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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-04-07
"a GOOD BUSINESS, AN EXCEL
LENT BUSINESS

We heard story the other day which
amused us not little, and one we con-
slider altogether too good to be lost. A
few weeks since, a person of respectable
exterior and gentlemanly department,
made his appearance in little village not
thousand miles from New Haven, where
the inhabitants are somewhat proverbial
for keeping closer eye to their neighbors'
affairs than their own. The stranger took
lodgings at the village inn, and having no
visible employment TO perplex or disturb
him, his time passed on, apparently, quite
agreeable to himself, but much to the dis
quiet of the neighborhood. Curiosity,
that ever restless tormcntor of the village,
was all agog to learn the strangers busi-
ness and means of support, and many
were the wise gucsses and sage surmises
as to both, after pretty general consu|ta-
ton and thorough canvassing of the pros
and cons, by the board of gossps. it was
concluded that he had neither, and that
he would eventually leave the landlord
with an uncancellcd score as token OF
remembrance.
AT length one of the most inveterate
of the meddlers resolved in his own mind
to broach tho subject to the stranger, and
thus by performing an act of kindness for
his neighbor, Observation-Disclosures easy ma
turc he was certain as being imposed
upon-he would have an opportunity to
satisfy himself as to the Strangers real
character.
He accordingly introduced himself,
when the following dialogue ensued;
swell, stranger, you've been in these
here parts considerable time now, | reck-
on"
The stranger nodded assent.
"Pretty dear travelling now; costs you
a good deal to live at the taverns, guess"
Another nod.
"Must have some business to pay it,
pretty good business, chi"
"Yes, sir, you are correct there; have
business it is good business-excel-
lent business" ;.
Thought so. How much might 1t
bring you month";
"Forty dollars, sir.'
"Forty dollars month! well, It's good
business any how that pays that. What
IS it, if may be so bold!"
"Not bold at all, sir-I take pleasure in
informing you. You must know, in the
first place, make twenty dollars month
simp ly by minding my o,on business, and
again, | make twenty dollars by letting
other peoples alone." , .
Our informant adds that the interroga-
tor forgot to inpart the result of his IN
quiriesi 4 to his curious neighbors.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-04-07
THENATIONAL DEBT.

As an entering wedge tn another Nation
al Bank, and new Tariff fnr protection.
tho Wings now pretend 10 show that MIR.
Van Buren leaves the head of affairs with
a debt owing by the Ns,i"nal Government
of some forty millions Of dollars. The
Madlsonian Of Washington City, by ac.
curate count makes it forty-two millions
nine hundred and ninety-six thousand Sc
ven hundred and eighly-nne dollars and
ninety-eight cents. Here is a most i'm
posing table, all figured out to a fraction,
and il is said figures will not lie. Perhaps
they will not, but sometimes those who
put them down dc most cnnfoundedly.-
The same kind of figuring might have
been made as in this case, at the end of
every administration since the lays of
Washington. The items consist of bal
ances of old appropriations that were ne
yer called for, funded items Of debt tina,
are Just as whole now as they ever were,
pensions unclaimed and claims unliquida-
ted, debts assumed by Congress without
making any appropriations for their pay
ment, and the like. Such is the charac-
ter of the debts left by Mr.. Van Buren,
which have all been figured up together
and swelled to the enormous amount Of
nearly forty three millions of dollars.
But suppose this were II bona fide list of
lust debts due bv the Government, which
ought all to have been settled before Mr..
Van Buren, left his seat, how was he t" do
it? None of his enemies contend that he
has lef, any money in the Treasury, or
that he has put any in his pocket: Then il
follows that he has paid out as far as ap-
preparations have been made for him by
Congress, or al least as far rs the money
could be found. What would his oppon-
ents have more? Would they have him
take the responsibility and provide funds
and pay debts without approprialiouS!--
We should Judge not. II then these arc
debts that ought 10 be paid, Congress ought
long since 10 have provided the funds
And lie, it be recoIlected here, that for a
large portion Of the time since 1929, the
oppsili"n have had majority in Congress.
And let IL be recollected also, that the dis
trilution Of the surplus fund took place
since that time. and that the law was ell.
acted by an opposition Congress. What
surplus of forty Millions in the Trrasu.
ry, and yet large debIs due by the Govern.
menl outstanding and unpaid! And the
surplus distributed among the States
because the General Government had nc
use for it, and these elaians upon the ma,
ton still unliquidated. The whole tale
j. p,eposterous, and savors more of absur
di,y than nationality; or if there is The
shadow Of truth in it; the whole cupabili
~ rests with the opposition in Congress
who failed to make the necessary apprn
pria,ions when they had the money in tn
Treasury and no other use for it, and no
with Mr.. Van Barren, who could not pa,
nntil the appropriation was made.
But the fact is, there is no truth in th
whole !al" Il ie all humbug. Mr. Va,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-04-07
corresuonaeue. of the Charleston Courier.

'" -
The President has been quite indlspos-
ed and unable TO attend 10 business li'"'f i"f
the last two days. ...
MIR. Webster has gone to New York 10
attend his falher-in-law, Mr.. Leroy. wn"
is dangerously i'll. Mr.. Badger, and MT
Cri,lenden have not yet returned. 1.f
A number of diplomatic appointments
will soon be announced-for England
Austria, &c. Ii is now pretty certain lhat
Col. Charles S. Todd, will be sent to Aus
,ria. He is every way qualified for the
station BY character and talents; but II
will be signal disappointment to Mr:
Jenifer, Of Md. who had, with some rea,
SON, fixed npon.that post for himself anu
had accordingly declined reelection I"
Congress. As the representative of the
Tobacco interest, not only in, but out ol
Congress, he had generally been desig-
mated as suitable person for this mission.
MIR. Robert Campbell, formerly mem
her of Congress from your State, but now
a citizen of Alabama, is to have the Col
leclorship Of Mobile. He was applicant
for the Consulate at Havana, but that
place had Eeen promised 10 Mr.. Calhoun,
of Georgia. , -a
The elections in Virginia for Congress
and the Legislature are looked upon with
grea, interest. Ii will be a close contest
The result must be in the election OF many
conservatives or impraclicablc whigs,-
whom the wings denounce as worse than
locus.
Mr.. Speaker Hunter, who has flally
consented to be again candidate for
Congress, will probably lose his election.
A whig candidate and also loco candidate
are in nomination against him, and the
whg will be- elected by plurality.
There is already much speculation on
the subject Of the selection of Speaker.
do not know that any person represent
ing The northern whig interests will be
elected. The signs are that there viii be
a maturity in the Hnuse against what are
commonly called the whig measures, a
bank, tariff, &c. In any event the wings
will be much divided from the Start. .
Before the termination Of the late ses
sion, portion Of the Clay wings $50 call
ed) had agreed to support Mr.. John White,
IA very able and worthy representative
from Kentucky, fnr this office. A portion
Of the southern wings had prop"sed@Mr.
Dawson, Of Georgia, another very resPcc-
table member. Mr.. Briggs, Of Massa-
chusrtts, as an experienced parliamenta.
rian, has also been named and will no!
doubt command strong vote.
But, Of late, il has been though ht adrisa-
BILE by many persons, to take as candl-
date. member from Maryland. Mr.. VIM.
Cost johnson. who will unqueslionahly
command more general whig vote than
anv one who can be mentioned. He will
unite The whole whig vote; northern,
southern and western. To great deal of
experience in the duties Of the clair, he
adds uniform courtesy Of department, in
impartiality, decision and un-
6rmness.
In The stormy times that we arc about,to
encounter, we want. as Speaker, one
who will have the energy and courage to
enforce The rules of order and decornm,
many of which rules have, of late, be.
come dead letter.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-04-07

HoSEy, CURE FOR GRAvEL.-About
81 ears ago, (says correspondent OF the
Liverpool Courier, was much affi'ctea
with the gravel, and twice in serious dan
ger from small stones lodging in the pas,
sage. met with gentleman that haa
been in my situation, and had gol rid oil
that severe disorder by sweetening his tea
with half honey and half sugar. ! adopt
ted this remedy, and found il cfiectual-
After being fully clear Of my disease about
ten years, l declined taking honey and IN
abou, three months had violent fiji OF
nv old complaint. ! then renewed the
practice of taking honey in my tea, and
am now more than three score and ten,
and have not for the last IL years had the
smallest symptom Of the gravel. have
recommended my prescription TO many OF
my acquaintance, and have never known
it TO fail.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-04-07

The Santee Canal was opened for the
passage of boats, on Saturday last. The
injuries bv the recent frcshct have all oeea
repaired
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24
j O r. ID A n.

FgNHTS distinguished Imported English stallion
Il has just arrived at this place, where his ser.
VI will be offered to the breeders of fine stocl
on liberal terms.
Jordan is of the purest and most fashionable
stock of England. his performances upon the En-
gIish turf were of the first character, and his size
form, and general appearance, not surpassed by
any horse native or imported in America.
We wish the public to call and examine Jordan
feeling assured, that be will come quite up TO the
most sangnine expectations of all.
His terms, pedigree, and performances will il
a few days be before the public in Bills.
SHIRLEY, BEASLEY, 81 Co.
Fayette, March 10, lS41. 52--tf
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24

OEdridgc's EsnIsn Of CoEu.as,s:s.

This article was first introduced into the New
York market about 20 years since, and from It's
superior virtues in reproducing hair When it has
fallen out, keeping the head free FROM dandrul, Ga
most loathsUme article on genteman's coat COL
lar) and giving a sofness aud beautiful usire un-
known before 10 the hair, has induced some per-
sons to get up and advertise many other articles for
the same purpose, none Of which stand the test of
trial, protesting most Of them do to be oils of
various kinds, all of which are positively injuri-
Gus to the human hair. Let none be deceived, no
other article Will make the hair grow rapidly and
Of good quality but the Balm Of Columbia, and
NO article purportng to be the Balm OF Columbia
is genuine without the name Of COmstock &, Co.
On the outside wrapper Some have been deceived
and Obtained counterfeit article for the true and ge-
nuine Balm OF Columbia. Remember to lvuk for Tho
name OF Comsock q Co. on the wrapper before
you purchase, and get none but the genuine. Don't
be deceived with the that any without the
name of ComStOck & Co., is made in the same way
and is just good, all such pretentons are false
and known to be so by the Counterfeiters.
Sold Wholesale and Retail, only at No. Fetch
err street, N. Y. by Comstock & Co., and by nearly
every storekeeper throughout America.
OE5-For sale at the Drug and Bookstore of Doctor
TALBOT.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24
" The Future.|
A. BRISBANE, EDITOR.


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sheet, will be published (shouid sufficient eneour-
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80 Ann-st New-York.
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the incubation and diffusion of Practical Philan-
thropy, to the faithful chronicleng Of all import
ant advances in Philosophy, Science and Arts, and
TO the advocacy and dissemination of whatever
shall seem calculated to promote the Progress Of
the Human Race through knowledge and Virtue
to Universal Happiness.
1t will labor TO deserve the confidence and sup,
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gress universally, without aspect to creed ooun-
try condition.
The primary positive and definite object Of it's
labors will be TO show that Human Happiness may
be promoted, knowledge and Virtue increased.
Vice, Misery, Waste and Want infinitely dimin,
ished. by a REORGANIZATION OF SOCIETY upon the
principle Of ASSOCIATION, or a community OF effort,
instead of the present mode of isolated house,
houds discordant interests and conflicting efforts.
This doctrinewill be fully explained and defended,
and every objection to its efficacy and practicabty
fairly met and fully obviated.
Tie Future will he afforded to yearly subseri-
bers az SO per annum, So for two copies, $50 for
ten copies payable on the delivery Of the second
number Single copies may at all times DO had at
the office at six cents each, twenty for 81 81 per
hundred, in tho latter proportion for any larger
number
Published for the Proprietors by II. GRRELY
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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24

GrrThe discharge Of the publishers Of the
Globe from the office Of printers to the Senate
was upon the grounds that the office held by them
was an Office al will, and that in accepting it
they had received it with the implied condition
that the duration Of it might be determined al
airy time. 1t was urged on the other side that a
contract had been made b.ween the parties
which the Senate had no right to annul, On
this point the remarks of Mr.. Bayard, of Della.
ware, will show The views entertained by ma.
jority Of the Senate:
"What sort Of contract was it? A contract
which carried IN germine the principle Of its
own dssolution-a contract made with an officer
who holds his office at will Of the Senate lie
should like to know whether the employment oil
any officer was not contact? 1t belonged to
this class Of conuacls-'alter you have performed
the work, will pay you There was the con.
tract and in accepting an office, which is itself
an Office at will the person accepted it with this
consdera,ion-that he could be removed at any
moment. 1t was parliamentary office, and all
such were at soiH. No principle was better un.
derStood than that all parliamentary offices are
al toiH. All were at will. The Speaker of the
House Of Representatives was at wil-they
might remove him. Did not our Collectors, Dis.
uict Attorneys and Mar,hals, hold their office
for period Of years, and yet with defeasible
condition.
And what difference did the bond make?
Did not their clerk give bond? And yet was he
not removable? This was the effect and opera.
ton Of the bond-simply, nasmuch as they
were charged with a very important duty, thai
they perform the duty with fidelity as long as they
remain in office. That was all. There was the
limitation Of it. 1t was in the nature OF things
that If an officer holds his office at will the
same condition goes with the contract. We will
employ you so long as agreeable for US, and pay
you at certain rate. And what did the other
party say? | will do it at his rate subject to
your wish or refusal. There was the contract,
and the whole contract"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24
LOOK OUT.
E.nnyS Ont -

"CculiOn' Is The Parent Of Safely.
An attack of the piles may be positively pre-
vented by using (when the premonitory symptoms
are felD the celebrated HAYS LINIMENT.-
There are mere than one hundred people in this
city, and in the United States en- immense number,
who have suffered beyond endurance by this dread
full complaint, who keep themselves wholly free
from attacks by applying this Liniment when they
feel any symptoms of its approach of this there
is the most perfect proof.
None genuine without the name of Comstock &
Co. written on the wrappers.
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold at No. 9 Fletcher street, ~ Y.
0~5-For sale at the Drug and Bookstore of DR..
TALBOT, Fayette.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24
FEMALE PIETY.

The gem Of all others which enriches
the coronet Of lady's character, is unaf-
fected piety Nature may lavish much on
her person--the enchantment of her ccun-
tenance-thc grace Of her mein-or the
strength Of her intellect, yet her lovelncss
is uncroWned til! piety throws around the
whole, the sweetness and power Of her
charms. She then becomes mccarthy in
desires and associations. The spell which
bound her affections to the things below
is broken and she mounts on the silent
wings Of her fancy and hope, to the habita-
ton of God, where tits her delight to hold
communication with the spirits that have
been ransomed from the thraldom Of earth
and wreathed with garland Of glory.
Her beauty may throw a magical charm
over many; princes and conquerors NAV
bow with admiration at the shrine Of her
love, the sons Of science may embalm her
memory in the page of history-vet her
piety must be her ornament, her pearl. Her
name must be written in the Book of
Life" that when the mountains fade away
and every memcnto Of earthly greatness
Is lost in the general wreck Of nature, il
may remain and swell the list of that
mighty throng which have been clothed
with the mantle of Righteousness, and their
voices attuned to the melody of heaven.
With such treasure every lofty graft
fcation on earth may be purchased. friend
ships will be doubly sweet, pain and sor-
row shall lose their sting, and the character.
will possess price far "above riches" life
will be but pleasant visit to earth, and
death the enterance upon a joyful and per-
petual home And when the notes Of the
last trump shall be heard, and sleeping
millions awake to judgment, its possession
shall be presented, "taultless before the
throne Of God with exceeding iov, and
crown Of glory that shall never wear
away"
Such is piety. Like tender flower.
planted in the fertile soil Of woman's heart.
it grows expanding its foliage and impart
ing its fragrance to all around, till it is set
10 bloom in perpetual vigor and unfadine
beauty in the Paradise of God.
Follow this star, it will light you through
every labyrinth of life-gld the gloom
that will gather round you in dying hour
and bring you safely over the tempestuous
Jordan of death into the haven of prom
jsed and settled rest.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24
Sale Of Real Estate.

10y virtue of an act of the Legislature of the,
RD State of Missouri, passed at their last session.
the undersigned will sell to the highest bidder on
twelve months credit, the purchaser giving bond with
approved securty,sin the town of Glasgow, on the
first day of May next, between the hours Of nine
o'clock in the forenoon and five Of the afternoon Of
that day, all the right, title, claim and interest that
William Dicken had at his death to the south east
quarter of section twenty eight township fty-Une,
range seventeen, containing one hundred and sixty
acres. Said land lies IN Howard countv on the
three miles from the town of Glasgow; there is
some forty acres Of land in cultivation with a
comfortable cabn the soil is excellent and well
watered Any person wishing to purchase would
do well to call and examine said farm before the
day Of sale.
WHITFIELD DICKEN, Commissioner.
March, 6, 1SAl, 5l-gt,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24
26.OO0 CNnics.

ORA new Prospectus or detail of the character
OF the BOSTON NOTION, at the present time,
would be almost superluous and idle were it not
that several interesting and valuable features have
been and are about to be added to its heretofore
valuable columns. The NOTION, ever since il
was first ushered into exisertce, has always been
prompt in procuring, atgreut expense, and re-pub.
fishing the most uaiNa5is Of AMERICAN AND FoR.
EIGN LITERATURE. The best articles of the peri.
odica press Of both countries are speedily trans
erred to its immense columns. Among the num-
Der may be mentioned the North American Re.
view, the New York Review, the Southern Liter
airy Messenger, tie Knickerbocker, the Ladies'
Companion, the Ladies' Book, Blackwoods Mag
azine, Frazer's Magazine, rait's Edinburg Maya
zine, New Monthly Magazine, Metro 2oIitan Mag
azine, Dublin University Magazine, Bentiey's
Miscellany, Chambers Edinburgh Journal, Grants
London Journal, the English Journal, the Irish
Penny Journal, &c, &c. Entire NoreiS, Stories
and Sermons from the pens of the most eminent
living writer's, viz :-Bulwer, Dickens (Boz)
Knowles, Cuckton, (author Of Valentine Vox)
james, Airsworth, Marryat Mrs. Trollope, Mrs
Norton, Countess Of BIessington Miss Milford
Mrs, Wilson: Claiming, Dewey, irving, Cooper
LongfelOw, Simms. lngrallam, Bryant Halieck
Mrs. Sigourney, Miss Sedgwick, Miss H. F
Gould, &C., &c, --have appeared and will continue
tn appear in its columns. In brief, each number of
the Notion contains gems Of the literature Of the
world.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24
Caution Circular.

To UfugS1SlS and Country WerchantS,
Those valuable articles OLDRIDGES BALM
OF COLUMBIA for the Hair, and HA US Ii
NINENI' for the Piles, &c. have been extensively
counterfeited Those wanting those preparations,
will please always write, when ordering from any
other house, for ComStOcES articles. The true ar
tcles have the name Or signature always on the
wrapper, and vendors will do well to remember that
when ordering, the limitations are so exposed in
nearly all the newspapers throughout the country,
that they could not be sold, should they be so IN
fortunate as to get them.
Our friends throughout the Union are requested
to give US immediate notice, by letter, should any
of the counterfeiters appear in their respective
places. Respectfully;
COMSTOCK d. co.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24

HEARD you not that war-horsc tramplngi
Heard you not that iron tread!
When the earth and skies are darkling,
Sounds like these might rouse the dead.
Hark! that shout-it swels TO heaven,
Loud as 2euling thunders roar
When the mountain oak is riven--
These the thrilling sounds it bore:
Rouse, We slumberers sleep no longer
Foemen's feet are on their way
Wake to glory, wake to danger,
Grid you to the bloody fray.
Even now their bayouets CHANGING
Mock The shroud OF murky Night
Hark! the squadrons, proudly prancing,
Guide the hero to the fight.
'SInmbcrcrs, wake! away to battle
Nerve your heart, and nerve your arm;
Heard you not the war-drum's rattle!
Heard you not the dread alarm!
Wait you ill your wives and daughters
Victims fall before your eye!
Til. your towring spires, your ul'ars
Low in smoking ruins le'
'OIeep you Wnen red HUN lowers
Ger yoar friends, your hearts, your honesI
Is there ne whose spirit covers!
Bid the wretch in slavery roam.
Sleep no longer--~grasp your weapons!
Pledge at freedon's shrine your life!
Battle with blood the ground you meet on!
Triumph waits the glorious strife.
sleep yon when the chains ara clanking
Which oppressors forge for you!
When the tyrants hate is rankling--
Hate which pardon never knew!
See where yonder clouds arc breaking,
Starlight banners wave on high!
Follow them and proudly waking.
Frcemen live, or coEqucrors die,
sleep no longer wake glory.
Bid the naughty foe come Oh;
Teach him Freedoms spil is CORY;
Strike the blow at Lexington!
Strike as patriots born for freedom
Men whoye sworn they will be free.
Burst the servi!e chains that wreathe you.
Strike iJf God and Liberty!
''Ey your sires' unconquered spirit!
BY the green turf Der their graves!
IL the lights you here Inherit
Sweur to never live US saves."~
Tho tramp'ing pass. d on--lhe sounds died way
But The patriot few to the field;
And, ere the next sun showed the close of the day
With his blood had our liberty sealed!