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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Rail Road Meeting in Lancaster.

We learn that the Rail Road meeting held III Lam
caster last Monday full one representing far
" the wealth and intelligence ofthe District The teel-
ing we are told high and strong and the greatest
enthusiasm pervaded the speeches delivered. Some
fifteen to twenty delegates from Chester District were
in attendance but none of course from our District,
rs our people not yet prepared TO aid in cutting their
own throats A Committee of twenty-one, we under
stand. recommended set Of strong resolutions which
were adopted by the meeting. We will insert them IN
our columns as soon as we receive them. Our inform
ant states that the meeting resolved to construct ran
road from Lancaster village to some point on scheme
of rail roads in adjoining Distrcts-that committee
of five was appointed to memoralize the Legislature at
its next session for Charter and for mae"'0I dtd the
stockholders hereafter to decide upon the particular
route The candidates were requested to urge upon
the people of the District the proprety OF improving
their conncxion with their neighbors by rail road
There is no doubt but ncghbors OF Lancaster have
rot the steam very high upon the subject OF Railroads
that they are sincere and honest in their zeal every
body believes,-but will they succeed? Thati queS-
ton in which Camden is deeply interested. No doubt
our friends in that region surprised, and 1t may be
disappointed and mortified at the indifference shown
to their meeting by people. But We trust they will
suspend their judgments until they hear US. They are
working in all honesty for their own interests. They
say they want rail road-from Camden If possible,
and if not certainly from Chester They urge this i'm
provemcnt as Necessary for thcirprosperity Betso-
they alone have the right to judge for themselves We
say our interest is opposed to the continuation OF the
Railroad beyond Camden-that our people are unwil.
ling to cut hole in the pocket by which all their gain
of the Railroad should pass into the hands of Others
Each section is governed by selnteres in their views,
and they should be. 1t is Jolly to talk to people
about patriotism, public spirit generosity, &c, when
they believe the proposed exhibition OF these iaudabe
feelings, may end in their bankruptcy No. friends OF
Lancaster Camden will hardly aid in continuing to
you her Railroad; but after your present fever has
abacd she will likely be willing to cooperate in any
Plank Road project you may be pleased to suggest.
More anon.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
From the Keonee (PicLen) Courier.
The Electoral Question.

The subject of giving the election Of ufElectors Of
President and Vice President TO the people, is
attracting much interest and attention through
the upper portion of our State. We are glad to
see our people waking from the Indifference which
has long governed them, aud making efforts to
obtain what Justly belongs to them. We have
often before expressed our views on the question
of right. and shall continue TO agtatc this mat
ter until our people, as in other States 90 to the
polls and cast their vote for the highest officer
known in our Government.
As the matter now stands an extra session of
the Legislature must be called; the power to do
this is vested in the Governor Of the State Then
the vote of South Carolina depends entirely up
on the caprice Of one man. How: says one.-
Why Just so, if the Governor for any rcHson did
not wish that the State should vote for President
and Vice President, he would not call the Lrgis-
ature together Of course ifths body was not as
sembIcd the Sta.c could not vote. Is it just and
right that our State should be subject to the
dication Of a single head as to whether 1t shall
unite with the other States i'll SO important an
election? Are the people Of our State less pru,
dent or patriotic than ;hc citizens of other States:
Why then is this election with held from them!
One Of the causes may be found in the quarrel
which our State has for the last twenty years
carried on with the General Government Our
politicians were fearful to give tn" people this
election lest they would not 50 well be able to
control the State. But this difficulty has now
blown over; our people lave turned their attcn-
ton to internal Improvements, and they will not
fail to see the defects of orr system. Politicians
may now rave and cry against our people enter
ing into the scramble for the Presidency but they
will no; be needed. People who have been once
deceived and led nearly to ruin will not soon
heed their old leaders. South Carolina has been
isolated too long in feeling from our sister South
ern States We have nothing in common-in
nothing do we act in concert, and if we desire
our State to take her proper position, we must
meet our sister States on the common battle
field, and fight with them for the success Of our
common principles. One main step to gain this
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

JUSlus.-The Dublin University Magazine
for July names the Earl of Chatham as new
candidate for the authorship Of Junius, aud sus-
tains the theory with every great force of argu-,
mcnt. The writer at the outset SAYS that the
authorship lies between Chatham and Sir Phil
ip Francis; that "one Of them apas Junius, and,
the other knew It," He then disposes of the.
prctensions of Sir Philip rather contemptuously,s
insisting that while he always tried to, lead the
public into the belief that he was the author of
the letters, he never vcntured to assertit, and,
that his abilities w.re infinitely below 1t. He.
then points out at length, and with decided abil-S
ity sundry condolences and considerations which
f;,sten the authorship upon Lord Chatham. This
theory is held to account for the constant dread
Junius always had of being detected, for his
extraordinary familiarity with the details of oc-f
currcnccs about the palace, well as with all the
affairs Of the Government, and for the peculiar
political and personal sentiments OF the letters,
which always coincide with those of the Earl
The exaggerated and ferocious attack upon. Chat
ham in one of the earliest of the letters, as well,
as the eulogics upon him in subsequent numbers,
are held to be among the devices which he adop-
ted, and ingenicusy, to mislcad suspicion and
preserve his secret.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Meteorological Journal for July, 1852.
Tolls for Grinding.

A friend has handed us for publication, the follow
ing Act of Assembly, passed Sth March, 1895, regua-
ting the tolls for grinding to which the attention Of
all interested is invited:
"SEC l. Be it enacted &C., That from and after the
nassinq of this act no person shall take toll for
grinding Corn, Wheat, Rye any other grain, into
good meal or -four than one eighth part for any guam
tity under ten bushels or any quantity above at one
time brought, one tenth part only and that all grain
as aforesaid chopped for hominy, feeding Stock or or
distlling, one sixteenth part.
"SEc. . That any person or persons taking more
toll than lereinbeforc directed shall be subject 10
fine of ten times the value Of the toll SO taken to be
recovered in the most summary way before the near
est MAGISTRATE one half to go to the prosecutor and
the other half to the person aggrieved
"a Statutes at Large, 652.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Kershayy District Scholarship.

A writer in the Camden Journal proposes to
establish scholarship" in Kershaw District
by the united action and contributions of those
who a'e able and willing to lend their aid in the
prosecution of that noble object. If any organi-
zation can be effected for this purpose, it would
be proud act for that District, and we'll de
serving of imitation. There are, among the
youth Of our State, and all over the globe, those
who are by nature possessed Of brilliant talents,
but for the want of the means of obtaining
knowledge and instruction, their mental powers
become inactive, and sluggish, and the warm
breathings of nature are completely chilled Of
such it may be truly said, that
knowledge to their eyes her ample page
Rich with the spos of time did nc'er unroll,
Chill peaury rcprcssed their noble rage
And !roze the genial current Of the soul"
Those who are educated in the school Of ad-
versity, and are early thrown upon themselves,
with little pecuniary aid, usually build up for
themselves enviable regulations. They become
industrious and honored citizens-ornaments to
society, and valuable aids in building up and
sustaining the dignity and reputation of the
!and that gave them birth, and education. In
dependent of these special advantages, the idea
in itself savors of noble generosity. 1t is CRATE
full, to assist the struggling intellect, in soaring
through the fields of science, and to enable it to
comprehend all the works Of nature, and "look
from Nature upto Natures God."-Black River
Watchman.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

We should not care for what Others may think or
say of our actions conscience tells us we areGght #
Never be ashamed to perform an action, however.
humble if by such means we may promote e;our own
good that of Others for has been wisely said pride
costs US more than hunger, thirst, and cold. .1s
No man was ever truly great who despsed the day
sof small things.
The fear of man bringeth snare and if we hesitate
to do our duty or what we may conceive to be right
for fear that others may ridcule or condemn is
certain the world will never care when we are dead.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

The UNITY OF THE HUMAN RAcE.-A recent
and very observant travellerin Egypt, makes thes
following very just remarks upon this much dis
cussed question:
The sculptures on the walls of the grand hall
are, after those of Mehemet Abou, and on the
exterior wall of Karnak the most interesting
have seen in Egypt. On the end wall, on either
side of the entrance, is colossal bas relief, reps
resenting Remeses Staying group Of captive
kings whom he holds by the hair Of their; heads
There are ten or twelve in each group and tsles
Features though they are not colored exhibited
the same distinction of race as had previously
remarked in Belzons tomb, at Thebes. There
is the Negro, the Persian, the Jew, and sones;
other form of countenance which | could not
make out-all implorings with uplifted hands,
tile mercy of the conquerer. On the. e.southerl
wall, the distinction between5the Negro and the
Egyptian is made still more obvious by he co.-s
oring of the figures In fact, i see noSreaspn
whatever to doubt that the peculiar characteris-
tics of the different races of men were as strong
y marked in the days of Remeses as atpresent:
This is an interesting fact in discussing the ques
lion of the unity Of origin in the human race.
have as yet, though deeply interested in the.
subject, not looked into it sufficiently to take
either side; but, admitting the different races Of
men to have had originally one origin, the date
of the first appearance Of men on the earth, must
have been nearer fifty thousand than FIVE thou
sand years ago, If climates, customs and the;
like have been the only agents. in predicting
that variety of race, which we find so strongly
marked nearly four thousand years ago, surely
those agents must have been at work for vastly
longer period than that usually accepted as the
age of man. We are older than We know; but
our beginning, like our end, is darkness and mys--
tery. %
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

WHAT COURSE SHALL WE PURSUE ave ffe-
quently hear the enquiry, "will the subject of; !;
Secession enter into the election :" that is, the
approaching election for members of the Legis-
lature. "No; we have had enough fit" is the
invariable reply. The feelings of the people,
seem to be decidedly against the agitation Of the
subject. This is right-its discussion would be-
frutless as to good, but productive of much evil
In fact, We cannot perceive, how those who have
expressed themselves as satisfied with the result;
of the deliberations of the Convention; in April
last, can consistently enter into an excitement
and discussion of the subject at this time. In.
the Convention, both parties united in saying:
that although South Carolina had sufficient
cause to justify her in seeding, that it was not
expedient to do SO at that time. Has anything Z
turned up rendering tany more expedient ''oup25
Nothing, either in federal legislation, or among
the Southern States The prospects Of co-opefa-
ton, which We presume, more than anything
else would add to the expediency of the rnea- /:
sure, are certainly no brighter If then Secs
sion was inexpedient at that time, it is now, and
therefore discussion of the subject would be-
useless work of superrogation. dbbeuille:
Banner.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

The Washington correspondent of the New York
Herald ntnates that Secretary Webster will return
to his post this week. and asserts that he was proba
bly, induced forcgo his determination torcmain away
during the warm weather, by an intimaon from head
quarters that it would be necessary for him either
to come back or resign The Herald remarks that
"ths looks ominous Mr.. Webstcr's services must Ell
thcr be very much needed in the Cabinet at this time
or else his with regard to the fishing bu
sness has created cooness towards him on the part
of the President
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Soul OF THouGnr.-None have less prai

Soul OF TuouGnr.-None have less praise,
than those who hunt for it most.
A quiet mind, like other blessings, is more
easily lost than gained.
The heart has its reasons, which the reason of
Others, does.not apprehend
drunkenness turns man out of himself, and
leaves beast in his room.
A punctual man is rarely a poor man, and
never Il man of doubtful credit.
Always do right without regard to consequent
ces. a
In woman, vanity is only failing; in man, a.
vice.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Gen. Quitman, Of Mississippi, has declined en-

Gen. Quitman, Of Mississippi, has declined en-.
tcrng into the political canvass in favor Of Gen.:
Pierce, although expressing the highest personal;
and political regard for that gentleman. His
objection is, that the Baltimore Convention
adopted resolution in favor Of the COMPROMISE,
measure towards which the Governors opposiTt
tion is unabated. He says that with the present.
issues before the country, and holding the char;
acter and qualifications of the nominee in high:
estimation, he shall vote the ticket, but he must
decline taking any active part that may directly
or indirectly be construed intoa support of that
part Of ''the platform" IN. O. Picayane. -,
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

New CoTToS.-A telegraphic dispatch iu-
forms us that the first bale Of Cotton, OF the pre-
sent crop, was received in Newt Orleans yesterday.
The first bale of new Cotton last season, was re-
ceiyed at New Orleans on the 25th day of July,
eight days earlier than this season.
Many persons have supposed that the date OF
the first bloom and also the date of the receipt
of the first bale of new Cotton, correctly indicate
the probable yield of the crop that is, that early
blooms and early receipts indicate large crops,
and later blooms and receipts indicate short crops
: Correctly kept tables Of these facts, however,
prove that they furnish no reliable data for such
estimates. In l845, the first bloom noticed was
con the 3oth May, and the first bale received was
8on the 30th July. In that year the crop was
2,O75,o00 bales. Three years after, or in 1913,
the first bloom was noticed on the lst OF June
The first bale received that year was on the 9TH
Of August, and the crop was 2,72S,5oo bales. In
ls40, the very next year, the first bale OF Cotton
was received on the 7th August, two days ear.
lier than in lS4s, and yet the crop only reached
2,O95,0o0 bales. 1t will thus be seen that the
arrival Of the first bale is no index to the crop.
Some years when the receipts are early, the crop
was short, and when later the crop was large, so
that these furnish no reliable data upon which
to estimate the extent of the crop in any year,
Our dispatch further in orms us that the crop
is generally forward and the accounts from the
interior are favorable As for us, we are advised
the accounts With few local exceptions, repre-
sent the cotton crops as promising. Indeed, we
think we may take this for granted, from the
fact that we hear no complaint from the plant
fhayb bou ttr(
planning. The provision crops, especially, are
abundant, and we hope the cotton crop may
turn out equal to the last. Cotton isnow bring
ing good price, l-2 a 10 cents, and with
even heavy crop, it is supposed present prices
will be maintained, and perhaps supply mate
rally short Of that Of last year, would cause
prices to advance even beyond present rates
tSav Morning Nears
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

SINGULAR MoDE OF Su1c1DE.-In WaldoborO,'
Nc, one day last week, Mr. VIM. Benncr. trader,
committed suicide in novel way. Early in the
morning he repaired to his store and sat down
on his counter Immediately over an open key Of
gunpowder. Into this he threw bunch of
lighted matches, and the instant result was an
explosion which shattered the building to atoms.
Mr.. Benner was taken from the ruins shocking
ly burnt and mutilated, and lived only about
four hours. At first he said he knew m.thing Of
the affair, but before his death confessed that Ii"
intended to kill himself
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Appointment by the President.

JOHN n. GAMEwELL, Esq., has been appointed by
President FILLMORE, Post Master at this place. Here
tofore the appointment or continuance in Office has
been made by the Postmaster General; but by re-
cent provision, all Post Offices which yield certain
amount of revenue. are provided with Masters by ap
pontment of the President with the consent of the
Senate.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Fire in Savannah.

A destructive fire occurred in the Western part of
afternoon last. Some sixty or seventy houses were
consumed, and hundeed persons deprived of their
homes The loss is estimated at rs, 900 dollars.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

- Tie late elections in England for members OF
Parliament, have resulted in a return of majority OF
over ninety who opposed to the present ministry.
1t is understood that this majority will avail itsof OF
the very first opportunity to compel the ministry to
resign.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

MARKET FOR LAND WARRASTs.-We received
a letter from D. H. Wood, Esq, of Washington
City, proposing to purchase Land Warrants, as
many as may be offered for sale, on the follow
ing terms, viz:
For Forty Acre Warrants, $4,000
Eighty G4.Oo
One hundred and sixty l2S.00
Assignments may be made here, and the
Warrants forwarded to Hon. D. Wallace. Mr.
Wood will remit by check upon any Bank dc>-
ignatcd, upon the receipt Of the Warrants. A
form for assigning can he had by applying at
this Office. We publish this for the information
of those wbo may desire to sell, as many have
parted with these Warrants for amounts far be-
low their true value. Carolina Spartun.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Baptist Church.

We take pleasure in stating that the Rev. JAMES K
EspEsHALL has accepted call to the pastoral charge
of the Baptist Church in this place.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

Ifdrift wood from the Andes, in the interior
Of South America, be set afloaL upon the head
waters of the Amazon, and if another log be fel-
led from the Rocky Mountain, in the interior of
North America, and cast upon the head waters
of the Missouri these two pieces of drift taken
to represent the currents Of their rivers and Of
the seas into winch they empty, will each, obey
inc the force of the winds and set Of the currents
be driven out upon the broad ocean through the
Florida Pass-Lieut Maury
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

Whether you work or play, do it in earnest; but
never bo unemployed moment. An idle brain. is
Satan's workshop.
Remember that tho beginning tho sublime sciences
are often so simple as to seem worthless
Neither wealth, or birth, but mind only should be
the aristocracy Of free people.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06
Congress.

In the Senate, on Monday, August 2, the bill
making appropriations for the improvement ofcer-
tain rivers and harbors, was read second time
and referred.
On Friday last, Mr.. Toucey presented a mem
oral of James Hamilton, for himself and in be
half of Sarah a. Hunt, Ann Barnacaste, Wl-
liam s. Wetmore. assignecs of the trustees OF the
Bank of the United State, and Others, praying
Congress so to modify the provision OF the eoun-
Diary act passed 9th September, 1850, that the
creditors of Texas may file theirrelea separate
w. and receive the amounts respectively due
them by the State of fTexas, which, on notion
was referred to a select committee of five appoin-
ted by the President pro. tem., consisting Of
Messrs Toucey, Soulc, Foot, Mason and Seward
To-day Mr.. Toucey moved to reconsider the vote
by which the memorial was SO referred where
upon debate arose, and after some discussion
the further consideration of the motion was post
poned.
The Senate then proceeded further to consider
the bill making appropriations for the current
and contingent expenses of the Indian Depart
ment for fulfilling treaty stipuations with vari-
Gus Indian tribes, for the year ending June 80,
1853. iss
In the House of Representatives, the resolution
as returned from the Senate with an amendment
fixing the 31st day of August as the day for the
adjournment sine die Of both Houses ofCongress
was taken up, and concurred in.
The House then, on motion, resolved itself
into committee of the whole on the state OF
the Union, and considered the bill making an
appropriation for the support of the Military
Academy, as returned from the Senate with an
amendment.
The General Appropriation bill was next dis
cussed, and the House adjourned.
In the Senate, on Tuesday, a message was re-
ceived from the President in answer to the resolu-
tion of the Hon. James M. Mason, of Virginia,
calling for information respecting the fisheries
In which he states that the .. S. steam ship
5 Mississippi, under the command of Commodore
Matthew.C. Perry, had been ordered to proceed
to the scene of difficulty, and there to protect
the American Fishermen in their rights under
the Convention Of 1918.
The Hon. Lewis Cass, of Michigan, moved
that the message be referred, and addressed the
Senate to the effect that the claim set up by
Great Britain was unfounded, and that it ought
to be resisted at all hazards.
The Hon. John Davis. of Massachusetts,, fol-
! lowed on the same side, and when he had con-
cuded, the Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine OBJ
tanned the floor, and addressed the Senate, but
) had not finished his remarks when an adjourn
n,ent took place.
In the House of Representatives the Hon.
James x. McLanahan, of Pennsylvania, from
the Committee on the Judiciary reported the
fee bill for the regulation of the charges in the
US. Circuit and District Courts.
The Civil and Diplomatic Bill was then taken
up, and the Hon. John W. Howe, Of Pennsy Iva
MIA, spoke an hour against the fugitive slave
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-06

Brcvct Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Cooper has been
appointed Lieutenant General in place of Gen. Jones'
deceased.