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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-04

From Mr. s.. G. HAYES, Of Lse frm Of Rrgoe, Hayes s
Co., booksellers and StdtoFers, No. l3 Market street.
PklddeiDhia--Jauuary 8, 1S47J
Your Syrup of Wild Cheny and Tar an invaluable
ty cured the worst of colds with If you a
ifcate will cheeriully give one S. Z. HAYEG,
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29

were no papers on board, and no flag but
the English she could not be convicted.
She was therefore left in the harbor, with
prize crew on board, and the cruiser
sailed out.
Two days after leaving Jamaica, she
fell in with another British cruiser on the
same station, and came near enough for
the captain of the corvette to board the
other. He was met on the quarterback
by the other captain, when they compared
notes The captain of the corvette said
he had just taken prize, but was afraid
he could not convict her, as there were no
papers on board
"What is her name ~ asked the 9TH
er.
"The Nancy"
ooh, I know her. The Nancy, Capt
Brush supercargo, John Williams"
'Why, where did you see her THAT
is the Captains name, and the supercargo
is also correct"
"Well, walk aft I will show you a
shark we caught this morning, and we are
drying part of the contents of his stom-
ach on the poop"
They walked aft, and the captain hand
ed his visitor the ships papers, which
Capt. Brush had thrown overheard or
being chased, and the shark had pickeC
them up for his breakfast.
The two cruisers, on making this discov
cry, made sail for Port Royal together
where they arrived, The Nancy was con
victed by the papers found in the fish, ant
the two British cruisers shared equally il
the prize.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
Plaster Cast from a Living Face.

The art of taking good and correct
likeness of a living face is simple, and the
operation is frequently performed, and,
with due care, very little difficulty is ex-
pericncod. The practice is resorted to,
in many instances, in order to preserve the
true features Of friend but, more par
ticularly, to obtain mould for bust,
In taking such a mould, the best posi-
ton that the individual Of whose face
the cast is to be taken can be in, is to lie
horizontally upon his back, with bis hair
kept behind the head by oil or paste. The
eyebrows should be well creased, and, ac
cording to circumstances, the beard and
whiskers. The rest of the face should be
anointed with olive oil. In order that the
person upon whom such operation is being
performed, may have an opportunity to in
hale fresh air, and breathe freely, hollow
tube is placed in each nostril, and secured
by some sort of a cement which is air tight,
and Of sufficient strength to keep the tubes
in their proper places. The face is then
tightly enveloped in smooth towel or
cloth, cemented in like manner. In this
state Of preparation, the plaster Of Paris,
being mixed with warm water, is used
Care should be taken, however, that the
eyes are firmly closed, and the ends of the
tubes above the composition. The plas-
ter is then spread carefully and evenly
over all parts Of the face, until there is a
c'at produced half an inch in thickness.
If the plaster is rightly prepared, it will
set in two minutes, and assume ahardness
sufficient to be removed. From this mould
cast Of plaster can be taken by greasing
it, or cast of wax, if it be melted to a
gentle moisture. Likenesses of tumors
and skin diseases are frequently taken by
this process, the wax casts being afterwards
colorod black. To make good casts in
wax, the followin g composition is the best
white wax lb.; turpentine in Jumps,
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
Why should any Man Swear

| can conceive of no reason why he
should, but of ten reasons why he should
not.
l. 1t is mean. A man of high moral
standing would almost as soon steal a sheep
as swear.
q 1t is rulgor; altogether too low for a
decent man.
3. 1t is coo0ardly; implying fear eth
er of not being believed or obeyed.
4. 1t is uagemlemanly, A gentleman,
according to Webster, is genteel man.
Well bred refined Such an one will no
more swear than go into the street to
throw mud with loafer.
5. 1t is indecent; offensive to delicacy,
and extremely unfit for human ears
6. 1t is FOOLISH Want of decency is
want of sense. Pope.
7. 1t is abusire-to the mind which con-
ceivcs the oath, to the tongue which utters
it, and to the person to whom it is aimed.
s. 1t is renon'ous showing mans
heart to be nest If vipers, and every
time he swears, one of them sticks out his
head
8. It is cOmtsmptibls; forfeiting the res
pect of all the wise and good.
TO- 1t IS sOicked violating the divine
law and provoking the displeasure of Him
who will not hold him guiltless who takes
| his name in vain.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
A Prize Ship Convicted bv a SHARK

In the United Service Museum, in Lon
don, there are many interesting things to
be seen, all of which, together with the
funds to sustain it, are furnished by the
officers of the Army and Navy.
Among the rare things there collected, is
sharks jaws with six rows of teeth, and
attached to them is an account of how,
where, when, and under what circumstan-
ces, the fish was caught, che substance Of
which is as follows =
In the war Of 1919, numerous cruisers
were on the look out for American vsssels
all over the world. One day an English
corvette sailed into Port Royal harbor Ja-
maica, with prize she had taken on sus-
picion of being Yankee, but as there
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
For the Literary Echo,
Tnuaence Of Yankee Character.
81 dare 90 eli becomes o man,
Who dares do more is nOne,"-

81 dare 90 ali becomes man,
Who dares do more is nOne,"-
was sentiment that had entered the minds
of few, two hundred years ago. Indepen-
dence of thought and action were confined
to few mobiles and priests who were born
great, or had greatness thrust upon them,
and were by fortune the only ones with a
right to think-by fate were intended as
governors-and to them belonged the ex-
elusive arrangement Of church and state
AS, necessarily it must be, few minds,
acting, developed few improvements; and
hence, society dragged her slow length
along. Witehcraft and superstition were
natural productions of the soil and climate
bearing and nurturing them and equally
an index of mental meagreness, as were
the rude machines and facilities of discov-
cry and invention, at the same era But
the winter of ignorance and superstition be-
gan slowly to wane, ,as the tubers of common
sense, planted by the "Puritan Fathers .
broke forth to promising spring Here
commenced the spirit of the Yankee ma
ton, Its first Developments exhibited
themselves in the resistance of oppression
and wrong. The sentiment, few mobiles
were born booted and spurrM to ride the
mass Of mankind "by the grace of Cod"
was seriously questioned. From the teach
ings of nature, they learned 'Eall men were
created equal, and endowed with certain
lualienable rights - and thence sprung
he difference Of '76. The scene opened
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
presence.

During the renowned "Dorr War;" in
Rhode Island, bill was brought in to cor
ganize the army" This aroused from
sleep an old nan in one corner, who rep
resented town in the west of the state.
" Mr.. Speaker" said he, "I tell you
am decidedly opposed to organizing the
army, as you call it. Our forefather's fit
through the Revolution with nothin' but
drum and a fife, and come off fust best
too! | 60 agin organs They'll be
dreadful unhandy things in battle now tell
you ~
This was irresistible, and "Aunt Rhody's
army" we are informed, remains 'unor-
ganized' to this day.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
Be Active.

Be active-be active
Find something to do,
In digging q clam-bank,
Or tapping a shoe.
Don't stop at the corners
To drag out tho day,
Be active, be active,
And work while you may.
IT is foolish to falter,
Or lag in the street,
Or walk as if chain-shot
We're bound TO your feet
Be active, be acti@
And do what you can,
II is industry only
That maketh the man.
It is industry makes you;
Remember-be wise
From sloth and stupor
Awake and arisel
You'll live and be happy,
And never complain
Of the blues or the dumps,
Or g dull heavy brain.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
SYMPArnY.-It is sweet to turn from

D1MFATHf.-1C IS SWGGu 70 tuTn 1fOm
the chilling and heartless world that so of
ten misjudges our motives-to seek in
some sympathizing heart for consolation
to find congenial souls that can feel our
sorrows, can share our joys, can under
stand and appreciate the feelings which
actuate us. In sorrow, how consoling is
the blessed voice Of sympathy-in our
greatest trials it lightens our burden-ma-
king smoother our pathway before us, and
pouring healing balm into our hearts and
our lesser Affections are forgotten in it's
presence.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29

Henry A. Wise, in late speech in the
Virginia Convention, stated that one firm
in Baltimore had in ten years amassed
fortune of $25o,ooO, by simply transpor-
ting oysters to the Western States, and
that they paid the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad in one year $35, 200 for carrying
oysters alone.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
WESTERLY, R. l., MAY 2e, 1851.

in New England From the paucity Of
means, old fints were pecked for want Of
new, rusty pieces secured with genuine grit
of humanity, old casks and submarine bat
teries used for accommodating till aAoating
barrel was all powerful to gain q retreat,
through fear Of Yankee trickery. Nor
ceased this spirit
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29

o. fake white, 2 OF. the whole should
be colored with vermillion. This opera
ton can be performed without the least
danger of injury to the person, if due care
is taken. Arthur's Home Gaz.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29

The Welsh have saying, that if wo-
man was as qnick with her feet as with
her tongue, she could easily catch light
n.ng enough to kindle the fires with, be-
sides enough left to heat the oven once
every week
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
. when the sword
Had won the battle for the free"


Had won the battle for the free"
The raging tempest could not in amoment
be turned to . calm the pulsations OF
patriotism fused into the minds Of little
prattlers by them, could not be forgotten (;
but necessity, now changed, must make a
tack, and acquired force be changed in its
direction. Wealth next became an object
of tainlnent-wealth, acquired in the
time and at the least expense.
Hence, labor saving machines became OBJ
jects Of contriyance for Yankee gcniuses.
The wisd was no longer propolling
power sufficiently rapid-something can,
must be made to 60 swifter, the wind and
tide to the contrary, notwithstanding-tbc
Aootost horse too dull-something must su-
percede outrivaling flesh and blood. Hence
we see machine after machine setin ope-
ration, from propcllers Of Atlantic Steamers
ploughing their way through surges, and
the locomotive flying through the interior,
down to the .morest trihe, maker Of wood
en- nutmogs and melon seeds.
Nor has this hurrying, driving, go-ahead
spirit been confined to the arts alone
Science and literature have commanded
much talent, and Of the highest order,
while the class less endowed with inventive
genius and literary lore, have been recip-
tents in the effects Of such benign inlu-
encos.
The world is destined to become yankee
fed. This spirit, that admits no alterna-
tive but motion or explosion, not only has
penetrated the heart Of our own continent,
but stretched across the Atlantic. AL
ready does the leaven begin to leaven the
despotisms of the eastern world, already
has our own-thc effects ofgenuine yankee
ism-becomc model nation, our history
chart for the would-bc-frec destined to
make men of other countries more active,
more thoughtful, more enlightened, more
religious, more happy. *x*
BRowN's UNIVERSITY, MAY II, 1851. -
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-29
Gbs literarp G1bo,
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
By G. H b A B G 0 G X
WESTERLY, R. I.
Terms .

81 90 per year in advance. Seven copies for
$500.
Transient Advertisements, six cents per line for
the first insertion, and three cents for each
subsequent insertion.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS, to insure an insertion,
must be handed in at the Office by Tuesday ev-
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~Comnunications, orders, and remittan-
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G. II. BABcocK, Westerly, r. l.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-07-01
WHAT THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CARO-
LIMA DARED TO DO IN l774-5

When Boston was blockaded on account of
the rcIclious disposition of her citizens, mani.
tested by the act OF throwing overheard tho
East India Company's tea, the Colony Of South
Carolina Immediately held mass. meeting in
Cha!!cstown, as it was then called. A very
great number assembled from every part of the
province, and, upon hearing the matter explain
ed TO them, they adopted resolutions for sup
porting the poop of Boston by voluntary con:
tribrtions, for organizing various committees,
and Tor appointing delegates to general Con-
srcss. 'Ihis Convention Of the people, and
these resolutions" says Ramsay, "laid the
foundation of all the subsequent proceedings"
which in tpo gears, resulted in Revolution.
We adduce this fact 10 remind Carolnians
of this day, of the prompt decisive and deter
mined conduct Of those from whom we are de-.
ecendcd, in resisting the very approach of un-
just legislation
They knew that the prospect of success, in
contest with the power of the Mother Coun-
try, was altogether cheerless; and yet they
moved right on to it, because the other alter
native was submission to wrong and conse-
quent disgrace. They knew it was against
their present interest to take the step. They
were prosperous and hourishing-their pro.
vince, the chief fayoritc Of Royalty. "In no
colony, was there as strong bond Of Union,
from reciprocity of benefits. or fainter pros
pcct of interference and contention. The coll
ony consumed an immensity Of British manu-
features, which she could neither make for her.
self nor purchase elsewhere on equal terms,
and for the payment of which, she had ample
means in her valuable native commodities
The exchange of one for the other was 9. basis
of profitable commerce, Happy inheF eoh.
nexion with Great Britain, Carolina was moved
npon by every feeling Of kindness and
every suggestion of private interest, to con-
denim and oppose a rupture And yet there
was not 4 moments hesitation, on her part to
dare all things and risk all things for the MAIN
tenance of 4 principle
Can we not draw lesson from this noble
example? ?--Erchange paper.
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TIE SOUTHERN STORE.

ALI. who wish Bargains, are invited 10 call a
Il X. s. MOFFAT'S new Southern store
third house above the l'ank of Camden, whert
they will find complete assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AND HARDWARE,
consisting in part, as follows:
Fancy and mourning Prints
rs and A brown Shrlings
Blue Dcnims and Marlborough Stripes
Saltinet!s and Kentucky Jeans
Cloths and fancy CasSnares
Negro Kc~Seys; Bed and Negro Blankets
Nous. De ancs. Ginghams. dc.
Groceries.
Brown, Loaf, crashed and clarified Sugar
RIO ana lava CO'fees
New Orleans and West India Molasscs
Mackarc!, Nos. and ; III barrels
Cheese, Rice, Flour, Bacon and Sat
Raj>i'S, Pepper, Space
Tobacco, ScgarS. &c. NC.
hardware.
Pocket Knives aud Forks
britannia aud Iron Spoons
Trace and Halter Chains
Axes, Hammers an! llatchets
Spades, Siov .ls ana iiocs
Hand, ril and cros$cut srws
Vices anvs and bIackSmith's bellows
Nails, brads, tacks aud 50 igs
Knob. uid ciu:c and stock locks
Iron squares. c"mpasses and plane lroAS
Brushes, blackiug, cotton and wool cards
Broadaxcs and s;eclyardS; pots and sklllets
Broad and narrow Iron &c.
Ready Made Clothing
of every description.
Saddles, Brides and MartingaIes
Crockery and Glassware
Gunny and Dundee Bagglng
Kentucky Rope and TwIne
Together with every other article usually foun
in we'll selected stock Of Dry Goods, Groceric
and Hardware. All Of which will be sold exec ed
ingly low for cash.
:S5-The highest market prices paid for cotto
anil other country produce.
Dec. q, X. s, MOFFAT.
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CAMDEN, SOUTH-CAROLINA. JULY /, 1851.
NEW STORE.

FIE1E subscriber is now opening large assert
L ment Of Groceries and Staple Goods,
in the Store lately occupied by William J. Gerald
(south of the Bank of Camden,) which he will
dispose Of at Charleston prices for cash.
Those wishing to purchase would do well to
call and examine the stock, consisting in part, o.
the following, viz:
Loaf Crushed, Ground and Granulatcd Sugars
S Croix. Porto Rico. and New Orleans do
NV Orleans AIuscovato and Cuba Molasses
Java Iaglira and Rio Coffee
Gunpowdcr, Young Tyson and Black Teas
Sperm Adaman,ine and Taow Candles
No. and 3 Aackarcl, in Barrels, Half and Quarters
Wine Soda and Butter Biscuits and Cheese
Soap and Starch assorted
Pepper, Spice Ginger, Nutmcgs. Mace ind Cloves
Powder, Shot and Lead
Hardware. Cutlery, Nails AMI Castings
Paints, Lnsced Oil, Sperm. Oil and Win " Ola
Blcachcd and un',!rachcd Shirlings and Shcetings
Blankets. Bed Ticks. Apron Checks and OzIriburgs
Together with large assortment of
EaggiEig, RCpc and Tlyinc.
J. w. BRADLEY.
Camden. S. G.. Sept %.
or Cash paid for Cotton and ether Produce.
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Darlington aotel,

TI'IiE above House having been purchased and
4 fitted up anew by JOIN DoTES, is again open
cd for the accommodation of the Public. Strict
attention 10 the wants and comforts of guests
will be given, and no effort, calculated TO merit
the patronage of all who may favor the establish
rleut with visit, shall be spared.
All that the market and surrounding country
afford will be found upon the table.
Comfortable ROOMS, for families or individuals,
are prepared.
The Stables will be attended by careful and
attentive hOsllcrS.
Droyrrs can be we'll accommodated, as any
number of horses and mules can he fept in the
stables and lots expressly prepared Tor them.
Nov !. 1850. 81 II
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NEW STORE.

VIIiE subscriber would inform his friends and
L the public generally, that he has opened an
extensive stock of GRsGCEEsEES, at the stand
formerly occupied by Joseph W.. Dolby, one door
south Of Cam pbeIl's Bakery, and opposite II. Le-
w g. Son, where may be found all articles usu-
ally kept in the Grocery line, consisting in part
Of the following:
Fulton Market Beef
No. l and ? Mackarel in kits, for family use;
Rio and Java Coilecs; crushed and brown Sugars;
New Orleans Molasscs, (new crop butter, wine
and soda crackers; cheese, buckwfeat, raisns,
currants, almonds, English mustard, tilberts, Pc
can nuts, assorted pickles and preserves.
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he
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THE OLD LIBERTY TREE.

In Drayton's memoirs mention is made of a
live oak tree, which is said to have stood "be-
yond Gadsden's and Lynches' Pastures, over;
the Creek at Hampstead" (Charleston) which:
was called the "Liberty Tree" from a meeting
held there in l776, in relation to the repeal Of
the Stamp Act In relation to this meeting,
We annex tho following Interesting document
The copy before US is in the handwriting Of
John Drayton, and app.".s to have been fur
nishcd him while preparing for the press the
memoirs of William Henry Drayton. For the
use of it we are indebted also to our friend, DR..
Gibbcs, whose rich and priceless collections of
manuscripts, memorials, relics &C., only seem
to afford him pleasure in proportion, as he can
share their enjoyment with others.
We annex an exact copy Of the document:
ga list Of those persons who first mcr at Liber-
ty tree, in the fall Of the year l77G, after the
Repeal Of the Stamp Act OF the Parliament
of England, against the American Colonies,
asexlraced from the original list in the hands
OF Ben amin Elliott, Esq, Register in Equi-
ty, this 2lst Oct, 1920, and which list is
signed by George Flagg the only surviror Of
the party.
]. Christopher Gadsden, Merchant, then 42
years old.
g. William Johnson, Blacksmith.
3. Joseph Veree, Carpenter.
4. John Fullerton, do.
:. James Brown, do.
6. Natlll. Libby, Ship Carpenter.
T. Gcor.;c Flagg, Painter and Glazier.
s. Thon,a~ Coleman, Upholsterer.
Q. John Hail. Coach Maker.
lC. William Field, Carver.
II. Robert Jones, Sadler.
II. JOIN Loughton, Coach Maker
l3, W. Rodgers, Whcclwright.
ii. john Calvert, Clerk in some office.
Is. Henry Booklcss, Nheclwright.
l6. J. Barlow, Sadler.
II. Tunis Teabout. Blacksmith.
IS. Peter Muuclcan, Clerk.
10. William Truslcr. Butcher
90 Robert Howard, Carpenter.
II. NfC-. y 1rE:rr!rtvr5
%. Ed. Weyman, Clerk of st. Philips Church.
and Glass Grinder. =:
%. Thomas Swarlc, Painter.
24. William Laughton, Tailor.
o.. Daniel Cannon, Carpenter.
2G. Benjamin Hawes, Painter.
On th;s occasion the above persons invited
Mr.. Gatsdcn TO visit them, and to meet ut an
oak tree lust beyond Gadsdcns Green, over
the creek. at Hampstead, to Il collation. pre-
pared at their joint expense for the occasion.
Here they talked over the misehiefs which tho
Stamp Act would have induced, and congratu-
lated each other on its repeal. On this occa-
SION Mr. Gads,lcn delivered to them an address,
stating their rights, and encouraging them to
.detrod them against all foreign taxation. Up
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A few doz old Port Wine, HeIdsick best Cham
parne, London Porter and Scotch Ale in pnts, to-
gether large stock Of Bagging, Rope and Iwne'
all of " hich he offers low Tor cash.
Jan.l. S. E. CAPERS.
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0HrThe cholera is said to be very prevalent
OH the plantations along the Lower Mississippi
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He that has revenge in his power and does
not use it, is the greater man.