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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
Hon. Thomas II. Benton.

The following paragraph is going the rounds, whch
rcrrcscnts Mr. Benton i'll Il very ridiculous Eight II
he is gully of such egotisn, then we may conccHe
,, rcat men are sometimes guilty OF grca; :oEcS--
lie is represented having said i'll speech dri'ere1
in Missouri OH the 3Oth alt
"lIcrctoGDrc | have been simple member oI Con-
,,,o. bopd TO act on the subjects only which conccil-
ed my State; and at liberty to act upon ha''o' su"-
iccls as my judgment dictated but now task Is as
SIGNED me- and an expectation excited, which feel no
ability +, fulfill. There are disorders i'll the body poll
Il, y,hic, call for remedies and i'll the national be-
rcoycmcpt Of our eminent public men so long shining
like fixed stars in our political armament and now
struck from their spheres, the public expectation turns
towards me-.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

We learned from Jas. H. Grant, Esq. chief en-,
gncer OF the Nashville and chattanooga railroad,
who was in our city day or two since, that he,
was much pleased with the progress Of the work
generally on his road between this place aud the
Tennessee river, notwithstanding the tremendous
slides that are constantly falling into the road,
and which will form insuperable barriers to an
entire completion Of this end of the line forsone
months to come We also learned from Mr..
Graut, that he nov has three surveying parties
on the line Of his new road-tle New Orleans
and Nashville road-who are urging everything
forward in their departments with great prompt
ness. He anticipates the necessity Of two or
three small tunnels in order to overcome the rug
gcd ranges of hills intcrccpting his proposed route,
but to countcrbalance these distractions he has
obtained straight line of over 80 miles length
which will make ii one of the safest and most
interesting lines Of railroad in our country. :
Chattanooga Adgsrtise7.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

the hole was covered with circular piece Of tin,
and entirely concealed and secured by aquantity
of black sealing wax, impressed with an AmerI-
can cent Altogether, it was most diabolcal-
lv constructed affair, and had it exploded in MIR.
Benefits hands, would have not only killed him,
but Mr. Hudson, and probably another gentle
man then in the Office. But instead Of twisting
round tie cover AS desi igned. Mr.. Bennett en-
dcarored to pull it upand thus raised the matches
of the sand paper. The escape, however. was a
most miraculous and )rovidcntial one.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
The Electoral Question.

In our paper to-day an article may be found upon
this subject copied IRON the Charleston Mercury The
Electoral question is lAely to occupy the attention OF
Our Legislature at its approaching session. We sup
pose the fact of copying the article in oppo-
son to our previously expressed opinions upon this
subject, will not warrant the presumption in the mind
OF any, that VIC have changed views. about faced,
and arc now OH the opposite side. To those who kaow
as an explanation demurrer is hardly necessary;
bat as some prefer to be wully Ignorant they arc at
liberty on this and on oNoccasns to misreprcscnt u.s.
so far as caring for their opinions they are vaueess at
least TO Us.
Il is right that we should give the argument on both
sides of the question. We are not willing OH any
matter OF State policy to Withhold arguments, either
for or against our views. For part wc arc TO dc
rive no special benefit from change; and so far as
we are personally concerned, or that Of our friends and
ncshbors, it makes difference whether the change
is ever made We do not feel that any great dcpriva-
ton of our peculiar rights is likely to occur from the
election of Electors remaining where it now is, and if
the Legislature decide to let wccnough alone, why
be il SO. We shall most ccranly acqliGscc, as we
have been forced to do on former occasions.
Tile arguments most common against popular cleo
tons, used b. those who claim to be particularly con-
scrva:iyc. ad exceedingly cautious in disturbing old
customs is that IT opens wide the door for all kinds Of
dcnocorucism, ald the masses under false pIctcnScs
orc deceived into error by designing and base asprants
Nc. We answer all by asking question o: two. Is
!, mo-, almost if rot quite bad in our Legislative
bodies? Are these highly respectable and Intelligent
assemblies not sometimes controlled, and to great cN-
tent under the dominion f''sc'coStilrtcd, rrespon-
81 lc rliacs 'orsccal;sln dcnagogucism, and all that,
under The "catct-pcnny mo,cxts of 'Progic,S. and
regard to the peoples rights?' To Use palmer and
more familiar language is there not even in the Lcgis-
Iotprc of our OWE State, good deal Of log rolling for
Office? We have 10 particular preference in regard to
the character of the replies the questions may elicit
any way viii sui, us, We are not overly runctons
II this matter.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

Whereas, We, the Commissioners Of the Free
Schools for Edgefe!d District, feel that tits the
duty ofeyery free white man who hasattaned
tile ful age Of twenty-one years, to pay iuto the
Treasury something towards the support Of the
Government. And whereas, under the present
system there are many persons who pay nothing
to the support Of Government who enjoy all the
privileges and are under the same protection that
every sax paving citizen is, Therefore. ~
Rc&olced, TAat.the Commissioners Of the Free
Schools for Edgefeld District, petition the next
Legislature to pass an Act requiring every free
white man who has attained the full age Of
twrnty-oue years, to pay Poll Tax. u
ReSolOed. That this Board recommend to SIM
liar Boards to take into consideration this mat
ter and 10 unite with this Board in pctit:oning
for the same. ~ as
Resoleed, That these resolutions be published
in the Advertiser, and that all papers in the State,
favorable TO the object, be requested to copy them.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
For Ike Camden Journal.
gao Vocal Tgusscs,l Convention.

Mr.. E1tiOr:-A meeting was held ut Cnloh
Chulch Oh Friday, Nov. 5th, 1852 for the pur-
pose OF organizing the above named Convention.
The ceremonies were OrcEed by prayer from Rev
II. l.. Tii!cr. ot kershaw, after winch, on motion,
Mr.. Z. L. Ter Of k"r>liaw. was called 10 the
chair, and J. J. LrcaS, Esq, OF A"r,haw, request
ed to act IS Secretary.
The Chairman, on taking his scat, bll"!iy but
pertineniy cX!alISd the object OF this contrn''
plated Convention. TO be for th" Improvement
and better understanding OF vocal mrslc Uy III
structors is well as pupils; he sad he bad no
doubt but that it w"uI'! lead TO great re:orna-
ton, rs he had had the satisfaction Of knowing
Of tie entire success Of Il similar association in
our sister State, Georgia. whore, ne remarked,
they commemorative but five members, AM! row
number nearly tw" thousand. lie only thing
nc"diUI Is l't'e energy Oh Our part to com
mcncc the work, rs lie II d tn" promise of ''ssls-
tance from several cini!"nt Instructors. who were
members OF the Georgia Musical Convention, II
we could succeed in c.f.c;imr such an orTaniza-
ton lie concluded hy saying he hoEcGi it would
meet with TIE cordial support and appreciation
Of every lover Of this department of music.
He then appointed Committee Of Arrange
mcnl<, consisting Of tie following gentlemen, viz:
Rev. H. l.. ll!lcr and John ID. Price, esq, Of kcr-
shaw; l>r:ic! Nckrn&r, c$q. Of Darlington and
Capt. John lowers and Vim. I. Newman, esq.,
Of C!testcTlc!I, 10 prepare Rules iOr the govern
ment and good order o! this body; and to draft
Resolutions for their consideration.
As is usual Oh such occasions, the Chairman
gave the introductory lesson; al the conclusion
Of which, a recess of fifteen minutes was granted
10 enable the Committee to hold i meeting; ut
tn" expiration Of the recess. the Committee re-
turnrd with Tie following resolution:
Rcaolrcd, That each Instructor be allowed
thirty minutcs to each Lesson.
The Lessons for Friday were distributed rs fol-
lows the next or second Lesson to Rev. II. L..
liIlcr; third Lesson to j. ID. Price, esq. After
the Lessons were attended 10, recess of twenty
minutes WAS granted, at the cessation Of which
business session ui thirty minutes WIS hchi; il
WIS proposed during thi, session. that We asc.r
tain how many there were present who were will
ins to become members Of the Convention in
contemplation, WAeTeHpoN there were seventeen
names NIO ci'0'd; nut Oh motion the oFganza
ton oi the Contention WAS deferred until the fol
'o",'I$ ";IE' SATURDAY
Al'vr t''c c!o>'"S Lesson py lne thairhlih'
the meeting aIlnurhed to ~ O'Clock, y. NJ. sat
uday. lhe Brncd'cilon was pronounced by
Rev. IL. l.. IiIisr. -.
Sai"rday.-ihe meeting i*Srm'I pursuant
t." "dioniIl'l!e''t' ana was ol'"eH by prayer rom
John H. Irer' esq. III accordance wItn thS , ar
ra"SclnchlS OIL TIE 'o'''''''ltre hr.' H. l., i'ler
gave I I"r opening heSSoN ana WIS '"''o%eu oy L.
f. i'lea' esq., Is 'le Econ" % Instructor ] |r 'aIHr,
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

Tie last column of the Great Exhibition bull
ding in Hyde Park has been Frustrated, and the
entire clitice is now demolished. The site is now
covered with the debris of the election, which is
being rapidly removed to that of the new Crystal
Palace at Sydenham. All that now remains Of
the Worlds Fair, which attracted upwards Of Sc
ven millions of visiters, are the large blocks of
coal, the coal strata and granite columns, which
were deposited outside the western extremity Of
the building. The conjeetures as to the vast
amount ofvauables deposited beneath the flooring
have proved erroneous.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP AMES GoRnoN BENNETT.
The New-York Herald of Monday contains Il
long account of an attempt having been made
to destroy the life Of the proprietor Mr.. Bennett,
from which we CLEAN the following particulars
1t appears that on the evening OF the lSth u'.,
a man whose identity has not been made cut,
employed hackman at the Park to take him TO
the Fulton Ferry. On their way down, the per-
son stopped the hackman at tie Herald Office,
and asked him to deliver package. The hack
man did as he was requested and left in the
Herald Office small round box. The box WIS
subsequently handed to Mr.. Bennett, the editor
of the Herald 1t was. as is said, marked a>
follows: Native silver and copper ore from the
Cuba mountains, with letter inside tic box. For
James Gordon Bennett, proprietor and editor.
Office, n. w. corner of Fulton and NaSSau.Strects
Private and with care Accompanying the box
was a card, on which was printed with a pen as
follows "Senor V. Alcazor, of Cuba, for Mr.
Bennett, who will call on his retura to the city"
The outer envelope being removed it disclosed Il
small pasteboard box, resembling those used by
shirt dealers for putting up collars. On the side
of the box was affixed by means Of red sealing
wax, slip of foolscap paper, on which WAS prirl-
these words" Specimens and private documents
from the interior of Havana for Mr. Bennett (onlv J
Should he be out of town, keep for him. Island
of Cuba September, 1852" As the box could
not be readily opened, Mr.. Hudson, one of the
editors Of the Herald, who was plcscnt, made Al,
ncision with knife, when some black grains Of
some hard substance, rolled out upon his desk
These grains proved to be powder, and Il subSc
ouent investigation proved that the paper bon
was a most ingeniouSly coutrv,d torpedo, or III
ferna machine, and that it contained such /;
quantity Of powder that its explosion would have
been certain death, to all who might happen tc
be near it. A circular piece Of pine wood, hall
inch thick, was supported by four light pegs t;ls
tened in the bottom Of the box, and about tho
height of an inch and three-quartcrs over it.
About three-quarters Of inch above this piece
of wood was another similar Que, but somewhat
less in circumference. This was fastened to the
bottom of the box by two peiecs Of strong cord
running through holes in the lower wood, and
was supported by bunch of detonating matches
resting on a groove in the upper surface Of the
lower wheel, and forming sort of column in the
centre. This groove was covered with sandpa
per- and the lid of the box WAS fastened to the
upper peice of wood, so that in attempting tc
screw off the cover, the friction should ignite the
matches.-This being all SO ingeniously construc-
ted, the box was filed with fine rifle powder bv
means of hole made in the centre of the bot
tom, the powder passing .hrougl, holes and inches
cut i'll the lower piece of wood until the box wa,
entirely filled with it. About dozen hard "a,
per pellets were found among the powder, which
were designed to have acted as bullets. Ther
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
Later from Easrope.--'Affi'1i oi '1e
CanaSSD.

BALT1MoRE, Nov. 1.-The bEls'>li thill a'c''iI,'
shin Canaela, Capt. Stone, arrived at lia!liiN ~
S)'on the sth instant, from Liverpool, Which
port she left on the 30th ult.
TuE LIVERPOOL MARKETs.-Since the dcrar-
ture Of the africa on the 23d ult. large busl-
ness has been transacted i'll Cotton, and con
siderable speculative demand existed. Under
the influence of the advices brought by the
steamship atlantic from America, prices advanc'
ed, and all qualities may be quoted at an eighth
of a penny higher.
On Friday, the 29th ult. 10000 bales were
sold. of which spectators took 10000; and tile
sales during the week comprised 81 $50 bales
Of which $1,000 were American, and OF which
speculators took 5s260, and exporters 4l50
The quotations are as follows: Fair Orleans,
g SD. MiddEug 4d.; Fair Mobile SD;
Middling l-sd.; Fair Upland 6 s-sd., and Mid
: ding l-sd.
= The stock of Cotton in Liverpool. exclusive OF
that on shipboard amounts to $4,000 bales, OF
which 235,000 are American.
EyeLAND-The Engli press view the con,
troversy that appears in some OF the Amerlcan
papers with jealousy.
The London Times says that Louis Napoleon
will protect Cuba against American aggresSions.
Mr. D'Israeli has addressed letter to each
member of Parliament friendly to the Earl OF Der
!, bys administration. urging punctual attendance
on the first day OF the Session of Parliament, as
Speaker will be at once elected, and business
Of the utmost importance brought forward.
A severe Gale has occurred in the English
Channel which caused many shipwrecks, lnvolv-
: ing a considerable loss Of life.
FRANcE.-Paris was tranquil. Another in
fernal machine had been discovered at Fontainc-
beau The Pope refuses to crown Louis Napo-
leon as Emperor Of France.
Great military preparations are being made,
and considerable activity is manifested.
The Civil List Of the Emperor is fixed at 30
100000 francs.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 3o.-In the Liverpool Cotton
market the sales during the week comprised lS,-
600 bales, of which spectators took $1,000 aud
exporters 1000 bales, leaving $1,000 bales, all
kinds, to the trade. The demand during the
week, as the large sales evince, was exceedingly
good, and prices advanced an eighth-Far Or
leans being quoted at 6 SD; Mddlng Orleans,
Id; Fair Uplands, 6 8 Sd. and Mddling Up
lands, Cd.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
Feterson's MapaZi1e.

We have received the December number ofths eic-
CANT Magazine for the Ladies. Tie illustrations and
cngravings fine, and we have no doubt the work
is an admirable one, pleasant companion for the
parlor and frcside these long winter evenings.
Pctcrson's Ladies' National Magazine is its fall title,
and is edited by Mrs Ann S. Stevens and Charles j.
Peterson.
We hope to receive it regularly and shall take plea
sure in placing it among our exchanges.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
Further from, Europc.

esss BALTIMORE, Nov. 11.-Thc S. Mail steam
ship Kun.boldt Capt. Lines, has arrived at New
York from Havre via Southampton. ,
The sales during the three days comprised
nearly fiity thousand bales. The market closed
The Circular of Messrs. Wright, Candy d Go.
o,oto Fair Orleans at 6 I'D; Middng Orleans,
3D.. Fair Uplands, 6 Id, and Middling Up
lands s 7-sd.-the same quotations as were
current at the sailing of the -l'ricc on the 23d
ult. ,, oo., -,
The London times says that on tLe 20ih ul-
t;mo, Cotton in Liverpool advanced from an
eighth OF penny to tarth'ng per po"auI' "''''
that the sales Of the day comprised 39'ooo Dates
half Of which amount was taken by SPECTATORS
In the Manufacturing Districts generally trade
had improved and prices were better
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

CUBA..-Thc Madrid Military Gazette Of the 18th
announces that General Ooqui has received orders to
proceed to the Island of Cuba to fill the function Of
commandaEt general Of the department OF the Cantre
and of political and military governor of Puerto Prin.
cpe In addition to the troops who arc now being
embarked ut Santandcr for Cuba others preparing
to follow them for the same destination.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

GEN PIERCEs CABIYET.-Some of the papers are al
ready specializing as to who will constitute Gen.
Pierccs Cabinet. One Of them says there is no doubt
of the Hon. James Buchanan, Of Pennsylvania, being
appointed Secretary of State ard that Gov Cobb of
Georgia. will be one Of the Secretaries.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
GEORGETOWN Papers.
towards Inc,

The "Winyah Observer" and True Republican are
bcrcocr TO be merged into one and to be published
under the title Of the Pee ice Times MeSSS' h'
DoMER f. WArEEMAN j. ana >. W. lAiDoN having
become propricors OF the same, will be associated Ill
s cor,lucl Mr. pozlER, We believe is to be the Edi-
tor Wa wish our brethren Of the Times all the sue
cess and happiness which it is possible for them to
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
TIE scuth C,arolip:an.

We have delayed in noticing this excellent paper,
which has been conduccdso well by friends Messrs
JOHNSTON & CAvIs for length Of time. 1t is num-
Der paper and richly merits the patronage which
has been bestowed upon by liberal and enlightened
public The Carolinan has recently appeared in new
and improved dress.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

Rev. THOMAS B. RUssEL.-This accomplished
teacher late President OF Oak Bowery Female
College, has been elected to the Presidency of
the Tuscaloosa Methodist Female High School, an
institution recently organized by Board Of Trus-
tees, of which Prof. Garland is Chairman. The
School will go into operation early next year.
Southern Christian Adrocate.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
E,om The EagcfSM 4drerttser.

MEssEs. EDlTnEs At the last mcetingo the
Board Of Commissioners Of Free Schools for
Edgtieid District, tie following Preamble and
Resolutions were passed, and I was requested to
publish them iii the next issue of your paper.-
The Commissioners will feel obliged to you by
complying with their wish.
Yours respectfully,
T. I. MEMs, Cork Of Board.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

The Enterprise, Selma, in Dallas county, states that
Col Wm r. King the Vice President elect, who re-
sides near that place. has since his return home lew
weeks since, been 50 i'll as to be confined to his house.
and has visited The town only once.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

From communication in the Nashville Christian
Advocate We learn that Bishop Soulc will postpone
his contemplated visit to California until February next
This is done at the instance Of Dr.. Boring and meets
with the concurrence of Bishop Andrew.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

FREE NAvIGATION-It is stated that the navigation
of the Parana and the River Platte has been thrown
open to vessels of all nations and that decree has
been issued allowing the bonding of goods for any
term not exceeding i months.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

Considerable briskncss has prevailed i'll our Cotton
market since our last the favorable news from Europe
causing an advance Of to &C. We quote as extremes
& IN
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
Hon Jefferson Davis.

We are glad to by the recent accounts that this
DISTINGUISHED son ofAIissssipp has recovered, oris in
fair way to recover from his recent serious IndIsposl-
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
Frcst.

We have been visited by killing frosts at last. On
Sunday yesterday and this morning, the ground was
white. Ice lasted through the day i'll the Shade OH
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

cSWe invite attention 10 the advertisement oil
Aessrs. r. & A. P CALDWELL, to be found i'll another
column
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

Bcned;ction was pronounced by John D. Price,
esq.
An annua! meeting will be htll next fall, of
w!'ici due notice will be given of the tine and
p.acr. ErURAIM z. IiLLER, Chm.
J. JONATHAN Lucas, S'cr.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
rYIsc Electoral QEesiicEs.

va ~ ~ ,na:1,I,:.,l -,o
''''',' ''' ~ "''''' ..l-l ~.:. l.-,.sl'.s''''
The Electoral Question.
Tie ~ preaching session. oi our Legislature is
pregnant with results Of serious ard lasting inl-
,..rt 70 th. State. Oyershauowinw all other
tnc,,;ors is ,lat Of changing the mo,i. Of choos.
uu the Electors Of President aud Vice President.
! And in view Of the mcmcl!tous consequences. to
the ro!i;;cal character and welfare Of the State,
which haug upon It's issue, We do not hesitate to
declare that it is aIcly inferior to any question
which has been submitted to the delb2ration and
decision of the Legislature. When this qucs-
ton Il few years ago, was a"tatod OH the stump
and through the medium OF the press, the Nlcr
/ cury devoted its earnest efforts towards vinGca
tinr and rcrpctuating that mode Which the tests
OF time and experience had SO nobIy rrovcn.-
Still further tests, ard maturcr reflection, fur
mndcl our or;,;o,s Indeed whom wn east orr
owes over th!, couptrv. and mark the losolatipn
t.;rmnbs # y faIc rcnu.,,icaui,m- trumnhs
which while tbcr sweep Gown the venerable and
sa,,c institutions of better times. rlant in their
ste,d tbc dominion of scfconstItutcd irres2onsi-
bic bodies of socialism. drma~orraisrn. and mob
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16
Our Cotton Market.

THO. j. WARREN, Editor.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-16

MISSISSIPPI IREruDlAlIoS-Underth the old con
stlution Of Mississippi, the State chartered the
Planters Bank Of the State Of Mississippi"
with capital stockof *3,00o,O0o. OF tlis caIi-
tai, two millions were reserved to the State, and
the remaining mlion left to individuals, was sub
Scguntly increased to two Millions The nd
yidua stockholders paid up; but the State only
subscribed and sold its bonds for 300, 900 Of the
amount reserved, the bonds not being issued to
the bank, but negotiated abroad. This stock was
subsequently invested i'll tho Natchez Railroad.
and was there sunk, together with the sinking
fund created to meet the bonds. These bonds
were afterwards rcl'diated by the State, and the
question has ever since been matter in the clec-
tons of that State. We are pleased TO see that
it is now settled and that the people, in the late
election, have voted that the bond, must be paid