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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
practice of law, and has been in private life ever
Since. He is married, and has three children.
Who Is WILLIAM RUFUS KING.

,Slllce. tle Is HiarTleu, anu Has IHTce cuH'HCh
:, Who Is WILLIAM RUFUS KING.
Hon. Wm. Rufus King, the Democratic candi-
date for the Vice Presidency resides at Selma,
Alabama, and is now President of the United
States Senate over which body he presided in the
twenty-fourth, twenty-ffth and twenty-sixth Con-
gress. He is native of North Carolina, is about
sixty-f years Of age and has never been mar
RED lie is, we believe the same William K.
King who was member of Congress from North
Carolina, from 1911 to 1916, inclusive.
On the admission of Alabama, as state he
was chosen one of the first United States Sen
ators therefrom and took his seat in that body in
continued to represent Alabama in the
Senate tor twenty five years, viz: from 1919 to
1914. In the latter year he was appointed Am
bassador to France, and represented the United
States at that court, until 1s47, when he return
ed to his country, and was again elected United
State Senator from Alabama.
Mr.. King is of the Southern Rights school of
politics, and did not agree with the Union party
of the South in their movements. 1t will be seen,
however, by the following letter from him to
Capt. Scott of Virginia thot he acquesces in the
Compromise:
SENATE CHAMBER May 20, 1852.
S1R-I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter, and hasten to reply. l
have little expectation that my name will, as
You suppose, be presented to the Baltimore Con-
vention for the high Office to which you refer
but, as l have no wish to withhold my opinion
on any question of public character, comply,
without hesitation, with your request.
AS respects the series of measures ofthe last Con-
gress, commonly known as the Compromise, most
of them are beyond the reach of legislation; and
although | consider some of them as most unjust
to the South, I was probably the first individual
in the sIave-holding States, who publicly took
ground in favor of acquescenee, and l am graft
fed to find that such is now the determination
of all the Southern States. The Fugitive Slave
Law was enacted to carry out an express provis
ion of the Constitution, and, therefore, does not
stand on the footing of ordinary legislation; and,
should it so happen that I should be placed
in the Presidential Office, I should feel myself
bound, by every obligation Of duty, to negative
any act for its repeal, or so to modify or change
it as would destroy its efficacy. With the high
est respect, am your obedientservant,
WILLIAM R. KING.
To ROBERT G. Soorr, Esq.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
Hon. VIM. Melville.

We had the pleasure few days since of meeting
with our mucltsteemed and former feow-citizen COL
MCWnLIE He was on his return to Mississippi,
from Baltimore, whence he had gone delegate from
his State 10 the Democratic Convention.
He gave an interesting account of the ballottings
for the nominee. He has confidence in Gen PIERCE,
and believes him to be as we'll suited to the South
any man we could get. The Col. is in good health,
and looks well. We wish him safe return to his
adopted State and to his family We have no more
such men to spare from South Carolina as WILLIAM
McW1LLIE
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15

of the leading abolition periodicals, without per-
ceiying that their object reaches far beyond
this District and stops at no point short of G.
mancipation in the States. And, yet sir, sus-
pect that youwould find but few intelligent abo-
litionists, who would assert that Congress has
the constitutional power to interfere with slavery
in the States; but admitting the want of power
here, they hold it their duty, as individuals, to
persevere in the cause.
Regarding the institution of slavery as moral
ly wrong, or sinful, if you please, they consider
themselves, as citizens of the Union, responsible
for its continuance, wherever it may exist within
our borders. This feeling has its origin, to some
extent, in misapprehenson of the structure OF
our government, and this error the preceding res
olutions are calculated to correct. They assert,
in effect, that the citizen of New Hampshire is no
more responsible, morally or politically for the
existence and continuance of this domestic insti-
tuition in Virginia or Maryland, than he would be
for the existence of any similar institution in
France or Persia. Why Because these are mat
ter over which the States respectively, when del
egating portion of their powers to be exercised
by the general government, retained the whole
and exclusive control, and for which they are
alone responsible.
Now, let these doctrines be universally under
stood and admitted, and you take one great step
towards satisfying the consciences of honest but
misguided people, in one section Of the country,
and quieting the irritation, for which there has
too much cause in the other. This we have at
tempted to do. We are bound to 60 further,
and frankly declare to these petitioners that so
long as slavery shall continue in Virginia and
Maryland it is in vain for them to expect its abo-
lition here that we are forbidden to legislate
upon this subject, under existing circumstances
by obligations hardly inferior to the Constitu-
ton itself; that Congress cannot abolish slavery
in this District, against the wishes of the inhab-
itants, withouta gross breach of public faith,
and an outrageous irfraction of private rights.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
south-carolina and the Presidential Election

On this subject the course of the State has been
ther anomalous on several occasions To show dsap-
probation ofthe action of the Federal Government and
contempt for those struggles III which the gamers have
too often used their power to nure and disturb, she
has repeatedly thrown away her vote In reference to
her conduct in these particulars wo do not intend to
speak But it has become subject Of interest, and
perhaps of Importance, to enquire what will be her
policy in the approaching election What it will be
we know not, but as to what it ought to be- have
decided opinion.
The Democratic Convention, recently in session at
Baltimore, has nominated, with great unanmity, Gen.
FRANKLIN PIERCE, of New Hampshire as the candi-
date of the Democratic party for the next Presidency
Ought this State to support the nomination? Many
no doubt will insist that it will be degradation of the
State to bring her down from her high position of in
difference in such matters to participate in any manner
in the struggle of Presidential election With lefer
ence to tie present contest cannot think so We
have always BEEN and we are still the strenuous ad-
vocutes of that abstract truth and justice which it is
supposed give the distinguishing ieatureto the Carolina
School of Federal politics-and il it were possible we
would secure the full triumph of this doctrine. AL
though we cannot in any unlimited sanction the
policy of the best get yet we cannot so stul-
tfy ourselves as forget the lesson which experience
teaches that in tho practical affairs of le it is utterly
impossblc to enforce without occasional notifications,
the obstract notions of any school Of theorists, mat
ter how right and pure. Men and nations are obliged
to submit their conduct to the requirements of this
necessity. Such being tho rule that wisdom dictates
and principle sanctions let look through the mists
and vapors Of mere transcendentasm in political phi
losophy, and view tho SUBJECT in practical light.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
Mr. PIERCE seems to have shown much good

Mr.. PIERCE seems to have shown much good
sense amid the late excitement. He promptly
declined public reception at Concord, N. H.,
rendered him in telegraphic dispatch, and left
the Brattle House, Cambridge, next morning,
for Northampton, where he will remain some
days. Mrs PIERCE is with him, and in delicate
health. They have three children. 1t is stated
that when the telegraphic intelligence cameto
Gen. PIERCE at the fremont House in Boston
on Saturdry-where he was with his lady at the
time-of his nomination for the Presidency, a
gentleman congratulated him, to whom he re-
piled; "sir you could not congratulate more sur
prised man."
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
The Palmetto Regiment. I
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBIA, 10th, June, 1862.

SoLCthoit Oeii flOOAsrgs
The medals which were designed blythe Legss
lature to be awarded to the members of the Pat.s
metto Regiment have been bestowed on the surSs
vivors Of the regiment only ~ -
The following rules will be observedin in their ,fri-
ture distribution ~ b
1. That medals be awarded to all officers and
men who were honorably discarged. X
( Q. That when an officer resigned and another
was appointed in his place, medals be awarded to-;
both. ~ 80 g
b 8. That when a man was discharged and a
substitute received in his place medalsbe given
both. SO; s,s = s.ss5iis:
4. All the above rules to be subject to exceps
tons, where, in particular cases, Circumstances
existed which should justly deprive the officer or
soldier of the honor e: :sssssgs
5. Thatin the case of those officers and soldiers
who have oied, medals, be given to their nearest
relatives. ,s:z
In accordance to these rules, all members offs
the regiment who have not received medals and
the nearest relati0e Of those who have falIensin
battle, or have died, will send IN their. names,
w1ittcn at large and legibly,, to; the Messrs
Gregg, Hayden q Go, Charleston, who are
prepared to have them cast, and their names ems
graved. al 9 g
The muster rolls of the regiment are deposited
in:this department; but is thought the adoption
of the mode recommended Will facilitate the end
desired, which will be compared with the muster
rolls to test their correctness.
BY order of his excellency the Governor:
B. T. Wars, Secretary IS
EEAll the papers in thestate will copy once
"a week for two weeks. s, &,
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
Accommodating.

In the editorial correspondence of the South Carroll
man. from Washington, we learn that the Post Office
Department nresponse 10 memorial from the citizens
of Columbia has ordered mail bag to be made up at
New York for Columbia, thus cxpediting the mail one
day between the two points. The department acted
with great promptness in the matter.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15

x of the Baltimore San says that the Central
Democratic Committee, which will act in Wash;
ington, have come to the conclusion that they
will assess each Congressional District in the
Union for the expenses of the election, and not.
otice-holders or oice-seekers, and that they will
not tax the Government withthe postage Of the
documents to be distributed by them; but that,
ont of the funds thus raised they will pay the
postage on every pamphlet or printed sheet that
may be forwarded for circulation from Washing:
ton.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15


There is another war anticipated between Hayti and
St. Domngo-thc Emperor Soouque, refusing to ac-
knowledge the independence of the Dominican Repub-
lie and threatening unless tie Haytien flag be hosted
by it he would invade it in October next. Arrange
ments are making to meet him the frontier under
General Santa Anna with force of 6000 men.
Mr. John Capps, residing near Marion G. r.. had his
house, furniture and wearing apparel consumed last
week by fire, which originated it is said, in conse-
quence of his mprudently putting pine straw under
his house and setting fire to it for the purpose Of de-
stnoying fees.
GOOD FISHING AGAIY.-Four gentlemen, who had
been on fishing excursion in Chesapeake Bay return
cd to Norfolk Monday evening last having caught
in less than four hours tme with hook and line, 1898
fish, of which number 1907 were of the kind called
.Croakcrs
Posr OFFICE OPERATIoNs.-T Postmaster General
established for the week ending the 5th inst, thirty
four new Pos, Offices, discontinued seven-among
them Red Oak Grove in Barnwell District in this State
and changed the names ofninc.
We see it stated that the genuine plates ofthe Bank
of kentucky Of the denomination Of tens have recent
ly been stolen and large batch of the notes printed
of course they will bo put in circulation The theft
was managed so adroty that no clue can be obtained
to its discovery or to lead to the detection of the
petrator The plates were stolen from the engraver in
Cincinnati.
Kossuth says he is very sorry that Mr. Cass has not
received the nomination for the Presidency
Kossuth highly eulogised Meagher in speech at
Utica the other day.
Wm G.. Crosby has been nominated as the whig
Candidate for Governor of Maine
The new Crystal Palace Company has capital of
45OOOOo
The Marion Star states that Mr. Davis on the Sd in
slant, killed a rattlcsnake on his plantation in that
district measuring feet IL inches in length and IL
34 inches around the largest part ofthe body with II
rattes and button.
Hon. John NJ. Clayton is industriousy cultivatiughis
farm three miles from New Castle Delaware; and instead
of running race with competitors in the political
field is cndcavoring to distance his in agri
cultural pursuits Each has selected his field, and
wager lies between them which shall produce the rich
est crop from his allotted portion.
The Texas papers say that there never was better
prospect of large crop on the Brazos The cotton,
although retarded by the cold weather, has gen.
orally recovered and the crop bids fair to be large
one The corn has suffered some from the drought but
is in forward condition The prospect for large
is very good in that section.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15

The CASE OF WM L. CHApL1S.-J udge K
Crawford, of the Criminal Court of Washihgton9
city, has rendered judgement in favor ofthe Unis
ted States, against Seby Parker and Others, who {
went bail in the sum of $4,000 for VIM L. Chap-
lin, charged with kidnapping slaves in 1850, and
alsojudgemeut against Chaplin, whose recognis-
ance was forfeited, as he never appeared for
trial.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15

The SEASON AND THE .sCLops. The season
thus far through remarkably dry, has been higgh
ly favorable for the'crops generally. Oats have
suffered most and are generally low, bntswe
think the yield generally will be fair--Corn and
Cotton generally look well and with favorable
seasons, from this time forward, muststurn out
most abundant. yield.-Mauw Gazette. 81 SIS
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
Hon. j. L. Orr.

We are under obligations to Mr.. ORR for his kind
attention in forwarding us copy of Hon. VoLNEY L
HOwARDs speech on the Homestead bill.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
Nominations for Governor.

We observe in the Carolinian that General D. F.
JAMIsoN has been nominated for the Gubernatorial
Chair Gen. ADAMS and the Hon. W. F. CoLcocK have
also been mentioned in this connection. South Caro-
lima might we'll be proud Of either Of these distinguish
ed gentlemen, as her chief magistrate.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15

B-Our townsman G. A. PRICE, Esq, has been &C.
lected deliver the Annual Address before the Litera
ry Society of Cokesbury College, on the 2sth inst.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15

THE WING PRESIDENTIAL CONVENTION. AT
Meeting of the Wing party Of South Carolina
last evening as the Masonic Hall, King-street,
DR.. F. Y Porcher in the Chair, the following gen,
tlemen were appointed to represent this State in
the Wing Convention to assemble in Baltimore
on Wednesday next, viz: Hon. Waddy Thomp-
son, DR.. S. Fl. Dickson, VIM. GREGG, 4. TuppeL
W. Whaley, G. W. Brown, W. Patton, H. H
Williams and G. 8. Bryan !.
Apreambe and resolutions were adopted, COM
.piimenting Fillmore and Webster, but the Dele
cation was not instructed as to their vote in the
Conventions Charleston Nerea,y.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
Mr. Pierce on Abolition.

We have several times asserted that Mr.. Pierce
was true to the constitution, on the abolition
question. That our readers may Judge of this
for themselves. we publish below short extract
from his speech in the Senate in 1888, on res
olution presented by Mr.. Calhoun, to prohibit
the reception of Abolition petitions in favor of
abolishing slavery in tho District Of Columbia.
Standard.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
THE SEMl.WEEKLY JOURNAL
TUESDAY EVENING JUNE Is. 1852.
THO. J. WARREN, Editor.
Our Market.

the receipts being light. We quote at IL to 8 3d.
Charleston quotations l-2 to 10 IL.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
Court of EQUITY,

The Court Of Equity for this District commenced {
WARDLAw presiding.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15

Abeautifuleye makes silence eloquent; akind
eye makes contradiction an assent; an enraged
eye makes beauty deformed.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15

People in Maine no longer ask each other to
simbibe, swallow or smilen The invitation now
s, evil YOU violstsa" -: 4
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-10-15
PROCLAMATION.


OCTOBER IA, 1852
wv HEREAS the Congress of the United States did,
w by an act passed and approved on the twenty
third day of January in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and fortysX enact that the Ecc-
tors of President and Vice President shall be appointed
on the Tuesday next after tho first Monday in Novem.
Der of the year in which they arc to be appointed.
And whereas the Constitution ofths State provides
that the Electors shall be appointed by the Legisla-
ture:
And whereas the Legislature Of this State will not
be in regular session at the time prescribed by the
aforesaid act for the appointment of Electors:
THEREFORE,, be it known, That !, JOHN II.
MEANS, Governor in and this State by virtue OF
the power vested in by the Constitution authorizing
the Governor on extraordinary occasions to convene
the General Assembly, do issue this my PROCLAMA-
TION calling upon and requesting the Senators Of the
General Assembly whose terms Of Office have not ex-
pired, and those who have been now recently elected
elected and members of the House Of Representatives
in Columbia, Oh the FIRST MONDAY in November
next ensuing, that they may be present in the House
Of Representatives the said Tuesday next after the
said first Monday to appoint Electors of President and
Vice President of the United States in conformity with
the act Of Congress aforesaid:
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State aforc
said at Columbia the l4th day Of October,
in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
+. S. hundred and fifty.two. and in the seventy
seventh year Of the Independence Of the Uni
ted States Of America.
j. II. MEANS, II. s.
BENJAMIN PERRY, Secretary OF State.
Oct Is. SO If
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State of South-Carolina.
EER.SHA w DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.

Louisa DeBruhl by next friend, vs.. King Sowcll an
Gillian Sowell, Adm'rS. ct al.-Bill for partition
and substituting Trustee, &c
TN obedience to an order in this case made, dated
Il October Gtb \. d. 1852 will offer sale At public
oucry on the lst day of November next at the Court
House Door in Camden all the Lands belonging to Lc-
vi Sowell deceased. The said lands will be sold III dill
erent tracts or parcels recommended i'll the return
of the Commissioners the Writ of Partition issued in
this case and represented in the several pats there
in referred to- and is more particularly described as
follows
TRACT NO. l.-Contains 342 acres, about half Of
which is cleared land and is bounded rs follows. On
the North by lands belonging to the Estate Of Rchd.
Holley decd. and Engishs Brancl,-East by laEds Of
Estate of Levi Sowcll decd-South Ly lands of same
Estate and Spring Branch, and West by Lynches
Creek Said Tract has on it the residence of the late
proprietor
TRACT NO. 2-Contains 3S5 acres, about half Of
which is cleared and is bounded as follows: North by
lands ownership OF which is not known-Eas by lands
granted to Charles Evans and by Woodward Branch
South by Lynchcs Crcek-West by Spring Branch and
Lands belonging to the Estate Of Levi Sowell decd,
and lands OF Burrcll Cato.
TRACT NO. 3-Contans 300 acres, none Of which
is clcared-bounded North by Balaleou Road and
LAWYER Road-East by Lawyer Road-South by John
Balcys land-West by Road from Camden to Taxa
haw.
TRACT NO. 4-Contairs 757 acres, none of which
is cleared and is bounded the North by lands sup
posed to be vacant and lands Of Jas. Estridge and by
Long Branch-East by lands belonging to Estate of
Levi Sowcll-has on it Mill Pond. Buffalo Creek
runs entirely through said tract as does likewise the
Camden Road.
TRACT NO. 5-contains co acres, none of which
is cleared and is bounded North by Long Branch and
South by lands granted to Willis T. Jones' in 1889.
lsrms.-A credit, without interest, until January
1st., ls54-Purchascrs to give bond with approved
.nersonal sureties and mortgage of the promises.
W. II. r. WORKMAN c. z. K. D.
October -. 1852. 3?
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IS MORE!

TN addition to the Goods received last week. I have
Il the pleasure Of announcing that have this day
ccivcd FIFTY-FIVE PACKAGES more. Ny stock
now embraces very general assortmcnt-a few lead
ing articles give below, which well worth the at
tentien Of persons in pursuit of handsome and cheap
Goods.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS.
All-wool Delaines fancy and solid colors
Cashmeres do do do
Printed Turquoise, new article, ve,y rlch
Do Spun Silk do do do
Rich colorcd Pou de Silks
Do do Gro dc Rhine
One piece Rich White Silk for Bridal Dresses
Marcelloni Silks, all colors for Scars &c.
Plain Black Silks, some very fine
Ali Paclas and Bombazines
Dress Trimmings, great variety
Black and white Grape Shawls, plain and embd
Rich embroidered Handkercllieis with names
Love Wells and Yelling
Best French Kid Gloves, ladies' and gentlemens
Merino and Raw Silk Vests, do do
Colored GauntlcttS and Buck Gloves, do do
Embroidered Undersleeves, Cuffs, Collars &c.
Patent Skirts and Skirting Cloths, &c. &c. &c. &C.
Oct. g. L. W. BONNEf.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-10-15
Sherif's Sales.

1OY virtue of sundry writs Of feri acas to me di-
ID rected, will sell before the Court House door
in Camden on the first Monday in October, proXi-
mo, (being the lst day of said month"; within the le-
gal hours, the following property:
Horse and Buggy levied on as the property Of John
Smith, at the suit of ". J. McKain.
=. A lot of household and kitchen Furniture. Also
One Horse Bride and Saddle, levied Oh as the pro-
perty Of James Mack at the suit of Myrant and Rich
ardson. Also
One Grey Mare, (blnd) levied on and to be sold as
the property of Samuel Peak at the suit of Daniel Not
ley VS. Samuel Peak. J. INGRAM, S. ID.
Oct Ia SO II