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The General Conference of the M. E. Church,
South, made considerable changes in the Church
government, a synopsis of which may be of
interest to some of our readers. In the report
on episcopacy, the committee say that one reason
for increasing the number of Bishops is,
that one of tham may, duting the greater portion
of the lime, travel and preach extensively
within the bounds of the Pacific Conference.
Another is, that the colored population may
! enjoy more of a Bishop than they have heretofore
done. And thirdly, that at present the
health of the Bishops is often endangered by
the rapidity with which they are compelled to
pass from one Conference to another.
The committee also recommend that ' when
the Bishop shall have decided a question by
law, the Conference shall have the right to determine
how fur the law thus decided or interpreted
is applicable to the case then pending.
An annual Uowerenco shall have the right to
appeal from such a decision to the College of
Bishops whose deeision in such cases shall he
final. No episcopal decision shall bo authoiitative
except in the case pending, nor shall any
such he published until it shall have been approved
by the College of Bishops. Each
Bishop shall report in writing to the Episcopal
College, at an annual meeting to he held by
them, such decisions as he has made, subse
qnently to the last preceding meeting; and all
such decisions when approved hy the College
of Bishops, shall either be recorded in a perma
nent form, or published in such manner as the
Bishops shall agree to adopt?and when so approved
and recorded, or published, they shall
be authoritative interpretations or constructions
of the law." ^
The committee reported that the salary of
the Bishops for the ensuing four years, inclu.dine
all exneoses fpyeent fur travellimr.t shall
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be at the following rates per annum:
Bishop Soule SI ,000
" Andrews..
taken by our < nterprisit g fell* w t zer s,
Messrs. Hacker & Rikers, which promises to
increase considerably the extent and advantages
of the manufacturing operations already
carried on by them in a most important man
ner, and also to reward them, as we trust, most
adequately for the well directed efforts they
have made. These gentlemen, it is well known
have conducted for some time and most successfully,
a large car factory, with foundries,
forges, &c., giving employment to a great nurn??
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uer Ul nanus, mm uuuiiijj voscii'miiij IV me
home resources of the city in industrial supplies.
For the purpose of enlarging their estuolishment
and f keeping pace with the heavy
demands made on establishments like theirs,
by the extension of our Rail Roads, the increasing
use of iron among us in various applications,
and the growing spirit of determination
to foster and build up all possible and
expedient branches of industry at home, these
gentlemen have just purchased a iii\v site, offering
every facility of space and accomnioda
tion generally The location selected by them
is the farm on Ashley River, late the property
of G. A. Trenholm, Esq. and others, and lying
nearly opposite the " forks of the road,"
or the junction of Meeting and King sts.
To this place they intend to remove the
whole < f their extensive establishments, as
now carried on in King near Line-streets, as
soon as the necessary preparations can be completed.
This location will give them a fine and commanding
water front on the Ashley, to avail
themselves of which, they design erecting commodious
wharves, at which vessels, of any
..l?tlY ?? k.milAn moif lia of anv ctntro nf tiilp. !
U(Ulb VI UUlucn hum ??v u? w. .
These wharves will also be connected by rail
road tracks with the .new work shops, and with
the S. C. R. R., the N. E. R. R., and, in all
probability, through these with an}* other lines
that may reach our city. Cars, locomotives,
and other heavy freight intended for either one
of our rail roads, or any one of the whole system
connected with the S. C. R. R., can thus
be discharged and forwarded at a great saving
of time, labor and cost.
Messrs. Hacker Rikers will also erect
soon a steam saw mill on the river front, prepared
for a large export business in lumber.
To complete their establishmert, which of
itself will foim a goodly village, they will erect
neat coltasres for the residences of their work
men. They deserve 10 succeed, and from the
exhibitions we have had already of their determination,
industry and energy, we are assured
they will succeed.? Charleston Courier.
From the Charleston Courier.
Orangeburg Female Seminary.
Mkssrs. Editors:?Among the numerous
notices now to be lound in the papers of the
success and prosperity of Literary institutions
allow me to call the attention of parents and
guardians to the Orangeburg Female Seminary.
A large audience were in attendance at the ex
amination of the young ladies on the 28th June.
There was a manifest feeling of gratification
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at the progress eviuueu ujr me jmijiiis, Willi uiu
credit to the efficiency and industry of their
teachers. Mr. Legare, with a becoming liberality,
has secured the services of most able assistants,
who manifest an enthusiasm which belongs
alone to those who possess a talent for
and take pleasure in communicating instruction
to the young. It has never been ?. ir lot
to be acquainted with an institution in which
there seemed to prevail a greater spirit for study.
The examination throughout all the dennrtmt>nt*.
was a successful nmof of the ad van
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tage of the system which we learn, is very
generally ac.ed upon by the Principal and his
Assistants, of impressing upon every mind under
tlu-ir instruction the necessity of its own
discipline and of a thorough acquaintance with
every study. To accomplish this, the teachers
wr Are :old are very zealous in the explanation ,
and preparation of the various studies before
reoiation. This jdan seems to create a deci- <
ded intb^bae aod cVtto ttoftueiatfm In the flaiiy
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exhibition, mid judging from the sucress ?<f this j
examination, we regard it as far preferable to
the system of offering prizes and rewards, as a
stitiiL'ius to application, which serves to excite
those who are gifted with peculiar talents, and
who would apply thcmselvs sufficiently without
these rewards, while the vast majority are nev
er stimulated to exertion.
All the parents with whom I conversed; ex
pressed themselves highly gratified with the re
suit; especially thoa; whose daughters have
been for some time connected with the Insti
tution, and who have made such progress, and
are so well grounded in their studies, that many
of them would do credit to any institution
of the kind in the land.
Nor has Mr. L. attended less to the ornamental
branches of female education. He is
assisted in the departments of Mumc, French,
drawing and Painting, by Mr and Miss Ilahr,
a gentleman and lady of high accomplishments
from Stockholm, Sweden. Ihey are able to
speak tlie English with fluency, besides seve- I
ral modern European languages. Mr. II. has
the superintendence of Instrumental Music, of
French Drawing and Painting, and his success
and assiduity in these departments were abundantly
manifest. His sister, Miss II., instructs
in vocal and instrumental music, and we do not
believe her superior is to be found in the State.
From halt-past 8 o'clock, P: M. until about
half-past II, a crowded audience were enter
tained with an admirable concert. The programme
was tastily arranged with duetts on
the violin and piano, by Mr. and Miss Hahr;
also wi.h a number of pieces on two. three and
four pianos, with two performers on each.?
One of the most interesting spectacles to us
was that of eight lit tie girls, of about 11 years
ofage playing four pianos with a correctne-s and
attention to time, which were astonishing as
it - .11 'rt. _ i :
wen as gratifying 10 ail. i lie last uisirumeu*
tal piece of music with which we were favored
was a grand overture on four pianos, by seven
performers among whom wire iMr. and Miss
Mahr. The taste, expression ami time in which
this piece especially wa* played reflected much
credit, both on the young ladies and on their
gigjfcftmgable and accomplished teachers. Duthe
evening several songs ami glees were
by the pupils, and Miss Ilalir favored us
|H a few of her favorite songs, especially
jStne sweet Home and a Swedish Bird Song,
^Bch were sung by her in her own peculiar
1^1e*
^Bnd now, Messrs. Editors, I will close this
j^Bce by expressitig w hat seemed to be the
^ erul opinion and feeling of all present, that
Orangeburg Seminary could now be ranked
ne among the first of those valuable iusti ons
established in various places for the ad^ cement
of female education.
m A PARENT.
HTiie " Infernal Machine" Explosion at
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i??it tijipvao IIWIII iuc \*IIIU mum
papers * th5Nt?l,oIice are 0,1 tmck of the
wretch who s'
Allison, by means of what is termeTii!^?Nl?
fernal Machine." The Commercial of Weduesday
says:
" We are informed by these officers that they
have discovered where the box which contained
the bomb shell was made, and it says he can
easily recognize the man by whom it was ordered.
It was finished and delivered on Thuis
day last, but not being large enough, the man
brought it back and had the bottom chisseled
out- The person who sold the powder to the
man is also known, and the description by the
carpenter and himself agree precisely.
" The sole cause of the diabolical act was a
difficulty between Allison and the suspected
person, (a young physician) about four weeks
ago, in which the physician was he.iten by Mr.
A. He afterwards swore that ho would taKe
the lite of Allison, which, we under?tand, can
he proved."
It appears that the physician referred tn was
a student in the hospital, which he left on Saturday,
saying he was going to Iowa, hut it i>
said he was seen in Cincinnati on Monday
morning. The explosion it will be remembered,
took place on Monday night. Mr. Allison,
just before he died, gave the name of the person
he suspected of the foul deed. Mrs. Allison,
it is stated, was summoned as a witness
in a murder case soon to be tried in New Yoik,
and it is suspected her horrible death and that
of her husband, may have.originated from that
fact. "The mayor of Cincinnati has offered a
reward for the author of the foul deed.
The Riot Spirit.? For some time there
has been a disposition manifested, in various
parts of the country, to violate the laws, ami to
accomplish illegal purposes by mob violence.
This spirit broke out in Bo-tou last week, and |
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yesieroay, wiui in<ire lerriuie results, 111 diooklin.
There is un inclination among certain }?or
tions of this community to encourage similar
outbreaks in Philadelp lia, and during the excitement
of the city election oppo-tunities ina>
oCcur which the lawless may take advantage
of unless the oiderduving he on the watch to
prevent any disturbance. We trust that noth
ing may happen to occasion disorder of any
kind, and that every good citizen will see how
important it is that the good name of Philadelphia,
which for years has been unsullied, should
be preserved, and that the new order of things
under Consolidation, of u Itich so much is hoped,
should not be inaugurated by a violation of the
laws or a breach of the peace. The authori
lies and the entire police force should be on the
alert to act promptly upon the first intimation
of violence from any quaiter.
Plul. Eve. Bulletin.
somnajidulism - IIoRKiBLK Accidknt.?Yesterday
morning, about daylight, the cit'Zens
residing in the vicinity of Third and Elm
streets were aroused by cries us of some one
in distress. Upon repairing to the spot they
found a young woman by the name of Ann
MoElroy, who had risen in a fit ofsomnamhu
lisin and "ndeavored to get out of the window
of her sleeping room in the third story. When
she awoke, she found herself clinging to the
sill of the window, and, frightened i t her situation,
losing all presence of mind, she released
her hold, and fell the distance of some thirtyfive
feet upon the brick pavement below, narrowly
escaping an iron railing fence but a few
feet from where she fell. Dr. Freeman, of the
Eclectic College, was sent for, and found that
her injuries were very severe, both.bones being
broken ? one of her ancles, and one of thein
protruding almost an inch. We never aaw a
m- uin-1more linrrihlv oixnirlpH Hm
face is likewise had!\ bruised. There is some
probability that her ley may have to suffer
amputation. She is aliout thirty vett'Sofage,
ind has no knowledye that she was ever pre
viously addicted to feats of soimiainhuli-m.
ntfnnttrf Ttmfo June 2fo.
1)t Qltttakn Dfthlt) Journal.
Tuesday, July 18, 1854.
THO. J. WARREN, Editor.
The Fourth at Marion.
We beg to assure our esteemed correspondent, J. H.
S., that his communication has been unavoidably delayed
until the present time. We shall always be
pleased lo liear irom him, and are gratified to And that
the Cause is doing so well in Marion.
Somewhat Premature.
We take the following extract from the Black River
Watchman of the 14th inst:
"We have heard it hinted, as a matter not altogether
improbable, that the lamented death of Mr. Salraond^
the late President of the Branch Bank at Camden, will
occasion some change in its prospects?a change involving
either its discontinuance or its removal to some
other point. No inconsiderable portion of the trade,
of which Camden enjoyed the monopoly, when this
institution was first established there, has, since, been
diverted into other channels; and she is now, com*
paratively, difficult of access to much of that region o'
country, with which s;.e had chiefly to do, in days
gone by. Besides, the enterprise of her citizens has
secured the establishment of a rival institution, and,
as it is scarcely probable, that the necessities of her
business, large as it may be, actually require the use of
two Banks, the idea of the removal oj one of them is
not preposterous. Should the matter be taken into
consideration?and we cannot see why it should not?
we would suggest Suratervillo, as being by far the
most, fibrillin r>ninf_ to wliinli Riinli rnmnvnl nnn hn
made."
Among the fast things of tlio present day we think
the above is rather previous. In ease, however, a
change should be made in our Branch Bank 'involving
either its discontinuance or removal to sonio other
point," we hope our friends, in their extreme eagerness,
will not all speak at once ; that might occasion
some confusion in the mind3 of those having the regulation
of the matter. To be serious, we beg to assure
our friends of the Watchman that we have no idea of
our old Branch being either discontinued or removed:
and although the tuddcn and lamented death of its
esteemed and excellent President will be a severe loss
to the institution, and one deeply regretted by every
citizen ofour'to'tVu, and those having dealings with the
Bank * yet, a .'new. President has been elected, who
will continue the Bank us it is now, and what it ever
has been, and what we hope it ever will be, a frieud
in need to those who are in want of its assistance.?
As the intimation is verv broadlv eiven in the above
paragraph that Camden lias declined so much in fact, as
not to "require the use of two Banks," we embrace the
opportunity of informing "the world and the rest of
mankind" generally, that Camden has a prominent
"place in the picture" yet, and by looking at llicnew
Map ol the State, is put down there as it ought to be,
the next important town to Columbia Iler age, respectabil-.ty,
wealth, intelligence, refinement and socinj
qualifications place her in point of position along side
of any other town in the State. True, our commercial
prospects have been cut off considerably by a variety,
ifislai'fce7bn the right I
and left; these, however, liaYe done us about all the
harm thev can, and when we get once more upon the
line of through travel between the two great extremes
of our vast republic, there is no telling how much
come out yet there may be in good old Camden.
Our friends are greatly in error, if they suppose that
we have any pleasure in their misfortunes, or that ve
regret tlie prosperity of our neighbors; it is only a
small sized diminutive soul which can speculate on the
profits of a half dime, that could bo capable of audi
narrow-minded selfishness.
If Sumterville's increased prosperity now requires
a Bank, let her have one, and get it in the way otheis
get thorn, by applying to the Legislature for a charter,
and subscribing enough money to make one. There
are a good many Banks in the State now, and a fey
others couldn't do much more harm. We assure our
friends of the Watchman, that at present there is no;
the remotest possibility of their getting cither of our
Batiks, and we reckon they will have to go soiucwlicra
else to get one. Taking all these circumstances, and
a (rood many more into consideration, it will be up
wards of n good long time before the removal or discontinuance
of either of our Banks will take place, "the
idea" of which is decidedly "preposterous."
Settlement of Kansas.
We have recently observed a paragraph which is
taken from a letter to the St. Louis Republican, dated
Whitehead, Kansas Territory, June 26lh. that states,
thousands of emigrants from Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee,
and Missouri, have already arrived in that
territory, and thousands are still pouring in. the lands
for from ten to twenty miles back, having been, with
but few exceptions, claimed by squatters. The writer
gives the proceedings of a meeting of these settlers,
at which a Squatter Association was formed to make
provision for deciding upon disputed claims, &c. Reso-1
lutions wero adopted, precisely similar to those passed !
at the squatter meeting held at Salt Creek trading
house. Among them were resolutions to afford no
protection to abolitionists as citizens of the territory,
recoguizing the institution ot slavery as already existing
in the territory, and recommending slave-holders
to introduco their " property" as early as possible. A
Vigilance Committee was appointed, and also five
"delegates to the General Territorial Convention, to
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what cliaracter tliis Coavention is expected to bo, no !
mention is made.
Wo confess never to have been an ardent admirer
of tho Nebraska and Kansas bill. Wo wore some-;
times led even to regret its passage, for several reasons,
because we get nothing more than we have a
right to alrendy, an inherent, undeniable right, and
anything like a compromise, which assumes that shape,
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right in the maintenance of our principles, why compromise?
If justice and truth he our standard, and
they are?why lower thera, to suit the whims and ca.
prices of an unprincipled, tyrannical overbearing ma-1
jority, who would filch from us if they conld, the last
remaining right iu the Constitution. If these territories
can be made available as slave states, and there is
any truth in that part of the paragraph which says
that the abolitionists are to have " no protection" and
the institution of slavery is fully recognized, it will all
do very well, but we are among those who are far
from believing every thing that we see now-a-days,
becauso it may bo in the papers.
We would not be surprised If this same question
gave us trouble yet
We ResDectfullv Susurest
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To our Rail Road Companies, that they will allow
members of the Grand Division, and all others who
may desire to visit Greenville on the 27th inst.?the
time of the Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Diwsion?
to go and return for one fare.
This will be an accommodation to some ol us who
would like to embrace the opportunity of visiting the
up-country of our State, and enjoying the boautieaand
delights of Greenville and Its vicinity, of which we i
have heard 8d mutfbt j
An Afflicted Brother.
We loam with deep regret that our friend and coternpcrury
Ibzaa J. Rico, Esq., of the Southern Rights
Advocate, haa sustained a deep and heavy affliction in
the loss of his wife, who died in Anderson on the 4th
ir*of Jr? ?Ka Ol.,? ..r I?ai? n rrn CliA moo tltA rl 011 ffll.
mob. 114 i.uu ? loli jrcai V? "ti age, www w IW mv ^"
ter of Dr. E. E. Pressly of Due West, Abbeville District,
and they had been married but five months.?
How sad the thought, that so soon they were called
upou to bid adieu to all earthly hopes, and the ties,
which bound their willing heart9, should be so rudely
sundered. Verily, "this world death's region iB,"and
his "shafts fly thick," through all the oarth to hurry
mortals home. Wo join with deep sincerity the pious
wish of our brother of the Carolinian. " May the
faith which sustained the departed strengthen and support
him in this day of*trial. We tender to him our
warmest sympathies in his bereavement."
Orangeburg Female Seminary.
We take pleasure in calling attention to the advertisementof
thisexcellent institution, located at Orangeburg,
and under the management of an accomplished
and able Principal, Rev. I. S. K. Legare, with whom
we hare the pleasure of a personal acquaintance, and to
whom we have no hesitancy in recommending thoee
of our friends and patrons who may be disposed to give
his school a trial. The location of the School is admirable,
and its situation for healthiness is unquestiona
ble. The society of Orangeburg is unsurpassed by any
in the State, and there is everything to recommend this
Seminary to the favorable consideration of the public.
National Division Officers.
The following just, and well merited tribute to our
honored leader of Temperance in South Carolina, as
well as one of its strongest pillars in the union. We
copy from the New York People's Organ:
"The retirement of M. W. P. Judge O'Neall, who
has so ably and efficiently presided over the National
Division the last two years carries with him the esteem
and affectionate admiration of every member of
that body and of the Order generally. A finished gentleman,
an accomplished judge, and a thorough temperance
man, he has everywhere commanded respect
for the principles of our Older. The suaviter in modo
and the fortiter in re, have been admirably blended in
his administration.
His successor, F. G. W. P. S. L.Tilley, of St. Jonn's,
N. B , is one of the choicest spirits in the order, and
will fill the chair of the Nationui Division and discharge
the many important duties of his office lo the satisfaction
of all. lie is one of nature's noblemen, with a
chivah ic de vol ion to the cause of temperance. The
banner of the Order will never trail in his hands.
Congressional Matters.
We glean the following as the most important items
among tho G'ongre^ionnl proceedings:
i ul appropriations lor uie mver arm uiirouruui include
$T'0,000 each for the improvement of the Harbors
of Charleston and Savannah, and $50,0u0 for Albermarie
Sound.
The Senate have confirmed the appointment of Jas.
T. Miller, as Collector of the Port of Wilmington, N.
C.
The Senate on Friday passed the Bill appropriating
$6('u,u00 for the commencement^ 't"e VluiVuutgslor
the ser* "***"ffiirtinents. and the completion of the
Treasury Buildiug. They, also, passed the Bill granting
alternate sectionsof land to the Orleans and Mobile
Rail Road.
The Homestead Bill was amended and discussed.
In the House of Representatives the Committee appointed
to investigate the frauds alleged to have been
committed by the mail Steam Ship Companies, reported
that they had discovered no frauds.
The House passed a number of private bills.
The New York Mirror presents the claims of Edward
Bates, of Missouri, for the next Presidency.
The Washington National Monument has now attained
a height of 158 feet.
A young man of Bayonne has just invented a mode
of electric telegraph, by which the despatch is printed
in ordinary letters or conversational signs, by tho telegraph
itself, at the point of departure, at the end, and
at several intermediate stations simultaneously.
Professor J. H. Carlisle's
Address last evening in the Baptist Church was an
able one. on the present aspect of tho Temperance
Cause in our State. His speech was listened to with
marked attention by a large and intelligent audience.
Mr. Carlisle is an able scholar, a crood thinker and
sound reasoner, a worthy mau and destined, we hope
and believe, to occupy a large sphere of usefulness.?
His election to one of the Professorships in Wofford
College is a just tribute to unassuming merit. His
appearance in our midst, and the sound of his pleasant
and familiar voice, revives early recollections of a most
agreeable character.
The Weather
Since our last, has been much more pleasant, and although
we have had it warm, some days, very warm
at noon, the nights have been generally pleasant, and
nothing in comparison with those warm titr.es noticed
in our last two papera The refreshing showers which
we have had, will bo the means of making quantities
of corn, which otherwise, would not have been made.
We are wanting rain now very much.
Improvements on Rail Roads.
Wo are always gratified to record any improvement,
whether in the arts, sciences, agricultural, mechanical,
mercantile, social, moral, political, or in any other
way. We observe that a recent invention has been
made aud satisfactorily tested, by which Railway cars
may be so ventilated as to produce, in the hottest and
and most disagreeable veuther, a delightful temperature,
similar to that produced after a pleasant summer
shower. Tho Chicago and Rock Island Rail Road |
Company have set the example in carit g for the com* j
fort und health of their passengers during the hot and ,
disagreeable season, and havo provided their roud al- J
ready with several of these ears, which are represent- j
ed as "perfectly luxurious no matter what tho weath-;
er may be."
The liditor of the Cleveland Ilerald, gives the follow
ing description 01 ineso venuiuu-a cars. me improve- ;
mcnt is Dr. George F. Foule's Car Ventilator and
Heater, Footo and Allen, Proprietors, Buffalo:
(.>ri l lie top of i lie car, at tile centre, are placed
she t ir"ii bonnets, one on each side, so arranged
as to receive the air when the cars are running
in either direct ion,deflecting it downwaids
through air chambers, placed within and on
each side of the car into a box or tank suspended
beneath the floor, from which it is conducted
by air tubes opening up into the car
through grates in svverahplaces along the aisle,
thence out again through openings in the top.
The tank is of suffi- ieut depth to hold a barrel
or inore of wafer, allowing a free passage of
air above it. In connection with this water,
are pipes leading to a small rotary pu.np attached
to the truck frame which is diiven by a !
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r?Hll passing iiniiiiiu uic uaic ?>i iiiu r?r wueei,
then buck ai^niu to the tank arid air chamber*,
whereby a simple arrangement of diffuse the
water in its passage is scattered into a fine
spray falling into the tank to be used over
again. When the cars are in motion the air
rushes in with great force, passing through ihe
spray of water which washes down a:l dust,
smoke, cinders or other impurities, the air
coming u;? into the car as pine as summer ntmosphete
alter a shower, and very much cooled.
The water is changed daily when the
roads are dusty. The amount of air received
is easily regulated by u valve in each air chamber.
I he cars were tested by the Excursion party,
and pronounced by all just the thing. The
air in the cars was gratefully pleasant, and entirely
free fruin everything offensive. The
current from the openings in the floor to the
openings above was so strong ? * to uplift hats
against the roof whenever the cars were in
rapid motion.
In the winter, dnstead of water, a stove is
placed in the tank below the floor, which heats
the air in its passage, thereby ventilating and
warming all parts of the car alike, and that
too without the loss of any seats to make room
for a stove. The bonnets admitting the air
from the top are then covered with wiregause,
which receives and condenses the smoke after
the manner of Sir'Humphrey Davy's safety
lamp. The invention was tested last winter;
and found to woik well. The cost of fitting
up an old car with the Ventilator and Heater
is about $150; of a new car 8100.
We hope that our Rail Road Companies will put
themselves to the trouble of ascertaining all about this
invention, whether it answers the purposes as well as
represented, and if so, thai they will spare neither pains
or expense to have a few of the same sort, placed upon
their respectivo ro ds. The public accommodaiion,
comfort and health requires every possible precautionary
means for its preservation.
The matter is well worth the most serious consideration,
and we hope it will be speedily looked into, and
that we may for ouce in our life eujoy a "luxurious"
ride on the ruil roads in hot dusty weather.
For the Camden Journal.
The Fonrth at Marion.
Mr. Editor:?The ''fourth of July" was
Celebrated here hv the Sons of Temperance,
in a manlier that must have been gratifying to
every friend of law and order. Indeed, it was
to our little band a * interesting and delightful
occasion?at aMoii Icng to be fondly
rmenibered. Call would have been our
hearts had we failed to draw a fervid inspira
lion from its imposing events. It reminded
me most forcibly that, just sevcnti -eight yeai>
ago. I'ur brave old lurclalher.s assembled in
Philadelphia, to declare against the gross out
rages of King George, under whose govern
men), they were suffering so much.
At an early hour in the forenoon, the Division
assembled for the purpose of initiating a number
of candidates who were auxiou- to take
part in our exercises; after which...link doors
a
Ere I nig the multitude hegan to pour in, and,
not withstanding every accommodation had been
made, many were unable to get seats. Such
a crowd has never before been seen within the
walls of our beautiful hull, nor has it ever been
my good fortune to see in this village such ,u
large number of fair ones as were in that hall.
Marion done her best. V\'e had expected a
large company, but had no idea that our entire
population would turn out in the present warm
Mate .of the weather.
At about twelve o'clock the services pom
menced, b> the singing of an appropri de temperance
ode, player, then the reading of the
declaration of Independence, by llev. Bmi. C.
U. Howell, lhe reading of tins great docu
meiit was characterized by much force and
energy. The Brother entered into the spirit
if the matter, and performed his part with
considerable ability.
Then the Orator of the day. Rev. Robert
Napier, arose, amid the most p'olound at ten
tioil. The speaker commenced by raying lie
regretted that he appeared before such a large
and intelligent auditory, with S" little preparation,
but lie would endeavor to discharge his
doty to the best of his ability. He then alluded
in appropriate terms to the present stale of
public opinion in this country; said there was
u southern feeling and a northern feeling 011
the slavery question ; went into a narrative of
the origin of the slave traffic, which, he said,
was liegun, by the very nation that now iwaging
such an unrelenting warfare agaius it
Tliu f^nivliwk fiiitti#! I fiQ fpotiti tn ltd iii'/ifitnli'o
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and iher?fore sent ships to the conquered pro
vinces of Africa, for tlie purpose of procuring
cargoes of ihe Africans, in order to s?*ll them
lor large amounts. The system first eom
menced in .this country in the New England
States, and it was then carried on extensively ;
but the climate being too cold and severe for
the blacks, they were sent south, and tln-ir de
scendunts are yet in bondage, lie believed
they were far better oil*, more contented and
happy, better clothed and fed now. than they
would lie were they free, and while it was admitted
that many had ciuel masters, m> one
could imagine the cruelty they would inflict
upon each other if left to themselves. Thcv
welcomed the missionary with glad hearts and
j *yfill countenances, and received the Cospel
with eagerness. Slavery was sanctioned by
the Bible, and was no sin.
He paid a beautiful tribute to our own I>i>
trict, Marion, alluding most appropriately to
her means of communication and transportation.
The two Pee Dees run through her territories,
as does Lynches Creek, and through
lint* V??i'i? Kiiwikin I loo IiLrj_ft > oli.iiu i\l' flin
?V?J /"- III, IIV", linu (I Vtiriiu WI "MUM.
VV. &l M. K. Roaii; that our people "t re now
possessing evt-r\ facility for becoming pet-uni
iniiy wealthy, having n soil well adapted to tile
cu: fixation ?>f corn and cotton, anu a climate
rarelv visited bv any death-dealing disea>e.?
In 1838, just twenty-six vears ago, at (Jap way
Church, nine miles east of Marion village, wa*
homed the first temperance society in the Oia
tricl; and he piedicted that, our section would
liecoine one of the most important sections in
the Palmetto State.
The speaker then reviewed some of the objections
urged against the Sons of Temperanee.
This lie executed in a forcible and convincing
maimer, c lining many no doubt to wince like
a " galled ox" under the infliction of his lash.
Willi thi< tinrfinn nf Rrn Nunier'fl UlldresS 1
I I
was more than pleased. Calm, cool and determined,
he laid bare every objection, showed
their silliness, proved their absurdity, and left
the miserable, narrow-minded, flint-hearted objects
without even a sandy foundation to stand
upon. This cuts to the hone. " The Church J
is sufficient1'is the cry of many. Temperance I
is tin asseutini element of Christianity. and he I
was yet to find the man who moid not tell
temperance from religion. He severely rebuked
the members of churehes who stood
aloof with folded arms from this jjroHt work,
and while he was speaking on this point J would
m
I not have experienced the distress of some pre'
j sent fur a great deal. They sst afar <>$\ hut felt
the force of his sledge hammer bl<>ics
Duiing his address, Bro. Napier introduced
numerous and appropriate illustrations of his
various propositions, and in his own forcible
and peculiar st\le sent them home to the
hearts and consciences of his hearers. I have
not even endeavored to give the faintest outline
of his able, dignified and exceedingly interesting
address. I took-no notes, and what I
have written is entirely from memory. I do
not owe the brother the least ill will, and will
not do him the injustice by eudeovoring to give
a synopsis of what he said. I pass on.
After Bro. Napier had concluded, loud and
continued calls for Dr; A. Crane, the distinguished
Phrenological lecturer, brought that
gentleman to the stand. He stated that he
obeyed the call reluctantly, havinghJust listened
to one of the ablest champions m the cau<e,
but could not resume his seat without making
a few remarks. He then paid one of the most
magnificent tributes to woman l ever listened
to. Being a most captivating speaker, he was
listened to with deep attention. He said woman
could and did exercise a Dowerful influ-%
ence ov. r the sterner sex, and to prove this,
one had only to remember^ that since the abolition
of the female seminaries of Madrid, the
gloiy of Spain had departed, and with it, much
of the pride of the old Castillian race. He
occupied some fifteen minutes. Like Bro. Napier's,
one was the solid portions of a feast?
the other the dessert. A first cla*s one it was.
These two impromptu addresses will be productive
of much good ; the)' will be the means
of reclaiming some who have hitherto stood
aloof, while the) will.arouse the Sons to a still
stronger sense of dut).
After singiiiL', a recess until eight o'clock in
the evening was had; and we separated highly
pleased. As the da-k shades of evening drew
apace, the silver) moon walked along in the
cloudless sk) and lent her rays to enrich the
already benignant scene. I was unfortunately
detained l?) pressing business from being pre- .
sentat the opening of the meeting. When I enteied
the crowded Hall, my distinguished and
most estimable Mend and brother, wm. k.
Mister, Esq., of Charleston, was speaking.
Lie at once rivifed injr attention, for I was exceedingly
anxious to hear one for whom I f It
and always shall lee I a strong attachment.?
Of his address I cannot trust myself to say
fnuch; hut there 'was one or two points set
forth with so much power and eloquence, that
I will endeavor to give them, begging his paidon
if I state them wrong. A moment after
1 t"ok my sear, he said?M we are too apt to
find fanl with our leaders, and was sorry to
know tlnii censure had been heaped upon the
head of that distinguished and veneraW# advocate
of Reform, Judge O'Nkall, for his course v
in the World's Convention in New York. He
_was appointed chairman of one of the most
iffyEP^wmnnittees of that body, and should
lie shiink wtl. ^Miad a duty to perform??
Nrver, never. In appointing Judge O'Nball
chairman of that committee, a most flatte'ing
h"iior was paid to South Carolina." Ami.
asked the fervid and eloquent speaker, shall
(me sin (it* indeed that one sin be committed.)
down him w ho has spent his life in doing good.
In this part of his remarks Bro. HIKter ex
celled himself. His manner spoke, while his
earnest voice carried conviction to all present.
None, who heard Brother Hunter, will censure
Judge O'Neall now. for his course in that
Convention. I wish I could dwell longer on ,
this point, hut time will not allow. I can only
say thut he vindicated in a masterly manner
the course pursued hy the Judge. I am free
to confess, as I stated on several occasions,
that 1 was in the dark about the matter, but 1
am now on the right side. I honor our old
champion for his firmness and courage, and
pray God to spare him yet many years to us.
But o e Judge O'Nkall can live in a century.
We have been abusing ami attempting to
p ?l down the rum seller for a long time. Let
us abandon liim and attack the root of the
matter itself?Rum ! Let us destroy that.?
D" like they do in Maine?destroy it wherever
they find it. It was the habit of an illusti ious
Unman senator to clo^e his phillipics against
the Caithagenians, for whom he entertained an
inveterate hatred, with?" Carthage must fall."
So. said the speaker, us his eye flashed with
eloquence, let us say distilleries must fall, and
under the influence of religion and morality
they must. One beautiful sentence made my
cold heart swell w;th emotion. " I have a lit
tie boy in whom are centered all the hope*, and
joy8 and aspirations known to a father; I had
rather see him in the service of a Brazilian
ta^k master, or chained in t ie galleys, than see
him sauntering round a grog-shop?for, in the
one place he could think, and pray, die and go
to heaven ; while in the other, no piayer would
issue from his lips, no moral emotions fib his
bosom, and' when he died he would be lout,
lost ! and that forever.
He advocated warmly and zealously strin
gent measures, lie is ardently in favor of
laws suited to the crime?that is, he desires to
See the Legislature adopt a %w similar to the
Maine Law. Nothing short of that will do
good. Elect men who favor the cau*e. I was
gratified to hear him speak so explicitly with
rnfeience to prohibition?it is ground upon
which many fear to walk ?but my friend is
not. frigh'ened at tifl s. He knows the right
and will the right puisne.
The brother occupied the floor about one
hour and a half. To say that I was pleased,
edified and instructed, does not convey half I
feel I was doubly so. Behold him as he
stood there before that large and intflligi nt
crowd of people. See him as he speaks from
the great deep of his manly soul. With no
object in view -ave the redemption of his fellow-mam
fnon a hated vice, he lifts his voiie
for Reform. His sash is on his broad bottom ?
I it is an evidence that he stands high in the affections
of his brethren, iiis manner, how
grand; his voice, how mellow; his look how
? * a Ion lli.xtfflito t(U mUklDltto kllttf Ml A
(NlrllfM | 1113 lll"U^IHO ? "?? HIB.lOlfW,
He is on n mission of mercy?he comes to relieve
the f?Hngs of some bruised heart ?to
wipe some tear a way. May heaven's blessing
he upon him and his.
Although fatigued with the exercises of a
warm day, the most respectful attention was
paid the speaker, the silence being only interrupted
by applause.
There was a treat in store the people little
dreamed of. After Bro. Hunter sat down,
the Rev. Mr. Godfrey, of Georgia, was called
for. He appeared and commenced hv savinir
he. whs a good temperance man, but was not
in the habit of making temperance speeches
Said the Maine Law had been in operation in
one County of Georgia for more lhau thirty
years, and hoped it would spread throughout
the State. He spoke some twenty minutes,