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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20
The New Female College.

The Carolina Spartan, after copying our notice, in
rccard 10 the location Of the New Female College be
ing resisted at the next Conference says in answer
All the reply required, we humbly and defer
cn,;aIlv submit. would be found in the following
Resolution of the South Carolina Annual Con-
ference, passed at the session of December last :
See Minutes page 10.
"Resolred, That Committee of five be ap'
uoiuted. to receive any offers that may be made
on the subject of establishing Female College
in some central or suitable position in this State
and if they shall deem it necessary to act in the
recess of the Conference, they are hereby clothed
with power to do SO as Commissioners OF the
So Ca. Conference
Under this Resolution the following gentle
men were appointed to act as said COMMITTEE
viz Rev. Vim. NJ. Wightmau. D. d. Rev. d.
H. Drraut. Re-. Charles Bets Rev. Whatcoat
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20
Correspondence of the Camden Journal.

''Who would be free themselves must strike the blow.
The spirit exhibited by our present ao,hori-
ties in the late Costa outrage. seems greatly to
surprise and enrage the crowned heads of Eu-
rope. 1t is truly high time that We learned
them the lesson of our independence, if we pre-
tend to be free people. Every nation of Eu-
rope has signed treaties, granting our citizens
the privilege of travelling over their slominions
without molestation. But many of them act
AS if faith with US was binding no farther than
dictated by interest Justice has meaning
unknown to these old feudal tyrannies, farther
than explained at the cannon's mouth. The
spark of democratic equality, lighted by our
institutions, has already struck off the head of
one feudal Tyrant, and made the seats of many
others sit uneasy. 1t is the policy then, Of the
absolute Rulers of the Kingdoms of Europe, to
exclude us from that contact with their subjects,
which might teach them that man was created
for higher, nohIcr purposes, than to live the
mere tools of Kings. They are jealous and
watchful-vive lie Republique would be the
death kncl of LIE Roi. How is this contact to
be prevented l-not by open edcts; this would
SAVIOR too much ofJapsnese barbarianism but
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20
Hamburg Republican.

BUsINEssSiS CHARLEsToN.-The fall business
is fairly open and promises better than it has
ever done at any other period of our history. a
gentleman engaged in extensive business. few
days ago, informed us, that he has sold more
goods already than during the whole of last
season. His is perhaps solitary instance Of
such excessive increase, but every consideration
concurs in the belief that the increase has been
general.
The causes of this are various. There are
many from the States of Alabama and Mississip-
pi, who have been in the habit of receiving a
portion of their fall supply from New-OrIeans,
they are thrown upon Charleston there are
others who were in the habit Of purchasing in
New-York for shipment by way of NewOrleans.
The channel through Ncw-Orleans being closed,
they have been compelled to come to Charles
ton. Add to this, there is more money in the
country than there has ever been at any one
time before, and the facts that through the ex-
tension of our railroads. larger tract of country
has become tributary to this road, that Charles
ton has been more healthy than any other city
upon the Atlantic coast, and we have causes
which together might have very naturally pre-
pared us for what has come to pass.
Southern Standard.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20
Abe litiOR Lecture.

1t is scarcely two weeks ago since we no.
ticed a work from the press Of G..P. Putnam
g. Co." The Liberties Of America which
was fouly tainted with anti-savery doctrines;
we knew that it was book that would he
bought and read unsuspectingy, and that those
for whom it appeared more especially design.
ed-students Of politics might find some in.
geniouS arguments at war with their notions of
our institutions We have observed but few
notices of the book, and but one in this STATE,
the editor merely mentioning the title, and
stating that he had not read it.
On the heels of the above comes from the
same publishers, who appear to take pleasure
in issuing in an attractive form this description
by Talvi, author Of 'lleloiSe," &C. The great
er portion Of the scene in this tale is laid in
Charleston, where planters falnily yhad a city
mansion and lived in handsome style. Tn.
apparent heroine of the tale, and her afanced
lover were from Germany. The latter is rep.
resented as having been engaged in seducing
negroes from their masters in Charleston. while
the former was tutoress in the planters fam.
ily. The discussions of the question of slavery,
the arguments adduced, and the expressions
"human beasts Of BURDEN" " sold like cattle
"cruelties," and denominations" practiced, all
show the source of the work that it is the pro.
duction of Yankee and one too, Who does
not know anything Of our laws, or life in Char
lesion. He condemns the would be liberatoI
TO ten wears Imprisonment in the Prnteniiary
hen no such institution exists in the State
aud on other topics connected With Southern
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20
Opinions of the Press.

We copy below the opinions CT the Press OF differ
ent sections in the State in order to show that
not alone in our opposition to the location of the Fc
male College at Spartanburg. The article from the
Laurensville Herald cmbodcs views on the sub.
ec and we invite the attention Of our readers to the
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20
THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE OVER THE NIAGA-

THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE OVER THE NIAGA-
RA.-This work, which promises to be one of
the most remarkable in Bridge architecture,
is now nearly completed, and is thus dcscrib.
ed in the Lockport Journal:
''lmasine span 800 feet wide in length,
forming strait hollow beam 20 feet wide, and
about Is feet deep, with top, bottom, and Sides
There will be an upper floor to support the
railroad and cars 20 feet wide wire cables, as
sisted by stays.
"The lower floor, 10 feet wide and Is feet
high in the clear, is connected to the upper
floor by vertical trusses. The cohesion of
good iron wire, when properly united into Ca
bles or ropes, is found to be from 10000 to
100000 pounds per square nch according to
quality. The limestone used in constructing
the towers will bear pressure Of 500 tons
upon every square foot. The towers are 60
feet high, l5 feet square at the base and 8 at
the top. When this bridge is covered with il
train of cars the whole length, it will sustain Il
pressure of not less than 4O5 tons The speed
is supposed to add 10 per cent: to the pressure,
equal to 81 t!n<. The weight of supers,rue,ure
added, estimated ut 7Sl tons, makes the total
aggregate weight sustained ,213 tons.
assuming 1000 tons rs the greatest ten
sirn to which the cables can be subjected, it is
considered safe to allow five times the regular
strength, and providing for weight OF 10000
tons. For this 1900 miles of wire ac re-
qured. The numbers of wires in onc cable
is 5000. The diameter is of cable about 81 4
inches. The bridge, we believe, is the longest
between the points Of support Of any in the
world"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20
Tuesday, September 20, 1853.
To Printers.
New Post Offices.

The following new Post Offices have been establish
e1 on the route from Camden to Monroe, n c.:
Elm GROVE Kershaw District, COL James c. Halle
p. NJ, PALMETTO, Kershaw District, c. c. Halle, Esq.,
T. NJ, and BUTLER Lancaster District Capt. T. L. ely
burn, P NJ.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20

SALE DAY ABno.D.-The Editor of the
Edgefeld 1doerHser in his "Sale day items"
says son the evening of sale day, We stood by
the Court House with one Of the most sincere
and consistent Temperance men. Gentlemen
were getting up here and leaving for their homes
and all were dispering decenty and in order.
Not drunken oath was heard nor a tone of
wrangling. "There," observed our companion
"see the excellent working of our an,iIi ense
regula,innS Is it not the change delightful to
witness" Aud, as we called to mind some OF
the shameful scenes of riot aud dchauchery
which were won't to he enacted under the tiplin,g,
S. stem on every side of our public square, We
cordially asscn.ed e the remark"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20

HORSE THIEF ARREsTED.-On Friday eve
ming last d man calling himself Geo. Howard,
came TO the American Hotel in this place and
represented that he was the agent Of some Cir
Gus Company, and soon made arrangements
with the Landlord. Mr.. Joel Curry, for the ac-
commodation of his company, which was to ar.
rive about the 10Th or goth inst. This Srelimi-
nary to other business in Mr. Howard's line being
settled, he requested the loan of saddle horse
to ride as far as the first toll gate On the Plank
road, to see, as he said, his acquaintance tie
gate keeper. The distance being only one mile,
some hours having elapsed and the customer
not yet returned, Mr.. Curry was induced to send
out to the gate, where he learned from the keep
er that his man had passed on up the Martin
Town road in quick pace. Suspicion being
aroused, Mr.. Curry dispatched Mr.. James An
derson in pursuit, who after riding all night
came up with the fellow on Saturday early in
the day, some twenty-five miles from Hamburg,
making his way towards Abbeville. He was
arrested and brought back, and after hearing
before w. J. Wightman magistrate, was com
mitted TO await his trial before the Court of
Sessions. There seems to be but little doubt
but that this is the same circus gentleman that
recently obtsned a horse in Abbcvillcin a SINH,
lar manner and brought him to this place, and
sold him to ore of our stable men. 1t would
be well if the same vigilance used by Mr.. Cur
ry in this case, he having promptly offered fifty
dollars for the arrest Of the thief, could be al
ways adopted 50 as to teacll' such gentry the
danger Of their calling.
+ Hamburg Republican,
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20

life he betrays ignorance, or wiliul misrepre
sentation.
This book is moderately anti-slavery it des-
cribes the planters daughters as both opposed
to the institution; and the arguments against
it are put into the mouths of the characters we
like best. What Messrs Putnam & Co. de-
sire to gain by forcing these books on South
ern market, we do not comprehend. We can
not think they would find it profitable in the
long run, however popular it may make them
at the North. We think that the Southern
editors should glance at the works they re-
ceive from this house, before they notice them
Whilst on this topic, we clip the subjoned
from Georgia paper:
"We chauced the other day to pick up
small volume that had for months been in the
hands of one of our children, entitled "Man-
uel Of morals for common schools, adapted
also to the use of fam lies" and published BY
John P. Jewett, Boston, and WIN. Il. Ward
we'll, Andover. From a list of books on the
back of the volume we gat her that Miss Hall
is the authoress of this manuel, which contains
over six pages of as rank abolitionism as we
have read for many day. We submit it to
the good sense Of booksellers and teachers
whether the sale and use Of such works. can be
justified on any principle ofjustice or patriot.
ism in a Southern community. lfso, we would
like to see such justification. - South Caro-
EDjnn
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-09-20

same {:
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09

Political Intelligence. We are informed
that the Hon. Jesse d. Bright, of Indiana, and
the two Senators from Virginia--Jamess M
Mason and r. NJ. T. Hunter-wlI come out
in opposition to the free soil proclivities ofthe
spoils Cabinet at Washington. -
The most prominent whig candidates for
Speaker of the next House of Representatives
of this State, are D. c. Littleiohn, of Oswego,
and Robert H. Pruyn, of Albany. For the
Cierkship we notice the names Of Lewis Bene-
dict. Jr., and Hugh J. Hastinss ". s. Gregory,
of this city, appears to occupy the front rank
among the candidates for Sergeantat arms.
number of inviduals have already been
mentioned as candidates for the Presidency in
1856. The Washington Union recommends
Franklin Pierce; a whig Journal in Easton,
Pa, has nominated Miard Fillmore; John P.
Hale has been recommended again by the free
soil democracy of Chardon, Ohio; Capt, Dun
can Ingraham is spoken of by 4Philadelphia
paper; Thomas III. Benton is talked of in Mis-
souri as proper candidate, and Abbot Law
renee has been put forward by some of the
wings of Massachusetts; but Edward Everett at
presen. stands the most prominent NJ. X
Herald Of Friday. ~
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09

Mr.. Sylvester, printer from Louisville, (Ky.)
captured Santa Anna after the battle of San
Jacinto, in company witt two other soldiers.
Mr.. Sylvester was searching for Struggling Mex
leans. While watching the movements of a
deer that was circling round at some distance,
he saw the head of man rise upquickly from
among the tall prairie grass, and disappeared
more rapidly yet on finding himself observed.
Sylvester called to his companions behind, and
riding forward, found his prisoner with some
difficulty, with his head wrapped in a blanket
On being called iu English to rise up, he did
not appear to understand, but when it was ad-
ded, If you don't IN shoot you,' he comprehen
ded clearly. Santa Anna was disguised in
common soldiers clothes; SO those who took
him did not know him. But before they got
him to the camp, they discovered by a diamond
pin in bis bosom that he was not shat he pro-
fessed 10 be-
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09
Bishop Sonle.-This venerable and sanity old

Bishop Soule-This venerable and sanity old
''soder of the Cross" is about again to set sail
for the golden shores of the Pacific. He to
sail from New Orleans about the 9th or 7th Of
January, proximo; and has written a letserinvi-
ting Ministers of his church who are desirous
Of casting in their lot with the Methodists of
California, to meet him in New Orleans at least
two orthree days before the time desisignated
for sailing. May the God in whom he has 30
long trusted, still be his guide and proteeior,
and give him large measure of success in
planting the institutions of Christiauity amongst
tho adyenturers in that land ofgold.
Franklin Tenn Review.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09

81 The Battle of Oltenitza-We have now detail
"A secounts Of tho first encounter between Mos
- - =. H.
is'1 enV 'he RUSSIANS 1t proves W n"'e D.'''
an aifalr OF much more Importance than at nrst
Stated After continued fire from midnight
of Naveroher 1t to dav.break of the Sd, the
IT.. - -. - o.bons,od ond
us''sh 4ln'iia''''on pe'ain0 o'
with the w'sa cries OF Mosiem warfare 'iie en-
tire Turkish force charged the enemy with bayo-
net and Sal,re, and scattered .bam at all points
M g n -, .lo eo,a
A"e asIse' ~ l, o
IN Killed ana Eoundea. and were Serlyeh pack
upon Bucharest where heavy fire from the
srti1l.rv IL .],.s nlace l,ronol,t nm pursuino
]e||.s T. + - -, -, 61.on;,uo
e''s '''.s N"
aaa es'ea peg fsPn the hele, thelr zen hrst care
being tefQrtif The nQsitioF1 The haltle was
fought zxlhin . triangle of land formed by'the
,va}.s:{ 81 ;3,e .,ryjs aud Danube.
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>,'.ss q Inv ~ s's'.e u.ns
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- any on oa reooapIs sl'aheu ~ .ne pan .Ir .I;
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PaIe.'iy enueaN Vfeutu "i0h ol 40 ''iI'"I 90 my
co.u P't'ie l,o'ou ''i"' '.i0
onlceFs are Almost w W't9out eHeep'lon ~ounuea
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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
g0. W. & SAM'L B. 0'BRIEN.
IOUpON:
FRIDAY, DEC. 9, 1859.
THE "LOUDON FREE PRESS"


Having assumed the onerouS and responsible
duties of public journalists, we feel the just de-
aire to increase the circulation Of onr paper,
rs it viii not only increase our capabilities Of
doing good, but at the same time give Us fea-
sonabe remuneration for our labors To
complish this desirable end, we have determin-
ed to send out this Prospectus with a request
that all who feel an interest in the increased
circulation of our paper win send us the largest
number of subscribers they possibly cans Yet
we cannot make thEs request without rendering
appropriate acknowledgements to several friends
whose exertions in procuring us subscribers have
not been unnoticed by us.
We deem it unnecessary 10 occupy lengthy
exposition of the leading features of the Free
PRESS. Its political complexion is uncom1Fo
misingly WHIG-but we are truly glad that the
evil times Of unrelenting political warfare has
for time at least ceased. and those so long and
so recently in antagonistic array, are drawing
together in friendship and in purpose, to mingle
united effort and united wisdom to advance the
interests and the h7ir glory Of The land. We
look to the promotion of the interests ofAgricul-
ture, of Manufactures and Of Commerce, as
being by far more important to the improve
ment of the country, than any political issue
upon which the American people are extensively
divided. These great interests shall have our
warmest support. Our leading aim shall be to
arouse public sentiment to the importance Of
industrial progress-of enriching our fields, of
beautifying our homes-of starting up the busy
hum of industry and enterprise.
AS 70 the merits of the FREE Press it is for
the public to judge-we can only claim that we
have earnestly endeavored to publish a paper
worthy of public patronage. 1t is filled with
readable ematter--containing the latest Foreign
and Domestic News.-full a'.d impartial quota
tions of the Produce Markets of London, Au-
gusta, Savannah, Macon, Charleston, and Nash
Vile, with occasional quotations from other i'm
portant ponts-together with the prices and
number of Hogs sold in Cincinnati each week
during Packing season----also the prices of Pork
at numerous other points, so as to give our Ira
ders broad and correct basis of judgement i'll
regard to this important article of trade. In
a word our paper is for the business men of
East Tennessee.
We are anxious to increase our circulation,
and have determined to offer the FREE Press
at greatly reduced prices to Clubsmoney to.
accompany the names, as follows
Single copy, p annum, ..................... 81 90
Three copies, .................... OV'I
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09

1Haqgin's Diversions. -"Muggins," who an
nounced himself recently as the temporary
occupant of the editorial chair of the West
Alabamian, disports himself in an amusing
style, at the expense of the absent editor, whose
place he was filing The following is an ex-
tract from personal sketch, which "Muggius"
takes occasion togive of the editor aforesaid
We giveit as it comes, says the Mobile Adver-
tiser, without pretending to youch for its aecur-
acv: - a. -
III. j.. Nabers, or, as he is more familiarly
styled by the village boys, lizard L..is 81
profession a lawyer; his personal appearance is
striking-not that we Can call him either neat
or gaudy, but striking from the entire absence
of every effort at display or dandyism. His
complexion is a cross between a froSt-bitten
pumpkin and a brindle steer. His linen is
generally unconcious of soap, and his hair un-
disturbed by the comb. In fact, he would
make a fair specimen of the great unwashed,
unkempt' Democracy of Tammany Hail. His
usual garb is.a black frock coat, well ventilated
at the elbows, with few buttons as were found
on 'Gabe's coat when the last one was taken
of; a pair of pumpkin jeans pants, some ten
inchs*saort; shoes without strings, and socks
"zathe's style of speaking is the grandilo-
quent- -'orient pearls at random strung order
He isstrong on an.appeal to the jury, based on
a state of facts which his vivid imagination is
always ready to flrnish,and when be loses
case he finds relieffor his wounded feelings by
moving for anew trial. He is ready writer
bid, ornate, md chase; he clothes his ideas
more deeently than he does his person"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09
DOMESTIC HAPPINESS

Two thee girls and two orthree boys, -
Dirty and ragged and making . noise; "A
Some calling for this and othexfor thatg
One pinchng the dOg-anOthsl@ The cat: -
And Bill, the sly rogue with sorrowful phiz Ihis.
Bawling out that Sams bread has butter t1ail
And then the sly urchins, all covered with grease,
Sitting down on the hearth toexAnine each piece.
And if one is thewidest, the thfkest, or longest,
Let him that's Che Veakest, beware of the strongest
battle ensaes ard q Terrible clatter;
The mother cries cut what the duce is the NATTER
Each tells his own story, and tries to defend il; it
"Itwon< Re on young rogues, boxed ear must end
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09

, Kind words the brightest flowers on earth's
existence; they make very paradise OF the
humblest home that the world can show. Use
them, and especially round the freside circle
They are Jewels beyond price, aud more pre-
eious to heal the wounded heart, and make the
weighed down spirit glad, then all other 0iss-s
sings the earth can give.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09

The Boston Post thinks when single gentle
man cant pass clOths-ine without counting
allthe long stockings, it's a sign he ought to
get married, and the SOONER the better. We
think SO, too.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09
Ile .Lsmlxh SnLbnM-It is nnlnwfnl 10 rid1

IHes Je5clSb Sdd6dth.-1t IS unlawful 10 ride
on. horseback or in carriage-to walk more
than mile from their dwellings-to transact
business of any kind-to meddle with any tool
to write-to play upon any musical instru-
ment--to bathe--combe the hair--and even to
carry pin in their clothes whiehsis unnecessa-
ry. These, and great many others. are com
piled with by the most rigid. There IS one
command in the lawof Noses, to which al
Jews most scrupulously adllere--HYe shall kin
die no fire throughout your habtations upon
the Sabbath day. (Exod. xxx,3) Consequent
ly, they never light a fire, ora lamp, or can
die on the Sabbath day, ,uor at food prepared on
that day-all must be done on Friday. Asst
isimpossibe ia spend the sabbath in cold eli
mates without iird or light the Jewish shstamilies
who keep servants make = q point . have a
Gentle in their service TO d these things; and
among the humble classes i'eE Of families
generally unite in seeurinx 81 ;ce. of a gen.
tile neighbor for'the day 81 ' aa|d wound
the conscience Of Jew nsl39 ihan 70 be un.
der the necessity Of putting fuel ON the fire, Or
snufing his candles, on the Sab bath.-[The
British Jews.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09

Table-talk, or knocking, sometimes leads to
EN- barrassiDg results, as it proved by the follow
ing gossip, currentat Berlin.--A party met the
other night and formed chain, and when the
aaid was in movement, married lady present
p9tth question
How many children have I?''t
Tap, tap, tap, tap--or four, replied the table
RssTruel wonderfully; exclaimed the lady, and
all the others.
Presently her husband came in and asked
the same question.
Tap, tap-of two, was the answer.
The effect produced by this may be better
conceived than. described. This might be
termed "scandelous table talk"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-09

A Free Press.-It Expresses truth, Re-Pres-
ses error Im-presses knowledge, and Op-presseS
none