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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-09-03

THE AGES OF HUSBAND AND WIFE.-The wri-
ter of the following argues in favor Of a custom
which we fear will be unpopular in this region.
There is, however, sufficient truth in the para
graph to entitle it to pcsural:
There ought to be disp,oportion between
the ages of husband and wife; for allowing the
years to be equal, and they too frequently are,
the lady is virtually many years in advance. A
woman, all the world over, is as old at twenty as
a man is at thirty; that is to say, she has as
much judgement, as much tact, as much finesse,
as much judi cement Of character, as much self
possession, as much cunning, we were going to
add but gaantry forbds. Now this want of
diSproportion gives rise to many serious evils
The young women undervalue the young men
with whom they associate, as inferior to them
selves in TACT manners, and conversational power.
Hence they form low opinion of men, as men,
and arc tempted to value them only for their ex-
ternal advantages beauty, skill in dan
cling, and above all, wealth.
Again, where the ages are equal, or the man
is only year or so older than the woman, in a
mere external and physical point of view, the
first consequence is, that she is an old woman,
while he is in the prime of life; for the woman.
naturally fades first. The Inconvenience, mis-
takes, notifications, and jcaousies that constant
ly arise from such discrepancy, are too evident
to require more than being hnted at. Again, in
nine cases out of ten, the lady rules the roast
That cardinal duty of wife, respect for her hus-
band, is utterly ignored by her. He is regarded
as little more than an upper servant. Now the
main cause Of this is undoubtedly tile original
inequality of ages. As the bride, we repeat it,
is substantially five years older in world knowl-
edge than the bridegroom, she soon gets the
upper hand Of him. Ifhc is man ofsome char
acter, the fight may last two or three years; oc-
casionay he is drawn by his domestic troubles
into evil courses, and goes to work with such
earncstness and rapidity as to kill himself off in
twelve months, and leaves his widow more tri-
umphant than disconsolate The wife in no case
then, should be loss than ten years younger than
! the husband. When she is too near him in
that respect, she flies far from him in Others, and
the union is broken in upon"
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ELLEN CRAFT THE FUer1vE SLAvE.-The MAJ
con Messenger of Wednesday says: awe under.
stand that the celebrated Ellen Graft, the Fugi,.
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sNIDER's WINES.

r HAVE lately received from WssHIsoToN Mon
Il TOW, esq. at Bordeaux, well selected invoice
| of the best Red Wines of MEDOC, embracing
small lot of each of the very choicest growths 0
that celebrated district.
This fact, and Mr. Morton's well known high
standing, as also his good judgment in his selec-
tons, are O sufficient guarantee that these Wines
will be found trial, all chat bespeak for them,
If properly treated . -
Among them are 100 dozens OF the "CHATEAU
LARIVEAUX," which has already given such
great satisfaction, from the Vineyard Of the Count
on HAMEL. 49,. .,H. ~ '..-.... .s..15 ,'# rrs .n
30 cases, each dozen pints, same Wine. b..
30 dozens rare "CHATEAU MARGAUX,"
vintage of ls47. The beat Of the frst-class Wines
20 dozens "HAUT BRIoN,' p of Is47. The fourth
and last of the first class Wines; of remarkable fla
vor and delicacy. From the Commune Of PessGc.
10 dozens CHATEAU LAROSE," oflSi7. The
finest of the sccond-class. From the Commune Of
20 dozens "MOUToN," ls47 Of the second.
Glass. OF the Commune of Pauiiiac. very Gu
perior and favorite Wine. a,. -.
90 dozens of the celebrated "CHATEAU Co.'S"
Destourmel. The choicest Of the second class, and
by many best judges ranked as good as first class
! beg also to say, that in again prosecuting my
business have received some invoices Of most ex-
cellent RHINE and MOSELLE Wines, including
the SPARKLING SCHARZBERG," of 1916, and
two qualities of the s'CELEBRATED CHAM
PAGNE" of Moet and Chandon, which are un-
surpassed; as well as some rare "AMOHTlLLA-
DO" and a choice stock Of ''SAUTERNES,"
UNDfES," &C., &c.
Orders will be very thankfully received and deli
Of at s Washington fy 81 AfSas. Express
Wine Merchant, No rs Walnut street Phila.
Nav -, - ... b. 81 ... D.. =.
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DRoPosALs FOR cARRXING the MAILS

PROPOSALS. FOR CARRYING the MAILS
i OF the United States from the Isl day of Jam
uary, 1852 to the 30th day of June 1854, inclusive,
in Illinois, will be received at the Contract Office
Of the Post Office Department, in the city of Wash
ton, until the 9th day Of December, 1852, (to be
decided by the day followng,) on the route and in
the manner and time herein specified, viz:
Route 4,240. From jacksonville. by Manchester,
Whitehall, Carrolton, Kane, Jerseyville, Delhi,
and Godfrey, to Alton, and buck daily except Sun.
day, in four house coaches; three of the weekly
trips to embrace Lynnville, Winchester. Glasgow,
and Breese, instead Of Manchester and Whitehall.
Leave Jacksonville daily, except Sunday, at IL
a. m;
Arrive at Alton next days by 2 a. m.
Leave Alton daily, except Sunday, at p. m;
Arrive at Jacksonville next days by p. m.
The mail is to be carried in preference to pas
sengers, and to their exclusion, if required by the
size of the mails. Deduction will be made from
the mail pay for trips not run; and fines imposed
for those not performed agreeably to contract.
The Postmaster General may annul the contract
for repeated failures for violating the Poet Office
laws He may alter the contract schedule,
provided he allows pro rata extra pay for additional
stock in case Of Increased expedition. No extra
pay will be allowed should the distance prove
greater than advertised. The proposals should be
endorsed "Mai Proposals for Route 4,240, lii
nois,' and addressed to "The Second Assistant
Postmaster General
For further particulars to the conditions OF
ment for proposals. for carrying the mails on GER
tain routes in Illinois, &c.
s. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Oct. 81, 1852.
Oct 22-law4w
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Post ONCE Department, 81 .
~ 80. Il annma.uala 1890
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the ad.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the ad-
IN vertsement or the 30th Of September, 1852,
inviting proposals. for service on the New Orleans
and Vera Cruz route not being in accordance with
the act of 30th of August last, establishing the
route, the same is hereby withdrawn, and the fol-
lowing substituted in its place. By duly certi-
fed copy Of the act above referred to, it appears
that there is clause in said law requiring that
the vessels for the conveyance of the mail between
New Orleans and Vera Cruz shall be " adapted to
war purposes" Bidders will therefore govern
themselves accordingly. '.' '' 40
The vesses, however, to be used in transporting
the mails on the Pacific line must be constructed
In accordance with the requirements of the acts of
Sd of March, ls45, and 9th June. lS4s, below
referred to. s: d. HUBBARD,
..."t '|.. .t% Postmaster General.
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Office Of Commissioner OF Public Buildings,
WASHINGTON, SeDtember 4. 1852,

Office OF Commissioner OF Public Buildings,
WAsHINaToN, September 4, 1852.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
L 10 O'Clock a. m. on Thursday, the 4th of No
vember next, for grading and paving with round
stone the carriage way Of Pennsylvania avenue.
from 18th street west to Rock Creek; furnishing
and setting curbstone on each side thereof, and
furnishing and laying a flag foot-way across the
same at it's intersection with the streets which
cross it.
TIE width of carriage way to be paved will be
about IS feet. The stone to be used must not be
more than nor less than inches in diameter. It
is to be laid on bed of good gravel inches deep,
and we'll watered and rammed Persons proposing
will state their price per superficial yard square,
we'll as the taking up of the old cutters and flag
ging.
The curbing will be of New York blue stone,
inches thick and Is inches deep, the top edge be.
ing dressed to proper bevel and no piece less than
three feet long will be received This win be set
on bed of gravel inches deep. The tagging
will be OF gneiss, in large pieces, from the quarries
the Falls, and is TO be laid on bed of gravel
inches deep.
Proposals for curling will state the price per foot
lineal. and for tagging Fer foot superficial, in
Guiding all materials.
II in grading il becomes necessary to cut or fill
more than fifteen inches deep, fair allowance will
be made for any excess above that DEPTH All sur
plus material Is to be removed by the contractor,
and to be his disposal For such of the old stone
as may be used, fair price will be charged to the
contractors. ..a..
This work will be divided into four sections, and
proposals. will be received for any one or more of
them. The first will commence at 18th and
tend TO the centre OF 18th street; the second from
the centre Of 10Th to the centre Of 2lst streets the
third from thence to centre Of gath street; and the
fourth from thence to west side Of Goth street.
Proposals for the grading and stone paving will
be separate from those for the curbing and flag
gng; ms distinct contracts may be made for these
works. .. i. &c.,. E.@.
The work is to be executed in the beet manner
within three months after its commencement, I'M
der the superintend snce of person to be appoint.
ed by the Commissioner, and his judgment in
gard to il is to be conclusive between the parties
Security will be required Tor the faithful perform
ance of the contracts, and no deviation from the
terms will be allowed .s..s ..s t...
The proposals will be opened at 10 O'Clock, a.
m, on the 4th Of November next, in the presence
of such of the bidders may attend at this Office
VIM, EASBY,
Sept 6--lawt4thNoy Com. Public Buildings.
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Architect,s once, United states Capitol,

Architects ONCE, Unlted States Capitol,
WAsHINGroN, ID. c., Sept. 25, 1852.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Office until the 26th day of November next, at
six O'Clock p. m, for executing the brickwork Of
the extension of the United States Capitol. ~
The price to be stated per thousand, "kiin count"
which price s to cover the cutting Of all groin and
other arches and all iobbng; ALSO all tools, scat
folding, rigging, and every thing necessary to the
execution Of the work. The bricks, lime, sand,
and cement, to be furnished by Government
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
approved security for the faithful performance Of
the work to the amount Of $50, 600. ...
Each bid to be accompanied by guarantee
signed by two sureties, to the effect that in case
the bid shall be accepted the bidder will enter into
contract for the aforementioned work, at the price
stated in his bid, at any time within thirty days
from the acceptance Of the proposal; the sufciency
of the said guarantors suretes to be certified to
by some person known to the Department of the
Interior.
The right will be reserved Of accepting such bid
as may be considered by the Secretary Of the Into
rior as most advantageous to Government.
Each bid to DO sealed and endorsed " Proposals
for BrickDork Of the Extension Of the United States
CAPITOL"
The bids will be opened in presence Of such Of
the bidders ne may see proper to attend at the De-
partment Of the Interior, on Saturday, the 9th Of
November, at IL O'Clock m.
THOMAS U. WALTER,
Architect Of the Extension Of the U. s. Capitol.
Sept N-taw2m
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n. n. War Department, 49,
Bureau or Typographical Engineer

Bureau or Typographical Engineers,
:.ssg,58 ..,s; 4..e 'fl OcToBER 20. 1852.
PROPOSALS will be received until, and includ-
i ing the first day Of December next, for the
following articles required on Lake Michigan:
$50 pieces, IA inch square, 30 feet long, hewn
white oak timber
$50 pieces do As feet long, do ,at .t- .,.,.. .. .
100 pieces do 60 feet long, do .......
10 pieces, is inches square, GO feet long, do
100 round white-oak piles, 80 feet long
5000 lbs. II inch bolt iron, in pieces Of II or 10
500 cords Of good hard stone, for crib ballast, no
soft or aand stone. Each, cord of stone to
yield 1913 feet solid measure. ~.
The foregoing articles to be delivered at New
Bgo as M s. h1 a. .S Ss as,
March; one-third BY the 30lh day Of next April !;
one; third BY the 3lst day Of next May. =. -:
The stone to be delivered as follows y,,.. .
third ~ the Sic. day 81 May next; one, third BY
the 30th day of June next. ,5..ssl $3.50.
The articles. as delivered on these several speci-
lied days. to- be measured and Inspected BY an
received, the quantities approved and received
will be paid for according to contract price, less 10
per cent on amounts due, which per cent. will be
retained by the United States until the contract be
to the contractor or will be forfeited to the United
States the contractor fail to fulfil his contract.
The hewn timber to be free from sap, splits, and
imperfsctions. .ssii ....Ez.l... .G.. lI ...a
titles, quality, and times of delivery will also be
received for Black Lake harbor, Ottawa county,
Michigan. ssf. s. ..g,,a a 49, 5,s ..
Each proposal will be accompanied with evidence
that the proposer lie able to fulfil his contracti and
the Department reserves the right Of rejecting any
proposal not satisfactory in all respects. Is
Advances on contracts cannot be made. But
payments will be made as stated. -@ ,,y,, e.. d.. .
The places of landing materials will be pointed
out by the United States agent on notice to him
by the contractor. On this account the contractor
is not to be subject to delay of over three days
but such landing shall not be considered delivery
of said articles to the United States. No delivery
will be acknowledged except in quantities and
times stated, and in accordance with this adver
tisement; until delivered, inspected and received,
all articles will be at the risk of the contractor and
under his care. But when delivered. inspected,
and received, they will be at the risk and under
the care of the United States No delay TO inspect
and receive at times stated will be made or allow
ed on the part Of the United States. . ~
The proposals will be endorsed proposals for
Timber on the outside of the envelope, and will be
..-7--I77 J. ALERT,
Col. Corps Typographical Engineers.
To be inserted in the Republic, Intelligencer and
Union, Washington; Courier and Enquirer, New
York; Commercial Advertiser, Buffalo, New York;
Advertiser, Detroit; Commercial Advertiser, Chi
cago; twenty times daily, and then twice week
till December LIST. .'
Oct 2l-d20t&2tawtDecl '....
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Price of EnveiOpes .

When it is not convenient to forward amount OF
order per mail or express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient. Allordcrs
will meet with prompt attention., II addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orderswill be attended to promptly left at the
stores of Messrs. She'll & Mott, 30 Wallstreet
Messrs. H. Jeroiman & Co, 'l34 William street.
same dies Mt a o per thousand. a. =. Nov %
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Form for Bid Uhere no change from adper-
fiseylenk Is CONTEMPLATED bU the bidder.

81 (or we, as the case may BED There write the
name or names in FULL of there state the residence
or residencesl hereby propose TO carry the mail on
as the Postmaster GeneraPs advertisement for
proposals. on the same, dated October lS, 1885,, re-
quires in the time stated in the schedule contained
in such advertisement, and by the following mode
of conveyance, to wit Here state how it is to be
the sum in words at full length.
Dated -- 'f ~ f+0"# fSignedl
The following Ia the form Of the guara ntee,
which should be filled, the first blank with the
name of the guarantors; the second with that Of
the bidder; and the third and fourth with the be.
ginning and terminating points Of the route; and,
after being dated, should be signed by the guar
antors, who must be shown, by the written certif.
cate of postmaster, other equally satisfactory
testimonial, TO be men OF property, and able to-
certified, should accompany each hdis ..s..
undersigned - guaranty that -,
ifhis bid for carrying the mail from - to- -
be accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter
into the contract required by the Postmaster Gen.
eral pursuant to such bid prior to the 10Th of Feb.
ruary next, with at least two good and sufficient
sureties, to perform the service proposed !"
Dated. ."' [Signedl
Form Of a Certificate.
"The undersigned, Postmaster of -, certi.
es that he ia we'll acquainted with the guarantors
above named, and their property, and that they
are sufficient and able to make good their guar
antee."
Dated -. [Signed.]
The bid should be sent under seal to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General, and the words
EMAIL proposals-foreign mails" written on the
face of the letter; and should be despatched in
time to be received by before the Sd day of Janu
airy next, which will be the last day for receiving
proposals under this advertisement.
The acceptance or non-acceptance Of the bids
will be determined by the 9th day of January next.
The service is to commence with the trip nearest
to the fifteenth day of February, 1853; but if the
bidder shall not consider himself able or prepared
to put the service in operation on or about that
day, he will specify the day of commencement in
his proposals. The contract term will expire with
the voyage ending on or about the 18th Of Febru.
airy, 1855 .--,....---.-. -a
s. D. HUBBARD, Postmaster General.
PesT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Oct. 1S, 1852.
Oct 20-eo9W
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HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.

SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
IFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO. ..
Oils OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, the
ID Bank Of the Metropolis Washington, and
upon every principal city and town in the United
States.
Our facilities and arrangements are better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
Persons carrying or wishing to place funds in
California, will find it much more safe and convo-
nient to take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank of the Metropolis" as we are always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Col lections and Remittance5 made
on the most favorable terms.
j. r. ROBINSON,
r. L. SMITH.
ROBINSON s. CO.,
~ Managers and Proorictors.
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MURPHY'S -.. ...
Self sealing Advertising Envelopes NO .263
MadisOH street, New York.


TsHE SUBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patronage
l. Of all who may see this advertisement, feels
none of that hesitation with which new article is
brought before the public. The experience of
years has established their superiority beyond all
Question and he confidently refers to the testimo
nv of those business men who have used these en-
veopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, az
proof oftheir excellence. The following are few
of the reasons for their popularity .E.|-"...~
fst. On the place occupied by a seal person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus affording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD -....,,
al. The envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed. vs.. .~.t $780,.
Sd. Neither wax nor wafersarc requisiteto seat
them.
18th. Upon the miscarriage of a letter the senlin-
sures it's immediate return to the sender, instead
ofbcing buried months in the dead letter Office.
J. 5th. The envelopes are furnished at almost THE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost of the die which will last for years.
9th. Each letter mailed 10 most effective advcr-
tisement, to attract attention ofalthrough
whose hands it may pass. ..s,.- l...ls.r g.,., :.
The following is list ofprices for dies engraved
BRASS and Of envelopes of the usual letter size
either white or buff, of good paper, and made az
above with name, address, SC:
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

SELLING OFF AT COST.
TNROM and after this date shall offer
Il large and well-assorted stock at first cost,
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta.
Piles and fancy articles of every description; such
as
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, andothcr
Carpetings
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetings, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Oilcloths, Rugs, &c.
Together with every other article in our line for
house. fur nishing purposes.
Our stock OF dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than we desire, and being determined
tocarry no strictly summer goods over to the next
season, say emphatically that all such to be
~ HooE, BROTHER & co.
P.S.-We take this occasion to return thanko
to those of our customers who have promptly
responded to call in the way of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
JulyS II. b. & co.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the undersigned until the 22d day of Novem-
Der nextat IL O'Clock, for filling up the northwest
corner of the square south Of the Presidents House
The proposals must be made for doing the work
by the cubic yard, and the earth to be measured in
the bank before lifting; the distance Of haul from
the bank to the place Of deposit is about 200
yards.
The amount of earth necessary to complete
the contemplated improvement Is estimated at
1900 cubic yards; but should more earth be
CURED the contractor must bind himself to deliver
any additional quantity wanted ut the same price
the first. The whole to be completed by the Let
day of April next.
WIN. ID. BRACKENRIDGE,
Agent for the Improvement of the Public Grounds.
Sept 25-2taw
| r 1FE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE, by Nathanie
IL Hawthorne, with an authentic Portrait; price
| 37s cents. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Oct u
| DLEAK HOUSE, No. s, by Dickens
ID Backwood's Magazine for October
| Graham's Magazine for November
Godeys Lady's Book for November
| Arthur's Home Magazine for November
This day received for sale by .. g...
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Octl ..t h'" Booksellers, near 9th ct.
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EBENEsRR CooK. GEORGE b .SARsEN.
COOK & SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets,
Davenport, IopG.
JuneSO-dtf
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KOSSUTH'S DAGUERREOTYPE.
RNHE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
J. of tie 18th, and the New York Times OF the
| 9th instant, BIZ Whitehurst claiming the creditof
having taken the likeness OF this distinguished in
dividual, is not true.
The only Daguerreotype which has been taken
in America of Governor Kofsuth, was taken in his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett, and the only
original picture in this city may be seen al mis-
Gallery, Seventh street. All others are copies
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulszky ana other
dsting uished individuals also on exhiatlon at
BENEFITS National Gallery,
Jan 26 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. |, Iodd's Building, adjoining
Bropn's Hotel, Washington City, ID. G.
Capital $500 900, GALL paid in and securely invest
ed according to law.)
WILL insure merchandise. cargoes, dwellings,
w household furniture and other property,
any,uherein This District the oininS States, on
the most favorable terms.
The public may rest assured that all losses sus
tanned by this company will be literally and rompt
iy adjusted at their Office in this city.
ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
ALFRED NOXON, YicePresident.
P.'J. AVERY, Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
SAML. b. HICKCoX, General Agent.
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