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K ? (BABii&iaia smwauk* " OAMDiar, 3. CAROLINA. SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 15, 1840. James W. Basxi.n, Esq. was elected Ordinary for this District, at the election on Monday and Tuesday last. NEWSfareaa.?Since tlie adjournment of Congress, and the consequent dispersion of tiie mom. be re, these vehicles have been as barren of any * thing exciting, as the most devoted lover of milk and water could desire. As soon, however, as tho ?t.timii nil cret home, and recover from the a . fatigue of their arduous labors, we may expect them to take the field, or rather the stump, in support of their favorite doctrines and candidates, and perhaps in the course of a month or two, they may bo able to infuse into their constituents, a portion of that spirit, which pervaded the House, during their stay in Washington. If Buch efforts ore made by the mem. bers of Congress, among thoir constituents, as has been anticipated, in endeavoring to promote the success of their favorite candidate for the Presidency, we may expect the present Canvass, already a most acimatod one, ta be memorable for its peculiar bitterness. In South Carolina we shall not, probably, have any excitement. ' Hard Cider" and " Coon skins," are not so palatable in this region, as they are found to bo m other States. A politician who com. mences business here, on such a capital, soon finds it a losing business. We shall, however, keep, a look out as to how matters go on elsewhere, and endeavor to keep our readers advised of the progress of affairs. Bostlt:.?The Editor of the Temperance Advocate advises the girls to stuff this ornamental articlo of dress "with the long, dangling locks of their Beaux," but suggests -that " it would bo prudent to run a fine tooth comb tlirough the soap locks before ? using them." THE SOUTHERN GARDENER AND RE CEIPT BOOK. This is the title of a noat littlo volume, of 339 pages, by our industrious fellow townsman, Mr. P. Thornton. - It is an elegantly printed book, in embossed binding, and handsomely lettered. Its contents cannot fail, wo think, to be valuablo and in. teresting to every Southern planter and farmer; in. deed, from the hasty perusal, which we have been ftOiO lO JIVC ibl n o Oliumu DUJTJWW U4?? vrv<j f.tnily ought to be in possession of a. work of this kind, for the pnrpose of rcforcnce, in any case of emergency. Tiie work is divided into five parts, the first of which is devoted to instructions in relation to the management of a Kitchen Garden. The author's experience, in this department, ad.nir&bly qualifies him for speaking on thb subject, and his directions will, no doubt, be found highly useful to those who are fond of tho luxuries, which are to be obtained from a well cultivated garden. The remainder of the volume contains, undor appropriate heads, a collection of valuable receipts for cookery, the preservation of fruits and other articles of household consumption, and also for the cure of diseases. The last item is divided into two distinct branches, the first of which is devoted to furnishing remedies for the most common diseases among men, and will pro?o valuable in many instances, when the immodiato attention of a physician cannot be had, as is frequently the case in our sparsely settled country. An efficient remedy prompt, i ly applied, may often savo life, or prevent a prolrac- i ' ted attack of indisposition, which might follow, if! nnluuilnn m* HnlnvnH till medical advice could I "f r,,w~?? j be had. Toe second branch is devoted to receipts for the care of diseases and common distempers incident to horses, cattle, calves, swine, sheep, and all the animals usual about a farm, and concluding i with a few brief hints as to the care and management of stock in the winter. We have scarcely ever seen so a large an amount of information on such a variety of subjects, in so small a space; information too, especially calculated for our farmers, who have not the leisure to wade through the many volumos which have been written on these various subjects, to get at the precise knowledge which they desired. The receipts generally, with the exception of those in the Gardeners department, have been selected with great care from the most approved authors, and from those agricultural works throughout the country, which re acknowledged to be conducted with the greatest ability. The author and compiler, has had access to the best works on the subjects on which his book treats, and has given us in a small compass, what may be termed the essence of the whole. Wo have often thought it would be a valuable &c. 4*isition if some one, who bad leisure, would select ?om the great mass of receipts and instructions, which are weekly teeming from the press, tlioao of tl>e n, which on trial, should bo found to be emi. nently useful; and we doubt not, from the great care ?nd attention which has been bestowed on the " Southern Gardener and Receipt Book, "that it will he found precisely to fill this vacuum in the farmers library. The Book may -be had at the Post Officeprice $1. ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT WESTERN. We are indebted to the politeness of the proprietor of the " Brother Jonathan" for the news by the Great-Western Steam Ship, twenty-four hours in advance of all the other New York papers; not even excepting the Herald, which always brags of being a head of " the lazy Wall street press." By this ar. rival wc have dates to the 24th July. The news by the Western is not very important; nothing new from China. A bill was before Parliament for the appointment of a Regent to administer the government, in the event of an ipfturt sovereign's being left heir to the throne. Prince Albert will no doubt be made Regent Some parties it is said, were anxious to associate colleagues with Prince Albcrt" but Queen Victoria has her ow>i opinions and wishes, and would not permit it. Cotton is quoted at 4 3 4d to 8d. The trial of Oxroao, for firing at her Majesty had been concluded, and the Jury rendered the following verdict " guilty, but that, at the time of I * > ' - at. _? ' > r , committing the act he wad insane." He will spend the rcmaindor of liis dayg in Bethlem Hospital. Prince Auqu.ti's of Saxe Cobourg is to maary the third daughter of Lot'is PuiLLire. North Carolina.?Tho oloction for Governor and members of the Senate and Houso of Rcpre ssntatives, is now going on in mis oiaie. v> e nave returns from ten Counties only. The majority, as far as heard from, according to the Raleigh Standard, for the Democratic candidate for Governor, is two thousand three hundred and fort^-three. The Standard assorts that there is no doubt but the Administration candidate for Governor will be elected by a majority of from three to five thousand. We hope such may be the result. Of the members to the Legislature, elected thus far, sixteen are administration men, and eleven whigs. Alabama.?Tho elections in this State, have just been hold, but returns from a few of tho counties only havo been received, in all of which the Whigs succeeded in electing their ticket, with very small majorities; so small that wc trust there will be no difficulty in turning the scale bofore November. Libel Suits.?Senator Tallmadge has commenced suite, it is said, against the Editors of the Washington Ulobe ana uie :\ow irons evening rosi, for a libel published in their papers. The damages are laid at twenty thousand dollars. Ladies Comfanion.?This Magazine for the pre. sent month, is on our tabic, with its accustomed punctuality. Its contents are, as usual, excellent, and its embellishmonta beautiful. Tho ' Spinning Wheel" by Digk is a handsome 'specimen of stocl engraving. It contains also two pages of Rlusie. Family Visitor.?'This is the title of a very neat little publication, just commenced in Cheraw, and edited by William Potter, It is devoted to the interest of the Baptist denomination in South Caro. ,ina for the camden journal. TO THE CANDIDATES FOR THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM LANCASTER DI3TRI-T. Messrs. As it is understood, from the arrangements of last Saturday that you are to assemble at the Court House on the first Monday in September next, for the purpose of making a public exposition ot your political sentiments, it is nothing but fair anil proper you should be apprised beforehand, of the various subjects upon which it is desirable you should express your opinions. The following interrogatories are, therefore, propounded for your consideration, as embracing matters on which many of your fellow-citizens are desirous of hearing you, in reference to which, it is hoped, on the occasion alluded to, you wil] make your views fully known. Arc you in favor of Van Buren for the next Presidency! and if not, for whom, and your reasons? This interogatory, may appear at first view, to be almost supererogatory, as it is generally conceded, thore is scarcely a difference of opiuion on this subject, in this Hiaifii-i* iral no St hnc hppn intimated that /" ? ' there is a pretty strong secret feeling in the community antagonist, to this supposed generally prevailing sentiment, and as it is a time, when it is all important, the people should not act blindly; we deem it altogether necessary to have a distinct expression of your several opinions on this subject. Are you in favor of the Sub-Treasury law, as passed at the last session of Congress? And if not, what other financial measure would you propose as a substi-i tute? And would you in any event, vote; for a United States Bank, of the character of the old bank? In answering this interogatory, it is essentially necesssary, the entire operation of the law enquired about, should be ex plained, and particularly its effects in re* fercnce to the safe keeping of the public money?the economy of the scheme?whether it increases or diminishes executive patronage?the influence it will have on the general Currency of the country, and the reasons therefor?and how it will affect the price of labor, produce, and why? Are you in favor of the Hon. John P. Richardson, or-the Hon. David Johnston, for Governor, and the "reason of the faith that is in you?" We have purposely left out of this ques. tionthe name of Mr. Hammond, and for the simple reason, that it seems to be generally understood, that the next gubernatorial election, will furnish an evidence of the "good faith" of the State, Rights nartv, in the compromise of old o ? ? * party diflferencies in this State, in 1834, and we feel assured the District of Lancas ter is not disposed to interrupt this praise worthy arrangement. In answering the question, it is expected you will assign your reasons at length, for the choice you may respectively make. Are you in favor of the modification of the fee. bill of the last session of the Legislature, as to Sheriffs, Magistrates and \ Constables? Was it necessary and wtoy? And I was the linres propitious to such a change? | Is it right or expedient for o member i from Lancaster District, to vote for an appropriation of 835,000 dollars for ths cleaning a little creek, alias river, called Saltketcher, in the lower part of the Slate, and to vote against an appropriation of 85 or 0000 for the improvement of the facilities for the navigation of our own majestic Catawba? if so "your reason Jack, your reason," we do not ask it "on compulsion," but kindly, yet firmly." ?? L - - l?tr imta nf mr aii?> nom 1 I limy UK liUiiaiUt 1 cu UJ knvui juu1 number, that this question is rather invidious ,as it refers to a matter of Legislation which occurred some time ago; but we expressly disclaim any thing unkind. We know the rote alluded to, has created dissatisfaction. We know too, there are reasons which can be assigned for it; and the enquiry is now made, in order that an opportunity may be afforded for those reasons to be publicly given. We frankly confess those reasons were never satisfactory to us, but no doubt they will be so to others, and it is therefore highly proper they should be made known. MANY VOTERS. August 7th, 1840. rr3=? The South-Carolinian will please L.IM, repuutisu. From the Globe. THE CENSUS?DIRECT TAXATION! We learn from various sources that great difficulties are experienced by the marshals, and their assistants, in taking the census, in consequence of the assertions made in the Whig papers, and industriously propagated by the Whig party, that the statistical information embraced in the interrogatories is sought with a view to a direct tax. Upon inquiry at the proper Department, we find that the inquiries are made solely with a view to carry out the requisilious of the law upon the subject; and that if any such intention governed the framers of the law, it wa9 unknown to it. The bill for taking the census, and the peculiar section calling for the statistical information, were brought in and moved by a Whig member of Congress, Mr. Rice Garland. Whether in proposing the section he had any covert project for a direct tax, is, of course, unknown to us; he might possibly deem a resort to one needful in the event of the election to the Presidency of his favorite General Harrison. It certainly could not have been intended as an aid to the present Administration. Whether intended or not by the Whig parly, they are making of it, as they do in every case capable of misrepresentation, political capital. Even, the veracious Editors of the National Intelligencer, in their paper of the 9th July last, quote, for the information of their professional hrelhern, queries, styled by them cf a very searching character, to say the least of them; which they will be required ' ~ C?n it ho holiotTPfl that whilfit IU nilDtTtl. VUII II Vb Wb.tv. ..... the interrogatories were in a slate of pre* paration, these, or similar inquiries, were suggested by one of these same Editors? CAMDEN PRICES CURRENT" ARTICLES. PER $ C ? C Beef, in market, lb 5 a 7 Bacon from wagons, .lb 8 a 9 by retail, lb 10 a 12 Batter, lb ? 15 a 25 Bocswax, lb 20 25 Bagging yar .c ? 25 Balc*Rope lb 10 a 14 Coffee lb 14. a 16 Cotton lb 5 a 8 Corn bush. 75 80 Floitr bbl 5 50 a 6 Feathers from wagons, lb 37 a 40 cwt 1 a 1 25 Hides, grocn, lb 5 a 7 dry, lb 10 a 12 Iron cwt 5 a 8 | Lime cask 3 a 3 25 Lord lb 10 a 19 Leather, sole lb 22 a 25 Oil, currier's gallon 75 a 1 lamp gallon 2 Molasses gal 45 a 56 Oats bushel 45 a 50 1 StraysSAMUEL R. GIBSON tailed before me two estrays. One, a mare Mule, of a brown bay color, thirteen bands high, about four years old, a good deal scared by harness, appraised at forty dollars.? The other a horse Mule, of a bay color, fourteen hands high, about three years old, considerably markpd by gear, and blind in one eye, appraised at forty dol lars. The owner of said mules will bo required to prove property, pay charges, and take them away. J. WILLIAMS, Magistrate. Lancaster C. H. August 5. 4t37 $1 87 ~mrm. J. J. DUNLAP Assignee of R. \V. DUNLAP, has placed the books, notes and accounts of the latter in my hands for collection. All- therefore, who are indebted either by note or open account, are requested to come forward and make payment on or before return day. No further indulgence can or will be given. J. P. DICKINSON. August 15. 37 i. i a i i. . ??. i^UST PUBLISHED, By P. Thornton, and far sale'm ihe-Poef "Office, Camden, a new work called the coittsep.it gardener And Receipt Rook* > IN several departments, all bound together, making a volume of 3J0 pages, arranged in the following manner?First department commencing with Directions for Gardening, containing Instructions for Workine a Kitchen Garden, alphabe tjcally arranged. As llie author has devoted much of his lime and -Attention to gardening for upward of twenty years past, and taken pains to make the instructions plain and simple; and this being his third edition on gardening, he has mane some additions and alterations?so that no family, who is fond of the comforts of a good garden, should be without a copj*. The time for sowing and planting is calculated to answer for Camden and the adjacent country for thirty or forty miles; but in a southerly and westerly direction it may answer double the distance. The 6ccond department contains about one hundred and twenty receipts in the cooking department, selected from some of the best late authors The third department contains,-upward of one hundred receipts in the household department, and other domestic matters, very useful, with an index. The fourth depai tmenl contains upward of one hundred valuable receipts on the ! cure and prevention of diseases incident I to mankind, carefully selected from the I most approved public wdrks. The fifth department* contains nearly one hundred articles on farriery, and the diseased incident to hvrses, cattle, sheep, hogs, &c., selected from the best late works. The whole made plain and simple, and accompanied with an index, alphabetical) arranged. As the author was several months carefully selecting his receij is and mailer, and has published no article but such as he thinks will be valuable and useful, he is confident the work will prove satisfactory to all, and meet with great demand. Terms.?The work is printed on fine paper, and handsomely bound; and sold at 91 per copy. To persons who will take fifty copies or .more, they may-be haxl for seventy-five cents each, by applying to the subscriber. The bo&ks..will be caref.illy packed, arm sent agreeaoie to any direction. > \ ' August 15. ? 37 tf IN EQUITY. KERSHAW: Unas Powers & wife") vs. . | Bill for sale of Mary Ker.haw, S- land and division. Ahn Gilman, J BY order of the Court of Eqnity, I will sell, before the Court (louse door in Camden, on the 1st Monday in September next, the following seven tracts of land, lying and being iu Kershaw District to wit: No. 1. Oce tract containing 273 acres more or less, bounded by lands belonging to Wm. Lang, the late Benj. Carter, the late Wm'. Ancrura and the late Reuben Tucker, about 4 miles from Camden. No. 2. One other tract 'containing 164 acres more or less, bounded bv lands belonging to the late Reuben Tucker, and by the Mill tract of Miss Mary Kershaw, and by the public road leading from Camden to Society Hill. No. 3. One other tract lying on Sanders Creek, contaiuing 440 acres more or less, bounded N. W. mid N. by Sanders Creek N. E. and E. by John Holland's land, S. by the estate of M'Kinnion's land, and W. by lands belonging to the estate of the late Col. Jos. Kershaw. No. 4. One other tract lying on the prongs of Sanders Creek, containing 420 acres more or Jess, bounded by lands of B. Perkins sen. and by lands granted to Edward Lownds, and by Miss Mary Kershaw's Mill tract. No. 5. One other tract containing 30 l?oo noor tKn Tic rmilatrn atico muic \Ji ICOCJ iibui iii? south of the Town of Camden. No. 6. One other tract lying on the south side of Sanders Creek, containing by re-survey 368 acres more or less, bounded N. W. and N. by Sanders Creek, S. by Jno. Carter's Mill tract, and N. ?. and N. by lands belonging to estate of Col. Jos. Ketshaw. No. 7. One other tract lying on the S. side of Sanders Creek, containing by resurvey 1378 acres more or less, bounded N. W. and N. by Sanders Creek N. E. by the above tract No. 3. E. by lands belonging to the estate of M'Kinnion, S. by tract No and N. by the tract No. 6. A plat of the above described lands may be found at the Commissioner's Office.? Conditions so much cash as will pay the costs of the proceedings out ol the first tract put up, for the balance, bonds with good personal security, with mortgage of the land if required, on a credit of nine months with interest from day of sale, purchasers to pay for titles. ^ ^ G. Q. MclNTUSti, u. iv. u. Com'rs. Office, Aug. 14. JUST RECEIVED, A lot of Boykin's Mills Bupsnnirs ?ior?.i ALSO?A small lot from White's .Mills York District, all of which is equal to Northern. For sale by W. D. McDOWALL & CO. Aug. 1. 4t " <s - > / V . - -w. ^ ' V*' ' ** * * IN EQUITY. . jfjf"^ 0T* -.Alex. Young |^, ,, iorcluoe HortBenj. WiJIlams, ) SHe- ^ Uy order 01 me uouri ?*. equity, I wm seU on the first Monday iti 8<qj|aaiW| next, b> fore the Court House door w Camden, the following tract of land, containing 22 acres he the satoe mure,?r lew* ' lying and being in Kershaw District, new the town of Camden, and bounded E. by. lands of the eslate-of Gen. Z. Cantey, by lands belonging to Jno. fcafjer, and by the main stage road loChera.tr. Con* ditions?so much cash as tfill pay the v costs of the proceedings and for the ba* lance, abontj with good personal security at six months with interest fron day of sale, purchasers to pay fur titles. GEO. Q. MdlNTOSlI, Com. E. K. d. Aug. 14. " Cash against Credit IT having been satisfactorily proven In the Subscriber, by actual experiment, | that the credit system is "nogrettehabea," | he has determined toadopt the cash prtn* ! ciplp, not because he is afraid of befog, unable to collect what is i now due, or may hereafter become doe to:himf 1 but because lie is compelled (and finds it greatly lo bis . i interest) to pay cash for all hie purchases. He will attend punctually to all -order# | with which he may be favored, enfd wflt >? make a liberal discount on all sums orcr five dollars.?All those indebted are re* quested to come forward and settle without delay. * I DENNIS SI3ER. > August 8. 36 ' 8t I ^*? " - ' "The Cash System BOOK BZNDZNO. fPHE subscriber continues to canyon " ; the above business in its different branches. Thankful for past paronafe,h* respectfully solicits its continuance. It being extremely unpleasant to bin) In dun his friends, and finding the credit aye* tem is not 'what it's cracked up to be,** he has determined to do a "Cam Bmikims,** where the amount does not exceed ten del- *: lars. Fur sums over that amount,.* abort ??- ?sit t _ ?,:n u? creuil win uejifcu, uinmu vc buiMmxvw due, wheqevcr called for. . LP. BREMER. Camden, Aug. 1. wanted. A NEGRO or Mulatto boy, from 15 to 20, or older, for a Driver, Body Ser1 vant; dec. For one of unexceptionable j character, a good price will be piiiid in ' cash. Apply at tins office. July 25. * 3t3f . TDOItltS P. EHNS, VBEING a suitable person (o represent this Congressional District te the ^ ??* fV?n(rrpo? {? rpanPAlfullv nominated I as a candidate at the ensuing election t>y r July 2S. B1ANY VOTKWL : t. fl^p We are authorized (owiU?' noonce Col. SAMUEL'S. TAYLOR m a Candidate for a seat in die House of fiepcesen- optatives at the ensuing election. ^ . i t i. We are antberiMd -te ? nounce the Hon. THOMA& D? SUMTER, our present Representative iu Congress, as a Candidate for re-election. July 4, 1840. - , . ,.r ' . -r ^-ggp We are authorised btr. c B^^the friends of ISAAC MUSSBf TILLMAN, Est). to anPjBIBF nounce him as a candi- #date for the House of Representatives of the State Legislature from Lancaster District, at the next eleclinn Inliri (** , Notice. nPHE subscriber will rent a Store Ho.oie at Russel Place, suitable for a Store or Dwelling House. Also, another Honse, suilable for a small family, with Barn, Sta- ' ? h]e, Shop aud Kitchen. Any person wishing to rent,'will do well to apply previous to the first of October next. The buildings are situated in Kershaw District. SAML. B. HAMMOND. July 25. ' * ' iG4 OTTER SKINS. THE highest Cash prices will be paid fur Dressed Otter Skins, by July 11. W. C. WORKMAN ' fUJTJU?i fin HE Secretary informs tliosb whose - iiumes are affixed to the subscription list that lie is now ready to receive the amount of their subscriptions. M. M. LEW, Sec'y. VVIiitc Havana Sugar, and ? White Wine Vinegar, For sale by A XT ITPVIVTRnV Aog-$. ^ 3t . ?? ' ' J" *