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From the Snrater Banner.
CELEBRATION OF THK 4th OF JDLY
BY THE CITIZENS OF UPPER SALEM.
The 72d Anniversary of our Independence
was celebrated by the citizens of Upper Salem
with all the demonstrations of joy and gratitude
that the return of our national day is so well
calculated to inspire. At nn early hour throngs
of people repaired to the selected place, and a
large a'sserritilage of the fairer sex, who graced
theleslmties wiih their presence, gave proof
that the patriotism which distinguished the mothers
of the revolution, had deseu !eJ w.th un.
C.l,x tha.ir itsmirhteri.
iav.'m^ iw'u- </ . ?
Al 1*2 o'clock the procession was formed hv
X A. C'arnes, the Marshal of ihe Dar, which
proepeded to the grovp, whore after a fervent
and heart stirring prayer by the Rev. T. R.
English, the Declaration of Independence was
read by Mr. H. Hoggins. An Oration replete
with patriotic sentiments was then delivered by
Mr.'J.'L. Dixon. It was characterized by a
beauty of diction, felicity of expression, and
sound argument, which reflected great credit on
the youth fill orator.
Afterpartaking of.a plentiful and well arrang.
. neW" repast, the following toasts were drank in
nature's beverage, good cold water, and even
in the absence of the stimulating article, many
of them were greeted with hearty cheers.
Capt. J.- W. Stuckey presided, and Dr. \V,
H. Holleyman, acted as Vice President of the
day
REGULAR TOASTS.
" 1. Our National Independence.: Patriotism
decreed, valor achieved, and posterity should
commemorate it.
2. The Signers of. the Declaration of Independence:
Language cannot express the weight
of obligations we owe their lofty disinterested
patriotism-"
3. General Washington: Whilst admiration
is felt C?r the achievements of valor, and patriotism
and veneration, excited by the oracles of
wisdom and rirtue, be will live enthroned in the
affections of his country.
,4. Our Illustrous Forefathers: By their do
rption, all that humani'y could sutler was endured,
all (hat ralor could achiere ?sas acquired,
mod all that patriotism could desire was con?imi*aied.
5. The Constitution of the United Slates:
More than sixty years experience has proved it
superior to that of any other Nation, and entirely
adapted to our wants as a people. Let
it remain nntoucbed by the experiments of
scheming politicians.
6. Our Country: The pride and boast of her
cititen*, the hope of the patriot, and the asylum
oTthe oppressed of every clime.
I. Our Army: The potent protection of a
free country, and an independent government,
not less remarkable for the unequal victories it
.has won, than the patriotism and undaunted courage
it has evinced.
'Our Navy: Its history is one of brilliant
achievements and glorious triumphs. Our
couot^y should cherish it as the strong arm of
naiioDJii .defence.
9. Democratic Principles: The corner stone
of our country, the ho|>e of the patriot, tbo ter*
ror of tyrants, the confusion of anarchists.
10. The President of the United States: He
has redeemed every pie Ige made to his country,
for which be deserves its warmest gratitude.
II. jFVonce: With her Lafayette as a beacon
* light and be Lamartine as he'm-man, she may
assume and maintain a rank among the nations
ortbft earth whicn will secure ncr pcrirmnriu
prosperity at home and a commanding respec.
lability abroad.
12. The Farmers: The hone and sinew ol
our countqy, to Ihem will it confide its dignity
and honor in the most trying emergencies.
- 13. Tfbawn. To man a pillar cf cloud by day
and a pillar of fire by night.
i .VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
Br E. Dixon. Col. F. I. Motes, our present
Senator?He has discharged his duty with ability
and fidelity, we will trust him further.
Col. Moses rose and responded in his usual
eloquent and forcible style, touching upon the
topic* of the day, nnd concluded with the following
sentiment:
The Sumter Company of the Palmetto Regiment:
Cornelia, in presenting the Gracchi to
' the ancient commonwealth as her jewels, has
bean rivalled by the mothers of our district, in
presenting such sons to the service oi the re*
public.
By Alfred Scarborough, E?q. Capt. F.
' ^ *" "" I ?-1 I*"- Hoof konrl l/i vinlnrV
OHJIWr?nr nas iru m* pniinm u?uu w
awv glory crown nil hi* efforts.
Br Jas. W. Rembert. The South Carolina
Volunteers? Hint brave and patriotic hand, that
fought, bled and endured all the hardship* of the
Mexican war; we hail them with joy and welcome,
thrice welcome, them home.
. ? By John H. Dixon. Dr. J. B. Witherspoon
Ona of our representative* in the State Legislature?may
the people of this di?trirt study their
best interest by returning him at the next gen.
era! election.
Dr.'Wrtherspoon rose and stated his views
upon the leading political questions of the day,
concluding with the following sentiment:
' Lilterir* tbn Constitution and Union, but
equality and liberty at every cost.
By VV. Rogers. Political Divisions?Instead
of being regarded with terror, we may
consider them as constituting a bulwark of pro.
. lection tor nur glorious constitution and laws.
By Capl. M. DuBose. F. H. Kennedy? A
good citizen, a sober, steady, chivalrous and tal.
entethyoong man. We will re elect hitn to a
seat In ottr Legislature.
- * ' Mr. Kennedy-rose and spoke at some length,
ia.w.!>i?n liriaflv nrvrin lhi> lon/Iin ? no!itiraI tollies
of the day, and closed with the following senti.
ment: '
The Contention System: A system unfair in
its operation nnd pernicious in its effects to the
well being of the country.
By Draper A. Diion: Gen. Cass?The nom.
nee of the Baltimore Democratic Convention,
.opposed to the Wilmnt Proviso, hot a strong
advocate of territorial legislation on the subject
of slavery.
Strange that such a difference there shoul be,
'Twixt tweedledum and tweedledee.
By A. F. Cousar.
Shall the name of Washington be forgot,
Who our country's battles bravely fought!
At each recurrence of this day proclaim,
With patriotic zeal his mighty name.
By Copt. J. A. Carnes. The Orator of the
day?The talent and attainments evinced in the
commemoration of this glorious era augur future
usefulness and distinction.
By Capt. J. W. Stuckey. Capt. J. D. Ash.
more? One of the most talented young rnpn
among as. Mny the citizens of Claremont
election district honor him with a seat in our
Legislature at the approaching election:
Capt Ashmore arose and made a few hrief
and spirited remarks, concluding with the fal.
lowing sentiment.
The Constitution of the United States?The
original and only legitimato bond of the Union.
We cling to it, while there is any hope of pres.
erving it, hut grossly violated and explained
away. a? attempted l?y our polilicul enemies, we
1 spurn the idea of being bound l?y any substitui
ted cord of their manufacturing.
By Dr. W. H. Holleyman. Our Southern
TayJar (Tailor)?Though he does not vaunt
: himself making cents, yet he. cuts well and
brings with him from Mexico complete testimonj.
I als of his superiority in making breaches,
(Krceches) he tins now set up shop in his own
country, and the hrst joh on himam is a
shroud fi?r the loathsome corpse of the Wilrtmt (
Proviso, which lie will execute with neatness
and despatch.
By I'. Reese English. Harry of the West
?Arnid all the vicissitudes of the times and the
changing scenes of parties, lie ha? remained !
inflexible; the whig convention found him too ,
honest for their ranks and have laid hold of a
tailor to sew op democracy.
Gen. Winfeld Scott?Let the battle of Lunfly's
Lane still the voice of detraction, and the .
1 sulphurious smoke, now scarcely dissipated from
the Mexican valley, shroud his errors in oblivi. >
on. '<
1 By Dr. W. H. Holleyman. Copt. J. M.
i Nelson?The urbane gentleman, the practical I
' planter, just such a one as Claremont will de
light to honor with a seat in our State Legisla- I
lure.
i Capt. Nelson arose and addressed the people i
in a few brief and pointed remarks on the lead i
ing question of the day, concluding with the fob j
i lowing sentiment.
I XVonan?To know her i* to love her.
By J. L. Dixon, orator of the day. Beauty, i
chivalry and patriotism, the tutelary triune of I
Sumter.
By H D. Green, Jr. J. D. Ashmore?His
energy of character and commanding talents
entitled him to the suffrages of his fellow citizens <
and identify his election with the best interests 1
of our district. I
By W. F. Ea?terling. Gen. Caw?A firm, i
fearless and faithful suporter of democratic priii. I
ci|>)es. May thp Southern democracy not des '
e.t him for one, who acknowledges that he is i
ignorant with regard to politics, and whose in- i
atructor* will he whig*. <
By Charles Spencer. South Carolina?.May
the time soon come, when she shall pxcrcise the <
truly democratic right of having a direct voice
in the election of President aud Vice Prrsident I
of the United States. '
A letter was received from Gen. S. R. Chan- i
dler, excusing his absence and closing with the i
following sentiment. i
The Federal government: Friendship with" I
all nations, putangling alliance with none. i
By Dr. Edward T. Rembert. John C. Cal 1
hovn: Carolina's darling son, the pride, the honor I
and lover of his country. I
By Dr. VV. H. Holleyman. Capt. T. M. I
Baker?The gentlemen and the pat riot. For i
proof of the former, we refer to all who have i
been honored with his acquaintance; for tho i
latier, to the bloody field.; of Contreras, Churu- !
busco, and the garita of Mexico. Let us shew I
him our approval by giving him a 6eat in our I
next Legislature. 1
Capt. Baker nro?e and responded, by making i
a few appropriate remarks, and concluded with I
the following sentiment:
The Union?On'y worthy of preservation,
so long as it affords equality of rights and bene!
fits.
By Capt. T. M. Muldrow. South Carolina
?Let her neither renounce her democratic
principles, by giving aid and comfort to her
enemies, nor defeat them by "(easterly inactivi.
* ty," but rally to their support and repudiate all
abstractions.
By J. M. Dennis. Cass and Butler?Their
sterling worth, spotless purity, and unflinching
devotion to their country's service, entitle thcin
to her confidence.
By R. I). Linton. Poland?May the genius
of liberty inspire her sons with the resolution
to sever those chains of servitude by which
they are held, to live in the faith of patriotism,
and attest its excellence with their blood.
By J ohn S. Bradley. Erniu J. Goodman? ?
A worthy planter, of sterling integrity, a inodest
and una-sinning gentleman.
Mr. (loodinan arose and gave his views upon
the political topics of the day, closing with the
following sentiment:
France?Her revolution in February, 1848?
may *>er councils be clothed with wisdom guided
by prudence, and crowned with republicanism.
,>--1 V 1 fln-n T.ointo Ctnt*?.
uy uujn. j . a. v. a< IIUO* w??v? . The
contemporary and favorite of Jefferson? j i
the compatriot and confidant of Jackson?the I
defender and supporter of Polk?it is natural I
that the mantle should descend on his shoulders. <
By II. li. Hoggins. The day we Celebrate- b
Next in importance to that day on Calvary, that <
redeemed a world from sin?this day a nation I
from slavery. i
By J. C. Dennis. Ireland?The blood ol i
her martyrs, the wrongs of her people, will arouse
a sleepless spirit of resistance and nerve t
the arm ol her sons, who will shake the gory t
locks of the old British lion, and cause him to p
crouch beneath the genius ofliberty. I
By Master John Gibson. The North and 'i
Suulh?May theie exist a compromising spirit f
with each other. v
By Capt. J. W. Sluckey. J. L. Divon, t
Orator of the Day?May the time not be far i
distant, when his noble talents and eloquence \
may prove beneficial to the country in which he t
lives. c
By Hardy Sluckey, one of the Committee of i
Arrangements. J..L Dixon,oartor oflhe day the j r
beautiful and chaste oration, delivered this day, i
given evidence of a strong and well-balanced <
i mind, and we venture to predict success in any |
pursuit on which he brings it to l>ear. t
Towards evening, the company, after a day c
of uninterrupted enjoyment, repaired to their c
respective homes, all deeply impressed with a
sense of gratitude to Heaven lor the great no- r
liiical blessings, which it is our privilege, as a I
people, to enjoy. s
The Charleston papers, the Temperance I
Advocate and Camden Journal will please copy r
and oblige THE COMMITTEE, s
Removal of a House with Chimneys at- t
Tachkd.?Our attention has been attracted by t
a mechanical operation, novel, we believe, in I
our city, very successfully and skilfully executed I
by Mr P. O'Donnell, oneofour Hrick Masons, c
We allude to the removal of a wooden house,
ol considerable magnitude, with its chimneys i
attached, on tho premises ol Dr. IJcllinger, cor- I
nerof ('ollege and Green streets. Although c
the roinuval of the building to its present posi. I
lion was effected at a very sharp angle, neith- I
er the building nor its chimneys is racked in r
the slightest degree, and the operation seems to I
have been accomplished as gently as the launch- n
ing of a ship. We regard it as highly credit, fi
able to tho skill and ingenuity of the mechanic p
concerned.?Charleston Mercury.
c
Gen. Scott, it is said, is to be assigned to I he t!
' command of the Northern division of tho army, a
From the Charleston Mercury. T
PUBLIC MEETING. th
Pursuant to public notice, a large and high- te
ly respectable meeting of the Democrats of 7l
Charleston favorable to the elevation of Gen.
Taylor to the Presidency, assembled at the in
Theatre on Thursday evpning. M
On motion by P. G. Gaillard, Esq, Ji
William Bull Pringle, Esq., was called to the E
PI",;- n nrl W
On molion by Col. Jumps Simons, the following
ffpnlipmen were appointed Vice Presidents
oi the meeting:
Hon. J. Bond 1'On, Hon. John S. Ashe,
Hon. Ker Boyce. Hon. John Htiger. James
Rose, Chus. T. Lowndes, James Robertson, hi
Robert Martin, Gen. John Sehnierle, Gen. st
Saml. Cruik?hnnk, Col. C. Kannpanx, Col. u|
Jas. Gadsden, Dr. Tidyman. Edward Sebring, ty
Abrm. Tobias, Dr. Thos. Y. Simons, Geo. N. gi
Reynolds, Sr. W, Gibimre Simms, John H. a:
Honor, VV. EI. Houston, EI. A. DeSanssure. ol
James Chapman, Dr. Edward North, W:m. M. si
Lawton. F. D. Fanning, M'jJIiam Kirkwood, ai
f'apt. W. P. Lea, Thomas F. Capers, James pi
S. Rurges. Geo. Thompson, Benj. Fuller. aj
The following gentlemen were appointed ei
Secretaries: t?i
Thomas Reilly, P. J. Burbot, Thos. M. Han- fo
kel, R. Wainwright Bacot. ?'
The Chairman returned his thanks to the c<
meeting for!lie honor conferred upon him, and 0|
referreil appropriately and eloquently to the ob- d
jects of tlie meeting. ' if
Col. Mathew I Keith, niter some very perti- di
nent preliminary remark* submitted an address cl
and the following resolutions for,tftd considera- A
r ,1 k
11(111 Ul IIIC- Iiirriiii^,
1. Be it therefore Resolved, That we reite- hi
rate the language of the 10th Resolution unan- it
imoti<lv adopted at the late meeting ofthe Dem- ai
ttralic Party of Charleston District, and declare p'
"that the Democratic Party of Charleston Dis. t
trie had neither lot nor part in the late Balli- <y
more Convention: and that the resolutions of U
ihe Convention?the nomination of Gen. Cas?,
and the proceedings generally, ate unsatisfarto iV
ry and objectionable: and the action of that o|
Convention is disavowed by us, and imposes no iV
obligation on the Democrats of this District." tl
2. That we most heartily approve, and a- it
rlopt the language of a leading Journal of this In
Stale when it declares, that "the proceedings of fc
that Iwdy (alluding to the late Baltimore Con- ir
vention) have fallen like the startling tones of tl
an alarm hell on the ears of the South. Its t:<
nomination ot Gen. Cass?its resolution about
slavery?its entire proceedings from beginning r<
!o end. fill us with apprehensions almost a- r<
mounting to dismay. The opinions of Gen. ui
Cass promulgated in his letter, that the inhabi w
tants of a territory belore they arc invested with pi
ihe attributes of self-government and sovereign- th
ly?tenants of the public lands at the suffer- jo
snce of the States?mere squatters?have the at
right to appropriate the territory that may be ta
acquired by the treasure or gailantry of all the c:
States, and to exclude from it the property of si
fourteen of the States?has been repudiated by
'he Press and the People of the whole South. n<
It is a doctrine too monstrous to be tole- C
rated?an ostracism too degrading to be of
endured."
3. That we regard the issue now made be- th
;ween the Slates of this Union, styling them- ic
selves the Free Slates in which the institution "f
if domestic servitude exists, as paramount tb all
questions which rail be presented. That,1 the a I
" ? ? - . }_
[Convention ot delegates irom mieen sovereign
Slates for the accomplishment of a purpose
which is the first step towards the abolition of
Jurery in the States, and consequently the ruin "S
if the people in the loss of their property, and w
heir degredalion in this lawless violation of fi>
heir rights, admonishes us of a stern necessity 01
hat calls for our immediate, prompt, and deci- u[
Jed action. That in seeking one, under whose of
ead we shall look for the best guidance in our er
Jilficulties, we turn to him who, in the simplici- It
y of his habits illustrates the equality of our f?
>rivilegi!s, and in his devotion to his country w
leaches us the reverence due to the institutions
Jeveloped by our Revolution. That with such | 81
i leader we may hope that the dangers which T
uirroiind us may bo happily averted. But if &
his hope is disappointed, we shall be best pre- to
rnred to maintuin our just rights and the iuteg- is
rity of our whole country, under bis direction in
who has already announced to the enemies of w
lis country that "General Taylor never surrey lo
ierswi
4. That the Democracy of Charleston Dis- ?e
rict now ussembled, are satisfied with the tried
ntegrity, undoubted firmness, and iucprruptide
patriotism of Zachary Taylor. I hat under
lis administration they leel assured the rights ^
if the Slates will be respected and preserved,
likJ they cordially concur in that nomination c"
if him, for the Presidency of this Union, which )'e
las been made by the people of the United
slates, irrespective of parties, und independent ev
if politicians th
5. That the Democracy of Charleston Dis- it
rict, here assembled, have ever been, and are wl
ver prepared to maintain the great cardina in
irinciples cifthe Democratic party, whenever ac
he same are attacked or exposed to danger, an
I'hat they feel themselves competent to judge ifie
??r themselves when these great principles are Are
ittucked, and will then he prepared, as they Sc
;ver have heen, to act in their support, in that to
node which they shall deerp most consistent lb
vith iheir obligations to their. State and their tei
aiuntry. That they do not consider these priii- lai
:iples are now attacked or exposed to danger. Tl
\nd they feel under no ohligalion to support, jn
is the nominee of an irresponsible body styling jiu
(selfthe Democratic Convention, one whoso or
pinions, on a subject to them of paramount iin- di<
ortance, has been marked by singular vacilla- ap
ion, and whose support of some of the leading pr
loctriots of the Democratic creed may bo con- wi
itlered more than doubtful. pu
6. 'I'hat the name of William O. Butler is lb
ecominended to us, by bis honest discharge of tir
lis duty when in the Congress of the United Gi
States; and we rejoice in the opportunity winch pe
in has recently enjoyed, and so well improved, mi
ifillustratiug the excellence of our institutions, fei
;o readily converting the citizen who is prom* tin
nent in the halls of peace, into the soldier dis- an
inguished in the fields of war. That his in- toi
egrity, consistency, and firmness qualify him ed
or the high position of Vice President of these
Jnited States, and to him we pledge our corliul
support. of
7. That a Committee of 15 from each ward, sy
10 from the Neck, and 30 from tho District at toi
arge, be appointed, to be styled The Demo- gn
iralic Taylor Executive Committee, who shall ar
>e charged with the duty ot calling together the so
--i_ r rn ? ,"l:. j:.,.:.., ...i Ar.
Menus III I tiJ'ifJFf III ilil^ uibii H i, unouovoi i
lecessary. And that such Committee he fur- re
her chnrged with the general superintendence co
if all measures, in their judgemont, necessary
ir the consummation of the purposes conlumJated
by this meeting. sa'
8. That a ( ommitloe ol 21 be appointed to to
nrrespond with such portions of this State, and an
he United States, as may be proper for effecting po
concert of action between the trionds of Gon. m<
aylor throughout the United States; and that T
is Committee be directed to confer in all mat- *
rs with the Committee appointed under the ~~
h resolution.
The resolutions having been read, the meet- ~~
ig was ably addressed in their favor by A. G. _
lag rath William D. Porter, P. Delia Torre,
imes Tucker, and William Gilmoro Sirnms,
squires, and the question being taken, they co
ere unanimously adopted. at
The meeting then adjourned. fje
Correspondence of the Courier. q-j
Washinotom, July 18.
o" ?!?? 'P ?i lieit/ieio I n iiilul lAttQ
I lie V>uilllllliirc till ilie I viinunat ^tibvtnm*
\vp, after a most arduous examination of the
ibject, reported the only bill they could agree
ion, and one which docs credit to their sagaci- Dl
, and will, I trust, prove satisfactory to Con- 00
ress anil to the whole country. Mr. Clayton, i"|
i Chairman of the Committee, gave a history
the proceedings and votes of the Committee,
towing that the Wilmot proviso was moved
nd rejected, and various other measures were an
roposed and rejected; when the Committee wi
Treed to report a bill giving the territorial Gov. po
rnment to Oregon, without any restriction as ry
slavery, and temporary governments of Cali- ja
rnia and New Mexico, without restriction as to cx
a very, but leaving the subject, in case of any ^
implaint by the holders of slaves, or by the
[>ponents of slavery, to redress through the Jii
ieiary of the United Stales. In other words
ley'leave the .subject to regulate itself, accor- tj0
ing to the laws of nature, of commerce, and of m(
limato, and of economy. If the people want Cy
frican slavery, they can have it, and we wpII w]
now that where it is useful, the people will wj
avc it; and. where it is not, they will repudiate wj
. But if either party to the question shall lake t.^
a exception to the regulations which the pen. mi
!e may make, they are to have recourse ?othe ^
hited Stat -a Court; for the settlement of the rCJ
leslion, according to the Constitution of the
niterl States. no
Six members of the Committee, including jj,
rr. Calhoun, agreed to the bill, and two were [(i
uposed to it, to wit: Mr. Clarke, of R. I., and gc
Ir. Underwood, of Ky. I have no doubt that fc
te bill will be resisted in both Houses, but still m.
may be passed. It appears to me that it will
e satisfactory to nearly all the Southern men- m|
ir it disclaims the right of Congress io interfere
i the question, and submits it to the decision of j
ic Federal Judiciary, as a constitutional qu??s- gc
on. P(
Congress have disposed of the great question
tlative to the retention of the officers of the *"
'gular army who were to go out of the service, J?
nder the laws terminating their commissions '
iih the war. The amount of the hill Je<
used is this?that the two Major Generals,
le four Brigadier Genersils, the additional Mar8,
the additional Quarter Masters and assistlie
n?s, 6cc. 6c., ol the regular army, are to he re.
,ined in the service, with the proviso that in ?u
ise of vacancies, no appointments to fill them 1
tall he made without authority of law.
The Senate, last evening, con firmed the al
ruinations of Generals Pillow, Quitman, "J1
ashing, and Price, just two days Itelore those 1
Beers go out of the service hy law.
The House have, at last, got through with c
ieir great travail with the Civil and Diplomat- n'(
Bill, and when that hill has passed the ordeal 1
'the House, it iR generally considered that the tei
rtfcion is near to a close. When the territori- ,n
hill shall be disposed of, the session will end.
Washing ton, July 15. v"'
"Bounty Land Warrants meet with ready c,i
tie herefrom 110 to $112. The claims for al'
arrants up to this time, that have been put in oc<
rce at the Pension Office,, number about 26,- nc
10?ofthese, about 19,000 have been acted an
>on, warrants issued, and between 3 and 4,000 Rc
those issued, have been returned to the Gen- cal
al Land office, and patents issued therefor. a"
is estimated that the whole number of claims l'"
r land warrants on account of the Meiican ,ut
ar, will reach 79.000. lh<
"War Bounty Script in selling at 9-> 1-2 a mc
93. 8158,515 of this script has been issued. ll"
he interest is paid semi-annually at Corcoran vo1
Kiggs. i\o arrangement nnsyet oe< n maoc
pay I fie interest out of the ciljr. This script Pni
icdcemableat the pleasure of the govern- Pr<
rnt, and it is thought that the government vei
ill make some provision lor taking it up before P01
ng, as the amount likely to bo issued will not o .1
arrant the expense and trouble of keeping f?r
parate books and account)).?Bali. Sun. 101
Tii
Tim Finding of tiir Military Court of "a'
quiry. ? A correspondent ol the New York l'"1
erald gives the following as the Sliding of the ^
urt of inquiry, whoso decision in full has not cjj(
t been published: 1
"The court has acquitted Gen. Pillow upon id
cry charge. With reference to the charge Pe>
at Pillow endeavored to appropriate the creddue
to the plan of attack upon Contreras. 110
hich the prosecutor claimed as 11 right belongg
to him, the court find that General Pillow, ^a|
ting on his judgement, commenced that battle, |
id that Gen. Scott, when he arrived on the ma
>1<I fli.niiiuci.vil in itip mnvnmf>nt? which had fou
-
en made. The court does no! deny lhat Gen. doi
:ott would have and prohal?ly did intend to 0UI
order precisely the same movement; but
ere being no proof of his having communicai
liw views to Gen. Pillow, they consider the ^re
iter as being entitled to his meed of praise. n
lie court is also of opinion that Gen. Pillow, lcfr
his official account of the battle, did not do rer
srice to Gen. P. Smith, as lhat officer also ^
iginated, in his own mind, the same plan as j;ia
i Gens. Scott and Pillow. In fact, the court
peats to think that no v?ry great amount of doc
aise is due to the originators of the plan, as it 001
is the only sensible one that could have been
rsued, and tieems to have presented itself to Bro
p minds of several general officers at the same a v
ne. The court is particularly severe upon te<*
f?n. Scott, and accuses him of permitting his Cla
rsonal prejudices and dislikes to warp his ^
ind and do injustice to Gen. Pillow. It re- wn
s to Gen. Scott's dispatches, in which Pillow's ,l01
me is frequently mentioned with laudations ncc
d considers the attempt made by the prosu- lha
r to show that such laudation.! were undeserv. mal
as having signally failed." Tai
, ton
Mexican Specie, <Ssc.?The N. O. Delta, 1,10
ihe 17th, says : "Wo learn that Major For- *ho
ih did not arrived in the schooner C. C. Strat- no?
- -- W? rpirrnt In hear that the Sty
llant Major remains sick at Tampico. We l'or
e also informed that instead of $70,000 in <>'
ecie, as reported the St ration brought some ms'
i0 to $500,000, in specie, for the U. S. Go- thei
rnment. About $400,000 of this amount was to '
llected under the Mexican turiff." and
. Uk
Men should become intelligent, not for the toie
ke of becoming agreeable to society, or even his
our friends, but for the sake of tho time we exti
5 compelled to spend, with ourselves. Of all Taj
or devils, an ignorant man left alone is the holi
isl to bo pitied. find
HE CAMDEN JOURNAL,
Wednesday .Horning, July 20, 1848.
WILLIAM B. JOHNSTON. EDITOR.
Oar Market.
Floor?But very little of the new crop has yet
mc in; the demand is therefore good. We quote
53 to $6. Corn 55 to 62; Bacon 8 to 9; Fodr
75; Oats (sheaf) 62.
"Tho Dinner Committee is requested to meet st
e store of E. W. Bonney on Thursdiy morning
10 o'clock A. M.
?wLa keita nnnfolKitfA/l nrnuiolnno fnr tho
rvinuiia *r "? na? w winnuuivu y " ? *?*v
inner, will have them ecnt to Mr. Benson's store
Wednesday evening or early Thursday tnoro.
?
The Dinner.
We trust the festival on Thursday will be such
one as will refltct honor upon our town, and
2 are satisfied, that the energetic committee apinted
to provide for the occasion, will have eve.
thii.g in complete order. A very large atlennce
of this and the adjoining districts may be
pected,?there will be room and accommodations
rail.
Taylor Meeting in Charleston.
Wo publish the proceedings of a meeting of.a porm
of the citizens of Charleston .professing to be DeicralH
in favor of General Taylor, for the Pro.-iJen.
Wo liuve not room for tbe lengthy preamble
liicli accompanies the resolutions. Wo confess that
3 see some names connoclcd with tho proceedings
lich surprised us, but we verdant editors in the counr,
arc ignorant of the way tlicy manage political
liters in this said city of Charleston. VVo arc not
re, that we should regret this meeting, so far as its
<ulls and tho effect it is calculated to produce on the
urlheru Wh g?, ore concerned, for it certainly will
i raiso General Taylor in tho estimation of the
w England Whigs, that ho should be put forth as
e candidate, of not only Southern Democrats, but of
tuthCarolina Democrats?tho ultra wing of pro s's.
ry democracy. As democrats, so f. r ns the moeting
ly operate against Tavlob's interest at tho North, wo
d content, but weightier considerations than this,
jst and no doubt will, prevent the people of this State,
>m looking with complacency, upon this so culled
mocrutic movement. The dignified position which
lutli Carolina lias assumed for years past, in these
csidential scrambles, forbid any approval of such s
:p; our people have no disposition, to rush headlong
lo the cxcilinent of a Presidential contest, and by
c?e dissensions among ourselves we tbrow away Uie
fluencc of our position?an influenco foltund acknow.
igrd to ho much greater than that which our nine
tes entitle us to. It is for this reason and because
ere was no necessity for this movement by any porm
of the democratic party, that wc regret il; the previ
a action of the democracy of Charleston District, wc
ink met tho entire approval of llio people of this
ate, and was a sufficient exposition of our principles,
least until further developemcnts, should indicate the
in, whom we could most safely rely upon, to uphold
cm in his adminisliation of the Government. Now we
k. what letter, or declaration of General Taylor enti.
is liim to tho confidence, which the democrats of this
ceting arc anxious to repose in him, with rrgard to
at which thoy acknowledged lu be unsurpassed in in
est and importance to the South?the Wilmot Provi.
7 Will they refer us to one of hi* earliest letters?
at addressed to the editor of the Cincinnati Signal?
irely they cannot prosr.nt us ivith this warm appro1
of a doctrine so fatal to Southern interests, as a
liin to u*ir ?op|>ort M ill thoy rofor us to his avowi
that the |>ersoiiul < pinions of the person who may
cupy the Executive chair ought not to control the
lion of Congress on questions of domestic policy "
d "that the will of the people as expressed by their
preaentulivcs in Congress might to be respected and
rried out by the Executive?" These declarations arc
exactly contradictory of tho princip'es professed by
s inboting, and en:'" ' _d in their preamble and reso
ion* We do not intend in this articlo, to take up
5 cudgel in dofenco of General Cass, to the denounce*
nit of whose political career, the greater portion of
> preamble or address, adopted by this meeting, is deLed.
Wo merely take upon us to point out the ging
inconsistency of any portion of the Democratic
riy in this State, supporting General Taylor. The j
urtible opens with a sweeping denunciation of Con
nlions; this is all right, but yet they rally to the suprt
of the nominee of the whig Convention, and not
iy of the nominco, but an authorised candidate bee
that body, as is amply proven by the Bailie Pey. .
i Card, and his "privito" letter to the Independent
ylor Elector* or Marylund. They say they do not
ipiro to control the opinions of any." It is fortunate ;
it tlicy do not, fur the unsophisticated people, the |
ncsi democracy of South Carolina, can never he barn <
jzled into the support of a Whio Candidate, by any I
[jite of political truckslers. Tlioy say?
"We desire to elevate to the high office of Prestnt
of the U. States, a man wi.o unites in his
rson those qualities of gteat decision without <
lich the wisest councils are weak?deep devo- i
n to his country, which lifts him far above the f
aer of party, that controls only to corrupt?sinlar
honesty, whit h w.ll enable him with an even
id to distribute the patronage of the Government
ugh indepicndencft that exalls him above the (
nagement of dishonest politicians?and a pro- s
ind ad i.iration for the lessons of political wisii
taught in the conduct of the early fathers of
r country, and which will guide him in the man;ment
of our interests if committed to his care," a
'Qualities of great decision!" These qnulitiea we
sumo, are developod in his scries of political lettors. ^
this aeries wo find him saying again and again, soinly,
emphatically and decidedly that he would nc- 1
consent to bo the candidate of any party; in his 8
fnal letter, he aaya, "I can and shall yield to no Mil ^
t docs not come from the spontaneous action and p
> will of the nation at largo." One quality of great c
isinn! We secondly find him aaying tiiut he would r
feci himself at liberty to decline a nominat on from p
icr the Whigs or Democrat*. Two qualities of a
at decision!! We thirdly find hiin saying that ho is *
rhig, but not an ultra whig, and that if he had vo v
at the last election, he would have voted for Mr. ^
y. Thrco qualities of great decision!!! We fourth. ^
find, on the authority of a card in his own hand
ting, that he had nuthorized the Louisiana delcga
> in the Whig Convciilio.i to withdraw his name if ll
eM.iry, and that ho would abido by the decision of P
t convention, and would support its nominee! This
kes llio fourth and crowning evidence that General
ylor unites in his person ''qualities of great decit.
." This last manoeuvre too, is an indubitable proof ?
I this innn of "great decision*' is lifted ' far above I1
power of parly"?yos, it is evidence bright as the 11
m day sun, that he poasesaea "'singular"?wo would
?? miriitur hoi.eslv"?an undeniable, unauee*
W~W ft ? ?
table evidence that he ia also the fortunate poanew
of a "high independence that exalt* him above the 3
nagemenl of di?honest politician!." Now, we write u
ns remark*, believing tint wo are addrea?ing them
lonent, independent men; yoe, to honeal DemeeroU, t
men who havo common acnvc, and we aak them,
ing the highoet cvidonce which can poaaibly be ob.
ted?hit own lettera?if General Taylor "unitee in j
peraon" the qualities which the aothora of the above \
act affirm ho poaaeMe*. Thia Charleaton clique of o
rlor Democrat* will find an unequivocal anawor we t
eve. from . every Diatrict in Uio Stale. Tbcj will r
I that tbo Faopie, the hone* democracy of Sooth a
Carolina will laugh to corn, this miserable attempt to
force them into an abandonment of their long and dear*
1 y chcriahrd principle*; they will find that the State m
notaooaaily slipped into the whig haraeaa aa they ima.
gine, and that their whole proceeding*-will lorn ool to
be utterly ridiaulous.
But there is one question above all others, - which
should infiuenco the people of South Csrqliu*
this time, and which, with the light? now before jkem,
must forbid them to aid directly or indirectly in the
election of General Taylor to the Presidency,"and that
is the issue between the free and slave stale*. Tbi* issue,
the Charleston meeting says, with truth, is "pari*
mount to all questions which can be presented^* hot
let it he remembered, that this meeting is willing:to
trust this momentous question of our rights' and iirtw :
ests to tiro majority of Congress; for Goheriil TkjJptfin
amunciiy auanaonca in? cxeiciw; ?i mw
upon all question* of domeitie policy?and thougfr a
slave holder, distinctly says ihtt the pergonal opinion*
of the Executive ought to give way to the opinint'of
the majority of tho representatives of the people. Thia
is an insurmountable objection to Gviiordl Taylor, and
completely destroys any confidence we rnigfat lie dispo.
wed to place in him as a slave holder. Ilia letter to ilio
editor of the Cincinnati Signal, Approving of that ps?
per's declaration that the Ordinance of 17f?7 mti?i Im
extended over tho continent beyond the Rio Grand'*,
and that the President must hold his maud, sod bow
to the will of the people, is a virtual pledge (hat be wilt
bow to the will of a majority of Congress. Gon. Taylor
says to tho editor, I reply to you Mwilh high opinion pud
warm approval of the sentiments and views enbneri) in
your editorial.'' Now, wc challenge the Charleston Tiy.
lor meeting to a proof that Gen. Taylor haa changed his
sentiments upon this question. On the contrary, did
he not (this is given on llie aulhoiily of Senfeter Dot,)
in answer to a member of Congress, who had a*iud
him if this Signal letter intended opposition to the ex*
tension of slavery, say that "the letter spoke for itself,
and that he aliould any nothing further?"* Now, we
pronounce th t General Taylor's views as above expres*
red, roundly and emphatically contradict the assertions
of tho Charleston resolutions. We have other'faints
that he is considered all that the Northern whig* coaid
desire, in the shape of private letters. Iu Ohio, tho
whigs make this the chief cause for tboir support of
General Taylor. At a ratification meeting in that Stats,'
llio following resolutions were adopted:?
Resolved, That the reply or Gen Taylor to ?ame*
VV. Taylor Esq., of the Cincinnati Signal api roving
of the ordinance of 1767, is conclusit e evidence,
that should a law. Drohibilimr the extension of ala.
very into any of our free territories, be panned by
Cong res* the same would receive his constitution*
al sanction, * President. <r
Resolved, That the restrictions which by the o.
pinion of Gen. Taylor are imposed upon the ' exercise
of the Veto would if carried into effect confine
that dangerous power within the limits for srhieh
the whig party have ever contended, and secure
to all parts of the union, a passage of such laws, as
from time to time, might be demanded by the people
through their representatives.
Resolved, That we yield a hearty and cordial assent
to the opinion, that "upon the Tariff the cur*
rency, the improvement of our great highways,
rivers, lake*, and harbor*, the will of tho people as
expessed through their respresentatives in Congress,
ought to be respected and carried out by the
executive." **"
These resolution* look rather funny ride bjr side with
the Charleston resolutions. The Toledo Blade, a rami
pant whig, frre soil paper, in commenting upon Van
Bureri's nomination, sajm? t . .< '??" r
"We regard the platfo m occupied by Mr. - VW
Bureit and Gen. Taylor as being tbe same upon
the subjects ol Slavery and Harbor improvements.
In personal opinion they may differ, doubtless they
do, but what the one favors personally, the' other
assures us he will protect constitutionally."
This i* the candidalu lo whoee direction the Demi
crutt of South Carolina, or at leaal a portion of them^
would entrust "our right* and the integrity of tbe whole
couitry." We add nothing in defence of General Case;
tl.ii ii not our object, we merely intend to nigaify that
if a few democrat* of Charleston, are determined to
throw away their principles, tbe majority of the people
mn*t lnvc aome "further dcvelopcmsntaP-before
they follow their example. *
Wc gave theae haatily written remarks, ss rt podia lory
of the p oceeding* of the Charleston meeting, end. ss
nilP U/nr. I nf onn^sm nnl Irw- r*f ll?m mMssuoi ^
called for, picinaturo, and and contrary to Ike courts
of policy, which at the prevent time the tine inlimt
uf S. Carolina to pursue, viz: to cling to her democratic
principles, at all hazzarda and not Uiadlg cotnoaii
her rights and interest*, to the direction of a Whig
Administration. . i ?
Seven Days Later from Europe.
We are indebted to the editors of the Columbia
relegraph tor the following telegraphic despatch:
Columbia, July 24.
The Hibernia arrived at New York on the 21st
nst. bringing 7 days later intelligence from Liver*
jool. Cotton had advanced ?d on all descriptions*
specially the lower grades. Stock on hand 196,*
)91 bales.
*
Body Found.
The body of Alick the runaway slave, w ho es:apcd
from jail two weeks since, was found in thd
iver some miles below, on last Tuesday. He was
Irowncd in attempting to cross the river.
- n ; r ? *
(LIT The Telegraphic communication is now
:omplete between New Orleans and Petersburg,
ind consequently to New York and Boston.
General Taylor's Position.
The Independent Maryland Taylor Electors
iddressed General T. in regard to the statement
nade by Judge Sanders of Louisiana, in the Whig
Convention. They have received a reply, which
a not be published, as the General has made a
pecial request to that effect The editor of the
3ucna Vista, a Taylor paper at Baltimore having
icrured the Tetter says that' the General'flilly ad*
pts and sanctions the statements of Judge San>ers.
The Buena Vista was an independent pa.
ier, but as the General has thus avowed himself at
candidate before the Whig Convention it says :
This is the last number of the "Buena Vista*
trliich will be issued. Our cause has suffered
hat worst of misfortunes?the failure of its leade% &
Vc must take back to our own bosoms tbe confi-jR
ence we have 60 freely lavished; we c-n be tro^H^w
o ourselves when others arc untrue to 04." AlasfB^
oor Yorick!
The Pendleton Messenger.
This excellent paper came to us last week much
nlargcd and in an entire new dress. We arere.
siced to see such an evidence of prosperity in our
eighbor.
Debow's Commercial Review.
The July number of this valuable agricultural
nd commercial magazine commences a new volme,
and affords an excellent oppertunity to tub.
cribe. We can heartily recommend this publicaion
to all classes of reader*.
n ^ ?r.? full t i c n -
jjariy ^cmon.? i wo iuii mown noire ot inn
ear'* cotton, of very fine and beautifbl texfnre,
vere yosterday presented ua by Capt. Selleclt,
if the atnam boat Latona. The bolls are fafe
he plantation in the neighborhood of Bayou Sa
a, and are the firit of the seasoA wo have heard
??M O. Fic,, l&h t