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The Shasta courier., 1855-09-29
GRAINS sc, FOR The rEAR 1854.
&c., FOR THE YEAR 1855.

Increase of cultivated land in 50, l007 acres.
Increase of Grain produced in 30, 81 3s4 bu.
Increase Of Potatoes produced in SO, 7lf9 bu.
Amount Of Hay cut in '55, l7l4 tons.
Cotton, one-half acre cultivated by Mai. Read
ing; produced 200 fbs of gined cotton.
FRUIT TREES.
Aprico,ts, ga; apples, 1876; peaches, ss47
pears, 266; plunhs, 63; cherry. 35; figs, SO
almonds; &c; qdinces. 1902; olive, 81 grape
vines, SAY. The age Of the trees average l.!
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-29

Ey The District Court yesterday evening a,
journed overto Tuesday morning next.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
A Few Standing Rules.

Correspondents must al'Oays furnish responsible
name and be particular to write only side of a
page write as ntelligbly and correctly as possible
Editors have enough to do to correct their own mat
ter, without the annoyances attendant upon badly
written communications. We are always happy to
give place to the views Of our friends il couchcd in
proper terms
Correspondents who write forinforma.on, or, where
an answer is expected should not forget to enclose
postage stamp to prepay return postage, if the same
be upon their own business. We have no objection
to give any information in our power but do not care
in every case to be taxed with postage; where the
matt or relates to our interest expect to pay the
tariff, and will do so chcerlully.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Temperance Matters.

We find the the following in that excellent ne,cs.
paper, the Charleston Courier:
"The Palmetto Division No. l of the Sons of Tenn
perance, propose, we learn to celebrate the 18th
anniversary Of tie Order by an oraton to be delivered
at the regular Division meeting, Friday, 2Sth inst,
and for this purpose have selected Henry Laurens
Esq., as their orator. The occasion will afford fitting
opportunity for the first appearance of ladies under
the regulations lately adopted for female visitors and
we are informed that many have expressed desire to
signify in this way their appreciation Of the cause Of
temperance and will have their names presented on
Friday eveang for enrolment privileged and accept
cd visitors Of the Division.
From the annual reports presented at the last
meeting Of the National Division, we condense the
following summary showing the present state of this
Drder:
Number of Grand Divisions represented in returns
Al; of Divisions, 3543; admissions for the year end
ing Doc 3lst 1854, 4s, 1852; suspensions. 1851; ex-
pulsions, 2O.74s deaths, 1902 contributing meIn-
bsrs, ls4,l77; expenditures for benefits, $SS,537
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Our Town.

The season for the business of our town 10 com.
mence, is here. A number Of our merchants have
returned from New York, where they have purchased
large and magnificent stocks Of the best goods which
daily arriving, making the best assortment OF mer
chandze ever offered in this market. Our advertising
columns will in week two afford the best directo
ry so far as particulars go, and we shall with much
pleasure and satisfaction refer our friends thereto.
We observe with pleasure thai the new crop OF Cot
ton Is beginning 10 come in, and signs OF the opening
season give evidence Of returning life and vitality to
our commercial interests Camden is one of the best
Cotton Markets in tho State, and planters would do
well to consult our quotations before looking elsewhere
or shipping their products.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Horse Thieving.

Since the arrest in this place Of Began alias Bry.
an Hawkins ct al it has been discovered that's horse
sold by the said Began or Bryan to Mr. Charles Bof.
fenschen of this town, some time ago, was stolen
the property of Mr. Dingc, Of Sumter, for which q
reward was offered OF course Mr.. Boifenschcn did
not know that the horse stolen and consequently
the loss will fall upon him, which we very much re.
gret lie WILL however, recover reward, offered for
the horse an6 thief and in that way we hope, may be
partly reimbursed for the loss which he will sustain in
having to give him up
This said Began or Bryan, is consummate villain
and is thought to be the same scoundrel who robbed
N. Mayblum, in the year $780, and was lodged in our
Jail for the act and kept there nearly three months
lie will soon be- if not already, a finished rogue, and
is likely to graduate either in the Penitentiay or upon
the gallows.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Kings Mountain Celebration.

We take this method to acknowledge the kindness
Of Messrs. Miller and Melton the polite and gentle
manly editors Of tho Yorkville Enquirer, for their
special invitation 10 us, to be present on that in.
teresting occasion. We esteem the compliment the
more as their personal solicitations are added to the
general invitation, which cordially invites tho mem
bers Of the Press to be present and participate in the
festivities of the occasion. 1t will doubtless be al
occasion of great interest and one that will form quite
an interesting era in the history Of celebrations in our
beloved State.
Among the many other distinguished men Of the
nation expected, we perceive that the Hon. George
Bancroft, tho renowned historian has signi6ed his
intention Of being present.
Hon John s. Preston, the principal orator of the
day, has been engaged with the preparation Of his
speech among the mountains of our upcountry. 1t
will be, no doubt asplendid effort
Preparations havo been mado by our friends at
Yorkvillc for splendid entertainment; for one We
feel sorry that engagements will prevent our 60
ing. We perceive that several volunteer uniform
companies have determined to co. among which We
notice the Palmetto Guardsof Charleston commanded
BY our esteemed friend, Capt J. J. Lucas the Carroll
tn Blues and FIXING 4rtl!cry Of Columbia
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Relief for the Sufferers.

We are gratifed to know that nearly four hundred
dollars have been raised by subscription III our town
and sent to the sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth.
or this amount, one hundred and twenty dollars was
taken mp as collection in the Presbyterian congrega'
tion sixty.four in the Methodist scventy.eght in the
Episcopal, and ninety dollars and fifty cents for
warded by w. H. Johnson, Esq, the donations of sew.
era gentlemen in our Streets together with some th
tysix dollars the collections Of the little girls mostly
OF the Presbyterian congregation. Bless these dear
little creatures, they will gladden. by this act many
Woe stricken heart over which gloom has thrown its
heavy pail.
If any other contributions have been made, aud are
omitted, we shall take pleasure in making it known
next week.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
OUR LITERARY FRIENDS.

GoDEY's LAbYs' BooK from its age and acknowl'
edged position in the literary world, stands, we be-
levc No. One. The October number is already at
hand and we are not surprised at the popularity Of
the Book" with the ladies.
PETERsoS's MAGAZINE is also al hand, alittle ahead
of Goiey this time, and is also charming monthly,
and one which is destined to occupy, we hope high
literary position. Our friends who wish pleasant
magazine would do we'll to subscribe.
ARTuUR's MAGAZINE we are happy 10 sec again on
our table, There is more soldity in Arthur than in
most monthlies, and in oil that he writes moral
point is easily discovered, which shows the general
tenor and bent OF his intellectual powers. A man
lives for splendid fame. should posterty rise up and
call him blessed. Mr.. Arthur's writings, in our
Judgment, uncxceptionable and they cannot soil
the purest mind, which reads and appreciates them
THE FOREIGN REVIEWS we have noticed repeatedly.
The advertisement Of the re.publislers, Messrs
Leonard Scott, L Co., have still in our paper, to
which we invite attention.
BLACKwooDs MAGAZINE, NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
EDISBuRG REVIEW, and LONDON QUARTERLY are all at
hand and contain usual their full quota Of interest,"
ing and instructive matter.
THE DESERTED WIFE, by Mrs Soulhworth, and the
SCHOOL Boy AND OTHER STORIES BY THE CHRISTMAS
FIRE, by Charles Dickens, from the Press of T. B.
Peterson, Phila, have been received, for which our
Acknowledgements are hereby rendered to the worthy
and energetic publisher Of Pcterson's Magazine.
HENRY VERNON, OR THE DREAM. by Georgian
has been at hand for some timo We have not as yet
perused this work and cannot speak OF its merits the
author of this novel is James N. smythe, Esq, of
Augusta, editor Of tile late Home Gazette gentle
man of talent and considerable literary ability.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
THE MILLS HOUSE,

THE proprietor returns his hearty and sincere
J. thanks to the many friends who have favored
new and thoroughly furnished house to the first class
Hotels of Charleston lie takes pleasure in aDnoun.
cling that the MILLS HOUSE, although new, and in
good order. has been retouched during the summer,
and so reftted as to keep up with the demands Of
taste. comfort and elegance The arrangements of
the House. in all respects, continued with scru
pulous and unsparlng regard to the wants Of the
traveller or the soourner, and the travelling public
are assured Of all the accommodations OF first class
Southern House, at the usual and established prices
Of such hotels The constant personal attentions and
cares of the proprietor are bestowed on the House.
and lie is aided in all departments by the we'll tried
and approved assistants that have made themselves
lavorably known TO former patrons.
THOS. S. NICKERSON.
Charleston, S. c. Sept. 25-3t.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Acknowledgement.

oRFoLK Sept 15 1866.
WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, Esq,
Dear Sr:-It is with great pleasure We acknowl.
edge the receipt of your esteemed favor Of the lth
inst, enclosing the Of ninety dollars and fifty
CENTS to be applied to the relief Of the sick and suf
fering people of Norfolk and Portsmouth under their
accumulated weight Of woe; and have handed over
the money TO r. W. Bowden, Esq., Treasurer Of the
Howard Association, who will appropriate it accord.
ing to the wishes Of the benevolent donors-one.half
to each town.
Among their numerous benefactors in their day of
sore aiction, the sufferers of Norfolk and Portsmouth
will greatly remember the citizens of Camden, s. C..
for this evidence of their kindness.
Very Respectfully Yours,
THO. G. BROUGHTON { SON.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
The Yellow Fever.

NORFOLK, September II, 1855.
DEAR Sir; 1t is with Il heavy heart that
again take my seat to pen you few lines In
my letters Of Saturday. informed YOU that
there was large decrease in the mortality,
but to-day the mortality is largely on the in
crease. Although we have most beautiful
d;y, with tine cool breeze from the north
still it has NJ favorable effect on the disease
cannot account for it, but such is the case,
that the mortality was greater on Monday,
Tuesday and "Wednesday, than any other. days
of the week.
The disease has assumed more terrible
aspect within the last twenty-iour hours than
it had worn for several days previous. and it
is feard that the interments for to-day will far
overreach those for either Of the last three or
four days.
Cor PcteryJur1 IytrU;1cnrpr
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Cor. Petersburg Mtr2igencer.

MELANCHOLY C1RCUMsTAHcE-On Monday
evening last, young lady aged about H. the
daughter of Mr. Frost, of this city, was instan.
tly killed by the discharge of Il gun IN the
hands ofa negro woman hired servant in the
family belonging to Mr.. Jenkins The load
entered the left side Of the head just over the
ear, letting out the brains.
We learn that an inquest was held over the
body, and that the jury returned verdict of
accidental DEATH The negro woman, it is
supposed, was carrying the gun out of the
house and it went off in range with the head of
Miss Frost, who was sitting sewing in the yard.
The servant was engaged in cleaning mp the
house, and was directed to remove the gun.
Altogether twas singular accident aud furnish
es another warning against the imprudcnt
handling of loaded firearms. Raleigh Stan
dard
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
From Havana.
HAVANA. September 9.

HAVANA, september y.
Little beyond several murders and assassna-
tions have transpired here since last had the
pleasure Of addressing you. One of the most
fual aud horrible murders ever known, occurred
on The evening of Friday, the week before last.
M. George Canning Buckhouse, Queen Victo-
ria's Cs1aa,ifsary Judge of the mixed Com.
mission hr TIE suppression Of the slave trade"
was sitting at his house after dinner, with o
Dir. Callagttaa. on that evening, when a gang
Of negro rafiaas. accompanied by two white
men, entered tive premises and secured the
servants in the outer. apartments. Two of the
ruffiaus (negroes) thca entered the room in
which the tyo gentlemen were. and commenced
to tie taeir hands aad gag them. Mr.. Cslla.
ghan, wi,O, from his own accoHnt, must have
been very much frightened, was throwa on the
floor, his arms tied and his watch taken from
his person.
The alfor1uusfe Buckboase made a more
n,anful struggle. He at 6rst attempted to
throw his assailant down, but 6ading ,ha. the
latte, u.as too powerful for him to do this, he
he next eadeavored to take away the murder.
er's knife. Whilst attempting this, Buckhouse
received wound in the left side, which splin.
tered onc Of his ribs. passed entirely through
his lungs. and wounded the spleen and some
other Of the vitals. In about four hours. at | !
2. ~, he passed from this life to eternity The
wife Of tho deceased gentleman is in England.
Everything that personal friendship could sug.
gest, and the highest surgical skill of our city
could effect to save the life Of Mr. Buckhouse,
was brought into requi>ition, but, alas! twas
in vain. Requiescot m pace!
The entire gang of rufians, I am happy in
being enabled to state. have been arrested, and
have reason to believe sufficient proof to cor
denu at least . portion Of them has already
been adduced. Before this month is ended
they doubtless will Le garroted
l-p.r C,jners p;ccH!ps
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25

DEATH OF Ex GOVERNOR CoLLrER.--A lit.
ter before US from Tuscaloosa states that this
eslin'ahle gentleman died at Bailey Springs.
on Tuesday of last week Ills disease acted
with great force on the liver, and for some time
before his death he was delirious, with occasion.
al intervals Of consciousness. T.: lie expressed
himself rs prepared tn die.
Governor Collier filled various public stations
in Alabama with dignity and effect. A man
OF high and noble integry-faithful to every
trust and thoroughly conscientious in every
relation of life--he enjoyed the confidence OF
the public as citizen and as State officer in
an eminent degree. Success, that corrupts so
many men, did not injure him, nor did Office
pervert his tastes and degrade his sentiments.
Southern Times.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Abbeville and State Agricultural
Society,"

The AJJeuiUe Banner in an editorial on the
subject OF Abbeville's interest in this association
says:
Let us sce for moment what Abbeville
could do in this cau.c, ifsIle WAS disposed. By
the last United States Census report she con.
tans one thousand eight hundred and fourteen
farmers Would she he so little as to offer the
State Society only dollar per year for ZACH
Of these! yet 81 ,Sl4 would be no mean contri.
button in the abstract. Cut the uumber down
to seventeen hundred farms, as belonging each
to a different proprietor and subscribe life
membership for each it would ,ield the muuifi.
cent sum of S42 ,500-a result nearly double
the amount asked by the Society for its endow
mcnt from individual contribution through the
entie State. We do not mean to assert that
Abbevillc should do more than her part of the
work, but to furnish data merely that will show
our citizens how mu,h they can do without in
jury to themselves.
The committee Of disiuterested gentlemen
who are now canvussing the District in behalf
of the Society will return with report we
predict, that will convince our neighbors that
we are not only the Banner District, but the
Working District of the State
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25

The Boston Times states that few days
ago the machine used to deepen the channel
near Battery wharf brought up ten glass bot
ties from the bottem Of The dock, which were
rescued by the superintendent Of the work.
The bottles were of antique form and finish,
having raised letters on the bottom, showing
that they were made at Bristol, England The
liquor in those "original packages has been
submitted TO persons supposed to be good judges
of such matters, and the verdict is Jamaica
Rum" OF forty or fifty years standing.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25

We learn from gentleman Of responsibility
that Mr., Robert, Fraser, who resides in the
upper portion of District, lost negro woman
on Saturday evening last by lightning The
woman at the time she was struck was in the
field and surrounded BY several Of her children
No one was hurt but herself During the same
storm, Mrs Joseph White had her stables
struck ny the lightning and n fine pair of car
riage horses, which were in them at the time,
instantly klled.-Sumter Watchman 10Th inst.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25

IMpoRrASr.-The annexed extract of letter
from Yorkville, says the Carolina Times, has
been placed in our hand by friend, from a
source perfectly reliable, and we publish it for
the information Of the public, that our fellow.
citizens may be put on their guard:
YoRKv1LLE, Sept. 20, 1855,
The negro Cla';ssa was tried on Tuesday and
found guilty of the charge Of murder, by poi
soning COL Wilson's child. She confessed that
she had also poisoned two children for Mr.. Nc
Gully, and probably one for Mr.. Berry She
also confessed that she had prepared poison as
often as three times for Mrs. Wilson, her late
mistress She also stated that there is now a
poisoner in Columbia, and that there is an old
lady there, who she has not named, that is now
kept in bed by poison, administered BY her ser
want. She has proven herself to be a devil on
earth. Every day she is making more confes.
sions.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25

Hon. GEORGE BAScRoFr.-We are pleased
to find in the Yo'kuille Enquirer tue following
letter from this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., accep.
ting the invitation to attend The celebration:
New YoRK, September ls.
My DEAR SiRs: YestcrdayI received your
favor Of 23'l August, inviting me to be present
at the celebration of the victory achieved on
Kings Mountain. l shall do so with the utmost
pleasure, net only TO join with you in your tri.
butte to one Of the nohlest most important; and
most heroic actions Of the war of the Revolu.
ton, but also t" gather new motives for the
love Of country and Of freedom, from the gate
ful enthusiasm which the occasion is sure to
call forth. Iremain. sir<, very truly yours,
GEORGE BANCROFT.
To Mes<rs. W. B. Wilson, John l.. Miller,
and S. w. Melton,
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
Commercial Intelligence.

The LIVERPOOL MARKET. The Circular
OF Messrs Brown & Shipley quotes Cotton dull
and prices from l.l6 l-3 lower. The decline
however, was mostly on Uplands The sales
during the week comprised $4,000 bales, Of
which spectators took 1000 and exporters
5000, leaving, 43, 800 bales Of all descriptions
u the trade.
The LIVERPOOL BREADsrUFFs MARKETS.
Messrs. Brown Il Shipley quote Flour steady
and sitter, but not quotable higher.
THE LIVERPOOL GENERAL MARKETS. Bacon
had advanced Is. Rice was steady. Naval
Stores were active. Spirits of TURPEHTINE
commanded 25s.
Freights were depressed.
THE WEATHER AND THE CRoPs.-Ihe wealth
er in England was favorable for agricultural
purposes, and the Crops were good.
STATE oFTRADE. - The Manchester Markets
were dull at previous rates.
The LONDON MONEY MARKET.--The Bank
oil England had advanced its rate of interest to
d per cent. Cunsols closed at from so 3-4
9O7.S.
General Intelligence.
Dispatches from Generals Simpson and
Pessier state that nothing now had occurred
before Sebastopool or in the Valley Of the
Tchprnaya The Russians were again threaten
ing an attack. The allied troops were kept
constant, ON the alert, and parties remained
constantly under arms. The question is, wheth-
er the Russians will attack the Tchernaya lines
or Balakava via the Baidar Valley. General
Simpson says that the Russians are actively
bridging the harbor "fSebastopol, and fortiiying
the north side, and that they have received re.
Inducements. Nothing Of importance had
occurred in the Black Sea.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25

The two baby shows, white and coorcd opened in
Boston on Tuesday last. In the former there are ex
hibted one hundred and fifteen children large num-
Der Of whom are twins and trplets, and varying in
age from six months to twelve years. In the latter
there are one hundred and thirteen, from month old
upwards. Boston is great place for isms babysm
included.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25

PALMETTO DIVISION OF SoNs CT TEMPER
AScE AT meeting of the Division, held at
their hall on last Friday evening" resolution was
unanimously adopted admitting ladies to their
meetings. We think this judicious move
ment, and one that is calculated to increase and
strengthen the order in this city. A large num-
Der of new members have joined the Division
within the las: three months Charleston Mer.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25

Lieut.. Maury supposes that he has found
proof of his theory, that the Florida pass is
the commercial mouth both of the Amazon and
Mississippi rivers, and that the waters Of the
former, after leaving its mouth, pass to the
uorthward through the Gulf of Mexico, and
minglng with those of the Mississippi, finally
vend their way to the ocen through the chan
uel of the Cults Stream The evidence lies in
a bottle thrown into the Amazon, which found
its way to the beach of Galveston Island Tex
aS
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Mr.. ". j. DuFF1E, is our General Travelling Agent
The Accounts duc the late Temperace Advocate, ex-
ccpt those for Charleston. have been placed in his
hands for collection All persons whom he may call
indebted, either to the Adrocate or Journal will please
make immediate payment to him, and thereby confer
q special favor upon US.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
/" Another Richmond in the Field "

We see by the city papers, that DR.. II. V. Toomer
is announced as the independent candidate for the
Mayoralty of Charleston He will run upon his own
hook, and like the fellow in the free fight, will be
general slasher" about. We shall see what we shall
see. To the victors belong the spiles.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-25
COMMITTED,

TO the Jail of Kershaw District on the 23d inst
i negro woman named Patsy, who says that she
belongs toJ. L. Halle and that she has been runaway
about three months. The owner is requested 10 come
forward, prove property, pay charges and take her
away. ". G. MOORE, Jailor.
Sept. 25, 80 If.