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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-06-04
1DoetifaI department.
From the Columbia Telegraph.
THE HANDY MAN. o

"Full many gem Of purest ray serene
The dark unfa.homed caves Of ocean bear
1t shan't be so it shan't be so!
With one most precious gem,
Which all Columbia ladies know
Is worth diadem;
NV muse shall trumpet forth his fame
AS loudly as she can,
Oh would you know the Jewels name
It is the "handy man..
There is certain "fancy store"
Where ladies congregate'
TITS there my hero bows before
The little and the great:
Hs often lounges at the door,
AS lazy people can,
But oh! within that lovely store
He's such handy man,
He twists and turns the goods about
With such knowing air,
And throws such inuendoes out
Of bargains wasting there
Of peoples folly not to seize
Such bargains when they can;
You buy his rubbish just to please
This very handy man.
He'll trim bonnet, make cap,
As well as ladies' do,
And Oh, this VERY useful chap
Can cut out dresses too!
Jwonder he's not married yet,
For certainly he can
Some nice young lady quickly get'
He's such handy man.
Oh! what husband he would make!
How cozily he'd live!
His wife's department he would take
And her no trouble give,
He'll set the table, wash the cups
AS we'll as Betty can,
And watch the baby while she sup''
He's such handy man.
He'd make the little baby-frocks
Put on its little "toozes,"
And when its little head it KNOCKS.
He'll cure its little bruises.
Now be advised some lady fair.
And catch him fyou can,
For certainly the chance is rare
Of such handsome man.
COLUMBIA, May, 1850. M. W. ,.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-06-04

A Ladies Physiological Institute in Boston,
has been created by the Legislature.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-10

them after which, they were landed and sent off
to the different properties which they to De
located. The applications for these people were
very numerous-so much so. that several of the
planting gentlemen were quite displeasea at not
getting soma of them. The ship left that port on
the 95th, 1t is rumored for more immigrants.
TIE subject of the Customs establishment IN
the island will come under the consideration OF
the House OF Assembly al the ensuing session,
which was to commence on the 10th December
The opinion is gaining ground that the runaway
slaves iron the United States being, rs is stated
and we think correctly, says the Kingston jour
nal, intelligent, skilltul, snd Industrious, bet
ter class OF immigrants could not possibly be OBJ
tanned for Jamaica and the other Yves! India
Islands.
The experiment continues the Jou-n9'j would
be well worth making, il any Of the parties could
be induced to come to tins island AZ present,
however the rates of wages paid by our planters
will never induce immigration from Canada or the
States. Should the parties who are now harry.
ing TO Canada make up their minds TO visit this
island, We have no doubt they would prove a
most valuable acquisition and soon acquire
handsome competency. Their Intelligence skill,
and industry, would cradle them 70 assume the
position OF small farmers, and their Acquaintance
with the cultivation Of cotton, tobacco and ether
articles which we now import annual s. would
not only be Of great advantage to them but to the
island at large. 4 few such men in each parish
would at once afford an example worthy ol imi-
tation by our people, and be the instructors Of
them In improved modes Of tiGage. " should
he glad to see them come hare, and be dis posed to
pav very little attention to what the Southern
planters might say think on the subject
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-10
FROM JAMAICA.

We have files OF Kingston papers to the 3oth
November The principal news is the rapid pro
gress Of Cholera in the Island. The disease IS
spreading on the North side, and local Boards OF
Health have been organized in different Parishes
On spat Y alley estate in the Parish OF St James
ten de aths had occurred In Falmouth the disease
assumed malignant form, and the patients died
rapidly great deal Of sickness prevails N ht the
little town Of Lucea, and the mortality mas Oeeh
Tie ship Glantanner Capt Taylor . arFSf ID at
daTs via Kingston, with $50 African Immigrants
q IT, W. not landed until they were apporti0ned
according T to the severa! applications made foF
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-10
LETTER FROM THE0PnILUS FlSkE'
The Inserment of Brant the Celebrated Indian
Chicf-A Brief Sketch of his Lifo-The IL
LACE of the Mohawks-The Scho OILS Of the
Newfoundland Society, &c.

To the Editor Of The Tribune;
Having been witness of the imposing ccremo-
MES on Monday last attending the rentermen' oil
the great Indian w arrior, Capt Joseph Brant, SO
well known to our revolutionary fathers, | take
the liberty of forwarding you brief sketch OF the
proceedings upon that occasion, together with
some historical facts in relation to this celebrated
Chief. which have obtained from several sources.
He was born on the banks Of the Ohio River in
the wear ZAP, while his parents were on hunt
ing excursion, y tradition is still kept alive that
he was the son of Sir William johnson, but this
is not generally believed. His mother married an
Indian called Carthage, or News Carrier, who re-
ceiyed the Christian name of Barnet or Bernard
which by contraction afterward came to be pro-
rounced Brant. Each Of the original Five Ma.
tions were divided into three tribes-the Tor.
toise, the Bear, and the Wolf; Brant belonged to
the latter, and well did he merit the apPellatlon.
The confederation, or Six Nations, were com.
posed of the Mohawks. Onondagas Senecas.
Oneidas, Cayugas and Tusoaroras. The laws o.
the Confederation required that the Ononda6as
should provide the King, and the Mo1awks the
War Chief; 70 the last named office Brant was
elected. AT the eye of 70 he went upon his hrst
"war.path." having been in the battle OF Lake
George in the wear 1855. In the Niagara cam
naign of 1889 he accompanied Sir William John,
son in ali hisI brilliant achievements, and acquitted
himself with distinguished bravery. Soon after
this be was placed andcy the instruction Of Presi
dent Wheelock. at Dartmouth, where ne renamed
about two years In 1863 be took an active part
in the war with Pontiac the great Chief OF the
The " Whole country of the Mohawks was con
tnual scene OF the fury of war and desolatlng
carnage. Among the iercest and most terrific Of
all the Indian tribes, the Mohawks stood Preemii'
nent. For many long years the cry of Mohawk,
Mohawk, ringing from bill to hill. would scatter
the red men with whom they were at enmlty, like
sheep before herd of wolves
said always to have been kept burning at Onon,
dago, the central nation of the confederacy' until
after the alliance was formed with the English;
when the fresof the United Councils were klndied
at Albany. In the Summer Of ms these hces
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-10
NEW JERSEY ITEMS,

LlourlSG NEwARE-The most important pro.
ceedings at the meeting Of the Common coancd
on Friday evening, related to the lightIngot Pfin
cpal thoroughiaresa report favor Of this project
having been adopted bo an almost unanimous
vote.
~ a meeting of the inhabitants OF the c9un.
ties Of Camden, Burlington, Ocean ana zion
friendly to new line Of communication betweea
philadelphia and New York; is advertised 70 DO
held at the Court House in Mount Holly, on Wed
nesday, lst January next to adopt measures for
the vigorous prosecution Of the enterprise.
~ Tie annual meeting of the HUDSON Cows,
IY BisLE SOCIETY took place at the Reformed
Dutch Church Jersey City, on Thursday evening
The annual report states that Mr.J Hurley the Cei
porteur, had visited 1860 families since July. dia
tributed Il Bibles and Testaments gratutitously,
and been the means Of selling III worth soiS III.
The treasurer report shows the receipts 70 nave
exceeded 5000. Of " hich $3.50 were pad TO me
Parent Society, leaving $40 on hand. An address
waa delivered by Rev. Dr.. McCliatock
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-10
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER TO- 1850

The Cholera at Sacramento is carrying off
grea; many, as you viii perceive BY the papers
Ny brother who returned from TIP up the river
Yesterday, reports - deaths on the 2lst October
up to clock Here the disease IS not so iatal.
1t is mostly confined 10 the kanakers
The steamer Northerner. which sailed yssteT-
day, and the Panams which leaves to-day, taAes
large numcer OF passengers and big pile Adams
& Go. alone shin half amilon ior their customers.
This house is doing a heavy business you will
perceive and they richly deserve it. The North
euer carried SIS passengers Howard's boats
are very popular. They do The thing up right
Adi5s. r W K
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-10
Lnies. from the aIines- Great Suffering ameax
tho Immigrants.
The Sacramento TraaSc~im has the following
s.-,.>a. $780,. 49,

eNc EhHhRFaaiN.
The Sacramento IraaSertm has the following
SUMMIT SIERRA NeyApt Sculay Oct "
DYtR SIR: len the Desert on the och inst
supposing from all the Information could procare
from immigrants, that the LAST one had passed nay
stStion or was killed by the Indians | came 10
this point in company with shout fay immigrants
including several families; whom have Insisted
with teams in travelling thGs tsr Contrary to eK.
pec.ation we were ovcrtskep by pack train last
night They had been Subsstlns npd,s "nte
qfd d log fer Ac ia@ fifteen lays They state thsi
they know Of several companies far bach op the
uad and who are utterly destitute, the Indians
having robbed them Of their stock Qae family
tbey lsft at the Deser; 10 WHOM. they eave Ia.
yoritc deg, which was Allied for food and upon
which alone they must subsst until met with sop
plies. shall tomorrow. in company with ona
man, start back 10 meet them with supplies such
as oxen, -four. &c But few arrive here who have
not been robbed By he Indians Without guides
who are converSant WIKI the roads across the
mountains, ms the snow is now some SIX inches
deep on the summit ijt " u soon fall to the depth
q. one foot; they cannot follow the Oad cvsa siIh
an abundance Of Provisions
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-10

constructed for the accommodation OF the public ,
and WI expect thas the aggregate amount. Of gold
thar will be taken ont ia the coming winter. viii
IN amount equal that OF last year
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-10-09
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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-10-09
Another Grace Darling,

On the 1st OF the present monlh the
wife ond family Of Mr.. Samuel Cheney
residing n, Kcn,'s lsIand' Grand Ma
nan, were alarmed by cries Of distress
on The wafer, the causc Of which they
were unable TO perceive from The dcn-
seness Of the fog. The male portion
Of tho family now being away with The
boats, there was nothing available but II
small boat Of ei.h, fee, in length; The
cries still! continuing Mrs. G.. and
daughter (young girlD boldly commit. !
ted themselves TO this frail bark on
their errund Of mercy, and guided by
the cries, proceeded from one to two
miles from the shore, when they discov-
cred two men on raft scarcely capn.
bic Of sustaining them; and with no
small danger from the size oftteir boat.
succeeded in rescuing them, from death.
They proved 10 be the mate and n sea
man Of the schooner Atlas. from Gate $
Brcnkwater, N. S.. and lud been
wrecked OH the Muir Ledge. Capt. Gates
and Two senmen remained on the rocks,
the raft being unfit to support them;
and by their cries attracted the aiien-
lion Of MIR. Urpn!inrt, who rescued them
from their perilous situation. Instances
Of this kind, al al! times prniscworthy
commend themselves 10 our admiration
when performed by women under Suc!
circumstances of danger, who deserve
us their best reward the publicity ot
the net. |, will be remembered hy
mos, ofour readers, that few year,
since the world resonndrtl with the
name Of Grace Darling, who, wi,h he,
father, Ga ishcrman,) had The Intrepid
~ to push of in boa, and rescue S"v.
oral Of the crew nf vesSe! ,ha, had
| been cast away en- the Goodwin Sands;
England, for this act oljarine the no
biliiy Of the land We'd 10 do ,lr. maiden
honor The papers throughout the worIt
=: :ss.rt. ryisli IN ,tiirs aise srs
n2heri death asI
lhan n year after, d costly non,nnafll
was erected 10 her memnry. Here We
have mn net, performed in this Province,
equally intrepid; and we hope 10 see il
noticed in a more substantial way Than
n newspaper is capable Of doing.
81. John IN. By Ners.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-10-09

How GENERA 'TwIGes RESTORED hts
HAIR.--A rcc!pe far making the hair spring
upon Tic desert riaces of he intellectual
glohc, IS gong the rannd Of tho papers.
General Twiggs, whose head is said 10 ID
living monumen, o. It's efficacy, is The re-
ported inventor ofiie article. Here's the
receipt:
One drarhm lac sulphur, hall drachm
sugar oi lead, foar ounces rose water. we'll
mixed and applied lwtce day.,
II this roniposI'io,i is inla.lhie, we mar:
vel,hat General TwJggs Shnul.l have be-
come balin Mexico, ior he lived in an at:
mosphere ogsu!p phlr and rcq,legt'y exposed
himself 10 shove s o. head. To be sure he
was not much addicted 10 rnse water: that
being hn article not included in The outfits
al our heroes, l; Iaus, be the roee water
that dors It; for wc arc quite sure thai lead
anl sulphur never make u brave mans hair
stand on The end Slar
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-10-09
Ascent OF Mont Blanc.

The following is a detailed account, from
Gaiignan's Messenger, Of the recent as
cent OF Mont Blanc: ave have received
the following from 4 correspondent al
Chamounix, dated the :}0:h uIt: Great cx-
element was caused in the town Of
ChamouniX on the morning OF "Wednesday,
The 2Sth, in consequence OF The departure
OF Mr.. Gret,on, late 9th lHusiieerS, aud Mr.
Richards, OF the county OF Wexford, lrc-
land, with a party OF the brave ,uoun;ain.
GERS of ChamouniX, for the purpose of as
ccnding to the summit OF Mont Blanc.
Crowds assembled In witness the :. start, as
the hazardous nature "f The aAvcYiur" was
well known, the gu'dns having :cf, their
watches and little valuablcs behind. anl The
two gentlemen made their wills md pre-
pared for the worst. Gfca; anx!ety was
expressed on many Il face ~ Tie liI;le band,
headed BY oar two coun'ryncr, d.aappr1r-
q! IN the forest at the to"t o. the n.nunii.F.
Tho ascent is always accompanied wtl
great pcr'!, rs steps have - he cut ~ iie
S!oping banks Uf ice, 1nuagfifsssSsstse iaroes,
glaZcrs has 70 hc passed,saiii liie ;asc
step entails death, as the ass sEil tanaic mar
tails INTO crcvlcc oi almost siiskt!pisi. trt .
rom which no human han,fcoaidcxttaa't
i'r.
y nigh, has "a be passed On the cot, ROCK. =.
ana spots Alve 10 be passed where Il" " ri
can he spoken les: thousands OF ions uJ
snow should ne sci IN motion. and i,uri tic
party into eternity, as WAS the cage sc,Gc
years back when similar attempt E" IS
made. a, 3o'clork the report o. canGo0 At
ChamounN announced that onr advcntur-
ous countrymnn had gained the Grand M.
lets, the rock on which they were to $50
up their quarters Tor The night. The u-st
day all was excitement; nolh,rg else ~a -
thought o. in the lown. lhr FicgIe a,bs
Brevan were crowded with ANXIOUS ah-
servers. About ! | o'clock, the toy c.cir-
my away from the summit OF the Fathe &.
the Alps, the little band were seen To ne
slowly approaching the top, and, few IL ~
utes after, the report OF cannon IN Cham
ounlX announced The undertaking success
iul. The clouds, however, soon oascurch
them from our view, and We saw nrth.lg
more OF them until about lmll- pas, seven l.
NJ, when, preceded by the bost mus i
Chamnun afforded, and carried on lhr
backs ol some enthuiasttc Frcnrh.ncn, ,hcy
were received AT the Hotel dc I.unGrns with
loud cheers, firing OF cannon, and express
SONS OF delight at their safe return. The
guides give great praise 10 both gcniicRicn
for The conincss aud courage they display
ed"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-10-09

a TAME l.IoN--A correspondent Of the
New York iicraa, writing from part4,
says:-lherc is III Paris Tor the last Two
weeks, french officer receatiy returned
from Africa who has cribs ccmpsniou 10
The streets, q magnilicent lion, who follows
hun like dog. rlle,nanc Of the animal $
Enlir, and never lave seen a ,nnrc splep-
did specimen of the king nf tho iorest.
Though | did not like much to be ne I ms
Wild majesty, vcnturcd The other nigh, "a
approach hun, and, horrsSco refcreRSl he
licked MY hand as cog won!d do, The
French proverh says that '.we fusi no.;
play with FIRE, and tear one ol,hese days
tho lion viii find his wild nature, and mako
some bloody decd,
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-10-09
BugrEp FOR rwo THOUSAND rEAss..

BURfED FOR TWO THOUSAND TgAas.-.1
Lord Lmdsey, IN has rasesl, wraes, that
whi|e wandering niGpng ths pyramids ct
Egypt, he stumbled on a nllmiGyi proved,
by its hieloolyphcs, to BE- d. least ,Wn
lhouFaad ycNssSaf age. Ia eSaminhgthc
mummy. aiter II wfs q tsSsfpe.S he ipand
III one oil us closed ilaHtis tero5s YSS
lie was Interested IL, the q tissiSoni lisS@
long reget'blo difG fGe3stid 9sf,8osahe there
e're took 'hal tsibatods fSS0lirSHiiie ,Aam-
mySs hand, planted tins sunny soil, allsWs
'd the tains aa5 dews ot licgyculn deSeani
afnn u al m th'iSsaiEsh oi d few s,ssssSs Ia
his .asieplehment. and joy, The roo bufst
forth and Sloolned iu,osn beautiful dahlia,
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-10-09

y Lucky FELLOW. The Echo dc rose
rccountS the following bit OF good fortune
winch has iaI'cn 10 the lot OF younn sailor
named Laurcndau:-lt appears that, when
only fourteen years OF age, he was al Roucn
wien he saw a Young EngIsa lady fall into
the river when landing at the quay. Iau-
rcndauJnmpcd IL, and was fortunate enough
to lay hold oi her, but bang caugt., by The
clothes by some of the iron work OF the YES
sci, they woGld both have lost their lives
had no, some persons present released him
with boat hook The mother of the
young lady thanked him warmly and made
him present, and also paid the expenses
he incurred in curing Tie wound he had re-
caivrd IN his leg from the boat hook. Lau.
rcndcau had neither seen nor heard any
thing more OF the persons for ID years,
when, tcw days since, an English gentle
man ca'nc to him, alluded 10 his act of
courage, and, IN order to ha certain OF his
identity, had his leg examined by a med-
cahsaan, who clearly recognized the. mark
maiT BY tho hook.
When thus certain Of his man, the Eng
lsn-man told Laurcndeau that the Young
lady, whose life he had saved, wished Ia
thank hni in person' and to present him
with an annuity for his lie of 100000, and
and at the same time he gave him 5o0f, TO
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-10-09

pay the expenses OF his journey to Ionic
The fortunate young man imne diaie!y
made his preparation and started GGlg-
ndnis Messenger.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-19

Among The numerous complimentary notices OF the
recent lecture delivered by Gen cass al Baltimore, we
find more judcious and appropriate than the follow
ing. which copy from the "Parlor Journal" paper.
we believe, Of wing afnes in politics Wetake pleas
ure in transferring il to our columns
GENERAL CAssWe had the pleasure OF listening the
lecture OF this distinguished gentleman the Odd Fellows
Hall. ON Tuesday evening last He took general and
rapid view OF The past and present condition OF mankind
religousy, morally, and politically, dotting II over with
wemaured reflections the result Of long life OF study
and observation and concluding with well drawn picture
OF condition. conasted with that OF eonyulsed and
unhappy Europe, and appeal in behalf of Union,
which went to the hearts Of every present The
lecture replee with historical truths interpreted with
classical illusions and Illustrations Of which
the most apt and chasie listened 10. The whole
discourse. indeed beautiful specimen of thought and
dicton, and favoby received by the large and
intelligent audiences.
There many present, doubtless. who differ from
who doubts his ardent patriotism, and the deep
try.
When such men rs Cass. and Clay, and Webster, and
Benton directing their efforts the preservation OF the
Union, what is there to make us afraidi
We hope they may live the danger pass away and
the sunshine Of peace and hope uncoud-
ed through all the borders OF land and when In The
course of nature they shall grapple with the last
enemy than that Of faction may the sunshine
OF glorious immortality brighten and gladden. the closing
scene
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-19
THE UNION.

dencyl Has il forgotten the derisye inquiry Of the whole
wing press. "Who is James X. Polk p And has il for
gotten the fierce and incorporate opposition waged BY The
wing press against his administration from the com
mencementt to the end. incorporate TO array that
party on the side OF the enemy and against the country
We cannot believe the cabinet organ had forgotten all
these facts Of history when put forth its supPcaons to
the opposition to their hostility against the admins
traton Of the illusirious Second Washington"
The truth is. the Of the present opposition OF the
democratic press General Tayors administration has
been characterized by midness and forbeaance when
compared with the conduct Of the wing party during its
twenty years OF opposition to democratic adminstrs-
tons And may say Of the opposition in Con-
gress TO the present administration That body might,
with truth, pass resolution that General Taylor had
violated all his pledges with regard to prescription. and
posenty would lei il stand untouched account OF its
truth II would find no Colonel Benton to set the
pungng ball in motion, which should finally oberate il
from the record But General Taylor need fear such
acl Of wanion and incorporate hostility TO him from the
democratic opposition arrayed against his administration
On the contrary. they will meet the administration at the
bar OF the people, and there try il for its weakness and
its misdeeds by the legitimate weapons Of public debate
and discussion. We hope the administration will not
continue to shrink from this fair and just ordeal