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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-01-26
MAINE Liquor LAW.

A bill is before the two houses and is now be
ing elaborately discussed, embodying all the
odious features of the Maine Liquor Law. OR
views have been two often expressed through
the columns of the Express. to require at this
time discussion of the merits of this measure
Suffice it to say that it is relic of Purtanio
barbarism, and cannot in our humble conviction
receive the sanction of any considerable portion
Of the members of the Legislature.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
A bill has passed the House creating the Office
of Attorney General
Mr. Shields gave notice to-day of the intro
duction Of bill for relocating The county seat o,
Allamakee county.
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Iowa CRY, Jan. 18th 1853.
REDUCTION ON THE CODE.

bill is before the Senate for reducing the
price of the Code, from 50; 80 per copy, to l,50
per copy. This is a good bill and one which
looks directly to the interest of every citizen Of
the state. The laws of our state, should be af
forded at such prices, that every citizen, no mat
ter how poor and obscure, can command them.
Nam. unnecessary changes in legislation and
much useless litigation and trouble, would be
sayed to the State and people, if the people had
better access to the laws, in order that they
might be more familiar with him We sincere
" hope that this bill may become a law.
BANK NOTES UNDER SO.
The bill to prohibit the circulation in this
state, of all bank notes under the denomination
Of $40, was up in the Senate this morning, and
referred to select Committee, consisting OF
one Senator from each District. | wish that
such law might be enforced, but doubt much
whether it can be, if enacted. 1t would be
looked upon in something like the same light
that the present liquor law is. Although ac
knowledgee TO be an evil, yet 10 be controlled
in very great measure, by the force Of private
Judgment and the restraints which small com
munites impose. Laws to be respected, mus
conform to the wants and understandn OF
people and TO be enforced, must not be too
stringent and coercive. Legislation can not
run head long in advance OF public sentiment,
but must keep as nearly uptc, and with it as pos
sible a law restraining the circulation OF IT,
responsible bank paper we would like TO see,
but we candidly believe the people are not pre-.
pared for 1t, and rather tLan law entirely
dsregarded, and the Executive and Legislative
departments of our state government brough,
into dlsreputc, would take our chances
without such law.
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Klcine 4 Meyer.

rORNER of Main aud Third streets, Dubuque Iowa,
" would most respectfully inform the citizens OF Du-
buuue that have opened a CIGAR and TOBACCO
STORE, where ~-'u keep constantly hand large
variety of Havana ana Domestic Cigars, as also fine
article of Chewing Tobacco, At ST. Fouls prices, whole
sale and Retail.
Gentlemen give call. may 23,-dy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-01-26
STATE PRINTER

On Wednesday night the democratic MEM
bers of the two houses met in caucus aud nomi-
mated MIR. Hornish of the Keokuk Dispatch.--
The promanent candidates were Hornish and
,Claerk of the Reporter There were three bal
lots and Hornsh was nominated by one majorl-
venlion, but We do most emphaiically depfccate
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-01-26
DELHI, IOWA.

A. X EATON,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
DEI.HI, DELAWARE COUNTY, IOWA
July l6, lS49. 46 ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-01-26

I time have been "a 13i ,63i 10
Leaving Balance in the Treas on
the 3ls. Oct lSo! -.s3ol =;
The estimated expenditures for the
next tive fiscal years (as shownhy
statement C) amt TO ie3,els,6)
The present available rccources Of the
State (as shown by statement D)
are 7Gc67.7 .73
Assessment If 1853 estimated a, pres
ent rate $1,000 co..
Cash OF hand e05l,09
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The House has passed bill establishing
three new Judicial Districts | am not able 10
give you the boundaries of the 9TH. District,
but il lies over on the Des Mcnes somewhere.
The 9Th. District is composed of Pottawattamie
and the 9th. District is taken from the 2nd
District and is composed of the counties OF
Jackson, Clinton, Sect, Muscatiae, Cedar and
Jones. THIS it strikes US, is an important and
necessary measure. Centain it is, that 'sthe
2nd. District is too large and has more business
than any one man can do and discharge his du.
ty 10 himself and the public.
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PETER NAPLES.

W. CLARK, a. h' EAi"
Notary pubsco. saryeyor 7u'y. at LawSSc
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- $l39.633,fY
The disbursements during the same
time have been ''.' 13i ,63i,i9
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SUPREME CUUk kT REPORTS.
The other members Of our delegation have
stood by the measure. And here we feel call
ed upon TO remark, that the people of Linn and
Benton, lave no cause TO regret having select
ed MIR. Preston to represent their interests, for
no man could have stood by them, upon this
measure and every other in which they are in-
terested, with more fervency and devotion, than
has he. lie is an able. energetic and faithful
public servant.
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DIR. w. II. McMAHAN.

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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22
THE NoRru CAsoL1NA Coal M1SEs.-Later

THE NoRrH CAROLINA Coal M1NEs.-Later
information corrects an error in reference to coal
having been discovered near the corner of Moore
and Montgomery counties of North Carolina
The supposed coal ofthat place turns out to be
only Liquite. But the same information which
corrects the former error, induces the hope that
we may soon be able to lay before our readers
something better than the Liquite of Drowning
creek. It is. now supposed that there may be a
valuable coal basin on Little, about three miles
from where it empties into the Pee Dee. This
basin would be nearer to Cheraw than the sup
posed of Drowning creek, and road to it would
pass through portion of North Carolina other
wise very valuable to us. Private information,
assures us, that the North Carolinians of that
section are ripe for connexion with our North
eastern and Cheraw Roads, and if we will only
secure and expeditiously complete these enter
prses, their further extension to region rich in
excellent coal may be considered certain. We
learn from the same source that some Of the
Deep river mines have been sold at high prices
to companies, which seem to have the means of
working. them. They say that they can supply
us all with an abundance of coal and still leave
enough for Wilmington. In conclusion, we
haze good assurance that this portion of North
Carolina, though it may not be able to subscribe
very largely, will give to the proposed road to
the coal mines, hearty welcome.-,Southern
Standard
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

The Committee Of the Virginia Legislature to
whom was referred the documents in relation to
the Lennon slave case, hare reported that mas
much as the decision of Judge Paine is about to
come before the Supreme Court of New York,
and as the Legislature of the latter State has
bill before it to repeal the law upon which the
decision is founded, they deem it unadvisable to
express any opinion on the merits ofthe question
at issue, but recommend that the Attorney Gen
era of Virginia, together with such other counsel
as the Governor may direct, prosecute the appeal
taken to the New York Supreme Court.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

CONSUMPTION OF SPIRITS IN ENGLAND
The following statement is published in Eng
lish papers on the authority of Parliamentary
documents, showing an increase of consump-
lion of spirituous liquors within the last ten
years:
"In 1851 the total population of Great
Britain and Ireland, to wit: 2G,s52,57S peE
sons-consumed %, ,l72,G ,G97 gallons of spirits,
or 9O.lOO of gallon each; in 1850, the same
people, increased to 27,435, 1872 persons; con-
sumed 1864, lO7 gallons of spirits, l04 gal.
Ions each, being l4-lO0, or rather less than the
seventh part of gallon of spirituons liquors
more consumed on the average.by every man,
woman and child in the United Kingdom in
1850 than in l8il.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22
The Corner Stone.

We have received number Of this paper recently
started in Columbus, Ga, by General BErIIuNE, "a
gentleman well known throughout tho State" says
the Macon Telegraph "or the honesty with which his
opinions arc formed, and the resolution with which
they are maintained His Prospectus is before our
readers. The purpose is plain enough. There is no
ambiguity, or paaver. The object q the Editor is to
inculcate the belief that the Cover jnent is partial
that it is corrupt-and that it ought, therefore, to be
destroyed. Tho dissolution of ho Union-nothing
more nor lcss-is the avowcd undertaking"
We shall chcerfully place tl "Concr Stone" on our
st for exchange.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

THE COINAGE BILL-Our telegraphic des-
patches have already informed our readers
that the new coinage and seigniorage bill has
passed both Houses of Congress. As passed,
its principal provisions are to reduce the silver
halfdolIar from 2O6 Ia grains to 1872 grains,
and like reduction the quarter dollar dime
and half dime, the reduction being + 9l-OO A
charge of l-2 Of per cent. as seigniorage
for coinage of silver deposited at the mint
The bill is very important one, making, in
effect gold the standard Of value, and silver
subservent to it. This is done without its
really fixing new relative value between gold
and silver, but by seeking, through a reduc-
ton in the actual value of our silver coin, as
expressed on its face, to render it no longer
more desirable export that gold.-Carohn'a"'
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22
Democratic Review.

Wenoticed week or two ago, the arrival Of this
Magazine for November and December, 1852, which
comes to hand in double number, containing a por.
trait Of JAMES GORDON BENNETT, the veteran Editor
of that widely circulated paper the New York Herald
We have not read the Review, but suppose from its
usual cbaracter-its position political Journal rep
resentine the most popular and powerful party in our
country-b ably and fully sustained
The REVIEW is now undergoing new business ar.
rangements. The next will be atriplenumber- issued
Immediately after the Inaugurasion-and will contain
full exposition Of the policy of the incoming Admin
istration. -.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

ToBAcco-Doct J. C. Warren, of Boston, Ole
of the most eminent medical men in this couN-
try, says that tobacco, used in the way of mas
,icaton is slow poison, which, if it were admin
istered by another person, would deserve and re-
ccive retribution from the laws of the land"-
After stating the injurious effects Of smoking, as
we'll as chewing this powerful vegetable poison,
he adds
"1hese statements are not exaggerated, but
the result of many years experience anG obsr-
vation; so that when a young man applies to
me for a cure of pain in the chest and symptoms
of dyspepsia, | feel it my first duty to inquire
whether he smokes or chews tobacco"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

The special Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald gives the following as tie Cabinet of Gen
PIERCE:
Caleb Cushing Of Mass. Secretary of State.
A G. Flagg, of New York. Secretary of the Treasury
Robt. F. Stockton of N. J. Secretary of the Navy.
Jefferson Davis Miss. .. Secretary of War.
John G. Dobbn of N c.. Secretary of the Interior.
R. MCelland, ofMichigan. .Posbnaste. General
It IS said however, that the Cabinet definitely and
unchangeably formed but tits known only those ap
pointed. Its complexion will not be publicly known
till the 4h of March, the newspapers to the contrary
notwithstanding.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

NAPOLEON iii. AND THE JEws.-We find in
= late number of the LArcheives Israelites, pub
lished at Paris, the following interesting &C.
count of ceremony at Bordeaux:
"The circumstances accompanying the deco.
ration of the Grand Rabbi, Mons. Marx, of
Bordeaux, with the legion of honor, makes the
occurrence matter of general Importance.
Ee had received an invitation to breakfast and
after breakfast the Prince President (now En-
peror) handed the Grand Rabbi the Order of
the Legion of Honor, in the presence of his
cortege, the municipal officers, etc. In ex-
pressing his thanks for the distinction confer
red upon him, the Grand Rabbi added, "this
is again confirmation of the principle of re.
ligious liberty, which your Highness has a.
ready promised US TO maintain and defend"
You may rely on that" answered the Prince
Gen. dFlautpoul, Grand Referendar of the
Senate, who emphatically announced on this
occasion, that the rights and liberties of the
Jews shall never be infringed, in conformity
with the principles of the age, and which are
likewise those of the Prince; and moreover
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

AMERICAN MEruoD1sM.- Method
ism is not yet a century old. In the incredibly
short space of eighty-seven years, it his built
four thousand two hundred and twenty durches,
(which is little less than one for every week OF
her exstence) at cost of fourteen millions
seven hundred and thirty thousand five hundred
and seventy.one dollars. 1t has also erected
and endowed its colleges and numerous acade-
mics with large sums. + 1t has built inlumera-
bic parsonages and supplied itself with church
and sabbath school literature. Now most of
these churches, having been newly erected, re-
built, or remodelcd, and most of these vat out
lays having been made within the last quarter
of century, we think it no exaggeratior to es-
innate the expenditures Of Methodsm IN the
United States for home purposes, at an average
very little short of one million of dollar per
annum for the last twenty-five years, in addi-
tion to what it has paid for the support of its
ministry.-Zion's Herald.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

The continuance of discussion in the Senate
on questions of mere abstract foreign policy,
when there are important subjects which require
the immediate action Of Congress, is certainly as
devoid of propriety as it is a needless consump-
ton of time. Gen. Cass' resolution on the
Monroe doctrine is almost from day to day be
fore the Senate, on which long speeches are made,
which cap lead to no practical result.
~ There is singular appropriateness in this,
too, as to time, at the going out of an old and
coming il of a new administration. If the reso-
luton is adoptedJand it is to produce any ef-
feet, it j. calculated tofetter the foreign policy
of the Pierce ADMINISTRATION. Its independence
in this respect should be left tunhampcred. The
adoption of preconceived line'of policy in our
international relations, if such were the object,
by that branch Of Congress which is part Of the
treaty-making power essentially trenches on that
independence.
The Senate, by abstract declarations in ad-
vance, would render negotiation with foreign
governments difficult if not impract;cab!c. But,
rs we have said, it is inopportune to pass any
such resolution. if it is to bias the Executive and
influence its action on questions of foreign poll
cy. According to any rational theory of our
government, the Senate exercises its portion of
the treaty-making power when treaties are
brought regularly before it, Topronounce opin-
ions on matters which may become the subjects
of negotiations, in anticipation, is either preudi-
ciaI, if intended to be effective or a waste of
time. if not Besides, on such questions the
House of Representatives may not concur, and
the index to popular opinion will be wanting.
A general declaration by the Senate would have
only the weight that attaches to a body whose
function as part of the treatymaking power can
never be exercised except in combination with
Executive acton.-Ere News.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22
Later from Europe.
Arriudl of.Me Alos dt New York.

-''~ y "see - LFo wv |'e ~
BALTIMORE, February l7e
The British Steam Ship Alps, Capt. Wid
man, has arrived at New York from Livel
pool, which port She left on the I'd inst.
The British Msil Steam Ship America, arrt
ed at Liverpool on Sunday, the Both ut.
The LIVERPOOL MARKErs.-I'he demand
for Cotton, after the departure of the Niagaa
on the 2Gth ult, was good aud the SAB
amounted to 25, 900 bales, of which specui
tors took 9000.- /. All qualities had slightly D
yanced, the lower grades most Fair Ohe,
was quoted at 6.ls2d., Middling Orleans at
Fair Uplands 6 Ed, and Middfing Upiai
at s57-sd. f.
Messrs. Wright & Candy qpote contin
upward tendency in Cotton, land state
there is increased confidence aevinced by,
classes ofoperators. The common qul
have advanced, they say a fupsighlh ofll
ny. The sales since FridaE, the 2sih
they give as 270OO bales, against $4,000
ports during the same period. Goods
Yarns have Advanced in Manchester, wh
they think will check extensive operations.
Trade in the manufacturing Districts
slightly improved.
3 ESGLAND.-Viseount Melbourne is oead
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

FURNAN UNIVERSITY prospects ofthis
institution, the present season are very encour-
aging more than sixty students have already
entered, and there will doubtless be q much
larger lumber, perhaps one hundred, in course
of the season. There are students from al
most every part Of the State, ane several from
other States. The favorable location of the.
University, together with the growing repu-
alton of it's able Professors, and the conf
dence in the good discipline and faithful in
strnction which their character inspires, will
doubtless continue to command a large and in
creasing share of public patronage.
GreenviNe Mountaiueer.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

TIE CHARLESTON Custom HoUsE.--Thc
Washington correspondent Of the Courier says
"The Charleston Custom House, now in pro.
rress, will probably be built of marble. The
contract for the base was for granite. Acontcst is
now going on between the granite party and the
marble party, in regard to the material for the
remainder Of the ctliice. Granite would soon
look very rusty in your climate. Marble would
always look well Z b besides marble, as the
material, will best suit the dcs IN for the build
ing. The question is to be decided soon by the
Secretary Of the Treasury"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22
Still Later from Europe.
Arrival Of the america at Hdt:lu"' :,
BALrIMoRE, Feb.

Lane, has arrived at Halifax, -!
erPool, which port she left on the 5ti w.
The U. S: Mail srsem Ship Pacific Can,
Nye, arrived at Lverpo0ian the morn;no 1'p
the 9TH inst. NJ 'N'"s
THE LIVERPOOL MARKEfsr L..
for Cotton has been good, and <uices baua as.na
vanced an eighth Of penny sineSS SSabe. Ndena,
ture of the Niagara: on the 29th ult.S Che spIa
during the week have comprised IS, 06s,,ales
of which spectators have taken 1000, ah ax
porters 1000, leaving 81 900 bales to the tfsJs|
The quotations are as iollows-Fair OrleaN
6 I'D, Middling Orleans 57-sd., Fair UpIant
6 I'D, and@Midding Upland 5 Id.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

MYSTERIOUS DIsAppEARANcE. SUSPICION OF
ForL PLAY.-There was considerable excite
Inent in our sister city of Charlestown yester-
pearance Of a very pretty, intelligent girl of
Irish parentage, (l6 years DID, named Homo.
IA Cochran, and sewing as a domestic in the
family Of .Marcel1us Carpenter, of No. rs
Green street, in that city. The circumstan-
ces are briefly as follows;-It appears that
this girl has resided with Mr.. Carpenters fam
lily about nine months; that she was formerly
/. Of the Roman Catholic faith, and that she has
q mother of the same belief residing at No. 6
Grove Place, in this city, and a brother young
er than herself residing in Ashland, Mass,
that about four months since the girl renounced
the Roman Catholic faith, and was baptised at
the Free Will Baptist meeting house, where
she has since attended worship with the family
of her employer; that on Monday last she
was visited by her mother, and went out to
walk with her, that hen she returned she said
THAT her mother took her to the house OF the
priest, who squeezed her hand so hard that he
hurt her, and only let her go when she prom
ised to return to see him on the next Monday;
that on Saturday the brother arrived in Char
lestown, and she accompanied him to this city
to see her mother, since which time nothing
has been heard from her.
When the mother was interrogated, she said
that she and her son left Honora on Saturday
evening at six o'clock, at the Fitchburg Rail-
way station, and that then Honora stated that
she was going TO ehhartrstowa.- Hihen-vi,s-
was told that there were fears that her dauSh.
ter had met with some fatal accident she said
she was not afraid of that, from which it is
thought that she knows more than she is will
ing to tell tits believed that the girl is con-
fined by persons who are opposed to her pre-.
sent religious belief About a week since she
chose MIR. Fosdick, of Charlestown, for her
guardian, but the papers had not been signed
at the time of her disappearance. Mr.. Car
penter gave information to the authorities of
the circumstances, and a search instituted for
<4her lad been unsuccessful up to last evening
Boston Times, l4th.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

An AFFRAY.-On Friday night last, (says the Dar-
lington Flag of the 18th nstant) Wright Gatn, was
committed to our jail for stabbing Jesse Gilbert in
brawl few days before cit is thought that Gilbert
will not live if he is alive yet the physician attending
him thinks his lungs cut with the knife used by
Gatlin
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

SrocK ALL TAKEN.-We have the satisfac.
tory to state that five hundred thousand dollars
tf1e entire caDfta1 sr0Uit EySOrru7TaHroad
from Fayetteville to the Coal Fields, has been
subscribed. The subscription in this town had
reached s93, 400, and would probably have
been made this morning 100000, so as TO Sc
cure the charter and call a General Meeting
of the Stockholders for the purpose of organi-
cation, when, last evening, gentleman from
Wall-Street, New-York, understood to be one
of a company interested in Coal and Copper
lands, arrived here and subscribed $500,
making the entire amount of. capital at present
authorized by the charter. And the amount
cannot be increased until the stockholders, by
formal resolution to that effect, authorize an
increase to Sl,O00,000.
Fayetteville Observer lOh inst,
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-22

We learn, with much qualification, that the
call recently rendered the Rev. J. L. kirkpatrick,
D. D., by the Glebe stset Presbyterian Church
OF this city, to become its Pastor, has been ac-
cepted by him, and that be will make arrange
ments to remove to TINS city at his earliest con-
veneuce"
From the reputation which Dr.. Kirkpatrick
sustains for scholarship and eloquence as preach
er, and his affability as gentleman, We consider
the Church most fortunate in having secured his
valuable services Charleston Mercury.