Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-11-09
Grea. Britain and America.

1t is surprising fact, that these two Of the most
powerful well as the most enlightened, liberal and
best governments earth should almost siinutane
orsly discover within their vast dominons such mex
haustlcSs Mines Of Cold by which each government is
largely supplied within themselves with tliis precious
and usc full metal The discoveries of the gold regions
orCaorna hitherto regarded as the rocky wilds ofa
desert waste have opened way for the acquisition Of
immense wealth to private as well as government en-;
tcrprses. The gold discoveries OF Australia have likes
wise given to the British government increased means
and facilities in tie administration Of its monetary of
fairs Recent accounts confirm the idea that Australia
is literally land Of gold it's stated that at some Of
the mines in the Colony Of New South Wales and Vic
tora. that the miners now rich and that there was
at least FL 600 900 OF unemployed money in the hands
of flaborcrs and this from single section must increase
confidence in these enterprises.
Nor is it confined to Australia alone; in other por.
tions of the British possessions gold discoveries are
becoming almost every day occurrences. From our
exchanges we learn that the Canada gold discoveries
promise to Importance that has not yet been
attached to them lump weighing SO pounds has
recently been discovered on The Chaudere and the
Quebec papers state that of42 pounds has been
picked up, and is valued at $4,000. Our exchange
says 't is reasonable to suppose that the washngs of
fine particles of gold that have been long taken from
the bed of the river had been brought down from
rock where the metal exists in considerable quantities
And the discovery oflarge Jumps would also seem to
indicate the existence of considerable quantities The
recent discoveries will stimulate to increased exertions
on the part Of 'prospector" and who knows but next
year Canada may become noted for its gold fields as
either California Australia? There are now in the
United States plenty of persons who have returned
from California thoroughly experienced in all that
lates to the discovery washing and mining Of gold;
and those doubtless if the present discoveries contn.
uc will bring their experience to bear upon the deycl.
| opinent Of the riches of the Claudiere region"
Nor is it possible to calculate where these things are
to stop 1t may be truly said of us that we are living
in tile days ofgodcn wonders for rich mines are being
constantly discovered all this well other por
tions of the globe What immense changeshave heen
wrought in the conditions Of hundreds and thousands
of people in this and in other countries. From the
low vale Of pirching poverty, to the gded dome Of
wealth and luxury many have gone With these in
crcasg pecuniary benefits it becomes as matter Of
course the boundcn duty of these two great nations
England and America, to extend their spheres Of USE
nlness to others who have not shared literally in the
good things of this life but who are literally pershng
in their blood and in their sins for the bread of gospel
life and religious truth Some pretend to deny the OBJ
legation Of the christian world to send the gospel to the
hcahen Is this in accordance with the revealed will?
Go preach my gospel to every creature is the broad
and imperative command ofGod himself How inpous
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ca and England to lead the way in the cnlghtening
and civilization of the world by gospel truth. They
have done something to be sure but not halfof what
they ought todo; and Provdencehaving placed with.
in their reach such increased means for doing good,
how recreant will they prove thcmselvesto the trust
ifthese talents are not improved