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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

SMALL TrpEs.-The injury sustained by the
eyes in consequence of printing books and news
papers in small types, is far greater, we believe,
than people imagine. For some ten or fifteen
years past, this use of the smaller kinds of types
has been very general, in consequence of that
spirit of competition which tempted the buyer
with large amount of reading matter for a
small sumo money. The saving of money has,
we fear, been more than countcrbalanced in the
consequent defect of vision. which has, or will in
time, LOO surely become apparent.
Especially ought children to be kept from the
use of books or Taper, defectively printed, or,
with small types, for the strain on their eyes will
most asSuredly iniurc i,em In too many of
our school books. small types are used; this,
with the everlasting and variety Of studies re-
qured in most of schools, has, in large
number Of instances, either sadly injured, or per-
man"ntly destroyed the eyes of children. Pa
rents and instructors should look to this matter
it is one of no light imporlance.-Arthur's Ga
zctte.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

DISEASE OF BANK NoTEs.-The most curious
anti-smal note argument that we have yet seen,
is the following from DIR. Thomas H. Bucker of
Baltimore, taken from recently published work
on Epidemic Cholera
"Snce the money pressure of 1887, the banks
in many of the States have issued several mil.
lions of l, 2, and dollar notes, the effect of
which has been to drive silver out of circulation.
The inmate Of small pox hospital generally
keeps what little money he may chance to have,
about his person. If he wants lemon, he
sends note saturated with the poison, and hav-
ing, perhaps, the very sea-sck odor of smallpox,
to a confectioner, who takes it, of course. On
leaving the convalescent from the loathsome dis
ease pays some twelve or fifteen dollars board
Provisions are wanted for the other patients; and
the notes are sent to market, where they are ia
ken both by town and country people, and may
pass through twenty different hands in single
day. 1t would be impossible to conceive Of any
better mode Of distributing the poison of a dis
ease known to be so very contagious and nftc-
tious. 1t could hardly be worse ifso many rags
were distributed from the clothing of small pox
patients
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

fore us race more destitute than any other OF
profound and immutable convictions and, there
fore, less capable than any other Of steady pro-
gress in the great practical science OF constitu-
tional government-a people who are at one
time the sport of any demagoguc who can veil
his selfish ambition under the cant Of pure ideas,
and at another time the victims of any dcspot
who may be strong enough to tramlle both the
idealogists and their verbal science under his
feet.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

Kossurn ATTACKING Mr.. CLAY. Louisville
March s-KosSuth, in his speech on Saturday
night, indulscd i'll much personal reflection on
Mr. Clay. He charged him with breach OF con-
fdcnce and gentlemanly courtesy, in having his
speech published that was delivered on the oc-
casion Of their interview in Washington, in Which
Mr.. Clay took strong grounds against intcrvcr-
ton. lie styles Mr. Clay's position as assump-
tons based on assertion merely. lie says the
publication of that speech has provoked him not
a little, and he did not answer them on grounds
of personal affection for Mr.. Clay. lie says
81 took the interview for private one, and re-
flain now from further discussion for the same
cause, though l am provoked by this uncalled for
publicity"
lie reviewed Mr. Clay's position on non-inter-
vcntion at some length, and more in terms Of rid
icule than in those of argument. His speech has
given much dissatisfaction here, especially to the
friends of Mr.. Clay.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
For the Camden Journal
Geographical Enigma.
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My l, 3, Q, H. H. 10, H. is strait in the Western
Hemisphere.
Ny 2, Is, l6 9, is town in Russia.
My 3, 90, II, II, is county in Iowa.
My 4, 25, Is, I, is town in Europe
Ny S, 9, %, rs, S, is town in Scotland
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My T. %, 49, l9, g. Is, is river in the United States
My 8, o. 10, g. l6, is a river in North America.
My 8, 90 10, 25 %, 10, is town in Ireland
Ny 10, 9, II, is an island Of Europe.
My IL, l6, 49, 25 san island in the Pacific Ocean
My IL, 9, T. l9, is o lake in the United States
My l3, 9, 25, 7. %, 10, T. IL, is city in England
My IA, 49, Is, rs, is lake in North America
Ny l5, 10, 10, l5, 49, is a county in Michigan.
Ny ls, l, "a, 10, 10, is county in Mississippi
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

ANOTHER LARGE LuMp.-Dr Leventhropc
showed us another golden specimen last week,
which he had just found at his mines near this
place. 1t weighs 81 pennywcights, and with the
exception of few small pieces ofquarts mingled
in it, is remarkably clean and pure. We rejoice
at the Dr's good fortune, for though many may
be more needy, no one is more deserving g-unlcss
necessity be made the test of desert.
This is the second large piece the Dr. h Is found
this winter, AMI the fourth that has been found
in the same region within less than two years
past One found by Mrs.. Greer weighed 80 pen
nyweights, one by Mr.. Trnllcy 2G we believe,
and the former, found by DR.. L.. SO. There
must be a "pilc of it some where there.
flour people will stay at home California may
come to them yet
Rutherfordton (N. C) Banner.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

CorroN srATEMESr-There has been received
in Charleston during the past week A. IA bales,
corresponding week last year 3,76l bales Ex-
ported in the same time to foreign ports $3.50
bales; coastwise 5,55l bales making the total
exports of the week l4,3O1 bales and leaving
on hand stock Of 6G,l9S bales, inclusive Of
1861 bales on shipboard not cleared, against a
stock of 4S,4ls bales same time last year.
rhe total receipts since our last report amount
to 1l4,l1S bales, against 50,734 bales same
week last ycar) making grand total since the
lst September to date Of 2.l27,423 bales,
against l,SO7,74S bales the same time last year,
and l.654,s75 bales the year previous.
The total exports to foreign ports amount to
l,179,349 bales, showing an increase Of l66,624
bales from those Of last year to the same time.
The shipments to northern ports show an increase
of 1913, 100 bales. The stocks on hand at all
the ports are 1907 bales less than those of last
year at the same period.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

THE INDIAN DELEaAr1oS.-We learn that
the Seminole delegation from Arkansas left Sara
Soto for Callocsahatehee on the 9th, and prob
ably arrived at the latter place on the lst inst.
from whence they were to proceed Immediately
into the nation. The delegates laugh at the pre-
dictions which have been made, that they would
be put to death as soon as they enter the patton.
Jumper, who is now acting as principal chief of
the nation, old Abram, and sister Of Billy Bow
Legs, are among the delegates. They are con-
fdent of being able to induce Billy Bow Legs
and Sam Jones to emigrate. As an inducement,
Jumper will pledge to Bow Legs that his slaves
shall be restored to him, and that he will resign
his authority as Chief to him as soon as they ar
rive in the West. 1t is supposed that Billy's
sister will have considerable influence over him.
Capt. Jernigan has gone down with a small
party to drive the "out-liers" into the nation,
or else capture them. 1t is not his intention to
60 into the nation with his party Wakulla
(F2a.) Times, l0th INST.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
CHARLESTON, March 18th, 1852.
For the Camden Journal.

The apathy which at present pervades our
community, contrasts strangely with the enter
prise and energy displayed all around us. 1
shall not stop to enquire its cause-there it lies, a
melancholy spectacle of modern Rip Van Win
kleisn, proving that truth is stranger than ic-
ton. Sleep on, and our once fourishing town
will DEGENERATE into little collection of road
side doggeres,
There are three courses open to us-we can
continue our present do nothing system until we
prove the truth or fasehood of the above asser-
tion.-We can stake up stakes" and seek else
where the prosperity which did not come to us
here unbiddcn, or (which think would be the
more manly course,) by making proper use OF
the advantages which nature and circumstances
have placed in our hands, we may not only pre-
serve our present position, but improve 1t.
If any body doubts that the only means OF
effectng this, lies in the construction OF Flank
Road from this place to Concord, l shall not stop
to argue the point with him; for the time requl.
site to convince such hopeless stupidity would
carry us beyond the period when the scheme
would be practicable.
We have recently seen that the people of Con-
cord, despairing of forming junction with US,
have made movementto join some OF the East
ern Roads. 1t therefore bchooves us to be up
and doing-let a committee be sent to Concord
with an actual subscription from this place OF
S5O,OOO and it will not be difficult to bring them
back to their first choice.
The question then arises, how can this amount
be raised! 1 was in favor of private subseup-
ton, but that having partly failed, think the
town should make up whatever deficiency would
be required. ~ ~
A tax of ten per cent on its real estate would
give $50 ooO-this distributed over FIVE years
would be per cent per annum, which could be
returned to the taxpayer in the shape of scrip.
This with the Railroad stock owned by the town
and the subscription from those who are not
owners of real estate, would give the sum re-
quircd.
| would caution the hasty and unthinking to
pause and look around them before they give
their opposition to q measure, which, at first
glance, will be repugnant to many.
Let them look at the very large amount OF
real estate at present in the market, and say that
if the sacrifice necessary to effect sale were
submitted to- would it not be a falling OF OF
more than twenty per cent on the prices paid
two years ago, and this is but the beginning of
the end.
would, therefore, call upon the town authori-
ties to ascertain at once the sense of the owners
Of real estate on the subject and would suggest
that District meeting be held here during court
week. Judge O'Ncall have no doubt, would
not only adjourn the court for that purpose, but
would give us the benefit of his clear, forcible
and practical views on the subject-and if he
could only impart to us a tenth of the energy
with which he carries out all his undertakings, We
should Re certain of success. G.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

BEGGARs IN NEw-Y oRK.-By letter ad
dressed to the Mayor Of New-lork, we find the
following in relation to the increase Of paupers in
that city:
The number of bcggars in New York is great
er than any city in the world; within year
they have increased beyond all computation.
They have also become bold and insolent. 1t
now requires one servant additional to at end the
street door. The calls are inccssant. l had
twenty-five calls at my house before two o'clock,
on Tuesday. What is to be done? In London,
Paris, Liverpool, and every we'll regulated city,
they are not allowed to enter buildings or knock
at the doors. | recommend similar regulation
for New-Io-k {; and also that all pedlers be put
under similar restriction
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

My IT. "a rs, 49, H. in the Eastern Hemisphere -
My 1s, 25,s, 3, is river in Asia.
My ls, IA, 9, 10, 6, IL, is river in Europe.
Ny 20, "a o. l5 l6 is Sound of North America,
My 81, 25, 8, !, are Mountains in Europe
My 90, II, 3, l6, g. 8, is county, in Kentucky.
My %, II, s, is river in Bavaria.
Ny "a, rs, g. 22 is city in Africa
My 25, "a, 10, IL, is noted city in Europe
Ny whole is q distinguished citizen Of South Carolina.
Ia CADET.
CHARLESTON, March 18th 1852
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

ASSIGNMENT OF THE ASSETS OF TIE U. S.
BASK-The Stockholders of the United States
Bank held meeting at Philadelphia on the 18th
instant and passed resolutions making general
assignment Of all rights titles, credits &c. bclon
ging to the bank by a vote of 730 years, repre-
senting 9,6o4 shares, to l26 nays, representing
1850 shares The following trustees were elec-
ted: A. w, Schwab, Martin c. Rogers, Jas.
Cooper, of Pottsve. Charles Manchester and Dan
icl L. Miller. The new trustees are not to be
salarcd officers. The directors took no action
in the meeting. The result has knocked down
the price Of shares
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
Death of VIM. g. King.

We are panied to announce the death Of our
respected brother Editor, Col. KING ofthe Cou-
rer who departed this life at o'clock yesterday,
in the ffty-frst year of his age. There is no
man identified with the press of Charleston,
whose loss would be more deeply and generally
felt. His connection with the Courier dates
back, we believe, to the year s23 !; and for more
than half of the long intervening period, he has
been one of its proprietors and its business editor
and manager. To this responsible and most ez-
acting position, few men ever brought greater
aptitude, a more laborious intelligence, or more
through devotion of heart. His success, we need
not say, was proportionate to his labor and his a.
bility, and it will be no easy thing for his SUR
viving partners to fill the wide blank caused by
his DEATH
COL KING started in life as printer, and he
retained to the last a hearty and generous SYM
pathy with the Craft. We do not believe that
ever an unfortunate printer appealed in vain to
his kindness and lberality. The writer of this
has been his contrere and neighbor in the editc-
rial career for the last fifteen years, and in look
ing back over that period, lie can recall no word
or act to be forgiven, in taking this last farewell
of one whose thread of life has been so closely
wound with his own.
Charleston Mercury of Satu dav
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23


A RELIGIOUS STRUGGLE IN IRELAND.-A letter
dated Dublin, Feb. 1st, to the Courier, and En-
quirer, says:
The new Irish Agitation is a religious warfare.
A most extensive system of what is by one class
colled "proselytizng" by the other conversions"
was instituted in the famine period by the Pres
bytcrans, aided from Scotland, and the Episcopa-
lians, assisted from England Schools, industri-
al, and for combined secular and religious educa-
tion, were widely established Scripture readers,
and preachers speaking the native language,
were indefinitely multiplied. And now the con.
verts are numbered by tens Of thousands; new
churches rise in districts where, few wears apo,
there was not protestant. The men who ara
at the head ofthese "Irish Missions" declare that
nothing but money to extend the systen, OF
means over the whole country is wanting, to mako
Ireland protestant country. Even men,, who.
like the Archbishop of Dublin, are not famed for
enthusiasm in the cause of missions" anywhere
nor visionaries readily imposed on by whatseems
to meet their pre-concieved wishes, now declare
their conviction that the reports are founded in
fact. And suchis the effect of the acpression''
discussion on the mind of England, that in regard
to funds, it is ask and have" E ven the Lord
Mayor of London, the other day, held meeting
at the Mansion House in aid of the Irish Mis-,
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
MIR. White in Union.

The Unionville Journal Of Friday last says: "This
gentleman gave series of lectures at this place during
the last week. the subject of Temperance, and the
result of his abors was that about fifty persons signed
the total abstinence pledge. He is now lecturing al
Newbcrry where, we have no doubt, his efforts will be
equally successful
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
Death of Mrs, Shuck.

The Richmond Times states that letters have been
received in that city from China announcing the DEATH
at Shanghai, Of Mrs. Z. C. SHUcK, wife of Rev. J. L.
sHUcK native OF Virginia but for several years past
connected with tho Baptist Missionary enterprise in
China She died in November, and had but recently
reached the scene of her labors.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
The Palmetto Sentinel.

We have received the first number of this paper
published in the village of Blackville in Barnwell
District, by Z. A. BRONSON, Esq The typographical
execution of the Sentinel is neat and from tho in
dustry and good taste displayed by the editor we
have no doubt it will receive liberal patronage.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
New Hampshire Election.

The Democracy of Now Hampshire have succeeded
in carrying that State They have elected their Co.
vernon and majority in both branches of the Legisla-
turc, which will enable them to elect United States
Senator in place of John p Hale, the present Demo
cratic Abolition Whig incumbent.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

Since the liquor law was adopted in Maine,
cocktails have to appear in disguise. Mint ju-
leps are bought at the druggists" under the
head of vegetable toncs" while sherry cobblers
are only known as "inspircd cordwainers." The
people of Maine may not consume as much Gar
dent spirits" as formerly, but the way they in
dulge in "medicinc" is 4 caution.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

THE BATTLE FIELD OF New ORLEANs.-It is
said that the scene of Jacksons victory at New
Orleans has undergone fewer changes than that
of any battle field in the United States. The
Delta thus describes it present appearance:
" 1t is true, there is great monotony in the
features of the whole narrow strip of land on the
left bank Of the Mississippi, below the CITY,
The fields are all laid off in the same direction
the bitches run the same way-the lands are cul
tivated to the same distance towards the swamp
the houses are built and the gardens ornamen-
ted in the same stvle. But little change has pas
scd over the country since 1915. 1t produced
as much then as it does now, sugar was the chief
product then, as it is now. The buwark thrown
up BY the British, on the 2Sth of January, lS-
IA, was made chiefly with sugar barrels, full of
sugar, which were taken from the sngar-housc of
Mr. Chalmette and Others planters. The place
where the battle was fought can be easily desigg-
mated. The old Chateau, in which Jackson had
his quarters, still remains. The ditch, paltry
affair, which any good Jumper could leap over in
1915, may be clearly traced The spot where
Packenham fell can be pointed out Near it is
pecan tree, under which it is said he breathcd
his last-whose fruit, it is an old creole super
stition, has been red ever since. There, too, are
the gnarled old live oaks in the centre Of the
field, still SCARED and marked with the prints Of
the canon balls and shells. And there too, in
the neighborhood, you may find an old negro,
who can amuse you by the hour, by his remi-
niscences of the battle, and at the close of his
story drive a profitable trade with you, in sun
dry rusty musket balls-peradventurc in some
of La6ttes alias Dominique Yous chain-shot,
which rained such destruction into the British
ranks.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
Eon. W. J. Taylor.

A correspondent in to-days paper, has nominated
this worthy Son of Carolina, for the Gubcnatoral
Chair tits scarcely necessary that we should say that
We are among the supporters Of Col TAYLOR. Heis
gentleman of sound principles, high toned chivary,
and every way worthy this honorable distinction
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

FRENCH NATIONAL CHARAcrER.-Shelton, an
English writer, speaking of France as depicted in
its own history, says:
That history everywhere depicts people gal
liant, gay, ingenious versatile, and ardent bevond
all rivalry and all example; but it also sets be
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
Change of Weather.

After several weeks of most delightful weather, we
have been visited by very cold season. which we fear
has done great injury to the fruit and early vegetation
generally. On Saturday there icc and on Sunday
Morning in addition to this heavy frost
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23

Corros AND CoTToN MANuEACTUREs.-Mr.J j.
G. Doubly has collected and arranged much IN
teresting information on this subject, in an ad-
dress lately delivered before the New York HIS
torical Society. From digest of that address
by the Mobile Tribune, we take the following
items
aCotton was mentioned on,y three or four
times by the Ancient Latin writers, and not at
allin the Bible; it was first mentioned by Hero
dotus. Though it was long cultivated Ill Ciina
it was not manufactured into cloth there till the
conquest of that country by the Tartars. Cot
ton Manufactures had been brought to conSid-
cradle degree of perfection in SPAN during t,'e
10th century. Introduced into England, III tlie
18th century wooden manufactures were known
there LONG before that time; III l64l little WORK
notices the manufacture of cotton goods at Man
chester. as if it then had been a novel thing;
owinp to.the rudrnesS of the machinery then Ill
use none of the finer fabrics were produced. In
IT'S the lv shuttle was invented at the same
time machine for spinning co:;on by rollers
was invented The first machine for spinning
cotton was called the "Spinning Jenny" and
was invented by Mr.. John Hines. 1t was an
imperfect machine, and there was no proof that
this invention was original with Mr.. Hines. In
1867 Hargraves invented the first machine TOR
spinning II threads at the same time; there
was considerable excitement about it, people be
ing under the impression that it would throw
many persons out of employment, aud several
of them were destroyed by the mob.
Richard Arkwrght's parents were very poor
and he was apprentced to barber. lie mani
tested strong prediction for mechanics. His
character was of that stubborn perseverance.
lie was obliged to leave his native place, Preston,
in consequence of the unfavorabe manner in
which his invention was regarded by the common
people, and went to Nottingham, where he took
out patent, describing himself as clock-ma-
ker"-Souh. Standard.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
Hon, d. Wallace.

We are under obligations to the Hon. D. WALLACE
for recent Congressional vors for which he will please
accept our thanks.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-23
Oul. Market,

The Cotton Market remains unchanged. We con-
tinue our Fridays quotatons-6 to 7 7-S.
Charleston quotations, 6 l-2 to IA