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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-10-16
General Intelligence

At Sebastopnl on the 26th ult. the Allies
were fortfying the north side and constructing.
new batteries. The French were advancing
Cavalry aud Infantry towards the town Of Backt
chi Sarai, the ancient Tartar Capital of the
Crimca which is situated in a long deep valley
about sixt, miles south Of Perekop and contains
$4,000 inhabitants. 1t is reported that the
siege of Scbastopol was to bc raised. The allies
were concentrating forces b, tween 1t and Balak.
lava, and between Baakla,a and the Tclernaya,
and were constantly rconnoi:ering the left
wing of the Russians. A fearful tempest and
heavy rains had occurred at Sebastopol. The
Russians were firing shells into the City from the
North tide.
Fou' hundred Russian deserters, mostly Poles
had arrived at the Allied camps and reported
that after the taking Of Scbastopul the demo
ton Of the Russians WAS complete, and that
such was the confusion after the evacuation of
the south side that the suIdiers. exhausted by
fatigue, lay "a hours wilhou, fpod. The Rus
sian loss was estimated at $4,000.
A report from Berlin says that Prince Cor
tschnknff wnnld shnrtl, evacuate The north
Forts, but that the Russians were making ex
tensve arrangements for the winter campaign.
The Turks 1T kars were short of provisions
and compelled to eat horse flesh.
Austria was still d,sir.us Of mediating. The
latest advices from the Cri,nea state that Prince
Gortschakoff 'rlegraphed that 10000 allied
troops landed at EupatorIa on the 23d ult., and
that they then had 10000 men on the Russian
fank-that the allies attacked the Russian In.
fantry ON the Path IL t., compelling the latter t"
retreat, and that on the 25th ult, $4,000 men
debouched from Eula'ora and occupied the
neghboring villages OH the left flank Of the Rus.
slams.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-10-16
Assignees Sale.

WILL be sold at Auction. during Court Week,
w the ba ance Of the assigned estate of q. J..
DELAY, consisting Of Drugs Chemicalal Brushes and
Fancy Articles. Household Furniture. Guns, Watches
Iron Safe, Desks Tables, Saddle. Bride, &c de-
A. N. l. R. KENNEnY, Assguees.
Oct l6, 10 Ct
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-10-16
HAVANA PLAN LOTTERY.
JASPER COUNTY ACADEMY LOTTERY

By authority Of the State Of Georgia
NJ ACCOM- GA
IINHIS LOTTERY is conducted on the plan Of The
L Royal Lottery of Havana, Of single numbers
aud drawn at CONCERT HALL Aacon. Ga under
the sworn superintendent Of Col. GEO. NJ. LOGAN,
and JAS. A. NISBET, Esq.
Grand Scheme for November S, 1855.
When prizes amounringto to
@ Sn 000i
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-10-16

ZINE Doubc.bsreled Guns Powder Flask. sho.
l. Bags, best Percussion Caps. Also, fine Cutlery
Patent Boring Machines. Choppng Knives, Coal Si!t.
ers, Spring Balances, Eaameled Grid Irous Tin Ware
&C., just opened at the Old Corner"
Oct. is, E.W. BONEEY.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-10-16

psI received at the "oto Corner" an iuvoics Of
q Ebsit' among them some Rocking aud Chi!dr,u's
Chairs I. y. PoEHCY.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-10-16
Commercial Intelligence.

The Liverpool Cotton market has 'h'cn"d
81.
The LONDON MARKETS. FL,ur Vas steady al
previous rates. Sugar closed steady C'tf'e al
the public sales Commanded full prices Ricr
WAS stead y.
he Londun Money Market was m're strin.
gent. The Bank If ngand had advanced it,
rate Of interest t" five per cent per anl'un. md
consequently con>os had drclar d, the closing
quotations being SO IA 80 l2
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

BEFORE AND AFTER. The Sacramento Union, for
many day prior to the Knownothing State Con-
venton, displayed at its masthead the name of one
of its propretors, as candidate for State Printer
This was right--wc liked its frankness, and admit
ted the propriety of its claim. The Union is good
paper. one of the best in the State-and it's candi
date is said to be good and worthy member of
the craft typographical-for all whom we have g a
fellow feeling" Afther the convention, their can.
didate having been together with many other
peoples candidates, set aside to make room for
others, the Union manifests great lack of its
wonted zeal, in view of the approaching election
1t is not flattered by well-sounding catch word
now that the substance cludes its grasp the shadow
has no charms for the Union. 1t now speaks cool
ly. almost indfferently--of the American Fary
which it has been accustomed to style the salt of
the earth. The great convention. of the great
party, is suddenly discovered to have been conduct
ed very much the same as other conventions, of
other parties have been conductcd---in short the
nominations were made after the body had con-
vcned and the material was all before it, from
which to choose There various and con-
ficing interests and prcjudiccs at work. and Paul
Morrill, didn't get the nominations and the Union,
failing to get the State Printing, is trying to get
satisfaction by sulkily drawing its sleeve under its
nose and having grand pout-in short. refuses to
run up to its editorial head the banner of its PARTY
When certain of the faithful in this county were
something 10th to run up the Democratic State
Ticket, Rcdding besought them not to make fools
Of themselvesin We have no admonition for the
Union; and, moreover we notice symptoms of con-
valescence and expect in a day or two to see the
"Srar Stanglcd Eanner," with the K n. ticket in
scribcd. waving at the head of the Union. all ataunt
and ship shape. The Union needn't make such
dcvilish fuss about it, if there 1ros combination
nor turn up its pious eyes at eectionccring and
trading. The attaches of that establishment did
liberal amount of each, and had right to- They
elcctioneercd, and when that wouldn't do. com.
bincd with others, for strength. They had a fair
show. and Gcnl Allen never electionecred but.
being not over.avaricous agreed to divide and
conquer; and VIC are free to say, nor withhold one
jot of all due praise from the other nominees that
the Genl is the best man on the ticket !c too,
is worthy member of the craft and wieldS pen
that has seldom been pointed or blunted ny dollars
and than which has spoken truer and lreer for
Justice, and Humanity.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18
THE AMERICAN TICKET,

At the head of our columns will be found the
State and County Nominations of the American
party. The nominees of the County Ticket now
presented to tho people of FL Dorado, are all of
them well known, and unexceptionabe men. Most
of them have hitherto held responsible positions
ard discharged their duties in a faithful and hon
orabe manner. Applying the rigid but righteous
rule, is he capabe9 Is he honest y we believe
that each will bear the test
In the selection of the County Ticket, on Wednes-
day last, the Convention aimed to place before the
people such nominees as command the entire conf
dence of the people of this County For this tick
ct we besp"ak hearty support and commend it as
every way worthy of approval at the hands of all
who have the interest of the State and County at
heart.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

REVOLUTIONARY PATRIOT DEAD. The Warsaw
NeW Yorker announces the death of Peter Besan-
zon at the advanced age of % years. 1t says the
deceased was one of the band Of noble spirits who
crossed the ocean with Lafayette to assist the Colo
nes in the struggle for independence He was
born in or near the city of Besancon, in France, in
l762-camc to America at the age of lG-was
present at the execution of Major Andre, and re-
mained in the army until the end of the war, MIR.
Besanzon devoted member of the Baptist
church for ffty-one years, member of the Ma
sonic Fraternity having been initiated by Gen.
Washington in person; and honorary member Of
the Independent Oraer Of Odd Fellows and Of the
Good Templars.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

OVERLAND ARRIVAL. We learn from the Sac
ramento Union, that an immigrant train containing
nineteen persons, among whom were MIR. &. +.
Gilbert and lady, arrived on Monday last at the
residence of brother Of Mr.. Gilbert, near Leslie $
bridge. The train left Kanesyille on the 9Th Of
May. MIR. Gilbert reports the journey Il very
pleasant one having received no annoyance fiom
the Indians. They had but one horse stolen from
them. The crops along the entire route arc said
to be most excellent. and there is but little sickness
of any kind. The immigration this season will be
small The report of the death of Major Ormsby
is no doubt incorrect. the train met him at
Goose Creek on the 4th July.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

STREET FIGHT. We find in the Narysville Her
aid of Saturday last, an account Of a rcnconre
with pistols between Mike Gray, Sheriff of luba
county and William Turner. 1t seems Turner
charged Gray with circulating defamatory charges
against the character of his brother. then absent
from the city, who is candidate for Assembly on
the American ticket in Yuba county Gray admit
ted having repeated the offensive charge and gave
his authority therefor whereupon Turner drew on
him and fired. Gray promptly returned the fire.
when Turner once more fired, and fell to the ground
dying. The coroner's jury returned verdict of
'justitiablc homicide From the account in the
Herald, there can be no doubt that Gray was .usti-
fed in defending himself, but whether or not he
was justified in giving currency to the scandal has
not transpred
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

MURDER. On Tuesday morning most wilful
murder was committed by some persons as yet un-
known, near the corner of Pacific and Sansome sts
The young man killed was John S. McCarney from
Indiana, aged % years 1t appears that he had
been drinking rather freely and during the night
was in company with two or three men we'll known
to the Police. AT about half past one o'clock he
received II stab in the throat, which completely
severed the jjugular vein He Immediately stag
gered across to the Clinton Hail. bleeding profuse-
ly and had only strength enough when he reached
the door, to cxclaim Il am stabbed" He fell on
the door step and expired without uttering another
WORDS f. Journai
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18
PLATFORM OF TIE AMERICAN PARTY.

l. The maintenance and support Of the Union
against all attempts to overthrow or undermine it.
ii. The supremacy OF the Constitution and Laws
of the Republic.
III. judicious revision of the law regulating
naturalization.
". Universal religious liberation
V. No union of Church and State.
vi lniexibe opposition to the appointment or
election to Office of trust honor, or emolument of
all who are not truly national in feeling, and espec
tally Of all who acknowledge allegiance to any for
eign Government
VII. A stern and unqualified opposition to all
corruption and fraud in high places.
VIII. The preservation of the purity of the
ballot-box, and with view thereto the carly adop-
tion of judcous registration law in the cities, so
as to entirely prevent the fraudulent multiplication
of votes.
TX. The immediate appropriation by Congress
OF either money land. both in sufficient guam
titles to secure the carly completion of n railway
from the Pacific Ocean to the Mississippi River
x. The most liberal and Just legislation in f,-
vor of that portion Of our population known as
Settlers.
XII Eligibility to Office both in the States and
nation should be restricted to persons born within
the jurisdiction some part of the territory
included within the existing bounds of the United
States
XII. The frmcst and most enduring opposition
to the agitation of all questions of a merely sec
tional character.
XIII. Retrenchmont and reform in the civil ad-
ministration in California by reducing the expens-
es Of government and essening the burthcns of the
taxpayers.
XIV. To apply in all cases the Jeffersonian test
in selecting men for Office viz us he honest? Is
he capable? Will he support the Constitution 81
XIV. Utter disregard Of ancient party names
and worn-out party issues and cordial conraternity
with all who are willing to cooperate with us in
support of the principles herein set forth
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

DR.. l.. j CZAFKAY'> MesiI n, and Surgical
Institute is extensively known in this State that any
notice of of him, might supeIuouS. Yet fear
ing that there those who heretofore having had no need
Of medical aid have neglected the proper
Of relief in of misfortune To those we beg
leave 10 direct attention DR. Czakay who is certainly
Physician of great skill and wonderful success in his pro-
tesson The Dr. has devoted much attention to the treat
nent of Chronic and Private Diseases and stands unri-
vailed in his management of them To those who need
such assistance chcerfuy recommend Dr. L. j. Cap
kay it would be well AT all events consult him, us he
makes charge for consulta0n and much good might
result from it, The DIR. guarantees in all or
asks compensation. 81 3m
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

SHERIFF OF AMADoR COUNTY KILLED. From
tclegraphic dispatch in the State Journal, dated
Sonora, August l3, we copy the following:
Yesterday morning Sheriff Ihonix. of ANA
dor county, and Clark of CalavcraS, with posse,
passed through this place on the trail of some eight
or ten of the Amadr robbers Upon arrival at
Salvada. Mexican camp near Chinese, they en-
tered dance house, and while making search in
side a party of the band came up. The Sheriff's
party met them at the door and a desperate fight
ensued. in which VIM A. Phoenix. Sheriff of ANA
dor county, was killed and two or three Americans
wounded. but not seriously: two or three Mexicans
were killed and number of houses burned The
Mex fought like tigcrs-using Il revolver in
each hand.
THE remains of Sheriff Phoenix were brought
to this place last night, and to be inferred to-
day at o'clock, by the Tuolumnc Lodge of Ma
sons.
Sheriff Solomon. with large posse, left this
morning at daylight. in hopes of capturing the
robbers who are yet at large. Great excitement
exists and it is very probtbl that before night
cry Mexican camp in this vicinity will be destroy
ed"
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

For Governor,
J. NEELY JOHNSON, of Sacramento.
For Lieutenant Governor,
ROBERT M. ANDERSON. of El Dorado
Justice Supreme Court, Cong term,)
HUGH c. MURRAY, of Solano.
Justice Supreme Court
lFor unexpired term of Hon. Alex. Wells deceased,
DAVID S. TERRY, of San Joaquin
For Controller,
GEORGE w. WHITMAN, of Tuolumne.
For Treasurer,
DR.. HENRY BATES, of Shasta.
For Attorney General,
w. G. WALLACE of Santa Clara.
For Surveyor General,
JOHN II. BREW STER, OF Sonoma.
For State Printer,
GEN. JAMES ALLEN, of Yuba
For State Prison Inspectors,
ALEX. BELL, of Los Angeles,
F. S. MCKENZIE, of Trinity,
EZEKIEL WILSON, of San Francisco
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

GwIN IN THE FIELD. Rumor says that w. M.
Gwin met the Democratic Central Committee of
this county, on Thursday evening last, in Placer
vile, and assisted in throwing Bruce and P. C.
johnson Observation-Disclosures Denver and S. M.
Johnson-and in place Of the latter Johnson, who
was the nominee for District Attorney substituted
W. H. Brumfeld. Thomas H, Hewes it is said,
was placed on the ticket for Assembly in place of
J. v. Crane
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18
American County Ticket.

Senators,
II. NJ FISKE, of FL Dorado,
J. A McCALLUM, of Georgetown.
Assembly,
j. BOWE, Diamond Strings; T. D. HEISKELL, Ind. DIS
JOHN BORELAND P "; d. D. WHITE Sam'n Falls
w. II. CHANDLER, Bile II; J. W. OLIVER, Big Bar;
STEPHEN GAGE, Placerv; L. S. WHITE, White Oak
Sheriff,
E. B. CARSON, Placerville.
Clerk,
D. c. MCKINNEY, White Oak Township.
Treasurer,
T. NJ REED, Georgetown.
Recorder,
c. n. N0TEWARE, Diamond Springs.
District Attorney,
c. J. RACKLIFFE, Cooma.
Assessor,
H. W. MERRITT, Ell Dorado.
Surveyor,
WIN. HENDERSON, Placervle.
Supt Of Schools,
H. S. HERRICK, Cooma
Public Administrator
- RUTHERFORD White Oak.
Coroner
J. S. MOFFATT, Kelsey
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

The Louisville Journal learns Of II curious case
recently decided in the Circuit Court of Frankfort.
Some time ago. IL man was tried hy two Justices
for petit larceny, who. after consulting the consta-
blc IN the district, to their power in the case or
dercd him to receive ten lashes. The sentence was
carried into execution. notwithstanding the implo-
ration Of the wife Of the accused He brought suit
for damages in the franklin Circuit Court on the
ground that the justices exceeded their jurisdic-
tion, and the jury returned verdict awarding
damages in $685. 300 against the constable and
one OF the justices, and 5000 against the other
justice.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

SHERIFF OF MARIPcsA COUNTY KILLED. The So
nora Herald learns that as Capt. Boiling Sheriff of
Mariposa county. was conveying two Mexican pris
oners from Bear Valley to Mariposa, a few days
since, he was attacked by them, but prevented their
escape by shooting one and hangingC) the other
Capt Boiling was badly wounded, and has since
died Of his wounds
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

MAIN POINTS OF LATE IMPORTANT DECISIONS OF
State delivered some important opinions Mon
day last We copy from the CT, onicle the follow
ing synopsis:
III the Matter Of Frank Knc,c'es' application 10 the
Supreme Court. 10 be ddmdted as q Citizen
l. The power to naturazc aliens is judicial in
its nature.
2. a State Court can have no jurisdiction, OK
ccpt such as is conferred upon it by or under the
State Constitution.
8. The Supreme Court can have no jurisdiction
under the Constitution, except appellate. and the
issuance of naturalization papers is not i'll the ma
ture of an appeal and, therefore, the application
OF Knowles is denied.
The County Courts, the Courts of Sessions.
and the Probate Courts, have no common law ju-
rsdiction, and. therefore, under the law of Con-
grcss can not raturalize foreigners
5. The Act of Congress. authorizing State Courts,
with common law jurisdiction and clerk and
seal to issue papers Of naturalization not alone
confer jurisdiction.
e. ] he Legislature. by passing the act approved
May 18TH 1853, to regulate the fees to be demand
ed for issuing naturalization papers. gave the State
courts ii competence 10 act under the law of Con-
grcsS in issuing natural:zatOns
I. The District Courts (inclnding the Superior
Court of s ~ are the only State courts in Cali
fornia which can naturalizc foreigners
This decision is rendered hy Judge Hcydcnfeldt.
and is concurred in 10y Judges Murray and Bryan.
thus being a unanimous decision Of the Supreme
Court.
People Us. Gordon and Wa,ycn-Naturalzcd cit.
izcns on taking the oath that they have been natu-
ralizcd. shall be allowed to vote at the polls with
cut the necessity of producing their naturalization
papers.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

LATER FROM PETRopAuLowsKI. The clipper ship
Levanter, Capt Peterson, arrived here yesterday,
(says the Chronicle of the l5th) Is days out from
Petropaulowski. The Levanter had sailed from
N. York, ria alparaiso, with cargo Of provisions
for Petropaulowski. Capt. Peterson touched at the
last named port to land his freight. He found the
place ncarlJ deserted. there being only three Amer
leans and few Russians left there. These being
said to be short Of provisions &c, he landed the
following stores for their use viz lbs of loaf su-
gar, % quarter chests of tea, l3 boxes of soap,
II jars of prunes, 2 cases of tobacco, and bas-
kcts of Champagne. These supplies were all that
were needed by the limited number of inhabitants
How are they off for soap on the upper coast gen
erally
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

ROBBERY. robbery took place at Bear River
on Thursday week at a house at McCourtney'
Ranch. A trunk containing some $500 in coin,
specimens, etc. was taken from the house. A
miner who left the neighborhood very suddenly is
suspected of the robbery.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

COUNTY BUILDINGS. report has been circulated
that the Supervisors intend erecting the new al
in Plaeervllle. This is simply absurd We are
requested by the members of the Board to say that
they are negotiating for lot in the rear of the
Court House, on which they purpose erecting Il
new Jail and Court House.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

|. {. WooDs AGAIN. In another column, will be
found card from this worthy. together with ru-
NOR that he had shipped on the Audubon for Aus,
tralia. The Sun Of Wednesday, however, doubts
that he has left the city at all, and suspects that
the publication Of his card coupled with the an
nounccment Of his flight the Audubon, was
nothing more nor less than one of his characters-
tic dodges 1t is now supposed that he has taken
ground somewhere near ut hand, a Ia Sanders, with
the design Of getting away today on one of the
steamers
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

The SHOOTING AFFAIR AT RINGGoLD. Crane
who shot Miss Newman, at Ringgod on Friday
loth inst, was about having his trial before Judge
Lynch, on Saturday, when Sheriff Buel received
information of the proceedings and took him from
the mob and lodged him in Jail. We are informed
that Miss Newman died on Wednesday.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

SHOT. Mr.. Holland, II real estate agent and
broker at San Francisco, demanded of Mr.. Lynch,
custom house clerk, reraction of certain scandal
circulated by the latter, regarding the formers
wife. Lynch not coming to time, Holland attacked
him with cowhidc, when Lynch produced pistol
and shot H. in the left groin. 1t is said the wound
is dangerous. but perhaps not mortal
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

New POLITICAL MOVEMENTS. Pursuant to no
ticc, says the Ata of the 18th inst the friends OF
Temperance, morality and religion. who dissat-
isfcd with the nominations Of the two parties for
Judges of the Supreme Court, met at the Hall of
the Sons of Temperance, in that city on the 18th
lust, to take into consideration the propricty of
nominating a separate Ticket which they and per-
sons who feel with them can conscientousy sup
port. The following is one of the resolutions that
was passed:
ReSoIreI. That we invite moral and religious mon
and all patriotic Citizens. Sons of Temperance und
IemplarS, and all persons who sympathise with the
above objects, to meet in Mass Convention in Sac
nmento, ON Wednesday the 22,l of August. inst,
for The nomination of ticket for Judges of
Supreme Court, and to make such other nomin;-
tions as may bc deemed advisable.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

DEATH OF Mrs PELBY We see by the s. F.
Sun that Mrs. Pclby, the mother of Miss Julia
Pclby, the actress, died of cholera, on her way
from San Francisco to New York, when one day
out from Greytown.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

WITHDRAWN. Hon. A. G. Bradford, late editor
Of the Stockton Republican, has withdrawn from
that paper on account of having received nomi-
nation from the Democratic party of San Joaquin
county to the Assembly. Mr. B. served in the
Legislature of SO.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

JNo. L. IlUNTREss, of Brick Store" celebrity,
laid us under Il huge obligation or two the other
day, by presenting us lot of large, rosy checked
Peaches. John has EN- for sale
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

J. w. Sullivan, of the 5, +. News Depot. regu-
larly. on the arrival of each steamer forwards us
package of choice European and Atlantic Papers,
Periodicals and Ficorias
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

EXPRESS FAvoRs. The Pacific Express has sup
piled us, regularly and promptly, with San Fran
cisco papers
Wells, Fargo Co have our thanks for early de-
livcries of San Francisco and interior exchanges
Geo Vincent and Clark Henry have delivered
the Sacramento papers during the week.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-18

K. N. ORATORS. We see by the S F. Citizen
that Messrs. Footc, Bell and Flint, will address
the citizens of Coloma on Tuesday evening, 2Sth-
a week from next Tuesday evening.