Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-01-31

diately sprinkled considerable amount of tie
precious metal all over the rock, as well as in
its interstices and crevices, and then proclaim.
ed abroad that they had found a rich vein Of
golden rock in their dam, inviting every one to
call and SEQ it. From far and near the diggers
came to see the wonderful discovery, whilst
claims in the surrounding dams rose in price in
proportion to the excitement occasioned by the
golden rock. Many and large were the offers
made to the various claimants in the golden
rock dam. But it was no go-the party con.
ccrncd knew well what they were about, and
would not sell one claim without selling all.
Meanwhile, so intense had become the excite.
ment, that no work was done for several days
in the whole neighborhood, and the owners Of
this immensely rich claim, seeing the position
of affairs, determined to "strike while the iron
was hot" and accordingly up went the whole
of the claims in the Golden Rock Dam" to be
sold at auction, to the highest bidders for cash,
at sunduwn, the next day. The excitement
still ragged, and, at the time appointed, the con-
course of diggers was tremendous upon the
scene of action. The sale commenced, and up,
up went the bids to an astonishing price, until
about dusk, when the whole was knocked Oft
to a party of lucky bombres, who promptly
raid the money, sum far exceeding all the
costs and oudays upon the dam, and received
the titles in lieu. Morning came, and the new
owners to work, amid a large concourse OF
miners, who had assembled to sec the opening
of the golden vein. Nobly did the pick and
crowbar do their duty that day, and for many
hours did the workmen toll, the perspiration
rolling in streams over their bronzed faces and
sinewy limbs. But nothing further than the
gi,tc,ing particles Oh the surface Of the rock
rewarded their labors. 1t was noon, and as
the wealied laborers sat resting at their meal,
and specuIatug upon their disappointment in
not having as yet realized but few ounces,
and the barrenness of the interior Of the rock,
when it was suggested to hunt up the former
owners, and see what they had to say Of it.
The hunt commenced, but not a soul had seen
the auctioneers since the evening before, and
weared at length with their vain search, the
diggers returned to their camp overpowered
witt! dreadful suspicious, where they found all
Indian boy. with note, cQuched i'll the most
isolsnt terms of mockery, which fully con.
irmed all their most wolul apprehensions.-
They were duped robbed OF all their hard
earned ounces, and had nothing to show for
them. Bvt no time must be lost-they might
vet ovcrtake the Williams, and recover their
bright and glittering dust Vain hope! The
disgings were secured in every direction, and
for miles around, bat the swiudlers had escap.
ed, and the poor dupes returned to camp amid
the iecrs and ridicule of their compeers, wiser
and s!lrewder set OF meu.-Saa Francisco
Jyurnd'.
4 Convenient Bed. We see it stated that
portable bed a new invention, has been iD.
troduceu into New York, aud is attracting
much attention 1t forms soft aud colnuu.
dous couch, requires but little trouble to take
care OF it, occupies very small space, and
may be shut up like Ill umbrella iItO so com.
pact il form as to admit oi being slowed away
in baudbox or valise.
The New York Herald contrasting the su.
periorty of steam over sailing vessels, lndul'
ges in the following bold aud original figure
"Ine American Gag is screaming for tie do
minion of the seas, and her voice Is heard IN
the whistle of the stern engine.
4 severe shock of an earthqu Ike was felt at
ST. Thomas on the 10Th of December, but no
damage was DONE The merchants oi st. john,
p. r. hive made favorable propositions to Mr..
Cunard to induce him to allow the British mail
steamer Merlin to touch ut that island.
The Many men, who have acquired
great fame and celebrity in the world, began
their career as printers. Sir William Black
stone, the learned commentator on laws, was
printer by trade King George III learned
the art, and frequently set type aiterhe asccll.
ded the throne of England. We scarcely need
mention Franklin for it is well known to all
who are familiar with his name, that he was II
printer. Alexander Campbell, the greatest
Theologian that ever lived, is a printer. Cen
tlemen Of the "Craft," these are gratifying
facts; but let us not be content that they alone
be held up to the credit OF the poiession-let
us honor ourselves, and 40 all we can to keep
up, and elevate still higher, the character OF
our beautiful art.
Pas'or.-"Your daughter, madam, it appears
to me- looks about too much in church"
Member of Fock-I know that the girl ap'
pears TO an observer to be taken up with world