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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
KATE:'S VALENTINE.

Kate, my sprightly niece, like most young
ladies OF her age, has her own opinion Oh mat
tcS and things curr"utIy y twuSlinn@. She thinks
independently. and generally speaks what she
thinks OF course her knowledge OF human ma
ture is not very deep; nor is she as wise in all
her conclusions as she is led to imagine. | do
not say this disparagingy, for Kate has quite as
good sense rs nine i'll ten who have only number
ed her years, which are about twenty-one.
On one subject, Kate had, for Il year or two
been particularly decided in her exprcssons.-
The Valentine epidemic, which has ragged so vio-
ently, she considered social disease emphati-
cally. 1t was no healthy manifestation of right
feelings, i'll her estimation.
At last ST. Valentines day approached, and
the store windows and counters began to be filled
with emblematc love misSives of all kinds from
the moss costly, delicate, and refined, down to
the cheapest, coarSest, and most vulgar, Kate ex-
hbted more and more strongly her antipathy to
the custom about to be honorcd.
"lf any one were to send me Il valentine" said
shc Il would take it as a direct insult to my COM
mon sense"
"Oh, as for that" l replied, sportively, "lovers
are not SO silly as to address the common sense
of those whose favor they desire to win"
"Whocver wins me-" was her prompt reply,
must appeal to that. At no other point will
be accessible"
ave shall see"
"And we will Sec"
"Ill wager new hat against spring bonnet
said /, that you receive a Valentine this year
from a certain young man named --. Never
mind ;don't blush So !; | won't name him.
81 would discard any one who insuted me
with Valentine" replied Kate, Indignantly.
"Don't say that, for fear you will have cause
to repent the indiscretion."
"Yes, do say it. No man of good sense
would stoop to such triAing."
81 don't know, Kate. a little triAing, now
and then, is rclished by the best of men,"
"That's rhyme, which does not awas 60 hand
in hand with reason"
You'll grow wiser, Kate, as You grow Older" {"
" If that is the kind of wisdom age brings, I'm
sure don't want it."
answered with laugh for to be grave on
such theme was not in me. As the fourteenth
approached, Kate frequently repeated her express
sion of disgust at the silly custom of sending
Valentines that had become so popular, and de-
clarcd over and over again, that such liberty
with her, would be taken as 4 direct insult and
resented accordingly.
Among the visiting acquaintance Of Kate, was
y young man named Lorng, for whom, could
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
Clear the Wav.

Tn order to make room for Sprn, Purchases, I now
i offer the following WINTER GOODS at prices un-
questionably low:
Ladies' Winter Dress Goods Of every kind, from l2c
upwards
Beautiful Brocade Lustres 25, 81 and 81 worth Soc
6-4 English Merinoes, all shades, only soc
French Mernoes, plain and figured at n. York cost
Mousslin DeLaincs worth 81, for Is, 20 aud Csc
Beautiful fast coored Calicoes, reduced to l0c
First quality Brcnch Calico, now selling at l2c.
White and Red FLANNEL at shade cost
White and Grey Duttl Blankets at IS, SIC and 81
With great variety Of WINTER GOODS, at pri-
ces temptingy low My object being to raise money for
my Spring purchases, will sell shem off at any Sacri
fce opreft rather than keep them over to ncqt win
ter Parties wishing bargains, will find this on excel
lent opportunity for converting their loose change into
good, cheap and substantial Dry Goons.
JAN %. JAMES WILSON.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.
TIVE Subscriber has just received new supply {
Fresh Winter and Spring Garden

TIVE Subscriber has just received new supply
Fresh Winter and Spring Garden
Seeds As we test all Seeds before selling them,
the public NAV purchase from with confidence. We
sell nothing that we do not feel assured will grow if
the necessary cautions used. Our supply consists
in part Of
BEANS-Englsh Windsor, Early Mohawk, Early tel
low Six Weeks. Large White Kidney, Refugee or
1000 to l. Red French Specked Dutch Case Knife,
White Dutch Runner, Large Lima.
BEETS-Early Blood Tunlip Long Blood, white Sugar.
CABBA GES-Eary York, Large York. Sugar Loaf
May, Early Drumhead Large late Drumhead, Savoy,
Early Dutch Green Globe Savoy, True Green Glazed.
CIRROTS-Eary Horn Long Orange.
CUCUINBERS-Lon Green, Early Frame Ghcrkin
LETTUCE-White Cabbage, Silesia, Curled Ice head.
ONION-Whte Portugal, Large Red, Yellow Dutch.
PEAS-Early Warrick, Early June, Early Charlton,
Early Double Blossom, Codo Null!, Dwarf Marrow
fat, Large White Marrowtat
RADLSH-Long Scarlet, Scarlet Turpip, Black Fall
QUASH-Ye GLOW Bush, White Bush, Summer Crook
neck.
TURNTPS-Large White Flat, Early Spring, Early
Dutch, Yellow English, Red Top, Flat Ruts Baga
CORN-Sweet Sugar, Six Weeks, Tuscarora, with
Okra Purple Brocili Caulihower Celery, Egg Plant,
Kae, Nutmeg, Melon, Parsley, Parsnp, Peppers,
Tomatoes Rhubarb, Spinagc, Vegetable Oyster.
Also, large variety of Choice Flower
Seeds.
500 Asparagus Roots For sale by
FRANCIS L. ZEMP.
Jan. g.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24

ed as an insult I thought you We're not the
Girl, Kate; to re ect Il sincere offer"
Kate blushcd still more deeply.
'HIlls little lovc-token dear Kate is for thee:
Acccptit, and keep it, and wearit for me-"
As I repeated this couplet, the young girl
started with surprise, and looked with inquiring
carncstness i'll my face
"But I'm afraid, Kate said I, with meaning
smile, and voice half regrettu in its tone, that
YOU wore it less for the real than for the magma
ry giver."
She did not reply, but looked at me the more
earnestly, while subducd light appeared to
break upon her mind.
Dear Uncle said she, at length, bending
towards me, "had you seen this bracelet before
YOU saw it on my arm p
"Yes, love- was my tcnderly spoken reply {;
and pressed her pure forehead with my lips as
I spoke.
And YOU sent it p
She seemed half breathless as she waited M
reply.
"Yes, dear
She covered her face suddenly with her hands
and sat motionless for some moments. In lit
tie while, | saw tear come stealing through her
fingers My feelings were touched for feared
lest had done violence to her by this little CEN
fession of the truth. But, ere had looked for
composure Of mind, she withdrew her hands from
her face, on which an afectionate smile shone
like rainbow amid the parting drops of a sum-
mcr shower, and said, as she arose
"IIencctorth, will wear it for the real gvier." ;"
Bending to kiss ne, she left 4 tear on my cheek
and then gidcd from the room.
On her wedding night Kate wore her Ealen-
tine bracelet and am weak enough to believe
If the sentiment may be called weakness
that she prizes it even more highly than if Loring
himself had been the givcr.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
JOHN THoMPsoN's DAUGHTER.
BY PHEBE CAREY.

[The following clever parody on Thomas Camp
lis ballad of Lord Uln's Daughter, we eli
ON Virginia paPer;]
A fellow near Kentucky's cline,
Cries, "Boatmen, do not tarry,
And I'll give thee silver dime,
To row us DER the ferry"
"Now who would cross the Ohio,
This dark and stormy water!"
20, am this young lady's beau,
And she John Thompson's daughter.
We've fled before her fathers spite
With great precipitation,
And should he find us here tonight,
Id lose my reputation.
They've missed the girl and purse besides,
His horscmen hard have pressed me,
And who will cheer my bonny bride,
If yet they shall arrest me!'
Out spoke the boatman then in time,
"You shall not fail, don't fear it;
III 90, not for your silver dime,
But for your manly spirit.
And by my word, the bonny bird,
In danger shall not tarry,
For though storm is coming on,
I'll row you DER the ferry"
By this the wind more fercely rose,
The boat was at the landing,
And with the drenching rain their clothes
Grew wet where they were standing.
But still, as wilder rose the wind,
And as the night grew drearer,
Just back piece came the police,
Their trampling sounded nearer.
30, haste thee, haste" the lady cries,
ats anything but funny;
I'll leave the light ofloving eyes,
But not my fathers money!
And still they hurried in the face
OF wind and rain unsparing;
John Thompson reached the landing place,
Ills wrath was turned 10 swearing.
For, by the lightning's angry fash,
His child he did discover;
One lovely hand held all his cash,
And one was round her lover!
"Come back, come back" he cried in woe,
Across the stormy water;
"But leave the purse, and you may go,
My daughter, 0, M daughter"
Twas in vain; they reached the other shore,
(!Such dooms the Fates assign usD
The 90 he'd piled, went with his child,
And he was left there, minus.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
In Equity-Lancaster District.

James R. Hunter vs. Allen C. Blair, ct a-Pctiticn to
Account and apply Funds
TT is ordered that William McCorklc and Elizabeth
i his wife defendants in above case (madc so by the
order of the Court) do answer plead or demur to the
petition in above case on before the 18th day Of
May 1852, otherwise Judgment pro confcsso will be
ordered against them.
JAMES II. WITIIERSP0ON,
Com'r. Equity L. D.
Lancaster G. H. Is. c. Feb S, 1852. l2-tf
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24

The sweetest flowers are those which shed their
odors in quiet nooks and dnglcs; and the purest
hearts are those whose deeds Of love are done in
solitude and secret
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
SADDLE g. HARNESS MAKING.

TINE undersigned continues his business at the old
l. stand returns his thanks for past favors and hopes
for continuance OF patronage All work in his line
will be done with puncuality and where the cash is
paid at the time Of delivery discount Of ten per cent
will be made.
Jan G, l2-ly] F. j. OAKS
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24

I . Bales Heavy Gunny Baggiug, for sale at Bar
= gain by +. w. BONNEY
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

StINCLAIR and Moorc's and 2 horse Plows
- Two and three flrrow Plows
Plain and Expanding Cultivators
Single and double Iron spout Corn Shelters.
The above will be sold at Baltimore prices with ex
pcnscs added, to close consignment.
Feb. T. MCDONALD & COOPER.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
Chinese Lustrai washing Fluid.

THE Subscriber hrs Just received Of this nvau
able labor saving Washing Fluid, to which he invites
the attention Of Families, and Hotel keepers.
Feb 3 Il. J. DELAY.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24

Ben Hardin's Wys-Romancc is sometimes
embodied in fact six inches long. Old Ben
Hardin of Kentucky, got wife by rich and
funny stratagem.
In the days OF his young manhood, he was
work hand on the farm Of a wealthy landhoder,
in that State, and there sprung up between the
young laborer and the old mans daughter what
is often called secret attachment. Bye the
bye, attachments are generally secret. Ben and
his dulcina made up matters in proper time, with.
out the knowledge or consent of his intended
tather-in-law Indeed, the old man had never
suspicioncd that the aspirations OF the yonth
were tending towards an alliance with his fanli-
ly-and if it had ever occurred to him be would
have spumed the thought. Ben was aware Of
his aristocratic notions, and of the existence Of
almost insurmountab!e objections to the match.
So one day consulting the ingenuity of his ma
turp, he devised WAYS and means to bring it
about.
Going to the old man, I've told him that uu
fortunately he had conceived liking for the
daughter of wealthy farmer in the neighbor-
hood-that it was impossible to gain the consent
of the girls father-that he loved her and she
loved hin-and asked what course he would ad
wise him to pursue.
Wont she run away with youl" said the Old
man.
"Shc might" answered Ben, "if I could make
the arrangements. Do You think it would be
honorable for me to take advantage in that
way!"
"Certainly," replied the originator of the plot,
there would be nothing wrong"
Ben kept at him, and so enlisted the old gen
tleman that he made him tender Of his horse
and buggy and a few dimes to carry out the
elopcmcnt. The place of meeting was arranged,
and-reader, You know whit followed Ben ran
off with the old mans daughter a fact which the
old man snufed in the next mornings breeze,
and one which chagrined him not little. Wind
ing up as novels Dozen and his wife were for
given.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24

ANCIENT HIsroRY.-Gibbon, in his decline
and Fall of the Romon Empire concludes the
second division Of the Hungarian nation, with
the following words:
"The son Of Goisa was invested with the re-
ral title, and the honse Of Arpad r"igned for
three hundred years in the kingdom Of Flu lga-
rv But the free born barbarans were not daz-
lied by the lustre of the diadcm, and the people
asserted their indcteasible right Of choosing. de-
posing. and Furnishing the hereditary servant of
the state"
Good temper is the sunny day, it sheds a
brightness over every thing 1t is the sweet
cner Of toll and the aoothcr Of disqulctudc.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
Teacher Manfed.

4 LADY is wanted TO Teach in a private family,
n about ten miles from Camden. One who under
stands Music, would be preferred.
Address the subscriber at Camden, S. G.
JAN 30-tf BENJAMIN COOK.
eS"Charleston Mercury, copy tri-weekly for two
weeks and forward bill.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24

VETANTED.-A Child's Nurse is wanted by a
w gentleman living about 10 miles from Camden
q girl from 10 to IA years Of age. Enquire At this
Office.
Feb. TO- IL swim.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24

TEACHER WANTED.-A Teacher is
Il wanted by few Families i'll the country. For
further particulars address the subscriber Flat Rock
Kershaw District s. c. SEABORN JONES.
Feb 10. IL Inv.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-02-24
NEGRO SHOES ALT COSE

excellent, nourshng article Of food for Children
IA and Invalids-ton we'll known to "hcads OF tami-
hes" to require minute description. Has always
been kept and sold at H. j. DELAYS.
Feb 3-tf
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-09-10

A little before 2 o'clock, yesterday after
noon, by invitation of Mr.. Engineer Webb,
we presented ourselves at the depot of the
railroad, where we found two or three cars
loaded with rails for the road, and black with
humansbeings who bad resolved upon making
the first trip behind the locomotive.
Ina few minutes, all things being ready,
rein was given to the Iron Horse, when
away he sprang amid the shouts Of the as
ssmbled lockers on, the waving of handker-
chiefs by the ladies of the dwellings we
passed, and the answering cheers Of all on
board.
Away we dashed up the valley Of the Ohio,
the cattle flying in all directions from SO no.
vel on apparition. and the distant hills echo.
ing to sounds which had never broken againsi
their sides before. Il
Avery few minutes sufTiced TO bring us to
the limit Of The rail--about four miles, out ol
the; city--wbere we discharged our freight
and then returned, without accident, and
with exhilerated spirits, to the depot.
Long live the Iron Horse
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-09-10
A mistake.

Ayoung man from the country day or two
since, passing the Postofice ,thedoor ofwhict
was open, got a sight of the immense whig
handbill announcing the meeting at Colnm-
bus on the 9Th. Ashe proceeded down Mar
ket Street, he also saw the tender Of the loco
motive standing opposite the United States
Hotel. Whereupon meeting one Of our cit
izens, he accosted him with.
"see here, stranger, when does this'ere
Icircus act here 7"
"eircus.' said the gentleman, "what cir
cus2"
"Why." replied the countryman ..ihe cir
Gus that's goin' to act here; Iseen the bin up
there IN the Post etfcs; and thsrss tho band
aCagon, nov.' sr
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-09-10
Farmers, Read This /,

The whig papers, notwithstanding thei
efforts to conceal the real principles Of lhei
party, now and then, in their over anxiety
to accomplish particular object, forget thei
habitual caution, and reveal those princi
pies in all their native deformity. This is
indeed, the common fate OF those who act
double part. No man or party can pursue
such q course for any great length Of time
withou. being detected. A notable EXAMPLE
Of the indiscretion we speak Of is found in a
recent editorial article in the Ohio State Jour.
nal.
The object Of the article referred to is ia
show an identity of principles and policy
between the whig party of the United States
and the liberal, or free trade party in Eng
land. The writer, in his extraordinary zeal
in endeavoring to accomplish this purpose
a purpose, which, if he could accomplish, he
could certainly prove that the power 10 work
miracles has not departed from among men
makes the following precious confession
The landed aristocracy in England, are fol
protection, but even they ask il on very few
items. 1t is the mechanical and laboring, the
manufacturing interest there which oppose it.
because free trade giues them The predominaace
not only at home, but abroad. The object of the
so called " liberals" is to build up the manu-.
iacturing interest. Now, THAT is PRECISELY
THE OBJECT THE WmGs HAVE IN THIS COUNTRY
THAT is, TO BUILD UP MANUFACTURING INTER.
EST. The popular party in England, and the
Wing party Of the United States, both aim al
The support of manufacturing interests AS THr
sUREsT PROP OF NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE, and
Of the wealth and prosperity of the laboring
classes.
We never expected to hear such comics.
sion from whig lips. II is just what the
democrats have always charged upon The
wings, and what they have always denied. :
Wehave always said that they were in lavo
of legislating for classes, and not for the
whole people, and that they preferred tbt
manufacturing to the agricultural Interest,"
They have always denied this heretofore
but here it is expressly admitted. "The
whig party of the United States, aim at the
support Of manufacturing interests, AS rHI
suREsr PROP OF NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE.
Read this, farmers, and learn how much
sincerity there is in the declarations of these
men, when they tell you that they are in ia.
vor Of tariff for your sakes--in order tc
give you 'home market" for your produce,
Read this, and then say which you ought
to support, party which thus openly de-
clares its policy to be, to build up another
interest than yonr own, as being surer "prop
Of national independence" Or one which has
always declared agriculture to be the only
sure basis Of national wealth and greatness
which has always regarded the yeomanry
Of the country as lie pillar and its hope--and
has always refused to tax you for the benefit
of any other interes. whatever.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-09-10
The soup WouI.dn,t Roil.

A correspondent of the Boston Time!
gives an amnsing account Of an effort 10 gel
up q Chippewa Club in Woonsocket, Rhode
Island. The meeting was pretty large one
and a Mr.. Hakes was unanimously appoint
ed chairman, after which they proceeded tc
raise COMMITTEES Of nine 10 procure room
for the club 10 meet in and for a reading
room. The effort is thus told by The cores.
pondent Of the Times:
After three had been nominated end con,
firmed, 10 behold! not another Wing could
be found in The whole assembly and what
was TO be done The chairman said he
thought ii was Whig meeting, but believ-
ed that nine -tentbs Of those present were
Democrats. He thought the Wings must be
all dead, or else there was something wrong
some mistake somewhere, For his part, he
could not understand II, and thoughtit it was
best to adjourn. All this crisis one OF oul
sterling Denocrats rose and said il they
could not form Scott Club, he thought il
was best 10 Try Pierce and King club,
which was received with three deafening
cheers. He also proposed that as Mr.. Hakes
had already been chosen chairman BY unan-
imous vote, thathe had better continue in
the chair, which he accceded to ratherrelu
tantIy. A committee OF seven was imme-
diatcly appointed to procure piece for the
Democratic headquarters. Likewise 10 pro-
cure liberty pole at least one hundred feet
long, and a flag, on which the names OF
PIERCE & KING are 10 be given to the
breeze.
After the business was done, collection
was taken up to defray the expenses Of the
hall, as the, wings, it was thought, would
feel too poorly to pay for it themselves, lthey
having sold out beiorel after which we bad
Q short speech from M. Handy, in which he
pledged little Rhody for Pierce and King foE
liye hundred majority. The meeting ad-
ioutned with three hearty cheers fos the dem
ocratic nominees.