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OASUDBSl CAMPS M", S. CAROLINA. SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 6, 1840. TIIE RIVERS. When our paper wont to press on Friday of last weok, Iho Wuteroc was very high, and Rtill rising, though at that time, wo had not heard of any of the embankments having given way. During the afternoon and night of Friday, however, the waters continued to rise until all the low grounds wore completely submerged, and the embankments of all the plantations on tho river, as far as we have heard, either broken or overflowed. Tho rivor was at its highest point on Saturday morning, and wanted but 10 inches of boing as high as the froshet of August 1831, which was the highest we have ovor heard of on the'Waterec. The Camden Bridge which was carried awav in 1831. and after bein? rebuilt was again swept off, but at what limo wo do not romcmber, was reconstructed about two years since under tho superintcudance of Capt. Vanherforo of Cho raw, fortunately withstood the sweeping torrent. The damage which has been sustained, not only by the destmction of tho growing crop, but by washing up of the plantations and the loss of stock is immense. These losses, however, heavy as they arc, are light in comparison to those suffered by our southern noighbors. The rise in tho waters of the Congaroc { and Savannah rivers, has been of the most unprecc- j dented character. At Augusta and Hamburg tho loss of property was immense. In the former we: have heard it estimated at a million of dollars, and not less than half that sum in Hamburg, besides | the damages on the plantations on tho river. At j Augusta the water rose to the height of 10 feet in ! some of tho streets, and there were none which woro not entirely under water. Boats were used in all the principle streets for tho purpose of saving -i i. ir 1 ii.. a l I persons ana propcrvy. ivi uunourj, ute uuuu ?ao p.vsn more extensive, the water rising and filling the j lower stories of nearly every building in tho town. , jt is a gratifying fact, that amidst all the loss and j distress, caused bv this disastrous visitation, that in i neither Hamburg or Augusta, was there any lives lost. Thunder Storm.?We were visited on Wednesday last, with a severe thunder storm, during which we understand, a nogt> fellow, belonging to Col. Cues, nut, was i nstautly killed, together with the mule with which he was ploughing. It was not raining at the time, and he was in the open field. Two other follows were knocked down senseless at the same moment, but are recovering. ITT A writer i:t the Charleston Courier of tho 2nd inst. over the signature of a Republican, extracts the following passage from the address adopted at the late public meeting at this place: 4 This violent contest, began in IS2S, was brought to a close in 1831. All who claim aa interest in the welfare of the Stale could not but rejoice at the resto-J ! ? i : i ' maim wi peace nun uiuuu, unu a-ci gnuc-| f<!l to those whoso wisdom, pruJcnce and , patriotism achieved this happy event." Upon which lie makes the subjoinc-bcommcntary: ( "We propose, Messrs Editors, with your permission, a review of the position assumed in the extract we have made from the address of the Camden meeting. In doing so, wo shall be governed by fact and fair inferences. It is asserted that "this violent contest began in 1S2S." Of course reference is now made to the Tariffbill that passed Congress that year?the biD of "abominations' as it was then termed.? Mr. Van Buren was at that time Senator of the United States, and gave that bill the sanction of his vote. "We have shewn that if a "violent con., tesl began in 1829,'* that Mr. Van Buren is to be held responsible, so tar as his vote and influence went, in bringing about that "contest.', It "was however, brought to a close in 1834." Who is entitled to our gratitude ror their (his) "wisdom, prudence j and patriotism" in achieving so happy an j eveut? The very man who received the | contemptuous sneers of those who compo-1 scd the Camden meeting! Yes, the great' "pacificator" of the Missouri question and of tiie Tariff, is viUifed, and he who-actcd so conspicuous a part in producing those crises, which came near severing this Union, is held up as a model of political perfection, and that, too, .by those who hat! a 1 personal interest in both of those subjects! O temporal O mores!" Tacro must bo something inherently bad in an7 j .1?. ? :? ? .....t. ?< I cjusu uiui ruquirua iu susuuu 1i, tu muv.i vi mwi^. rcEcntation ami perversion, as is used in relation to the address of the Camden Meeting. It was only last week wo published a communication exposing the perversions of a writer in the Courier over the signature of a "Union Man,'' and new we have another, j who presumes yet more, on the ignorance of his rca-1 ilers. This commentator says: "It is asserted that "//lis violent contest began in 1858." Of courso refcrenco is made to the Tariff bill that passed Congress that year," Now, it is impossible for the writer to imagine, for a moment; thr t any one who reads tiic whole address will suppose that any reference is had to the "Tariff bill" at all, except incidentally.? The sontenco immediately preceding the one which this writer makes his text is as follows: "Every good citizen recalls with pain, the memory of our internal differences, threatening our communities with deep convulsions and fraternal bloodshod." The words ' internal differences," cvidontly referring to tho party warfare then raging between tho Union Men and Nulliliare, 011 the subioct of tho Oath of Allegiance or Test Oath. This writer goes on to say, "It was however, brought to a close in 1831." Who is on-1 titled to our gratitude for thoir (his) "wisdom pru-; dcnce and patriotism" in achieving so happy an event? The very man who received ihc contemptuous sneers of the Camden Mocting'." In this sentcnce allusion is made to Henry Clky, we suppose; and a more disingenuous perversion wo have never yet seen attempted to be palmed on an intelligent people. What did Henry Clay have to do with the compromise effected in this State jn 1831? Is it not evident to every one that the contest referred to was / in relation to the Amendment to the Constitution contlining the Oath of Allegiance? The following paragraph from the address, which follows, immediately, the text of our commentator, will be sufficient to provo this:? "When, in 1834, a compromise seemed almost desperate, and the Union Party looking with certainty to the amendment of the Constitution ctmtainigg the oath of allegiance, were prepared for extremities; when their adversaries believing the crisis had arrived, and assumed an attitude of hostility, which left but a single step to bring them in dire collision, the influence of Col. R, with that of a lew of the leaders of both parties, was actively and successfully exerted to produce that accommodation, which resulted in the celebrated report of the Committee on Federal Relations, and which was adopted with almost perfect unanimity by both branches of the Legislature, on the Oth of December, 1834. This was the olive branch of peace which restored a much needed quiet to our vexed and agitated people." The writor would make his readers believe that the contest of which the address speaks, was that in which the whole South was engaged, the Tar Iff Question?and that the Compromise Tariff Bill of 1832, was the one alluded to, as having been effected by Col. Riciurdson. Of course, nothing of this sort. could have been intended, as Col. R, did not go to Congress till after that oyent. 1 JUDGE COLQfriT'S ADDRESS. We have extracted largely from this admirable address to-day, particularly from that part of it in which he gives the reasons why he cannot support Gon. 1Iariuso.v for the Presidency. To our mind, they are perfectly satisfactory, and must, we think, prove so to every unprejudiced reader. In our next, we shall give further extracts, embracing the grouuds on which he is constrained to support Mr. Van Burgh, and there, we think, will bo found equally conclusive. We recommend tiie extracts to our readers. Tirr. snnTfTPRN'F.R. We beg the attention of our readers to the Frospectus of this paper, which will be found on our first page. The great principles which it will sustain, must commend it to the patronage of the people, and the ability of tho Editors to do justice to those principles, together with tho low prico at which it is published, should operate as additional inducements to its wide dissemination. New Paper.?We have received the first number of a new paper published in Yorkville, in this State, entitled the " Yorkville Compileredited and published by John E. Grist, Esq. It is neutral in politics. Large Fees.?The compensation received by the Marshal of tho United States for the Southern District of Mississippi, it is stated amounted to eighty-seven thousand one hundred dollars. The Florida Indians.?We bavo noticed recently that these savages, seem to have commenced their murders with renewed vigor. Thcro is scarcely >" -iwii.il finm ttut itmrntpd naninsnla. that dOCs ? ? r ? I not bring accounts of the most outrageous and bar- j barous murders. Is there no mode by which a pc. riod can be put to this disastrous war? FOJl THE CAMDEN JOURNAL. Mr. Editor: Your correspondent, "Camden," is right?it is emphatically the duty of every Republican citizen, to come forward, and cause his moral influence to be felt in the groat political contest now agitating the Union. The groat fundamental principle of Republican* ism, EQUALITY?in its broadest sense?between citizen and citizen, and pursuit and pursuit, is in danger. The doctrines of '98 arc insidiously assailed?the great Whig Army?Black-cockade FederalisTS-rccreant Nullifiers?and disappointed deserters from the ranks of the administration?have concentrated the discordant elements of thoir power,?have waved for the time, their conflicting creeds, and are marching, as they affirm, to cortain victory?their object power and plunder?their war cry "the spoils or death." They must l>c met?driven back?ranquishod.? ^ ~~ *!. >? t.?kap4i> flio pnnafifttfiftn? UtIUC Uiuru blip U1UJH4A Vk UJUVHj HIV J Union?must rally as one man under tho consecrated banner of '98, resolved "to do or die." The. pernicious doctrines of FEDER/\LISM must be exterminated. The principles of '76 must be vindicated and established?the great conservative doctrines of '98 must be bome up in triumph. I namo tho FOURTH of JULY?the hallowed day of Independence, and the town of CAMDEN. What time more appropriate?what place more sacred, to proclaim, and solemnly resolve to Vindicate and maiutain Liberty?the Constitution?Union. KERSHAW. From the Georgetown American, 29/7* ult. Our readers will find in our columns today, the Address to the People of this State, by a large meeting of our fellow citizens had at Camden on the 9th ult.? We are aware some dissatisfaction exists here, as well as in some other parts of the State with the manner or bringing out r?-i v Knt mo iIa nni L*nntv flint I V>UJ. IUUIIUiuowiii xu. nu uu i,,., u.,w.. ..... any impropriety cither as to the mode or motive, can be justly charged* It has been insinuated, that those who brought out Col. R. have in vie* their own advantage. If Judge Johnsdn and Colt, Hammond, did not thrust themselves upon public attention, their friends nominated them, and why should not they, as well as the supporters of Col. Richardson, be charged with advancing private interests? If individual interests have not been overlooked by cither party?where is the wonder? Politician arc now, what they have ever been, and if the friends of the several candidates were not influenced in offering them to public consideration, by some motive involving personal advancement or advantage?there, would be the wonder, We presume each candidate was satisfied with the call upon him, or he would not have suffered his name to go before the People, Relieving that they all occupy tlis ,sam& r * / position, As regards the jnotlres of Aose who suggested them as proper persons to fill the highest office in the girt of the People, we think the only inquiry to be made is?whose success will effect most good? We believe Col. Hammond is deserving of every respect as a private gentleman?but the claim he may have?to the high honor hia friends solicit for him, we cannot* perceive. Judge Johnson is very well placed. Let him continue, where he can as effcctually^serre the State asif he were GovCfifor. When he wishes to retire from the public service, we think he can do so as digrfifiedly, from an office held during-, pleasure, a* from one out of which he must go, whether he will it, or not. Men, we care nothing about, but we have much regard for the effect of measures. The election of either Col. Hammond, or Judge Johnson will dissipate or disturb the harmony we are anxious to see cultivated and confirmed, throughout the - State. The friends of Co). Richardson declare their objects are, the healing of old wounds?banishment - s J l_ ol party differences trora social ana puolie life, and by amalgamation of the aid Nullification and Union parties, to form one. Believing as we do, that the electi6n of Col. Richardson tends clearly to the attainment of this desideratum, we do not hesitate to say his ought to be the successful Candidate. We entreat all our readers, every voter in this section of the State, whetlver Nullifier or Unionst, to lay aside his jealousy of individuals, and look at the question as it is presented to him. The union of the parties which a very few years ago divided the State was thought imperfect. The Nullifiers offered as the "Olive Branch" of reconciliation and peace, to make a Union man Governor. The proposition was acceded to, and Col. Richardson was named. We believe the offer was made and accepted by the immediate actors, under a perfect confidence that both parties would cheerfully ratify it. Before we scan motives too closely, we should be sure, our own, are always unquestionable. We have not stonned to inouire into the secret views ii ? - - i of the friends of either candidate, and shall not, for at best we could but guess them, if any such they hare. We pass the question by and look to the result? the end aimed at?the establishment of? Harmony withiri our borders, on ,an enduring basis?the re-union of our People. This is the view we think every Nullifier, every Union man, every good Citizen should take. The offer to elect a Union man governor, was intended and accepted as a compromise of past differences. Let both parties carry it out in good faith, and by electing Col. Richardson affix, a Seal to the Bond of Union. The Camden Address, is am able exposition of Col Richardson's claims to the support of both parlies. Wc commend ft rathe-unbiassed examination ol every citizen, under the conviction an impartial judgment will arrive at our conclusion?that Col. Richard ?? ? 4 ta la SUII uugut w ue cictkcu> ?. -g* From the Charleston Courier. Aiken, S. C. May 25. Gpntlcm.cn: We hasten to lay before you the particulars of an affair* tragical and somewhat mysterious io its nature, that occurred this morning io our village. The d welling of a respectable citizen of this place during the atifeence of all its in* mates, with the exception of two little girls, .was entered by an individual unknown to this community, who, having satisfied himself respecting the occupation and wealth of its owner, was about departing, when the lady of the house returned, and finding a strange man on the premises, and (he little girls in tears, from fright, demanded the business of the intruder, and insisted on his immedietely leaving the place. This the ruffian now seemed to feel no inclination to do, and on being spoken to rather harshly in regard to his indecorous and unprincipled conduct, deliberately drew from his pocket a pistol, and with an oath that he would kill her, fired, but fortunately without effect. The lady then retreated into the house for safely, and an old and infirm gentleman, her grandfather, coming up at the lime, the fellow was by him prevailed upon to leave the premises, not however, until he had wrung from the old man a promise to make no mention of the occurrence, at least for some hours, thus affording him time to escape. Tiie fuots above stated, were, however, very soon made public by the daughter, and a number of our citizens, on being apprized of the affair, went in pursuit of the coward, determining, if possible, to bring him to punishment for his unprovoked and dastardly assault upon a feeble ?i .i-/* 1? uuu uciciiuciiaa They soon succeeded in finding his place of retreat, but found no small difficulty in securing hi? person?he being provided with a pair of large pistols, kept his pursuers at bay, firing and reloading three or four times, as they advanced upon him, and was only taken after beirgshotin the head by one of the party in pursuit. He was then brought into the village and the wound examined by a skilful physician, i who pronounced it a fatal one. Being in-1 sensible, no information respecting his character or place of residence could be obtained from himself, and there were no papers on his person, from which could be gleaned any intelligence respecting who he was, or what was his business or object in visiting this section of countryt We have thus given you a faithful and unvarnished accourtt of this singular andj tragical occurrence, And with the hope that something further might be ascertained in relation to this myttenws character, '4" ..V ? WO will remark in addition to ike above facts?that before being taken he stated that be was the "son of Judge Sherman,! of Connecticut,"?'was determined never to be arrested alive, there being warrants ont against him for crimes cbmmitted iu Edgefield District. ' He is about 5 feet 5 inches in height, dark complexion, black hair, very thin, and neatly dressed. Had with him a good quantity of amunilion, 2 pistols, a razor, a horse halter and a large walking stick. We have heard it intimated, that he pro* bably is the.same individual who for some time past has been committing extensive robberies in our vicinity, and for whose detection a large reward was lately offered in the Edgefield Advertiser. May 26?The individual alluded to above, died during the night, of the wound he received in the head. From the South-Carolinian. THE GREAT N. O. LOTTERIES. we neueve me exploded jjoueries men* tioned below, are the samo whose long Advertisement we refused to.publish sometime ago?showing that the expense of the Advertisement, as ordered in all the papers in the.Union, and the British Provinces, would be so immense, that if intended to be paid for, the profits of the lotteries, roust Le of the most extravagantly gambling character. So far from regretting the explosion ol these mischieviotis concerns, we are satisfied it would be a blessing to society, if all lotteries were to break, with the loss of every dollar invested by Ticket purchasers; as the best mode of putting an entire stop to such ultra-gambling, immoral, and corrupting establishments. They are, in our opinion, as far more mischievous to society. than actual gaming houses, as "decent" grog shops are more so than low and vulgar ones. Who visits a gaming table, till the mad passion for the vice, has first been generated by lotteries, and other decent and more insidious temptations??and who can be induced to enter a low "doggery," till he has become habituated to drunkenness, in the fashiona ble "Coffee Houses," "Confcctionaries," &cv whose attractive exteriors?"like whited sepulcres, beautiful and seemly without, but full of all uncleanness"?first lured him within their treacherous walls? Men never intend to become gamblers or drunkards; or do become so at once: And if you would check gambling or drunkenness, strike at lotteries and initiatory drinking bouses, and exclude games of chance and intoxicating drinks from your own families. " The Real Estate Lotteries at New Orleans, of which Bank's Arcade was the prize, and Schmidt and Hamilton were managers, have exploded. Louis Schmidt, one of the managers, has given notice through the New Orleans papers, that the nlan has been abandoned, and that "beine I ~ 9 w harrossed by urgent applications for the return of money, over which he has no control, it being deposited in bank to the credit of certain trustees, he has come to the determination to throw his affairs into Court." A good many people hereabouts, who hare been dreaming of owing the Arcade and enjoying themselves in some private way out of its $35,000 per annum (which might be increased to $50,000 per annum] would like to know something about thic Court, and the chances of a dividend.? Mobile Journal, Tomato Wine.?Dr. Horace C. Gillette, of East Windsor, informs us that he hat succeeded in producing, from the juice ol the Tomato, a liquor scarcely to be distin< guished, in its appearance and flavor, from some of the best species or pure wine, ai the close of the last season, when it wai becoming difficult longer to preserve the ripened fruit from decay, he took a qtran tity of Tomatoes, by may of experiment and extracted the juice by simple pressure until he had obtained two quarts. Tc this, after having strained it and put it into a glass bottle, be added two pounds ol sugar?the common article known as molasses sugar. It was then set aside and left to go through the natural process ol fermentation, and, being nut of sight, was soon out of mind. On recurring to the experiment a few days since, the result was found as above stated. If the medicinal propetlies of the To* mato, which are now generally understood to be valuable, are in no way impaired or lost by this operation, the discovery of Dr. ! Gillette maybe of no small avantage to medical practice; inasmuch as it renders it practicable, with very little trouble or expense, to retain the essential virtues of this vegetable in a state of perfect preservation, and ih a form most agreeable for use by invalids. Since the above was in type, Dr. Gillette has presented a specimen of the new article at our office. Though it may be inferred from the foregoing account, yet it may be well to ptate expressly, that no alcohol has been added to assist in the preservation; and that no such addition seems to be necessary to prevent acetous fer'mentation, towards which, scarcely the I slightest tendency is discovered. Connecticut Observer. ?i?? ? ggggg?i Communicated. MARRIED, On Thursday evening lest by the Rev. Mr. Breaker, Mr. John Hooka to Miss Matilda Smith. "The world teat tad, tlu garden uhu ? tdid, Man the hermit sighed, till woman tmitd ?On Sunday Evening, 17th ult. by Rev. A. M'Dowall, Samubl Raskin, Esq. to Miss Cinthu, daughter of Robert W. &ove, all of this District. ?* t mmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmm?mmm . .m? -. - . 1 ' - ?-1^ . --, .. DIED Oo Sunday paoming thelTth ult at tbo roaidenee of MtaH. It Brown, Beaver Crack* Kershaw rDk.' trict, Mrs. Miicutfr A. Haincuv in theflfth year of her age* tad- wife of Henry P. Hatfield of Bradford Spring*, Sumter District On the 38th alt Mr*. Mast Bakkm, of Sdmter District, in the 80th year of her age. She wen-fir. several years past a member of the Baptist CWfash, and died in the full hope of a happy immortality-flifcyond the grave. On Thursday the 14th ult., Jaxks Lacmscb, only son of FrnncA A. and Sarah E. Shannon, at the age of one year. as. * V0LT71TT235, SXftUt' COMPANY. , A MEETING of those who are desirottf of forming a Volunteer Rifle Company in this place will be held, on Saturday evening next, the 13th inst. at 5 o'clock, at the Court house. JuneS; TO THE IttEMBERS OF THE STATE CONVENTION OF THE 2Ajr*i'?o-?- uaiw OF SOUTH flABOT.fffA. I* DEAR BRETHREN: The Present of the Board of Trustees of the Fnrtnan Institution has recently informed me that the affairs of the English and Classical dcpartmcnt have undergone such a change, ' since the annual meeting, as to render an Extra Session of the Convention indispensably necessary. From the statement that he makes in his communication, I fully roncur with him in his opinion^ I haver therefore, consulted the Board-of Agents of the Convention on the subject, at whoseinstance I am authorised to call extra mee* tings of t^ Body. The members ofthi* Board concur with me iihthe opinion Yhft such a meeting should be called on the present occasion. " ' Thus authorized, I do now appoint' 10 o'clock in the morning of Monday, the 6th usy ui juij iicai, un me nine, uiiu me of the Institution, three miles from Wintfg-r borough, as thk*pla?e at which the members of the Slate Convention of the Baptist Denomination in South -Carolina are requested to assemble in Extra Session on the affairs of th&Furman Institution.'-And as the interests of the Denomination and the cause of God, imperiously require;that the .meeting be held, I do earnestly1 and affectionately, entreat every member of the Body to be present at the time appointed. WILLIAM B. JOHNSON, President of the Convention. June 1. ? 3t27" IN EQUITY. LANCASTER DISTRICT-. : Thomas J. Wright, t$. John Massey and John Myers and his wife Frances, i Petition for relief. IT appearing to the satisfaction of th* Commissioner, that John Massey and wife Frances, defendants in the above case,, , are absent from and reside without thethe limits of this State: On motion of J. i Williams, Solicitor, for Petitioner, It it i Ordered, That the said defendants do an. swer, plead or demur to the petition in the , above staled case within three months from | the publication hereof or that the same ba , taken pro confesso against them. J. H. WITHERSPOON, Jr., C. E. L. D. CommYs Office, Jane 4, 1840. , (Printer's fee $6) [ Sale of Steam Engine. ON the first Monday in July next, will be sold before the Court House door i in Camden, at 12 o'clock, M., the Engine ! of the Steamer Camden, on a credit till first of Janoary next. The purchaser to , give a note With good security, to be ap proved by the Agent. > This Engine was made by Watchman & Bratt, of Baltimore, and is said byjudgf es to be an excellent one, and is now in good order. I The Furniture belonging to the Boat f will be sold at the same time and place, ! and on the same terms. The Engine may be treated for at private sale.' ' ' ' JOHN ROSSEE. Hfeent. Camden, May 28. Gt2G Notice. THE firm of JOHNSON & O'CONNEL was dissolved on tlie 25lh inst. by mutual consent. The business' of th? concern will be settled by Wni. Johnson^ WM. JOHNSON. - , W. L. O'CONNEL; May 30. 2i26 " The subscriber will continue the business on his own account.at the old stand, and solicits a continuance of public patronage. WM. JOtfiiiJON. ffidXDV AStID MAKING. THE subscriber gi^s notice that he has commenced the above business on his own a-count, in the store one door south of the Drug Store of James R. Mc-V Rain Esq. From his long experience and knowledge of the business, he feels confident of giving satisfaction to those who may favor with their custom, and hopes by punctuality in filing orders, to receive the patronage of a liberal pubfic. WM. L. Q'CONNEL. May 20. 3(20.