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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

EDGAR SNowDEN, Esq, of Alexandra, yielding
to formal and earnest application from a large
number of his fellowctizens, has consented to be
candidate for Congress for the seventh district Of
Virginia. If Mr.. Jeffersons rule Of selecting pub.
lie servants were to prevail, Mr.. SNowDEN might
feel confident of success; for not only is he emf
nently honest and capable" but so worthy in all
respects that we are not without hopes that his per-
sonal merits will be 50 well appreciated by the high
minded people of his district as to override mere
party objections, and overcome the seven or eight
hundred Democratic majority which the gerymander
has thrown upon the district
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

The large stock Of blood horses belonging to the estate
Of the late WA GIBBONS sold at auction on Tues
day, at Madison n. J) Among the number sold was
the celebrated racer Fashion IL years DID, bought
by Mr. Morris, of Morrisania, for $3.50 Bonnets o
Blue mother of Fashion, &c years DID, brought 800
Patsey Anthony IS years DID, S270 Mariner, II years
old 500 and others Of lesser at prices varying from
SO up to $500 The sale attracted large Of
people from Newark, New York, and other places
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

FROM BUENos AYREs-Buenos Ayres dates to
the 18th of March report that the revolution there
is at an end. Private letters say that commits.
sioners had agreed upon peace the terms of which
were unknown. Gen. URQUIzA had given up the OBJ
jectionable treaty entered into at San Nicholas.
The Buenos Ayreans were victorious over the out
siders in several engagements.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

II APAN.-Japan ana the Japanese, from SiebOd and
u other Dutch travellers, vol, London, 1852, $162.
Goownns Captivity with the Japanese and Of
British Commercial intercourse with that country, vos
London, 1858, S225.
Watts's japan and the japanese, VOL 1852, so cts
Japan Geographical and Historical from the earliest period
70 the present time, by Mac Fsane, VOL 1852 sl26.
Historic ct Description du Japon, par Charevoix, vol,
Paris, so cents.
Voyage Chine lie Bourbon Malscca Mantle, Cochin
Vnina, Java, &C. par Lsvolee, vol, Paris 1852.
Ningt Annees Philippines par 0eronere, VOL Paris,
1928, 70 cents FRANCK TAYLOR.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

The House Of Delegates Of Maryland have passed BILL
by vote Of Ga to to reduce the State direct tar to
cents on the 800 The direct is now 25 cents the
800 This legislation Of the House will doubtless re-
ceive the sanction Of the Senate which had previously
voted to reduce the tax TO l2I cents
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

MEXIco.-The New York Courier pithily re-
marks If there is a nation on earth which our
Government is bound by every magnanimous con-
sideration to treat with kindness and forbearance,
it is that nation which we have recently forced to
surrender to half of all the territory she pos
sessed /"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

Mrs General AARON WARD, who died at Sing Sing on
Sunday last, daughter Of the late ELKASAH WAT
SON. Of the State Of New York Mrs Ward has reared
large family Of daughters, who nearly all mar
red-the oldest to Col Ward B. Burnett; one to the
Hon John r. Thomson United States Senator from New
Jersey one Samuel Randall, Of Josiah Randall
Esq, Of Philadelphia to Mr. Todd retired mer-
chant and another TO q son Of Dr. Brandreth
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

We understand that the Department of War con-
templates abandoning Fort Atkinson, or Sumner
near the site Of old Fort Mann, on the Upper Ar
kansas, and transferring the troops occupying it to
new site on Walnut Creek, considerably this side
the former. Walnut Greek has the advantage Of
fine grazing, excellent water, and comparatively
good supply Of timber. Being the only post, how
ever, between the Missouri and the eastern border
Of New Mexico, it would seem to be an insufficient
protection for nearly seven hundred miles of greatly
exposed land travel
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

PHILIP ALLEN, Democrat has been elected a
Senator in Congress by the Legislature of Rhode
Island to fill the seat lately vacated by the expira-
ton Of the term of Mr. CLARKE
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

The Boston papers record the death Of ROBERT G..
SHAW ESQ., aged 76 years, well known for many years
as active and enterprsng merchant Of that city, and
one who was much esteemed for his proby and private
benevoence He leaves an estate worth nearly million
ofd olara
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

RHODE IsLAND.-The Concord Democrat says
that the two Democratic Representatives to Con-
gress just elected in Rhode Island both oppos-
ed to the Fugitive Slave law, and to the Baltimore
Platform
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

EARTHoUAKE.-The Lynchburg yirginian states that
the shock Of an earthquake felt in Lynchburg about
% o'clock on Monday morning last The same shock
was felt at Wheeling and in this city.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

We learn from correspondent abroad that the Hon.
H. W. billiard, Of Alabama, has been recently elected
Corresponding Member Of the Imperial Academical So
ciety Of Cherbourg, In France
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07
Baltimore Market.

BALrrMoRE May 6-Business is steady but not active
Sales to-day Of 300 barrels Howard street -four at $Sl
and 200 do City Mills at SASH. Rye -four, 1915;
corn meal So S3l2. Grain scarce red wheat is sell
ing at Ill ia cents white do ll6 100 126 per
bushel as to quality white 81 "a, yellow 81 SO
Maryland oats SO a 40 Pennsylvania do. AZ "A; rye
SO 90: cloyerseed, SO per bushel
Provisions steady sales Of mess pork at $3.50 SIC
prime do Sl4.50 beef, $40 bacon, shoulder 62
sides 81, hams 10 T. Rio coffee, 81 a9S; sugars and
molasses dull Cotton has declined per 10.
Tobacco very firm sales during the week Of about
200 hogheads Maryland and Ohio at full prices Of last
week. THERE'S good shipping demand holders in some
instances asking advance The inspections Of the
week 1920 hogsheads Maryland $50 do Ohio and SO
Kentucky total, l,743 hogsheads
The stock market steady but not active Money con-
uues very easy good paper the street per cent
month discount
Neo York Market
NEW YoRK, MAY 6-The -four market is 6rmer to-day
with sales Of $500 barrels at $456 $40 for State,
and S475 IS for Genesee Sales Of 400 barrels south
ern at 50. IL a $525 Wheat is firm, and in demand:
Corn is firm sales Of II 900 bushels at 65 for white ana
60 for yellow.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

FLoEIDA.-The Governor Of Florida has appointed ].
j. FINLEY, ESQ., Judge Of the Western district Of that
State, in place Of Hon. George s. Hawkins, who has
cepted the post Of Collector at Apalachicola.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

JOHN ANTHONY WINSTON has been nominated
for Governor eff Alabama by the Democratic State
Convention
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

ILLNoTs-Hon BUcKSER S. Morris has been elected
Judge Of the Circuit Court in the Chicago district by
large majority
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

Hon. ANDREW JOHNSON has received the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor of Tennessee.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07

We regret to learn that DR.. KANE, the enterpris-
ing leader of the second GnaneN Expedition, is at
present suffering from inhammatory rheumatism.
We sincerely hope he may recover by the time--we
believe the 18th ofths appointed for the COM
mencement of his daring and philanthropic voyage
of exploration The prayers Of his countrymen and
of the noblehearted all the world will accompa-
ny him. Admiration of his lofty motive, as well as
deep sympathy with the long and narrowing sus-
pense which has torn the heart of the devoted wife
of Franklin, enlist the fervent wishes of all christen
dom for his success.
We take pleasure in copying from contempt
rary the annexed sketch of the adventures and es-
capes in various parts Of the world which mark the
previous life of this noble American, who is
fecting so much honor on his country-of whom it
is well said by the journal from which we copy that
che has taken his diploma in the college Of dangers
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05

cEAfter all, we are not sure but that editors are
about well off any other class Of men to be found
who are obliged to labor for bread True there are
nuttudinous little vexatious things which daily an.
noy in our business-but what of these? Is it not
written that man is born to trouble the sparks
to fly upward and if this is the common lot Of ALL why
should we complain, when it is manifest that
"Into each life some rain must fall
Some days must be dark and dreary."
1t is really refreshing to meet occasionally with those
who seem to think that there other people in the
world beside themselves, whose comfort and happiness
are matters of consideration. We do sometimes meet
with these kind of people, and we do not sooD forget
them Seshness is one of the basest passions of the
human heart and we cannot see what good selfish
man does to the word: but there are many such in it.
who are supremey Indifferent to the welfare Of others
as long they themselves are favored We are under
obligations to several friends for avors which we shall
take much pleasure in acknowledging hereafter.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05

RECIPROCAL BENEFITS OF LAND AND RAIL
RoADs.-Since experience has fully demon.
strated that Railroads are destined to become
the principal means of our inland travel and
trans portation from point to point, through.
out the United States especially, it may be
well to consider what bearing the constructing
of Railroads may have upon the value of lands
(farms particularly through which they may
pass; and what effect the extension of these
facilities for transportation must have upon
the price Of produce at home
Farmers are often called upon to grant the
right Of way for these roads, and many hesi-
tate to do so, fearing that they will be loosers
rather than gamers thereby. To such, in ad-
dilion to the article in our columns upon "rhe
Illinois Central Railroad" where the subject
is incidentally touched upon, we would com.
mend the following article from the Newark,
N. j., Mercury to their special attention:
EFFECTS OF RAILROADS UPON THE PRICE OF
LANDS AND FARMING PRoDucE-It has been
estimated. by those whose observations has
qualified them to judge correctly, that the in.
crease in the value Of strip of land three
miles wide, through which Railroad is con.
structcd, is sufficient to build and stock it.
The experience of the whole country has prov.
ed tllst this estimate is not cxtravagant. Every
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
New Hats.

A friend not long since gave US very comfortable
hat which we find an admirable one for every day
use We are again favored with another of the same
sort, only little more 80. We have been presented
with beautiful summer drab, which is very light, and
will no doubt be quite comfortable; it will atal events
set light our head as we do not have to pay for it.
What are we to infer from all this? Does our head
need improvement? We fear there is more than a
Joke in t-that there is room inside and out. We have
this consolation, if friends fail to improve the nte'
rior, the exterior is not likely to suffer.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
Death of Gen. Hanna.

1t is our melancholy duty (says the Cheraw Gazette
Of Wednesday, to announce the DEATH at Chesterfield
Court House, on Tuesday last, of Gen. W. J. HANNA,
Solicitor of the Eastern Circuit. Though this event
was not unexpected it has stricken his friends and the
community in which he lived none the less sorely: To
the State he was an upright able and efficient officer,
and to the community wise, prudent and safe coun-
cellor whose loss is reparable,. As officer citi-
zen husband and father he was peculiarly distinguish
ed by all those traits Of character which endears their
possessor to the living and renders their memories sa-
cred when they are dead. None knew him but loved
him. and there are none who do not lament his death.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
Mnemonics.

I ALL new theories are subject to severe tests and
crtcisms-and it is right that they should be-in Or
der if they be mpositions upon the public. that they
be exposed and have their proper place assigned them
at once. Itsnot wse however, that in our premature
judgment we pass sentence too readily, and condemn
Unfortunately every thing which we may not thor
oughly understand at glance.
| We know that there exists in the minds of large
and respectable class Of persons opposition to every
hing which bears in the least the mark Of innovation
upon old and time-honored customs and opinions and
Of course it is to be expected that where theories
are offered for public consideration there is
lack Of knowing ones, to condemn by fell sweep Of
over.powering WISDOM all into general wreck Of
humbuggery We are not the advocate of fraud or
humbug if we can know it before hand; but we do
say that in free country every man, and woman too
ought to have an equal chance-at least hearing.
With such sagacious individuals as we have already
noticed, of course Mnemonics, as a science, will be
readily condemned as popular humbug of the day;
particularly with those whose recollection extends
back to the advent of one Pliny Miles, who came as
the great pioneer Nemory-technyist. We presume
however, that some things be done as well as
Others if the said Wandering Professor" Pliny did
gull the people that no reason why there is truth
in Mnemonics and not an argument against it, as a
system by which the memory may be cultivated and
improyed-even so far as to make an apparently bad
memory become good onc Well if this be so-and
we do not doubt it-then mnemoncs may not be q
humbug, but rather system, which be reduced to
practical and useful PURPOSES
Our attention has been recently directed to this SUBJ
ect by listening to capital lecture from ady-no
one OF Caudles Curtain lectures-but lecture before
Churchull of people, by young lady, whose ntelli.
gsnce and modesy for her the respectful regards
and attention of large and intelligent audience at
Newberr, on the 2sth ult, where we happened to be
spending few days This lady is from the State Of
New York, and her laudable undertaking has been so
far successful in this State as to obtain for her two
large and respectable classes-ono in Columbia, the
other in Ncwberry. The class in Columbia, at the
close Of Miss Pixies lectures, gave their unqualified
appreciation in the public prints both in regard to the
system Of Mnemonics as taught by her. and of their
high regard for her character and general intelligence
She speaks of probably visiting Camden next win
ter which if she does sure those who give her
hearing, will be disposed to regard Mnemonics as
not O humbug.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
but as yet no clue has been found as to the per-
petrator Of the villainous deed.-- Wmnsbuuuyh
Register.

. 1t appears that the Brazilian slave trade has
become nearly extinct. This is mainly due to
the measures Of the Brazilian government it.
self, which, of late, has become sincerely and
resolutely in earnest to suppress the traffic
The importation of slaves into Brazil in lS4S,
amounted to 10000, and in 1851 to only 1886
of which l,OO6 were captured by Brazilian
cruisers and declared free. During the past
year, one vessel, and one only, II is said, is
known to have landed a cargo Of slaves on
the coast of Brazil; and this occurred last
June. The Brazilian government deals very
summary with the slave traders. Any per-
son found concerned in the traffic, no matter
what his rank or condition may be, is impris.
oned or bauished without ceremony.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
Congratulatory.

In copying the suboined from the Winnsboro Re-
gser says the Carolinian) we unite with its senior
in his congratulations to our younger brother of the
quill:
Married. at Grace Church (Charleston,) on the even
ing of the 10Th ut, by the Rev. DR.. Hanckel, Mr.
Franklin Galard, (coE Editor of the Fairfield Herald
and Regster) to Miss Catharno Porcher of Charles
ton daughter of the late Philip Porcher Of St. Johns
Bcrkley, S. G.
May our Junior and his bride realize all the bliss
connected with tho connub;al state, and perpetual
honey shed its svery rays upon the happy pair
and light up their path in their declining years.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
Charleston Custom House.

The Washington correspondent of the Courier says:
Tho Contract for the construction of tho Charleston
Custom House is broken off, and proposals will be ad.
vertsed tomorrow for the construction of the building
embodies the restrictions of the administration of
all contracts to those who shall actually execute the
same that is-the practice of subeting contracts is
not to be tolerated. The proposals for the marble
structure of the Charleston Custom House are to be
opened on tho 22d May"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
Prisoners.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE We regret to learn that
on last Thursday night, the large and capaelo,us
stables at the Warm Springs, belonging to John
E. Patton Esq. Of Ashville, NC. were entirely
consumed by fire.
We learn by the Spectator, published, at Ash
vile, that there were in the stables at the time
of the fire, fourteen mules three horses, one yoke
of oxen and some six or seven sheep-allo OF which
perished in the flames The means and yels
of the agonized beasts is said by those who heard
them, to have been hideous beyond description.
Mr.. Patton estimates his entire loss at 81, 900.
The fire was no doubt the work of an incendiary;
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05

PRICE OF PoRK.-A writer in Cincinnati
paper estimates that unless pork rules above
sl6.50 a ST per bbl. in New York city, from
two to three dollars will be lost on every hog
packed in the Mississippi valley this season. The
price Of pork in the West has been unrcasonably
high. The grower and packers have all been
grossly deceived as to the provision crops in the
Eastern States, and hence their losses cannot ex-
cite any particular sympathy among their East
ern brethren.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05

The SMALL Pox.-This disease is prevail.
ing at present, in more or less violent form,
in various portions Of the interior of Georgia
and Alabama. The La Fayette (Ala.) Tribune
says: In consequence of the prevalence of
small pox in portions of Russell County,
Judge Doherty, at the instance of the Bar, of.
6cers and court, and citizens of Crawford, has
decided not to hold the Spring Term Of Rus
sell Circuit Court, which otherwise would
have commenced next Monday.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
Palmetto Armory.

We paid visit to this establishment few
days since, and were much gratifed to see
the additions and Improvements made since
we saw it on previous occasion.
We examined the whole establishment
from thesforge to the polishing sbop-and we
were well repaid for the time spent in the in
vestigation. We noticed that the workmen
were engaged in making bayonets-useful ap-
pendages to the muskets and rifles manufac.
tured for the State-and it is really an inter-
esting observation to follow the various pro-
cesses through which these instruments pass
until they come out finished and polished
blades.
The most curious machines are the planning
and stock.turning. To see piece Of iron,
made of any thickness and as mooth as any
polished surface can be, executed by a small
plane iron, and to see gun.stock in lathe,
come out of the machine exact and true in
every point, are really surprising results ofhu-
man ingenuity and scientific skill.
We were more pleased with the capacity
and capabilities of the Armory to manufacture
rifles. We saw the bar ofiron of the required
length 60 through all the various stages, until
it came out the bright and rife-bored barrel of
this truly American weapon, and we must say
that We were really gratifed in thus beholdng
the perfection attained in this branch of the
manufacture of warlike weapons. Mr.. Glaze
and his associates deserve great credit not
only for their embarkation in this enterprise,
but for the zeal and energy with which they
have prosecuted it. The muskets, rifles and
sabres which we examined are fully equal to
anything Of the kind We have ever looked at.
As the rifle is the true backwoodsman and
Southern fre.arm, we hope that in any future
contracts the War Department of the United
States Government may enter upon, they will
give the Palmetto Armory fair chance. Even
with our limited knowledge Of such things, We
can most willingly endorse the quality of the
weapon the Palmetto Armory will turn out.
Carolinian.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05

AWFUL CALAMITY.--The Cheraw Gazette oi
Wednesday last, contains the following sad in.
telligence, which reached that place about 10
o'clock of the preceding day, and which is con.
veyed by letter from DR.. Craig, Clerk of the
Court as follows:
CHESTERFIELD c. H., March %, 1853.
JAMES POWELL, Esq--Dear Sir--The Ches-
terfeld Jail was consumed by fire this morn.
ing, about 3 o'clock, destroying the lives of
eight persons. The fire was first discovered in
one of the front rooms, used as cook room.
When first discovered it was then too late to
render assistance, to the prisoners up stairs,
sufficient to enable them to make their escape.
The names of those consumed are,
Mandavile H. Hail.
Robert Dickson,
John Parr,
Francis M. Hall, if''o"e's
VIM. Grooms,
Malcom Martin,
Mrs. Martin, wife of Malcolm Martin.
John Martin, brother Of Malcolm Martin.
The last two were on visit to Malcom Mar
tin. James w. lowers and Richard Dickson
were discharged yesterday, 80 they escaped
w. w. Campbell was in the debtors room,
and was turned out in time to be saved. Eve
ry exertion was used to save the lives of the
prisoners and building but all failed.
Yours, &c. J. c. CRAIG.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05

The most recent accounts from the Island of
Cuba state that serious disturbances had taken
place among the troops at Santiago. Some SOL
diers had been ordered to be punished, and the
corporals refused to infict it. They were ac
cordingy arrested, when the soldiers rescued
them. Fifteen of the latter were arrested and
sentenced to death. The remainder threaten
to revolt.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-05
Death of Marshal Haynau.

Baron Haynau, Field-Marshal in the Austrian ser.
vice, and well known from the part which he took in
the Hungarian war died on the l4th March.
The above we learn from the Charleston Courier