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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25
ADVANTAGES OF pECUNIARY LIBER-
ATTY.

The editor OF the New York Sun il .
philosopher. In speaking Of the advanta-
ges arising from benevolent spirit, ne IN
duIges in The following sensible remarks:
LiberaIny is a mems Of prosperity, BY
securing to the indiriduaI ,rho practices i
The faror and sympathy Of society. This
increases mans business and opens to
him sources Of profit in trade. 10 proof Of
this we may appeal to every mans own
observations, If not to his personal expert
ence. See the man in any occupation IN
| life, who is proyerbially close, sordid and
mean, grasping all that is within his reach
like the sponge always absorbing and
never giving out, except as he IS squeezed
who never takes an interest in enterpri-
ses for public Improvement, and whose
name is never seen on lists Of contributors
to benevolent objects, or ifseen, connected
with a sum so small as TO be disgraceful to
him. and 10 Cause his friends TO blush for
him, and how is such man regarded in
the community? Is not mark set upon
him? Do not people in general avoid him
and his place Of business, unless compelled
to sisii il, or attracted by some peculiar IN
ducement occasionally? And in dealing
with him are they not on their guard, know
ing that, as general thing, an avaricious
spirit prompts to acts Of dishonesty? Hss
such nan warm friends? Do his neigh
bors regard him as desirable member OF
society, and rejoice in his prosperity, and
seek to promoie it, or deeply sympathize
with him ia adversely and promptly volun-
teer to relieve him?
On the other hand did you ever know On
open hearted, public spirited and liberal
man, ever ready 10 cooperate IN measures
Of improvement, to share 10 every charita-
BILE and benevolent enterprize,-d you
ever know such man TO lack friends!
Did you ever know bin abandoned in ad-
versity, or wanting those who were ready
to rejoice with him in prosperityf Every
dollar iudiciousiy used in measures OF liber-
atty for public benefit was 20 much seed
sown which yielded an abundant harvest
to him who thus employed il. Libera!ity,
then. proves thus means Of prosperity.
And if the young msu would insure success
let him always set out in life with resolu-
ton TO be benevolent in proportion to bis
means.
| We viii only mention, lastly, that liber-
atty is means prosperity By securing
the blessing of Hearen on ndn's bHsi-
ness. God is pledged to sustain BY his
providence such law Of increase 40 that;
ssthe liberal soul shall be made fat" *Cast
thy bread upon the waters and thou shalt
receive il again after many days" servo
and il shall be given to you again; good
measure, pressed do,rr, ,ceu shakers tcgesk-
or shall men give into your bosom"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25
The Pear Tree.


Hound, as strayed through the garden o' you1i
In the spring time, beautiful tree.
Hhosc blossoms innocence, beauty and
truth
Nsre ali sweetly blossoming for me.
mn summer and winter cherished It well,
Ind fondIy gave il my name
~ 10. It's fair blossoms ne'er faded or lell
nj 1oulished forever the same
R& in its shadow by day and by night
slept meath its sheltefing boughs;
d / talked 10 lis whispering leaves with de-
light,
& And paid il my earliest Vows.
whispering leaves seemed 10 listen with pride
Nj And rnurmared low words in reply,
milling sweet as the lips ola bonny young BRIDE
n That kissed them 'twere ,an to deny.
s1is fragrance could charm all NY sorrow away
Il And heighien TO rapture my JOY;
And while in lis soft, loving shallow lay,
d No care could my spiri, annoy.
And now, as gaze on my blossoming tree,
Sill aourishing, lovely and fair
70! Joy mid the sweet-scfn'ed branches to see
II has borne me beautiful pear!
sGallatin, Tenn, July, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25
FINANCIAL OPERATION.

We lately heard story illustrative Of
the carly days of York county-those good
old times when every body was 'honest ~
The days were long" The parties wero
two Of the early settlers in the western part
IF York (now Adams) county--both were
Of the honest old German stock-andas one
Of them is still living, we suppress tho
name. Peter, j, appears, had increased the
size Of bis farm by annesing thereto small
tract adjoining, and lacked about hum
lred dollars Of the sum necessary TO pay
for the new acquisition. He called upon
as neighbor George, TO borrow the amount.
George brought out an old basket, and
counted down the desired number Of "tha-
lers''--and then, Of course, the two sat
down totwo large earthern mugs Of cider.
aud as many pipes Of tobacco. After smok-
ing ever the matter for while, il occurred
to Peter, that in similar transactions, he
had seen or heard Of something like note
passing between the borrower and lender,
and he suggested as much to George. The
lender assented TO the propriety OF tho
thny-paper, pen and ink were produced
and between the two document was
concoc,ed, stating that George had loaned
Peter, one hundred dollars which Peter
would repay to George in "dree monts,"
(three months) This signed, and thus far
our two financiers had made the thing oil
regular and ship-shape.
But at this point difficulty presented
itself. They both knew that notes were
made in the operations Of borrowing and
lending which they had witncssed-but
neither Of them had observed what disposi.
iion was made of the document--neitheF
cou'd tell whether it was proper for the bor-
rover or the lender TO take charge ofthe
paper! Here was dilemma! At length
a bright idea struck George. "You hafdo
money to pay, Pcter--so be sure you must
take dis paper, so as you can SEQ ns you
hal to pay itr' This was conclusivo-the
common sense ofthe thing was unanswer-
able, aud Peter pocketed the money and
his own note. $50 ss he could see - be haf
TO paw it!'' Three months passed over;
and punctually to the day appeared our
friend Peter, and paid over The promised
sum to George. This being done, the mugs
and pipes were again paraded. After puf
ing while, Peter produced The note. and
handed it to George, with the remark,
SNOW you must take dc note. as you can
see ns do money haf been paid!"
We Workers may be trusted!-- York
(Pa,) Herald.
Dash ish goot
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25

Father hate Mr.. Smith, said Broad
way beauty the other day TO her honored
parent. why so, my daughtsrr BE
cause he always stares me 30 hard when
he meets me in the street. 'Bn., my
child, how do you know that MIR. Smith
stares at your 'Why, because ! have re-
peatedly seen him do it, well, Julia,
don't you ever look at tho impudent man
again, when you meet him, and then be
may stare his eyes out, without annoying
YOU in the least. Remember that il al
ways takea two pair Of eye. 10 make per-
feet Stdre.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25

OccupATIoN-The editor Of the Day
Book gives the clerks OF New York city a
lecture which ought to be engraved upon
the heart Of every young man in the coun-
try. The silly pride and want OF foresight
exhibited by parents and their sons in the
selection OF occupations, helps much 10 keep
the world out OF joint. "At the same time
lhcro are ten thousand dull, stupid, lazy
| Ib!ockheads, who are no more capable OF
learning the mercantile business than q
iackass is TO dance hornpipe, fretting.
stewing and trying TO be some body tina,
they never can be. Most Of them would
make good farmers, good gardeners, stage
drivers, hostcrs, shoemakers, blacksmi,hs.
hatters. carpenters, &c; bat you canno,
beat i, into their thick skulls, nor those of
their parents, that if they have any sort Of
chance they will yet not be merchan,
princes. Others of them would make good
nurses or baby tenders, millners or dress
makers; some would make BARRIERS and hair
drcsscrs and get rich, but none of them
will ever make merchants, statesmen, law
yers or physicians, let them try ever so
much. OF course they will try, and keep
trying, until they are forty years old. But
by that time they will die or get starved
ont, and 60 into the country and settle
down into their natural elements. or in 9th
er words, will find their level: We mean
you, ,oungs,or, not Jim Snooks, nor Dick
Doebanks, not Sam Ferguson, nor the chsp
next door--but you, you oily-headed,
smooth faced, soft handed. fuzzy Tipped
nnmskull, who ought to be at the plow OF
anvil, cxerting the faculties God has given
you, instead Of trying to live by what you
have not and never can have. There is
no use in trying TO live BY brairs when
you have not got them. Hands and arms,
muscles, sinews, bones and strength, you
you all hare, and il you mean TO lie healthy.
wealthy and happy, YOU must uso them"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25

The sound of your hammer said Frank
in sat five in the morning or nino at night
heard by creditor, makes him easy siS
months longer, but il he sees you at bill.
lard table, or hears your voice at a tavern
when you should be- Al work, he sends 70,
his money the next day
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25

The fine moral tone and exquisite sense
of Justice Of 'An urortunate Debtor is wor.
thy all acceptation. He was in the kindly
benevolent stnge Of inebriety and full ol
pbian,hrophy and exuberan, lihcraity.-
After pouring forth his wnrmest desire
TO make all men happy he wound up thus:
And iflowe any mnn any thing, freely
forgive him tho debt!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25

Weigh every step that you are about to
take whenever passions become involved,
How often do things assume different as.
pee, when they are fairly considered.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25

ready for her walk in full Boomer cos
tune, dress and pants Of light silk, and hal
trimmed with white.
The girls few up stairs and laughed
themselves into Mysteries, Frank cools
surveyed his Aunt through an eye-glass,
| her lover sat as if petrliied, but Mr.. Stanly
after staring at her a minute, burst into .
prolonged fit Of hearty laughter.
"What are you laughing al ?" exclaimed
the irrilated dame. 81 should like to know
if have not as much right as your daugh-
'ers, to dress as please?'
"To be sure" replied MIR. Stanly, as soon
as lie found breath to speak; 'sbut then the
idea Of an old maid of forty five dressing
like a girl Of fifteen, struck me as quite
ludcrous!" and again he roafcd with laugh
tier.
"Come, Capt. W, let Us 90 and
leave him to laugh himself hoarse," said
the insulted lady, but Capt. W
was glued to his chair, and go he couldn't
ior wouldn't, which was worse still.
81 fear, aunt remarked Frank, that
the Captains sense o Propriety does not
ltaIy HFpTGClutc toDF HoFeiIHcSSs VI oS
would follow my example;' and Frank lent
bis knee before her. 81 never once mis-
trusted that my honorcd aun, would be the
first among our ancient danes TO hide her
gray hairand wrinkles under Bloomer hal
Especially after the terrible shock her sense
Of propristy SO recently received"
Poor aunt Priscilla! she flew out OF the
room, bursting with rage and modification
for Capt. W who had been vainly try
ing not TO laugh, at last joined in chorus
with Mr.. Stanly and Frank.
The next day Aunt Priseilla's baggage
was seen leaving the house and with it her
self; but if she waits for Mr.. StanIy to
carry her back she will wait in vain, for
Ja'ia is now installed as his housckeeper,
aud he has as much as will employ his lei
sure time. in attending Camilla parties
with his daughters.
| We'll, reader, have spun long yarn.
and am tired if you are not, and probably
| vol arc; but its no use-if yoa once, sci
me TO talking, | never can step unit!
am through with my story.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25

VERSATILITY OF GENIrs.--The following
curious advertisement, it is said, la'ely ap
peared in an English newspaper. Its wine
up is capital:
"Waatcd, by young lady, aged -, O
pleasing counienance, good figure, ngreen'
bic manners, general information, and va
rious accomplishments, who has studied
every thing, from the creation 10 crotch
c', a situation in the family Of a gentleman
She viii take the head OF the table, manage
his household, scold his servants, nurse his
babies [when they arrive,] check his
tradesman's bills, accompany him 10 the
theatre or in walking or riding, cut the
leaves of his new books, sew on his buttons
warm his slippers, and generally mako bis
miserable life happy. Apply, in the first
place. by letter, 10 Louisa Caroline Lin
den Grove, and afterwards TO pppa, upon
the premises.
NE The wedding finger is size No
4 [smalI,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-25


INTERESTING INCIDENT. The following
incident, connected with the recent trip OF
The President TO the Virginia Springs,
(says the Staunton Speciator,) has been
furnished by friend for publication;
Six miles northwest Of Staunton. Oh the
stage route 10 the Warm Springs, is the
village Of West View; there resides an aged
Pfesbyteran Minister, venerable lot only
for years, bat piety--original in thought
and manner, decisive in character, and bold
in the expression Of his sentiments. al
though trembling under the weight of years
and disease, he had attended carefully TO
passing events connected with The political
condition of,he country. Always warm
friend TO the Secretary Of the Interior, he
had requested him, through friend, TO call
with the President a, his cottage in West
View, on their passage tohe Springs. As
might have been expected. the request was
cour,eously complied with.
The ceremony took place while the fee
bic and aged man lay reclining on his bed
sMr. Fillmore" said he, 81 am grateful
for your trouble and condesce nsion in this
call, and regret that my physical condition
iorbids tho respect, even in posture, which
4 am disposed to render" s'No condescen-
sion, sir" replied The President, 81 am sorry
to find your health SO feeble.'' 81 am no
man worshipper," continued the speaker.
'bu. honor the Office created by the people.
and the public officer who is determined TO
execute the laws and maintain the Union.
The sin Of a distinguished relative, now no
more, was never my sin. love this Union
My desire has been TO take you by the
hand, as the friend Of the Union, and am
satisfied and pleased. pray Gcd TO put
into the hearts Of the people TO take YOU as
their Chief Magistrate fer the next Presi
dental term believe it would stay and
strengthen the Union. And now, may the
rich blessings Of Heaven rest upon your
head am done, sir, and wish no reply"
The President bowed, aud pressed the
hand of the venerable Christian patriot.
my reverend Father" ha said, 81 am
under great obligations TO YOU for your kind
feelings aud blessings"
All the whie stood the manly form of
the Secretary Of the Interior, not without
visible emotions from the novel and affect.
ing scene.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-07-11
WATEREE EOUSE.
(LATE PLANTERS HOTEL,)
CAMDEN, S. C.

T,lIE Subscriber having purchased this ex-
i tensve and we'll known Establishment, and
having added largely to its convenience and COM
fort, by new addition of Furniture and thorough
and complete repairs, begs leave to inform the
Public, that he is prepared 10 Entertain all who
may favor him with call, in manner hitherto
unknown in the town of Camden.
He deems it unnecessary to make any pledges,
only so far as to say that his TABLE will be sup.
piled daily as welfas any in tine State; attended
by polite and attentive Servants. sr,
His STABLES, will be bountilullY supplied with
Provender and attended by the very lest Hostlers.
No pains will be spared to keep quiet and or
derly House.
II. HoLLErBfAN.s
Camden, Jure4 1851. = s45 If
Charleston Mercury, South Carolnian, tri-weckly.
Fairfield Herald Chester Standard, Unionvie Journal
Iaurensville Herald Newberry Sentinel, Greensillss
Moun,aneer, Hornets's Nest Yorlyie Miscellany,
Cheraw Gazett, Darlington Flag, Sumter Banner viii
please copy weekly for three months -. ~ 10
Jnne 10 46 s..ss 1T so
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Notice..

rTNHoMAS LANG, William Anderson, Thon,as
Il j. Ancrum, William Gardener, and Alexandes
Young, who have been, and now are, engaged in
the manufacture Of cotton goods and other articles,
at place known as the DeKab Factory, in Kerr
shaw District, under the firm and style OF VIII
liam Anderson and Company. have associated
Burwel Boykin with them, as member Of said
Frm-and having obtained from the Legislatureof
South Carolina, a Charter incorpol ating the said
Firm, with their associates and successors, as q
body polite and corporate, in law by the name and
style of "The DeKalb Manufacturing Company"
do hereby notify the public that they have accept
ed the said Charter, and will hereafter conduct
their business according to the terms thereof, and
under the name and style of "The DeKaib Manu-
featuring Company" -
March 9Th, 1851 90 If
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CAMDEN HOTEL
is NOW OPEN
FOR THE Accommodations OF


FOR THE ACCoMafoDATION OF
THE TRAVELLING. PUBLIC.
IT is an excellent and conmodious building, new
a and we'll fitted up, and lately put in state Of
complete re- air. The rooms are large, open and
airy fine Family parlors well furnished.
: The Table will be-suppiied with every thing
which an excellent country market will afford,
attended by the best servants. a
The BAR will be supplied with the choicest
Wines and Liquors.
Tie STABLES are well fitted up attended by
careful and experienced Hostlers, and well sup
piled with Provender.
Also Lots prepared for the accommodation Of
,Drovers, with excellent water copyeniences.
There will at all times, be an Omnibus in attend
ancc to convey passengers to and from, the Depot.
The Subscriber having had several years expe-
rence in the above business, feels confident in say
ing that he will be able to give general satisfaction
to all, who may favor him with their patronage, as
he is determined 10 use every exertion on his part
to please. s
II. J. WILSON,
Charleston Courier, Mercury, Columbia Carpli.
nian and Advocate, Fairfield Herald, Chester Stan.
dard, Hornets Nest, Darlington Flag, Sumter
Banner, will copy once week for one month and
forward bills to the Republic Office.
June 6 45 IF
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The State of soNth-Carolina'


To all and singular The Managers Of The General
Elections, for The sereral Districts Of The Slate Of
SouM Carolina:
WHEREAS the Legislature ol South Carolina,
w at its late Session, did pass an Act to provide
for the election of Members 20 SOUTHERN
CONGRESS-: And whereas, said Act requires
the Executive Authority to issue Writs of Elec-
ton to the Managers of Elections: | do hereby
require you, and each Of you after giving legal
notice and being duly qualified, TO proceed TO hold
an election on the I'd Monday Of October next,
and day following, !or two Deputies 10 represent
your respective Congressional Districts; and al
ter having determined on persons duly elected
you will certify the same according to law to inc
Governor for the time being.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State' IN
Columbia, this lst day OF june, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred ana nifty
ore j. H. MEANS,
Governor and Commander.In. .ChIcf'
w. F. ARTHUR, Deputy Secretary CT State.
W All the apers in the State are requested to
copy. ,e
| June 20. 49
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-07-11
Bounty Land.

H,IIE undersigned having associated himself
with Mir. L. Blanchard True, who is perma-
nently located at the City of Washington VINO
nossesses thorough and familiar acquaintance
with the requirements of the Government OnGes' n
,,n,s and the adjustment of all other claims
n;,s, ." the Government, without jeopardy or de-
iaya..and at but little expense TO claimants. :.
land Warrants located, and The Land sold IT
desired. on the most advantageous terms.
aesiieu' :" ~ NJ. NAUDIN.
July 8, 1851. ~
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One Hundred Dollars Reward.

TWO MARES, one handsome grey, quick ac-
Il ton and trotter, the other a Sorrel, with
white f; ce and PAGER, stolen at Savannah
by two men. who crossed the Savannah River on
Saturday, the 2Ist ut, and it is supposed may
proceed westward. The above reward will be
paid for the apprehension of the thieves and re-
covery of the properly by W. B. GILES, Esq,
Savannah. or EDWARD WINS Low,
Office foot of Laurens Street, Charleston S. G.
July So If
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Warranted Pianos, &c. OH Trial.
DIVIDEND OF
The South Carolina az. Ls. Company.
sEe=-. ssss1. e-s1..-. if214zas.=. s.se.se.s
En:.s;a s;s:.sfs .rS.,iEi.-=S, =. .I5SsssS

sSEe-. eess-. se1s.-.: iE--zcs.=s ss.e.sez-. XII
sisS a=Sr-ts-.S1 -{asssS
TyNHit Suull CaroIinl Rail Road Company i.aving
= declared Dividend Of Three Do!'a,s and
Fifty ccas per srare for the last six months, IN"
sane will lie paIl on and alter Tuesday the lst
July, only a, Inc Company's Office il John Street
Charleston, upon all Stock that has responded to
the last call oi twenty-five Dollars per share.
Certificates of s,n k must in every instance be
produced in evidence Of such payment; and where
loose Receipts have been ssued. they must also
be produced in order that they may be transferred
10 the Certificates.
No Dividends Tor the past six months or arrears
of Dividends will be paid unless the above is CON-
piled with.
Mr.. The united Dividend of Four Dollars and
Twenty five cents per share on the Stock in the
Road and Bank, will be paid (suhject also to the a,
boye requirements at the South western kaIl
Road Bank in Charleston, on and alter tuesday
the lst July. q.
June 81, 1851. 5l ~.
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Southern Agricultulal Implemsntg. J.

rFHE subscribers have received the following
L consignment from the house OF r: Sinclair JE-
g. Co.. Baltimore They have been tested and
approved by number Of our River Planters.
No 7, :, g. 9, Sinclair and Moor's Plows,
2& Furrow Plows, n sEa KS -
Plain and expanding Corn Cultvators, -
81 gle and Double spout Corn Shelters, a..
Virginia Corn Shelters, ..g, -
Corn and Cob Crnshers, (wili grind bushels
an hour with ordinary gin gearing,)
9& IL inch Straw Cutters, s-a 1-v
Grain Cradles ss+A
For sale by McDOWALL d. COOPER.
may 5th, SO ~ tf &
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NOTICE.

ALL persons indebted to the Planners Hotel are
Il requested to come forward Immediately anu
settle tire same. ~,
AR, ]. ]. Dunlap may be found at the Wateree
House who is dulyau,horized tp.close up the busi-
no.s - of the Hotei.rs.t ~ W.PATTERSON. :
Juucl3 AZ lo' :,
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Camden Bazaar.

HE hereby notify to our Customers. and the
w public generally, that We have just. receiv-
ed, large assortnen. Of Ready Made Clothing
suitable for the Srrng which we shall sell as usu-
al at the very lowest Cash prices possible. --'As-
We have also received a fine assortment of
Broadcloaths, and blacs and fancy colored Casi-
meres to which we invite the attentionof orr
friends. 49, ,M. .sDRUkER. q Co.S !
Feb. 2s, 1851. II - - IF