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# miscellaneous. Hints to writers for Newspapers-? Writs plain; not merely so plain that the editor can 'make it out,* but so write that the compositor cannot fail to read every syllable. Take care of your orthography. Pun^tnate correctly, and do net leave half that task, for the weary editor. Make some ditinction between little u and little N a. Dot t. Cross t. Where I and I are in the same word, do not cross both of them. When you cross 1, do not so place the mark as to leave it doubtftil wltKlhur vnu intemleil it for - emphasize the wonl immediately above.1 If you are not quite satisfied with your article, re-write it. If it be proper for me to place a matter infinitely important, in the same paragraph with suggestions comparatively trivial, I will say?Never offer a sentence for publication, wbich you are not willing'to meet at the Judg incut.?Precept. Improvement in Corn.?We are happy to notice in the Patent Office some beautiful samples of Corn, deposited by-Thos. N. Baden, who resides near Nottingham, Prince Georges county, in Maryland.? The stalks have each, six, seven and eight ears on them respectively. Mr. Baden has raised this kind of Corn to its present state of perfection by twenty-four. . years* careful cultivation. Many small parcels were last year distributed by the Commissioner of patents, (Hon. H. L. < Ellworlh) and in this way, Corn has been happily introduced into the Southern and Western States. One hundred bushels can be raised on rich land, and it is said i that one hundred and twenty-five bushels ' have been raised the past season on an acre in the Wabash valley.?Globe. ( Income from Tavern Licenses.?-Ac- ! cording to the Auditors report, the reve- I nue to the State of Pennsylvania for li- I censes was, for the last year $50,779 23. Of this amouut $15,010 07 is credited to t the Treasurer of Philadelphia county.? I we should have liked very much to have 1 seen a statement of the expenses which the Slate is under for Alms Houses and t Penitentiaries which are mostly filled by i the individuals which by a state license I * were made wicked and worthless. We t do not state this fact as in contrast to the i condition of affairs in our own state. We e sincerely wish we could. f Militia Fines.?The amount collect- ! ed in the state of Pennsvlvania for the 1 ?? _ t D'lW Aftr. /? ' veal xoot was ou. We should call 1 this rather a poor business, especially for I the collector evon if he got fifty per 1 cent for his trouble. We doubt very 1 much if our own state revenue exceeds x that sum from a like source. ) ( Dead Letters.?In the Post Master f General's report, the astonishing fact is ] mentioned, that there are received annu- ^ ally at the dead letter office in Washington about 000,000. The clerks in ihe{ t 'tlead letter office should boon their guard j to prevent impositions in the matter of a dead letters. It is an easy matter for a t post master to send letters as uncalled t for to Washington, and get a credit on r their account, when said letters may be i originated in the office from which they % were said to be returned, and have some t foreign post mark put on them. This piece of roguery has been done hereto- e fore, and may be done now. I A valuable Ring.?The'most Valuable tl ring that we ever heard of. was the nn? ' 'that encircled the tomb of Osymandias, J: at Thebes, which was carried off by Cam byses, after his return from his expedi-lion into Ethiopia. It was of solid gold, 1 and three hundred and thirty -five cubits 1 in circumference, or more than one hun- a 'dred and fifty feet in diameter, This ring in the present day, would be 0 justly considered a magic ring. What 8 wonders might be achieved by it'! TVs- 1 sesscd of it, a man might build a palace, 1 a canal, or a rail-road, with as much cer- 11 tainly, if not in so short a time, as the ? genii of the lamps and rigs used to per form their wonderful feats -With it the 1 banks might resume specie payments? v the government might finish the Florida " ivllr cnnrl nn( < : vu> mo GApiunng expedition? and keep up the necessary naval force * upon our coast to afford prelection to our 11 commerce. With it, the Canadian radi- * pals would be certain to achieve their independence, and with it, the English J1 could with ease retain them in subjection. If given to us, we think it would be;c used with propriety, and for the benefit of 8 the world; but whether we made a good Or bad use, it would be, (however massive it might be,) soon "used up." j Xcw and Valuable Improvement.? , M cssrs. J. W. Briggs and J. 8. Catner, ( of this village, have recently invented a x stitching machine, for stitching saddler's x work. This machine is remarkably sim- \ pic in its construction, and embraces three { mi)jviiiuui points, all ot which are very , desirable to saddle, harness and coach t makers; namely*: expedition* beauty and ] a saving of labor. By this machine, a | novice at thebusines can stitch whh per* feet regularity and beauty, and with an \ expedition equal to the labor of two ex- ( perienced workmen?The inventors are | about obtaining a patent.?Pennsylvania ( Republican. ( Distinguished Frenchmen on their way I to Canada.?The Register of the Amert- i can Hotel in this city, shows that the Due de Blancn?, Cavalier Tant, and M. dc Sally Zollendal, from France, passed ttirongh here on Monday last, for Canada. Duke de Blaivcas, it is well known,|i -w wu an able minister to toois XVIf and of Charles X. Bis rial* to Csnadn. at this oriels, may .be accidental, but 3it is calculated to create so impression that this rial** is leas e matter of impulse than of desigo.?[Albany Daily. Death of Deaf Smith? He died at Port Bend on the 90th utt. His iron frame, (says the TelegrwpH) sunk under the severe fatigues and exposures, to which he has too willingly subjected himself* This singular individual was one of those few men #hoee nahie slone a a.S .k -.a Dear w:tn mem more respect tnan sc unaing titles. Major, Colonel, General, sink into insignificance before the simple, ordinary name of of Deaf Smithi that name is identified with the battlefields of Texas, his eulogy is insepprabiy interwoVen with the most thrillihg annals of that country and will long yield to their traditionary narratives a peculiarInterest. Congressional. From the Richmond Enquirer of the 22d inst. Tub Fanatics again before ConoftEss.?Last Monday must have been tlie most interesting day which the Senate has seen during tms session. The Debate has not reached us; but all acentints agree, that it was uncommonly animated. (Last evening's mail brings it?We must try to find Toom for It is long and deeply interesting. It was on the old subject of Abolition In the District of Columbia.? The Correspondent of the Baltimore American gives a short sketch of itr) "Messrs. Clay, Calhoun, Preston, Rives, Roane?a large majority in fact of the Senators from ail sections of the country, took a part in the discussion. **The debate was long, spirited, and drew forth much of the acrimony and L:.. i" 1! f .% r. -V ostler i?enng 01 me senators irom the South, North and West. The discussion began on a petition presented by Mr Wall of New Jersey, praying for the Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia. A motion was made to lay :he petition on the table. "Mr. Clay of Ky. begged that the moion to lay upon the table should be withdrawn; the motion was withdrawn, ilr. Clay took the floor and said he was inxious to learn from Senators representng the free States, what were the causes uid what the extent of the Anti-Slavery eeling in the North? Was it upon the ncrease or the decrease? Was not the ncrease caused by supposition on the >urt of the petitioners that the right of letition had been invaded by a refusal on he part of Congress to receive and refer letilions? Would not the petitions decrease if they were referred to a commitee, and a report, a calm, dispassionate, ranouil. rensnnincr wnno , r n - M wv )' ? D^mrU or the consideration of the Ameiican People? Such was the purport of the juestions presented by Mr. Clay. "Messrs. Wall of New Jersey, Pren- i ias ond Swift of Vermont, Niles of Conlecticut, and other Northern Senators, i 11 responded affirmatively to the ques-n ions of Mr. Clay. Without exception t hey said that they believed that a refe- < ence of the petitions would limit agita- < ion, check discussion, heal the public i rounds, and in a measure end the get- i ing up and reception of petitions. "The discussion branched out?North- ! m and Southern feeling both became en- ] isted, and the discussion finally seemed ] o rest with Mr. Clay and' Mr. Calhoun. < The South Carolina and Kentucky Senaors both addressed the Senate three or. < our times, and with much warmth of eeling. Mr. Calhoun persisted in his de-^ ermination against the reception of pe- j ilions against all reference, all reports, .j nd all discussion. j "Mr. Clay as warmly persisted in favor f reception, reference, consideration, ^ nd a report from the Committee against lie prayer of-the petitioners. The Sefta-i^ or from South Carolina said the ques-i ion of Union and Distmion hung upon ? he result. Mr. Clay answered that he.j elievcd no su<h thing,*' &c. &ic.?"Thus t he discussion Continued until four o'clock,, ^ rhen the petition was laid upon the ta-; f ile by ayes and boes. Ayes 25?noes 19. Rumors have also reached us of a great t xcitement in ii-0 House of Representa- { ives on Wednesday?on some motion of hat Abolition bore, Slade of Vermont, t allowed up, we presume, by that conge- t lial spirit, Mr. J. Q. Adams?who has lecotne a pestilent nuisance in the public ouncils. It is said, the Hubbub was so ;reut that the Southern membtrs with- 8 Irew from the House. Extract of a letter from an old and va ued friend of the House of Represent aives<. -?"The prospect of harmony being estored in the Republican ranks here, is laltering, and most gratifying to us. Af,er reading the resolutions of the Legislalire of Vermont, you will see the impor- { Lance of libanimrty in the South and South-West. I hope to see from our text legislature, a strong but courteous jxpression of opinion concerning those 1 resolutions, and warning our Northern friends of the consequences. It is indeed time to arrest these infatuncd men. And otnr friends at Washington are uhout to act together, for this purpose. A letter from our faithful and able Correspondent says, that 4'thc Southern members are determined no longer, to bear this impertinent and dangerous interference with tl.eir domestic institu lions. It is time that something should be done; but I hope and believe, that, what is done,* will be characterized by moderation and unanimity, .but firmnes." (Out the whole letter in otir nebt.) ^ ? We have seen also another latter from) a mauiber of* Congress, written on Wed*i nnsday evening,,0 o'clock. He says/ ''Whilst lite House was still deliberating a large majority of the Southern members (and all would have been, if the motion; had b?xen generol)?of both Houses, were in session in e Committee Rooqa* TheyJ tppoiniea uommittee, ana will meet at 7, this evening They will take their course?God grant it may be wise, and temperate, and firm, 1 think it will be so. J? 1 1 ?'' I , Legislative Proceedings. LtST OF ACTS, Pasted by the South Caroline Legislature, Dee. 1837. 1. An Act concerning the Bank of the State of Soiuh Carolina. 2. An Act to re-organize the College of Charleston. 3. An Act concerning the district officers'and their tvffices. . 4. An Act to establish a company under the name of the Southern Steam Packet Company. 5. An Act to incorporate the Governors Guards. 6. An Act to pnnish the abduction of tree persons of color. 7. An Act to incoiporate certain companies and societies. 8. An Act to incorporate the Toivn of Mount Pleasant. 9. An Aet to lend the credit of the State to secure any loans which may be made by the Louisville, Cincinnati and Charleston Rail Road Company. 10. An Act to make appropriations for the year 1687. 11' An Act to alter the times of the sittings of the Courts of Law and Equity, for some of the districts of this State. 19. An Act to increase the pay of Constables for attending at Court. 13. An Act further to provide for the military organization of this State, and for other purposes. 14. An Act to authorize the formation of Limited Partnerships. 15. An Act to establish certain roads, bridges ami fe ries. 16. An Act to alter and amend the Law in relation to fish sluices, on the Wateree and Caiaivha Rivers, and for other purposes. 17. An Act to raise supplies for the year 1837. 18. An Act to amend the charter of the Ncsbitt Manufactory Company. 10. An Act to incorporate the Stateburgh Rridgc Company. 20. An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to regulate the performance of patrol duty on Charleston Neak, and for other purposes. 21. An Act to authoriso the City Council of Charleston to Close Fort street and part of Church street in that city. 22. An Act to amend the Law in rel.linn </v J * * imiuii vu niv imi iiui 111^ UI UCSf ri (l 86&s men. 23. An Act to indemnify the City Council of Charleston, for the damages recovered for hiirnjng the wreck and cargo . f live brig Amelia, to prevent the introduction of the cholera in 1832. 24. An Act to authorise the United States to purchase a certain quantity of land in this Stale, for the erccrion of | Light Houses, Beacon Lights, and for i nther purposes. < 25. An Act to alter and amend the i iharter of the Bank of Hamburg, S. C. 26. An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to incorporate the Town of Ham- i jurg, and for other purposes, passed the 19th day of December, in the year of our Lord, li*35. 27. On Act to amend the ehnrier ' he Union Insurance Company. 1 28. An Act to provide punishment for t he negligent jjpanagement 6f Steamboats. , 29. An Act to authorise the commissioners of public builpings for Charleson District, to apply part of their funds * o the repairs and extension of the main t jiuard House in the City of Charleston, t ind for other purposes. 30. An Act to confer on John T. Reed, tu alien, the privilege of applying for id mission to the bar. 1 The House having returned to their I chamber, the Speaker announced thtf Acts , is duly ratified. ^ Elections mado by the Legislature daring its lite , teseion. Comptroller General?Wm. E. Hayne. \ Treasurer of Lower Division?Wm. Laval. Chancellor?B. F. Dunkin. ( Superintendent of Public Works-?R. G. Mills. , Solicitor of Northorn Circuit?T. J. Wethers. ( ct.t. d .? ? ~ uww ncjiuriur?W. UUDLEY> | Directors of the JBunk of tho State?President, Charles J, Colcock; Directors, Daniel "C. Webb, j VV. A. Carson, John L. Nowell, James Robertson, < M. T. Mondenhall, James Legare, Samuel Burger, , Neil M'Neol, Jamos Rose, John Fisher, L- G. Ca- < [Hjrs, Thomas Gadsden. Trustees of the College?Jamoa Gregg, Wade Hampton, Abram Blanding, D. J. M'Cord, T. T. Player, J. Hamilton, R. Y. Haync, J. L. Petigru, , Georgo M'Duffie, T. J. Wethers, W. F. Dosaussuro R. W. Barnweil, Dr. T. Sm t D. H. Means, W. F. Colcock, M. Labordo, C. G. Meinmingor, Dr. t. H. Anderson, Jos. E. Jenkins, Joe. N. Whitner. Regents of the Liuiatic Asylum?N. Hcrbemont, S. Perrival, J. I. Gracey, A. Wallace, W. S. Pcrcival, J. M. Taylor, W. Cunningham, Dr. De Leon, Jr L. Clark. Commissioner in Equity for Charleston.?J, W. Gray; Pickens, Wm. Harrison; Beaufort, R. J. Duvant ; Lancastor, J. H. WmiERarooN; Sumter, John B. Miller. tieghter in fcpfey fir CAarlMtaafr-Jtaibe.}. tfutrr. Register of Meow Conveyance Or Ocaptowu? J. C. Smioni. * Librarian and Keeper of the State House?>B. Hut. > ForeifiL Oeficb of the Co miter ci a l > New-York, Dec. 14, 183V. $ j The leading whig papers to England are now making vigorous war upon the church?or rather upon the intolerance and pride of the overpaid dignitaries, whose services to the cause of religion add mprals, they present ih striking contrast with their vast emoluments, and hnlK ti'iih ?4 *- J v -? n imi uic services ana emoluments of.the inferior clergy* Judging from the tone of these papers, we prognosticate that the hierarchy in England is destined to have a fall. r The e}ecretrry of thfe National Association in Ireland, has at last concluded to pay bis tithes, having resisted for many months. As about the same time a farmer came to the same judicious resolution, ! after being in jail 7 momths for resisting I payment. It is thought that there will be i nb more wilful Opposition to the collection of the tilhCs, Mr. O'ConnefH having recommended its discontinuance. By the way, we must not forget to mention thht the National Association was dissolved on the 31st, according to order from the great agitator, who seems to have put it out as easily as he got it up. Royal Present.?The Queen and Duchess of Kent, have been presented with sundry pairs of stockings, knit from Shetland wOol bv the hands of Shetland women; so fine, that although each thread consists of three strans. a pair of the stockings can be drawn with case through a lady's finger ring. This is considered a very warm proof of attachment. &mong the recent deaths announced in England, we obserVe those of the dowager visconntis of Ekmouth, widow of the celebrated vice admiral, and Lady C&tharine Bathurst, sister of the late Earl Bathurst. OFFICfe OF THE N. Y. GAZETTE, ) Dec'r. 22, 1837. $ LOWER CANADA. Defeat of the Canadians at St. Eustache. i We have advfees from montreal to the 15th inst., which give us some particulars of the success of ihe British troops, under Sir John Colborne, at St. Eustache. The troops encamped on the night of the 13th at St. Martin, which they left at 7 o'clock on the morning of the 14th for St. Eustache, by the way of St. Rose, where they crossed the ice from the Isle of Jesus, to the main land. On entering the village, the troops were saluted by a volly of mus- , ketry from the Church of St. Eustache- , The village was completely surrounded by the British, when they commenced a well directed fire upon the Church, which , having been set on fire, compelled the Canadians to fly in every direction that offered a probability of escape. From 40 to 50 were k.lled and.wounded, and about 100 taken prisoners. The English had 1 l.ili ? ? ^ ~ miiea and o or IU wounded. The Star says, Dr. Woolfred Nelson, died in prison on the morning of the 15th, from his late j sufferings in attempting to escape from Province. He was an Englishman by birth, and a man of considerable Wealth. Sir John ColLorne wa? to march on the morning of the 15lh upon Grand Brule, where the Canadians had been throwing up entrenchments for several'weeks. We copy the following statement and 1 remarks from the Philadelphia Gazette. We have no reason to doubt their accu- J racy, though we have heard nothing of ' he circumstance before. The conduct iscribed to the "gallant Commodore" is 1 w I - - ~ ( | so appropriate, and in such close keeping < vith his character, that we can very reality credit the account independently of tny regard to the respectability of the iource whence it carries. We hope Lieu.- i enant Hunter, Mr. Barton and a few < rthers will hold themselves in readiness t .o pay their respects to him through the 1 medium of a Court Martial as soon after . tie honors his country by his presence, as wifl be convenient for him to attend to t such compliments. We are sorry, though ye confess* not greatly surprised, to hear that Commodore Elliott has again been plunging himself ( ipto hot water, and doing those things which he ought not to have done. An . officer, and one whose calling alone is sufficient to excite the reepect and esteem of every one, has hefen ordered from the (Constitution to the schooner Shark, asa J punishment, it is supposed, for not lend- J ing himself t? the measures taken bv the i _ ? ? J Commodore against Lieut. Hunter. This gentleman, a chaplain in the Navy, has . prefeired his complaint to that depart- * ment. Col. Ledyard, a passenger on ] board the Constitution; and attached to t the Legation, was informed by Commo- i dure Elliott, through Capt Boerum (for some trifle wherein ho had offended, per haps unintentionally) that lie muSidd one { of three things-?apologize, meet the Com- ( modoxe !?or leave his ship. I We give th^se accounts as they have reached us, and with the presumption that nothing will hereafter disprove them. They have been conveyed in letters to this country. Of the discretion or dignity of Commodore Elliott, in the aflairs alluded to, the least that may be said, is probably the beft. a . <*' - * . ** ,*t> t CAMPEffepfBlEB. ' J 1 " - 1 CAMDEN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1837. Oar reader* will, we trust, excuse the deficiency in thie sheet, when we inform them that oar hand* have been engaged, almost the whole week, in""tbe good old custom of keeping up the Christina* holi* days. A BUI has passed the Ooofgial egfalsture. au* thorizing Lifted Partnerships, aft 4,000 dollars a?I propriated to defray the expenses of ah Agent to be sent toGroat Britain, to examine the Colonial retierdd* of that State. 1 -L J* it ~ Si . The Election for Clark of the Court for t&W Dist. will commence on Mehday, the 8th January, and close the filllowinir ilav ' * 5 P M Tl." ?? e J , .. v iu> >uv IIIOUQ^CIH to meet oq Wednesday at the Court Houso, to count the votee and declare the election. James W. Lanq and George Q. M'Intosh, are the candidates. t>ROWNED.?Fourteen negroes and jthree mules bolonging to Jab. C. Dory, Esq., and two to Major Wiiitaker, wens, 011 Saturday hight drowned by the going-down of the flat, while crossing the Camden Ferry. The Express rider was on board, sitting on his horse at the time, and was gdUantly borne by his noble charger, to the opposite bank. But twoof the negroes on board, wore saved. * The particulars relative to the manner in which this catastrophe occurred, Imvo ndt as yet been fully ascertained. Lynches Ck'eee. ?The Legislature in 1836 appropriated $3,000 for the improvement of synches Creek, which work was contracted for, and reported finished, but which on the 'examines tion of the Commissioners was not accepted?the work notbeingdone according to contract. Whether the omission in the nppropriation^Bill of the $3,0<)0 granted at the late session, together with the default above mentioned will retard the prosecution of the work, must in a great measure depend on the views the Superintendent may take of the instructions given him by the Legislature at its last session. If the work is practicable,"ihe omission of llie $3,000 in the Hill should cert&inlyhave no bearing, it being evidently an ui tin leu tional neglect on the part of the Engrossing Conimittcc. Tlie Abolition'question has at last bcon settled Congress. mr- patton, of Va. submitted a resolution which provides that no action 'whatever, shall betakon on any petition or paper touching the subject of slavery in any District, State or Territory oft he U. S. which was adopted by a vote of 122 to 71. Mr. Ai?amh refused to voto, believing the resolution unconstitutional?Mr Wi8K, also, because, said he, it admitted the right of petition on that subject. > ?? Information has been received by the Secretary of of War, of the unconditional surrender of the rioriday Indians. TEXAS.?Another invasion is reported will bo attempted against Texas, during the approaching spring. If tho country is what tho following represents it to bo, it is certainly worth contending for. "Tho country thero is an earthly paradise?the ricv pnnolnnllw wl? 1 1 n ?j " J ?uiuu iinu ciouuiess?the climate temperate and healthful, and the wealth of the Indies and the Sandwich and other Islands, constantly at command. Thoro then is an cntcrprizc for tho brave Texians ; and I am disposed to believe, if Mcx- , ico does not come to terms, that her destiny is suro ?as I said boforc, a line of'latitude due west from the mouth of the Rio del Norte will be dosignated and permanently established by the Texians, and the)' without let or hindrance suddenly and unexpectedly made the right and lawful possessors of tho wealthiest and most enticing region of the globe." tS:|OTICE.?The notes and accounts of Jones 4" Marshall, are in my hands for collection.? fVll persons indebted to that firm, are requested to :all at my office and settle. I on "I" ?w vw ai JOHN SMART. ClHANNON, M'GEE & Co. aro my authority zed agents. Persons indebted to mne, will Und their bonds, notes, $>c., in their hands for collection. , WM. O. NJXON". Dec 30 35 41: jT^fOTlCE.?All persons liable to work upon the J^f streets and roads, are required to appear at .lie market, on Friday and Saturday, 5th and f?th >f January next, with fit implements' to work therein. Those who Wish to pay their Commutation a*, will do the same to'the Recorder, before that ,ime. By order of the Council. Dec. 30 35 It. J. \V. LANG. Rec'r. WE are authorized to announce J. VV. Lang, as a Candidate for Cleik of the Court, at he>nsuing election in January next. Dec. 9 32 tf WE are authorized to announce George Q,. Mcintosh, as a candidate for Clerk of the }ourt at the ensuing election in January next. Dec. 2, 31 tf South'Carolina, ( Lancaster District. ^ Rol>ert Phillips and Hi's wife, Susanna, nppicanf. s. James Davidson and his Wife Elizabeth, Jsarel Tortinberry and his wife T&bitha, Mark Mosely and lis wife Olivea, ami Levy Deason, heirs of Edmund [Reason, dee'd;, Defendants. T snnmrinir In mtf olirff?i>l!nn #!??.* -v _ ? ..v uiai IIIC UUUVU 1 parties, defendant*, resides without this State, t is therefore ordered that they do appear and object ,o the division or sale of the feed estate of Edmund Deason, on or bafore the fir& Monday in January nese. or their ronsct to the settle will be entered of record. J. H. WITHER8POON, O. L. D. Nov. II 28 8t Pi's fee $-1 50 pi heap India Rubber Roods.-The subscriber has received on consignment a lot of India RitbbeB Goods, which he offers at the following prices, via: Gentlemen's Oeer Coats, at - - - SO & 7 111 Pantaloons with feet attsched, 0 00 '* Leggings, " " " f? 00 Ladies India Rubber A proms, 76 " Lined and Bound Rubber Shoes, 1 50 " Unlined " " 1 00 Misses Lined A Bound all sites. 1 00 Als Ladies Prunella Waterproof Shoe*, 1 00 One India Rubber Bed, Dec. 9 32 tf GEO. A^DEN.