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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-12-06
Elections by the Legislature.

On Friday last, the following elections were made
by the Legislature:
COMMISSIONERS IN EQUITY.
lancaster District-JAMES II. WITHBRSPooS.
Andcrson-A. o. Norris.
ChesterGelO-J. C. CRAIG.
Spartanbrtg-T. O. P. VERNON.
Beauiort-R. J. DANAST.
Orangeburg-V. D. Y. JAM1soS.
Marlboro'-E. P. ERWIN.
Marion-C. D. EVANS.
Master in Equity for Charleston Dstrict-THoMAs
J. CAN'T.
Treasurer of the Lower Division-W. j. LAVAL
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Costs and Profits of Plank Roads

From various sources we have gathered
number Of valuable items in relation to the
construction Of this useful avenue of commu.
nicatlon, which ut the present time, when the
subject is attracting an increased share of pub
lie attention may be interesting to our readers.
Our own State will not be backward, we are
confident, in the race. Jur neghbors of the
up country have already completed, or have
under contract, numerous Plankroad projects,
the success of which is no longer matter of
speculation. The people of Edg efield, who
have some experience in this matter, appear to
believe strongly in them. Their second Road
is now marked out, from Edge6eld c. H. to
Cheatham's, nine miles above on the Abbeville
Road. 1t is estimated that the whole cost will
not exceed eighteen thousand dollars.
In Mississippi, the experience OF the advo.
Gates Of Plankroads is highly favorable to their
continued construction The Yazoo and Big
Black Plankroad, extending from Yazoo City
to Benton no mi'es) cost $500 per mile
The road is covered with oak plank at $40 per
thousand, with the exception of section of
two miles of Cypress plank at Sl4 per thou.
sand. During the first six months, from the
commencement of its operations in September
1852, the Toll collected for five miles amount.
ed to 40 per cent per annum on this eytrava-
giant outlay. Through the summer months the
receipts fell off materially, yet during the
months of May, June and July, the Road paid
l3 per cent per annum. The Company make
their calculations for the coming season for at
least 20 per cent.
According to all the estimates we have seen,
the average cost of building Plank Roads in
this State, is even less than half the figures we
have quoted above. Timber is abundant and
cheap, and it is unnecessary to 90 to work on
any thing like the expensive scale adopted by
our neighbors of Mississippi, when we can
build as substantially for half the money. IF
their investments, under such disadvantages
pay so handsomely, it may reasonably be an.
ticipated that ours will be selfsustaining.
1t gives pleasure to learn that there is vet
good prospect Of the Charleston and Colun,.
bia Plank Road being subscribed for and built.
The chief projectors of it are gentlemen of
enlarged views, liberal means, and indefatya-
bic public spirit, and we feel assured that they
will not allow that which has been so long
with them pet project to fail for want Of
means or energy to carry it through to com.
pletion.- Char. Eve. Ne,os
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ton of this Association and 10 he located at su,b
place as may be selected at the next or some
subsequent annual meeting of the same
2. Resolved that TO aid in ACCOMPLISHING This
urcat work. the Secretary Of our Association
be required to receive The subscriptions of the
members and all other persons dis Jo<,d 70 CON.
tribute, which shall he paid in sucI, proportops
and at such times us Shall be designated by
snme future annual meeting the As>,.c ,.cialion.
2. Resolged. That the Executive council of
this Association be authorized and required t.,
appoint at their discretion such committees and
individuals in the Soulhern States. TO solicit
subsc'i tns for the purpose, and Oh the couti.
tious before specified.
4. Re>olved, That when the SUN of one hun.
drcd thousand dollars shalt be subscribed, the
Association shall, at its first annual meeting
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sB"Despatches have been received by the Depart
ment at Washington from Mr.. BUCHANAN on the Fish
cry question. The Treaty has been SO modified as to
make it acceptable to both Governments
Mr.. BUCHANAN gives it as his opinion that England
will eventually declare war against Russia
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PACIFIC RAILRoAD-The Texas Legislature is in
session, and letter from San Antonio says that the
road to the Pacific will be built, if it takes the fifty
million Of acres Of land Which the State to do it.
Four companies are at Austin bidding for tile Charter
TO build road to FL Paso ami will be granted this
winter. From Fl Paso San Diego is only $50 miles.
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CONGRESS Monday last was the day for the Assem-.
bling of this body The political complexion is stated
to be follows: Senate-37 Democrats, 81 Wings, 3
vacancies. House Ct Representatves-l5O Democrats,
u Wings 4 Free Sellers.
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Methodist Church Property.

Telegraphic dispatches from the North announce
that settlement of the Methodist Church controversy
has been effected. The precise conditions will not be
made public until after the withdrawal Of the suits by
consent of the Courts of Law but it is understood
that an eqnal division of the property between the
Northern and Southern sections has oeen agreed upon
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-12-06

REs1GSAnoN-We regret to learn, says the South
Carolinan, that Maj. NJ J. Williams, Professor o.
Mathematics in the SoutliCarolina College, has been
compelled to resign in consequence of i'll health. His
resignation has been accepted by the Board Of Trus,
tees who in accepting it passed resolutions Of sympa
thy and regret
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Guano.

We invite tile attention Of those Of our friends who
intend purchasing Guano, to the advertisement o
Messrs Rhett & Robson to be found in another CO.
lumn.
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Resignation of Judge Frost.

We learn from Columbia that Judge Frost has re-
signed. A number of gentlemen have been spoken of
rs his successor, among them, Mcssrs. Simons and
Phillips of Charleston, MI Bclinger Of Barnwcl Mr..
Dawkns Of Union, and Mr. Fair Of Ncwhcrrv
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Methodist Female College

The Conference at its late session did not locate
the female College. A convention of delegates from
the places applying for the Institution is to be held
during the present year.
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SOUTH CAEoLlNA CoLLEGE.-At meeting Of the
Board of Trustees held Saturday evening last Pro-
essor LEWIS R. GlBBEs Of the Charleston College, was
elected at the first ballot Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Philosophy in the South Carolina College.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. The editor of the
Norfolk Argus, who has stately paid visit to the
University Of Virginia, says that it is now more
prosperous than ever. Up to the time he left
November 2d) there had been 427 martricula.
ted the last, session up to Januray l6.
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Secretary Guthrie's report to Congress will
show, 1t is said a balance due from public off.
GERS to the startling amount of eighty millions.
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Ex.SEyAToR FooTE. The Baltimore Clip.
per, q whir journal SAYS:

per, whig journal says:
"The returns of the Mississippi elections in.
dcate that Gen. Davis and not Gov. Foctc, is
to be elected to the United States Senate by
the next Legisature-an event that will afford
pleasure to Il very largo majority Of the pco
pie of the entire Republic, and that will tend
incidentally to the preservation of peace and
the despatch OF business in our national coun-
ellis"
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South Carolina Legislature.
TUESDAY, Nov. 90, 1858.
IN SENATE.

The Senate met at IL o'clock, agreeably to
adjournment, (the Hon. R. F. w. Allston in the
chair,) and number Of petitions, &C., were
presented and appropriately referred.
Mr.. Drayton presented memorial asking an
incorporation of the Charleston and Savannah
Railroad Company. Referred.
Mr. Adams introduced bill relative to
Sheriffs. Read and Referred.
Also submitted report in relation to the
Lunatic Asylum.
Mr.. Powe introduced bill to renew the
charter Of the Merchants Bank Of Cheraw.
Referred.
Mr. Cannon gave notice of intention to in
troduce bill in favor Of the Spa tanburg Rail
road.
Mr.. Zimmerman gave notice of intention to
ask leave to introduce a bill to reduce the pay
of the Adjutant and Inspector General Of the
State.
Mr.. Chesnut introduced bill for recharter-
ing the Bank Of Camden. Read and referred.
Mr.. Mazyck gave notice Of intention to re.
port bill to amend the charter Of the Bank
of South Carolina also bill to repeal the
laws against usury.
After the transaction of some matters Of no
special interest, the Senate adjourned until IL
o'clock Tomorrow.
IN THE HOUSE OF Representatives.
The House met the Hon. James Simons,
Speaker, in the chair. The journal of yester-
day was read and approved.
A number of petitions were presented.
Mr.. Middleton offered resolution of inqui-
ry as to the cxpediency of setting apart cer-
tain sum for deepening Charleston Harbor.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
The following bills were introduced in ac-
cordance with previous notice:
By Mr.. Hutson, to amend the law in rela-
ton to words of limitation in deeds and wills.
TO repeal an act increasing the amount OF
property exempt from levy and sale. 10 alter
the iceuse law of this State.
BY Mr.. TTllinghast, to repeal the 9th section
of the act.of 18th December, 1852, (contem,
plating an entire prohibition Of the issue OF
bank notes under five doIlarsl
Bv Mr. KersIaw, to recharter the Bank OF
Cunden. To alter and amend the Law in rela-
latioa to Sheriffs. TO authorize the South
Carolina Railroad Company to build q certain
bridge on the Wateree river.
MIR. Hampton made report from the Re-
gents of the Lunslic Asylu and on his mo-
ton. Eve hundred ropes were ordered to be
printed.
Adjourned to i2 o'clock to morrow.
WEDNESDAY, November 80, 1853.
IS SENArE.-The SsAzte met pursuant to
adjournment. Numerous petitions were pre-
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the Spartanburg and Union Railroad Compa-
ny to extend their road from point at or near
Spartanburg Court House to some point on
the North Carolina line, in the direction Of
Asheville or Rutherford. Read and commit
ted.
Mr.. Witherspoon introduced bill authori
zing the Town Council of Yorkville to issue
the bonds of the corporation, and for other
purposes. Referred.
MIR. Mazyck, from a special committee, CON
sisting of MeSsrs Mazyck, Porter and Adams,)
appointed at the last session. made report
upon the subject of banks and banking, acc ON
panied by bill I" to define the rights, powers,
aud privileges of incorporated banks" &c.
Five hundred copies of the report were order
cd to be printed.
Mr.. Moses submitted report from the Bank
of the State of South Carolina which was Or
dered to be printed.
Mr. Mazyck, under previous notice, intro.
duced bill TO amend the charter Of the Bank
of the State of South Carolina. Also bill to
repeal the laws against usury; which were read
and referred.
IS Mr.. Porter introduced bill to renew the
charter of the Bank Of Charleston.
Adjourned to IL o'clock to morrow.
In THE HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-A
number Of petitions were presented.
The following bills, under previous notice,
were introduced:
By Mr.. MCGOWAN, respecting wills. To
amend the charter Of the Greenville and Co.
lumba Railroad Company. TO give the aid
Of the State to the Blue Ridge Railroad Com
pany.
By Mr.. McCrady, prescribing the mode and
terms upon which municipal corporations may
subscribe to stocks of railroads, plank roads,
and canal companies.
BY Mr.. Lesesne, to renew the charter Of the
Bank of Charleston. To regulate appeals at
law.
By Mr.. Trenholm, to cede to the United
States jurisdie ton over certain parcels Of land
for the erection of light houses and beacons.
By Mr.. Blum, to recharter the Bank of
South Carolina.
By Mr.. Cash, to repeal an act to alter and
amend the license law, passed in 1910.
By Mr.. Crosson, to amend the charter of the
Bank of Newberry, South Carolina.
By Mr. Wnsmith, to change the name Of
the Judicial District of Spartanburg to that of
Spartan.
By Mr.. Ashmore, for the the appointment
of general superintendent of public schools.
By Mr.. Kershaw, to amend the law relating
to SherifS.
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WEDNESDAY, November 80, 1853.

WEDNESDAY, November 81, 1853.
In SExArE-Ihe Ssazte met pursuant to
adjournment Numerous petitions were pre-
scented and appropriately referred.
Mr.. Huey, in obedience to previous notice,
introduced bill to reduce the salary # the
Adiulant and Inspector General to $500. Read
and referred to an appropriate Standing com
,nitiee.
Mr.. Cannon Introduced bill to authorize
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FoRGERY.-On Friday last an attempt was
made to pass off forged checks at the Counter
Of the Bank Of Georgetown; one signed Glen
ry Buck" and the other &C. AIlston." The
young man gave his name as Caraway, but, we
believe, it has since turned out to be the son of
a very respectable gentleman of Williamsburgh
district The circumstances connected with
the forgery and the attempt to get the checks
ca>hed are so free from every appearance of
rascality as to leave us in doubt whether to re-
gard the young man an idiot or a lunatic. We
however refrain from any further remarks, as
the party has been arrested, and in default of
bail, has been lodged in Jail to await legal in
vestigation of the matter.-Iee Dee Times 23d
inst
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-26
New Music Store.
Sign of the Grcciun Trigouum, No. 100
Mnin street.

sEy--l J. FICKIESON would respectfully IL.
sSsnounce to the citizens o: Wheeling and vi
7 7 u r Icinity, that he has just opened and
n " Hcegant establishment for the sale oil Vioims
Guitars, IiolncellOs, Fagolets, Flutes, Flies, Acco
ons, Banjos, and Tamborincs. Brass Instruments the
first and best make.
Instruction books kinds Instruments; for
singing. 1880 ....
Music the Piano. Guitar Flute and Violin ALSO tho
newest Songs Duetts etc. and the very hest Roman
Italian Violin and Guitar Strings. +t
Caroncts, Reeds, Tuning Forks also Violin and Guitar
Screws, Violin Finger and Tail Boards.
BGws for Violncello and Violin
y. hlcccr's Furniture Polish for rcnovHtng varnshcd
Fur urc, such Panos Cabinets Steam Boats any
descriptions OF Furniture.
Also for sale by the Agent for Klebcr Pittsbg Pianos
OF the first and best manua curc in the United States such
as Nunns and Cark's grand and square Panos J. Il. Dun
hams Hactt and Aliens celebrated Boston Pianos, &c.
MelOdcons.
Accordeons, and all kind repaired
a. tie lowest prices. IT,
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!sTEAM MARBLE WORKS.

&C MARKET ST, WHEELING, VA.
INHE SUBSCRIBER having made extensive arrange.
mcnts IN the East for the supply of Marble,
tempatng the erection OF Steam works. he would invite
the attention of Architects Builders, and the public in
eral to the inspection of his stock, consisting Italian
Egytian Sienna American and other Marbles the
qualities, which be sold lower than any bs
ment in the west .....
Dealers would find 1t TO their to inspcct his
stock before purchasing elsewhere. - mi.
His work is done in the most elaborate style, and he
would invite the attention of purchasers to examine his
stock Statuary and other carved work. Monuments Cen
oaps Tombs, Head and foot Stones &c, Grave ya
work in variety; being enabled by his superior iac
tiles to supply this work at considerable lower prices than
any other establishment III the country. .. I
Please give call and examine my work. ''
-.t-- MlCIIA Ell. j. RolIAN, .....
#| Marble Mason and Vault Builder.
n1'Also Calcned Plaster, Hydraulic Cement, Plaster
Casts and Models, and Marietta Grind soHes
at the lowest trade prices 1yd.
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Cincinnati Wholesale Paper
Warehouse.


M + offer for sale well selected stock of PAPER
w CARDS and PRINTING INK, BOOK BINDERS
L;AIHER and every description of PAPER.M.AKI:HS'
Having hccn first by sereral years to establish in tho
West Paper business complete in all its parts hrvc
formed permanent connections with the best
era in this country and receive supplies directly from
thcli The prices aud terms we now offer avUra.
bic as the same goods he purchased for the Eastern
cities I-G|
We have the exclusive agency tho superior WRIT.
ING PAPERS manufactured by PLANTER ~ SMITH,
OWEN u liURLBUT, and the CAREW COMPANY, be
ing the highest grades Of Writing Papers made in this
country I h..
Our stock embraces every description or Paper used in
The West We have but Uniform price all OrLc rs
By mail will he filled the prices ms IL bought n
person samples will he by mail free OF cost
aug2l. BUTLER ~ BROTHER.
Wholesale Paper Dealers.
ll..--l
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KELLS & CALDWELL,

KELLS & CALDWELL,
(sUCCEssoRS TO JAS. PAUL. & co.,
I'm portcrs and Wholesale dealers in Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, &c.
No. So, UNION BUILDINGS, MAIN ST.
uAVlNG purchased the entire stock, fixtures chemical
Ii apparatus &c, OF the firm of James PAUL. &c. would
respectfully solicit the patronage dealers and the public
generally. All goods war tantcL. ... .'-E Es
In retiring from the Drug business, take pleasure
recommending to favorable consideration successors
Messrs kes Caldwell, and have hesitation in saying
that our orer customers, and dealers generally will
cetve that attention and accommodation which has
for this well known house large share OF patronage
- y - = JAS. PA ULl.& CO.
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QUINCY FOUNDRY

QUINCY FOUNDRY
Corner Mnim nnd Quincy Streets,
WHEELING, VA. .-aH ..-
THE Subscribers having greatly enlarged and now com.
pleted their extensive establishment, cpnIcd
furnish the public with every variety work line
Splendid plain and fancy arches including fcndcrs sum.
fronts, fire iron stands &c, ovens common iouLd
and straight barred CRATES - ~ -
AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF STOVES bed
Including the newest and most improved coal and wOoL
stoves Franklin, balloon, cannon, ten potc keel boat
Hollowvare in all its branches. Sugar kettles OF vail
Sizes and everything in the domestic line wholesale
and retail.
Mill gearing boat and mill castings Our extensive
and most improved assortment paerns our long cx
pcrence in this line of business and liberal
in this part OF business Wind mill hay scnle
corn shelter truck Wheel and small wagon castings
Wagon and buggy boxes. .s. r. b. ..lI' %
PLOUGHS. AND PLOUGH CASTINGS ..
We prepared TO furnish the patent lever patent hill
side Crane, Bull Hornet, Snider, &c We have also Sc :
GIST'S PATENT PLOUGH, one of the most in,proyed
implements IN farming at the present day.
Iron rails and fencing cemeteries. louscs gardens
veranas, &C. Forter's improved graduating tyvere or
ironwe have secured the patent right several cou
ties this useful iTon exhibit recomncniafons
for facilitating the Backsmiths labors which no other
possesses. Window consos, &c. short every.
thing i'll line Of business Sad irons with fancy stars
scrGpcrs porch feet, vault cellers, window and sever
gratngs, DC Wrought iron nail, and likes, tho
quality and at the lowest prices. -..T .Il..oF
1Persons wishing to purchase in line wholesale,
retail, will please give call. All orders from ihe
country will be carefully atended tOand runcay fiIIcI
Scrap iron purchased at market prices.
aug24. -..g-.l .rs %. 81 -HAMlLTDNSt & ROGERS II
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Rools, Stationary, Variety Goods, &c.
1NHE Subscriber thankful for the liberal patronage
ded to him. bcgs to request the attention purchasers
to his large and well assortment
ing OF School, Medical Theological Historical, and Mis-
Sellaneons hooks RAIN anu Fancy stationary Bl1IIk
To Merchants, Teachers. School Trustees others
wishing 10 purchase in quantities, every inuceIncnt vii
be offered in prices AMI ferns.
Rags takenn exchange paid cash. at the hi
rates. ...."t . .... -.. 'r ..
JOHN II. THOMPSON,
Aug. 2f,-tE 81 Monroe Street.
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SEASON ARRANG EIENT.
Michigan Central Rail road Line!
fFs=+Es.7 yks&sAt RSasa+ Ess .7S1
sssSasa- al -EssazsI- ssSssSE53

CLEVELAND DETROIT,
m connection ,ri the Cerednd Cincinnati Railroad
Cteretdd and Erie r. r., CIerecnG PiitsL1trgE r.
and Michigan Central X. r.
Passengers will be tcketed through any point
Lake Michigan 10 Cleveland, Cincinnati Pittsburgh ami
Wheeling and from either OF those places any point
Lake Michigan. .0
This line will be composed OF two low pressure
steamers built expressly for the route.
S'hEN ELAN d.. CAPT. G. c. STANARD.
80
.CAPT. L.. "A. FIERCE
boat will leave Clere and for Detroit, Detroit
cleveland, every evening at 6l O'Clock arriving in both
Cities the following morning morning
trains of cars for Chicago, Cincinnati Pittsburgh
Tor the Lake Superior and Saginaw Detroit They
will run from Cleveland in the following order:
...t FOREST CILY : r
Monday. "Wednesday Friday
CLEVELAND
and wiIiIcav Detroit: A' S''' '"''' ua'
CLEVELAND
Monday "Wednesday. ..-....... Friday
..... FOREST CITY
Iuesday .Thursdhy Saturday
The undersigned are prepared to make ali
Kinds OF irc gh from Cleveland Detroit, Mackiuayv
saul 81 Marie, Saginaw, and all ports Lake Michigan
The
OCEAN, CASPIAN, AND ST LOUIS
VIII compose the line until the are ready
AGENTS.
. &. HRAnHURN g. Co, Cleveland
PlrrMAN, TROWBRIDGE& JONES, Detroit
r.
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DRUGS, MEDICINES.

Chemicals, Perfumery, &C., &c.
M. CRUNaSACE<EIS would announce to his
friends and the public generally that having
ed the interest OF the senior partner business lately
conducted cons under the firm of. Crumbacker ce sor he
Will continue the the sand No. TO- Main ST.
and would respectfully solicit and trusts to me cofin
uance fthe patronage berally bestowed
he has Just returned from the Eastern cities is
opening an extensive and well selected Drugs
Chemicals, Perfumery, Fancy articles, &C. all which
were purchased ofter strict personal inspection with
scrupnlous regard 20 purity Of quality, and
10 the pubic OH the most reasonable terms. Tyr.