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visited by a most violent gale; scarcely u vesf*fi in the harbour esuapod without ^ more or less damage. No lives lost, wc believe. (ITWc have been requested to inform tho patrons and friends of the Fi rman Institution that the classical dep rtinont of that seminary will go into operation on the second Monday in January noxt, undor the most auspicious circumstances. The experience of three years lias convinced tho conductors and abettors of tho manual labor system of education, that it is not the thing it is cracked up to be. The habits, customs, and feelings of thoso for whose benefit tho seminary was instituted, are direct!'.' on nosed to ailV SUcIl SVS tcm of education; in addition to which, the iinincnso ex ponsc consequent upon t!ic carrying on of a plantation, worked by Bchool boys only a few hours daily, is such us will inevitably involve any such institution in inextricable embarrassment. All these considerations together, h ive induced the Baptist State Convention of South Carolina, under r whose auspices the Institution was founded, to disf continue, and we trust, l'orcvor disconnect, manual labor with this Ins titution The Principal of this Institution, the Rev. N. W. IIodgf.s, is a gantleman of highly reputable character, botli as a scholar and teaciier. Ilis t il, ?? O In ipl'nr cms ana learning, n;s long cajichuuvu ?s> " ivuvhv.i and his mode of instructing, together with the moral influence and healthy locition of the Institution give it the most decided advantage of any such Institution in our acquaintance -I'? ... 'J-'O 1 FOR TUE CAMDEN* JOURNAL. LINES suggested by the funeral of tho lata Col. John Chksxut. (of this 'own.) who fell a victim to disease, occasioned by tho severities of a Campaign in Florida, within a fe.v d ays of having completed his fortieth year:? What mournful train, thus silent wends its way? II is Death been here? And who the victim now? Alas! I ken too well! No common form, Within that sable pail conlin'd. Mem'ry Files bock to car!}' days; and tear-drops till Miu:' i.-hing eyes, I saw tlico then, the bloom Ofi; a!?h, th. light of eye, and grace of form; All then w-retinue. Fuvor'd of Ileav'n thy youth? By f.uu'ui .i.i:.d-i, how gentle rear'd! And when To manhood r: ;'ii, thy warm affection sought, Tli? idol or a powerful home: to thee, "* ? ' *- - -? -'-I ? i.~ X ill'Ugll iUill IU ail. vci, Iiun tuiniuuui. Rasign'd. Fearless of future woe. Thy faith, Thy honor, surety of lu-r peace below. 11 j.v swiftly Tiiuc tlcw o'er t!iy happy home! Around thy board, bloo.n'd op'niag bud*.1, so fair, Tay hopes of future happiness! But then, Ah! then, thy country caii'd: love, case, and home, All, all, Ly thee rcsign'd. The tented field And soldiers' fare, how cheerfully endu/d! IJ'an had thy mortal frame, gigantic been, Beneath the efforts of the soul within, It must havofah'n. Too path of duty found, The imsjrd ;uu:i led on, 'til! nature sank? A'id now, thy home rcgiin'd, alas! too late! Disease hulli marli'd thco for its own, and Death llith olaini'd the form that virtue dwell within? It seetnelh sad, and yet, thy futo how ble d! T.to'i h ist n ot liv'J! With fainting heart to watch The dying ray, from ever, that beam'd on thee, ^Vi.^n first thou "aw tiie light! N >r yet, to see, With agony of soul, the Hooting breath Kscapo from little ones, than life more dear! Tnou hast not hv'd! to clasp in death, that pulse, All cold, that throbb'd in life, alor.c for t!:oo! To call, witli wiid despair, 0:1 names so dorr, Tint echo back, unansvrer'd and unheard. Thou hast not liv'd, to bear, with solemn tread, And riven heart, to silent cartli?thy friend! Kur yot, to prove, man's trusted faith, a dream! Nor hast thou liv'd, to fee! the venoni'd dart, By Envy sped.?Till, rotis'd to passion's height, The tempter led, thy soul to guilt and sia , But?thou h isi liv'd, to gum the hea:ts of all! ! To meat in ov'ry eye affection's glance, From 0 r'ry lip, the wish to theo, of weal? To reach thy sun's meridian height, undooin'd In night to set. But, hotter far, cclips'tl in Death! Remciubsr'd note, as brilliant to the last! But ah! if this wore all, stiil sad thy fate! So much to lose, and nought instead to gain. But thou hast liv'd, to feel thy need of first?1 "Toask,"and "to receive," the promis'J boon, To make thy peace with God, and fearless meet Pale terror's king! Oh! could the stricken ones, A mornum sKiaica irum grid, 1.1m u;uu^.n iu nnju, jjjch tear that foils, each pang that rends tho heart, Must his have been, had he rom.iin'd, till they Daath's summons met.?Then, self forgot, mcthinks, That joy alone, must triumph in each soul! Camden, Dec. 21, 1839. N. LIST OF ACTS Passed and Ratified by the South Carolina Legislature, Dec. 21, IS39. 1 An act to release the title of the Stale in certain escheated property to G. A. Trenholm. 2. An act to authorize the Sheriff of Marlborough District to lodge in tho jail of any of the adjoining Districts, prisoners committed to his charge,-,and for other purpuses therein mentioned. 3. \u act to prohibit the digging of cellars in future within the limits of Towns on the seaboard. 4. An act to apportion the Representation of this State. 5. An act to restore the salaries of certain Officers of each branch of the Legislature. 0. An act to provide a remedy in certain cases of debts not yet due. 7. An act to authorize the Commissioners of the Poor for Pendleton District, to sell certain Ileal and Personal Property and for other purposes. 8 An act increasing the Office and duties of Clerks and Registers of Mesne and Conveyance and Commissioners ol" Locations. 9. An art to authorize the formation of a Company for the construction of a Turnpike Road through Blythe's Gap. 10. An act in relation to the October term of the Court of Law for Charleston District. ] 1. All act to revive and amend an act, entitled a- act t<? incorporate the Union Insurance and Trust Company of South Carolina, ratified the 19.h day of December, 1839. 12. An act to regulate the fees of Clerk, 13. An act to gra!it a cliarter to Isaac S iiailev, to establish, erect and use a liyd.aulie Press D <ck in Charleston. 14. An act prescribing the mode of electing Clerks, Slierilt's ami Ordnnaries. 15. An act authorizing the II m Josiah J. Evans, one the Judges of this State, to be absent therefrom for a limited time. 10. An act to extend the charter of the South Western Rail Road Bank. 17. An act to regulate the office of Con-: slahies. 18. An act to alter the time of the sitting of the Court of Equity in the 3 I cir cuit. 19, An act concerning the rights or Executors, and Administrators, to purchase property at their own sales. | An act to extend the time of payment of j the last instalment of the increased capital ; of the Bank of Charleston, South Caro ; liiia 21. An act to amend an act entitled an ! act to authorize the formation of ili-? Char leston, (Jeorgalown and All Saints Rail ; Road Company. 22. An act to raise supplies for toe year 1S39. 23. An act to extend the time during which loans may be granted f?r rebuilding i e O ? j Chariest in. 24. An act to reduce all acts and clauses of acts in relation to the Patrol) ol this State, into one act and to alter and amend the same. 25. An art to incorporate certain villages, societies and Companies, and to renew or amend certain charters, heretofore granted, and for other purposes. 20. .An act to make appropriations for the year commencing in October, 1^39. 27. An act to establish certain Roads,, ! Bridges uul Ferries. 2*?. An act concerning the office and duties of O dinaiies. 2'). in act concerning the office, duties and liabilities of Coroners. ,20. Am act concerning the office, duties, and liabilities of Sheritf. 31. An act to provide for the advance hr t!ie Stile on its suhscrinfion of the Louisville, Charleston and Cincinnati Iliil ' R on! Company, 32 An act concerning the office and duties of Magistrates. Mr. Hunter of Virginia, it will be perceived from our Congressional report, is elected Speaker of the 1! nisi* of Rcpre sentativos Mr. Hunter has never acted with the Northern Whigs, and his avowed political principles arc in direct conflict with theirs at every point. lie was, however, taken up by thctn at the clotc of the voting to-day. and being supported by a portion of the Democratic party, was elected by a vote of one hundred and nineteen, out of two hundred and thirty-two votes. It will he observed that Mr. Hunter did not, on any occasion, vote for any of the Whig candidates for Speaker. Mr. Hunter is the irrandson of John Taylor of Caroline, one of the sternest Republicans of his time, and a leader among the founders of the Virginia school of politics* We trust that the descendant will emulate the renown of his great progenitor, an I not disappoint the hopes of that portion of the Republicans who gave hiin their confidence. Both Messrs. Jones and Lewis, who were the Democratic candidates, acted throughout the contest with great delicacy, and, in turn, magnanimously withdrew, upon ascertaining that they would not unite all the Republican votes. Although neither of the Administration can .'idates was elected, it was solely because there was a want of unanimity in the Democratic ranks The highest Whig vote was one hundred and two for Mr. Brll; and, subsequently, one hundred and three for Mr. Dawson, twelve scattering. The highest Democratic vote was one hundred and thirteen?first for Mr. Jones, and the ; same number afterwards for Mr. Lewis ' with eleven scattering in the last instance. Ac n lncf rfljiirt th?> Dunncitinn vriti; u'siS ,~ ""? , ? ~rr " | cast upon a gentleman, whose principles, ! as we before observed, are diametrically opposed t'? all their doctrines, and whose 'concurrence with the Administration upon all the great questions of political controj vcrsy is notorious.?Globe. 1 A KID", j During the Revolutionary War, when ! a corpse of the American army were ' encamped near the b irmtgh ?>f Eli, Zftbcthton, in New Jersey, an olHcer, who was rathrr more of a devotee of Venue , than of Mars, paid his iddressps to 3 laI dy of distinction whom he was in the habit of visiting nightly, in the cultivation of those kind feelings which love cor! dially inspires. On a discovery of the cause of the repeated absence of the offi cer end of the place where his interviews with his Dulcinea were had, some wagi gish friends resolved to play off a hand some trick at his expense, which should deter him from a repetition of his visit". The officer, it appears, rode a very small | horse, of the policy kind, which he always lefi untied, with the bridle reins over his neck, in order th mount and ride ! off without delay when the business of courting and kissing was over; and the horse always remained until backed by the owner without attempting to change | his position. On a certain very dark nirht, . when the officer had as usual gone to pay his devoirs to the object of his affections, ! jiiJ was enjoying the approving smiles of his fair one, his waggish companions went privatch to the door of the house where the officer was, look the bridle and saddle front the horse, which they sent quietly away, placed the former on the tailt and ( the latter on the back of a very sober ruminative old cow, (with the crupper i over the horns,) who stood peaceably i chewing her end near the spot* Immediately thereafter they retired s mie distance | from the house and separating, they raised | a large cry of alarm, that the enemy hud j landed, and were inarching with full forn j into the village: On hearing the voice ofi alarm, the people ran out, greatly excited, j and consternation entering evey dwelling found its unwelcome way speedily into I the houshold temple where our official hero whs worshiping. Taki iff counsel ("roin his fears, a ><| snatching a hasty kiss, he 1 sla.ted from the lady's chamber, and rush- ' ed down stairs, shot out of doors with the velocity of a musket hall, and?owing t< tno darkness not seeing the metamorphose in the conformation of his nag, mounted hastily on the si(Idle with his back towards the head of the cow, and plunged his spurs deeply in her sides, caused hoi to bawl out with excessive pain, and started off in gallant style, and in her best galh'p, made towards the camp. The officer still plying his spurs and whip to the 1 skin a"d bones of thesulfering old animal, 1 and with all bis wine a id l ive on boar I? finding himself hurried rapidly backwards; manure aJI his efforts to advance; and h<*Mrin>f the repeated baulings of the tortured and frightened beast, immagined that he was earrird off by magic. a ?d roaring out most lustily that the d< vil had got iiiin was carried in this stale of perturbation into the very alignment of the camp. The courageous sentinels hearing the noise, and imagining that Hanihal and his ox.mi were coming, discharged their pieces snd fled as if ihe devil chased | tin sn. the alarm guns were fi-ed?the officers left the'r quarters, and cried, "turn lout! turn out!" with all the strength of [their lungs. The soldiers started from their sleep as if a ghost had crossed their dream-?and the whole oody running half naked, together formed a gallant disliable, ' prepared to repc' the invader. When In ! | the ludicrous sight soon presented' itself to the eves, of the gallant offirei, mountled on an dd cow, with his face towards her tail, and this appendage sticking | straight out behind; fu r tongue banning Out?hor sides gory with the grievous gigging of the spurs?and hirns If owing to his excessive foar, almost deprived of reason, and half petrified with horror, A ! Solid and general roar of laughter broke ]fn?ni the band at the rider and his steed? the whole corps gave him three times i three hetrty cheers, as he b died into the iciiuip, and he was seized und carried to ] his quarters in triumph, there to dream of ; love's metamorphoses backward rides, Isieruway advances, and alarm of invasion, and thereby to garnish his mind with rnaJ leriai? for writing a splendid treatise on the novel adventure of cowology. Constellation. The Newfoundland Fishery. ?The i banks of Newfoundland may be regarded jas one of the wonders of the world; in I fact, iney are cars's or vast alluvial tracts ! on the breast of the ocean, which allow man t-? reap without ilie trouble of sowjing; and most amazing are the finny harj vests they yield. The fish caught on v,..nirc. "n.wto ..? .~ .u- .?. .1:- ' ut'imsj tinv?o no way id Liic iwuai uiotant parts of the eartli?thanks to the val-: uablc condiment salt, and the humauepo-j hey that rendered it almost as cheap as j water, and applicable even ac seasoning' in the fo ?rl of raule. In the year 1830, nearly a million quintals of dried cod fish were exported from Newfoundland, and in 1833, about half the number of casks | filled with seal skins. In addition to these ! at licit s. there were considerable exports 'of cod and seal oil. staves, sal ed salmon; herrings, mackerel, tongues, sounds and leaplins, the l ist a fish s- multitudinous that it actually colors the waters when it arrives on the coast The annua value ; of the Ne t fnundland trade may b?* estimated in round numbers at ,?2.000,000 sterling. But this is merely the British portion of the traffic, for the French and' : Americans also cure to an immense extent, ] I a it ({ not liorn ?\r? r* !. ?*r ?? * /! fti rtyoll(in<r 1 uim nvf wvv ii k/ui li i> UI U in |'l uiiiiu^ hv l!ie advantages so Impolitically "ranted : t'> tliern in ISM. During the night the ' former fish io-shore, contrary to the rules of honor and good faith, while the latter do much injury by throwing the offal of ail the lish lh"\ take, back into tic sea front whence it came. The Newfoundland cod is the finest in the world; the head is smaller, iiid tin flesh firmer than the spe* eies that frequent our own shores, -tot excepting the rock kind; and whet) eaten in the fresh state, nothing can be more delicate, not even the salmon, sole, or the celebrate*! white bait so much prized by the members of the municipality of London.? i.umfrics Courier. kITdTmaI)^ clothing ; IXT AT CQST.^rn THF Subscriber will sell at eost. FROiK /i. i i k.I /1A A 'Tl^i I n . *"?? 4 UU.1 t -I, Ul\.Lt rn l'W.H r<t i>nu I ALOuNS. Also-ON HA^D, ; 1 hale eh-gani French Bed BLANKETS.1 Aj)|?lv to j Dec. 23. ' II AY MAN LEVY. PEBFL'3li:.{Y. AN assortment of Pkrfi'MERY just re ccii'cd and for sale by JONES & HUGHS ON. Dec. 0. I83tt. BCSBBg'W"'''' 2" 1 J".wiuuf.wg* ~ MA UK. CD On Simnay morning Mir tJStnl inst. ny j Rev. C. M. Breaker. Mr Jamks Raskin,!] lo Miss Makcakkt Dkan. All of this:1 town. J, C.4.TIl>fi3V d?RICE CUftfiEAT. DECEMBER 23. ARTICLES. PER ? C $ C j Beef, in market, ib 5 a 7 Bacon from wagons, lb 11 a 12 by retail, lb 14 a 15 Butter, lb 15 a 25 Beeswax, lb 20 a 25 Bagging yard 18 a 25 Bale Rope lb 10 u 14 CoiFeo lb 14 a 16 Cottou lb 7 a 8 75 Flour bbl 4 75 a 5 50 Feathers from wagons, lb 37 a 40 Fodder cwt 1 a 1 25 Hides, green, lb 5 a 7 dry, lb 10 a 12 Iron cwt 6 a 6 50 Lime cask 4 a 4 50 Lard lb 12 a 15 N Leather, sole lb 22 a 25 Molasses gal 45 a 56 Oats bushol 45 a 50 Oil, currier's gallon 75 4 1 I lump gallon 2 linseed gallon 1 10 a 1 25 Pork cvvt 6 GO a 7 Ilice cu t 6 a 6 Sugar lb 10 a 13 Salt sack 3 75 a 4 Tallow lb 12 a 14 ( Tobacco, manufactured lb 10 a 50 The BanL of Caauilen, S. . Decemuicr 26. 1838. THF Directors of this Bank having declared a semi-annual dividend on llie old stock, of ?2 OO ier -diar**, payment of the same will be made on and after the 1st of January, 1840. Th.- third and last instalment of $12 50 per sliare .01 the ue* si ck is payable oil the 1st of J.niuarv, 1810. W. J. CHANT, Cashier. ! . Bank or Charleston, S, C. THF. Lejrislature at its late Session, linvintr i\3ii ci.<! till Aef ;n 11) 11 w\ci n n 1 h tinaf. t'?a ^ r""' pi>nr*111e' t to a future period of the payment of the 3 I and 4th Instalments >n the additional Capital of this Bank, the Storkholders are informed that the same will not he required to be paid on the first Monday and Tuesday in January next, as directed by the Charter. By order of the Board. Dec 25. A. G ROSF, Cashier. State of South t/'arolina. KERSHAW DISTRICT. William C.itan } vs > Bail Writ in Assumpsit. R W Duiilap, ) P. Menard i vs / Bail Sum. Pro. Account. R W. Dttnlap, ) J no. M. Niolon i VS ? Bail Sum. Pro. acc't & note. R. W. Dttnlap, J j T. R Sessions ) vs / Bail Sum Pro. Account. R W. Dunlap, J Charles Jugr.ot i vs > Bail Sum Pro Account. R. W. Dunlap, ) N. B. Arrants i v r>_:i c? *>__ * . vs / oau ouiii jrro. j.>oie. R. W. Dunlap, ^ Jas. R. M'Kain i ; vs > Bail Snm Pro. Account R. W. Dunlap, ) J. II. Ande s ?? & co. } vs > Bail Sum Pro. Acc't. Robert W. D-nlap, * ROtr.RT VV. DUNLAP, the D. fen l.ifit. who is hi tin- custody of the sheriff ->f the said District, bv virtue of the Writs and Processes in thp above stated ca>es, having, in order to entitle himselfj to the benefit of the Act entitled "an Act! for the more c-ffc tintl relief of Insolvent! Deblots," filed a Schedule of his whole real and pers-mal estate in the C'erk's of-1 fice of the said District, Notice is hereby given to the said plai tiffs and ?? all and singular the creditors of the said Robert W. Dunlap. personally <>r by n?*y. to bp, ami a| pear at the Court of Conimon Picas t-> br holdcii at Ker?haw Court House, for ! Ker-han District, before one of tlic Asso-1 riale Judges >< tin* said State, on the fourth Monday in March next, at which time and place, the said K. \\. Dtin'ap will apply for bis discharge under the said Act, to show cause, if any they ran, against the said discharge. . G. Q M'lNTOSH, c. c. c. r. ! Cork'* Office f Dee'Sl. 1^30. 13:3. prs. fee, 81775 ! TO til KM Will be hired on Wednesday nrxt, th j first day of January, before the ('our: House at ten o'clock, a Negro i?irl about | 15 \ ears old, accustomed to house work, | also a servan bo\ ahoni 12 years nil, fo' one year. Terms uiii In made known at time of hiring. J. M. DESAU.^'SURK. I), c. 2% FOll r-A LP, lise House and Lot on the Kirkwood load, kn \m as the Kershaw II ''se. Ap|)l\ as ahot e. Waaati'd l? Hire Ray the year. A \E(iRi) vV'<nn:?ti t- do the tmokinj.', washing &c- of a small family?wages io he paid monthly, if required. Apply at tfje. 21, li3 r\QTlV& \ " ' ' % V ?; EET1NG of the KLil^IIAW VOLUNTEERS is requested at the Courthouse .1 Camden, en the lirst .Saturday in J a ?* ;iiry next, for the purpose of paying a trib ute of r<-spert t<? the memory of the late C..1, OUN CHESNUT. J ust received a fresh supply of CANDIES. FOR Si lent tiie Post-office, among which are: KiSSE.S, in fancy colored papers, Ladies ; rt nrli or fancy do., suitable for parties, and a variety of other Candies, suitable for parties, or New-year's presents.? Also, a fresh supply of FIGS. A CARD. IftJRS. CARPENTER & HOLMES, in audition 10 iiivir tormer biocK nt Millinery, and Fancy Goods, have just received a very handsome assortment of FRENCH EMBROIDERIES, .: **-. French Perlumery, (of a superior kind,) with Fancy Boxes and Bags, for Confectionary, and many other Fancy Articles, suitable for N327T YEAR'S PRrSENTS. All of which they will sell on very rea sonable terms. Dec. 14. JEST RECEIVED, A NEW supply of English and Classical School Books, Blanks, Day Books, Ledgers, &c.?Also? ANNCAES FOR 1840. Fi <e editions of the Pibic, and Book of Common Prayer, Hy mn Books, large and small size, Catechisms, of the several denominations, A m.rix'in Kiin.lni- S^luinl fTninn Oupclinns No. 1 to No. 6, School Testaments. For sale by A. YOUNG. Camden, Dec. 21. 3t3 Direct Importations. English Plains, Blankets, Ac. THE Subscribers would inlorm their friends and the public that they havo recently imported from Burv, England, a heavy supply of superior PLAINS BLANKETS, which they can afford to sell at prices as ow as they can !>. purchased in Charlesoii. Those iv&nting to purchase ilegro Cloths and Blankets, . will had it to their advantage to call and examine their assortment. They have also, just received from the agent of the rr.ar jfacturer in Holland, a full assortment of BOLTING CLOTHS, of various sizes, which they warrant to be a superior article, and which they will-sail,. at reduced prices. C. & F. MATHESON. Dec. 21. - tf3 NEW DRUG STORE. THE subscribers inform their friends and the public generally, that they have formed a co-partnership underfirm of DELEON & LEVY, in the Drug and Colour business, and are now opening in the store one door north of Murray 6c Bonney, a larce and general assortment of fresh DRUGS, CHEMICALS, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS and Family and Patent MEDICINES. ALSo,.::::Paints, Oils, Vurnishes, Paint Brushes, Dye Stuffs, and Window Glass, with all other articles usually found in such an establishment, which they will dispose of as low as can be obtained elsewhere, and of equal quality. They will attend to all orders directed to them with care, punctuality and dispatch, and solicit a share of public patronage. A. PEL RON. M. M. LEVY. Camden, Dec. 5, 1839. ? MAIL ARRANGEMENT Northern Mia!, due every day at 5, a. in. ' Clotes every day at 4, p. in. Southern or Columbia mail, due every day at 5, p. rn. Closes every day at 9, p. m. - ? - f " rs\ i - 1 ?E^f=*Letters tor i/iianes'un, are im.uib up every day,and sent via Columbia. Stimterville mail, due every Tuesday and Friday at 8 p. m. Closes every Wednesday and Sunday at 4, p. m. Stati l)ur?r mail, every Wednesday and Friday, at 8, p. in. Cluses every Wednesday and Sunday at 4. p. m. L ' raster mail, due every Alnn lay S'-d Friday, at 3. p m. Closes every Wednesday and Friday, at t>, p. m. Y ?? kvi 1!e mail, via Liberty ITill, due every Thursday, at !0, a. m. CI isrs , vrr\ T' " '-iv 1, ,v ;i": Karlifro !k2 ?2<:7.i:.c sftic. THE house at Kirk wood, formerly occiiJii. ll l)\ Mrs. II .iiiriali DrLroti, will be co!d a bargain, end terms accommodating. to approved purchaser. If not so]-! before the Urst Monday in January next, it will be oil' red at public uiicry on thai day before i!ib L'uurl H- use; Teruts acrofriiuaialiiig, M. II. DELEOM, Ex r. Dec: