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The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15

Several gentlemen in New York have contrib
uted $4,000 for the endowment Of fifth pro-
fessorship in the Princeton Theological Semin'
airy, intended to embrace the evidence OF Christ
ianity and metaphysics.
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EscAps rroM BoTAsY BAY.-A letter re-
ceiyed IN Dublin, from surgeon in the navy. TO
his brother, just previous to the sailing Of the
last steamer, announces the escape, from Van
Disnsn's Land, Of Thomas p. Meaghsr. the
Irish exile,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15
Further intelligence By the Niagara.

Italian, hhy Ia.
The steamship Washington left Southampton
for New York, on Wednesday, the 2sth Of
April
ENGLAND
The House Of Commons was occupied on
"Wednesday in discussing measure proposing
10 establish religious tests in the Scotch Uni
versity. After a heightened discussion the
measure was negaiived by Is majority.
Mr.. Heywoods motion Tor a committee TO
consider the propriety Of preserving the Crystal
Palace came up, and 4 long debate ensued.
which resulted upon n diyision-i03 for the
committee 10 22l against il; 30 the Palace will
be paled down, and It's demolition was 10 CON-
mence on the first day Of May, the anniversary
Of its opening.
On Friday, according 10 ammo uncement, the
counsellor Of the exchequer brought forward
the budget. Ii proposes TO repeal none Of the
existing taxes, aud says nothing Of imposing
new, except the continuation Of ue income and
property tax, for limited time, and estimates
that the income Of the present year will be,
from present sources, f51 $4,000, and the ex-
pendlture s5l ,l6o,979, which will leave q sur.
plus Of G461 ,22l.
FRANCE.
Louis Napoleon bad taken the question Of the
confscation Of the Orleans property from the
thus removing II beyond the reach Of the legally
constituted authorities.
The Mediterranean feet sailed from Toulon
on the 27th nit Its destination was unknown.
ITALY.
Letters from Rome state that the Italian ques-
ton bad again become interesting, in consequence
Of the complicated difficulties between France
and the Pope. Incendisry fires rage TO an in
creased extent.
LATEsT MARKETS
lNERPOoL, May l.-Cotton is animated, and
the prices Of American are hrm. The sales
have reached 10000 or $4,000 bales, Of which
1000 bales were e.. 81 -""l~''~- -. Export.
Breadstuff, are dull, IN consequence Of the
fine weather and holders would acc ~ .rwer
terms
~ hr-t Of May was observed as holiday
on the London stock exchange.
tE- The Southern Press is denounced a.
sectional" because il declares the anti slavery
excitement at the North 10 be more dangerous
than ever. If so, the New York Herald must
be sectional" too, for that paper contains this
pregnant paragraph:
ANTI SLAvERY IN THE NORTH NOT DsxD--
We have every reason TO believe that the anti
slavery section Of both the old parties 10 this
State, New England, and elsewhere, no matter
what may be the nomination OF either party, "
determined 10 run men bers fl Congress on the
rep,al Of the fugitive sIaselap Prooebiy IN
that case a pery large s,creas ~ ant,-starery
members may be retufsed to the next Congress
Of the United STATE, under any contingencies
of Presidential nominations for the election.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15
THURSDAY. Nav 10.

THURSDAY, May ID.
After the presentation OF petitions,
On motion ofMr. GEYER, the Senate proceed
ed TO the consideration OF the bill declaring the as
sent Of Congress to the State Of Missouri, 10 inn
pose ajax on lands hereafter sold by the Unit.d
States therein, from and after the day Of sale,
when the same was ordered to be engrosstd.
HOMESTEAD BILL.
message was received from the House OF
Representatives, announcing the passage Of the
bill to encourage agriculture, manufactures, and
all other branches Of industry, by granting ia eve
ry man who Is the head OF a family, and a citizen
Of the United States, a homestead OF one hundred
and sixty acres Of land out Of the public domain,
upon condition Of occupancy and cultivation OF
the same, for the period therein specified.
The bill was read twice by unanimous consent
and referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS RAILROAD.
Mr.. SHIELDS, sgreeably TO previous notice,
introduced bill granting land 10 the States Of
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, to aid in the cons,ruc-
ZION Of railroad from Cincinnati to St. Louis,
which was read twice aud referred 10 the Com.
mittee on Public Lands.
SURVEY FoR CANAL BASIN
On motion Of MIR. PRATT the senate took nm
the bill directing a survey and estimation of the
cost Of constructing a canal basin at the terminus
OF the Chesapeake add Ohio canal, in George.
town.
After considerable discussion, for and against
the bill, the yeas and nays were ordered and. on
motion, was ordered TO engrossment-Yeas3 80
nays7.
THE DEFICIENCY BILL.
The special order--the bill to supply defcien.
cies 10 the appropriations for the service Of tn,
current fscal year-being announced,
Mr.. WALKER said the Senator from Arkan.
sas Mr.. BoRLAsD was too unwe to proceed
with his remarks to-day, and desired that ths
Collins amendment might be postponed.
Mr.. HUNTER thought the Senate might, BY
unanimous consent, let the amendment lie upou
the table, and proceed with other parts Of the bill
| Mr. GWlN was opposed 10 postponirs In,
amendment He thought they had better tax,
the vote upon il, and allow the Senator from Ar
kansas to finish his speech after the bill had beer
reported to the Senate.
Mr.. CASS thought il was quite unu sual 10 re-
fuse courtesy Of this kind. He preferred TO le
the amendment lie over and proceed with othe
| portions Of the bill
Mr.. WALKER said that, in order TO test IN,
| question whether the Senate were disposed 10 ex
tend this act OF courtesy to the Senator from Ar
kansas, ne would move to postpone the bill until
1 To- morrow.
After some further debate, the Collins amend.
ment was informally passed over; and
| Mr.. HOUSTON, by direction Of the Committee
on Finance, reported several additional amend
ments TO the bill.
| The first appropriated the sum Of $4,000 fol-
the repair OF steamer which he said was neces
sary in order TO enable the coast survey TO com
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15

REMEDY FOR GRUBs OR Boris IN HoRsEs.-
When your horse is first attacked drench with
strong decoction made by boiling the root of th'
weed known by the name of Jerusalem Oak
This is the most effectual remedy ever tried
scarcely ever known to fail.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15
rHE pEFIcIENcY Dill.

Mr.. HUNTER then moved the postponement
Of ell prior orders for the purpose Of taking up
the deficiency bill, which, after some debate, was
agreed to.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15
North and South.

The Journal of Commerce, reviewing the con-
dition Of political parties, and showing them to
be divided into various factions, Freesoil, Adolf
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15

The steamship Washington left Southampton
for New York, on Wednesday, the 2sth Of
April.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15

Louis Napoleon had taken the questiou Of the
coniscation Of the Orleans property from The
tribunals, and submitted IL the cosscil Of State,
thus removing Il beyond the reach Of the legally
constituted authorities.
The Mediterranean feet sailed from Toulon
on the 27th nit. Its destination was unknown
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15

On motion Of Mr.. DODGE, OF Iowa, the Sen
ate proceeded to the consideration Of the bil
granting the right Of way, and making a grant o
land to the States Of Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa
in aid Of the construction OF a railroad from tn
Wabash to the Missouri.
The bill was amended TO conform TO the othe
railroad bills, and ordered 10 be engrossed.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-15

Letters from Rome state that The Italian ques-
ton bad again become interesting, in consequence
Of the complicated difficulties between France
and the Pope. Incendsry fires rage to an in
creased extent
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04
Winnsboro' Register.

welean by the Register of the lst inst, that our
friend JONATHAN B. MICKLE Esq has connected him.
self with Mr. BR1TroN in the publication Of that paper.
We are quite that the Register under the assoca-
ted management Of these gentlemen will prove all that
its friends DESIRE Mr. MICKLE makes his editorial de-
but in an appropriate and handsome manner. In rea-
ton to the political course Of the paper he says:
the readers OF the Register would say as to my poll
tics that believe the time has passed when any dis
tnctions should be known among US except so far as
to distinguish between tho great Southern Rights party
and the small the weak, though not disrespectable,
Union Party Consequently, my efforts shall be devo-
ted to endcavoring to heal old party ilfeelngs and
uniting and harmonizing all parties upon one common
effective resistance platform"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04
Baltimore Convention.

We learn by Telegraphic dispatches that this body
assembled on Monday. Hon. R. M. Saunders of N.
Carolina was appointed President pro tenn and Edwd.
c. West of New York, Mr.. Stewart Of Indiana, Mr..
Day. Of MISS and Col Verboss of Tenn. chosen Secre-
taries Great confusion is said to have prevailed in
consequence of the large number of delegates present
from several Of the States The appointment of Com.
mttees to report the credentials of the delegates
and to provide for the permanent organization of the
Convention, completed the business of the morning,
and the Convention adjourned to o'clock, p. m.
General Commander was present. and it is sald look
ed as large as life
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04
san1hern Traitors.

A valued old friend, himselfa Northern man,
but for thirtyodd years citizen of South Carolina,
called to see us a few days since; ast the "old man
eloquent" speaking of the aggresslons OF the
North upon the rights OF the South knowing
from experience, the feeling, habits and interests
of both sections of our unhappily divided country
gave expression to scme thoughts, we tmnS,
worthy Of preservation the reader, we trust VIII
not be displeased if in the language OF the law
vers, we brief our aged friends sensible remarks
He said, what no sensible man will galnsay,
that now all great questions OF national rsht
and expediency were lecided in reference, not
to the omnipotent cannon and musket, as former
w. but in reference to the rcmarkable-most
remarkable improvement of the Hge, the aImSh-
ty dollar! From this sage elementary modern
principle of ethics and ''rights Of belligcrent ma
TONS, our friend proceeded to discourse tins wise;
81 assume it as an axiom,-an admitted TACT
that, of all people on the face of the earth the
yankees are the most sharp sighted in the pur-
suit of gain. You ask what conclusion draw
from this self-evident proposition? 1t Is this
The Northern people, with their great good sense
and thorough knowledge of which side of their
bread is buttered, perfectly how-and the old
gentleman gave the word perfectly peculiar
amphasis- if they separate from the South,
their great customer, the purchaser OF her man,
ufactures, cotton, wood, iron and what not, and
the rich, but plundered, used and abused South,
sets up for itself-regards the North as an alien
and stranger poverty and utter ruin must in
evitably be the doom ofthe ph'lanthrop'c North.
This assert they know, because they have told
me so, and, fthey had not so said, would not
believe them, because they have the sense to per-
cieve it. Well, sir, what is the inference as to
the true course of the South to be observed In view
of this great facta 1t is as plain and certain as
gain to the yankees. As an Offset to their ia
naticsm on the subject of slavery, set off and
array the still more all powerful fanatic'sm, with
them, of the love of money. This is the open
Sesame of yankees heart, the lamp of Aladdin
which commands the KEYS to all the treasures of
his nature. Let the South, with united front,
with firm and serried ranks, say to their Northern
enemies, you must--y~u shall cease your aggres-
sions on our rights and property, or we will dis
solve the Union and beggar you, and the North
will accede to any terms to-save the dimes
If Southern traitors in Congress, more greedy of
gain than glory and gratitude from their consti-
tuents had not bascly surrendered the rights of
their section, under the specious show OF com
promise of rights-the rights of the plundered
extorted from the victimized-this day Southern
men, with their slaves, would have occupied their
lawful heritage, the conquered territory of Mexi-
co, instead of being, as they now iguominious-
ly are, denied rest for the sole of teeir feet on
soil won, mainly, by their own blood and treasure
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04
Mr., Claws Sickness.

The New York Express makes this statement, illus.
tratng the very frail tenure by which Mr.. Clay now
retains his ife The editor derived the statement from
Dr. Jackson:
Gone feature of his feebeness is that he cannot sup
mort himself alone, and is not allowed to walk even
with the support of others DR.. Jackson told him re.
Gently that if he stood erect he would faint and that
he should faint he would breathe no more Why is
this asked Mr. Clay. Because there is not enough OF
vitality in the heart to give circulation to blood has
il then come to this? said Mr.. Clay and for moment,
sorrowlny And seeing the necessity, he has suffered
himself to be borne like child to and from his bed
Mr. Clay throughout has studied his disease fdisease
it be- critically, thoughtfully and even physically He
has watched the gradual wasting away OF life until
there is but the ntest pusation lett to tell him that
the spirit still survives within its emaciated tenement
of flesh He will die calmly and beautifully as he has
lived, and his spirit will depart full of the christian
hope of blessed Immortality"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04
Declaration of the Democratic Can
didates for tile Presidency for the
ComDrOmise.

The Hon. Robert G. Scott, Of Richmond, Va,
the Democratic Elector for President in that
district, few days ago, addressed letter to all
the Democratic candidates spoken OF for the
Presidency, asking their opinion on the Compro-
mise measures, particularly the Fugitive Slave
law. Several answers have been returned, the
substance of which is thus furnished in the New
York Herald of Tuesday.
Gen. Houston replied, under date OF the 2lst
inst. that he voted for all the measures embra'
ced in the Compromise bill, severally, and he has
since seen no cause to change his views. Lie
declares that be would not hesitate to veto any
bill impairng the law for the protection OF the
constitutional rights which guarantees to the
people of the South the possession and enjoyment
of their slave property.
Gen. Cass writes, under date of the Oath in
slant, declaring his acquiescence in all the Com
promise mearures. He expresses the OPINION
that it would be the duty of the President to
veto any bill that weakened or impaired the full
flment of the constitutional obligation to deliver
up fugitive slaves, as enforced by the Fugitive
Slave law. He declares the sacrifices Of individ-
ual opinion, in opposition to any ofthe Compro-
mise measures, to be duty every good citizen
owes his country and the preservation OF the
Union.
Judge Douglas also writes under the same
date. He adverts to his past public career, as
showing his opinions as to the compromise mea-
sures, and says bis views have undergone no
change. He does not hesitate to state express
", that it is the duty of every true American to
oppose the repeal or modification of the fugitive
slave law, that would impair the fulflment OF
the Constitutional obligation on that subject
Yet he would not yield the patronage of the
government to influence the Legislature on that
or any other subject.
Col. w. R. King of Alabama, writes that ne
,ecquiesces in the Compromise. He regards the
fugitive slave law, not in the light of ordinary
legislation, but that it's to carry out constltu-
tional guarantee, and the President ought to
negative any act the effect of which would be to
impair OF weaken its efficiency.
Daniel s. Dickinson, of New York, has replied
that he acquiesces in all the Compromise mea-
sures; but that he is not candidate for the
Presidency, having long since expressed pre-
ference for a distinguished statesman, (Gen. Cass
He considers it the duty of the President to veto
any measure which in any way would impair the
efficiency of the fugitive slave law.
Gen. Rusk has replied, BY taking the same de-
cided stand with the foregoing, but disclalms any
aspirations for the Presidency. He avows his
preference for General Houston over all Others.
8 Several other replies have been written.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04
Labor.

In those States and countries where negro slavery
does not exist the white performs the same labor
that the black does with u.s. and as those who hire
themselves to work, have no claim upon their employ
ers except for their wages there is consequently no
sympathy between the two classes. The competition
which exists brings wages down tv the lowest possible
sum.
This state Of things which obtains where there is no
slave labor producesan amount fsuering and wretch
edness of which we who live in slave countries can
form no idea unless we have travelled in those coun
tries; for among US, things are different that we
cannot imagine what prvations and distress abound
among those who occupy the place Of our slaves In
the nonslaveholding States there is no feeling OF mu'
tual dependence and interest as there is between mas
ter and slave The selfshness of the employer leads
him to procure the services CT the other for the small
est sum he can, and as consequence, the aoorer IS
seldom able to do more than to supply his daily wants
often not even that so that in Of sickness there is
great want, privaton, and suffering
In the slave States, the is vastly different the
negro is we'll ted and clothed whether hs master pros
pers or not food and rament and medical attendance
are furnished him. his task is moderate his family 90
not depend upon him. but on his master for support.
In old age the negro provided for by his 'wner and
not like the white man. cast out upon the cold charity
of the world.
How infinitely more comfortable is the condition Of
our aves to that of the white man. that fills his place
in non-saveholdng communities There the condition
of things pressing him downward year by year. to
worse state-wh u.s. the state of the slave is improv.
ing An increase Of means to the master, bngs an in
crease Of comfort to the slave Not so to the white
man-ir his employer abounds in wealth, it brings no
corresponding increase of means to supply his wants.
his scanty hire he still gets and that is a-and from
year to year, as competition in labor increases that even
diminishes The condition Of the white laborer has
been steadily getting worse since the udal times and
in considering this subject Carlyle says that there is
no remedy except by return to slavery ofsome kind
-
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04
The Baltimore Catholic Mirror semi-oficially

The Baltimore Catholic Mirror semi officially
announces some of the proceedings of the late
Catholic Council held in that city, from which
we learn that preliminary measures were adop-
ted for the erection of new Archiepiseopal see
at San Francisco California. A see is to be erect
cd at Santa Fe, to supersede the present vicarz
ate. An apostolic vicarate is to be formed IF
Eastern Florida, and another Of the Upper Peh-
insular of Michigan. Sees are to be erected at
Burlington, VT; Portland, Me-, Brooklyn, L. T.;
Newark, N. j.; Erie, Pa; Wilmington, N. q;
Covington KY; Quincy, Ill.,, and Natcbez, Miss.
The names of prominent candidates are not an
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04

The REWARD OF VAIoe. No disposal has yet,
been made Of the gold box which General jack
son bequeathed to the city of New York, fas'
conferment upon him who should be adjudgedl
the most heroic of the American invaders in the
late war with Mexico. A Committee of the Com
mon Council has been charged with tie delicate
duty of determining whois most wolthy to r
ceive this testimonial ofvalor, and a period third
months distant has been fixid, within which can
didates must present their applications. The
New York Commercial advertiser says that il
should suppose that the most deserving would bs
the last to prefer his claim, since modesty and
courage are proverbially allied.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04

The ARMY WoRM-We have already pub
lished the fact that this destructive insect has
committed considerable ravages in this and ad.
Joining counties The following is from the
Memphis Enquirer:
We learn from several very reliable sources
that the cut worms are doing very considerable
damage to all kinds of vegetation in this vicini
y. In some gardens-tbey are eating up every:
thing of vegetable nature that is visible above
ground, cabbage, corn, tomatoes, onion and po-
tato tops and young plants of all kinds. Their
ravages are not confined to any particular locali-
ty, but are pretty general as far as we have heard
even as far as LAGRANGE, in Fayette county.
We also hear that the army worm is doing great
damage in the neighborhood of Germantown,
cutting down OATS wheat and the small grain,
but we have not heard Of it in any other vicini-
ty of the country.-Nashville. True Wing.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04

PRoPosEp AMENDMENT oFTHE FUGITIvE SLAVE
LAw.-The following are the resolutions propo-
sed by the Committee of the Maryland louse OF
Delegates on the Gorsuch case:
Resolyed, That while the people of Maryland
most cordially acquiesce in the principles embra-
ced in the CompriInse measures of Congress,
as final adjustment of all the questions grow
inc out of the institution of Slavery, common
justice, as well as proper regard for their own
rights, require that they should insist, whenever
either of those measures shall be found defective
in its practical operations, that it shall be so
amended as to render it efficient for the purpo-
ses contemplated in its adoption.
Resotced, That experience has demonstrated
the Fugitive Slave act" to be impotent for the
purposes it was intended to effect, by reason OF
the failure of Congress to enforce, by adequate
penalties, the attendance and aid of the posse
comtatus," when required by the officer charged
with the execution of the law. Therefore such
an amendment by Congress will render the act
efficient and operative u this respect, is impera-
lively necessary.
Resolped, That our Senators be instructed,
and our Representatives in Congress requested,
to use their best efforts to have the law amend
ed in the manner indicated in the preceding res
olution
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-04

Lieut.. Schlessingcr and the other Cuban fugitiVes,
after their escape from Ceuta applied to the American
Consul at Gibraltar for relief and protection He how
ever positively refused to receive them as might be
expected from the friendly relation existing between
tho Governments Of Spain and tue United States.