The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-08

be taken back at the price the Government
themselves fixed upon it at the time, and the
interest which would naturally have accrued
on that sum since. This money would be
funded for the support Of education forever IN
the nation. think the demand perfectly
reasonable and fair one, and one to which our
Government ought to accede. Imost sincerely
hope and believe they will do So. ,.y@-
Before came on here, mot then knowing
should do SO, 1 procured copy of the annual
message of the chief, which intended then to
take home for publication. ! now send it to
you, and hope, in the same paper you publish
this letter, you may find it convenient to pub
lish the message, to show our people what is
doing and passing here in these far ends OF the
earth, and the bold stand taken in favor OF
morals and religion by their principal men and
the nation.
The National Council yesterday confirmed
the nomination of the annual deputation to
Washington, consisting Of DR.. Ross, (son of
Lewis Ross, Esq Judge Adair, and Judge
Pegg. DR.. Ross is finely educated, graduate
of Princeton, and also of the Medical College
in Philadelphia. have had the pleasure of
: forming his acquaintance and that of his inter
esting wife. spent, in company with the kind
family where stay, most delightful evening
with John Ross and family His wife is
worthy member of our church her sister, also,
who resides with her. Then my friend Muir.
rell. and the different members of MIR. Ross
family, the hours passed very pleasantly and
hastily. Near Taequah is also the mission OF
fDr. Worcester, Of the Presbyterian Church.
He has long been identified with the mission.
They have at the establishment a press ard
fourishing school. regret that did not feel
able to comply with his kind invitation to
preach for them, as also that ofmy friend, Rev.
fMr. Vanhon. Indeed wish my circumstances
would permitme to remain much longer among
and with this people, but I cannot.
The FALLING LEAF.-It has been fancy,
born of our day-dreams, that for every leaf that
fails, human soul. .ascends; for every leaf that
Eunsolds, a spirit glides from the dim past into
the active present-and thickly as tall, the de-
,eaying leaves, do forms of human mould ,1l drop
into the soil. ;. sgs.s,ss. (. ..a.., !,
We watch the yellow leaf, as itstruggles with
its downward tendency, essaying in vain to hang
in mid air. shrinking from the cold resting place,
and buoyed up with a molnentary hope, as a
stray breeze watts itup again, only to. descend
more rapidly. Isseems to wall, to,shrlek' as 1t
settles nearer and nearer to the detested soil.-
AS it lies worn out and deadS upon the chill
earth, the spirit whispers: Another has gone to
the tomb; Nature drops q leaf for every one
who falls as the nun drops bead for every s'n
she thinks.
As VIC stand beside the spentsleaf, so stands
weeping ones around the new-made grave. All.
as thev embalm their dead in tears and indy
ing memories, so will we emhalm thee, thou
typifyer of human frailty. Thus between the
leaves Of the book Of books the sickly leaf is laid
as nenaento mori. As | gaze on the skeleton
form, I follow the decay of the one for whom it
fell. and turn thoughtfulIy away, gaze up to the
myriad of leaves, and ask, (which one shall fall
for me?'
PowER OF A MoTHER's N NAME-A correspon-
dent thus describes a visit to the penitentiary at
Philadelphia, and gives the following particulars
of an interview between Mr.. Scatterwood, the
humane warden Of the prison; and a young man
who was about to enter. .on his Imprisonment.
Few will read it without deep emotion.
We passed the ante-room again, where we
encountered new conner, who had just reached
the prison as we entered He had been sentup
for FIVE years on charge Of embezzlement
He was attired in the latest sty lie Of fashion,
and possessed of all the .nonchdlence and care
less appearance of genteel rowdy. He twirled
his watch chain, looked particularly knowing at
couple Of young ladies who CHANGED to be pre-
sent, and seemed utterly indifferent about HIM
self or the predicament he was placed in. The
warden read his commitment and addressed him
with $50 -s5s h> -,
Charles, am sorry to see thee here
1T can't be helped, old fellow e.
'What is thy age, Charles z
Twenty three ea.
"A Philadel phian y
Well kinder, and kinder not
Thee has disgraced, ,thyself sadly.
We'll, amt troubled, old stick
Thee looks not like rogue
Matter of opinion
Thee was well situated 2
'Yes, well enough
In good employ'
'Well, so so.'
And thee has PARENTS
sYes'
Perhaps thee has mother, ClarlesT
The convict had been standing during this
brief dialogue perfectly unconcerned and reck-
less, until the lastintewogatory was put by the
warden. Had thunderbot struck him he
could not have fallen more suddenly than lie did
when the name of mother" fell on his ears
He sank into chair-a torrent of tears gushed
from his eyes-the very fountains Of his heart
seemed to have burst o1<fhe instant! He re-
covered partially, and. said imploringly to the
warden
Don't you, sir for Gods sake, don't call her
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