesday, Jan q.
Lee L. Hide, for many years one OF the route
agents on Thompson's Albany and Boston Ex-
press, has been suspended on charges OF emoez-
zlipg the funds committed to his charge ne ad-
mits defaults TO the extent OF $4,000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
Acc,den, 10 Hon. Preston King.

WILMINGTON, Tutsdty, Jhl- q.
Hon. Preston King broke the cap Of bis right
knee early yesterday morning, by slipping on tbs
frozen pavement while proceeding 20 fire near
his re sidence.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22

have assured US they can raise 60 bushels Of
wheat 20 the acre. We confess tn'L tnN |"
more than we have ever seen bat these neu
tell us they have the documents 20 prove IT'S truth
fitness. Oregon Spectator
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
D,snpnearancc of a Young Lady.

Yesterday afternoon, daughter OF Aldermen
Harcourt, OF this city, went out in company VITA
a little girl. The girl shortly after returned. say
ing Miss Harcourt would be back directly. since
then nothing has been heard OF her.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22

The First Convention Of the State Agricultural
Society met this morning, Gen. VIM. Irwin pre-
siding. They met again at the capitol this after
noon.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25


bow, and. as Il Appeared he w"nlcl to have
some information from that quarter; and he
asked many qicslipa5, all Of which WAS able
TO answer with precision. After quarter OF
an hours conversation. e.u,i"g which tie whole
room were wondering w;,o it MAS that was so
intimate with the President, and many were
trying to catch what was said, the President
presuming, us Bolivar's 0idc-dp-camp, that
could give him information upon certain point
and not wishing to have the answer public,
said to the young ladics%i am going to do
very rude thing wish to ask question WHICH
Mr. would not like to reply TO except in
strict confidence; must take him away from
you for minute or two. beg your pardon,
Mr.--, but feel and shall be truly grateful
for the great sacrifice you will make in giving
up such charming society," 4 fear the loss
will only he on my part said to the young
ladies', as dropped their arms and followed
the President to vacant spot near to The or.
chestra The question which the President
put to me was orc which coullsnot well an.
swer, but he hel ped me ont Of my difficulty by
answering it himself according to his own views
and then appealing to me if he was not correct
] replied that certainly was not at liberty, 81
though had left the service Of General Bolivar
TO repeat all that knew; fortunately continu-
cd 7, bowing. where clear-sightcdness is ap-
parent, there is no occasion for the question
being answered. You are right Mr.;
wish all those about me had your discretion
and high sense of honor replied the President,
who had one of my new brass buttons between
his thumb and finger; 'and perceive by your
reply, that was also right in MY conjecture.
| an, much obliged to You, and trust shall see
YOU ut Government House. bowed and re-
tired.
Il am going ahead now at all events, thought
I, rs every one WIS looking rs rctreatcd. !
had been walking arn-in-am with the daugh-
ters of the two first officers of the State, had
been in confidential communication with the
President and that before all the elite of Wash.
ington. can now venture to order another
suit of clothes, but never will forget you, my
old brown coat.
"Ihe next day the tailor came to me; hc
had heard what had taken place ut the ball, and
| amended my wardrobe. Every body came
to me for orders, and | ordered every thing
Cards were LEFT in showers: and | was received
every where, the President was my friend, and
from that moment, went ahead faster and
faster every day, till am, rs you row see, well
off, well married, and well up in the world.
"Now do pcrtinaciously declare, that it was
all owing to the old brown coat; and have
kept this cuG,, which show now and then to
my wife, to prove that am grateful, for had it
not been for TIE old brown coat, should never
have been blessed with her for 4 companion"
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
Ternperance Hotel.

fT'l!E undersigned would respectfully inform his
Il friends and the travelling public in general,
that he has again rented the above Hotel for a
short time and would respectfully solicit portion
of the patronage so literally bestowed upon him
hereteore as no pains will be spared to make the
traveller comfortable and at home.
The Stages, and Omnibuses will call regularly
at the House for passengers, going by Railroad.
Also, Horses and BuGgies, can he had from him
on reasonable terms, to 60 in the country.
J. B. +. BOONE
Feb. IL, 12 If
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
THE OLD BROWN COAT.
ny CAPTAIN MARRYAT.

'I reckon you sec nothing very particular in
this, do you9' said an American acquaintance
of mine, bringing ou! the cuff OF an old coat,
and holding it up ! ore me, dangling it be-
tween his finger and i..umb
81 can't say that 'io,' replied I, "but pre-.
sumo it has some secret merit, which remains
to be explained"
"Ex-act.ly~ replied my acquaintance, pro-
nouncing each syllable of the word apart; "yet
the coat, of which this is the remaining cuff,
was the occasion Of my being just now pretty
considerable well to do in the world; | guess
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
FARE REDUCED TO $50 FROM
Charleston TO New York. 'T-

FARE REDUCED TO $50 FROM
Charleston to New York.
The Great Mail Route from Charleston, s. C.
r EAVING the wharf at the foot of Laurens st.
IL daily at 8, p. m. after The arrival of the South
ern cars, via Wilmington and Weldon, Petersburg,
Richmond, to Washington, Baltimore, Pbiiadel-
pha, and to New York. r,s.s.,
The pubic is respectfully informed that the
steamers of this line, from Cbsrleslon to VIII
mnglon, are in first rate condition, and are navi-
gated by well known and experienced command
ers. and the Railroads are in fine order, thereby
securing bo'h safety and despatch. ALTHOUGH
TICKET having already been in operation will
be continued OF and alter the first of Oct ls49,
as permanent arrangement from Charleston TO
Ne,D York. Passengers availlng themselves there
OF will have the option to continue without delay
through the route otherwise, to stop at any I'M
mediate points, renewing their seats on the line to
suit heir convenience. BY this route travellers
may reach New York on the third day during bus-
ness hours. Baggage will be ticketed on board
he steiner to Weldon, as likewise on the change
of cars at the intermediate points from thence to
New York. Through Tickets can alone be had
Of L WIN SLOW, Agent of the Wilmington and
Raleigh Railroad Company, at the office OF the
Company, foot of I.aurens street, to whom please
apply For other in;ormatio inquire of
L. C. DUNCAN, -.
at the American Hotel.
Nav3. "a tt
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
Borardus, Planetary Horse Power.

rT,IIE subscribers have received one Of The above ma
chincs from the mnnIiactorI OF "e, .'l'l o., " !"
mw.rs for Ginning Saving Grinding. Orders for any
| ind nj MILL IRONS or CASTINGS VIII he promptly
attended TO- Ml M.pJ ~
DIr few Mill Crin!s on hand =
Sent ~. 1870. -
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25

months.
TIE WEEKLY JOURNAL
Is published 4. 1'wo Dollars if paid in r!yance. or wo @
Dollars ard Fifty C,ts. il payment is delayed i"r Ok
months and Three Do!las. if !,o paid until the end oil e
year. cu;u
ADVERTISEMENTS will We Inserted at the following
mites: For o:e roare a. Il ;s less III the .weekly'
one dollar for the first, ana twenty-five cents i"r ea'h
In ths wrc: s.venty.Evc rcr square for the first
and thirty sycii aid hall Gems for zach subsequent IN
s.rtion Single insertions ,inl'ar per square
The nnn,rr Of Insertions desired. and the edition 10
be pubsLea in must he noed The margin of n adver-
tiscn,cts they Will b. inserted weekly unii or
dereJ 10 be discontinued. air charged accordingly
Semi-monhIy. mcnhiy and quarterly advertisements
charged the same for single Insertion
DdrAll communications By mail must he postpaid ol
secire attention.
The following gentlemen nre Agents for the Journal:
WM. G.. CAsrON, General Agent
COL r. w. IIuEy Jacksonham. Lancaster Dist
S. II. RossER. Esg.. iaara>tHrvi!r, sc.
&C. Mct:RUMMES. Carthage. y. {.
VIC. MooRE. Esq. Camden. s. G..
And Posmasiers requested 10 act as our Agents.
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THE CAMDEN JOURNAL.
PUBLISHED BY
WARREN s. PRICE.
TIE sEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL
TIE WEEKLY JOURNAL

Is published, al Dollars and Fifty Gents. if paid in
advance or Four Dollars if payment is delayed for three
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
THE SOUTHERN STORE.

THE SOUTHERN STORE.
Ill who wish Bargains, are invited to call at
Il X. s. MOFFAI'S new Southern Store,
third house above the EaDk of Camden, where
they will find a complete assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AND HARDWARE,
consisting in part, as follows:
Fancy and mourning Prints
rs and Al brown Shir,ings
Blue DENNIS and Marlborough Stripes
Sa'tinet's and Kentucky Jeans
Cloths and fancy Cassimeres
Negro he scys; Bed am! Negro Blankets
Nous. De alne>, GinghaIIs, dc.
Groceries.
Brown, Loaf, crashed and clarified Sugar
RIO and Java CoiiGes
New Orleans ana West India Molasses
Mackarel, Nos. : ano 3 III barrels
Cheese, Rice, Flour, Bacon and Salt
Raisins, Pepper, SPICE
Tobacc3, Segars. NC. &c.
Hardware.
Pocket Knives and Forks
Britannia and iron Spoons
Trace ami Halter Chains
Axes, TANNERS and Hatclets
Spades, SlIova Ills aud Hoes
Hand, ui aud crusScut srws
Vices, aIvls and biacksnith's bellows
Nails, bradS, lacks aud 'igs
Knob, pad closet and stock locks
lron squares. coinpasscs and plane irons
Brushes, backing, cotton and wool cards
Broadaxes and sicc!yards; pots and sklllets
Broad aud narrow Iron &c.
Ready EGsGe Clothing
oi every description.
Saddles BRIDES aad MartingaIes
Crockery and Gil sswarc
Quay ana Dundee Bagging
kcn:lcky Rope aud Twue
Together w,th every other article usually found
in vel! scic, ted stock OF Dry Gn"dS, Groceries
and Hardware. All o! wch will be sold exceed
Ing'y 10" for casa.
~ inc highest n!ar:.et prices paid for cotton
IN 9th or country pr",uce.
Des "a. X s, MiFFAT.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
NJ A NSTON HOUSE.
ANDES, =. G.

ANzE2EOo
THE undersigned hrgs leave to return his grateful
l. thanks 10 his friends. and the travelling Public, for
the liberal support which he has received since he has been
opened "mr mons and las entered upon his duiies for
1851. with renewed energy eneavur pleuse all thai
may call upon him. both rich and poor His fionse will
I've found Of the desirable situated and best fur
nishcd Hotels in Camden His servants also will he
found respectful and attentive. and the table will be sup
plird with tie best The market affords.
His Stables ard .rriagc Houses -"nm" 2n! aw1vs
fully supplied with Prnvrr'r. and 10, :r
An Omnibus calls al lie lon":-,"ry morning ,.r PAS
scngers for the Railroad Civ. IT, ;tin iea ny n":,
As yOE find me.
Su rrrumI, eir. M.
r.. q. .:DRiN%ON.
Proprietor.
Camden, February 7tl. 1851. II If
A Lii persons having demands against the Estate
Il OF William Hal e, are hereby notified to pre-.
sent them, duly atiestcd or before the first day
of February next
t0LUMRJS HALLE, A,,.,
TFlOS. Z. HALLE, A" 10
Dec. l3, 1850. I0l
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
TO Rent.
HOunty Land.

TVNEIE subscriber will prosecute claims Tor Land
1 or Pensions, on reasonable terms. SoIders
aud officers, in the Mexican war, i'll the War OF
1872, tho Florida war, and other Indian wars are
entitled 10 Bounty Land. J. b. kERSHAW.
Doc 3l. tOOl Atty at Law.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
Family Groceries.

SGGAR.-Ioai, Crushed Puverzed Clarified
lisir aud brown light ~ Orleans and Niue.
cuvafO.
COFE s;E.-O!d Government Java, Rio, La
guira, Chocolate, BroTna, Cocoa.
TEA.-lmpcral, Gunpowder, Tyson, S.lverleaf
Young Tyson, Orange Pehoe and Golden
Chap.
FLOUR. .-Bal,more in Bbs., Extra Family
Flour in Bags from selected Wheat. Buck
wheat,
RECE.-Whole, Maccaron,, Farina, Currie
Powder.
SOAP.-Chencal, Olive, Chinese Washing
Fluid, CASTLE, Colgates, Fancy.
IIA MS.-Ballimure Sugar cured, Dried Beef
Picked Beef, Mackerel, No. |. in Kills
Salmon do, .Iiaibnt Fresh Salmon, Lob
sters, Sardmes IN whole, half and quarter
boxr<, Herring, Pol,ed Yarmouth do.
P6CR LEiS.--From Grouse g. Blackwell, I'm.
d.rwnnd and Lewis.
AETG,gsUI'S.-W Worcestershire, Harvey, John
Bull Tumauc Walnut, Mushroom, King
OF Oudes, Saho, Pepper aud Paoh Vinger,
w. Wine do Cider do, English and French
Mustard, Spanish Olives, Capers, Ancha-
vics Essences for f1avoring.
PR KESEs; ;VES.-Pcaches, hpricots, Prunes
in their avn Juice. Pineapple, Lines,
Prunes. West Indies do, Strawberry Jam-
Figs. Rlisins, Prunes.
CANDLEs.-NevB Bedford Sperm, Solar do.
Adamanlinc, Wax, colored do.
Received and or sale by
SHAW g. AUSTIN
TlNElRlSll OTa,FOES--A few ,bls. just received
Il by SHAW g. AUSTIN.
4 Case Olives stuffed with Anchoves Received
L and for sale by SHAW AUSTIN.
I Case Green Peas. (French) Received and for
sale by SHAW T. AUSTIN
4 Case pa,r 4 Eoe Cras Strusbourg. Recei-
j we'd aud lor sale by
lam 3p SHAW & AUSTIN
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-02-25
Jew nay:ii's or Hebrew Plaster.

TIME Grcai Remedy for Rheumatism. Gont Pain in
/ the Side Hip Back. Limbs, and @ JOINTS, Scroiula,
Kings Evil. White Swcings, Hard Tunors, slilr Joints.
WIIERE THIS PLASTER Is APPLIED, PAIN
CANNOT ENlST
The above wihmnst of the yhnAhn intent mcdlcincs
of the present ,lav kept constantly OIL lian,i by
u ''' P''''" u, j. DELAY.
Feb 1, ISL lo