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B FANNY FERN, one Of the literary lady
new ights-and bright one too--gives the
following capital definitions Of two articles
often to be met with in the best society,""
The MODEL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES under Ia.
dies bonnets as if they had stolen the lining
from him; takes the inside of the walk wears
his hat in the presence of ladies never lifts il
when he bows to them; takes particular in.
tereet in watching them while they navigate the
streets in muddy or windy weather; considers
himself privileged to utter impertinences TO
pretty seamstresses and shop girls: is deaf.
dumb and blind to all who call upon his psllantry,
it the applicant is over twenty or has the mis-
fortune to be ugly; accomplshes the puppyish
achievement of wearing glass winked into one
corner OF his eye. Snubs his sisters, calls bis
father the old governor" sneers at all that IL
lovely in woman, boasts of his conquests, drives
tandem, is death on mint juleps, chews, smokes,
drinks and swears.
The MODEL LADY-Puts her children ont to
nurse and tends lap dogs: lies in bed till noon
wears paper soled shoes, and pinchea her waist;
gives her piano fits and forgets to pay her mil.
liner; cuts her poor relations, and goes to church
when she has new bonnet; turns the cold
shoulder to her husband, and fiirta with his
friends" never saw thmble, don't know
darning needle from crow bar wonders whore
buildings grow, eats ham and eggs private, and
dimes off pigeons leg in public; runs mad
after the last new fashion; doats on Byron;
adores any fool who grins behind moustache,
and when asked the name Of her youngest child,
replies "Don't know, indeed, ask Betty"
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standing before us as fugitive who has sought
and found refuge from the memorable vengeance
of tyrants, he now appears in the light not of
merely an advocate of the rights of his country,
but mischievous interloper, appealing to the
homebred feelings Of foreign emigrant., who
like himself have taken refuge in the United
States, and attempting to organize them as a
distinct body into political instrument for d.
recting, or overawing the policy of this govern
ment. BY pursuing this course he is seeking
to establish distinct and separate, nay, opposite
D conflicting interests between native and adopted
citizens, which if successfully accomplished will
inevitably tend TO perpetuate distinction ofraces;
= prevent all amalgamaton; and foster those in
veterate jeaousies, the effects of which are seen
b in the German confederation, the antipathes of
9 comprising Distinct, separate races.
= Nothing can be more dangerous to the future
y repose, prosperity and happiness of the United
II States than these attempts to organize perma.
y nent opposition between foreigners of any de-
!, scription and native Americans, or TO persuade
70 them that their welfare is not identical. Equally
st reprehenaible are all attempts to bring their at
i, tachment to the county of their birth in oppo
= sition to the duties they owe to that Of theil
!. adoption. They come here voluntarily in the
), hope Of enjoying in one what they could never
9 obtain in the other, and should remember, that
the lamb suckled by the goat, looked up, not to
the mother who left il to starve but to the guar
dian that fostered its infancy and protected its
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MR.. FEARGUS O'CONNOR.
In the. House of Commons. on the I4th inst,
Mr. J. Bell presented a petition from Hannah
Barnard Brown O'Connor, praying that Mr.
Feargus O'Connor may be liberated, by order of
the House, from the custody Of the Sergeant at.
Arms, with view to his being placed in luna.
tic asylum. move (said the honorable gentle
man, amid cheering,) that the petition be read
by the clerk at the table.
Mr.. Walpole said (when the petition had been
read )-This is matter of urgency and beg
leave to move for committee to inquire into
all the facts of the case as alleged in the petit
ton and to report to the house upon those state
ments. That is all can do at present, for am
not quite prepared with the Names The right
| honorable gentleman then moved shat COM
mittee be appointed" &c, which was agreed to.
| THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
We have received the Paris papers of the l4th
inst.
The minister of war having gone to Vichy, NJ.
Ducos, the minister of marine, acts as minister
| of war during his absence.
! The Prince President of the republic received,
onSaturday, at private audience delegates from
the board of directors of the company of Dollfus
g. Cusin- Legendre, which offers to undertake a
eteam service between Havre and New York
The President conversed for length of time
: with these gentlemen on the subject, and ex-
pressed his regret that such line of transatlan-
tic communication as they spoke of did not exist.
The delegates withdrew, we'll satisfied with their
reception. 1t appears that this company has
} Aligned treaty with the American company to
which the Franklin and the Humboldt belong,
in order to insure better service, and obviate
all idea of competition.
The Sdlui Public, Of Lyons, states that it has
received letter from Paris, announcing that the
cavalry under General de CastsIlane's orders, at
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the land in question, and that even if he had, he
had no title to the gold. Never was there in
this world such battue of promises and pro.
fessions. The directors took the word of the
sellers and their agents for every particular of
the bargain, and were, in every respect, notwith-
standing their professions, completely deceived.
In the meanwhile our correspondent in Caifora
MIA, as soon as he heard of the formation of this
and other gold companies, addressed letter to
us in which he pointed out the dangerous nature
of such speculations. BY way Of counterac,ing
the effect of this communication, meeting of
the company was held, at which Mr. Wright,
the negotiator of the purchase of the lease,
made speech in which he asserted the validity
of Colonel Fremont's title, and the fact that no
one was on the spot except by his permission
He volunteered to give bonds to any doubling
shareholder for double the amount ofhs shares
If the Colonel's title was not held good. He
also offered to give every shareholder two
pounds for every one pound he bad invested in
the concern. The meeting passed vote of
thanks to Mr.. Wright, which was, Of course, the
only remuneration he received for this rhetorical
effort The orator departed, and was seen no
more. We have felt it our duty to make these
statements in order to make the shareholders
and the public in general aware of the worth
lessness and unreaity of the golden visions
which have been paraded before their eyes. We
do not however, wish the matter to be taken on
our assertion. Let the shareholders of the COM
pany look into it for themselves. Let them not
be content with vague denials and general con-
tradc'ions. Let them call upon the directors to
produce the reports from Mr.. Hepburn, and on
those reports let them form opinions for them
selves. We have the most implicit reliance on
the source of our information. Let them have
recource to evidence equally authentic. They
subscribed their money, we apprehend, in order
to work particular mine well known by name,
carefully tested, held under an indisputable title,
of which quiet possession could be delivered,
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BENroN's MopEsrY.-Now that CAL
houn, Clay and Webster have gone from
amongst us, Benton seems to hold himself
as the representative of all that is great
within the confedsracy. In speech de-
livered in Missouri, on the 3Oth ult., he
says:
Heretofore I have been simple MEN,
Der of Congress, bound to act on the sub
jects only which concerned my State; and
at liberty to act upon national subjects as
my judgment dictated; but now task is
assigned me, and an expectation excited,
which | feel no ability to fulfill. There are
disorders in the body polite which call for
remedies; and in the national bereavment
OF our eminent public men, SO long shin
ing like fixed stars in our political firma-
ment and now struck from their spheres
the public expectation turns towards me-
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Court.

THE Court ofCommon Pleas commenced
its session here on Monday last, Judge
Wnrdlaw presiding. Although there is not
great deal of business before the Court,
we presume there is enough to occupy the
greater portion Of the week. TIE Grand
Jury have returned true bills in several State
cases Of interest, one Of which is for MIR
der. Among the cases which have been
tried, was one Which created considerable in
terest, the State vs.. Mr.. Gillespie, for the Of
fence of harboring slave. The charge Of
Judge Wardlaw, in this case to the Jury,
was Of a particularly interesting character,
and evinced sound and thorough logical
reasoning. II was no bombastic, rhetorical
speech, but argumentative reasoning, yet
plain and easily understood. We werc
pleased with the charge ofJudge Wardlaw,
and did our time permit would enter more
into detail. In this case the Jury returned
a verdict Of not guilty.
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Matters and Things in General

WE casually became n participator In n
conversation the other dar, the topic of which
was, the depreciation ofpropcrty In Camdr"
We were told that the building formerly oc-
cupied b. Mr.. Levy, was sold for 1--WE think
$l,400, the purchaser not wanting the prop
erty, but merely buying it on accouct Of the
chcapness. One of our yarty observed, that
the same building in Lancaster would bring
$4,000, and there is no kind of doubt of it.
Last Winter, wagons were constantly pass
ing our door, on their way to Camden. Not
day elapsed, but two or more wagons pass-
ed, but far this winter, we really do not think
six wagons have passed through our town
with produce. We are really gricved to
find Camden has gone down so rapidly. We
expected the railroad, when completed
to Charlotte, would injure Camden, but such
transition We had no idea Of. Our friend
of the Journal has been continually assuring
his readers that the reports circulated to the
effect that Camden was sickly, were false,
that Camden never was more healthy we
presume friend Warren did not know how to
account for the retrogation, and therefore
attributed it to these false reports.
We really take an interest in the prosper
ity Of Camden, and would like to suggest
plan by which she could be resrscilat j. Per-
haps n Plank Road into North Carolina
would be means. 1t could be tried, for il
is absolutely nee essary to resort to some
means. We, of lancaster do not wish the
Plank Road to run this wayne very much
doubt if S500 would be subscribed in this
District. The fact is, a Plank Road to Cam
den would do us no good. Whether we can
build the Railroad 10 Chester or not, remains
to be seen. At all events we will try. We
are told the fcver has not died in Chester,
but the citizens there on the proposed line,
are ready to cooperate with us, and push the
thing on. We have great deal to say a.
bout this railroad enterprise, but will wait
and zee whether our Representatives TO the
State Legislature procure the charter or not.
At the proper time We will give our REASONS
why il should be the duty of each and every
citizen Of Lancaster District to do his utmost
to accomplish tho work.
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To Postmasters.

IT is a duty Of Postmasters to inform us
when papers are not taken from their Off
ces. On two or three occasions, when some
of our subscribers in Charleston had chang
ed their places Of residence, but neglecting
to notify us, the p. NJ. at that Office very
promptly informed us of it; yet little Of
flee in the country, that receives, maybe, one
mail not larger than lady's working. once
n week, the p. NJ. will let nine months elapse
during which time we have been sending the
paper, assuring us at the end Of that time
that Mr.. J. NJ. does not, or never has ta-
ken his paper ont ofthe Office. We furnish
anumber of the p. Ms. with the Ledger free,
and if they do not turn on their heels to do
us favor, we wish they would attend to
their business properly. a word to the
wise, &C."
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Death of Mr.. Carwile.

This venerable man died at his residence
in this Town, on last Monday evening, af-
ter lingering illness of several months
duration, which he bore with uncomplain-
ing resignation and with the Christians
hope of happy Immortality beyond the
grave. He has been gathered to his faith
ers, as ripe sheaf into the garner, full of
years and of honors. At the close of a
long life of usefulness, he sleeps well,
amid the benisons of his children and n
wide circle Of friends. In his life and in
his death, he "leaveth ar inheritance to
his children's children"
Mr.. Carwile was at one time Sheriff of
Newberry District and subsequently as
sstant Clerk Of the Court of Common
Peas. In all the relations, of life, as hus
band, father, friend and public official, he
acquitted himself fully of all his duties -
His intercourse with his fellow-men was
characterized by a modest, yet firm de-
meanor, and his conversation marked by
a rare discretion. The tears of the com,
munity, SO long blessed with his Christian
example, commingle with those of his be.
reaved family.-IJid.
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Gold Mines in Lancaster District.

IT isa fact, although not generally known
out Of the District for the want heretofore
Of press, that Lancaster District contains
more gold mines than any other District in
the State, out Of some Of which large qusn.
titles Of gold have been taken. Here is the
Halle gold mine, which has yielded several
fortunes, also the 3lackmon, Funderburk,
Hough, Massey g. Dolby, Robt. and John
Belk, Knights. Weaner and Clinton, and a
number Of others, from which more or less
Bold has been taken. Those we have emu.
mcrnted have been regularly worked as gold
mines. We have not the means of ascer-
tanning the quantity or value Of gold which
has been found and made in this District,
butt is believed that the value would a.
mount to several millions. Would the pro.
prictors ofthe mines here mentioned, and Of
any othsrs, have the kindness to favor us
with the amount or value Of the gold which
has been taken from their rcnpectivc mines
and We will publish list Of each, so as TO
show the true value Of the gold obtained
from the mines in this District We will
gladly receive any information on the sub.
ject, and trust that the same will be furnish.
ed us.-coA.
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Mr. Everett certainly understands his
business, rs no one present was SO well vcrs-
ed in the art Of magic as to detect him in his
tricks. The variety Of AZ usements intro
duced in his performances, does not permit
the mind to be surfeited with too much of
one thing, but at the same time gives evi-
dence of Mr. Els. desire to please all.
Those who have not attended the Exhibi-
tion, would do well to avail themselves Of
the opportunity this evening. Price of ad-
mission only 25 cents.
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Death Of Mr. William s. Shell.

It is with profound regret we record the
demise Of Mr.. William s. Shell, an enter
Prlsing young merchant of this town.
lie died ON Sunday last, of tiysei. .,l-
ter an illness Of six days. Mr.. Shell re-
noved to this place about two years ago,
and, in copartnership with an only BROTH
er, engaged in tho mercantile business
In May last his amiable brother died of
metisles, md about two weeks after a sis
ter residing in the country died Of the
same disease. sThus in few months,
three members Of D highly respected fam
lily have been cut down just as they were
entering upon the duties and realities OF
life. During his short sojoum with us,
Mr. Shell won for himself the esteem and
confdence Of his fellow townsmen by his
s'piahility, the modesty Of his department
cpd bis irreproachable integrity. In their
5ssuitold and trying Affections, his venera-
bic parents share largely Of the sympa-
thies Of this community.
NeD5eTy Sentinel. a
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af State, a, Faneuil IIall, Boston.

Ss Ss"sos ~ rShcuh 2A@iis OoStoh.
Dec, 1s45. Took his seat in the Sem
ate in place Of Mr. Choate, resigned.
1s45-'6. Opposed the annexation Of
Texas, the Mexican war, the Sub! Treasury
bill, and the tariff bill Of ls46.
1s47. In the spring made a tour
through some Of the Southern States
His health prevented his going further
than Savannah.
ls47. Opposed the ratification of the
treaty Of Mexico.
1s4s. Advocated the election of Cen
eral Taylor to the Presidency.
7th March, ls49, made his speech in
favor of the admission of California, New
Mexico and Utah, without the Jeffersonian
Proviso.
Ssme year, appointed member of Mr..
Clay's Compromise Committee.
Same year, appointed Secretary OF
State, by Mr.. Fillmore, acting President,
vice General Taylor, deceased.
May, 1851, made a tour through the
State of New York, on occasion of cele-
brating the opening Of the Erie Railroad.
Died October "a, 1852.
Ntw York Evening Post.
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.odefn Creeks displayed courage not un-
worthy Of their foiefathers, their energy Of

.odern Creeks displayed courage not un.
worthy Of their foiefathers, their energy Of
character was made manifest, their persever.
ence was unparalleled, though Il cir land
was drenched in blood, their fellow citizens
were slaughtered without remorse, by mcrei-
less boards Of the Turks, though all Europe
looked on for some time with disapprobation
and even expressed their displeasure at the
revolution, yet the Greeks maintained the
unequal contest, resolved either to live free
men or perish. Never was the meanness the
sel6shness, the jealousy Of monarchs more
clearly displayed than those of Europe du-
ring this protracted and deadly struggle of
the greeks for liberty. They avoided all in
terferenge, until Greece had almost consul
mated her independence, and until their COM
merce was to some extent injured by the
protracted warfare. They then, under pre-
tencc of restoring the Greeks to liberty, in.
terfered, and dictated peace injurious to
her, restricting her territory within narrow
bounds, and regardless alike, of the liberties
and feelings of the noble Greeks who had
fought and bled for liberty, they permitted
them not to govern themselves as they might
choose, but imposed upon them one of n
monarchial form, and yearly tribute to be
paid to their former relentless oppressor, nor
did they permit them to choose n sover-
eign from their own people, but selected
foreigner to rule over them. Such were
the tender merces such the deep feelings of
sympathy of the cold-hearted sovereigns of
Europe towards people bravey struggling
for liberty. Yet it is to be hoped that
despite of the plottings of despotism against
liberty, that Greece will yet flourish, and that
the banner of Republicanism will ere long
wave over her, proud and triumphant. For
their tombless heroes still guard the lands
and rest upon the seas, and whenever with
fair fates' freedom opposes force, and justice
smites down armed frauds, then, o, souls of
Grecian heroes, smlle-appear on Grecan
land.
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ted paper, with tho above tile. ] is pub
lished in New York by Dyer g. Willis,
and Edited by r. s. Willis. Esq. We sn-
derstand that Fanny Fern, the f,vorite cor.
respondent Of the Olive Branch, will
write exclusively for this paper. AS may
be inferred from the title, the Musical
world and Times" is the organ of music,
and contains literary productions on this
science tt lovers Of music would do
we'll to subscribe to it, rs We doubt not
but II is well calculated to assist the stu
dentin his studies. Published weekly in
New York, price 80 per year for single
number, two copies S5, &c.
ARTHUR's HONE GAzETr.-We have neg
lected to notice the recent improvement
in this paper. It is now printed on beau
tiful type, and is withall as handsomely
aprinted paper as is published anywhere.
We consider II unnecessary to speak of
the literary department of this paper, the
bare mention Of T. 8. Arthur being the
editor, is sufficient of itself to ensure
large subscription list,
EY- Will Mr.. A. have the kindness to
send us the number of his Magazin. con-
tanning the story Cor several chapters) Of
the "Old Mans Bride :" If we can, We
will procure subscriber or two.
WE have received circular from II. ID.
Beach, New York, requesting us to call
attention to the new illustrated Paper to
be started by himself and p T. Barnum.
The latter gentleman has contributed $40.
600, towards the establishment of the pa
per, and it is said it will be the finest H.
Illustrated paper in the world.
THE GEORGIA HOME GAzETTE.-This paper
has also been very much improved recent
ly. 1t is Of large size, and no possible
complaint could be made, either in regard
to typography, or literary matter. The
enterprising editors promise to give com
pendious history of the various nations
both ancient and modern, which will prob
ably occupy large portion Of the paper
for year. This will add greatly to its
value, and now is the time to subscribe,
rs the history alluded to will be commcnc.
ed about the 2lst inst. Send on 81 TO
Messrs Smythe g. Whyte, Augusta. Gee.
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EDITORS TABLE.

FARMER e. PLASTEH---We have received
tho November Number. We are indeed
glad to learn that our people are beginning
to appreciate this valuable agricultural
monthly. II possesses claims upon our
people, not only because Il is n Southern
enterprise South Carolina enterprise.
bat the agricultural information Il con-
tains, added 70 the low price of subscrip-
iion--oniy one dollar per year, makes i.
an incumbent duty on South Carolinians
at leastt TO extend the helping hand. Ad-
dress Seaborn q Gilman, Pendle,on s.. c.
sorL or rnE ScUrH-we have before us
the Soil of the South" another aQricul-
tural periodical published ut Columbus
Geo. We have on several occasions spo-
ken osthis periodiele, therefore deem i, SUI
Perdaous to add anything now: One re-
mark only--ffom ihe notorioss manner In
which extracts are eopIrd ffcm tIlis periodi-
oal Into Others, Is at once enough 20 ns-
sure ns Of its merits. Terms si per year.
7. Lomas 4 Co., Columbus. Ca.
Tm MusrcAt wonLp a .T.sEs--we re.
oeised the other night handsomely pdn
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Commercial Bank.

WE regret to learn that our friend B.
u; Boyd, Esq, has resigned the office
which he has SO long filled with great
Cashership of the CONNER.
cal Bank. He goes to Charleston, to
engage in commercial pursuits, and carries
with him the best wishes of our commu.
nifty for his future success and prosperity.
Edwin j. Scott. Esq, the able and
efficient Teller of the Bank, has been elect
ed Cashier, to supply the vacancy created
by MIR. Boyd's resignation.- Carolinian.
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DR.. DAVID T. HTNEs.-"This somewhat
notorious individual" says the Savannah
Republican of Friday, twas arraigned YES
terday before the L. S. Circuit Court, now
IN session in this city, and plead guilty to
the charge of embezzement from the
Post Office. AS the amount distracted
was quite small, he was let off with the
light sentence of six months imprisonment
in the County Jail, and fine OF one hun
dred dollars. We understand that other
indictments will probably be found against
him, at the next term of the State Super
ior Court"