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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03
The brotherhood Of Thieves.

Rev. E. Smith, of the Mansfield (O.) States
man, has evidence that the Brotherhood o
Thieves, the existence Of which was proven>or
recent trial for burglary,sin Lake county
Ohio, extends over-every State in the Union
He says: r.
We are aware of the existence Of said socie
ty, By the contession'of one of lis members
who bad too much conscience for such BRO
Lherhood. He stated that hey..were, banded
together for robbery, theft counterfeiting, and
murder, and to protect EACH other from the
fangs Of the law, by being witnesses for each
other, and getting OIL luries when they could
Death, he said, was the penalty Of any betray.
al of their secrets or plans, or Of any of the
brotherhood, Or of any infdelity to their secret
obligations. s,..a~ T.
He further states that this society is extend.
ed to every State in the Union-has branches
and high officersin all the States-thatits mem
bers were numerous and respectable, many of
them occupying important stations; and, hav.
ing wide influence; some are members of
churches, and church officers, and attend to the
forms of religion, such as asking blessing at
the table, and attending to family worship
These statements were made in confidence,
under circumstances calculated to leave little
or no doubt Of their truth. The name of this
humble penitent coniessor dare not be given,
as he would certainly be put to death if his
confession should come to the knowledge Of
the brotherhood
There can be no doubt of the existence of
this society, and it is fearful state of things,
and shows to what uses secrecy can be put.
To have secret oath bound and banded robbers,
thieves, and murderers mixed up " ith the com.
munity and entering into our families, aud spy
ing out all our precious things, and at tfe'same e
time praying with US aud going to the sacred
communion, is truly horrible state of sorety.
But SO it is;' we know not the danger to which
this alarm may expose US, but the community
ought to be apprised Of these things, and we
have concluded to sound out the alarm. -
A similar society was formed in Europe in
l777, by Weishaupt, Zwack and Kniggee,
which continued ten years. and was then bro
ken up by the discovery of their papers in the
handwriting OF Zwack. They had recipes for
producing abortion, filling rooms with stupify-
ing odors, and divers like hellish things, and
scores of counterfeit seals. We shall rejoice
to hear of the like detection and disruption of
the one that has made its home with'us.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

EpIscoPALlASs IN PENSsYLvANiA.-The Episcopal
Recorder calls attention to the fact that in some parts
of Pennsylvania where Episcopal Churches once -four.
ished they have SO completely faded away that their
very existence has become tradition. This region,
too, is within hundred miles of two great cities
where, as tho Recorder says the church is found roll
ing in wealth and afiuence. Methodist and other
churches flourish in these localities told every
whore, and the whole population is religious
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

Col. T. EDAUND WARE-Tha gentleman, SAYS the
Anderson Gazette who was indicted and tried at the
last session Of the Greenve Court for the murder Of
Capt. Adam Jones, and sentenced to three months
imprisonment has we understand, received full and
free pardon from the hands of his Excellency Gov
Manning.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

samong Eureseaisseft W lose lifss lab sir
tue arethe sport Of despotse eo,apare teswbem
the slaye,issau angeh and, here pEoclsnlf their
s6elv.allianee.,' fsthe victims OF Englisl, and
Continental tyranny sdid not turn their backs;
liseusted with the foul come their degra-
:dation must be infinitely greater IhansSes had
supposed. So ,,ssssssssgssss..e
"a. The :wide-mouthe Abolitio ionists.apd shining
fanatics are thus hasing their teachings their
Legitimate results, sceming:home to them in .
manner they do not relish, and such practical
lessons as this will beSmore efectusl in. Showing
them the error Of their=ways than any (which
could be administered -Carolinian.; -S,:s
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

CARRYING LOADED PIssoLs.-At Nashville, on the
10th, as Mr.. Ridgaway was passing down the steps
in front ofthe N. Church. the right skirt Of his coat,
il tho pocket Of which loaded pistol, came in
contact with the sdestone of the steps, causing the
pistol to go off, the contents of which took effect
Mr. Summfeld Bate, who was standing few PAGES
in 'front.' OF the pavement causing his death shortly
afterwards
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

=,
A SOUTHERN HlsroRY;-Coi. A. J. Pickett
has refused to assent to, be placed before the
Democratic State Conveatim for the nomina.
ton for Governor. In his letter to the Mont:
gomery Advertiser, communicating this fact, The
says; -. =
"For the last nine months have been enga-
.ged in the preparation Of literary work of
considerable magnitude, embracing the history
of the country from the iriyersof Sayannahsto
the riyer5of the Rio Gfsnde.; As progress
with that work, ! am, day by day; more con-
vinced that ! ought not to relipquish it. For
its successful completion it ls necessary that
/ should 60 to- Europes 1t is:important that j
should remain some timsin Madrid, Rome and
Paris. 1t is my intention TO visit Europe in
the;early part Of the ensting year as a private
American citizen, on my own means, relying
upon what address can command to be per.
h1itted to explore the ctlonial records which
relate to this country. Alabama has much of
her history locked up in the archives of France,
Italy and Spain. While / am abroad, it all
shall be embraced inetheg great work totwhich
have referred When Ireturn to Alabama, and
after shall have accomplished all for her that
[ can, if then my fellow:countrymen ,choose.to
honor me Sith-a distinguished position. il will
be accepted. IT, on heother hand, they should
determine that am to remain in private life,
shall bow with respect to their decision" - :
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

Lord John Russell has just published the first two
volumes of Memorials and Correspondence of Chas.
James Fox" which the beginning of what we should
expect to be one of the most delightful works of the
time. The third and fourth volumes of his journal
and Correspondence of Moore" have also appeared.
They will be announced in a few days by tho Apple.
toms
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03
A Beautiful Truth.

when religion is made science, there is nothing
more intricate; when made duty, nothing is more
easy"
There is volume of truth in tho above short para.
graph, and theexperence of all honest men must at
test its correctness. -,
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03
Appointments by the President.

Gen. John A. Dix of New York, has been appoint
The Hon. Richard K. Meade of Virginia, has received
the appointment Of Minister to Chill. Ex-Governor
Hubbard Of Maine, has been appointed Consul at Rio
de Janeiro,. and Stephen D; Dllaye Of. New York
Charge des Afaires at Brussels. <<
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

ME- KINGS PRopERrY.AV President King it is
said, owned an estate Of 1000 acres Of rich land in
Dallas County, Ala, with $50 slaves 1t is also sta.
ted that he has left tho bulk of his property to the
poorest of his relations though all are comfortably
nroyided for
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03
Louisiana Senator.

The Hon. John Slidell, democrat has been elected
q. s Senator from Louisiana, in place OF tue Hon P
Soulc, by majority of 33 votes over Hart, whig
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

SNAIL Pox.-0f the reportssas toSthis dis
ease having broben,out, onesease in Charlotte,
NJ: c. and, one at9 MONTICELLO, Fairfield Dis.
trict in this State,@we have no reliable inforala-
tion ; but presume, if there wassanyl existence
of the disease, prudent measures, have. put q
stop to it, Yorkville :Remedy,,i ~ =.
p. We are gpleasedsto inform 1ourefriend Of the
Remedy that case Of smalRP RPox has not been
discovered at ;Montlcello-Ihe report lis in.
correctas While upon this subject.it issproper
to state, however, that we have, heard .rumors
that an individual RECENTLY from, Alabama, had
died at Capt, Strother's plantation, with this
disease, but upon inquiry. being made We as
certained that the individual referred to had
exposed himself. very much and died with
bilious fever, contracted during his unusual
exposure.-Our authority for this statement is
of the most reliable character. =,
We have also learned that the case in Char
lotte which was reported to sbee Small Pox
turns out to be the Chicken Pox, and that the
gentleman is now attending to his usual occu,
patton, after q confinement of about two or
three days. -. ,,.,->s. -. xe
. Our friends abroad may rest assured that If
any thing inethe form ofan epidemic is dis
covered among the citizens of Fairfield, We will
be found ready to give. prompt notice of the
&ct.-At5present the citizens of this District
are enjoying excellent health. = =
Winns6oro Register.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03
TIE, Mafio;n Star.

c. ". Miller Esq, has retired from the editorial
chair otis excellent paper and sto be succeeded by
A. Q. McDufie, Esq, who we cordially welcome into
our ranks
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03
Finance Report.

We are indebted to the Hon. D. Wallace for bound
volume of tho Annual Report Of the Secretary of the
Treasury the State Of the Finances, submitted to
the last Congress a., y sf.s;,a -
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAILRoAr.--
We had the qualification Of seeing on Saturday
the 9TH of A pril, last the first cylinder which
has been sunk in the Great Pee, Dee River.
being the commencement Of the work of erec.
ting the iron columns to suppnrtthe Railroad
bridge. This cylinder was sunk by atmos-
pheric pressure, andis the'frst that has been
employed for bridge building, in the United
States. The result is perfectly satisfactory to
the engineers engaged, and to all persons who
have witnessed it.
The road is progressing rapidly completion,
and this magnificent and useful work will be
finished through the entire line Of 1853 miles,
from Wilmington to the junction Of the Wa.
tcree, near Manchester during the present year.
-. Marion Star.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03
RomANrrc.-We published short time since

RoMANr1c-We published short time since
the marriage of a couple, whose ages are, res
pectively, "a and 73 years. They were lovers in
the hey dey of youth, and a matrimonial con.
nexion was then prevented by parental, author
ity They have each been married, and each
lost partner by death. The frosts of time
have failed to chill the affections Of their hearts
and with the weight Of years upon them they
have now come together to fulfil the VOWS Of
their early years. Springfield Republican.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-03

. A few drops of kreosote on brown paper put
in the holes otrats, itissad will drive them away.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1853-08-11

but earnest pleadings of the animal
for that life, as sweet, as dear to him
as their own was to them and the just
judgment they might expect, if in sell
fish cruelty and cold heartedness they
took the life they could not restore
again, the life that God alone had
given.
During this appeal the tears had
started to the old mans eyes, and were
fast running down his sun burnt cheeks
every feeling of a fathers heart was
stirred within him; he saw the future
greatness of his son before his eyes, he
felt that God had blessed him in his
children beyond the lot of other men ;
his pity and sympathy were awakened
by his eloquent words Of compassion,
and tne strong appeal for mercy and
forgetting the judge in the man and
the father, he sprang from his chair
(while Daniel was in the midst of his
argument, without thinking he had al
ready won his case,) and turning to the
elder son, dashing the tears from his
eyes exclaimed:
"Zeke, Zeke, you let that woodchuck
gow
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1853-08-11
New and Choice Spring Goods.

- Justreceived, new and choice Ala
selected stock of spring and sum- -
mer goods entirely fresh, comprising in V<&
part Ladies' fine dress goods, together with a
general assortment OF Fancy, Staple, Plantation
and house furnishing goods. Gentemen's cloth
ing of all kinds, Ladies and Childrens shoes, a
superior article OF Philadelphia make, Boots, OK
ford Il Webster's ties, Brogans, with fine as
sortment of Gentlemen and Chidren's summer
Hats, Ladies' Bonnets, Crockery- w are, Saddles,
Buggy Harness, Fly Nitts. and general assort-
ment of Saddery- Ware. Hardware of all kinds,
Nails, Cordage, Manila Rope, Hoes, Spades.
Shovels, long and short handled, together with
general assortment nf Groceries, Flour, Lard,
Hams, Shoulders Coffee, Tea, Rice, Pepper,
Spice, @c French Preserves, Brandy Fruits e.
Gapers, Olives, Worcester and Harry Sauce.
Ketchup, Syrups of all kinds, in short most
complete assortment of everything that can be
found in country store, for sale low on the usual
terms at the old stand.
ROBERT HARE.
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"Deacon Barberrey!" cried the dea
cons better-half, who had robed her
| self, and now came plunging down tn,
staircase in the widest stare of alarm
what is the matter with the clock q
" Goodness only knows" replied the
old man. /" It's been in the family
these hundred years, and never did
know II to carry on so before.
Whiz! bang! bang bang bang =
went the clock again.
Ri burst ITSELF Z cried the old lady
| shedding flood of tears, "and thereiIi
be n0thin' left of it,"
| !" It's bewitched," said the deacon.
who retained leaven of superstition in
his nature. Anyhow he said, after
a pause, advancing resolutely towards
the clock, "I'll see what's got into it."
ooh, DON'T" cried the daughter, al
/ fectionately, seiZing one OF his coat
tails, while his faithful wife clung to
the other Don't" chorussed both the
women together.
+" Let go my raimentw shouted the
old deacon. "I amt afeard of the
powers of darknessn
| But the women would not let go: so
the deacon slipped out of his coat. and
| while from the sudden cessation of re-
sistance they fell heavily to the floor.
he darted forward and laid his hand
upon the door of the clock case. But
no human power could open it. Joe
was holding it inside with a death
grasp.
The old deacon began to be dread
fully frightened. He gave one more
tug. An unearthly yell, as of a fend
in distress, burst from the inside, and
then the clock case pitched head FORE
most at the deacon, fell headlong on the
floor, smashed its face and wrecked its
fair proportions. The current of air ex-
tlnguished the lamp-the deacon, the
old lady and Sally fed up stairs, and
Joe Mayweed, extricating himself
from the clock, effected his escape in
the manner in which he had entered.
The next day all Appleton was alive
with the story of how Deacon Barber
rey's clock had been bewitched, and
though many believed his version,
some-and especially Joe Mayweed-
Affected to dlscredlt the whole affair.
limiting that the deacon had been try
ing the experiment of tasting frozen
cider, and that the vagaries of the
clock case, existed only in a distem-
pered imagination
However, the interdict being take
off, Joe was allowed to resume his
courting, and won the consent of the
old people 10 his union with Sally. by
repairing the old olook ,ifi it went ds
well as 1t ever did.
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EDUCATION, &c.
Southern Institute for Young Ladies,
CONDUCTED BY
Mr.. T. POOLRK, MISS E. POOLEF,
and competent ASSISTANTS,
AT FRANKLIN LOUISIANA
AT FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA.

TNHE Principals of this Seminary aim at rem
= dering it adequate to the requirements Of an
enlightened community, as well in the extent OF
useful knowledge, as in the variety of polite ac-
complishments to be acquired therein, and hope
to furnish good and sufficient reasons to parents
in Attakapas, atleast, knowing henceforth mo
North, no East, no West" as the favored seat of
learning for their daughters, to encourage and
sustain School which, whilst it embodes in its
educational course such northern notions as are
worthy of adoption, shall be essentially southern
in its teaching and influence.
In the Primary Department will be taught
Spelling, Reading, Writing and Oral Arithme-
tic. Terms, SIS per session of five months.
In the Common School Department, in addi.
ton to the foregoing, Arithmetic, Geography,
Grammar, Letter Writing, Elocution and Mod
ern History. Terms, S24 per session.
In the High School Department, in addition
to the foregoing, of Algebra, Geometry and La
tin, quantum s,stFett, Grammatical and Rheto.
rical Criticism, Moral Philosophy, Universal His
tory, Use of the Globes, Mapping and the Ele-
ments Of Natural Science, illustrated by lectures
and philosophical apparatus. Terms, $50 per
session.
Ezzras. . Drawing, Sc per session Draw
ing and Painting, $40; Instructions on the Pia-
no-forte, $50; French, So Board, $50.
N.B.-Vocal Music, Elementary Drawing,
Embroidery, and various kinds of Fancy Work,
Taught gratis
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Extraordinary NarrGtiue-The San
Francisco Times publishes a lengthy
narrative of a Japanese navigator
fallen in with by the Emma Packer in
lat. % deg. so min. North, Ion. 15S deg.
46 min. West, during the recent voy-
age of that vessel from Tahiti to San
Francisco. It appears by the state
ment of Lieut. Pease, of the U. S.
Revenue Gutter Argus-the cook of
which is Japanese, and thus was
able to interpret his countryman's story
to the heutenant-that the Japanese
junk Ya-tha-ma-roo, with a crew of 13
persons, left Matsmay. a port in the
southern part of the Island of Yesso, on
the Isl day of the 9Th moon tSeptem-
berb 1852, bound fol the city Of N-heeng-
au-tha, port of the west coast OF the
Island of Niphon, in the sea of Japan,
distant from Matsmay. $50 Japan, or
little more than 300 English miles
They were driven from their course by
storm, and all but one of the crew
died in succession. If the narrative
be correct, the disabled vessel must
have been floated about at the mercy
of the wind and waves for seven and a
half months, during which long period
those of the crew that survived had
little else of sustenance than salt fish
The last man that died was in the hold
Of the vessel at the time Of his death,
and the sole survivor was too much re-
duced in strength TO get him overheard.
On meeting with his countrymen on
board the Revenue Cutter Argus, at
Benicia, there was mutual astouish-
ment expressed by the two parties,
though the cook showed the stranger
much Difference, the latter belonging
to higher class of society than the
other. This latter fact was shown in
their manner of bowling. In perform
ing this ceremony, the ends of gir-
die which they wear, must touch the
ground. The cook, belonging to the
lower million, wore very short girdle,
and consequently had to bow very low.
The clerk, belonging somewhere in
the neighborhood of upper tendon,
wore long girdle, SO that a gentle in
clination only was necessary.
GC-y6G-HG-SkSG iS dUOul <S cars Oh
age, and though he expresses so much
wonder at every thing he sees, appears
to be possessed of much natural intel
ligence. He has entirely recovered
from the effect of his protracted priva-
lions, and is quite healthy. Besides
the cook referred to, there is a Japan
ese boy, about IS years of age, on board
the Argus, who is one of the party
saved from shipwreck about three years
ago, so that Lieut.. Pease has quite
Japanese party around him.
A number of curious articles were
brought on board the Emma Packer
from the wreck of the junk, and are
now in possession of the Commander
of the Argus. Lieut.. Pease designs
sending some of these to the Worlds
Fair at New York for exhibition
While we write, several of them are
upon our table. Perhaps the most Gu
rious are three pieces of coin, copper,
silver and gold. The copper com is
nearly elliptical, two and half inches
in length, by one and a half in breadth.
There is . small obioDg hole Perfo-
rating the centre. The piece on both
sides bears curious devices, somewhat
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Prospectus
OF THE BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL AT
TACHED TO THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH

OF THE BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL At
TAcHED TO THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
OF ST. ANTHONY.
THIS School is founded by the Rev. Paul
Il Guerard, parish priest, and Edward Joseph
Higgins, professor in the town of Franklin,
parish of St. Mary, and is under the immediate
patronage of the Rt. Rev. Anthony Blanc, Arch
bishop of New Orleans.
This institution will present to youth all the
advantages of a Christian education and solid
instruction preparatory to their entering college,
by which means much time and expense viii be
saved to parents and guardians. The number Of
boarders for the present will be few and select
Terms
Board and instruction in English, $50 per
annun
Latin or French languages, So per month
extra.
Day pupils will be required to pay at the expi-
ration of each month; no scholar will be re-
ceived for less term than tlree months.
No deduction Will b. made in case of expul-
sion or withdraw. tue expiration the
q'E5r-aki Fr..ikrIn, Nov. 13, 1852.
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Mt MAYER respectfully announces that he
We is now opening superb stock of DRY
GOODS, selected by himself from the northern
markets during the past summer. An exami-
nation will convince the public that in quality
and variety they are inferior to none in the mar
ket, and that they are offered at prices that
cannot fail to give satisfaction. Ladies are re-
quested to give him an early call, and make their
selections In season.
Franklin, March TO- 1853.