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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
For the Camden Journal. -.
St. Philips Church at Night.

Saint Philips clock strikes twelve! IT'S az
solemn hour how still! There is no sound
but that which notes the passing hour. The
busy lhrong that paced these streets are sleep-s
ing now. Tomorrow's sun may wakethem into
life again, and sallying FORTH each to his proper
labor given, all will be life once more Yet; to-
morrow's sun may not come to all; some may
hence depart before the shalllight the eastern
sky and tinge the western hills.
Mans fate checks not the course of nature
Time moves on, the seasons will reyolve, while
man sickens, dies-and is forgotten. Even;hes
who sways his sceptre. over millions, and stands
SO high in worldly grandeur, that distant nations
wonder and admire his greatness-he too
must die and when he falls, nature feels SO fittle
that his departure moves not leaf upon the
forest tree But shall these sleeping dead arse
At the sound of the trumpe. they shall all con,eff
forth; vet, ere that day arrives, what numbers
more shall worship here, and having spun the 6
thread life die and be forgotten likethose now
resting here have their places filled BY others
who, soon following, shall in their turn give
this busy scene, and go behind the curtain.
How many tender emotions-how many anxss
ious thoughts existed for those who now hefhera1
so tranquil The fathers. love, the mothers so
licitude, are all extinct. ,s.sgs1. j,
Fond youths, and maidens fair, here feel hos
more the bosoms glow the hurried pulse the
burning cheek. No tenderpassions agitate them#
now, no hope deferred till the heart siekens,no
disappointment, no doubts or fears; the busy
tribe of passions are peaceful now. IT'S an aWz
full stiffness that pervades this place lit has no.
voice, and yet this stiffness speaks! Come busy
mortal, turn aside-leave thy worldly cares f9z-
sla>s hayr. and listen to, the langaags. fleS
tombs-come nearer skit-fear not the dead,
thou soon shalt be what now thou seemestt to-
dread. Sz-
Seest thou that stone9 Beneath tiles ,alittleS
heap of dust; that dust was once a. body, form-
ed like thine, of flesh and bone, aud many years
ago it lived and moved lifes purple current ran
within its veins, it was a living soul. This thou
art now, and yet perchance, ere long of thee it
shall be said-aHere lies his body. 8. - ss Z. :
The grave is Unsuitable; ithas hadits millions,
and yetit calls for more. But can it chain the;
spirt1 No; tEis is thy hope, 0 mani the
bands of death cannot confne the soul. The;
SOULS immortal; remember this, and this ssees
membenng see that thou provide an anchor sure
ito rest upon beyond the grave it may be hapSss
py-there is nothing here can satisfy its larggess
desires. i. ~
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
Night.

There is something so inviting in acalm moonlight
might that have often wondered that so few persons
are disposed to enjoy them. Have we been perplexeds
by the and business of the day. how pleasant to-
go forth and find our spirits soothed intorepose by the
soft and gentle language nature stealing sweet into
our hearts. The beauteous moon, shedding her soft
and silvery light on the objects around the planets
like so many attendants upon the "Queen of night,
with the twnkling stars peeping from behind their
azure curtain are objects that speak directly to the
heart-they tell US of the immensity of Gods works
and shew US the harmony that exists in all the grand
creations which have cmanated from the hand Of that
great Being who rules the destiny of all things The
contemplation of night harmonzes the SOUL refnes the
spirit eevates the heart to lofty things leads the minds
away from earth, and all its groveing concerns to that
spirit land" whittier we are hastening-to that fms
mortal state in which we shall exist Joreuer - Y s.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
FATAL AFFRAY-A recontre took place in our

FATAL AFFRAY-A rccontre took place IN our
streets yesterday forenoon between Mr. ). A..
HALL, IL clerk in Dry Goods Establishment OF
OF our city, which resulted in the death Of the
former about half all hrur after ItS occurrence.
The facts in relation to this painful affair, as
alicicd at the Coron"r's Inquest. are substantial
| ly as follows An alteration occurred between
these individuals o. Sunday afternoon last a
short distance from the city, Which by the inter-
ference Of mutual friends was adjusted, and there
the matter ended for the present, Hall, however,
as was stated, remarked to Lnckie at the time
that he VIZ, prepared or disposed to give him
satisfaction, aud referred to his piece Of business,
where he was to be found. lcckie, 1t appears,
provided himself with Il revolver, and III comfa-
ny with Mr. J. L. Fraser, who seems to have act
ed as his friend on this occasion, proceeded to the
store designated bv Mr.. Hall, who anticipating
difficulty, also armed himself with revolver
This gentleman remarked that that was no place
to settle a dispute and proposed that they should
retire to more private locality. The three then
left the store together, and in company, passed
down King street, until they reached Bcauillr-
street. After proceeding short distance up
this street the party stopped when Lcckic, con-
tlAry to the advice of his friend, who was dcsi-
rcus that the affair should proceed no further,
demanded of Hall an explanation of his conduct
on the previous afternoon. He refused to COM
ply, and remarked that he was ready to give
him satisfaction, when, as Fraser, the witness be
fore the Jury. testifios, they drew their pistols
simultaneously ard fired without effect A Sc
coud discharge followed, and the bail from Halls
pistol entered Lccke's right side. passing through
the liver. lie retreatcd into Mr.. De Lands store
from the door opening into Beautan-street, near
the scene of the conflict rcmarking that he was
slot, and as Hall passed the door fired at him,
who returned the fire.
Mr. Hall Immediately surrendered himself to
the proper authorities, and was subsequently ful
ly committed.
An inquest was held on the body OF Leckle,
and the Jury returned a verdict that the de
ceased came TO his death from wound inflicted
on the right side of the abdomen by a ball dis
charged from revolver in the hands of j. Au-
gustns Hail."
It is seldom that it falls to the lot Of the Jour
naist in our usually quiet city to chronicle scene
such as We have described above and although
we can feel fully for the untortunat" situation in
which the survivor is placed, yet we should not
be discharging our duty to the public were we
not to remark that the conduct Of all parties
concerned is deserving Of the sevcrest c"nsurc.
Indeed it is extremely fortunate considering the
situation where the fracas occurred, that no rasscr
by was injured, as it was 4 ball from one of the
pistols entered the room of & dwelling in King
street opposite Beaufnin. but providentialiy
wounded no one Charleston Courier.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

|: SALE OF PLANK ROAD SFocK.-eon Monday
last, says the. Montgomery Adverstiser& 4 Gazette,
some sharessm- our plank roads were sold in this
city at auction. 1t will, we have no doubt, be Of;
interest to many of our readers, here and else
where, to know the value our citizens place ops
this property, about the proitableness Of which.
there have been SO many fine yarns spun in or:
der toentanglo our city in gigantic and ruinonsS
scheme of endorsing aud making bonds for the;
benefit of the stockholders in the road.
The public sale Of stock at the Court House,.
on Monday last, resulted in the disposition of ffst
teen shares of South Plank Road" "a credit
Of twelve months, at $50 to s6l per share; ten
of Wetumpka at $50, and five at $45 per SHARE
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

TESTING BoILEas.-ln the account Of the late
STEAMBOATS, explosion in New York, some of the
engineers swear that slight flaws that cannot be
detected may prevent boiler being able TO bear
IA pounds to the inch If that is true, are they
not.very much to blame fer not testing it by hy-
draulic pressure Some engineers, when they set
up new boilers, always to test them, that Is they
fil them with water and then continue to force
in the water until it will raise the safety valve,
placed at 20, so or 100 pounds to the inch.
In doing this there is no danger to life, because
water being non-eastic, it will simply part the
boiler, if they get greater pressure than the
boiler will bear. They can thus learn to GER
stainty whether boiler will bear 20 or 100 lbs.
to the inch.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

MELANCHOLY AcCIDENT.-An accident occur
rcd at the upper workshop ofthe South Carolina
Rail Road Company on Wednesday morning
last, which we regret to state, h.s resulted i'll the
death ofJuus p Strobcl; it appears, he WAS sent
70 do some work Oh the boiler Of the locomotive
Cherokee, which has been in Use that morning.
buI which had been in the yard some two orthre"
hours. He entered the tlue for this purpose but
unfortunately forgot to blow oft the steam, and
while engaged at work, removed plug. which
had been fastened in the bolcro prevent lis lea
kine. when quantity Of steam ard heated water
c<cal.cd through the Aperture, and scald"d him
very severely. lie was taken to his residence,
in iiJcrtv-slrcct, where he died at an early hour
Yesterday morning. Charleston Courier.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
whig National Convention.

This body assembled ut Baltimore on Wednesday at
noon and after temporary organization appointed
Committee on credentials of delegates, and then adj
iourned till o'clock, p. IN.
The Southern delegates had meeting and adopted
Il platform, embracing the Compromise as fnaity,
and appointed Committee Of one from each State to
present il to the Convention The Massachusetts dele
e;:ion have gwen it their approval. Mr.. FILLMoRE's
prospects for the nomination said to be brighten
;np
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

GENERAL ScoTrs COMPROMISE LETTER.-The:
Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia,
North -4n,erioan says there is no trath IN the:
statement that General Scott has written let:
ter in favor of the Compromise to be read to the
Wing National Convention; but adds, that 'if he:
should receive the nomination, he5will, in some
proper shape proclaim the same national senti-
ments which he has always entertained and ayow-:
ed. If he should not be nominated, there will
be no occasion for any formal declaration of his
opinions"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

AMERICAN INTERVENTION IN THE EAST T, IN IN
DIEs.-Sometlme aS" accounts were received mere
OF the the seizure OF the American schooner rhrt
by the authorizes Oh !"Ii'' 'or an ''IfnSeu at
temp at ln'IfVt"'o" ptt"ee'' 'i'' Du:'n anu
the sultan Of Ja''o' oh"o' 'ler superr ~ princes III
'''e i'i.',,i '"'.,.'''', "c
some inIthrr lar,c"Ia'S ol tlH '''i''' II '"Il""'s
that Wii'ie inc ri't lay a' ae''oA'S' III '''''''-
TIA, The master 1f 'IlH ','N,' So o"' 0" ',"'iS
to the city OF Ja'n', but WIS arrested "y 'hr
Dutch before he reached ,h"t pace IN one Oh
his stockings was i0,' a 't'ef III inc hal'E IAN,
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
How GEN. PIERCE WAS INFORMED OF HIS Nom
A po,.o, ,,onor rafarrip r. IN tbn NOM

How GEN. PIERCE WAS INFORMED OF HIS Nom
rSAr1oS.-A Boston paper referring to the nom
ination of Gen. Pierce for the Presidency, says:
aWhen the news of the nomination reached
this city, Gen, Pierce was on visit to Mount
Auburn, with his wife, Isaac o. Barnes, ex-
United States Marshal, an old personal friend Of
Gen. Pierce, Immediately started out post haste
to communicate the pleasing intelligence to him.
Meeting the General near the bronze statue Of
Bowdith,s he said, Frank, who do you suppose
has got the nomina6on!t Pierce-'Cant say
presume it is General Cass.' Barnes-'No sir
It's no other person than Pierce. Fact. Frank
a fact I. here's a paper containing the des-
patches from Baltimore Theparty then rode IN
to town together, and Gen, Pierce received the
congratulations of his friends at the fremont
house, during the afternoon and evening"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
Calhoun and Webster.

We t:pd the foiiowing tribute to CALHorSs s
genius, in note TO tic leading article oi the
Democratic Rcriew for Nay:
The dcll;Yen>o paid 20 CaIhoun's p:obity and
intellect during his life time, by politicians great
and small, WAS perfectly wonderful. This co"i!-
try presents 10 par,ii@! 70 it. The mighty Ca
ro!inian always addressed most attentive Sen
ate, and the rcmotest hamct felt the force ol his
prodigious genius. HIS opinions Oh all the fun
dancntal questions Of the Constitution challenge
admiration; and lis school will be AS slo" to
pass away rs the followers OF the ancient master
Of men in Athens, the son OF SorhronScus.-
Since his death, III every section ot the Union,
and from all classes of statesmen. his praise has
only been more and more emphatic and univer-
sal. Very often it is involuntary, and sometimes
it is most startling Of this kind of eulogy the
picture CT Mr. Hcaly, representing the scene III
the Senate, on Foote'S resolution, when MIR. Cal
houn was presiding, and Mr.. Webster address
inc him, Is the most remarkable. The artist
meant to imnorta!ize Webster, but he has given
the aid of his pencil to Mr. Wetsters great an
tagouist That fine painting Is nothing but the
record of Mr.. Cahouns victory over the conso-
datiouis;s. Mr Healy las apparently seized the
precise instant Of the Vi=e Presidents interrog-
atory.
The whole mctare is full Of Calhoun, domi-
mating Wcbstce. The former r"prilnanding, the
latter accepting lesson in lo~c ard history. 1t
is, as If Tie S"aair were Il school-room. and the
master was crtici$ing The defamation Of one Of
the boys. The air is the same, the prncipal fig
ures the same and standing and sittin" in the
same relation. There is the memorable form
and countenance of the then Vice President,
thrown forward in an attitude Of evident supe-
riority towards the Senator from Massachusetts,,
as if to tell him of fault he was committing in
ibis exercise, and the latter positively recois like
a school boy, with one hand in his breast, and
the other resting on the table for support. There
is not sign Of even antagonsm i'll Mr.. Webster
he is being lectured by a superior, and takes it
as he ought. Indeed, the highest tribute he de-
served in all that uncx;mplcd debate, was the
one afterwards paid him by Mr.. Calhoun and
which the ensemble of the picture verihcs as true
at the moment chosen by Mr.. Hcaly; it was in
these words: "At all events, Webster is not a
contemplate antagonist, for he is well enough
acquainted with logic to know when he Is beat
en-" But what need Of talkingof the illustrious
dead he took care Of that uuconsciou>ly while
living, for in blazing the way Of the Democracy
through the wilderness Of doctrine, all his life. he
left his indclihle mark on every tree Of etorcst,
to pass away bu! with civilization.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

Professor IIrss, one OF the most eminent physicians
in Sweden has just published an interesting work on
the diseases of the Swcdispeoplc, in which he proves
that the Swcdcs are rapidly deteriorating-physcay,
us to stature and strength and morally as to intellect
and virtue He attributes this state Of things prin-
cipally to the enormous Of brandy in that country
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
The Bank of England covers FIVE acres {

ground and employs nine hundred clerks; should
clerk be too old for service he is discharged on
half pay for life. There are no windows on ting
street; light is admitted through open courts; NJ
mob could take the Bank, therefore, without Gag
non TO batter the immense walls. The clocI
the centre of the Bank has fifty dials attachs
It Large cisterns are sunk N the courts
onr;nes in perfect order always in readneS
case of fire. The Bank was incorporated
Ga. Capital, 9lsOog0oo or seo,ooo,0oo.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
CULTURE OF THE HEAkr.-Most good people

CULTURE OF THE HEART.-Most good people;
are too negligent on one point. they do not
sufficiently attend to the moral culture Of the;
heart, or do not go to it with that serious ear
nestness which it requires. Religion, in the
present day especially, is too exclusively public
busness---a thing Of time and place,--and obs
scrvance of forms, and an enjoyment of public
means its efforts are confined to the hearing OF
sermons, and a yoluptuous enjoyment of deve-...
tonal seasons.-J. d. James.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

Kissing is a custom handed down to us from
the Greeks and Romans, as to the true sign'ii-
cation of which we ars not perfectly clear. Prob
ably it is symbolic ofthe sun'srays greeting the
earth: and if so, doubtless was received, with all
the other lore of sun-woship, from the orien-
tolls.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

Extravagant people areaiways penurous:-,
Show us the woman who pays hundred dol
lars for ash wl, and we will show you woman
who will ruu all over town to get her husbands
shirts made ssi1pence cheaper
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18
Democratic Review.

The May number has arrived. 1t contains aportrait
of John NJ Daniel, Esq, Editor Of the Richmond Ex-
amncr a stauuch Democrat. The contents appear TO
be as usual, Interesting.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

CorroN FACTORY IN ARKANSAS "A cotton factory,
working one thousand spindlcs has just been put in
operation in Van Buren,, Arkansas. The number Of
spindes will be increased to two thousand if necessa
~. The papers speak favorably of the experiment.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

IMPORTANT RrN0Rs.-Our Government is be-
coming so extensive in It's territorial relations,
Slat it,eqnircs sharp watching to keep the unruly
Elements of its power in order. The law of mis-
rule ! apt to be established for that OF order, by
those = 20 aay fee! themselves esInpiratively out
of the pale Of civilization. There is now scarcely
a dav thatS,aSses but what We receive iniilnation
Of some proSNSted enterprise Of our own people
against ucig!isSriag power, or that some often
siye act on the raH Of others, breaks a thrsad
Of our extended wyIA'ssd 'sfdcrli Ike, from
our conservative cell 81 quiet repose.
Letters are said to have been received by the
last mail from California, giving certain intorma,
ton of Ellibuster ermoremcnt intended to bemade
from California upon the Sandwich Islands. The
Express, of New-York, mentions that. the gov
ernmcut has already been put in possession OF
this informa,ion, and will no doubt exert its au-
thority to arrest such movement. 1t is said
to be preparing upon large scale, and has been
managed so far with much skill and secrecy
The following is quoted As having some proba
bic alluson to the affair, ard taken from the pro-
ceedings Of the Sandwich Islands Legislature
"Mr. Sheldon offered resolution expressing
the disapprobaton of the House upon the re.
ports in circulation abroad, to the effect that the
people of this kingdom We're desirous Of coming
under the American Government, aud calling for
an inquiry as to the source from which such re-
ports have emanatcd. Passed"
By another motion to reconsider. which was
offered, and which prevailed on the following day
the resolution was postponed indefinitely.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

S CROPS m Texas. The Galveston Journal states that
the crop this year will be greater than raised
in that State The only fearnow seems to be thai the
cotton crop may be injured by too much rain The
corn crop is considered beyond danger. -
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

"All is false here below" rs the loafer SAID
when he took glance at his soleless boots.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

The Democrats of New. Hampshire have nominated
NoAv WEBSTER as their candidate for Governor.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-18

ing.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-01
SELLING OFF AT COST.

IRON and after this date we shall offer our
Il large and we'll assorted stock at first cost
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta
pies and fancy articles of every description; such
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, and other
Carpetings
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths. Damask Napkins
Towengs, Sheetinge, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Oilcioths. Rugs, &c.
Together with every other article in our line for
house Furnishing purposes.
Our stock of dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than we desire. and being determined
to carry strictly summer goods over to the next
season, say emphaticaIy that all such are to be
cold regardless Of cost or value.
HOOE. BROTHER co.
P.S.-We take this occasion to return thanko
to those of our customers who have 80 promptly
responded to our call in the way Of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
JuyS H. b. & CO.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-01
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. c.

COLUmblAN COLLEGE,, ID. G.
THE next or Winter session of this Institution
continue six months. The Summer session will
begin on the third Wednesday in April, and end
on the third Wednesday in July. The terms are
For the Winter Session.
Tuition OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1926 90
Use Of room. furniture. bed, library, and " - ~.
attendance. ...... .................... ~ w
For the Summer Session.
Use of room, furniture, &c................ II 90
Board is 81 25 per week. To those who do not
board in College the charge for tuition is the
same and for the use of room, furniture, library,
and attendance, SIS for the winter session, and
$40 for the summer session. Admission fee $40;
and there 10 smallcharge for average damages each
session. Fuel and lights are charged at cost, and
washing at 81 cents per dozen. The necessary col
lege expenses of boarding student, exclusive Of
mum. The bills of each session are payable in ad-
vance, excepting those for board, which are paya.
bic one half at the beginning, and the other at the
middle of the session.
the department Of instruction, which will give to
il greater extent and efficiency, and will render
it's advantages available to q larger number Of stu.
dents. Two additional professors have been ap-
pointed, one in the department of Ancient Lam.
guages, and the other in that Of Mathematics. The
scientific course has been extended, so as to en-
brace practical surveying, the elements Of engi.
peering and other kindred branches. Young men
who are not candidates for a degree may, under
the direction Of the Faculty, select such studies
are suited TO their views and objects in life, and
may receive a certificate Of their attainment
therein. Youths who are not fully prepared to
enter the college classes will receive such insruc
ton will ft them to enter upon the regular col
lege course.
The buildings are undergoing thorough repairs,
and the grounds being laid out and improved
in manner that will add much to the convenience
and attractiveness to its already beautiful situation
II is believed the College never presented so
! strong inducements as il now doe, to young men
who desire to obtain thorough and liberal educa-
ton. }. .. bACON,
Sent lO-Im President.