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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-12-24

TIE STATE CAPIroL.-The General As.
sen,bly having determined that the construction
of this building should hereafter he placed un.
der the charge of a single Agent, with a salary
of SO 500 per anum, an election TO fill this
office was held last evening, which resulted in
the choice of Gen. James Jones, by large
majority. At the same time, public thanks
were rendered to the late Commissioners for
the faithful and fearless manner in which they
have, without reccmpcnsc, discharged their
laborious duties Tor upwards of two years.
We have every confidence that the work on
the new State Capitol will hencelorth So car
ried on without interruption. The selection
OF Gen. Jones. it appears to us, is a most ex
ccllrnt one. This gentleman, ulread known
very favorably throughout this State, will bring
to the discharge ofthe duties Of his Office a
sourd Judgment, a Systematic mind, an enlarged
experience, and the highest integrity.
Carolinian.
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Of Virginia have late y passed bill for the vo-
Iuutary enslavcment Of free uegro Of South
amp,on country. He is an old man sixty years
of age and has been lately cmanciratcG but is
anxious to remain in the condition of scrvltule,
which he knows, by his own experience and
observation is the best and harpiest condition
for his race. So numerous nrc applications of
this character, that it has been found necessary
to introduce general law into the Legislature
for the voluntary erslavcment of. free negroes
of the commonwealth.
We commend these facts to Greeley & Co.
They afford an all sufficient answer to their
doIeful Jeremiads upon the expressions and
mseri OF Southern Slavery Richmond Dis
patch.
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Chance for BARGAINS.

TIE undersigned will dispose of ut private sale, at
l. very reduced prices until Tuesday the Sth JAN
nary next, the Stock in Trade of John D. Murray,
consisting Of the various articles, comprised in well
assorted miscellaneous Stock
On Tuesday Sh January prox, the goods will be put
up at Auction and exposed to sale from day to day
until disposed OF. JAMES DUNLAP ! ,ss;.nooo
+. W. BONNEY,
W; Wm 1RTE59N N SHlxSaS ShSroS' Agss for Creditors
Dec "a 80 IT,
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Later From Kansas.

The St. Louis Democrat has news from Kan
sas that 1000 armed men are at Kickapoo,
with six pieces ofartillery, and says it is est-
matted that there are from three to four thous
and armed men, regularly organized into COM
panies, and chiefly from Platte, Buchanan,
Clay and Jackson counties, Missouri, now in
Kansas.
Twenty Of the most respectable citizens of
Westport, Mo-, have gone to Lawrence to
endeavor to prevent the shedding of blood.
The ctizees of Lawrence have held meeting
and resolved to obey all the demands Of the
authorities hut to resist mob violence.
From Kickapoo City Pioneer.
The demand Of the Governor for the assis.
tance of all good citizens to uphold the laws
of this Territory obIiges US, as much as We
rgret it, to postpone the issuing of our paper
for one week, as both editors march with the
kickapoo brigade to the scene of action.
1t being but thirty five miles to Lecompton
aud forty to Lawrence, VIC shall be able to
give our readers all news Of importance, i'm
mediately after it transpires, in extras.
The whole country is aroused immense
bodies Of men are armng themselves and pre-
pairing to march to the assistance Of the Sheriff
of Douglas county. By next Monday the
whole draft of Gov. Shannon 5000 men) will
be in The fed
Deputy Sheriff 5, W. Tunel, arc'ed the
news to A!chs"n, and having just returned,
stat c, mrany was formed immediatly.
The rews is spreading Ike wiIdfre and the
pro.sIavery sovereign squat ers arc bucklng on
their armor.
The rangers will march from here on
Saturday, December l, under command Of
Col. A. B. Hazard and Brigade NJ. p. Ber-
ry.
Inccndiarism is abroad in the land. A effort
was made by one or more black hearted aboli-
,ionists last night to destroy Mr.. b. D. Hanil.
ton and his family, residents of Salt Creek, by
fire. Mr.. Hamilton is all undoubted pro-savery
man, and this is the only cause that can be an
signed for setting fire to his premises.
A few days will finish abolitionism in Kansas
and the perpetuity Of the Union be saved by the
firm action Of southerners
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CoLoREp Persons N MIssouRL-The Mis-
seuri legislature has under consideration a
severe law against free culorcd persons. Tie
principal features are rs follows: First no
slave hereafter to be emancipatcd in this State
Secopd, no free negro hereafter to come into or
settle in this State Tor more than thirty days.
Third, felony tor free negroes TO come into this
State in violation Of this law Fourth, no
negro or muatto to be hereafter capable of
holding real estate in this State by purchase
lit, grant, descent or lease--exception as to
fr,e negroes now in the State. All contracts
made with any free negro or mnlatto, who is
in he State in violation Of law, null and void.
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Court of Appeals.

We notice among the decisions Of the Court Of Ap"
peals the following: The w. d NJ. Rail Road Com"
pany ads. DR.. +. l.. Zomp-motion dismissed. Jack
son Bradley, ads. the Statc--motou dismissed.
Bradley was tried at tho Fall Term of oar Court
for murder, and found guilty, but appealed for new
trial. which has bscn refused, and Friday the l4t'
March next appointed for his execution.
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RESIGNATION OF PRoF IrEnEn FROM THE
COLLEGE OF SOUTH CARoLIxA.-This distin.
guished gentleman, for many years past Pro-
fessor of History and Political Philosophy and
Economy in the College ofSouth Carolina, has
resigned his Professorship. As Professor Lieber
has not resigned in cons quence ofsa call from
any other institution we presume that he must
have some substantial reason for leaving an
institution which has profted SO greatly by
his arduous labors and gained so much distinc,
tion from his extensive European and Amer'
can reputation. The South will be a great
loserby the withdrawal of Prof Lleber from
her corps Of public instructors.
BulEmOrc dmcricun
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DETERMINED AssAssIS.-A correspondent
of the Lynchburg Republican gives an account
of number of attempts which have been made
on the life Of George W. Richardson, of Smy
the county, Virginia. About three years ago,
while at Marion's Hotel, at late hour Of the
night, he was called by II voice in the street.
and upon putting his head out of the window,
heavy stone was thrown at him from the
direction from which the voice seemed to
proceed. Shortly afterwards while walking the
streets of Marion, signn gas snapped in his face.
On another occasion some one knocked at the
door of his residence, and upon Mr.. K. open.
ing an arm was thrust in having huge bowie
knife in the hand, which slightly cut Mr.. Rs
clothing About month since an apple,
thoroughly poisoned with arsenic, was sent
him by some unknown person, but the plot was
i. tevt,I. Ii'o last nu~..'i'. Ii" Ef<
made while he WAS at the house Of relative,
where he had gone in consequence Of his
receiving message which turned out to be
false Thinking it was plot to waylay him,
he remained at his relativos house during the
night. At late hour the window Of his bed.
room was broken and a pistol fired at him
the ball narrowly escaping his head
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NOTICE,

TOHN D. MURRAY, Esq, having made de.d of
81 conveyance and assignment of his Estate and
property for the payment OF his debts the undersigned
teing therein named as Assignees. All and singular
the creditors Of the said John D. Murray hereby
requested and notified to meet at the Counting Room
OF f. W. Bonney, in Camden s. C. on Friday the
2lst inst, at o'clock P. NJ, to proceed to the ap
pontment Of two agents, to act upon their part in
conjunction with the undersigned Assignees, in the
disposition and distribution OF the assets Of said
signed property in accordance with the terms and
provisions of said deed Of assignment
JAS. DUNLAP,
L. W. BONNEY. 1A'S's"'e''
Dec. IS, 81 1t.
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Administrators Sale.

RY order of the Court Of Ordinary will DO sold on
ID Friday, the 2sth day of December, inst, at the
late residence of Joel Phillips, decd, at IL o'clock NJ,
all the personal property Of said deceased consisting
of Corn, Fodder, Horse, Cattle, Hogs Plantation
Utensils Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Terms.-All sums under FIVE dollars cash, over that
amount a credit until the first of November next,
QS56) notes with approved security, interest from
day of sale VIM. r. PHILIPS Admir-
Dec. IL, so I'd.
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Late Arrival Of New Books

d OSE Clark, by Fanny Fern,
Ii Nellie of Truro, by the Author OF Vara.
Widow Bedolt Papers, Elm Troe Tales,
Good Times Coming by 4. s. Arthur,
Geoffrey Moreton, The Home Garner, by Mrs. Ma.
G. Clarke,
Abbotts Napoleon in st. Helena,
Foote'S Sketches in Virginia, I'd series
The moral aud Intellectual diversity Of Races, by
Hotz
Philadelphia Housewife,
Mrs Hales new Household Receipt Book,
Hunters Life among Lions Elephants, &c.
Also, variety of fine editions Of books for pre-.
sents in new styles of binding. Call and examine.
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Assignees Notice.

4 IL persons indebted to John D. Murray arc here
~ by notiiedthat immediate payment is required
The Books notes &C. may be ound at either the count
ing room OF james Dunlap or +. W. Bonney.
JAMES DUNLAP Assignccs
+. W. BONNEY,
W. TIlURLOW CASTON, l ,,,,s r., r,od;.ors
Vim. NJ. SHANNON ''s ''' W.
Dec "a SO Ct.
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FRANKIxG PrlvILEGE OF MEMBERS OF Cox
Ess.-l'hc Washington Union understands
some po>t.masterS are in in doubt whether,
under the new law requiring prcpaymcnts Of
all letters TO places within the United States,
letters addressed to members of Congress may
60 without being prepaid. The answer, of
course is that all such letters should be duly
despatched, as the frankins privilege remains
unchanged
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The Speakership.

The latest news from Washington is that the elec'
ton of a speaker is far of it is astonishing
that among many who arc noted for their "Giit oil
the gab" Speaker can't be elected and Congress 90
10 work We would suggest that their per diem date
from the e 'con of Speaker and the Organization or
tho House. and not before: such arrangement may
Jring them to their senses and oblge them to do the
business they are sent there to do.
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Committed

rJNO the Jail of Kcrshaw District on the 22d inst,
l. two Negro Boys who call their names Tom and
Bcn and that they belong to Langrovo Smith Of Sum-
ter District; say that they have been Runaway about
five months Tom is mulatto boy about 10 or 20
years of age, and about five feet or 6 inches high
Ben is of light complexion, about IS or 10 years o!
age and about five feet 3 or four inches high. The
owner is requested to come forward prove property
pay charges and take them away.
Dec a. W. g. MOORE, Jailor
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CmARGET AGAINST MINIsrER.-Rev. c, F.
Deems, of the North Carolina Conference, has
cited DR.. Wm. A. Smith, President of Rem
dolph Macon Collgc, to answer long series Of
charges, before the Virginia Methodist Confer
cucc, now il session in Petersburg, The char.
ges are, three Of immortality, and "ne OF SANDER.
Peoples Press.
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ORANGEBURG FEMALE COL
LEGE.

BOARD OF INSTRUCTION.
Presdent-Rev. ]. S. K. LEGARE.
Chaplain &c-Rey. T. II. LEGARE,
Assistant-Mr. l.. B. GAY,
" Mr.. Fl. R. DICKSON,
" Mr.. T. A. +. BOHNSTEDT,
Miss H. A. HAIR,
" Miss A. G. WILSON,
Mrs. T. A. Z. BOHNSTEDT.
TTNHE Scholastic Year, in future will consist of two
l. Sessions-one of six months, from about lst Jan.
uary to lst July, and tie other Of four months from
August 18th, 10 December l7th. ..
TERMS.
Payable in advance or by note.
For Board &c, Tuitioc i Session, 2nd Session. =.
in English branches 1920 $50 y.
Music and French, each, 36 "a
Drawing and Painting 20 13
Use OF Piano. Guitar &C. so
No other expenses or charges will be- incurred e1.
cept for such books, stationary, music materials for
drawing &c, may be furnished at the request of pa.
rents or guardians.
eBThe first Session for 1856 will commence on
Monday the End of JaLury. A punctua. attendance
at the time Unnecessary to an immediate and proper
classification Of pupils in the several branches. All
charges, except in cases Of sickness will be made from
the beginning Of the Session.
For further particulars see catalogue which will be
furnished upon application. Dec. 24,-5t
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Committed

'INO the Jail of Krrshaw District on the 93'tSnst.,
i Negro Man who Calls his .lO T. and says that
he belongs TO Benjamin Mccoy of this District said
negro is OF dark Complexion and ahont five feet
or inches high the owner is requested TO come for
ward prove property, pay charges and take him
away. W. u. MooltE Jailor.
Dec "a 52 II.
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Merit Reward

We notice in our Columbia papers that Messrs f.
III. Britton & Co, Of the Carolina Times lave beel
elected State Printers and that they have been award
ed the sum OF $500 for reporting the debates at
length this is right.
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Straved or Stolen

EROM the Upper Public Square in Camden, on
Il Friday afternoon 2lst inst, horse Mule, be.
tween three and four years old; its color between
ash and dark bay, with large and white Saddle marks
on the back, and white spot it is believed, behind
the left thigh. Any person delivering the same to
the subscriber will be suitably rewarded
Dec. Eft. W. TllURLOW CASTON.
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Ts;. We are authorized to anm"uncc Rev.
JOHN Il. JOY. rs Il Candidate for rc-rl"ction
to the office Of Ordinary for kcrsl'aw District
al 1h. cu, uinm election.
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Camden Light Infantry.

VOU are hereby ordered to be and appear at the
l. Company Rendezvous, properly armed and equip.
ped for drill and parade on Tuesday the sh January
1856, at o'clock, ?. NJ.
BY order Capt. Ancrum. .
Dec lS-4t J. DELAY Clerk.
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Gbe Gamoeu lresklp 9ouruaI.
Monday, December 81, 1855.
THO. J. WARREN, Editor.

rS3- The absence of the Editor and the indisposi.
ton of the friend in Charge last week, must plead
our excuse for the lack of editorial this week.
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Committed

INO the Jail Of Kershaw District on the 22d inst,
l. Negro boy, Martin who says that ho belongs
to George Kelly, of this District The owner is re
qucscd to forward, provo property, pay charges
and take him away W. G. MOORE, Jailor
Dec. "a, So IT,
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Notice

COUNCIL CHANGER Dec 1855
nrlcrcd that Recorder have published in the EeXt
OCamdcn Journal that the Ordinance ngains. firing
guns crackers &c in the streets and Squares Of the
Town will he strictly enforced. c. II. DAVIS,
Town Recorder
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ELECTION

FOR KEEPER OF THE POOR HOUSE.
A N election will be held for Keeper Of the Poor
n House. on Saturday the 29th inst
All applications must be made in writing and hand.
ed to the Secretary, previous to that day.
BY order of the Board.
Dec ll,-tE W. +. HUGHSON, Sccty.
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Christmas.

We are requested to state that the Post Office will
be opened to morrow from to 10 A.. NJ The Mails
will all be closed at 8 p. NJ.
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Acts of the Legislature.

We take pleasure in laying before our readers lis
of the Acts passed at the late session of the Legsla
turc.
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Notice.

TOlIN Il. JOY Esq. is legally authorized to act as
q my Agent during my temporary absence from the
State He is also my true and lawful deputy to trans.
act my Official Business.
Such persons as have made application for Bounty
Land through my agercy, will be informed upon theu
arrival by him. NJ. NAuDIN.
Dec. II so 81.
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I'G Sale.

rJNHE house formerly occupied by q. j. DELAY the
| Kirkwood road; also tho house in tie rear Of my
residence. H. IL. DEAS
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The mail steam ship America sailed from
Boston for Liverpool, on Wednesday, with up
wards Of 100000 in specie.
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CAMDEN PRICES CURRENT.

SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
WATEREE DIVISION NO. 9.
TIIEreguar meeting ofthis Division will be heldo
l. Thursday evening, at o'clock.
By order the ". P.
J. W. McDOWALL R. s
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Depend Upon il,

THATall debts, Of whatever description, still due
Il to the late firm of Workman Boone, will be
put in suit at the next Court unless previously set
tied. Until Return Day settlements may be made
with WORKMAN 4 co.
Dec. 8, 81 #.
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KERSHAW TROOP.

p an order from Col. Baker, dated December lst
ID an election for lst Lieutenant of the Kershaw
Troop will be held on the first Saturday n January
next to fill the vacancy occasioned by the promotion
Z. Cantcy.
Dec. lS-ti. q. CANTEY, Capt, Z. I.
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Cadets of Temperance.
RERSHAW SECTION, No. 4.

TINE regular weekly meeting of this Section vii
i be held at their Hall on Friday evening at
o'clock BY order Of the W. p,
A. j. ,. llUGllSON, sect J.
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a4~ The friends Of KENNETH McKAS
KILL Jr. announce him as Candidate for o.
dinrrv of krrsllaw District at the ensuing cleo
ion.
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Commander Ingraham

Aas been presented by the German citizens OF
Charleston, with elegant sword as testimonial Of
their high regard, appreciation oil his character and
noble conduct il the protection o! Martin KCzta on
the shores ot Smyrna. Captain lngralal has received
laltcrng and uunrrous demonstrations Of respect for
lha, heroic act, aud he deserves them all We glory
that our Sate-somctimcs tauntingly called the State
OF all the chivary"-s ablc TO produce such noble
and chivalrc sons, who show their metal when tried,
MOI only ut home, but foreign soil. There is some
thing still in the OF Eavc South Caroliuian Of
which VIC feel quite proud. In Capt. Ingraham's 70.
ply to the sword presentation, sentiment occurs to
which we yield a hearty assent, and in tho marked
point we have used italics.
TO you gentlemen, individually and collectively,
wish all the happiness and success you seek in the
land OF your adoption and were all lrho eonducttten-
selves as good citizens Of being h0nored and
protected"
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Scarcity of News.

We have been searching with great eagerness over
exchanges for news copy, but the task is fruit
less ono. We do not recolect 10 have seen the
papers 30 exceedingly Of interesting matter
There is no difficulty in getting quantity but the quail
ty is the rub. We can't help it, it is beyond the
power of moFtals to do that which is impossible and
if any Of our friends have tho power, should like
to have them call upon US. We do not claim such a
gift. Why do not some Of our talking and writing
friends give good article non and then? it would
aid materially in adding interest to our paper. Cor.
respondents should always bear in mind that comnu-
nications ought only to be written one side Of a
sheet, and to have justice done them write clearly and
integlbly we can't always read bad writing, but 10
remedy the evil with more certainty correspondents
can always have revised proof to read over and
this will take away the only excuse whick somo plead,
that they would write il they could have thor com.
muuicatons correctly printed
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OUR BOOK TABLE.

GoDEYs LADY's LOOK for August presents its usual
quantity o: attractive reading matter for tho ladies.
1t is quite an interesting book, aud maintains its
high position remarkably well. The priro OF Cooley
is three collars per annun but III order to accvmmo.
date those who may wish TO subscribe will furnish
the book and the Journal one year for four dollars,
which is one dollar less than tho usual price. All
subscribers to the Journal can have the book OH the
same terms By paying us the cash.
ARrnUR's HONE MAGAZINE for August presents
al,o attractive programme aud exhibits certain Tea
tuicS vi Improvement Tie July number Of this i'll
e,estug and Instructive periodical has failed 20 reach
us Ne cunurnd it to our readers.
TIE DAILY Sun is the title Of new papci recently
commenced in Columbus, Ga, and published by
Thomas DeWvh Esq Its typography is excellent
and the reading matter clever. We will exchange
with pleasure.