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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
1851
lO3,l39
79,44l
3l7,638
500,2lS
34l,O27
24l,027
l49,l9l

From this statement you will see there was
an increase production last crop OF l59,l9l Dds
all kinds or nearly so per cent.
Now Mr.. Editor what has become of that IN
crease production is it surplus now ON hand
There is the bright side of the question, South
Carolina, Georgia. Florida, Alabama, and Missis-
sippi, all raised considerable quantities of Tur-
pentne in 1851, which would seem to swell our
apparent supplies to something near an extra
crop, as a surplus, and should further add, that
the crop of 81 found stock Of 1850 on the
market of Spirits alone at of least 10000 bbls
in New York, Boston and Philadelphia; to say
nothing about Europe. What is now the state
of those markets! suppose in the three mark
cts above stated, there may be $500 to 1000
bbs. Spirits in first hands, and see from late
accounts there is none in Europe. The produc-
ton has increased in the United States in the
last year, at least so per cent the price 20 to
25 per cent, and the consumption about 60 per
cent. Now what do You think Of our prospects.
The stock on hand at this time is not sufficient
for an average consumption of over 3 weeks, and
if there is a continued treshet through the Sum-
mer, full supply cannot reach market before
August. Could give the actual exports Of the
two last crops, the sums total would be con-
siderably enlarged but this is sufficient; and |
will now add. should you find Spectators Or
any other persons disposed to doubt the above,
say to them challenge the proof to the con-
trary.- Wilmington Commercial.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

The NORTHERN GENERAL Conference.-The
General Conference of the Northern NJ. E. Church
began its session on the lst instant at Boston.
Its proceedings will possess one point of interest
to the Methodists of the South. The present
session will have to determine whether an appeal
to the Supreme Court, on the property question,
will be prosecuted or not We have no. infor-
nation to aid us in forming conjecture; avery
few weeks will show the denoucment. Speak
ing of the property question, we may mention
by the way, that the Southern Commissioners
have visited New York, and in connection with
Mr.. Lord, the principal counsel in the lawsuit,
have taken an inventory of the stock in 200
Mulberry Street, in pursuance of the instructions
of Judge Nelson. From what we have heard.
it is likely that some singular developments will
come to light in the wiz ding up of this affair.
According to the estimated value of the proper-
ty, the Southern Church will be entitled to from
S295,000 to s550,OOO. If an appeal to the
Supreme Court should be taken, an Injunction
will be applied for by the Southern Commission
crs, and ample security required that our funds
should not be squandered, and that all dam
ages be repaired in the end 1t will ohvi-
viou>ly be safer and better for the Northern
Church to settle this property dispute at once,
and without further litigation. How much bet
ter would it have been had they done the fair
and brotherly thing at the beginuing.-South-
crn Christian ddoooate
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
Kings Mountain Rail Road.

The Yorkvic .Mscelhtny states that the contractors
are getting very rapidly in laying down the super
structure and iron on tlc Kings Mountain Rail Road
and that the ties are down within three miles of that
place and the iron between five and six miles from
Chcstcrvillc. The contractors have been delayed in
their work for want ofron, from the difficulty of trans
portation from Charleston; but from letter received
from Mr. CONNER President Of the South Carolina Rail
Road the Miscellany learns that it is very probable that
the iron will be furnished to the road hereafter as fast
as it is needed.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.

New YoRx, May l2.-The steamer Canada
arrived at Halifax last night with Liverpool
dates to the LIST. She brings SO passengers.
The steamship Atlantic run aground on the
2sth ult. but YVES got Oft in six hours, and arr
ved safely at Liverpool on Thursday.
The Liverpool Cotton Market was firm, and
the demand active from all classes of purchasers.
The sales of the week amounted to 70, 900 bales,
of which spectators took $4,000 and exporters
10000 bales. The imports of the week amour.
ted to 67,500. The quotations are for Fair Or
leans 3-4d; Middling l-s; Fair Mobile 5 3-sd;
Middling 5; Fair Upland IA; Mddling 7.sd.
Advices from America kept prices full. Hol-
lngshead's Circular quotes less activity among
the trade, but an increased demand for specula-
tion and export. Orleans had advanced slightly,
but subsequently large arrivals gave less buoy
ancy to the middling and fine qualities. The
1he transactions were extensive in Egyptian at
Id advance. 80 .sess -,
The news from Havre states that the sales cf
Cotton for the week amounted to 5000 bales.
Imports $4,000. Orleans is quoted at 66 a 81.
Uplands 90 76. The stock is 6sOOO bales.
The political news is unimportant. 1t has
been decided to pull down the Chrystal Palace.
Fifty vessels had arrived at Liverpool from the
United States and there was consequently a
great reduction in freights.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

THE RANDOLPH NEeRoEs.-A writer in the
Baltimore Patriot, who is travelling in Ohio,
gives this account of the Randolph, negroes, who,
it will be remembered, were driven from their
homes which had been procured for them by the
whites
"Troy, about twenty miles from Dayton is
small and rather dilapidated town between this
place and Piqur. Along the canal are MAORI
ty of the Randolph negroes. 1t was i'll the ad-
joining county or Mercer that large tract of
land was purchased for their settlement from
which they were forcibly elected by the white
inhabitants. The condition of these poor crea-
lures is bad commentary on the miserable pol
icy of emancipating negroes, and allowing them
to remain in this country. The majority of
these once valuable servants, are now worthless
beasts upon the community among whom they
are located, and often want for the common nee
IS aries of life. l heard several express an ar
dent wish to return to the shores of Roanoke
again, where they had plenty, and did not know
what it was to suffer for want
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

A CARRIER PIGEON AT SEA-The brig Dett
mar, which arrived at Philadelphia last Sat
&rday, reports that on the voyage somewhere
Aond the Gulf Stream, bird flew aboard the
kel, and lighted on the shoulder Of one of the
tn. 1t had on its neck bit of tape, bearing
the name, DC. of the brig Marie, sailing from
Martinique for Hayre, and request that notice
might be given in one of the news papers that
all were well on board. The bird flew off as soon
as the message WIS taken from its neck. Loyds
List reports the same vessel as having arrived at
Havre from Martinique on the 3l,t Of March,
Just two days after the abovo message was des-
patched.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

The DEAD SEA AND JoRDAN.-The Rev. DR..
Odenbcimer, in letter from Jericho, addressed
to the Banner of the Cross, makes this beautiful
ausion:
"The contrast between the natural appearance
of the Dead Sea and the Jordan was strongly
symbolitical of that between their moral aspects,
as looked at by the thoughtful Christian. Be-
hind us was the Dead Sea, perfectly enveloped
in clouds, and hidden from our view by the mist
and rain before us was the Jordan and plnee of
Christ's baptism, with the bow of promise rest
ing above it. The one spot marks the wrath of
God against sin the other declares the infinite
mercy of God townrds sinners. The bitter wave
that that rolls above the doomed cities Of the plain,
may well be covered with clouds and darkness
the refreshing stream that Jesus has, (as our
baptsmal service says sanctifed, and in, and
by it, water to the mystical washing away Of
sim" is most fttingly spanned by the sign of
love- bright and beautiful, as Gods love to man
is certain and unfalling"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

The accumulation of specie is already becom-
ing onerous to the banks. A cashier of one Of
our largest banks said to us yesterday that he
wished that gold would 60 as it was now diff
ticult to lend money. That this steady accumu-
laiion must continue, and consequently expand
the cdrreney, there is no possible doubt We
do not anticipate, nor is it to be desired, that all
the gold should be gathered and held here. We
hope to see some of it leave the country in tho
regular course Of exchange, and it will probably
do SO under vast receipts, as we may have moth
ing else to ship. But we feel assured that our
banks will have more specie in their vaults, and
the general circulation will be larger during the
remainder of the present year, than has been for
a long time. There is to our mind no present
prospect of any material change in the value of
money, unless it be that the rates may become
still lower than the cheap rates now prevailing
Financial column ". Y. Express.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
The Production of Turpentine in
North Carolina.

Mr. Editor: I recollect distinctly, about 80
wears back, ofhearing nv father say, and he was
-aAns;dasAA asaAa Tho L,aA,ai,a4s al that dar-
that in about 10 years more the people would be
compelled to emigrate or perish; that every pine
in reach of navigation was then or soon would
be boxed, and they could not possibly, by farm
ing on those lands raise enough to prevent star
walton. I will show you directly how badly he
was mistaken; he believed what he said and did
emigrate l will pass over about 5 years, as
too had emigrated. The first thing heard of
the pines all having been boxed and nearly work
ed up again, was about the time they were build
ing our Railroad After the agents for the
Road had been through, telling the people how
fast they would ride and how quick and cheap
they could carry their Turpentine to market. |
frequently heard people say that Gen. McR"a
and Maj Gwynn could not gull them with fast
riding, cheap freight, and l6 per cent. to make
them subscribe for stock by the time they would
get the Road built there would be no freight to
carry; the pines were all boxed and would be
worked up. The same cry | have heard year
after year; not / alone but almost every body
has heard the same VIII ch became so distressing
some or years back when the worms made
such havoc among the pines, that not only the
country people but the town people became a.
larmed dead trees would not make Turpentine
nor very good timber so they had cause to be
frightened, as the principal business Of the place
is Turpentine and Timber, and without those
two articles the Town would soon be place that
was. Some dstilers and few inspectors be-
came so much alarmed that they put off to Geor-
gia and Florida, in search of new fields for their
future operations. think some Of the Mill men
followed.
Let us see how things now look that the ex-
citement is over. Most of our frightened cti.
zens have got back and settled down quietly and
enlarged their business here new mills and dis
tileres have gone up. The pines are not all
dead vet. Ifthey are either dead or worn out |
am going to show you that in 1851 they yielded
an increase of nearly % per cent. on the previ-
Gus crop find that the exports from this port
from 22d March, 1850, to 22d March, 1851,
when this statement was made up, show the
crop of 1850, and you know that crop was in
market earlier than ever known before, caused
by the unprecedented high stage of the water
courses, which had continued for eight weeks
previous. There is a number of vessels that 90
from this port whose cargoes are not reported
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

HAIL SroRM.-On Monday evening last VIC
were visited by the seco"d hailstopn this Season.
The hail fell in such quantities that the public
square was covered, and we are satisfied that at
least alf bushel could have been picked up il,
front Of ourofce. The rain poured in torrents, and
the ground was covered with sheet of water.
The hail beat down the crops, and the rain cov-
cred them with mud. Serious damage was done
not only to the crops, but the land We notice
several upland fields, where nearly all the soil
WAS swept off. Such storm we have never
before seen. A basket of hail was brought into
town on Thursday last, some Of which were as
large as partridge eggs.-Pickens Courier.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

PLA, RoADs.-The success of nearly every
plank road enterprise, financially, encourages the
undertaking of Others. This success is univer-
sal. We know of no plank road that does not
pay fair percentage, while very many are pay
ing large dividends tostockholders. So superior
are these roads for all the purposes of highways,
that they are adopted BY newly formed turnpike
companies, while some of the old corporations
are planking over their tracks in compliance with
the public demand.-Pokeepsie Ans.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
ST. MARY,s BlLLs.-The Southern Sentinel Columbus

ST. MARYs BlLLs-The Southern Sentinel Columbus
Ca of the 7th inst, says: son Saturday last small
quantity of these bills sold low forty cents
on the dollar On Monday morning they advanced
considerably and sales made at from sixty to
ing in the market Col WINTER has effected sale Of
his interest in the Alabama Warehouse at five thou
sand dollars. lie is selling meal at eghtyfvo cents
bushe-one-ha in St. Marys bills. Change bills con.
tinue to be redeemed at the Columbus agency"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

John Forsyth, editor ofthc Georgia Times has pub
lished letter in the Washington papers deprecatory
of the Southern demand on the National Democratic
Convention relative the ratification Of the Comprc
MISE as tending to disruption of the Democratic par
" in the Southern States.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
Mr. Rhett's Successor.

In common with several Of our exchanges we erred
in prcmaturcly announcing the vacant Senatorial CHAIR
as having been filled, by the appointment of Ex-Gov.
JNo P. RICHARDSON.
1t was however one of those kind of mistakes whch
involve serious principles and as matter OIL course
can make no material difference.
His Excellency has appointed ". F. DESAUssURE'
ESQ to this distinguished position.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
THE SEMI.WEEKLY JOURNAL
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY IA, 1852.
THO. J. WARREN, Editor.
Our Market.

The Cotton Market continues active with an upward
tendency in prices. Since our last sales have been
effected at l-s We quote at 3-4 to l-S-a choice
lot would command fraction more than our highest
figure Charleston quotations. l-2 to Ia; fancy
lot brought 10 l-2.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
Rail Roads in Virginia.

4 writer in tho Richmond Whg says that Virginia
has in progress Of construction 500 miles of rail-
road requiring $4,000 tons Of rails to lay it. At the
present price of English iron, say $40 per ton, these
rails will cost So 2OOOOO which must be paid by the
people of Virginia to the English manufacturers.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
Charleston Hotel.

On Tuesday last, we by the Courier, that there
were Eighty-nnc arrivals at this Hotel. We are not
surprised at the unparalleled success with which tho
Charleston has met when assured that it justly
ranksamong the very best Hotels in tho union and il
not the first, ''in the rery first ltne'
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

DEATH OF NJ. ST.. CLAIR CLARKE.-Wc regret to
have to announce that Matthew St. Clair Clarke,
esq, died in this city, yesterday, in the Goth
year of his age. Mr.. Clarke was native of the
State of Pennsylvania He was for many years
Clerk of the House Of Representatives in Con-
gress, and subsequently Auditor of the Treasury
for the Post Office Department. lie was much
respected for his many fine qualities Of head and
heart Washington Republic.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

ESCAPE OF THOMAS F. MEAGuEn-A despatch from
Dublin to the London News, dated April 23d says that
news had just been received that Thomas Francis Mea-
CHER the Irish political convict had escaped from Van
Dieman's Land Tho intelligence reached his friends
from GOOD source.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

The New-York City Baptist Bible Society held its
anniversary celebration at tho Tabernacle on Thursday
evening last From the annual report it appears that
the receipts during the year amounted to SlO76 IS.
Tho society bong in want Of means resolution was
adopted to raise s25Oo in S25 subscriptions.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

PRED1cT1oN FULF1LLED.-Tristram Burgess. in
one Of his speeches in Congress, predicted the
time when the american eagle shall, with one
wing winnow the breezes of the Atlantic, and.
with the other hover over the quiet waters Of
of the Pacific"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
The Weather.

For several days past has been very warm, when
with the refreshing showers that icll last hght anu
this morning, will be in favor of the growing crops.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

sS-Among the number admitted on Tuesday last
to practice in the Court of Equity in this State we OBJ
serve the names of our fellow townsmen, T. A. PRICE
and C. S. WEST, Esqrs.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14
Congressional Documents.

The Hon. D. WALLACE will accept our thanks lot
his attention in forwarding US Congressional docu'
mcnts
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

Ordinary for Kershaw.
Jyo. R. JOY, Esq. was, on Monday last, reelected
Ordinary for this District without opposition
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

rits Turpentine 77,7i4; Rosin sos,6oS. Now
add stock on hand in this place. =
call all in distillers hands Spirits and Rosin
as the next week will find it all so. Spirits in
town sold and in distillers hands 1900; Raw
Turpentinc to ship, say 1000; Rosin 5000 :;
which shows the two last crops of Turpentine
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

A good name is rather to be chosen than great
riches. - Is
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

SHIpwRECK AT SEA.-The barqne OHre Branch, Capt
Jefferson, with cargo Of teas from Stockholm, has
been totally lost IT, the Gulf of ST. Lawrence The
captain and passengers have arrived at Quebec.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-14

When cU1IIPdreu aS IU1IO"s.
Exported and on hand 1850
Raw Turpentine, 59,2e7
Spirits Turpentine, 53,34l
Rosin, 22s,399
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-24
Personal IntelIlUencs.

Arrivals at the IrviDg-w Young, California; Mr.
Wolfe Savannah; d. Hampton, Pittsbury; Mr. Tyler,
Montreal; Gen. Call, Va; o. Hastings, Cambridge; g.
IL Dunlap, Alabama; D. A. January, St. Louis and 100
others.
Al the Amcrioen-James Cameron, Cincinnati; p
vose, Walpelo; J. A. Mercer Phil; H. Falksor Man
chester; q. w. Miles, Augusta; p. O. Putnam, do T.
10 others.
At the Astor-w. Grant, Ithica; DR., Cohen Charles
ton; W. Hastings Boston; J. G; MADDOX, Georgia; D.
Talbot Boston; Gov. White, Pittsburg; O. Pouasd
Alabama; Benz smith Georgia; and 1870 others
The Hon. Thomas IT. Benton arrived at Oinonnati ON
Thursday 1t has been stated that be viii 70 iusedises
y to Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-24
Nails for Europe.

TIE NEW YORK WEEKLY HERALD.
The Curard steamship Africa, Captain Harrison, via
leave This port, at 70 for Liverpool The
European mLils will oloc in this city 81 half past ten
O'Clock morning. Tho NEW YoSx WEEKLY
BEPALp printed in French and English, viii be pus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-24

and rush that viii carry terror and confusion into
his lines Let not the whig party, therefore, lay the
fattering JUNCTION to their souls, that they will gain
anything in this State for the Presidential election.
from the internal broils Of the two wings OF thu
democratic party. II viii be all the other way
But, with regard to tho local elections, they
remain source of disquietude and anxiety to all
respectable citizens. Is there any hope that thu
primary meetings win DO better than usual On
the contrary, is there not every indication thtt
matters will be verse than ever, and that the rum
interest will carry all before it? What hope is there
from the whigsl Have not their primary elections
hitherto been the scenes Of the most horrible dis
order and outrage, and have not puglists been em-
ployed by them to put down the expression of free
opinion through the ballot box! What to be dones
Now is the time for action, and is the time tor
independent men, Of both parties, to come forward
and denounce the corrupt and ncorrigible system Of
the primary elections, and to issue declaration Of
independence, cutting for ever all connection with
the rowdy Influences and going in for registration
of voters, or some other feasible plan by which the
real sentiments of the people can be ascertaned,
and honest, upright, and intelligent men may be
selected for office. The who have the moral
courage and the patriotism to SGT this bali in motion,
will not only confer lasting benefit upon the oon-
munity, but they VIII speedily fnd themselves elc-
waited to SO high position in the esteem Of their
felow-citizens that any Office in their gift will DO
open to them. There arc thousands upon thousands
of quiet and respectable voters who never go to the
pole, or take part in the city elections, who would
gladly seize such an opportunity Of putting down
the rOwdies, if it were only presented to them Tho
great mass Of citizens burning to prestrato
this tyranny in the dust and they only want to
how it can be DONE Who viii point out the way,
and lead on to victory?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-24

IMPORTANT EXCLUSIVE INTELLIGENCE The
Journal Of Commerce, yesterday, announced the ar
rival, by the Atlantic, of Madame Sontag-the Coun-
tess do Rossi. No other paper had the news. This
piece Of intelligence must have cost that onterpri
sing concern. under its new management ON inn
menso sum Of money.