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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

The Jail in this place, says the Marion Star, of the
24h nst was broken Saturday night last the 2lst
inst, and two white prisoners, Freeman and Daniels,
escaped through hole in the wall made by removing
the bricks that undcrlay the window sill. Freeman
was in prison under Peace warrant, and Darels un-
der sentence for manslaughter. They let themselves
down from the third story by blankets tied together.
One Of them must have had fall, as the blanket rope
was found broken on the following morning. They
have not yet been captured.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31
TELEGRAPEIC INTELLIGENCE.

GREAT FREsuEr AT AUGUsTA.-The Western
mail failed OH Saturday beyond Augusta aud
Yesterday the cars from Augusta did not arrive
at all, in consequence, we presume, of a freshct
having occurred at Hamburg, as we learn from
the suLjoined teegraphic despatch published in
the Savannah Courier of yesterday, that most
destructive freshet had taken place, at Augusta,
as we'll as at Columbia
"AUGusTA, AUG. %, 10 ?. M.-There has
been an immense fall Of rain above. The river
has risen very rapidly, and wehave another great
freshet. The water is now nearly as high as in
1910. A part of the upper bridge has already
been swept away; and it is generally anticipated
that the lower bridge will be carried off before
morning, as the water is now rising at the rate Of
ten inches perhour. Both the telegraph wires at
the lower bridge are broken, and all the commu-
ncation with the North cut off; The damage
to property in Hamburg and to the crops on the
lowlands along the river will doubtless be very
great"
COLUMBIA, Aug. 90.
There is heavy freshet in the ConGaree, and
the Columbia Bridge is in imminent danger, the
water at this moment being three feet above
the highest point ever known, which was in
1910.
The Broad River Bridge has been swept away,
and section of it came with great force against
the Columbia Bridge damaging the latter to a
considerable extent. 1t is, however, considered
that the Columbia Bridge will not be tloated
off, as the water is now eighteen inches below
the flooring.
The crops above this town have been mater
ally injured, but to what extent it is impossible
at present, to ascertain.
An unprecedented freshet has occurred at
Broad River Bridge, two miles above Columbia
Bruxter's trcstle work has been destroyed to the
extent of six hundred feet. 1t belonged to the
Greenville Rail Road Company.
The Bridge at Frost's mills has been washed
away with the exception of one n.-Charles
ton Courier.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

EARruQu shock of an earthquake
was felt in our city yesterday morning about
twenty minutes before three O'Clock.
The vibrations were sensibly felt, and several
persons in the city were startled rs to run out
of their houses into the open air We We're
awakened from sound sleep by the rattliug of
the windows of Our dwelling, and by a faint,
dull, rumbling noise rs Of distant thunder. We
awoke viii. the impression that some one WAS
beating at tie back door Of the story below for
admission, but almost instantly became satisfied
that it was an earthquake. After the noise and
vibrations, which lasted about six seconds, ceas-
ed, we arose and looked first at the Southern
portion Of the heavens The stars were shining
brightly and tranquility, tie air WAS still, and
the sky in that direction, WAS suflscd with n
delicate roscatc tint We went to the adjoining
room and looked to the Northern sky. ILwore
the ordinary appearance Of i cloudlcss heaven.
As we referred to our watch a very few min
utcs afterwards, We speak with certainty us to
the time The Foreman Of our Office, however,
is very positive that he t,lt vibrations Which he
says seemed to bc from South to North, and
heard the rumbling noise of an earthquake about
half after one o'clock. He left the printing
roons at ten minutes after one and had retired
to his room and to bed, on the opposite side Of
the street but few minutes, and before he
went to sleep the shock occurred. If So there
were ccrtain Y two shocks at least, which is high
" probable. We believe it is the uniform GUS
tom of earthquakes to notify their existence 10y
repeated shocks.
We await with much interest, details from
other and distant portions of the country.
Augusta Constitutionalif.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31
Change of Mail Routes.

The people Of the North western portion Of our Dis
trct, (says the Darlington Flag who have for some
months past suffered such Inconvenience for want Of
proper mail facilities We are happy to learn will here
after be better accommodated The route from Bisl-
opyillc to Swift creek will extend to Darlington c. H.,
and the one from Mt Eion to Tlcrs Ferry will COM
mcncc at Swift creek. Also second weekly trip will
be performed to lIarsvc and back This change will
be made on the lst Of September.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

MODIFICATION OF TIE RATES OF POSTAGE
The House bill for the modification of the rates
of postage, passed by the Senate on Friday, in
its passage through that body, received an i'm
portant amendment to the section relating to
the transportation Of newspapers. The follow
ing is the section as passed by the Senate:
"Newspapcrs periodicals and all printed mat
ter not exceeding three ounces i'll weight shall
be sent to any part Of the United States for one
cent, and for any additional ounce Or fraction of
IN ounce one cent: and where the postage is
paid quarterly Or regularly in advance either at
the Office where the said newspapers or pcriodi-
cal is mailed or delivered, one-half Of said rates
only shall be charged. Newspapers not weigh
ng over IN ounce and halfwhcn circulated in the
State where published shall be charged onc-hali
of the rates before named: Provided That
small newspapers published monthly or ottcncr,
when sent in packages to 'onc address, prepaid
By anixing stamps thcto shall be charged at half
a cent for each ounce or fraction of an ounce
The postage on all transient matter shall be pre-
paid or charged double the foregoing rates"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

INCIDENTS CONNECTED WITH TIE COLLISION ON
LAKE ER1E.-Capt. Petty, Of the Atlantic, while
lowering ifeboat fell into it, distance of II feet
striking his head and cutting it badly. He was,
precipitated into the water and supposed to be
lost, but was picked up by boat from the pros
peler, after clinging for fifteen minutes to float
inc pieces of timber. He is much injured, and
now lies in Erie in precarious state.
DR.. Dana, who was lost, was very efficient in
saving the lives of passengers, and exhorted them
to cling to the lfe-preservers when in the water.
When the boat went down, he took settee and
plunged overheard, but at the same moment
some twenty or thirty emigrants leaped over on
to him. and he went under.
The last persons taken from the boat were Mr..
Givan, clerk of the boat, and Mr.. Buell. first en-
gineer The steamer had then sunk all but her
stern, and they, with some Illinois passengers,
were clinging to rope. attached to floating
mast and the wreck, being up to their shoulders
in water II
As soon as the shrieks of the drowning pas
sencers were hushed, the voice of little boy
WAS heard, and it was then first discovered that
a child about years old, was also clinging to
rope short distance of. The little fellow, tai
king to himself, was saying, "Oh! can't hold on
much louger. Kpapa was here, he would hold
me up"
The man from Illinois, a fine, powerful fellow,
Immediately moved long rope, and seized the:
boy as he was about to sink. He held him for
some time, and called out to Givan to come to
his relief, as he was nearly exhausted by the
weight. Givan made an attempt to reach him,
but in vain. At that moment the boat Of the
propeller, loaded to the waters edge with rescn-
ed passengers passed, and Givan hailed them,
and cntreated them to save the boy. Mr.. Blod-
gett first mate of the Atlantic, who was on board
jumped out, and swan to the rope, took the boy
off and returned to the boat with him. He was
thus saved.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31
l.,
Congaree Rail Road Bridge Gone.

We learn from passengers by the Cars last evening,
that the Railroad Bridge the Con-arce river
has been swept or We understand the disaster will
cause no interruption in travel rs the Company are
provided with boats to convey the mails and passcn
gers across the river and the we'll known energy of
the President warrants us in saying that the damage
will be repaired in the shortest time possible after the
waters subsidc.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

Two SABBArHs.--At Waverly, r. l., is repre-
sented the very singular feature Of two SabLaths
every week. Almost one-half Of the inlabi-
tants are Seventh Day Baptists, who keep Sat
urday with great sacredncss, and on no account
will do any work The remainder observe Sun
day as holy day, and as studiously avoid all
labor. The result is that on Saturday portion
may be seen going to church, a part of the stores
are closed, and some Of the factories are short
handed or closed entirely. On nSunday tho same
thing is to be observed. A part arc engaged in
public worship and acts Of devotion, while their
neighbors are busily at work and public worship
is disturbed by the din of business and the noisy
hustle of the crowd. Both parties appear strict
ly conscientious and live peaceably together.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

The New CRoP.-Two bales of Cotton of che.
new crop, were received on Saturday by Mess,s.
Scaife, Hill and Go. This is the first in our mar
ket, and was received from Oglethorpe, Ga. via sa.
vannah. 1t classed as Good Midding, and was
sold few minutes after its arrival at l2 cents
Charleston Mercury Of Monday.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

Rev. Robert Ryland, President OF Richmond College,
Va has declined Tie honorary D. D. which was con-
errcd on him by Shurtle!E College, Ill., for which lie
gives two reasons: first that such titles do not seem
to accord with the simplicity Of the Gospel; and Sc
condly that if hey do he is not sufficiently learned to
deserve them.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

EARLY CoRN.-Col. II. r. Price, OF Lancaster G. H.,
states in the last Lede that he has been using this
years Corn Meal since the 18th inst, corn well ma
tured, and makes good meal Col Price adds, Ne
ccssity being the mother Of invention, when corn was
scarce and hard to procure planted several acres of
carly corn such will make two crops in one year."
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

ANOTHER C0NvGyrI0y.-The Southern Rights Com
mttee have called another State Convention to meet in
Montgomery (Ala) on the I'd Monday in September,
for the purpose Of discussing the Presidential question,
Gen. Pierce having failed to answer the interrogatores
propounded to him. and Gen. Scott heretofore men,
toned, having declined to reply thereto.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

The Supreme Court of Mississippi have decided that
when the trustees of corporation which has forfeited
It's charter have collected enough OF its assets to pay
the debts ofthc incorporation, their power ceases and
no suits can be maintained to collect the remainder.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

The PUBLIC LANDS The defeat of Mr. IIalc's
motion to take up the free farm till in the U.
S. Senate, on Friday, by the decisive vote of 2S
nays to 1G yeas, is pretty good evidence that the
sound sense Of the majority OF our Senators will
keep them aloof from this illegal and unjust
measure during the present session. Mr.. Hale
is very DESTROYS of gaining strength for the CO.
ming presidential campaign by advocating this
abominable scheme to defraud the government
Of the public lands-it being one of the hetero-
geneous ingredients composing the platform
OF the free-soil party. 4 Washington letter
writer thinks that it is possible the Senate
may take up and push through, before the close
of the session, the House bill for the distribution
of portion Of the public lands among all the
States.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

Nrw YORK RExTs.-Thc New York papers mention
,rcat increase of rents in that city. Tho New York
Express says i, has been informed that $4,000 per
vcor has been offered for the store now about to be
rrcc,cd at the corner of Libcrtystrcct and Broadway
thirty feet front and one hundred deep and refused
tho price asked being twenty-five thousand dollars.
Tho basement and sub-ccllar Of the store now building
d tho corner of Nassau and Liberty streets is l2 900.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

WEBSTER n NoRrI CARoLINA.-Thc last Whining.
Ton Commercial says:
1--WE are graticd in being able to state, that tho
number ofhosc in this region who will vote the Web
snr and Graham ticket is much larger than was at first
anticinocd We trust that steps will be Immediately
taken to hold meeting for proper organization OF
tho Webster aud Graham Wings
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31
North Carolina.

The last North Caroline Standard contains complete
returns of the election held on the 9th instant from
which it appears that the Democrats have majority
ortwo on joint ballot. This will secure Democratic
T. S Senator in place Of Mr. Mangun, Wing.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31
Freshet in the Congaree.

A Telegraphic despatch received yesterday cvcnin
from Columbia says there is the largest rcshet eve
known in our river"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31
Camden Bridpe Safe.

There was rumor this morning, that our Bridge
had been swept off during the night, which glad
to say is incorrect and the Bridge is still standing
AS the water is falling very little apprehension is
now felt as 10 its safety.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31
Erratum.

An error occurred in the communication of COL KER
SHAW, published on Friday, which we are requested
to correct In the first paragraph fourth line from
the bottom for any accommodation, read monied ac-
cOmnOdaton.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

New CoTroN-Mr. James Robinson, has sent
us a boil of new Cotton. This is the first OPEN
ed Cotton we have heard Of in the District. There
has been so much rain OF late, VIC fear it has re-
tardcd the growth and Development of the Cot
ton crop very much. Corn is now made and a
harvest will be realized, that will bring cheer to
old mons hearts, and stir young farmers to great
cr and renewed encrgy.-Lancaster Ledger, oath
iRSt
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

REMARKABLE CASE OF LoNGEvlrY.-Died in
this District, on the 18th inst, Mrs, Rebecca
Gent, aged one Aundred and ten years, native
Of Lancaster District. She enjoyed good health
until about two years past, and supported her
self by her industry up to that time -Four
months after her marriage, her husband enlisted
and joined the Indian war, and served five years;
he then returned to his wife and lived with her
the remainder of his days, and reared large
family, of whom three of their children are alive
at this time, the oldest persons known in this
District perhaps.-B. -
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

PAINFUL RuMoR-Rumor has it. that rem
contre occurred at Wadesboro, on Sunday morn
ing, between NJ J. Picket, Esq, and a Mr.. Boyd,
in which the former received two pistol shots in
the abdomen, which, it is thought, will prove
fatal. We have not the particulars, which we
suppose can only be elected by judicial inves-
tigation. Mr.. Boyd surrendered himsefup to
the officers of the law and is, we understand, in
jaiI.-Chcraw Gazette 24th inst.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31

PIANO AssocIAT1oN.-A project for provi-
ding everybody with piano OH easy terms, has
been started in New York The plan is on the
principle of the building associations. Each
member pays three dollars per month, ortlve if a
piano is desired Immediately till the whole
amount is paddles monthly than the tenth ola
piano would bc-and at the end of four years it
is expected all the members will be supplied, out
of the funds so created, with pianos ranging,
from $3.50 to $500. 4
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-09
Passengers Arrived

~ U-1r-IIp UaTrf1f1H ION BT1H10 mi 90HT0dIHTJH
Frstc. Dagln Draper, Charles Lrcnlte, lady AMI nd
rrn VI Ounce NJ smith, Moas Pat' NJ C. Pau, Master
PsrI Nom y Bsrh AMI hIy. George Balerof, Jr, A.
Brisbane and son, james Dsshton, ~ by, 10y add :
Children. Georse Tuckrr William Wtis h hard Cooke, H.
brooke NJ Etty, Webster, John Hobiays J. Ris-
s. Join Holm ani ,ou Mrs Keep and Me- T. Hoy
Nj r. Quinn C. Harm sui lady, MR. A. TOBIAS sni four
children. c A. Won Br,utano NJ B. kpp, Ms. W Detnen
Me- H. eyer Rev. h. Gsner, Rev. y SAFER, Dr. 3os~Nec
ID l. Kcnsh No B. UhEaHr three children aui servant,
, K1rasn. H. Water, A. Lehman, d. Do.rhef aai A.y'
Ms sarner, Mr. slnn~ Ar san.e', y" sp'hna, 70. n
Co3.teIr Ms A. Gol.t-in. Charr. s-ts1en Mr.. Ep-en,
aai child Mrs Fasr and Ga ten r. fnetschee Mss H.
Kou u na, ard .ty Mrs schmac, Bliss g. Heciwtli Ms J.
E-.t.a VI Bern C. Boilg d. kohn all laiy. Mrs q hOn,
VI. H. KoLu NJ kola Miss koan JACOB Lew C. = Itse'
M..s Kotn A. sllo.. MIS- r. Adler, A. F0s.ch, II Fo-ch,
Mr. salmon an aty. Mr Il. Feg ub4un, Ms ] Bun-nil
Kee- A. Plum. r. CHUCK ans iady, W. Chlck NJ j.
Mol Peter Mor Ts;Eer D. HaIer alt lady NJ scin'd
er = N~irbarst B. kaufman, = Psu'steiarr. T. Fc~f y
Eff v Detd hrs l.. kLunel and child C. Cutu-, l. Sid >
g. l. krat D. GrLthrf Mss {. N h staaz.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-09

In te rilp Niagara fross B0'fOaFor LrerPJ0i-Mss n
JOY Miss scoay, Mrs Ea-tebrook AMI two cdren &.
Russell Geore Eah Chamber, OF Boston james =
Henley Providence Charter Porers. OF Buckp0r Ne A II
Solomon aud g. Roche, of NeS Orb Samuel Brown
OF Philadelphia; VIM Mckee Of OHIO Alfred Baker, Of Georgi
Tudean 5 y Manrogoriaio \. " Benoc and - Low, OF
Orean- Nracott, oi New Bruns~k; J. w. Dan
e Yrssey. J. Horstan and John Hav Of s. John, n r.
r. Starr VIM Weord and James Brown OF Montreal; James
B. Lewis Canada NJ Pon and Pedro Reg, OF Mex
George Am-uca Ms Whit, Of Loaion; J.
nnp,oa WIFE Lord Wharncdr wife, daughter aud -erylnt,
Ms Stuart Wortey r. Oitey c. J. Kennard and john
Weaver. Ens4nd; Nsper and - Richards, Of Liverpool
d. N,ho Of Edinburgh T. Carir-ala sni D. Boutn OF Pans H.
For H4tfar-Msssr4 T.. w. Wyatt and
d Loney, Banor- Ms Gray, No H. s jacobs Mr., Fox
Mr. and boy Mr. Stgck Nr Byron and w h' bgr0n
s. Fuler vile ohren and -evan g. Collins, Chlfes J.
Iyior r. j. Fulton j. Og,r ara g. T. Ar hyad Of HalaE IL
Total -.
n b. MoU nesRship Merlin, for BsrWHdaMr taflu-h''
and Mr. j. Mccall Bermuda FIR s. IH'af-h.s C. Crt',,u'
Ms n C, -os Mime Hens. Mss a1i serflnt, M
Fnnzori b. Cra--Ou- Mafunque Mr. SOAR, spun Don
Man Ferrar Porto L. Heim-r, Guadslo VIM ny
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-09

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hslfru the sip vien she YOU'D pso-..s q "A, 70
RordeaBx- Sil I'M ui.. Mssss1 C,,,t- r. &C.,. -,
Patterson, New Onsts.; aay Da. Da,n P,i, 49,, az,
Ia.i 90. Utsh. Hsyo, and LAWNS. Iasse S-- ~
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Cr,te--Sd 9TH Ilt. Bf'ir1s. 6nrFsr, fsr los.
Catz-s' sih MI. Hesger, fhso1V AsFDipF'ti Fnaos'.
81 Tts.-si io,h Vi cossnsey. s,eis.r RIO erari'
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lsr,' Nff IN lh, Auguhno Anuieg Nrs Ofesus va "s
neat lob. CuIid-. lorono. Hes ufe.E..
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Huns, Portland Ff'h June "a ok up,s tss eren
81 The lh INST, he AssTa Bro Srth OF and
Bostn t. : from srwca.i ~tnk Dn IN. SEQ III Sr,s,,
- Johr's Clanne, Prnsnd nh v-e e -e,n Gllo s,,e
The YES. = useral' nd eryect~d
quau'y Of the puis sLt OILS already sa- A. .,J -
Veat keep favorable unt de ~.rtei ~.
csriaa ths mo''une entirely TO s Dr-c,ons
Where the SkefB hI down % be- fmsl re. a c,,l.s
lensL tho ud WHEREAS rse lrds- 90 otk between
three and L mr. IL. ont ir0ra ff- Island
Venice Jnre l6-Thc American sp Harvard, Gooi~a fo,.
Richmond entering tIs pom Jun ~, sOuni3
but w.ss .,isird of without sssanat dsmes'~.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-09
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY JULY Q, 1852.

the Stock market The dulness and depression Of yes
terdsy have not $1,000 United states
Skies Of 1861 closing NJ Az advance Of T. Erie rose q
Reading, . Norwich eud Worcester, p cent, OWNS
to an Improvement In lsst months receipts a. stated
below; Central Michigan, y and Nicaragua, 5. Har'
lem receded q. New Jersey Zinc. n North American
Trust, L and Southern Michigan, - Dsu:ain Coal
in quiet demand, and rose z cent, cloing with
sn upward tendency. sale was made at - after
Boards. Montgomery Mining shares declined L.
In Freights there was little Offering to-
day and we have no change in rates to notice Vessels
not plenty for Liverpool VIII "a checks exports ma
terislly.
The Money market continues easy, with
out prospect of change.
There has been considerable business in
Sterling Exchange which Ia firm at ll0is a llOi2 for
prime bankers bills, and ll0all0 for good bills other
than bankers Francs rather easier at 5l5d 5l75
There are some parcels of gold coin en-
gsged for the Collins steamer Saturday but not to
large extent and the total amount yet uncertain 1t
is not likely to be large.
The bids for the 100000 loan of the
sciota and Hooking Valley Railroad Co. Bonds were
opened according to the announcement at the Office OF
Winslow, Lanier & Co. yesterday afternoon. There
were bids for $4,000 ranging from 81 80 to 81 90
TIE subioued is list Of the successful bidders