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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-02-28
Trade IN Charleston.

We are gratifed tosarn that the trade of Charleston
this Spring is quite havy. The Aercury Of Saturday.
says
Trade has at lenth fully opened in Charleston,
and has made good hadway More than fifty country
merchants camein yesrday by one train from Augusta
Yesterday morning. te array of dry goods and other
boxes on the pavemests Of Meeting and Haynestreets
was unexampled in nCharleston. 1t was sight to
gladden. the eyes of and to shut the mouths Of
croakers. Merchuntsgcnerally are not disposed to
look for so socxensve sd varied stocks in Charleston.
They knew that plain pods could be bought here, but
tlIy iim that the selection at several Of our leading
o'iars is fully equal . what they have been accus-
toned to seeing in &w York jobbing houses. This
evening. and up to thesmal hours past midnight. the
lighted hoors from siewalk TO roofing. showed how
busy our heavy merclRnts are in balng the goods they
sold yesterday If ay citizen is ncredulous, let him
take an carly stroll ts morning in the vicinity Of the
Charleston Hoteln
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New Books, Magazines, &c.

We have been placed under obligations to Miss J. B.
LppISCorT, & Co., for new volume just issued, en-
titled "Title Hunting" by +. l.. L1EwEL.YN; also,
another, Tlie Slave Holder abroad" These, shall
endeavor 10 notice at another time. For sale by j. A.
YoUNG, Camden.
THE LADY's Book, for March, is an attractive num-
ber. Has many pretty things for the ladies.
ARTHURS HOME MAGAZINE contains q great deal
of substantial reading I'm addition TO the "hncy fixing
and is an admirable publication. The March number
is good one.
RURAL REGISTER devoted to Agriculture, Horticul-
turc Rural life and general news, is an excellent pub
lication and we commend it to our agricultural friends
Published semi-monthly by SAMUEL SANDS Baltimore,
Nd Price 81.
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BURNED TO DEArH.-On Friday afternoon of last
week. the wife of Mr.. s. B. ". Stephens Of this conn
ty, was severy burned as to cause her death in
few hours. Her husband was absent'at the trle and
fire in the woods adjoining his farm threatening the
destruction of some Of. his property Mrs Stephens,
aided by negro woman, attempted to put it out.
In her efforts to extingush the fire her clothing came
in contact with it, and was in blaze before she was
Of the danger She then attempted to throw off
her dress but in her haste forgot to unsten her sleeves,
and as the Lody of her dress fell back her hands were
held fast behind her. In this condition she remained
until her clothing was almost entirely consumed.
The negro woman endeavored to relieve her mistress,
her clothes caught fire. and she compelled to
desist Mrs. Stephens lived about eight nine hours
in great agony when death came to her relief.
The deceased was about twenty-three years old,
and left three young children and devoted husband
to mourn her sad fate. She was loved and admired
by large circle of friends over whom her sad death
has cast pail of gloom. She died expressing her
complete trust i'll Christ and assuring her friends she
was ready to depart Ocaia (Fin) Home Companion.
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DeatI, OF Howard III. Caldwell.

In our last VIC had the pleasure of stating that false
report had been circulated in reference to Mr. CALD-
WELLS DEATH but scarcely had that announcement ap
pearcd when the fatal messenger had sped upon Ills
unwecome mission and called away the spirit of one
richly endowed by nature with many attributes beyond
the ordinary measure of his race Death loves shining
mark. and, in the death of this promising and gifted
scholar and poet we have striking and mourntul
illustration of the provcrb, Whom the Gods love
die young"
The Guardian 6r the 22d chronicles his death as
having occurred on the afternoon of the list st and
says
Mr.. Caldwell, we understand, was perfectly pre-
pared for the great change We hope to be able TO
give our readers fitting tribute to his memory"
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Distressing Gns1,aIty.

We are panied to learn that Mr.. THOMAS y. Nc.
LEoD, was killed on Saturday night last at Timmons.
vile, on the Wilmington and Manchester Rail Road
1t appears that he had been standing near the track
conversing with the Mail Agent, whilst the Engine
was being replenishcd with wood and after the train
had started attempted to get aboard and his foot
missing was thrown under the train, three cars passing
over his body, causing almost instantaneous death.
Mr.. Mcleod was young man Of excellent charge
ter, and was well klSwn and highly esteemed by many
in this community. He was native Of Sumter Dis
trict. =
Ills sudden and unexpected death has carried a
pang to many kindred hearts, and we deeply sympa-
tise with his family and immediate friends in the sad
termination Of life comparatively but just begun.
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OppOsitiOn Convention.

RUIlMOND Va. February u.
In the Opposition State Convention, to-day tho Com
mitec to whom the matter had been referred report
cd against party organization that the Federal Gov
crnmcnt had no right to Interfere with slavery rcite
rating the compromises of 1861 advocating reform
and rctrencmcnt; dcnouncing the Republican party
fvoring the Union; and approprating the late alres:
of the National Union Conn ttce only so far os to tho
recommendation of delegates to Convention at Bal
timore.
The minority of the same Committee recommend:
the adoption Of the entire address referred to.
No action was taken on either report.
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REV. Mr. WILLs.-Ths gifted and eloquent South
Carolina divine has accepted call to the Pastorate OF
the Presbyterian Church in Macon. Ie stands in the
front ranof pulpit orators in South Carolina, and we
predict for him useful and brilliant career in Macon
We congratulate the members Of the church upon
obtaining the services Of minister at last
Possessing the most spacious and finely finished sruc-
turesor church. they have allowed more than year
to elaspe without having regular pastor From q
stscimen of the ability displayed in sermon we had
the pleasure of listening to from the Reverend gentle
man, we deem the church exceedingly fortunate in
their selection.--lkacon Telegraph.
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Esyart's Florida.

We have received, by mall small pamphlet enti-
tied, A brief outline Of Florida; its Climate, Meteor
ology Face of the Country Soil Productions Natural
and Artificial, Geology Mneraogy, Floraand Zoology
Rivers and Railways, General Resources &c, Commu-
ncated to Chancellor JOB JOHNSTON, Of Newbery, S.
C. By DAVID EwARE Esq. Published by ". J..
DUFF1E. Newbery, S. C. Copies sent by mail for
thirty cents
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The Hungarian.

NEW YORK; February %.
The mails and passengers by the steam ship Eurepo,
announce that the steam ship Hungarian Qost near
Cape Sable had large anA valuable freight and thir-
ty-ivc cabin passengers
The babies Of small cliI anl one of the llrcmen o!
the Hunyarian have bccn found near the wreck.
HALlray, February %.
The clearance papers Of the steam ship Nungarian
have been found. There were 3G5 passengers bat no
names have yet been obtained by tie agent
New YORK. February &c.
1t is thought N Montreal and Portland. Nc, that
the number Of the Nungariahs passengers is wrongly
stated. She was never known to carry half that num-
Der in single trip
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Sash and Door Eaciory.

We invite special attention to the advertisement Of
Messrs. W. P. RUSSELL Co., Charleston who nd.
vertise the largest SASH Blind and poor Mandatory
in the country North Or South These gentlemen are
all Southern by birtb affinity and interest," 0d IA.
vorabe opportunity is now offered for those who de-
sire to sustain home institution, by giving them a
chance to show what can be done at the South.
There is considerable Improvement going on in our
community and such articles as Mcssrs. RUSSELL Co.
propose to furnish will be required in building and re-
pairing. We trust that liberal share of patronage
will reward their Iaudable and enterprsing efforts
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Camden Jockey Club.

UIHEQGlH JOCAey CluD.
Hawthorn Course, Camden. $. C.
A II recent meeting ofthe above Club, the follow
IN ing members were elected officers:
President
Col T.J. ANCRUM.
Vice-Pesidents.
Jouy McRAE, Col. FRANK HAMPTON.
Or, C. J. SHANNON, Gen. P. H.. NELSON.
Treasurer Secretary
Jas. I. vlLLErIGUE. S. D. SHANNON.
Stewards
W. A. AxcRUM, Tnos Z. SHANNON.
ALFRED BnEvARD JonS L. JONES,
R. B JOHNSON. ZACH CANTEY,
BROWN. MANNING, Ii. ". D-SAUssURE.
THE Second Annual Meeting, under the control
Of the Camden Jockey Club. will commence on the
Second Wednesday, in DECEMBER NEXT, and cor.
tinue Ionr days
FIRST DAY-Wednesd December l2th-Ker-
shaw Stake, for three year olds, Nile Heats. $780,
Entrance half forfeit, 10 which the Club will add
Si00 il two or more start.
SAME DAY-Jockey Club Purse, S5oO.-Thrce
Mile Heats.
SEroyD DAY-Thnrsday, December lsth-
Camden Stake. for ycar-olds, one Me Dist 500
Entrance half Iorlc to which the Club will add $500
il Two or more starl-tU carry 70 lbs.
SAME DAY-jockey Club Purse. $3OO.-Two
Mile Heats
THIRD DAT-Fridar, December l4th.-Waerce
Stake for three ycnr.olds-Mle lleats-SlGO. In
trance, halflorieit, to which the Clue wadd $500 if
two or more START.
SANE DAY-Jockey Club PURSE S2O0.-Mile
lIeais-best three in five.
FOURTH DAY-Saturdav, December l5th.-Pur
year s:aEe,-rost entrance.ree Tor oil ages; three
Mile Heats Entrance S200-hnli fureii-tn which
The Club will add $3.50, more if two more STAR.
Weights and distance the same as those Of the So.
Carul;ua Jockey Club.
The Colt Slakes and lbe Puryear Stake TO close on
the first Of May, 1860.
s3- Stables free of charge.
Entries to be made 10 q.
SD SHANNON. Secretary,
Feb 2S Camden, So. Co.
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Camden Light Infantry.

At an election held for Captain of this corrs on
Wednesday last, Lieut. JoHS D. KENNEDY was unani.
mausly elected to that office.
In accordance with vested power, Capt KENNEDY
made the following appointments to fill vacancies
R. NJ. KENNEDY-2d Sergeant, vice J. W. Mellow,
ALL, resigned
]. J. DRAKEFoRD-3d Sergeant rice R. NJ KEN.
NEDY, promoted.
j. W. CALL-ith Sergeant vics J. J. DRAKEFoRD
promoted.
JAMES P. BoswELL-Color Sergeant, vice J. ".
CALL. nrnmnted
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What Docs it Mean2

We see by the news from Washington, that the
Northern Congressman generally not present at
the Inauguration Of the Statue of WASHINGTON Is it
to be inferred from this that their settled hostility and
hate to the South and its institutions essFented even
Great southerncr?" It looks very mucff like some.
thing Of the kind was intended Such are "thc true
men Of the North" with a vengeance, for whom SO
many Of our very amiable and accommodating South.
ern men are ever ready to apologize.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-02-28

SERIOUS, IF Nor Fatal AFFRAY.-A fracas occurred
in a tavern in Calhoun-street between eleven and
twelve o'pck on "Wednesday night, which it is feared
win terminate fatally 1t appears that draynan, who
had been in the habit Of refreshing himself at this
tavern and who had open account there, called in
on that evening. Some misunderstanding arose bet
ween himself and the proprietor to the amount DUE
After some alteration aud high words the lie passed
between them, upon which the customer rushed into
the street and returneSh few minutes with brick.
During his absence the proprietor had retired from the
shop, and on return the drayman threw the brick at
the young clerk, striking him the head and causing
most serious wound. The clerk whose name is John
Prgge, is only seventeen years of age and has been
only few months from the fatheriand He was taken
to the Roper Hospital yesterday and but little hope is
entertained of his recovery. The assaulter arres
ted and placed in JAIL under warrant issued by Charles
E. Kanapaux, Esq, magistrate.
80 Charleston Mercury 24h inst
Jony Pn1GGE the German clerk, of whose injury
in acas in Cahounstrcet grocery, and precarious
condition at the Roper Hospital the Mercury made
mention yesterday is pleased to say doing WE'LL
and hopes are now entertained of his recovery.
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THE SWEETS OF FREEDoM.-The steamer Tccumseh,
due here from Cincinnati to-day, will have on board
six fine free negroes bound for neghboring State
of Arkansas About six years since they were manu-
mitted by their master near Helena. and removed to
the State of New York. where during that time they
have resided. Having had six years experience in
Northern Freedom they have been enabled to judge Of
it in all its bearings and becoming convinced that
Southern slavery is far preferable, are voluntarily re-
turning to their old home with the intention of again
seeking the protection of their former master
lIemphis Argus 18th inst.
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Another New Feature.

We observe that our excellent and entcrprising
Town Council are having erected Public Scales which
will add much to the convenience and satisfaction of
those who have articles TO buy in large bulk, requiring
by present mode considerable consumption of time,
with Inconvenience This is to be another of the
fixed institutions of good old Camden, and we note
the improvement with pleasure.
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Quarterly Meeting.

We have been requested to say that the Second
Quarterly Meeting for the Camden Station of the
day next On the morning of Saturday, preaching may
be expected, al. II o'clock.
Quarterly Conference will be held at the School
Room in the afternoon
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Orr Outside Editor

Has the start lis this week, and wo yield to him
the credit Of the larger amount and most interesting
quality Of local matter. We are glad to- see him wide
awake, and, although he may frequently take the wind
out Of our Sails in ancpatingu in the announcement
Of news items, etc, we shall not Call him out, .inas.
much as it is all in the family and IA house divided
against itself cannot stanln
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Spring I'm Charleston.

BY reference to our advertising columns it will be
seen that Mcssrs. FoGARrIEs SrILL,IAN Charleston,
are now ready with an ample Spring Stock to supply
the wants of the planter and others trading the city
We direct the attention of purchasers inspection
Of their Stock and bespeak for them liberal share of
patronage from those who intend supplying themselves
from the CITY,
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JUDGE LYYcn-We learn that on Monday night
last fellow by the name Of John Tomn went through
the unpleasant operation of being scked in the outer
edre Of town. For the use Of sedtous language and
perhaps other offences against the community he had
been duly warned by highly respectfully citizens to
leave the country and failing to do So the consequences
fell upon him as above stated
Andr:1a Gazette.
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FURMAN UNIvERsITY.-We were delighted to learn,
few days since from private letter. that Brother
Furman wanted but eleven hundred and fifty dollars
to complete the endowment Of the Savannah River
Professorship in Furman University. Fifty dollars
have since been adaed.-Southe'm Baptist.
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WksH1NeroN, February "a


In the Senate, to day, joint resolution was
introduced, authorizing. the Texas hangers to
defend the Rio Grande frontier. 1t was laid
over.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, of Alabama, presented a
petition of Mr. Carlos Butterfeld, for con-
tract to carry the international mails between
the United States and the principal Mexican
ports, in connection with the existing contract
with the Government of Mexico; and also re-
ported a bill for that purpose:
The Homestead Bill was made the order for
Thursday of next week.
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
In the House, Mr.. Carter, of New York, re-
presenting Staten Island and the most of Long
Island, endeavored to introduce series Of
resolutions, censuring the Executive and the
Congressional Committee for neglect ofcourte-
sizes towards the 7th Regiment II. Y. State
Militia, who recently visited Washington to at
tend the Inauguration Of the equestrian statue.
Three ballots were had for printer. On the
last ballot the votes for Mcssrs. Ball and
Glossbrenncr were tie. Many votes were scat
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Special Dispatch to the Charleston Cauisr.

q, ., SCni;IG.
WasIIINGToN. February 90.
In the Senate today, Mr. Hammond, ofSouth Caro-
lina presented tile memorial Of NJ. G. Mordecli, pray
ing that contract bc awarded him for carrying the
United States Mails betwccr Charleston aud Havana
It was referred to the appropriate Committee.
The bill for supplying the States with arms was
briefly discussed.
Mr. Brown. of Mississippi. introduced hill to pro-
tect slave property in Kansas
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The Aeht Ring

highly prfzed frie9 and subscriber, writing to US,
says Enclosed find our dollars, to pay my subscrp-
ton for the Journal sd that Of ". c. G., new SUBJ
scrber. I wish tu1ffty new ones to send you
This is what ID in editorial parlance, material
sympathy, er ptacsdl compliment.
1t certainly has tf.ring of the right metal
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MILITARY COMPANY IN WorFoRD CoLIEGE.--The
vounr men Of Woford College have organized Mill
,tary Company, numbering forty, under the name Oh
nsouthern Guards" and with the following officers:
Captain, T. B. Anderson; lst Lieutenant l. slmp'
son Cd Lieutenant, Z K. Dargan; Sd Lieutenant,
". s Hall: Orderly Sergeant, Richard Simpson
They made application to his Exeellency doV ''s''
and have received an order for arms
Spartanburg Express.
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Not the Man.

From information received by Chief Marshal WIrII-
ERsPooN from the Jalor at Macon Ga it las been as
certained that the man--BLAcEwELL- arrest
there for negro stealing, is not RANSOM BLACKWELL as
| some Supposcd il WAS
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Market Notice
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
February 10Th 1660

February 10th, 1860, ! {.
INRDERED, That the Recorder give notice
" through the Camden Journal, That The Market
will be open and the Ordinance relative to the same
will be enforced, on and after the lst OF March.
The Stalls in the Market shall be rented at Tie rate
Of Twenty Five Dollars (S25.0o) per aunuE. rayable
quarterly in advance and all persons renting Stalls
ma? vend their meats free Of further Stallage p
The following rates shall be paid by persons who
do not rent Stalls IN the Market, viz
For each Beef, Thirty five (35) cents. -
For each VEAL Twenty (2O) cents.
For each Mutton, Fifteen l5l cents ,y
For each Hog, weighing less than 50 pounds, Ten
l0J cents.
For eacII Hog, weighing over SO pounds, Fifteen
Q5) cents.
Persons from the Country, or others may vend
Fish, Game, Vegetables, Butte: aud Eggs in the
Market free of any charge.
(By order Of Council
JOHN K. wITuERsPooN,
Feb 14-td Commissioner of Market.
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NEGRO IXDuSTRY-Mr. A. Thomas informs lis that
he paid five hundred and thirty dollars yesterday
for cotton belonging to the ncgros of Mr. John C..
Zimmerman, of this District and this did not include
their whole crop They had sold eight or ten bales il
JTnion7ilc. Spattanbwy Express.
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The People Moving.

A Democratic meeting at Alexandria, Va, Tuesday
night adopted resolutions in favor Of Southern Con-
ference Let but the people speak out, and those as
suming to lead will soon change their tactics.
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Will be held on next Friday afternoon at the Pres
byterian Church, commencing at o'clock. All are
invited to attend The meetings have been we'll at
tended and the interest seems to be increasing
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REMOVAL.

.A-o N@o :" "a " HI "a.
HAS removed from his former place OF business
IL to the House formerly occupied by Capt. Thos,
Harris The SeccLd door below Messrs. G. Maiheson
Co.. where lie will be pleased 10 iurish his former
customers and solicls the patronage Of new ones,
xith such articles rs advertised, with the addition of
BACON,
Hams, Sides and Shoulders
No and Cuba M GLASSES!
= II articles warranted to please, aud as none can
please in every instance he requests such us do not
TO he returned lie offer for sale Goods low
CT or better than others, but will Sell
As Cheap and rs Good Articles!
tB-P Please see advertisement for list of articles.
Feb IA A. T.. .yI.ATTA.-
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AIaEssrlsa Legislature.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, February a.
The Legislature Of Alabama have passed bill ex-
cmpting all goods imported into Southern States from
taxation when sold in Alabama \ bill has also been
passed. calling Convention TO reform the State Con-
stitutiOu
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

4 Benerolent Institution established by special End9V
ment for the Re!isfof the Sick and Distressed aj :.
ficted rih Ttrulent and Epidemic Diseases,
and especially for tie Cure Of Diseases of
the Sexual Organs
NTEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
vi Surgeon 10 all who apply by letter, with de-
scrlion Of their condition, (ase patton, hal its Of
liie &C. and in of exlrerc poverty, Medicines
furnished free of charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermatorrloa. and other
Diseases of the Sexual Organs and on the NEW REM
EDIEs employed in the Dspcs ary, sent 10 the aflc-
ted in sealed letter envelopes free Of charge. Two
or three Stamps for postage will be acceptable
Addres: DR. SKILLIN HOUGliTON, Acting
Surgeon, Howard Association. No 2 South Ninth
Street Philade!pha,ga. By order O! the Directors.
GEO. FAlEcHILD, !sec'ty EZRA \. HEARrwELI4
Feb lily President.
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The Presidents message was debated.
The House adjourned until Monday.
WASHINGTON. February

WASHINGTON, February 25.
The Postal Committee have prepared bill
providing for scmi-weekly letter mail, over
land or by water, in twenty days to San Fran
cisco; also paper mail, to be transmitted
semi-weekly. ~.