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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

TIE Boston. Concord & .uonbeq' Rai'yoqd has
been completed, and was opened to Wells River
on Monday rhr Directors and few invited
guests passed over the road, and celebrated the
occasion at the Cossuck House. The citizens OF
Wells River are m king preparations, we learn,
for celebration of the opening Of the rold, IA a
formal manner. We have moi learned that the
day for the celebration has been definitely fixed
upon. Speaking Of the completion Of this road,
the Concord Reporter says:-
"Dhus is consnmmatcd great enterprse-one
which started under the most discouagng cir.
cunistances-whichh has been carried on not only
without capital iroIa the great New England EN-
porlum, but against the influence Of Boston cap
ltal Ninety three miles of railroad have been
built by the country people mainly living upon
the lIne-and which has been accomplished il
the face Of obstacles which wonld have d,sheart-
ened any other bodyof men than the perseyer-
ing directors and indomtable stockholders OF
the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12
Later from California.

.Nic York, Nw 7. The steamer FL Dorado
brings 800 passengers, aud @50,O00 on freight
with California dates Of April g.
he subscriptions at San Francisco for the re-
lief of the sufferers by the destruction Of the
steamer independence, had been so ample that
the rommiltee had a large surplus on hand and
they declined offers from Catherine HAYES and
others. of further aid.
.egal proceedings have been commenced in
the U. s. District Court against Capt. Sampson
Of the steamer Independence.
The Alta California stu1es positively that an
expedition Is on foot for taking possession of the
Mexican province Of Sonora, and that It's designs
are known az Washington, as well as 10 the au-
thoritos Of Calfouia. In few days. 1t says.
the public will ne fully advised by the particu
lars"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

O. The Charleston Mercury takes exception
to remark ithe Union newspaper. that F." a.
mother war with the United States would INVITA-
bly, cxunguish he nationality Of Mexico" and
says:
1T looks ike tyranica threat, which the
organ of the qofern0eig ought not ia any rase 10
put forth Certainly she Union is not serious ia
asserting that the United States would take the
first occasion % war TO appropriate the whole
Of Mexico. That would be- 10 revive naxinis of
WAT and Of the rights OF the strong, which are
scarcely held by the most despouc government
IN Christcudom. Surely it is TO be hoped we
can indulge IN the entertainment Of Bit of e rht
ing if we must be so entertained without cher
ishing so extreme malice. and exacting so ter
rible penalty Of defeat, as this of taking all his
worldly goods from the adversary
Besides, the conquest of Mexico implies some
consequences that had better be well thought oC
In the first place, the adoption of seven millions
Of Mexicans as citizens OF the United States;
and in the second, the maintaining Of sufficient
army TO keep in Subsection and internal peace
the said seven Millions who have never, since
the memory OF man, yielded obedience 70 any
thing but armed force"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

According 10 lie census oil leov, incl April. lsss
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09
Rail Road Matters.

We arc pleased to learn that arrangements are about
being made to erect at the Junction of the Columbia
and Camden Railroads, suitable depot and house O
entertainment for the accommodation ol those who arc
forced to remain frequently, at this miserable apology
for depot where there no prctcnsions for accom-
| modaon and worse than ALL miserable rum.hole
whose pcstlcntia atmosphere is enough to poison the
whole country about there. or all miserable places
mat Junction is about the mcancst; and it will be
humane act in the rail road company to look occasion
aHv to the comfort of those who are forced to remain
through long summer days. at Of the most unlove
| spots that the sun ever shone upon. This proposed
arrangement would suit well to make the Junction the
breakfast house from Columbia and Camden, as well as
the dinner house from Charleston.
\ new bridge over the Wateree river and trestlc
over the swamp will soon be commenced conformity by
the Wilmington and South Carolina Rail Road Com
panies. We hope a good road will be made this time
so that passengers will not be obliged to be on the look
out for breakdown smasl-up; which have become
50 common, that if such thing was possible, people
would have gotten use to them by this time.
There is bad management on our rail road some.
where-we mean on the South Carolina Railroad. The
mails are very Irregular and it frequently happens that
our Charleston documents take ride to Columbia OF
Hamburg before we get them This is gross and un,
pardonabe negligence, for which somebody must be to
blame; and whoever it is ought to be made RESPONSE
ble 1t should be submitted to no longer. There
ought to be at the head Of the South Carolina Railroad
Company man of practical business qualifications
who understands the details of business and whoknows
when things are done right, who, if occasion should
demand, could get aboard an engine and run it him
self; man who would be dependant in some measure
at least upon the Office for support; who would look
constantly to the proper discharge of his duties his
only guarantee for continuance in office. Until such
man is obtained the affairs Of the road will never bc
IN much better condition than they are at present 1t
is not to he expected that any Of independent for
tune-who is not obliged to labor-will tie himself
down to the onerous and responsible duties Of the
Presidency of the South Carolina Railroad Company.
Mr. CONNER and Mr.. CALDWELL are both good finan-
cicrs, but neither Of them know muh about the prac-
tical details Of rail road operations and it is unfair to
expect that they or any other man, who has not been
raised to it, should understand the workings of such
intricate machinery as they have about rail roads,
Give some able practical and reliable man who under-
stands machinery, competent salary, and make him
responsible for the working of the road, and then we
may reasonably expect something will be done.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

THE New JERSEY TEMPERANCE LAw-I'he
first case which has occurred in New Jersey
under the law relative to haLitual drunkards
passed at the last session of the Legislature, took
place at Princeton on the 22d ut., and is men
toned in the Wing. The Chancellor issued
Il Commission to three gentlemen who pro.
cccdrd to try before a jury an inquisi,ion into
the habitual drunkncss of Charles Skillman,
and his incapacity to take care Of his property
The jury gave a verdict that such was the case
andacc"rdinS to the law Of the Orphans Court,
on application, must appoint guardian over
him. fIc is divcsed of control his property
which will be restored on his reformation: all
liquor sellers, under Il penalty, arc forbidden
to sell to him, and legally, he is to be treated
as lunatic.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09
MARINE MEMORANDA OF L1eHrN1xe.-.Thur

MARINE MEMORANDA OF LIGHrN1xe.- -.Thun
der and lightning storms, the present year, have
been tearfnlIy active on the sea, as well as on
the land. Two ships and their cargoes, and
also sloop, have been wholly destroyed BY
lightning, and ship loaded with cotton set on
fire, and narrowly escaped destruction. There
are, doubtless, many vessels destroyed by the
lightning that 60 down in the deep, and are
heard ofno more. The New York Herald
gives list oftwenty four vessels which have
been struck by lightning during tine present
year, and all more or less injured. 1T is said
that in no instance has there been loss of life
in a building or vessel provided with metallic
lightning conductors, while iron ships, iron
buildings, steamers and steamboats,, all afford
protection against lightning, and there is,not
to be found case Of loss of life by lightning
in an iron ship, iron building, steamer or steam.
boat.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

FREEDOM OF notwithstanding ola DIFF
iculty has occurred between the Mavor of i'al,i.
more and portion of the citizens in relation
to street preaching or lecturing. The excite.
ment was in consequence Of the city police
having, on Sunday last prevented an old blind
preacher, named Mitchell, from preaching in
one ofethe market houses of that city, A com
mittee waited on the Mayor on Monday NOR
ming, in regard to the matter, who sustained the
action of the p;'lc'. A meeting was subse-
quently held in the afternoon, and the conduct
of the Mayor severely reprobated. On Tues.
day an Indignation meeting was held in Monu.
ment Square, at which resolutions were adop.
ted denouncing the course of the Mayor in sup
pressing street preaching, as violation of the
liberty of speech.
1t appears that the public meeting propound.
ed some questions to Mayor HoIlins, and as IA
sample of the tenor of these queries, and his
Honor's views upon the subject, we extract the
following questions aud answers:
"l Should portion of the citizens of thi,
city hold a public meeting in any of the mark
ct places, and the speaker were to use language
III the discussion Of his subject which should
conflict with the interests of certain class,
the liquor dealers, and riot >ho:d cu<ur, who
would YOU hold responsible for the riot, and
who would be arrested? His Honor answered
promptly, the speaker would be held rrsponsi.
bic, and lie be arrested
go. Should Il minister Of the gospel preach
in his own church, and utter sentences distaste.
lul to persons o"tSide, and they, the outsiders,
create a riot in consequence, who would be
held responsible for the riot? His Honor an.
swered, the minister, and he would be taken
out Of his pull pit if he used language that >houId
give offence to any"
We are inclined to the opinion that the wor-
ly Mayor has transcribed his powers. In this
State, and we presume in the majority OF the
other States, the laws protect the minister Of
the Gospel in the discharge Of his clerical du.
ties, and the rioters are subjected to the penal.
ties ."r breaking the peace. TO carry ont the
principles enunciated by the Mayor, would be
to abrogac the liberty Of speech, and to in.
wade the civil and religious liberty GUARANTEED
to the citizens of this republic. 1t is not the
speaker in such eases rs the above who causes
the disturbance, but the hearers, who can stay
away if they chose. They are not compelled
to listen to The utterance Of sentiments dis
tasteful t" them, but il they will listen, and
Voluntarily place themselves in n position to
get offended, aud in consequence kick up Il
row, they, aud they alone, should suffer.
SouM CaroEnian.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

of mail, which civilization is rendering more per-
feet, checks and antagohisIns are Observable. -
Our governments have their autagonisms as we'll
as our religions. Witness in this mutual de-
pendence Of labor upon capital, and capital up
on labor, the latent acorking Of an aHwise prori-
dcnce. May it learn the child, nulsed in the lap
of plenty, who disdains to loook upon his fathers
humble workmen, that through his laborcr's skill
and toll he has attained his wealth. May it
learn the poor, dissatisfied with their condition.
and clamorous against the case and superabun-
dance of the rich, to rest contented with their
lot since such is the design Of our maker; may
it learn them to persevere in accumulatng their
little sums, which in course of time may "from
little streams into large rivers flow" anil may
it learn them that their condition is equally no.
blc, though not as much respected, as that of
their employers, and especially that, by the law
of nature they deserve a due recompcnse for their
labor, anI respect from their superors.
CAMDEN, S. G. NJ
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

MEETING OF GRAND DIVISION S. OF THE
Grand Division S. of L. Of this State met at
this place ON Thursday last, and continued their
sessions for two days. We are not apprised
that any thing WAS done, of which we should
make mention.
On Friday very interesting public meeting
was held in the Methodist Church. Several of
the neighboring divisions with respectable
number OF Cadets of Temperance, appeared
in procession, presenting quite an imposing ar.
ray. They were unfortunate in failing to Sc.
cure the attendance Of any Of the speakers
who had been invited, but fortunate in finding
among those present several who were prompt
to meet the emergency. --..
Very entertaining addresses were made BY
Messrs. Kennedy and DELAY, OF Camden, by
Dr.. R. f. WyIie, Of Lancaster, aud by J. L.
Castor Of this District. A very large au.
dience was present, and the speakers were sue
cessfu in sustaining the interest of the some.
what lengthy proceedings, without any indica.
tions of WEAKNESS on the part Of the listeners.
This we consider compliment, when il is re.
flected that their theme was the oft-toh taie Of
Intemperance and its evils.
We were grati6ed to hear the fact stated by
Mr.. DELAY, that Chester District is now the
"Banner District" among the Sons, there be-
ing already Six Divisions within its limits, in
prosperous existence, and yet Others about
70 be organized. The most beneficial results
have followed their efforts. .
Palmetto Standard.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09
State Elections.

KEyTucKY.-Thc returns from this State show the
election to Congress OF Messrs. Boyd and Breckenridge
democrats and Messrs. Ewing, CoN Hodge and Pres
ton wings; being gnn for the whigs of two men,
bcrs, with four Districts to hear from.
MlssornI-C Jackson, the AntBenton candi-
date for Congress has been elected in the third and
Edward Bates, (whig) in the seventh district.
NORTH CARoLISA.-But few returns have been re-
ccivcd from this State. Rogers, wlig is probably
elected in the fourth district, which is wls gain.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

STRANGE CusToM.-A most extraordinary
custom prevails among the Wires, a powerful
tribe, occupying an extensive district in Cubal,
among the mountains between Persia and In
dia. 1t is, in fact female prerosative that
has no parallel among any other people upon
the earth, in the habit Of considering the natu.
raj order Of things-the women choose their
husbands, and not the husbands their wives. If
woman he pleased with man; she sends the
drummer ofthe camp to pin a handkerchief to
his cap, with pin which she used to Easten
her hair. The drummer watches his opportu-
uit, and does this in public naming the wo-
man, and the man is obliged to marry her if
he can pay her price to her father.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

The idea entertained by most persons that
all water. whether found in springs, wells,
brooks, or cisterns, or that fresh rain water is
filed with living creatures is, rs far as micro
scopes enable us to ascertain, without fnuuda.
ton. Water is a compound Of two gasscs-
hydrogen and oxygen-and the existence Of
animalcules in it is altogether dependant on
certain causes, principally on its contact with
vegetable matter; thus, if YOU take bowl OF
water, and place handful othay or other vege.
table matter in it, in few days the top will be
covered with scum, hch by putting small
quantity under the microscope, will he found
to be mass Of animalcucs, but is still Of the
lower order, most of them being the monad.
the smallest class being 50 minute that 90,OOO,-
900 Can swim about on one drop.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

A Coon THoUGHr on EDUCATIoN.-The
brief but beautiful passage occurs in a late ar.
tce Fraver's Magazine:
Education does not commence with the al
phabet. 1t begins with mothers looks
with fathers nod of appreciation or assign of
reproof-with sisters gentle pressure of the
hand, or brothers noble act of forbearance
with handfus of flowers in green and daisy
meadows-with birds nests admired but not
touched-with creeping ants, and ALMOST ImPer;,
ceptbe emincts-wth humming bees ana
glass bee.hives-wit pleasant walks in shady
lanes-and with thoughts directed IN sweet
and kindly tones, and words to nature TO acts
of benevocnce, to deeds of virtue, and to the
sense of all good, to God himself
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

BETHEL CHURCH. 1t will be seen by refer.
ence to our advertising columns, that the Meth.
odist church at the corner of Pitt and Calhoun
streets, will be Dedicated to the service of AL.
mighty God on next Sabbath. Preaching at
10 l-2 a. m. by Rev. c. II. PR1TcHARp; at d
p. m. by Rev. j. BAcHMAN, D. d. and at s p.
M, by Rev. ]. Cross, D. D.
This is handsome and comnodious ediice.
just completed 1t takes the place of II small
Church which, years since, was sufficient for
the wants Of. the religious community in that
neighhorhood Population has been much en-
tended in that direction, and in obedience to
its requirements this spacious and imposing
structure has resulted - .Suuthern Standard.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09
Health of Charleston.

We happy to learn, says the Mercury of the 3Oth
inst from an authoritative source, that city is
usually free from diseases o. a iebrile character This
information after the trying weather Of the past fort
night is highly gratifying, and affords well grounded
hope that tie high reputation of Charleston for health
will be maintained throughout the present season.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

THE VIRGINIA SpRINGs.-We find in the
Richmond Despatch letter from the W hite
Sulphur, which states that there were about
425 visitors at the R"ckbrid e Aumn Springs
and between $50 and 500 at the White Sui.
phur, last week.
The high character ofthe waters, the balmy
air, and charming scenery, and other induce
ments. have caused many persons to erect cot
tages here for the purpose of spending the
summer. Among them are several whose
names are well known to the public; as for in.
strnce. Hon. Andrew Stevenson; Col. Single.
ton; Col Hampton, and Gov. Manning Of
South Carolina; Col. Perkins, of Boston; NJ.
Howland. Of New York Gcn. Rlg,y, Mr.
Latrobe aud MIR. Bonaparte, Of Baltimore.
We have other visitors here of note, among
them, Mr.. Rhctt, Senator Stewart of Maryland,
Judge Campbell of Louisiana, &c.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

The Paris correspondent of the Freclnan's ('oman
Ca,holc) Journal states that distinguished Senator
of the United States has become at Rome convert to
the Catholic faith. He is said to have been received
into the Catholic Church the Feast Of Visitation
July 3 by Cardinal Franson Perfect o! the ProSagan'
da As Senator Douglass is the only L. S. Senator
in Europe it is ntmatcd that he is the parsonage
alluded to-
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09
Literary Notices.

3LAcKwooD's MAGAzINE.-Thc July number this
valuable Monthly has been received.
PErERsoN's MAGAzIXE-The August number Of this
interesting periodical has been duly received.
GoDEYs LADY's BooK.-Wherc is it? Generally
Cooley is ahead of time but in this case he comes up
among the missing. We hope in the press OF business
we have not been overlooked: if So let still see the
light of your countenancc for August, Mr.. Cooley
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

IlUSc.-Two of the negroes, Winney and
Ben, convicted of the murder Of the late Mrs.
Matha Cunningham of Libe: ty Hill suffered the
* RENE penalty OF the law on Friday las, at
the place where the murder was committed.
On account of the peculiar situation Of Phil
lis, who was also tried, and sentenced to be
hung at the same time, respite has been gran
ted her by the Governor until April next
Lancaster Ledger Sd inst.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

RESPECTING THE SABnATu.-We have al.
ready noticed that some of the New York pa.
pers had made the suggestion 10 open ;he
Chrystal Palace on Sunday. The suggestion
does not seem tn receive much favor, and the
authorities, or those who have the control of
the matter, we tru>t will follow the example
set in England in relation to the new Palace
there. strong attempt was made TO keep
that open on the Sabbath, but with all the in
fuence Of the press, whi"h WAS enrpl"rcd very
largely IN its favor, and Of large public meet.
ings, the number Of petitioners in favor Of this
new form Of Sabbath desecration was only H..
600, while those who peliloned against it, en-
cerded 10000. The idea is now abanduned-
Groksnian.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

WE4IopE So.--A writer in the Washington
Republic says that an improved plan Of rail
road is in progress, and will soon be announced
which will secure the passenger from injury
and acconp! n the m4>t ardent wish for s,'c,
without danger drumming oil the rail orc' 'ni,g
in collision. with anoprosing train; Il plan OF
railroad that will enable the passenger or the
mail to reach the Pacific Ocean in as many
minutes as there are miles to overcome.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

THE BlsHop AND EPISCOPAL CLERGY-We
had the pleasure last week Of meeting fnr the
first time Bishop Davis, ofthe Episcopal Church.
He was here on clerical duties, through not
for the purpose Of administering confirmation
to the members of the Church. He has not
yet been consecrated himself, and therefore. Is
nothing more than Bishop elect aud cannot
administer this ordinance. There Was quite a
number of Episcopal cIergymen who met the
Bishop here last week. Amongst them were
Rev. Mr.. Cornish ofPendletou, Nj, Mccullough
Of SpartanburS,; Mr., GIenny, MIR. Summons and
Walker. Rev. Mr.. Arthur, the Rector in
Grecnvi.le, was also present. These reverend
gentleman were engaged in preaching and in
the service Of their Church from Thursday till
Sunday night. The Bishop gave US most ad-
mirable sermon Sunday morning, one which
we should like to see printed and distributed
over the land. His text was, 81 must work
the work Of Him that sent me while 1t is day !;
the night comelh when no man can work. ="
We were pleased with his manner of speaking
which was solemn and impressive, earnest and
sincere, without excitement, and we thought
most fit and becoming the pulpit and the head
of the Church. Bishop Davis was for many
years distinguished lawyer at the North Caro-
lima Bar. He looked TO US in the pulpit the
personfcation Of an old general, who was rea-
dy to lead his marshaIed hosts in the battle,
and would never quail in the presence Of an
enemy. Such man is worthy of being at the
head of Christian denomination. tlis style
of speaking and his voice reminded US Of Mr..
Calhoun. Nor was Ills mode of argument and
elucidation dssiuiiar.-G GreenoiHe Patriot.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-09

An exchange very truly remarks: 1--WE arc tired OF
reading articles on Mrs Stoves reception i'll England
Who cares how those receive Mrs. Stowe, who would
have hanged Washington, had they lived i'll his day
and been able to catch him?'