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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-25
The Baltimore Convention.

los, Washington correspondent OF the Baltimore
Sun in one of his recent letters to that paper states
that he knows that Gen. COMMANDER will be present
and assume to represent South Carolina in the Balti-
Convention Upon this statement the Georgetown
Observer remarks: "Whcthcr the information is true
or false is not known to us. Cen Commander resides
in our district and if hc intends to represent the State
in the Convcnton he has kept his intentions to him
aclr for hc has not spoken Of the matter t" any one
with whom we have convcrscd. We were aware that
he was in favor Of the State being represented in the
Democratic Convention but we never heard that he
intended to assume powers which the people refused
to delegate to him. The whole thing looks so mpro.
bablc and absurd, that we will not venture to mako
any further remarks, until We better informed on
tho subject"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-25

A WARS1yG.-Mr. Hale, in tho United States Sem
ate on Friday very boldly defined the position of the
rcc.soil democrats on the compromise question. He
saws that if the democrats at Baltimore make the ugi-
tive slave law stick of timber in their PLATFORM they
NAV look out for the revival ofthc Buffalo party and
Buffalo ticket for 1852 which will leave the democratic
candidates as high and dry as in ls4s and by the
same operation.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-25
Camden, May 81, 1852.
For the Camden Journal.

Mr.. Editor: | see by your paper that l have
been nominated as suitable person to represent
this District in the next Legislature. With due
consideration and respect beg leave through
the medium of the Journal to say that | must
decline the nomination.
T. c. HALLE
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-25
Our Market.

The transactions in Cotton have been limited owing
to the light receipts Prices continue to advance
We quote at I 10 to TO-
Charleston quotations, I is to 10.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-05-25
Letter from John FORSYTH.

We find the following additional letter from
Mr. Forsyth, in reference to the PRINTING! OF Con,
gress, and the calumnies of Maj. Donelson, OF
the Washington Union, in late number of the
C,umhns Times
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
STEWARDS HALL.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
i public, and particularly the friends and pat
rons of the Washington Male Seminary, that by
appointment of the Board of Trustees he has
recently become Steward of this Institution, and
is now fully prepared to accommodate all Students
that will call upon him with Boarding, Lodging
&c. and every necessary attention will be given
to render them comfortable and preserve their
health and morals. The Buildings are large the
rooms airy and pleasantly situated at convenient
distance from the Seminary.
Washing, Fuel and Lights, Eight Dollars per
month.
To those who may require indulgence, he would
say, send on your sons, and pay out of your next
crop.
NJ B.-A few families or single gentlemen can
be furnished with Boarding and Lodging on ac-
commodating terms.
H. w. SMITH
Washington, Sept 23, 1851. 3S:tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22

A Cincinnati grocer house finding out that cram
berries commanded six dollars per bushel, and
under the impression that the article could be
bought to advantage at st. Mary's, wrote to
customer, acquaintng him with the fact, and re-
questing him to send zone hundred bushels per
Simmons" the wagner usually sent.) The cor
respondent, plain, uneducated man, had consider
able difficulty in decypherng the fashionable
scrawl common with merchants clerks of late
years and the most important word, 'cranherriesn
he failed to make out, but he plainly and clearly
read, one hundred bushels of per-simmons AS
the article was growing all around him, all the
boys in the neighborhood were sent out to gath
ering it, and the wagner made his appearance in
due time in Cincinnati, with eighty bushels, all
that the wagon bed would hold, and line from
the country merchant that the remainder would
follow the next trip. An explanation soon ensued,
hut the customer insisted that the Cincinnati
house should have written by Simmons, and not
per-Simnons.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22

TIRED RAzoRs.-Barbers often tell us that ra-
zors get tired of shaving, but if laid by for twenty
days they will then shave WELL By microscopic
examination it is found that the tired razor, from
long stropping by the same hand and in the same
directions, has the ultimate particles or fbres of
its surface edge of piece of cut velvet but af
ter months rest, these fibres re-arrange them
selves heterogenously, crossing each other and
presenting saw-like edge, each fble supporting
its fellow and hence cutting the beard, instead OF
being forced down flat without cutting; as when
laid by. These, and many other instances are Of
fered to prove that the ultimate PARTICLES of matter
are always in motion, and they say that in the
process of welding, the absolute momentum of the
hammer causes an ENHANCEMENT of orbits of mo-
ton and hence arrangement, as in one piece;
indeed, in the cold state, leaf of gold laid on
polished surface STEEL and stricken sfnartly with
hammer, will have its PARTICLES forced into the
steel SO as to permantly gild it at the point of
contact.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22

TRAVELLING OVER DIRE RoADs.-Portions of
Ohio were formerly notorious for awful roads,
At some seasons Of the year a mile an hour was
considered good progress Something of an idea
OF the mud may be formed from the following
anecdote:
A traveller was riding on horseback near Little
Union meeting house. where the mudwas so deep
that his feet touched the loblolly' either hand
The struggles of the poor horse to draw his feet
out of the soft clay were of course desperate and
he could not make more than mile and haitian
hour. The traveller soon came up with man
who was standing on the fence without coat or
hat, and with fence rail was plumbing the huge
mortar-bed, as though endeavoring to sound it.
"Why, what's the matter 2" exclaimed the
equestrian: "you seem excited and out of breath.
Are You merely amusing yourself"
"Bless ye. no." said the fence man. "Tve lost
my wagon and team somewhere along here, and
l am tryin' to see if | could find em."
The traveller could only give the unfortunate
man his sympathy, and proceeded on.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
To Grind by Horse Power,
Manufactured bV r. A. L. McCurdV,

Manufactured by II. A. L. McCurdy,
At Pleasant Hill, De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
TNHE undersigned has completed his arrange
i ments for the manufacture of the above
named articles, and will furnish Cotton Gins
from forty to sixty saws at the shortest possible
notice.
Also, Corn Mills Of the best plan now in use.
The high reputation Of these Mills where they
have been used, renders it unnecessary for me to
say anything in their favor they have only to be
seen to be purchased. All work sent from this
establishment will be made according to the latest
improvements and Of the best materials, with a
special regard to appearance, durability and gen.
eral performance, and fully warranted to the pur-
chaser.
All contracts made by ]. w. Scoggins will be
punctually attended to.
r. A. L. MCCURDY.
Oct 8, 1851. 4O:ly
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
Notice is hereby Given:

THAT whereas, at public sale of lands for the
l. non-payment of taxes due upon certain lands
hereinafter described, held at the Court house door
in the town of Lewisvile, in the county of Lafa-
yette in the State of Arkansas pursuant to lawful
notice previously given by the Sheriff and tax COL
lector of the said county of Lafayette, in conorm-
ty with the Statutes OF said State in such cases
made and provided, on the first Monday of No
vember, 1850, that being the fourth day of said
month; John r. Smith purchased of Alexander
C. Owen, the then Sheriff and Collector of said
county of Lafayette, the following described par
GELS of land, to wit:
The Northeast quarter of section twelve in
township seventeen South of Range twenty-one
West. containing one hundred and sixty acres; al
So the South-E East quarter of section twelve in
township seventeen, South of Range twenty-one
West; containing, hundred and sixty acres
and also, the South West quarter dissection twelve,
in township seventeen, South of Range twenty -one
West; containing one hundred and sixty acres all
of which said parcels of land We're listed assessed
and sold in the name and as the property of j. l..
McCassity-tor which said parcels of land the
said John r. Smith paid the said Sheriff and Col
lector, the sum of seven dollars and fifty cents
being the full amount of tax, penalty and costs
thereGpon for the year 1850; and said Smith took
from said Sheriff and Collector certificate of pur-
chase for the same, said certificate he now holds,
and for which he is entitled to a deed from the
Sheriff and Collector of said county of Lafayette.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given to all per-
sons concerned or who can set up any right, title
or claim TO the lands herein before described, and
so purchased as aforesaid, in consequence of any
informaty, any irregularity or illegaity con-
nected with such sale, or for any other cause or
defect whatever that /, the said Smith, will in
conformity with the laws of said State of Arlan-
sas in relation to Tax Titles" apply to the Circuit
Court OF Lafayette county, at term of said Court
to be holden on the fifth Monday after the fourth
Monday of March, 1853 in the town of Lewisville,
in the county and State Aforesaid, for confirmation
of title to said parcels of land purchased as afore-
said all persons interested are hereby called upon
to appear at said time and place, and show cause,
if any they can, why the title to said parcels OF
land sold and purchased aforesaid should not be
confirmed according to law.
JOHN r. SMITH
Lafayette county, July 9th, 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22

BEAUTIFUL ExTRAcT.-One fountain there is,
says Miss Bremen, whose deep-lying vein has on
ly Just begun to throw up its silver drops among
mankind-a fountain which will allay the thirst
it, peace and Joy. IT is KNowLEDGE-the foun-
tain of intellectual cultivation-which gives health
to mankind; makes clear the vision brings Joys to
his life, and breathes over his souls destiny deep
repose. Go and drink therefrom, thou whom for
tune has not favored, and thou will find thy
self rich. Thou mayest 60 forth into the world
and find thyself everywhere at home; thou canst
enjoy thyself in thy own little chamber; thy
friends are everywhere around thee; nature, anti
guilty. heaven, are accessible to thee
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS

Ky recent Act of Congress, Bounty Tan,
- are granted to officers and VOLUNTEERS in ,''.iu !.
military service of the United States in tbe .ne
OF 1872, or any of the Indian wars since va vas
also to commissioned officers in the war ~ 40.
Mexico. In case of the decease Of the offoo" "'A
solder, the land can be obtained by the widoo Of
or minor children. '"' "luow
The undersigned, acting as general Land An.
WI attend promptly to procuring Bounty 1eu3
Warrants for those entitled to them. and ocatng tGg
II desired; having general knowledge Of ~
able to make choice selections All Io.sdr. WI De
inquiry, postpaid, will he promptly anSrar. ,e,S G
ana instructions given, if fdesired. S"eied,
DANIEL E. WILLIAMS
WASHINGTON ArLs NJ. ~ Land agent
-''- -; iooo. i7tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
DISSOLUTION.

THE copartne1ship existing between the m-
i dersigned in yhe Drug & Book business is
this day dissolved by mutual consent All those
indebted to the concern are requested to come
forward and settle up Immediately. DIR. K. p.
Williams will continue the Drug Il Book business
at the old stand.
r. P. WILLIAMS.
C.. K WITTER.
Feb. %, 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
A B A r G AIN.

THE subscriber offers for sale the place on
l. which he now resides situated one mile
south-west of Washington, on the Fulton road
consisting of a comfortable Dwelling House. with
convenient out-houses, Forty Acres of good Land
about fifteen of which are cleared and in
cultivation, and well of first rate water. For
terms, apply to the subscriber on the premises or
to John d. Trimble, Esq, of Washington.
]. r. CROSBY.
Oct. 1, 1851. 80.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
MEL ON'S HOTEL,
FULTON, ARKANSAS,

TNHE undersigned takes pleasure In announcing
i to his friends and the public generally that
he is prepared, at the Upper Tavern in Fulton, to
accommodate all who may favor him with their
patronage
His table will be supplied with the best the
market affords. his Bar with the choicest liquors,
and his stables will be provided with plenty OF
provender and attended by careful osters.
No exertions on his paIt will be spared to rem
der comfortable all who may be pleased to give
him call.
C. T. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851. 3tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
TO Planters g. Merchants,


'NliE undersigned has on hand and fer sale at
Il Collinshurg, Bossier Parish, La 100 bales of
heavy Cotton Osnaburgs. From 500 TO 25c0 pair
of home made russell Negro Shoes. From 80 TO
30 Cotton Gins, warranted TO perform we'll
Twenty Bois Arc Wagons, both for horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron axels, plows of any
pattern required. Also heavy stock of Dry
Goods and Groceries. A superior and heavy lot
of Ready-Alade clothing, both for summer fall
and winter wear. Planters and merchants are
particularly requested TO call and lay in a supply
of the above articles, as will sell them as cheap
as they can be bought in New Orleans, and on
time TO suit their growing crops. Orders will be
punctually filed for any of the above enumerated
articles.
J. B. GILMER
TN B.-Goods Groceries or cash paid for
Coc Hides or Pelt,1es, good article always re-
quired. j. b. e.
June 26, 1880.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
WASHINGTON HOUSE.
WASHTNG TON, INK.

TNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
Il his friends and the public generally, that he
is still to be found at his old stand in Washington,
where he is supplied with every thing necessary
for the accommodation of the travelling public,
and hopes by strict attention to the comforts o
his guests and determination TO please, to con-
tinue to receive a share of public patronage.
His house is commodious, and the rooms well
arranged for families.
His table will be supplied with the best the
market affords, and his stables provided with
plenty of provender and attended by careful ost-
lers.
His rates of charges will be the same as here
tofore. viz:
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
A Story with a Moral.

Under guise of the following little story, the
Trenton True American teaches most valuable
lesson to housekeepers and young beginners IN
life:-Mr Bones of the firm of Fossil, Bones Il
Co., was one of those remarkable money-making
men, whose uninterrupted success In trade had
been the wonder, and afforded the material tOr the
gossip of the town for seven years. Being of
familiar turn of mind, he was frequently interro-
gated on the subject, and invariably gave the
secret of his success, that he minded his own busi-
ness.
A gentleman met Mr.. Bones on the Assanpink
bridge. He was gazing ihtently on the dashing
foaming waters they fell over the dam. He
was evidently in a brown study. Our friend VEN
tured to disturb his cogitations
"Mr. Bones tell me how to make a thousand
dollars"
Mr.. Bones continued looking ntently at the
water At last he ventured reply.
"Do you see that dam, my triend!'
@I certainly do"
"Well; here you may learn the secret of making
money. That water would waste away and be
of no practical use to anybody but for the DAM
That dam turns it to good account, makes it per-
form some useful purpose, and then suffers it to
pass along. That large paper-miIl is kept in con-
slant motion by this simple economy. Many
mouths are fed in the manufacture of the article
of paper, and intelligence is scattered broadcast
over the land on the sheets that are daily turned
out; and in the different processes through which
it passes, money is made. So it is in the living of
hundreds of people. They get enough money
1t passes through their hands every day. and at
the years end they are no better OF. What's the
reason? They want DAM Their expenditures
are increasing: and no practical good is attained.
They want them damned up, SO that nothing will
pass through their hands without bringing some
thing back-without accomplishing some useful
purpose. Dam up your expenses, and you'll soon
have enough occasionally to spare a little, just
like that DAM Look at ii, my triendE'
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
VALUABLE LAND FOR SAFE

'HE undersigned offers for sale y, -.
L modatng terms, 1900 acres of cbo;"o %.'o'l-
valuable Land, situate in Sever county. Artan ana
lhese lands Were selected in 1886 are Of no
best quality of upland, and are located G i oi 'he
slrable neighborhood. III d de-
For terms, &c, enquire of w. H F,+0u
Washington, or the subscribers at Littls pe al
1,o WATKINS & CURRAS
January 2s, 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22

The discovery of what is true, and the practice
of what is good, are the most important objects
in life.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
apEM1Is45
e. BOURNE. Dental Surgeon,

HAVING permanently located in Camden for
Ill the practice of DENTISTRY, will spend part
OF his time in Washington for the same purpose
He flatters himself that he convince those
that are in need of dental operation, that he is
capable and qualified to serve them faithfully and
to their satisfaction. He can be consulted at all
hours, except when professionally engaged, by
calling at Highs Hotel
Aug. /, 1SI9-30.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that ], as
IN administrator de5cnis non, with the will an
nexed, of John w Lemay, decd, in pursuance of a
decree Of the April term OF 1nn eit @ IL
sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the
court house door in said county, on the oath day of
June next, between the hours Of 10 A. N. and 3
p. M. of said day. ten or twelve likely NEGROES,
belonging to said estate.
Terms of Sdle-A credit till the first day OF
January next, taking bonds with two approved
securities bearing ten per cent interest from date
till paid. bOLiN o1hlCALlS' ~ All AaIi ali T.
By w. S. McCARrY, his Atty.
May 10, 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
"a GT EC Il

The public are hereby cautioned against ira
ding for or taking an assignment OF acertain note
given by myself and VIM L. Claunch, and made
payable to James Smith ST., for two hundred dol
lars, dated sometime in January 1851. and due the
2Jth of December 1851. as the same has been
fully paid and is unjustly withheld from me.
JAMES c. MONROE.
Washington, May 10, 1852. 81.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
ESDEe SAFE

lENTRE POINT PLACE, the residence of
" the undersigned, situated in the most Meas.
ant, eligible and healthy position in Sewer coun-
ty, Is now offered for sale on liberal terms. Tie
tract contains about 600 acres OF excellent til}a-
bic land, about 220 acres of which is under fence
well watered and in high state of cultivation
Seven public roads diverge from this point. which
renders 1t one of the most desirable places for
Public House and Mercantile establishment In
South Arkansas. There are now at this poirt
two stores and Post Office and the country ad.
lacent Is the most densely populated portion Of
the county. The Improvements are large
Dwelling House, aeveral Tenant Houses. two
Store Houses, Tan Yard, Mill, and tbre,hnc
machine with all the requisite out huidnss and
IN good repair. To any cne desircus of y,l,ls-
sing one OF the most eligible business points IN
South Arkansas III the midst OF prosperous con-
munlty rare opportunity is now offered
The purchaser, if he desires it, can have on
fair terms the growing crop and the stock.
For terms and further particulars enquire Of
the undersigned on the premises
JOHN RUSSEY
Centre Point June 25. 1851. l25tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-22
Cotton Gins and Corn Mills,

Washington, Sept. %, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-25

SINGULAR PnENonENoN.-At twelve
o'clock on Saturday night las,. a truly
striking and extraordinary phenomenon
occurred here. |, was the circumstance
Of the falling ola really copious rain, for
the space OF from seven to ten minutes
from perfectly cloudless, hazeless, and
-siarli, sky. SO plentiful was the shower
tia, the side walks ran with water, which
had the singular effect upon the mind of
appearing TO come without cause
During the shower. two stfeaks Of neecy
clouds displayed themselves in the north
and south, bu: far distant frotn each 9th.
er, aud neither Of an altitude above the
horizon exceeding twenty degrees. The
position Of these clouds forbid the idea
that The rain could have fallen from either
of them. We make no effort 10 explain
this strange phenomenon, satisfying our
self with bare but faithful statement OF
il.-Nationai Intel. 25M.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-25
MARTIN DICKENS, Chrn.
w. II. WILLIAMS, Sec'y.
From the Mo. Republican.
The Rush TO California;.

Scarcely a day passes that we do not
receive from our friends at Panama,
complaints as to the shameful manner
in which they are imposed upon by the
Pacific and Atlantic Steamship Com
pany. Innumerable are the receptions
prac,iced upon them, and so decidedly
are the accommodations on the Pacific
coas, inferior 10 those on the Atlantic lie,
tina, there are now some 5000 emigrants
at Panama awaiting transportation. !,
is recommended 10 all who desire to trly-
ell by this route 10 purchase through tick.
cts, either at New York or New Orleans,
which may perhaps secure them prior.
ity in the passage. a s-.
The New York papers, however, State
that il is alnos, worse than useless tn
apply for tickets, as they are all engaged
for month or more 10 come. Upon
this suhjec, the Panama Star says:
"Fhe object OF this shave. is as plain
as the nose on ones face, ifthe individa
ais interested, will only for one momen!
look into The matter. The Company is
interested in keeping az many people OH
the lslhmLs as it possibly can, and as
long as il can, for the purpose of filling
up its old WORKOUT steamers, as last as
they come into port hereafter. BY this
operation of receiving deposits, they PRE-
vent their deluded yictims--by withhold
ing their money--from availing them
selves of the opportunity ofge,ting away
on some Of the excellent vessels now up,
that il may hereafter the better fleece
them of their lille all-or 10 stow them l..
way like SO many sheep, upon their
crowded and i'll ventilated vessels"
To show that We are not going beyond
The record, in these charges and nc,
cusations. we suhjoin the following arli
Gle from the San Francisco Herald oil
The 9Th uli:
"DEATHs ON BOARD THE NoRTM-
ERsER.-There is very strong feeling
of excitement: in the community in con.
sequence of the extraordinary number o.
deaths reported to have taken place on
board The steamship Noriherner on hel
passage up from Panama. Some of the
passengers give a very dark and gloomy
recital of the sutferings on board, caused
by The excessive number Of passengers
confined in too small a space and ob!ig-
ed TO depend on the limited accommoda.
lions they were obliged to put up with.
We have not yel examined into the par
ticuars. bu. enough is 10 show that there
is some strong cause for complaint
There should be some means OF compell
ing the agencies of both lines 10 take be-
a limited number of passengers, and tc
provide such wholesome accominoda,
lions as TO at least avoid sickness"