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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-08-14
Prescription with a VENGEANCE,

4 gentleman writing TO US from ono of the Western
States, to whom sent bill for the paper says in
the conclusion cf his letter, after ordering dscon-
tinuance Of tho paper, have no other reason for
stopping it than that utterly abonuatc the "know
Nothing Party" and its principles, and cannot encour-
ago paper that advocates other" If anything could
induce to take position III party lines aud ca'-e
US IL a1ow a.ct..;!! a:d ,;awavcrirg fralty TO liz"
American Party, Il few more such document, might.
Wo arc conscious that i. makes bit little difference
whether re !vocae their sentiments or not. yet as
an 1.pc% i2i.t ,G-;. wc mean to exercise our
own opipions ana express them now, aud when wc
please, albeit every subscriber 10 the Journal should
withdraw his or her patronage and give similar rea-
son for ''slorping IT,
.Appropos.-A friend OF ours, who is not in Jayor Of
the American Party, thinks if we cannot say as much
as we lavo sai, without being called " account for
our opinions, it is time to quit. So say we.
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Truth Worth Hearing.

Tic editor Of the Spirit Of the Agc,-pubsFed at
Raleigh N. C.-witcs from Philadelphia under date
Of the o,th uImo aud gives account of the recent
robbery of Col. Whecler'S slaves and in conclusion
says
"Therescen,s TO be regular systematic arrange.
ment, in tampering and interfering with colored
persons supposed to be- slaves, as soon as they
arrive in this City. We saw a colorc1 woman
arrive at tho Depot OF the Philadelphia Cars,
and as soon as she stepped out she was accosted
By fellow asking ifslr did not live iii Baltmorc'
The servant promptly replied NO; I am from
North Carolina a-JutI am free IS yoi arc. if
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Southern Quarterly Review.

We have the July numbcr Of the ReYiew, and
better ono VIC avo never seen. 1t contains The fol-
lowing articles: I. Elements Of International Law
II. The Jcsuits; III. Russia; ". Lamartine; V.
Opinion Of Chief Justice Tauey on Usury; WI Peter
the Great VII. Countess OF Blessugton; VIII. lIo.
mnpathy; ". Copper in the United States; X. Mas
sacuscts--her Past and Present Postion NJ. Crit.
cal Notices.
Tho Typography Of this able work cannot be OK
celled, and its high position is admirably sustained.
Mr. Mortimer the ndeat;gabe proprietor is entitled
to grca, credit for his zeal and effective energy in tho
conduct Of this work. Every Southerner should sus.
tun it. 1t deserves success.
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N. O., writes from Philadelphia under date Of The 2sth
uitino and after commenting fully and sensbly upon
the recent robbery Of COL Wheelor's slaves says in
conclusion, aIf foreign nation had treated an
American Minister with the contempt, disrespect. and
Injustice Col W. received here in Philadelphia indem'
nifty and an apology, or war, would have been the
alternatives But for such injustice from sister
State there is no redress Had we not better get out
of the family if things are thus to continue y Such
however is not :he language Of COL Orr and his party
Stay in this glorious Union and "enjoy repose" and
"sccury"-stand BY the national democratic colors,
and under the lead and guidance Of tho "ite giant
tho Calhoun of the West" (almost saerilcge) who
knows no North, no South, no East, no West" ne
sha 90 on conquering and to conquer What de-
lightul prospect! Shade Of Rip Van Winkle visit
us again.
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The Elections.

From the best showings that We have so far, we
think matters may be thus summed up, about as FOL.
lows
NORTH CARoLISA.-For Congress, five Democrats
and three Know Nothings.
ALABAMA.-Winslon, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, has been elected. Dowdell, Democrat is
elected to Congress, in the Sd district.
TESsEssEE.-Johnson, Democrat, has been elected
by majority of from to 1900. The Democrats
have also made gains in the Legislature far as heard
from.
kENTUcKY.-Thc Know Nothings have heavy
majority in Louisville, and have, in all probability,
carried the State.
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that is what you giant to find out" The sconn-
drel then very quietly turned away, ragretting,
doubtless, The loss Of what appeared SO far an
opportunity Of stealing thousand dollars from
slave driving southerner."
We 10 not believe the mean, sneaking look
ing scoundreI just spoken Of cared rcd cent
about the. woman or her being slave-~e
believe he was some hired pimp who is paid to
to hang about The Dcpots and carry out the
thievish practices of Others protesting more res
pectability. And we have 10 doubt The aboli.
ton rogues have their pimps and tools to do
their dirty work. they furnishing the means and
money by which to carry on their robbiug,
thieving schemes.
Another case hascome under our observation,
where servant from the South has had to dis,
claim her place of residence to avoid the impor-
tunties and interference Of Intermediates with
whom she is brought in contact
We have occ uped the greater part Of this
letter upon the subject Of slave. catching here.
We'll, perhaps it is we'll enough-in the first place
we could find little else to talk about, and in
the next the people of the South should have
the plain truth told them about these things,
so that they may know what to expect when
they visit the City Of Philadelphia, If a for,
eign nation had treated an American Minister
with the content, disrespect ana injustice Col.
w. received here in PHILADELPHIA indemnity
and nh apology-or a war-wuuld have been
the alternatives But for such injustice from a
sister" State there is no redress. Had we not
hctt"r get out Of the family, if thugs are thus to
continue"
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Pic MIC AT FEAsrERvILLE-MR. BoyCE' 8
Views ON Know NoTHIScIsM.-We have to
regret that circumstances prevented Us from
attending the Pic Mic at Feasterville. We
had becu favored with pressing invitation,
which we would most chcerlully have compli.
ed with, had it been in our power so to do.
1t affords US much qualification to learn
that it passed off most pleasantly. Speeches
on temperance were delivered by Mrssrs.
Wilkes anh Clarke which we have heard
favorably commented upon BY those op"nsng
as well as by those favoriIg. their views.
Our representative, Mr. Boyce Was present
and yielding to the solicitation of number of
his constituents, delivered an able and effective
speech against the Know Nothing Or'ier lis
position was assumed with buIine-s AID dec
sion; and maintained with temperatures, but
firmness. He favored union at the South on
the Georgia Platform-and DECLARED that he
distrusted any good could result to Southern
institutions from an Order knoan to have
originated in Massachusetts. Ou' whole Con.
gressional delegation is now unitd in orposi.
ton to the imposition Of any civil di'"''lit. on
account of birth or relignn.
We hope that we will have the p:easure of
submitting Mr.. Boyce's remarks in full to our
readers WinnsJoro Register.
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MAyurM-A couple Of the fancy men well
known in the streets, came in contact in fash.
ionallc part Of the city king street, near Ber.
resford,) oil Sunday night last, and for some
reason which has not yet been explained to the
curious world straightway applied themselves
to each others bodily dctriment, to the utmost
extent ftheir several abilities. This amuse
laent ended when Que ofthe gentlemen bit of
and swallowed the others ear We are in.
formed tkat this meal has been attended by no
unpleasant result, although it has Leen often
remarked that the usr has for a long time had
the outside appearance Of being in q very un-
!e2lthv canI;t;un.- -H:~'s.I;3 2ttaS4ri
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The Hon. John II. Wheeler nf ~ g., while
pesccahly on his way thro' Philadelphia had
three slaves taken and kept by force and arms
from him against tLcir consent and rem"ns
frances, Wy Il mob of free negroes led on by all
abolilionist of the name of Williamson.
Mr. WHEELER Immediately took legal steps
for the recovery of his property, but tho case
has been deferred, and Judging from the pre-: ent
appearances, he is not likely to receive justice
at the hands oflhe abolition Court. The action
of the Massachusetts Legislature may he
regarded as establishing a rule by which all
cases coming under the Fugitive Slave Law
will hereafter be decided. And yet we are
expected to fraternizc with these lawlrss
despcrados, AS brethren Of the same cunicdera
cy! Away with such 4 rail, rotten. unnatural
aud aLolni"abl2 Cuivn! We almost scorn it.
Chcstcr Standard.
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JtiistrIIQurulls Alms.
Constitution of tile State AgriCaitu-
raI Society Of SSHtt-CarcIiRu.

l. The name Of this Society s!:all be The
State Agricultural Socitty of South. Carolina.
9. Its objects shall oe to improve and advance
the condition ot agriculture, horticulture and
the auxiliary mechanic art.
3 This Society shall c,alsist Of individual
members, upon their paying IN annual sub.
scription Of two dollars, or twenty-five dollars
for life membership and Of delegates from such
District Societies as shall pay an annual contri.
biti III Of five dollars into the Treasury Of this
Society, and that each delegate from such S:ce-
ty shall pay fee Of two dnl!ars, and also ot
such honorary aud corresponding members as
shall be deemed proper by the Society; but no
person shall DC chosen AL honorary member oi
the Society upon any other grounds Of merit or
claim than of distinguished service rendered to
agriculture horticulture or the me-: hanc arts.
4 There shall lie President and six Vice
Presidents and an Executive Committee, con-
sisting OF seven persons, including the fres!-
dent elected by the Society.
S. The Society shall meet aunnal'y IN the
city Of Columbia. oh the second Tuesday III
November, at which time there shall DC an agri
cultural, mechanical ana stock exhibition.
6. \ quorum Of the Society shall consist OF
not less than fifty members; and the President
shall preside at all meetings, and in his absence
Vice President,
7. The Executive Committee sha! appoint an
individual who shall act rs Secretary and
Treasurer, appoint all standing aud other com
mitecs Of the Society, and make arrangements
for its annual exhibiting.
S. 1t shall be the duly Of the Secretary and
Treasurer to keep and preserve the books and
paper; ofthe Society, TO prepare It's proceedings
for publication, 10 revise all communications
before they are published, and to receive and
di,burse the funds Of the Society under the
direction Of the Executive Committee, TO edit
an Agricultural paper to bc published by the
Society, whenever, in the o,inion of said COM
mittce, its publication shall be deemed expedi-
cnt, and perform all others duties which they
may ASST gn to hin, for which he shall receive
an annual compensation, to be fixed by the sad
committee.
9. This Constitution may be ameudcd 10y the
vote oftwo-thirds Of the members attending any
annual meeting.
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TIE SALE OF LAND WARRANTS The trans
actions in land warrants are very large in all
quarters at this time Full four thousand acres
per day are sold on the average III Wall street
New York, which is remitted for in god coin
from the West, and being on account Of old
soldiers, finds its way into Immediate circula.
t,nn. Warrants are often sent on from the
West, and sold here, says the Post, to parties
also In the West, SO much is New York the
central poin, Of all transactions. Detroit ia an
active point for the purchase of these warrants
The price varies from Sl.l0 tosl.ll l.2,
buyers price, to ST. II u, selling price
aGloAg the brokers.
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TELEGRAPH1c INTELLIGENCE.
Later from Europe.

New YoRK, August s--The steamer Baltic
has arrived with Liverpool date of July 2slh.
Cotton closed dull al ksd decline; sales Of
the week $4,000 bales including 1000 to spec.
uIat"rs and $500 bales TO exporters.
Bread>tuffs were unchanged; Corn had adj
vanced g.. upon white and Is Sd on yellow.
Lard had advanced Cd. Provisions uncbar.
ged.
Iron active aud advancing. Coffee firm So
gar higher s-r.,s.
ConSuls closed at OIL. -
THE WAR.
There was nothing important from tho Crinea
or the Baltic. The French continued their ap
proaches, while the Russians were strongly
fDrtifyng all the impoItan poiuts. j"
1t was rumored that General Simpson aud
Omar Pa<ha had resigned.
A Russian sortie on the night Of the 25lh had
been repulsed.
1t was rumored that the secret expediiiouwas
to force the harbor Of sebastopol, while the
Allies stormed the place. -
Tie British had destroyed the bridge Of boots
at Gerutschi. aytH
The preparations for a campaign on the Dan
ubr cOnlinnr.
The BasLi.Bazouks at Cunstantinoplr lad
mu' cd aud sn nsurreclion bad brokcn"u,
amnrg tic Arabs Of fripoi., ... --..-A
The n;s>ians remain near kars, but lav..
not invested the place.
The .French loan had all been taken.
Sir William MoleSworth has been appointed
Colonial Secretary in place Of Lord Johr
Russell
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The Crops in Florida.

A friend has favored US with the following extract
of letter from East Florida:
ut is said that East Florida will mako more corn
this year than it ever las made, and know planters
that willing to engage to sell corn at Is cents
per bushel; but persons who will have to buy aro
unwilling to gvo that price. l have heard already
Of some being engaged 60, cents per busel and the
general opinion is that it will not be worth more than
90 cents by Chrstmas-lowcr than corn has ever Lcen
known in this country Next winter would DO The
time for persons wishing to settle in this Stat if they
only knewit Perhaps they never will have an cppcr-
tunty of buying provisions as cheap as they will be
about Christmas"
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BRANCHVILLE HOTEL.
CHANGE AND REPAIRS.

I'llE subscriber begs to inform his friends and ac
L quantancss and the travelling public generally,
that he has leased the well known Hotel at Branch.
vile, S. c. long known to travellers under THE
charge of Mr.. CHARTRAN, and is determined N
merit ard respectfully socils a continuance Of the
patronage hitherto enjoyed by this prominent and i'm
portant stand.
The Holel is now undergoing thorough repairs which
will soon be completed and oil needed arrangements
are in progress 10 ensure to travellers a the comforts
and convenences demanded by the spirit Of this. rail
road age Passengers arriving on any Of the trains
on the lines Of road meeting at Branchvile will find
meal always ready which will be served up in good
style and manner.
call aud trial 3 respectfully solicited. ,... "a
Aug. l4-3t. J. MESSENGER.
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MuRDER.-W learn that most shocking
murder was pcrpctratcJ last Thursday night,
on the person Of WI hchey, living near Dou-
aldsvile in this District. 1t appears that Mr.
Il. had attended, on that evening" wedding
III tn, neighborhool, and hal returned home
in the night alone, somewhat Intoxicated, lcav
ing his family at the house Of the wedding party.
La:cr in the night hearing uoise at the meat
house and suspccting burglars, it is supposed
that lie sailed out to protect his property, and
met his death at the hands Of the thieves; for
the door Of the meat house was found next
morning torn of and the b"Gy Of Richcy dread
fully mutillated about the head by maui which
was left lying III the yard. Not the least clue
has vet been discovered to the foul perpetrators
of this deed.
tbbgr:Ne Banner 9th inst
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DEATH nr MAJOR DEAX.-Ihe Charleston

DEATH nr MAJOR DEAS.--1he Charleston
Mercury says:
awe learn with deep ,s,.rct that Major. II. J
Dean, OF Srartanhurg, ded ut the Virginia
Springs, on the Sd OF August, OF il disease Of
the heart lie WAS widely known and as Vide,
" esteemed. The following from the notice OF
his death in the National IntcIigcncer is Il brief
but truthful tribute to his memory:
The death Of this gentleman, in the prime
Of life. will create painful sensation through.
out his native State where he Was well known
and universally beloved and respected. 1t will
be consolation 10 his numerous friends to learn
that he died surrounded with those near and
dear to him and with perfect resignation to the
will of that God in whose service he had spent
the best years of.his life"
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Gen. Quitmun for Congress.

The Democratic Convention in the 5th
District of Mississippi held at Monticello on
the 23d ult., nominated Gen. John A. Quitulan
for Congress, BY acclama.ion, after reading a
letter from him, III reply to one from ireno
asking his wishes and opinions. he agreed TO
be candidate solely on the ground OF tho I'M
minent danger which threatens Southern rights
and Interests. On that subject rs on tie nc.
QUESTION of Cuba, and the gradual absorption
of Mexican and other territories South, he
utter, very decided and explicit opinions. :.
lie describes and defends the institution Of
negro slavery as not only right and proper,
hut the natural and normal condition Of the
superior and inferior races, when in contact.
lie insists that, as the chiet element OF our
country's prosperity, it constitutes great in.
terest, which is entitled like other great inter
csts to the fostering care and protection Of the
Federal Government within the sphere OF It's
powers that Legislation or action directly
or indirectly hoslile.to this interest is at war
with the compact of Union, should be resisted
by the States and the people affected by it at
all hazards.
He maintains that the preservation OF the
institution Of slavery in Cuba which can only he
effected by her independence, and separation
from the maign influence Of European Govern
mcnt, iscsseatal to the safety and preservation
Of cur own system.
lie declares that the Government Of the
United States ought not to thwart but rather
encourage by all propcrmeuns the diffusion OF
American republican institutions on this con-
,ircnt, thereby fulfilling thcr mission of civ'liza
tiOn.
He declares his hclirf that the policy Of the
government in respect to those questions has
been too much influenced by the prevalent hos
tility to negro slavery, and that on this topic
no national organization will help the South.
She must look to herself.
The General says if permitted TO discuss
these points so us to unitc all parties in scntl
ment in addition to the permanent principles
Of the party to which he belongs, he will accept
the nomination.
The nomination was then made by acclama.
ton, and Gen. Qnitman will therefore, can.
vas<, principally on lbe grounds above recited
as beyond the usual topics Of party.
". O. Picaynne
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Tue AGRICULTURAL CoNvENrIoS.-Seldom
has Columbia witnessed a larger or more
enthusiastic meeting of delegates than we
have now assembled mall parts OF the State
to form 4 State Agricultural Society. About
one hundred and thirty have enrolled their
names, and others are expected. Tweny.one
districts are represented, and we will have
others Great harmony prevails and The finest
spirit in rel.ton TO The Object which has brought
together 20 respectable body Of gel','cmca.
We have nu d";:i:t of tic success Of tie Asso.
citation, and feel assured that al organization
wi! be made 10 work with great efficiency.
The State needs such M enterprise and in Il
few y.ars we trust she viii rival Virginia III
Agricultural auowIcdga and Improvement OF
her soil. 4 working committee has been
formed, Who wcut;o work inmedi 'tely 10 pre-.
pare business, aud when we meet to-day ut 10
H. n,, we will doubtless find plans and specilica.
tons nlatured for the erection Of All institution
that will be an honor to the State, as well as
the means Of improving and largely increasing
herinduatriul resou:ces.- Car0llman 0th inst.
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By JOHN r. joy, Esquire, Ordinary
W7 IlEREAS, Isham Jackson applied to me for
w Letters of Administration on all, and singular.
the goods and chattes, rights and credits Of Joshua
W. Jackson. late Of the District aforesaid deceased
These are, therefore. to cite and admonish ALL and
singular, the kindred and creditors OF the said de-
ceased 10 be and appear before at our next Ordina
rvs Court for the said District to bo holden at Ker
shaw Court House tile eth day of August inst.
to show cause, il any, why the said administration
should not DO granted. .c,,. - O.,
Given under my Hand and Seal, this thirteenth day
Of August. in the year Of our Lord one thoueand d
eight hundred aud ftty.are, aud in the eightieth
year of American Independence. 80"
aug. ltd JOHN x. Joi, y. h.yp.
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A portion Of the Southern press have lately
been specializing with some carEestness upon
the chances of the next Presidential election.
With all keenness which is characteristic, they
have already perceived what has escaped the
attention Of most persons in this section, that
the present condition Of political affairs is such
as to render it likely that president may be
elected opposed to the extension OF slavery. The
view is this. When there are two rar'ies i'll the
field with their candidates, one or the other
must be successful; but with three strong parties
each able to carry Il number of States, aad
having an exclusive candidate Of its own, there
is likely to be no election by the people. In
that event the duty Of choosing 4 President will
devulve upon the House Of Representatives. That
body already contains a clear majority Of op
ponents Of the extension Of slavery, and they
would determine the result. This is the case in
utshcll.-Phl. inner.
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(yHlVWABYo

Died. his residence in Taxahaw Lancaster District,
S. c. Monday tho 30th July, Of Paralysis Mr.. Jous
McMAHUs, aged eghty-th years. He was plain.
honest and very liberal man therefore, highly esteem.
cd by all who knew him, particularly his neighbours.
lilo bore the sevcrest pairs for several weeks with
christian !rilutc, ad often expressed perfect will
ingnrs- t" meet his Savior In was consistent mem
Der Ct Inc Baptist Church, and has left widow, sev-
rai children uud other relatives and triepds to
their loss
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Death of William M. Sanders, ESQ.

We learn with painful regret that Mr.. William N.
Sanders was thrown from his sulkey on Saturday last
and so severely injured that he has since died. Ho
was most worthy and excellent citizen and his loss
must bo deeply felt by his family and friends Mr..
Sanders resided in Sumter district where he had large
and estiInable family connections.
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The Kentucky Election.

LOUISVILLE, Ang. 6.-The entire America"
ticket has been elected in Kentucky. Horri
he riots, however, had occurred between the
Americans and Irish, and twenty were killed,
three of whom were Americans. Twelve houses
were burnt aud portions Of bodies were drawn
out from the ruins. -.-s.. ..r-