Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-12-07
Editorial Correspondence

6utoI1u correspondence,
COLUMBIA, Dec 3.
As you will see, from the published proceedings our
Press Convention met on Wednesday last. 1t will be
seen by reference the minutes that the Association
has adopted as general rule that no paper shall be
mailed to new subscribers unless at least six months
subscription be paid for in advance; aud all papers
will be discontinued due notice having been given to
the subscriber) after the time paid for has expired
We do hope that this rule will be adhered to by every
member Of the press in our State, whether member
of the Association not The mutual interest ofboh
publisher and subscriber will teach this doctrine for
the cash system is the only one by which newspapers
can ever live and do well, unless it be such as the
Charleston Courier whose existence is now beyond
the meridian; even these papers could not do well if
their patrons did not pay them
Our brethren in Columbia, aided by some of the ct
zens gave US splendid banquet on Wednesday night
last at which Judge Butler and several other prom
nent men of our State were present The members Of
the Association also enjoyed the hospitality of Dr. R.
W. Gibbes, on Thursday night We were not only
handsomely entertained by an abundance Of the cho-
cest viands but literally and cmplatcay enjoyed
"a feast of reason, and flow Of soul"
DR.. Gibbes is certainly an interesting gentleman
with whom to pass evening. He has large collcc-
ton of natural curiosities with choice paintings, by
some of the best artists of our day.
The election of United States Senator has caused a
vacancy on the law bench. Several gentlemen have
been named, to-wt: Col T. n Dawkins, C. P. Sulli-
van, Esq, Hon. F. I. Noses Col. Thomas W. Glover
Clerk of the House. and Col S. Fair. am not certain
that all Of the gentlemen above named will be Candi
A.nN ine~Ad will. regard to Col Fair it is very ques
tionable. The impression is quite strong that Col
Glover will be elected and five may Judge little too
from the manner in which things are managed, his
chance is almost certain learn that there are lots of
candidates for the office of Clerk in the event ofCo Clio
vers election This fact of itself will aid in the elec
ton ofthat gentleman who, apart from such conside
rations is considered emincnty qualified from his
great business habits, and intelligence for the distin-
guished position.
The redstricting of the State has been subject Of
little debate outside as we'll as in the Legislative
Halls The final plan you will find published, which
please give our readers
On Wednesday night wrote, giving the result Of
the fourth and last ballot for Senator but from some
cause or other perceive it is not published in my let
ter The run which Col. Chestnut made, we regard
highly complimentary to him; under the circumstances
it could hardly have been expected, for he is one Of
the youngest of leading men in the State and in
time, we have doubt, will occupy the highest Office
in its gift.
In connection with my remarks about the Press
Convention, I ought to have stated that am highly
pleased with my brethren generally and if our meeting
shall do nothing more it will at least effect good by
bringing the fraternity together face to face and cult.
waiting those social and friendly relations which can
only be accomplished through this instrumenality.
Our meeting has been most pleasant and harmoni-
GUS one The fact is believe the Press in our State
will compare with that Of any other in the Union.
social and gentlemany set Of men you can rarely
meet with.