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oAsaiDiasr jraqriBRAiL* OAlttDEM", S. OAROLXNA. SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 30,1840. COCOONS. We have left, for inspection, at this office, one do zen selected Cocoons, from a stock of worms reared here this season?the whole weighing 21 dwts. 18 grs.; one of which weighs 53 grs. The worms which producod these Cocoons were remarkably healthy; were purchased for, and believed to be, the "two crop white," A few thousand of the eggs can be had by applica. t ion at this office. THE RIVER. The Watcroc at the moment our paper is going to press, is highor than it has been known for a number of years, and wo learn was still rising. All the river plantations not protected by embankments, are of course, under water, and great fears are entertained, that even those thus protected, may share the fate oftho others, from the immense weight of water pressing against the embankments. The loss to our river planters must be very heavy; their crops, which as it were, but yesterday, promised a rich return, is suddenly destroj'cd. Without a recurrence, however, of such a misfortune, they will yet be able to make an abundant crop of corn. f TO CORRESPONDENTS. ' Quietus," " P." and " Clio" are unavoidaly crowded out this week. Their place is supplied with a very interesting specimen of Congressional literature. " Gulielmus" is under consideration. "Joe Bachelor" must excuse us?there is more poetry in the married life than he has yet dreamed of. OT Wo ask the attention of our citizens to the communication of Camdex, on the subject of a public meeting for the purpose of expressing our confidence in the present Administration, and of embodying public sentiment in its favor. Wc have regretted, in common with many others, that some expression * of the feelings of this District, on the subject, was #!i<a moahnrr nf u'lnMi Pfil T?ir*ua n nenv was nominated for Governor. We trust, however, that some favorable opportunity will be taken to supply this omission. NATIONAL BANKRUPT LAW. This subject is now fairly before the United States Senate, and from the decided interest manifested by * the debatants, we should judge with considerable prospect of a favorable issue. We are led to this conclusion, from the fact, that so far, the discussion seems to be between a voluntary and compulsory Bankrupt Law, all, or nearly all, apparently con. curring in the propriety of either one or the other. For our own part, we shall be pleased to see either plan adopted, as any system, having universal application throughout our whole country, will be preferable to the present discordant and ill digosted mass of State laws 011 this subject. Wo think though, aL.t is. :n 1 JI? 1 1 <1..* 1 ru- A... uiui IL wui iiaxuij uu uuuLueu, max auwcvw ior uui sympathies may carry us, in our legislation, for the relief of unfortuatc but honest debtors, that the rights of creditors should not be entirely overlooked, but that they should have their legitimate and ap- ! propriate influence; in other words, that laws should be made as far as it is possible to do so, to protect both. It is an old saying, that " it is a bad rule that dont work both ways." With proper guards therefore, to prevent abuse, and we think there would be no difficulty in forming them, wo should prefer a compulsory system, as being one best calculated to distribute " eveir handed justice" arpong both debtors and creditors. The interests of debtor and creditor, ard so intimately blended, as to lessen considerably the difficulty of guarding against oppression under a compulsory system. The leading principle connecting debtor and creditor, being interest, and the success of the one depending so much upon that of the other, that we need hardly fear, that any general system, which may be adopted, will be likely to be more abused than is the various insolvent laws of the different States. As we have before said, however, we shall be ploased to sec oithcr plan becomo a law, which we have very little doubt will bo the ceso, at least, so far as the Senate is concerned, and if tho Houso will give it a favorable consideration, wo shall ' feci disposed to pardon it for much of the time spent in doing nothing. (D~A very large meeting of the Democratic Stato Rights party was held in Savannah (Geo.) on the 21st inat. The call lor this mooting hid been signed by nearly six hundred persons. The Hon. R. M. Charlton, Mayor of the city, presided. An Address and Resolutions wcro adopted, and several addresses were made, embodying and enforcing the principles of the present administration. ^ We arc indebted to the polite attention of the Hon. T. D. Sumter, for a variety of public Documents, and speeches, among them a copy of the Independent Treasury Dill, as it passed the Senate. It can be seen at this ofCco. Wc arc also indebted to the Hon. A. G. Brown of Mississippi, for a copy of his speech on tho appropriation bill. We shall endeavor to lay a por. l ion of this 3I3I0 speech before our readers. Kiting 7?IaNia.?We do not mean by this expression, the commercial operation, so frequently adopted within the last few years, to raise the wind," but, the good old fg?hioncd amusement of Kite flying. This beautiful, bright and smiling month of May, as tlic poets are .wont to call it, has turned out such a boisterous jade, that the boys, and even children of a larger growth, have devoted it to the pastime usually enjoyed in blustering March. During the past week, wo could scarcely turn our eyes in any direction, upward, without encountering'some half dozen Kites gracefully floating in the air, some of them beautifully embellished with various omblcms. It is a pleasant and innocent amusement, provided sufficient care is taken to avoid tho frightening of horses, which might be attended with "serious consequences. We noticed last week, the return of Dabney, the Virginia Bank dofaultcr, as also that of W. M. Price, the absconding District Attorney. Wo have since / seen that ColIn G. NewComde, first Teller of the Manhatton Bank, lias voluntarily given liim?elf fo the New York police, H, J. Levis, tha runaway Cashier of the Schuylkill Bank, has boon arrcstei in Paris, so that nearly all the defaulters are in tin hands of the law. Swartwout still remains incoi rigible. Siielton, Pcckett and Hobson of the Bran don Bank, have not yet had time for reflection. A soon as the excitement of their trip to Texas is over we shall look for them back. The Hon. John M. Nii.es, late a Senator in Con gross from Connecticut, has been appointed by thi President, with the consent of the Senate, Postmas tor General of the United States. Northwestern Passage The New York Jour nal of Commerce publishes an interesting account o the voyage of Messrs. Deas & Simtson of the Hud son Bay Company, which the Editor says, has solve* the great artic problem of a Northwestern passagi Kfltwopn Ihn Atlnrtfio nn/1 Pnnifir. Opftans. Slinh 1 passage is stated to have been discovered by Messrs D. & S. CONGRESS. The Senate, we have noticed in another nrticle as being busily engaged in discussing tho Bankrup bill. The House, at our latest dates, had proccedei soffar as to reach the Independent Treasury Bill. TJii measure promises to be a fruitful theme for declama mation, and will probably not be acted on until J large number of members of both parties, shall be de livcrcd each, of a speech for home consumption. I can hardly bo for any other purpose, as not only ai the mcmbors of Congress must have already mad* up their minds on the subject, but tho question ha so long been agitated in the country, that there i scarcely a man who, by any possible means, could b( made to feel any interest in it, who has not long sine* come to a conclusion cither for or against it. Thi discussion, furious and voluminous as it promises t* be, cannot have in view the enlightening of'the pub lie mind in relation to the particular bill, but must we presume, like most of the speeches on the ques tions which have already been decided, bo for thi purpose of arraying in most captivating light, tli merits of the aspirants to the Presidential chair. The lion. C. C. Cambrkleno, of New York, ha been appointed Minister to Russia, and the appoint menl confirmed by the Senate. From the South-Caoolinian. Mr. Editor:?Permit me to call the at teniion of the public to certain gentlemen vulgarly termed Brokers, who are going round among our citizens collecting Che raw, Camden and Commercial notes, inex change for Charleston, Hamburg,George town, and other non-paying Bank bills Their object is to draw the specie frorr these institutions, and sell it at a premium * . tj a 1 or snip 11?inereoy unvnig mese uiiis ou of circulation, and causing a slill grcatei scarcity of money. I learn that some ol our business men are actually engaged a: agents for these Shylocks, for the pitifu sum of twenty live cents on each hundrec dollars, thus exchanged. If these gentlemen would reflect a little, perhaps the) would pursue a different course of conduct A SUBSCRIBER. The Anti-Slavery Society, which figures in New-York, during the May anniversary week, were refused, this year the occupancy of the "Tabernacle," ir which they had formerly held their meetings, and were finally obliged to celebrate their anniversary in a much less conspicuous place and smaller house than the) had designed. From the report of thcii proceedings which has jreached us, it is abundantly mansfest that they are a disjointed and cramblinff bodv: bitterly con tending among themselves, greatly in debt and without any resources to meet the demand against them> and with a constantly decreasing number, who are al all disposed to show them the least :countcaance or favor.?Charleston Observer. Ex-Pre$id?rft Adams, during the sitting of the House, in moving from one part ol the Hall of the Representatives to another, caught his foot in the straw matting on the floor, fell and dislocated his shoulder. ?Tcm. Advocate. MARRIED?On Thursday evening, the 21st inst, by the Rev. Mr. Jones, Copt. Reddick Moslxv, Jr. of Lancaster, to Miss Darcas, daughter of Nathaniel Hough, Esq. of Kershaw District. iiiUjU?in tliis District, on uic inst. xvirs. i alitija Gaskin, aged between 85 and 90 years. CAMDEN PRICE CURRENT ARTICLES. TEH $ C $ C Beef, in market, lb 5 a 7 Bacon from wagons, lb 8 a 9 by retail, lb 10 a 12 Buttir, lb 15 a 25 Boewax, lb 20 ? 25 Bagpng yar- .c a 25 BaloRopc lb 10 a 14 Cofitc lb 14 a 16 Cotton lb 5 a 8 Con bush. 62 G8 Floir bbl 4 a 4- 50 Fcatiers from wagons, lb 37 a 40 Fodicr cwt 1 a 1 25 Hida, green, "lb 5 a 7 dry, lb ' 10 a 12 Iron . Cwt 5 a 8 Lime cask ,3 a 32: 'T.arrl lb 10 a 12 Ijcatlcr, solo -- ]b 22 a 125 Oil, iurricr'3 gallon 75 a 1 . limp gallon 2 Molas^s gal 45 a 5G Oats bushel 45 a 50 TO HIRE. AUEGRO Girl of 17, accustomed to al kinks of House work. fyfly at this office. May ^3. \ Sale of Steam Engine. 1 /"\N the first Monday in July next, will Vr be sold before the Court House door g in Camden, at 12 o'clock, the Engine J . of the Steamer Camden, on a credit till first of. January next. The purchaser to give a note with good security, to be approved by the Agent, g This Engine was made by Watchman &, Bratt, of Baltimore, and is said by judges to be an excellent one, and is now in good order. The Furniture belonging to the Boat will be sold at the same time and place, and on the same terms, j The Engine may be treated for at private e JOHN ROSSER, Agent.1 Camden, Mav 28. Gt2G I. " WATCH AND GL03S MAKING. m-?rr 'r rilHRIP. Watch nnd Clock t Maker, from Europe, would res1 peclfully inform the public generally, that 9 he has commenced business in this place - in the shop formerly occupied by Dr. Reid, i where he will be happy to wait on those - who may honor him with their patronage, t From his long experience and moderate 1 prices, he feels assured he will be able to s give general satisfaction. 3 May 30. 3l26. 3 Notice. \ rjlHE firm of JOHNSON & O'CONj NEL was dissolved on the 25th inst. . by mutual consent. The business of the concern will be settled bv Wm. Johnson. \VM. JOHNSON. W. L. O'CONNEL. e May 30. 2t26 The subscriber will continue b the business on his own account at the old - stand, and solicits a cowiiniiance of public patronage. WM. JOHNSON. SC&C&1? A5!2> SSKDa MAKING. I rilHE subscriber gives notice that he - J_ has commenced the above business - on hisown account, in the store one door south of the Drug Store of James R. Mc Ivain Esq. From his long experience and ) knowledge of the business, he feels confi, dent of giving satisfaction to those who t may favor with their custom, and hopes by r punctuality in filling orders, to receive the f patronage of a liberal public. 5 W.V1. L. O'CONNEL. I May 20. 3i26. | v&L a riUIE subscribers have removed to the house immediately on Broad Street, 3 doors below James Conner's store where they will thankfully receive all orders in ' their line of business. J Mcdonald & watson. , May 30 . 3t28 ! strayed" 5 C1ROM the subscriber about the 1st of . * March last, a large red COW, with r no visible brand or mark except one-horn ; a little shorter than the other. I bought 3 her of Mr. J.J. Dunlap, and it is probable . she has made her way back to Flat Rock, where she was raised. Any information . sol get her will be thankfully received. ; G. Q. MclNTOSH. ; May 30 2l30 : Dr. E. H. Anderson, Jr. OFFERS his professional services to the inhabitants of Camden and its [ vicinity. He may be found at the office : formerly occupied by his father. Dr. E. H. , Anderson. April 25. Feeling my health ?omewha improved, impatience of idleness, and par* i ticularly from the motive of assisting my isonwiihmy cotmsej. and personal utlenI tion to patients, as far as my slrcnglh will , I permit, I wish to resume the practice of my i profession, and may be found either at the j old stand, or at Mnj-.. McWillic's for the ! I present. E. H. ANDERSON, M. D. I April 25. UN EQUITY. LANCASTER DISTRICT: G. L. Massey, Adm'r. i vs V Bill for discovery and relief. . T. J. Wethers, et al. j ]T appearing to the satisfaction of the ^ Commissioner, that Richard Williamson and William Grayj of the firm of Rich- . ard Williamson & C^., Joseph Kessam, . Edward H. Jacob. James A. Smith and William Bryce, of Che firm of Kessam & , Co./defendants in the above stated case, are absent from and reside without the J the limits of this State: On motion of J. Williams, Complainant's Solicitor, It is Ordered, That the said defendants do answer, plead or demur to the bill in the above stated case, within three months from the publication hereof, otherwise judgment ' pro confcsso will be ordered against them. J. H. WIT'IIERSPOON, Jr., ' C. E. L D. ' Comm'r's Office, March 28, 1840. | (Frmter'sfee 87) < WANTED TO HIRE. I ! GOOD Cook, Washer and Ironer, for whom liberal wages will be given, and i I paid monthly if desired. Apply to I GOODLAD. . Apra 25. LAW. JAMES P. DICKINSON, Esq. Attorney at Law, will practice in theCourts of Kershaw.' Lancaster, Richland and Sumter. Office in the Nortb-west cornei of the Court House, in Camden. May 23. CAMDEN, INTEND A NT'S OFFICE, \ May 18th, 1840. \ fffHIE Town Council have caused the -* "Quaker*' Burial ground to be cleared, the trees trimmed, and the rubbish removed, so as to give a more decent appearance to "this city of the dead"?but they have not thought it proper for them to intrude nnnn thp lYfivmle 4nn)/t&iir*a. nilft In clear them sup, and as these are now in a condition demanding attention, particular* ly since the other parts of the Ground have been cleared, the Council request that all families having private inclosures will cause them to be cleared of the undergrowth and rubbish, and the trees within them trimmed up, or to give notice to the Council within the next week, of their intention not to do so. The individual employed by the Council will be engaged at the grave yard all next week, in completing the work, and will be giail to continue his labors in clearing the private inclosures, if.applied to in the course of the week. It is desirable, as it would be more convenient, that the whole of the work should be finished al the same time. . , In future, one of the gates of the Grave Yard will be nailed up, and the other locked, and the key left with the Recorder.? Persons desiring it are requested to call on him for it. By order of the Council, J. M, DESAUSSURE, Intendant. W( CAMDEN. Aoril 25. 1840. ORDERED, That the Ordinance against firing guns, &c. be republish ed in the Journal, and that the Recordei give notice that the same will be strictly enforced. J. W. LANG, Recorder. ORDINANCE. AND whereas, the practice of firing - small arms within the limits of the said town is extremely dangerous to the lives as well as the property of the inhabi tants thereof, and ought to be strictly pro hibited. ' Be it therefore ordained, by the author! ty aforesaid, That hereafter, it shall no be lawful for any person to fire or dis charge any gun, pistol or other small arms within the limits of the said town, and i any person shall wantonly, knowingly ant wilfully fire or discharge any gun, pistol or other small arms, within the limits o the said town, such person shall forfet ant bay to the use of the said town, the sun of one dollar for each and every offence to be sued for and recovered according to law. . And whereas, offences of this kind be committed by minors, negroes or othe disorderly persons who have no ostensi ble property whereof the said penalty cat be levied anjd made: 2. Be it therefore ordained by the anlho rity aforesaid, That any gun, pistol or oth er small arms, fired or discharged by .sucl person in breach of this ordinance, shal e liable to the payment of the penalty 01 penalties aforesaid, and it shall be laxvfu for the Intendant, either of the wardens either of the constables, or for any free holder of the said town, who shall see sucl person offend against this Ordinance, t< seize and take into possession of the gun pistol, or other small arms so fired or dis charged, and deposit the same with th< Intendant or anyone of the Wardens, am if the person charged with the said offence ahull ho oaothovon^ on/1 ohnll ?a ol,u" vwu I ivbuu uivi vvif Uiiu oiiaii uu within ten days after conviction, pay tht penalty incurred; and the costs for prose cution, the same shall be sold to discharge said penalty and costs. NEW DRY-GOODS, AT VERT LOW PRICES. AMONG WHICH ARE: Fine Mourning Calicoes, at 25 cts. per yd. do Half mourning do at 25 " " do mourning & half mourning Lawns, 50 and 75 cents per yard, do Light color'd Lawns, at 50 cts. per yd Linen, for gentlemen's wear, from 25 to 62 1-2 cents per yard, [Jnbleached Homespuns, at 6 1-4 cents per yard, ' Lawn Lawns, at 50 cents per yard, Furniture Calico, (handsome) at 18 3-4 cents per yard, With a complete assortment of Dry Goods' equally low. ALSO? Dne case Nun's Bonnets, at 75 cts. each. -ALSO? A handsome assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, suitable for the season, rery low, by 11. LEVY. May 2. tf22 Notice. rHE subscriber will clean and repair all kinds of Watches; Clocks, Music Boxes, Suns, Locks, Pistols, Jewelry, See. Sec.? \11 articles repaired by him warranted to mswer the expectations of the owner. He would take this opportunity to tender to this community his sincere thanks for their liberal patronage. S. E. GIFFQRD. & Committed to t6e Ja$F OF Lancaster District, on Jien^f^Eke 20th inst. as a runaway, a negro woI man who calls herself Jenny Dawson, and says she belongs to her husband, Boh Dawson, of Randolph County, N. C. and that she was brought tothi* Slate by a speculator by the name of Carter, and that she left said Carter near Taxahaic, in this District. Jenny is yellow complected, about fifty years of age, speaks quick when spoken to, and is quite intelligent. The^ow ner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take her away. ELLISON STRAW BRIDGE, April 25. Jailor L. D. 'insurances company v ODIL^SaaaAa 99 <94 'AGENCY AT CAMDEN. NOTICEis hereby given, that at a meet* ing of the Stockholders of this Company, at their Hall in Columbia, held on the second instant, it was determined to bring the business of the Company to a final settlement; that no new ri$ks bo taken; nor shall any already in- existence be renewed. The Agency of the subscriber, for this Company, has, therefore expired, except1 as to the adjustment of any claim, which now exists, or may hereafter arise un~ tier policies issued by . him. All persons ? ' having such claims, either at presenter ! in future, will present them for settlement1 J. C. WEST. Camden, May 9, 1840. , . Sheriff's Sales. *lkV - r i m . f ' . I |f i virtue ni sunury fixecuuons 10 me directed, will be sold before the Court House in Camden on the first Monday and Tuesday in June next, within the usnal hours of sale, the following property, vizt The Defendant's interest in all that lot and improvement thereon, situated on DeKalb street, and known in the plan of the Town of .Camden bv the number one " thousand one hundred and seventy (1,170) r boanded east by lots numbered one thousr and one hundred and seventy-one (1,171} and one thousand one hundred and seventy-five (1,175) west by lot numbered one ^ thousand one hundred and sixty-nine(1,169) north by DtKalb street and southi r by lot numbered one thousand one hun| dred and eighty-one (1,181.) .Measuring , and containing a front on DeKalb street of sixty-six feet, and extending in depth southwardly two hundred and sixty-four | ieei, levied on ana 10 oe soia as ine pro_; perty of Tenant B, Lucas, at- the suit of t John J. Blair and others. v Conditions, Cash. Purchasers to pay for titles. > } ' BENJ. GASS, S. K. D. . I . April 10. [Prs. fee $3] *f J AMES CONNER,) i vs. y Attachment. \ JAMES PARKER. By virtue of the order of Court in thi? | case, I will sell on the first Monday and * Tuesday in June next, the following property, attached in this ease, as the property of the absent debtor, to-wit:? ' 263 acres of Land, more or less, situa' ted on the wates of Twenty-five Mile Creek, bounded on the north by lands of the estate of John Chesnut, on the east, " south and west by lands of the estate of E* ij Brevard, 2 head of Horses, 18 head of CatI tie, a lot of Hogs, and one $ett of Black, smith's Tools, all levied upon and to be j sold as the property of James Parker, at 1 the suit of James Conner. ' AH the above nroDertv. excent the land. will be sold on the plantation, at theresi1 dence of Emanuel Parker, on Tuesday* 3 the second,day of sale. ' BENJ. GASS, S. K. D. "1 May 16. [pr's fee, $2 25] | ANDERSON, Agent for the Au* * gusta Insurance and Banking Company, continues to take Fire, Marine and 5 Inland Navigation Risks, at the customary rates of premium. Camden, May 16. 4l24 . THE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING resumed his Academic Occu* , pa lions, is now ready to receive pupils, or to attend at their residences 'either at Camden or Kirkwood, forgiving instru? lion in the French, Spanish and Italian Ian ages. Lessonsto continue until the 1st ? October, neit. tie couudenijy relies on the support ot his friends, and will be thankful for the patronage of a liberal public. P. MENARD. Camden May 16. ~ SUMTER HOTEL. '/ ItlIIS commodious establishment if now open for the reception ot" Boarders and Travellers. The proprietor will endeavor to please all who may favor him with a call, and respectlull)\solicita the patronage of the public. [* THOMAS STARKE. Camden, March 26. FOR SALE OR RENT. ? " THE Brick Store on Broad-street recently occupied by Wm. Mathesotrdfc o . Applv to 8. E. CAPERS. ! Apri '