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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
The Southern Democratic Convcn.

The Southern Democratic COnvcn-
We have devoted our entire first page to the pro-
ceedngs of the Conventions in Charleston for large
part Of the past week.
We were entirely prepared for the result of the
proceedings in the National Convention in the with
drawal of the several southern delegations on the
adoption of Squatter Sovereignty Platform, which
ignored the protection Of Slave property in the Common
Territory.
However much OF an abstraction. this principle may
seem in the estimation Of certain small calbred polt
clans and temporising hair splitting apologists for
submission satisfied that vital principle is at
stake Just here and that the issue has been fairly
and unequivocly made the Southern, or at least the
Cotton States, should present unit to our enemies
1t will prove proud day for the South fher people
stand up squarely for their rights and one good effect
at least in the late dismemberment Of the last National
party in the UniSn will be to give an impetus to the
cause of Southern Rights, which trust demagogues
and Pup pensioners with the myriad Of lesser lights
that revolve in the orbit of the greatcenlra power
never check.
We honor those noble spirits who have Just naugl-
rated practical issue which cannot be blnked or
avoided Tire South las now either to stand up for
her rights or to be forever dsgracet This movement
has commenced among the direct Representatives Of
the people, and it will be for the people TO raty the
declarations which tei. delegates hive made and they
will ratify it in the right way.
The ball is now in motion, and we hope it will con-
tin,le to roll onward gathering volume and strength
the further it goes Three cheers for Alabama and her
noble coadjutors. %
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!. CATION.

"a: Mr. EDrroa:-The Town Council of Camden have
closed the contract with the former owner of the Negro
Burying Ground, and i. now belongs to the Town
Every citizen of Camden and Kirkwood feels deep
interest III whatever concerns the comfort and adds
to happiness of their slaves For years past they
have been very much crowded, for want Of room to
bury their dead; now this has been remedied
The Town Marshal has been required to lock up tho
gate and keep the KEY at the Guard ROOM where it
can always be fonnd.
Woudi it not be well for all owners Of slaves to per-
NIT then-or as many as can be spared-to go to the
Burying Ground on Thursday next and under the d-
recion Of the Marshal clear and trim up the trees
and lay out the unoccupied ground outside Of the
woods insquares and streets so that all could be &C
commodated, without interfering with the graves Of
those who have been long buried there as have often
esen in digging new graTes2 hope this suggestion
win meet with hearty response as the Marshal has
agreed to attend there Thursday next for the pur-
pose above designated a CITIZEN.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
The National Democratic COnren-
ti0n,

This body adjourned on Thursday last utter ses-
sion Of len days, without coming 10 nomination for
President 1t has been a marked session, and one
which has demonstrated to the world the utter lutv
Of attempting longer to bolster up great National
party where an,ipoda sentiments and interests arc
involved The point is made and nothing short OF the
total abandonment position side or the other
can possibly produce coalescence. The Platform of
the Original or National Convention ignores protection
10 Slave property, leaving still an open question: ard
worse, far i practically applies to the South, than
an abstraction I'VE have felt long since satisfied that
the South was leaningupon broken reed in depending
upon the Democracy Of the North and North West
for the maintenance Of her equality and rights in the
present confederacv and from personal and careful
observation Of men and principles rs recently shown
are more than satisfied that our peace and SAFETY
never can lie in any National party Onr object how
ever at present is merely 70 announce the erminaon
of the National Convention at Charleston and to state
that it has adjourned meet in Baltimore tile 18th
Of June next
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At the conclusion of Thu the Sceptrc Bearer, Miss
sALLIE BoYKIN, approached the Qneen' and gracefully
kneeng, presented the SGptre in the following ap-
proprate words:
"Fair Oueenl we have seen the crown placed upon
your royal brow and to yatch the only gems which
adorn il fresh and rowin blossoms we add this other
Aeetiug symbol ofyour blooming majesty a moment
ago you were our equal now, our pleasure and our
duty is to obey Weld yur sceptrc lightly, hasty
touch will cause these buls to fall and as they droop
and PERISH so ends yourpower. Black is the iounda'
ton of this sceptre; Naros brightest colors conceal
the dark certainty THIS Til your days pass Q,
cherished Queen LIES blessings and flowers, per-
chance Loves smiles aul garlands will ever banls!i
from view the fate of general humanity. Beneath a
republican sky, standing apon patriotic soil, cry
with loyal heart,
Long live our cIlden Queen"
Tie Queen. with becoming modesty and dignity,
repeated beautifully the blowing response:
.:le:r friends! we'll loled companions dutul sub
jects You have conferred upon me an honor which
fills ray heart wieA-joy md pride. am Flora's re-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Vi Nas - 'SSy '.'S' '
me- butlerys life it strue, but the 'ecoiecons die
not.
I'm after years, when with girlhood's visions van
ishsd, we meet again this festive hall, may ou'
hearts be as light, our seps as buoyant with health
and happiness as now No clouds veil our future
Bright as youder heavensmiles, the pathway OF oul
coming days. May the iugury be true!
MUTUALLY loving, sways united, let this mo-
uent serve to cement thttie which long has bound us
Friends playmates !eompanSpns Right royalty
would greet YOU but t voice of the heart is strong
cr within me than ting lee ofpOsition 'Tis your af
fiction which has pla me here; I see the motive
not the power. Min ~ ll be majesty which ask:
not obedience but losesi-
AT the conclusion of these ceremonies, gentlemen
were invited to take oatthcir partners for cotion
when ''the poetry of n5aon" commenced
We learn that an elegant banquet came of at hal
past 10 o'clock, at w;sfh we have no doubt ample
Justice was done. Belonging to the all.seeing ant
knowing Press we gotta glimpse at this interesting
feature of the occasion, md subsequently, through th'
kind attention oil fisnii.st eour, enjoyed practica
evidence of tile good tag fthose who were the min
istering spirits in table E$lorts
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
The May Party.

On Wednesday evening last the young ladies o.
Mrs. McCANDLEss Seminary, afforded our citizens the
pleasure of witnessing their annual May-day Festival
at our new and elegant Town Hall.
At an early hour the Hall we'll filled with the
representatives of age. youth and childhood all eager
for participation in the scenes Of the joyous occasion
About o'clock a procession was formed, under d.
rection of Mrs W. NJ SHANNON, and marched toa spaci
GUS PLATFORM erected fort temporary throne upon which
the Chair ofState had been placed for the reception other
F7oral Rghness Miss SALIIE f. LYLEs who surrounded
by her fair Maids Of Honof gracefully address
ed by the !st CRowSER. Miss MUGSIE AScRuM, as
follows:-
Tho glorious Spring again has come,
On ncr trumphal way,
With captives bright, from bcautys realm.
To OWN her gentle sway;
And ,Ue have come, oh Maiden fur,
With flowing garlands gay,
To wreath around thy golden hair,
And crown thee Queen Of May"
"The soft blue skies above US bend,
The angels home Of light,
And earth sends up her fragrant BREATH
- In her green beauty bright;
While whispering leaves and quiet shades.
And wild birds choral lay,
And all bright things that round us smile,
Proclaim thee Queen Of May"
The holy spell Of this sweet hour
Alas! it canuot stay,
And the blithc month Of buds and flowers,
Must haste like youth away:
But Oh! we'll cherish in coming years,
The memory Of this day,
When our hearts were guy as the floral wreath,
That crowns thee Queen Of May"
Here beautiful wreath of Springs sweetest flowers
were placed by gentle hands upon the Queens fair
yong brow, and the following address beautifully re-
peated by II G End Reader, Miss MAMIE SHANNON:
"Wth wreath Of simple flowers
Gathered from the Springs bright bowers,
Thus we crown thee, dearest,
While thine eye undimm'd by sorrow,
Looketh forward to morrow,
Fairest, brightest, clearest."
Royalty oft times we know,
Prcsseth with weight Of woe
On The young hearts gladness
Yet we hope the fealty,
Which we lowly bow to thee,
May bring no drear sadness"
Thus, gentle onel while resteth now,
Tue royal crown upon thy brow,
We hail thee QueeI Of May!
Short though thy present reign may oe,
May joy await your majesty,
Throughout its gentle sway"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
Ayers Extrack i OF sarsaparilla.

None but physician knows how much reliable
Alternative is needed by Il people On all sizes of U.s.
in all communities not f1ng but oil al4,a'ius cures
Hence great many Of hem have been made and put
abroad with assurance bbf being electual. But they
fail to accomplish the uSes they promise because they
have not the intrinsic vues they claim. In this state
OF the case, Dr.. j. c. Ayer Co. OF Lowell, have sup.
piled us with compound Extract Of SlrBaparilla,
which does prove to be tho long desired remedy. Its
peculiar difference from other kindred preparations in
market is that it oureh tho diseases for which it is
recommended, while tho q 10 not. We are assured Of
this fact by moro than OF Of our intelligent Physicians
in this neghborhood ant B I've tho further evidence o
OF our experience ofitsg trth-Tsnnessee Farmer.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
Timely Warning,

We have been requested to state that number Of
boys of the town, in the habit Of fequenting the
Rail Road Depot and tho arrival Of the Passenger
Cars of jumping on whilst the train is in motion This
is exceedingly dangerous, and if persisted in, will GER
tainy lead to the most serious consequences in Of
them letting injured, if not killed The officers of the
Road inform us that they have used every means to
prevent it, but without success. They appeal to
parents to exercise their authority before it is too
late
Several narrow escapes have been made and these
should bc warning in time.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
soutbern Democratic Conventions,


We continue the publication of the proceedings Of
the last day of this body from the 9Th Resolution as
published on our first page;
Whereas one Of the greatest necessities oil the age
in political commercial, postal and military point "
Wow, is speedy communication between the Pacliic
and Atlantic coasts Therefore, be it.
Resolsed That the Democratic party do hereby pledge
themselves to every in their power to secure
the passage of some bill to the extent OF the cosutu
tionalauthority Of Congress for the construction Oh
Pacific Railroad from the Mississippi River to tho
Pacific Ocean, at the earliest practicable moment
The report was signed by Messrs Burrow, OF ar
kansas; McGowan, of South Carolina; Jackson, OF
Georgia; Hunter, Of Louisiana; Stockdae, OF Texas ;
:Barksdale, Of Mississippi; Erwin, Of Alabama; anu
Whiseley, of Delaware. -.
/, Hon. James Simons, Of South Carolina, moved that
the report be printed and made the special order Tor
tomorrow, at IL o'clock. He thought it would be
premature to debate it now.
A general debate sprung up which consumed Tue
morning session. and on motion of Mr. TYSON, OF MIS-
sssipp tie Convention adjourned until 8 o'clock this
evening So sttl. q
g The Convention: rc-assembled ats o'clock
Mr. Hatch ofLouisana, stated in behalf OF the LOUIS
lana delegation, that they not ready to act upon
the question before the Convention. He therefore,
moved that the Convention adjourn until tomorrow
at l2 o'clock.
The motion was agreed to, and thercupon the Con-
yehtion adjourned.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
Explanatory.

In consequence of the Convention proceedings oc.
cupying entire first page several miscellaneous Sc
lectons sent us for publication must be deferred until
the next The article from the Mt. Vernon Record,
"Lather's siguet Ring" &c, will appear next week.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

THE GRAND D1y1s1oS.--The Grand Division of the
Sons Of Temperance Of this State convened at Tmmons
vile on the 25th ult We learn that there was very
respectable representation from all parts of the State
and that the Delegates and visiting orethern were
received by the citizens of Tmmonsvle with hearty
welcome and entertained with the warmest hospitaH
y... Nothing less could have been expected Of Tim
monsville for she always goes through with what she
undertakes, and does it right too, in the bargain
Darlington Flag.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

CORDIAL ELHER OF CALIsAYA BARK."-We are
much obliged to Mr. J. J. McKau for bottle Of this
preparation, which is said to possess many virtues as
atomic. We know nothing Of this medicine; but the
Baum De Vie we can vouch for, and unhestatingly
commend it to our readers most excellent prepra
tion and every way SAFE Both articles for sale by
Hasseltine Massey and Magill 6 Beattc.
~ Lancaster LeLyey.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

AppRoBAr1yE DEMoNsrRArIoN.-We learn that
utterance will be given to the highly satisfactory charac
ter Of tie intelligence received Of the withdraw Of
Southern States from the Conventioa by teu-dsjoie
&C. this evening The old town cannon, we believe,
is to be brought out and made to speak approbative
Of the news The event is certainly worthy to be
thus hailed-Stm,ter Watchman Isl inst
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

ACCIDENTAL PoIsoNING.-Iast night member Of
the New York delegation on retiring to bis chamber,
took by mistake dose Of veratrum vrde for another
medicine, but the assistance Of physician being early
obtaed happy to say thath is ont of danger.
Charleston Euening Necs.
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Ayers Ague Cure.
I:xrCutOr'. Sale.
South h-Carolina---Kershaw District

Rr WILLIAM ~ BULLOCK, ESQUIRE, ORDINARY.
WHEREAS, }. a. Davis, applied 10 me Tor
W Letters of Administrator nn all and singular
the Good. and Chatl-l. Rights and Credits Of Thomas
DAVIS late Of tie Dislrc' n!oresad, deceased
These nre therefore. to cite nnd amonish all, and
singular the kindred and cred tors Of tie sa' drceas
ed 10 be and apear before me al our next Ordinarys
Cour; ur the sid district to be holden at Kersnw
Cumrt Iluu>e on the Eghteenlh day OF May next
10 show cause ifanr why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my Hand and Seal this 9th day
of April in the year OF our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and Sixty. and III the eighly.unrlh year
Of american independence.
Mas lid WIN. n BULLOCK, 0. X. D
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

CoiulDUs, Miss, April 2s.-Thc Female Institute,
st this place. together with the boarding house attach
ed; was destroyed by fire last night.
The loss amosnted to $4,000, on which there was
an insurance Of $500. The fire originated from fire.
balloon falling on the 1oof of the building
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

' WASHINGTON, April 3O.-The excitement here TO-
night consequent the proceedings of the Democratic
Convention at Charleston is intense. Tho Tennessee
Congressman, in response to an inquiry Of the dele
gates from that States advised them this morning to
remain in the Convention and support the nominee.
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Cooley for May.

Is wonderfully attractive for the Ladies-full of
fashions and pretty things.
Subscriptions received at this Office, $3.50, Cash in
Advance dlC0gS
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

The negro man whom we mentioned in our last as
having murdered old negro woman, in this District
was tried on Wednesday last by Magistrates court
and sentenced to receive two hundred paddles and Do
banished from the State.
- ---Et- Nariyn .SSEr
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
Hariun STR,

,.RssoIcNa-on receiving the news that eight
Southern States had seeded from the Charleston Con-
vention tho patriotic young gentlemen Of Woford
College gave vent to theirjoy by the ringing of the
bell and firing saute.-Sparsan.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
Prices Of Produce.

If our country friends have anything to spare, now
is the best time they could select to hiring it to
ket.
Corn is selling at l25 from the wagons; Fodder,
200 per hundred Chickens, at IS and 30 cents each.
Beef at l29 in market and other articles in proper
ton.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

MetE6dist CHURCH, ,cond6cted 4ssS. j. 81 EYNARIlE;
and those Of Mr. JOHN A. oABs at the Baptist Church,
in the afternoon, conducted Rev. w: E. HuGHsoN,
assisted by Rev. J. E. RobeERs, and E. J. MEYSAR.
DIE.
The several occasions were well improved by most
excellent, weD-timed and solemn adinonitions to the
living Surely thcr6Ice Of the Most High is heard,
preaching louder and in terrible language than
human lips can speak
Will that voice be heard and obeyed? we trust that
it may he So and that great good to our whole COM
munty may eventuate from this sudden anG crushing
calamity. If we do not believe oD, neither would we
were one sent from the dead.
With most commendable good taste, our worthy
Town Council requested all places Of business to be
closed during the entire day yesterday and without
solitary exception the Stores were closed, and the
community united in demonstrations Of respect for the
dead and sympathy for the living.
In just such place as dear old Camden we want to
live, and when our summons comes, among our own
sainted dead, to be buried and mingle our dust.
1t is shock which our quiet community have never
felt before and many long years must eapse, before
the recolectons Of this sad event. will pass away
among the things that were.
Our spirit is overwhelmed by this crushing calamity
and it would be an idle mockery Of words in attempt
ing to give idea of the grief which has been carried
to SO many kindred hearts, by this sudden and most
remarkable visitation.
But He who does all things well, is too wise to err,
and too good TO be unkind.
'Tis not ours to question: but adore.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
RUY YOUR pa1s:Ts AT ZEMP's,

U -A&-. II . H<1I-'~R 13
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If Won want them GOOn,
II y"a wait them CHEAP,
If you want them on TIME,
If you want them LOW FOR CASH.
ZEAlp HAS THE BEST KEROSENE.
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ZEMP HAS TIE BEST KEROSENE.
ZEAtP HAS. THE BEST BURNING FLUID.
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Give him fair TRIAL,
And you will be PLEASED.
May S-tE
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
Administrators Sale.

DY permission of the Ordinary. ! will oll"r Tor
ID sale before The Court lose in Camden, between
he legal hours Of sale on Tuesday, the Sth day Of
Mav tie following property. to wit:
One SORREL HORSE, one CART. and other nr
trI, too ledmlls 10 mt tnlion. belonging TO The Es'
tate "t John Iohns,u deceased TERMS CASH.
May lit ii. s. GIBSON, Admr
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.Aftor 4,he adjournment Of the Convention the a''
dieuce assembsds the Theatre was addressed in aoie
and eloquent speeches Sy Mesers Yancey OF Alabama
Barry of Mississippi Meek, of Alabama, Parsons OF
Texas Milton, of Florida, and other gentlemen
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I. d. S. M.

TIME mnmbers Of CHI tfSNlIT LODGE NO. g. !. o
Il s. NJ. will meet at ner Hall on Monday Eusria5
Mex. al HALF.PAsT SE}EN O'CLocK.
BY order Of the a. G.
X. JOHNSTON. Secretary.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

The Mustang Linimenk cures Rhsumatism;
The Mustang Linimenf cures Stiff Joints;
The Mustang Linime'k cures Burns aid Wounds;
The Mustang Lininenk cures Sores Uks,s Cdkea
Breasts and Sure Mpplst; Neuralgia Go,ns and Waits,
and is Uorth
100000 DOLLARS PER ANNUM
To the United States ms the prescrver and restorer Of
valuable Horses and Cattle cures all Sprains Galds
Wounds, Stiff Joints, &c. Did you ever hear of any
ordinary Sore Swelling Spran or Stiffness, either on
men or beast, which the Mustang Lnimcut would not
cure? Did you ever wilt any respectable Druggist
in any part Of the world lin Europe Asia or America
who did not say, ut was the greatest discovery of
the age" Sold every where. Every family should
have it; three sizes. BARNES & PARK,
Proprietors New-York.
For sale in Camden, 81 G.. by JOHN J. McKAIN, and
F. L. ZEMP. May Sit
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.TheCorrie Case.

The Charleston papers published the decision Of
Judge Magrathi in the case Of the United States Us. W.
C. corne The .Huevv refers to the decision and
says:
The Judge refuses to allow the case to be transferred
to the State of Georgia, or that ,os proseqpt should
be entered the District Attorney nrorder that the
accused should be tried in that State Judge 4agrath
has ably argued his position, and has presented the
Act Of 1920 in new light he denies that importing
Africans into this conntry, who were not free in Africa
isan offence against that act and punishable as piracy
The act contempates the seizure in importation Of
spersons suo are free Now. as the United States, in
prosecution, can never prove this of any Africans
bronght from Africa, the presumption being the con-
the act is pretty much dead letter The Judges
decision certainly does great credit the Bench whose
independence he yxdicates and to himself for the
SehiltY be displays Z.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08

I'D readsfs win see that our anticipation, that
the eoasention eonld not agree on nomination Of
aisatcs for.he Presidency is realized Yesterday,
the meeting the cooyention Mr. Russell of Virginia
moved that The Convention should adiourd to meet in
Baltimore on the 18th june and that the Democracy
ofthe States whe:s there vacancies in the deega
ton, be requested to M the same. The Convention is
under the control Of the Northern States which
determined to rule the nominations, to have none
The Southern States whichact with them, appear to
be not only very patient but cheerful, under their
,aomnation. The inequality of power whereby North
en States that were hopelessy anti Democratic would
rule the Southern States, which reliably Demo-
craticth antagonsm Of interests and Of principles
rendered the whole affair absurd in its termination.
Without legal authorty-without common principles
without harmony as to men-the corrupt fungus has
burnt, and is only carried TO Baltimore with its impur
ties to spread still wider the pestence Of tsrottenness
Webeeve that the system Of National Conventions is
at an end.-Oharleston Mercury.