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The southerner., 1852-01-03

Of the "National Inte!lieence, !,
S'c.-ail are gone.
Later.-We have heard disrr;,
mating persons estimate the va,n,
of the books that can be replaced, :,
se5o,ooo, and the damage to IN.
edifce at about $4,000.
Weeler's History OF Nc,,,
CaroIma,-We are indebted 70 ~. ~
Agent for copy of this much ,,|, '
ed of book. or course cvtrv hnn, W.,
n'lNorth Carolina and out oi :,
have the book. 1t is a cnr;n'. III
book, very. 1t contains a G,,,o
every thing-and good deal n
many lhings-relating 10 Norr
Carolina-aIl about her history, and
something about her great men de,1
and living, and told in a way ,b,,
no body but Col. Wheeler could
tell it in. Such mass of inform,
tion never was piled into any ono
"history" before.
If yon haven't got the book, 90
and get it forthwith. It would ,,5o
a small fortune to buy our COW e
we couldn't get another.
Hashi"gton HIic.
The southerner., 1852-01-03

For the next four or five days the
Senate employed its time listening to a
very warm debate between Messrs. But
ler, Foote- and Rhett on their. respective
political careers.
The southerner., 1852-01-03

nDrThe Elizabeth City Old North
State relates the following horrible oc-
currence:
We learn thata small child was burn
ed to death yesterday. A jury of in
quest have been summoned to inycsti-
gate the occurrence,
Since noticing the above we have
learned from the acting Coroner that
the jury having fully investigated the
affair, have returned verdict Of sguiE
ty against the mother of the child, in
the words following to wit:
owe believe that the child came to
his death wilfully and feloniously by
fire in the cradle, and we still further
believe that the mother was the cause
Of his death by putting fire to the era
die"
The woman has been arrested and
committed for trial
The southerner., 1852-01-03

Dreadful Accit1ent.-We learn from
the Wilmington papers, that Mr.. BIZ
ton, Engineer on board the tow boat
Fayetteville, at Wilmington, a few days
ago, was killed by the shaft Of the ma
chinery. He was examining the oper-
ations of the works and unfortunately
threw his head in a direction which
brought it in contact with the Shaft,
which cut off part of his head and break
ing his neck, producing instant death.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
Editorial Changes.

In the last number of the Southern Literary Ga
zette, the Valedictory of VIM. C. Richards, Esq.
appears. Mr. Richards is a man Of talent, and
from long connection with the Press ofthe South
has gained the confidence and respect of the read
ing public. We wish him all possible success in
his future efforts with that admirable Juvenile the
SchooljelLop, to be published hereafter in New
York. Paul H. Hayne, Esq, now takes charge Of
the Gazette, to whom we promptly and fraternal-
" extend the hand of fellowship.
We also perceive by the last Sumter Banner
that ]. Richardson Logan, Esq, has become the
Editor ofthat paper. We wish him success.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
LAWYERS and Editors.

We are glad to find that there are so many
good Editors in South Carolina, who are also good
LAWYERS. We have the pleasure of personal
acquaintance with one, at least, whose ability in
either capacity will justify this remark. We mean
C. D. Melton, Esq the accomplished gentleman,
and able writer who edits and conducts the "Pal-
meto Standard" We are pleased. however,
that it is not indispensable prerequisite, that
to be good Editor man must be Lawyer, al
though it cannot be denied that it is great ad-
vantage. The truth is, all Editor ought to be a
little of everything to suit the muItitudinous wants
Of the public and the wonder is, that Editors are
able 10 get along (a of them) as well as they do.
Speaking of Lawyers, our friend Rice, OF the
Southern Rights Advocate, at Anderson, has late
ly added to his profession OF Editor that ola Law
yer. We hope he may always have on hand
good client, with pocket JuH Of rocks
We wish him success, either as an Adrocate in
the Forum, or of the peoples rights through the
Press.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
New Arrangement.

On and after the first of January the Camden
Journal will be published only once week.
Those Of our patrons who have paid for the semi
weekly beyond that time, will be furnished with
the Weekly as much longer after their subscriP-
tons have expired as will make up the difference.
AS nearly all our semi-weeky subscriptions end
with the first of the year,we propose to furnish
to the few, which extend beyond that date, the
Temperance Advocate in place ofthe semi-Week-
ly Journal. This will not however, he done un-
less, expressly desired by those subscribers We
do not wish to force the Advocate upon any one
although upon its success and increased subscrIp-
tor list, will depend our pecuniary advantage.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
The Difference.
Press.

Mr. Webster's Works are selling, it is said, in
New York, at the rate of one hundred copies per
day.
Mr. Calhoun's Book lies upon the shelves Of
the bookseller, only now and then called for; al
most nameless tomb marks the place of the i'm
mortal dead.
The reason of this difference is, that the people
OF the Nor,ll-n this particular instance at least
manifest in more effective way, their apprecia-
ton of the exalted talents of their great statesman.
AS Scholar, Mr.. Webster had scarce an equal
as Statesman, Mr.. Calhoun stood almost incom-
parable.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
correspoadenes of t1e chqrlsston oourter.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II.

WASHINGTON, DeC I.
The Senate were not in session to-day, and
have not yet settled the Kentucky case. The
continued discussion is frutless. Mr.. Dixon is
accredited as Senator elect from Kentucky, and
Mr.. Merriwether does not contest his right to the
seat. The discussion which has arisen upon
new question, which the case presents, will end
in giving the seat to Mr.. Dixon, or in referring
the matter to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The tariff and financial questions are still dis
cussed in the House, though with no purpose of
legislative action at this session. This is to be
a lettering session. The House appears to look,
with reluctance, upon their copious calender Of
the last session, and to be unwilling even to ap-
proach the bills on the Speakers table.
Mr.. Brooks, by his movements and speeches
in favor of reduction of duties, has not pleased
either party to the protective question. The tar
if men say that he wishes to initiate Sir Robert
Peel, in his change of opinions; but, on the other
hand, the freetrade men give him no credit for
sincerity. They attribute to him the purpose of
preserving and Strengthening the protective fea-
lures of the tariff, and of throwing bonb-shell
into the ranks of the Democratic party.
The amount of the surplus revenue has been
much exaggerated. 1t is now ascertained that
the surplus, after meeting the indefinite appro-
prations required for the service of the last three
quarters of the present fiscal year. will not exceed
seven or eight millions, instead of amounting to
twenty, as has been often stated in the debates
in the House.
The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury
on the state of the finances, is not yet submitted
to Congress. 1t is believed however, that it
will relieve Congress from every supposed ncccs-
sity of disposinti of the surplus, ,or of reducing
the revenue at the present time. The Secretary
has, it is believed, adopted such construction of
the laws as will remove his scrup les as to his au-
thority to appropriate the surplus to the purchase
of the public debt, at the market price.
In this case, the surplus will be easily disposed
of, even without allowing margin for the excess
of appropriations which Congress may make, in
addition to the estimates, Of forty-six millions.
Many members Of Congress seem to be i'm
pressed with the necessity of keepin. on hand a
large sum-not less than five millions to meet
exigencies which may grow out of our relations
towards Mexico and Cuba.
In estimates of appropriations for Notifications,
the completion or preservation of those i'll the
South Carolina harbors are provided for.
In addition to the regular articles for the ma
Wy, appropriations are asked for propeller steam
frgatc and eleven smaller propeller steam YES
sels. The entire naval estimates will exceed
eleven millions.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
Temperance Advocate.

1t will be seen by our Card in to-days' paper,
that on and after the first of January next, the
Temperance Advocate will be issued from this
office. We hope that every subscriber TO the
Journal will take it; although we shall send it to
none unless specially directed, and when sent, we
expect Two Dollars in return 1t is plain bus-
ness transaction aud if you desire it kind patrons
we shall be pleased to furnish you with it. The
Journal and Advocate are two separate and dis
tnct papers, although edited and published under
the same roof, and by the same person. The
profits derived from both, are exclusively ours !;
and whilst we shall labor earnestly for the cause
of Temperance in this new field, we expect to be
paid for in something more substantial than the
good wishes Of our :riends-very acceptable, it is
true, in their proper place.
Those who wish the paper, will please send in
their names at once, that they may be entered with
the beginning Of the year.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
BY THE GOVERNOR.
Dec. "a
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
rioron1oo nooapohar OF


Clarendon, December 81, 1882
In relation to the Pardoang Po,oer whenever peti.
ons shall be presented for pardon the report of the
Judge who tried the case will be requsition, in all
cases. rot to be omitted The facility with which ap-
peas for mercy can be obtained, too well under
stood to weigh with the Executive and to enable the
Governor to dispense the high prerogative Of mercy
which is constitutional beques-it is manifest that
dispassonate statement should be made. This deter
mination is absolute. By order:
B. T.. WATTS,
Secretary Il cocltive Department.
Dec "a l03
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
Life's Inequalities.

There are, 10 be sure, great many inequalities
in life, but after all are not, ourselves, respo
sbIe for much Of the pleasure We enjoy, or lose.
From a strange pervcrseness in the nature Of man
mo 70 moro uPt to murnur at misfortune, than to
rejoice at prosperity-he takes success in mat
ter of course way, as his due, and does not con-
slider for moment, that of himself he is nothing,
and that he owes to another and greater being
his existence-lift--and all its blessings.
There are comparatively few men, who have
not at some time or other imagined that if they
had the arrangement Of things, they would pro-
vide differently for the mass OF mankind; for eX-
ample, equaIize things, take from the rich and give
to the poor This is, to say the least Of it, pre-
sumptions, for where would still be the remedy
Tor LIES Inequalities 'Tis true,
"Fortune in men has some small difference made,
One flaunts in rags, one hutters in brocadp,
The Cob!er apron'd, and the Parson gown'd,
The Friar hooded and the Monarch crowmd"
"And yet, perhaps, if countries we compare
And estimate the blessings which they share,
Though patriots flatter, still shall Wisdom find
An equal portion dealt to all mankind;
As different good, by Art or Nature given
To different nations makes their blessings ev'n.'
To descend from the poetical, and come down
to the practical, have but little doubt, that the
ups and downs Of life are, with most men, every
day occurrences-there is something always at
hand to interfere materially with our plans of life,
for il is said,
"The lone Miser visiting his store,
Bends at his treasure, counts, recounts ito'er,
Hoards after boards his rising raptures fill,
Yet still he sighs, for boards are wanting still" !"
The world has little use for the man who allows
nothing to disturb the equilibrium of his mind -
In other words, if such thing were possible for
a man to pass through this vale Of tears without
an anxious thought he might very reasonably con.
clude that he was Of little consequences to the
world. OF course, some have more attention paid
to their affairs than others, or rather others con-
Germ themselves more in some cases, with matters
which do not legmaely belong to them.
To illustrate by another touch of poetic fancy,
"Those that stand high,
Have many winds TO shake them,"
1t should be recollected however, that an arrow
aimed at the sum- is not apt, in IFS upward course,
to strike an object on level with the archer; it
only finds its real level when its strength is spent
and falling far short of its aim, drops to the earth.
The sun was never hurt by the arrows Of puny
man. Nor is the honest man. who pursues the
even tenor of his way, seriously impeded by the
swapping ours that infest his pathway through
life. Onward he goes "pursuilg unwaverng his
determined career, and rises at last, conemptuous
above the clamors of the rabbe."
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24

TIE EDuoRs CoNvENT1oN.-We publish else
where the proceedings of the "South Carolina
Press Association" These will show the objects
and purposes of the Association. From this
printed record it will be seen that something
more than dollars and cents, is proposed to be
gained by this combination of common broth
-crhnod.- aborins in a common cause. Some.
thing higher and more noble is proposed. AMI
we trust will be accomplished. Indeed a higher
purpose has already been gained. An acquaint-
ance has been formed-thc hitherto good feeling
Of the brotherhood has been increased, and we
have no doubt new impetus has been given to
the motive power of Newspaperdom in South
Carolina.
1t was indeed pleasant, to meet face to face,
those with whom We come in spiritual contact
week after week. And we trust the annual meet
ing of the Association will be the means of bring
ing about and keeping up more thorough union
in spirit and action of all those who are connect
ed with the Prsss in South Carolina.
TO the gentlemen Of the Columbia Press the
members of the Association were largely indebt-
ee for their kindness and hospitality. The Edi-
torial Banquet gotten up by the Columbia Press
was magnificent affair. The Party given by
DR.. Gibbs, the President Of the Association, and
the accomplished Editor of the Palmetto State
Banner to the fraternity, was suitable finale to
the first meeting of the "Carolina Press Assooia-
ton" Time and space bid us stop.-Due- West
Tetcecope.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
WESTERN Hoe TsADE.-The Cincinnati Price

WESTERN HOG lRADE-lu ue Sluciililati IlCe
Current of the 7th inst, says:
The receipts of hogs for the past week were
1900 head, previously reported 1854; total
1S9,923. To same date last year l59,Sl6; to
same date in 1850 99,59G. The receipts from
Kentucky to date, including those slaughtered in
Covington, comprise 53,327 head, leaving about
$4,000 to be received to make up the total num-
Der from that State last year.
The Cincinnati Gazette of the Sth, says:
Hogs have continued to arrive freely, those
having contracts to gil being anxious to hurry
their stock forward with the least possible delay !;
and we are now somewhat in advance of last year,
as regards number, but the season is expected to
close much earlier than usual. The market has
continued to maintain firm tone, and prices are
again@in favor of sellers. The following are the
quotations for the last two weeks:
Nov. 80. Dec. 7.
Hogs per 100 lbs. net, 1925 6,al $685. $40.
In the value Of hog products there has been no
variation since our last, with the exception of
Lard, which has receded lac. per lb.
The Madison Courier Of the 9Th, furnishes the
following statement Of the receipts of hogs at
North Madison, this year and last Total receipts
to Saturday night 4S,404, to corresponding date
last year 2s,5O2; gain this season 24,9o2.
"The weather is very unfavorable and although
the pens are full, ,slaughter:ng has been suspended
at all houses except Godmans and Armel's on
the hill, and the Mammoth Cave. We hear of
but few sales, at prices So e,lo; 1000 hams
from the block sold at 8 1-2."
The trade at Louisville up to Saturday night,
is shown by the following statement from the
Courier Of Monday: Total number of slaughtered
1928; total number in pens $4,000; total 49,
1873 Prices were quite firm at Sc, with but few
sales, however, in consequence of unfavorablc
weather.
The Louisville Courier of Tuesday, says:
Owing to the exceeding nclement and warm
weather there was nothing doing in hogs. Prices
ase very firm, and holders demanding IA Cts.
net, with more hogs in the pens and neighbor-
hood than ever was known before. The average
weight of the hogs packed thus far this season
at three of the pork houses, show falling off of
fully ten per cent. as compared with last year.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
WAsH1Naros. Dec. 90.

The Hon. W. R. King is worse, and has re-
signed his seat as President pro tenn Of the Senate,
who have elected the Hon. David R. Atchison,
of Missouri, in his place. The Hon. A. Dixon
has been admitted to the seat for Kentucky.
The Hon. Richard Brodhead, jr of Per,nsyllat,
mia, presented to the Senate on Monday petitions
in favor of the introduction of Bounty Land
Bill. In the House of Representatives nothing
of any Importance was transacted.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
Godev's Lady's Book.

The January Number has arrived promptly,
and we are pleased to say, betokens no diminution
in the beauty and interest Of this elegant book
We propose to any Of our friends who desire to
have the two, to furnish the Lady's Book and the
Journal for Four Doars-the price Of these Sc
parately will be FIVE dollars. The beginning OF
the year is good time to commence the volume.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24

CHANCE OF RELIGIoN-Rev. DR.. Ives, the
Protestant Episcopal Bishop of North Carolina,
who is Oh visit to Europe, is reported in the
last number of the Tablet says he has gone to
Rome, but while in London had an interview
with the Cardinal Archbishop. We find the ex-
tract in the New York Freeman's (Catholic)
Journal
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
Medals for the Palmetto Regiment

The South Carolirian is requested by the Sec
retary of the Executive Department TO state that
the Medals for the relatives Of the deceased Of the
-Rv5irrrr- i" preparation ;-and, whoa
ready, the fact will be made public.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24

Gold is said to have been discovered in Yer
mont. Specimens taken from quartz vein, ex-
hibit scales and grains in various Sizes The vein
has been traced some so or 100 rods. The gold
formation in Vermont is known to extend near
" its whole length.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
J. w. CANTEY,
Adiutant and Inspector General.

AQJutauL allu luspeStoi SSHi"i'
A. BAxroN SPRINGS,
A. NJ. RUTH,
TILLMAN INGRAM,
ROBERT MUNRO, Jr.,
J. NJ. Howell,
RANSOM CALHOUN,
PAUL HAMILTON,
w. E. WILSON,
WM. PIcNRNEY STAEKE,
AUGUSTUS SMITH,
w. l.. REYNOLDS,
j. Ii. WrruERsPooN,
ROBERT J. WILLISGHAM,
A. WAXING,
f. P. BRADLEY,
WM. E. ZIMMERMAN,
r. L. HERlor,
JACOB BELsER,
SAMUEL SPARKS, Jr.,
j. Z. CUEEroN,
b. Rush CAMPBELL,
FnANcIs w. HERIoT,
J. B. JACKSON,
r. G. HOWARD,
ELLIOT NJ. KEITH,
JouN j. CoNYERs,
]. EVANS ED1NGs,
JOSEPH J. PORE,
GEORGE M'CLENAHAN.
l03 2
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24

Hon. L. Gibbons, Judge of the Mobile Judi
cial Circuit, has been appointed by the Govern,
or of Alabama to the seat on the bench of the
Supreme Court made vacant by the resignation
of Judge Dargan.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24

The Cincinnati papers announce the death, in
that city, of the notorious "Fanny Wright" alias
Madam Francis Wright Darusmont after long
illness, the consequences ofinjures received from
fall last winter
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
Post Master at Boykin's.

The Post Master General has appointed MIR.
Thomas j. Jones Post Master at Boykin's Depot,
in place of Mr.. ]. s. DePaSs, resigned. ..r
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
Dec. "a
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,


December 81, 1852.
All communications to the Governor should be ad-
dressed TO him at his residence in Clarendon, Futon
Post Office. BY order:
B. T. WATTS
Secretary Executive Department.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
Hon. J. L. Orr

Will accept our thanks for his kind attention il
forwarding us Congressional Documents, &c.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
All Right

Our Railroad Bridge is all right again, and the
Cars have been passing over as usual since
Wednesday last.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24
BY THE GOVERNOR.
HEADQUARTERS,

ORDER No. g. HEADQUARTERS,
Columbia, December IA, 1852.
The following gentlemen have been appointed and
commissioned Aidsde- Camp to His Excellency the
Governor and Commander.in.Chief with the rank OF
Lieut. Colonel and will be obeyed and respected accor
dinghy. BY order:
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24

RrcE.-The amount of Rice exported from
South Carolina in 1924, was $4,000 barrels; in
1921, 4l,957 barrels in l740, 9o,1lO barrels
in l747-4s, $4,000 barrels; in 1854, l04,6s2
barrels in 176O-6l, 100000 barrels; from Sa-
vannah, in 1852, 1920 barrels, besides 237 BUSH
els of paddy or rough rice; in 1850, 3,2s3 bar
rels, besides 20s bushels of paddy; in l77o,
22,l2O barrels, besides 1904 bushels of paddy ;
from Philadelphia, in I'LL, 25s,a75 pounds.
The amount exported from the United States in
l77O, was l50,529 barrels; in 1901, 96,9SO
terccs; in 1900, ll2,o56 tierces; in 1910, l3l,-
s4l tierces; in 1s2O-2l, 1924 terces; in
1s3O-3!, 1857 tierces; in 1904, 10l CAT
tierces; in ls45-46, l24,0O7 tierces; in 1876
At, l44,477 terces; in 1s5o-5l, 1885, 500 tierces.
According to the census Of 1910, the rice crop
of the United States amounted to s0,841 ,422
pounds; in 1850, 2l5,sl2,72o pounds.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24

What is the worst kind Of fare for a man to
live on! Warfare.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-24

The London Herald estimates the increase of
he consumption of Teas in the United States as
10,13l, 900 pounds in ls43, to 2O,0OO,OOO
pounds in 1852. The last figures probably un-
derrated The British Empire consumed in ls47,
6fty-two million pounds, since which the increase
has been from 20 to 80 per cent; leaving to 9th
er countries, than the United States, about fif
teen million pounds Of the loo,OoO,ooO annual.
ly sent out of China. England pays ten millions
of dollars in goods and ten in money. The Uni
ted States six millions in money and the remain
der in goods. The money, twice told, returns to
the British East India Company for Opium,
whence they derive profit of S25,Ooo,ooo a
year. The tax on Tea in Great Britain yields
f27,OOO,OO revenue TO the Government.