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Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
The Homestead Exemption.

This law wisely passed at the last session OF
our Legislature, will 60 into effect on the first OF
March. In our Judgment, the provisions Of that
law are wise and humane, and reflect great honor
upon our delegated authorities for its enactment.
1t is right that s;methng more tangible and
available, than the syml athy which misfortune
commonly receives from the world, should be Sc
cured to the family of man who, tho honest it
may be in every sense the word is unfortunate
and competed to renqush the last piece of prop
erty TO satisfy the claims of an unrelenting credit
or of the Shylock species Of miserable humanity.
Cases have been of frequent occurrence where
all the proper y Of the wife, has been taken for
the husbands debts. Often has il been the case,
that means acquired bv the mutual earnings OF
both-the industry of the man-the frugality OF
the woman-havc been sacrificed to pay all that
the law had the power to demand. We are clear
for every one paying their debts; and, if he or
she are unwilling to discharge those obligations
which they have voluntarily assumed, where pay.
meat can be enforced by due course Of law, We
think it ought to be done. The idea we are try
ing TO. advocate is explained precisely in the OBJ
iect of the bill tself-tLat every family which has
one-may still have home. There is something
peculiarly grateful in the sound of the word,
Home
"Be it ever so humble there's no place like home"
man may always have something to live for
some encouragement to pursue an honest avoca-
tion-and no excuse is lnh l.t, 10 resort to the
cup, or The gaming table, to drown his sorrows as
he supposes, or retrieve his lost fortunes, as ma
ny sadly mistake at the present day. To the
heart OF every honest man it must be pleasing
thought, that his family cannot be forced to leave
the old homestead-forsake the scenes of their
early childhood-and break asunder every tie and
association which bound them to place dearer
than all earthly beside.
To the sturdy "plowman who homcward plods
his weary way" there is pleasure-an addition
al incentive TO live-when returning TO his home
he is conscious ofthe fact--the practical and USE
full fact, that in no event can the hand of the ty
ran. "grasp the whoLe domain" Many men who
have been unfortunate, and have lost their prop
srty, have been destroyed often because they
WcIe 1911 ptuHeHo pun tilo uuH COlu CHdTllleS Vi
the world Whereas, home, with a few acres
Of land, and something to commence the world
with again, would enable them to stand up, look
aoft, and still hope to be man. The law is prac-
tical in its operations, and is not made up simply
of poctical theories. We believe it will tend TO
improve and refine societY--make men better
and improve and more fully develope the agri.
cultural resources ofour State. There is no in
justice in the homestead exemption 1t is the
duty as we'll tho business, Of all persons, to be
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
Rack NosEs.-A resolution has been intro

BLACK Nosrs.-A resolution has been intro
duccd in the Kentucky Legislature, which por-
yides THAT the keeper of the penitcntiary shall
procure suitable chemical dye, such as vii.
stain the cuticlc or outer surface Of the skin
perfectly black, so that it cannot be washed d
off, or in any way be removed, until time shall
wear it away, and nature furnish new cuticle
or surface; and that with this dye he shall have
the nose ofeach male convict painted thorough
ly black and renew the application as often as
may be necessary to keep it so, until one month
of the expiration Of his sentence, when 1t shall
be discontinued for the purpos, of permitting
nature to restore the feature to its orig gnal hue,
preparatory to the second advent of its owner
into the world" Pike, of the Kentucky Flag,
is in favor Of the resolution with an amend
ment that the sheriff of each county be requi-
red to catch every delinquent newspaper sub
scriber in his bailwick, and black his nose aud
keep it backened until he pays up.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

The Capitol at Wilmington, which WIS en-
dangered by the late fire in the Library Of Con.
gress, was built at Il total cost of nearly two
millions Of dollars Isl, ,746,000.) The north
wing was commenced in 1893, and was finish
ed $500. 1t cost ncar half a million. The
South wing was commenced III 1903, and flu
ishcd in 1908, aud cost over S300,O00. The
centre WAS commenced in 1918, and was fin.
ished in 1927; it cost nearly one million OF
dollars. The entire building covers am acre
and halfand 1920 feet Of ground. The length
of front is 353 l.3 feet; depth wing, III -;
east projection and steps, depth, IS; west pro
lection and steps depth, SO; height of wings
to top of balustrade, 70; heigh. to top OF cen,
tire dome, l45; Senate Chamber, length. "A
feet height, IL; Representatives do, length 9j
feet hei ght 60 height Of central Rotunda, 9G
The grounds of the Capitol embrace % II
acres, surrounded by a substantial iron railing
the length OF which is four.flths of Il mile.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

South Carolina Conference. c..-Tho recent
session of this Conference presented in its pro.
cee,li,ys the most gratifying information OF the
prosperity and welfare of the Church within
IFS borders. We notice that six additional
preachers were admitted. The statistics of the
Conference show an increase of l,4SS white
members during the past year. The reports
from the Missions within the Conference show
ed their condition to be highly encouraging,
evidenced by the fact of large increase in the
coIored membership. Several new missions
were recommended to be established.
This Conference, long at the head of all 9TH
ers in the amount Of its missionary contrbn-
tons, has excclIed itself the past year, the re-
turns showing that over eighteen thousand dol
lars were contributed for the purpose, and thai
notwithstanding Il large aud valuable portion
of the territorial jurisdiction of the Conference,
including Wilmington and Fayetteville, \. {.
had been cut off at the preceding Annual Com
ference No Conference, North or South, has
ever reached such al amount for missionary
purposes. The Conference has over twenty
missionaries among the colored population,
two in China, and have now appointed two for
California.
The immense fund annually contributed N
the Conference TO the support of missions,
shows not only that the ministry and the church
are indelatigalle, but also that the planters and
the community feel a deep interest i'll the reli'
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
Southern Literary Gazette.

The first number ofthe new series Of this sp1efi
did paper has reached us. Our expectations are
more than realized, and we are satisfied such will
prove the experience of all who receive it. Thi 8
number contains the commencement OF a highly
interesting tale from the pen of Mrs. Alice B. Neal
the fair and gifted authoress, whose productions
have acquired deservedly popular character
We commend our friends, Messrs. Walker q
Richards, to the patronage of literal and enght'
ened public, which they richly deserve.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

A FREAK OF FoRrUHE.-The New orleans
Crescent Thousands of returned Cali.
fornians will probably recolent the firm of
Priest; Lee e. Co., at Sacramento, They es.
tabshed one of the first trading houses at
thai rl.ro .hnro-n tn" to",n ,rns nid -,
commenced with a small capital, and in eigh'
teen months were the possessors of immense
wealth. Two years ago the firm became en-
barrascd in consequence Of heavy losses At
that time Barton Lee, esq.,, one ofthe senior
partners in the, house was the wealthicst man in
Sacramento, his property being estimated, and
probably not much over estimated, at Il million
and :. half of dollars, but he lost all in the
rcverses which involved himself and partners.
We are Informed by late number ofthe Sacra-
mento Transcript, that Mr. Lee is now at the
Sandwich Islands, engaged in his former occu!
ration us house carpenter.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
From the Charleston Courier.
WASHINGTON, JAN.

WASHINGTON, JAN. q.
If kossuth be disappointed in obtaining
substantial aid in this country for the encour-.
agement and prosecution of revolutionary pro-
ects in Europe, much more ought he to be dis
appointed at the lack Of any occasion or OPP
portunity for the employment, in Europe, Of
any such means as he desires. The last ad-
vices, Just received, do not exhibit any strong
proof of revolutionary tendencies any where in
Europe. .....-.-r.-.
Napoleon's usur patton has undoubtedly been
sanctioned by large vote Of the people, and
no counter.revolution is likely soon to over
throw him. tf'-i
Our government will of course soon recog-
nize that of the President Napoleon. The
communication of the French Minister will be
answered, and Mr.. Rives, our Minister in
France, may attend the next levee of the Pres
ident.
1t will be noticed that fourteen senators 70.
ted against laying on the table the memorial Of
the New.York Industrial Congress praying the
suspension of diplomatic relations with France,
on account of the late usurpation by Napoleon.
Mr.. Cass was not present. He was the au-
thor of this radical doctrine = that we should
maintain no DIP plomatic relations with powers
whose conduct we disapproved. He brought
forward the famous measure for Withdrawing
our minister from Austria. which was followed
by another motion from Mr.. Hale, for tho
withdrawal of the minister from Russia Our
diplomatic relations with foreign powers are
maintained for our own benefit, and for theirs.
But it is now very common for our politicians
to court the prejudices of certain classes in
this country by such demonstrations against
foreign powers. Even in this city, the British
flag could not be displayed in front Of Kos
suths quarters without giving great offence to
some classes; and therefore it is not displayed;
though the tendency Of things, as Mr.. R. W.
Walker says is to bring England and the Uni- !
ted States into an alliance for resistance to the
absolutism of all continental Europe,
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

ExcELLENr.-TEe Petersburg lntelligencer,
in Il vein of humor and satire. the spirit OF
which Is as original as it is rare, makes the
following remarks on the forthcoming antici,
pated address Of Kossuth to the American Con,
gress:
"kossUrl's SPEECH TO CoSGREss-kos-
suth's speech to Congress will be one of the
funniest incidents of the age. The speech, no
doubt, will be very able one, but it will be
truly udicrons to sec Il Congress of American
St--l.-.uer Tstnriuc With poi;es...n ""d 10 ,Iis
to the lecture Which will be given to them on
the true policy and interest of the American
Government, by citizen Of Hungary. Many
of the members doubtless, will he so stirred up
by the cloqucnce of the great Magyar as to
conclude that Washington and his ilIustrious
compatriots were profoundly ignorant OF the
true interests of the American people, and that
il has been reserved for the gentleman of Hun
gary to enliyhten US on them.
OF course, Congress will allow kossutl'
mileage to and from Hungary"
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

gious education of the slaves. The philanthro
py of Abolition and Freesoism never exhibited
itselfin this mode; but rather works to destroy
the influence Of these trusted and faithful men
Of God. These are in the service of Heaven,
doing good both for time and eternity in behalf
of the negro racc-the other appears to be in
the employment of another matter, as their la
bors, if successful, would degrade the slave,
and lead him into crimes which would conslgn
him to ignominy and shame here, and to ever
lasting destruction hereafter. We imagine that
but few will find any difficulty in pronouncing
which is the best friend of the race.-Souh
Carolin,an.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

In Iowa there arc FIVE hundred and eighty.
one public schools, taught by about the same
number of teachers, OF whome nearly half are
females. In each town ship OF the State one
SQUARE mile of land has been set apart to re.
main forever devoted to the support of public
schools. The number Of acres reserved in the
whole State, is about one million, which with
other lands devoted to the same purpose, are
now worth two and half millions Of dollars,
increasing in value at the rate Of at least ten
per cent every year.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
AN ACT
70 INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY EX-
EMpT FROM LEVY AND SALE.

70 INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY EX-
EMpT FROM LEVY AND SALE
Passed at the Anaual Session, and Ratified
on the 10Th Dec. 1851.
T. Be Il enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives, now met and sitting III Gen
eral Assembly, and by the authority the same,
That the following property, in ADDITION to
that now exempted by Law, to wit: to each
family the dwelling house, aud-appurtenants
thereto, together with fifty acres Of Land, and
also one horse, and twen. .y-fve dollars worth
of provisions, be and the same are hereby ex-
empted from levy and sale, under fiery iacias
and assignment under mesne or final process:
Proriaed, that the said exemption shall not in
cudc or extend to any property situate within
the limits of any city or town corporate OF this
State. And Prorided further; that the value Of
The said real estate shall not exceed the sum OF
five hundred dollars.
III. That in all cases, where the landed prop
erty of the debtor shall exceed fifty acres, three
Commissioners shall be appointed by the Clerk
Of the Court, upon the application of either the
plaintiff or defendant in the execution, whose
duty it shall be to lay off to the debtor fifty
acres of land including the homestead, which
shall always be done most favorably and bcll-
efcially for the family for whose benefit the
provision is made; the remainder Of whose land
may be liable rs in other cases.
III. And if the said fifty acres including the
Homestead, SO laid off, shall exceed in value,
BY the estimate of the said Commissioners or a
majority of them, the sum of five hundred dol
lars; then, and in all such cases, the said Com
mssiouers shall proceed to lay off such guam
lity less thsn fifty acres, as herenbefore provi-
died. the value Of which shall not exceed the
said sum of five hundred dollars, the remainder
of which may be sold as in other cases.
". That the said Commissioners shall make
n full return under their hands and seals, Of
their proceedings in the premises, together
with plat or some other concise description
of the lands laid off by them, to the Clerk of
the Court, and shall be entitled to receive a
compensation for their services, not exceeding
one dollar each; per day, to be paid by the de.
fendant; and the Clerk of the Court shall keep
a suitable book, in which the appointment Of
the Commissioners, together with their return,
and all other proceedings in the case shall be
recorded, for which services, the said Clerk
shall be entitled to receive in like manner, from
the defendant, the sum of three dollars.
V. That this act stall take effect, from and
after the first day Of March next, in relation to
all debts thereafter contracted.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

THE AZTEC CnrLpREN.-The New York
Sun thus refers to these interesting specimens
OF an exclusive race, the ohscurity of whose
history, associated with their peculiar habits,
has hitherto invested them with almost fabu-
ous notorietv: ...
ave alluded some days since to the pres
ence in this city of two specimens OF LlIll-
putian race, from Central America. Since
then, we notice that the rooms formerly occu-
pied by the National Academy of Design, in
the Society Library Building corner of Broad.
wav and Leonard street, have been fitted and
furnished for their reception. Greater living
curiosties than these diminutive representatives
of humanity, we have never seen They are mol
dwarfs, nor yet are they ordinary sized beings.
They are full grown Liliputiaus-every way
perfect in form and feature. The boy is about
6ften years old, the girl about nine. They are
said to be the children of the Priests of The
Sun in Iximaya, secluded city in Central
America inhabited by half civilized Indians,
who refuse to have any communication with
the outer world. The boy. NAMED Maximo. is
33 inches, and the girl, Bartola, 20 inches
high. Their skin is of an Indian hue; bair and
ewes iect black, the latter large, brilliant and
expressive. Thay are dressed in closely ft.
ting stockinet dresses, with short fancltul tun.
les, rendering their very appearance interesting,
aside from the curiosity excited blythe pecu.l-
arity Of their form and size" -
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
The Laurensville Herald, states, that or

The Laurensville Herald, states, that on
the night of the 23d ult., a most outrageous
assault was made by an unknown person, on
Mr.. Junius Smith, the enterprising Tea plant
importer and grower, of Greenville District
The account given by Mr.. S. is, that person
knocked at his door, and as Mr.. Smith opened
it, and before he could see the assaiant, he was
felled to the floor, by heavy blow on his FORE
head, which stunned him. Mr.. S. cannot re-
member any more of the affair; but the shock
ing bruises on his face and body are evidences
that the wretch did not stop then. MIR. Smith
is an inofensive gentleman, and can assign no
cause for the attack. Ifrobery was intended,
the william must have been disturbed, as nothing
in the house is missisng.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
Free Missionary is in a very forid and pros

Free Masonary is in very forid and pros
porous state now in every part Of the Union,
and the fraternity is growing more numerous
than it has ever before been. There is now Il
certainty that the unhappy division which has
existed hitherto in the State of New York, will
be healed, aud the two Grand Lodges be united
again in one common jurisdiction. ST. Johns
Lodge, No. /, of New York city, the Oldest in
the Quilted States, gave in its adhesion two
weeks sago to the party which is now so immen-
scly in the majority. Their example has been
followed by many Of the other lodges, and the
union will soon be complete. ST. Johns lodge
is the possessor of that copy of the Bible on
which Washington took his oath of fidelity to
the Constitution of the United States, when he
was iuaustl:aled its first President.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
To Correspondents.

Wemake it a rule to prepay our postage. We
hope our correspondents will do the same. We
have no objection to pay the tariff when money
is sent, or orders for advertising or work are en-
closed, but we are unwilling to be double taxed,
while single rates are so loac. A word to the pise
-:x sufficient
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

The Mormons.-A correspondent Of the
Cleveland Democrat, writing from st. Joseph,
Mo-, Nov. 23d, saws Of the Mormous:
awe expect heavy emigration to leave this
country next Spring for Oregon and California.
Many famiIys have already arrived to winter
here.
1.-The head of the Mormon Church has or
iered the Saints in this country to assemble at
Salt Lake by next year. There arc at this
time in Kanesvillc, Iowa, on the Missouri,
near twenty-five hundred, under President Or
son Hyde. You will remember him; he used
to be a Cambelte preacher in Lorain county.
He is a remarkable man, and as much like
Martin Van Buren, in looks, as be initiates him
in wire. working. None can excel him in su-
avity and politeness. Ruling with an iron
sceptre, he is at once loved aud feared He is
making a! fortune as proprietor ola newspaper" y"
@@s&Dsss>--
Honpstv and infarest like yrtue and Heaven
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
A few Hogs.

A small lot of Hogs were sold in our town
day or two ago, al 81 gross, being the first which
have arrived in our market. f., 80.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
GAM DEN.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY o. 1852.
THO. J. WARREN, Editor.
Our Market,

There has been good demand for Cotton
since our last. with an advance in prices
Extremes, 6 to 7 7-s. The supply moderate
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09

Honesty and interest, like virtue and Heaven
can never be separately pursued.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-15
LISTEN 60 the ~ scued.

When we turn around and hear from
the lips Of those who have suffered al
most the pangs of death with some dis
ease tina, has lormented them for years,
aud who have tried the skill of many of
the bes, physicians Of our Country
When they speak on, in praise of j. L..
Curlis's Mamaluke Liniment and state
IN bold relief how i, has benefited them:
should we not consider the merits of this
medicine and procure bottle immediate
ly, and keep constantly on hand TO be
used in case of necessity.
Persons who are suffering with de-
range ment Of The system, or, who have
for years suffered with Liver complaint,
or are costive or irregulsr in their bowe els,
ar have suffered from hillary dcrsnce
ment for years without obtaining rel eft.
Go a, once and procure a box Of Gill
more's Anti Bilious Pills which will
give you immediate relief.
See advertisement in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-15
DGsa'e SO Tell tsse World.
SOMETHING NEW
III OTTUMwA!
Groceries fer .RR-Cheaper than the
Cheapest! .. ....

fENHE undersigned most respectfully in
Il forms the citizens of Ottumwa, and
the surrounding country, that he has open
ed large and splendid stock of
F.A MIL i GRO CER{E
Ia the Frame Building, on the same lot with
his residence on the south side of main ST.,
where he will be pleased to wait on those
in quest of superior Family Groceries at
reduced prices.
His stock consists in part of several va
rieties of Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Molasses, and
Salt.
A LSO-
Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Saleratlrs. Vim
egar, Pepper Sauce, Mustard, Tobacco, and
in fact, all other articles usually kept in an
establishment of the kind; including SUI
perior article of Whiskey. He has supe
rior article of Candies, which he will war
rant to be ALL TALLow, except the wicks,
and when urged for a further warranty, he
will insure them to be taIlow(ed,) AMI
which he can afford to sell at l2i cents per
pound.
There is another thing which he wishes
to be distinctly understood, that is, that
he will not be undersold by any establish
ment III the country.
Give Inc call
.... THOMAS SISNAMON,
Jan. Goth, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-15
sligo Eron Store,

jefferson Street. Burlington. Iova.
I R0N--Flat, square aud round, assorted
l. sizes. plough slabs, plough wings, assert
I'D shapes and sizes.
1 STEEl-Cast, German, American bis
Ter, English blister, German and Spring. as
torted sizes.
STOVES-lmproved Premium. alright
ind Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal, Box,
10, z, and 6 plates different sizes.
ALSO-Jewett's Improved Patent Cary
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper, Sheet-lron,
lron-wire, Nails, and Castings Of every des-
ciption.
| ALSO Hardware of all kinds, and Black
smiths Tools.
A full supply of the above articles al
Ways on hand, and for sale as low as can
b{ afforded by JOHN G. FOOTE.
Feb. 26th, 1852. 6m