JLetter of Hon. .4. P. Butler. v

Washington, Aug. 7, 1S52. t

My Dear Sir: It may be, perhaps, my duty, Iin reply to your letter, to express some of myopinions upon the more prominent political ques c

tiotis which now engage the public mind, especiallyas they may affect the State of South Carolina.With a firm belief that the Constitution of

the United states nas oeen unciermineu oy con (struction, and the interest* of the South sncrificedbv compromises, I can entertain no oj)inion j.that could favor either one or the other. When vthe Missouri Compromise was adopted, I believea fatal breich was made in the Constitution, and tthat the elements of the dominant majority f

were then introduced into this government, which ^now assume to rule the destinies of this country.This measure had the sanction of great names, nand pure patriots. I nevertheless think it a fa- ntill error, influenced, perhaps, by lights which jtime and events have shed upon its operation,and which were not apparent to those who adop- ]ted it. It was regarded, however, as a part ofthe system of this government, for a long time; {and if it had been observed in good faith, per- jhaps the South ought not to have disturbed it. ^But its spirit and principles have been notorious- c

ly disregarded and violated. With tliis certain- -jtv before me, I would have been false to my s

own convictions, if I had been willing to adopt; -i..: 1).«

ttliy UUliJjJiuiuiat; iu witj&ig ain vvntt^ivu im c»jv,^

South. And I am not now willing, hy any opin- s

ion which I may express, or anv course of policywhich I may pursue, to give any sanction to theCompromise measures of the last Congress, jTime has not made them more acceptable to me {than they were at the beginning.They met with iny oj>position while they were *

under discussion, and my protest after they were ^passed,.and my judgment can never be recoil- fciled to approve them. They ailbrd no security jto the South against the agitation of the Slaveryquestion. That agitation is doing its work everyday.in the school-house, pulpit, halls of Congress,and in the assemblies of the people and i

State Legislatures of the non-slavehitiding States.not only unchecked and uncontrolled, by com- jpromises and platforms, but, in every successivestate of its aggression, is ratified and sanctionedby them. ^i

With regard to the admission of California,my views uj>on that subject have been frequently texpressed, and remain unchanged. That Statehaving been admitted without precedent, it hasopened to the majority tnc power of making and cmoulding States, rather than admitting new

.1. TT.: i: .i._ <1.Oluicb iiJtu uic *«/iiiuii rtuwiuin^; IU L11\*inu»witution.Justice and candor, however, requireme to say, thgt California has no temptations ^from interest, that I can see, to be against theSouth on the-'doctrincs of free trade, and at pre-sent, perhaps, none on the subject of African

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slavery.With these views, it is impossible that I can j

take any interest in the Presidential election, so cfar as to give any positive countenance to the tdoctrines and measiyses of the compromise: and vI cannot overlook or disregard the fact thatboth the candidates for the Presidency stand .,

upon the compromise as part of their platform.each of the great parties having solemnly incorporatedit into its political creed. I cannotabandon the principles upon which I based my (1opposition to these measures, or approve now, vwhat I disapproved and denounced a few months .

ago. 'Notwithstanding my personal regard fort

General Scott, and my high admiration for hismilitary fame, I am the very antipodes <>f Ids ^school of politics, and would he compelled, if he ywere elected, to take an active part against his (jadministration, if it should be conducted upon r

the doctrines which he maintains, and guided by tthe associates with whom he is allied. With eGeneral Pierce, I might liayp, politically, nearer yaffinities. In doctrine he is a strict constrction- aist, of the State Rights school, and so far as it tregards the South, I believe he has no prejudice (Jor bigotry, and would do his duty to her accor-

ding to the Constitution. l»ut both mv oxperi-ence and observation teach me, that it is in vainto look here for the reform of this government.or to hope for the security of the South as theresult of a Presidential election. The disease .1

which we would heal is radical and unless there *

he applied some euforeiblc power to confine the nfederal government within the sphere prescrihed n

* by the Constitution, it mu.-t heconie tin elective :'

despotism. In my deliberate judgement, this (I

en forcible power will never be found in any Chief 3

Magistrate that will ever he elected. The row- .

er to regulate commence alone, which may heso used as to exhaust the means of one section <(to build up the prosperity of another, unless coll- jjtrolled will like Aaron's rod, swallaw uji all the J(

rest: . . .'!»These being my convictions, I do not desire bto see South Carolina absorbed in any organi-. ;ization looking to a Presidential contest. If she pcannot be the champion of the whole South, let' tlher assume the humbler and more unpretending S

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omce 01 uemg me senuuci 01 ner own Honor anainterests, and the firm and consistent friend of t|her natural allies. It may become Iicr duty tovote in the approaching Presidential election, J,and if so, that duty, though disagreeable it. may abe should he performed; but., in doing so, 1 should c;be sorry to see our State descend to wage an i,internecine war at home. When the time to j|vote shall arrive, let her take choice of the alter-, 0natives presented and vote for the candidate least t]offensive to her self respect and political principles.Impressed as I am at present, I think tlieStatesliould vote the Democratic ticket, in prefer- j,cnce to the Whig. It is her duly to maintain rjthat this is a confederacy of sovereign Sines, in pstead of a consolidated empire, subject only to j,

will ntirl ivisdotll of Jl li!IIV- Ili'ii.iiMl « I 1.1 i-- - m : * ii

not have South Carolina to forget that she isone of these sovereign States, and to supposeherself bound to conform, and in ah things, to sthe policy of parties in her sister Southern States;, |,yet I think it is her true policy, on <|tiestions of a

great and vital interests, which involve the puh- i|lie safety, not to wholly isolate herself from the j]States with whom sin- is most nearly identified. [(In the practice and observance of t hi- j>olicy, she s]may find a motive and justification for castingher vote in the approaching election for Presi-1 ]jdent. In deciding upon her course, she should j,be governed, not by those partisan feelings,whicn too often constitute the elements whichenter into a contest like that now before the ,\ronntrv, bnf bv those high eon iderafions of a

,I Utlil floiYil litli to lil'lh/i« >!/* t-. I'

rhich she is indebted to her present rank, posiion,and consideration araonir the States of theJnion.

I am, dear sir, with very great respect, you.tlUeaient servant,

A. P. BUTLER.Col. I. W. IIavne, Charleston, S. C.

The Wounds Rk-ocened..We received someinto ago, from Gen. Foote and others, most

heering assurances that their great Compromiselad effectually closed and cieatriced the bleedingrounds which thcslavery agitation had producedn the body politic of this nation. We were

old the Compromise had restored peace and[uietude to the nation.had annihilated disunionn one section, and abolition in the other sectionif the Republic.that there was to be no more

igitation.the Fugitive slave law was a finality,ind peace and concord reigned through theand.To perpetuate this happy event, and give imnortnlityto its source, and to those who were

nstrumental in effecting it, it was proposed, inhis city, to erect a Compromise Monument ofron, to hand down to future ages the record oflie wonderful discovery of extinguishing fanatilvirlvir.nv i*nc< till kfic nti/1 rmiAalnKlit ln\V«

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Jut. alas! we could not bring our minds to tinsatisfactory conclusion and wc were thus deprived>f the satisfaction of mingling in the rejoicings(ver-such happy and glorious effects, from so

imple a cause.Nor have recent occurrences removed this doubt

md anxiety from our minds. Not to refer tonany other proofs of the revival of this agitaion,which, we were told, was so effectually stilld,

quite a notable proof has recently beeu afordedthat abolition not only lives, but appearso bavc grown stronger under the influence ofbe Compromise. We allude to the move in theJnited States Senate, by Sumner, of Massachuetts,to repeal the Fugitive Slave law. A testote was taken on this question, and ten Senaors.beingfull half of the Senators from theNorth.voted with Sumner, and, in efleet, in fuorof the " Finality." There were two others.lale and Chase.absent, who would also haveoted on the same side.These votes were given in face of the emphatic

leclaration of Southern Senators, that a repealif the Fugitive Slave law would inevitably leado a dissolution of the Union. We have seenio stronger evidence of the power and strengthif abolition, for the last twenty years, than isontained in this fact..i\r. 0. Delta.

A Contemplated Work.We find the following article in the GrcenilleMountaineer, of the 5th inst., and most

heerfully transfer it to our columns. Major S.L Townes is the able editor of the Mountaineer,nd fully competent to the task he proposes toindertake. We wish him every success he can

lesire and sincerely trust that such of our fellowitizens as may have in their possession an** ma-

dials that may be of service to him, will forthwithtender him the use of the same. The pro201is eminently do-erving of encouragement,tnd is one that will assuredly meet with the sup»ortand approbation of every Carolinian.

[Char. Courier.Lives of Km i s kxt Soutii-Ca uo li x i a xs.. The

ditors of the Southern i'atriot, in their lastweek's issue, were kind enough unsolicited, to

lublish the following circular by the the editorif this paper, with sumo remarks, commendatoyof the enterprise set forth. We tender our

nion contemporaries our grateful acknowledgnentsfor their courtesy and obliging favor. Juiced,the senior editor of the I'atriot, Maj. I>. F.'errv has already placed us under lasting obligaiotisto him for the hearty zeal with which lieliters into the proposed enterprise. In reply to

lany circulars sent out by this gentleman, we

re in receipt of assurances of aid from some ofhe first men of the State. From our brethrenf the press of the State, who approve the ob?ctof the* circular, we respectfully solicit thee-puhlicatioii of the same, with such remarkss its purposed aims may, in their good sense,li rit.

It gives us pleasure to state that from manyistinguishid gentleman of^his and other Stateso whom we have addressed our circulars, thetost cordial and kind tissurances of approvalnd assistance haw been received. The successfthe proposed enterprise, therefore, may be re-

iirilftl as no longer ituniitim.The writer of the subjoined circular has a well

rounded hope that, by the friendly interventionf Hon. W. C. Preston and Gen. W'addy ThoinpMi,lie will be put possession of the manuscriptu-s of many eminent men of the State and also

inch historical material written and collected bytie of the most gifted and highly honored men

i South-Carolina. So soon as lie realizes thisnticipatcd good fortune, he will issue his prosectusand take* such measures, .as will ensure

lie publication of the Lives of Kmiucnt Men ofoutli-Carolina.On better reflection and advisement, it is

liou^bt l>c-t to publish the Lives in two volumsf. suv, 2f»0 pages each. As it is propostxl toave the work got up in the very best and mostMi-nr.tivn si vie. the beavv expense of the nubli-H.HVI..V "* " I !

ution is certain, therefore, the writer of the subduedcircular will feel it necessary to secure

iiuself from ]ieciiniary loss, by the )«roeureinentfat least, a sullicicnl number of subscribers forhe work to cover the expense of publication.

(iitKKNvii i S. C. 1852.1 tear Sin:.1'crimps no .Stale in the Union has

reduced so many men eminent fur genius, patiotismand learning, as South-Carolina; and yetis remarkable bow little we have of I'iograjih aldelineation of the distingu'hed dead andviug men who have so signally illustrated thennals of the State, and made South-Carolina,It hough geographically one of the. smallesttales in the National group, confessedly "theright particularstar" oftho Confederacy. Withview of rendering justice to the memory ofourliiNlrious (load and living men of distinction, andlie promotion of (lie honorable fame of our beardState, it is proposed to write a very briefketch of the history of the State, from its earli?t colonization to the present time, and theves of all her distinguished men during the samecriod.The undersigned does not feel himself compent,alone, to p'-rlbim this great act of patriotic

utv to his native State, but on the assurance ofid fiom several distinguished gentlemen in thisnd neighboring States first being had, {icpro's

poses to issue, immediately thereafter a Prospectusfor a work to be entitled "Lives of EminentSouth-Carolinians."

To give character to and confidence in the enterprise,I respectfully and earnestly beg permissionto state that I have been honored with yourpromised assistance. If you have the kindnessto assent to my inquest, you will greatly obligeby addressing ine at this place, and by designatingthe lives of those it may be your pleasure towrite.

It may not be amiss to add, that the proposedwork is expected to be comprised in one volume,octavo; of 400 or 500 pages, and to embracethe lives of a great number of persons.that, therefore, brevity will be indispensable, andthat, as Editor of the book, I must necessarily,reserve to myself the privilege of adding to or

curtailing the contributions of my numerous

friends.In a preface to the book, proper acknowledgementswill be made, and the names of those who

aid me by their kindness and talent, gratefullyrecorded. Of course the name of no contributorwill be given to the public where a wish to

the contrary is indicated.Trusting, Sir, that I may be permitted to add

your name to the list of those who have alreadythus honored me, and thereby, give additionalcertainty to my proposed enterprise, I am, withvery great respect, your obedient servant,

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SAMUEL A. TOWNS.

Tun Present Aspect of the Fishery Question..Wenever believed that this disputewould lead to a rupture of the peaceful relationsbetween the two countries. We have conceived,however, that complicity might arise from mutualirritation. The two Governments could adjust.the controversy in one week. Hut if popu-lar feeling should be excited on either side, it is

almost"incvitable that the public councils wouldsympathize with the excitement. Ambitions politicianswould gladly fan the flame. Speecheswould be made in Congress that would react on

popular feeling. Government would be placedin a position the most unfavorable for negotiation.And if unhappily any indiscreet act sliouldbe committed by those to whom a large discretionis given, in the execution of orders, retaliation,lawful or unlawful, may commit the countryto war irrevocably. If members of Congresswill, therefore, obtain from inflaming the publicmind.if they will leave the subject where theConstitution has placed it, in the hands of theExecutive, the result will not fail to be pacific..There can be no apprehension that the honorand dignity of the country will not be cared for

by those who have the diplomatic managementof this question.

The position of things from 1810 to 1815 was

nearly similar to the present posture of affairs..Then the British North Amei'van Provinces complained 1 udly of our encroachments on theirfishing grounds. Then the British cruisers on

those grounds, captured our vessels, and thenthere arose feelings of irritation and loud complaints.The English and American Governmentsadjusted the controversy in a time more

unpropitious than the present for settlement..The Tories were then in power, potentially, in

England. They were adverse to concessionswhich might weaken the maritime strength of

^ .aA u-itlr innlAiici' tn nnrUlUiH JJMlflll* 1I1UV IVVIVV.U Mill! jvmvu.'i tv vu.

fisheries as nurseries of seamen. Yet a treaty ol

compromise was marie. Each party surrenderedsomething in 1818. A difference that appearedinvincible arose then. A difference of constructionhas arisen now, which can only be reconciledby looking at the intention of the framers ofa Convention that was designed to close this controversy.We need not say how much more favorable

circumstauces are now to a pacific solution. TheTory party has come into power with abstractviews of Protection, but with practical concessionsto Free Trade. The fisheries are a part ott he system of protection. The Tories wield sincetheir advent to power a diminished Parlimentaryauthority. Will they hazard the game of war

with so slender a majority as they possess in theHouse of Commons? Most certainly not, unlessthey can strengthen themselves within, by an

excitement without Parliament, through irritatinglanguage by Congressmen and newspaperson this side of the Atlantic. With the risks ofa French war and the possible dangers of invasion,there must be hardihood, indeed, in Torycouncils that world invite the chances of a twofoldconflict.a war at the same time with riiebest customer and the bitterestenemy of England.

Charleston Evening News.

aorictmtiiai. Association..The Citizensof other 1 )jsirict.s in the State are becoming aliveto their true interest, and adopting measures toensure success, and prosperity in the various departmentsof husbandry. The importance ofcombined effort, in this wide extended field ofoperation, is impressed so forcibly upon our

minds, that it afiords us pleasure to chronicleany incident, however slight, which looks to concertof action in this matter. A call has been

upon the citizens of Laurens 1 >istriet, to assembleshortly, for the purpose of forming an AyyricnIIn rial Associulion.We hope tlveir efforts may meet with success,

and trust the citizens of Sumter will rememberthat this matter will come before them on Saleday next. Study your interest, and the interestof your State. Reflect maturely.and digestyour ideas thoroughly before you come to

your conclusion.and if you are satisfied as tothe practicability and utility of forming an associationof this character, come prepared to actwith promptness and energy. Pursue this course

and success will crown your efforts. The Plantersare the foundation stones upon which allother classes in the community must repose, andunless the basis of their prosperity is laid broadand deep, every department of industry must

and will suffer in a corresponding degree. Thiscall, then, affects rrrry man, to a greater or lessextent, and let all act accordingly.Would not our Sister Districts (those which

have not done so as yet) aet wisely, in givingthis matter their serious attention ? We hope to

hear from them soon.. /Hack River Watchman.

Sixoi'lau and Si'ddkn Deaths..Tlie rhilatJclphiaUullctin says that on Saturday, a gentlemannamed Sheldon, residing at Cooper's Hill,NT. J., stepped into a store that plaee, to waita few minutes for an omnibus. The attendant,-i,.t.iiin<r out. left Mr. Sheldon alone for a short

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time, and upon returning, found hiin sitting inhis chair lifeless his cane still in his hand and his

cigarin his mouth. During the day several oftheneighbors called to see the corpse though curiosityand among others Mrs. Shivers, wife of Chas.\V. Shivers, and such was the shock to her feelings,from looking at the corpse, that she was

thrown into spasms, and died a few hours afterwards.She was a woman of about 35 years,and leaves two interesting children.

THE SEMLWEEKLY JOURNAL.TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 17, 1852.

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Brigadier General.Maj. P. H. Xelso.v was, on Thursday last, elected

Brigadier General of Cavalry in place of Gen. Owexs,resigned.

Crops in Mississippi.A friend writing us from Camden. Miss., concludes

as follows: "Our crops, both corn and cotton, are veryline, and as far as I can learn, the prospect for an overwhelming

crop is too encouraging."

Popular Education.An excellent article on this subject will bo found

on our first page.

Female Education.Our attention has recently been called to this subject,

and a pamphlet sent us by a friend 'containing the annualreport of tho Female Masonic Institute, at Dayton,Ala., under the charge of Prof. Henry P. Hatfieldand lady, formerly of this town. It gives us pleasureto sec lrom tlio several reports or tue ivxa-uuvu v,ummitteo

for the three years past, that Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield,have fully sustained the high character which

they bore here, as finished scholars, and efficient teachers.The Executive Committee in their last report, expressthe highest admiration and the most abiding confidencein Mr. and Mrs. IIatfielp, as ripe scholars and

good disciplinarians. The Institution appears to be in

a very flourishing condition.In this connection wo would remark that it seenrs

strange that Camden, so admirably suited by its local

position, wealth, and intelligence, should not be honoredby an established Female Seminary. It has lost

much of its celebrity as a place oflearning. Many yearsago we arc told, that there was one grar.d Academy,numbering within its walls more than the half dozenwh'ch aro now in operation. This has not resultedfrom a want of competent teachers in the various departments,but simply because there is not that perfectharmony of action which should characterize such an

important work. The amount expended by the citizensof Camden and vicinity, in sending children abroad

to schools, would almost sustain a Faculty of Professors.The Schools of our Town will compare withthose ofany community, and the various grades of instructionarc well provided with competent Teachers.TVe fear, however, that they arc not sustained as liberally

as they deserve and require.C? rVJInrrrt U"1Q nutfl I »1 At Tvirlf-

OU[J^U.lC «* A" CLHtHV> V/V*»V£V »'

wood, what more beautiful or healthy location couldbe found ? And the greatest beauty of the idea is, thatit would be at home; where, undor tho parental eye,children might be educated and trained up, without incurringthe danger of contingencies, which are almost

, unavoidable, where children are sent abroad to boeducated.

There are several capital ideas suggested under thohead of "General Remarks" in the pamphlet before us.

One of thd recommendations is, that of Simplicity inDress, and the absence of every species of extravagance.suchas costly jewelry, &c.We certainly wish Professor Hatfield, our old friend

and one of our preceptors, together with his accomplishedlady, abundant success in their new field of instructiveand useful enterprise.

Bust of Mr. Calhoun.The "Washington Republic says that a bust of tho

late Jolm C. Calhoun, executed by Hiram Powers, theAmerican sculptor, now in Florence, and carved fromthe purest Italian marble, is now 011 exhibition in oneof the basement rooms of tho capitol. Tho features oftin. 1TP-it Smith Carolinian are faithfullv nreserved: andthe gcnor.ll appearance of :ho work is sucli as to calllbrtli the highest encomiums from all beholders.

Gen. Twiggs.The New Orleans Democrat of the 1st inst. says:.

"Major General D.wm E. Twiggs arrived in town on

Friday morning; and wo regret to say in ill health.

His arduous duties in his department of late have tendedmaterially to his present indisposition. "W'e trust

sincerely ho will not overtask his constitution, forshould any calamity happen him, we may not ' look

upon his like again." lie has our cordial wishes forhis speedy restoration to good health."

Democratic Review.The July number contains a portrait of Meagiif.r,

the Irish Patriot. The contents seem as usual. Thebook is a true and faithful record and advocate of Dejmocratic principles.

Climate.Til the Northern States of this Confederacy the climate

is col<l; in some of them the winters commence

early and are very severe, permitting but little out-doorwork. Stock of all kinds have to depend upon toodlaid up for them. In this season of the year there is

consequently great sutlbring among the poor, particularlyin the towns and cities. Their summers are short

and vegetation grows rapidly; their crops arc plantedin May aud June.

Tn the Southern Stales, the climate is generallymild, in many of them there is scarcely any cold

weather, so that labor can be carried on upon theplantationsduring the whole year. Stock is seldom housed

in the winter, except in the mountain regions, cattlefor the most part, finding sufficient food to keep them

in order. In the low lands and along the seaboard

they are often fat enough in winter for good beef. Theciiinate being so mild, but a moderate quantity of clothing

is needed, and it is not requisite to make thedwollingsvery close, from these circumstances the winter

brings no suffering to the poor, and'as food is abundant,"and by labor easily procured from the soil, there Is

with us, not that want that exists elsewhere. * *

The New York Journal of Commerce gives notico of

1111 impostor who has been obtaining in various partsof the country subscriptions to newspapers, magazines,Ac., without any certificate of agency, and who has

assumed the names in some places of Albert Marsh, inothers of Gen. Wheeler, and with no doubt otheraliases.

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Cow Peas.Thisis another valuable vegetable much cultivated

at the South; they are generally planted among thecorn, the third, and sometimes the last ploughing ofthe corn; yielding abundantly, they form an importantfood for stock ofall kinds. It is usual to gather as many

as convenient, and then put the stock into the field8to feed on what remains. |Sometimes the Cow Pea is planted by itselfj when

its yield is very great, but it is most commonly planted 4among the corn, as sufficient is easily made in this way*and with but little labor. "When planted to themselvesand the vine cut before the leaf falls, it affords an ex-

cellent fodder when properly dried. This method isnot usually resorted to, as the blade of the corn generally

gives a sufficient quantity for plantation purposes.There is a great variety of this pea, under various

names. ,-foThe negroes say that the pea keeps up their strength _

longer than the potato, and is very good to work on.

As a green manure, the pea vine is exceedingly valuable,and not surpassed by anything that is used in this «*

way to enrich the soil. * *

It is stated in the Foreign papers that Mr. Barnard, ;

the American Minister in Berlin, has succeeded in procuringthe release of several Prussians, who had been

naturalized as citizens of the Un;ted States, but, on

their return for a short time to their native country,were arrested on a charge of evading the military conscriptions.

A Tobacco Manufacturers' Convention is to be heldat Richmond, Va., to considor the propriety of sus- iSfcpending operations during the months ofJanuary, Februaryand March.that is that no tobacco shall be putup for market during those months. It is contendedthat under the svstein now pursued, the tobacco putup during those months is forced on the Northern markets

in April and May, and must either be sold at a u

sacrifice or held over until the fall, when it becomes Lmouldy, and unfit for chewing purposes.

.nnnnnnn, >"Western* Pork Crop..The Tincennes (Ind.) Ga.

zettosays: that the crop of pork next fall will be veryheavy throughout the Wabash valley. It is now prettycertain that the corn will yield an immense harvest, * v

and farmers stimulated by the good prices of last year,seem disposed to produce as much pork as possible.

The Boston Courier expresses a doubt whether theLiquor law can be executed either in Rhode Island or

Massachusetts. a

answer to the charade in last tuesday's paper.

Byron; Ulysses; Romulus; Nero; Socrates.Burns. **

For the Oamden Journal.To Messrs. J. Ciiesnut, Jr., A. II. Boykin, J. M

B. Kershaw and John Rosser.Gentlemen : You will oblige Many Voters by

answering the following interrogatories: .

1. Are you in favor of the Bauk of the State?2. Are you in favor of giving the election of

President and Vice President to the People ?3. Are you in favor of changing the present

Free School system, in order to make it answera better purpose ?

Wishing to have vcur views upon these ques- j,tions, you will oblige us by an early reply.

IIokrihle Death from IIydp.ophobia..Wementioned, a few days ago, that Capt. Williams,who had been bitten by a rabid dog, at Brandy- _ -jwine, Del., had subsequently died of hydrophobiaat his residence near Cape May. Dr. Wales,liJc oftor./lin/Y rvln-ci/»!in flute /-Ijc^riKno th/> fvindi.

tion ofthe unfortunate man after he became awareof the nature of his disease:

"Full)* now awake to the awful nature of hissituation, his mind, too, but little disturbed, hecontinued from this time (about G o'clock, P. M.)in a wakeful state, now conversing with tolerable '

composure upon such topics as might be suggested,and anon thrown into the most painful muscularcontortions, especially if any liquid wereottered him, or even any allusion made to anythingof the kind.

The case, however, did not attain its worstphase until about 8 o'clock the following mom.faring.lie seemed, indeed, from early dawn io _ |this hour, a little more composed.had even forceddown a small quantity of milk, although notwithout an effort which was painful to behold..At or near 8 o'clock, however, the final strugglecommence^ "With a wild scream he besoughtthe presence of his mother, his wife, and othersof his relations aud friends, and took a formalleave ofthem in a manuer as rational as possible.This was at once succeeded by paroxysms so

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violent as to require his being firmly secured to 5the bed, in which situation the spasms increasing Ifast in frequency and violence, with a rapid flow Iof saliva, at first frothy and viscid, but after- 1wards thinner, less tenacious, and made up of ^froth and a glairy fluid, which he sputtered forth .. Vforcibly while his strength continued, clutching Mat it with his hands sometimes, as if to tear it J

away from his mouth. Ilis countenance was a

now at times shockingly distorted, and his brain M

frenzied, his teeth grating and gnashing in a flterrible manner. He continued in this awful flstate until about half-past ten o'clock, A.' M., * 9when Ins power having SO far failed as to pre-

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vent his dislodging the fast accumulating saliva, ^flhis throat gradually filled with it, and he ex"In

the flitting and varied expressions which -Mflpassed over the countenance of the unfortunatepatient towards the close of lite, there were ex:hibited such appearances as would lead the be-holder (without much stretch of imagination,)to suppose that the rabid creature whose deadlypoison was circulating through his system byits bite, had worked out the fact of transforminghis very nature into his own. There was therabid canine expression as fully expressed as thehuman features would in any way allow of.

"Thus ended a tragedy, which, in a practiceof twenty-five yearn, I have seen nothing to com- .

pare with." :

Cheraw and Darlington Railroad..Anadjourned meeting of the citizens of Darlingtonnmtmot ivoo l.j.l nf noi'llnrYf/xn tt ATI4'lOCll^b, V.'. HOJ5 UC1U rtt II lȣ IVII "W. XX. v** _|the 2d inst, when .1 report on the survey of the flcontemplated Hailroad leading from the WiP jflmington and Manchester Road to Cheraw, was jMlaid before the meeting by Mr. Fleming. Thereport was read and received. Two routes hadbeen surveyed.one 011 the East 26 3-4 iniless <jSthe other on tiio West of Darlington CourtHouse 38 1-4 miles. The difference in costbeing about $8,759. A committee was appointedto receive subscription*, and the meeting adij'Mtrned. jjfH

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