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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

y PEAcTlcAL LEGIsLAroR.-:An amusing
scene IN the Legislature Of Pennsylvania oc-
Cured on motion to remove tic capitol of
tie State from Harrisburg to Philadelphia. a
mattcr-ot-fact member from the rural districts,
who had heard of the great facilities with which
brick houses arc moved from ono part Of the
CITY to another, and who had not the least idea
that anything but moving the State House WAS
in contemplation, rose and said
"Alr. Speaker, I have no Objection to the
motion, but don't see how on airth YOU are
going to get it over the river"
\ similar anccdotc is told of a "backwoods"
member who was in this city ut the time our
South Carolina Legislature were discussing the
removal Of the Capitol. \ wag Of the City or
Parishes, took his country friend around the
State House. now the Court House, ard con-
suited his practical wisdom as to the possibiii-
ty of removal. 1t was enough, and OH enter
ing the Hall Of Representatives the country
member eagerly caught the speakers eye and
delivered his opinion:
"Mr. Speaker, I've studied this question, and
I've looked all round this ere house, and tell
You, sir, that all the oxen and horses i'll Tie
Waxhaws will never move it,"
Charlcst>n Courier.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
Sunday school Work.

The season has-Jiow como when missionary
work can be done in the country, among the
thousands OF neglected children who have 10
Sunday Schools. 1t is the woIk Of the mis-
sionarirs who arc commissioned by tho sAmeri.
can Sunday School Union, to establish Sunday
Schools, iii which these children may be taught
the truth ofthc Bible.
:IEesw.li,t to do large amount Of ofmissionary
wDrk:in this part of the country during the
corning spring and summer. 1t can be done, if
tile friends OF the work will literally come to its
assistance The good results of the work arc
visible wherever. it las been done. Churches
of various denominations can be shown all over
the country, which have grown out Of Sunday
Schools established by the missionaries Of the
American Sunday School Union.
There arc many individuals who will read
this, who can afford to give the amount OF q
missiopary's salary. Many, who cannot give
the whole amount, can give half of it. Three
hundred dollars secures the services of mis-
sionary for one year. Many individuals and
Sunday Schools thus contribute to the missionary
work, and in this way have missionary of their
own from whom they rcceiyea monthly letter,
showing them the continual fruits Of their
libcralitv.
All missionaries commissioned shall be such
as shall be acceptable in every respect to those
persons who contribute to their support, and to
the communities among whom they labor.
There are about four millions of chdlfen in
the United States wLo are without Sunday
School privileges They are found throughout
the various States in proportion to the populas
ton. Evcrysdenoiniuation has an intcrcsrsii
the work OF gathering them in. Every Church,
every Sunday School, every Christian, and every
citizen, has an interest init.
The missionary work Of the American Sun
day School Union is peculiarly adapted to the
necessity, especiallyasit conflicts with no other
organization. &@1 $50.
Friends ot.the iynprant, destitute little ores,
.willyou hot hell -lls in the great work Z! mot
grEdgpgly or Of necessity, for tllc ord lovcth
Elccr11i 5cId Your -dJIIlr5E; i;dgG
oil. small, to ALFRED TAYLOR, .,.AS7E ~,
Missionary Superintendent for the South,
i. No. G7 Mccting-strcct, Charleston, S. &.
March, 1860.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

\ RELIC OF TIE REvoLuTloS.-Wc have
recently seen the watch which Gen. Marion
owned and carried with him during the days
and nj 5hts Of the Revolt ion. 1t is made Of
silver and manufactured III London and has
every appearance OF having seen some service.
This precious relic is owned and highly priced
hv i female descendant of Cen Marion'S bro
ther who is now living in our town, aud who
bears tic name Of her iustrious grand uncle.
Notwithstanding its age and the trying times
it has kept, j. is still able to mark the passing
hours lis correctly us ever, and for such labor
it is far more valuable than half the watches
that are manufactured in lankecdom.
GrpamNe Enterprise.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

SURPRISE PARTY SrRpRIsED.-Your. .Amcri-
ca, not long ago, undertook to have surprise
party. at tic house Of Dean Richmond, in
Buffalo, New York. In full feather, with eat
ablcs and drnkablcs and music, the self inv
ted guests to the number Of two hundred, drove
up to the Deans door, rung the bell, and pre-
pared for rush in. But they rcckoncd wrong.
Dean answered the bell in person, and of course
blocked up the entrance. The Buffalo Express
tclls'the r.st He politely asked the business
Of the leader Of the patty. lie is informed
'that this is surprise party" lie assures
them that hc Is not surprised at a-is not
surprised at anything now-a-days-does rot
intend to have party that nighL-when lie
wants one he will make proper preparation,
and bid the guests himself. lie wishes them a
pleasant "good night" and closestlc door. This
was fairly turning the table on Young America
the surprisers were the surprise party.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
Calhounss. Firth Day.

At the appointed hour large audience OF
ladies' and gentlemen assembled in the College
Chapel. Upon the stage was bust of Cal
houn, crowned with wreath Of flowers. The
Hon. William C. Preston graced the scene
with his venerable and welcome presence. At
ter All appropriate prayer by Judge Longstrect,
President of the College, the following Ode,
for the occasion bv Mr.. W. y. Me-
Queen, OF the Senior class. was sung with fine
spirit and ciFect-by the College choir:
Carolina raise tie p:ean
Bring the laurel wrcatle the bay,
Scatter incense on the altar
Hail with JOY the natal day!
Living-wc with honors crowned thee;
. Dyng--,cars bedswed thE tomb;
Now we glorify thy spirit
Everything, great CALHOUN!
When the storm, oppression Weakened,
Ragged throughout our nattrc land
Thou didst speak-thc stormsubsided;
Peace ensucd at thy COMMAND.
No pollution bfookcd thy presence
No ambition lured theo on;
Thou didst rise, and set in sp!cndo-,
An uncloudcd, spotless sun,
Carolina, hear he spcakerh:-
Bow not TO THO oppressor's rod,
Draw the sword, grid on your armour,
Trust in justice, trust in God! e.
Burst the CALLING chain that binds thee
TJ tie body ofMis deah!
Rally round your lone Palmetto
Freedom yield but with thy breath"
Mr. Maxwell, the President oft the Cariosopl-
C Society, next introduced to'the audience the
orator OF the occasion, Mr. a. c. Haskell, of
Abbeville, who,in speech characteristic Of
he orator and scholar, commanded unhagging
attention for three-quartcrs Of an hour.
(nJyDDL; EU0ulj0u
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

SExslBLE.-An old farmer in Texas, about
leaving home on a visit to the states, asked Of
his Dutch overseer, Peter, what kind Of a wo-
man shall bring back for YOU to marry 81
does vant," replied Peter, =, Dutch woman NIT
foot fourteen inches long and five inches
broad. nit big leg coming right down i'll dc
mittc, so she can stand hard on the ground to
trivc oyeas trugh de mud"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
The Charleston Convention.

" 3,sII1NGIUN, -HHICH 70.
The National Democratic Executive Com
mlttcc are considering the propriety of calling
amceting, for the purpose Of alIaying appre-
tensions as to>the capacity Of Charleston to
accommodate visitors 10 the Convention, and
also to confer with the hotel proprietors there
in relation to charges.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

Ak INGENIOUS DoDcE.-Wc learn that
shoe manufacturer in Pennington, N. H,-a
rank abotionist, and who sells large portion
of his shoes at the South-in order to convey
tho impression to his customers that he is
Democrat, buys all the old copies Of the Boston
Post he can procure to line the boxes i'll which
his goods are packed.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
Disasters Mt Sea,
New YoRX. March 90.

NEW York, March 90.
The barqnc Drccter, arrived to-day from
Ca1denas, brings the captain and crew ltwenty-
two persons) Of the steamer Commerce. They
were rescued from that vessel on the l4.h
instant. The Commerce was from New York
and bound to Galveston. and when abandoned
was III sinking condition.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

Corn7.-The Spring Term Of the Court of
Common Pleas for Marlboro District, common
ccd on Monday last, and will perhaps close on
Thursday or Friday. There is a good deal Of
business on the docket, but Judge Wardlaw
keeps. the lawyers within proper bounds, and
then dispatches business very rapidly. All
the redundancies of speech and figures Of rho
toric were Topped of, and Lawyers, clients, wit
ncsscs and jurors were required to be on hand
and stick 10 their cases.
John c. Terrell, who was convicted Of mur-
der at the last term OF the Court and appealed,
was sentenced on Tuesday morning by His
Honor Judge Wardlaw, to be hung on Friday
the 18th Of April. In reply to the usual qucs-
liol. as to what he had to say, he asserted his
innocence of crime, and requested tle Judge
TO give him as much time as possible. llc WAS
deeply affected, even 10 tears.
Bc,aetkyvile Son
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
Mexican Affairs.


Tclcgraphic dispatches announce tue commencement
ofthe siege Of Vera Cruz by Gen. MIRAMoy, OH the
5th Of March, and the appearance Of two steamers
without coors before the city. The Spatoga adedby
dctachments Of men from tile Saoamlah and PsJie on
board the Indun0ia and the Ware was ordered to
proceed 10 the anchorage ground Of these vessels and
ascertain their character On nearing them moved
off, when shot was fired from tue Sruioga to bring
her to- and the Lsa.ongu sent forward to overhaul her
Tie hail of the Commander of the Ladsaaota was
answered 10y shot from the guns Of the Hraon with
valley Of musketry, whercupon the Saratoga gave her
a broad-sdc and the action became general. Com.
MARIN and his men arc prisoners on board tue L. s.
Sloop.oEWar Prehle.
These Steamers Oh their arrival at Vera Cruz passed
all the forcgr squadrons and the Castle of San Juan
dc Uloa without Com MARIN hoistng his flag not
withstandug shot from the Castle and other equally
persuasive signals 1t is SAID the French English and
Spanish men-ol:war took no notice Of this fact.
The Sa,ahga was towed up by the Lsdaaola, and
took CON- MARIN by surprise. The. engagement took
place by moonlight both. steamers trying hard to
cape.
mortallv. On the Mexican sde 10 arc reported killed
and 80 wounded. After the action had commenced,
Com. MARIN hoised the Spanish flag. The prisoners
corroborate the reports relative to the steamers having
cleared at Havana as merchantmen; and that they
hostcd the Mexican flag only after having sailed from
the port of Havana They also mounted sly guns eacl
after having cleared
will somewhat upset tile calculations ofmany as 10 any
present truce between the conendug parties and that
it will eptai! upon our Government somewhat of an
obligation TO take decided stand with the party Of its
choice should it be found essential to establish early
and favorable treaty with Mexico. The objects Of de-
lay in regard to the treaty proposed are evidently Of
some policy; the ends Of this delay will more than
likely be detrimental to American interests. Hence
if Uncle tm is wide awake is not hard to determine
the sequcl-le must aud will take such course as
promises most Of good to his cause the rowns Of
other governments to the contrary. There is however,
oflate considerable naneuverng prior to his decisions
and We must be content to bde his movements, with
confidence in the sage advice Of his political advisors
who act as pronpters behind the scenes.
For our part we would rather not SEQ tho General
Government just this juncture, involved in anything
like hostile arrangement Of difficulties with foreign
power, because Of the NATURAL effect it would have Of
diyerng tho public mind from settlement of the more
important questions at home. 1t will pot much sur.
prise us however should the Unionsts soizo this op
portuniy as the dernier resort ofopposon 10 anything
that vors tho disruption Of the Union or tho hand to
hand conflict OF the Two sections in tho practical
ticn Q. rights BY tho South.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
Purchase OF Cuba.

=
The New York Courier llas the following item Of
news: --s
I've learn from satisfactory source in Paris that
tile French Government were advised that Spain has
agreed to sell Cubaso the United States Everything
was arranged except the price about which there
some little difference. Of opinion. y a.4 49,
We give the following difference Of opinion" the
most probable condition of matters in regard tn Cuba
The special correspondent Of the New York Tribune
tclcgraphs 70 that paper as follows:-
"Tlere is nc foundation for the statement in the
Courier and Enquirer that Spain has agreed to sell
Cuba tothe United States, that France has been
advisedto that effect. Mr. Preston has never made
overture because when the President recommended
the purchase to Congress, the Spanish Government
officially announced that any such proposition would
be regarded international aron after its decided
rciisals When +. J. Grund, now Consul at Havre,
was sent abroad the secret agent of the Department
Of State he presented this subect the attention Of
Louis Napoleon, who suggested asa mode Of compro-
misc, that the people Of Cuba should purchase the
island from Span TO be guaranteed in neutrality-suspicious.
by the joint protection CT England, France and the
United States. Upon this report 6eing submitted to
Mr. buchanan, llc said he did not like the partner
ship Is .-.- &c.
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EncOuraSinE.

At Tho manual commencement ofsthe Medical De
lartnent otlie Pennsyly University in class Of
73Es,ndcilts only two oftac graduates were South
Caral;niaas J: !: SULTAN ". McKEszIE and JollSK.
MCLEAN.
This is significant Of the right spirit and VIC hope to
sec still further deductions from the priucey fund which
the Southas annual contributed to the support Of
this and other institutions learning among people,
whose course towards US has been one of continued
aggression strengthened by the very facilities of
Southern help
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

The Athcneum mentions rumor that Mr.
Golden has lost nearly the whole of his private
fortune by Investment in American railway
shares. 1t is, however, stated that his less will
be repaired in a manner at once splendid, deli
cate and prompt. in few days." if we arc
rightly told, "namcs have been put down for
100000, in sums from $500 to $4,000 each.
The tricndlincss thus expressed is most noble
tribute to public virtue and public service"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

LIBERAL BEeUEsTs TO SERVANTS Mrs
Mary Dale, of Philadelphia, lately deceased, in
her will bcqucatlis $4,000 to James Baxter,
a coorcd servant, who had been in the service
of herself and husband for twcnty-thrce years,
and the sum of $500 to her waiting maid
and provides a trust fund to pay the board Of
her old horse "Sam," and the further sum of
sl5 per month for taking care Of saiN horsc,
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

Mr. Hamilton, member of Congress from
Texas, contends that non-intcrvcntion on tho
part Of Congress in slavery in the Territories,
should be the policy Of the South. lie contends
that Douglas has been consistent in his course
on the Territorial question, and is the most
available candidate for the Presidency.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
NUMBER 13.
Indian Massacre.

ST. LOUIS, March 20.
Adviees received here from Oregon report
that different bands of white men made sim
ntancous attack upon the Indian villages on
Eel River, massacreing indiscriminately three
hundred men, womeD and children.
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2 San .Sl Z 41pseaio, February 2s, 1860.

DoSAnoE.-We learn from the Yorkville Enquirer
that Lawson D. Williams, talented and promising
young lawyer of Arkansas, recently deceased las be-
queathed his entire estate--a handsome property-to
the Theological Seminary in this place. He was son
9th Rev. Aaron Williams formerly Of York District
Columbia Cuurliln.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

An epitaph in the churcl'-yyard Of Morton:in-
lhc-Marsl, runs thus:
Here, lies the boucs of Richard Sawton,
Whose death, alas, was strangely brought on,
Trying, one day, his corns to NOW of,
The razor slipped and cut his toe of; -
Ills toe, or rather what it grew to,
An inflammation quickly few to:
Which took, alas to mortitying,
And was the c:lsc Of Richards dying.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

The New HAMpsu1RE ELEc7IoS-Full re-
turns from New Hampshire show the majority
of Goodwin, (Rcpublican) 70 be 4,59a. The
Republicans have ten ont oftwclvc Senator'S
The Republican MAJORITY the House is eighty
6va
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

SUSPENSION OF DRlLLlNe.-Thc Secretary
of War Of Great Britain has instructed tie
Lords Lieutenant Of the different counties of
England, that it ;s not the intention Of the
Government to carsc the ycomanry to be drill
y, a:.G exercised :h:, ,'eas.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
A New Order.


The times are certainly .rey prolific" in the
growth of orders and leagues Of men whose platform
of principles is confined to the knowledge and under
standing Of the initiated alone. The latest mancsta-
on in this direction has been made in Texas the effect
ofwhicls thus described letter from San Anto,o,
of the oath uItimo:ia / - = : z -
San Antonio is thrown into confusion and excite
ment by the appearance Of new Order or League in
their midst having, as suppose for its object the
conquest Of Mexico, and as guessed at by others the
old doctrines of South Carola but really not under
stood BY any. The new Order is called 'Tambourincs'
! send you notice which l. pickedup on the street,
which is the best exposition any one has, save the
Incmbers Of the League. Numbers of citizens are
being enrolled, am told, every night Makc-Your
own comments ~.
THE ALARM.-Te1as and the whole South arc dcep-
y interested in the present alarming state OF affairs on
our Southwestern border.
meeting OF the Order Of "Tanbourines' will be
held ut the Plaza House, this evening at half.past
O'Clock. Al members viii please attend, as The p. o.
D. from South Carolina, and the Fl. Y r. of chihuahua,
win DO present to submit important matters TO tho
League. By order Of the P: O. D."
ss..i.as,, 81 ~ r I. T. Secretary.
San Anko1io February a. 1861
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

"Why don't you como after cold victuals as
usuall" said a lady to boy who had for
long time been daily visitor for that species
Of charity. "Father has joined the Temper
ancc Society, and VIC have warm victuals now"
was the reply.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

Snow AT GoLDsBoRo.-Wo learn from the
Charlotte Bulletin, that on Monday night last
the town of.Goldsboro, n. c., was visited with
snow. rain and some hail. On Tuesday morn
ing the house tops worc slightly covered.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
The kingdom or Tuscany.

Tie Emperor NAnoLEoS in speech at the opening
OF the French sscatbly, said that Tuscany
waste be erected INTO separate kingdom; that Parma
do,tena mightb annexed to sardina that France
would take Savoy for the security of frontier He
hoped that the great powers would see the necessity
for this -.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27

LABOR MovEMEHT.-Thc bricklaycrs OF New
York, now receiving sl.75 per day, demand 81
per day after the first Of April. They do not
contcm plate a ",trike,' believing that t!:cir
demands will be ac:elei 20 Without IT,
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-03-27
Charleston and Liverpool. !.

We observe from the Courier that movement is on
foot in Charleston to5cstablis direct communication
between that point and Liverpool, blythe institution Of
special line Of steamers. This recommends itself as
the best yet devised for the concentration Of the
immense Southern and Southwestern trade in that
city. Indeed we regard other claims advanced by
the Charleston merchants as incre appeals to sectional
patriotism and which must eventually succumb the
pecuninry interest Of the purchaser and Of the con-
suner. Tho drafts upon patriotism may be- promptly
onored for one season, but there.is guaranty nor
as Charleston any right TO expect that it will extend
further than this under present circumstances. If it
is the settled purpose Of Charleston merchants to
dertake the supply Of the South and Southwest they
must bring bear all the facilities of first class
market in order that they may be able to present other
and substantial inducements than the mere graft
'fcaton Of sectional preference. Men sometimes
willingto make temporary sacrifices for the gratifca
tion Of patriotism but never have been known to set
up suc precedent genera; line Of policy, the pock
l:.tia iac .c sssl s;,cs
hard and frequent strait - z assasass sai5ssa -
Itwoudindeed be gratifying to tho feelings Of every
true Carolnian aud Southern man, could we become
commercially independent OF the Northern States, and
open in our midst market supplied with every article
of demand and consumption among our people Efforts
have been made, with some success by the merchants
of Charleston in this direction; 10 retain what has
already been secured, and TO make still burger acces
sons to their list Of purchasers it is absolutely
tial that they should set about the provision Of
means more enduring aud Of more general attraction
than simple appeals to pride and patriotism Let them
make it araatter Of rral interest and this combined
with the natural preference for Southern market,
will give Charleston fixed trade, which is Of far more
practical benefit than that influenced by spasinodca
uncertain operations of local patriotism g 10 -
The South, to mako the doctrine Of nonntcrcou-sc
generally effective, must possess amarket within her
own limits quite equal if not superior to the CONNER
claimants Of the Ncrth TO change the channel of
trade flowing into Northern ports and driving the
ciucry of Northern manufactures requires something
more durable; than straws to turn the current.
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PHILADELPHIA, Marcl, 20.

."DF-LFIII-fi .HsICII 70.
Capt Hoffman and crew, Of the barquc Mar
tina, OF Charleston, arrived here to-day. The
Martha was struck by lighting on the 18th
instant burned and sunk. The vessel and
cargo arc total loss. She was on VOYAGE
from Charleston to Boston, with cargo con-
'sisting Of 10 bales Sea Island and l,O3s bales
upland cotton; and 335 tieces rice, valued at
$4,000.