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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-11-21
CAMDEN PRICES CURRENT.


Receipts and Disbursements of the Commission
ers Of the Poor from Oct !, 1859, to. Oct. /, -
1854.
1853. DIR.
Oct. /. Cash in hand this day $ls5s.4S$
1854
Sept Received from Tax Collector
being IA per cent on the
General Tax, ll57.4O
Received from Treasurer of
Lunatic Asylum, l4l4-2,530oo
1854. CR
Sept 80, Paid keeper of Poor House 14400
Physician " 10000
/" Secretary and Treasr 10000
/" hire off negroes l95.l3
'' for provision for Tran
sient Paupers 23l92
- Funeral Expenses Of
Transient Paupers. 2525
Physician for attend.
ance on Sundry tran
sieut Paupers in the
country, $500
Funeral Expenses of
paupers in PoorHouse 1881
hire ofnegroes due last yr. 3066
TOR repairs on Poor House l4OO
for provision, clothing &c.
for paupers in PoorHouse 6566S
By cash in hand 9s6.lO-2,530oo
An of which is respectfully submitted,
". Z. HUGHSON, Treas. Com. T. X. u.
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DICH Plaid Silks, Brocade do, Mantilps, Talmes
II DC just received at the "Old Corner"
Oct a. E. W. BONNEY.
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]. W. Dolby, Treasurer, In acct with Com. OF
Roads, Z. Dist.
1853. DIR.
Oct l. Cash in hand, S33664
Received from j. n. DeSaus.
sure. G6Oo- 4O264
INV I Collected for the year 1854, 10000
$l,60264
CIR.
Paid A. Bailey for building Blake
ney's bridge S2o0O0
30 E. Parker for lumber &c. S03S
BB.MCaa for hire Of Wagons 1900
Zac. Cantey l4OO
Z. King for lumber 437
C. Perkins for mile posts l5o
~. r. Alexander for lettering
guide boards LOU
J. f. King for bauling zoo
]. Aredge for hauling and lumor 2476- S9i.Si
Balance on hand. Sl2l1.l3
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Latest from the Plains.
NEAR FoRT LEAvENwoRTH, I. T.,
MQ4 80, 1854.


May 80, 1854.
All nature is robed in the most beautiful and
fancy colors of the month of flowers. indie
pendent of the lovely scenery around and about
this post, witnessed one of the grandest sights
on Yesterday that had ever seen before. tits
well known that the government intends to
send military command to California by way
Of the Salt Lake. This command, consisting
Of companies A and III, Sd artillery, 40 dragon
recruits dismounted, so mounted intended for
the three companies of the lst regiment OF ORA
goons now in California, hundred wagons
800 horses, and six hundred mules, under the
general direction of Lieutenant Colonel Z. J.
Steptoe, Sd artillery, struck their tents and
commenced leaving the border of civilization
on yesterday and marched some eight or ten
miles.
The officers with the companies are Colonel
Steptoe, Breyet Major John F. Reynolds, Lieu.
tenant Chandler and Livingston, and Robert
o. Tyler, all Of the Sd artillery. Lieutenant
Mowry, Of the Sd artillery, commands the re-
cruits dismounted; Lieutenant Allston, LIST ORA,
goons, commands the recruits mounted; and
Captain Ingalls,, assistant quartermaster, with
hundred. citizens, has charge of the horses,
mules, and wagons. DR.. Writ is surgeon to
the command.
1t is the intention of government that this
command shall winter at Salt Lake city, for
two reasons-one, to recruit men and AMI
mails, and the other reason is not positively
known perhaps it is to distribute some metdt,c
presents to the murderers of Captain Gnnni-
sons party.
A large number of Mormons, from Europe,
are now making their way for the land where a
man is religiously entitled to as many wives as
he can afford to keep. What looing country
it must be In fact, the whole prairie, within
ten miles of the river, is covered with wagons,
tents, mules, horses, and cattle, intended for
New Mexico, California, Oregon, or the Nor
mon country.
A full and authentic report is given Of the
battle between Lieut.. J ohm w. Davidson's COM
mand and party of nearly 500 Apache In
dams, on the 3Oth of March, in one of the
weekly Santa Fe Gazettes for April. His COM
mand numbered 60 non-commissioned officers
and privates-44 from II" company and l6
from GU first dragons. Fourteen men OF
an company and eight of "F" were killed on
the field: Ia men Of II" company and Of
"Fn were wounded Lieut.. Davidson and As
sistant Surgeon d. I. Magruder we're slightly
wounded.
Two companies of the first regiment of dra-
goons will leave Fort Leavenworth, on or about
the LIST of July, for New Mexico. Col. Fauntle-
roy will GO in mand of the squadron, with
his regimental staff and band Maj. Chiffon
and Lieut.. Hastings will command B" COM
pany. Lieuts. Adams and Magruder will com
mand Cd" company. With this command
will be several ladies' and officers belonging to
companies now serving in New Mexico.
On account of the Indian difficulties in New
Mexico, the order directing four companies Of
the second Dragons to leave the Territory has
been countermanded.-Co Bali. San.
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Philadelphia Municipal Election.

PHILADELPHIA, Jane THE election returns
are not all in yet, but the wing nominees endorsed
by the "know-nothings," natives, and temperance
men, have swept the city with Waterloo vic.
tory.
For Mayor.-Conrad, wing, has carried twenty
wards, and Vaux, democrat, only four. Conrad's
majority is nearly 5000
For Solicitor.--Hazlehurst, wing, has nearly
10000 majority over Hurst, democrat
For Comprehension wing, has over
5000 majority over Badger, dem.
For City Commissaoney.--Much,th the native can
didate, has 1000 majority over Leidy, DEM, and
$4,000 over Comfy, wing, who only received
5000 votes.
City CouncH,-The returns from all the wards
but tour for council show the election OF IL demo.
Gratis, reformers, and az wings and natives to
common council
Select Couacik-Reiurns from % wards show
the election of II wings and democrats, and
reform.
Tie wings and natives combined have elected
the school directors in all the wards but three or
four. All who We're not pledged against the divi-
sion of the school fund were defeated.
The victory is the result of combination OF
the wings and temperance men, with the endorse
ment Of the "know -nothings." 1t is also claimed
as a rebuke to the administration for the repeal OF
the Missouri compromise
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A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-

A GENCY AT WASN'T NC TO ITO
IN Claimants.-FRANClSA A. DICk1NS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants and the confir.
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutaton, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
&C., of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government and, in
deed, any business before Congress or the public Of
ices which may requirethe aid Of an agent or attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
OF the service.
Mr.. + A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few wears,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid
Sep 2S-lyd (mJ
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Further by the Ell Dorado.

NEW ORLEANS Jnne 6.-Captain Walkers band
offlbusters had disbanded and surrendered them
selves prisoners at San Francisco, where they are
now on parole.
The mines were yielding abundantly
The legislature had adjourned sine die.
Mr. Dillon, the French consul, was arrested on
the 9th for violating the neutrality laws and held
to bail in $4,000.
destructive fire occurred at Yreka on the 18th
Of May
The screw-steamer West Wind had been burnt
near Sandridge.
Intelligence from Oregon and the Sandwich
Islands was urimportant.
The news from the Isthmus was interesting.
The mayor of San Juan had announced his resig-
nation, and the total dissolution of the city gov
eminent AT the latest dates the revouionsts
under Munos and CASTELAR, had attacked the
city of Granada which had probably capitulated
The George Law left Aspinwall on the 3lst
for New York, with 81, 100000 in gold.
The San Francisco markets were quiet, and
prices tolerably firm. Gaego and Haxa -four,
$11 a. $l2 Mess pork S22. Coffee ID cents.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-08

aS- stimulating Ltntmcnt, Ms prepared
Mt imans drug store Ia deserving of highest
neudaon as a cure for Chronic and Acute Rheumatism
t seldom ever fails to give speedy and permanent re-
lief This Liniment has been prepared by r. d. Gilman
chemist this city for many years. and since its
tion has been extensively used by many Of the re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity to whom
reference can be made any time to Its magical
In curing Rheumatism, in elderly persons, who had
been sufferers long time. 1t was originally made for
horses the Of amencss, saddle CALLS &C., and Ia
article wherever niment is required either for man
beast. may -
testify in his CITY and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE iasta,aa,,eousiy
changes the hair 20 brilliant jet Black or glossy
Brorcu, which is pcrmanent--does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with II. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy it, for il
,,eper faHs- Boston Post.
For sale by z. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Anr2 Washington city
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-08

AJ~ The Concert and Festival, for the
benefit OF St. Johns (Carro Chapel Montgomery county
Maryland, will take place ut the Cottage" eight miles
north Of Washington, on Thursday, the Sth Of June.
Mrs. YOUNG the celebrated vocalist has kindly con-
sented 10 attend.
The gates will be open at o'clock p The Concert
to at hafpast o'clock. Admittance so cents
children under twelve years Of age gratis.
Omnbuses will start from the of It'll street and
Pennsyvania avenue, at ~ and o'clock, p. Fare
so cents round trip.
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Gelegraphic,
By tho House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.
ARRIyAL OLE THE ARCTIC.

New York, June THE Arctic arrived here
this afternoon with dates from Liverpool of Sun
day May, %.
Austria and Prussia have joined the western
powers.
Consols have advanced TO 90s and 9Os,
Flour has declined 3s. Corn steady. Wheat
has declined Cd. Cotton remains unchanged.
1t is confirmed that the protocol has been signed
by the four powers 10 maintaia the integrity of
Turkey Austria and Prussia will demand
that Russia shall evacuate Turkish territory, and
accordingly the draft of note to Russia has been
sent by the Vienna conference to Berlin for the
approval ofthe Prussian government.
According to advces from Frankfort the minis
tiers Of Austria and Prussia have presented to the
diet a Joint declaration of Austria and Prussia,
announcing continued cordially Of the four
powers, and declaring that prolongaton of the
struggle between Russia and Turkey constitute a
change to Germany.
After submitting the declaration, five protocols
of the Vienna conference laid before the diet.
The Austro-Prussian treaty was notified TO the
assembly. Other German States were invited TO
adhere to it.
No later news from Silistria. The English d.
vision was TO embark at Constantinople for Varna,
and the French force was to march TO the Balkans
on the 25th The Russians were manGuvring to
cut off the communication between Varna and
Silistria, on the 11th The combined fleets were
still cruising before Sebastopol.
General Forey's division Of the French army left
Malta on the 22d in fourteen steamers to take
possession of Athens.
In parliament explanations had been given re-
speeding various incidents Of the war. Lord Cla-
rendon stated that the treaty between Austria and
Prussia would be laid before Parliament soon
as the protocol containing il should be received !:
and, further, that papers would also be laid before
the House TO show that coercive measures were
latest Intelligence received by the British govern
ment was, that Persia will remain neutral in the
Turkish war.
Sir James Graham admitted that the Tiger
steam-frigate had gone ashore and been captured
by the Russians; and also stated that the Russian
ports in the Baltic and Black seas were bockaded,
but at present there was no intention on the part
of the allies to blockade Archangel or the White
| sea.
Spanish advices say that the Black Warrior af-
| fair was still unsettled, and that M. Galiano, a
special messenger TO Washington, is endeavoring
TO settle the matter without Mr.. Soule's interven-
ton. Mr.. Buchanan transacted business at the
foreign office ON the Goth.
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New York Market.

New YORK, June II p. m.--Flour.--Tbe mar
ket has declined l2a to lS3 cents per barrel, under
the steamers news. Sales of 1000 barrels at
SO S71 for State, and 50 62a for Ohio.
Southern -four has also declined LIT cents per
barrel. Sales of4 400 bbs., at SO 37a a SO ga.
Wheat is dull and declining, with sales OF 4, 200
bushels.
Corn is unchanged with moderate demand
at previous rates. Sales of 2. 900 bushels at 76
for mixed, and IS for yellow.
Pork is heavy. Beef buoyant. Lard heavy.
Whsky-sales Of $50 barrels at %.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-08

Subm arine Wrecking,-We understand that
the Boston Submarine and Wreckng Company,
who have been negotiating for some lime in rela-
ton 10 the San Pedro contract, with the govern
ment of Venezuela, have closed an arrangement
with Mr.. Whipple, for working the wreck, by
which the entire wreck is TO be removed. The
statement Of the government is, that there were
SO 900, 900 specie in the ship at the time of the
wreck, besides the plumber of the city by General
Morro, Of which amount only 100000 have
been recovered.-Boston Advertiser of Monday
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTED!
sTATEs MAIIE RoJrTE

Ek42sdk---saAees EElR...sHI6.
UNITED STATES MALE ROUTEi
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK, AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTIm
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Roato from the Lo,csr
M'ssissippi 10 nts Aflaniic,
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURsi
~Ts The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
Gzs7eetisEs7z the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at O'Clock, a. m, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat at
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only IS miles
from st. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, a. M, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the Reindeer
at 5.30 p m, take the cars at Alton Saturday Ak
cepted) al p. m, in time for the evening trains
east.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicsgo
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis to points on the Mississippi
river, al and above the Upper Rapids, AS we'll as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekn.
The trains of the G. and M. railroad connect at
CarlinvilIe Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hlsboro', Waverly,
Danville, Terre-Haute, Pekin, and Pona. and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad tor Lasalle.
TO- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago, can be had at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termedaie places, can be had at the wharf boat
aud on the railroad packets, and at the Offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING, Sup't C. 81 M. r. r.
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Is ARTLETT,s AMERICAN EXPLoR-

Id ing Expedition.-Personal narrative of ex-
pIorations and incident, in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, by J. r. Bart
lett, United States Commissioner during that Pc
Rod, in two volumes, with maps and illustrations.
The Hive of the Bee Hunter, a repository of
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by I. b. Thorpe author
of Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters, &c, illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish, or annals of Pastor and People.
Just received and for sale by
R. FARNHAM,
June s Corner Of Penn. avenue and l1th ri.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
n j. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR,

is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, 10 which he
invites the attention OF Members of Congress,
Strangers. and Citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, cmbrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav A-3tif
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June -3tawt10thJ unecp.


TRIAL OF MATT. #. WARD.-A full
i and authentic Report Of the Testimony on the
Trial Of Matt. F. Ward, certified TO be correct y
Thomas u. Bronze, Clerk Of Hardin c, rcuit Co ri,
VIM Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex. Walker,
of New Orleans, with the Speeches Of Governor
Cruenden, Governor Helm, T. F.. Marshall, Esq,
and the reply of Alfred Allen, Esq, Attorney for
the Commonwealth.
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 1lth street
Nav C5
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TTyHE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR
II Springs, known in the list of post offices as
Warrenton Springs, will be opened for visitors on
the 10th of June. Extensive improvements have
been made since the last season. The entire bed
ding of the establishment has been renewed, and
the furniture OF the dining and other rooms ex-
tensively improved. Gas-works have been erect
ed the light 10 be furnished from rosin oil. Nu-
merous other expenses have been incurred for
the comfort and accommodation Of guests, These,
and the increased cost of provisions of all kinds,
demand some increase in the rates Of board, which
will be: For the season, ending LIST Of October,
SS5; for three months, SIS; for two months $65 !;
one month, $50; for two weeks, $50 for one
week, sill per day, So; for dinner, rs cents |;
breakfast, supper, or nights lodging, so cents.
Colored servants, and children under IL years
half price. White servants, three-fourths Of full
price. No charge for children under two years Of
age. Horses, so cents per day, or $40 per month
The railroad cars leave Alexandra at o'clock
in the morning. and in two hours arrive at Bealri
ton, where conveyances will take passengers over
a good summer road, between eight and nine
miles TO the springs. The cars, also, will leave
Alexandra at 3 p M, for War enton, and stages
will take passengers the same evening TO the
springs by a macadamiZed road, six and a half
miles. From The south and the west, the cars
leave Staunlon and Richmond in the morning at
about o'clock. and may get 10 the Springs via
Gordonsvile and Bealeton, to dinner; TINS afford
ing daily lines TO Alexandria, ard daily line
TO Gordonsvie, Richmond. and Siaunton.
The superintendent of the establishment has
been placed under the control of the subscriber,
whose experience in Lowell, Boston, and Ports
mouth, New Hampshire, entities him TO hope he
will be able to give general satisfaction. He will
certainly try to do 20.
SAMUEL A. COBURN.
June 2-3tawt1 0thJ unecp,
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NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS.

NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS. =
IN VIM. H. STANFORD, Merchar. Tailor
north side Of Pennsylvania avenue, un, - Gags,
bys Hotel has just returned from New orr, and
is now opening handsome and complete stock
of Spring Goods Of the latest styles aud importa-
tons, to which he would call the attention Of hs
friends and the public in general; all ofwhich Will
be made TO order in the most fashionable and ele-
giant STYLE at the shortest notice, and at the very
lowest possible price
Also, complete assortment of Furnishing
Goods, such as Shirts, Drawers, Suspenders,
Stocks, Cravats, &c, with superior LOT of Kid
Gloves, direct from the importer in New York.
Mar 17-2aw3wif
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TAYLOR & MAURY's LIST OF NEW

Il Books History of Greece, by William
Smith, L. L. D.
Katharine Walton, by w. G. Sims.
Suppressed Letters of Tom Moore.
The Knout of the Russians, from the French.
Farm implements by John ]. Thomas
Farmingdale, by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish. or annals Of Pastor and People.
The Hive of the Bee Bunter, by T. B. Thorpe.
Personal narrative of explorations and incidents
in Texas, New Mexico, &c, by Jno. Russell Bart
lett, in two volumes, beautifully illustrated.
Book Store, Penn. avenue, near 9th st.
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MINE STORE.-John III. ButhmaDn,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets, has received an
invoice of Rhine and Moselle Wines. Also, French
Wine in cases, viz.
Sparkling Hook.
Sparkling Mosele.
Hochheimer, Niersteiner.
Chateau LATTE, Margaux.
Haul Sauterne, and 81. Julien.
June 2-3tif
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CO. Special NOtice.-HENRY'S INvIGORATING
CORDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
the removal and Of physical prosraton genital
debility affections &c. &C., are fully described IN
another column Of this paper to which the reader is
ferred 81 per bottle bottles for $5 six bottles for IS,
SIG per dozen. Observe the marks of the genuine
Prepared only by $. H. COHEN, No. Franklin Row,
Vine street, below Eighth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
w. II. GILMAN, Washington, d. O.
CANDY a HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Aoor no nrv ofua