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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

TALL CoRS.--We hive in our Office stalk of
corn, raised by Mr.. Washington Bracy, of Sumter
District, measuring eleven feet from the rooo the ear.
II grow on land that had never been poughed the corn
bein. planted in holes dug out with the hoe, and the
only cultivation it received was tho cutting down of
the weeds with the hoe. The acre yielded fifty
bushels.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

known Il hundred men in Congress who had
condemned their own votes in private, but said
their political interest required them to vote
as they did 1t was right thar the people should
know these facts, and it was only for the pur.
pose of making the people understand them that
he had been induced to allude to the sabjecl.
"Hi sgreat object was to point out the manner
in which they should approach Congress-
We must show that body that this measure is
for the great interest ofthe whole country, and
demand justice, or We should never get it,"
Mr.. Woodward is fearless advocate of truth
and fearless in the discharge of his duty, in
whatever position he may be thrown. He has
a right 10 speak OF the condition OF things at
Washington, for he has been an eye witness of
intrigues of politicians and the influence of"in.
teresl," Of individuals in regulating the affairs
of the nalon. The state Of things which it
reveals is one which augurs badly for the pros.
poets Of our country.-Sumter Banner.
HEALTH OF CHARLgsToN.--The Mercury of
the l2lh says:-.At last we are out OF the woods.
On Friday night there was black frost in tho
neighborhood Of the City, and probably tho
night before. During the past week there were
but three deaths OF Yellow Fcver-aIl of per.
suns who had committed the ilnprudence Of
exposing themselves 10 the drenching rain Of
Sunday, the 2lsl October. The City Register
informs US that he knows OF but lew cases of
Fever now under treatment, and ne considers
the disease as all epidemic at the end We
take great pleasure in this announcement; for
though the whole number OF deaths from lever
since its commencement has not excecded those
Ola single DAY iran cholera in ST. Louis and
Cincinnati, ye, it was sufficient to make large
addition TO our usually meagee bill Of morlaily,
: and give The gossip OF neishboring towns ma.
teriai ior endless wonderInen, and horriticaion.
Ii was sufficient, too, TO create anxiety among
ourselves, and to interrupt the trade Of The city
TO some extent by the alarm OF the country
! All this is now removed, and all the world may
come to Charleston, without even pre,ext for
| tear.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

n We understand that the Committee appointed
by the Legislature at its last session. 10 investigate thc
affairs of the Branch Bank in this place, will meet for
the performance of That duty during the present week.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

ELEcrIoSs.-ln Mississippi the elections of Cover.
nor, members of Congress and tho State Legislature
have taken place The returns havo been received,
but the Democrats claim TO have elected their cand.
date for Governor by large majority and all four OF
the members of Congress, our late fellow townsman,
the Hon. WIN. Melville, bong among the numbor-
This is Democratic gain uf one member.
AT the recent election for mcmbcr of Congress from
tic Wheeling District, Va. 10 fill vacancy, the whig
candidate succeeded, being whig gain.
In Now York, the democrats huvo elected half of tho
State officers and half of the Slno Senate, while tho
wings have majority in the House.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21
THE CAMDEN JOURN AL.
Wednesday Morning, November 81, 1910.
w. THURLOW CAsTON, EDITOR.

GFThe Editor has been absent during the past
week. which will account for the barenness of the edl-
torial columns this week.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

these sectional chickering's and animoslies-to
declare that the portion of the Union which
that body represented had determined 10 MAIN
tain 10 the last extremity their rights as Amer''
can citizens-to organize Republican Party
composed of the lovers of the Union scattered
everywhere throughout the land d-to place be-
fore the country constitutional and indePen'
dent candidate for the Presidency, and, in SO
doing, endeavor to rescue from the unscruPu-
Ious grasp of demagogues and politicians the
administration of the affairs OF Government.-
That such party--it we must call 1t party
must find warm and ardent supporters in every
State OF The Union, we have faith enough 10 be.
leve. That such andidale--nominated ana
supported wihou, any reference to mere party
principles-would be elected we cannot allow
ourselves to doubt. The people at large love
the Union better than any set OF party princl.
Piles, and they will cling to it with all The devo'
lion which patriotism can inspire.
South Carolini1m.
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..ll of which is respectfully submitted
THOS. p. BALLARD, Foreman.

SOMETHING WnoNo.-Judge Lumpkn, President Of
the Georgia State Temperance Convention, in ct,or
to the PcncId Banner revokes The invitation tcndored
To Father Mathew, to visit that State. The letter is
no, yet published, that unnrouncd to the
Ioason for lcvoking tho invitation
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

o. Our State Legislature commences its session on
Monday next,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

We copy the following advertisement from
the Washington Union Of Saturday, for the ben.
eft otlhose who are afflicted with the disease
spoken Of:
CURE FOR DRnpsv!-Thc following rccipe
for the cure Of the dropsy has been already pub.
Iishcd; but in order ha, it may be kept before
the public, and especially for tho bnpeft ofthe
Poor, it has been thought best by one who has
experienced It's excellence, to give it additional
circulation:
REcIpE,-Take a six quart jug of old hard
cider. put therein n pint of mustard seed, one
double handful OF parsley roots, one double
ha ndGl of lignumvilD shavings, and one double
handful of horse radish roots. Let them sim.
mer together over slow fire forty eight hours,
when it will he fit for use. Take tea cup
full Of this liquor three times a day.
Virginia Alceriiser, l77s.
|, is hoped that this valuable recipe will be
extensively circulated, and its virtues made
known to all afflicted with the dropsy, and that
the newspapers generally will copyit it.
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TO PRINTERS.

A Journeyman Printer, who works at Press and
Case, will meet with permanent situation by I'M.
mediate application at this office.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

4 ROYAL TEEToTALER.-Oscar, King of
Sweden, has turned ireio!a!cr and is sending
;rcto:aI missionaries throughout his country
to detail tue blessings Of Temperance.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

GENERAL SHIELDs.-From the New Orleans
Crescent we copy the following statements re-.
latve to the expressed opinions Of General
Shields, which in his capacity as Senator he will
be called upon to carry out in practice. 1t will
be seen that he pushes the right Of instruction
to its extreme limit and promises to vote " a.
gainst all bills tending to an organization of the
new Territories that do not contain The Proyi.
so."
His analogy between the duties of the soldier
and the Legislature smacks more of the camp
than the council. We have frequently heard
doctrines precisely similar to these attributed to
Republican doctrine:
"In the course Of a speech at McIIenry
county seat, some days ago, Gen. Shields cy.
pressed bis opinions in regard to the right OF
instruction and the Wilmot Proviso. He con.
tended that democracy was popular sovereignty
and that the people had right to instruct their
legislators, and that the Legislators had right
to instruct their. He said members of the LIE.
gislature ought not to turn their backs on the
people when they get to Springfield, as some
would try to.have them do; and that Senator'S
ought not to turn their backs on the Legislature
when elected, nor to use any influence nor
threats to hinder or to help the passage of any
Instructions He said his advice to the Lc.
gislature always was, and always would be, 10
pass what instructions it pleased; and should he
be Senator, he would not only give those in
structions his formal support, but his most ar
dent and untirng support
He was taught in the Mexican war to obey
his superior officers, and he had to do it or he
disgraced. Heshould carry that discipline into
the United States, Senate ifelected The people
are his superiors, and gave their orders through
the Legislature. Like good soldier he should
obey every order given, and before he would
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-11-21

The Charleston Courier says, our fellow. cit
izen. DR.. A. G. Mackey, has, we understand,
received, the appointment of United States Con.
sui to Venice.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01
Wonderful Ointment.

Mr.. W. B. SLoAN-near Sir,-Some N7een
years ago one Of my feet was seriously iaju;ed.-
In consequence ofthe foot swelling very large
and being remarkably painful, most Of the time
could only hobbIe about with the assistance Of q
staff, and not beng able to endure shoe on the
foot, wore only moccosin. During the first
fourteen years suffering followed strictly the
advice Of many celebrated ply sicians-last yesr
used fourteen bottles Of Dr.. Trasx's Magnetic
Ointment-all, however, failed 10 afford perma.
nent relief Last November concluded 10 have
the foot taken IF, to which my friends objected;
finally, about the FIRST ofDecember, was induced
to apply your Wonderful Ointment, and in less
than thirty Gays after the first application, laid
aside my staff, put on my shoes without any in.
convenience, and now get about hke other men.
GEORGE TURNER,
Feb. 10, t849. Wells St., Chicago.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01
NEW GOODS!
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

1.-The subscriber has just returned from
- St Louis with full assortment Of Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Fancy Articles, Perfumery, etc. etc, among
which may be found the following articles:
Medicines.-Culome., Quinine, Rhubarb, Cam
phor, Cayenne, G. Myrrh, Blue Mass, Tartaric
Acid, S. C. Soda, Sal Soda. Ipecac, Tartar En-
etc, Sulphur, Essential Oils, with every other
medicine to be found in Drug Store.
CleDaical Nitrate Silver, Nitrate AM
nonia, Iodine, Ioda,e Of Iron, Strychnine, Nor
phine, Chlorate Potassa, etc.
.Spices-Ginger, Cloves, Alspice, Pepper, Gin
namon, Nutmegs, Mace, &c.
Pateat Iedicines DIR Jaynes Medicines, Wis
tar's Balsam Of Wild cherry, Townsend's Sarsa.
parilla, Buchan's Hungarian Balsam. upham's
Pile Electuary, Dally's Pain Extractor, Davis
Pain Killer, Brandreth's, Bragg's, Jayne's,
Lees, Mofat's Pills. etc. etc.
Fancy .articlcs.--Julcs Haules Shaving Cream,
Toilet Powder, Genuine Bears Oil, Hair Oil,
Pomade, Cologne, Extracts, Walnut Oil Shaving
Soap, Fancy Soaps, Cigar cases, Snuff Boxes,
Pocket Mirrors, Pins, Needles, Scissors, &c. &c.
Groceries Soap, Candles, Rice. Teas, Sal E.
ratus, Tobacco, Segars, Snuffs, etc.
Dye Stuffs and Paints Of oil kinds. Copal,
Japan and Leather Varnshes, Cap, Letter and
nish. Sash, Marking, Cloth, Hair, Tooth, Camel
Hair, Shoe and Scrub Brushes.
Brandy, Port, Madeira and Malaga Wines fol
medical uses.
Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Tallow, Chickens, &c
received in barter for any article in the store Of
the subscriber, Gazette building, Front street
above the Mills, sign Of Drug Store.
A. SANDERS.
o. AS,h 1910
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Gratifying Intelligence.

From every part Of the country where Sloan's
Ointment and Condition Powders have been in
PRODUCED, the proprietor has received the most
gratifying intelligence Of their remarkable effect
and popularity. In multitude Of instances,
they have triumphed over diseases which had
battle the skill OF celebrated Farriers, and were
considered incurable. These medicines are rap
idly supersedng oil other remedies now in use
for diseased horses and cattle.
See Agents names at the head ofSloan's Col
umn. For further particulars and testimonials,
get Pamphlets of agents.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01
MISSOURI HOTEL.
CORNER Main AND MORGAN STREETS,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

ST. LOUIS, MO.
- THE subscriber would res
M ID pectfuly inform his friends and the
nsssS public that he has purchased from
E.4.3 Messrs. A. & B. !. VAN CouRr, their
interest in the above house and leased it for a
term Of years, and pledges himself that no attcn-
ton on his part shall be wanting to make all who
favor him with cali perfectly at home.
The furniture of the house has been replenish-
ed throughout and the premises generally sub
jected to thorough renovating.
The location ns above indicated is opposite
the most active part Of the Levee, and equally
convenient to the more mercantile and manufac-
turing part.
The situation is healthy, tie rooms airy, and
susceptible of thorough ventilation.
| The proprietor has spared no expense in fitting
up this house, his table shall at all times be fur
| nished with the best the Market affords. At the
| Bar, which has been refiited and furnished in a
superior style; he has on hand (harsng re'aored
his Stock of Times, Liquors, and SegGrs from TIE
Nrgiaia Hotel Barr and will continue to keep
| as he purchases from the Importer in New York
a supply of the choices. brands of wines, Liquors
and Segars, and hopes to receive a share of pat
ronege proportionate to his end, avors to please.
A. C. PECKHAM, Proprietor.
St. Louis, August Both, 1919 52-tf
.NOITCE.-We take occasion in addition to
the above to return our thanks to our friends and
the public for the patronage SO literally bestow-
ed on us during our lease Of the Missouri Hotel
and would respectfully recommend continu-
ance of their patronage under the new manage
ment, as we are assured that there will be no
deviation from the former charges.
A. Il B. I. VAN COURT.
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RAILROADS AT THE Close OF THE YEAR
siS.-I'he Railroad Journal, summing up
be extraordinary influences Of railroads
Ppon the country and upon The world, SAYS,
may be safely estimated that the entire
Expenditure, within the last twenty-five
ears, in the projection and construction OF
ailroajs, will not fall short ofonc thousand
billions of dolldrs!! andihat their infiuen-
les in facilitating business, in reducing the
Expenses and time Of travel, and in open
|hg up new regions Of country, has given
n increased value to property OF tricc
hat amountM! and yet their influences are
pity just beginning TO be felt We NAV
|dd TINT within a month two hundred and
bgh'y-two miles Of new railroad will be
|dded TO that already in use in this coun.
nv. This addition is made up ms follows
New York and Erie, l27 miles; New York
Ind New Haven, SO do; Nashau and Wor
Fes,er, As do; HarIem, 30 do; total, $50
hiles.
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a NIMlsLE SlXPENCEI IS BETTER
THAN A SLOW SHILLING.
Pnsh along keep ,noring!

WY A. & ALONZO NURSE res
w . cectlully inform the world in general
and the citizens of Rock Island county, illinois,
in particular, that one OF their Firm has Just re-
turned from Boston and New york where he has
purchased an extensive and carefully assorted
Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Furs,
Boots and Shoes, India rubber goods, Ready made
Clothing, Hardware and Crockery, which they
are now receiving and will sell at such prices for
Ready Fay, as will defy competition:-
enough said.
Amongst the most prominent articles in their
Stock are the following, with little OF almost
every thing else that can be called for
CaI,coes and Furniture Prints, Ginghams,
Monslin d'Laines, Alpacas,
Plaid Stripes and Checks.
Anime and Thibet Cloths,
Black Florence Silks, Red, White, Grey and
yellow, plain twiled and printed flannels,
Apron checks, Hickory stripes, Driiings,
Jeans, Bed Ticking, Linen & cotton diapers,
Irish Linens, Bleached ard Unbleached
shirtinss, shee,ings and Canton fanneis, Linsey
Woolseys, Curtain Muslins and frnges, Broad
Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, Tweeds, Muhs,
Victorials. Edgings and insertions, Hose, Gloves,
Mittens, Shawls, Linen, Cotton and
silk Handkerchiefs and crayats,
Shifts and Undershrts, Drawers,
Buttons, sewing silks, Thread,
Vulcanized India Rubber Goods,
Wooden ware, Carpenters Tools,
Cutlery, crockery, Hats, caps,
Boots and Shoes, &C., in great variety, tol
which they will receive in payment all Kinds Of
produce and will never refuse Cash.
w. A. g. ALONZO NURSE.
Moline. November lst, l849. 8-4w
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NEW SHOP AND
N T. W PRICES!


1.-THE subscriber would respectfully in
- form the citizens Of Davenport and the sur
rounding country that he is carrying on the
Chair and Cabinet Making
in all its branches. lie therefore would in
form the public at large that he has remove ed
from the Old Stand on Front Street to his new
shop No. Brady ST., in Mr. Davenport's Square
opposite Bechtcl's Plough Shop, and have also o.
pened Shop at Maqnoketa, Jackson CO., where
he has established himself permanently with
the determination TO please his customers in
quality and prices of work. He will positively
sell CHEAPER than any other establishment in
Davenport for the quality Of work. Farmers
bring on your Wheat, Lumber, Butter, Cheese,
Bacon, &c. Three months credit with security
will be given to those not having the READY
to those who have, 10 per cent discount will be
made. No effort will be spared to accommodate
all and he hopes by untirng industry and atten
ton to business and punctualty to his engage
ments TO retain all old customers and obtain ma
ny new ones.
CoFrINs made with dispatch.
CrFThree JoURNEYMEN CHAIR MAKERS want
ed Immediately to whom good wages and steady
employment will be given.
Don't forget the place,
No. 5,
BRADY STREET:
In large letters on the front oil the Shop.
JOHN POPE.
Davenport, June 28lh, I849. 42-ly
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YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL.

RlSS JONES informs her friends and
M patrons that the Fall Term Of the
"Young Ladies' Schools will commence on Mon
DAY, the 18th September.
During her visit to the East she has procured
necessary apparatus, &c. for the School room
and has also made an arrangement with her sis
ter, Miss ELIZA JONES to assist her in the School
and to give lessons in instrumental Music, and
in Latin. to such Young Ladies' as may desire it.
No pains will be spared by the teachers to facl-
tate the progress Of the Young Ladies in their
studies. -
Davenport, August 23d, i849. Soft
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Notiee % PRESENTATION Claimants.

Every person entitled to the right Of pre-emp.
ton 10 any Of the lands within the townships
above enumerated, is required to establish the
same TO the satisfaction OF the Register and Re.
ceiver Of the proper Land Office, and make pay
ment therefor as soon as practicable after seeing
this notice, and before the day appointed LOT tne
commencement of the public sale Of the lands
embracing the tract claimed, otherwise such
claim will be forfeited.
!. BUTTERFIELD,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
October 18th, l849. Pr 0-lSw
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why do you not hold up your head as
dor inquired an nristocra,ic lawyer Of o
Iaboring farmer. Squire, replied the farm
rr, 'Iook II the field Of grain; all the valua-
lilo heads hang down like mine, while those
which bnve nothing in them stand uprigh,
ike yours
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01
ROCK ISLAND
BOOZE aWWB@e
No. &c, Illinois street,
OProsITE TELEGRAPH OFFICE.

yHE Subscriber has just opened large
- assortment of Books and Stationary at
Rock Island, Illinois.
Having been connected for the last nine years
with one of the most extensive Book Houses in
the city Of New York, he can offer great induce
ments to Merchants, Teachers and others, who
may be DESTROYS of making purchases. His ex-
periencc in the business, and facilities for pur-
chasing stock, are equal to those of any house
at the west Among his stock will be found a
good assortment Of School, Miscellaneous, The
illogical and Medical works; very extensive
stock OF Paper and Blank Books, beside great
variety Of Staple as well as Fancy Stationary
He has also fair assortment OF Val and Hin.
DOR Paper. All Of which he offers very low
For Cash.
HENRY A. PORTER.
August 30th, 1910.
PUBLIC OFFICES supplied with Record
Books, Ink, Paper and Every variety of Station
airy.
Having made arrangements with one of the
best Binders in the city Of New York, to furnish
County Record Books, ruled and bound to order;
they will be completed and ready for delivery,
in from four to six weeks from the time of leay-
ing an order with the subscriber. Specimens
can be seen at his store.
II. a. PORTER.
Rock Island, August 3Oth, 1849. Silly
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Highly Spoken OF.
Extract from the 'Waukcsha Democrat
Wis. Mav 9, l049.

ssSLoAxs MEncIxEs."-A subscriber writing
from the town Of New Berlin, requests 10 to say,
that he has used Mr.. Sloan's Horse Ointnent il
several instances during the past winter, and a.
ways with the desired effect, and wishes ~ to
recommend il TO those who have the use and caro-
Of horses. Mr.. Sloan's medicines ore highly
spoken Of generally, and from the favorable a.
quaintance we have with that epatleman, We are
led to believe that they are prspared with visw
to give real benefit TO whatever purpose they are
recommended.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01
Rattle Snake Bite.

Dir. w. B. SLoAN-Dear Sir-Last month Mr..
A. B. Taylor, OF Gopher Hill, Indiana, had .
horse badly bitten on the ncse BY Rsttlesnaks.
Some ten hours after, saw the horse, bic hsad
was remarkably swollen, Immediately applied
your Ointment freely, and we were astouished q
the prompt relief afforded. Unless than one houg
the swelling began to abats, and in twenty foas
hours Il had nearly al subsidized, and within threg
days the horse wss not only 1T fer uss, but was
actually put to hard labor without any injmieus
result. Yours, Respsc't.,
La BARTLETT.
Chiceso. June Oh. no. s5st55g
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FAMILY OINTMENT.

9LOAN'S OINTMENT Is now onivef.
- sally acknowledged to be an infallibIe rem.
edy, 10 every case where il has been faithfully sp.
piled on the human system, Tor promoting lDsen-
sibIe Precipitation, drawing out the inhsmnsiion
from wound, relieving pain Of every kind, and
in its healing qualities the world does not pro-
dnce its equal and the public pronounce it the
cheapest and best Family Ointment that has ever
been used. All diseases Of the Flesh, Obstinate
cuts, cnlaneous eruption, Sore Nipples, sors
breasts, Diseases Of the Eye, Ague in the face,
side, back and the other parts Of the o stem,
Boils, Ulcers, Scald Head, Bruises, fresh wounds,
and every kind Of sore containing the least pr.
ticle Of Inflammation, are permanently cured By
this great remedy. w. B. SLOAN.
Grand Depot, 40 Lake st., Chiesgo, III
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

FUSf received fine Jewelry, at low pri-
- ces, consisting in part Of Gold and Silver
Pencils, Gold Finger and Ear Rings, Gold Breast
Pins, Gold pens, Gold Lockets, German Table
and Tea spoons, silver thimbles, goggles, &C.,
all sold low for CASH.
w. ID. SMITH.
Davenport, Nov. LIST, lG49. 8-2m