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Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
THE RATTLESNAKE.

A letter from member Of the Mexican
Boundary Commission, published in the Proyi-
dence Journal, says:
These venemous creatures abound through
the plains of Texas and New Mexico. We
met them continually in our path, and they al
ways gave US notice OF their proximity by
shaking their rattles Often did hear this
warning without discovering the enemy; and
on such occasions it is best to get out Of the
way. The rattlesnakes never attack except
when provoked; and they are easily killed. A
blow with stick will disable them, when they
are easily dispatched The young men of the
expedition were fond Of shooting them with
pistoles, bat so much ammunition was wasted
in this sport, if it may be SO called, it became
necessary to issue an order forbdding it. We
had some experience of the effect of the bite
of this snake.
As we were approaching the Concho river,
one of our horsemen discovered large rattle
snake directly in our trail. He gave him shot
from his six shooter, which took effect, nearly
cutting his body in two. He then attempted
to ride over him, when the snake raised his
head and struck the horse in the hind leg, about
a foot above the hoof Several saw the effort
of the snake, and we stopped to see whether
any injury had been done. We at once dis
covered the marks where the fangs entered,
from which the blood was oozing. Within
five minutes, the horse which was a very fine
one, began to limp. Soon after, his leg began
to swell, so that he could not walk on it, and it
was with difficulty that he could be led into
camp, so great appeared to be his agony.
Within half an hour we reached our camp,
and proceeded to alleviate the sufferings of the
poor animal. A small air pump was applied
first, and some blood drawn from the wound,
poultices were applied, and the horse was
watched with care during the night, as he lay
at length on the grass. In the morning his en-
tire leg and thigh were much swollen; never
thelcss, he was led along after the Wagons
After few days the swelling subsidized, but no
showed symptoms Of sickness, which increased
SO that wo were at last compelled to abandon
him.
We saw many other snakes of different
kinds, some of them the most brilliant colors,
which we safely put away in alchohol. There
is one species known as the Chicken snake
which at first gave US much alarm. lhls snake
we always found in the tops OF trees, moving
with as much rapidity from brance to branch as
squirrel. For this motion, his form seemed
admirably adapted by its great length, which
was from five to eight feet, though his body
was not larger than that of other snakes OF hall
the length. The chicken snake, afterwards
learned from Texans in the party, is harmless
These men would catch them by their tails and
snamp them like whip How they derived
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
THE MOTHERS LAST LESSON.

"Will you please teach me my verse, man.
ma, and then kiss me, and bid me good night!"
said little Roger L-,as he opened the
door and peeped cautiously into the chamber
of his sick mother. 81 am very sleepy, but no
one has heard me say my prayers
Mrs. l. was very ill-indeed, her at.
tendants believed her to be dying. She sat
propped up with her pillows, and struggling for
breath; her lips were white; her eyes were
growing dull and glazed. She was widow,
and little Roger was her only--her darling
child. Every night he had been in the habit
of coming into her room and sitting in her lap,
or kneeling by her side, whilst she repeated
passages from Gods holy word, or related to
him stories of the wise and good men spoken
of in its pages.
"Hush p said lady who was watching be-
side her couch. "Your dear. mother is too i'll
to hear you tonight" AS she said this, she
came forward, and laid her hand gently upon
his arm, as if she would lead him from the room.
Roger began to sob as if his heart would break.
81 cannot 60 to bed without saying my pray
ers-indeed cannot"
The ear of the dying mother caught the
sound. Although she had been nearly insensi-
bic to everything transpiring around her, the
sob of her darling reused her stupor, and turn.
ing to friend she desired her to bring her lit
tie son and lay him on her bosom. Her re-
quest was granted, and the childs rosy cheek
and golden nestled beside the pale cold face Of
his dying mother.
"Roger, my son, my darling child" said the
dying woman, "repeat this verse after me, and
never, never. forget it; "whcn my father and
mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up"
The child repeated it two or three times dis
tinctly, and said his little prayer Then he
kissed the cold, almost rigid features before him,
and went quietly to his little couch. The next
morning he sought, as usual, his mother, but he
found her stiff and cold. .,.s.... s.
This was her last lesson. He has never for
gotten 1.-THE probably never will. He has
grown to be MANA good man, and now
occupies post of honor and profit in Massa-
chusetts never could look upon him with
out thinking about the faith so beautifully ex.
hlbited by his dying mother.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

Dcsruclion of the Egyptian Pyramids and
Temples.-A correspondent of the Londorf
Athenrum says that the Northern Pyramid of
Dashour is now in progress Of being converted
into stone-quarry, in order to build some new
palace or villa in the neighborhood: the tombs.
of Sakkara are used for the same purpose; the
mounds of Abydus are ransacked for building
materials; the Temple Of Erment Is going for
the same purpose; and two temples have,
within the last six years. been knocked down,
and the materials removed from near Sheikh
Fadi, entirely without the knowledge of travel
lers, to whom indeed, they have remained, utter
ly unknown until now that they. no longer ex-
ist. -
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

WILD Man OF THE WooDs.--A gigantic.
man of the woods has been discoveredin Green
county, Arkansas, and party has been organ.
lied to endeavor to catch him. When last
seen he was persuiug herd Of cattle, who
were flying in state of great alarm, as if pur-
sued by dreaded enemy. On seeing the par
ty who discovered him he looked at them very
deliberately for short time, turned andsran
away with great speed, lespiug from twelve TO-
fourteen feet at a time. His footprints mea.
sured thirteen inches each. he was of gigan-
tic structure, the body being covered with hair,
and the head with long locks that fairly envel-
oped his neck and shoulders.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
NEW STORE.

NHE subscriber is now opening large assort
i ment Of Groceries and staple Goods.
in the Store lately occupied by William J. Gerald
(south of the Bank Of CamdeD) which he will
dispose of at Charleston prices for cash.
Those wishing to purchase would dc well to
call and examine the stock, consisting in part, o.
the following, viz:
Loaf, Crushed, Ground and Granulated Sugars
S Croix, Porto Rico. and New Orleans do
Nv Orleans, Muscovato and Cuba MolasSes
Java, Lagiira and III, Coffee
(;unpowter, Young Hyson and Black Teas
Sperm. Ad,mantine and TaUw Candles
M. and Mackarel, in Barrels Half and Quarters
Wine, Stna and Butter Biscuits and Cueese
Soap and Starch assorted
Pepper, Spice Ginger, Nutmegs. Mace and Cloves
Powder, Shot and Lead
Hardware. Cutlery, Nails and Castings
Paints, Lnsecd Oil, Sperm. Oil and Win ~Gl.
-ALSO--
Bleached and unhleacled Shirngs and Sheerngs
Blankets, Bed Ticks, Apron Checks and Oznaburgs
Together with large assortment of
EscgsiMg, Rope iisid Twilte.
J. w. BRADLEY.
Cam!cn S. c. Sept. 90.
tr(aSh Da i'd for Cotton and other Produce.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
THE CAMDEN JOURNAL.
PUBLISHED BY
THOMAS;J. WARREN.
THE sEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL

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advance Four Dollars if payment is DELAYED tor three
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Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
THE SOUTHERN STORE.

A IL who wish Bargains, are invited 10 cal a
II K. s. MOFFAT'S new Southern store
third house above the lank of Camden, where
they will find complete assortment OF
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AND HARDWARE,
consisting in part, as follows:
Fancy and mourning Prints
7-8 and A brown Shirtngs
Blue Denims and Marlborough Stripes
Sattinetts and Kentucky Jeans
Cloths and fancy Cassimeres
Negro Kcrseys; Bed and Negro Blankets
Nous. De 'aines, Ginghams, DC.
Groceries. .
Brown, Loaf crashed ard clarified Sugar
Rio and Java Coffees
New Orleans and West India Molasses
Mackarel, Nos. and 3 in barrels
Cheese, Rice, Flour, Bacon and Salt
Raisins, Pepper, Spice
Tobacco, Segars. &c. &c.
Hardware.
Pocket Knives and Forks
Britannia and Iron Spoons
Trace and Halter Chains
Axes, Hammers and Hatcte,s
Spades, Shovcls and Hoes
Hand, mill and crosscut srws
Vices, anvils and bIacksmth's bellows
Nails, brads, tacks and sp gs
Knob, pad closet and stock locks
Iron squares. compasses and plane irons
Brushes, backing, cotton and wool cards
Bruadaxcs and steeyards; pots and skillets
Broad and narrow Iron &c.
Ready Made Clothing
Of every description.
Saddles, Brides and Martinsaies
Crockery and Glassware
Gunny and Dundee Bagging
Kentucky Rope and Twne
Together with every other article usually foun
in we'll seIerted stock Of Dry Goods, Groceries
and Hardware. All Of which will be sold exceed
ingIy low for cash.
W- The highest market prices paid for cottor
and other country produce.
Dec. "a, K. S, bFiFFAT.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

or at least his cotemporary; but gave no opin-
ion on the question. The subject was post.
poned to future day. In the meantime pains
were taken out of doors to obtain unanimity,
and the voices were generally SO clearly in ia.
vor of Washington, that the dissenting mem.
bers were persuaded to withdraw their opposi-
ton, and Mr. Washington was nominated, be-
lieve by Mr.. Thomas Johnson, of Maryland,
unanimously elected, and the army Adopted
Works Of John Adams.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
The Homessead.-The homestead Of every

The Homestead-The homestead Of every
man is a holy thing which ne law or monopoly
should be able to wrest from the family. Give
the father his home, lin fact and secure, and he
haspcsition, station, character, andrightsw worthy
to defend. He is permanent inhabitant the
State, and he is heart and soul deyoted to. the
interest Of the State, for her interests are his
interests. But let the wealthy capitalists be
able to monopolize the soil, and seize, almost at
will, upon the poor mans homestead, and We
shall have moneyed aristocracy lordit over
the people as cruelty as ever English arstocracy
made laborers and dependents by the lar OF
entail. The only ultimate resource the masses
possess against the sure encroachments ofcap
ital upon labor is to be found in the exemption
OF the homestead, and the guarantee Of the right
to labor by laws founded on che natural right
of man to live. ,1s4,. -rls. .gas Us ~
F.. - Ia.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
u The Panama Herald says, says th.t t sboat a

0F The Panama Herald says that about
hundred miles from this, within: the province,
there exists native child which was born with
two distinct heads. The child is male and
is now about ten years old. 1t has been seen
by persons residing in this city, and their state
ment in relation to the extraordinary ma!forma-
ton, is authentic well known medical gen.
tleman and Psychologist will proceed in the
course of a day or two on visit to the child
for the purpose of making scientific sexamin-
alton, when we shall have the pleasure to pub
lish his report. zaEa-i
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
Darlington Hotel,
DARLINGTON COURTHOUSE.

TTHE above House having been purchased and
fitted up anew by JOHN DoTEN. is again OPEN
ed 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
nent 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 hosters.
Drovers can be we'll accommodated, an any
number Of horses and mules can be Kept in the
stables and lots expressly prepared for them.
Nov. |, 1850. S6 If
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

0ErWE do not know where we have met
the following, but more beautiful, thrilling
and pathetic piece of poetry we never read.
On log sat a frog, #as
Crying for his daughter;9 tss'eetass
Tears he shed till his eyes werered,.
And then jumped into the water
And drowned himself ..,
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

SAD DEER HuM.-Two brothers named
Badger, living in white county, Indiana, rcent-
" went out to hunt deer. Seeing some at q
distance they separated. one brother taking ons
direction and the other another. When ariy-
ed in the immediate vicinity of where they
saw the game one of the brothers discovered
something crawling in the grass and willows,
and, supposing it to be deer. fired; scream
followed, he ran to the spot and found his bro
ther corps. The ball had pierced him through
the heart "a
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
NEW STORE.

THE subscriber would inform his friends and
/ the public generally. that he has opened All
extensive stock of GROCERIES,, at the stand
formerly occupied by Joseph w. Dolby, one door
south Of Campbell's Bakery, and opposite h. Le-
w u Son, where may be found all articles usu-
ally kept in the Grocery line, consisting in part
of the following: .,s..
Fulton Market Beef
No. l aud Mackarel in kits, for family use;
Rio and Java Coffees; crushed and brown Sugars;
New Orleans Molasses, (new crop) butter,swine
and soda crackers; cheese, buckwheat, raisns,
currants, almonds, English mustard, 6lberts, Pc
can nuts assorted pickles and preserves.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

In FOR lr.-While the immense throng were
waiting thearrival of the May Flower at The foot
Of Main.street on Friday afternoon, one man
more ambitious than the rest, determined tosee
all that could be observed from tue vantage
ground of a slight elevation, 80 turning absrel
ofiard, which lay upon the dock, upon ths end.
he mounted it and made himself the observed Of
observers. Butpride must have fall, and hehad
hardly planted himself upon thehesd olthebarrel
when it gave way beneath bis feet and let him
up to the third button on his vest in the soft,
half melted lard He extricated himself with all
expedition possible from Isnoyel andinteresting
position, and il is understood be- did not mind
about staying to receive the President but left
to his regret, and mfzzled for home TO rub It off
when dry.-Bu6alo Commercial. ,.-,,,,g
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03
MANSION HOUSE.
CAMDEN, S. G..

@AE1e
TINE undersigned begs leave TO return his grateful
thanks to his friends, and The travelling Public for
The support which he has received since he has been
opned tonr months) and has entered upon his duties for
1851 with renewed energy endeavur to please al that
may call upon him, both rich and poor His House will
he found of the most desirable situated and best fur
nshed Hotels in Camden His servants also will be
found respectful and attentive, and the table will be sup
piled with the hest the market affords.
His Stables and Carriage Houses are roomy and always
fully supplied, with Proye,dsr and MI experienced Hoser.
An Omnibus calls the House every morning for pas
sengers for The Railroad Give call and test my motto
Az you find me,
So recommend me.
f. q. ROBINSON.
Proprietor.
Camden, February 7th, 1851. IL If
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

s. Longest Rail Road.-The Erie road IS the
longest in the world--467 miles. That be-
tween Moscow and st. Petersburg, in Russia,
is next in length, being 42o miles. The Rus
sian government is about beginning a road for
Warsaw to st. Petersburg, a distance Of more
than 700 miles, of which Major t. g. Bro&n,
late of the Erie road, will be chief engineer.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

The Oswego Journal says from fifteen to
twenty fugitive slaves pass through that City
weekly to Canada. They are often nearly
destitute and depend upon the charity Of the
colored people for food and lodgings. stsA
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

A LII persons are forewarned against trading
II for Note of Hand, given by me 10 Mr.
Thomas Bas kin, for the amount Of Three hundred
and 6ly dollars (s350,) dated 18th March, as do
moi Intend paying it. w. R. YOUNG.
A;arch q, % If
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

their name, / know not This; much is cerain,
there are no chickens in the region where we
met them. 1t is possible however, that in the
settled portions Of Texas they may infest the
poultry yards. {,
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

A few doz old Port Wine, HeIdsick best Cham
pagnc, London Porter and Scotch Ale in pints, to-
gelher large stock Of Baggng, Rope and Twine
all of which he offers low Tor cash.
Jan. |. s. E. CAPERS.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

Is puhlished at Three Dollars and Fifty Cents, pai9
ndvance, Four Dollars if payment is DELAYED tor TIM
months
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

WHISKEY, RUM AND BRANDY
S0 BbIs. Recthed Whiskey,
~ 50 bbls New England Rum
> casks domestic Brandy
40 doZ. Old Madeira Wine
50 doz Porter and Ale, in quarts and pnts
Received and for sale by
Jan JOHN w. BRADLEY.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-03

o.. NOt1CG.
A LII persons having any claims against thd
II Estate of the late Mrs. Martha L. Wilson
deceased. will present them properly atested, ane
those indebted will make immediate payment to
10 Mr.. John Rosser who is authorized to act as
agent in my absence.
PAUL T. VlLLEPtGUE, Admr.
Nov. I2, 1850. 81 WIFI
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-06-14
Great Family Meeting.

Ezekiel De Camp. Of Butler county, who
has resided on Che same farm for 80 years
invited al his defendants 10 dine with him on
Wednesday last The larger part Of them
were present and partook of q sumptous far.
mern dinner. For want Of house room an ar
boI vas erected 10 the yard adjacent to the
house, and tables prepared for che occasion.
The old gentleman. " years, sat af the head
of the table. Then were arranged in order
10 children, So grand children, rs great grand
children. and 80 who had intermarried wish
the fanily-making l50-S9 were dead or ab-
sens
The children oflthe Patriarch were II id
number viz. y sons and daughters One
died as 10 years old the other l6 lived TO be
heads Of familieg sWo Of whom have since
died
The eleven sons now living are all indus
trious enserprising mechanics, VIZ: brick
layers carpenters, stone cutter and /
millwKighE Nineof tkege sons are residents
Of Cincinnaii, and several af them have been
leading men in their depas stuents for more
chan twenty years Thirteen outof the four
teen chlldrep are active merubers Of the
Methodist Baptist or Presbytel ian churches:
ibis family scene was one of Cha, most in
teresting and gratifying scenes we ev er witness
sed. We doubt whether q family meeting
equal in all respects ever assembled in the
West Its worthy ofremark. that. the best
understanding and the most cordial feelng g
has ever prevailed in all the family relations.
Who can eYual the family OF Ezekiel?
Gin. Weekly Gazette.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-06-14
NEW STOCK. NEWPRIeEs!!
~. ". STEVENSON.

VIZ 0ULD inform the public that be has resumed
wv his business at his old stand. on CFoghan ST.,
and having had the Oporspniiy Of seeing and getting
-AE1ths Latest Fashions from East and Vest
and having brought on an assOrtment ofthe
FINEST WOODS, vENEERINes, &C.,,
he is prepared to furnish mis- old customers and as
many new ones as can crowd into his ware roes..s,
with the most splendid lot of
MahOgOny, Rosewood and BlackWalnut
FU NIT q II E.,
0fevsry kind from the Grade to the Ce6fn.
As to prices. he Is determined
NOT TO BE fUNDERS0LD.
He is bold to say that he can ofTef you BETTER
BARGAINS s and BETTER w ORR than yon can
get Of Bnffales he has on and and is making
Al kinds of BEDSTEAD&
on NeaU and InaProved Plans;
such as Lewis Patent. Fowler's Patent, &c. &C.
DO not fail to give him cali. 81
| " He has got up good Hearse, and will attend
/ funerals in town or country.
Fremont, August 10, 1850.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-06-14
Toledo, NOrwalk g. Cleveland Rail
Road COMPANY

A T meeting Of the Directors Of the Toledo,
ANorwalk & Cleveland Rail Road Company,
held at their Office Of NorwaIk Dec.. y, 1850, Il
was resolved, thatthe sums subscribed TO the eap-
tal stock Of this Company 10 be expended on the
mont and Toledo, be paid into the Treasury OF this
Company at this office, in enstalments Of Ten per
every sixty days from this date; and that mo-
iice be published Of said call in some paper at Fre-
mont Toledo, or both, for the period Of thirty
Notice is therefore hefsby given that an instal-
mentof ten per cent on the Capital Stock Of the
Toledo. Norwelk a. Cleveland Rail Road com-
pany. subscribedto Be expended on The " estern
Section of saidRoad, is required to be psid 10 the
Treasurer on or before the 10Th day Of Fehfu ary
1851, and further instament Of ten per cent.
every sixty days thereafter until the full amount is
paid. w. F. KfTTRlDGE. Sec'y.
Once eof T. N. & C. r. r. COMFY.
Norwalk Dec, I6, 1850.