Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-31
NUMBER 70.

and cured in great numbers there-tbe usual
catch at Plymouth and other places in its vicin-
ity, amounting to 100000 barrels annually-the
former being worth on an average FOUR and the
latter six andseven dollars per barrel. The main
body of shad which here make their appearance
early in the spring, pursue their course, directed
by an unerring and wonderful instinct, along the
American coast, until they reach the Bay of Fun.
dy, about the middle of May.
Those which first arrive ascend the river St.
John for the purpose Of saSwn,nc and having
deposited their ova, proceed up the bay, entering
the Petticodial and Memremcook in vast num-
bers, and also the eastern branch towards the
Shubenacadio, where they reach the highest state
Of perfection, feeding on the shadworm and
shrimp, which are found there in great abun-
dance; and large quantities of this delicious arti-
Gle of food are annually purchased for the sup
ply of the American market.
The Bay of Fundy is destitute Of good har-
bors; for with the exception of Annapolis basin,
which is entered by narrow channel, through
which the vessel is swept by the current against
an adverse wind, there are none of the southern
side till the Cornwais and Horton rivers are
reached, a short distance beyond Cape Blomidon,
while on the north side with the exception of the
harbor, of St. John and that of Quaco, where
there is dangerous ledge extending a long dis
tance into the Bay, there is scarcely any SHELTER
should a vessel be overtaken by storm that
would compel her to seek it. Indeed, consider
ing the intense fogs that prevail during the sum-
mer months, the strong and uncertain currents,
and the violent gales during spring and autumn it
is subject of astonishment that vessels are not
more frequently wrecked in that dangerous bay.
HINTS WORTH TAK1Ne.-l. Never attempt
to do anything that is not right. Just so sure
as you do, you will get into trouble. Sin always
brings sorrow sooner or later. Ifyou even sus-
pect that any thing is wicked do it not until
you are sure your suspicious are groundless.
2. When you do attempt anything that is
right, 60 through with it. Be not easily dscour-
aged from habits of perseverance. Yield not to
sloth, and sleep, or fckleness. To resist all
these will not be easy; but you will feel that you
have done right when You get through.
8. Do not waste your money Perhaps you
have very little. Then take the more care Of it.
And besides helping to spread the Gospel, buy
some good books and read them well. A good
book is one of the best things in the world. If
you can not buy as many as you need borrow
from Others, and return them safe and sound.-
Never let book lie where it may be injured.
4. Ask questions about things you do not un-
derstand. Ask those who know; but ask mod
estly and seriously, and listen to the answer and
think well of it. A man who knows nothing
can give you no light on the subject; but almost
every one can tell You something that you do not
know. DR.. Franklin said he had often gained
important information from a blacksmith shoe
ing his horse. Live and learn.
Beware of bad books and papers. There are
many; they are of no use, but do harm. Ask
some one who is able to tell you of some of the
best books Never buy book becauseit is cheap;
some books are dear if they do not cost anything
if you read them they waste your time and may
destroy your soul.
6. If you have not time to read in the day,
read by night, and if lamps and candles are
scarce, get pine knots or hickory bark and read
by torch light. Let nothing hinder you from
reading. A good book will bear reading more
than once. The second reading will do more
good than the first.
T. Keep out of bad company. THE compan-
ion of fools shall be destroyed" If others waste
their time in folly and sin, avoid them. They may
be smart but they will do you no good and they
may do you harm. Bad company is the ruin Of
many, even of those who are older than you.-
Keep away from idlers, and Sabbath breakers
Even cone sinner dcstroyeth much good" Keep.
away-"touch not the unclean things"
GooD NATuRE.-Good nature is a gem which
shines brightly wherever it is found 1t cheers
the darkness of misfortune, and warns the heart
that is callous and cold. In social life who has
not seen and felt its influence! Don't let mat
ters ruft1e you. Nobody gains anything by being
cross and grabbed. If a friend has injured you;
if the world goes hard; if you want employment
and can't get it; or can't get your honest dues;
or fire has consumed, or water swallowed up the
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