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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15
Congressional Appropriations fer
Objects i'm South Carolina.

For erecting permanent beacon, to range
with Charleston light, for crossing the bar, as
Il substitute for the present movable lantern
one thousand dollars.
For rebuilding the two beacons on Sullivan's
Island, and for building a keepers house, six
! thousand dollars.
For small heacon.light on Fort Sumpter
Charleston Harbor, one thousand dollars
For light on the Battery, at Charleston
two thousand dollars.
For small light on Castle Pinckney, tc
mark the channels from the bar to the city
and up the Cooper River, one thousand five
hundred dollars.
For lighthouse to mark the shoals off Cape
Roman, in place of tue present light in that
locality, and for buoys to mark the inner chan.
mel, called the "slue," in addition to the ap,
preparation of March three, eighteen hundred
and fily-lhree. for changing the present light
at Cape Eoman, thirty thousand dollars.
For light. house and beacon.light on the
main land at North Edisto, fifteen thousand
dollars
For buoys in North Edisto inlet and ap
proaches, five hundred dollars.
For lighthouse ard beacon light on tho
north point of Hunting Island, to serve az Il
sea coast light, and range for the Swash char
mel, in place of the light vessel at present sta
toned off St. Helena, and for repairing and
placing that vessel at Combokee bank, thirty
thousand dollars.
For a day-beacon or bnoy in St. Helena
Sound, eight hundred dollars.
For frst-class light-ve<sel, to take the place
of the present inefficient one stationed at Mar,
tins Industry, and for repairing the present
vessel, (ater the larger vessel is built) and
placing it at or near tho entrance to Catalogue
Souud, thirty thousand dollars.
For lighthouse and beacon-light on OF
nesr Hilton Head TO gnde to P ort Royal har'
bor entrance ten thousand dollars.
For five iron buoys for Port Royal harbor
cue thousand five hundred dollars.
For bnoys for St. Helena bar, one thousand
five hundred dollars.
For two beacons to serve as range to Cali
bogue Sound, five thousand dollars.
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A dispatch dated Washington, 9th inst, to

A dispatch dated Washington, 9th inst, to
the Baltimore Patriot, says:
"Those best acquainted state that the Hon.
John NJ. Clayton has prepared very interes.
ting letter touching upon the question of Ma
tive Amcricanism. He is said to favor them
and the Know Nothngs. The letter will be
published soon.
81 learn from good authority, that new
daily paper on the cash penny system is soon
to be published here. 1t is TO be the organ of
the great National American party. About
ten thousand dollars have already been raised
towards commencing it, Substantial capital.
lists are said to be ar the head of it,"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Rob-
ert B. Campbell Of Texas, to be Consul Of the United
States for the port of London in England rice George
n Sanders; Roger Barton, of Mississippi TO be Con-
sui of the United States for the port Of Havana in the
island of Cuba in the place of Alexander NJ Clayton
resigned, and Samuel II. Montgomery, OF Arkansas to
agent for the Indians in New Mexico.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

TIE HEATHENs AT HoME.-Rev. DR.. Duff, after
looking into the vice ofthe great metropolis honest
ly says: II have been COMPARING notes between the
condition Of the heathcn Of London and the heather Of
India and am compelled 10 say that, in contrast with
the outrages and wild orgies of Indian heathensm'
there are amentabc proofs that heathenism is actually
surpassed in wickednessty the metropolis of England
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

The Southsidc (Ea) Democrat states that F. S.
Moore Of Wilmington, n. G., was arrested in Peters
burg, on Tuesday evening last, satisfactory inforna'
ton ha7ug been lodged with the officers Of his nlcn-
ton TO fight duel with another North Car"linan
named Jones Mr.. Moore was recognized in the sum
of $4,000 TO keep the peace for twelve months.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

Francis Burt Esq. Third Auditor Of the Treasury,
and brother of the Hon. Armstead Burt, formerly
representative in Congress from this State has reccv
ed the appointment of Governor of Nebraska From
the practical talent and business capacity exhibited
by Mr.. Burt in the Office he recently filled in the Trca
sury Department. this will prove good appointment.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

The New Orleans Delta mentions it as remarka-
bic fact that instead of citizens leaving to spend the
summer in the North, people from the country are
nocking to that place in great numbers. with the view
of escaping the cholera which is committing frightlul
raYagcs i'll the interior.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15
Lexington Telegraph.

Mr.. J. Randolph has sold his entire interest in
the Lexington Telegraph to Messrs. Caughman, Breare
and Corey, under whose direction the business will
hereafter be conducted, Mr.. Simeon L. Caughman 6e
ing the editor We wish a.! concerned every success
they can desire.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

THE LAND GRADUATION BrLL.-The land
graduation bill, introduced by Mr.. Cobb, of
Georgia, which it is now asccrtained passed
both Houses Of Congress, and was signed by
the President, provides that all lands which
have been in market for ten years or upwards
shall be subject to entry at one dollar per acre
fifteen years and upwards, at seventy five cents;
twenty years and upwards, at fifty cents TWEEN.
ly.fve years and upwards, attwenty five cents;
ai,d thirty years and upwards, at twelve and a
half cents per acre. Upon every reduction the
occupant to have the right of pre- emption at
such graduation prices until within thirty days
preceding the next graduation, but not to in.
tterfese with any right which has heretofore ac-
crued to actual settlers. Any person applying
to enter any of the aforesaid lands is required
t, make affidavit that he or she enters the
same for his or her own use, and for the pur-
pose of actual settlement and cultivation, or
for the use of an adjoining farm owned or oc'
cupied by him or herself, and that together
with such entry, he or she has not acquired
from the United States, under the provisions OF
this act more than three hundred and twenty
aeres.- Charleston Courier.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

FEMALE PHYsIclANs.-There are several
establishments in the United states were women
are educated as physicians; and the expert
ment which was commenced about five years
since, seems to have been comparatively sue
cessful. We have received the Filth Annual
Announcement of Female Medical College of
Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia" The
document sets forth the course of education,
lectures, terms, etc. Last year there were
thirty students, and at the commencement in
February the degree Of Doctor of Medicine
was conferred upon four women. The course
of education, lectures, terms, etc.
The course of study occupies three years, and
the college seems to include all the material
for u complete medical education. Really the
women seem to be going ahead.-New York
Herald.
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Hon. w. w. Boyce.

Our able and faithful representative in Congress
Hon. ". ". Boyce, has returned to his hrlne II
WinnsLoro', in good health.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

J. r. Hind, of London, has discovered
another new planet. 1t is like star of the
tenth magnitude, and situated almost exactly
upon the ecliptc, about midway between two
stars Of the fifth maguitude-29 and 80 of
Flamsteed in Capricornus.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

Prescott, the historian, is engaged in wiring
q history OF Philip the Second Of Spain. Two
volumes are to be issued very soon, and the
Others at intervals of two years between each
volume, the work being comprised in siz VOL
umes.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15
North Carolina Elections.

Hon. Thomas Bragg, democrat, has been elected
Governor by $500 majority. The democratic major.
ty in tho Legislature on joint ballot is l6
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

The Hon. Mr.. McMullen, of Virginia, was
robbed of eighteen hundred dollars in Haro-
yer county, Va, whilst on his way home. 1t
was the hard earnings of his labors in Congress
durino the session. No clue to the thief
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15

London papers Of the 24th ult complain of
the excessive heat of the weather.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-15
The Carolina ROy.

Tile Monunet erected by the Ladies' of Spar.
tanJ"rg to tie "brave Palmetto Boy," Alsr
II. Little. a.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21
LOCAL NEWS.

70 The ruling of Judge Green, in several
instances, in the examination, now pending
in the Police Court, has been the subject of
very free remarks in the community. We
have attended the examination but little and
therefore have nothing to say in the matter,
except on one point. We understand that he
ruled that defendant who chose to act for
himself either by examining witnesses or argu-
and it should not be permitted to him. This
may be very good Ian, but we are sure it is
very bad justice, and, lift is law, the sooner it
is done away with the better. The man who
has means to do it, may employ half dozen
lawyers, and they may all act in his behalf;
but the poor man, who can employ but one
assistant, if he does employ that one, is not
permitted to act for himself alone Surely
this is a mockery of justice We were aware
that there had been such ruling in years long
past, when it was argued that the right of
man to be heard by himself or counsel neces-
sarily implied that he could not be heard by
both. But we supposed that it was afterward
enacted that he might be heard by himself
and counsel, and we supposed, also, that the
Revised Statutes had fixed the matter so that
there should be no question about il. But, in
this, it seems we We're mistaken, and have
only to hope that the Legislature will fix it
right this winter
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Tunes IN MINNEsoTA.-The Boston Her.
aid publishes letter from st. Paul, Mime
sofa, dated Oct 23d, from which we extract
the following interesting account of matters in
that far off region.
"Seven boats arrived yesterday from &c be-
low" bringing nearly thousand passengers,
and large amount of merchandise, besides
horses, cattle, and the household stuff of many
emigrants. 1t is STATED authoritatvely that
more than forty-two thousand persons have
arrived in st. Paul, by the river boats. during
the season. Many Of the settlers are from
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, as we'll
as from the rugged and unproductive portions
of New England.
A large number of the settlers upon the
Minnesota lands are Germans, Swedes and
Norwegians. The "foreign influence " was
felt in the election held in this territory re-
Gently. A report was circulated that one of
the parties contained a large number ofKnow
Nothings, and the result was complete over
throw of that party.
The doctrine of " Squatter Sovereignty "
was enforced at the late sale of a portion of
the lands belonging to the military reserve.
The lands were advertised to be sold at auc.
ton to the highest bidders, in sections ofeighty
emption claim, but each section had its so uat-
ter and each squatter was bound to have
the land at one dollar and quarter an acre.
Accordingly, they formed an association to Sc
cure their object. On the day of the sale, the
Land office at Saltwater was besieged by
spectators, willing to give rather more than
a dollar and quarter an acre for land worth
fifty dollars. The squatters were there, too,
with a large number of their friends. 1t is
said they were armed and determined to eff
feet their purposes by force, if necessary. AT
all events, the agent of the claimants bid off
every acre of the land at the minimum price of
Government 81, 25 per acre, and not specu.
lator dared to bid against him. Some of the
spectators would have bid in spite of the re-
vovers of the claimants but they were de-
prived of the opportunity. All Of this class
were marked, and before the bidding COM
menced they were severally invited to ego
and have a drink" by some hospitable squat
ter who would not take " no - for an answer.
1t was in vain for them to reply that they had
" just taken something" or that they " never
INDUCED in anything of the sort each one
was surrounded by gang and hurried off
about two miles, where the squatter's buggy
which contained the fluid was stationed. Be-
fore the party could return to the Land office,
the lands had been struck off to the agents of
the claimants. 1t has been rumored here that
the sale had been repudiated at Washington,
but as the money has been paid to the govern
ment agents and the titles to the land issued
in due form, it is hardly probable that the
Administration could legally override squat
ter sovereignty in this case, if they desired to
do so.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21

The Editor of the Newburyport Herald, who
had good opportunity, in the Constitutional
Convention, to become acquainted with Gen
eral Wilson, makes the following remarks in
his paper of yesterday
Politicians who have examined the lists of
Senators and Representatives chosen, affirm
that Henry Wilson is the only man who can
be elected to fill the vacant seat in the United
States Senate, and that he will be the first
choice of very large proportion of both
Houses. 1t is doubtful if there is man in
the State, to whom the American party are so
much indebted for their success, and we know
of no ADLER man in their ranks. If he sue !
ceeds in reaching that position for the four re-
naming years of the term, it will be a triI
umph most satisfactory to himself and his
personal friends. Probably the selection of
Senator will be among the first acts of the
new Legislature.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21

DR.. BoYNToN gave the first of his second
course Of Lectures last evening, and the City
Hall was crowded in every part, even to the
aisles and gallery. We are desired to state,
that the seats will be placed little nearer to-
gether this evening, and more seats intro
duced. The subject of the lecture this even
ing, will be The Crust of the Earth" its
thickness. &c., with proofs that the interior is
mass of liquid fire, with thin crust cooled
upon the outside. As this will be the first
lrcture upon Geology proper, and as the
whole subject with all the illustrative paint
ings, is to be crowded into five evenings, we
are sure that no one who loves knowledge and
who would listen to the most brilliant lecturer
of our day, will fail to attend.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21
ARnEsr or rHr M1NnHAM BANK Ronnrns.

ARREST OF THE WINDHAM BANK ROBBERS.
-NeW London, Nou. 19.-Geo. Bliss, ESQ,
Sheriff Of the county, deserves great credit for
his success in having so promptly arrested the
men who robbed the Windham Bank, at
Wmdham, on Friday night. Mr.. Bliss ap-
pears to have suspected a party of four men,
who were hanging about the wharf at Allyns
Point. last night, just previous to the depart
ure of the boat for New York, and arrested
them inst as they went on board. On search.
ing their baggage, 500, 900 of the $4,000
stolen were found, and it is probable that the
balance will be recovered, as it is supposed to
have been secreted on the wharf, or on board
the steamer. The robbers have been safely
lodged in Jail at this place. Wa have not
learned their names, but they are said to
have the appearance of genteel and finished
scoundres.
The Boston Hsrald gives the following ac-
count of the robbery and arrests -
The robbery of the Windham (Ct) Bank,
last Friday night, was effected by four men
who had been lurking about the village for
several days. The Bank was guarded BY
young clerk, about sixteen years old, and
watchdog. The young man put the dog into
the vault on closing it, aud when he went to
retire for the night, at 9 o'clock, he was seized
DY the Jour men Wllle IN the act OF entering
the door. They quieted the dog with chloro-
form, and then killed him, and gagged and
bound the clerk, and locked him up in a room
adjacent to the vault. They operated upon the
vault about five hours before they succeeded
i'll their object. They then carried their booty
a mile and half to a spot where the Hart
lord, Providence, and Fishkill Railroad crosses
the track of the New London, Willimantic,
and Palmer road, stole hand car from the
track of the former, with which they proceed
ed to the neighborhood of Norwich. Last
Saturday evening, the rogues were discovered
on board the steamer Worcester, soon after she
left her wharf at Allyn's Point. Finding
that they were spotted, they threw overheard
a carpet-bag, which is supposed to have con-
tanned the bank bills, and were in the act of
throwing over the specie, when they were ar
rested. They were taken on shore at New
London, and deposited in Jail.
despatch from Deputy Chief Ham, says
that the names of the robbers are Henry J.
Wilson, John Jones, John Scott, and Peter NJ
Crandall who are not known by the Boston
police. All but $1,000 of the money stolen
($22, 000] has been recovered.
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Police Court.

MONDAY, NOV. ZUth.
Before Judge Green.-John Mcdonnell, for
stealing frock coat from 1hayer & Eames !;
and for stealing shoes from Bemis & Harrng-
ton on the 18th inst, was committed for three
months to the House of Correction.
James Harrison, for being drunk on the
10th inst, was fined SO and costs, amounting
to 81 3d. and in default was committed.
Patrick Lalie and Henry Johnson, for being
drunk on the 10Th were severaly fined So and
costs, amounting TO 81 80. johnson paid
A boy named Sullivan, for assault and bat
terry on Joseph A. Mellsop, on the 9Th inst,
was fined So and costs, amounting to SO So,
which he paid.
Catha inc McKenny, for disturbing the
peace on the 10th inst, was committed to the
House of Correction for one month.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21

THE MEMBER ELECT FROM THE FIRST Dis
TRIcr.-The Plymouth Memorial referring to
the doubts which have been expressed as to
the political sentiments of Robert B. Hall,
who has been elected to Congress from the
first, district, says:
8" We are happy to say that in the columns
of this paper, as elsewhere, Mr.. Hall has
maintained sound sentiments on the slavery
question, and particularly in regard to the
Fugitive Slave Law. The petition from this
town for its repeal was got up by his own in
dividual efforts, and we are sure that his
course in Congress will be entirely in con-
formity with healthy Northern sentiments.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21

FIRE IN Observation-Disclosures Hotel, No.
81 Broadway, owned by Harris Stephenson,
Esq, of Montreal, occupied by Messrs. ]. &
p. v. Grady took fire about eight o clock,
Monday morning, and was completely de-
stroyed.
The fire originated from some defect in the
furnace, and SO rapid was its progress that
many of the boarders and servants had to es-
cape from the upper windows, by means of
ladders. 1t is even feared that some persons
may have persisted. Scarcely any furniture,
&c., was saved. The flames were confined to
the hotel building, although the express es-
tablishment of Messrs. Adams Co., sustain
ed some slight damage in the rear.
The amount of insurance on the building is
about $25, 900. We have lao information yet,
as to the amount Of loss or insurance on the
contents.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21

SOUTHWARK Ho By VIM. Gilmore Simms, Esq Pub
lished by Redfeld ITO liz Nassau street, New York
Southwark Ho of the best productions of its vou
mnous and popular author 1t consists of descriptions
of Southern life and Dceney nterspersed with sories le
gends and traditions Of the Indians early English
tiers, the Revolution, &c. The author and New York
FRIEND instead of following the beaten of fashion,
start off for tour to the South. In their pre-
gress through the Caroinas Virginia, &c. the author
daguerreoypes with his graphic pen the beautiful seren
ty of the pains the calm rel of the mountains and the
varied features of social life that catch his eye. The
memories of chase and battle, that linked with the
landmarks of advancing civilization, recalled that
the journey of the poet becomes itself delight
full poem. Southwark Ho for sale at John Keith Co.'s
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consequences of the ruin they were about to
work."
Why should not the people, then, hate such
an organization, and take the first opportun-
ity that offered, to break it to atoms? 1t may
prove that the means by which it is done have
not been wisely chosen. But they had become
so impatientof the control that they were will
ling to seize upon any means by which deliv-
erance might be effected. Sufficient unto
the day, is the evil thereof" When new
dangers threaten, they must be met as best
they may.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21

Our position, politically, at the present
time, is remarkably favorable for indepen-
dence in speech and action. We feel disposed
to avail ourselves of the opportunity, to make
somewhat free extracts frSm other papers, of
different political casts giving their views of
the political aspect of affairs generally, and
especially in relation to the late election. We
give, this morning, an article from the New
York Tribune, of Saturday, and shall follow
it, on Wednesday, with one of quite differ
ent cast, from the Dedham Gazette.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-21

Mr.. SoULE's SUFFERINas,-Th excellent
Soule is again in trouble. No public or pri-
waite consideration can possibly keep him out
of hot water. He is the "Mose" of the diplo-
matte body, and nothing if not quarrelsome.
From the time Of his departure, upon the eve
of which he made piratical speech in New
York. down to the present moment, almost
every foreign mail has brought to us details of
his duels and difficulties. Other ambassadors
are distinguished for courtesy, but Mr.. Soule
is remarkable for curtness; other diplomatists
take and give snuff, but Mr.. Soule takes and
gives gunpowder; other ministers mind the
business OF the country which sent them, but
Mr.. Soule minds and undertakes to manage
the business of the country to which he has
been sent. The world has never before seen
such truculent, fire. eating ferocious draw
csnsir of a plenipotentiary. He fights, and
his son fights, and his wife, if not passionate
herself, is the occasion of bad temper in 9TH
ers. SO that such another belligerert family
never went abroad at the expense of the treas
ury, for the avowed purpose of preserving in
ternational peace.-Atias.