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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
Female Education.

Our attention has recently been called to this subject
and pamphlet sent us by friend containing the an
nua report Of the Female Masonic Institute at Dayton
Ala. under the charge of Prof HENRY P. HATFIELD
and lady, formerly of this town. 1t gives US pleasure
to see from the several reports of the Executive Com
mttee for the three years past that Mr. and Mrs. HAT
FIELD have fully sustained the high character which
they bore here as finished scholars, and efficient teach
ers The Executive Committee in theirlast report ex-
press the highest admiration and the most abiding con-
dence in Mr. and Mrs HATFIELD, as ripe scholars and
good discplinarans The Institution appears to be In
a very hourishing condition.
In this connection we would remark that it seems
strange that Camden, admirably suited by its local
position wealth. and intelligence, should not be hon
ored by an established Female Seminary 1t has lost
much ofits celebrity place ofeaning. Many years
AGO we are told that there was one grand Academy,
numbering within its walls than the half dozen
which are now in operation. This has not resulted
from want Of competent teachers in the various de-
partmerts but simply because there is not that perfect
harmony of action which should characterize such an
important work Tile amount expended by the citi'
zens of Camden and vicinity in sending children abroad
to schools, would almost sustain Faculty of Pro-
fessors. The Schools Of our Town will compare with
those ofany community and the various grades Of in
struction arc we'll provided with competent Teachers
We fear however, that they are not sustained as iber
ally as they deserve and require.
Suppose Female College was established at Kirk
wood, what more beautiful or healthy location could
be found? And the greatest beauty of the idea is that
it would be at home; where, under tho parental eye
children might be educated and trained up without in
curing the danger Of contingencies, which almos
unavoidable, where children are sent abroad to be
educated.
There are several capital IDEAS suggested under the
head of General Remarks" in the pamphlet before US
One of the recommendations is, that of Simplicity il
Dress, and the absence of every species Of exrava
gance-such rs costly jewelry, &c.
We certainly wish Professor HATFIELD. our old frcnt
and one of our prcceptors together with his accom-
plished lady, abundant success in their new field Of in
structve and useful enterprise.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
Cow Peas.

This is another valuable vegetable much cultivated
at the South; they are generally planted among the
corn, the third, and sometimes the last poughing of
the corn yielding abundantly they form an important
food for stock ofa kinds 1t is usual to gather as ma
ny convenient and then put the stock into the fields
to feed on what remains.
Sometimes the Cow Pea is planted by ITSELF when
its yield is very great butt is most commonly planted
among the corn as sufficient is easily made in this way
and with but little labor When plantedto themselves
and the vine cut before the leaf falls it affords ex
celent fodder when properly dried. This method is
not usually resored TO- as the blade Of the gen.
orally gives sufficient quantity for plantation pur
poses. There is great variety Of this pea under va
rous names
The negroessay that the pea keeps up their strength
longer than the potato and is very good to work on
AS green manure, the pea vine is exceedingly valu'
abe and not surpassed by anything that's used nthis
way to enrich the soil.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
Climate.

In the Northern States Of this Conlederacy the eli
mate is cold; in some of them the winters commence
early and are very severe permitting but little outdoor
work. Stock of all kinds have to depend upon tood
laid up for them In this Of the year there
consequently great suffering among the poor partcu
ary in the towns and cities Their summers are short
and vegetation grows rapidly; their crops arc planted
in May and June.
In the Southern States the climate is generally
mild in many of them there is scarcely any cold
weather so that labor can be carried upon thcpant
atoms during the whole year. Stock is seldom housed
in the winter except in the mountain regions, cattle
for the most part finding sufficient food to keep them
in order. In the low lands and along the scaboard
they are often fat enough in winter for good bee The
climate being so mild but moderate quantity OF cloth
ing is needed and it is not requisite to make thedwell-
ings very close From these circumstances the winter
brings no suffering to the poor, anda foods abundant
and by labor easily procured from the SOIL there is
with us, not that want that exists elsewhere.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

poses to issue, Immediately thereafter Prospec-
tus for work to be entitled "Lives of Eminent
South Carolinians."
To give character to and confidence in the cr-
terprise, I respectfully and earnestly beg permis-
sion to state that have been honored with your
promised assistance. If you have the kindness
to assent to my request, you will greatly oblige
by addressing Inc at this place, and by designa-
ting the lives Of those it may be your pleasure to
write
1t may not be amiss to add, that the propo-
scd work is expected to be comprised in one vol
ume, octave; of 400 or 500 pages, and to en-
brace the lives of great number of persons
that, therefore, brevty will be indispensable, and
that, as Editor of the book, l must necessarily,
reserve to myself the privilege of adding to or
curtailing the contributions of my numerous
friends.
In preface to the book, proper acknowledge
ments will be made, and the names Of those who
aid me by their kindness and talent, gratefully
recorded. Of course the name of no contribu-
tor will be given to the public where wish to
the contrary is indicated.
Trusting, Sir, that may be permitted to add
your name to the list Of those who have already
thus honored me, and thereby, give additional
certainty to my proposed enterprise, lam, with
very great respect, your obcdient servant,
SAMUEL A. TOWNS.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

The WOUNDS RI EopEHED.-We received some
time ago, from Cen Foote and Others most
cheering assurances that their great Compromise
had effectuallv closed and cicatrced the bleeding
wounds which the slavery agitation had produced
in the body polite of this nation. We were
told the Compromise had restored peace and
ouietude to the nation-had annihilated disunion
in one section and abolition in the other section
of the Republc-that there was to be no more
apitaton-the Fugitive slave law was finalty,
and peace and concord reigned through the
land.
To perpctuate this happy event, and give i'm
mortality to its source, and to those who were
instrumental in cffccting it, it was proposed, in
this city, to erect Il Compromise Monument of
iron, to hand down to future ages the record of
the wonderful discovery of extinguishing fanati-
cism by paper resolutions and repealabe laws.
But alas we could not bring our minds to this
satisfactory conclusion and we were thus deprived
of the satisfaction of mingEug in the rejoicngs
over. such happy and glorious effects, from so
simple a cause.
Norhavc recent occurrences removed this doubt
and anxiety from our minds. Not to refer to
many other proofs OF the revival OF this aglta'
ton, which, we were told, was so efectually still
ed, quite notable proof has recently been af-
tordcd that abolition not only lives, but appears
to have grown stronger under the influence of
the Compromise. We allude to the move in the
United States Senate, by Sumner, of Massachu-
setts to repeal the Fugitive Slave law. A test
vote was taken on this question, and ten Sena-
tors-be;ng full half of the Senators from the
North-votcd with Sumner, and, in effect, in ia
vor of the Finality." There were two others
Hale and Chase-absent, who would also have
voted on the same side.
These votes were givenin face Of the emphatic
declaration of Southern Senators, that repeal
Of the Fugitive Slave law would inevitably lead
to dissolution of the Union. We have seen
no stronger evidence Of the power and strength
Of abolition, for the last twenty years, than is
contained in this fact.-N. 0. Delta.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

TuR PRESENT ASPECT OF THE FISHERY CUES
rIox.-We never believed that this dispute
would lead to a rupture of the peaceful relations
between the two countries. We have conceived,
however, that completely might arise from mutu-
al irritation. The two Governments could ad-
Just the controversy in one week. But If popu-
lar feeling should be excited on either side, it is
almost inevitable that the public councils would
sympathize with the excitement. Ambitions po-
liticians would gladly fan the flame. Speeches
would be made in Congress that would react on
popular feeling Government would be placed
in position the most untavorable for negotia-
ton. And if unhappily any indiscreet act should
be committed by those to whom large dlscre-
ton is given, in the execution Of orders, retaa-
ton, lawful or unlawful, may commit the coun-
try to war irrevocably. If members of Congress
will, therefore, obtain from inhaming the public
mind-if they will leave the subject where the
Constitution has placed it, in the hands OF the
Executive, the result will not fail to be pacific
There can be no apprehension that the honor
and dignity of the country will not be cared for
by those who have the diplomatic management
Of this question.
The position Of things from 1910 to 1915 was
nearly similar to the present posture OF AFFAIRS
| Then the British North American Provinces com
planned udly of our encroachmcnts on their
fishing grounds. Then the British cruisers on
those grounds, captured our vessels, and then
there arose feelings Of irritation and loud com
plants. The English and American Govern
ments adjusted the controversy in time more
unpropitious than the present for settlement
The Tories were then in power, potentially, in
England. They were adverse to concessions
which might weaken the maritime strength of
Great Britain. They looked with jealousy to our
fisheries as nurseries of seamen. Yet treaty of
compromise was made. Each party surrendered
something in 1918. a difference that appeared
inyincbe arose then. A difference Of collstruc-
ton has arisen now, which can on y be reconci-
led by looking at the intention of the trainers of
Convention that was designed to close this con-
trovcrsy.
We need not say how much more favorable
circumstances are now to pacific solution. The
Tory party has come into power with abstract
views of Protection, but with practical conces-
sons to Free Trade. The fisheries are part of
the system ofprotcction. The Tories WELD since
their advent to power diminished Parlimcnta-
~ authority. Will they hazard the game of war
with so slender majority as they possess in the
House of Commons? Most certainly not, unless
they can strengthen themselves within, by an
excitement without Parliament, through irrita-
ting language by Congressman and newspapers
on this side of the Atlantic With the risks Of
French war and the possible dangers of inva-
sion, there must be hardhood, indeed, in Tory
councils that world invite the chances Of a two
fold confct-a war at the same time with the
best customer and the bittcrest enemy of England
Charleston Epening News
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

A Tobacco Manufacturers Convention is to be held
at Richmond, Va to consider the propnety of sus-
pending operations during the months Of January, Feb
ruary and March-that is that tobacco shall be put
up for market during those months. 1t is contended
that under the system now pursued, the tobacco put
up during those months is forced on the Northern
kets in April and May, and must either be sold at
sacrifice or held over until the fall when it becomes
mouldy. and unfit for chewing purposes.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

time, and upon returning, found him sitting in
his chair lifeless his cane still in his hand and his
cgarin his mouth During the day several OF the
neighbors called to see the corpse though curlosi-
ty and among others Mrs. Shivers, wife of Chas.
w. Shves, and such was the shock to her feel
ings, from looking at the corpse, that she was
thrown into spasms, and died few hours after
wards She was woman of about 80 years,
and leaves two interesting children.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

AGRICULTURAL AssoCIATION.-lhe Citizens
of other Districts in the State are becoming alive
to their true interest, and adopting measures to
ensure success, and prosperity in the various de-
partments of husbandry. The Importance Of
combined effort, in this wide extended field Of
operation, is impressed so forciby upon our
minds, that it affords lis pleasure to chronicle
anv incident, however slight, which looks to con-
cert of action in this matter A call has been
upon the citizens of Laurens District, to assem-
bic shortly, for the purpose of forming an Ag-
qricultu1ql association.
We hope their efforts may meet with success,
and trust the citizens of Sumter will remember
that this matter will come before them on Sale
doy next. Study your interest, and the inter
est of your State. Reflect maturel y-and di-
ocst your ideas thoroughly before you come to
Your conclusion-and if you are satisfied as to
the nyuctiraJiAty and utility of forming an asso-
ciation of this character, come prepared to act
with promptncss and energy Pursue this course
and success will crown your efforts. The Plan-
,crs are the foundation stones upon which all
other classes in the community must rcposc, and
unless the basis of their prosperity is laid broad
and deep, every department of industry must
and will suffer in a corresponding degree. Tbs
call. then, affects crcry mum, to greater or less
extent, and let all act accordingly.
Would not our Sister Districts (those which
have not done 50 as yct) act wisely, in giving
this matter their serious attention We hope to
Loar from them soon- Black RiUer Watchman.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
Bust of MIR. Calhoun.

The Washington Republic says that bust of the
late John c. Calhoun, executed by Hiram Powers, the
American sculptor now in Florence, and carved from
the purest Italian marble, is now OH exhibition in one
of the basement rooms Of the capitol The features Of
the great South Caronian faithfully preserved and
the general appearance Of The work is such as to call
forth the highest encomiums from all belolders.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
Gen, TWiges.

The New Orleans Democrat Of the lst inst. says
"Maior General DAVID Z. TwIGGs arrived in town on
Friday morning; and we regret to say in ill health
His auous duties in his department of late have ten
dcd materially to his present indispostion. We trust
sincerely he will not ovcrtask his constitution for
should any calamity happen him, we may not look
upon his like again." He has our cordial wishes for
his speedy restoration to good health
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
For The Camden Journal.

FOT NE OuUtueN OUu7hO. .
To MEssRs j. CHEsNUT JR., A. II. BoYKIN, J.
B. KERsuAw and JOHN RossER.
Gentlemen You will oblige Many Voters by
answering the following interrogatories:
l. Are you in favor Of the Bank Of the State2
Q. Are you in favor of giving the election of
President and Vice President to the People?
8. Are you in favor Of changing the present
Free School system, in order to make it answer
better purposes
Wishing to have your views upon these ques-
tions, you will oblige us by an early reply.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

HORRIBLE DEATH FROM HYDRoPHoBIA.-We
mentioned, few days ago, that Capt. Williams
who had been bitten by rabid dog, at Brandy
wine, Del, had subsequently died Of hydropho-
bia at his residence near Cape May. DR.. Wales,
his attending physician, thus describes the condi-
tion of the unfortunate man after he became aware
of the nature of his disease:
"Fully now awake to the awful nature of his
situation, his mind, too, but little disturbed, he
continued from this time (about6 o'clock, P. N.Y.
in wakeful state, now conversing with tolerable
composure upon such topics as might be sugges-
ted, and anon thrown into the most painful mus
cuIar contortions especially if any liquid were
offered him, or even any allusion made to any
thing of the kind.
The case, however, did not attain its worst
phase until about o'clock the following MORN
ing. He seemed, indeed, from early dawn 70
this hour, little more composed-had even for
ced down small quantity of milk, although not
without an effort which was painful to behold
At or near o'clock, however, the final struggle
commenced With wild scream he besought
the presence of his mother, his wife, and others
of his relations and friends, and took formal
leave of them in manner as rational as possible.
This was at once succeeded by paroXysms So
violent as to require his being firmly secured to
the bed, in which situation the spasms increasing
fast in frequency and violence, with rapid flow
of saliva, at first frothy and viseid, but after.
wards thinner, less tenacious, and made up Of
froth and glairy fluid, which he sputtered forth
torcby while his strength continued, clutching
at it with his hands sometimes, as if to tear it
away from his mouth. His countenance was
now at times shockingly distorted, and his brain
trenzicd, his teeth grating and gnashing in
terrible manner. He continued in this awful
state until about half-past ten o'clock, A. NJ,
when his power having so far failed as to pre-
vent his dislodging the fast accumulating saliva,
his throat gradually filled with it, and he ex-
pred.
"In the fitting and varied expressions which
passed over the countenance the unfortunate
patient towards the close of life, there were ex-
hbted such appearances as would lead the be-
holder without much stretch of imagination,)
to suppose that the rabid creature whose deadly
poison was circulating through his system by
its bite, had worked out the fact Of Transforming
his very nature into his own. There was the
rabid canine expression as fully expressed as the
human features would in any way allow of. =
THUS ended a tragedy, which, in a practice
of twenty-five years, have seen nothing to COM
pare with"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

The New York Journal of Commerce gives notice of
m impostcr who has been obtaining in various parts
of tho country subscriptions 10 newspapers magazines
&C.. without any certificate Of agency, and who has
assumed the names in somo places Of Albert Marsh in
others of Geo. Wheeler. and with 10 doubt other
aliases
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

1t is stated in the Foreign papers that Mr. Barnard
the American Minister in Berlin has succeeded in pro-
curing the release Of several Prussans who had been
naturazed as citizens of the United States, but on
their return for short time to their native country
were arrested on charge Of evading the military
scriptions.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

which she is indebted to her present rank, posi-
ton, and consideration among the States of the
Union.
I am, dear sir, with very great respect, you'll
obedent servant,
A. P. BUTLER.
COL l. w. HAYNE, Charleston, S. c.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

WESTERN PORK CRoP.-The Vincennes Qnd) Ga.
zete says that the crop Of pork next fall will be very
heavy throughout the Wabash valley 1t is pref
ty certain that the corn will yield immense harvest
and farmers stimulated by the good prices oflast year.
seem disposed to produce as much pork possible.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
Crops in Mississippi.

A friend writing US from Camden, Miss, concludes
as follows "Our crops both and cotton, are very
ne and as far as learn the prospect for an over
whelming crop is too encouraging"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
Democratic Review.

The July number contains portrait of MEAG1ER,
the Irish Patriot. The contents seem as usual The
book is true and faithful record and advocate Of De-
mocratic principles.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

CHERAw AND DARLINGTON RAILRoAD.-An
adjourned meeting of the citizens of Darlington
District, S. G., was held at Darlington c. II. on
the I'd inst, when report on the survey of the
contemplated Railroad leading from the VIE
mington and Manchester Road to Cheraw, was
laid before the meeting by Mr.. Fleming. The
report was read and received. Two routes had
been surveyed-onc on the East 26 34 miless
the other on the West of Darlington Court
House SO IA miles, The difference in cost
being about $3.50. A committee was appoin-
ted TO receive subscriptions, and the meeting adj
iourncd.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

SINGULAR AND SUDDEN DEATHs.-The Phila-
delphia Bulletin says that on Saturday, a gell-
tlcman named Sheldon, residing at Coopers Hill,
n. j., stepped into store At that place, to wait
., few minutes for IN omnibus The attendant,
stepping out, left Mr.. Sheldon alone for short
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

ANSWER TO THE CHARADE IN LAST TUESDAYS PAPER.
Byron; Ulysses; Ronulus; Nero; Socrates-BURNs
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
THE SEMlWEEKLY JOURNAL
TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST II, 1852.
THO. J. WARREN, Editor.
Bripadier General.

Maj. P. H. NELSON was, on Thursday last, elected
Brgadier General Of Cavalry in place of Gen. OWENS
resigned
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17

The Boston Courier expresses doubt whether the
Liquor law can be executed either in Rhode Island or
Massachusetts,.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-17
Popular Education.

An excellent article on this subject will be found
on our first page.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-10
Railroad Accidents-Eric and Central.
SYRACUSE, Wednesday, March 81, 1882


TO The Editor Of The " Y Tribune:
Your article of Monday on the above
subject is msnifesty unjust and calculated to con-
vey so erroneous impression, that beg small
space in your columns to set the subject In Its true light
before your readers.
You simply state the number Of killed and injured
during the year 1851 ct n the Central line to Lake
Erie, via Hudson River Railroad, and at 43 upon the
EswYork and Erie line leaving this onesided state
ment to convey the impression your readers that
persons have been killed and injured upon the Central
line than upon the Eew-York and Erie. eubmt tho
following statement which conclusively proves that
many more persons have been killed and injured upon
the Erie line than upon the Central line, N proportion
the business done each The business upon the latter
IL much larger, the passage Of trains much more fire.
quent, and the line passes through popuous part Of
the State which Is not the with the Erie You know
this and therefore should have stated the number OF
cdents IN proportion TO the business done instead Of in
the proportion of the length Of the rival roads This
would have put the boot upon the other leg OF the II
killed and injured upon the Central line 43 run
over while walking upon the track drunk, Ralroads
want the Maine law from entirely beyond the
control of the Companies leaving % with which they
are properly chargeable OF the ~ upon the kewYork
and Erie, 10 should be similarly deducted leaving ~
for which that Company accountable The Central
lnes have transported the following number of passen-
gers and travelled the following number of niles