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r i ? ?eitrral llrnis. ! The Cltiuese Revolution. The progress of the rebels iti China now attracts a very general attention, and, as is usu al in such cases, newspaper generalities, exag' gerated rumors, ami positive inventions, coin bine to keep most readers of the news in complete ignorance of the state of afluiis there.? Very few persons in this country have been able to gather, from the various statements, any Clear idea ot wiiat is uie object oi irie relicts ?what they have accomplished, ami what will probably be the result of the rebellion. ? They who rely implicitly upon even thing they see in print, are ready to believe that the Chinese rebels are an army of Christians, before which idolatry is already prostrate, and that a nation of three hundred and fifty millions has [ thrown away its idols and turned to the worj; ship of the true God. This marvelous delusion seems to have taken full possession ol fc some of the rel'gious societies of England, and r some secular and religious editors on this side the water have not been slow to propagate the delusion here. That it is a delusion is evident, ; not only from the blasphemous pretensions ol the leader of the revolution, but also from the f testimony of missionaries, and particularly of e the Itev. Mr. Shuck, who, from a long lesit dence among the Chineso, is familiarly ncquain * ted "with their character, and has a personal L. knowledge of of the history of this wonderful t, leader. From his account, it seems that Ty fe Ping, or, as he now styles himself, T en Tub, or Celestial Virtue, many years ago was somes' what instructed in the Christian religion by a 1 native nreaeher. connected with one of the ; London societies. Afterwards lie was further instructed by the Rev. Mr. Roberts, of the Baptist Missions, and receiving from him the ; books necessary to his purpose, he retired into I the in erior, and there constructed his own I system, which is more like Mormonism than fc- anything else. Like the Mormons, he believes r in a direct revelation from heaven, and profesE ses to have been three times admitted bodily * into the immediate presence of God! Like r the Mormons, his followers teach and practice " polygamy, believe in a succes?ion of prophets, ;; and look to their leader as one of the sueces sors and brothers of Jesus Christ. So much | for their Christianity. It is true that they de: cfare a war of extermination against idolatry. : that is, at every step of' their progress, they dei stroy the temples, idols, and priests of the old . dynasty, but whether the idolatry which they [ would establi.-h, is not in itselfas degrading [- as that of Buhd, will scarcely admit of serious t question. So Jar as it may establish a more l liberal and tolerant government in lieu of the ? Tartar rule, which it seeks to subvert, there is much of good every way to be expected and . hoped from it. This is the (joint of view in [ which the revolution is most interesting. It ? will be remembered that the Chinese proper : have been governed by the Tartars from 1042 to the present time. They were called in by p the Emperor of that time to aid him in supL pressing a rebellion which was too strong for P him. They suppress.d the rebellion, and they it kiudlv consented to relieve the Emperor of all ' further dread of such matters, bv taking the t reins of Empire into their own hands. The ^ present Einperor is the 7th of this Tartar dynasty, and, though, fo.r probably h century, se Lcret societies have existed in China, the object of which was to subvert the Tartar rule, yet this rebellion is the first open attempt for that ' purpose. Thus far it has been successful.? The rebels have overrun a large portion of the eighteen original provinces of China. They tare in possession of the most important cities, rand most of the seacoast; the latest news an Enounces their advance upon Pekin, and the fHBight ofthe Emperor into Tartary. Is this a flight, or a withdrawal for the purpose of gathering force fpora the hordes of the Northern I Tartars ? From this source the rebellion of l 1542 was quelled, and it may agaio contrib| ate the needed strength and courage to the Gm^ peror's atiny. If so, then the work of the reb> els is scarcely begun. They have not yet c- touched any of the Northern dependencies of l-China; the old provinces which they have ^'overrun, are not secured by armies, forlifica itions or otherwise, and they have yet to meet ?not the old troops of the Emperor, which were as unwarlike as the Chinese themselves, but an army which he inay collect from the fierce hordes of the North, such as conquered v the country in 1642. The slightest turn in fthe side of success, would then suffice to convince the rebels of their fatal policy in neglectdug to establish a line of retreat and defence. All their euthusiasm m?y not avail them, when once convinced of their folly in this respect. * These are some of the difficulties and dangers before them, their very reckless enthusiasin by which they have hitherto conquered, inay prove the entire ruin of their Cause. But they may succeed. We are inclined to ihope for it, not because they are better Christians than the old Tartars, nor because they are substituting Mormotiistn for idolatry, but rather because their success will effectually .open China to the Christian world. Under ?ihe rule of Ty Ping, Christian merchants and i.i . i Mi/u nan mi iiiitftaiuiitu ic^ wuuiu uu uiiresirameu un every part of the empire. It is said, upon good authority, that the Rev. Mr. Roberts is now in the cmnp of the rebels, by the special invitation of the leader. It were to be hoped that his presence and in. stroctions there may improve its morals and religion. But this can scarcely be supposed j possible, when we consider the pretensions of; the leader, which thus far have been sustained j by the signal fulfillment of his promises of j success.? Char. Standard. Most Melancholy Occthkekce.?Almost every body has listened with sadness t<> the \ plaintive siruiusand saddening winds of the old song, "The Mistletoe Bough,' in w liicl) a story is told of a young bride, who, in a playful humor on her wedding day, rail to hide from her spouse, and was found, years afterwards moulded to ashes in a chest with a spring i . i. jock, *>ui a oau x-nwciscu paper relates a sadder tale which occurred in that city last month, and ono which adds to its own horror by its reality. It says: "A few days since we called attention to an j advertisement of the loss of a little Spanish girl, answering to the name or Ventura, whose ( agonised mother was searching throughout j liui city for her. After looking lor her in vain i jfor several days, and coming to the conclusion ^ thin live .eiHW was aeau, sue went to a large ( liunk in the bowse, im Thursday lor tlie pur- ' pose of procuiiug swiue /liMimiiig apparel, tvlieii upon opening il, what was the mother's ' liorn r to see lying there the decaying reinuani | pi ier once beautiful 'ittl* child. The trunk i had been left open on the day the child was lost, and it is supposed that the inquisitive litone, having seen the dresses inside, had taken a fancy to them, and upon attempting to pro cure them had fallen into the trunk. The lid closed with a spring, and the little child died < with suffocation. The talcs of romance fall far short in depicting the agony which the! poor mother felt upon this sad discovery ; and ; the whole story is one which tends to prove ?lit> nfr.rt-ixviUxl cnviiifr tlijit Lriltll is strnntrer ?v d? d ' than fiction. ? Water Spouts on tub Lake.?The Wayne Democrat says, several of these phenomena have recently been seen upon Lake Ontario, two of which were visible at Sodus l'oint. They were dense conical-shaped columns, and formed n continuous line from the earth to the clonds. One of them, the largest, which was ueaily thirty feet in diameter, was precipitated against the bluffs, and broke with deafening noise on the rocks below, causing so great a commotion of the waters, that large quantities of logs and lumber were torn from their moorings and washed far out into the lake. The smaller of the two pursued its terrific and onward course as far as the eye could reach, filling the beholder with wonder and astonishment, and awaking such a feeling of granduer and sublimity that they stood almost mute ami statue-like, until the sound ot the gigantic Col o o utnn ol water died far away in the distance. A portion of the pier of the light house was swept away by the elements, and considerable damage done the light house. There was a severe storm out upon the lake, and several schooners, brigs, arid other lake crafts, came scudding in under bare poles, seeking security from the tempestuous billows without, upon the now placid bosom of the harbor. If the national constitutional democrats of the country could see, as wc do, the evidences of sympathy and congeniality exhibited by the abolition papers for that party in New York known as the "softs," we doubt not that they j would everywhere repudiate them. Almost' everything written in their favor?particularly j if written in Washington and in the South? is quoted and commended by these abolition sheets. The removal of Judge Bronson by Secretary Guthrie is a matter of rejoicing with them. They evidently think that, whatever the Secretary may have lost, they have gained by that discreditable transaction. This fact addresses itself with peculiar force to the Democracy of the Southern Slates. We do not envy that man his composure who can unmoved contemplate such a state of things. Why do they approve the course of the "softs'!" The answer is obvious. Because they are bone of their bone and flesh of their flesh.? Washington Sentinel. Oha.nok Phksbytery.?The Presbytery of Orange, representing the Presbyterian Churches of the Eastern, Middle and Northern portion of North Carolina, with that section of Virginia lying South of Dan River, met in Milton, N. C. on the 26th ult Most of the time ot the Pres bytery was taken up in the consideration of subjects connected -with Foreign and Domestic ! Missions, and in consideration of the state of religion within their bounds. The next session is to be held at Spring Hill church, Halifax county, Virginia. Slaves Going?Slave property in Missouri is said by the St. Louis Republican to be in a very insecure condition, and in the counties where this description of property is mostly held, a general alarm prevails. Slaves escape in gangs across the Mississippi continually. In Marion county a public meeting has been held, a society formed to prevent the escape of slaves and a system of patrol adopted. A complete description of all the slaves held by members of the association is required of them. Another meeting of the same kind has been held in Howard county, at which it was resolved to expel all free blacks from the county, and to have patrols. Our County Courtis in session this week.? On yesterday, Michael Overcash was put upon | l:_ . - .i .1 _t i- _ . i _r i ins iron uu me eiuuge 01 sic-anng a Keg ui | "pea^h brandy," which be bid in a swamp.? j The owner having discovered the place ofconcealinent, seta watch over the bog; and Michael was arrested, one night just after having visited it and filled his bottle, with which he was returning to his domicil. It was a plain case: Michael had the keg in the bushes, and his bottle was filled with liquor taken from the keg. There seemed but little chance for escaping conviction of the offence. Put Michael was ! cleared? not of the crime, but of the penalty. : The Solicitor forgot to show, as he might have j done, that the bottle was filled with upeach I brandy."?Salisbury Wulchman. ... A Cuuious Fact.?The National Intclliyencery in remarking 011 the fact of the gradual change of the character of the 1). S. Senate from a mere privy council of the President to a decided deliberative body, says that in the first session of the first Congress, President Washington came personally into the Senate when they were engaged in Executive Session and made his nominations, himself. lie took i the Vice President's seat, and frequently ad-1 dressed lhe Senate on the Executive business ! they had before the n, and often exerci.-ed an influence and almost a control, that would be considered as highly improper in our day.? This practice; however, did not long continue. What it Costs.?If the farmer knew that every drink o( bald face he swallows costs i several ears of corn ; or the merchant that it j costs him half a pound of sugar, he certainly ! would cease to imbibe. Hut some good hon est merchant is ready to say?" oh a pound of , sugar is nothing." We suppose not; but you sometimes grumble about being required to j give good weight. Yes, it is something, and | there is many a poor man and woman in this j "plentiful laud of ours who would think it a great deal. Liquor costs something?sure: and the money each one spends for it is starti: 1 1 1.. I r.l.m f I illJM/i II I t'l } i I ? I 111 k7U|?|?uov UHU i one glass u day at 5 cents a glass, this in one year would amount to #18 ~5. I his would, buy 100 lbs. of bacon, or two bhls of Hour, or a new suit of clothes. 1'ut there are thousands w ho drink double and treble this amount, j And we do not think we overstep the line of j truth in saying many in this town drink enough rum to pay the rent of a good house. Facts are stubborn things. No matter by whom asserted they are invincible. Selling liquor is a money making business, and will be and is shockingly expensive to the drinker. We really pity a rum swiller.? Democratic J'Wc Press i Synod. The Synod of the Presbyterian Church commenced its sitting at this place on Wednesday evening last, and continued until Monday evening. We regret we were not privileged to attend upon the deliberations of that body, so that we might have been able to speak of its proceeding--. We presume, however, that wo will be furnished with an abstract of the proAfipilinfr*. which \v? can lav hp fur A nnr i Anders ?* 1 " J I in our next issue. Seldom has it been our ! privilege to see so large a body of men assem bled where there were so many intellectual ; countenances. Every clay during the session, ; the pulpits of the different churches, which had i been kindly tendered to the Synod, were filled ! by the ablest .members of the body. Such a j a treat is a rare thing in Anderson, and will ! long be remembered. Judging from the warmth of the discussion, we presume that the must important business which came before the body, was the election of a Professor, to fill a vacant professorship in the Theological Seminary in Columbia. For this office, that distinguished divine Dr. Palmer, was nominated, but owing to the fact that a large majority of the Synod thought that, if elected, the duties of the post would compel him to abandon the pulpit, he was not elected. We regret this result, as a wrong impression may be made upon those who had not the opportunity of hearing the discussion. We should dislike much to h<-ar that I)r. P. had accepted any office which might ! compel him to cease preaching, and for this reason we would have been, had we been a a member of the body, opposed to his nomination, but with the balance of his friends, we think, after nominating him, he should by all means have been elected, as no one is better able to discharge the duties of the office. We know not how many were in attendance, but judging from the crowded state of the town, we should suppose that at the lowest calculation, there were two hundred and fifty. \ On yesterday morning there was a perfect 1 stampede among the crowd, and Anderson is herself again. Whether her situation, either socially or morally has been benefitted, the future alone can determine. We trust, how ever, that the administration of these holy men of God, may.be.like bread cast upon the waters, which shall be gathered after many days. The Synod adjourned to meet in the Central Church. Chaileston, 011 Wednesday before the 3d Sabbath in November, 1854. Anderson Gazette. American Competition with England.? The London Examiner, speaking of the growing rivalry of the United States and England makes the following admissions: A writer, to whose compilations the Times gives space, and a conspicuous position, has taken more than one opportunity of enlarging upon a competition with which our merchants are threatened in India and Asia, 011 the part of American traders. The ships of the United States appear 011 the Med ran coast, as well as at Kutcl), Muscat and other places, with various articles which they barter for the produce of those countries; the American commodities being principally a coarse cotton fabric which they call sheeting and dollars. The Americans appear to enjoy a particular advantage over our traders?that of conducting their barter individually, in ships, which are independent, floating, pushing shops, instead of working by routine through large establishments at Bombay; and thus they not only save expense, but in each particular transaction secure the largest amount of profit. Another advantage they have, is expressed by the political agent at Kutch, who says of the sheeting that it "finds acceptance among the people of the country, because it lasts longer than the cloths imported from Bombay. This indicates the true force of the competition which we have to dread from the United States. If America can cut us out in India, where we occupy the entire country with our government and commerce, the ridicule and the disgrace 1.1 i._ ? .1? ? 1.: 1 * - wuiuu u? yiciiier mini auj which uie most anticommercial country has incurred. Hut there is something in this superiority of tissue over the manuf.<cturies of England. The comparison is not made for the first time, nor only in cotton sheeting. It is reported from the Hudson Kiver Hail way that British iron rails become in a worse condition within twelve months than American rails within a number of years. There may be exaggeration in this, but we have had complaints of our rails form our own official and scientific investigators, who have declared the bad make of our iron to be a frequent source of accident. At the last meeting of the Sheffield Cutlers, the master cutler declared that American cullers were cutting them out in knives, knives of American make being preferred to ours, because the material does not give way under use as those of Sheffield are sometimes found to do. In short, notwithstanding the sharp practice and hasty habits of America, they are, in some branches of the trade earning the repute for sterling stuff and make which used to he our own ; and if we suffer them to win that reputation from us altogether, then indeed we shall liuve lust more than if India were annexed to-morrow. Melancholy Homicide.?A man named Clark wns accidentally killed, a few days since, in the lower part of Chesterfield District, hy Tedder, of this District. The two went out, very early in the morning to shoot wild turkies, and having separated, Clark was, at about the distance of a hundred yards from Tedder, crawling on his knees; Tedder's attention was attracted hy the agitation of the hushes, and supposing it to he caused hy turkies, he discharged lift rille. On approaching the object he found that lie had shot his unfortunate comrade, who was mortally wounded and soon expired. Clark was a worthy man and has left a large family and numerous friends to deplore his loss. We understand that no blame is attached to Tedder, hy those who have investigated the circumstances. But similar accidents are of such frequent occurrence, that it is time to inquire whether they do not involve culpable negligence, and indifference to to human life.?Durlinylon Flag. The. United States Consul to Bahia, in Bra /.II, iniiiKU, ??) I L ol ill. II L fierce, lias returned to this country, the emoluments of the nfiico not being sullieient to pay its expenses. Maj. B., however, before returning, succeeded in obtaining from the Brazilian government a treaty, conferring upon American citizens full and free right to navigate the Amazon within (lie territories of Brazil. As Bern has already eonferred the same right, the navigation of that inadiiiiicctiL liver, from its source to its mouth, is now open to (lie enterprise of our countrymen. ? A,Vc. News. the (Eitntiifn lUecMij Journal Tuesday, November 29, 1853. THO. J. WARREN, Editor. The Legislature. Our Slate Legislature assembled in Columbia on j Monday. We shall endeavor to keep our readers ad viacci oil an iiiiiut'ia 01 iiutriirai iiiiit iimjr uuu.^me j during tlio session. | I'W Congress meets on next Monday. Train to -Columbia. j It will be seen 1 >3' the advertisement of the agent, that the Fas3enger Train will run directly through every morning, except "Wednesday, during the session of the Legislature. Charleston Gossip, &c. Regatta Week.?This is the season and signal for strangers to visit Charleston?a general gathering in from the surrounding Districts and Islands to sec the boat-racing and all that. Wo are unable to give a 1 description from occular demonstration, as we did not ' have quite curiosity enough to walk to the end of Bay ' street to the Battery, whero thousands of anxious I spectators were engerljr awaiting the sports of the j aquatic turf (if the imagination may be allowed to coin such a term.) Wo shall givo an abstract from the Evening News, which paper is an admirable reporter of every thing in the gossipping, news, and business world, and a real sine qua non to the busiuess community of Charleston. Tlio fact is wo have got so much accustomed to the regular visits of tho Xevs in tho afternoon, that we should just about as soon think of giving up our dinner as to consent to part with the News. Prett}* good at soft soldering, says some smart one! Well, every word of it is true, and there are many more, who think as we do, about it; and we, having the peculiar privilege of saying what we please, have embraced tho opportunity of giving to industry and perseverance the honor winch is due. Tho Regatta on-the first day was largely attended. "Long before the appointed hour, 12 o'clock, II., eve| ry avenue leading to the scene of this most beautiful of exhibitions was most densely thronged with equipages, equestrians, pedestrians, ladies, men, women, I o.wl .ln.LInu nil nnn.nn fnn tl.n ??? nlnnnn of the "dear little boats," so prettily arranged ou the calm, placid waters of our capacious harbor, many of them so exquisitely adorned with flags, and ornamental appendages. The wide space in the centre being reserved for the passage of the boats entered as competitors for the race. Boats of every shape and size lying at anchor in lull view of the race. Steamers plying to and fro, freighted with precious living cargoes, the windows and balconies of the neighboring houses tilled with a brilliant galaxy of beauty and fashion, and the roofs, fences, trees, ?Lc., with the citizens generally, all formed together a spectacle of which it is impossible to attempt a description, with anything like fidelity or justice. Tho following boats were cutcred to-day for the first race: Charles A. Lamar, plank, 50 feet, 12 oars, Comet, canoe, 43 feet, 11 inches, 8 oars. North State, plank, 43 feet, 10 oars. * For tho second race of tho third class, the following wero entered: South State, plank, 40 feet, 8 oars. Kato Kennon, Canoe, 40 feet, 8 oars. Colleton, canoe, 35 feet, 6 oars. The following is the result: FIUST RACE. Charles A. Lamar steered by R. Spaulding, came in half a length ahead of North State. North Stato, steered by Smith. Comet, steered by , distanced. Time: 6.30. second race. Kato Kennon, a length and a half ahead of tho Colleton, and Colleton a length ahead of South Stato. Time : 6. This iseuough under the head of the Regatta. "Wo must next take a stroll up meeting street to Ciiapix's IIall, over one of tho largest and most extensive carriage establishments in the country, a special notice of which we shall reserve a placo for in our letter today.. Our dime entitles us to a ticket, with which admittance is given us to the great Chicken Show, or Poultry Exhibition, where, as our friends of tho Courier have expressed it, they arc to be seen "in general Convention assembled." Here we sec all varieties and colors, sizes aud descriptions of tho Shangaie, from the awkward, overgrown, large-sized representative of Colestial-Chicken-dom, to tho diminutive Bantam representing tho sable nation. Game fowls, white Bremen Geese, large aud small Chinese do., Wild Canada do., Topknot Ducks, Fancy Pigeons with ruffled shirts, and a variety of other feathered dignitaries. Having exhausted all interest in this gabbling crowd, we must retrace our steps back again to tho street, where wo stand, in front of Cuapi.v's Carriage Repository, where wc saw, a few days ago, one of the most magnificent conches our eyes ever beheld, tho price of which was only fifteen hundred dollars, purchased since by It. Douglass .t Co., to run for tho special accommodation of tho Charleston Hotel, which we must ! give a passing notice of, by and by. Mr. Cil.U'l.v will ' | sell carriages cheaper and better than they can be pur- I chased in New York. This is iiogainmou and idle fancy. We know what we say, and we consider ourselves able at any time to give the proof. If any body doubts, give him a trial. The Charleston Hotel, it is said, has been considerably improved by the opening of the Mills House, which takes a great deal from it, as a matter of course A-new broom always sweeps clean, and it is but natural to suppose that tho '"Mills" will have a run of it, at least this season. But as to its breaking down tho "Charleston," wo do ng} believe a word of it. The Charleston Hotel has natural advantages?its size, its situation, its imposing appearance are all in its favor? and wo believe it will be tho Charleston Hotel as long as this is Charleston, or as long as it stands, which is likely to bo us long as fire lets it alone. Tiie Mills House is n magnificent establishment, and is attracting a large crowd of visitors. A goodly number of distinguished personages have, within the past week, visited Charleston. Kx-Goveruor Means j nnd a irrcat many distinguished military men attending j tho annual examination of the State Military Academy, which commenced on Monday last. General Wallace has hecn'in the city. We hope ho will bo made next Governor. In noticing tho amusements of the season, wo had as well just say that every night there is something to bo seen, and if a green one is disposed, he can very easily : relievo inmscn 01 iiim mm surplus revenue, in me way | of pocket change. Everything hero coats something anil notwithstanding \vc have been in the iiahit of going to shows at home free gratis for nothing, the desire to go is not increased, (as it generally is) from the fact that it. costs something. Hero wo must pay as we go.' So far as this arrangement is is concerned, that is all right. The Theatre is open every night, and many a ' man disposes of enough to feed him a week at home j in a singlo night, at tho Theatre if ho is at all liberal I in having his friends to enjoy the Theatre at his ex pense. Wo like to see men liberal, but let liberality be put to a good purpose, and let it be bestowed where something good may come of it. But the Theatre is one of the most corrupt places which genteel people can frequent. Here vice is clothed in virtue's garb, and under the insinuating guise of liction, human 11a- ' ture is moved to tenderness, when perhaps the next moment a shivering beggar is expelled the door of the theatre-going man, who would not bestow a tithe of this world's goods to feed the poor, hut gratify' the ! scltish passions of his own heart to the niter exelu sion of charity to others. Every man must answer 1 for himself. We are not the keeper of our brother's conscience, yet we believe incalculable harm is often ! done by the pernicious influences which the examples [ a man's friends often set liirn, and that we are responsible personally so far, for whatever harm we do, ; whether wo intend it or not. On last Sabbath evening, the 20th instant, we lmd ; fie pleasure of hearing the Reverend J. It. Kendrick, i the esteemed Pastor of the First Baptist Church | of this city, deliver on admirable lecture upon the ' Popular Amusements of the present day. We havo i never listened with more interest to a discourse, and ! we feel sure that no one .who heard him on that occasion. and listened with a desiro to bo benefitted, could have failed in the object, lie demonstrated, clearly and satisfactorily, to our mind, the corrupt ten/lnnf?ina ii'IiIaIi mnftf nrmtilnr nninanmpnU lmvn linnn the minds and hearts of yoatli. Particularly clear was lie iu his utter repudiation of tlio Theatre, which, with him, as we already intimated, we regard as the very source and fountain of vice in its most insinuating and corrupting form. There, it often happens, that tlio worst passions of the humsn soul are nurtured and brought into being and a perverted, fictitious coloring is often given to human nature, which docs nothing, practically or otherwise, to elevate it in the scale of dignity and truth, but on tlio contrary, much calculated to injure truth and destroy virtuo. The eloquent and gifted Divine said, much which we enjoyed, and should be pleased to see in a more enduring sliape, to bo read bj- those who did not hear liirn.? There is a force and moral sublimity about divine truth which is obliged to challenge man's highest admiration, despite his unwillingness to admit it, and when we listen to the words ol a gifted speaker, who stands lip as the moutli-picco of Divinity and the oracle of truth, proclaiming it in its purity and in its powfcr, we never can have other than lcolings of the deepest regard for the man who ii not afraid to speak the truth as it should be spoken. Tlio following lines, quoted by Mr. Kexdrick in his lecture, are a sermon In and themselves:? "The theatre was, from the very first, The fa vorito haunt of sin, though honest men, Some very honest, wise, and worthy men, Maintained it might bo turned to good account; And so perhaps it might, but never was. Prom first to last it was an evil place: And now such things were act-id there as made The Devils blush; and from the neighborhood Angch and holy men, trembling, retired." The travel to Florida is still considerable, and almost every day we meet with some of our friends on their way thither, either to look at the country or settle there. On Saturday Mr. Edward Ilaile, of Cam uen, ieit 111 me steamer uaronna, witn ins overseer, Mr. Jackson, and some negroes, to settle a plantation purchased by Mr. II. in Florida. We arc sorry to see our friends and fellow citizens leaving old Carolina, but the spirit of immigration is up. and it is useless to attempt to stay the tide?it will flow. Tiik Cotton Market is not quite as active as it was a few days ago. Sides have fallen oil", and prices have slightly declined. Wo subjoin sin abstract of the market for the past few days. On Tuesday, 23nd sales reached about 1200 bales, at 7} to lie. On Wednesday, near 1300 bales, at 9 to 10J. Thursday, 1500 at 8| to 10}. On Friday, 700 bales at 9} to 10}. On Saturday, J030 bales nt 7} to 10 13 16. There are a great many opinions about the Cotton Market, and every man has his own notion in regard to the probable price in future?but we believe time and chance alone can determine the question, and that cotton is just as uncertain now in regnrd to price as it ever was before. The steamship Osprey has fired her gun and is off for Philadelphia, where she will arrive on Tuesday morning, if nothing preventa Having exhausted our subjects, wo must close for the present. Charleston, Xov. 2G, 1853. Alabama Senators. 1 A caucus of the Democratic members of the Alabama Legislature was held on the 23d inst., at which the Hon. 13. F. Fitzpatric and C. C. Clay, jr were nominated for U. S. Senators from that Stato. It is said their election is probable, but not certain. A telegraphic despatch announce the election of both these gentlemen. Westminster Review. We have received from the publishers, Messrs Leonard, Scott k Co., the October number of tho American Kdition of this Review. Tho following is its table of contents; 1. Religion in Italy. 2. The progress of ' liction as an art. 3. Partnership with limited liability. 4. The book of Job. 5. School claims of languages, ancient and modern. G. Gorman mysticism in the 17th century. 7. Tlio universal postulate. 8. Tho progress of Russia. Also reviews of the contemporary literaturo of England, Franco, America and Ger ( many. People's Medical Gazette. Wo have heretofore neglected to notice the People's 1 Medical Gazette, two.numbers of which we havo re- 1 ccived. It is published at Abbeville, S. 0., and edited by Dr. Davis. It is handsomely got up, and wo thinki ' so far as wo aroablo to judgo is worthy of patronage. Appointments. The President has appointed Mr. McLano, Minister to China, Mason, as Minister to France, and Seymour 1 to Russia, but thoy will not sail until the Senate con- , firm tlioir nominations. ( ?5f*Dr. R- W. GimiES & Co. of tho South Carolinian, proposo to furnish that paper for tho session to aecommodato those who desire the journals and full pruL'cuuingH ui uur nsscmniy. uiu wrum win uu, iui j ^ iho Daily Carolinian per session ?1; Tri-wcekly 50 j cents, paid in advance. , Godey's Lady's Book. Tlic December No. has been on our table for several days, and as usual, its pages arc well tilled with interesting matter. Mki.anchoi.y Homicide.? A difficulty nc- J eurrod in this place, on Tuesday night last, ! between Dr. A. 1'. NVylie and Mr. Avery i'arliain, which, we regret to state, resulted in the death of the latter. The wounds inflicted with a knife?the deceased surviving hut a few min- i utes. Dr. NVylie himself received in tho re- 1 count re. very severe injuries, the effect of which < is as yet uncertain. The Jury ot Inquest, af- j tcr a very full investigation of the facts, returned, a verdict, in elfeet, that the killing was i "hy misfortune and contrary to his will,"?a technical finding which negatives the idea of i wilful homicide.? Chester Standard. For (he Cam-Jen Journal. Camden, S. C., Nov. 2S, 1S33. Ma. Editor : ?rl'Iie annexed Preamble and Resolutions wire received from the President of the Company, l>y. the Commissioners, to take subscriptions for stock at Camden,'-ir the Lancaster Railroad Coinpanv, which y??u will please publish and oblige tin* Commis-ioner.*. J011N UO^SEU, Chairman. "The subscribers in the town of Camden hav ing annexed a condition to their subscription, requiring the extension of the. Lancaster Kailroad to North Carolina, which subscription, if received, would impose upon the stockholders of said road an obligation inconsistent with the terms of ilitv,charter, and one which they are unwilling to assume, and might be unable to discharge : 1st. Resolved, That the said subscription be not received. 2. Resolved, that the Stockholders of said road are fully sensil lc of the great advantage which would result in the enhanced value of .the stock of said Road, by its extension into North Caro- * lina, and would spare tio efforts voluntarily to secure the accomplishment of an object imjiortant to their interests as Stockholders." telegraphicTntelligence, Arrival of the Canada. Baltimore, Nov. 24.?The steamship Can-| ada has arrived at Halifax with Liverpool dates to the 12th, She will he due at Boston on Saturday at daylight. The Atlantic arrived out on the 7th. The sales of Cotton for the week were 45,000 bales, of which speculators took 9000, and Exporters 3000 hales. The demand was good and prices stitfer, hut there was no change in quotations. Fair and Middling qualities have improved most; The quotations are, by Millignn's Circular, New-Orleans Fair, G 3-4 Middling G ; Uplands Fair, 0 3-8; Middling, 5 3 4. Another account says that Middling had advanced nearly a sixteenth. The warlike news, stopping of mills, and deficient harvest, had checked speculation. The Circulars generally do not change their quotations. The sales of Saturday were 4,500 bales, closing StAildilv Th? - Rtonk nil Imnrt iv;i? R91 flflft bales. Breadstuff's closed with improving tendency. Rosin was active and advancing?sales of the week 3000 bhls : Common 6s 5d to 7s: Fine, 14s. Coffee was a shade higher. Tea has advanced linlfa Id. Carolina Rice was quoted at 23s, being a decline of 6d; sales 100 tierces. At London Rice was active, at 3d to Gd advance. Corn, Yellow, 44.0; White 45 Flour, Western Canal, 3Gs ? Ohio, 35. The Emperor of Russia has issued an insolent manifesto, -stating his determination to compel the Porte to submit by force of arms. A telegraphic despatch from the French Consul at Bucharest, dated Nov. G, states that the second and third divisions of the Turkish army defeated the fourth Division of Rtissiansat Fortntai. The Russians retired towards Bucharest, with the loss of six hundred and thirty-nine in killed and wounded, including 14 superior officers. A Russian steamer was burnt at Arsova by the Turks. The Russian force defeated was the main body under General Danneburg.? The Turks were abo victorious in Asia, under Selim Pushaw. The Turks were pressing in strong force on Bucharest. All efforts of diplomacy to settle the difficulty wfere believed now to be hopeless, until a decisive battle is fought. The Russian army is reduced by sickness to eighty thousand men. No reinforcements can arrive lor six weeks. Tlie Austrian Government is concentrating a large force on the frontier service. Tiie Servian Governmont has Rilled the population to arms, and informed the Porte that i.either Austria nor Russia should occupy Servia. Austria has agreed to remain neutral, it the Porte will not employ Austrian refugees in her artny.^ A fresh levee of troops is being made in Egypt. The overland mail from India brings intelligence that the Emperor of Russia has former! an alliance with Dost Mahomet, who is to proclaim war against the British Government in India. The British fleet at Spithead has been ordered to get ready for sea by the lltb. A full Cabinet council was held on the receipt of the India news. At the trial of the Opera Conspirators at Paris, it was clearly shown that a scheme was laid to murder the Emperor. Latest. Five Russian officers had been brought prisoners to Constantinople. The Allied fleets were in the Bosphorus. It was rumored that the Turks had stormed Bucharest. The Sultan has positively refused all proposals of the diplomatists. It was freely reports ed that 25,000 French Troops would be sent to Turkey, as soon as despatches were received from Gen. D. Hilliersat Constantinople. Trade at Manchester was dull, the Spinners refusing to submit to a decline. The commercial advices from India were favorable. Havre, Nov. 11.?The Cotton market is firm, the sales of the week being 6,000 bales, Orleans, 94 f. ? ? ? A rumor is mentioned by the New York Times, among the particulars of the news brought by the Arabia, that Louis Napoleon is convinced that a war in Eastorn Europe is insvitable, and that Kossuth has been invited to a secret conference in Paris, for ascertaining [tefinitely the extent of the military force which he could bring into the field, in case Hungary should have another opportunity of contending for her independence. This is an improbable rumor. It is not reasonable to suppose that Louis Napoleon would evoke thp revolutionary spirit in any part of Europe, of which he has shown himself so determined an jnemy. In addition to this, France is in alii nice Willi JuiglamJ, and could not hold a secret conference with Kossuth, the deliberations af the two allied powers, on all the political ind military arrangements for resistance to Russia, being necessarily in common. On the banks of the River Nacoin, Canada, two hunters' dogs pressed a deer, which tooh to tho river. On approaching the animal in a canoe, they were surprised to perceive it strug. gling desperately, being every now nnd then jerked suddenly under the water. The hunters dragged the deer into tho canoe wheu a turtle weighing forty pounds was found firmly fas. to its tail. The turtle retrained its grip for upwards of two hours after the deer was kiiled. *