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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

the drums beat salute and the trumpets
sounded a flourish. Marshal valiant entered
the moment after, and then came a number
of ladies in dresses Of the brightest colors and
the richest materials; the Princes Mathide
leading the way, wearing pink velvet robe
with train behind and basque according to the
present mode. Madame de Montiio followed
Immediately behind, in a dress of blue velvet;
and then the several ladies of honor, all in
morning dresses of different colors, and all
wearing white ostrich feathers in their bonnets.
The eye had scarcely time to take in a few
details, so rapidly the bright vision swept by.
The moment after the ministers entered, Nj. de
Persigno coming last, as if kept back by some
little delay.
The clergy then proceeded down the aisle,
with the Archbishop Paris at their head, to
meet the emperor and the Empress. At five
minutes to i, the Emperor and Empress arriv-
ed, and having been offered the morsel of the
true cross to kiss by the Archbishop, four &C.
clesiastics held rich dais over the Imperial
pair and the procession advanced up the
church. Marshal Magnan and the Duke de
Bassano led the way, followed by Marshal de
st. Arnaud and the Duke de Cambaceres.-
Then came the Emperor, leading the Empress
by the hand, he advancing on the right. The
Empress was exceedingly pale, but perfectly
composed. She looked neither to the right
nor to the left, and advanced steadily. She
wore dress of white velvet, repiagle, with
rather large basque. A veil of fpouH d Angle.
terre flowed from underneath the small crown
sparkling with diamonds. The front of her
dress and the basque behind also shonc with
the same rich ornaments. The Emperor was
dressed in the uniform Of general officer,
with high boots and white nexpressibles. lie
had on the grand color of the.Legon of Honor
which had belonged to Napoleon, and the
collar of the Golden Fleece, which had been
suspended from the neck of Charles ", and
which the Queen of Spain had sent to him.
The Emperor looked uncommonly well-in
high spirits and good health.
The cortege returned to the Palace of the
Tulleries in the same order as it went to No
tire Dame; but instead Of following the streets
it came along the quays as far as the Place
| de Ia Concorde, and entered the Palace by the
grand entrance to the garden OF the Tuileries.
The deputatons, drawn up in the garden,
| were respectful but not warm in their saluta-
| tons.
1t was remarked that, contrary to the usual
habit in France, there was no display of flags
from any private houses to-day. This even
ing all the public buildings are Illuminated,
but very few private persons have followed the
example. Looking along the Boulevards the
iluminations are few and far between, and are
entirely confined to the functonaries.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01
Correspondence Of the Camden Journal
WASHINGTON. Feb. %, lS5

WASHINGToN, Feb %, 1858.
The anniversary of the birthday of the Fa-
ther Of our country will be celebrated to-day,
with much eclat. A grand military display will
come uff to-day, and magnificent ball Will
close the festivities Many of the fair daugh-
ters of Baltimore have arrived i'll this city for
the purpose of gracing the "scene of revelry"
with their presence. Old bachelors and young
spriss efn.ogtality have ordered fancy suits 'es-
pecially' for the occasion, and star cotlion
band will discourse sweet sounds for the low
ers Of the may dance, to trip the eight fantas-
tir toe, Those "scenes" have long since lost
,Leir measures to as, Mr.. Editor, and our ''soft
ewes" have forgotten how to "look love to eyes
that speak again" We will take our places
ON the outside seats, and relate to attentive
Youngsters the many exploits we had with some
fair haired lass when 1--WE were young"
The President elect will arrive in this city
on tomorrow, and has engaged rooms at Will
lards. Office seekers are as plentiful as black
berries, and are moving heaven and earth to
secure profitable appointments. The Cabinet
is still unknown, though those of the gentle
men who rumor says will form a part of the
select club, have been in the city some days.
Dobbin, Of N. c., is here, but it is not known
whether he will go in the Cabinet or the Senate.
He has been appointed to the last named post
by Gov. Reid, to succeed Mr.. Mangum, whose
term expires on the 4th of March. Mangum
has almost become fixture" in the Senate,
and | fear this sudden parting from his idol
will break his heart. "Change" is written on
all earthly things, and therefore he must sub,
NIT to this fiat Of his State. 1t is said he in.
tends running for the State Senate, hoping to
get back to Washington, but whiggcry has
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01
The Cars.

In consequence of the recent feshe and the wash
ing up of portion ofthe Columbia Road near the Con-
caree River. tile Cars have failed to reach Camden for
several days at their appointed tme and our mails
have been late and irregular The high water in our
River prevented the cars from crossing on Saturday
afternoon and we had no mail.
Sundays mall did not reach here until four o'clock
on Monday morning. The water, we understand, when
the Engine came over without the cars, on the Wa
teree trestlc was eighteen inches higher than the
rails-the experiment was of course highly danger
GUS one The past season has been very much against
the Railroad and its condition from Branchve to Co.
lumba and Camden, is said to be very bad We are
aware that the Company have sorey pressed and
that under the circumstances it could hardly be expect
ed that the direction could do more than they have
done.
''Tis vain to seek in men for more than man."
but yet are so apt to think that things might be
improved We think that on our part of the road we
have scarcely had fair showing. Ofcoursc we have
right to expect as much attention as Others because
we do not pay attention to ourselves. No man has
right to expect others to for him, if he maniiests
no regard for his well being; neither have city
or the right to expect prosperity unless they put
forth efforts to accomplish it. What business might
have been done here last wnler if our market roads
had been good. A Plank Road to North Carolina
might have secured, and would doubtless secure an
immense tadc to Camden. And the experience Of the
past season. relating to the Columbia and Charlotte
Road assures us that would scarcely have felt the
difference between road being there and none at all
We believe strongly in Plank Road. and regard its
Importance as very great to Camden. So far from its
being dull idca or chimerca, it is plain, practical
every day common sense. Our increased commercial
prosperity would, we doubt not, amply sustain ouI
view Talk about q Rail Road 20 Lancaster, and VIC
have nothing more to say. Our friends there cannot
blame us for not being in favor of the project if they
do, we cannot help it. We are opposed to the mea
surp
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

would hear no more of this vauntcd superiority.
From Patrick Henry to Henry Clay, from
Washington to Taylor, from Jefferson to CAL
houn, the South has given the greatest intel
lects to America She will not now degener-
ate. Her influence is now paramount. The
first man in the administration of the country
now is a Southerner, and the country looks to
the South for the incoming administration
Whence comes the political prcponderance
that we have always exercised? iiuch of it
is to be traced to the institution of slavery, us
we may show at some other time Southern
EnterpriSe.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

The Archbishop Of Besacon has published or the oc-
casion of Lent "nandcment" in which he dwells on
the non-observance Of the Lords day. He maintains
that temporal vstaons such the failure of crops
th bankruptcy of traders, &C., the consequences
and the chastscmcnt thereof" AS an example he
cites hotel Keepers they he says, for having supplied
their guests with meat the fast days ordered by the
Church. have the pcstilence of railways fall on
them, and their houses arc no longer trcquented by
crowds, as they were when people travelled on FOOT
Oh horseback or even in stages
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01
Newspaper joafers.

MEAx-For man to loaf his reading of his neigh
bors.
yet try to bcgit from the carrier.
MEANEST OF ALL-For ghite man to borrow from
cobred individual before the darkey has time to read
it himself
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01
A Freshet.

In consequence we presume, ofheavy rains above
US, our River has been very Notwithstanding its
bounds by several feet-and ovcrlowng the lowlands
to considerable extent 1t really seems as if reshets
are more common with US nowadays and the planta
tions along the river arc all the time m danger of be-
ing overHowed. OF course the damage at this time
cannot be great deal, but later than this would de-
range the plans and operations of our planters very
greatly
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

Adviccs from Tampico, dated tho 9th instant, state
that EX-Prcsdcnt Arsta had arrived there on the 4'
instant, route, it said for Matanzas Ills l'ei''
tions were the subject ofmuch Curiosity.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

Foreign immigration from Europe to the United
States has, it is thought reached its climax during the
year 80, and WILL in future, it has already done
during the months Of the present year just passed.
tnuc to Decline owing 10 the attractions OF Australia,
the improvement in the prospects Of labor in Europe,
and other causes
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

\ bill in the Illinois House Of Representatives to
abolish capital punishment defeated OH the 9th in
slant by one vote. Next day the vote was reconsid
ered and the bill amended so as to make the penalty
merely imprisonment for life. The question then re-
curing on its passage, it again defeated by vote
of 81 ayes to IL Lays.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

MOBILE PoSTMASTER-The dcaulting post office
official at Mobile, Mr. Sands has been held to bail i'll
the Of S. 900 for his appearance before court Tho
Postmaster, Mr.. Beers is also arrested on the charge
of default His examination has not yet taken place
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

Mr.. Everett is negotiating Consular Treaty with
France; which will soon be sent to the Senate; also,
an International Copyright Treaty with the same Go
vernment the terms Of which to bo similar to those
between France and England.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01
Southern Apriculturalist.

This excellent Magazine is again on our table. The
February number gives promise Of great improvement
in this work We are very much pie sed with friend
STOKES handsome monthly. The matter OF the book
seems equally good and have reason to expect largo
success for the Southern Agriculturalist. At least we
hope So
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01
Madame Bishop.

We received letter containing an advertisement
announcing that Madame ANNA RIsnoP, would give a
Concert at Temperance Hall this Tuesday evening.
Tecgraphc dispatch, however, states that it will be
postponed. We suppose the Concert will take place
on Wednesday or Friday evening.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

How very seldom it happens, said one friend to an.
other that we find editors that bred TO the business
Very replied the other and have you not remarked
how seldom the business is bread to the editors.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

SPANISH Misunderstanding to the Spanish law
dourbters inherit titles of nobility, and preserve them
not only while they retain their family name, but trans
NIT them, in marrying, to their husbands. Thus Ma
pocon III. will receive the title o! hool'lly from 'llc
head of NJ lie Montijo's family.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

Womans rights are sometimes recognised in Russia
The Duchess of Lcuchtenberg has just been chosen to
preside over the Imperial Academy Of Sciences.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

THE BEAUTIruL.-Always strive to sec
something beautiful. even if it is handsome
woman; beauty is ii child of the skes-thc au.
tograph of Heaven. Welcome and cherish it
in every star, in every flower, in every f,ce in
every sky, in every rippling rill, in every gem
-and thank God for ITS existence in the earth
feast your eyes upon it wherever you find it;
for it improves the heart in its contemp plation,
and softcns the asperitics Of mans sordid ma
turc. r.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

FINE CoTroN.-Twenty,two bales Jcthro
cotton from the plantation of Wlds kolb esq,
of Morgan county, were sold yesterday by MIR.
L. Hopkins, at l6 cents,
A"g~sm ConshtutiondHM
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

Mr. Edwin Bates has invented railway break that
will stop train, going at twenty miles speed within
distance Of eighteen feet.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-01

TIE GREEK OF HOMER LIVING LANGUAGE.
An effort, says the Westminster, has been
made by Mr.. Backie, Prof Of Greek in the
University ofEdinburgh to reform the pronoun.
citation of Greek in that University. nc is
teaching his students to pronounce Greek as
they do in Greece, insisting that it is not dead
but living language--as any one may sec, by
looking at Greek newspaper. Prot. Blackie
an extract from a newspaper printed last year
at Athens, gi"ing an account of kossuth's Wis
it to America, from which it is evident that
the language of Homer lives in purity to
which, considering the extraordinary duration
ofts literary existence thousand five hun
drcd years at tleast-there is no parallel perhaps
on the face ofthe glove. Afternoticins q few
trilliug notifications, which distinguish modern
from ancient Greek, he states rs fact, that in
three columns ola Greek newspaper Of the
year 1852 there does not certainly occur three
words that are not pure native Greek; so very
slightly has it been corrupted from foreign sour
CeS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-28
BY MONDAYS MAIL.


PROGRESS OF The EPiDEMIc-On Sunday
there We're about 54 intermepts, 35 of which
were from yellow fever. The returns, how
ever, are imperfect. The funeral Of Mr.
Harry r. w. Hill took place on Sunday,
and was attended by large number of per-
sors.
Mr.. Hill bequeathed his business to Mes
srs X. Westlin and Thomas B. Lee.
The intcrmcnts on Monday were 40, 35
OF which were from the epidemic, and on
Tuesday only 81, including - from the ep-
idemic--a large decrease.
Mrs. Gardette, mother Of the W ife of Gen
cral Gaines, died in Ncw-Orleans on Mon
day.
The pestilenco is, however, still raging
along the river, and in the interior of Louis
lana, Grand gulf, Port Gibson, Baton Rouge
and fazoo City and Jackson, Mis- ,issippi, rs
well as many plantations in both States, are
suffering severely from the scourge.
On Sunday there were twenty interments
ut Mobile, eighteen of which were from the
yellow fever
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-28
Wcking UP.

p 1t takes great city a great while 10 wake
up. The nilkmcn stay upa night, soRs
TO be up in tho morning, so wc'll say moth
ing about them. The dim, damp, rnusty
markets manifest the first signs Of life
Carts rattle round the entrances, and back
up with a flourish, and great movement in
beef and mutton. Baskets commence tumb.
ling about; vegetables dodge this way and
that; infant veal turns sommcrsrts clcavors
begin 10 fall Newscarriers are durtinr
through the quiet streets. chuchinga a paper
here and there, under doors behind pillars,
in little boxes, everywhere. Iccmen are
swinging out glttcring fragments Of last
winter. Saloons begin to open their sleepy
eyes one after another; hotels were wide
awake before; theatres and cemeteries are
rs still ~ ever. Down Broadway thundcrs
one omnibus, then two, then three, then more
Than yOu can count. Circulation in the
great arteries is fairly commencing. Labor
crs, in troops and singIy, are moving hithcr
and thither, armed with the levers to start
the world in the morning. Click 90 the
keys in lock after lock, up one street, down
another, and the great iron cyc.ld, fold
slowly back, and disclose tie silks and sat-
ms, the gold and silver bravery that so gilt
tered by gas-light. Craft that have slept
Ike sca-hirds on the dusly rivers all night
long, unfold their damp, gray wings, plume
up rcd strcamer here and there, up and
away Snorting little steamers that have
been quiet as kittens, during the darkness
draw long breath, grow uneasy, give the
wheels half turn, and manifest strong
symptoms Of waking, too. Steam engines
lurking in cellars aud cells, under sidewalks,
in garrcts, and everywhere where you would
least look for them, begin to sigh and puff
ana swing their arms this way and that, Ms
II very anxious TO get up or down or out, or
somewhere, except just where they are but
they only clear their lungs, breathe hard
few times, and get calm again. All the
while, up comes the sun, and down comes
his glory; the spire of Trinity i, purple and
gold; the red roofs tricked out in gliding !;
furnished signs nre rctouched; basement
windows are FURNISHED the pavements gilt
ter; it is morning above and below. The
city clock tolls seven little French clocks
on their little shrill bells, rattle their one
twO-thrce.four to seven, faster than you can
count; gongs and guns roar seven; steam
engines shrek seven. Everybody says,
make 1t seven" and seven il is. And so
things keep on waking, until this great mart,
from Bloomingdale to the Battery, from the
Novelty Works to Washington market, jars
and trembles with the great pulses Of wake
full life, that beat right on, steady and strong
still the sun grows weary with shining and
we with noting them.--Tribune.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-28
The Southern Planters Conv vention.

We want that it shall be constantly
borne in mind, that this body holds ar
other session next November, at Colum-
bIa, 5. g. This assemblage ought to be
large, and its representation TO be from
every Southern and Southwestern State.
Nor should any State be satisfied with n
small delegation. We meet, not to hear
the will of the State, expressed through
two or three or half a dozen men, on any
question of policy or practice, but VIC meet
also for consultation, for a free interchange
OF opinion, founded upon practice and CT.
perIence, going 10 demonstrate the lest
methods of culture, and the best means
for improving the soil, bringing it back to
It's VIRGIN fertility, and adapting it most
perfectly for the rearing and maturity of
the different crops. The elements of the
soil and the constituents of the plant are
absorbing questions, now exciting a good
deal OF interest. These lie at the founda-
ton OF all agricultural improvements, for
successful cropping. Much time and la
Dor may be saved, f the planters Of the
country who are making improvements,
and adding to their stock of knowledge,
should convene once or twice each year,
to compare notes, and contribute wha
they have learned to the common treasu-
ry, for the benefit Of all concerned. But
this Is not enough, nor should we be con
tented to stop here. Speakers and Essay
lists should be selected, who would bc
charged with the duty of embodying and
presenting their thoughts on some partic-
ular branch Of the multitude of objects for
which the Convention is called. Some
competent man should be selected for each
Of the prominent crops Of our county,
One or more on the renovation of our
lands; on Geology, MineraIogy, and rcla-
tions Of Chemistry to Agriculture. These
with many other topics Of general inter.
est, should he treated of separately, Civ.
ing entertainment and interest to the Con.
vention for many days; and these addrss.
ses should be embodied and published,
for future reference. We hope the Chair.
man Of the committee appointed q. Mont.
gomery last May, is providing for the fall
session, and that he will engage the ser.
vices Of men competent for the work, and
who have patriotism enough in their
hearts, to induce them to make small
sacrifice, for the accomplishment Of grea,
public benefit
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-28
A Big Jump.

Dick Tinto, the Paris correspondent of
the New York Times, gives the following
account of the latest curiosity sharpencr
which has been invented for the Parisans:
The feat of jumping from n balloon, the
jumper sustained by an lndian-rubber rope.
was duly performed on Thursday. 1t was
the most stupendous exhibition Of daring
and address the ParisiaEs have yet been per-
mittCd 10 witness. From one side of the
car Of the balloon hung the India-rubbcr
cord, descending one hundred and fifty feet, =,
and then returning and being fastened to the
other side Of the car. II thus formed n
strong loop.
The athlete was Ircssed as Mercury, his
body from the neck to the small of his back,
encnscd in frame work which enabled him
endure the suspension without wrenchinp
or dislocation. The rope was passed through
an cyelct in the middle of the back. placed
so that he was held in perfect equilibrium
When the balloon had reached an attitude
double that Of the supposed elasticity of the
cord, the vo!tigeur appeared on the edge of
the car, looked over, shut his eyes, and dove
off into the space. The eyclet slipping
along the rope, so that the first one hundred
and fifty feet were positive fall through
the air without any resistance or break -
The rest OF the way was an clungatiun of
the rope, it stretched four times its length
making in all = descent Of six hundred feet
accO nplishcd in two seconds After having
attained It's lowest point the rope contracted
once, perhaps two hundred feet, and then
descended again. There was no further
rebound, and no oscillation; the voItiguer
lay calmly Graded in mid air and probably
spent the leisure hs was permitted to enjoy
in recovering his breath and contemplating
the prospect. The aero naut above now com.
menced at the windlass and gradually wound
his dangling friend up again.
In four minutes he climbed over the side
of the car, having made the fastest time that
any human being has ever achieved, except
such rs have been shot from common, rs
Baron Munchauscu said he was, think
Six hundred feet in Two seconds is at the
rate of three miles and half minute We
are Waiting TO know what is to be done
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