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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

ever 1t ISL is improved exactly as we i'm
prove our judgements, by extending ou,
knowledge, by steady attention to our ob
]ect and by frequent exercise. They who
have not taken these methods, their quick
ness is owing to their presumption and rash.
ness, and not to any sudden irradiat;on that
in moment dispels all darkness from their
minds. But they who have cultivated that
species of knowledge which makes the ob-
ject of taste, by degrees, and habituaIly at
tam not only soundness, but readiness of
judgement. as men do by the same methods
on all other occasions At first thew are
obliged to spell, but at last they read with
ease and with ccleri!y; but this celeri,y of
ITS operation is no proof, that the taste is n
distinct faculty. Nobody, | believe has at
tended the courts at discussion which
turned upon matters within the sphere OF
mere naked reason. but must have observed
the extreme readiness with which the who'e
process of the argument is carried on, the
grounds discovered. the objections raised
and answered, and the conclusion drawn
from the premises, with quckncss alto
gclhcr as great as tho lasle can be suppos-
ell u work with; and yet where nothing but
plain reason either is or can be suspected
to operate. To multiply principles for every
different appearance is useIdss, and unphiIo-
soPhIcal too, in high degree.-Burkc.
HINTS FOR EMIGRANTs TO CALIFORNIA;
Remember-That the earth is not very deep
in those parts, and ii may be very danger
Gus 10 dig too deep.
That many aman who has strictly minded
his business has found as good gold as there
is in California.
That all do not find gold there, uho dig
for gold only.
That all tho gold is not in California; AMI
u all California were gold. il wouldn't be
worth as much as Coney Island.
That if men do desert Their counry's fl,s
for gold, il is an evil temptation.
That if it can be dug out Of the rocks with
a jack knife. il is not worth digging for, nr
anv cSpcctabIe jack knife is worth its weight
a hundred times in gold.
That to hungry man, good SEED potato
is worth all the California "carcts."
That all the gold in the country, if can.
moi purchase happiness. is Of no value.
That there are men who, if thew owned
all California, were it all gold. would not be
satisfied with il.
That it is better to dwell with humble
'vers in content, than "wcar a golden sor.
'pw."
The "Poor and Content, is rich and rich
enough" but riches without content is as
,oor as winter tn him That never fears hr
shall be poor. although he were as rich as the
nincs Of CalIfnrnia.
Journal of Commerce.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

FEMALE MoUsTAcH1os.-lt has become
general fashion in Germany for ladies to shave
the upper lip, thereby promoting the growth Of
sufficient down to produce the effect of
mouslache. By the present taste, shaded
upper lip is considered beauty, and it is
openly advocated by foreign ladies, as giving
expression to the nostrl and vastly increasing
the whteness of he teeth. Shaving daily
during The retirement Of summer, turns ont by
winter very presentable and silky moIstache.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

How TO SAVE SEED CoRN.-Farmcrs
arc not generally aware that seed corn
should be saved from stalks which have not
been stripped of their leaves. A little re-
hcction w: convince any one, that it is only
such corn that can be said to have arrived
at perfection. The leaves of corn it is
known, perform the same part in the ccono-
nv of that plant, that the lungs do in the
economy Of the human body-brcathing, SO
to speak, the air and assinllaling or re jectIng
its elements when dccomp"scd, according
as they are or arc not necessary for its use.
Accordingly, when the leaves are stripped
for fodder, the plant soon dies, and as the
process of stripping is always commenced
before the corn is perfectly ripe, it of course
cannot possess its full strength, and when
planted next season, must fail in productive
ness when compared with that which has
been suffered to come to perfection. These
arc simple, but scientific facts, which cannot
be refuted and should be borne in mind, and
acted upon by all farmers, who have re.
gard for their interests, or take pride in their
avocalion. The quantity of corn required
for seed, should always be saved in the way
we have described and the few bundles of
fodder which the farmer will lose by it, will
be paid for a thousand times over by the
superior quality and quantity of his next
years crop.-Noflot Beacon
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

Death of Missionary-Died at Bankok
Siam, September 25th, Of esysip pclas and in
aammation of the lungs, Rev. Jesse Caswell
American (Bap,ist) Missionary, aged 80 years
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

MUMMIEs.-The Texas Star states that a
million of nunmies have been discovered in the
environs of Durango, in Mexico. They are in
a sitting posture, but have the same wraPplngs,
hands and ornaments as the Egyptians.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

The number of boats which passed Cairo on
,bs Mississippi during the year just expired,
according to the Delta Of that place. was 4aes!
.rh;. ia about one arrival in every b"ar and
three quarters. "Beat that, You villages up the
Ohio and Mississippi, if you cans
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE.-Certainly,
but it is better 10 have no dealing with the
devil, and then there will be nothing due
him.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

ABs.n KrttEp.-A fine FAT black bear was
killed on old Christmas day last, in Lynches q
creek swamp. near the line dividing thus from "a
Darlington district. II would he as hard to tell
who is entitled to the homer ofthe deed. as I"
decide upon the birthplace of Homer we say
this with due Difference to the weigh:y test'mo'
nv rro and con.-CheraU Gazette.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

Prices IN CALIFORNIA. letter from Cali.
Gornia. published in the New York Tribune,
says:
uallon shoes, light and heavy, $3.50 10 S.;
boots $40 10 SIG. Domestic goods sell at an
advance of about $50 per cent. on cost 'nclnd-
ing transportation ready made clothing $50
to $50 per cent. clear profit. Good blanket:
sell by the bale at $40 per pair. Watches and
iowelry bring very high prices, with very quick
sale, and gold dust is frequently picked up at
81 to $40 per ounce.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

ExEMpTING TIE HoMEsTEAD.--There
ought to be a home, in the proper sense, for
every man, woman and child in our country,
no matter how poor. Let that home, how
ever humble, be exempt from seizure and
sale, and the heart will always have some
thing to turn To-, the wandering fnoislcp
SINE place to seek, the memory spot upon
the associations connected with which to
dwell, with ye.rning affection. The acl
just passed in this commonwealth is little
of The right kind. The Wisconsin Legisla-
lure has passed an act cyempling from at.
lachment and forced sale of homestead.
consisting of a quantity of land not exceed
ing forty acres, used for agricultural purpo
scs, with a dwelling house thereon, or. al
the option Of t!c owner, quantity of land
not exceeding quarter of all acre, without
n house upon it, in a town plat, city or VII
age. A reservation is madf- securing the
payment Of taxes {; also one, securing to nlc-
chanIcs and laborcrs any, lien they may have
upon the premises. A mortgage lawfully
obtained, moreover, shall have a valid hold
upon the premises, but in all these cases of
exemption, except that which relates TO the
payment of taxes; married man cannot
ALLEVIATE his homestead. unless his wife signs
the deed or other instruments OF alienation.
But this does not 60 far enough. The
homes,cad--lhe tam'ly home, that is
should be totally inalcnabIe. No man,
even with his wifc's consent. should have
the right to rob his children of their home to
get money fnr speculation or liquidate debts
incurred by his folly or his cxlravigance.
PLiIu SD;y;t of fLe Times
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

parents have thus, by mistake appalling in
its suddenness and fatality. been deprived Of
daughter. amiable in character, intelligent
in mind, and lovely in person. Their loss is
great and more than usually terrible and sad
dening from its singuIarity, inlrcquency and
suddenDess.
In regard to this occurrence, it becomes
our duty as public journalists to hold up this
instance as a warning TO all, especially the
young. ignorant, venluresome, careless and
inexperienced not to amper i'll such a man
ner with drugs and medicines with which
they!arc unacquain,ed, lest they too lose their
lives by some fatal mistake.
Sumter Banner.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

A man was lately brought before mag.
Istrate charged with stealing dead sheep;
the magistrate dismissed the complaint, OBJ
serving that there was no such thing, as
when sheep died il became mutton.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

RAIL ROADS AT TIE Close OF THE YEAR
ls45.-The Rail Road Journal, summing
up the extraordinary influence of Rail roads
upon the country and upon the world says:
"lt may he safely estimated that the entire
expenditure, within the last 25 years in the
projection and construction of rail roads will
not fall shor, of one thousand millions of dol
lars! and their influence in facilitating bu-
siness, in reducing the expenses and time Of
travel. and in opening up new regions Of
country, has given an increased value to
property Of twice that amount! and vet
their influence are only just beginning 10 be
felt.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-01-24

CosT OF MAIL SERv1CE.--The average
cost Of Transporting all the United States
mails, taking all the modes together, is not
quite six cents per mile. The average cost
Transportation in all modes, exclusive of
railroads and steamboats,, is l3 l2 cents
per mile. The average cost Of transporta-
ton by railroad is i-2 cents per mile.
The entire length of post routes in opera
ton during the year ending on The 3Oth of
June. lS4s, was l63, 2os miles. The az
grcgale transportation of the mails over these
routes during the year was al ,0l2,579 miles;
and the cost for the year was 81 ,39s,5O3.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23
In SENATE OF THE U. STATES,
THURSDAY, MARCH %. ls49.

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the fol-
lowing resolution submitted Tuesday by Mr. Foorr
Rssovsd That 500 OF the 1000 copies of the geological
re Do OF David Dale Oven which was ordered TO be print
ed for the Of the Senate the nst session OF the lat
Congre. be delivered OF the General
Land Olce OF his oilice and that 900 add
tons copies be printed ior the use oil the Senate.
Mr. FOOTE asked the unanimous consent OF the Seu
ale to withdraw the resolution which was agreed TO-
Mr. F. submitted the following resolution; which he
ask ed to have considered
R,,oped That the Secretary of the Interior be directed
10 transmit Senate, copies OF all the papers file
10 the office OF the Commissioner OF Pensions relating
The application Of Jonn A. Rodgers for a pension.
Mr. NANGUM objected to the consideration OF the
resolution, and lies under the rule
Mr. TURNEY moved that when the Senate adjourn il
be sine die.
Mr.. WEBSTER suggested ,ha, the motion be passe
oyer informally for the present which agreed TO-
Several messages in writing were received from the
President of the United States BY COL Bliss, his private
secretary. -
On motion BY Mr. WEBSTER, the Senate proceeded
to the consideration OF executive BUSINESS and after
some time so spent, the doors were re-opened, and
The Senate adjourned.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23
Nv A. GREEN. .asclfOmeev.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
II AUCTION On Monday, the 18th instant, hal sell
Al the residence lately occupied by the Hon. T. Win
hop on street. the OF 81 street, at ~ O'Clock
a m. an excellent assortment of furniture, viz:
Mahogany hair.seat sofas
Parlor and rocking chairs
Mahogany dining, breakfast, and other tables
Do mafblr-top centre table and washstands
Do dressing and plain bureaus, dressing tables
ID, wardnobe~, French bedsteads, hat-rack, DC
French plate mirror and o her iooking-Riasses
Imi,a tion rosewood and maple cane-seat chairs
Maple gh and low post bedsteads
Feather beds, bedding and mattresses
Brussels ingram, and step carpets hearth rugs, NC
Plated shutters and trays, bronzed candle sic KS GG
Embroidered, damask, and white window curtains
China glass, crockery and Britannia ware
Ivory handle knives and forks, spoons, &c.
Andirons, shovel, ,ongs, and tenders
Cooking and other stoves, refrige rator &c
Also, a good LOT OF kitchen utensils.
Terms: All sums of and under $40, cash $50, a
credit of % and 80 days, for satisfactorily endorsed
bearing interest. A. GREEN
Mar I7--5t Auct,oneer'
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23

Oh s'1oc VI ~"S'V'S'oV III
ury notes
Mr. BENTON, Gin his sest) To the Indians,
Mr. ATHERTON. believe not but they were 10 be
Issued from the treasury IL in fact attaching loan bin
treasury note BILL 10 the Indian appropriation bill Now
sir cannot conceive any necessity for tins am willing
give the serious and candid consideration TO any
proposition for the purpose Of raising supplies which NAV
be deemed necessary for the government; bat con-
ceiye OF event in which 1t become necessary I
know, SIR that the appropriations have. 10 extent
exceeded the esimaiei but not so far, think, as 10
any necessity for such provision. Besides sir il
not necessary appropI atng Tor The whole fiscal wear
to provide the OF supplying the appropriations for
the whole year al once. We max ing appropriations
for the next fiscal year II the should moi be sun
Gent they will last until the meeting OF Congress in De-
cember next and The deficiency then be provided for
Now, SIR what IS the condition OF the treasury Their.
are SIX millions subject draft On the of April The
Secretary of the Treasury has power 10 make available
loan of 81 100000 In the time the revenue from
the customs will be coming IN. which amounted in the
first quarter OF last year 10 81 900 900: that the.
can by no possibility be any deficit between now and
next December In order. therefore, 10 avoid the Difficult
lies which surround this question: there being diff.
cultes in regard TO the details OF the Cherokee claim
move that the Senate reeede from their amendment TO ID.
Indian appropriation bill. In that way the clause re-
lang to The ADJUSTMENT of the Cherokee claim and hs
clause resting upon amendment providing for The
Issue OF Il easury notes, Will fall together
The hour OF four o'clock having arrived, the Senals
took a recess until SIX O'Clock D.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23

MAHOGANY PLANK BOARDS. VENEERS, CHAIR
VI STUFF. Sc., AT AUCrlON.--On Friday, the ~
instant shall sell, al my warehouse, the corner
aud Ninth streets, Hasup & Weedos's building, avn
o'clock m, large LOT of mahogany, viz:
100 mahogany plank
do hand-van stuff
1000 feet do boa MS !. /, I, I. I and Il in. stuff
1000 do do veneers and IL set chair stuff
Terms OF sale All of and under S25. cash owe,
SO, cred, OF two aud ioar monts satisfactory
endorsed.
The abovede.crbed stud /. Of the best quality, and n
sale VIII be worthy the attention OF carpenters as wen
cahneI-tnakers, as there is good deal suitable Iof ~
use u he attention of all is respectfully invited
Mar IS-d A GREEN Auctioneeh
6yTne above sale Will he postponsd until Mon"''
the 18th. A. GREEN
Mar Oft Auctioneer
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23
BY. II. GREEN, .9xc ioa<(r.

BUILDING LOTS AT AUCTION -mmcjiaey sfcr
ID the sale OF Lot No 2 Square No. 1871 situated on
Capo! Hill, Wednesday, the 2st instant snail proceed
sell Lots Nos % and 81, Square No 1872 situated ara
fronting 50ieet alley, between and streets sousn'
and Isl and ID streets east
Terms cash sale positive. A. GREEN,
Mer2l-lt Aucioneeh
rhc above sale IL post poned In consequence OF h'
RAM, until Friday, the 2Sd instant, same hour.
Mar 2l-2 GREEN, Auctoneer
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23
Ey Il. GREEN. .IucffoMs,

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUCTlON-on
Wednesday, the l4h instant shall sell on the prem
ses, al O'Clock. half OF lot No = In square ~"
~, continuing SAT- square icst nm
The above described property is situated on Captol M
near The Capitol square. fronting Pennsylvans Ne
% feet running back south street Ii has on o.
stable, large enough for six horses. All be sod "'
highest bidder for cash. Title good.
Mar lC-Ss
JThs shove sale 10 postponed, In consequence Oh A
raln until Friday, the Esd instant. same hour.
Mar22-2t A GREEN Aucuoneer
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Ry Il. GREEN .sucisoneer.

KV =. HXEEV. .3NclJ0NkkF,
VALUABLE BRICK HOCsE AID LOT AT AUG
tion.-On Thursday, tile 29,h instant, shall sell
front OF the premises O'Clock 4. NJ the wos story BRICK
rough house ard lot situated MARYLAND avenue Gap
ito Ill., being ot No l, in iare No. 725 immediately cas-.
and near the Capitol squa,e The house contains seven
good aud basement with necessary ouibui!dng'
pleasantly situated aud being healthy part OF mo
cy, has always been considered desirable residence
Terms, cash. A. GREEN,
Mar 23-Sts Aucioneer
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23

IHRkE or Four Thousand Ba .h-,s of large sn'
clesn oyster shells for sale. Apply the Union o'
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23
P.ycnolos,e.i El.c,ro-nnxnet,.rn.

GLASS FOR PRIVATE TNSTRUCTlON.-WlLLl
~ MANN, of this city, having taken full course OF NJ
sons in the nbovenamed science from b. b. Williams, w.
d. aud being authorized to teach the same, would sl W.
that class IS now forming and opportunity WIN ~
Afforded, unit next Saturday evening" others VINO me-
wish TO join Inc class For terms, &o,, application may
made at my residence oh street, bstween l. ana
streets, from to 10 a m, and from 10 p. - o..
Co. Name on the door Mar 2-9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-02-07
OLD TIME WINTERS:

In 1864 the cold was so intense thar
the Thames was covered with ice 6l
inches thick. Almost all the birds
pcrisled.
In 1901 the cold was SO excessive
that the tamished wolves entered Vienna
and attacked beasts and even men.
Many people in Germany we've frozen
to death in 1905, and tho winters Of
1907 and l699 were nearly as bad.
In 17O0 occurred that famous winter,
called, by distinction, the cold winter.
All the rivers and lakes were frozen,
and even the sea for several miles from
the shore. The ground was frozen nine
feet deep. Birds and beasts were struck
dead il tho fields, and men persisted by
thousands in their houses,
In 1929, in Scotland, mullitudcs OF
cattle and sheep were buried in the snow.
In 174O the winter was scarcely infc-
rior TO that of l709. The snow lay ten
feet deed in Spain and Portugal. The
Zuydcr Zee was frozen over, and thou
sands ofpeople went over it. And The
lakes Of Englandfroze.
In 1744 the winter was very cold
Snow fell in' Portugal 10 the depth oi
% feet on level.
In 1854 and l755 the winters were
very severe and cold. In England tho
strongcs, ale, exposed TO the air in. a
glass, was covered in Is minutes with
ice onc>ciglt of. an inch thick.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-02-07
SAN FRANCISCO.

This townis not, as generally suppo-
sed, iavorabIy situated, either for com,
mcrce. OF fprjhc comfortable residence
.of man. Ilil lsitnated upon narrow
tongue Of aEuplly sloping mountain
land, so expoadto the broadside of The
ocean that ihiwind sweeps in a gale
over it at alliimes, making and effort
necessary keep your footing. The
air is, on accaint, filled with fne sand,
The situalio1is analogous 10 Fort Ham
il,on, at the ettrance Of The narrow open
ing into the lhrbor of New York. The
best positionfor the commercial empo.
rum of California, Judging from the
maps, would be at the confluence, Of the
Sacramento md San Joachim, if there
is water enough to float ship. Bl, VIC
understand lie ground 10 be swampy,
and the wale insufficient. 4 gentlemen
has laid out town at the nurlheasteru>
most corner bf the bay of San Francis
co, at the en- erance to the inner bay Of
Soulson, whth lies Between il and Tic
mouths of tlp rivers just mentioned, that
is supposed 10 be the best position' all
things considered:
All accounts agree as 10 the climate.
It is mild, a ID free from the vicissiludes
that makesalrs SO pregnant with disease
The thermometer holds a higher range
in winter ,h5n in summer. In the rainy
season, {N3ember to March,) heavy
rain falls ab5ut every fifth day on the
average; on the intermediate days the
sky is brigItand tic air balmy. Along
the shore heavy fugs render the morn
ings damp and unpleasant, but these do
not reach tlp inner shores OF the bay.
Innumerabls valleys open into the bay,
which cannotbe surpassed. The road
to Monterey lies through a nearly leve!
valley Of rich land, little cultivated and
covered, shoulder high, will luxurianl
wild oats, tie distance being over one
! hundred miles, Captain Slockton's pur'
chase {saidto be over 10000 acres) lie:
in the VALLEY of San Jose, where tina
river cmptiss into the bay. /. thcre'i i:
a spot on his continent that may bt
called Paradise, this valley Of San Jost
is,thc place, The climate Of Monterey i
superior toSan Francisco, The mos
delicate constitutions will find here
safe and genial alalmosphere, and an ever
temperature, that must be fclt to bo ap
preciated.I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-02-07
FOR ORDINARY.

We are authorized TO announce EDWARD
PRESLEY, as a Candidate for the Office oi
Ordinary at lie ensuing election.
We are authorized 10 announce Col.
WILLIAM Fl. MOSS, as a Candidate
for the Office of Ordinary a, the ensuing
election. n,,c,,n
NJ The friends of HENRY T. WRIGHT
Esor., announce him as candidate lor The ol'
fee of Ordinary Of this District, at the ensuing
We are authorized 10 announce Maj.
w. I. COLEMAN, as candidate for
Ordinary at The ensuing election.
The friends of HUGH A. NIXON, Esq,
respectfully announce him as a Candidate
for the Office Of Ordinary, at The next
Election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-02-07
FOR CLERK.

~ We are authorised TO announce
win. Nj. JOHNSON, Esq.,, a candidate
for Clerk CT the District Court Of EdSelield
at the ensuing election.
nj The friends of PETER QUATTLE-
BUM; Esa,.. announce him ns candidate Tor
the Office of Clerk of the Court o! Common
pleas, of this District, at the ensuing election
We are authorized TO announce TllOS'
6. BACON, candidate for ELECTION as
CLERK Of. the Court. for Edgefeld District
The friends of E. PENN, announce
him as Candidate for the Office OF Clerk
at the ensuing elecfiun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-02-07
For TAX COLLECTOR.

We are authorized 10 announce Capt.
RF. GOUEDY, as a candidate for The
Office of Tax Collector, at the ensuing
election. rim,; Jan.
The Friends OF Maj. +. w. BURT, an
nouuce him as candidate for lax Collec-
lor, al The ensuing election.
The friends Of Col. J. QUATTLEBUM,
announce. him as candidate for Tax Col
leclor, at the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce WIN. L..
PARKS, as Candidate FOR Tax Collec-
tor, al the next election.