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The Camden Journal. I'l'IiLISIIKD BV TIIO. J. WARREN & C. A. PRICE, Ei)lT?KS AND I'KoPWKTOKS. TEH MS. For the Semi VVwklv, Tlircc Dnllirs ;?n<l Fifty Cents if f?-rtd in advance, or Four Oo!l trs> if ptyincut is tic I iv?J ilir.f inonlli'. Fur the Weekly, Two Dollars and Fifty Cents in advance, or Three Dollars after the expiration of three IllOllltlS. DEATH OF MR. CALHOUN. On the assembling of the Senate on Monrl:tv. Judire Butler announced t'.ie death of Mr. '*/ / o Calhoun in the following feeling and apj r">{.riate marine. He was followed by Messrs. Clay, Webster, Rusk and Clemens. We will give the remarks of the two former in onr next. Mr. President: I rise to discharge a most mournful duty, and one which devolves in it considerations well calculated to arrest the attention of this body. It is to announce the death of my late lolleague, the Honorable Joiix Caldwell Calhoun. He died at his lodgings in this city on yesterday morning, at half after seven o'clock. He was conscious of his approaching end, and met death with fortitude und uncommon serenity. Ho had many admonitions of its approach, and doubtless had not been indifferent to them. With his usual repugnance to professions, he said little for effect on the world; and his last hours were an exemplification of his life and character?truth and simplicity. For some years past Mr. Calhoun 1 1 ?T-?:? o milmnii.trv com* JlilS UUC1I buiiciuiy uuuui ?. j plaint, and under its effects could noL have reckoned on any but a shqyt existence; such was his own conviction. The immediate cause of his death was an affection of the heart. A few hours before he expired, he became sensible of his situation, and when he was unable to speak, his eye and look evinced recognition and intelligence of what was passing. One of the last directions he gave, was to a dutiful son, who had been attending him, to put away some manuscripts which had been written a short time before under his direction. Mr. Calhoun was the least despondent man I ever knfew. lie | had in an eminent degree the self-sustaining power of intellect. The last place, and his last remarks, are oxbirrplificatious of what I have just said. Mental determination sustained him, while all others were in despair. We saw him ' a few days ago in a seat near me, and which he had so long occupied; we saw the struggle of a great mind, exerting itself to sustain and over- 1 come the weakness and infirmities of a feeble body. It was the exhibition of a wounded eagle, with his eyes turned towards the heavens 1 in which he had soared, but iuto which his wings j could never carry him again. Mr. President, Mr. Calhoun has lived in an eventful period of 1 our Republic, and has acted a distinguished * cart I surelv do not venture too much when I y ( 1 say that his reputation forms a striking part of a glorious history. l?inee 1811 until this 1 time, he has been responsibly connected with the Federal Government, as Representative, Senator, Cabinet .Minister and Vice President. Ho has been identified with the greatest events in the political history of our country, and I ' hope I may be permitted to say that he has been equal to all the duties which were devolved upon him. In the many critical junctures in which J he was placed, having to act a responsible part, j he always acted a decided part. It would not become me, as his friend, to venture on the J judgment which awaits his memory, that will be performed by posterity. Before the impar-1 tial tribunal of History, it may be that he will j have had the fate, and will have given to him j' the judgment, that has been awarded to Chat- ' ham. I would do the memory of my friend injustice, were I not to speak of his life in the spirit of History. The dignity of his whole j character would rebuke any tone of remark | which truth and judgment would not sanction. , Mr. Calhoun was a native of South Carolina, J and was bom in Abbeville District, on the 18th March, 1782. He was of Irish family. His ' father, Patrick Calhoun, was born in Ireland, j and at an early age came to Pennsylvania, and j thence to the Western part of Virginia, and af- , ter Braddock's defeat moved tesSouth Carolina. In 1750 he and his family gave name to what j ie lirimvn ;ic tlm Calhoun Settlement. in Ahbo- I ville District. The mother of my Colleague j | was a Miss Caldwell, born in Charlotte county,! ( Virginia. The character of his parents had no , doubt a sensible influence on the destiny of their !, distinguished son. llis father had energy and j' enterprise, combined with perseverance and great mental determination. His mother belonged to a family of Revolutionary heroes; j two of her brothers were distinguished in the ' war; their names and achievements are not left ; J to tradition, but constitute part'of the history of j the times. Mr. Calhoun was born in the Rev-j. olulion, and in his chil.lhood felt the influence , of its exciting traditions. He derived from the ;1 patern al stock, intellect and self-reliance ; and ' from the Caldwells, enthusiasm and impulse.? i The traditions of the Revolution had a sensible infliionfp on his tomner and chn meter. Mr.Cid. houn, in his childhood, hid hut limited ad van-' tages of what is termed literary tuition. His parents lived in a newly settled country, and among a sparse population. This population j had little intercourse with the lower country of Carolina, and was sustained hy emigrants from Virginia and Pennsylvania. There was of course but limited means of instruction for children, and they imbibed most oftheir lessons from conversation with their parents. Mr. Calhoun j has always expressed himself deeply sensible to j that influence. At the age of thirteen he was put under the charge of his brother-in-law, Dr. Waddoll, in Columbia county, Ceogia. Scarcely had lie ! commenced his literary course, before his father , and sister died. His brother-in-law, Dr. Wad- i dell, devoted himself, about this time, to his clerical duties, and was a good deal absent from howe. On his second marriage, he resumed jtbe duties of bis Academy, and in his nineteenth wear, Mr, Calhoun put himself under the charge .vf,th,is d/aWugnisiied teacher, it must not be supposed that his mind, before this time, had iiecn unemployed. He had availed himself of the advantages of a small library, and had been deeply inspired by his reading of history. It was under such influence that lie entered the academy of his preceptor. His progress was rapid; he looked forward to a higher arena with the greatest eagerness. He became a student in laic College in 1802, and graduated two years afterwards, with the distinction or a young man of great abilities, and with the respect and confidence of his preceptors and fellows. What they have said and thought of him would have given any man a high reputation. It is the pure fountain of a clear reputation. If the stream has met with obstructions they were such as have only showed its beauty irwl mnioetv 4ft<>r lu? h:?t rrrniluated. MrrCnl. lioun studied law, and for a few years practised in the Courts of South Carolina, with a reputation that is descended to the profession. He was remarkable for some traits that have since characterized him. He was clear in his propositions, and candid in his intercourse -with his brethren. The truth and justice of the law inculcated themselves on Jus mind, and when artned with these he was a great advocate. His forensic career was, however, too limited to make a prominent part ot the history of his life. He served for a few years in the Legislature of his native State, and his great mind made an impression on her statutes, some of which have had a great practical operation on the concerns of society. From the Legislature of his own State he was transferred to Congress, and from tliistime his career has been a part of the history of the Federal (iovprnment. Mr. Calhoun came into Congress at a time of deep and ex citing interest?at a crisis 01 great magnuuue. i It was a crisis of great peril to those who had to act in it, but of subsequent glory to the actors, and has become a part of the common history of the country. The invincibility of Great Britain had become a proverbial expression,and a war with her was full of terrific issues. Mr. Calhoun found himself at once in a situation of high responsibility?one that required more than speaking qualities and eloquence to fill the spirit of the people?it required discretion. The energy and ardour of youth were to be employed in affairs requiring the mature qualities of a Statesman. The part which Mr. Calhoun acted, at this time, has been approved and applauded by contemporaries, and now forms a part of the glorious history of those times. The names of Clay, Calhoun, Cheves, Lowndes, Grundy, Porter, and others, carried associations with tnem, uiat reacnea nait 01 tne Marion; their clarion notes penetrated the Army ; they animated the people, and sustained, from despondency, the administration of the Government with such actions and in such scenes the most eventful in our history. To say that Mr. Calhoun did not play a second part, is no common praise. In debate he was equal with Randolph, and in council he commanded the resjiect and contidence of Madison. At this period of his life, he had the qualities of Themistocles to inspire confidence, which, after all, is the highest of earthly qualities; it is a mystical something that is felt, but cannot be described. The event of the war was brilliant and honorable to both statesmen and soldiers, and their history may be read with enthusiasm and delight. The war terminated with honor, but the measures i which had to be taken in a transition to a peace establishment, was full of difficulty and embarrasiuent. Mr. Calhoun, with his usual intrepid- i itv, did not hesitate to take a responsible part. Under the influence of a broad patriotism, he 1 noted with uucalculating liberality to all the interests that were involved, and which were brought under review in Congress. His per sonal adversary at this time, in his admiration lor his genius, paid Mr. Calhoun a beautiful compliment for his noble and national sentiments. At the termination of Mr. Madison's administration Mr.Calhoun had acquired a commanding reputation ; he was regarded as one of the sages of the Republic. In 1817 Mr. Monroe invited him to a place in his Cabinet Mr. Calhoun's friends doubted the propriety of his accepting it; and some of them thought that he would put a high reputation at hazard in this new sphere of action. Perhaps their sugges- i Lions hied his high and gitted intellect. lie ac- i cepted tlie place, and went into the War Do- i partinent under circumstances that might have i appalled other men. His success has been acknowledged. What was coinplexed and con- ' fused he reduced to simplicity and order. His 1 organization of the War Department, and his ad- 1 ministration of its undefined duties, have made an impression of an author having the stamp of originality and the sanction of trial. To appli- ' cants for olfice, Mr. Calhoun made few promises, and hence he was not accused of dclusiou and deception. When a public trust was in- ( colved Iii> xv-( ii I III not fnmnromise with dlinlic.itv - ? ? 1? - . \ J ur temporary expediency. At the expiration of Mr. Monroe's administration, Mr. Calhoun's i name became connected with the Presidency, und from that time to his death, he had to share the fate of all others who occupy prominent situations. The remarkable canvass for the President to succeed Mr. Monroe, terminated in the returning Of three distinguished men to the House of Representatives, from which one was to be elected. Mr. Calhoun was elected Vice President, by a large majority. He took his seat in the Senate, us Vice President, on the 4th March, 18'25, having remained in the War Department over seven years. Whilst he was Vice President he was placed in some of the ,.4 _? i:i* i j 4 must trying hcuiira in ;uiy man sine. i uu iiul now choose to refer to anything that can have ti)'.1 elements of controversy, I may be permitted to speak ?l my friend ami colleague in a characer in which all will join in paying him sincere respect. As a presiding olHcer of this body he had the undivided respect of its members. He was punctual, methodical and accurate, and had a high regard for the dignity of the Senate, which, as a presiding olHcer, he endeavored to maintain, lie looked upon debate as an honorable contest of intellect for truth.? Such a strife as had" its incidents and its trials. Mr. Calhoun had, in an eminent degree, regard for Parliamentary dignity and propriety. Upon General Hay tie's leaving the Senate, to become Governor of South Carolina, Mr. Cal- , houn resigned the Vice Presidency, and was elected to his place, All will now agree that such a position was environed with diiiiculties and dangers. His own State was under the ban, and lie was in the National Senate to do her justice Under his constitutional obligations. That part of his life posterity will review, and will do justice to it. After his Senatorial term had expired, he went into retirement, by his own j consent. The death of Mr. Upshur, so full of melanclioly associations, made a vacancy in the State I Department, and it was by the common consent. of all parties that Mr. Calhoun was called to j fill it. This was a tribute of which any public man might well be proud. It was a tribute to worth, ability and experience. Under Mr. Cal-? houii's counsel, Texas was brought into the Union. Mis name is associated with one of the most remarkable events of history?that of one nation being annexed to another, by voluntary consent. Mr. Calhoun was but the agent to bring about this fraternal association. It was | a conjunction under the sanction of his name, J and by an influence exerted through his great j and intrepid mind. Mr. Calhoun's connections I with the Executive department of the Govern* j ment terminated with Mr. Tyler's administra- j tion. As a Secretary of State, he won the con- : fidenoe and respect of foreign ambassadors, and j his despatches were characterized by clearness, sagacity and boldness. lie was not allowed to remain in retirement long. For the last four years he has been a member of this body, and has been engaged in discussions that have deeply excited and agita i ted tlieuconntry. He has died amongst them. I had never had any particular association with j :>lr. Calhoun until 1 became bis ms colleague, t I had looked upon his fame as others had done, and I have admired his character; there are those here who know more of him than I do. i shall not pronounce any such judgement as shall be subject to controversy or criticism; but ; I will say as a matter of justice, from my own 'r personal knowledge, that 1 never knew a fairer man in argument, or a juster man in purpose. ! His intensity allowing little compromise, whilst he did not qualify his own positions to suit the ; temper of the times, he appreciated unmasked ] propositions of others. As a Senator, he com- , munded the respect of the ablest men of the ' body of which he was a member, and I believe ; I may say where there was 110 political bias to ! influence the judgment, he had the confidence j of his brethren. Asa statesman, Mr. Calhoun's ; reputation belongs to the history of his country, < and 1 commend it to his countrymen and posterity. In my opinion, Mr. Calhoun deserved to occupy the first rank as a parliamentary speaker. He had always before him the dignity of purpose, and he spoke to an end from a ( full mind. He expressed his ideas with clearness, simplicity and force, and in language that , seemed to be the vehicle of his thoughts and motives. His thoughts escaped from his mind like | arrows from a well drawn bow; they had both , tho aim and strength of a skilful archer. He seemed to have had little regard for ornament, . and when ho used figures of speech they were , only for illustration. His manner and counte- | nance were his best language; and in those j there was an exemplification of what is meant, ] in the the term of the great Athenian orator ! ( and statesman?they seem an indication of the j ^ man in speaking. Mr. Calhoun, as a man and i as a heirriibor.?I hope I may speak of him in a | O ' * V Sphere in which all will like to contemplate him,!, ?whilst he was a gentleman of striking deport J ment, he was a man of primitive looks and sjmple manner; he had the hardy, virtuous, and " simple taste of the Republican Artizan: no one 1 disliked ostentation and display more than he did. 1 When I say he was a good neighbor, I imply i more than I have expressed; it is summed up i under the word justice. I will venture to say i that, no one in his private relations could ever assert that Mr. Calhoun treated him witli injus- \ tice, or that he deceived hint by professions. 1 ( His private character was characterized hy a I beautiful propriety and was the exemplification j of Truth, Justice, Temperance, and Fidelity to j his engagements. I will venture another remark. Mr. Calhoun ! | was fierce in his contest with political adversa- | . ,l",l ufnn in tlm fiirtif tn inillnt Ins. I ' ii'/o. hi; um iivi ji> iiiv - ? ses or bestow favors ; hut lie forgot resentments ' and forgave injuries indicted by his rivals with ' signal magnanimity. Whilst he spoke freely of < their faults, he could with justice appreciate the '< merits of all the public men of whom I have 1 heard him speak. He was sincerely attached I to the institutions of his country, and desired to preserve them pure, and make them perpetual. In the death of Mr. Calhoun, one of the i brightest luminaries has been extinguished from < the political firmament. It is an event which I will produce a deep sensation throughout these t broad lands. I have forborne to speak of his I domestic relations. They are sacred, and I 111 rliotiieK timni I In conclusion, Mr. Butler submitted the usual > resolutions of mourning and condolence. 1 Char. Mercury. 1 1 BURIAL SERVICE OVER MR CAL- ; HOUN. Yesterday, as we arc informed by telegraph, j the funeral service of Mr. Calhoun was performed iu the Senate Chamber at Washington. The Senate assembled at the usual hour, and ' the galleries and chambers were crowded in t every part, while hundreds were obliged to remain outside, not being able to obtain admission. At 12 M. the Members of the House of Rep- | reselltatives, preceded by the speaker, Clerk, and other officers, entered the Senate Chamber, j the Supreme Court of the United States, Presi- ? dent Taylor and his Cabinet, soon after enter- ( ed, the Senate rising to receive them. The J President was conducted to a scat at the right i hand of the Vice President. The diplomatic ] corps was also in attendance, and occupied seats ( near the centre of the Chamber. Numerous j officers of the Army and Navy, and other (.lis- 1 tinguished men, occupied the Sofa seats in the | lobbies. , At'20 minutes past 12 o'clock the remains of , Mr. Calhoun were brought into the Chamber, in , charge of the Cominitte of Arrangements of tlio j two Houses, and followed by the relatives and > < friends ofthe deceased, the South Carolina Dele- | gation in Congress, and other friends as mourners. The coffin was placed immediately in front of the Secretary's desk. After the performance of the Episcopal fu- ' uend service, so sublime and imposing, and the < delivery ofa brief and impressive address by the I Rev. C. M. Butler, Chaplain of the Senate, from the 7th verse of the 67th Psalm, tho procession was formed. Senators Mangum, Clay, Web- 1 ster, Cass, King, and Berrien, officiated as Pali j Bearers, lire procession having been formed, it proceeded to the Congressional Burying Ground, where the remains were deposited in , the receiving vault, to await their removal to ! South Carolina. The Senate, on their return to the Chamber, immediately adjourned. Son I It Carolinian. TIE jJOTOHAlL | CAMDEN, S. C. FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 5, 1850. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. | Ro.'wrteil Kxprinsly for llic Journal. Charleston, April 1. Tlie cotton market lias been dull to-da\-. Four hundred bales were sold at lOjto 11 15-16 previous to the Steamer's advices of decline. Sales of the week, 3000 ball s. Ri e. ip'-s,-4700. From the South Carolinian. Baltimore, April 2. i Yesterday cotton closed dull hi 'fhe N York ; market, with sales of only 500 hales ? the mar- j ket being slightly in favor of buyers. professor Webs'cr.?This,wretched man lias i received his sentence from the court, at Boston ! ?to be hung. R a i.ti rfo ? k, A pril '2. . In New York to-day, 1,000 bales found pur- ! chasers, but the market is too unsettled to give I quotations. Codec declined. * Mr. Kennett, (whig,) has been elected Mayor, of St. Louis over the Ronton and anti-Bcnton : candidates. Xkw Orleans, April 1. Our cotton market was active to-day, with sales of 7,000 bales, mostly to English buyers, at 1-8 to 1-4 advance. We quote Middling 11 to 11 1-4. The price of Sugar is advancing, and is fully 1-8 cent higher, with sales of 400 hlids.?Fair : 4 to 4 1 8. Rio Coffee commands 0 1-4. n . _ i ! a HAI/riMOHE, April 4. The steamer Europn arrived at Halifax yes- j tcrday evening. Cotton .1Inrkrt.?All descriptions of Cotton, except fair and good, had declined one-farthing. Fair Uplands G3-8. Mobile (>5-8. Orleans [> 7-8. Sales for the fortnight 50,000 hales, of which speculators have taken 7,500, and ex- [ porters 10,000. The sales of the week amount j to *20,()00 bale.?. The last accounts from Havre give remark- | nbly favorable accounts of the cotton market, j wrth great steadiness in prices. We are indebted to a friend at Jackson-! bam for a number of new subscribers. To the { question in his last letter we reply?"You are j right; go ahead." J9?" The Court oi" Common Plena and General j Sessions for this District, closed on Thursday, af- : ter a session of nearly three days. His Honor, Judge YVardlaw, adjourned the Court on Monday morning immediately after taking his seat, as a mark of respect to the Hon. J. C. Calhoun, the mournful intelligence of whose death had just reached us. There was no case of very special interest The Dockets were unusually small.? Business was despatched promptly. Judge Wardlaw is an able jurist, knows well how business aught to be done, and is careful to have it done j rightly. The Parmer and Planter. We have received the first number of a paper rearing the above title, "published at Pendleton, :.. k.. x, r:;t.t. is of good size, printed on fine paper, with new type, in a good form for preservation and binding, md judging from the number belore us, it wiil be i valuable auxiliary to the cause it advocates. Published monthly, at 81 per annum, 6 copies for *5, or 2? copies for 820. COMMITTEE OF TWENTY-FIVE. His Excellency Co v. Senhrook in pursuance >f the second resolution of the Town Meeting in Tuesday, lias appointed the following gentlemen a Committee to proceed to Washington, < :o receive and bring home the remains of the Hon. John C. Calhoun:?Mercury. Daniel Ravcncl, H. W. Conner, Henry A. < DeSaussure, Col. James Lagare, Col. E. M. Seabrook, James Rose, Henry Courdin, Alfred Huger, George Trenholm, S. Y.' Topper, M. Martin, P. C. Gaillard, William Aiken, John E. Carew, Col. Juntos Gadsden, C. G. Mentliinger, C. T. Lowndes, Peter Delia Torre, Phomas Lehre, Col. A. Haymv Charles Ednondston. A. G Macrrath. A. Moise. Jr.. G. Reynolds, Jr., John Russell. Would it not he well for Camden to have a Committee for that purpose, as well as Charleson? Fr?>m tlxs Charleston .Mercury. , SEWARD'S SPEECH. Messrs. Editors: I have recently received hrougli the mail, a copy of Mr. Seward's Speech, franked hy that senator, and it is un- | lerstood that most of the Clergy of South Caro- ( ina have been thus honored. Will you permit i ne, through your columns, to suggest to my i Reverend Brethren the course which I have i nyself adopted, viz: to erase their own names 1 Votn the envelope, anil re-direct the same, "Hon. W. H. Seward, Washington, D. C."? It is- J iroper for us, at times,, to rebuke folly and rice, even though we may not hope that our ..ti**'. i ...... I i 1HH10IIS Will |iri?VU I'IKTiUIU. II wt' Icllt VU UUll- I I /iticc the honorable gentlomap ami his clique of guorance and presumption, we may, perchance succeed in securing ourselves, for the future, from die intrusions of Abolition blasphemy. 1 CLERIC US, We reconiend the course pursued by the Rev. Gentleman "Clcricus," as being the prop- ] :?r course for all to pur u , who h v: been her.- i >red with th"> speech of Mr. Seward; gain en trance into the pulpits of any nation, and you will find it easy to scale her fortresses. 03" Southern editors who arc opposed to the Southern Convention, and are thereby aiding the North, look at the following from the N. C. Hornet's Nest: The Union now?the Union forever.? To be even in our devotion to the Union with the young lady that sent us the extract on that subject, which appears in to-day's paper, wc found ourselves indulging*!:! the following qui ct strain. Accursed l?e the man, that by thought, won!, or deed? brings about the .calamity of disunion. " Palsied be the hand and dumb the tongue," are too tame to convey our sentiments: let the man that cuts the first and him who cuts asun- ^ der the l:\st link in the chain which binds the Statdk, let them both be scorned of all men with a contempt that would stamp upon them a mark deeper than that of Cain : let them Ik? hung so high that human clemency can never reach them?be cutoff so quickly that divine mercy could never interpose, and sink so deep taut the resurrection morn shall never awake them. Let them go down viler " than the vile dust from whence they Sprung," without a tear to mark their grave, or a sigh to call back are-, membrance of the ties which once hound them to humanity. Let execrations he. their tnoun-; ment, and curses rise frouijudigiiant bosoms at every mention of their treason. As they lived worse than Judas, let their last end be worse than his. Let their names be marks of horror upon history's page, and let the record of their .. deeds he inscribed with the blood of fiends, and he pointed at as the record of a fall more deep * and awful in its descent than that whose consequences people the infernal regions; and if it be allowed, that thev should hold communion with devils, let them be consigned with their foul sph its to the lowest sinks of the damned. This, and worse than this, to him and them, that ruthlessly tear from the coronet of Union any of its gems, or that sever a link of the golden and sacred chain. Yes, this, and worse than this, to liim and them, that will mix the blood of traitors, with that which freedom shed around the altar places, where have been enshrined " Liberty and Union, one and inseparable." And as the Freesoilere and VYilmotists have been doing the most to accomplish this diabolical purpose, accursed be they: as others at the North, not so named, are doing much to accomplish the same fell purpose, accursed be tlicv: and as those at the South who affiliate with the above classes, in opposing her endeavors, to institute concert of feeling and patriotism, whereby she may save the llmon and preserve her own honor, are aiding and abetting those foes to the Union and the South, accursed also be they. One and all be they accursed.?Milder terms than these, to express our interest in the preservation of tho Union, we cannot find: but we may find harsher, for those who question our soundness upon the all-absorbing topic. For ihe Cain let* Journal. "NOW IS ROME FALLEN INDEED." " Then- fled the greatest sou! that ever \varroetl ~i;" A Koman breast." "At i. Messrs. Editors,?While the whole State, from the mountains to the seaboard, will readily respond, with saddened heart, to your assertion that no one can "fill the vacancy caused by tho death of John C. Calhoun," yet the minds ami hearts of many wili turn in a different direction from that indicated by an Editorial in your last Journal, in looking for him " who will come nearest to it," Rare qualities should be his upon whom the mantle of Calhoun falls. He should be great and good?lofty in character ns in intellectpure, stainless, unselfish, and particularly in the present crisis, should he be possessed of the hearts of the people. In searching for these characteristics, it certainly will be deemed no reflection upon the gentleman you have named, or any others mentioned in this connection, to say that these happy combinations are found more fully developed in the mind, character and disposition of John Bkltox O'Nkal, than in those of any one of Carolina's many worthy sons. " The necessity of the case will doubtless cause our honored Executive to act upon the respon* sibilitv which lias been thrown upon him, with* out being informed of the wishes of the people ?that matter rests with him. I doubt not the duty will be conscientiously discharged?but it is hojied that by the next session of our Legis* laturc the parjilc will have indicated whom they desire to succeed their ever-loved?ever to bo lamented Calhoun. As one of that people I have made the above suggestion, believing that it will meet a ready response in the hearts of the inajoritv of the citizens of South Carolina. WATEREE. IiOOK Out, Southern Merchants.?jUnder the head of the "Cholera Humbug," the New York Merchants' Day-Hook indignantly denies the assertion of the Philadelphia North American that the cholera has returned to New York. It denies that there has been a single case of it in New York this season. It asks the Philadelphia North American to reconsider the following paragraph: "Western and Southern merchants who have occasion to visit the seaboard cities to make their spring purchases, would do well-to heed this fact." We trust that Southern merchants will also bear in mind the fact they can be accommodated as well in Southern cities, Richmond among the nun.bcrfand Charleston.] We trust they will also recollect that the above paper, which invites their trade to Philadelphia, occupies its editorial col umtis with little else than abuse ol the South and its institutions. We trust that Southern iner-. i-hants will avoid that town, and that Southern parents who have sons studying medicine will ediK cate them at home, and not in the midst of popui lation whose leading journal never mentions the word South without a sneer, except when it iiK vites Southern trade, and asks Southern men ta kiss the hand that smites them. Richmond Republican. mo W estminster kcvicw is publishing .1 se-i ries of very able articles to show that the policy of the British government in regard to the sup* prcssion of the slave trado, has been fundameu* tally wrong, and has only tended to enhance the value of slave labor and thus to stimulate the importation of slaves from Africa into Cuba nnd South America.