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nANIEL MAYEs, formerly Of Lexington, Ky
late of Jackson, Miss has removed to New Orleans
intending to devote himself to the practice of Law.
He will give strict attention business especially in the
United States Circuit Court and the Supreme Court Of Lou
isiana.
Orrrcr Exchange Place, NOS D,snean,s Bmlays.
mar S-eo5w
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The Norfolk Herald states that the cultivation Of peas has
become Of considerable importance in that nsshbor
used in raising peas Upwards Of thirty thousand dollars
have been realized from peas during the present ssson
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the lord of all,
Quiyered and plumed, and 1.-THE and tall''--


Of hero and saved for future deeds life already
full Of marvellous adventure cheers and is il not fact
of singular and favorable auguy that after visiting the his
tocal exploits Of John Smith should find another John
Smith, laughter probably his descendant President Of your
Historical Society [Cheers and laughter Will you allow
me congratulate you having President who has such
traditional claim the post And will you allow also
to congratulate you in following the pursuit which you have
selected the occupation of your leisure, in spot and un-
der circumstances which must naturally tend to make 1t
agreeable Cheers Your historical studies, gentlemen
must Of course begin with your peculiar history and
whether you look to its past current future course don't
think YOU can well be dissatisfied [Cheers] Ay, gentle
men Of Maryland let to the first pages Of your early
chronicles what do we there Amidst a time Of gene
raj intolerance when The voice Of Religion elsewhere
drowned amidst the cries Of victims and the shouts OF
her holy light elsewhere rendered urd BY
the glare Of bonres blazing human sacrifice here, in
this chosen land her soft and gentle accents sank into the
heart of the penten, breathing mercy and forgiveness
whilst her eyer-sacred ray beamng round the tranquil al
ars Of ST. Mary seemed like the lusre of the sweet planet
Of the night to spel surrounding darkness and dpee
the clouds which the tempests OF that stormy time drove
ever and anon toward the peaceful waters Of the Potomac
chees i and here gentlemen let not pursue history into
the domain Of theology nor seek 10 inquire whether this go-
rous federation was the work of Protestant or Catholic SUI
ce for us TO know that the work of Americans and
Engishmen [oud CHEERS whose minds were imoued WIN
truly Christian spirit at time when men seemed 70 nave
unlesrned the Christian preceP mat no one can esny m'.
his God who does not love his neishbo ALSO Applause
And such the picture gentlemen, which comes 70 you
times gone by what that which stands on the lore
ground of times present, promising future sun more
splendid for times TO come (Cheers] Your ci'y mas m
creased within the last years from one hundred nun
ed and seventy thousand SOULS and has added, within the
last year. one thousand hundred houses to iu previous
hssaaona stands upon bay whence the shipping which
crowds m waters carried by the steady breeze Of prcpeou
commerce evey region open to the ocean [chssn whiis
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~ laboIed TO win. Not he He had pr"
missed To call ON Miss Eliza, and he remem-
bered his engagement: with a heart swell
ing with gra,i6ed pride and lofty aspirations
he went TO The address his charmer gave
him, and approached The door, on which the
dear name Bartlett Shone engraved IN
silver.
Mr.. Harrylwas shown into the parIor: he
had inquired for Mss Eliza but Mrs. Bart
lett herself appeared. She was fine look
ing old lady, with all intelligent eye, which
scanned Mr.. Ilarrv's features curl"usIy.
"Did YOU wish to see Eliza 2" she asked.
Mr.. Harry replied affirmalivcly.
"Indced," said she. 81 think there must
be SOME mistake. SIR Perhaps i, is Jane,
or Mary. YOU wish to seer
ooh, 20; Miss Ellza,' rejoincd Mr.. Har-
ry,
81 must ask, then. why You wish to see
her," pur ued Mrs. Bartlett. mildly.
Harry biushed violently, percelvIng which,
she added quickly:
For Eliza is still so young. that | am
sure sou can have nothing TO say to her
which YOU would not communicate TO me-"
"Youne I" echoed Harry, confused.
"Why, she is only nine years old you
know"
Harry was cnnfoundcd; but remember
ing that he had the name of his charmer
only on The authority of Dick Stevens, he
hesilated 10 explain matters.
"It must be one of her sisters, then. met
her al - Hall. two nights ago.
"Therc must still be some mistake" re-
piled Mrs. Bartlett. Neither Of my daugh-
ters have been to - Hall this winter"
ii think am not mistaken. This is the
address she gave me-" SAID Harry. firmly.
"Oh p cried the old lady, "you mean our
nursery maid She was at - Hall
two nights ago. aud she said she expected
Young gentleman to call on her."
Nursery maid - echoed Harry, indg-
manly. u don't know any nursery maid "
"Oh. it is her you wish to see !" replied
the old lady. gond humnredIy. "She sai,I
sou called her Miss Bartlett. but she didn't
mind il. as great many cali her so, she has
lived with us so long. will speak to her."
"Nn-no-I beg-don't trouble yourself"
demonstrated Harry, nervouslv. 81 was
mistaken. IL beg your pardon Good
day ma'am."
Harry lett; but the affair got out; and,
10 this dav. he has not done bIuslling when
: gcnlcel baIl-ronm acquaintances" are men
toned.
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From the Boston Weekly Museum.
BALL ROOM ACQUAINTANCES.

nOOm IN'VS 3kh-f tAt' WV.
Mr.. Henry PRINCETON is Il young gentle
man of agreeable manners, good 10 ks, and
abominable self conceit di tIngushed for
his sallan,ry, black whiskers, and arIslocra'-
ic aspirations. .:
!, is well to have good opinion OF onr'>
self; but there is certain sort nt pride
whch renders its posSessor contemplate -
1t is that pride which makes you blush to bc
seen in the street with the nnblcst. best
hearted fellow IN the world, because he may
happen 10 wear seedy.lo"kng coat or a
hat of last years fashion.
With this sort of pride MIR. Harry PrIn-
glcton was severely afflicted. He sought
10 rank with The mos, gen,eel, with IN" ac-
know!edged ars,ocrats OF society. He ann
ed high, and on one occasion he shot con.
sidcrably wide of his mark.
This is The way Of it,
Mr.. Harry was at ball; rather recher-
che affair, Of course. Mr.. Harry never pat
ronized your ordinary assemblies, one Is SO
APT to meet vulgar people in such places, that
is, people who work for living, shop-kecp-
crs and shop-keeper's daughters.
He was at ball. MagnIficently had he
flannel, and innumerable hearts had he bro
ken, in the course Of few hours. Yet Mr..
Harry was dissatisfied. He observed that
iew-marvcIlously few oflhe elite were pre-.
sent. Had he made conquest, at which
one of such lofty aspirations might feel graft
fed? All, no! He sighed, like Alexander,
for an object worthy of his Prowess.
"Who was that young lady you waltzed
with last p asked a sleek dandy.
81 declare have forgotten her name, and
really, think neglected to write it down.
replied Mr.. Harry. 81 thought she couldn't
be very fashionable never met her be-
FORE"
"Whv," cried a genteel fellow, with a
glossy mousiache, who had heard the qucs-
ton and reply "lhat is Miss Bartlett, daugh
ter of William Ii. Bartlett. Dem gen,eeI
people. know 'em. That's Eliza. the
preitiest Of three daughters
"Ah r. exclaimed Mr.. Harry. "she is pre,-
". was sure she was none oi The crowd
though never had met her before"
Mr.. Harry gazed with admiration at the
charming young lady, who, to speak The
truth had not appeared to him remarkably
beautiful before. A Bartlett What con.
quest For Mr.. Harry was sure the gir
was smttten with him.
al must cultivate her acquaintance
thought he.
During the remainder of the evening, he
devoted himself exclusively to Miss Bartlett,
who received his attentions graciousIy.
Perhaps you imagine Mr.. Harry forgo
the poor girl whose heart he thus deIiberate'
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AUTUMN.

FROM THE FRENCH OF LAMARTINE.
Welcome We trees, in dying verdure clad,
Weeping your golden tears on all below
Hail, lovely autumn cay, whose aspect sad,
Delights my sight and softens all my wo.
With thoughtful step in lonely woodland path,
Hove to mark the years retreatIng form,
When sombre as the mournful shades OF death,
The suns velled rays scarce Tel! the approach OF
morn. ..
Yes, in these autumn days, when nature dies.
Her glory gone. all beaItious things see
The farewell of friend, the last two sighs
That watt from dying lips the last sweet smile
.s to me.
So, ready from he shore of life to spring,
Weeping for summer days OF hope long past,
still look back with envy's poignant sting,
And view departed joys which yet no joys pos
- sessed.
Earth, sun, wales, nature. beautiful and fair,
For you, on deaths dark verge tear I'll shed,
So lovely is the light, so pure the air,
That shines and breathcs around The dying head.
Yet to the dregs this cup Of life rl drain;
This mingled cup of nectar and Of gall;
Still, in its dep h, all hidden, may remain
One drop of life to compensate for all.
Perchance, all shrouded in futurity,
Some bliss, by hope unseen. may descry;
Perchance, some sister soul my soul may see,
To read my spirit with kindred eye.
The flower res igns its perfumes to the gale.
Breathing its lateDt sweetness ere il die
My soul exhales in sorrow, like the wall
OF some low song of mournful melody.
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NEW ARRIVALS,

THE subscriber having received large supply
/ of Groceries, Hardware and Do
mestic Dry Goods, is now prepared to sup
ply his friends and the public with every article
in the line Of his business.
Those visiting to purchase will do well to call
and examine his Stock consisting of 80
St. Croix Porto Rico and New Orleans Sugars
Loaf, crashed and powdered do
Java. Laguira. Cuba and Rio Coffee
New Orleans and West India Moasses
Gunpowder, Young Hyson and Black Teas
Mackarel Nos and 8, in barrels and halves
Backsmith's Bellows, Anvs and Vses
Collins Axes, Trace Chains, Hoes
Spades, Shovels, Nails, Iron. &c.
Sperm Oil, Lnseed Oil, Paints and Window Glass
Blankets. Bed Ticks, Apron Checks
Bleached and unblcached Shirtings and Shcctings
Together with large assortmentof
BaggiMg, Rope and Twine.
]. w. BRADLEY.
Camden S. C.. Sept %.
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CREDIT

Strange, indeed, the delusion of the whole
credit system, which, in all its branches, is
system of usury-n effect, if not design! 1t
sheds its intoxicating influence over all who
come beneath it, and bewilders, for time, the
most intelligent and best constituted men.
The impression of credit postponing the
day of payment--is like the impression of
far off period of death, an accountability on
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$50 BONMETS.

T have received the above number Of Ladies' and
i Misses Bonnets-comprising every kind Of
Leghorn, Straw, Chip, Hungarian, Alboni Dnnsta-
bic, Tuscan, &c, with fashionable Ribbons to
suit A SO Artificial Sprigs and Wreaths Bonnet
Tabs. Bonnet Innings, white and c. lored Ruche,
black and white Blond Laces, Green and blue
B,rage, and BLACK Lace Wells.
]. WILSON.
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AMERICAN PRINTS.

T have now on hand n stock Of FAST CoLoRED Cacces,
that for variety, beauty, and cheapness, will bear
comparison with any stock in the Southern country An
early inspection requested those large piles of beau
tfu patterns getting smalI by degrees and beauti
fully less" Some fast colors at 6! cents.
JAMES WILSON
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EeOnleSficS,

DROWN and beachcd Shirtings all widths y qualitie
ID Superior undressed family Linens; pillow Linen
1874 TO l3-4 brown and bleached Aendale Sheetings
l2-i Linen Sheetings
Red, White, yellow and Green Flannc!s
Lnsrys, Marlborough Stripes and DENNIS
Superior Bed Blankets. Ia TO 1874 &c. &c.
The above will be sold low, Mt "-'-
Sept %. 4. NJ. q r. KENNEDY'S.
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Partisan Novelties.

T have opened quite an attractive assortment Of
i French Embroider les, containing rich worked
muslin Collars, muslin Sleeves and Cuffs of the
newest styles, Ladies worked muslin Caps, Infant
Caps and Frock Bodies, Mourning Collars, Sleeves
and Cuffs, new and elegant patterns. Also
great variety Of Lace and Muslin Caoes, some of
them very handsome, Emb'd. Lawn Handk'fs and
worked muslin Edgings and luserngs.. ,Btaps
JAMES WILSON.
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HAVE now on hand ard will continue to re-
Ill ceive the fullest and most complete Stock of
ali the Articles usually kept in their line, that has
ever been kept in this market.
Having purchased from the best manufacturers
abroad ad entirely for cash, in addition to their
own home manufactures. They tell we'll assured
goods, in their line, and upon as favorable terms,
as they can be bought at any wholesale establish
ment in this State.
Merchants and others are respectfully invited to
examine the stock, before purchasing, under the
assurance that il shall be to their interest 10 do so
sept. %, Is #
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Corn in Arkansas.-The Ouachita Register,
in speaking of the corn crop in that State, says:
"rhe State of Arkansas has probably made
more corn, for the amount Of land in cultva
ton, than any other State in the Union. 1t is
true that the crop has been cut shot by the
drought in some particular localities, but in
other places the seasons have been favorable,
and is abundant. |. is now selling in some
parts Of the State at 10 and Is cents per BUSH
el. Under these circumstances, Arkansas pre-.
sents as great inducements to emigration as any
of the other new States. Some of our most
experienced planters, who have cultivated lands
in different parts of tho Southern States, say,
that the Ouachita lands are less affected by dry
weather than any they have ever cultivated be-.
FORE If this be true, the lands in this region
ought to be in great demand hereafter"
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! the mind OF the WayWard, vigorous, ana nealtn-
full sinner; who, though in his moments of calm
reflection realizes the certainty of the coming
event, and may believe in the full retributon OF
stern and irrevocable justice, yet banishes
the thought in a moment with but slight
twnge of conscience, and oes on, still keep
ing the day of Pentence and change in the il
lusorv distance. The man who receives cre-
dit, receives goods Of certain value, without the
impression of returning value in exchange, as
he would if paying at the time of reception
He deals therefore more lberall y-holds less
question of the price-takes it more as if gift,
and feels grateful to the creditor, as if towards
benefactor, and goes on undreaming OF the
usury that is heaped upon him, and the fact
he must pay dearly in the end for the bland
manner and apparent generosity Of the ma
chine which extends to him the hand of cordi-
ality, graspng his own with condescending
kindness, but to place it in the strong vice of
responsibility or the steel trap of usurious per-
centage With what surprise and agitation,
and rapid fuctuation Of feelings, chasing shad-
ows of iucredulity, suspicion and regret over
his crest.falen countenance, the debtor looks
up into the changed face of the late affable
creditor, who has opened the book, "and then
another great hook" and announced to him
the sum of all his indebtedness! He did not
think it was half so much astonished! But
the figures do not lie there it stands in fearful
magnitude He gives his note, with big in
terest," for better means. A sign escapes him
as his sign manual is placed, and he retires, re-
volving in his own mind the probability Of
cheat" determines to buy no more OH credit,
and, too, often, endeavors to relieve his mind
from the impending obligation by an migrate
fu reproach of his late model man, and pref
ty bit of revenge, declaring his determination
never to trade another cent with that estab.
lishment at any rate J"
But the borrower of money, for the purpose
of discharging old obligations, is still more de.
ceived in feelings, inasmuch as he attaches more
value and Importance to the glittering coin than
to ordinary goods. and when it passes from
him, sees even less in return.
Obligations for money borrowed, for the
purpose of dscharglng an existing liability,
though more punctually paid from honor and
necessity, are like doctors biil-thc pain for
which it was incurred, by wise provision of
our nature, is nearlysor quite forgotten, and
there is not a shadow even of substance left
to show for what good!
Shyock Shark Brown was a man who un-
derstood all these points in human nature, and
made good use of them He made his rates
high in accordance with the necessities Of his
customer, whilst the victims mind was in a
state of painful anxiety beyond the appreciation
of suffering which the remedy would inAict,
and, like the doctor again, made his patients
believe that he was doing them q benefit and
Il kindness, while he was burning their side
with fierce bliSters, and draining the very cur.
rent of life from their veins-N. Y. Post
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English French AMI American Tooth Brushes some OF
them very handsome; Hair Brushes, fine variety ivo-
~, Horn. and Buffalo Dressing Combs; Purses, Forte
merous n,ion in detail. which serve make up
verv elegant Though the largesp assortment Of ar
tiles of this class Received at y. J. DELAYS.
Oct 2Stf
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4 CASES Saddles, brides, Whips, &c.
4 900 slider best IIemUck Leather
20 bales Oznaburgs, "laurc Falls"
20 do Yarn. assorted do do Of very supe
rior quality, received consignment, and for sale the
lowest terms by j. w. BRADLEY.
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ENCOURAGE
Domestic Manufactures.

oSA3SSo4S k3sbAA1SSVA4S VII
TINE DeKalb Manufacturing Co. have now hand
i large Stock of
Pegged and SeWed Negro Shoes,
of their own msnufaclurc-o which they would invite
the attention of Planters. Their
Pesgcd BrOgans,
all made from selected stock in the substantial
can be recommended to those who wish to
purchase first rate article. Their
Sewed Negro Shoes,
are also made from good Leather and in such manner
give satisfaction Planters will please call and e1-
anime Stock-satsed that they will be peased--as
we know that We can show the best stock Of Home
Made Shoes. that 10 be met with.
They will be sold a. the lowest market price. by
w. ANDERSON, Trear
Camden, Oct y 1851. 70 u
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FRuITs OF INDIVIDUAL ENTERpRIsE.-The
Reading Railroad, in Pennsylvania, was built
without receiving any aid from the Government,
and solely with the voluntary subscriptions of
its stockholders. We learn from correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Ledger, that it now
transports weekly from 40 to $4,000 tons Of
coal to New England New York. Itemploys,
in all, about fifteen hundred persons, at salaries
aud wages respectively of about $4,000
month, or 720,00n per annum. 1t consumes
materials in value of $780, ,0O0 month, or about
$4,000 week, causing in all Consumption Of
material, salaries and wages,) an annual outlay
of SS40,00n, all expended on its own ground.
Some of the items Of its manufacture are partic-
ularly interesting and striking Thus it manu-.
factures thirty wheels day, to perpetuate its
machineries and cars, and requires annually
from seven to eight hundred tons of new rails
for repairs only. 1t consumes daily 45O cords
of wood, and evaporates in the same space Of
time, half million Of gallons Of water. Yet,
with all the expense of the road, the employ
ment ofso many hands, the consumption "fuel,
repairs, &c. the cost Of transportation falls yet
short Of 81 cents per ton, such is the enormous
quantity of coal brought down every year for
consumption Indeed, the Reading Railroad
transparts more tons of merchandise, and re-
ceives more per mile. than any railroad in the
world, and exceeds in this respect, both the
Great Western, and the London and Birming-
ham Railroads, in England.
The shipping of coal from Richmond Depot,
is said to exceed the whole foreign tonnage of
the port of New York.-Journal Of Commerce.
CORRUPTION OF WoRDs.-Take for example
the word kerchcf There is no doubt that this
word is dcrivad from the French covre chief and
obviously meant a covering for the head. Bre-
vity converted couvre.chief kercbef This
was well enough for colloquial purposes, and
no great harm done. By degrees howeverhav-
ing occasion to enlarge the application of the
word for our convenience, we flung etymology
to the winds, and coined the word handker.
chief, which broken up in constituted parts,
means literally 4 head cover for the hand.
The force Of absurdity would seem incapable
of going beyond this. But worse remains be-
hind. Having reconciled our consciences to
handkerchiefs, there was no difficulty in finding
kerchief in like manner for all possible purpo-
ses; accordingly we have manufactured pock.
ct, and a neck handkerchief, or head cover for
the hand to be tied round the neck