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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-01-29
PERFECTLY FAMILIAR.

The Cincinnati Chronicle is responsible for
the following "yarn:'
In the vicinity of Main street, in this city, is
merchant for whom we enterta in the highest
respect. He is lavorably known by nearly all
the citizens, as an honest, intelligent Christian
man, and has been such since his boyhood.
Not stain rests upon his character, which
makes the following incident the more amusing.
few days since while standing at his store
a very pleasant looking gentleman passing up
the street, stopped before his door and looked
in. Our friend, the merchant, thinking he had
seen the stranger somewhere, and suPposng he
desired to make some purchases, opened con-
versa:ion with
Good morning, sir. Would You like to look
at our stock?'
"No, am obliged to you, sir. am surpris
e ] 70 see such immense quantities OF goods In
Cincinnati and such splendid stores"
'''rhe trade of our city is much increased OF
late years, sir" said the merchant, adding 81
think nave seen you before. have not!'
81 presume not" the stranger replied, 81
have not been in Cincinnati for many years"
81, is very strange-I feel sure [ have met
you-wherc 60 YOU reside p
"In Kenlwky sir"
The mcrchan' now supposed he had met the
Krntuckan during his travels on business in
that State and, Offering his hand, remarked in
his usual happy manner
Your face is very familiar TO mc-you
must be some old cquaintance-my name is
-. Now, sir. your name, if you please 7"
The kenlrckian smiled and answered, 81
think we have never met before, yet | may be
mistaken, as my vocation calls a very large
number fpersons around me. My name is
Craig; I am keeperof the Pcnitentiary at Frank
for!"
The merchant turned to us who happened 10
be ,dng near, and begged MS no, to tell the
incident. But it is out now. We could mol
keep it.
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From the PHILADELPHIA Saturday C'@rer.
THE MINSTREL TO HIS LYRE.
Once more, my Iyre, thy slumb'ring strings
wake with trembling hand;
Though nought but sad notes from thee now,
Thy master can command.
If to this heart thou still would'st cling,
In this benighted hour,
Come, faithful friend and round me fling,
Thy soft and soothing power.
Thou must not breathe Of joy and hope,
That office now is o'er;
Thy duty is but with the past,
OF thee ask no more.
Yes, thou shalt tell Of other days,
Whose scenes will ne'er return:
Still may'st thou bid sweet incense rise,
From memory's stored urn,
Bid time roll back its mystic food,
Return the lost, the loved;
Soft accents kind, and kindling smiles,
And friendship, faithful proved;
And will bless thee, though my heart
Should bleed at every pore.
When thou hast ceased thy mournful task,
Each fond illusion o'er. J. A. K
Richmond, Va.
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GI)c Oliu.

A BEAUTIFUL IHoCGHT.-"Outo ot heaven
and the Bible, there is nothing so pure as that
love which makes US forget ourselves and live
unto Others The last time Eve wandered
through Edcn's bowers Of celestial amaranh.
the angels hrtok"ning her departure. gave her
many flowers, which she twned in her hair,
and wore on her neck all, save one-a love
b!ossom-which she pressed 10 her breast, and
the approving smile Of all the angels quickened
its fainting leaves into, and il took root in her
heart; and so. evcrmore. the children of Eve
are inclined to love- From volume entitled
a Place in the Memory" published by Miss
Kroyh, "a blind girl.)
A LrnEL.-Thc Persians have saying tha'
'sien measures of talk were sent down upon the
Earth and the women took nine,'
There are 1854 known languages now used
in the world Orthese, 937 are Asiatic, 5s7
languages and dialects.
SLAVERY AMONG TIE OREGON INDIANS
A correspondent, Of the Tribune, writing from
Fort Nsqually, Oregon, respecting the Oregon
Indians, makes the following important an:
nouncement:
"You will probably he surprised that slavery
so generally prevails among these Indians
This system exists nong all the tribes in eve.
~ portion of Oregon. have been among the
Indians as a traveller, or upon business in most
sections OF this territory, and my personal OBJ
servation confirms the statement which have
made"
"Hallo, sir put out your cigar-don't yon
see that notice, No Smoking ANored. ~
swell, what of that ?-l aint smoking aloud
Il am doing it as still as man cam"
EXTREME MoDEsTY.-The Pittsburg Satur
day Viser tells story of two trim ladies who
entered complaint against neighbor for ba.
thing in stream five hundred yards from their
door, and when asked how they could recognize
him at that distance, replied, "Oh, we used a
sPy.glass"
A JOCKEY JocYEyED.-A Quaker having
sold fine looking, but blind horse, to jockey,
asked the purchaser:
swell, my friend, dost thou see any fault in
him?"
"None, whatever" was the reply
"Neither will he ever see any in thee" said
honest Broadbrim.
Never give hoy shilling to hold your sha.
dow "hile you ciimo d "tc a"u 'ooh 1n'o 'he
middle of next week-il is money thrown
away.
BEAUTIFUL METApHoR.-The comparison
of the journey of life to transit across de.
ser is very fclicilouslY expressed in the follow.
ing lines from Charles Wesley:
Here in the body pent,
Absent from Heaven roam;
Yet nightly pitch my moving tent
A days march nearer home"
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THE BRAVE MAN.
BT d. c. COLESW WORTHY.


There is nothing which truly brave and
pcrseverlng man may not accomplish Heat
and cold, mountains and seas. storm ard
sunshine, are alike to him, when he is bent
upon his object. lie pushes ahead-nevcr
firing or fa!n!tng--!!ntil his proud design is
achieycd. =. Whether il be riches or honors,
he permits no obstacle to impe le his pro-
gross. The histories of all distinguished
men. from Alexander to Napoleon, show
that ii was energy and perseverance, that
made them distinguished above their fellow
men. And you. young man, if determined
in your course, whatever end you have in
view, shalIb be respected and honorcd. New
er permit your energies TO slumber, but be
ever active in whatever field you choose
to labor. To lag-to stop 10 doubt-to
hang your head in fear, will prove disas-
trous 10 your best interests.
"'To move along in doubt and fear,
And trcnblc al the shades of eyen-
What is it, hut tomb TO rcul,
And stealing 10 it, turn from Heavcn7"
The reason why 50 many turn out m;ser-
able tool - without ambition, life. or wealth,
cycn- is, their lack of courage and their fear
of the world, What has an honest man, or
man ofvir'ue and integrity, TO fear? All
are but shadows that look dark and forbid
ding before YOU and these vanish before
the light Of truth and generous ambition.
Let nothing stay your progress when you
arc IN the right path nothing but the strcng
orp, re death Then rnu will orcoinnsh
your bright expectations, while ...,
-"$had'ws fly,
And hope beam bcaatcous from nfar-
sea fgory fill The sky;
And wisdom beam in every star"
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EyE-sEAyANT:.- T:.-Don't watc', your mas
.er. boy. He will no, 60 ont at present.
Phil away steady and do your Job. Let US
tell YOU what we have never failed 10 notice:
an cye.scrvant never prospcrs, never turns
out to be anything worth naming. he
docs not runaway from his master, he might
as we'll, for he is 50 slow and 50 lazy that
his work does not amount to much. Hear
Us; if you wish to become good citizen and
smart man, look out for your masters in.
terest III.
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11ortilal department.
For the Camden Journal.


Msssrs. Editors Having seen published in
your paper the Dream Of Helen, " from the poem
of Festus," have presumed so much as to offer
"the Song of Helen," which far excels, and for
beauty and depth of sentiment and feeling, cannot
be surpassed In the pcrusal of Festus," one of
the first productions Of the age, it has very forcbly
struck me that the reader, in perusing that mighty
and luminous work, has before him Shakespeare'
Milton, and Byron combined The work OF Festus
will rank equal if not superior, to the above all.
thurs. in the estimation O. our humble subscriber,
SoLoN.
Like an island in river,
Art thou my love, to me,
And journey by thee ever,
With gentle ecstase;
arise to fall before thee,
Icrme to kiss thy feet
To adore thee, and adore thee,
Mine oaly one, nv sweet.
And thy love hath power upon me
Like dream upon brain;
For the loveliness which won me,
With the love, too, doth remain;
And my life it beautfcth,
Though love be but shade
Known Of ere it dieth,
By the darkness it hath made.
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the friend whose interest to promote, we
would sacrifice orr time, o,Ir wealth. and our
life cvcn.-Po;t. Bui.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-01-29
And hope beam bcantcous from nfar-
a sea Of glory fll The sky;
And wisdom beam in every star"

NoTn1Sc IS Losr.-Thc drop that min
gies with the hood-the sand dropped on the
sea.shore-lhc word you have spokcn-will
no, be lost Each will have its influence
and be felt till time shall be no more. Have
you ever though, Of the effect that might be
produced by single word; Drop it pleas
autly among a group, and it will make
dozen happy, 10 return to their home 10 pro-
ducc the same effect on hundred perhaps.
A bad word may arouse tho Indignation ola
whole ncighborhood; 1t may spread like wild
fire to produce disastrous effects. As no
word is lost. be careful how you speak;
speak right, speak kindly. The influence
you may exert by life Of kindness; by
w,rds dropped among the yonng and the
old-is incaIcnIabe. Ii will not cease when
Your bodies lie in tho grave. but will be felt,
wider and still wider rs years pass away.
Who, then, will no. exert himself for the
welfare OF millions!
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-01-29

Why is violcn: SNOW Storm i!;.c pleasant
weather! Because its as nO-,iulm.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-01-29
SlyGIyc.-We find the following very

Slyclxc.-We find the following very
sensible observations, relative TO singing
among the young, in an Eastern rapcr:
All children can learn TO sing if they com.
mcncc in season. do not say that all will
have The same sweet voice of the nightin-
gale; for some have naturally sweet, mild
and soft voices when they talk; while others
speak in loud, strong and masculine tones.
The same is true in regard 10 singing.
In Germany every child is taught to use
its voice while young. In their schools all
Join in singing, as a regular exercise, as they
attend to the study of geography, and in
their churches the singing is not confined TO
a choir, who sit apart from the others. per-
haps in Il corner Of the house, but there is a
vast tide of incense going forth to God from
every heart, which has uttcrancc 10 this
language from the snul.
Children, sing yes, sing with your whole
hearts David sang bcIore the Lord, and
IT is meet that you should do the same; and
always. when angry feelings rise in your
breast, curb and check them by singing
sweet and cheerful songs.
TAKE HIS HAND Take the hand Of thy
brother. lie has Jnsl stepped from the gut
ter. The course of sin he has so long pur-
sued, makes him feel alone and friendlcss.
Encourage his endcavors to rise. He may
vet become useful man. Take his hand,
and with tears of gadncss welcome his re-
turn to virtue A smile will he Of incstima-
bic value to him. A frown would send him
back to misery, perhaps to rise no more for.
ever. Then encourage and bless him.
Speak kindly and pleasantly, aud he will he
saycd.-PhH. Satnd1y Courier,
The ice is frozen to such 4 thickness on
the North River al tl.2 city OF Hudson. that
tcams with loads. cross TO Athens. on the
opposite sIc of the river. almcst every hour
ithc day.
Why is violc,i: snow S;"rlr is:c pleasant
weather! Because its as n0.>Iorm.
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A KIND FRIEHp.- There is something
peculiarly gratifying in the lhonght, tn Il
there is one who loves us-who makes our
interest his own. When the hand of sick
ness falls upon us, it is sweet TO think there
is a heart that beats in unison with our oW n;
a heart that feels every pang, that vibratcs
in our bosom. With such friend by our
side, VIC can lack no carth y good. lie will
supply our wants, even 10 tho taking of the
last penny from his pocket. No night Is
weary to him, as he sits by our pillow
smoolhs our brow; administers TO our wants,
and notices every movement OF our frame,
Have you such friend Cherish him. Say
not a word, breathe not suggestion, that
will pain his heart. lie feels an interest in
You too deep for language TO express, and
when by look, or a m,lion, you betray an
Indifference to his welfare, or manifest no
gratitude for his iavnrs, you send thrill Of
pain through his heart. We can take a
harsh word, or slight, from one with whom
our spirits have no sympathy, but 'hcS''
pierce like daggcrs when they come from
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-06-22

A SUCKER PLAcER-S'p DIsAPpoiSrNESr-A
correspondent Of the Watertown, N. Y, Democratic
Union, writing from Elgin, in this state, June l.,
1850, gives the following account Of an auriferous
excitement in that neghborhood, which, il the
Chicago chemists had unfortunately not been quite
so proficient might have made the beautiful vii.
lage Of Elgn as famous as Nahant
We have had a little bit of the gold excitement
here the last few days. Two gentlemen, who
were hunting for the"precious metal found there
was a strong attraction Of the mineral rod on a
high ridge of land about 8 miles west here.
This fact, like benevolent christians, they commu.
nicated to some Of their neighbors Whereupon
search was made with pick axe and spade, the re-
suit of which was they found an abundance OF
the yellow dusi which Of course must be gold be-
cause it attracted the mineral rod and it was vel.
low. Acids were procured to try its purity. Sui.
phuric acid was applied, but no effect was pro
duced upon il. Nitric acid was next tried, but
still il asserted its right to be called the precious
metal Further trial proved that aqua regia dis
gold Now the little band that held the score,
went to work with all their might to gather the
glitterng aust; and ifthey could only keep the
unbounded wealth, so rich was the mine In the
meantime specimens were sent privately to Chi
cago, to undergo the examination of more scientific
men. At the end of three days Of hard labor
those nj the mines received intelligence from Chi
cago that the stuff was worthless, being nothing
more nor less than IA species Of mica. Oh cruel
reverse Of fortune and has il come to this, that
we whohad hoped to live second among those who
could count their milions--that we who had nm.
ticipated living in all the pomp and splendor tina,
wealth can produce, and enjoy all the honors and
receive all the homage which is paid to the rich
are doomed to return to our farms TO delve and
dig for livelihood, and by the sweat Of our brow
TO eat our bread. / saw one old man, with white
hoad and lettering steps, whose bump Of acquit
tiveness was marvellously developed, who ap
pearcd in a perfect ecstacy Of delight There
was but one thought that marred his happiness
and that was that his son had gone TO California
when there was so much gold so near home tina,
he could board at home, and enjoy all the comforts
Of civilized life.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-06-22
The Insurance Companies.

We are inclined to believe that in our remarks
last week in reference to Reinsurance companies,
Especially the Protection" Hartford, and North
Western Oswego,) we did injustice in attach
ing blame to those companies where all the fault
may have belonged to fathless agent We IN
derstand the long locked for agent Of the Hartford
company finally arrived last Saturday and paid
the losses which that company had sustained, thus
showing that at least the Company interposed no
objection TO paying, while the delay and apparent
dishonesty and shutting in the matter must belong
to the agency ut Cincinnati or the travelling agent
the time Of whose coming had been so often fixed
and put off We believe the Hartford company
has as good reputation for promptness as any
in the country, and if its reputation has suffered
uniustly in this region, it must place it to the &C
count of the travelling or Cincinnati agency.
In reference to the North Western Insurance
Company, Oswego, We are assured by the Agent
here that there are circumstances connected with
the case upon which we commented last week that
fully justify the delay of payment in the matter
until an investigation which he AYERS is being dill
gently prosecuted, shall have been terminated
The Co. has for several years had agencies in
this state, has done heavy business in Marine In
suring at Chicago and other lake ports, and has al
ways borne good reputation for fairness and
promptness in making its settements--so We are
assurcd-and it seems improbable that it would
now, for the comparatively small sum involved
here, permit that fair reputation to suffer.
We have certainly no motive, beyond the public
good for assaing any of the insurance companies
ready to make any fair correction it, in attaching
blame, we have been too hasty
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-06-22

these speculators who thus use the county funds to
depress the coun,y's credt"l5 to 20 per cent aud
men who labor for the county charge according
to the cash value Of county orders, and thus the
county Is the loser IN time Of thousands of dollars
Here we willrave the subject to-day II the lear
ned conductor of that"whig journal has survived
his last weeks spaanodic effort at defence he
will probably be able to give us some more hight
upon this subject And who knows but that he can
tell US what sheriff Hurlbut did with the unlawful
road tax which be collected off our citizens Two or
three years ago.
As for his advice that. the next time we write
about county matters should first read certain
fable in our school books, We certainly do tel very
grateful as we have not been in the habit OF looking
there for our nformato-preierring the records Of
the county And, as one favor deserves another
in return, we would advise Inn to lay aside his school
books and devote little time to the inspection OF
the records, and We have no doubt he wal make
much better appearance the next Time he comes out
in print VI.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-06-22
"Creat Events In American History

This is the title Of new work about to be pub
l.hed 1t is from the pen of Mr.. Goodridge,
whose fame as an author as too well known to
need commentator.
This work will contain nine hundred pages, &C.
tavo, handsomely and duraoly executed, full
bound, embossed sides, ettered in gilt and illus
trated by at least Two Hundred Engravings,
chiefly from ORIGINAL DESIGNS by the most distin-
gushed artists in the country; and will be deliv-
cred to subscribers at 81 90, payable on delivery,
as soon as sufficient number are obtained, aud
will be accompanied by map of the United
States handsomely colored
The work commences with the alledgei discov.
cry Of the continent Of America by the North
men, in the 10th century, and follows up its bsto-
ry down TO the present time.
Mr. D. Bridges, the proprietor is now in town
soliciting subscriptions to the same, and it is hop
ed he will meet with the success work of its
value deserves. Price 81 90.
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Omuium Gatherum.

THx ANCIENT AND HoSoRlBiE ARTrILtRr. 81
Boston, celebrated their two hundred and twelfth
anniversary on the I'd inst with full ranks They
marched 10 the state house about hali-pasi ten
o'clock, and nj eleven formed PROCESSION There
and escorted the governor and his civil and military
suites and other distinguished guests 10 the I'D
church in Chauncy place. where hymn commenc-
ing with the following verse was sung
again we bend before the Shrine.
1ha, heard our prayers and VOWS ciyore
Agai along the column shine
The weapons that our fathers bore
The 18th regular ,ost made an acknowledgment
which we are somewhat surprised to find inserted
in the BosonPost without any comments from It's We
~ able and accomplished editor In this great de-
mocratic West such sentiments are neyes allowed
to pass through an editors sanctum without severe
casugation. Here the majority rule "Jes SO. tue,
III Bosting," interrupts our "deown east friend at
our elbow Well, that alters the case Now then,
for the sentiment
"The Ladies
For though they almost blush TO reign.
Though loves own flow'rels wreathe the cham,
Disguise our bondage as We wall,
T Is lcOmGH, nonaR. rules as stIn'"
The CATHOLIC CHURcH-We are happy to see
this splendid editice gradually approaching compile
hon. Ii will be great ornament TO our town. and
reflects great credit upon the energy and perseyere
ance OF Rev Thos ODonnell, who has devoted
much time to experimenting its structure
Daniel Webster is said to be the choice OF the
southern wings for the next presidency, because
he has allowed them to bottle his thunder"
The following sentiment deserves TO be drank
standing: To ELLEN:
Here is ITO one more fair than aueht beside,
To one who soon will be bride,
] I'LL this cup with ruby wine,
And thank my host and thank the vine
Farewell, farewell, Oh Ellen fair
Farewell TO thee and thine;
Weeping, I'LL this goblet up.
Weeping, quaf the wine"
We have heard of church organs, hand organs,
pocket organs, political organs, OF the organ OF the
Taylor administration, and even OF the systematic
organization of the universe, but never before last
Wednesday morning did We hear OF or see such a
thing as horse organ" But that such things exist
has become fixed fac, now, for one, as large as
lie. and oruamented with various etfigies, among
which Gen Taylor was most conspicuous, cutting
Up various shines TO amuse a host ofboys, was NOV.
ing through our streets the other morning.