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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

THE SUGAR CRop..-A Mr.. Champouier, of
Louisiana, has published statement of the su-
gar crop of that State for lS52-53. With re
gard to the coming crop, he says:
Gas for the coming crop, its result is, of
course, in the future; but we may remark that
as far as the season has gone everything looks
well for the planters. Each and every one of
them has made good planting, such as has
never been made before in this State; and he
sides this, the rattoons must be- good, for the
winter and spring thus far have been of the
most favorable character Thus far, therefore,
the prospects for a fine crop may be said to be
good, aud considering the extent of the plant
ing and the rattuons of the first year being
good Qnr there are hardly any other than first
Year, should the coming season be as favora
bic as the last tho crop cannot fail to be very
large"
Up to the present time, says the Pcayune,
the season has proved very propitious, and
there is good reason to suppose that the com
ing season will give yet still stronger evidence
of the great capacity of our State in the pro.
duction of sugar.
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st. Petersburgh has the secret cooperation bt
Austria The London Standard says: 4.
"At present they have seized upon two
rather inconsistent pretexts for insult. Austrn
threatens to draw the sword in support Of ths
barbarians of Montenegro, whom by a foul
bel upon Christianity she calls Christian
people Russia, on the other side, menacSs
Constantinople with an attack in vindication Of
the claims of the Greek Church to certain 81.
cred sites in Palestine, against the usurpatiot
/ of that Roman Church to which Austria be-
longs, and of which she is, indeed, the most
Jealous champion. There is not much of the
lamb like character in Turkey, but such III,
consistent pretexts for quarrel must remind
every one of the fable of the wolf and lamb,
Austria acts in support of the Greek Church
in Europe, and all the influence of Austria, in
common with the other Romish States, is EN-,
ployed against the Greek Church in Asia; but
in both cases the unlucky Sultan is the object
of menace There can be no difficulty in
drawing just Inference from such a complica
ted policy that inference is, that the wolves
are resolved upon devouring their prey, if per.
mitted to do So"
The London Times is inclined to doubt the
authenticity of that part of the news which
announces the sailing of the fleets; at any
rate, it is sure it is greatly exaggerated. The
Times mahifestly has no objections to protect
Turkey: but it talks as if it did not like the
prospect of having to act in conjunction with
such dubious character as Louis Napoleon.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

MORMON EMM1GRANr$-The ST. Louis News
says:
The Grand Tower, up on the 2eth March,
had 225 Danes, all sMormons, and bound for
Salt Lake. The John Simbnds, in this morn.
ing, (March 30) has 240 English and Welsh of
the same faith, aud bound for the same desti
nation. Large numbers ct emgrants profess.
ing this creed, are now on their way from Eu.
rope. A ship was ut the BaIize when the J, bn
Simunds left New Orleans, with about 400 Of
them on board.
The News Of the 3lst has the following:
FArTuLEss MoRMoNs.--We are told that a
large number of the English, and few of the
Welsh arriving here within few DAYS past
protesting the Mormon faith, have refused to
emigrate farther, and more especially do thew
refuse to 60 to Salt Lake. From what we are
told, a large portion Of these emigrants came
over to this country under the care of Nor.
mon agent, and by a joint stock concern, max.
ing bargains with ships and steamboats, for a
large number, several hundred at a time the
pro rata cost of transportation is greatly reduc.
ed, and the average per head, including mem.
bers Of families, does not, by this wholesale
system, exceed IS or $40 per head from Liv.
erpool or London to this city.
Since the arrival here of a large number of
these people, it appears that they only profess.
ed belief in the doctrine of Joe Smith for the
purpose ofhavins themselves and families ella. 3
cd rs hormons in the emigration list thereby
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

EXTENSIVE PIeEoN RoosT.-Ne learn that
there is pigeon roost, extending. for upwards
.of 20 miles on either side,of the Poteau, com.
mencing about rs, miles from tbis5 city, and
running within few, miles Of. WaIdron, in
Scott county. We have seen several persons
who have visited the foost, and the accounts
they give of the number Of pigeons to be found
there is beyond computation The eggs are
scattered over the ground. broken The air,
in this region, at this time, is filed with large
.focks them flying in every direction ,affarding
fine sportto the fowler Fort Smith Herald.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

Mills DESTROYED BY F1RE-We regret to
loarn, says the Cha-ssr S,a,,a.gd, that on Thurs
day night last,the Grist and Saw ills of Mr..
Danl. G. Anderson, at Cedar Shoal. on Fishing
Creek, were entirely destroyed by fire. These
Mills had been recently fitted up ina large and
commodioas building, and furnished with the
most approved machinery. The loss, it is said
will scarcely be less than $1,000. The fire is
supposed to have resulted from accident
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

THE AFRICAN RACE IN New YoRK.-Al'
persons having shade Of philanthropy in
their composition, must have that feeling excl.
Ted by witnessing the poverty and degradation
in which the African race exist in this city.
Systematically shut ont from all mechanical
pursuits, and expelled from almost all the in
erior positions they were once allowed to
hold here, they have seen their places filled by
Germans and Irish; and now there are not
more than half dozen occupations in WHICH
they can engage. Even as walters in our ho-
els-one Of the last and best strongholdS left
them-they find that they are constantly losing
ground by the abler competition of immigrants
from Europe. This expulsion Of the negroes
from almost every branch of industry has had
its natural effect in thinning their numbers.
And while during the last ten years they have
increased in the Southern States at the ratio
of thirty per cent the negro population of this
State has fallen from fifty to forty-seven thou
sandy. Y Herald
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

FATAL Acc1pENT.-We regret to lean.that
on Thursday the 3lst uEts Mr., William f.
Muse, of this District was killed near Eliza
beth in Bladen County, North Carolina, by the
accidental. discharge of a pistol irf,shis own
hands. 1t seems that MI: Muse was letting
down pair Of bars, when. ;.the pistol fred;
the ball entering near the edge'of theJawbone,
between the throat and cbiH and coming out
of the mouth. HeIived severaihours, ard as
he could not use the muscles OF his, mouth to
throw off the blood accommodating IN his throat.
it is probable he died more from stranguIation
than pain caused by the wound. .&
r. Darlington Flag.
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MIR. Kings Health.

, Mr. KING has arrived at Mobile, on his way to his
home a dispatch dated the l4th inst. says that no
has experienced since lis arrival severe spells of
coughing. Last night, however, he rested well, and
seemed decidedly better this morning; but his cough
has returned. Should lie be no worseshe will go up
tho river 10 his plantation on Saturday.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19
"Look Out! Look Out!!o

A fellow calling himself Howard has chlsellcd us out
of Circus poster and advertisement Of grand Cir
Gus Company to exhibit here on the 25th of April lie
'goes ahead" engaging lodgings for men and horses,
and thus gets his own, leaving the bills to be paid by
the Company which has no existence.
Columbia Banner.
The Same scamp passed through this place and gave
US benefit after the same fashion.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

Our Viage and the surrounding country
was, on Wednesday last, visited by d most
violent wind. The morning though calm, as
the day advanced, became more and more
bIusterous About twelve the wind ragged
with great fury, blowing off one Of the chin
neys of the Court House. in which the Court
was then sitting, besides blowing down much
fencing and a great quantity Of timber. On
the same day many were great sufferers by
fire, the woods being ignited, and the wind
blowing so violently that to attempt to subdue
it in its onward progress was worse than vain
Some had all their fencing entirely consumed
or nearly SO. We expect still to hear of more
disasters, as we have never witnessed SO violent
a wind PickenS Courier.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

Bunker Hill Monument was twice struck by
lightning on Wednesday afternoon. Persons
who were in the m9numeht>thought it was 60
ing over. The bottom of one Of the rods where
it entered the earth was slightly melted, aud
gentleman near the top who was passing down
and holding by the front rail received shock
from which he did not recover entirely for a
couple of hours. The second shock, Mr.. Good.
enow says, sounded like the crash of large
quantity of glass thrown down the inside of The
monument.-Aur0ra
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

s..
THE COPPER, MINES OF .NoRTH CAROLINA.
Though it has been long known thar there was
Copper in Guiltord and Chatham counties, of
which we had rich specimens given Us when in
Hillsboro three orf four years ago, it is but re-
Gently that these mineral depnsits.haye;attract
ed much attention. From a gentleman. Of
North Carolina, an Old acquaintance. of Ours,
we learn that here is now quite, asmsnia on
the sutject-that an individual who,is the OWL
er of one fourth of one Of these mines,ghas been
offered s250000 for hisintetcst in it, which he
has refused-tllat good miner can get out a
ton day Of the ore,- and that it yields thirty
per cent. of pure metal-and that Ivy the rail-
roads and plank roads now in progress, it will
find u ready market. There is no telling what
North Carolina may Jet tbecame-witliher for.
ests yielding lumber, tar nd,turpentne,-w with
her mines of gold, and coal and copper2with
her agricultural treasures-and what is more
valuable than all, an educational system which
is beginning to operate with effect, in develop.
ing her amazing resources.-:Riehmonds 0bser-
Der.
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TIE SILVER ColNAse.-The money article

, TIE SILVER lColNAsE.--The money article
in the Baltimore Sun, Of The .stt, says.
Large amounts of 'silverare daily being sent
to the Mint, by Banks in New York and other
cities, for coinage, and the Mint will. be fully
occupied for some time AboutSl00. .000are
already coined, and will be delivered about the
18th of this mouth. The qiIarter-dallars are
said, by those who have seen them, To- be a
very. handsome cain-> Tia price sa.rea SIR
silver is if the coin be new. a fraction over
per cent premium ON American, and about 5
per cent. on Mexican dollars. The denou,ina-
tions of coins that will be. first issued are
quarters, -diniesan half Dimes. -
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19
The south.Carolina Rail Road.

A correspondent of the Charleston Mercury writing
from Augusta, in regard to the South Carolina Rail
Road says:
Tho Roa'i it is understood, is doing very heavy
and profitable business The receipts for the month of
March amounted to Sl45, 900; while the aggregate re-
ccpts for January February and March were S375 5oo0
or at the rate of 900 per annum, with every
prospect of progressive increase"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

FREE NEGROES IN FIRGlNrA-The Virginia
house Of delegates has passed bill presiding
for the removal of free negroes and nulattoes
from the Commonwealth, with the title of the
bill amended so as to read can act establishing
colonization board and making an appropria
ton for the removal OF free negroes from the
Commonwealth" The approp pria,ion OF this
bill is $4,000 per annum, and tax of one
dollar per head on all mak free negroes over
twenty one years old.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

DEATH OF A CENTENNARIAN.--We are in.
debted to a friend, says the Augusta Chronicle,
for the following notice of the death and sketch
of the life of Centennarian who has gone to
his account:
Died, in this county, on the 5th inst, negro
man, familiarly known as "Old Jacob" whose
great age, faithful service, and we'll known pro
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19
The LadY's Book.

The May number is at hand. We will let Cooley
tell his own tale. "Our May Number-Seventy con-
tributors and forty engravngs-a great Numberl
We have never published prettier mezzotnt than
Attacking Crowned Head or the May Queen in
Danger"-a prcttier fashion plate-"The Doggcd Ar
tist" will provoke a smile-whc the ladies must be
pleased with "The Embroidered Noto Case" aud Net
for tho hair"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

The Virginia House Of Delegates has passed a bill
providing for the removal of free negroes and muatoes
from the Commonwealth, with the title of the bill
amended so as to read IAN act establishing colonial
ton board and making appropriation for the reno
val of free negroes from the Commonwealth" (The
appropriation OF this bill is $4,000 per annum, and
tax Of dollar per head all male free negroes
twcnty-one years old.)
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

A Washington correspondent Of the New York
Courier and Enquirer says: Gen. Dix has accepted
the appointment of Assistant Treasurer and has re-
turned to NewYork. 1t is expected that he will hold
Office about sixty days; after which he will probably
receive an important foreign appointment"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

W1LMISGToH AND MANCHESTER R. R.-The
cars are now running on this road to the Oar
Iington (Jamcs) Depot, and we learn that the
ther, and will likely reach Gregg''s within a
few miles OF the Pee Dee river, by the first OF
May.-DarHagton Flag.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

THE WHEAT CRop.-Thc editor of the Milledgerillo
Gco0 Recorder who has just returned from tho upper
counties of tho Statc says tho growing wheat crop
nromses an abundant harvest in that region and also
in Tennessee In Middle Georgia it rs remarkably
promising
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

EARLY SQUAsHEs.-The Ocala (Fla.) Mirror notices
squash vine, the premises of Mordecai Alexander
Esq, which has already extended eight branches, two
measuring II feet and the shortest feet On it are
% fine young squashes. -li-; z....-
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Peterson's Magazine.

We have also this monthly for May. Tho embel-
shmcnts are Crossing the Brook Fashions for May
"lIannah More" Travelling Bag" This is a cheap
and interesting periodical published at two dollars by
C. J. PETERSON, Philadelphia.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

- GEN. scorr-We see it stated that Gen. Scott in.
tends taking phis residence permanently in New York
He has purchased splendid house in Twelfth street,
for S26 6OOO ..
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

CALIFORNIA GoBD.-Hunt's Magazine, from reliable
sources, puts down the gold dust shipped from San
Francisco at Sl5 559l7l. of this s39.oo7,3 ,3G7 was
destined to New-York; s47O,7s3 to New Orleans !;
s6o2Oo27 to London; $4,000 to Panama; $4,000
to San Juan.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19
College of Charleston.

At rocont meeting Of the Alumni of this Insttu
ton, the following gentlemen were elected officers:
Hon. W. D. PORTER, President.
JOSEPH T. LEE, Vice President
JACOB WILLIMAS, Secretary and Treasurer
Rev. c. C. PINGKNEY, Orator for 1854.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

THREE CENT PIECES Over thirty-six millions OF
three cent pieces have been coined at the Mint Their
coinage has been discontinued for the present, with
the view to the moro active.employIlent Of the whole
force Of the establishment in the manufacture of the
new silver coin.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-04-19

The New York Journal of Commerce, in noticing
the opening Of the spring fashions at the mners es-
Establishments in that city, says 'bonIets arc numbered
up with 'artifcals, lace and ribbons to remarkable
extent-making them more like flower beds than head
dresses"
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bity Of character, render. lin well worthy of a
passing notice. .ss:' T
He was purchased by Mr. Thos. Walker, one
of tile earliest settlers Of this county, inI76s, as
the bill of sale declares for $500, being then 20
years Of age, making him atthe time ofhis death
los years old. During >the revolutionary war
he WAS frequently taken from. his sowlrr by ma
rauding parties Of Wings or Tories, as one or
the other happened to be in the ascendant, and
was an eyewitness to many Of the scenes of tlrat
eventful period. LIE would narrate with consid.
cradle eloquence the -inglorious defeat at Brier
Creek, of the Americans under Gen. Ashe.
He served as cook to an officer whose name
he said was Williams Williamson, inlhe British
army at tie seige of Savannah. His inyariable
practice was to seize the first opporu,iity<of es.
cape and return to Ills master. His ideas Of tile
merits Of the glorious contest then going, on.
seem never to have been very well defined, for
when asked which service he preferred, Whig or
Royalist, his reply was I" .wer'nt.po di diiRrence-
all rogues sir, all rogues." Doubtless a correct
commentary upon his individual experience,
For manysy before the death Of Mr.. Thos.
Walker, he was but nomirally a slave, and at
his death Major Abram. Walker, whose property;
he became, gave him entire freedom which for
forty-fre years he,has enjoyed in uninterrupted
health, and with every comfort, with which those
anxious torepayshisf fidelity, could dsulrouud him.
Ills death was the result of NO positive dis
ease, but apparently'a mild and, gradual deca-
dence of'his physical powers. SIS,
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Mr.. Christian Snavely, worthy citizen Of Harris
burp, Pa, has become victim to the spiritual knock
incs and has been sent to tho insane asylum. He is
aid 70 BE- n raving mauac
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WHAT Is FA1rH.-A simple minded chris.
tan bring asked, "What is falth!" he answer.
I'd, ":A sweet lullaby i'll tho lay Of Jesus"
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CAN ABoLITIoNIsTs BE GENTLEMEN?-The New
York Pick says Of course .not-Athey acknowledge
themselves the black-guards Of the North.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-05-21
To Newspaper Publishers.

To the printers in the counties aroundwe would say
that they can be supplied with news, and wrapping
paper OF all sizes and qualities at Mobile prices ap
plication to this Office. We will keep on hand du-
ring the year large supply of paper and if the press
at Macon, Starkville, Houston and Aberdeen will in
form US how many reams they will require till Feb
1854 and the size needed, will order it manufact-
ured at once, and keep it for sale at Columbus
1t is not always convenient for printers to purchase
years supply during the boating season, and if they
are they lie out of the of the money If they
get it in small lots at wholesale prices is better
should think. If the printers think So and will give
the necessary instructions, we will supply them
cheap they get it at Mobile.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-05-21
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, F,
Z :

To all persons interested in the Estate of RAsHA CAN
NON, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested
Y in said Estate that at the next September term
1853 of the Probate Court of said county, Thomas
E. Cannon Executor, will present his account and
Vouchers tor final settlement of said Estate at which
time you are hereby notified to be and appear and
show cause why the sane should not be allowed and
final settlement and discharge made.
WITNESS, The Honorable Nathaniel
E. Goodwin, Judge of the Probate Court
L, s. of said county the first Monday in May
A. D. 1853.
Issued the 9th of May A. D. 1853.
DANIEL WILLIAMS, Clerk.
May 7th, 1853. 1870 d.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-05-21
Late and Exciting News from Texas.

THE GOLDEN observation-disclosures DEPosITEs
RRPoRTED-EvERYDoDY RUUING TO THE MINES.
New ORLEANS, May T. 1858.
The steamship Perseverance has arrived at this
port, with Galveston dates to the Sd inst
The accounts from the newly discovered gold
mines in Hamilton Valley, Colorado river, are Of
the most exciting and hatterng character.
The Lavenia Journal says THE tide of emil
grafton is setting strongly towards the mines
Four hundred persons are now at work, each aver
aging SO to $40 a day. Some have already re-
allied from 5 500 to So, 900.
The farmers for miles around are leaving their
crops and starting for the mines. Merchants are
sending large quantities of goods, mining imple-
mentS, DC, expecting to realize fortunes.
The country, for hundred miles around, has
been examined, and found to contain rich gold de-
posites in every drection-said to be equally rich
with the best in California. People in all parts OF
the State are IN the greatest excitement.
Governor Bell has consented to become a can
dida;e for Congress in the Western District OIL
Texas
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-05-21
New Method Of Making Mirrors.

The editor of the Prattsville Advocate has been
shown by Rev. l.. L. Hill, the inventor of "Hil-
lotypng,' method Of silverng glass, which he
considers of great practical value in the manufac-
ture of mirrors:
Mr.. Hill took small glass, such as daguer-
reans use for covering their pictures, and in forty
seconds it was transformed into perfect mirror
perfect in every respect. We kept an eye upon it
all the time; the process was fully explained, and
the result cannot be excelled Out of some three
hundred experiments which Mr. Hill has made he
has never failed in making perfect mirror
In his mode of 'silvering glass there is not a
particle of the usual amalgam of tin foil and quick
Silver, but it is composed wholly of pure and un-
adueraed silver. The discovery was made while
he was experimenting on glass, with a view OF
adapting it to Heliochromy, never dreaming of It's
beautiful application to the manufacture OF mir
rors. The invention did not cost him an hour S
study and he has already had liberal offers for the
right to manufacture, together with the knowl-
edge of doing so. The expense of manufacturing
mirrors by this new and durable method will not,
We think, exceed half the cost of manufacturing
the kind now used; besides, they are alacdys per-
tect and no art Of man can deface them without
breaking them to pieces We hazard nothing IN
predicting that it will create an entire revolution
in the art of making mirrors, and that in few
years at most, there will, not be a mirror of the
kind now used to be found in the country"